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April 19, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 9525 Bob caught the attention of some of our What Bob is proudest of is his strong moral Mr. Shugert also acted as an important liai- area’s most legendary coaches, Al Yaskiw and and ethical standards, which led his coaches son between government officials and area Manlio Boverini of Passaic, Arthur Argauer of to nickname him ‘‘The Monsignor.’’ Sports- residents during the floods that devastated Garfield, and Paul Kelly of Pope Pius XII. manship has always been his first priority for parts of New Jersey in 2000. More recently, They mentored him, and helped him earn nu- his players, coaches, and the fans. This effort he was instrumental in disseminating informa- merous football scholarships. He accepted a is shown by the many times the NJSIAA has tion during the difficult removal of the Intrepid full football scholarship to the University of Vir- given Kennedy its ‘‘Sportsmanship Award,’’ Museum from Pier 86 in New York, for its re- ginia, where he played offensive center and and the NNJIL Sportsmanship banners they construction in Bayonne, New Jersey. defensive linebacker. He continued to thrive, have earned. Always important to Bob has In addition, Mr. Shugert has offered his un- being part of a defense that in 1952 was num- been his family; he and Florence celebrated wavering support to the Elizabeth River Arthur ber one in the Nation. In 1954, he returned to their 52nd anniversary this month. His daugh- Kill Watershed Association Earth Day Celebra- Passaic to coach football at Passaic High. ter lives nearby with her husband Jim Giblin tion. The event teaches hundreds of students Later that year, he completed R.O.T.C. and and their two children. His grandson James is about the importance of protecting our envi- was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the a sophomore at The College of New Jersey ronment. U.S. Army. He was sent to Fort Knox, KY for and his granddaughter Kristen is a senior at Please join me in recognizing Peter Shugert training in the Armor Division, and assigned to Wayne Valley High School. for being the most loyal of civil servants. I con- serve in Germany. Bob married his wife, Flor- The job of a United States Congressman in- gratulate him and wish him continued success ence, on April 17, 1955, and they moved to- volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing in future endeavors. gether to Wieseck, Germany. While there, compares to working with and recognizing the f their daughter, Karen, was born in Frankfurt, efforts of dedicated public servants like Bob. Germany. Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our col- INTRODUCTION OF THE LEGAL In 1956, Bob returned from Germany and leagues, the students of the Paterson Schools, EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION ACT began his professional career teaching phys- the City of Paterson, the State of New Jersey, ical education at School 21 in Paterson. Dur- Bob’s family and friends, and me in recog- HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH ing his first year of teaching, he was trans- nizing Bob Gut’s outstanding service to his OF INDIANA ferred to Central High where he taught community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES science and was the school’s first track coach. f Thursday, April 19, 2007 In 1965, Central closed, and Bob moved to the new John F. Kennedy High School. While IN HONOR OF PETER SHUGERT Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise teaching at Kennedy, Bob coached many today to introduce the Legal Employee teams. He became the head coach of golf, HON. ALBIO SIRES Verification Act and ask for its consideration track and tennis and was an assistant to many OF NEW JERSEY and support. This bill overhauls the broken great football coaches like Nelson Graham, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employment verification system we have today Aubrey Lewis, Joe Biscayan, Bob Smith, and and replaces it with the mandatory, efficient, Thursday, April 19, 2007 Jim Bradshaw. In 1960–65, he was head foot- and transparent process our country needs. ball coach at Pope Pius XII while teaching at Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor Today, too many working men and women Kennedy. In 1966 he returned to the assistant of Peter Shugert, Chief Public Affairs Officer of are denied the job opportunities they deserve coach role at Kennedy, and in 1974 became the Army Corps of Engineers, who is about to because it is more convenient for some em- the Knights head coach. In 1974 the football retire after more than two decades of dedi- ployers to go around the system and hire an team had its first undefeated season, going 9– cated service. Mr. Shugert has worked tire- illegal immigrant. Employers who break the 0. Importantly, his team never lost a Thanks- lessly, not only to keep area residents in- law should be held accountable, and the Em- giving game to Eastside, and shut the Ghosts formed of vital Corps operations, but he has ployment Eligibility Confirmation System cre- out in four of the six games. also gone above and beyond the call of duty ated by this bill will make it more difficult to In 1979, Bob became the Athletic Director at by becoming a treasured liaison during emer- evade our employment regulations. At the Kennedy High, which under his leadership in gencies between government agencies and same time, business owners who play by the the 1980s and 90s, became known as ‘‘Cham- the people of the New York Metropolitan re- rules every day can rest assured that they are pionship High.’’ The Boys Basketball team gion. competing on a level playing field. won four County titles in a row, and a sec- Mr. Shugert, who earned a reputation as a Instead of dealing with a confusing process tional title; the Girls team won five straight highly credible spokesperson and media rep- that often yields inconclusive results, if any, county titles and the Tournament of Cham- resentative for the United States Army, began employers will quickly know the status of their pions. Championships, League and Sectional his professional career in the military. His prospective employees. Within as little as one titles were also won by the Track, Cross service in the Vietnam War won him the Na- day, an employer will know whether that per- Country, Soccer, Baseball and Football teams. tional Defense Service Medal, the Army Com- son is eligible to work here in the United As Athletic Director, Mr. Gut has organized the mendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal States. This efficient system will bring peace annual John F. Kennedy All Sports Awards and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. of mind to both employers and employees by Dinner, and he was involved in the creation of In 1977, Mr. Shugert became Public Affairs giving definitive answers in reasonable periods the Central-Kennedy Athletic Hall of Fame. Specialist for the Military Traffic Management of time. Bob’s professionalism has extended beyond Command in Virginia, and in 1982, made im- In addition, the Legal Employee Verification Passaic County. He has long been a high portant contributions to the Office of the Chief Act makes use of the technology used in our school referee and umpire. He formerly served of the Army Reserves, where he developed nation’s immigration documents. as President of the Tri-County Basketball Offi- products to increase public awareness. This critical security upgrade currently helps cials Association, which held tournaments for In his 20 years as Chief of Public Affairs for fight identity fraud and gives security officials freshman and JV teams from 32 schools. He the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District of a new tool to protect our country from those has served for the past 28 years as the Chair- New York Division, Mr. Shugert developed who seek to do us harm. Now this upgrade person of Bowling in the Northern New Jersey and maintained excellent media relations that will also discourage illegal immigrants from Interscholastic League. He has served for 20 ensured the best possible image for the Army using falsified documents to secure jobs here, years on the Advisory Board and Eligibility Corps of Engineers. During his service, Mr. giving our law-abiding workforce a fair shot at Committee of the NJSIAA, the governing body Shugert faced the tragedy of the 9/11 terror every job available. of high school sports in New Jersey, and has attacks and worked around the clock to keep I don’t fault people for wanting to come to been the chairperson of the Eligibility Com- the public informed. His dedication earned him live and work in America. It’s a great place to mittee for the past 10 years. He also volun- the Locke L. Mouton Award for Excellence in live and raise a family. All I ask is that they do teers his time as part of the Passaic County Public Affairs, the Crisis Communications it legally. Coaches Association, the Old Timers Associa- Award, the Superior Civilian Service Medal, Madam Speaker, it’s time we get serious tion of Greater Paterson, and The Do-Good and the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Serv- about enforcing our immigration and employ- House. ice. ment laws. The Legal Employee Verification VerDate Nov 24 2008 11:38 Apr 12, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E19AP7.000 E19AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9526 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 19, 2007 Act will give us important new tools to do just Oklahoma City tragedies. And, perhaps most convictions, that he will not renounce them, that.

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