E242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 8, 2000 community leader who is planning to step mizes a strong spirit and never forgot from HONORING TANYA EWING OF down from her duties as a Member of the where he came. JUNEAU, ALASKA Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of the Parent/ David Bryon Cole was born to Sandra Cole- School/Youth Task Force, and Director of Par- Turner on June 3, 1962 in Johnson City, Ten- HON. DON YOUNG ent Training with the Coalition for a Drug-Free nessee. He attended elementary there for a OF ALASKA Greater Cincinnati. Martha has been invalu- short while before his family moved to Pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to the Coalition. saic. Once in New Jersey he continued his Wednesday, March 8, 2000 In 1996, Martha attended a meeting at Syc- education, and went on to graduate from Pas- amore High School regarding teenage drug Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today saic High School in 1980. During high school, abuse and efforts to get parents involved in a I would like to congratulate and honor a young David's main pursuit was music. It was at this new organization being formed to address the Alaska student from my district who has time that he proved himself to be a remark- problemÐthe Coalition for a Drug-Free Great- achieved national recognition for exemplary able pianist, soloist, accompanist and ar- er Cincinnati. Martha went home that night volunteer service in her community. Tanya ranger. and made the decision with her husband, Ewing of Juneau, Alaska has just been named Bruce Burns, to get involved in the effort to David, always an active and involved musi- one of my state's top honorees in The 2000 prevent teenage drug use in our community. cian, learned much of his skill in the church. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards pro- Martha has been the Coalition's hardest One of the most influential teachers in young gram, an annual honor conferred on the most working volunteer. She and Bruce were David's life was the Reverend Roberts of the impressive student volunteers in each state, trained as facilitators of our Parent-to-Parent First Baptist Church in Nutley, New Jersey. the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. program and began recruiting others to do the David's nascent talents began to flourish Ms. Tanya Ewing is being recognized for same. As the Director of Parent Training for under the Pastor's tutelage. The time spent her hard work and dedication in implementing the Coalition, Martha coordinated Parent-to- working with Reverend Roberts instilled in Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) program. Parent training classes throughout Greater David the attributes necessary for him to be- She has volunteered over four years of her Cincinnati. To date, over 4,000 parents in 30 come a stellar force in the music industry. It time in educating young people on the dan- school districts have been trained in how to was the small steps in the beginning of his ca- gers of smoking and helping to reduce the talk to their kids about the dangers of sub- reer that taught him the fundamentals that rate of teen smoking in Alaska. In light of numerous statistics that indicate stance abuse and how to recognize signs that would make him a role model to scores upon Americans today are less involved in their a child may be in trouble. Most recently, Mar- scores of people worldwide. communities than they once were, it's vital tha has worked to bring the parent training David Cole has had a varied career, which that we encourage and support the kind of classes into the workplace. has taken him to the top of the charts. His selfless contribution this young citizen has Martha's work and contributions to the com- professional career included working with the made. People of all ages need to think more munity do not, however, end with the Coali- group Two Puerto Ricans, a Black Man, and about how we, as individual citizens, can work tion. She also volunteers at the local library, is a Dominican. David was also the accompanist together at the local level to ensure the health Secretary of the local Boy Scout troop, teach- for the Weather Girls. In addition, David per- and vitality of our towns and neighborhoods. es Bible classes, and is an Officer and Board formed as a dance club keyboardist and it was Young volunteers like Ms. Ewing are inspiring Member of the Sycamore High School Parent in a club in New York where he met his future examples to all of us, and are among our Teacher Organization. partner Robert Clivilles. brightest hopes for a better tomorrow. Martha's efforts with the Coalition have The program that brought this young role helped literally thousands of local parents to David and Robert combined their talents and dreams to establish C+C Music Factory. model to our attention, The Prudential Spirit of learn more about how to keep their kids drug- Community Awards, was created by The Pru- This productive union spawned many other free. And, it is not a stretch to say that her dential Insurance Company of America in part- groups including Seduction, Soul System and work has saved the lives of children in our nership with the National Association of Sec- Trilogy. In addition to contributing to C+C area. Her selfless dedication to the cause of ondary School Principals in 1995 to impress Music Factory, David completed many projects fighting drug use in our community makes her upon all youth volunteers that their contribu- for some of the largest and most influential re- a true hero. We will miss Martha as a Board tions are critically important and highly valued, cording companies in America. He was known Member, Co-Chair of the Parent/School/Youth and to inspire other young people to follow to be one of the best producers, and his skills Task Force, and Director of Parent Training, their example. In only five years, the program were widely sought after. but look forward to continuing to work with her has become the nation's largest youth rec- as a Coalition volunteer in the future. This native of Tennessee, who later moved ognition effort based solely on community f to New Jersey, found fame and fortune around service, with nearly 75,000 youngsters partici- PERSONAL EXPLANATION the world. C+C Music Factory worked with pating since its inception. London's famed Ministry of Sound and pro- Ms. Ewing should be extremely proud to duced projects in Japan. have been singled out from such a large HON. MERRILL COOK group of dedicated volunteers. I heartily ap- OF UTAH David continually made his mark on the music world by writing and producing songs plaud Ms. Ewing for her initiative in seeking to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for some of the best-known recording artists of make her community a better place to live, Wednesday, March 8, 2000 our time. These legendary artists include and for the positive impact she has had on the lives of others. She has demonstrated a level Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 26, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah of commitment and accomplishment that is 27, and 28, I asked to be excused because of Carey, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Donna truly extraordinary in today's world, and de- intestinal surgery. Had I been present, I would Summer along with many others. serves our sincere admiration and respect. have voted ``yes.'' In 1993, David and his partner Robert re- Her actions show that young Americans can, f ceived a Grammy for Album of the Year. They and do, play important roles in our commu- TRIBUTE TO DAVID BRYON COLE received the award for their contributions as nities, and that America's community spirit producers of one of best-selling soundtrack al- continues to hold tremendous promise for the HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. bums of all time, ``The Bodyguard.'' In total, future. C+C Music Factory won twenty-eight awards f OF NEW JERSEY including five American Music Awards, five IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Billboard Awards and two MTV Video Music CELEBRATING THE WOMEN OF Wednesday, March 8, 2000 Awards. The world lost a truly remarkable man LEWISTON/AUBURN when David passed away on January 24, Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI call to your attention the deeds of a distin- 1995. OF MAINE guished musician, David Bryon Cole of Pas- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES saic, New Jersey, who is being feted today leagues, the City of Passaic, David's family, because of his remarkable talents and legacy. his friends and me, in recognizing the out- Wednesday, March 8, 2000 It is only fitting that Passaic High School re- standing achievements in the areas of music Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to name its music suite for David, for he epito- and production of David Bryon Cole. call my colleague's attention to a dinner being
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