E1398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 22, 2007 On the occasion of World Refugee Day, we every day, with real people in a real-life con- 1995, he could have canceled his band’s up- could not forget those who voluntarily subject text, instead of reading about it from a work- coming tour and fought his illness in private. themselves to the same harsh conditions in sheet or having that intangible image in my Instead, he courageously moved forward with order to care for and protect refugees and dis- mind of a mad scientist in a white lab coat stir- the tour and, as Mike has put it, ‘‘went to war placed persons. It was necessary to pay a ring a beaker of something bubbling. Science with his mind,’’ wearing his now-famous green special tribute particularly to the men and is accessible to everybody! You don’t have to combat fatigues throughout the tour, and women who have suffered violence, many to be in a fancy laboratory or have the latest keeping a positive outlook on his life. When he the point of death, in their efforts to assist the equipment. It can be done inside or out, on a returned, that courage and optimism paid off— people of Darfur. Humanitarian groups there boat or in your backyard. Science encom- his condition had reversed and he no longer have reported being harassed by the Govern- passes so many fields and is available to any- needed treatment. ment of Sudan and deliberately attacked by one with a curious mind. I am excited to share Ten years after his first victory over Non- rebel groups. Over a dozen humanitarian this realization with my students and make Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he found out he would workers have been killed over the past year. science more real to them. I am looking for- have another battle ahead. In 2005, he was In mid-December 2006, armed groups ward to returning home to my family, friends, diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocyte Leu- launched a major attack against NGO com- and classroom and sharing my experience kemia. These cancers develop within a pa- pounds in Gereida, South Darfur. On January with them. This trip has been invaluable to me tient’s lymphatic system and can be difficult to 19, 2007, Sudanese Government security in so many ways. I have met with many amaz- treat, depending when it is caught. Significant forces arrested and severely beat 20 UN staff ing people, I have participated in recording strides have been made in finding treatments members in Nyala, South Darfur. On February ocean data, and I have seen how much for leukemia and lymphoma, but more must be 5, 2007, a civilian police officer with AMIS was thought, effort and talent goes into running a done to prevent these diseases from occurring killed in an IDP camp in the North. fisheries research vessel. I gained hands-on and to alleviate the suffering of so many who The men and women who risk their welfare knowledge and experience.’’ Ms. Carpenter are diagnosed with these diseases every year. and their very lives to care for these refugees was supported by a partnership between the With the same positive attitude and green truly live out the words, ‘‘I was hungry, and Loudoun Education Foundation and the NOAA combat fatigues that carried him through his you gave me food; thirsty and you gave me Teacher at Sea Program. first battle with cancer, Mike did not let his di- drink; a stranger, and you welcomed me.’’ I I am proud to call attention to Ms. Car- agnosis slow him down. Using his musical tal- convey to these heroic men and women my penter’s dedication. I congratulate Ms. Car- ents and network of artists, Peters established personal gratitude for lending their hands and penter on her spirit of adventure, her willing- the Love Hope Strength Foundation to build a hearts to some of our poorest brothers and ness to try new things, and her ability to bring support network for cancer patients worldwide. sisters. this experience back to the classroom. I also The goal of the Foundation is to increase funding for cancer research, lighten the finan- f commend the Loudoun County School district and the Loudoun Education Foundation for cial strain of medical care on cancer patients PERSONAL EXPLANATION supporting the efforts of this teacher to pro- and their families, and inform government offi- mote scientific education in the classroom. cials about the concerns of cancer patients. HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO Peters continues to maintain a busy tour f schedule, giving inspired performances and OF CALIFORNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION raising awareness about his foundation and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the fight against cancer. Friday, June 22, 2007 HON. XAVIER BECERRA Mike Peters should be applauded for not taking his diagnosis without a fight. His per- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on OF CALIFORNIA sonal victories over cancer and his founda- Thursday, June 21, 2007, I was absent during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rollcall vote No. 542. Had I been present, I tion’s programs are giving hope to families would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on agreeing to H.R. Friday, June 22, 2007 and communities worldwide. His efforts are an 2764, the Department of State, Foreign Oper- Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, on Mon- example for how one person can turn his ations, and Related Programs Appropriations day, June 18, 2007 and Wednesday, June 20, struggles into a triumph and an inspiration for for FY 2008. 2007, I was unable to cast my floor vote on others, and it is my privilege to honor him here today. f rollcall numbers 499, 500, 501, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, f HONORING MS. JILL CARPENTER 524, 525 and 526. NOAA TEACHER AT SEA PAULA BLINCOE COLLINS’ ART SE- Had I been present for the votes, I would LECTED FOR THE CITY OF DEN- have voted ‘‘aye’’ on the following rollcall TON HON. FRANK R. WOLF votes: 499, 500, 501, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, OF VIRGINIA 521 and 526, and ‘‘nay’’ on the following roll- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS call votes: 517, 518, 519, 520, 522, 523, 524 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS and 525. Friday, June 22, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, it is an honor Friday, June 22, 2007 to recognize Ms. Jill Carpenter, an outstanding TRIBUTE TO MIKE PETERS Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, it is my constituent and educator from the 10th Con- greatest pleasure to announce that Paula gressional District of Virginia, for her dedica- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Blincoe Collins of Denton has been selected tion to bringing real scientific research to the OF NEW YORK by the Denton Public Art Committee to create classroom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its first commissioned piece of public art which Ms. Carpenter, a fifth grade teacher at is to be displayed in the lobby of the Denton Friday, June 22, 2007 Hutchinson Farm Elementary in South Riding, Civic Center. The piece is a mural that por- VA, was chosen last summer by the National Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise to trays Quakertown, an African-American settle- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s honor the accomplishments of Mike Peters ment that stood where the Denton Civic Cen- Teacher at Sea Program to participate in a and to thank him for his leadership in the fight ter is before it was relocated to Southeast ten-day research cruise on the Atlantic Ocean. against cancer. Through his internationally-ac- Denton in the 1920s. From aboard the NOAA Ship DELEWARE II, claimed music, his Love Hope Strength Foun- The artist Paula Collins is well known for Ms. Carpenter not only researched fisheries, dation, and through his personal victories over her skills in brick sculpture. Among her many but also interviewed scientists, maintained cancer, Mike Peters has been a source of in- creations are two previously completed daily logs, and engaged in dialogue with her spiration and hope to the millions affected by projects for City facilities, the ‘‘Woman of Jus- fellow teachers, students and the general pub- cancer around the world. tice’’ installed in 1994 and two entrance monu- lic. She took part in the Teacher at Sea expe- Mike Peters is best known as the vocalist of ments erected in Denton at the Pecan Creek rience in order to enrich her curriculum and the legendary Welsh rock band, The Alarm, Waste Management facility in 2000. excite her students about the sciences. whose music has received critical acclaim and For this project, which is expected to be In her log, Ms. Carpenter wrote, ‘‘It is excit- commercial success worldwide. After being di- completed in spring 2008, Ms. Collins will con- ing to see science experiments happening agnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in sult with the descendants of the original

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Mr. Chairman, I rise mote the cultural environment, tourism, en- Lionel Hampton, an accomplished jazz mu- today in support of a project that deserves the hance community aesthetics, improve the sician, band leader, U.S. goodwill ambas- support of every member of this House. The quality of life by allowing people to experience sador, became a musical icon in a career that Great Lakes Energy Research Park, which is art in public places, showcase cultural diver- spanned more than 50 years until his death in to be located in the heart of the district I rep- sity, and create a distinctive city identity. It 2002. He composed more than 200 pieces resent, will be the first Integrated Gasification serves as an advisory committee to the Parks, and was honored by President Clinton with the Combined-Cycle facility in the world to co- Recreation, and Beautification Board, which National Medal of Arts in 1996. The University produce (1) over 728 Mw of electric power are also council appointed. The director of the of Idaho’s music school and annual jazz fes- and (2) permanently sequester over 3.8 million Greater Denton Arts Council serves as an ex- tival are named in his honor. tons per year of carbon dioxide which will ulti- officio member and the director of the Denton The extraordinary Lena Horne was not only mately recover over 180 million barrels of Parks and Recreation Department is staff liai- a Broadway performer, world renowned sing- stranded oil. Let me repeat that—180 million son to the committee. Its funding comes from er, and actress, she was a steadfast civil barrels of stranded oil. I’m not talking about the hotel tax funds allocated annually for pub- rights activist. Putting her career on the line, new drilling in environmentally sensitive areas lic events and projects that make Denton an she proudly spoke out against racial discrimi- and I’m not talking about opening up new attractive tourist venue. nation. As a result, she was blackballed. wells. I am talking about finally tapping much I am honored to serve such a talented indi- However, her hardship was not in vain be- needed resources that yesterday’s technology vidual like Paula Collins, and I know that her cause she has been a trailblazer and role simply could not drive out of the ground. Addi- art will beauty our great city. model for aspiring African American enter- tionally, it is important to note that this bed of f tainers. She was honored with the Grammy oil reserves is located in the geographic center Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989. Her of Michigan—not in the Great Lakes, and far PERSONAL EXPLANATION most recent album Seasons Of Life was re- from Hurricane Alley, where most of our crude leased in January of 2006. She currently re- wells lie. As we learned from Katrina, geo- HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO sides in New York and on June 30, 2007, will graphic diversity is as an important topic in the OF CALIFORNIA turn 90 years old. energy debate as is alternative energies. So, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James Brown, the ‘‘Godfather of Soul,’’ who as we discuss utilizing new technologies, Friday, June 22, 2007 passed away in December of 2006, was a clean technologies to solve our dependence on foreign crude, we would be foolish to ig- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on monumental influence on popular music in America and around the world. During the six- nore the types of technology being put in Friday, June 22, 2007, I was absent during place in Alma, Michigan. rollcall vote 543. Had I been present, I would ties, many of his songs were more than dance hits and became anthems for the Civil Rights This project, however, is about much more have voted ‘‘Yea’’ on ordering the Previous than recovering stranded oil. This facility is de- Question to H. Res. 502, providing for the Movement. His music instilled pride in African Americans as they were fighting for equality. signed in such a way to virtually utilize every consideration of H.R. 2771, Legislative Branch byproduct of energy production. With this type Appropriations for FY 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was the recipient of the of forward thinking it is no wonder that the f 34th Annual Grammy Lifetime Achievement project has received support from a wide vari- HONORING OUTSTANDING AFRICAN Award in 1992. ety of local community groups, institutions, citi- AMERICAN MUSICIANS DURING The phenomenal Ray Charles overcame zens and organizations. Included among the BLACK MUSIC MONTH blindness and personal problems to become list of proponents are the City of Alma, Michi- one of America’s most inspiring artists. His gan, Firstbank of Alma, Michigan, the Gratiot HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL music advanced the civil rights movement and Medical Center, Alma College, the Gratiot County Board of Commissioners and the OF NEW YORK united Americans. He has been credited with Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES singing the most popular rendition of America the Beautiful. His version of Georgia On My Mr. Chairman, as American families and Friday, June 22, 2007 Mind was made an official Georgia state song businesses grapple with rising energy costs, Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today and he was ranked number ten in 2004 for the Great Lakes Energy Research Park can to recognize the contributions of African Amer- Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artist of All be a part of the solution. I urge my colleagues ican musicians as we celebrate Black Music Times list. In that same year, he passed away. to join me in supporting this unique effort to Month. I introduced legislation to award him with a produce more energy here in America. Music has a deep historical significance to Congressional Gold Medal. f African Americans, who are truly the founders These musical legends and many other Afri- HONORING DR. JOSEPHINE ELIZA- and keepers of American music. The roots of can American musicians have contributed to BETH SEATON FRANKLIN ON gospel and blues can be traced back to the American music and the nation’s cultural iden- HER 80TH BIRTHDAY slave plantations. During slavery, African tity around the world. I urge my colleagues to Americans sang songs and clapped hands to support legislation to honor them. I also urge communicate with one another and to uplift my colleagues and people around the world to HON. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR. their spirits. The music helped to sustain celebrate, honor, and cherish the contributions OF ILLINOIS enslaved people and provided an outlet to ex- of African American musicians, especially dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES press their hopes and fears. During the Civil ing Black Music Month. Friday, June 22, 2007 Rights Movement, African American musicians f offered encouragement and hope for an Amer- Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I ica in which all people would be treated equal- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- rise today to pay tribute to an extraordinary ly. By creating and popularizing gospel, blues, MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES woman, a resident of the 2nd Congressional jazz, funk, disco, pop, and hip-hop, they have APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 District of Illinois, Dr. Josephine Elizabeth inspired and entertained people from all races Seaton Franklin on her 80th birthday. around the world. SPEECH OF Dr. Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin I wish to thank President Carter, who in HON. DAVE CAMP was born July 1, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio. During her long career in education, she ob- 1979 initiated the annual celebration of Black OF MICHIGAN Music Month each June. Each succeeding tained a master degree and doctorate degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES president has continued to proclaim June as in education, having taught in Virginia, Michi- Black Music Month. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 gan and Chicago, IL. Among the many talented and gifted African The House in Committee of the Whole She is a founding member and the first American musicians, who have inspired us in House on the State of the Union had under president of Theta Rho Omega Chapter, of

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