October 5, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1771 COMMENDING J. OSCAR WARD AND captured at the , the Brit- SALUTING MR. LOUIS E. JAMES, MEMBERS OF THE GREATER IR- ish condemned him to die. But on the eve of PRESIDENT AND CEO SOLUTIONS VING REPUBLICAN CLUB Heard’s execution, Mammy Kate and Daddy FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOGIS- Jack rescued him from the British prison at TICS (SEEL) HON. KENNY MARCHANT Fort Cornwallis, and for their heroic deeds, OF TEXAS Heard awarded them their freedom. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All six of these Revolutionary War patriots OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 5, 2011 are buried in what is currently Elbert County, . On October 15, 2011, the community Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today will honor the memory of these patriots with a Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- to commend Mr. J. Oscar Ward of Irving, grave marking dedication conducted by the Texas, President of the Greater Irving Repub- er, I rise today to recognize Mr. Louis E. Stephen Heard and Kettle Creek Chapters of James, President and Chief Executive Officer lican Club, and its members for their concern the National Society Daughters of the Amer- and respect for our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, of Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics ican Revolution, and the , But- (SEEL), recipient of the 2011 Andromeda Star Marines, and Coast Guardsmen that are serv- ton Gwinnett, and Washington-Wilkes Chap- ing in harm’s way. I appreciate their efforts in of Energy Efficiency Award. Louis James has ters of the Georgia Society Sons of the Amer- done Mississippi and his Alma Mater, Mis- calling attention to the unfortunate extra chal- ican Revolution. lenges faced by the surviving family of Chief sissippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to pay tribute to Warrant Officer Bradley Gaudet of Mississippi, proud. these six brave heroes, who with countless SEEL, a Detroit-based minority owned en- Gladewater, Texas. terprise was recognized by the Washington, Chief Warrant Officer Gaudet was killed other patriots, successfully achieved for us DC-based organization, Alliance to Save En- from injuries sustained in a helicopter crash on American liberty and made way for our nation ergy, for advancing energy efficiency. SEEL June 5, 2011 in Afghanistan. His surviving to stand as a beacon of freedom and hope to was selected for the award based upon its un- family faced significant hurdles and resistance the rest of the world. precedented commitment to provide energy-ef- from the military in transferring his body from f ficiency services to residents in the city of De- Ft. Drum, New York to its final resting place in troit, its surrounding communities and through- Gladewater, Texas. These are challenges that PERSONAL EXPLANATION out the state of Michigan. Specifically, SEEL is should never be a concern to a grieving fam- responsible for transitioning Detroit jobs from ily. I appreciate President J. Oscar Ward and ‘‘blue’’ collar to ‘‘green’’ collar and successfully the members of the Greater Irving Republican HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON implementing energy efficiency programs for Club for their firm resolve in calling attention to OF TEXAS DTE Energy Neighborhood Energy Savings the burial of Chief Warrant Officer Gaudet. Outreach (NESO) program. As the facilitator of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to further recognize the assist- these programs, SEEL has increased effi- ance and kindness of Southwest Airlines for Wednesday, October 5, 2011 ciency at more than 25,000 properties and flying the body of this fallen hero from New helped to boost neighborhood morale in its York to Texas for his final resting place. With- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. service areas and customer satisfaction for its out their assistance, this situation could have Mr. Speaker, on Monday, October 3, I re- client, DTE Energy. More significant is that been even worse for all of Chief Warrant Offi- quested and received a leave of absence for Louis James created job opportunities in his cer Gaudet’s surviving family and loved ones. October 3 and 4 to attend official business in area—hiring more than 75 new employees to We should never allow a situation similar to my congressional district. The President of the implement the programs for which SEEL re- what happened to Chief Warrant Officer came to my district on Tuesday, ceived the award. Gaudet to ever be experienced again by a October 4, 2011. Again, I ask that my colleagues congratulate grieving family. I call on my colleagues to help For the information of our colleagues and Mr. Louis E. James and SEEL for receiving ensure that every possible consideration is my constituents, below is how I would have the prestigious ‘‘Star of Energy of Efficiency made for every surviving family. I am request- voted on the following votes I missed during Awards’’ and for its outstanding achievements ing that any rules and regulations that may this time period. in energy efficiency and savings. preclude the proper burial at the location of f the surviving family’s choosing of a brave On rollcall No. 742, to require the convey- American hero be promptly changed. We must ance of certain public land within the bound- PERSONAL EXPLANATION avoid anything similar to this ever occurring aries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the again. training and readiness of the Utah National HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Guard, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ f OF MARYLAND On rollcall No. 743, to amend the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE SERVICE AND Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify Wednesday, October 5, 2011 MEMORY OF REVOLUTIONARY the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture re- WAR PATRIOTS STEPHEN garding additional recreational uses of Na- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall HEARD, JOHN DARDEN, MAMMY tional Forest System land that is subject to ski No. 745, I was unavoidably detained. Had I KATE, DADDY JACK, DIONYSUS area permits, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ OLIVER, AND PETER OLIVER f On rollcall No. 744, to convey certain sub- merged lands to the Commonwealth of the A CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION HON. PAUL C. BROUN Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that RECOGNIZING SANDY SKINN ON OF GEORGIA territory the same benefits in its submerged HER INDUCTION INTO THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Amer- GREENE COUNTY WOMEN’S HALL Wednesday, October 5, 2011 ican Samoa have in their submerged lands, I OF FAME would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Governor Ste- On rollcall No. 745, Continuing Appropria- HON. STEVE AUSTRIA OF OHIO phen Heard, Captain John Darden, Mammy tions Act, 2012 (Small Business Program Ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kate, Daddy Jack, Captain Dionysus Oliver, tension and Reform Act of 2011), I would have and Peter Oliver for their patriotic service ac- voted ‘‘yes.’’ Wednesday, October 5, 2011 complished during the American Revolution. On rollcall No. 746, providing for consider- Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Stephen Heard, who served as Governor of ation of H.R. 2681, to provide additional time people of Ohio’s Seventh Congressional Dis- Georgia in 1781, Captain John Darden, Cap- for the EPA to issue standards for cement trict, I rise today to recognize Ms. Sandy Skinn tain Dionysus Oliver, and Peter Oliver all manufacturing facilities, and for consideration for her induction into the Greene County fought courageously in the American War of of H.R. 2250, to provide additional time for the Women’s Hall of Fame. Independence. Mammy Kate and Daddy Jack, EPA to issue standards for industrial, commer- Ms. Sandy Skinn, along with five other can- who were slaves at the time, played a pivotal cial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, didates, was selected from a pool of many role as well. When their master, Heard, was and incinerators, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ worthy women to receive this honor, and thus,

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A true strategic ally of the ues, confidence and conviction about self- the New Jersey State AOH Chaplain for nine- U.S., Taiwan has led the fight for freedom, worth to young women. The troop led by Ms. teen years during which time his outstanding equal education and advancement of human Skinn and Ms. Dobo have maintained an open spiritual leadership assisted the organization in rights in many areas across the globe. troop, reaching out to girls interested in joining fulfill their motto of Friendship, Unity and Taiwan is also a willing partner in helping to the Girl Scouts from beyond their North Christian Charity. He continues to serve as the respond to the economic melt-down which has Beavercreek neighborhood. Her love of the Chaplain for the Ancient Order of Hibemians so adversely affected the world economy. outdoors has led to many camping trips, both Pat Torphy Division—Monmouth 2, located in President Ma Ying-jeou has made stabilizing in Ohio and as far as Maine for activities rang- Middletown, New Jersey, and hosts an annual the world economy a priority, for which he ing from outdoor survival training, to week- mass in recognition of those lost during the should be congratulated. long sailing and adventures. Sandy and Jan Great Hunger. Father Dan also serves as the have been co-chairs of the Beavercreek North Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Vincent f Service Unit, which serves over 500 girls, as T. Lombardi Council. a Council area of Greene, Warren, Miami, Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in RECOGNIZING DR. ADAM G. RIESS, Montgomery and Clark Counties. Additionally, congratulating Father Daniel Cahill for receiv- THE 2011 PHYSICS NOBEL PRIZE Sandy has served as the Greene County rep- ing the esteemed title of Festival Chieftain at WINNER, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING resentative on the Buckeye Trails Girls Scout the Irish Festival at the Jersey Shore. His ex- ACHIEVEMENTS council Board, which covered a multi-county traordinary spiritual leadership continues to area, and she has also served on various guide Monmouth County Bayshore community, Council committees. my district, and the State of New Jersey. HON. JOHN P. SARBANES Thus, with great pride; I congratulate Ms. f OF MARYLAND Sandy Skinn for her exemplary service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greene County and extend best wishes for the HONORING JAMES LENOX future. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 f HON. TOM MARINO Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF PENNSYLVANIA to recognize Dr. Adam G. Riess, who was re- IN RECOGNITION OF FATHER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cently awarded the Nobel Prize for his out- DANIEL G. CAHILL Wednesday, October 5, 2011 standing contributions to the field of physics. Dr. Riess is a constituent of mine living in Bal- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in timore, Maryland. OF NEW JERSEY honor of my constituent, James Lenox, on the The Nobel Prize is awarded each year to re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasion of his 80th birthday. cipients for outstanding achievement in phys- James Francis Lenox was born on June 1, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 ics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. 1931 in Towanda, Pennsylvania. He attended Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to These prestigious awards, which were estab- Saint Agnes School through 8th grade, and lished through the generosity and vision of Al- congratulate Reverend Daniel G. Cahill. On then went on to graduate from Towanda High September 17, 2011, Father Dan will be rec- bert Nobel, are reserved for the most impor- School, where he served as captain of the tant discoveries and inventions. ognized as Festival Chieftain at the Irish Fes- football team. James attended Hamilton Col- Dr. Riess, who is a professor of physics and tival at the Jersey Shore in Sea Girt, New Jer- lege in New York for one year on a football astronomy at Johns Hopkins University and a sey. Father Dan continues to provide out- scholarship. After working at Towanda’s Syl- senior staff member at the Space Telescope standing spiritual guidance for the members of vania Plant, Mr. Lenox began a 25-year tenure Science Institute, shares the 2011 physics the Monmouth County community. His excep- with Pennsylvania Electric. award with two other scientists for their com- tional service is highly deserving of this body’s James has been an active member of his bined discovery that the universe is expanding recognition. community his entire life. Mr. Lenox grew up at an accelerated rate—a concept that Albert Father Dan, fondly referred to as ‘‘Donnie’’ attending Saints Peter and Paul Roman Einstein first introduced but could never fully by his family and peers, was the third of six Catholic Church, where he served as an altar explain or prove. This discovery was made children raised on a small farm in the village boy and still regularly attends. Additionally, through extensive years of studying the explo- of Gortdarrig, County Kerry in Ireland. At the James sat on the board of the Wysox Sewer sions of supernova stars. age of thirteen, Father Dan was enrolled at St. Authority, and has served on the Towanda Brendan’s Seminary in Killarney, Ireland. His School Board for 26 years. Johns Hopkins University is a Maryland in- attendance at this prestigious institution later Mr. Lenox has been married to his wife stitution second to none in the world and Dr. influenced his future decision to become a Rose nee Homan for 60 years. Together, Riess is the fourth member of the faculty to re- priest. Upon graduation from St. Brendan’s, James and Rose have three children (Kathy, ceive the Nobel Prize. Hopkins, the affiliated Father Dan entered All Hallows Seminary Col- David, and Rosemary) and eight grand- Applied Physics Lab, the National Institutes of lege in Dublin, Ireland, an organization recog- children. Health, and other premier scientific institutions nized for preparing men to serve as mis- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my con- in our state showcase the best of public-pri- sionary priests in foreign countries. During his stituent, James Lenox, on the occasion of his vate partnerships and have produced innova- time in the Seminary, Father Dan also spent 80th birthday, and ask my colleagues to join in tions that change the world and power our a summer abroad working in various New Jer- praising his commitment to his family and local economy. Dr. Riess’ discoveries, and the sey parishes alongside the late Father Thom- country. many breakthroughs and innovations that are accomplished in partnership with the federal as O’Connor, former Pastor of St. Robert f Bellermine in Freehold, New Jersey. His posi- government, underscore the importance of tive experience serving in New Jersey later in- CONGRATULATING THE REPUBLIC federal funding for scientific research. Dr. fluenced his decision to accept a position as OF CHINA (TAIWAN) ON THEIR Riess indicated that the Hubble Space Tele- a recruit from the Diocese of Trenton. Father 100TH ANNIVERSARY scope, in particular, was critical to his re- Dan was ordained on June 17, 1973 at the search. age of twenty-four. He served for many years HON. ANDY HARRIS I applaud Dr. Riess’ outstanding achieve- in the parishes of St. Anthony of Padua in MARYLAND ment as it reflects many years of study and Hightstown, New Jersey and St. Anthony in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hard work and a deep commitment to scientific Trenton, New Jersey. In 1989 he became the innovation. Congratulations to Dr. Riess and Pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Browns Mills, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 his colleagues for their groundbreaking work in New Jersey. Father Dan currently presides as Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, it is proper and the field of physics and for their extraordinary Pastor of the Church of St. Ann in Keansburg, fitting that the United States offer our sincere contributions to science.

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