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July 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1521 incident. In 1987, Judge Cristol began re- forever be remembered for the contributions of dedicated service to Lockheed Martin Mis- searching the tragedy that befell the United he provided his community and I am sorry for siles and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas, and to States Navy ship Liberty and her crew on his loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to congratulate him on his retirement from the June 8, 1967. Judge Cristol completed a doc- Dan’s family, friends, and his coworkers on company. toral dissertation on the subject in 1997 and the Pueblo Rural Fire Department. During his tenure with Lockheed Martin, published his book, The Liberty Incident, in f Brent has managed the company’s employee 2002. and company contribution programs, coordi- HONORING EDSEL BRYANT FORD In his continued quest for the truth, Judge nated employee volunteer efforts, and served II Cristol pressed and finally convinced the Na- as the company’s lobbyist for state and local tional Security Agency to release classified issues. He served as Lockheed Martin’s Con- transcripts proving that Israel’s attack on the HON. JOHN D. DINGELL stituent Relations Manager for local relations USS Liberty during the Six Day War was, in OF MICHIGAN with federal officials in the Dallas area and fact, accidental. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has served as executive director of the LTV On June 8, 1967, Israeli troops detected Thursday, July 17, 2003 Foundation and manager of the company’s large explosions along the Sinai shore. The Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to political action committee. As a devoted employee and civil servant, United States had announced two days earlier honor and commemorate my dear friend Edsel Brent Berryman complemented his many busi- that it had no warships in the combat zone, Bryant Ford II, former president and chief op- and Israeli troops believed that they were ex- erating officer of the Ford Motor Credit Com- ness activities at Lockheed Martin with service periencing an Egyptian naval bombardment. In pany. Mr. Ford is also a noted philanthropist in to the Dallas Assembly, the Dallas Urban response, the Israelis attacked the USS Lib- the Detroit Metropolitan area. League’s Board of Directors, the March of erty, which they mistook for being an Egyptian Named after his grandfather, Edsel Bryant Dimes, and the President’s Task Force of the warship, killing 34 American crewmen and Ford, the son of Ford Motor company founder State Fair of Texas, among others. In addition, wounding 171. Henry Ford, Mr. Ford retired from daily execu- Brent volunteers as a Mentor and Tutor in For 35 years, conspiracy theories have tive life in 1999 in order to be more involved three different elementary school programs raged and critics have insisted that Israel at- with his family and community. Due to Edsel’s and serves as a member of the Citizens Advi- tacked the American ship deliberately. Finally, stalwart leadership, Ford Motor Credit Com- sory Committee of the Amelia Earhart Learn- just last month, the NSA, under pressure by pany remains the world’s largest automotive fi- ing Center. Judge Cristol, released transcripts of trans- nance company. Edsel maintains ties to his In 2002, Brent received the Lockheed Martin missions from two Israeli helicopter pilots that family’s business, sitting on the Ford board of Missiles and Fire Control Excellence Award for participated in the 1967 attack. These tapes, directors and working as a consultant. Edsel his consistent success in community outreach. which have until now remained classified, participates in many dealer conferences and He has also received awards from the Wom- serve to conclude the evidence that the tragic meetings, and remains, for many dealers, the en’s Center of Dallas and the Dallas Urban event was, in fact, a case of mistaken identity. face of the Ford Motor Company. League for his outstanding community service Judge Cristol’s diligent efforts and persist- The Fords have been giving back to Detroit and support. ence for the truth over the past sixteen years for more than 100 years, and Edsel Ford II is Mr. Speaker, I have had the good fortune to are to be commended. Through his work, he another example of continuing Ford philan- work with Brent on many issues important to has helped restore faith in the special relation- thropy. The reach of the company and the the defense of our nation and the economic ship that the United States and Israel share. family is felt throughout the Detroit metro area. well-being of North Texas. He deserves spe- Mr. Speaker, I hope the entire House joins me Mr. Ford’s dedication and commitment to the cial recognition for his tremendous achieve- congratulating Florida Judge Jay Cristol on his city of Detroit have led to many developments ment and dedication to his company and its achievement. both for the city and the surrounding commu- mission. I look forward to continue working with Brent, post-retirement, and I know my col- f nity. As president of the Detroit-based Henry Ford II Fund, Mr. Ford oversees a foundation leagues will join me today in wishing him suc- TRIBUTE TO DAN FOULK that dispenses millions of dollars annually to cess in all of his future endeavors. charitable and educational organizations in- f HON. SCOTT McINNIS cluding Focus: HOPE, the Detroit Zoological CONGRATULATIONS TO ARTHUR OF COLORADO Society, the United Negro College Fund, the COLES III IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Caring Athletes Team for Children’s and Thursday, July 17, 2003 Henry Ford Hospitals (CATCH). Mr. Ford is HON. DONALD M. PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- also chairman of the Detroit 300 Committee, emn heart that I stand before this body of which raised $30 million, for the city’s tri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress and this nation today to pay tribute centennial celebration in 2001 and for the de- Thursday, July 17, 2003 to the life and legacy of Dan Foulk, an out- velopment of Campus Martius Park, which will Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to standing citizen from my district who recently become a gathering place for metro Detroit ask my colleagues here in the U.S. House of passed away. Dan was a member of the citizens. Additional community activities in- Representatives to join me in honoring a very Pueblo Rural Fire Department and he will be clude the Skillman Foundation, Henry Ford special person whom I am privileged to call a remembered as a dedicated firefighter, loyal Health System, and the Detroit Metropolitan friend, Mr. Arthur Coles III, on the occasion of friend, and committed father. Wayne County Airport Commission. In 2001, his retirement. As a member of the Pueblo Rural Fire De- Mr. Ford was honored by the Detroit News as Arthur Coles III was born in Newark, New partment, Dan spent his life protecting the one of its Michiganians of the year. Jersey and attended Monmouth Street Ele- community he loved. Dan was an Assistant The hard work and goodwill of Mr. Ford mentary School, West Kinney Junior High, and Chief for the Department and was hired as should be applauded. Mr. Speaker, I ask that Arts High School. While at Arts High School their first Fire Marshal in 2001. Dan was able all of my colleagues join me in congratulating he played varsity basketball under Coach to accomplish both jobs simultaneously, work- Mr. Edsel Ford II for his inexhaustible support, George Voller. The playgrounds of Newark ing hard to insure the safety of his community. generosity, and leadership to his community were the place to be during Arthur’s teenage Dan was honored to be able to perform both and to give him our best wishes for a well de- years and he was taught the X’s and O’s of of these duties. He loved being a fireman, and served, relaxing and enjoyable future. basketball by legendary Charlie Johnson, Ar- he loved protecting Pueblo. This dedication f thur Johnson Sr., Eugene Robinson and Wil- made Dan a role model in the Pueblo Fire De- COMMENDING BRENT BERRYMAN liam Pony Wilson. partment. When not working to protect the Upon graduation from Central State Univer- community, Dan was at home with his family. sity Wilberforce, Ohio in 1967, Arthur returned He was blessed with a lovely wife, five chil- HON. MARTIN FROST to Newark, New Jersey and accepted a teach- OF TEXAS dren, and ten grandchildren. ing position at Weequahic High School. Arthur IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to has served in many positions at Weequahic Dan Foulk before this body of Congress and Thursday, July 17, 2003 High School: art teacher, teacher to assist the this nation. His hard work, enthusiastic atti- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to principal, interim head basketball coach, as- tude, and leadership will be missed. Dan will commend Brent Berryman for his many years sistant basketball coach, class advisor, and VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:06 Jul 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K17JY8.002 E18PT1 E1522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 18, 2003 Father’s Club mentor. He also coached at his years in the health food business, serving the ‘‘As Sant Bhindranwale said, the Golden Alma Mater, Arts High School for 2 years. Grand Junction community, is indeed an im- Temple attack laid the foundation of Arthur was the recipient of numerous city pressive accomplishment.