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October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2539 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVA- creased costs could encourage pilots to seek Mayor ‘‘Al’’ was first elected to city council TION AND DESIGN PROGRAM RE- less costly training alternatives and potentially in 1977 where he served four ‘‘four-year’’ AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 be counter to the bills intended goal, of in- terms as a Councilman-at-Large. He is now in creasing safety. his eighth term as mayor of the city. SPEECH OF By dramatically increasing the costs of train- As a teacher, Al McGeehan served as Chair HON. RON KIND ing we will drive our most qualified potential of the Social Studies Department for Holland pilots out of accredited flight schools such as Public Schools. Upon his retirement, he OF WISCONSIN the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace worked as a morning radio talk show host for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sciences at the University of North Dakota WJQ 1260 AM. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 that have produced exceptional pilots for dec- For three years, Al represented the Michi- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, for the past 20 ades. Graduates of these programs receive gan Municipal League as the League’s West years, the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation high quality flight instruction that is much more Michigan Regional Coordinator. He has served and Design Program Reauthorization Act has valuable than a pilot who might just be racking on several committees of the Michigan Munic- been one of the most successful government- up straight and level flight time that has no in- ipal League and the National League of Cities. sponsored, youth-focused conservation edu- creased educational or safety benefits. The From 2006 to 2008, Mayor ‘‘Al’’ served con- cation programs. This dynamic program incor- focus on total flight hours rather than the qual- secutive terms as President of the Michigan porates scientific and wildlife management ity of those hours will not provide the in- Association of Mayors. The Mayor’s passion for studying and col- principles into visual arts curriculum in both creased safety and pilot quality that is the goal lecting artifacts from the time of the American public and private schools. As a national pro- of this legislation. It could in practice have the Civil War is well-known throughout Michigan gram, children in all states have the oppor- opposite effect, by driving students to under- and beyond. He has taught and lectured on tunity to learn about bird conservation while si- take low value flying at the expense of high the subject. He has authored a book and sev- multaneously developing a strong appreciation quality directed flight training. I believe that as eral magazine articles relating to the Civil War for art. this legislation moves forward some consider- I can attest to the success of this program ation must be given to Collegiate Aviation Pro- and he has been known to often occupy the and would like to congratulate the 2009 Wis- grams that have been accredited by the Avia- very best parking spaces at local antique consin Federal Junior Duck Stamp competitors tion Accreditation Board International (AABI). shops. Mayor Al has been married to his wife Mar- and, in particular, the 22 students from Wis- This will help to increase the focus of these sha for 45 years. consin’s Third District who placed in the con- requirements on quality of training rather than test. I am proud to say that of the over 600 quantity of flight hours. f entries from the 53 schools participating in the While I will be voting in favor of this legisla- ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH State of Wisconsin, the ‘‘Best of Show’’ went tion in order to move forward the important to Yvette Bauer of Ithaca Public School in process of increasing the safety of commercial HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Richland Center, located in my District. aviation, I do so with reservations. Before this OF ILLINOIS The youth of today will become the leaders legislation becomes law I believe that it is vital IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of tomorrow. We must therefore encourage that the bill be modified to recognize the tre- Thursday, October 15, 2009 our youth to become stewards of America’s ir- mendous benefits that our nation’s accredited replaceable wild places and treasured outdoor flight schools provide. Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today heritage. f to commemorate the 150th anniversary of St. I strongly support the reauthorization of the John Lutheran Church in Dieterich, IL. successful Junior Duck Stamp Conservation RECOGNIZING HOLLAND MAYOR On January 1, 1860, 14 men signed the and Design Program and look forward to see- ALBERT ‘‘AL’’ MCGEEHAN FOR constitution of St. John, a document that has ing this bill passed in the House today. HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE continued to govern the church to this day. St. WITH THE HOLLAND CITY COUN- John is one of the oldest churches in the Cen- f CIL tral Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Mis- AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT souri Synod. TRAINING IMPROVEMENT ACT HON. PETER HOEKSTRA I would like to congratulate the members of OF 2009 St. John Lutheran Church for reaching this OF MICHIGAN milestone and wish them a blessed and joy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF ous celebration as they mark 150 years of HON. EARL POMEROY Thursday, October 15, 2009 service to God and their community. f OF NORTH DAKOTA Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES here today to honor Holland Mayor Albert ‘‘Al’’ RECOGNIZING JOHN KEETON McGeehan for his years of selfless service on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 the Holland City Council. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mayor McGeehan was born on Staten Is- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN OF MASSACHUSETTS express concern with certain provisions of land in New York Harbor in October 1944. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3371, the Airline Safety and Pilot Train- first moved to Holland to attend Hope College. ing Improvement Act of 2009. He graduated from Hope College in June of Thursday, October 15, 2009 While I strongly support the goal of the bill 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to increase airline safety and improve pilot and a Michigan Secondary Teaching Certifi- today in recognition of John Keeton of training, I am concerned about changing cur- cate. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Mr. Keeton has rent rules to require an airline pilot to hold an With his educational preparation and certifi- been an outstanding Democratic activist for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, which cation, Mayor McGeehan began a teaching more than twenty years throughout Worcester necessitates a minimum of 1,500 flight hours. career in the Holland Public Schools that County. An attorney in the Worcester area, During a hearing in September Tim Brady, spanned five decades. Mr. Keeton’s devotion to the pursuit of justice dean of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- In the summer of 2004, President George has portrayed his passions of human rights, sity’s College of Aviation, testified that these W. Bush, while addressing a crowd of 15,000 social justice, and equality for all. In acknowl- added requirements could increase the cost of Holland residents, shortened Mayor edgement of his dedication, passionate be- pilot training fivefold from $40,000 to McGeehan to simply, Mayor ‘‘Al.’’ The title bet- liefs, and hard work, Mr. Keeton has been se- $200,000. I am concerned that these in- ter suited the Mayor and stuck like glue. lected to receive the 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.001 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 Humanitarian Award from the Shrewsbury Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- than 8 years of war in Afghanistan and more Democratic Town Committee. hol and Drug Abuse has expanded their role than 6 years of war in Iraq it is clear that last- Raised in a family devoted to the ideals to encompass not only that of being a Clinical ing peace and stability cannot emerge from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and El- Training Institute but also providing interven- such beginnings. eanor Roosevelt espoused, John Keeton grew tion outreach studies to impoverished border Rather, stability is best fomented through up with and advocated for such beliefs communities like the colonias; and the seeds of peace such as upholding human throughout his career as an attorney and polit- Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- rights, promoting social and economic justice, ical activist. Mr. Keeton, along with his wife hol and Drug Abuse has served over 12,000 and ensuring education, employment and ac- Patricia, has been involved in campaigns for clients through HIV programs in the past 6 cess to basic goods and services. Regrettably, prominent figures such as Governor Deval years; and the billions of dollars of funding that this body Patrick and Hillary Clinton. I will be forever Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- has dedicated to the wars have devastated grateful for his friendship over the years. hol and Drug Abuse has invested over Iraq and Afghanistan. If this body wants to see Throughout his distinguished career, John $1,000,000 annually on HIV programs; and peace and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan, Keeton has been involved in both the Be it hereby resolved, that Congressman the U.S.