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. of where we are going. of American Jewish heritage continues in com- The story of Washington’s Jewish commu- You can learn more about our community munities across the country. In fact, many nity is in many ways similar to that in other at a comprehensive exhibit now on display at Jewish communities began their observances communities across the country. Many of the National Building Museum through July even prior to May. Washington’s early Jews, my great grand- 4th. This exhibit, Jewish Washington: Scrap- At the end of April, the Jewish Museum of father among them, arrived in port cities book of An American Community, recounts Florida held a press conference with several and to avoid the sweatshops of New York and the role that Washington area Jews have Chicago made their way to DC to open small played in American Jewish life and in the community leaders to announce the Proclama- Mom & Pop shops— groceries, furniture tion’s release. nation’s history. stores, tailors, jewelers. The presence of the This past year, Representative Wasserman At the beginning of May, the American Jew- federal government had a profound effect. Schultz and members of her district coordi- ish Committee incorporated a celebration of Their clientele included Presidents, Supreme nated a nationwide effort to support passage Jewish American Heritage Month into their Court Justices and Congressmen. The few of a resolution calling for a Jewish American 100th Anniversary celebration here in Wash- who served in the federal government for the Heritage month. They were joined in their ington. century preceding the New Deal gave way to efforts by Representative Hyde and Senator On May 11th, the National Museum of a wave of young intellectuals who arrived to Specter resulting in unanimous approval, in serve a burgeoning federal government in the American Jewish History in Philadelphia hon- both houses of Congress for the resolution. 1930s and ’40s. In April, President Bush signed the procla- ored Senator SPECTER and celebrated the es- By the 1950s many of the small shops had mation declaring the inauguration of Jewish tablishment of Jewish American Heritage grown into large downtown department American Heritage Month in May. stores, Hecht’s, Landsburgh’s and Kann’s or Month at their annual gala dinner. On May We have gathered to celebrate this Presi- other stores that spread with the community 23rd, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater dential Proclamation and to honor the three to the suburbs. Along the way the Jewish Washington hosted a breakfast reception in members of Congress who introduced the res- community organized synagogues and Jew- olution supporting that proclamation: the Capitol where several Members including ish communal organizations. Representatives HYDE, RANGEL, CARDIN, Continued growth and prosperity in the It is my pleasure to present each of them BERKLEY, and LEWIS. And just last week, post WWII era and into the ‘‘modern’’ era with a very special gift. Mayor Michael Bloomberg recognized the con- have created a community that spans three This is a tzedakah box that is a miniature clusion of the inaugural Jewish American Her- jurisdictions—DC and the Maryland and of the historic 1876 synagogue which our or- Northern Virginia suburbs and includes more ganization stewards. It was the first perma- itage Month at a Jewish Heritage New York nent home to Adas Israel Congregation. I event at Gracie Mansion. than 215,000 members. We are now the sixth largest Jewish community in the country. hope that it will remind you of our apprecia- Like so many of the ideas that generate in The Jewish Historical Society of Greater tion for your role in commemorating Jewish this body, the creation of Jewish American Washington is the nation’s central archives American Heritage. Heritage Month all started with one community for this special community. Our collections Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman that wanted to make a difference. are open to community members and re- Schultz, 20th District of Florida. I would like to thank two talented and dedi- searchers. Our programs, publications, and Congressman Henry Hyde, 6th District of cated women who helped lead this effort in exhibits recount our unique communal his- Illinois. tory—at once local and national. Senator Arlen Specter, State of Pennsyl- Miami: Marcia Zerivitz of the Jewish Museum We first learned of the effort to create a vania. of Florida and Judy Gilbert-Gould of the Jew- special month to call attention to Jewish We also would like to take this oppor- ish Community Relations Council of the Great- American heritage from a colleague, Marcia tunity to present a tzedakah box to Presi- er Miami Jewish Federation. Zerivitz, the dynamic director of the Jewish dent Bush and ask Jay Zeidman to accept on Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Museum of Florida. It seemed to us entirely the president’s behalf. the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Wash- appropriate to mark the creation of this spe- I want to thank everyone for attending ington and its Lillian & Albert Small Jewish cial month by honoring the many represent- what we hope will become an annual event. atives and Senators—our friends and neigh- Museum, who brought the celebration of Jew- f bors—that introduced the Congressional Res- ish American Heritage Month to the Capitol olution that led to President Bush recently INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘SOLAR Building. proclaiming May 2006 as Jewish American UTILIZATION NOW (SUN) ACT OF I respectfully request that the remarks made History month. by their Executive Director Laura Apelbaum Presentation—Society President Peggy 2006’’ and their President Peggy Pearlstein be Pearlstein: Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Chair- man Hyde, Chairman Specter, special guests placed into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. HON. LAMAR S. SMITH and friends: May 23, 2006 Jewish Historical Society of In 1654, 23 Jews fled Recife, Brazil, and OF TEXAS Greater Washington event honoring the pres- landed in New Amsterdam (now lower Man- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES idential proclamation of May as American hattan) in search of political and religious Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Jewish Heritage Month. freedom. These men, women, and children Laura Apelbaum, Executive Director: were the first of millions of Jews to seek ref- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I Good Morning. I am Laura Apelbaum, the uge in America—the vanguard of today’s have introduced the ‘‘Solar Utilization Now Executive Director of the Jewish Historical American Jewish community—now the larg- (SUN) Demonstration Act of 2006.’’ Society of Greater Washington and its Lil- est in the world. lian & Albert Small Jewish Museum. On be- The ‘‘SUN Act’’ encourages state govern- One hundred and thirty years ago on June ments and private industry to team up to apply half of our board of directors and members, 9, 1876, a small yet committed Jewish con- I want to welcome you today to this very gregation gathered to see their dreams of for federal grants. This will enable them to buy special event. building their own shul come to fruition. In solar energy panels at nearly half the cost. I think we all can appreciate that as Jews the presence of President Ulysses S. Grant, This bill is good for our energy security, na- living in America we are called upon to have they dedicated a small but beautiful syna- tional security and environmental security. a little bit of knowledge about a lot of his- gogue building that stands just at the foot of The answer to much of our energy needs tory—ancient history, biblical history, Tal- Capitol Hill at 3rd and G Streets, NW. comes up every morning. Solar power is mudic history, and Holocaust history to That building has been a witness to the clean, plentiful and has zero emissions and name just a few. Lesser known in our com- history of the Jewish community, our city munity and less well understood are the rich and our nation. It stands as a testament to zero waste. stories of American Jewish history—the sto- the endurance of our community and to the All states are eligible to participate and are ries beyond our own personal history that tie commitment we have to preserving and car- required to contribute at least 10 percent of us to the Jewish community and to the na- ing for our past as we face the future. the funding. The federal government matches tional American story. Our Jewish Historical Society is com- the grant at a maximum of 40 percent. The In 1795, shortly after the site of the na- mitted to restoring this special building and rest of the money comes from utilities or pri- tion’s capital was selected, the first Jew ar- to educating our community especially its vate industry. rived in the new federal district of Wash- youngest members about immigrant history, ington. Fittingly, he was a real estate devel- city history, and the continuing story of Congress has a responsibility to help pro- oper who built office townhouses for new fed- Jewish life in and around our capital city. mote this new technology and I am pleased eral government offices of the Department of To commemorate the 130th anniversary of that this bill already has significant bipartisan War and State. Over the next two centuries, our local treasure, we have begun a major support.

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