30896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 22 November 13, 2007 violence for the National Commission tions director, a Civilian Conservation ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS on the Causes and Prevention of Vio- Corps worker, a noted marble sculptor, lence, a council convened in the wake and a World War II Bronze Star win- of the assassination of Senator Robert ner—but he found his greatest purpose RECOGNIZING THE 100TH F. Kennedy. Along with Princeton soci- late in life, leading and reviving Con- BIRTHDAY OF LAS CRUCES ologist Mel Tumin, Donald wrote three necticut’s Mohegan tribe. ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, today volumes of the committee’s final re- Ralph’s work on behalf of the Mohe- I celebrate the 100th birthday of Las port, clearly detailing the link between gans—who have called New England Cruces, NM. Being the second largest deteriorating urban conditions and a home for more than four centuries— city in New Mexico, Las Cruces has a swell in violent crime. was unflagging and successful at long lot to be proud of and a lot to cele- In 1970, he wrote with great insight last. When he first sought Federal rec- brate. and penetration on what it means to ognition for the tribe, the Government Before New Mexico became a State, feel the seductive draw of crime in the replied that the Mohegans had ceased Las Cruces was making its mark on the inner city, ‘‘to be young, poor, male to exist in the 1940s. That rang clearly world. When it was founded in 1907 as a and Negro, to want what the open soci- false to Ralph, who knew firsthand small railroad town, no one could have ety claims is available, but mostly to that the Mohegan identity was still foreseen what a major metropolitan others; to see illegitimate and often alive; and under his leadership, the area it would become in the southern violent methods of obtaining material tribe pushed until it was finally recog- part of my State. Being sheltered by success, and to observe others using nized in 1994. the Organ Mountains to the east, and these means successfully.’’ the Rio Grande River on the west, Las For Donald, that was no mere aca- The Mohegans were only the ninth Cruces boasts 350 days of sunshine a demic conclusion; with the Eisenhower tribe ever to be recognized on the basis year making it one of AARP’s Top 5 Foundation, he spent years working to of documentary evidence—evidence Places To Retire. The city also has put his recommendations into practice, which Ralph and other Mohegan lead- continued to receive the title of Best giving as much energy to the revital- ers were tireless in collecting. The Small Metro Area for Business Careers ization of urban America as he did to chairman of the neighboring from the Forbes/Milken Institute. his work in the law. Mashantucket Pequot tribe called his Las Cruces, English translation is His example still reminds us: An open efforts ‘‘an inspiration to native peo- ‘‘the crosses,’’ is home to the second society is justly measured by the gap ples everywhere.’’ The Mohegans hon- largest university in New Mexico, New between what it claims is available, ored Ralph by naming him chief for Mexico State University, with a stu- and what it provides—between what it life. dent population of 26,000. NMSU con- promises, and what it delivers. But Ralph was more than a cultural tinues to grow and improve upon the For his services, Donald Mulvihill guardian; he was also a shrewd busi- various programs and degrees they will be remembered as a public-spirited nessman. He understood that a pros- offer. This university is vital to the leader who combined, in equal propor- perous tribe was more likely to survive strength of Las Cruces. The Dona Ana tion, private success and civic duty. into his children’s and grandchildren’s Community College is located here as But I confess that all of those accom- generations, and beyond; and so he ne- well. Their student population is over plishments mean comparatively little gotiated to build the Mohegan Sun ca- 4,000 strong. Las Cruces also hosts the to me, next to what he did during a few sino on tribal land. nationally acclaimed annual Whole En- months in 1967. Its popularity testifies to Ralph’s chilada Festival. The festival attracts I was 23, but I can still recall as if it economic leadership, and its profits over 40,000 visitors each year. Because were yesterday the Senate’s censure pay for health care and college tuition of this annual event, Las Cruces holds hearings of my father, Senator Tom for all Mohegans. Ralph was proud of the Guinness Book of World Records Dodd. What a painful time that was for the casino’s success and spoke plainly for the world’s largest flat enchilada. my family—but it gave me strength to about the incentive it created for Mo- Las Cruces has seen a giant explosion know that sitting at my father’s side, hegans to maintain their cultural iden- in population over the last decade. through the whole ordeal, was a tal- tity: ‘‘Because Indians are making They have grown from just over 74,000 ented young lawyer named Donald money, now it’s a privilege to be one.’’ residents in 2000 to around 87,000 resi- Mulvihill. I know how thankful my fa- The casino offered the means; but the dents in 2006. And the boom in popu- ther was for Donald’s good counsel. end was always clear, and it was the lation shows no signs of stopping in the It was the rare case that Donald end to which Ralph dedicated decades near future. Small and large industries didn’t win; but still, he won my fa- of his life: bringing back a people that continue to see this budding town as a ther’s sincere and lasting gratitude. had seemed on the verge of fading great place to do business. While it is And though is long gone, my away. Ralph dealt cannily with Wall hard to point to just one industry that family and I have kept his gratitude Street investors—but took more pleas- has caused the extreme growth, Las alive. ure in spending afternoons raking the Cruces continues to do what it does Now Donald is beyond our thanks. leaves from his tribe’s ancient burial best, be consistent in its offerings. To celebrate their 100th birthday, But I pledge to remember him, to keep ground. alive his good name, and to hold up his Las Cruces has planned to serve a piece example of a life well lived.∑ He was a proud product of two cul- of cake to every resident. They might tures, Indian and Western, comfortable f also make the Guinness Book of World in either, taking the best from both. (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- Records for the largest sheet cake after ‘‘What probably happened is my fa- the celebration! The city is planning on lowing statement was ordered to be ther’s people were rowing ashore on the printed in the RECORD.) cutting this cake at the culmination of Mayflower and my mother’s people an all-day festival at the Downtown REMEMBERING CHIEF RALPH were probably on the shore throwing Mall. The festival will include live en- STURGES stones,’’ Ralph once joked. tertainment all day with various acts ∑ Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I wish to He will be remembered as an artist, a to include a mariachi band, craft fair, mark the passing of a true Connecticut businessman, and a wise chief, pre- and theatre performances at the Rio leader and a great benefactor of his siding over his tribe with a feathered Grande Theatre. people: Ralph Sturges, chief of the Mo- talking-stick in one hand and a gavel Las Cruces has so much to be proud hegan Indian tribe. Chief Sturges was in the other. The cultures he rep- of, and I congratulate them on their 88. resented in either hand—and our whole 100th birthday. May they celebrate At various times in his long life, State of Connecticut—are united in many more. Que Viva Las Cruces Ralph was a deliveryman, a public rela- honoring Chief Ralph Sturges.∑ muchos mas an˜ os!∑

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In 2000, after a As a child growing up, I followed the friends called him, was one of the meeting with mothers who had Boston Red Sox closer than any other smartest, warmest, and most effective to defer going to school to raise their team. I recall my father telling me sto- people I have ever had the pleasure to children, he helped to establish Edwin ries of the four west coast boys who R. and Maye B. Edmonds Scholarship know, and led a truly inspirational life. were members of the Boston Red Sox in Born and raised in Texas, Edwin Ed- Fund for single parents. I bid farewell to ‘‘Doc’’ Edmonds and the 1940s. He told me about how they monds was an excellent student, grad- put their baseball careers on hold to uating high school at 15 years of age. will keep his friends and family in my thoughts and prayers. I take solace in defend our Nation at war. Two of those In college he began losing his eyesight west coast boys, and until he was legally blind. Despite hav- knowing that he will live on in all the people he helped to inspire to serve Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr, had con- ing much difficulty reading and writing nections to Oregon and the Pacific his assignments, he prevailed and grad- their community. As Clifton Graves, an activist and professor in New Haven Coast League. The story of these four uated from Morehouse College in 1938, young men from the west coast who be- only 1 year later than expected. He who has known and looked up to Rev- erend Edmonds since he was a boy, said came members of the Boston Red Sox would then go on to earn a bachelor’s of his death: ‘‘We mourn this loss, but was highlighted in the late David of sacred theology and a doctorate in we celebrate his life and the contribu- Halberstam’s book ‘‘The Teammates— social ethics from Boston University. tions he made not only to New Haven A Portrait of Friendship.’’ For the four In 1950, he was ordained in the Meth- but to Connecticut and indeed, around friends, Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, odist Church. ∑ While teaching Sociology at Bennett the country.’’ Johnny Pesky and Dominic DiMaggio, College in Greensboro, NC, Reverend f it was about more than baseball. Their story is about the American dream and Edmonds became deeply involved with TRIBUTE TO FATHER BONIFACE the bonds of friendship. the civil rights movement, where he HARDIN AND SISTER JANE was elected president of the Greensboro SCHILLING I recall Williams, Pesky, Doerr, and chapter of the National Association for ∑ Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, today I DiMaggio when I see Jacoby Ellsbury the Advancement of Colored People. In pay tribute to 2 Hoosiers who have on the field with his teammates: 1958, he met the Reverend Martin Lu- touched the Indianapolis community and . Dustin, ther King, Jr. and the two exchanged and the world through their tireless the Red Sox second baseman, hails letters until Dr. King’s tragic death. leadership and commitment to the from California and Arizona State Uni- He also was an adviser to the positive effect that education can have versity and pitcher Jon Lester grew up ‘‘Greensboro Four,’’ a group of brave on both individuals and the commu- in Tacoma, WA. Jacoby hails from the college students committed to racial nities in which they live. Over the small town of Madras, OR, in the cen- equality who would later lead the fa- years I have admired Father Boniface tral part of the State and was a first mous sit-in at a segregated lunch Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling for team All-American at Oregon State counter at a Woolworth’s department their dedication to both their religious University in 2005 when he led his team store. This courageous protest is wide- calling as well as the more temporal to the College for the first ly believed to be the first sit-in of the needs of our communities as they time since 1952. Jacoby’s career has civil rights movement. Many Greens- worked to fight racial injustice and blossomed on and off the field since boro historians consider Reverend Ed- poverty through education and em- joining the Boston Red Sox organiza- monds a pioneer in the fight for equal powerment. tion, and he is considered by many to rights for the city’s minorities. In 1977, Father Hardin and Sister be one of the game’s future superstars. In 1959, Reverend Edmonds moved to Jane founded Martin University, an in- New Haven to become pastor of the stitution dedicated to serving low-in- Jacoby exhibits many of the qualities Dixwell Avenue Congregational come, minority, and adult learners, a young man should emulate. It is ap- Church, which is now known as the while at the same time welcoming stu- parent that his work ethic, sportsman- United Church of Christ. As pastor, Mr. dents of all backgrounds. In the ensu- ship, and dedication to the game he Edmonds soon became a fixture in the ing 30 years, Martin University has loves have propelled him to the top of local community and quickly gained a changed the lives of thousands of stu- the baseball world. I praise his Mom reputation as one who was always will- dents. It has grown from a converted and Dad, Margie and Jim, for a job well ing to help those in need. His youngest church and school to a beautiful cam- done. Oregonians and the Red Sox Na- daughter, Toni Walker, who serves as a pus in the Martindale-Brightwood tion are very proud of Jacoby Ellsbury. representative in the Connecticut Gen- neighborhood of Indianapolis that Finally, I wish to note how proud I eral Assembly, recalls that people in serves as a tremendous resource to am to recognize Jacoby, not only as an need often stayed at their home as both faculty and students as well as American and an Oregonian rep- guests. ‘‘As long as they needed help, the surrounding community. resenting the Boston Red Sox so proud- they were able to get it,’’ Walker re- As Father Hardin and Sister Jane ly, but I am equally proud to recognize members. step down as president and vice presi- him as a man of Native American de- Reverend Edmonds’ congregants all dent of Martin University, I am hopeful scent, particularly the first of knew that he was around to address that you will join me, the board of descent to play in the Major Leagues. not just their spiritual needs, but also trustees, faculty, staff, students, alum- The members of the Confederated everyday needs such as housing and ni, and friends of the university in con- Tribes of the Warm Springs in Oregon jobs. Under his leadership, the church gratulating them on their many years should be extremely proud of Jacoby. built a housing development and a cre- of service to the people of Indianapolis. ative arts center for the community. In I wish them both every continuing suc- I congratulate Jacoby Ellsbury and addition, he was involved with many cess as they pursue new and exciting his teammates on winning the 2007 community service groups, such as the opportunities to offer important serv- World Series and wish him the best of Urban League, the New Haven Clergy ice to many more of the people they luck as he continues his professional Association, the Amistad Committee have dedicated their lives to helping.∑ career in Boston.∑

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