E1644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 20, 2014 All so with your families you may break this Rockford, , which provides treatment for Outside of the courtroom, Alice Lee was bread substance abuse and mental health disorders, very active in the United Methodist Church. In And what their selfless sacrifice has so said including PTSD, and gives veterans of the fact, she was the first female to lead the Ala- Who for all our freedom paid bama-West Florida Conference delegation to All throughout the generations the ones who U.S. armed forces priority admission status. I gave am incredibly proud to represent men and the church’s general conference. She appro- And be thankful women, like Diana, who selflessly serve our priately has an award named in her honor that Be thankful for our freedom so very bright nation’s veterans and their families. is presented to other women who have shown Be thankful for all of these heroes who Today, I am honored to join with the mem- a commitment to God and leadership. fought the fight bers of the Clifford E. Johnson VFW Ladies As the years went by, on occasion I would Who all so live and died in valor’s light Auxiliary and the VFW Post to honor Diana’s stop by Monroeville to say hello to Ms. Lee All out across the deep blue seas many accomplishments and her election as and catch up. She was just the kind of person Who all gave so selflessly President. Over 21,000 women are members that you enjoyed being around. And now lie all in deep dark quiet graves of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in Illinois and it is Sadly, on November 17, Alice Lee died at Showing us all how to behave the age of 103. No one will ever be able to fill Whose families still cry still this day a testament to Diana’s character and commit- Who live all in the kind of pain only Heaven ment to be chosen as their leader. Mr. Speak- her shoes as a true trailblazer and student of can allay er, on behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I the law. Retired minister Thomas Lane Butts Until they are all reunited one fine day wish to express our sincere thanks for all of of Monroeville put it best when he said, So be thankful to all those who gave the hard work Diana and all the women of the ‘‘Whenever there was a question in the com- All of their strong arms and legs Ladies Auxiliary VFW have done for our vet- munity that no one could answer, the saying Who must now live without them each day erans and our community and to congratulate was, ‘Go ask Miss Alice. Her death is like the And gave their eyesight away closing of a great library.’ ’’ Who’ll not see another beautiful sunrise Diana Rudeen on her well-deserved leader- ship position. Mr. Speaker, I know I join with countless today others throughout Monroeville and the state of And be thankful for all those who carry the f scars of war Alabama in sharing our condolences with the Who with PTS no longer sleep peacefully HONORING JORDAN J. O’BRIEN family of Alice Lee. She will be deeply missed. anymore f And as you look upon your children’s faces HON. And see all of their warm smiles in place this HONORING MRS. BONITA M. HER- OF MISSOURI RING, INTERNATIONAL GRAND Remember, remember, remember to say in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES your grace this BASILEUS OF SIGMA GAMMA A prayer for all those children with tears Thursday, November 20, 2014 RHO SORORITY, INC. upon their faces Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Because their mommies or daddies aren’t proudly pause to recognize Jordan J. O’Brien. HON. BOBBY L. RUSH coming home no more OF ILLINOIS As each new holiday this heartache they Jordan is a very special young man who has must endure exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And all those families separated by distance and leadership by taking an active part in the Thursday, November 20, 2014 Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1261, and earn- and war Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratu- Who on this Thanksgiving Day each other so ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. late and honor, Mrs. Bonita M. Herring on the long for Jordan has been very active with his troop, occasion of her re-election as the 24th Inter- And all they ask participating in many scout activities. Over the national Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Is for your thanks to stand by them all many years Jordan has been involved with Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority steadfast scouting, he has not only earned numerous Be thankful this Thanksgiving Day, Inc. is a leading international, non-profit com- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- for all of their most precious gifts the Armed munity service organization founded by seven ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Jor- Forces and families gave African American educators November 12, dan has contributed to his community through And on this Thanksgiving sitting around the 1922, on the campus of Butler University in In- table his Eagle Scout project. You, this Thanksgiving you for all our free- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in com- dianapolis, Indiana. The mission of Sigma Gamma Rho is to en- doms so bright mending Jordan J. O’Brien for his accomplish- hance the quality of life within the community thankful for our freedom so bright, ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for through public service, leadership develop- be thankful for all of those heroes who fight his efforts put forth in achieving the highest the fight ment, and the education of youth. With more distinction of Eagle Scout. f than 500 chapters in the United States, Ber- f muda, Virgin Islands, Germany, and Korea, CONGRATULATING DIANA RUDEEN REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has grown ALICE LEE tremendously in Sisterhood, Scholarship, and HON. ADAM KINZINGER Service. OF ILLINOIS HON. BRADLEY BYRNE Mrs. Herring embodies the highest ideals of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA served her community locally, regionally, and Thursday, November 20, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationally with vigor and grace for over 40 Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Thursday, November 20, 2014 years. Mrs. Herring’s leadership and inter- rise today to honor Diana Rudeen who was Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, there are some personal skills are unparalleled. She has elected President of the Department of Illinois’ people you encounter in life who are just truly served on a myriad of boards, such as the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars on remarkable individuals. The first time I met Southeast Chamber of Commerce of Illinois June 14, 2014. Alice Lee from Monroe County, Alabama, I and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Diana joined the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in could tell she was one of them. Planners, and as Director of Recruitment for 1992 to honor her father, James Contizano, As a newly minted lawyer, I had to travel to the College of Education at State who served in the United States Army during Monroeville, Alabama, to work on a legal mat- University. the Korean War. Over the course of more than ter with a local lawyer by the name of Alice As the newly re-elected International Grand twenty years of service to the Ladies Auxiliary Lee. Ms. Lee was not just any lawyer though. Basileus, Mrs. Herring represents the highest VFW, Diana has served as the Junior Vice As one of the few women who practiced law ideals of Sigma Gamma Rho which is encap- President and President of the Clifford E. John in Alabama before World War II, she was sulated in the words of their motto: ‘‘Greater Post in Loves Park, Illinois. quite a dynamic figure. Service, Greater Progress.’’ Mrs. Herring also As a veteran, I especially appreciate Diana’s She was an expert of the law and incredibly served as the 22nd International First Grand special commitment to helping veterans cop- gracious to me. When she spoke on matters Anti-Basileus from 2008–2012 and as Execu- ing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder of the law, people listened. She continued to tive Director of the sorority for 23 years. She (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury, addiction, and actively practice law until after her 100th Birth- is the only Soror of Sigma Gamma Rho to homelessness. As her special project she has day, making her the oldest practicing attorney hold the distinction of serving as both Execu- chosen the Rosecrance Treatment Center in in Alabama history. tive Director and International Grand Basileus.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:19 Nov 21, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K20NO8.011 E20NOPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS November 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1645 Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Herring is the recipient of Since 2007, Mr. Papageorge has served as excess of forty years, and has helped lead a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the the Deputy Program Manager for In-Service Ohio through tumultuous times into recovery University of Illinois-Chicago and a Masters of Aircraft Carriers (PMS 312) at the Program and growth. In 1967 after graduating from The Arts degree in Communications and Training Executive Office for Aircraft Carriers in the Ohio State University College of Law, he from Governors State University. Mrs. Herring Naval Sea Systems Command. As Deputy began serving the needs of his community as is married to Mr. Chester Herring, a Certified Program Manager, he was the lead civilian an attorney while also teaching law to future Public Accountant. They have one daughter, manager for our nation’s 10 active nuclear generations of litigators. He established a Ms. Chevonne Herring who is also a Certified powered aircraft carriers and the deactivation record of success in public service, earning Public Accountant and member of Sigma of the nation’s first nuclear powered aircraft the voters’ confidence for more than thirty Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. carrier, USS Enterprise. He was the lead civil- years as a member of the General Assembly Mrs. Herring lives by the mantra, uttered by ian supervising more than 65 personnel in and six years on the Ohio 9th Circuit Court of Harriet Tubman, ‘‘Every great dream begins Washington and 130 more at the Carrier Plan- Appeals. Ever sensitive to the call of public with a dreamer. Always remember, you have ning Activity in Newport News, Virginia, man- service, Speaker Batchelder returned to the within you the strength, the patience, and the aging more than $12 billion in aircraft carrier state capital in 2007 and ultimately took on the passion to reach for the stars to change the related contracts. role of leading the people’s house of the great world.’’ Mrs. Herring’s passion and impact on Mr. Papageorge received electrical engi- state of Ohio. society are immense. She has cultivated a rich neering degrees from Norwalk State Technical I am extremely proud to play a small role in legacy as a woman that is fair, dedicated, College in 1978 and from the University of recognizing the life and accomplishments of business oriented, and honors the importance Missouri in 1981. In 1993, he received a Mas- such a uniquely dedicated public servant. I of the power of kindness and sisterly support. ter of Engineering Administration Degree from was honored to serve with Speaker Batchelder Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Virginia Tech, and in 1999 he received a Mas- for six years in the Ohio House. He gives gen- achievements of International Grand Basileus ter of Science Degree in National Resource erously to his community through his time and Bonita M. Herring. Her commitment to Sigma Strategy from the Industrial College of the diligent work. He has taken incredible leader- Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and indeed this na- Armed Forces. Mr. Papageorge is an acquisi- ship roles in advocating for seniors, farmers, tion is commendable. I am privileged to enter tion professional, certified to Level III in the public servants, conservation, and veterans. these words into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Program Management and Systems Planning, He continues to serve with organizations that of the United States House of Representa- Research, Development and Engineering ca- meet the needs of folks ranging from children tives. reer fields. with dyslexia to adults with Alzheimer’s. f Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Throughout, Speaker Batchelder has utilized me in thanking Mr. Papageorge for his tre- coalition building and to meet HONORING THOMAS R. GIVENS mendous service to his country and in wishing the needs of Ohioans in common sense ways. him all the best upon his retirement. He has earned the public’s trust, and deserves HON. SAM GRAVES f our recognition here today. OF MISSOURI On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th HONORING ALEX W. LEWIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District, I thank Speaker Thursday, November 20, 2014 HON. SAM GRAVES Batchelder for service to our state. I offer my Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I most sincere congratulations on his accom- OF MISSOURI proudly pause to recognize Thomas R. plishments and wish him well as he embarks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Givens. Thomas is a very special young man on his next great ventures. who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- Thursday, November 20, 2014 zenship and leadership by taking an active Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I f part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop proudly pause to recognize Alex W. Lewis. 2014 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 1261, and earning the most prestigious award Alex is a very special young man who has ex- WEEK of Eagle Scout. emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and Thomas has been very active with his troop, leadership by taking an active part in the Boy HON. participating in many scout activities. Over the Scouts of America, Troop 1261, and earning OF INDIANA many years Thomas has been involved with the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. scouting, he has not only earned numerous Alex has been very active with his troop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- participating in many scout activities. Over the Thursday, November 20, 2014 ily, peers, and community. Most notably, many years Alex has been involved with Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, community Thomas has contributed to his community scouting, he has not only earned numerous foundations epitomize the philanthropic culture through his Eagle Scout project. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- of the United States. Established in 1989, Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in com- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Alex Community Foundation Week takes place mending Thomas R. Givens for his accom- has contributed to his community through his from November 12–18th annually and honors plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project. the tremendous contributions of community and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in com- foundations across our country. They hold a highest distinction of Eagle Scout. mending Alex W. Lewis for his accomplish- unique place in American society and provide f ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for hope and opportunity to millions of Americans. his efforts put forth in achieving the highest One hundred years ago, the world’s first com- RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT distinction of Eagle Scout. OF JAMES P. PAPAGEORGE munity foundation was established in Cleve- f land, Ohio. Since then more than 700 commu- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HONORING WILLIAM G. nity foundations have been created in America inspiring millions of Americans to give back to OF VIRGINIA BATCHELDER this great country with their time, talent and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI treasure. Today, I would like to recognize the Thursday, November 20, 2014 work of Indiana’s community foundations that OF OHIO Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to operate under the definitions supported by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Mr. James P. Papageorge on the occa- National Standards for Community Founda- sion of his retirement from the Navy after Thursday, November 20, 2014 tions. Indiana is blessed to have a community more than 30 years of service as a Submarine Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- foundation in every county, including 10 in my Officer and civilian employee. Mr. Papageorge ognize the life and achievements of the Hon- district: Unity Foundation of LaPorte County; is a resident of Ashburn, Virginia, and has orable William G. Batchelder, Speaker of the Starke County Community Foundation; Com- been a Department of the Navy civilian em- Ohio House of Representatives, on the occa- munity Foundation of St. Joseph County; Elk- ployee since 1985. His prior active-duty Navy sion of his retirement from the Ohio House of hart County Community Foundation; Kos- experience includes service as a nuclear- Representatives. ciusko County Community Foundation; Mar- trained machinist’s mate and as a submarine Speaker Batchelder has served his commu- shall County Community Foundation; Pulaski strategic weapons officer. nity and state as an elected representative in County Community Foundation; Fulton County

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