April 11, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E393 Mr. Speaker, this Act has spurred a move- Relations Program, The National Americanism HONORING SARAH TURNER ment by President Obama to help every Amer- Award, The National Children and Youth ican achieve the dream of being able to attend Award, and The National Veterans Affairs & HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL college no matter their financial background. Rehabilitation Award. OF NEW YORK f In Janet’s current capacity as New York IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Legion Auxiliary President, she PERSONAL EXPLANATION Monday, April 11, 2016 oversees multiple programs aimed at assisting Veterans as well as the communities of New Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BARBARA LEE York. One of her main priorities as President honor a woman who is tenderly known as OF CALIFORNIA is raising money to support Vietnam Veterans ‘‘Mama Sarah’’ within her community: Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impacted by Agent Orange. Sarah Pauline Turner. Sarah turned 100 years Monday, April 11, 2016 Janet is leading a statewide campaign, cov- old on April 2nd, 2016, and I am so grateful ering all 62 counties across New York, and to be able to help celebrate her reaching that Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I was not present for remarkable milestone by honoring her in the roll call votes 130 through 135 due to official has a goal to raise over $75,000.00. All funds raised in support of ‘‘Changing the Legacy of hallowed halls of Congress. travel. Had I been present, I would have voted Sarah is a treasured member of her com- yes on Number 130, no on Number 131, no Agent Orange’’ will support Veterans with doc- umented Agent Orange related medical needs. munity whose love for people became self-evi- on Number 132, yes on Number 133, yes on dent early on in her life when, after completing Number 134, and yes on Number 135. Funds will also support these Veteran’s chil- dren with documented Agent Orange related her education, she worked for the Veteran Ad- f medical needs. mission in Washington, D.C. She later moved to New York City and became a friend to ev- H.R. 4891, THE ‘‘TECHNICAL Mr. Speaker, Janet Mahoney has distin- eryone she has met in the Bronx. Sarah’s list CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2016’’ guished herself throughout her remarkable of community service accomplishments is long twenty plus year career in the New York and distinguished. She has received an im- American Legion Auxiliary where she has HON. KEVIN BRADY pressive amount of awards and recognition been an unwavering advocate for our Vet- OF TEXAS from her community, including for some of her erans, their families, and our communities. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most important work with RAIN Eastchester ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Senior Center and Eastchester Housing. Monday, April 11, 2016 her on her countless achievements during a As involved as she is with her community, Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the pro- remarkable career. Sarah is just as involved with her church. She visions of H.R. 4891, the ‘‘Technical Correc- has offered spiritual guidance to the members tions Act of 2016,’’ introduced on April 11, f of Burke Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 2016 makes tax technical and clerical correc- years, and has also served as part of the Pas- tions. Ways and Means Committee Chairman TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT tor’s Aide Ministry, Gospel Chorus, Senior BRADY and Ranking Member LEVIN have JEFFREY WALTON Usher Board, and is currently President of asked the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Willing Workers Ministry. Sarah’s unwavering Taxation to make available to the public a dedication to her church community has not technical explanation of the bill (JCX–16–16). HON. DAVID YOUNG gone unnoticed. She gained a lifetime mem- The technical explanation expresses the Com- OF IOWA bership of the Eastern Stars Organization, mittee’s understanding and legislative intent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where she serves as Worthy Matron. behind this important legislation. It is available There is no doubt that Sarah is an out- on the Joint Committee’s Web site at Monday, April 11, 2016 standing citizen of the Bronx Borough. She www.jct.gov. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise has been a pillar of her community, who has f today to recognize and congratulate Jeffrey gracefully bestowed joy and happiness upon HONORING JANET MAHONEY Walton of Boy Scout Troop 104 in Corning, everyone she has met. I want to congratulate Iowa for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Sarah on reaching this remarkable milestone, The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- and as Congressman for the northeast Bronx, HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON vancement rank in scouting. Only about five thank her for all she has done in the commu- OF NEW YORK percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout nity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award. The award is a performance-based Monday, April 11, 2016 achievement with high standards that have f Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor been well-maintained for more than a century. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Janet Mahoney for her accomplishments in To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout over twenty years of service to The American is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- HON. ED PERLMUTTER ganized by requirements and merit badges, as Legion Auxiliary, Montgomery Unit No. 429 in OF COLORADO well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit Rhinebeck, NY. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Janet is a recently retired dental hygienist, the community. Jeffrey’s Eagle Scout project proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and involved constructing a large sign to be placed Monday, April 11, 2016 also the widow of a Vietnam Veteran. She has in the yard at Country Haven, a residential Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, on March always been passionate about Veterans, their care facility, making it easier for people to lo- 21 and March 22, 2016 I was not present to families, and their communities. cate the facility. The work ethic Jeffrey has vote on H.R. 4314 (Counterterrorism Screen- Throughout her selfless and tireless service shown in his Eagle Project and every other ing and Assistance Act), H.R. 4742 (Promoting in the American Legion Auxiliary, Janet has project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank Women in Entrepreneurship Act), H.R. 4755 served on multiple committees and in many speaks volumes of his commitment to serving (Inspiring the Next Space Innovators, Re- leadership positions at the local and state lev- a cause greater than himself and assisting his searchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women els. Some of her positions include: three terms community. Act) and H.R. 4336 (Women Airforce Service as Unit President, three terms as County Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act). I President, and two terms each as District Vice man and his supportive family demonstrates wish to reflect my intentions had I been President and District President. the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- present to vote. Janet has served at the State level since severance. I am honored to represent Jeffrey Had I been present for roll call No. 130, I 2007 as the Education Chairman, Public Rela- and his family in the United States Congress. would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ tions Chairman, Americanism Chairman, Vice- I ask that all of my colleagues in the United Had I been present for roll call No. 133, I President and President. During her tenure of States House of Representatives join me in would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ outstanding service at the State level, she was congratulating him on reaching the rank of Had I been present for roll call No. 134, I instrumental in the organization winning na- Eagle Scout and in wishing him nothing but would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ tional awards for Department of New York continued success in his future education and Had I been present for roll call No. 135, I Press Book, Best Overall Department Public career. would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’

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OF TEXAS her seventeen years in that department she Following in 1992 second book, A Brilliant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only worked to improve the synagogue Madness: Living With Manic Depression Ill- Monday, April 11, 2016 supplementary schools, she also developed ness, was published. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to With the help of family and friends Patty and implemented a number of innovative edu- pay tribute to Patty Duke, an American icon Duke was able to quiet her personal demons, cation programs for both adults and teens. and advocate for those suffering in silence and become a vocal advocate for those suf- In addition to ‘‘A Taste of Honey,’’ an adult from various forms of mental illness, who fering from mental illnesses, along with dispel- learning lecture series that attracts hundreds passed away on March 29, 2016 at the age of ling social stigmas attached to them. of adults, Sydney spearheaded the Israel Ex- 69. Patty Duke died on March 29, 2016 in perience Savings program, which helps young Patty Duke was born Anna Marie Duke on Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 69 from people travel to Israel and initiated Talmud December 14, 1946 in Elmhurst, New York. a sepsis infection from a ruptured intestine. Torah Meyuchad, an individualized Jewish Anna Duke and her siblings grew up in a Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to take a mo- education program for children with special difficult household, raised by an alcoholic fa- ment of silence in remembrance of this strong needs. But perhaps the contribution she is ther and a mother who suffered from what woman who was able to stand against the suf- most proud of is the establishment of the suc- was then called ‘‘manic depression,’’ later focating struggles of depression and became cessful community Hebrew High School, known to be bipolar disorder. a source of inspiration for hundreds of thou- Anna Duke was introduced to acting by her MAKOM, which serves hundreds of teens sands of Americans struggling with mental ill- throughout the New Haven area every year. brother’s managers, John and Ethel Ross, nesses. who changed her name to Patty and eventu- She was tapped as associate executive di- f ally became her guardians. rector to supervise such things as the Holo- Later in Patty Duke’s life, she revealed that STANDARD MERGER AND ACQUISI- caust Education and Prejudice Reduction she was a survivor of sexual assault. TION REVIEWS THROUGH EQUAL Project and went on to become the executive In 1959, Patty Duke’s first big role came RULES ACT OF 2015 director of the federation for six years, before when she was cast as Helen Keller in the taking on the title of CEO of the merged fed- Broadway version of The Miracle Worker, with SPEECH OF eration and the Jewish Community Center of Anne Bancroft portraying her teacher, Anne New Haven. Sullivan. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Then in 1962, that play was turned into a OF MARYLAND Under her leadership the federation has ex- feature film, in which she also starred. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panded its agenda and outreach to enhance For her performance in the film, the 16-year- Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Jewish life and enrich the lives of those most old won a ‘‘Promising Newcomer’’ Golden in need both locally and internationally. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Globe as well as an Academy Award for Best Food4Kids sends local students who depend in opposition to H.R. 2745 or the SMARTER Supporting Actress—making her the youngest on the breakfast and lunch programs home Act. person to win an Oscar at that time. with a backpack of staples for the weekends. Sadly, following her Oscar win, Patty Duke This bill is another delay tactic that stops us The Jewish Coalition for Literacy has more began to privately unravel. from the meaningful work of passing a budget. than two hundred volunteers who read and The abuse she endured along with her fam- Too many bills that have come out of the talk with students. The federation supports the ily’s history of bipolar disorder began to plague Judiciary Committee this year are designed to elderly housing complexes as well as edu- her. erode consumer rights and roll back estab- cational institutions across Greater New All the while, she continued to dazzle the lished judicial precedent. Haven and raises funds for Yale Hillel and the outside world with a successful career. We should be considering and debating University of Connecticut Hillel; the Jewish Patty Duke then starred in her own sitcom meaningful bills to address criminal justice re- Historical Society and the JCC. called The Patty Duke Show, which she art- form and common sense gun safety. Beyond her leadership at the Jewish Fed- fully played two cousin characters simulta- Instead, we are here voting to fix a problem eration and JCC, Sydney is an extraordinary neously. that does not exist and does not need our at- In 1965, she also became a pop music con- tention. advocate for Jewish continuity. She has tender with her top 10 hit ‘‘Don’t Just Stand A Politico article from two days ago was ti- served as a consultant to the community on There’’ and headlined the acclaimed film Billie, tled ‘‘Congress setting a low bar for doing educational endeavors, including the Anne which was the first movie ever sold to a tele- nothing.’’ Frank Project, Shepherd ’92, Jerusalem 3000 vision network. My Democratic colleagues and I have bills and the celebration of Israel’s 50th Anniver- Thus, began Patty Duke’s reign as the and agendas that we would like to bring to the sary. Sydney is an extraordinary scholar, often ‘‘Queen of TV Movies.’’ floor to address real problems facing real called upon nationally to give workshops and Patty Duke continued her big-screen career Americans. has served as scholar-in-residence for several by starring in the cult classic Valley of The This bill is not smart. It is a timewaster and communities. Dolls in 1967 and indie films such as Me, Nat- I hope after spring recess we can come back Sydney has shown an unparalleled dedica- alie in 1969. to a robust agenda and work on behalf of the tion to Jewish education in our community and Patty Duke married assistant director Harry American people. throughout the nation—a commitment that is Falk, remaining in the marriage from 1965 to f reflected in the myriad of awards she has 1969. HONORING SYDNEY ALDERMAN been honored with over the years. She is an After her marriage ended, Patty Duke bore inspiration. a son named Sean Patrick Duke. PERRY ON THE OCCASION OF In 1972, she married actor John Astin, who HER RETIREMENT I am proud to join the many family, friends, played Gomez in the television version of The and colleagues who have gathered this Addams Family. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO evening in extending my sincere thanks and John Astin adopted her son Sean, and fa- OF CONNECTICUT appreciation to Sydney Alderman Perry for her thered her second son, Mackenzie Astin, born IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES incredible work with the Jewish Federation in 1973. and Jewish Community Center of Greater New Then in 1976, Patty Duke won her second Monday, April 11, 2016 Haven and her outstanding service to our Emmy for the highly successful mini-series Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today marks community. My very best wishes to her, her Captains and the Kings. the end of an era at the Jewish Federation children, and grandchildren for many more Other popular TV movies followed, including and Jewish Community Center of Greater New years of health and happiness as she enjoys the 1979 small screen version of The Miracle Haven as they gather to celebrate the retire- her retirement.

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