September 24, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1745 HONORING SUE PALKA It is important to recognize ways in which September 30, at the peak of hurricane sea- average investors of all ages and income lev- son. Madam Speaker, distinguished col- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN els can access the same benefits as large real leagues, I ask you today to join me in passing OF MARYLAND estate investors. I stand with my colleague in this bill. However, we must dedicate ourselves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commending the 50th anniversary of Real Es- to finding a permanent solution for those tate Investment Trusts, and 50 years of pro- Americans adversely affected by flooding. The Friday, September 24, 2010 viding a broad range of investors an oppor- people of my district need a long-term exten- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, on tunity to achieve the investment goals of diver- sion of the flood insurance program—and they Monday, September 27, 2010, one of my con- sification, strong and reliable dividends, liquid- need to know that the flood insurance program stituents will be celebrating 25 years of out- ity, solid performance, and transparency. will always be there for them. While we are standing service to the Washington, DC met- f working to mitigate the damage caused by ropolitan region. floods, this program remains essential for NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE WTTG Fox 5 News weather forecaster Sue those tragic times when nature takes over. PROGRAM REEXTENSION ACT OF Palka has been bringing Washingtonians their With homes in my district and in every flood- 2010 weather reports for decades. For those of you prone part of the country in harm’s way, it is who have seen her, you know her for her irre- SPEECH OF simply too dangerous to risk disaster because pressible enthusiasm and good humor. I am we failed once again to extend the National proud that Sue, a resident of Gaithersburg, HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Flood Insurance Program. OF NEW JERSEY Maryland, is a constituent of mine. f Sue is a six-time Emmy award winner for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outstanding weather forecasting and has been Thursday, September 23, 2010 PERSONAL EXPLANATION with Fox 5 since 1985. In 1997, she was Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise to named Broadcaster of the Year by the Na- address the issue of flooding raised by the HON. XAVIER BECERRA tional Weather Association. She was featured National Flood Insurance Program Reexten- OF CALIFORNIA on the cover of Washingtonian Magazine in sion Act of 2010 before us today. Although it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2004, and on the cover of the Wash- is critical that we pass this legislation to en- Tuesday, June 29, 2010 ington Post TV Week in July 1997 with an ex- sure that flood insurance remains available to Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, yesterday tensive article profiling her career. Sue re- those in flood prone areas, this reextension is I was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall ceived the Distinguished Alumnae Award from not the ultimate solution. Congress has fol- votes 534, 535, and 536. If present, I would Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2005. lowed a dangerously inconsistent stopgap ap- have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 534, 535, Sue has an undying passion for weather proach of short-term fixes to the National and 536. forecasting. From taking on Flood Insurance Program, or NFIP, for almost f when it made , to flying into the eye of 2 years now. category 4 with the famed We need a permanent solution for the sake RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS Hurricane Hunters, to tornado chasing in of my constituents and all Americans in flood- OF DOMINIQUE NOTH, EDITOR, Texas and Oklahoma, Sue loves to be in the prone regions. Too frequently, the NFIP has MILWAUKEE LABOR PRESS middle of the action and to share its excite- been allowed to lapse. The House recently ment with her viewers. passed a bill which would address this issue HON. GWEN MOORE I am delighted to congratulate Sue Palka, by providing long-term authorization for the OF WISCONSIN her husband Joe and daughters Elizabeth and NFIP. This type of solution is necessary to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nora, for her 25 years of dedicated service to provide certainty in real estate markets and Friday, September 24, 2010 our community and to all visitors to the Na- the greater economy, as thousands of poten- tion’s Capital. tial real estate transactions were stalled every Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- f day during the 53 days this year which the er, I rise to pay tribute to Dominique Paul Noth program lapsed. and the Milwaukee Labor Press. The Mil- IN SUPPORT OF H. RES. 1595, REC- These issues further damage our economy, waukee Labor Press provides news, features, OGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- as homeowners in the flood-prone areas of commentary, and information on important SARY OF REAL ESTATE INVEST- more than 20,000 communities across the issues and events. In late August, editor Dom MENT TRUSTS (REITs) U.S. could not obtain mortgages without the Noth and the Labor Press won the most mul- critical flood insurance made available through tiple awards in the history of the International HON. RON KIND NFIP. In these regions, homeowners face a Labor Communications Association. The Mil- OF WISCONSIN one in four chance that their property will suf- waukee Labor Press has continued its legacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fer flood damage over the life of a 30-year of excellence by proving successful in the most intense and prestigious North American Friday, September 24, 2010 mortgage. My constituents and I are all too familiar contest for all labor publications. Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today in with the issue of flooding. The Passaic River As the second largest home-delivered news- support of House Resolution 1595, which rec- basin in my district is a historically flood-prone paper in Wisconsin, the Labor Press consist- ognizes the 50th anniversary of Real Estate region, and the rapid growth of population and ently speaks honestly to its readers. The ILCA Investment Trusts, commonly known as industry in that region has made the threat of awarded the Labor Press First Place, General REITs. I am proud to cosponsor this resolution loss of property and life a serious problem. Excellence among all state and central council introduced by my colleague, Representative Since 1900, at least 26 lives have been lost in publications. ILCA praised the Labor Press for SANDER LEVIN from Michigan and I thank him floods and the total losses over that period are ‘‘Quirky and interesting writing, [. . .] makes for introducing this resolution. over $4.5 billion. points without being preachy.’’ For 50 years, REITs have provided a way Just this March, the residents of the Eighth MilwaukeeLabor.org the website of the for average investors to invest in large-scale Congressional District of New Jersey along Labor Press’ publisher, Milwaukee Area Labor commercial properties in the same way they the Passaic basin suffered some of the most Council, received First Place General Excel- invest in other industries, through the pur- extensive flooding in the region to have oc- lence Internet. News, Take Action, events, and chase of equity. In addition, REITs offer inves- curred in the last quarter century. Approxi- original content by Dominique Noth are fea- tors distinct advantages such as portfolio di- mately 2,500 residents in the district were tured on the website. Dominique is an intrepid versification, reliable dividends, liquidity, and forced from their homes and the estimated seeker of newsworthy information, camera at solid long-term performance. damage to the public sector alone is over $10 the ready, quotes in context forming in his Fifty years after Congress created REITs, million dollars. These events resulted in a mind. average investors continue to benefit in the Federal Disaster Declaration issued by Presi- Last December’s examination of the health same ways as corporate stockowners, as dent Obama. All across this country, access to care debate in the article, ‘‘Heeding the REIT investors earn a pro-rata share of the flood insurance is an absolute necessity just Human Cost,’’ was honored with the First economic benefits that are derived from the as it is in the Passaic River basin. Place Saul Miller Award. Noth attributes this production of income through commercial real If Congress does not act now, the flood in- success to diverse opinions of union and com- estate ownership. surance program will expire once again on munity members in a no-holds-barred forum

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Press for ‘‘City Should Sink Its Own Breed of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Annette had a love for God and sought his Water Pirates’’ which highlighted the privatiza- Friday, September 24, 2010 guidance throughout her life. She understood tion of public services. The article shed light Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, Ameri- that the power within us could evolve into on a significant issue for labor unions across cans lost one of our finest early Tuesday something great if we trusted in the Lord. An- the country. morning when the Blackhawk helicopter car- nette joined the church family at the Berean Madam Speaker, I am proud to say the Mil- rying Chief Warrant Officer Three Matthew Baptist Church in 1998. waukee Labor Press provides a significant av- Wagstaff of Orem, Utah, went down in Af- Although Annette had a great sense of fam- enue for discussion for the people of the ghanistan. ily, she also had a great sense of community. Fourth Congressional District. Thanks in no His family released a statement that reads, For more than 30 years, she was a resident small part to Dominique Noth; the Labor in part: ‘‘Matt died doing what he loved to do, of Ocean-Hill Brownsville and she served as Press’ continual excellence is based on its and that was to fly. He was a tremendous president of the Council of Block Associations, open-minded, intelligent, and relatable exam- husband, son, brother and uncle, and he organizing over 80 block and tenant associa- ination of pressing labor issues that impact the served his country well.’’ tions. Additionally, she founded the Council of whole community. I applaud Dominique Noth He was just married to his wife Tiffany in Block Associations Gazette, and was a mem- and the Milwaukee Labor Press for their suc- January, and was anticipating a visit home ber of the Board of Directors of the Daniel cess in such a competitive and prestigious next month to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where Hale Williams Housing Corp. he was based. His wife and parents, Ronald Through her roles as former district co-lead- contest. and Suzanne Wagstaff, flew to Dover Air er and legislative assistant, president of the Force base in Delaware Wednesday morning Vanguard Political Club, honorary co-chair of f to receive him and return him home for burial. C.O.R.E., Frank Edward Cook Schol- HONORING NATIONAL TRUCK At 34 years old, CW3 Wagstaff had served arship Foundation and the N.A.A.C.P., Annette DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK for ten years as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot was a force that helped to empower others. and was an active-duty member of the Army’s Annette worked in various industries and 101st Airborne Division. He had recently re- eventually became the Executive Secretary to HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR enlisted knowing he would most likely be the Vice President of International Banking at called up for a second tour in Afghanistan, Chase Manhattan Bank. Following her retire- OF MINNESOTA having already served a third overseas tour in ment from Chase, she pursued a second ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iraq. reer as a film promoter and as President of A friend of the family shared that CW3 International Cinema. She also managed the Friday, September 24, 2010 Wagstaff joined the military with a passion to musical group ‘‘Elegante.’’ fly helicopters, and that he was one of several Annette utilized her acting ability and ap- Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise pilots asked to fly Blackhawks in the original peared in a number of productions. In 1996 today to recognize America’s professional ‘‘Transformers’’ movie in 2007. He flew his she received the Unity Music and Arts Award truck drivers who serve our Nation by deliv- helicopter in the action scenes in Los Angeles for Outstanding Professional Achievement as ering the clothes we wear, the food we eat, or over Dodger Stadium, through alleys, and over an actress from the Unity Democratic Club. the medicine we rely on. This week, Sep- rooftops. The friend went on to say that CW3 In December 1991, Annette completed a tember 19–25, has been designated National Wagstaff ‘‘felt like he was making a dif- certification from the NY State School of In- Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which pro- ference,’’ adding that his missions in Afghani- dustrial and Labor relations from Cornell Uni- vides a perfect opportunity to express our ap- stan included bringing injured soldiers out of versity. In 2002, she proudly received her preciation to the 3.4 million professional truck combat zones. Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of drivers in the . I urge my col- A graduate of Orem High School and Utah New Rochelle. This was a monumental leagues and all Americans to use this week to State University, CW3 Wagstaff was among achievement and demonstrates that age is not reflect on the important role these hard-work- nine NATO service members killed in the a limit to learning. ing and dedicated drivers play in facilitating crash near the town of Qatal in Zabul prov- She was extremely proud to be a long time many aspects of our daily lives. ince. The soldiers were aboard an Inter- member of the Jefferson Democratic Club of national Security Assistance Force helicopter. Brooklyn, NY. Trucking serves as the backbone of our The cause of Tuesday’s crash was not imme- Madam Speaker, Annette’s grace, poise, economy, responsible for nearly 70 percent of diately known. professionalism, witty nature and natural ability the total U.S. freight tonnage. Over 80 percent Our hearts and prayers as Americans go to ‘‘live life to the fullest’’ will be remembered of communities rely solely on the trucking in- out to the Wagstaff family for their willingness by all who knew her. dustry for their goods and commodities. to send their husband, son, and brother to f Across the Nation, the trucking industry allows serve us all. We honor and appreciate him for businesses and manufacturers to connect with his service, and his unselfishness in offering HONORING THE ABILITYONE consumers in a reliable and efficient manner the ultimate sacrifice for his country and those PROGRAM that allows the free flow of goods to power the whose lives he blessed both in and out of uni- American economy every day. form. May God bless him, his family, and all HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD One out of every 15 people across this those who join us now in mourning his pass- OF country is employed in the trucking industry, ing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES making it one of our Nation’s largest employ- f Friday, September 24, 2010 ers. Most individual long-haul drivers average A TRIBUTE TO ANNETTE YOUNG Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise 100,000 to 110,000 miles driving per year. In today in recognition of the more than three doing so, America’s truck drivers sacrifice pre- years of service provided by the Marine Corps cious time from their families, all the while, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Air Station Cherry Point Base Supply Center they deliver for ours. This week we pause to OF NEW YORK (BSC) and to applaud the 15th anniversary of say thank you to them and to their families. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the AbilityOne BSC Program. I salute the fine professionals of the Nation’s Friday, September 24, 2010 AbilityOne BSCs are retail stores located on trucking industry and their families for the Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today military installations and in federal buildings. dedication they continue to demonstrate to to recognize a woman who had a tremendous Operated through the AbilityOne Program, America and for delivering life’s essentials impact on her community and the lives of BSCs fulfill a dual purpose: supporting training safely and securely. countless individuals. and employment opportunities for people who

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