May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E963 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL Lieutenant Colonel Alan Hinson has devoted Whereas, the DeKalb County Police and ALAN L. HINSON his life to his family, his country, and our brave Sheriff Departments have been and continue men and women in uniform. As he retires from to be the public safety departments for citizens HON. SPENCER BACHUS his service as Executive Director of Operation throughout DeKalb County; and OF ALABAMA Grateful Heart, it is now our welcome oppor- Whereas, Major Jeffery K. Cato has given of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tunity to salute him for his dedication to the himself for the past 26 years as a law enforce- United States of America and to the well-being ment officer for the citizens of DeKalb County Thursday, May 27, 2010 of our troops and veterans. and has given exceptionable and distinguished Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, as we pre- f service to our citizens by providing guidance, pare to honor our veterans this Memorial Day, protection and leadership; and it is an appropriate time to recognize the serv- IN HONOR OF JUDGE ANN Whereas, Major Jeffery K. Cato is a proven ice of Lieutenant Colonel Alan L. Hinson for ALDRIDGE leader and decorated officer with a heart of a his dedicated work as the Executive Director lion and the spirit of an angel; and of Operation Grateful Heart in Alabama. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Whereas, Major Cato is retiring from his ca- Alabama has a proud heritage of supporting OF OHIO reer in DeKalb County, he will begin a new ca- our troops in uniform and our returning vet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer as Chief of Police in West Point, Georgia; erans. Lieutenant Colonel Alan Hinson upheld Thursday, May 27, 2010 and this tradition when he was appointed by Gov- Whereas, DeKalb County is proud to have Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and Col- ernor Bob Riley to serve as the Executive Di- been served by Major Jeffery K. Cato, who leagues, I rise today in honor and remem- rector of Operation Grateful Heart. He has gave of himself daily without any need for brance of Judge Ann Aldridge, an accom- been responsible for ensuring that all military praise and fame, he has always served val- plished jurist who served as Federal District personnel and their families receive appro- iantly and honorably, a modern day knight; Judge for the Northern District of Ohio and priate recognition, tangible support, and neigh- and helped to pave the way for all women lawyers. borly care. The program provides caring as- Judge Aldridge had a joy for life and a pas- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the sistance for our troops, both as they fight ter- sion for service. She lived around the world, Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this rorism and defend freedom overseas and but she found her final home in Northeast day to honor and recognize Major Jeffery K. when they return home and require employ- Ohio. After World War II, she volunteered to Cato for his outstanding leadership and serv- ment and veterans services in their commu- rebuild rail lines in Yugoslavia. She graduated ice to our District; nities. second in her New York University of Law Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Lieutenant Colonel Alan Hinson’s concern class, in which she was the only woman. She SON, JR., do hereby proclaim May 29, 2010, and compassion have come from his own ex- would go on to her earn master and doctoral as Major Jeffery K. Cato Day in the Fourth periences. He served in the U.S. Army from law degrees from NYU as well. She worked in Congressional District of Georgia. January 1969 until June 1991. He was a heli- Washington D.C. for the International Bank for f copter pilot during the Vietnam War, flying Reconstruction and Development and the Fed- combat aerial missions for the 145th Combat THE EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER eral Communications Center (FCC). Later, Aviation Battalion, as well as direct support ACT representing the United Church of Christ, she missions in support of ground troops in the III sued the FCC to make it easier for minorities Corps and V Corps regions of South Vietnam. in the south to own radio stations. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO He also served several tours of duty at Fort Judge Aldridge moved to Shaker Heights to OF CONNECTICUT Rucker, Alabama as both a flight and ground join the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES instructor. Later in his career, he returned to where she became the school’s first tenured his basic branch of Field Artillery, where he Thursday, May 27, 2010 woman professor. She taught one of the na- served with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise tion’s first environmental law classes and 3rd Armored Division in Germany, 2nd Army today in proud support of H.R. 5190, the Eu- helped develop minority outreach programs. in Atlanta, and Army Forces Command in At- nice Kennedy Shriver Act, which reaffirms this She was first appointed to the U.S. District lanta. body’s support of the goals and accomplish- Court by President Carter in 1980 and served In 1995, Lieutenant Colonel Alan Hinson re- ments of the Special Olympics. as an accomplished jurist until her retirement turned to Alabama, where he served military For over four decades now, the Special in 1995. She was the first female federal dis- veterans and their families for nine and a half Olympics has improved the health, confidence trict court judge in Ohio, and even after her re- years as counselor and case manager with and self-esteem of Americans with intellectual tirement she continued to remain active in the the Alabama Intensive Veterans Employment disabilities. In fact, it has become such an in- law. stitution now that we sometimes take it for (ALIVE) Program. The ALIVE program helped Madam Speaker, please join me in honor granted, and forget what life was like for the veterans encountering employment barriers re- and remembrance of Judge Ann Aldridge, a intellectually disabled before the Special Olym- turn to the workforce by providing vocational trailblazer who paved the way for women in pics. Too often, these Americans were shut- assistance, job-specific training, work experi- the law and enriched our nation through her tered away in institutions, sentenced to lives of ence, and other supportive services. From deft interpretation and application of the law. I solitude, emptiness and sadness. 2005 through April 2007, Lieutenant Colonel offer my condolences to her four sons, James But today, thanks to the hard work of the Alan Hinson supplied assistance to Alabama Mooney, Allen Mooney, Martin Aldrich, William late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, her son Timothy citizens who had lost their jobs either from Aldrich, and her eight grandchildren. trade-related layoffs or as a result of disasters Shriver, and countless volunteers over the such as Hurricane Katrina. f past four decades, Americans with intellectual Lieutenant Colonel Alan Hinson is married DEKALB COUNTY POLICE AND disabilities are now much more woven into the to the former Celia Marie Sullivan of Troy, Ala- SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS fabric of community life. Over three million bama. They have one daughter, Rochelle Special Olympians hailing from 180 countries Hughes, a nursing instructor at Mississippi HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. now train and compete year-round in 30 University for Women in Columbus, Mis- OF GEORGIA sports and counting. sissippi; one son, Chief Warrant Officer Scott IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In sum, the Special Olympics works to Hinson, currently serving with the 3rd Infantry break down barriers of prejudice against the Division at Forward Operating Base Falcon in Thursday, May 27, 2010 intellectually disabled, improve the public Iraq; and five grandchildren. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: health, and bring communities together

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 through promoting shared values of dedica- gime finally passed to the dustbin of history, I have much hope for the future because all tion, athleticism, perseverance, teamwork, and and Azerbaijan declared its independence yet Americans are working together hand in hand play. again. to ensure the equality and advancement not The good work of the Special Olympics is My congratulations to the people of Azer- only of their community, but of all commu- summed up in its motto: ‘‘Let me win, but if I baijan: congratulations on the anniversary of nities. cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’’ Republic Day, and for your continued efforts Mr. Speaker, let me again thank Congress- It is a motto that captures the spirit of the or- and commitment to build a strong democracy man HONDA, Chair of the Congressional Asian ganization, and of the champion and visionary in the critically important region of the South Pacific American Caucus, for his leadership in who worked so hard on its behalf for so many Caucasus. introducing this resolution. I look forward to years, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. And it is only f celebrating the accomplishments of Asian Pa- fitting this bill, reauthorizing the Special Olym- CELEBRATING ASIAN/PACIFIC cific Americans this year and for years to pics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004, be come! Thank you. given her name. AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH I encourage my colleagues to be brave SPEECH OF f today, to stand up for Americans with intellec- tual disabilities, and to support the Eunice HON. LAURA RICHARDSON HONORING BAY NEWS ON ITS 65TH Kennedy Shriver Act and the Special Olym- OF CALIFORNIA ANNIVERSARY pics. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Tuesday, May 25, 2010 HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER TRIBUTE TO RAMON ALVAREZ, Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW YORK 2010 FATHER OF THE YEAR RE- today in strong support of H. Res. 1316, cele- CIPIENT brating Asian Pacific American Heritage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Month. I thank my California Delegation col- Thursday, May 27, 2010 HON. KEN CALVERT league, Congressman HONDA, for his work in Mr. WEINER. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- OF CALIFORNIA bringing this resolution to the floor today. This is a very exciting time for the Asian ognize exceptional work of the staff of the Bay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community News, a newspaper that serves southern Thursday, May 27, 2010 and I am looking forward to continuing to work Brooklyn, in honor of its 65th anniversary. Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues in the Congressional Asian Though the hard-hitting reporters at the Bay to honor and congratulate an individual from Pacific American Caucus and with the Obama News cover issues that affect all New Yorkers, my Congressional District who will be pre- Administration to promote AAPI priorities. they specialize in local news that focuses on sented with the 2010 Father of the Year The 37th Congressional District of Cali- the neighborhoods of Bensonhurst, Brighton Award next week in Riverside, California. fornia, which I am privileged to represent, is Beach, Coney Island, Gerritsen Beach, The purpose of the Father of the Year home to one of the largest Asian constitu- Gravesend, Manhattan Beach, Seagate and Awards is to honor fathers who have remained encies in the nation, including large commu- Sheepshead Bay. It’s not an exaggeration to a positive role model for their children while nities of Filipinos, Samoans and Cambodians. say that if something happens in this part of also making a positive difference in their com- My district is home to the largest Cambodian the City, the Bay News will know about it. munity. population in the United States, and the sec- The groundwork for what is now the Bay Ramon Alvarez is one of those fathers. He ond largest Cambodian population in the world News was first established in 1944 when is married to his wife Araceli and together they outside of Cambodia. I am proud to be a Charlie Peterson started printing the ‘‘Sheeps- have three children. He is also President of Al- member of the Congressional Asian Pacific head Bay Service News’’, a newsletter for the varez Lincoln-Mercury and Alvarez Jaguar, American Caucus which truly represents my families of troops serving overseas in World and throughout his successful career, Ramon Asian Pacific American constituents’ interests. War II. Over the years, that small newsletter has made a strong commitment to local and The month of May was chosen to celebrate merged with other local papers from across civic activities. Asian Pacific American Heritage for two sig- the borough to become what is now a publica- I am proud to call Ramon a fellow commu- nificant reasons. On May 7, 1843, the first tion with a circulation of more than 15,000. Japanese immigrants arrived to our country nity member and American. And today, I add As my staff knows, my Thursdays don’t truly and on May 10, 1860, the first transcontinental my voice to the many who will be congratu- begin until I’ve read the Bay News. This sto- railroad was completed. The transcontinental lating him on this well-deserved recognition. ried publication has been on the scene for all railroad transformed our nation and could not f of the defining moments that have shaped have been completed without the inclusion of New York City over the past 65 years, and I AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC DAY Chinese immigrants. know that it will be there for whatever happens Dalip Singh Saund was the first Asian next. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY American elected to Congress in 1957. Less Day in and day out, week after week, The OF CALIFORNIA than a decade later, Patsy Mink became the Bay News covers everything from local com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first Asian American woman elected to Con- gress. Both overcame adversity to pave the munity board meetings to arts and movies to Thursday, May 27, 2010 way for all minorities, including DANIEL INOUYE, national politics. As I know firsthand, the pa- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to a Medal of Honor winner who has served in per’s reporters aren’t afraid to ask the tough honor the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan the Senate for nearly a half century. Today, questions. They work tirelessly to provide the as they prepare to celebrate Republic Day on we have seven Members of Congress who are community with the news and information that May 28. of Asian descent. is so vital to a robust democracy and the civic Azerbaijan’s Republic Day commemorates Despite the challenges and adversity that life we take for granted. the day that this nation, located on the shores Asian Pacific Americans have experienced, That is why I am pleased and honored to of the Caspian Sea, south of Russia and north many have forged ahead and made significant congratulate the entire staff of the Bay News of Iran, declared its independence from the contributions to this great nation. History was on all their success and contributions on the Russian Empire in 1918, as the first Muslim made when we elected a President with such occasion of the paper’s 65th anniversary and democracy. significant personal ties to the Asian Pacific I wish them all many successful years to The new democracy granted women the community. President Obama spent his child- come. We should commend editor Vince right to vote in 1919, a year before the 19th hood in Hawaii and Indonesia. One of Presi- DiMiceli, publisher Clifford Luster; assistant Amendment was passed in the United States dent Obama’s first guests to the Oval Office editors Shavana Abruzzo, Joanna Del Buono, granting U.S. women that right. was the Prime Minister of Japan, Taro Aso. Meredith Deliso, Courtney Donahue; calendar Their independence was tragically short, as Further, President Obama appointed three editor Erica Sherman; reporters Thomas Tracy the Soviet Union invaded the tiny nation in Asian Americans to his cabinet: Secretary of and Joe Maniscalco; vice president of adver- 1920—altering Azerbaijan’s dream of democ- Energy, Dr. Steven Chu; Secretary of Com- tising Ralph D’Onofrio; classified manager racy in the 20th Century. That dream re- merce, Gary Locke; and Secretary of Veterans Amanda Tarley; and production manager Keith emerged in 1991 when the brutal Soviet re- Affairs, Eric Shinseki. Oechsner.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E965 RECOGNIZING THE BUILDING EF- abilities and injuries sustained while fighting on the establishment of Ukrainian language FORTS OF ‘‘HOMES FOR OUR for our freedom. It does not matter what state radio programs with Voice of America and TROOPS’’ IN WARREN COUNTY, or which branch of the military these soldiers Radio Free Liberty. The UCCA also success- VIRGINIA are from, these are our American heroes, and fully lobbied both the House of Representa- we all need to unite, support and help them. tives and Senate to construct a monument in HON. FRANK R. WOLF I ask that my colleagues join me in sup- honor of Taras Shevchenko, the bard of OF VIRGINIA porting this important program so disabled Ukraine, which was unveiled by former Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servicemembers can experience the gift of dent Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1946. independence. Throughout the Cold War, the Ukrainian Thursday, May 27, 2010 f Congress Committee of America spoke out Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to against human rights violations and advocated recognize the ‘‘Homes for Our Troops’’ pro- HONORING DR. DARRON T. SMITH for the liberation of Ukrainian political pris- gram in Warren County, Virginia, and bring to oners in the former USSR. The grassroots ef- the attention of our colleagues a program at HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. forts of the UCCA continue to focus on en- work throughout the country building houses OF GEORGIA couraging members of Congress to support for injured veterans returning home from serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the process of democratic development in the ing our country. Thursday, May 27, 2010 Ukraine and to promote the needs and con- Homes for Our Troops is a national non- cerns of Ukrainian Americans. profit, non-partisan organization founded in Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: Madam Speaker, please join me in honor 2004 and committed to helping those who Whereas, the accomplishments of many and recognition of the members of the Ukrain- have selflessly given to our country and have start with the works and words of one; and ian Congress Committee of America as they returned home with serious disabilities and in- Whereas, Dr. Darron T. Smith has given of celebrate their 70th anniversary. For seven juries since September 11, 2001. They feel a himself for many years in the field of edu- decades they have brought the issues and duty and honor to assist severely injured serv- cation as a student, professor, editor and lec- concerns of Ukrainian Americans to the fore- icemen and women and their immediate fami- turer; and front of American government and society. As lies by raising donations of money, building Whereas, upon obtaining his doctorate de- United States citizens whose origins span the materials and professional labor, and to co- gree with emphasis in the Sociology of Race, globe, we must work to promote bonds of ordinate the process of building a home that Education, Theory, Social Problems, Race & friendship, support, and goodwill here at home provides maximum freedom of movement and Ethnic Minority Relations; and and in the nations of our origin. the ability to live more independently. Whereas, Dr. Darron T. Smith is serving our f John Gonsalves, a construction supervisor, country honorably as one of few African Amer- started the organization in 2004 after watching ican men who have decided to enter into the CELEBRATING ASIAN/PACIFIC a news report of a severely injured service- field of education as a Ph.D., to teach our fu- AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH member who had returned from Iraq. He real- ture and enhance our present while never for- ized the need for special housing projects for getting our past. Dr. Smith is sharing his time SPEECH OF injured service members. He focused on con- and talents for the betterment of our commu- HON. JOHN B. LARSON structing customized homes with specially nity and our nation through his tireless works, OF CONNECTICUT adapted and barrier-free features that allow words of encouragement and inspiration that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servicemembers to regain some of their inde- have been and continue to be a beacon of pendence and mobility. light to those in need; and Tuesday, May 25, 2010 In its first 2 years, Homes for Our Troops Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I built a handful of homes as it worked to Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this rise today to express strong support for H. spread the word about its mission. Since then, day to honor and recognize Dr. Darron T. Res. 1316—Celebrating Asian Pacific Amer- the organization has grown into a successful Smith on his achievement of earning his ican Heritage Month. I applaud the leadership national nonprofit organization that has built Ph.D., from the University of Utah, May 7, and continued efforts of Chairman MIKE and donated more than 50 specially adapted 2010, and to congratulate him as he provides HONDA, as well as my colleagues in the Con- homes to severely injured veterans. It has ap- a much needed service to educate and en- gressional Asian Pacific American Caucus for proximately 30 homes in various stages of lighten our future for the betterment of our bringing this Resolution before us today. construction across the United States on a great nation; Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was continuous basis. All the services that this or- Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- established in 1977 by the efforts of Rep- ganization provides are at no cost to the re- SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim May 15, 2010, as resentatives Norman Mineta and Frank Hor- cipient. Dr. Darron T. Smith Day in the 4th Congres- ton, and Senators DANIEL INOUYE and Spark Most recently, volunteers helped to com- sional District. Matsunaga who introduced resolutions asking plete a home for my constituent, Army SSG f for a Presidential declaration that the first 10 Arthur ‘‘Bunky’’ Woods, who was injured by a days of May honor the rich history and con- sniper’s bullet during a tour in Iraq. The Build IN HONOR OF THE 70TH ANNIVER- tributions of our nation’s Asian Pacific Ameri- Brigade, of more than 50 volunteers from the SARY OF THE UKRAINIAN CON- cans. In 1992 Congress expanded the com- community constructed the frame of Bunky’s GRESS COMMITTEE OF AMERICA memoration to a month, in order to fully recog- house in just three days, a project which usu- nize the impact that Asian Americans and Pa- ally takes several weeks. His new home on HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH cific Islanders, AAPIs, have on this great Na- Waterhouse Lane in Warren County, Virginia, OF OHIO tion. will be ready by the end of the summer. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From the early 1800s to today, Asian Ameri- home will have controls and special features cans and Pacific Islanders have played a crit- Thursday, May 27, 2010 specifically tailored to Bunky’s needs, allowing ical role in the development of this country. him to perform everyday actions such as Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and Col- This year’s theme: ‘‘Lighting the Past, Present opening doors. leagues, I rise today in honor and recognition and Future,’’ is fitting as the world’s attention This project would not be possible without of the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Con- turned to the United States to see the historic the help of Martha Buracker, who is the owner gress Committee of America (UCCA), cele- inauguration of President Barack Hussein of the Buracker Construction Company in brated on May 19, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Obama. President Obama’s diversity reflects Bentonville. She generously volunteered to be For seventy years, the Ukrainian Congress the richness and strength of our nation. the general contractor for Bunky’s home, do- Committee of America, a non-partisan organi- We must reaffirm our commitment to the nating her time and her company’s resources. zation, has sought to raise awareness of the promise of a future for all Americans by eradi- Martha’s selfless actions should be an exam- interests and concerns of Ukrainian Americans cating racial and ethnic health disparities, en- ple to all to get involved with this truly remark- and the people of the Ukraine. The UCCA has acting comprehensive immigration reform, pro- able program. worked on many initiatives, including a law viding educational opportunities for the under- There are hundreds of soldiers who will be adopted by Congress in 1948 which allowed served and creating jobs. I am proud that we needing our help across the country and more more than 110,000 Ukrainians to be admitted ensured full equity for the Filipino veterans coming home each day with life-altering dis- into the United States. The UCCA has worked who proudly served under the American flag

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 during World War II when we passed H.R. 1, never imagined. I am grateful for the role I URGING INDIVIDUAL AND the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. have played in the Nation’s space shuttle pro- COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS I also applaud my colleagues for the recent gram over the years.’’ passage of the Local Law Enforcement En- I join Dottie McLaughlin’s colleagues and HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS hancement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which friends in honoring her contribution and serv- OF FLORIDA enables the Department of Justice to assist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the efforts of Federal, State, and local law en- ice to the Nation’s space program. forcement in investigating and prosecuting Thursday, May 27, 2010 hate crimes based on race, ethnic back- f Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, this week ground, and religion, and extends protections is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and RECOGNIZING THE MERRIAM to more Americans. I encourage all Americans to ensure they are AVENUE SCHOOL From the construction of the trans- prepared in the event of a hurricane or other continental railroads to the heroic contributions natural disaster. in World War II and beyond, Asian Americans Officials at all levels of government are and Pacific Islanders have made lasting con- HON. SCOTT GARRETT working to ensure they are prepared to re- tributions in every facet of American society. OF NEW JERSEY spond to any disaster that may impact their We must continue to acknowledge the great areas. However, disaster preparedness is not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achievements this vast and diverse community only a government responsibility. Individuals has provided this nation and I urge my col- Thursday, May 27, 2010 and families have an important role to play as leagues to support to this resolution. well. f Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Individuals should make a disaster pre- Speaker, today, the Newton Police Depart- paredness kit with items like water, nonperish- HONORING DOTTIE MCLAUGHLIN ment will hold its D.A.R.E. graduation cere- able food, a first aid kit, flashlights, medica- mony with the fifth graders of the Merriam Av- tions, and copies of important documents. The HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON enue School. The young people participating Florida Division of Emergency Management in OF TEXAS in this important program have made a com- my home State has a website, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to say no to drugs, underage drinking, www.floridadisaster.org, which is a great re- Thursday, May 27, 2010 and gang violence. They have done this with source for disaster planning. Other States pro- vide these resources as well. Individuals can the support of Detective Lieutenant Michael S. Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise also visit Ready.gov and Hurricanes.gov for Richards and D.A.R.E. officer, Det. Tom Tosti. today to pay tribute to Dottie McLaughlin of additional information. United Space Alliance. On June 1, 2010, Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or Madam Speaker, the time to prepare is United Space Alliance will host a Retirement D.A.R.E., began as a small program in Los now. I urge all Americans to take these simple Dinner in Houston, Texas, honoring Dottie’s Angeles in 1983. Today, it is implemented in steps to get prepared to weather the storm. exemplary career supporting America’s Space more than 75 percent of our nation’s school f Program. districts and in more than 43 other nations. Dottie began her career supporting human COMMEMORATING JEWISH space flight on May 1, 1984 at the NASA This program allows children to defeat nega- AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Johnson Space Center as a secretary, in the tive cultural influences by opening the lines of Mission Operations Training Division. She rap- communication between law enforcement and youth, empowering students with confidence HON. ALBIO SIRES idly progressed in the Rockwell Space Oper- OF NEW JERSEY and courage to say no to drugs. I am proud ations Company to the position of executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assistant to the president and general man- of the young men and women who partici- ager. In April 1996, all Space Shuttle contracts pated in this program in Newton, and I would Thursday, May 27, 2010 were transferred to United Space Alliance. like to recognize them all for taking this step Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Dottie was instrumental in supporting a toward positive citizenship: commemorate Jewish American Heritage smooth transition to the new company and the Miguel Carlitos Camacho, Robert Caton, Month. This May marks the fifth Jewish Amer- merger of a 10,000-person workforce from 30 Anoushka Chatterjee, Cinthia Diaz-Moreno, ican Heritage Month, a month that highlights different contracts over the next 14 years. Cheyenne Fletcher, Jason Gabbard, Nicholas the many contributions of the Jewish American Dottie has served as executive assistant to all community. In 2006, we celebrated the first Giracello, Seth Gormley, Brian Hoskins, Sum- seven of United Space Alliance’s chief execu- Jewish American Heritage Month after the dili- mer Muscher-Malone, Jadea Nobles, Zachary tive officers, from Kent Black to Virginia A. gent work of Congresswoman DEBBIE Norman, Logan Owens, Mia Randazzo, Isaiah Barnes, and has earned the respect of all she WASSERMAN SCHULTZ led to the passage of has encountered in this journey. Dottie rep- Reese, Melissa Robinson, Charles Sherwood, the Jewish American Heritage Month Resolu- resents the heart and soul of United Space Al- Nicole Strus, David Zambrano, Joselyne tion in 2005. liance. With her passion for human space Acosta Barradas, Mason Allen, Isabela Bryant, While the Jewish American community con- flight, she has poured her energy into the suc- Mark Capparelli, April Ciccia, Faith D’angelo, tributes to our country each and every day, cesses that the Space Shuttle program has Alexander Duckworth, John Foran, Andrew this month is a special time to recognize and enjoyed. Through the success of the Space Ghaleb, Skylar Hildebrant, Mackenzie Kimble, teach about the achievements of Jewish Station construction missions, the two Returns Destany Masino, Zoie Meininger, Amber Americans. For over 350 years, the Jewish to Flight shuttle missions and early phases of Pierce, Lisa Qarmout, Jose Rodriguez, Liam Community has contributed to our rich, di- Constellation, Dottie’s strength of character Shernce, Chandler Spencer, Brandon Turner, verse, and shared culture in this country. De- fortifies those around her. To many, she rep- Luis Arrazola, Paula Barth, Blade Boyer, spite the long history of Jews in the United resents the very best of the human space Marcus Coward, Holly Donovan, Gift Ingabire, States, Judaism as a culture is not widely un- flight workforce, and she exemplifies the dedi- Brooke Ingram, Austin Kalaydjian, Julie Ann derstood by all Americans and instances of cation and commitment to excellence of all Leatham, Lindsay Luchetti, Charles Maker, anti-Jewish prejudices unfortunately do occur. those who support our Nation’s space pro- Gregory Rinehart, Abel Sanchez, Hannah This month, events are happening all over gram. the Nation to celebrate Jewish American Herit- Squires, Kathryn Szatkiewicz, Sean Tracy, Dottie McLaughlin is committed to her coun- age Month by promoting awareness of Jewish Kathryn Van Orden, Melanie Villacis-Mora, try, her family and the welfare of the workers Americans’ traditions and impacts. Jewish at United Space Alliance. Her passion for Kenneth Whitehead, Jasmine Aguilar, Olivia American Heritage Month provides all of us human space flight has earned her the deep Castimore, Andre Chavarria, Robert Day, with an opportunity to learn more about the respect of her colleagues in industry, NASA Casie Dolan, Gina Donatelli, Timothy Jewish people and dispel misconceptions. and the Congress. To quote Dottie, ‘‘the most Fitzpatrick, Hunter Grave de peralta, Collin Last winter, the Daniel Pearl Education Cen- rewarding part of this job has always been the Kelly, Willie Little, Rhiannon Lubas, Alecia ter sponsored a trip for 70 teenagers from people. Helping the people, be they astro- Marmora, Francis Militano, Natalia Quintero, Middlesex County in New Jersey to visit the nauts, technicians, politicians or fellow admin- Adeline Shickel, Tevin Spencer, Taylor U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The stu- istrators, has fulfilled me in ways I could have Thieme, Matthew Unorski. dents, from all different backgrounds, had the

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Today, Israel is a is because of the values and freedoms inher- Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious world leader in providing access to credit mar- ent in our society, that so many diverse cul- Church of God has given hope to the hope- kets, investor protections, and financial market tures are able to find success here. I am less, fed the needy and empowered our com- sophistication. Her quality of life index also pleased to join my colleague in the House of munity for the past 125 years by preaching the ranks among the top in life expectancy, judi- Representatives tonight in honoring the many gospel, singing the gospel and living the gos- cial independence and legal rights. successes of Jewish Americans. pel; and The two pillars of the OECD are a commit- f Whereas, Fairfield has produced many spir- ment to democratic government and a free- itual warriors, people of compassion, people of market based economy. Its recognition of IN HONOR OF AND RECOGNITION great courage, fearless leaders and servants Israel’s advanced economy, however, has OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF to all, but most of all visionaries who have been too long in coming and this delay has THE CROATIAN AMERICAN ASSO- shared not only with their Church, but with subjected Israel to too many politicized attacks CIATION DeKalb County and the world their passion to from unfriendly nations and multilateral institu- spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and tions. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Now, Israel’s membership will strengthen OF OHIO Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this the OECD’s strategic economic importance in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day to honor and recognize the Fairfield Bap- the world and benefit all members by pro- tist Church family on their 125th Anniversary viding access to Israel’s advanced labor mar- Thursday, May 27, 2010 and for their leadership and service to our Dis- ket and innovations in science and technology. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and Col- trict; Their membership also signifies another step leagues, I rise today in honor and recognition Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- forward in the cause to end religious intoler- of the 20th anniversary of the Croatian Amer- SON, JR., do hereby proclaim May 16, 2010, ance and anti-Semitic economic and cultural ican Association, which was celebrated on as Fairfield Baptist Church Day in the Fourth policies. Saturday, May 15th in Chicago, Illinois. Congressional District. Israel’s commitment to our shared values of For twenty years, the Croatian American As- f democracy, human rights, and freedom make sociation, a non-partisan organization, has her one the most important strategic allies of sought to bring the interests and concerns of TRIBUTE TO JOHN GLESS, 2010 FATHER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT the United States. We will continue to support Croatian Americans to the attention of Con- Israel in every way possible and work with her gress and the Administration. The Croatian to defend herself against the aggressions of American community is vibrant and strong in HON. KEN CALVERT all enemies. I call on all responsible nations to Cleveland, Chicago and throughout our nation. OF CALIFORNIA do the same and congratulate OECD and Croatian Americans have made significant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israel for this momentous partnership. contributions to all levels of culture and society Thursday, May 27, 2010 f and have made our nation a better place. Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING THE DECEASED MA- The Croatian American Association is fo- to honor and congratulate an individual from cused on rallying members of Congress to RINE CORPORAL JEFFREY JOHN- my Congressional District who will be pre- SON OF TOMBALL support the process of democratic develop- sented with the 2010 Father of the Year ment in Croatia, and providing education to Award next week in Riverside, California. the American people on the significance of The purpose of the Father of the Year HON. KEVIN BRADY supporting democracy in Croatia. For twenty Awards is to honor fathers who have remained OF TEXAS years, members and leaders within the Asso- a positive role model for their children while IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciation have created vital partnerships with also making a positive difference in their com- Thursday, May 27, 2010 Congressional and Senate leaders, with mem- munity. Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I bers of the press, and with leaders of numer- John Gless is one of those fathers. He has rise today to recognize and honor Marine Cor- ous cultural and political organizations been married to his wife Janet for 52 years, poral Jeffrey Johnson of Tomball, TX, part of throughout the country. and has four children and 11 grandchildren. the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines, 1st Marine Divi- Madam Speaker, please join me in honor As owner and founder of Gless Ranch, John sion, who was killed on May 11, 2010, while and recognition of all Americans of Croatian has been an active member of the California on foot patrol by an improvised explosive de- heritage, and the members of the Croatian farming community and avid supporter of nu- vice south of Marjah in the Garmsir District of American Association, as they celebrate 20 merous charitable organizations. years of advancing democracy in Croatia. As I am proud to call John a fellow community Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was 21 United States citizens whose origins span the member and American. And today, I add my years old. globe, we must work to preserve and foster voice to the many who will be congratulating In 2007, after graduating from Waller High bonds of friendship, support, and peace here him on this well-deserved recognition. School, Corporal Johnson accepted the call to at home and in the nations of our origin. become one of the few and the proud as a f f Marine. In doing so, he joined a family legacy CONGRATULATING ISRAEL ON of service to America, with grandfathers hav- HONORING FAIRFIELD BAPTIST OECD MEMBERSHIP ing served in the Navy and Air Force and four CHURCH of his uncles in the National Guard. SPEECH OF His family, friends, and fellow Marines recall HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON Corporal Johnson as a smart, humorous, lov- OF GEORGIA OF NEW YORK ing, and hard working person. His father, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jerry, said that his son loved being a Marine and believed strongly in America’s fight for Thursday, May 27, 2010 Wednesday, May 26, 2010 freedom and against terrorists overseas. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: Mr. MCMAHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Corporal Johnson leaves behind a wife, Whereas, Fairfield Baptist Church has been congratulate our close ally and partner, Israel, Katy, his parents, grandparents, three siblings, and continues to be a beacon of light to our for her accession to membership in the Orga- and many other family members. He also county for the past 125 years; and nization for Economic Co-operation and Devel- leaves behind a very proud community. The Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton and the opment. I also want to thank the Congress- people of Tomball and Magnolia, Texas, lined members of the Fairfield Baptist Church family woman ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN for introducing the streets of town to welcome this man today continue to uplift and inspire those in this Resolution, of which I am honored to be home, and stand today behind his family and our county; and an original co-sponsor. support them in their grief.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 Madam Speaker, the Bible says in John CONGRATULATING ISRAEL ON few natural resources, Israel positioned itself 15:13, ‘‘Greater love hath no man than this, OECD MEMBERSHIP at the cutting edge of technological innovation. that a man lay down his life for his friends.’’ Many of the technological innovations we take SPEECH OF Corporal Johnson paid the ultimate price for for granted, including instant messaging, secu- his fellow Marines, his wife and family, and HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY rity firewalls, artificial stents, wireless computer chips, were developed in Israel. In 2010, the this country. May we, as the House of Rep- OF NEW YORK World Economic Forum ranked Israel 27th out resentatives, never forget that our freedoms IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 133 countries in its Growth Competitiveness Wednesday, May 26, 2010 are given by almighty God and secured by our Index. Israel ranked third in quality of scientific Armed Forces, one soldier at a time. Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased research institutions, fourth in utility patents, to join my colleagues in supporting H. Res. seventh in life expectancy, ninth in innovation, f 1391, congratulating Israel for its accession to 15th in availability of the latest technologies. membership in the Organization for Economic Israel leads the world in the number of high- IN HONOR OF JESSE CLIFTON Co-operation and Development, OECD. On technology start-up companies, scientific publi- ALPHIN, SR., FOR HIS 90TH May 10, 2010, Israel became the 32nd mem- cations, and research and development BIRTHDAY ber of the OECD by unanimous vote of the spending per capita. other members. This is an extraordinary Acceptance in the OECD is a mark of mem- achievement for a small, beleaguered nation ber nations’ respect for Israel’s economic HON. BOB ETHERIDGE that came into existence little more than six progress, and it will help Israel attract foreign OF NORTH CAROLINA decades ago. investors and develop its markets. Member- Sixty-two years ago, Israelis began the dif- ship will enhance Israel’s status in the world IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficult process of creating a country from noth- and will enhance its participation in other inter- ing. For more than a thousand years, the terri- Thursday, May 27, 2010 national bodies. It is no secret that the Pales- tory that is now Israel had been ruled by a se- tinian Authority tried hard to deny Israel mem- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise ries of far-off empires. It had no infrastructure, bership in the OECD precisely because they today to honor Jesse Clifton Alphin, Sr., for his no history of self-rule, no major industrial base were concerned that OECD membership continued service to his community, county and very few large enterprises. would enhance Israel’s reputation in the world After Israel’s establishment in 1948, Israelis and state. and strengthen its ties with other nations created their own institutions from scratch. around the globe. Jesse Alphin has been my friend for many Israel has grown from an impoverished back- Mr. Speaker, Israel’s accession to the years, and I am pleased to be able to honor water colony to an economic powerhouse in OECD is a remarkable achievement. I am him in recognition of his 90th birthday. Jesse the region. And although it has fewer natural pleased to join my colleagues in saluting had held many important posts throughout his resources than most nations of the world, it Israel’s success and in expressing apprecia- career, including Rotary Club president, mem- has made the most of what is has, investing tion to the OECD members for their unani- ber and chairman of the Harnett County Board in knowledge, development, innovation and mous decision to accept Israel as a member. medicine. Today, Israel is a center of sci- of Commissioners, and, notably, the less for- For all of the foregoing reasons, I urge my col- entific, medical and technological innovation, a mal position as a prominent businessman and leagues to support H. Res. 1391. leader in agriculture, water purification, alter- f leader in Harnett County. native energy and public health. A resident of Dunn, North Carolina, Jesse Israel is a flourishing democracy, with a PERSONAL EXPLANATION established Alphin Brothers, Inc. in 1947 and strong free press, a free and independent judi- has since grown this small family-owned gen- ciary and a strong banking system that pro- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY eral store into a federally inspected meat man- tects the safety and soundness of its financial OF CALIFORNIA institutions. The World Bank ranks Israel ufacturer and food distributor. Alphin Brothers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among the 30 countries in which it is easiest Inc. provides meat to both small mom-n-pops to do business. It is tied for fourth in ease of Thursday, May 27, 2010 diners and drive-ins and large distributors and getting credit and tied for fifth in protecting in- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on May corporate food conglomerates, testimony to its vestors. Similarly, the World Economic Forum 6, 2010, I was unavoidably detained and was success in the food distribution business. Jes- rated Israel fifth of 133 nations on the Forum’s unable to record my vote for rollcall No. 302. se’s integral business leadership in Harnett legal rights index and 15th in judicial inde- Had I been present I would have voted: Roll- County has resulted in hundreds of jobs and pendence and 15th in financial market sophis- call No. 302: ‘‘yes’’—Honoring the workers opportunities for fellow North Carolinians, in tication. who perished on the Deepwater Horizon off- addition to quality food and service for over 50 Israel’s founders wanted to create an agri- shore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the years. cultural Garden of Eden—and since much of coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to its territory consists of desert, its farmers de- their families, and recognizing the valiant ef- Jesse’s strong presence in the business veloped techniques for growing crops in arid forts of emergency response workers at the community is matched by his leadership in his ground, using very little water. These tech- disaster site. church, his community, and as a dedicated niques are now being marketed and used in f family man. His philanthropic endeavors in- developing nations across the globe. As part clude work with the University of North Caro- of its acceptance into OECD, Israel has PERSONAL EXPLANATION lina at Chapel Hill, Campbell University, and agreed to increase its aid to underdeveloped other civic projects to foster the local school nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. As HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT system. Jesse’s untiring commitment to his part of that promise, Israel will be sending OF SOUTH CAROLINA wife of over 69 years, Allene, and his children hundreds of experts in agriculture, water, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make him a man to be admired. It is a true irrigation to impoverished areas, as well as ex- perts in alternative energy, public health, edu- Thursday, May 27, 2010 testament of a man’s success to look at the cation, and internal security. By sharing its Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam success of his family, and I can honestly say knowledge, Israel will be helping its neighbors Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following his family has sure shown him to be a mighty and improving relationships with developing recorded votes on the House floor the legisla- successful man. countries. Even before OECD acceptance, tive week of Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Israel astounded the world by arriving in Haiti For Tuesday, May 18, 2010, had I been join me today in recognizing Jesse Clifton with a high tech field hospital that was able to present I would have voted ‘‘No’’ on rollcall Alphin, Sr., a man who truly lived the Amer- perform sophisticated procedures and save vote No. 273 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.R. 2288), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote ican dream and is still living it. A great friend lives. With oil-producing nations hostile to it, and No. 274 (on motion to suspend the rules and to me and to North Carolina, I take the time very little oil or gas of its own, Israel learned agree to H.R. 4614), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. today to wish Jesse a happy birthday and to become energy efficient, using solar power 275 (on motion to suspend the rules and many more. and other alternative fuels. With little land and agree to H. Res. 1327).

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We must recognize and remember affordable health care also means helping agree to H.R. 5325), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. every peace officer who has made the ulti- seniors avoid getting sick—our bill makes pre- 278 (on motion to suspend the rules and mate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their selfless ventive care free for Medicare beneficiaries. agree to H. Res. 1325), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote service and sacrifice, and the great sacrifice of Seniors also have the right to a secure re- No. 279 (on motion to suspend the rules and their families, will not be forgotten. tirement, including a secure pension. Demo- agree to H. Res. 1362), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote f crats will take action to secure this right in the No. 280 (on motion to suspend the rules and coming weeks. agree to H.R. 5099), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. HONORING BISHOP WILLIAM L. And one of the most important rights that 281 (on motion to suspend the rules and SHEALS every American senior has is the right to live agree to H. Res. 403), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote with dignity. Federal policy should therefore be No. 282 (on motion to suspend the rules and HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. aimed at empowering seniors to make impor- agree to H. Res. 1292), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote OF GEORGIA tant decisions with family members, not insur- No. 283 (on motion to suspend the rules and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance bureaucrats. Seniors have a right to be protected from agree to H. Res. 1364). Thursday, May 27, 2010 For Thursday, May 20, 2010, had I been scams and fraud including credit card com- present I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: pany abuses, identity theft, and mortgage vote No. 284 (on motion to suspend the rules Whereas, Bishop William L. Sheals is cele- schemes. That’s why the financial reform leg- and agree to H.R. 5327), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote brating 30 years in pastoral leadership this islation, which will be sent to the President in No. 285 (on motion to suspend the rules and year and has provided stellar leadership to his the coming weeks, is so critical to enact im- agree to H. Res. 1256), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote church on an international level; and mediately. By reining in the ability of Wall No. 286 (on motion to suspend the rules and Whereas, Bishop William L. Sheals, under Street executives to gamble away our retire- agree to H. Res. 1336), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote the guidance of God, has pioneered and sus- ments we will help put our economy on a path No. 287 (on motion to suspend the rules and tained Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, as to financial stability. We will fulfill this right of agree to H. Res. 1361), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote an instrument in our community that uplifts the America’s seniors to have economic security No. 288 (on ordering the previous question on spiritual, physical and mental welfare of our and create an economy that we will be proud H. Res. 1363), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 289 citizens; and to pass on to future generations. (on agreeing to H. Res. 1363), ‘‘aye’’ on roll- Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious Madam Speaker, America’s seniors want to call vote No. 290 (on motion to suspend the man of God has given hope to the hopeless, guarantee America’s place as a leader in a rules and agree to H.R. 5128). fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to global economy by reinvesting in manufac- f those in need; and turing and American-made goods, training stu- Whereas, Bishop William L. Sheals is a spir- dents to be the workforce of the future, and IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF itual warrior, a man of compassion, a fearless ensuring there are job opportunities for any- THE GREATER CLEVELAND leader and a servant to all, but most of all a one who wants or needs one. PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SO- visionary who has shared not only with his Thanks to the Recovery Act, the Affordable CIETY 25TH ANNUAL POLICE ME- Church, but with our district and the world his Care Act, and the Wall Street Reform Act this MORIAL COMMEMORATION passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; Congress is making each of these rights a re- and ality for our seniors. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the f OF OHIO Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNI- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day to honor and recognize Bishop William L. Sheals as he celebrates 30 years in pastoral VERSARY OF THE QUIHI GUN Thursday, May 27, 2010 leadership; CLUB Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- today in honor and recognition of the Greater SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim May 16, 2010, as HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society Bishop William L. Sheals Day in the Fourth OF TEXAS upon the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Congressional District. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Police Memorial Commemoration. Today, f we remember the men and women in blue Thursday, May 27, 2010 who have made the ultimate sacrifice on be- REITERATING THIS CONGRESS’S Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I am half of the citizens of our community. COMMITMENT TO AMERICA’S proud to rise today to recognize and celebrate In 1985, a group of police officers gathered SENIORS the 120th Anniversary of the Quihi Gun Club. after the funeral of a fellow officer killed in the This is the oldest gun club in the country and line of duty. They discussed forming a union HON. DORIS O. MATSUI counts a membership of over 1,000 people. of officers, family members and citizens, and OF CALIFORNIA The Club, originally built to defend against together they formed the Greater Cleveland IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indian attacks, is the oldest continuous run- Peace Officers Memorial Society. The mission ning gun club in the United States where of the Society is to honor those peace officers Thursday, May 27, 2010 members continue to meet each month. Two who have sacrificed their lives to protect oth- Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, Democrats German men met under an oak tree on Quihi ers in the Greater Cleveland area. The Society have an unassailable record when it comes to Creek on May 26, 1890 to organize the Quihi adopted the motto: ‘‘In Honore Casorum,’’ protecting the rights of seniors, and I rise Schuetzen (shooting) Verein (club); now called Latin for ‘‘Honor Our Fallen.’’ today to thank all of my fellow Seniors Task the Quihi Gun Club and Dance Hall. The Quihi The Peace Officers Memorial Society pro- Force Members for their continued commit- Gun Club hosts an annual turkey shoot in the vides support and assistance to the family ment to America’s seniors. fall, fundraising for the Make-a-Wish founda- members of officers who have died in the line As the party that consistently fights efforts to tion, and hosts the Medina County Riders’ An- of duty. They also provide support and assist- dismantle Social Security and Medicare, we nual Trail Ride scholarship for Medina County ance to police officers injured in the line of understand that many older Americans de- students. duty and work in tandem with law enforcement pend on these federal programs just to make The club is based in Quihi, Texas, a quiet agencies and leaders with the planning and ends meet. These parts of the social safety rural farming community with a population of implementation of Line of Duty funerals. They net constitute a right of all seniors to meet about 200. Quihi is located about midway be- also establish scholarship funds and work on their needs for financial security and high tween Hondo and Castroville, north of Hwy 90 strengthening police-community relations and quality, affordable health care. on State Road 2676. There is one state high- community outreach initiatives. The current Medicare system already deliv- way that runs through Quihi with a lot of coun- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join ers the best care in the world and it is ty and private roads that branch off of it. The me in recognition of the Greater Cleveland strengthened by provisions in the health-care area that would come to be known as Quihi

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Ned is remembered and envied as an research, athletics, education and the environ- banks of what was to be called Quihi Creek. evenhanded and empathetic jurist. No matter ment. Quihi was established in March 1846 by 10 who came before Judge Davis, they were as- Both Mr. Pickens and his wife, Madeleine families of German/French colonists brought to sured a fair hearing under the law. Pickens, are also lifelong animal rights activ- Texas by Emprasario Henri Castro. Families Any judge can employ the law, but it was ists. They have led the effort to outlaw the set out from Castroville and moved 10 miles Ned’s humanistic dimension that made him slaughter of horses in America, and recently, west to site at Quihi Lake. Original settlers in great. I like to say that he had a heart as big they have focused on saving and protecting the area came from Alsace-Lorraine, Ger- as he was tall. He served a cause bigger than the tens of thousands of wild mustang horses many, Belgium and Mexico. This area was at- himself, never allowing his personal beliefs to and their natural habitats. tacked by Indians shortly after settlement and obstruct the clarity of the law and the best in- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join several times thereafter. It is the site of first terests of his beloved home of South Florida. me in honor of T. Boone Pickens, whose public free school in Medina County as well as Ned made sure that he always had a life focus on innovation and public service has a German-English school. The population of outside his chambers, a goal that gave him contributed significantly to our nation. the community grew through the latter part of perspective on the bench. He would often joke f 19th century but began to dwindle after the that being a judge was his ‘‘second favorite A TRIBUTE TO DR. RAMESH S. 1900s, as young people moved to other near- job.’’ A talented athlete, I always enjoyed GULRAJANI, MD, FCCP by towns and cities. Today only a few families hearing stories of his professional days with remain in this community surrounded by heav- the Detroit Tigers. Sharing a drink after a long HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS– ily settled farm land. Many family-owned busi- week to discuss family life with Ned are some OF NEW YORK nesses, farms and ranches are still owned by of the memories that I hold most dear. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES descendants of the original families. Madam Speaker, we have lost a giant of Several of Texas’ greatest Legends like South Florida. Ned’s presence will be sorely Thursday, May 27, 2010 Pappy Selph, Caesare Masse, and Cliff missed and is impossible to replace. He put Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Bruner have spent many nights in Dance Halls forward a significant number of undertakings in recognition of Dr. Ramesh S. Gulrajani. like this. I extend my most sincere congratula- in Florida as a lawyer, judge, and citizen. Ned Dr. Gulrajani graduated from the University tions to the Quihi Gun Club on their 120th An- has passed, but he left a legacy we can all of Bombay, India in 1975 close to the top of niversary. I am proud of their success and take part in. His contributions to society should his class. Shortly thereafter he began his In- hope that they continue to expand their club serve as a reminder of our responsibility to ternal Medicine training at the Brooklyn Cum- membership as they provide their services not others and our duty to leave a positive impres- berland Medical Center where he also com- only to their community, but to audiences from sion of our own. pleted a fellowship in pulmonary medicine. He all over for many years to come. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife of is board certified in internal medicine and pul- Early this month the town of Quihi was 52 years, Pat; three children, Diana, Ned, and monary medicine and has been in private struck by a devastating flood of the Quihi Traci; five grandchildren; and two great-grand- practice in those fields at the Brooklyn Hos- Creek. Three businesses closed, the area was children at this most difficult time. I was fortu- pital Center since 1981. temporarily without electricity and a large sec- nate enough to call Ned a friend. His family In 1984, Dr. Gulrajani was appointed Direc- tion of pavement was washed away on FM can be so proud to call him a husband and fa- tor of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) 2676. According to newspaper reports the ther. I will miss him dearly. and was subsequently promoted to Chief of Quihi Gun Club and Dance Hall was hit with f Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Vice Chair- two feet of water and had a slightly damaged man, and then Chairman of the Department of dance floor. Despite the damage, the public IN HONOR OF T. BOONE PICKENS Internal Medicine. Culminating his academic dance proceeded as scheduled that week. carrier at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, he The history of this beautiful, small rural com- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH was appointed Associate Chief Medical Officer munity can boast of their heritage for over 160 OF OHIO in 2007. He is currently an Associate Pro- years. It is delightful that the traditions of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessor of Clinical Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Over the years, Quihi Gun Club can add to this exemplary and Thursday, May 27, 2010 truly American community. I am proud to rep- he has been responsible for training numerous resent the people of Quihi and to recognize Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise medical students, medical residents, and pul- the Quihi Gun Club and its integral role in the today in honor of T. Boone Pickens, who has monary fellows. He has also co-authored a Quihi community and Medina County. made a major impact on our world through his number of articles in scientific journals, a f advocacy and philanthropic missions. chapter in a pulmonary medicine text, and has Mr. Pickens was born on May 22nd, 1928 been a speaker at national medical meetings. HONORING THE LIFE OF JUDGE and raised in the Great Plains of Holdenville, Dr. Gulrajani has received numerous EDWARD B. DAVIS Oklahoma during the Great Depression. His awards over the years from the Brooklyn Hos- father, Thomas Boone Pickens, and mother, pital Center including the Annual Social Serv- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Grace Molonson Pickens, both worked in the ice Award, Nurses Recognition Award, the an- OF FLORIDA oil industry. He grew up across the street from nual award from the professional staff of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his grandmother, Nellie Molonson, and an Brooklyn Hospital Center for Dedication and aunt, Ellie Reed, both of whom were ex- Distinguished Service, as well as the Distin- Thursday, May 27, 2010 tremely influential in teaching him the impor- guished Pulmonary Medicine Award from the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, tance of responsibility, self-sufficiency and ac- American Lung Association. He was inducted I rise today to celebrate the life of a good man countability. to the ‘‘wall of fame’’ by the American Lung and pay tribute to a dear friend, Judge Edward Mr. Pickens began his working at the age of Association and named as one of the ‘‘Top B. Davis. Judge Davis passed away on May 12 with a paper route. His route started out Doctors in New York’’ by Castle, Connolly 24, 2010; he was 77. small, yet quickly grew from a customer base Medical Guide and by New York Magazine, as I had the privilege of serving alongside of 28 to nearly 130 customers. The business one of America’s Top Doctors by Consumer Judge Davis in the United States District Court principals of expansion and acquisition, com- Research Council of America, and as a Pre- for the Southern District of Florida. Judge bined with his strong intellect, work ethic and mier Provider of Quality and Efficient Care by Davis and I were attorneys in 1979 when we unwavering drive to succeed, elevated Mr. United Health Care, among other honors. In received the distinct and humbling honor of Pickens to the stature of one of the wealthiest his spare time, Dr. Gulrajani is also actively in- being appointed to the bench by President oil moguls in the world before he was forty. volved in community service in Brooklyn and Jimmy Carter. My memories of serving on the Mr. Pickens’ great financial success in the in India. bench with Judge Davis are lasting impres- oil sector has allowed him to recommit his Dr. Gulrajani’s daughter, Samara, works at sions that keep with me to this day. work toward lowering greenhouse gas pollu- the New York Methodist Hospital and his son

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E971 Avinash is a Fellow in Cardiology at I have no doubt that his kind demeanor left a Maryland of alumni from Jefferson High Montefiore Medical Center. It is clear that the lasting impression on the people of Chau- School over the weekend of June 5th, 2010 in apple does not fall far from the tree! He likes tauqua County. honor of the class of 1966’s 44th reunion. best to spend his leisure time with his family We are truly blessed to have such strong in- Although the school officially closed in 1970, and friends in New York and to take ‘‘crazy dividuals with a desire to make this county the Jefferson High School got its start in a frame vacations’’ like rock climbing and white water wonderful place that we all know it can be. Mr. schoolhouse built for African-American stu- rafting. Sweeney is one of those people and that is dents in York, South Carolina. From there, Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- why, Madam Speaker, I rise in tribute to him Jefferson became a Rosenwald school and nizing Dr. Ramesh Gulrajani for his contribu- today. the town’s African-American public school in a tions to the medical field. f racially segregated system. Although the sys- tem was called ‘‘separate but equal,’’ Jeffer- f IN HONOR OF SISTER JULIE HYER son never had facilities or teaching materials RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- equal to its counterparts, the white schools SARY OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA HON. SAM FARR that I attended. The school district built a new STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA high school for white students in 1950, but left ALLIANCE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES black students to make the best of their old Thursday, May 27, 2010 one. The students, teachers and administra- HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN–– Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tors at Jefferson did just that and made the OF SOUTH DAKOTA honor Sister Julie Hyer, O.P., whose faith, be- most of their circumstances. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nevolence and business savvy has served the Instead of gathering to dwell on what was Thursday, May 27, 2010 County of Santa Cruz since 1985. As Presi- lacking at Jefferson, the class of 1966 comes dent and Chief Executive Officer she was in- together to remember the teachers and fellow Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, students who so impacted Reunion made today I’d like to recognize the 100th Anniver- strumental in guiding Dominican Hospital for 22 years and Salud Para La Gente for the clear that Jefferson lives on in the lives it sary of the South Dakota State Medical Asso- made better. Hundreds of the alumni attending ciation Alliance, the oldest continuous Medical past two years, resulting in exceptional service and growth for both of these health care agen- attested to better, more productive lives be- Alliance in the United States. The South Da- cause of what they learned at Jefferson under kota State Medical Association Alliance was cies. At Dominican Hospital, Sister Julie sat at teachers who cared, encouraged, and chal- founded on September 20, 1910, in Hot the helm of Santa Cruz County’s largest lenged. Springs, SD, during the 19th Annual South health care facility when it implemented nu- Dakota Medical Association meeting. Eighteen merous programs such as their Infant Hearing f wives of the physicians who attended this Assessment program, Occupational Rehabili- meeting saw the need to form The Ladies IN APPRECIATION OF CRAIG M. tation, and the ShareCare Health Plan for Auxiliary to the South Dakota State Medical RUSHING Older Adults, ensuring that patients are cared Association. In 1975, the organization became for through every stage of their lives. Other known as the South Dakota State Medical As- services, such as Dominican’s Tattoo Removal HON. DOUG LAMBORN sociation Auxiliary, and in 1992, it was re- Program which gives former gang members a OF COLORADO named as the South Dakota State Medical As- chance to start a new phase of their lives, re- sociation Alliance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flect Sister Julie’s all-embracing approach to As the mission of the organization sets Thursday, May 27, 2010 the health of our community. forth, the South Dakota State Medical Asso- Under Sister Julie’s leadership, Salud Para Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, it is with ciation Alliance has always strived to build La Gente, which translates in English as mixed emotions that I announce the departure healthy communities and to support the family ‘Health For The People,’ has grown into the of a valued member of my staff, Craig M. of medicine through health promotions and county’s leading provider of health care serv- Rushing. legislative efforts. In their endeavor to make ices to the low-income families of Santa Cruz For the past three years, Craig has profes- South Dakota’s communities healthier and County. Salud has won awards for its many sionally and enthusiastically served the con- safer places to live, the South Dakota Medical programs, including well-child visits, adoles- stituents of the Fifth Congressional District of Association Alliance has partnered with pro- cent well-care, monitoring of patients on per- Colorado, first as Legislative Director, and grams of the South Dakota State Medical As- sistent ACE inhibitors, breast and cervical can- then as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative sociation, promoted health education, encour- cer screening, appropriate use of asthma Director. He successfully handled his duties aged participation of volunteers in activities medications, and diabetes screening. Salud with a wealth of knowledge of the legislative that meet health needs, supported health-re- won many grants, including federal stimulus and procedural processes. His dedication and lated charitable endeavors, and supported the funding this year, used to create new space work ethic will be very difficult to replace. medical profession. I therefore, acknowledge that will house pediatrics, general medical Beginning his career on the Hill as a staff their contribution to promoting healthy living in practices, dental and vision facilities, as well South Dakota, and congratulate the South Da- assistant for Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (CO-04), as hire two more physicians. Craig has served constituents of Colorado for kota State Medical Association Alliance on The laurels of her tenure are as numerous reaching this important milestone. nearly eight years. It was during this time he as they are invaluable. They are the realiza- met and married his wife, Ginger, in August of f tion of Sister Julie’s faith in action and a testa- 2007. HONORING MR. WILLIAM SWEENEY ment to the power of earnest and solemn Craig worked his way through college with goodwill. several jobs and internships, including with the Madam Speaker, for all that she has done Colorado Right to Work and the Leadership HON. BRIAN HIGGINS and all that she will undoubtedly continue to OF NEW YORK Institute. Craig graduated from the University do, I extend my most sincere thanks and of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2002 with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES warmest wishes to Sister Julie as she goes to a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Thursday, May 27, 2010 her next assignment. Craig is the son of Dennis and Kathy Rush- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today f ing of Greensboro, North Carolina, and is to pay tribute to the years of service given to JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL 44TH brother to Amy Bregman and Betsy Bardi. the people of Chautauqua County by Mr. Wil- REUNION Craig is leaving Washington to take a posi- liam Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney served his con- tion as Manager of Government Affairs at stituency faithfully and justly during his tenure HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. Lowe’s Headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. as a member of the Harmony Town Council. OF SOUTH CAROLINA Public service is a difficult and fulfilling ca- He has worked hard for the people of Colo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer. Any person with a dream may enter but rado. His conservative and Christian values only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. Thursday, May 27, 2010 are needed today more than ever. I know God Sweeney served his term with his head held Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, I would like will bless him and his wife in their future en- high and a smile on his face the entire way. to call attention to the gathering in Baltimore, deavors.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 HONORING THE CEDAR CREEK RECOGNIZING THE DOBSON HIGH Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues VETERANS FOUNDATION SCHOOL BAND, SELECTED FOR join me today in congratulating the Spring City THE 2010 SHANGHAI WORLD Library as it commemorates this memorable MUSIC EXPO FESTIVAL milestone and in offering the patrons, staff and HON. JEB HENSARLING Board of Trustees best wishes for continued success. OF TEXAS HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL OF ARIZONA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVER- Thursday, May 27, 2010 Thursday, May 27, 2010 SARY OF THE CORINTH CAMPUS Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COL- Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I today to recognize Mesa Arizona’s Dobson LEGE would like to honor a special organization of High School Band, which will represent our officials and individuals in the Fifth District of state at the 2010 Shanghai World Music Expo HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Texas, the Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation. Festival in China. I wish to convey my pride OF TEXAS President Coolidge once said, ‘‘A nation and that of all Arizonans in the efforts of these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which forgets its defenders, will itself soon be talented and dedicated students, and thank Thursday, May 27, 2010 the Dobson faculty and community for its re- forgotten.’’ Individuals in East Texas and markable support. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I proudly Northeast Texas continue to amaze me for As a former teacher, I believe very strongly rise today to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their tireless work in honoring soldiers and that participation in the arts, especially on the Corinth, Texas Campus of North Central their families. such a global scale, leads to cultural enrich- Texas College. The Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation was ment and enhances education and learning For the past decade, NCTC-Corinth has provided thousands of North Texas residents established to raise funds to assist Northeast across all subjects. This opportunity to perform with an opportunity to pursue higher edu- Texas veterans with physical and emotional on a world stage, and the subsequent rush of cation. The Corinth Campus first opened in recovery, as well as physical rehabilitation of community support to make this trip possible, is a well-earned reward for the hard work and 2000, and today is educating more than 4,000 our wounded and injured warriors. They also commitment of the Dobson High Band and its students. The Corinth campus shares in the provide organizations such as The Wounded supporters. To make this trip possible, band longstanding tradition of academic excellence Warrior Project and Fisher House of Dallas members raised $3,000 apiece to pay for trav- that is characteristic of NCTC, the oldest con- with resources and support. el expenses. I believe in the old saying, ‘‘it is tinuously operating two-year college in the en- On June 7th, the Cedar Creek Veterans hard to be successful unless a lot of other tire state of Texas. Foundation will be hosting a golf tournament people want you to be.’’ So I also applaud all The NCTC-Corinth campus offers a variety and will donate all proceeds to the Fisher the parents and community members who of vocational degrees and certificate pro- grams, as well as college credit courses and House in Dallas and The Wounded Warrior helped in this effort as well. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize continuing education units. The first-class edu- Project. the Dobson High School Band as they rep- cation NCTC-Corinth’s students receive pre- The Fisher House in Dallas, Texas, is just resent the State of Arizona at the 2010 pare them to join the area’s workforce as well- one of several facilities that fulfill a great need Shanghai World Music Expo Festival in China. trained professionals. for our nation’s defenders and their families. I wish the band all the best during their per- NCTC-Corinth has been an invaluable asset As a private-public partnership, the foundation formance in China and I am confident they will to the many communities that call North Texas provides homes that are built at major military use this trip as an opportunity to learn about home, serving its students well. I have no medical centers, as well as VA medical facili- a new culture and positively represent our doubt this trend will continue well into the fu- ties. These homes give families the chance to state and country within the global community. ture and impact many more students, as NCTC-Corinth is planning for future growth be near loved ones during hospitalization. I know they will make us all proud. f that its administrators anticipate will be able to The Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation also serve some 12,000 students in the coming sponsors ‘‘Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake’’ HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- years. annual air show during July 4th festivities that SARY OF THE SPRING CITY LI- Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that helps to raise funds to support our nation’s BRARY I rise today to honor the 10th Anniversary of veterans. the opening of North Central Texas College’s HON. JIM GERLACH Corinth campus. I am proud to represent This year’s golf tournament will feature Jae OF PENNSYLVANIA Texas’ 26th Congressional District, which is Head, who most recently starred in the movie IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home to this fine educational institution. ‘‘The Blind Side.’’ The tournament’s list of Thursday, May 27, 2010 f guests will also include former military mem- bers. John Wesley Tucker, Jr., a veteran pilot Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise MENTAL HEALTH MONTH and instructor during World War II, will be hon- today to congratulate the patrons, staff and SPEECH OF ored during the event. The event will also fea- Board of Trustees of the Spring City Library in ture three war heroes, Jesse W. Naul, Jr., who Chester County as they celebrate the Library’s HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA 100th anniversary. received the Navy Cross for his service during OF CALIFORNIA During the last century, the Library has re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES World War II; Richard S. Agnew, who received mained true to the core mission of encour- the Distinguished Service Cross serving the aging and fostering the spirit of self-improve- Monday, May 24, 2010 U.S. Army during the Korean War; and Dean ment envisioned by its forefathers in the Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today E. DeTar, who received the Air Force Cross Spring City Literary and Library Association. to express my support for H. Res. 1258, Sup- for his service during Vietnam War. These While the Library has changed locations and porting the goals and ideals of Mental Health gentlemen are members of the Legion of the collection and services offered have in- Month. Valor, and three of the nine members of the creased tremendously, the commitment to I commend my good friend Representative Legion of Valor that represent over 450,000 serving the public remains just as strong today GRACE NAPOLITANO, sponsor of the resolution, veterans in North Texas. as when the doors first opened. Whether you and the House Energy and Commerce Com- want to read a best-seller, rent a movie, use mittee for recognizing that mental health and I would like to thank everyone at the Cedar the Internet or send your child to a Story Time well-being is a critical issue that affects not Creek Veterans Foundation, including CCVF program, the Spring City Library is a tremen- only the quality of life, health of our commu- President, Mr. Bob O’Neil, the board members dous asset to the community and has played nities and our economic stability. and countless volunteers, supporters and do- an important role in making Spring City a According to the National Alliance on Mental nors who help to ensure our nation will not for- great place to live, work and raise a family. Illness, each year approximately 25% of Amer- get its defenders. It is an honor to represent Friends and supporters of the Spring City Li- icans are impacted by mental health condi- such an outstanding organization and group of brary will celebrate the 100th anniversary on tions, and no gender, age, race, religion or so- people in the Fifth District of Texas. Wednesday, June 2, 2010. cioeconomic status is immune. Through the

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D.C., a memorial that was built to honor their American Caucus, CAPAC, also, I recognize f courage and service. that there is a significant need for enhancing The American veteran is one of our greatest TRIBUTE TO MARION ASHLEY, 2010 awareness of mental illness within the Asian treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Ma- FATHER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT American and Pacific Islander, AAPI, commu- rines, and Coast Guardsman traveling here nity. AAPIs are among the fastest growing and today answered our nation’s call to service most diverse racial group in the United States. HON. KEN CALVERT during one of its greatest times of need. From Despite this, our community’s use of mental OF CALIFORNIA the European Campaign to the Pacific Asian health services is the lowest among ethnic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Theatre to the African Theater, these brave populations. As such, there is a critical need Thursday, May 27, 2010 Americans risked life and limb, gave service to raise awareness about mental health within Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today and sacrificed much, all while embodying what the AAPI community to de-stigmatize seeking to honor and congratulate an individual and it is to be a hero. We owe them more grati- help and enhance access to culturally com- dear friend from my Congressional District tude than can ever be expressed. petent community services. who will be presented with the 2010 Father of I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care the Year Award next week in Riverside, Cali- ington and to their memorial. I am proud to Act, which Congress passed and the Presi- fornia. submit the names of these men for all to see, dent signed into law earlier this year, will The purpose of the Father of the Year hear, and recognize, and I call on my col- greatly expand access to mental health care Awards is to honor fathers who have remained leagues to rise and join me in expressing and additional treatment for millions of unin- a positive role model for their children while thanks. sured individuals, including AAPIs. In addition, also making a positive difference in their com- Henry Adema, Richard I. Africk, Carl S. the law supports equity in coverage and will munity. Ames, George R. Apato, Louis Bakos, Ernest extend the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Marion Ashley is one of those fathers. He E. Bassi, James R. Bateman, Charles I. Equity Act, which prohibits discriminatory limits has been married to his wife Mary for 54 Battaglia, Irving H. Bernard, Anthony on mental health and substance use condi- years, and has 6 children, 19 grandchildren Biancardi, Sigmund A. Bogdziewicz, Leonard tions beyond current law to health insurance and 3 great-grandchildren. As a lifelong resi- J. Borth, Raymond A. Boss Sr., Richard E. plans offered to small businesses and individ- dent of Riverside County, he has worked for Brhel, Robert C. Bruhn, Leonard G. Buresh, uals. These principles are also reflected in the decades to improve the lives of his fellow citi- Albert Conforti, Charles Corte, Rene Couture, expansion of Medicaid, which would require zens. Charles F. Cummings, Charles F. Davis Jr., those newly eligible to receive mental health After years of working in the private sector, Henry W. De Young, Laverne Harriett and substance use services at parity with both at a national accounting firm and in real Dennhardt, Joe Deprizio, Edwin Drzymkowski, other benefits. estate investment, Marion decided to become Richard W. Ehrhardt, George L. Faust, Ray- I urge all of my colleagues to support the more involved in public service. In 1973, he mond Feltes, Robert Firnbach, Stanley P. goals and ideals of Mental Health Month. served on the Riverside County Planning Fundanish, Charles C. Giglio, John A. Gil- Through education, we can help remove the Commission and in 1992 was elected to a lespie, Ernest S. Gregory, Richard Guimond, stigma around mental health and encourage seat on the board of the Eastern Municipal James H. Hammock, Rudy S. Hans, Herbert organizations and health practitioners to con- Water District. In 2002, he was elected to the Leo Hay, Martha H. Honigman, Joseph G. tinue to promote mental well-being and aware- Riverside County Board of Supervisors, a po- Houska, Harry James Howarth, Robert Jayko, ness so that people can access appropriate sition he still holds today. Thaddeus A. Jelen, John Lester Johnson, As Supervisor of the 5th District in River- services and support. Thomas L. Kablach, Waitman Kapaldo, Rich- side, Marion oversees a budget of $4.5 billion f ard A. Karst, John Kearney, Walter L. King, and sets public policy for more than two mil- Clarence R. Kleinfelter, Thomas Kohl, Antoni HONORING MS. MELODY OLIVER lion people. In addition, he is the only Super- L. Kozak, Milford H. Lau, James W. Leichti, visor who has served as Chairman of: the Everell B. LeSage, Martha B. Loss, James W. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Board of Supervisors; the Western Riverside Maddin, Bryan W. McCarty, Joseph C. Council of Governments; and the Coachella OF GEORGIA Montino, Dwane E. Moss, Vernon R. Nelson, Valley Association of Governments. Edmund J. Nowiszewski, Thomas O’Neill, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout his many roles, Marion has John H. Ortmann, Edward M. Pasierb, Phaye Thursday, May 27, 2010 made family and public service his top prior- Peck, Milton W. Pick, Morris Picker, Edward ities. His dedication to the people of Riverside Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: S. Pietrucha, Bruno G. Quagliani, James S. County has not gone unnoticed, and he has Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- Rosenbaum, Odean A. Rosenberg, Walter B. become a respected leader on critical regional trict of Georgia, there are many individuals Rutkowski, Donald J. Schommer, Raymond T. issues. Marion himself has said that he and who are called to contribute to the needs of Schwartz, Saul Seltzer, Robert S. Smith, Don- his wife hope to build a community in which our community through leadership and serv- ald St. Hilaire, Robert J. Starzynski, Howard F. his children and grandchildren enjoy the same ice; and Stateman, Arthur R. Stratemeyer, Alvin Frank- quality of life he has known in Riverside Coun- Whereas, Ms. Melody Oliver has given of lin Swenson, Lee R. Tolksdorf, Walter ty, and I cannot think of someone who has herself as an educator of E.L. Bouie, Sr., Ele- Trzesniewski, Lester S. VanDeursen, John L. mentary Theme school; and worked so tirelessly in that effort. I am proud to call Marion a friend, fellow Vinke, George C. Walczak, Clarence James Whereas, Ms. Oliver makes learning fun, in- Williams. spirational, motivational, but most of all community member and American. And today, f achievable; and I add my voice to the many who will be con- Whereas, this phenomenal woman has gratulating him on this well-deserved recogni- LETTER TO THE NATIONAL COM- shared her time and talents for the betterment tion. MISSION ON FISCAL RESPONSI- of our community and our nation through her f BILITY AND REFORM tireless works, motivational speeches and HONORING THE WORLD WAR II words of wisdom; and VETERANS OF ILLINOIS HON. FRANK R. WOLF Whereas, Ms. Oliver is a virtuous woman, a OF VIRGINIA courageous woman and a fearless leader who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has shared with the world her vision and pas- HON. MIKE QUIGLEY OF ILLINOIS sion to help ensure that our future, our chil- Thursday, May 27, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dren, receive an education that is relevant for Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I have been today, but also for the future; and Thursday, May 27, 2010 working for nearly 4 years with Representative Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today JIM COOPER to address the country’s Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this to honor the World War II veterans from Illi- unsustainable financial path. While I believe

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Will social spend- men, Erskine Bowles and Senator Alan Simp- will be developed during these working ing crowd out defense spending? Will larger son, to offer suggestions as this process con- groups’ closed sessions. At the very least, I government dampen economic growth tinues, and insert my letter for the RECORD. encourage you to publicize and Webcast all through higher deficits or taxes? No one en- gages this debate, because if rigorously con- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, commission activities, and publicly post ducted, it would disappoint both liberals and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, meeting minutes and documents as soon as possible. conservatives. May 25, 2010. Confronted with huge spending increases— Mr. ERSKINE BOWLES, Secondly, I am very concerned that the commission has been structured in a manner reflecting an aging population and soaring Hon. ALAN SIMPSON, health costs—liberals would have to concede Co-Chairmen, National Commission on Fiscal that will make it difficult for you to succeed, and even doom it to failure. I cannot over- that benefits and spending ought to be re- Responsibility and Reform, Washington DC. duced. Seeing that total government spend- DEAR MR. BOWLES AND SENATOR SIMPSON: state the importance of your work. Your rec- ommendations will define America’s very ing would rise even after these cuts (more As you know from our letter to you of April people would receive benefits, even if benefit 17, Jim Cooper and I have been working for economic future. It is curious, though, when considering the big picture of federal prior- levels fell), conservatives would have to con- nearly four years to establish a bipartisan cede the need for higher taxes. On both left commission to address our nation’s debt cri- ities, that you have been allocated $500,000 to perform the singular task before you. Con- and right, true believers would howl. sis by examining all policy options—entitle- The lack of seriousness is defined by three sider that the Obama Administration is cur- ment spending, other program spending, and missing words: ‘‘balance the budget.’’ These rently spending over $8 million on the Finan- tax policy—holding public hearings, and rec- words are taboo. In February, President cial Crisis Inquiry Commission, even though ommending to Congress a plan of action with Obama created a National Commission on a mandated vote. it will issue its report after both the House Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (call it the While I would have preferred passage of and Senate have voted on financial reform Deficit Commission). Its charge is to propose H.R. 1557, the Securing America’s Future legislation. Consider that the District of Co- measures that would reduce the deficit to Economy (SAFE) Commission Act, the presi- lumbia was recently reimbursed for $4.4 mil- the level of ‘‘interest payments on the debt’’ dent has moved forward with an executive lion for overtime work by first responders at by 2015 so as ‘‘to stabilize the debt-to-GDP commission and named each of you cochair- the two-day April Nuclear Security Summit. ratio at an acceptable level.’’ men of the National Commission on Fiscal Consider that more than $2 million in Amer- Understand? No? Well, you’re not supposed Responsibility and Reform. As I write this ican taxpayer money is being spent to advo- to. All the mumbo jumbo about stabilizing letter today, the U.S. stock market as well cate for the adoption of the Kenyan Con- ‘‘debt to GDP’’ and according special treat- as global markets are continuing a deep and stitution. Your charter also notes that you ment to interest payments are examples of downward slide. Our nation is on an have been authorized to hire the equivalent budget-speak. It’s the language of ‘‘experts,’’ unsustainable fiscal path. You know the of four full-time staffers. Again, I believe employed to deaden debate and convince peo- staggering and unprecedented debt and def- that this is totally insufficient to your task. ple that ‘‘something is being done’’ when lit- icit statistics. We owe nearly $62 trillion in Just these few examples raise questions for tle, or nothing, is being done. For example, obligations, spend nearly $4 billion each me about the administration’s commitment Obama’s target for 2015 would involve a def- week solely for interest payments to service to this commission’s work and whether this icit of about $500 billion, despite an assumed the debt, and the Congressional Budget Of- exercise is just for political cover. full economic recovery (unemployment: 5.1 fice projects that debt held by the public will Given your limited resources, I believe you percent). The commission is also supposed to encompass 90 percent of the gross domestic should take advantage of the incredible tal- ‘‘propose recommendations that meaning- product by 2020. Many are concerned that ent pool available in the private sector to as- fully improve the long-run fiscal outlook, in- Greece’s collapse and the European debt cri- sist the commission in its work. A number of cluding changes to address the growth of en- sis will spread to the United States. highly respected organizations have been titlement spending,’’ a mushy mandate. But British historian and Harvard professor deeply involved for a number of years in dis- balance the budget? There’s no mention. Niall Ferguson wrote in the March/April 2010 cussions to find solutions to our nation’s fis- In a classroom, limiting government debt edition of Foreign Affairs: ‘‘One day, a seem- cal crisis, including holding hearings across in relation to GDP can be defended. The idea ingly random piece of bad news—perhaps a the country and talking with the America is to reassure investors (a.k.a. ‘‘financial negative report by a rating agency—will people to explain the unsustainable spending markets’’) that the debt burden isn’t becom- make the headlines during an otherwise path we are on. I strongly urge you to em- ing heavier so they will continue lending at quiet news cycle. Suddenly, it will be not brace these groups, which I believe would be low interest rates. But in real life, the logic just a few policy wonks who worry about the willing to be involved at no cost to the tax- doesn’t work. Governments inevitably face sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy but also payer. deep recessions, wars or other emergencies the public at large, not to mention investors Robert Samuelson said as much in his May that require heavy borrowing. To stabilize debt to GDP, you have to aim much lower abroad. It is this shift that is crucial: a com- 17 Washington Post column ‘‘Wake Up, than the target in good times, meaning that plex adaptive system is in big trouble when America.’’ The article is enclosed. I believe you should balance the budget (or run mod- its component parts lose faith in its viabil- the American Enterprise Institute, the est surpluses) after the economy has recov- ity.’’ Aspen Institute, the Brookings Institution, the Concord Coalition, the Heritage Founda- ered from recessions. That ‘‘one day’’ is now. Interestingly, Europe’s experience dis- For the sake of our country, I truly want tion, and the Urban Institute—organizations with years of experience in the very issues credits debt-to-GDP targets. The 16 coun- your efforts to be successful and write today tries using the euro were supposed to adhere to offer some suggestions. It is impossible to before your commission—would be receptive to any overtures. They all have a long track to a debt target of 60 percent of GDP. Before know the outcome of your endeavor but I be- the financial crisis, the target was widely lieve, at the very least, the commission must record of working together on fiscal issues. I appreciate your consideration of my com- breached. From 2003 to 2007, Germany’s debt be a tool to educate the American people on ments. Please do not hesitate to call if I may averaged 66 percent of GDP, France’s 64 per- the subject of our nation’s dire fiscal situa- be of assistance to you in your endeavor of cent and Italy’s 105 percent of GDP. Once the tion. critical national importance. crisis hit, debt-to-GDP ratios jumped; by The American people know that we need to Sincerely, 2009, they were 73 percent for Germany, 78 look no further than the situation in Greece FRANK R. WOLF, percent for France and 116 percent for Italy. to understand what our future may hold if Member of Congress. The virtue of balancing the budget is that we do not make dramatic changes to control Enclosure. it forces people to weigh the benefits of gov- U.S. debt. They need and want to be involved ernment against the costs. It’s a common- in this process. Public involvement is crit- [From the Washington Post, May 17, 2010] sense standard that people intuitively grasp. ical to your success. The reality is that If the Deficit Commission is serious, it will WAKE UP, AMERICA members of Congress will not support any of set a balanced budget in 2020 as a goal, allow- the commission’s proposals without the full (By Robert J. Samuelson) ing time to phase in benefit cuts and tax in- support of the American people. This cannot You might think that Europe’s economic creases. It will then invite think tanks (from be just an inside-the-Beltway process. turmoil would inject a note of urgency into the Heritage Foundation on the right to the Therefore, it is critical that the commis- America’s budget debate. After all, high gov- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on sion, in whole or in part, hold public meet- ernment deficits and debt are the roots of the left) and interest groups (from the Cham- ings throughout the nation. The legislation I Europe’s problems, and these same problems ber of Commerce to AARP) to present plans proposed with Jim Cooper required that at afflict the United States. But no. Most to reach that goal. Their competing visions least one town hall style public meeting Americans, starting with the nation’s polit- could jump-start a long-overdue debate on would be held in each of the nation’s federal ical leaders, dismiss what’s happening in Eu- government’s role.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E975 The odds seem against this. The Deficit I’d especially like to call attention to the NORCO COLLEGE, 112TH COLLEGE Commission may embrace debt-to-GDP tar- women who have stepped forward and put IN THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY gets and aim for a ‘‘primary balance’’ (ex- their lives on the line for our country through- COLLEGE SYSTEM cluding interest payments) because it’s easi- er politically. Consider: In 2020 the deficit out the decades. Women began taking part in will be $1.254 trillion on spending of $5.67 tril- our armed forces nearly 220 years ago, and HON. KEN CALVERT lion, projects the Congressional Budget Of- they have been serving courageously, self- OF CALIFORNIA fice. Closing that gap would require steep tax lessly, and with perseverance ever since. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES increases or deep spending cuts. But $916 bil- Their service went unrecognized for far too Thursday, May 27, 2010 lion of the projected deficit represents inter- long, but in 1997, a Women’s Veterans Memo- est payments. Ignoring them instantly rial was established in Washington to honor Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today ‘‘solves’’ three-quarters of the problem. these great American heroes. Likewise, I to recognize Norco College as an independent The message from Europe is that this ap- honor the impact our women veterans have college of the Riverside Community College proach ultimately fails. Intellectually ele- District and congratulate the entire college gant evasions are still evasions. Though fi- had on our Nation and our freedom through their dedication and sacrifice. community for its success in becoming the nancial markets may condone lax govern- 112th college in the California Community Col- ment borrowing for years, confidence can My District, the 11th to District of Georgia, shatter unexpectedly. Lenders retreat or in- is home to many Servicewomen of the United leges system. Since 1916, Riverside Community College sist on punishing interest rates. Market States Armed Forces—both active duty and District has served as an institution of higher pressures then impel harsh austerity—ben- retired. I am extraordinarily proud of and education in western Riverside County. In efit cuts or tax increases—far more brutal grateful for these brave American women on than anything governments would have 1991, the district created the Norco Campus this Memorial Day—and every other day. needed to do on their own. We are, by inac- as an education center to serve the commu- tion and self-deception, tempting that fate. f nities of Corona, Norco, Eastvale and areas of f Riverside County. When Norco’s doors HONORING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF opened in March 1991 there were 3,088 stu- HONORING ELIZABETH BROWN THE MILFORD SENIOR CENTER WILSON dents enrolled. Now, nearly 10 years later, that number has increased to more than HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO 11,000. OF CONNECTICUT Norco College offers a full complement of OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lower division courses in liberal arts, sciences, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES humanities and basic skills education, while Thursday, May 27, 2010 Thursday, May 27, 2010 offering specialist career technical programs in engineering, electronics, computer information Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise to systems, architecture, manufacturing, logistics, Whereas, in 1931 a virtuous woman of God commemorate 40 years of elderly care and construction, game simulation and develop- was born and today we gather to pay tribute companionship at the Milford Senior Center, the first and oldest senior center in Milford and ment, and commercial music. for her life’s work; and On January 29, 2010, the Norco Campus Whereas, Elizabeth Brown Wilson, not only one of the top ten places in the country for received approval to become Norco College, talked the talk, but she walked the walk as it single retirees, according to U.S. News and thereby establishing it as the 112th college in related to community service for all the citi- World Report last year. the California Community Colleges system. zens in our district; and Four decades ago this month, the Mary And on June 10, Norco College will celebrate Whereas, Elizabeth Brown Wilson has Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church 531 students as its inaugural graduating class served our district well as a commissioner for opened what would become the Milford Senior Center in three rooms in their church base- of 2010. the city of Decatur, an advocate and activist The process for gaining full accreditation for seniors and as mayor of the City of Deca- ment. Today, the Center boasts its own sprawling 30,000-square-foot facility, with an status has been 8 years in the making for tur, being the first African American woman to Norco, and I commend all those involved for serve as mayor; and auditorium, dining hall, lounge, music room, and, for those senior citizens bravely foraying their diligent efforts—including faculty, staff, Whereas, this wise elder and woman of God students and administrators. I assure you, has shared her time and talents for the better- into 21st century technology, even a computer lab. your dedication has not gone unnoticed and ment of her community and her nation through has yielded an achievement worthy of your ef- her tireless works, words of encouragement And along with providing a wonderful envi- ronment for seniors to socialize and relax, the forts. Congratulations again, on this important and inspiration that have been and continue to milestone in Norco College’s history. be a beacon of light to those in need; and Milford Center provides a number of important Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the services for the community, from meals on f Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this wheels to free blood pressure screenings to GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE OF day to honor and recognize Ms. Elizabeth energy and income tax assistance. Their RENATA STRAUSE Brown Wilson for her outstanding leadership Ahrens Program, while offering much-needed and service to our District; respite to caregivers, helps seniors with cog- nitive impairments to eat well, learn, and play. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- OF MICHIGAN All too often, one’s ‘‘golden years’’ can be SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim May 22, 2010, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elizabeth Brown Wilson Day in the Fourth filled with struggle. Health concerns, the loss Thursday, May 27, 2010 Congressional District. of independence, a profound sense of loneli- ness—these are just some of the challenges f Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I would our seniors can face in later years. But senior like to take this opportunity to thank one of the FEMALE VETERANS centers like Milford, and the invaluable pro- most dedicated and productive members of grams, services, and activities they provide, the Judiciary Committee staff for her service to HON. PHIL GINGREY help to stem these obstacles. They make a the House, Renata Strause. For 31⁄2 years, OF GEORGIA real difference in the lives of some of our most Renata has worked with exceptional dedica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vulnerable citizens. Thanks to Milford, elderly tion and drive for the Judiciary Committee, citizens can come together, get the help and and I rise to commend her for her achieve- Thursday, May 27, 2010 resources they need to thrive, and, in short, ments. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, have fun. After graduating from high school in Lan- I’d like to take a minute to remember all of our My deepest thanks go out to the staff of the caster, PA, Renata began her professional ca- heroic soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines center for all the good they have done over reer before attending college when she who have given their lives while fighting for the past 40 years. Congratulations on reach- worked for a year as a legislative aide to State our Nation’s freedom. Their patriotism and ing this milestone, and here’s to many more Representative P. Michael Sturla in the Penn- bravery are the foundation of our Nation’s his- such anniversaries in the future. Your caring sylvania State General Assembly. After putting tory and I am honored to pay tribute to them each and every day reminds us, as it reminds together the first annual Lancaster Legislative in front of the United States Congress for Me- so many of Milford’s seniors, that age is really Weekend, Renata matriculated at Oberlin Col- morial Day. just a state of mind. lege in Ohio during the Fall of 2002.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 She earned her bachelor’s degree in politics troops that had died defending our nation. Madam Speaker, Central Florida is proud to from Oberlin, where she cochaired the College That initiative has grown and now stretches have a strong community leader like Dr. Ying. Democrats’ club, competed as a finalist for the across the United States. In my home state of Dr. Nelson Ying’s priority to give back to the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, received several Ohio, we have a great group of men and community by educating the next generation departmental prizes for her academic work, women who have picked up the flag to ride in of leaders reflects not only core American val- and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Soci- honor of our brave men and women. ues, but what should be the top policy priority ety. She immersed herself fully in the political I have had the distinct honor to meet and for our Nation. Dr. Ying’s service will compel life of Oberlin, Ohio as well—working on city spend time with the Ohio Patriot Guard Rid- young adults and be the catalyst for a better ballot initiatives for education, city council ers, and the State Captain, Robert ‘‘Bob’’ world of tomorrow. races, and get-out-the-vote efforts during sev- Woods, of West Chester, Ohio. In just a few f eral elections. During her summer and winter short years the membership of the Ohio Pa- breaks, she also worked at the Pennsylvania triot Guard Riders has grown from 400 to over ROCKDALE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC Department of Education and served as Con- 4,000, who at the request of the family ride to PARTY gressional candidate Lois Herr’s deputy cam- honor our fallen heroes. And, when necessary, paign manager during the 2004 election cycle they shield them from people who would try to HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. in Lancaster County. tarnish the honor of their loved one. OF GEORGIA Following graduation, Renata came to Bob Woods is an American hero aside from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington to work at the political consulting his work with the Patriot Guard Riders. He Thursday, May 27, 2010 firm of Evans & Katz. Managing the daily op- served our nation in Vietnam. Bob has made Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: erations of the Washington office, Renata rep- it his personal mission to ensure that every re- Whereas, since its founding, the Rockdale resented clients before the Federal Election turning member of the military knows that their County Democratic Party has been and con- Commission, helped coordinate fundraising for service to our nation is appreciated, and that tinues to be a worthy instrument for good; and several House and Senate candidates, and our fallen heroes are honorably remembered Whereas, the second annual black tie Gala prepared electoral compliance reports for the for their service in defense of liberty. is being held to celebrate community service Ohio’s Patriot Guard Riders have been firm. and honor excellence in government, busi- there to honor our men and women in uniform At the beginning of the 110th Congress, ness, education and health; and Renata joined the Judiciary Committee staff and the Veterans who came before them. And Whereas, the Rockdale County Democratic and became an invaluable member of the today as we approach this Memorial Day Party has always promoted the concept of committee’s oversight team. She took on an weekend, I ask all in Congress to honor and One Community-One Goal by working with incalculable number of tasks, staffing Mem- thank the Patriot Guard Riders for their devo- and for individuals of all walks of life to make bers of the committee and myself on adminis- tion to the ideas of freedom and liberty and Rockdale County a place where openness is tration oversight issues, voter suppression, ex- the men and women who defend it. seen as well as heard; and ecutive branch accountability, gaming issues, f Whereas, its members give of themselves health care, and most recently the committee’s tirelessly and unconditionally to serve our work on the liability issues related to the Gulf HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- MENTS OF DR. NELSON YING community through projects such as voter reg- Coast oil disaster. She has been instrumental istration, health walks, mentorships and schol- to the committee’s investigative work on Fed- arships; and eral Bureau of Investigation and the Depart- HON. ALAN GRAYSON Whereas, the lives of many in our district ment of Justice, including the firing of nine OF FLORIDA are touched by the leadership and service U.S. Attorneys and the resultant Contempt of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES given by the members of the Rockdale County Congress resolutions on the House Floor. She Thursday, May 27, 2010 Democratic Party, our nation and the world is also worked on large portions of the commit- a better place due to their commitment to ex- tee’s comprehensive staff report on the pre- Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the inspirational spirit of Dr. cellence in all of their endeavors; and vious administration: Reining in the Imperial Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Presidency: Lessons and Recommendations Nelson Ying in honor of Asian Pacific Amer- ican Heritage Month. Dr. Ying’s life story is Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Relating to Presidency of George W Bush. day to honor and recognize their outstanding Renata is leaving the committee and Wash- somewhat of a fairy tale demonstrating the passion and fortitude of the American dream. service to our District; ington to attend Yale Law School this fall. On Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Dr. Ying and his parents fled from China at behalf of the Judiciary Committee, its staff, SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim April 24, 2010, as the height of the Communist takeover in 1955. and this distinguished body, I would like to Rockdale County Democratic Party Day in the The Ying family moved to New York City with thank her for her exemplary work, generosity, Fourth Congressional District. only $600. Dr. Ying’s father, James Ying, sense of humor, and boundless energy. She f will be sorely missed as a colleague and opened a chain of successful gift shops all friend, but we wish her the best of luck and over New York, from Chinatown into the New HONORING DR. JAMES C. ALLEN extend to her our deepest gratitude for her York suburbs. Dr. Ying learned at a young age service. from his father that in America hard work and HON. TAMMY BALDWIN perseverance can take you far. f OF WISCONSIN Dr. Ying epitomizes the character and integ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE PATRIOT GUARD rity that represent the Asian Pacific American RIDERS community. Dr. Ying is the founding chairman Thursday, May 27, 2010 of the Orange County Science Exposition. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. JEAN SCHMIDT Through this annual exposition, Dr. Ying con- today to honor the life and career of Dr. OF OHIO tinues to promote direct involvement from stu- James C. Allen of Madison, Wisconsin. There IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents in science. Every year he selects five is no more appropriate time than now, as we outstanding high school science scholars to approach Memorial Day, to recognize Dr. Al- Thursday, May 27, 2010 compete in his science competition. The len’s distinguished service to our country both Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise scholarship gives students an opportunity to as a veteran of war and an advocate for his today to recognize a group of true American explore state of the art facilities at places like fellow servicemembers. His tireless work as patriots who selflessly give of themselves to Kennedy Space Center and Lockheed Martin. an ophthalmologist extends far beyond direct honor our men and women in uniform. The The ‘‘Ying Prize’’ has become a testament to clinical care to touch the lives of countless vet- Patriot Guard Riders have honored our sailors science achievement in Central Florida, erans across our great Nation. and troops who have made the ultimate sac- awarding a prestigious student up to $1,000 Dr. Allen began his service to our country rifice, given comfort and protection to their for the best physical science project. Dr. during the Korean war. After returning from grieving families, and proven themselves to be Ying’s involvement in the fields of education duty, he started practicing ophthalmology at more than worthy of our thanks. and community service has greatly contributed the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital The Patriot Guard Riders started in Kansas to the Central Florida community. Dr. Ying’s in Madison. During his 35 year career at the to protect grieving families from protestors investment in our next generation of leaders in VA Hospital, Dr. Allen discovered a significant who would attempt to disrupt the funerals of the field of scientific innovation is invaluable. problem with the VA compensation structure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E977 Although veterans could receive compensa- pated. Ten years later and with the approach formed and responsible choices throughout tion for service-connected loss of sight in one of World War II, it developed a reputation of their lives as consumers, savers, investors, eye, they were not eligible for increased as- being the primary airport of Los Angeles. Dur- workers, citizens, and participants in our glob- sistance if subsequent loss of sight occurred ing the war, the airport was the birthplace of al economy. I joined a number of my col- in the second eye until complete blindness set many important aircraft, including B–17 Bomb- leagues to advocate for continued funding for in. A service member himself, Dr. Allen recog- ers, Hudson Bombers and over 10,000 P–38 the Council in fiscal year 2011. nized the tremendous sacrifices our veterans Fighters. However, a testament to its vitality, Again, congratulations Andrew, Jesse, make and knew that they should not be forced in the middle of the chaos, the airport re- Sean, Mark, and Coach Rankin. Best wishes to struggle with related optical issues without mained open as a commercial airport, con- on your continued academic success. any additional assistance and care. For 7 necting citizens with the rest of the country years, Dr. Allen worked with me and Donald and showing that although its name has f May of Lodi, Wisconsin to craft long overdue changed through the years, its commitment legislation that would ensure the correction of has not wavered. NATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH this inadequacy. Today there are 2.5 million people living MONTH In 2007, Congress unanimously passed and within 15 miles of the Bob Hope Airport, and the President signed H.R. 797, the Dr. James its airline service continues to be a depend- HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY C. Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act, allowing able link to the rest of the nation. In 1977, OF CALIFORNIA disabled veterans to receive greater com- three cities in my congressional district, Bur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pensation if they begin to lose sight in the sec- bank, Glendale and Pasadena joined to form ond eye, regardless of whether or not that loss a separate government agency, the Burbank- Thursday, May 27, 2010 of sight is service-connected. The Dr. James Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, and Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, today, I rise C. Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act will directly today the airport operates under their control, to recognize the millions of Americans and the impact the lives of those who sacrificed to de- demonstrating efficiency and safety. researchers that are fighting every day to end fend our freedom. Over 13,000 veterans have On the occasion of the Bob Hope Airport’s cancer. As you know, May is National Cancer been blinded in conflict since World War II, in- 80th anniversary, I would like to recognize the Research month and all across our great Na- cluding veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who nine authority commissioners, President Joyce tion, men and women are working not only to are incurring eye wounds at the highest rate of Streator, Vice President Frank Quintero, Sec- overcome this devastating disease that claims a major conflict since World War I. retary Don Brown, and Commissioners Bill half a million American lives every year, but Over the years, Dr. Allen has received Wiggins, Charles A. Lombardo, Dave Weaver, also to prevent it. countless awards and honors, including the Rafi Manoukian, Chris Holden and Francis D. Unquestionably, the Nation’s investment in 2008 Wisconsin Medical Society Physician Cit- Logan for their commendable work, and thank cancer research is having a remarkable im- izen of the Year Award and the Wisconsin all those who have served previously in this pact. Board of Veterans Affairs Veteran Lifetime role. Thanks to discoveries and developments in Achievement Award. However, no amount of It is with great pleasure that I congratulate prevention, early detection, and more effective accolades could accurately reflect how invalu- the Bob Hope Airport on this milestone anni- treatments, many of the more than 200 dis- able his work has been and will continue to be versary, and wish the airport continued suc- eases called cancer have been cured or con- to our most courageous citizens. The Amer- cess in the future! verted into manageable chronic conditions ican spirit embodies the idea that one thought- f while preserving quality of life. The 5-year sur- ful, committed citizen possesses the ability to CONGRATULATING ‘IOLANI vival rate for all cancers has improved over create meaningful change and Dr. Allen exem- the past 30 years to more than 65 percent. plifies this spirit. I join the greater Madison SCHOOL’S ECONOMICS TEAM, NA- TIONAL CHAMPIONS OF THE 2010 Advances in cancer research have had signifi- community and veterans everywhere in hon- cant implications for the treatment of other oring Dr. Allen for his unwavering commitment NATIONAL ECONOMICS CHAL- LENGE costly diseases such as diabetes, heart dis- and dedication. ease, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS and macular de- f HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO generation. However, there is much left to be done, as A TRIBUTE TO BOB HOPE AIRPORT OF HAWAII CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF cancer remains the leading cause of death for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE Americans under age 85 and the second lead- Thursday, May 27, 2010 ing cause of death overall. We must continue HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to strengthen our Nation’s commitment to life- saving research for the health and wellbeing OF CALIFORNIA to congratulate ‘Iolani School’s Economics of all Americans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Team for winning the 2010 National Econom- ics Challenge. I want to commend the hard work and dedi- Thursday, May 27, 2010 More than 1,200 teams from across the cation of all those who are on the front lines Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today country competed in this year’s event spon- of the quest for the prevention and cure of to congratulate the Bob Hope Airport as it sored by the Council for Economic Education. cancer. Organizations such as the American celebrates its 80 anniversary of service. Since This year marked lolani’s fourth national Association for Cancer Research, AACR, its opening as United Airport on Memorial Day championship and 11th state championship. American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen in 1930, the Bob Hope Airport has grown to ‘Iolani has also won two second place national Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Pancreatic accommodate 5 million passengers a year titles. Cancer Action Network are fighting hard every with more than 80 daily non-stop flights, mak- I would like to recognize team members An- day to eradicate Cancer in partnership with ing it a vital member of the Southern California drew Ellison, Jesse Franklin-Murdock, Sean the American taxpayer and NIH. airport system. Cockey, and Mark Grozen-Smith as well as I was pleased to learn that President Previously known as the Union Air Terminal, coach Richard Rankin. In the fall, Andrew will Obama nominated Dr. Harold Varmus to head the Lockheed Air Terminal, the Hollywood-Bur- be attending the University of Pennsylvania, the National Cancer Institute, NCI. As NIH Di- bank Airport and the Burbank-Glendale-Pasa- Jesse will be attending the George Wash- rector under President Clinton, Dr. Varmus dena Airport, in 2003, the Burbank Airport ington University, Sean will be attending the was instrumental in the historic growth of this changed names once again, now paying hom- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and great agency. As NCI tackles the health mys- age to the great Bob Hope, one of our coun- Mark will be leading next year’s team in de- teries surrounding Cancer, it is heartening to try’s legendary entertainers and a long time fending ‘Iolani’s title. know it will be lead by such a distinguished resident of California. In its 80 years, the air- Our Nation’s recent economic meltdown has and capable scientist. port has been a witness to some of our coun- demonstrated how essential economic under- As we celebrate National Cancer Research try’s greatest triumphs as well as some of our standing is for all of us. Continued federal Month this May, I hope that this Congress will greatest struggles. support for the Council for Economic Edu- continue to make cancer research a national Movie and aviation stars alike attended the cation is critical as it works to empower stu- priority and ensure continued progress for the 1930 opening of the airport amidst a three day dents through economic and financial literacy hope and benefit of all Americans who have or celebration in which 200,000 people partici- programs to help future generations make in- will be touched by this dreaded disease.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION OF THE OBSTETRIC HONORING THE LIFE OF LAW- director of the Upper Peninsula Travel and FISTULA PREVENTION, TREAT- RENCE A. RUBIN—FATHER OF Recreation Association, chairman of the Mack- MENT, HOPE, AND DIGNITY RES- THE MACKINAC BRIDGE inac Straits Hospital board and as a founder TORATION ACT OF 2010 and board member of the local library. He was HON. BART STUPAK an avid downhill skier, and could be found hit- OF MICHIGAN ting the slopes until he was 90. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, it is difficult to envision how the Mackinac Bridge would exist today OF NEW YORK Thursday, May 27, 2010 without the drive and the vision of Larry Rubin. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to The bridge is a lasting symbol of a unified honor a true Michigan legend, Lawrence A. Michigan and for this we owe our heartfelt Thursday, May 27, 2010 Rubin, the father of the Mackinac Bridge. thanks and Michigan pride to Larry. With his Through his hard work and unbridled passion, Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, today I passing, Michigan has lost an icon and our Larry was at the heart of funding and building am introducing bipartisan legislation along with thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Elma the Mackinac Bridge. It was with a heavy Representative MIKE CASTLE and Representa- and their family. Therefore Madam Speaker, I heart that I learned of his passing on May 11 tive LOIS CAPPS to save and reclaim the lives ask that you, and all of my colleagues in the at the age of 97, but I know that Larry’s spirit of mothers and their babies. The Obstetric Fis- U.S. House of Representatives, join me in will live on each time someone makes their tula Prevention, Treatment, Hope and Dignity honoring the life and accomplishments of Law- first trip across that five mile expanse of con- Restoration Act of 2010 authorizes funding to rence A. Rubin—the great champion and fa- crete and steel suspended over the sparkling reduce obstetric fistula, a terrible condition ther of the Mackinac Bridge. blue waters of the straits separating Lake f which can be prevented and repaired. More Michigan and Lake Huron. than two million women worldwide have ob- Although he was born December 7, 1912 in DEKALB COUNTY VETERANS stetric fistula resulting from prolonged labor the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, we without medical attention. The pressure cre- Michiganders count Larry as one of our own. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ated internally on a woman from this ob- He graduated from the University of Michigan structed delivery kills tissue and causes a hole OF GEORGIA in 1934 with a degree in business. In addition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to develop between the woman’s vagina and to his studies, Larry played on Michigan’s foot- rectum, leaving the woman without control of ball team serving as a backup to future Presi- Thursday, May 27, 2010 her bladder and/or bowels for the rest of her dent Gerald Ford. After graduating, Larry Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: life if left without treatment. It often results in opened an advertising agency and held sev- Whereas, DeKalb County serves as home the death of the infant. Many women with ob- eral transportation focused positions before for many of our Veterans that have served in stetric fistula are abandoned by their hus- being appointed as Executive Secretary of the the United States Military; and bands and families because they are consid- Mackinac Bridge Authority in 1950. Whereas, the day-to-day operations of our ered ‘‘unclean’’. Left without support, the The building of the Mackinac Bridge was by government on a local, state and federal level women are often forced to beg or turn to pros- no means non-controversial, and Larry was a impact the lives of our Veterans either directly titution to survive. key player in negotiating both the funding and or indirectly; and The World Health Organization estimates construction phases of this expensive and ex- Whereas, our beloved county continues to that 50,000–100,000 new cases of obstetric pansive project. He not only attracted inves- rely on the wisdom and suggestions from the fistula develop each year, adding to the esti- tors to purchase the bonds needed to fund DeKalb County Veterans Affairs Advisory mated 2 million current cases, with most construction of the bridge, but he also worked Board members to address concerns and cases occurring in poor communities in sub- to make sure those bonds were repaid. issues of our military community; and Saharan Africa and Asia where access to ma- Larry’s vision for the Mackinac Bridge ex- Whereas, this unique board has given of ternal and obstetric care is limited. tended beyond simply making transportation themselves tirelessly and unconditionally to between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Penin- Fortunately, there is hope. This condition is preserve integrity, advocate for our enlisted sulas more convenient. From the beginning he almost entirely preventable. Prevention efforts service personnel and veterans; and recognized its potential to draw vacationers include medical interventions such as skilled Whereas, the DeKalb County Veterans Af- and tourists to the area. At five miles from attendance present during labor and childbirth, fairs Advisory Board continues to serve our shore to shore, it was the longest suspension providing access to family planning, and emer- county by being involved in the planning, orga- bridge in the world in 1955 with 46-story tall gency obstetric care for women who develop nizing and conducting of ceremonies that com- towers stretching to the sky. Whether driving childbirth complications as well as social inter- memorate and recognize those who served in daylight over the churning waters of the ventions such as delaying early marriage and our country in the United States military; and Straits of Mackinac or under the illumination of educating and empowering young women. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the its thousands of lights at night, the trip across Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this This condition also is treatable in up to 90 the Mackinac Bridge is a captivating experi- day to honor and recognize the DeKalb Coun- percent of cases, costing an average of $300 ence. ty Veterans Affairs Advisory Board for their for repair. The treatment requires a specially One of the best known traditions of the outstanding service to our District; trained surgeon and support staff, and access Mackinac Bridge is the Labor Day Bridge Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- to an operating theater and to attentive post- Walk. This too can be traced to Larry, who or- SON, JR., do hereby proclaim May 24, 2010, operative care. ganized the first Bridge Walk in June, 1958. as DeKalb County Veterans Affairs Advisory This bill supports a comprehensive ap- The following year the Mackinac Bridge Walk Board Day in the Fourth Congressional Dis- proach to end obstetric fistula—prevention to was moved to Labor Day weekend. Larry’s tal- trict. eliminate occurrences, treatment to repair ent for accomplishing big things was again f those women who already suffer, and rehabili- recognized—the Bridge Walk has grown from TRIBUTE TO THE BAKERSFIELD tation to help those recovering fully heal and 68 participants its first year to an average of NATIONAL CEMETERY reenter society. It focuses on efforts to build 50,000–65,000 participants. local capacity and improve national systems to Larry may have officially retired from the prevent and treat obstetric fistula. Bridge Authority in 1983, but even in retire- HON. KEVIN McCARTHY ment he continued his involvement with the Women are fundamental to ensuring the OF CALIFORNIA bridge, writing two books about the Mighty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health of their children and other family mem- Mac, participating each year in the Labor Day bers. Bridge Walk and even building his home over- Thursday, May 27, 2010 Obstetric fistula is devastating; but doesn’t looking the straits to allow him to see his be- Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise have to be life-shattering. With our bill, we can loved bridge each and every day. today to recognize the Bakersfield National provide hope and a healthy future. I urge my It was Larry’s unfailing energy that ensured Cemetery located in Kern County, California. colleagues to support the Obstetric Fistula the success not only of the Mackinac Bridge, The Bakersfield National Cemetery opened in Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity but in each endeavor he set out to do. He was July of last year and we will all be honoring Restoration Act of 2010. active in the St. Ignace community, serving as veterans at the cemetery’s first Memorial Day

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Raymundo Barrera Bureau—is that the program was replicated in full-casket gravesites, pre-placed crypts, in- retired from the military and moved to Laredo, the 1990 and 2000 censuses. ground cremation sites and columbarium Texas. Following his retirement, Raymundo at- Recently appointed to the Africa Diaspora niches. Additionally, the grounds will include a tended colleges in Laredo and received his North Initiative Strategic Planning Committee public information center, a maintenance com- bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Placida Board, as well as to the board of trustees for plex, a flag assembly area, a memorial walk- earned her bachelor’s degree in education and the National Association for the Advancement way, a committal service shelter, as well as in- taught in Roma, Texas. She taught for 21 of Colored People, NAACP—where he is in- terment areas, plus irrigation and support fa- years within the United Independent School volved in their contribution fund and health cilities that will keep the grounds pristine as District, in Laredo, Texas. In 2001, she retired. committee—Larry holds numerous leadership the final resting place of many of our heroes Today, Raymundo and Placida are retired in positions on the boards of directors, as well as from the Central Valley of California who have Laredo, Texas. They have been blessed with advisory boards and councils of some of the served and sacrificed for our country. six children, 20 grandchildren, and 16 great Nations’ most influential and prominent organi- It is of the utmost importance that the brave grandchildren. zations. Among them are the following: the men and women who keep us safe be hon- I congratulate Raymundo’s and Placida’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., ored. This cemetery provides solace to the 60th wedding anniversary. They have experi- the National Black Caucus of State Legisla- families of service personnel; for others, it will enced a great deal together, served the com- tors, the National Hispanic Medical Foundation and The Joint Center for Political and Eco- serve as a reminder of the sacrifice that patri- munity of South Texas and the nation, and nomic Studies. Larry Lucas also serves on the ots have made, and will continue to make, on continue going strong jointly. boards of directors for the Congressional behalf of our nation. f Black Caucus Political Education and Leader- The Bakersfield National Cemetery is a ship Institute, the Providence Health Founda- monument not only to the sacrifice of our local HONORING WILLIAM (LARRY) LUCAS, VICE PRESIDENT, GOV- tion Providence Hospital, Yale University’s veterans, but also to Kern County’s unending School of Nursing External Advisory Board, commitment to those who serve, and the ERNMENT AFFAIRS, PHARMA- CEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MAN- and is a founding member of the National His- cause of freedom for all. The Bakersfield Na- panic Caucus of State Legislators’ Business tional Cemetery is a small token of apprecia- UFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (PhRMA) Board of Advisors. tion for our men and women in uniform who Through his commitment to excellence and protect the freedoms that we enjoy today, and unwillingness to accept mediocrity, Larry is I am honored today to recognize its first Me- HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN highly regarded as a respectful, trustworthy, morial Day ceremony. OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS prepared and savvy federal and state legisla- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive affairs expert. Through his perseverance and unrelenting focus on and dedication to re- HONORING THE 60TH WEDDING AN- Thursday, May 27, 2010 ducing racial and ethnic, gender and geo- NIVERSARY OF RAYMUNDO M. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I graphic health disparities, Larry is widely BARRERA AND PLACIDA P. rise to pay tribute and honor Mr. Larry known as one of the Nation’s most passionate BARRERA Lucas—who is retiring from his position as health equity champions. And, through his vice president, Government Affairs, of Phar- continued support of the efforts of not only the HON. HENRY CUELLAR maceutical Research and Manufacturers Asso- Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, OF TEXAS ciation, PhRMA—for his dedication and illus- but of the Congressional TriCaucus, Larry is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trious career which, over many decades, has not only a brilliant mind, but a great mentor always championed the improved health and Thursday, May 27, 2010 and friend who will be missed, but who also wellness of all people, but particularly of the will serve as an inspiration to so many others Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today underserved. for many decades to come. to honor the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. During his tenure at PhRMA, Larry honed On behalf of all those who have been Raymundo M. Barrera and Mrs. Placida P. his expertise and energy around coalition touched and informed by Larry Lucas’s efforts, Barrera. I congratulate the couple on spending building and grassroots development, and de- and whose health, health care, wellness and over half a century married and going strong veloped strong and strategic partnerships with thus life opportunities have been improved by together. African-American and Latino state legislators his myriad professional and personal suc- The couple is native to South Texas and throughout the country. But Larry also worked cesses, I thank, honor and congratulate Mr. has contributed to the community through their with a diversity of Members of Congress on Lucas today, and wish him health and happi- careers and service. Raymundo was born in both sides of the aisle on issues that were and ness during a long retirement with his loving 1926 in Mission, Texas to Dr. Cayetano remain critically important to expanding access wife Camille, family and friends. Barrera and Maria L. Martinez. That same not only to medicines, but also to quality f year, Placida Pena was born to Reynaldo health care information, services and treat- Pena and Josefa Ramirez in Guerra, Texas. ments. He launched numerous efforts to work RECOGNIZING MR. BOBBY STOUT Their life together began the day they met with a broad coalition of key stakeholders— ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- in Mission, Texas in 1940 at their young age from patients, to healthcare providers and ad- TIREMENT of 14 years old. As fate would have it, Placida ministrators, to for-profit and not-for-profit lived with her aunt and was next door neigh- health organizations—to raise greater aware- HON. TODD TIAHRT bors to Raymundo’s family. At the start of the ness about the factors that exacerbate the ra- OF KANSAS World War II, a year later, Placida went back cial and ethnic differences in access to quality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to live with her parents in Jim Hogg County in health care, as well as in health preferences Thursday, May 27, 2010 a community name Guerra or El Colorado and health outcomes. Ever the communi- Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, I rise today Ranch. She graduated from the Rio Grande cator—Larry did a stint in radio as a young to honor a man who has honorably served his City High School in 1945. Eight years later, man—he also wrote a nationally syndicated country in the United States Navy and his she went back to Mission and reunited with monthly column about new developments in community of the City of Wichita and Sedg- Raymundo. Raymundo had served his country the pharmaceutical industry. wick County, Kansas. by being recruited into the Army and served in Larry’s incredible accomplishments, how- After 53 years of involvement in the local Europe in 1945. After Raymundo and Placida ever, began long before he joined PhRMA. criminal justice system, Mr. Bobby Stout will saw each other, Raymundo went back to Not only did he receive a bachelor of science be retiring from his position as the Wichita Delaware where he was stationed. The two degree in education from Jackson State Uni- Crime Commission’s Executive Director, effec- corresponded through letters while they were versity in Mississippi and honorably serve the tive June 30th, 2010. apart. Nation in the United States Air Force, but he This remarkable achievement is the cul- By March 1950, in one of the many letters conceptualized and launched a landmark out- mination of an extraordinary career. After com- exchanged—Raymundo asked Placida to reach campaign at the Bureau of Census for pleting his military obligation in the United

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He served sured. self, his time, his talent and his life; he never there for 23 years, retiring in 1980 as Deputy I am pleased to have partnered with Chair- asked for fame or fortune to uplift those in Police Chief to accept his current position. man FRANK and the FDIC to resolve this prob- need, he just wanted to do what was right and In the 30 years Mr. Stout has served on the lem, as well as my co-author DAVID DREIER, when he committed to doing something his ac- Wichita Crime Commission, he is personally and I urge prompt passage of this legislation, tions would cut like a knife; and credited with developing advanced and spe- which is fully paid for out of fees assessed on Whereas, Buddy Hughes was a husband, a cialty training programs for officers. This year, financial institutions. father, a son, a brother and a friend; he was under his direction, the Crime Commission is f our warrior, our general, a man of great integ- conducting its 16th Annual Midwest Law En- rity who remained true to the uplifting of our forcement Conference on Gangs and Drugs. IN SUPPORT OF SECTION 45G, THE community until his end; and This annual program has provided training for SHORT LINE RAILROAD TAX Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the more than 2500 law enforcement officers CREDIT Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this state-wide. day to bestow an honorable mention and rec- His involvement in the ‘‘Making Good HON. THOMAS S.P. PERRIELLO ognition on Charles Roland ‘‘Buddy’’ Hughes Choices’’ program has directly impacted Wich- OF VIRGINIA for his leadership, friendship and service to all ita’s youth by highlighting the consequences of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the citizens in Georgia and throughout the poor decisions before they are faced with Thursday, May 27, 2010 world; a citizen of great worth and so noted them. Mr. Stout was also the face of the distinction; Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise weekly ‘‘Crime Stoppers’’ segment on local tel- Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- today in support of the Section 45G Short Line evision, where his work earned him the dis- SON, Jr., do hereby attest to the 111th Con- Railroad Tax Credit, which expired on Decem- tinction of Kansas ‘‘Crime Stopper’’ of the gress that Charles Roland ‘‘Buddy’’ Hughes of ber 31, 2009, so that we can support our na- Year in 1993. DeKalb County, Georgia is deemed worthy tion’s railway industry and the jobs that it cre- While tirelessly devoting his efforts to im- and deserving of this ‘‘Congressional Honor- ates. proving the lives of his fellow citizens, Bobby able Mention’’: Mr. Charles Roland ‘‘Buddy’’ Section 45G was enacted in 2004 to help is first and foremost a devoted husband to his Hughes, U.S. Citizen of Distinction, in the America’s lighter-density freight rail lines in- wife, Jerry, and a proud father and grand- Fourth Congressional District. vest in their infrastructure. Because this credit father. f Madam Speaker, when parents in Wichita, has not been extended for 2010, the Bucking- or anywhere in our country, search for role ham Branch Railroad in the 5th district of Vir- OFFICER BENJAMIN L. KELLY models in their community that their children ginia has been unable to make track repairs can aspire to, they need look no further than and much needed upgrades, thereby affecting HON. DAVID G. REICHERT Amtrak schedules and long term planning. Bobby Stout. It is my distinct privilege to honor OF WASHINGTON him today in the House of Representatives. Fifty cents of every dollar that the Buckingham Branch Railroad spends on improving its rail IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f infrastructure is directed to labor costs, keep- Thursday, May 27, 2010 INVESTOR DEPOSIT YARDSTICK ing Virginians employed. Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise (INDY) ACT The Short Line Railroad Tax Credit gen- today as a Congressman from the 8th District erates 6,890,000 rail track worker-hours each of Washington, a resident of the great Pacific HON. JANE HARMAN year and 3,305 full-time jobs nationwide. Northwest, and a former law enforcement offi- OF CALIFORNIA These numbers do not include the tens of cer, to honor a man who acted courageously IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands of jobs in the American steel, tim- under perilous circumstances late last year. Thursday, May 27, 2010 ber, and aggregate industries that make steel Seattle Police Department Officer Benjamin rail, railroad ties, and other railway equipment. Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, I am Kelly answered the call of duty in the wake of Section 45G is vital to enabling railway com- the heinous and unprecedented ambush of pleased to introduce with Rep. DAVID DREIER panies to pay their track employees and invest the bipartisan Investor Deposit Yardstick four officers in Lakewood, Washington. Be- in tracks that serve local businesses. Short cause of his efforts, law enforcement officers (INDY) Act. line rail tracks connect many of America’s On July 11, 2008, 6,500 depositors in and residents of Washington could breathe a small businesses to the national freight rail sigh of relief knowing a violent gunman was IndyMac bank woke up to find huge chunks of network and promote economic development their life savings had vanished. IndyMac col- no longer walking the streets. in areas that need it most. The National Law Enforcement Officers Me- lapsed, and with it went $233 million in depos- I respectfully encourage the conference ited funds. morial Fund named Officer Kelly its ‘‘Officer of committee to ensure that the Short Line Rail- the Month’’ in March and Officer Kelly has re- These small business owners, retirees and road Tax Credit is successfully maintained. working families were not speculating wildly on ceived distinguished praise elsewhere for his f the stock market—they were saving money in brave actions in the early morning hours of a bank they thought was secure. HONORING CHARLES ROLAND December 1, 2009. That morning, Kelly en- Three months later, as the economy ‘‘BUDDY’’ HUGHES countered a parked car with its engine run- cratered, the federal government rode to the ning. He pulled up behind the car—which he rescue of customers of other failing banks. In HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. suspected was stolen—and started the proc- ess of documenting his discovery and deter- October 2008, the government raised the OF GEORGIA mining the status of the vehicle. At the same FDIC insurance limit from $100,000 to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $250,000. time, Kelly noticed a man standing nearby But it came too late for IndyMac customers, Thursday, May 27, 2010 who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Alert, and for customers of five other banks across Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Kelly focused on his task and his sur- the country that were taken over by the FDIC. Whereas, our lives have been touched by roundings. Suddenly, Kelly spotted the man The new limits applied only prospectively to the life of this one man, who has given of him- walking toward his patrol car from behind. banks that would fail, not retroactively to those self in order for others to stand; and Kelly left his vehicle, ordered the man to stop that already had. Whereas, Charles Roland ‘‘Buddy’’ Hughes’ and immediately recognized him as the sus- IndyMac was the largest savings and loan in work is present in DeKalb County, Georgia for pect in the terrible police ambush 48 hours the Los Angeles area and its downfall hit Cali- all to see, being an advocate for the youth, the earlier. Instead of stopping, the suspect darted fornia especially hard. Imagine your child’s elderly, the poor and ordinary citizens like you away from the officer while reaching for a education fund practically wiped out overnight. and me; and weapon. Kelly shot the suspect and killed him, Imagine your retirement nest egg decimated. Whereas, this giant of a man thought there ending the most extensive police manhunt in And when you go to claim your FDIC insur- was never an issue that was too tall; he would Washington’s history and taking a ruthless kill- ance coverage, you are told you can’t recover protest, picket, march and speak out against er off the street. up to $250,000 but your neighbor can. injustice, because he knew that in order to Officer Kelly acted bravely, there is no And many customers claim they were mis- have a better community it would take us all; doubt. I know the courage it takes to confront led by IndyMac employees into believing their and a dangerous and cold-blooded suspect. He

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Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam nizations and has served on many boards Speaker, on May 26, 2010 I missed rollcall throughout the community. For her unwavering Madam Speaker, Officer Kelly is back on vote 302. Had I been present, I would have commitment to environmental conservation ef- the job, serving the people of Seattle and try- voted ‘‘yea’’ or ‘‘aye.’’ forts and to Northwest Indiana, she is worthy ing his best to avoid the adulation and spot- f of the highest praise. light that accompanies his outstanding actions. Phyllis’s dedication to the community and He is a humble servant; he is an outstanding PHYLLIS REEDER RETIREMENT her career is exceeded only by her devotion to officer; he is a hero. her wonderful family. Phyllis and Chuck have HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY been married for 47 years and they enjoy f OF INDIANA spending much of their time with their beloved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children and grandchildren. HONORING COLONEL EDWARD J. Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my Thursday, May 27, 2010 KERTIS FOR A DISTINGUISHED other distinguished colleagues join me in com- CAREER AND SERVICE TO THE Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with mending Phyllis Reeder for her lifetime of RESIDENTS OF GEORGIA great pleasure that I pay tribute to one of the leadership, service and dedication to the com- most caring, dedicated, and selfless citizens of munity of Lake County, Indiana. She has Indiana’s First Congressional District, Ms. touched the lives of numerous people through HON. PAUL C. BROUN Phyllis Reeder, longtime employee of the Lake her efforts at the Lake County Soil and Water OF GEORGIA County Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation District and through her exten- (LCSWCD), and current LCSWCD Administra- sive volunteer work. While she will be missed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive Treasurer. After serving the community of by the people with whom she worked, Phyllis’s Thursday, May 27, 2010 Lake County, Indiana in this capacity for the service and selfless dedication will forever be past twenty-five years, Phyllis will be retiring at remembered, and I ask that you join me in Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I the end of this month. In honor of Phyllis, a re- wishing her well in her retirement. rise today to honor Col. Edward J. Kertis for tirement open house will be held by the f a distinguished career and the outstanding LCSWCD on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the help that he has been to me, my staff, and the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation Dis- RECOGNIZING COLONEL RONALD L. MARSELLE people in my district. trict office in Crown Point, Indiana. Phyllis Reeder is a lifelong resident of Col. Kertis assumed command of the Sa- Northwest Indiana who is extremely proud of HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO vannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engi- her Hoosier heritage. In 1944, Phyllis was OF ILLINOIS neers, on June 29, 2007. Since his appoint- born in LaPorte County, Indiana. Her family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, he has been responsible for a $4 billion later moved to Schererville where Phyllis at- Thursday, May 27, 2010 military design and construction program; tended Saint Michael’s Elementary School. water resources planning, design and con- Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I. rise She went on to graduate from Dyer Central today to pay tribute to Colonel Ronald L. struction; hazardous, toxic and radiological High School in 1963. She then attended and waste cleanup; and real estate activities. Marselle for his outstanding service to our na- graduated from Keypunch School in Ham- tion on the occasion of his retirement. His Residents of my district are especially grate- mond. Phyllis then began to work in the data dedicated service to the citizens of our nation, ful for his help with water resources manage- processing department at Simmons Mattress the Department of Defense, and our Congress ment during an historic drought. As the rains Company in Munster. Later that year, on No- is both admirable and commendable. finally began to return, Col. Kertis took the un- vember 22, 1963, Phyllis married her beloved Colonel Marselle earned his commission as precedented step of stopping flow from Thur- husband, Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Reeder. They start- a Distinguished Graduate from the United mond and Hartwell Dams, allowing the lakes ed a family and raised four girls: Theresa, States Air Force Academy in 1985. He at- to fill while water was flowing into the Savan- Debbie, Donna, and Diana, and one boy, tended undergraduate pilot training at Williams nah River from flooding creeks and streams. Charles. Phyllis was an active parent and also Air Force Base and as an aviator, served as This common-sense decision provided eco- continued to work at Simmons until July 1980 an aircraft commander, instructor, and eval- nomic relief to those communities who rely so when the company closed its doors. In 1977, uator in the KC–135 aircraft. heavily on the preservation of the beautiful Phyllis and her family moved to a ten-acre He returned to the Air Force Academy in lakes and parks of the upper Savannah River. mini-farm in Cedar Creek Township. It was 1998 where he led, mentored, and developed But he has served his country in other ways during this time that Phyllis’s passion for envi- our nation’s future Air Force officers. Colonel as well. ronmental conservation began to grow. On the Marselle continued his excellent service to our farm, they have a large garden which, at the Prior to his assignment to the Savannah nation in Washington, D.C., as Deputy Divi- time, provided their large family with fruit, District, Col. Kertis commanded the Walla sion Chief, Future Concepts and Trans- vegetables, and herbs. The farm also has a Walla District, USACE, in Washington State formation Division, Headquarters U.S. Air windbreak on the property, which helps to pre- from 2002–2004. He has also served as a pla- Force. vent wind erosion and also saves energy. In toon leader, staff officer, and battalion execu- Most recently, Colonel Marselle provided addition, Phyllis’s five children participated in tive officer in the 27th Engineer Battalion; legislative counsel for the Commander of the many 4–H projects, which included such top- company commander in the 41st Engineer United States Transportation Command ics as water conservation, wetlands, foods, (USTRANSCOM). His in-depth knowledge of Battalion; and engineer company commander basketry, and food preservation. in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detach- the legislative process and USTRANSCOM In 1985, Phyllis’s passion for conservation helped foster the strongest of working relation- ment—Delta. He was also the inaugural com- led to her career at the Lake County Soil and mander of the Northern District, Gulf Region ships. Without doubt, Colonel Marselle’s ef- Water Conservation District. Phyllis currently forts in this regard were instrumental in sup- Division, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, serves as Administrative Treasurer for the port of and service to our nation, and will not where he managed construction projects in LCSWCD, where she is known for her friendly be forgotten. support of Coalition forces and the Iraqi gov- demeanor and positive attitude. She consist- Colonel Marselle’s successful journey during ernment. ently goes out of her way to assist co-workers his many years of service could not have been I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking and customers with their needs. Included in completed without the support of his loving Col. Kertis for his service to the nation and the her many achievements at the LCSWCD, she family. dedication he has given his duties, and in expanded the LCSWCD’s educational program Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join wishing him a long and wonderful retirement. and trained as a facilitator for Project Wild and me in congratulating Colonel Ronald L.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today OF NEW JERSEY security, and Argentina has established itself to recognize the achievements of Nolan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a leading voice in the areas of nuclear non- Kamitaki, a young constituent from Hilo, Ha- proliferation and counterterrorism. I welcome waii. I would also like to congratulate him on Thursday, May 27, 2010 this cooperation and I look forward to our con- his graduation as valedictorian of Waiakea Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in tinued collaboration on these vital fronts. High School’s Class of 2010. celebration of the bicentennial of the Republic I hope you will join me in commemorating From a young age, Nolan has been deeply of Argentina. Two hundred years ago in Bue- the 200th anniversary of the independence of fascinated with natural phenomenon and nos Aires, a week-long series of revolutionary the Republic of Argentina. May our two na- mathematics, and his passion for these pur- events took place, known as the Revolucion tions grow closer and may our shared values suits is reflected in his many achievements. de Mayo, which set in motion events that led grow ever stronger. He led Waiakea High School’s Math League, to Argentina’s momentous declaration of inde- f Math Bowl, and Science Bowl teams, and par- pendence from Spain in 1810. ticipated in Japan’s International Micro Robot Since gaining independence, Argentina has COMMEMORATING THE OPENING Maze Contest. Nolan’s aptitude for science emerged as a leader in Latin America and as OF HARKNESS HOUSE TO PRO- has been recognized at numerous competi- a valuable ally to the United States. In the VIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING tions and symposiums including the 2010 western hemisphere, Argentina has always FOR VETERANS International Engineering and Science Fair, been a friend who shares our values of free- where Nolan earned the first place grand dom and democracy. In the global arena, it HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO award. Nolan has received prestigious rec- continues to be an important economic part- OF CONNECTICUT ognition as a 2009 Davidson Fellow for his ner, with nearly 500 U.S. companies currently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project, ‘‘Programming a Network Approach to operating within its borders. As a founding Thursday, May 27, 2010 Contain the Spread of Epidemic.’’ member of the United Nations and in its most Nolan’s outstanding achievements in aca- recent position as Secretary General of the Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise to demics and his exemplary leadership and Union of South American Nations, Argentina applaud the opening today of Harkness community service have earned him distinction has also proven to be a cogent diplomat. House, a four-apartment Victorian in my as one of two 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars Argentina benefits from rich natural re- hometown of New Haven that will provide from Hawaii. He plans to pursue a career that sources, a globally competitive agricultural transitional housing for Connecticut veterans, merges biological processes and computer sector, and a diversified industrial base. Addi- and thus help to repay those who have served science. tionally, as a country that has been richly en- in uniform and now need our help. Nolan is a rising star in the sciences and a dowed with culture, varying from eloquent tan- Thanks to the hard work of Columbus proud product of the Hawaii public school sys- gos to loyal soccer fans, Argentina remains House, a local organization dedicated to help- tem. I am inspired by his impressive accom- one of the cultural epicenters of Latin America. ing homeless Americans, as well as financial plishments at such a young age, and I look The positive bilateral relationship between and logistical support from the Errera Commu- forward to following the career of this future the United States and Argentina has been nity Care Center, VA Medical Center in West leader. based on many common strategic and ideo- Haven, and the Department of Veterans Af- f logical interests, securing Argentina’s position fairs, Harkness House will give up to fourteen as an important ally and friend to the United homeless male veterans a place to live for up TRIBUTE TO GILL GALLO, DIREC- States. I commemorate this historic occasion to two years, as they work to get back on their TOR OF THE RIVERSIDE NA- with Argentineans in the United States and feet and reintegrate themselves into the com- TIONAL CEMETERY again congratulate the people of Argentina on munity. 200 years of independence. This new haven for homeless veterans is HON. KEN CALVERT f just one of many very worthwhile programs by OF CALIFORNIA Columbus House to alleviate the crushing bur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CELEBRATING THE BICENTENNIAL dens on the homeless men, women, and chil- ANNIVERSARY OF ARGENTINA’S dren in our midst. They also provide tem- Thursday, May 27, 2010 INDEPENDENCE porary and permanent housing at a number of Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today other facilities around our community, as well to honor and pay tribute to an individual from HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL as outreach services to this and other at-risk my Congressional District for his years of OF NEW YORK and highly vulnerable populations. service to Riverside, California. Gill Gallo has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Along with providing a crucial resource to served as director of the Riverside National homeless veterans, Harkness House is par- Cemetery since May 14, 2006. And after four Thursday, May 27, 2010 ticularly well-named. Its namesake, Dr. Laurie years, Gill Gallo is leaving this appointment to Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Harkness, has spent a career working to fos- serve as the Director of the National Cemetery celebrate the bicentennial of the Republic of ter supportive housing for Connecticut’s vet- in San Antonio, Texas. Argentina. On May 25, 1810, the Argentine erans in danger of homelessness. She has In his position as director, Gill was respon- people declared their independence from played a formative role in the creation of sev- sible for all burial, maintenance and adminis- Spain and since that time, their nation has be- eral such residential projects all across the trative operations at the cemetery. He also come an important regional and global actor. state, and brought both housing and hope to trained under Steve Jorgensen, the longtime I feel a personal connection to the nation of over 250 homeless veterans and their families. director at Riverside who helped bring hun- Argentina. As Chairman of the Subcommittee And she has been a dear personal friend to dreds of volunteers into the cemetery’s com- on the Western Hemisphere, I have had the me. munity support network. Gill often speaks of privilege to lead two official congressional del- I congratulate Laurie on this well-earned the historical significance of his work, and has egations to Argentina. I am always welcomed honor today, and I thank Columbus House remarked that there is no better place to pay with a warmth and respect that speaks to the and everyone else involved for their leadership tribute and learn about our veterans than by character of the Argentine people. President and commitment to making Harkness House a visiting the headstones and commemorating Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is a distin- reality. Because of their efforts, veterans who the fallen in our national cemeteries. guished leader whose service to her people is have sacrificed so much for our country, but Prior to coming to Riverside National Ceme- impressive. Likewise, Argentina’s Ambassador have fallen on hard times, will now have a bet- tery, Gill served as director at the Willamette to the United States Hector Timmerman and ter chance at a second chance. National Cemetery in Oregon. He also served

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Addition- Thursday, May 27, 2010 conflict of the Cold War and ultimately build a ally, Gill served more than 20 years in the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: path toward reconciliation between the two U.S. Air Force before retiring in 1986. He re- Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- Koreas. ceived an associate’s degree from the Univer- trict of Georgia, there are many individuals sity of Maryland, European Division in 1984. who are called to contribute to the needs of f Gill and his wife, Amparo, have three chil- our community through leadership and serv- dren: a son in the U.S. Air Force Reserve; a ice; and RECOGNIZING PROSPERO J.J. daughter in San Antonio, Texas; and a son in Whereas, Ms. Alma Gammage has given of SANCHEZ FOR HIS DEDICATION Colorado Springs, Colorado. herself as an educator of E.L. Bouie, Sr., Ele- TO NEW MEXICO BOYS STATE Gill Gallo’s tireless passion for community mentary Theme school, a daughter, a mother and public service has contributed immensely and friend; and to the betterment of the community of River- Whereas, Ms. Gammage has been chosen HON. HARRY TEAGUE side, California. I am proud to call Gill a fellow as this year’s Teacher of the Year, rep- community member, American and friend. I resenting E.L. Bouie Elementary school; and OF NEW MEXICO know that many people are grateful for his Whereas, this phenomenal woman has service, and wish him the very best in San An- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shared her time and talents for the betterment tonio. of our community and our nation through her Thursday, May 27, 2010 f tireless works, motivational speeches and EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMI- words of wisdom; and Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, I would like LIES OF SOUTH KOREAN SEA- Whereas, Ms. Gammage is a virtuous to take a moment to recognize Prospero J.J. MEN KILLED BY NORTH KOREA woman, a courageous woman and a fearless Sanchez, someone who truly loves our coun- leader who has shared with the world her vi- try and is a veteran of the Army who makes SPEECH OF sion and passion to help ensure that our fu- his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ture, our children, receive an education that is A few years ago, after some arm twisting by HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH relevant for today, but also for the future; and his father, Prospero, Sr., a World War II Ma- OF OHIO Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the rine Veteran, he was taken for the first time 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this years ago to attend the American Legion New day to honor and recognize Ms. Alma Monday, May 24, 2010 Mexico Boys State. After that year there was Gammage for her leadership and service for no more arm twisting involved with Prospero Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise in our District; Sanchez attending the annual Boys’ State sympathy with the families of those killed in Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- session. This year’s American Legion New the sinking of the Republic of Korean ship SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim April 23, 2010, as (ROKS) Cheonan. I stand in solidarity with the Ms. Alma Gammage Day in the Fourth Con- Mexico Boys’ State session being held at the people of the Republic of Korea in the after- gressional District. Campus of Eastern New Mexico University will math of this tragic incident. However, I have mark Prospero J.J. Sanchez’s 30th consecu- serious concerns with language in H. Res. f tive session of attendance. 1382. While it appropriately expresses sym- EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMI- Prospero has held many positions pathy to the families of those killed in the at- LIES OF SOUTH KOREAN SEA- thoughout the American Legion New Mexico tack, it also appears to express support for MEN KILLED BY NORTH KOREA Boys’ State organization which has taught possible military action against North Korea. thousands of New Mexico High School Sen- North Korea announced yesterday that it is SPEECH OF severing all relations with South Korea, further iors the rights and responsibilities of being citi- exasperating an already contentious relation- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL zens of this great country of ours. Numerous members of our society have attended an ship. This resolution ‘‘urges the United States’’ OF NEW YORK American Legion Boys State or an American and ‘‘its allies . . . to take appropriate actions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legion Auxiliary Girls State session held annu- in response to the sinking of the ROKS Monday, May 24, 2010 Cheonan and other hostile acts of North ally on campus across this nation. Korea.’’ The resolution also ‘‘urges the inter- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise to The program’s alumni has held positions as national community to provide all necessary convey my deepest condolences for the peo- CEO’s, Artists, Athletes, Newscasters, Jus- support to the Republic of Korea as the Gov- ple of South Korea following the tragic sinking tices on the Supreme Court, both chambers of ernment of the Republic of Korea prepares to of the naval ship, Cheonan, which has se- the House and Senate and even held the Po- respond to the actions committed by North verely traumatized the nation and disrupted sition of President of the United States. It is Korea, which led to the sinking of the ROKS peace and stability in the Land of the Morning organizations such as the American Legion Cheonan.’’ State Department officials, includ- Calm. and the American Legion Auxiliary, who after ing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have As a longtime friend of the Korean people, wearing the uniform of our country, return also made public statements vowing that the I fully support the resolution introduced by my home and continue to selflessly serve the attack will not go unanswered. colleagues, Representatives FALEOMAVAEGA, communities to which they belong such as Congress and the Administration can better ROS-LEHTINEN, ACKERMAN, MANZULLO, and Prospero Sanchez has, not only as a very ac- BERMAN, that expresses sympathy to the fami- express support for the people of the Republic tive member of the American Legion where he lies of the 46 sailors killed as a result of North of Korea by recommitting to promoting dia- is one of the New Mexico’s Past Department Korea’s aggression, and demonstrates our sol- logue between the two nations. The expres- Commanders and the Current Alternate Na- idarity with the Republic of Korea in the after- sion of congressional support for a possible tional Executive Committee Man. military response to North Korea’s actions can math of this tragedy. only serve to heighten the likelihood of a mili- For me in particular, this incident is very Prospero J.J. Sanchez is commended for tary confrontation. Military action in retaliation personal and excruciatingly painful. As a vet- his dedication of many years of service to the to North Korea’s attack on the South Korean eran who fought in the Battle of Kunuri during youth of the nation at American Legion New ship can only result in the further loss of life. the Korean War, I have witnessed the anguish Mexico Boys State, where he currently holds I believe strongly in the power and necessity and the suffering inflicted on the Peninsula as the position of President of the American Le- of diplomacy. The United States has a respon- a result of North Korea’s invasion of the South gion New Mexico Boys State Board of Direc- sibility to utilize its unique role as an ally of on June 25, 1950. In fact this year marks the tors. I thank him for his many years of service South Korea to bring the nation closer to reso- 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean and I am honored to have the opportunity to lution with North Korea. War, which evidently has yet to end. have him recognized in the Congress today.

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Dr. Page also served as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After receiving his bachelor’s degree in psy- the Honorary Chairman of the 2007 March of Thursday, May 27, 2010 chology from Adelphi University in New York, Dimes WalkAmerica campaign in Henderson Jeff made his way to Mount Pleasant, Michi- County. Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today gan where he attended Central Michigan Uni- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Dr. to join my colleague Representative ELIOT versity and earned both his master and spe- Stephen Page today, to thank him for his tre- ENGEL of New York, in congratulating the cialist degrees. mendous service to the community, and to great people of Argentina in celebration of the Mr. Siegel has served as Berrien RESA’s wish him well in his retirement. bicentennial anniversary of their independence superintendent for over seven years and has f from Spain, which occurred on the 25th of accomplished many great milestones during May of 1810. IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF his distinguished tenure. Jeff created a Med- Born in 1810 out of a newfound sense of LIEUTENANT COLONEL THOMAS national identity, the trajectory of Argentinean icaid billing site in southwest Michigan and P. BELKOFER FOR HIS SERVICE independence is inspired by the same enlight- has worked with local school districts to re- TO THE UNITED STATES OF enment ideas of self-determination and rep- duce the number of children referred to spe- AMERICA IN THE THEATER OF resentative government that inspired Amer- cial education across the county by nearly 15 OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM ica’s independence movement. Like George percent. He redefined his organization’s serv- Washington, Jose de San Martin, the liberator ice scope to include programs and services HON. ROBERT E. LATTA of Argentina, led the fight for freedom in specifically related to supporting classroom technology, student data management, busi- OF OHIO armed struggle against the shackles of Span- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ish rule. At the heart of the U.S. example was ness office support, career training and school the creation a constitution free from monarchy, safety. Thursday, May 27, 2010 building an infant democracy surrounded by In addition to his professional responsibil- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is with a European power in the new world. Capitalizing ities at Berrien RESA, Mr. Siegel, serves his heavy heart that I rise to pay special tribute to on Napoleonic control, Argentina’s cry set in community as a leader of the Berrien Commu- a military hero from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional motion the wars of independence across nity Foundation, Berrien Springs/Eau Claire District. United States Army LTC Thomas P. South America and the creation of new repub- Rotary, Temple B’Nai Shalom, Consortium for Belkofer, 44, of Perrysburg, Ohio, lost his life lics by the decade’s end. Community Development, Community Partner- in combat on May 18, 2010 as a result of America’s 200-year relationship with Argen- ship for Lifelong Learning, and the Great Start wounds sustained in support of Operation En- tina commenced officially when President Collaborative Early Childhood Investment Cor- during Freedom. Lieutenant Colonel Belkofer James Monroe promulgated a foreign policy poration. He also serves as a member of a va- was assigned to the headquarters of the 10th based on the preservation of our republics riety of state and local professional organiza- Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York. from imperial intervention, thus securing a tions and has been appointed by the Michigan He is survived by his dear wife Margaret, and shared destiny of independence. In an unprec- Department of Education to provide leadership their daughters Alyssa and Ashley. edented gesture of aid to an unrecognized and oversight to committees related to Med- An individual dedicated to giving his all in country, President Monroe sent a representa- icaid and intermediate school districts. everything, Thomas Belkofer was a deter- tive whose primary objective was to assure For over three decades in the Berrien Coun- mined athlete at his alma mater, Rossford the Argentinean people that ‘‘U.S. has the ty education community, Jeffrey Siegel’s lead- High School, where he graduated in 1983. most sincere disposition towards its neighbors ership, skills, compassion, and commitment to Thomas served in the Ohio Army National from Latin America and considers friendly ex- education have made him an indispensible Guard, and in the Reserve Officer Training changes as mutually beneficial.’’ In 1822, the asset to the citizens of Berrien County. As Mr. Corps, ROTC, in college. In 1992, Thomas re- U.S. became the first non-Latin nation to es- Siegel prepares for his retirement, he leaves a ceived his Bachelor’s Degree from Bowling tablish formal diplomatic relations with Argen- legacy that will benefit the community for Green State University in Architecture and En- tina. Our countries’ friendship has been strong years to come. vironmental Design. It was this same year he ever since. f married his college sweetheart, Margaret An entire week of May leading up to the Maness, and both were commissioned in the 25th is devoted to celebrating several events HONORING THE SERVICE OF DR. United States Army. Lieutenant Colonel that sparked Argentina’s movement towards STEPHEN L. PAGE, ED. D. AS SU- Belkofer earned his Masters in Business Ad- independence, with expatriates and Argen- PERINTENDENT, HENDERSON ministration degree from Syracuse University tinean-Americans in cities across the United COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, during his active duty service. States also partaking in celebrations. Argentin- NORTH CAROLINA A committed Army officer, Lieutenant Colo- eans have a proud history of enriching the nel Belkofer served 18 years at various mili- world’s literary, art and musical, and sports HON. HEATH SHULER tary assignments, including the bases in Fort arenas. Tango performers like Carlos Gardel, OF NORTH CAROLINA Hood, Texas; Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort and writing artists like Jorge Luis Borges, have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES George G. Meade in Maryland; The Pentagon; injected masterpieces into our global tapestry, a 13-month deployment to Afghanistan; while one of the most famous soccer magi- Thursday, May 27, 2010 Vincenza, Italy; and Fort Drum, New York. cians Diego Armando Maradona amazed fans Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today During his first deployment in Afghanistan, during the 1986 World Cup. to honor Dr. Stephen L. Page, Ed. D. on his Lieutenant Colonel Belkofer assisted with the It is with great joy, Madam Speaker, that I June 30th retirement from his position as the establishment of a financial infrastructure for ask the rest of my colleagues to congratulate Superintendent of Henderson County Schools. Afghan government employees, many of them our great neighbor on this historic achieve- Dr. Page’s efforts have been central to the de- soldiers. Lieutenant Colonel Belkofer’s life and ment for their people. I wish the President of velopment and success of the public school accomplishments reflect his commitment to his Argentina and Argentineans across the world system of Western North Carolina where he country and the protection of its freedoms. a festive week. has served faithfully and effectively for the In addition to his various assignments that f past 37 years. have taken Lieutenant Colonel Belkofer all HONORING JEFFREY SIEGEL Before beginning his career in the public over the world, he received many badges, school system, Dr. Page served honorably as medals, and ribbons. These include the Over- a First Lieutenant, Combat Executive Officer, seas Service Bar, Army Staff Identification HON. FRED UPTON in the United States Army. For his bravery and Badge, Air Assault Badge, Parachutist Badge, OF MICHIGAN meritorious service during the Vietnam War, Combat Action Badge, Army Joint Meritorious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Page was awarded the Bronze Star. Award, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Rib- Thursday, May 27, 2010 Dr. Page is also actively involved in the bon, Army Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Henderson County Community. He is a mem- Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Serv- to pay special tribute to Mr. Jeffrey Siegel of ber of the Civitan Club of Hendersonville and ice Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with

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Specifically, the Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs, a 21-year-old junior bill: Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and pre-law student, was shot three times in the A. Provides all Americans with a tax credit the Legion of Merit Medal. head and once under his left armpit. Gibbs, for 100 percent of health care expenses. The Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join who was married and the father of an 18- tax credit is fully refundable against both in- me in recognizing the life and selfless service month old son was pronounced dead at the come and payroll taxes; of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. Belkofer. We scene. James Earl Green, a 17-year-old Jim B. Allows individuals to roll over unused stand with his family and loved ones in mourn- Hill High School student and track standout, amounts in cafeteria plans and Flexible Sav- ing the loss of America’s finest, and remain was shot once in the side of the chest. Green, ings Accounts (FSA); forever grateful for his sacrifice toward the just weeks away from graduation, planned to peace and security of our nation. attend the University of California, Los Ange- C. Provides a tax credit for premiums for high-deductible insurance policies connected f les, collapsed and died just blocks away from his home. In the early morning hours of May with a Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNI- 14, 1970, this country lost two potentially allows seniors to use funds in HSAs to pay for VERSARY OF THE JACKSON prominent and profound components of the medigap policies; STATE COLLEGE SHOOTING legal and sports world. D. Repeals the 7.5 percent threshold for the THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF Unfortunately, this tragic incident, similar to deduction of medical expenses, thus making PHILLIP LAFAYETTE GIBBS AND the Kent State shooting, received no national all medical expenses tax deductible. JAMES EARL GREEN media coverage. This bill also creates a competitive market in The FBI investigated the incident as well as heath insurance. It achieves this goal by exer- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON President Nixon’s Commission on Campus cising Congress’s authority under the Com- OF MISSISSIPPI Unrest. Both bodies agreed that the shooting merce Clause to allow individuals to purchase IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was an, ‘‘. . . unreasonable, unjustified over- health insurance across state lines. The near- Thursday, May 27, 2010 reaction . . .’’, and that a law enforcement re- monopoly position many health insurers have sponse of this nature is, ‘‘. . . never war- in many states and the high prices and ineffi- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam ranted.’’ However, no charges or arrest were ciencies that result, is a direct result of state Speaker, I would like to commemorate the ever made in the killing of these two young laws limiting people’s ability to buy health in- 40th anniversary of the Jackson State College men and justice never prevailed. surance that meets their needs, instead of a shooting that claimed the lives of Phillip Lafay- In the spirit of remembrance and apprecia- health insurance plan that meets what state ette Gibbs and James Earl Green. tion I stand before you to bring attention to the legislators, special interests, and health insur- Gibbs was a college student exercising his loss of two precious lives which sparked the ance lobbyists think they should have. Ending first amendment right to freedom of speech. ignition for change for a campus, a commu- this ban will create a truly competitive market- Green was a prospective college student look- nity, a state and a nation. place in health insurance and give insurance ing forward to the opportunity to make his Please join me today in honoring the lives of companies more incentive to offer quality in- mark during the Civil Rights Movement and Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green. surance at affordable prices. define his place in society. Both young men The Private Option Health Care Act also lived in a time and place plagued by racial f provides an effective means of ensuring that prejudice and discrimination INTRODUCTION OF THE PRIVATE people harmed during medical treatment re- Four decades ago, four students were killed OPTION HEALTH CARE ACT ceive fair compensation while reducing the at Kent State University (Ohio) when National burden of costly malpractice litigation on the Guardsmen opened fire on hundreds of un- health care system. The bill achieves this goal armed students during an on campus antiwar HON. RON PAUL by providing a tax credit for negative out- rally. The killings received national media and OF TEXAS comes insurance purchased before medical public attention and have annually been re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treatment. The insurance will provide com- membered in the 40 years that followed. Thursday, May 27, 2010 pensation for any negative outcomes of the Just 10 days after the Kent State fatal medical treatment. Patients can receive this shooting, on May 14, 1970, around 9:30 p.m., Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- insurance without having to go through lengthy rumors began to circulate that Fayette, Mis- duce the Private Option Health Care Act. This litigation and without having to give away a sissippi’s Mayor Charles Evers (brother of bill places individuals back in control of health large portion of their awards to trial lawyers. slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers) and his care by replacing the tax-spend-and-regulate wife had been shot and killed. Protesters, both health care law Congress passed last month Finally, the Private Option Health Care Act students and non-students who were still with reforms designed to restore a free market also lowers the prices of prescription drugs by tense from demonstrations held the day be- health care system. reducing barriers to the importation of Food fore, gathered throughout the campus grounds The major problems with American health and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved phar- of Jackson State College, in Jackson, Mis- care are rooted in government policies that maceuticals. Under my bill, anyone wishing to sissippi to protest. Some protestors damaged encourage excessive reliance on third-party import a drug simply submits an application to property and set a construction truck on fire. payers. The excessive reliance on third-party the FDA, which then must approve the drug About 75 law enforcement officers from both payers removes incentives for individual pa- unless the FDA finds the drug is either not ap- the Jackson Police Department and the Mis- tients to concern themselves with health care proved for use in the United States or is adul- sissippi Highway Patrol arrived on the scene costs. Laws and policies promoting Health terated or misbranded. This process will make armed with carbines, rifles, submachine guns, Maintenance Organizations, HMOs, resulted safe and available imported medicines afford- shot guns, service revolvers and other un- from a desperate attempt to control spiraling able to millions of Americans. Letting the free documented, non-service weapons and began costs. However, instead of promoting an effi- market work is the best means of lowering the to open fire on the student protesters. cient health care system, HMOs further took cost of prescription drugs. It was not until after nearly 30 seconds of control over health care away from patients Madam Speaker, the Private Option Health continuous, relentless shooting that officers and physicians. Furthermore, the third-party Care Act allows Congress to correct the mis- yelled commands to cease fire. An investiga- payer system creates a two-tier health care take it made last month by replacing the new tion filed later by the Federal Bureau of Inves- system where people whose employers can health care law with health care measures that tigations reported that Alexander Hall dor- afford to offer ‘‘Cadillac’’ plans have access to give control to health care to individuals, in- mitory had been struck over 450 times by bul- top quality health care, while people unable to stead of the federal government and politi- lets or bullet fragments. In that same report obtain health insurance from their employers cally-influential corporations. I urge my col- the FBI said no evidence was found to support face obstacles in obtaining quality health care. leagues to support this bill.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 HONORING THOSE WHO PERISHED and responsibilities of being citizens of this achieved National Board Certification. Mrs. ON THE DEEPWATER HORIZON great country of ours. Numerous members of King has also been selected to speak at var- OIL PLATFORM our society have attended an American Legion ious events including the North Carolina Gifted Boys State or an American Legion Auxiliary Education Conference, North Carolina Social HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Girls’ State Session held annual on campus Studies Conference and the National Board OF NEW YORK across this nation. for Professional Teaching Standards Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The program’s alumni has held positions as ference. She also served as a teacher and a CEO’s, Artists, Athletes, Newscasters, Jus- consultant for the Library of Congress Amer- Thursday, May 27, 2010 tices on the Supreme Court, both chambers of ican Memory Fellow Program. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today the House and Senate and even held the Po- The children of today are the leaders of our to honor the 11 workers who lost their lives on sition of President of the United States. It is nation tomorrow. Educators like Principal King April 20, 2010 in the explosion of a deep sea organizations such as the American Legion are central in providing these children the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of and the American Legion Auxiliary, who after tools they need in order to be productive citi- Louisiana. I also offer my sympathy to the four wearing the uniform of our country, return zens in the future. workers who were critically injured. home and continue to selflessly serve the Madam Speaker, I am proud to congratulate My deepest condolences also go out to the communities of which they belong such as Principal Jan King and to thank her for her tre- families of the deceased. The offshore drilling Ralph Kemp. mendous service to the students in Western industry is known for its dangers. Oil rig work- Ralph Kemp currently serves as the Execu- North Carolina. ers often labor in severe and uncertain work- tive Director of the American Legion New f ing conditions, fraught with difficulty. We are Mexico Boys’ State program. Besides the indebted to these courageous workers for their dedicated week Ralph gives to the Boys’ State MEDIA SHOULD DEMAND contributions to our country. program he has also served on the American ANSWERS FROM OBAMA This is a tragedy not only for the workers Legion Boys Nation Staff for the past 15 and their families but the residents of the en- years. HON. LAMAR SMITH tire Gulf Coast region, and the United States. This is a week-and-a-half-long program OF TEXAS We honor the legacy of these men and their where two boys from each state are selected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families and affirm that their contributions to a to come to the Nation’s Capitol to learn about Thursday, May 27, 2010 field crucial to our society are recognized by government at the federal level. If two and half all. weeks of volunteer time working with this na- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, We wish a speedy recovery to the four addi- tion’s youth is not enough, Ralph Kemp volun- today President Obama had his first full news tional workers who were critically injured dur- teers and additional week of his summer serv- conference in about 10 months. ing the rig explosion. We also offer a heartfelt ing as the Director of the American Legions That’s longer than former President George thank you to the emergency response workers Junior Shooters programs annual competition. W. Bush ever went between news con- who responded to the disaster. Their efforts Ralph Kemp is to be commended for his dedi- ferences. are greatly appreciated. cation of many years of service to the youth Here’s what the Washington Examiner’s This incident highlights the importance of of the nation at American Legion New Mexico chief political correspondent, Byron York, implementing and enforcing stricter offshore Boys State and American Legion Programs. I wrote recently about why the national media drilling regulations. Oil rig explosions and re- thank him for his service and am very proud have tolerated President Obama’s silence: sulting oil spills can lead to the deaths of to have him recognized in the House of Rep- While Obama dodges questions, his spokes- workers and cause irreversible damage to our resentatives. man stonewalls them. environment, marine life, wildlife, food indus- In one sense, the press, or at least some f members of the press, have only themselves tries, and our economy. It is important that we to blame. address the lack of oversight in the offshore CONGRATULATING PRINCIPAL JAN KING ON BEING NAMED THE 2010 Obama treats them with contempt because drilling industry and protect the lives of dedi- he knows that when big tests come, they’ve cated oil rig workers who make daily sacrifices WACHOVIA NORTH CAROLINA always been on his side. in the interest of the United States. PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR There’s no reason for him to think they f won’t be there in the future. HON. HEATH SHULER Why does Obama do it? Because he can. RECOGNIZING RALPH KEMP FOR OF NORTH CAROLINA The national media should demand answers HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the President, not give him a free pass on news conferences. Thursday, May 27, 2010 HON. HARRY TEAGUE f OF NEW MEXICO Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today UNFAIR TREATMENT OF FEDERAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to congratulate Principal Jan King of Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School in Mills River, POSTAL WORKERS IN AMERICAN Thursday, May 27, 2010 North Carolina on being named the 2010 SAMOA Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, I would like Wachovia North Carolina Principal of the Year. to take a moment to recognize a patriotic The designation of Principal of the Year not HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA American who has given much of himself in only signifies her effectiveness as an adminis- OF AMERICAN SAMOA securing the future of this country. Mr. Ralph trator but also the respect she has earned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kemp is a veteran of the Marine Corps and among her students, their parents, and their the Vietnam War. Mr. Kemp also served as a teachers. Thursday, May 27, 2010 retired Albuquerque Police Department Lieu- With this honor Mrs. King will be appointed Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I tenant in his hometown of Albuquerque, New to the State Superintendent’s Principal’s Advi- rise to bring to your attention an amendment Mexico a few years after his military service. sory Committee and will serve a one-year that I proposed to H.R. 5136, the National De- Some years ago, after some arm twisting he term as advisor to the State Board of Edu- fense Authorization Act for FY 2011, but unfor- was taken on a trip to attend the American Le- cation. Principal King will also be appointed to tunately was not included for Floor consider- gion New Mexico Boys’ State. After that year a one-year term on the Board of Directors for ation. there was no more arm twisting involved. the North Carolina Public School Forum and This proposed measure would amend the This year’s American Legion New Mexico will chair the 2011 Wachovia Principal of the appropriate section of the Non-Foreign Area Boys’ State session being held at the Campus Year Selection Committee. Retirement Equity Assurance Act of 2009, of Eastern New Mexico University will mark As a native of Jackson County and an edu- Subtitle B of Title XIX of Public Law 111–84, Ralph Kemps’ 30th consecutive session of at- cator in the area, Mrs. King has spent most of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- tendance. her life in Western North Carolina. Throughout cal Year 2010, to allow otherwise eligible Ralph has held many positions thoughout her educational career, Jan King has set a workers in American Samoa to be paid terri- the American Legion New Mexico Boys’ State high educational standard for herself and her torial cost of living adjustment (TCOLA) rates organization which has taught thousands of peers. In 2003, Mrs. King was named Hender- that match the now frozen TCOLA rates apply- New Mexico High School Seniors the rights son County Schools’ Teacher of the Year and ing to Guam.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E987 Madam Speaker, just a year ago, the Non- a solution to this critical issue for the people Franklinville Fire Department, and served as Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act of American Samoa.the people of American General Chairman of fundraising for Under- (NAREAA) was signed into law as part of the Samoa. wood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury. In National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal f 1995, his achievements were recognized by Year 2010 or Public Law 111–84. In essence, the Boy Scouts of America when he received COLA would be phased out and locality pay NETWORKS SHOULD HOLD ADMIN- the Southern New Jersey Council Boy Scouts would be phased in over 3 years for all current ISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE FOR of America Distinguished Citizens Award. He and future Federal employees, regardless of OIL SPILL RESPONSE also was rewarded the Public Service Award whether or not they received COLA payments. by the NAACP. Before last year, American Samoa was the HON. LAMAR SMITH Madam Speaker, Joseph J. Hoffman Sr.’s only non-foreign area in which Federal em- OF TEXAS commitment to Gloucester County and its citi- ployees did not receive COLA. Notwith- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens should not go unrecognized. I express standing that by law, Federal employees in the my deepest condolences to his family for their Thursday, May 27, 2010 U.S. Territory of American Samoa were eligi- loss and pay tribute to the memory of this out- ble to receive COLA payments, OPM decided Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the standing individual. not to create a separate non-foreign COLA- television news networks failed to hold the f designated area for American Samoa. Obama administration accountable for its re- This was especially frustrating given that sponse to the Gulf Coast oil spill crisis, ac- IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF American Samoa faces many of the same cording to an analysis by the Media Research GARY S. ADAMS issues, driving higher prices for goods, serv- Center. ices, and travel that face other territories in Out of 157 news stories during the 4 weeks HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH similar situations, and its seemed discrimina- after the disaster, 148—95 percent—featured OF OHIO tory that the Office of Personnel Management no criticism of the administration whatsoever. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Just nine had some scrutiny of the adminis- (OPM) has chosen not to provide COLA to Friday, May 28, 2010 Federal employees in American Samoa. tration. These were the concerns that I continued to And just two of the stories—about 1 per- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise raise with OPM over the years but to no avail cent—focused on the administration’s handling today in recognition of Gary S. Adams as he until last year and I want to thank my good of the crisis. is named by the Cleveland-Marshall Law friend from Hawaii, Senator DANIEL AKAKA for The national media gave no such leeway to School Association a 2010 Alumnus of the his leadership and efforts on this issue. As a former President George W. Bush’s handling Year in recognition of his continued entrepre- result of NAREAA, GS and white-collar Fed- of crises during his administration. neurship, hard work and business achieve- eral employees in American Samoa are now The networks should hold the Obama ad- ment. receiving locality-pay. ministration accountable, not give them a free Mr. Adams grew up in the Cleveland area. Madam Speaker, the enactment of Public pass. As a graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall Col- Law 111–84 has made more glaring the dis- f lege of Law, he has consistently utilized his crepancy that continue to exist for USPS legal expertise to help support, promote and workers in American Samoa that were not re- IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH J. HOFF- grow the auto industry throughout Greater ceiving territorial cost of living adjustments MAN SR., BELOVED GLOUCESTER Cleveland. In addition, he has maintained a (TCOLA) rates. COUNTY CLERK special focus on locally owned dealerships, Only Postal Inspectors and employees of employees and customers. the Postal Service Offfice Inspector General in HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS For many years, Mr. Adams served as the non-goreign areas are receiving locality pay OF NEW JERSEY President of the Greater Cleveland Auto Deal- like other federal employees in the non-foreign IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erships’ Association and is now the President of the annual Cleveland Auto Show which areas. The rest of the USPS employees would Friday, May 28, 2010 continue to receive TCOLA payments. draws tens of thousands of visitors every year. Unfortunately, USPS workers in American Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. Adams is an expert in his field. He has an Samoa did not receive any adjustments called today to honor the life and memory of Joseph unparalleled knowledge of many aspects of for under Public Law 111–84 as OPM has J. Hoffman Sr. of Franklinville, who died from the auto industry, including government policy, never designated American Samoa to receive pancreatic cancer in his home on May 13, public relations and consumer rights. More- TCOLA rates. Despite the fact that American 2010 at the age of 87. He is survived by his over, Mr. Adams is known as man whose Samoa by statute is eligible to receive TCOLA wife of 60 years, Wanda, two sons, and six kindness, integrity and generosity match his payments, OPM continues to deny American grandchildren. Mr. Hoffman’s life made a last- competitive spirit. Samoa COLA-designation. ing mark on the Gloucester County commu- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Now that COLA is being phased out and we nity. me in recognition of Gary S. Adams upon are now in the 10th pay period since locality Mr. Hoffman was a graduate of Clayton being named as a 2010 Alumnus of the Year pay kicked in and COLA rates have been fro- High School, where he was an avid member by his alma mater, the Cleveland-Marshall zen, it is highly unlikely OPM would ever es- of the baseball team. His skills as third base- College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. tablish American Samoa as a COLA area be- man for Clayton High School were recognized Adams’ leadership, expertise, integrity and cause there is not more COLA per se and with his early induction into the Gloucester dedication to supporting the economic base of other GS and white-collar Federal employees County Sports Hall of Fame. After high school, our community have made it a better place to in American Samoa are now receiving locality he had the opportunity to attend training camp live. pay. for the Philadelphia Athletics minor league f Therefore, the intent of my amendment is to team, but turned it down to work on his fam- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- give the USPS employees in American Samoa ily’s three farms in Franklinville. He remained TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 the same TCOLA treatment accorded to involved with community sports, playing for USPS employees in Guam. many semi-pro South Jersey baseball teams, SPEECH OF Madam Speaker, as I have been saying and later becoming President of the Franklin throughout all these years, it seems unreason- Township Babe Ruth League. HON. SANDER M. LEVIN able that OPM asserts that the cost of living After nine years as Township Clerk for OF MICHIGAN in American Samoa is not high enough to jus- Franklin Township, he was elected Gloucester IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tify payment of COLA when no survey has County clerk in 1962. Mr. Hoffman served for Thursday, May 27, 2010 even been conducted in American Samoa. Es- a record forty-four years as Gloucester County pecially, American Samoa is about 8,000 Clerk. He was then successfully re-elected for The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under miles away from Washington, DC with unique seven consecutive five year terms, ending with consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize economic challenges and issues. his retirement in 1997. Not only was Mr. Hoff- appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- Madam Speaker, while my amendment was man involved with the local government, he tary activities of the Department of Defense, not accepted by the U.S. House Committee on also served 43 years on the board of Newfield to prescribe military personnel strengths for Rules, nevertheless, I will continue to pursue National Bank, volunteered with the such fiscal year, and for other purposes:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 Mr. LEVIN. Madam Chair, I rise in strong the issue and President Obama, Defense Sec- erans Administration, VA, health professionals support of the amendment by Representative retary Gates, and Admiral Mullen, Chairman of who continue their professional education. It MURPHY to repeal the ‘‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’’ the Joint Chiefs of Staff, certify that repeal im- will also expand the VA’s authority to offer policy. plementation will not negatively affect our mili- education reimbursements by allowing all The Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy is discrimi- tary. health professionals employed by the VA to natory and it harms U.S. military readiness. During the Rules Committee’s meeting on qualify, including optometrists, nurses, chiro- Over the last 17 years, our nation has paid a Wednesday to consider amendments to the practors, and other vital health care providers heavy price for pursuing this policy. Since Defense Authorization bill, I openly declared who are currently ineligible. This important 1993, more than 13,000 qualified, well trained my support for the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t measure will ensure that the VA community men and women have been dismissed from Tell and for Congressman MURPHY’s amend- has up-to-date training so that they can best the military simply because of their sexual ori- ment. treat our veterans who so selflessly serve our entation. These are men and women we could Unfortunately, I had an official trip in my ca- country. ill afford to lose, especially at a time when our pacity as Co-Chairman of the Commission on I thank Chairman FILNER for his leadership armed forces are engaged in two major mili- Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Hel- in bringing this bill to the floor. I would also tary conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. sinki Commission) that was scheduled prior to like to thank the sponsor of this legislation, This is why so many of this country’s high- the vote. The consideration of amendments to Congressman MCNERNEY, for his dedication to est current and retired military leaders favor the Defense Authorization bill on the House ensuring that we offer our veterans the highest repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, including the floor was such that I was unable to vote. Had quality health care. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral I been present and not on official travel, I Madam Speaker, our brave men and Mullen. Admiral Mullen recently wrote, ‘‘No would have voted in favor of the Murphy women in uniform have assumed the respon- matter how I look at this issue, I cannot es- amendment’s inclusion, as well as in favor of sibility of protecting us and the values that we cape being troubled by the fact that we have the final Defense Authorization bill. cherish as American citizens. We, then, have a policy which forces young men and women I commend my colleagues, Congressman a solemn obligation to provide them with the to lie about who they are in order to defend MURPHY, Senator LIEBERMAN, and Senator resources and services that they need. This their fellow citizens.’’ Retired General Colin LEVIN, for their leadership on this repeal effort. includes the best available medical treatment Powell and the former Chairman of the Joint As I have said time and again, Don’t Ask, for our veterans who return home wounded or Chiefs of Staff, General John Shalikashvili Don’t Tell threatens our national security and with disabilities. With a new generation of vet- also have urged repeal. costs us millions of dollars each year to kick erans coming home from Iraq and Afghani- The argument has been made that repeal- out dedicated and highly-skilled service mem- stan, it is as important as ever that the VA ing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell would negatively af- bers because of their sexual orientation and to medical staff is fully equipped to treat trau- fect military unit cohesion. The evidence sim- retrain new ones. matic brain injuries, post traumatic stress syn- ply does not support this. Many other coun- I am also heartened to hear that our col- drome, and other health complications that are tries—including Britain, Canada and Israel— leagues in the Senate Armed Services Com- increasingly prevalent due to the new threats successfully allow gays and lesbians to serve mittee voted 16–12 to bring Senator of 21st century warfare. openly. In any case, the Murphy amendment LIEBERMAN’s companion amendment to repeal As the representative of a district that is specifically states that repeal will take place Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell to the Senate floor along home to over 24,000 veterans and the VA only after the President and our nation’s mili- with the Defense Authorization bill for consid- Medical Center of Long Beach, I am sensitive tary leaders certify that the Department of De- eration. to the health care needs of our servicemen fense has prepared the necessary policies and It is indeed a historic day for our military, and servicewomen returning home from over- regulations to implement repeal and that these the American people, and our nation. What seas. These young men and women in uni- policies are consistent with military standards should have happened 17 years ago is now form risk their lives on our behalf and ask little for readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, re- closer than ever before. By passing the Mur- in return. The least we can do to repay their cruiting and retention. phy amendment along with the Defense Au- sacrifice is ensure that they have access to f thorization bill, the House of Representatives the most modern and effective treatments and has pledged to fulfill its promise of upholding a comprehensive array of services. This bill NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- the values for which the United States stands will do just that. TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 by allowing gay and lesbian Americans to Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to serve openly in the military. join me in supporting H.R. 5145. SPEECH OF As we celebrate this victory, we are re- f HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS minded of the long battle that has brought us to this point. I would be terribly remiss if I did EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMI- OF FLORIDA not acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices LIES OF SOUTH KOREAN SEA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of countless service members and veterans, MEN KILLED BY NORTH KOREA Thursday, May 27, 2010 many of whose lives have been negatively im- SPEECH OF The House in Committee of the Whole pacted by this bigoted law, as well as those House on the State of the Union had under military and policy leaders, advocacy organiza- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize tions, and everyday Americans who have OF TEXAS appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- taken a stand against discrimination. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary activities of the Department of Defense, Madam Chair, I am eternally grateful to the Monday, May 24, 2010 to prescribe military personnel strengths for brave men and women in our Armed Forces such fiscal year, and for other purposes: who protect this nation and the American peo- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Chair, I ple each and every single day and look for- Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. rise today to clarify why I was unable to vote ward to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell being repealed 1382, expressing sympathy for the families of on Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28 in once and for all. those killed by North Korea in the sinking of favor of the so-called Murphy Amendment and f the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and soli- the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- darity with the Republic of Korea in the after- cal Year 2011, respectively. I would also like ASSURING QUALITY CARE FOR math of this tragic incident. I would like to to reaffirm in the strongest possible terms my VETERANS ACT thank Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA for introducing this support for repealing the law known as ‘‘Don’t resolution reaffirming our long-standing friend- Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ which prohibits gay and les- SPEECH OF ship with the people of South Korea. bian service members from serving openly, as HON. LAURA RICHARDSON Madam Speaker, South Korea has suffered soon as possible. OF CALIFORNIA a senseless and tragic loss due to a vicious As you know, Congressman PATRICK MUR- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attack from their northern neighbor. On May PHY’s amendment, which passed in the House 20, 2010 a group of 74 experts, 50 from South of Representatives by a vote of 234–194, pro- Monday, May 24, 2010 Korea and 24 from the international commu- vides for a process to be set in place to imple- Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise nity, published a report containing conclusive ment the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell as today in support of H.R. 5145, which will in- evidence that North Korea, in clear violation of soon as the Pentagon completes its review of crease the reimbursement amount for Vet- the Korean War Armistice Agreement, sank

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E989 the Ship Cheonan without provocation. The Ataturk and the importance of May 19th. named by the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Cheonan lost 46 of its 104 sailors in the at- Ninety-one years ago yesterday, Ataturk Association as a 2010 Alumnus of the Year for tack, and the people of South Korea still took a very dangerous trip from Istanbul to his work and leadership on behalf of those Samsun, a city on the Black Sea. There he mourn their loss. assumed command of the 9th Ottoman Army. who live and work in the City of Cleveland. The Republic of South Korea has been a This was a turning point for Turks as it rep- Mayor Jackson has lived in Cleveland his steadfast ally to the United States for over 50 resented the beginning of the Independence entire life, and today resides in the same years, providing a vital foothold for security War. Because of the significance and the im- neighborhood in which he grew up. He began and stability in Asia; moreover, the United portance of that day, Ataturk dedicated this his formal schooling in the Cleveland Public States is bound to South Korea through a day to the Turkish youth as he had great Schools. He moved on to Cuyahoga Commu- shared belief in the values of democracy and confidence and trust in the ability of the nity College, where he earned an associate’s the rule of law. We must not stand idly by Turkish youth to protect and continue the Turkish Republic he founded. I am one of degree. Subsequently, he earned a bachelor’s while our allies overseas are attacked. Foreign those Turkish youth. When Ataturk spoke of and master’s degree from Cleveland State aggression is a threat to international stability, the youth, he was not only referring to those University and later earned a law degree from and as such also threatens the security of the young in age but also to those with open Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Mayor United States and its people. Secretary of minds, ready to embrace and conquer new Jackson was elected to the Cleveland City State Clinton has already called out to the rest challenges. Council in 1989, where he led the charge to of the world, showing unwavering conviction For as long as I can remember, I have protect our most vulnerable citizens. Mayor that ‘‘we cannot allow this attack on South taken great pride in my Turkish heritage. Jackson is also a United States Veteran, hav- Korea to go unanswered by the international Whenever I meet someone new, I always make a point of telling them that even ing served our country in Vietnam with honor. community.’’ Nor can we in the U.S. Congress though I was born in the United States, Mayor Jackson continues to work on issues remain silent. which I love, my roots are from Turkey. such as jobs, the foreclosure crisis and afford- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- Even in my high school, if someone doesn’t able housing. He remains a public advocate tion to reaffirm the United States’ commitment know me personally, he or she will still for the homeless members of our society and to our alliance with the Republic of South know me as ‘‘the Turkish girl.’’ I have taken he is the first Mayor to attend the annual Korea. We condemn in the strongest terms on this identity as a result of my upbringing and how my parents installed this pride in Homeless Memorial Day event and other the actions of North Korea for their attack and events organized by homeless citizens. demand a full apology for their aggression, me by example. Ever since I was little, I have watched my parents say with joy, ‘‘I Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join along with a commitment to never again vio- live in the United States, but I’m originally me in honoring Mayor Frank Jackson as he is late the terms of the Korean War Armistice from Turkey.’’ This phrase soon became my being recognized by the Cleveland-Marshal Agreement. The United States must coordi- own as I met new people. As I was growing Law Alumni Association for his tireless efforts nate with our allies to take appropriate action up, I remember attending many birthday on behalf of the people of Cleveland. in response to the hostility of the North Korean celebrations for Ataturk at the home of our Government. We also strongly urge the inter- hosts Mirat and Hudai Yavalar (since May national community to faithfully implement all 19th is also considered Ataturk’s birthday) f United Nations Security Council Resolutions and I thank them for also being good role models in teaching young people about NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- pertaining to security on the Korean Penin- Ataturk. Those are the only birthday parties TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 sula. I attended where the person whose birthday I support this resolution not only out of sym- we are celebrating is missing in person. But SPEECH OF pathy for our South Korean allies, but also be- I realize that Ataturk continues to live in cause of the message it sends to potential ag- our hearts and minds. How many leaders do HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART gressors abroad. It says we understand that you know who evoke such strong feelings of OF FLORIDA stability around the world is necessary for se- love and devotion in people’s hearts 72 years curity at home; it says that we will not remain after they are gone? Not too many, I assure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you. silent in the face of violations of international As a child I attended Turkish school every Thursday, May 27, 2010 treaties; it says that hostility towards peaceful Sunday. We would learn grammar, history, The House in Committee of the Whole democratic nations will not go unanswered. and music, but most of all we would be learn- House on the State of the Union had under The safety of the people of the United States ing about Ataturk. His leadership and brav- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize ery as a military genius were always high- depends on our ability to work with the inter- appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- lighted. His achievements as a statesman are national community to stand by our allies and tary activities of the Department of Defense, unmatched. I do not know of any other na- respond to aggressors. to prescribe military personnel strengths for tion that has gone through and embraced the such fiscal year, and for other purposes: f kinds of reforms Ataturk introduced in Tur- CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTHDAY key. Creating a secular republic, giving Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. women the right to vote and be elected, OF ATATURK Madam Chair, when the President announced changing the alphabet to Latin letters al- his decision to repeal the current policy, most overnight, changing the way people known as ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ earlier this HON. VIRGINIA FOXX dress are just a few of the incredible reforms he promoted and established in Turkey. year, the military service chiefs and the Sec- OF NORTH CAROLINA As I mentioned earlier, May 19th is dedi- retary of Defense requested the opportunity to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated to young people, not only to those who carry out the President’s directive in an orderly Friday, May 28, 2010 are young in age, but also those who are manner that would assure the maintenance of young in mind, meaning open to learning discipline and morale in the Armed Forces. It Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, As co-chair of new ideas and new things. I am happy to be was agreed to at that time, including by the the Turkish Study Group in the House, I was celebrating this important day with all of President, that a survey would be sent to all invited to a celebration of the birthday of you. the troops so that their input would be taken Ataturk, revered as the father of modern Tur- Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you tonight. into account regarding how best to implement key. At the event 16 year old Selin Odabas- the new policy, and that a report with such Geldiay was asked to speak about the occa- f recommendations as to how to best implement sion. This very poised young woman gave ex- IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF the new policy would be issued this Decem- tremely articulate and pertinent remarks which CLEVELAND MAYOR FRANK ber, before any legislative action was taken. I I felt were worthy of being shared with a much JACKSON believe that process, which was agreed to by larger audience and am including them here. the President pursuant to the request of the REMARKS ON THE OCCASION OF ATATURK’S HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH service chiefs and the Secretary of Defense, PROCLAMATION OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DAY should be followed. IN TURKEY TO MEMORIALIZE THE START OF OF OHIO THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE, SELIN ODABAS- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Breaking the agreement now by having this GELDIAY, MAY 20, 2010, HOME OF MIRAT AND vote is most unfortunate, and I strongly dis- Friday, May 28, 2010 HUDAI YAVALAR agree with the decision of the President, the It is a great honor for me to be here to- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise in Speaker, and the majority leadership to break night and to speak about our great leader recognition of Mayor Frank Jackson as he is that agreement today.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 THANKING RICK WEIDEMANN FOR to immediately respond to military construction My amendment, Richardson Amendment HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE needs in theater. #1, improves the bill by instructing the Authorizes $13.6 billion for the training of all TRANSPORTATION COMMAND HON. ROBERT A. BRADY active duty and reserve forces to increase (TRANSCOM) to update and expand the OF PENNSYLVANIA readiness as troops experience greater dwell PORT LOOK 2008 Strategic Seaports study. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time following the Iraq drawdown. This study remains a crucial tool to ensure Authorizes $345 million to fully fund the first that our ports are ready to respond in the case Friday, May 28, 2010 increment of construction funds to modernize of an emergency. My amendment would ex- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam DOD schools. pand the scope of the report to include consid- Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement on Authorizes $9.7 billion to fully fund day-to- eration of the infrastructure in the vicinity of May 25, 2010, we rise to thank Mr. Rick day maintenance requirements of DOD facili- strategic ports, including bridges, roads, and Weidemann for his 22 years of distinguished ties. rail capacity, in addition to the facilities inside service to the U.S. House of Representatives. Provides a total of $7.2 billion for the Na- the port that are already covered. Rick has served this great institution as a val- tional Guard and Reserve, including $700 mil- Mr. Chair, it bears repeating that in time of ued employee of the Clerk of the House for 8 lion above the budget request. war, ‘‘the role of the ports is to protect the years and House Information Resources (HIR) HELP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES forts.’’ If the transportation systems and infra- in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Provides a 1.9 percent military pay raise. structure in and around our strategic ports is (CAO) for 14 years. Expands TRICARE health coverage to in- deficient, the ability of these ports to fulfill their Rick began his career at the House with the clude adult dependent children up to age 26. indispensable national security role will be Office of the Clerk in November 1987 as a Increases family separation allowance for compromised. That cannot be allowed to hap- Data Entry Clerk for the Finance Office. A troops who are deployed away from their fami- pen. My amendment will ensure that we have year later he was promoted to the position of lies. the information needed to make the invest- Senior Telecommunications Administrator with Increases hostile fire and imminent danger ments needed to keep our strategy the best in the Office of Telecommunications. In June of pay for the first time since 2004. the world. 1995, Rick joined HIR when the Office of Tele- Expands college loan repayment benefits. I thank the Rules Committee for making my communications was transferred to the Office Contains the most comprehensive provi- amendment in order and Chairman SKELTON of the Chief Administrative Officer. During this sions to address sexual assault in the military, for accepting it. time, Rick managed the landlines and wireless including 28 recommendations of the Defense RICHARDSON AMENDMENT #2 requirements of Members, committee, leader- Task Force on Sexual Assault. I also offered a second amendment, Rich- ship and House support offices. Establishes a pilot program to help military ardson Amendment #2, to increase the effec- In recent years, Rick has handled the in- spouses take advantage of their personal skill tiveness of the Northern Command creased workload and challenges of the posi- sets to identify and obtain desirable and port- (‘‘NORTHCOM’’) in fulfilling its critical mission tion brought on by the explosive growth and able careers. of protecting the U.S. homeland in event of variety of personal digital assistants (PDAs) Authorizes an additional special one-time war and in providing support to local, state, and Smart Phones. payment to seriously wounded servicemem- and federal authorities in times of national On behalf of the entire House community, bers to pay for the relocation costs of their emergency. Specifically, my amendment we extend congratulations to Rick for his caregivers. would have ensured that NORTHCOM (1) de- years of dedication and outstanding contribu- velops and has in place a leadership strategy IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN tions to the U.S. House of Representatives. that will strengthen and foster institutional and Bans permanent bases in Iraq and prohibits f interpersonal relationships with state and local U.S. control of Iraqi oil. governments and (2) develops an instructional NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- Requires report on responsible redeploy- program to train key personnel how to lead ef- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ment of U.S. forces from Iraq, the develop- fectively in the event of a disaster when they ment of military capabilities that are necessary do not have command authority to dictate ac- SPEECH OF for the Government of Iraq to stand on its tions. HON. LAURA RICHARDSON own, and the status of nearly 1,000 projects, The purpose for NORTHCOM is to bring the OF CALIFORNIA programs, and activities that will need to be capabilities and the resources of the U.S. mili- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closed or transferred over a short period of tary to the assistance of the American people time as a result of the drawdown. Thursday, May 27, 2010 during a catastrophic disaster. NORTHCOM Bans permanent bases in Afghanistan. leaders will be much more effective in saving The House in Committee of the Whole Requires reports to assess progress toward lives, protecting assets, and enhancing resil- House on the State of the Union had under security and stability in Afghanistan and the consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize ience after the disaster has occurred if they conditions and criteria that would need to per- are trained in the techniques of effective en- appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- mit the transition of lead security responsibility tary activities of the Department of Defense, gagement with civilian leadership. My amend- to prescribe military personnel strengths for to the Afghan government, and allow the rede- ment would have ensured that such training such fiscal year, and for other purposes: ployment of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. will be available. Although this amendment Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I rise in HOMELAND SECURITY AND COUNTERRORISM was not made in order by the Rules Com- strong support of H.R. 5136, the National De- Authorizes $87.8 million for the Combating mittee, my present intention is to introduce this fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011,’’ Terrorism Technical Support office. legislation as a separate bill when the House which provides $726 billion in budget authority Authorizes $2.6 billion for Homeland De- reconvenes next month. for the Department of Defense and the na- fense and counterproliferation activities, in- CONCLUSION tional security programs of the Department of cluding $1.6 billion for chemical biological de- Madam Speaker, let me express my thanks Energy. fense. to Chairwoman SLAUGHTER of the Rules Com- I thank Chairman SKELTON for his masterful Provides $20 million for two cybersecurity mittee for making the Richardson Amendment leadership in bringing this legislation to the new start programs. in order and to Chairman SKELTON for accept- floor. Provides $1.6 billion to support nations pro- ing it. I also want to acknowledge the yeoman Mr. Chair, I support this bill for three rea- viding support in Iraq and Afghanistan in the work of the Committee staffs and the excellent sons: (1) it restores and enhances the readi- fight against al Qaeda and the Pakistan work of my Legislative Director, Gregory ness of our troops, equipment, and defense Taliban. Berry, and Jeremy Marcus, my Senior Legisla- infrastructure; (2) it takes care of our military Extends DOD’s Pakistan Counterinsurgency tive Assistant. personnel and their families; and (3) it author- Fund through FY11. In conclusion, I support H.R. 5136 because izes the needed investments to keep our na- RICHARDSON AMENDMENT #1 it restores and enhances the readiness of our tion strong, safe, and respected in the world. Mr. Chair, in my remaining time let me dis- troops, equipment, and defense infrastructure. Let me briefly highlight some of the key pro- cuss an additional reason why I support this It takes care of our military personnel and their visions. This legislation: legislation. With the support of Chairman families. And it authorizes the needed invest- TROOP AND EQUIPMENT READINESS SKELTON and his committee, this bill includes ments to keep our Nation strong, safe, and re- Provides $1.2 billion for projects in Afghani- an amendment I offered which I will briefly de- spected in the world. I urge my colleagues to stan to allow our commanders on the ground scribe. join me in voting for the bill on final passage.

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Attitudes That is why this bill authorizes funding to sup- OF OHIO and circumstances have changed.’’ port not only the healthcare programs that our We cannot afford to turn away dedicated, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military personnel and their families depend talented and committed soldiers just because Friday, May 28, 2010 on, but also the funding to ensure that our they are gay. Though this change will not go Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, on behalf troops have the equipment and support they into effect until the Pentagon completes an on- of the people of Ohio’s Seventh Congressional need for their mission. going review due in December, and the presi- District, we are honored to recognize the con- In addition to authorizing funding for train- dent and secretary of defense certify that a re- tributions of the 178th Fighter Wing for their ing, transportation and equipment, the meas- peal is consistent with the military’s standards 60-plus years of service to our nation during ure includes additional funding specifically tar- of readiness and effectiveness, the end of this their Hail and Farewell Ceremony on June 5, geted to protecting troops in harm’s way. For discriminatory policy is finally in sight. 2010. those currently serving on the front lines in Af- Madam Speaker, this bill authorizes much The heritage of the 178th Fighter Wing and ghanistan and Iraq at risk of injury from impro- needed funding for vital programs that benefit 162nd Fighter Squadron traces its roots back vised explosive devices, the bill authorizes our men and women in uniform, their civilian to the world famous 357th Fighter Group, the $3.5 billion for counter measures, $3.4 billion colleagues, our veterans and to their families. ‘‘Yoxford Boys’’ and the 362nd Fighter Squad- for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, I urge its immediate passage. ron in England. and almost $1 billion to up-armored Humvees. f During World War II, the Wing’s combat vic- The sluggish economy places a special bur- den on the limited financial resources of mili- IN HONOR OF DETECTIVE DONALD tories totaled over 695, a mark no other fighter MALLOY unit anywhere has matched. Ever since, the tary families. That is why the bill authorizes an 178th Fighter Wing has played an active role average 1.9% pay increase for military per- in air combat and support, training, security sonnel and establishes a career development HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH forces, engineering, medical, communications, pilot program for military spouses. OF OHIO aircraft maintenance, human resources and Healthcare for our troops and their families IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transportation in support of contingency oper- is a priority of this congress. The bill author- Friday, May 28, 2010 ations around the world. izes $32.4 billion for defense health care pro- grams. This includes a one-time authorization Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise As the military’s needs evolve with the today in honor of Detective Donald Malloy as emergence of new threats and advancing for cash payments to severely wounded com- bat veterans for attendant care, an extension he celebrates retirement after nearly thirty technology, the Base and Wing will be years of excellent service to the City of Cleve- transitioning to new missions that will enable of health care coverage to dependent children of Tricare Beneficiaries up to age 26, and land Police Department. our military to meet the unique challenges of Detective Malloy was appointed to the force $524 million for medical research and devel- the 21st Century. It would have been impos- on August 7, 1981, and he began as a patrol opment, including $3 million in extra funds for sible to imagine, during World War II, that officer in the 4th District. During his career, research in alcohol and substance abuse dis- planes conducting missions over nations half a Detective Malloy completed the Ohio Fire orders. For those suffering from mental health world away would be piloted by the 178th Academy program, became a certified finger problems associated with multiple deploy- Fighter Wing in Springfield, Ohio. It would be print examiner and worked in the Crime Scene ments and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, equally difficult to imagine then the quality and Records division. He spent the majority of his the bill also authorizes a 25% increase in the speed of the intelligence gathering process career in the Financial Crimes Unit, inves- number of mental health providers for the mili- that will also take place in Springfield, through tigating and assisting in the arrests of numer- tary. According to the military, the number of NASIC. We are confident the men and women ous perpetrators. of the 178th stand ready to meet future chal- military personnel who committed suicide in Detective Malloy has been honored with lenges and missions successfully, as they 2009, exceeded the number who died in com- commendation for his service, including begin a new chapter in a proud legacy. bat in Afghanistan that year. This is a growing awards from the City of Shaker Heights, the Thus, with great pride, we congratulate the and silent killer that must be addressed. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and I am pleased to report that the bill also au- men and women of the 178th Fighter Wing the former Mayor of Cleveland, Mike White. thorizes $2.5 million for the Bethesda Hos- and their families for their exemplary service Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join pitals Emergency Preparedness Partnership to this community and our country and extend me in honor and recognition of Cleveland Po- which includes the Naval Bethesda Medical best wishes to them for the future. lice Detective Donald Malloy, whose dedica- Center, the National Institute of Health Clinical tion, expertise and concern for the people of f Center, the National Library of Medicine, and the City of Cleveland has helped to protect our Suburban Hospital, to develop plans and pro- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- community. We are grateful for his service. I cedures to respond rapidly and successfully to TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 wish Detective Malloy, his family and friends any emergency situation in the Washington health and happiness. SPEECH OF DC region. And, the measure also authorizes f HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN $5 million for the Hydrodynamic Test Facilities at Carderock to replace the wavemaking CONGRATULATING GREATER OF MARYLAND equipment at the Carderock Division of the MOUNT ZION CHURCH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Naval Surface Warfare Center. These author- Thursday, May 27, 2010 izations will not only strengthen our national HON. RON PAUL The House in Committee of the Whole security, they will also help create and retain OF TEXAS House on the State of the Union had under good paying jobs for Montgomery and Prince IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize George’s county residents. appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- And, finally, I support the repeal of the dis- Friday, May 28, 2010 tary activities of the Department of Defense, criminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Since Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on June 12, to prescribe military personnel strengths for 1994, thousands of qualified and committed 2010 the Greater Mount Zion Church in such fiscal year, and for other purposes: service members have been fired simply on Brazoria, Texas will observe the Grand Open- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- the basis of their sexual orientation. At a Sen- ing and Church Dedication of their new wor- port of the National Defense Authorization Act ate Armed Services Committee hearing in ship facility. Greater Mount Zion Church is one of 2011. The bill authorizes $726 billion for de- February, Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the fastest growing churches in Southern fense programs, global military operations and of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, ‘‘I cannot es- Brazoria County, having quadrupled their ac- pay and benefits for active duty military per- cape being troubled by the fact that we have tive membership and attendance since 2005. sonnel, veterans and their families. As Memo- in place a policy that forces young men and Greater Mount Zion services Southern rial Day approaches, we are reminded of the women to lie about who they are in order to Brazoria County with over 40 ministries, in- great debt we owe to our men and women in defend their fellow citizens.’’ And, General cluding several ministries aimed at serving uniform. This bill continues our commitment to Colin Powell, changing his long held position children, teenagers, and young adults.

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Of particular importance to Fort California’s 25th District. opment Center has implemented a number of Bragg, which houses the Special Operations f programs focusing on areas such as aca- Command, it enhances our capacity to directly demics, employment, financial management, act against terrorist forces. It also brings war- IN HONOR OF COMMANDER family stability, and civic involvement. fare into the information age by integrating cy- DEBORAH WASHINGTON Greater Mount Zion’s newly finished facility bersecurity protection with the protection of will facilitate in continuing partnerships, as well physical security. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH as creating opportunities for new partnerships, H.R. 5136 strengthens protection for our OF OHIO with other churches, faith-based groups, troops at home and abroad, and increases IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support for our soldiers and their families. It schools, community organizations and busi- Friday, May 28, 2010 nesses, thus allowing Greater Mount Zion and honors our covenant with the Guard and Re- GMZ Education and Development Center to serve by raising their pay and by investing in Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise better serve their community. While Greater new equipment. It strenthens our compact with today in honor of Commander Deborah Wash- Mount Zion’s prior facility consisted of a sanc- the citizen soldier, so that when Guard and ington as she celebrates retirement after near- tuary that seated 130 individuals, three class- Reserve are called to active duty that they ly thirty years of exemplary service to the City rooms, and a multi-purpose building with a have the equipment and training they need to of Cleveland Police Department. half-gym, the new campus includes a sanc- be effective. Commander Washington started as a patrol tuary which seats approximately 500 individ- The bill contains an amendment that I of- officer in the 3rd, 4th and 5th districts after uals, 10 classrooms, and a multi-purpose fered with Congressman LARRY KISSELL and she was appointed to the force on June 1, building with a full gym. The new campus will Congressman SANFORD BISHOP that reinforces 1981. She worked in the Juvenile/Gang Unit, allow more individuals and organizations to the pact between the communities that host Complaint Unit, Community Relations Division use the facility for academic and other pro- the military bases and the Department of De- and the Financial Crimes Unit. On April 30th, grams that help the residents of Brazoria find fense. The change confirms Congress’ com- 1999, Deborah Washington was appointed to employment, achieve financial success, and mitment to the quality of life of America’s sol- the position of Commander of the City of attain their other personal and professional diers, officers, civilians and their families. Cleveland 5th District. goals. While the Office of Economic Adjustment in Commander Washington has been honored Madam Speaker, I once again congratulate the Department of Defense is tasked with pro- with numerous awards for her service, includ- the staff and congregation of Greater Mount viding technical and financial assistance to ing commendations from Playhouse Square, Zion Baptist Church on the opening of their communities affected by Defense adjustments, Aftercare Residential Center, the Cuyahoga new facility and I thank them for all they have there are often community needs that cannot County Prosecutor’s Office, the United States done for the people of Brazoria County. be financed in a timely manner with local re- Secret Service and Judge Ronald Adrine’s of- f sources. Our amendment makes sure that Of- fice. fice now has the full authority required to fulfill Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- its mission. The Department now has clear au- me in honor and gratitude of Commander TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 thority to roll up its sleeves, so the Department Deborah A. Washington, whose service and can help out while the changes are hap- leadership has helped protect the citizens of SPEECH OF pening. I appreciate Chairman SKELTON’s will- our community. She has helped keep our HON. BOB ETHERIDGE ingness to accept this amendment, and I hope streets safe and strengthened the bonds of unity within the Cleveland Police Department. OF NORTH CAROLINA that we can work together to fund those I wish Commander Washington, her family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs. Mr. Chair, the members of our armed forces and friends health and happiness. Thursday, May 27, 2010 give so much to our country. Whatever we f ask, even for the ultimate sacrifice, we know The House in Committee of the Whole HONORING THE SERVICE OF House on the State of the Union had under will be given. On the eve of our Memorial Day JULIANNA MARIE PETRONE consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize observation, I urge my colleagues to join me appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- in voting yes on this bill, ensuring that our mili- tary activities of the Department of Defense, tary is fully prepared for threats and chal- HON. STEVE ISRAEL to prescribe military personnel strengths for OF NEW YORK such fiscal year, and for other purposes: lenges worldwide and that our troops get the benefits they deserve and have earned. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in f support of H.R. 5136 the Fiscal Year 2011 De- Friday, May 28, 2010 fense Authorization Appropriations Act. CONGRATULATING THE BETHEL Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today It is fitting that we are considering this bill A.M.E. CHURCH FOR 59 YEARS OF to recognize an outstanding individual in our on the Friday before Memorial Day. In my OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY community, Julianna Marie Petrone. state of North Carolina, patriotism never went SERVICE Julie’s dedication to serving veterans and out of style. We were patriotic before patriot- active duty military personnel was evident ism was cool. With Fort Bragg and Pope Air HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON when she first began her career in the federal Force Base, other bases and our Guard and OF CALIFORNIA service at my Congressional District Office in Reserve, units in my district, America’s service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2002. Julie served the veterans and military members are our friends and neighbors, sons personnel of New York’s 2nd Congressional and daughters. We swell with pride at the Friday, May 28, 2010 District with such passion and determination work being done by our service members in Mr. MCKEON. Madam Speaker, it gives me that she gave new meaning to the phrase Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. As we pray great pleasure to congratulate the Bethel ‘‘above and beyond the call of duty.’’ Julie has for their safe and speedy return, we also re- A.M.E. Church for 59 years of outstanding worked tirelessly to ensure that these veterans member those veterans who came before community service. and military personnel have received their them, who served their country and protected Organizations such as Bethel A.M.E. medals and benefits with the dignity and jus- our freedom throughout history. I am proud strengthen communities through faith and self- tice they deserve. every single day, not only on Memorial Day. less charity. From the Church’s humble begin- Julie is now taking her call to serve our na- Mr. Chair, this bill recognizes the service of nings to the present day, those involved with tion to the highest level. On Sunday May 30, our men and women in uniform, and gives our Bethel A.M.E. have shown steadfast dedica- 2010, Julie will be commissioned as 1st Lieu- troops the resources they need. It provides tion to their surrounding community and have tenant in the United States Air Force and will $567 billion to the Department of Defense and worked diligently to improve the lives of those be serving at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Department of Energy, and commits $139 bil- less fortunate Americans. following Officers Training. lion for today’s active operations. In terms of Once again, congratulations to Bethel Julie has touched the lives of veterans on future security, the bill strengthens our A.M.E. Church on its 59th anniversary. The Long Island, and now she will touch the lives

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The private healthcare providers would NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- only receive reimbursement from the Depart- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and celebrate a dedicated public ment of Defense if the treatment was proven to be successful. Servicemembers and vet- SPEECH OF servant and friend, Sandra Gardebring Ogren. Sandee has served California Polytechnic erans who voluntarily opt into this program HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY (Cal Poly) State University remarkably as the would do so at no cost. OF INDIANA Vice President for University Advancement. I see this amendment as a win-win. Not only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Drawing upon her long record of distinguished will our troops receive access to innovative Thursday, May 27, 2010 public service, Sandee’s leadership has con- therapies, but it encourages the private sector tributed to the university’s national recognition to invest in new and inventive treatments for The House in Committee of the Whole as an institute of higher education and excel- TBI. The amendment also requires the Depart- House on the State of the Union had under lence. Her tireless efforts have helped the uni- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize ment of Defense to maintain a database to appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- versity continue to flourish as an invaluable track the effectiveness of such treatments. It is tary activities of the Department of Defense, source of innovation and graduates of the my hope that after the conclusion of this five- to prescribe military personnel strengths for highest academic level. year pilot, the Department of Defense will such fiscal year, and for other purposes: Prior to her work at Cal Poly, Sandee begin providing proven therapies at military Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Chair, it is with great served as Vice President for University Rela- medical facilities. tions at the University of Minnesota for six appreciation that I rise in support of provisions Our men and women in uniform deserve the years. From 1991 to 1998 she was a member contained within H.R. 5136, the Defense Au- best treatments available. This common-sense of the Minnesota Supreme Court and for two thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, relating to amendment would help to expand access to years previously she was a member of the the procurement of steel armor plate and the new therapies in a fiscally responsible way. I Minnesota Court of Appeals. Additionally, she definition of the term ‘‘produced.’’ encourage all of my colleagues to join with me has held a variety of other public sector jobs Recently, the Department of Defense has to support this amendment. implemented a regulation that allows the use including Commissioner of the Minnesota De- of steel armor plate that is melted in foreign partment of Human Services, Commissioner of f countries to be used in various defense appli- the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection cations, and I want to thank Chairman SKEL- PERSONAL EXPLANATION TON and Ranking Member MCKEON for includ- Agency’s Region 5 Enforcement Division. ing language that specifies that this type of Clearly, I could talk all day about the ex- steel must be melted in the United States. traordinary accomplishments of Sandee and I was informed of the urgency of this issue her work in the areas of the law, the environ- HON. GEOFF DAVIS during a Steel Caucus hearing in March of this ment, human services, transportation, and OF KENTUCKY year, when we discussed that a Department of education, just to name a few. I am honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Defense regulation now merely requires the to work with her and proud to call her my finishing processes of armor plate manufac- friend. Friday, May 28, 2010 turing to take place domestically, which is con- f trary to over thirty-five years of precedent re- Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, quiring melting processes to occur in the NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- on Thursday, May 27, 2010, I was unable to United States. After this hearing, Rep. TIM TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 participate in all of the day’s votes due to a MURPHY and I spearheaded a Steel Caucus family emergency. Had I been present I would letter to Secretary of Defense Gates, with 35 SPEECH OF have voted: on rollcall No. 306—No—H. Con. other Members of the Caucus signing the let- HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS Res. 282, Providing for adjournment or recess ter, which urged him to fully examine the impli- of the two Houses; on rollcall No. 307—No— OF PENNSYLVANIA cations of this regulation. H. Res. 1404, Providing for consideration of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Steel armor plate plays a vital role in the the bill H.R. 5136, the National Defense Au- protection of our troops and the defense of our Thursday, May 27, 2010 thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011; on rollcall nation, and the Specialty Metals Amendment, The House in Committee of the Whole No. 308—Yes—H. Res. 1161, Honoring the as originally included under the Berry Amend- House on the State of the Union had under Centennial Celebration of Women at Mar- ment in 1973, aims to ensure that American consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize quette University, the first Catholic university steel is used to protect our troops. The regula- appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- in the world to offer coeducation as part of its tion amends the definition of produced under tary activities of the Department of Defense, regular undergraduate program; on rollcall No. the Specialty Metals Amendment, and I am to prescribe military personnel strengths for 309—Yes—H. Res. 1372, Honoring the Uni- thoroughly concerned that this threatens the such fiscal year, and for other purposes: versity of Georgia Graduate School on the oc- safety of our troops and the defense of our Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chair, I am proud to have casion of its centennial; on rollcall No. 310— nation. Steel armor plate is used in Mine Re- joined with my friend from Texas, Mr. SES- Yes—Skelton of Missouri Amendment No. 1; sistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles SIONS, in introducing this amendment which on rollcall No. 311—Yes—Marshall of Georgia and MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles, and we must will provide our servicemembers that are af- Amendment No. 4; on rollcall No. 312—Yes— do everything possible to ensure that Amer- fected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with ac- McGovern of Massachusetts Amendment No. ican made material is used in the production cess to cutting-edge treatments. As we all 13; on rollcall No. 313—Yes—Inslee of Wash- of these vehicles. know, TBIs have become the ‘‘signature ington Amendment No. 82; on rollcall No. I understand that the House Armed Services wound’’ of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 314—Yes—Gutierrez of Illinois Amendment Committee has closely followed this situation Record numbers of troops return to American No. 21; on rollcall No. 315—No—Eshoo of and has included report language in the past soil in need of treatment and rehabilitation. California Amendment No. 42; on rollcall No. cautioning the Department of Defense on the While the Department of Defense has been a 316—No—Pingree of Maine Amendment No. implications of this regulation, and I applaud leader in providing treatment to our wounded 80; on rollcall No. 317—No—Patrick Murphy your continued efforts today on remedying this warriors, it has been slow to embrace innova- of Pennsylvania Amendment No. 79; on roll- situation and protecting our national security tive treatments, such as Hyperbaric Oxygen call No. 318—No—Sarbanes of Maryland and the American industrial base. Therapy. Amendment No. 47.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- While I oppose the underlying bill, I sup- would have cut the extra funding for missile TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ported an amendment that would lead to the defense, but it was not allowed to come to the repeal of the ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ (DADT) floor for a vote. An amendment to strike SPEECH OF military policy. For the past 17 years, DADT money for a duplicative engine that the Pen- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH has forced our service men and women to tagon doesn’t want or need was also de- OF OHIO hide who they are as they selflessly sacrificed feated. their lives for our country. The amendment Congress needs to get our priorities in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would repeal DADT following the receipt of order. We should be working to create jobs Thursday, May 27, 2010 recommendations from a Pentagon working and assisting those impacted by the reces- The House in Committee of the Whole group tasked with formulating the implementa- sion, not continue runaway defense spending. House on the State of the Union had under tion of the repeal and certification from the I urge all of my colleagues to oppose this consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize President and Secretary of Defense that the wasteful bill. appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- Department of Defense is prepared to imple- f tary activities of the Department of Defense, ment its repeal. to prescribe military personnel strengths for PERSONAL EXPLANATION such fiscal year, and for other purposes: Since the implementation of this discrimina- tory and misguided policy in 1993, almost Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong 14,000 service members have been fired be- HON. RON KLEIN opposition to the National Defense Authoriza- cause of their sexual orientation. The United OF FLORIDA tion Act of 2011. This legislation authorizes States is well behind many of our allies in al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $725.9 billion for defense programs this year, lowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in Friday, May 28, 2010 including $159.3 billion specifically for the the military. Policies, like DADT, that create an Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, on wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the so-called atmosphere of fear and mistrust among col- Thursday, May 27, I was unavoidably de- ‘‘war on terror.’’ Once again, the House of leagues serving side-by-side have no place in tained. Representatives easily approves billions of the military. I applaud the repeal of DADT and Had I voted, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on dollars for war, while a bill that would provide believe it is a significant step toward ensuring rollcall No. 312. genuine assistance to our constituents gets equality in our military and securing rights for watered down by the demagoguery of fiscal members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and f responsibility. Transgender community. NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- Our national security is not preserved or I urge my colleagues to reflect on the poli- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 furthered through the military occupation of cies and fiscal implications included in this leg- Iraq and Afghanistan. Our presence in the re- islation. As the country struggles to pull itself SPEECH OF gion continues to foment resentment toward out of one of the worst economic recessions HON. EARL POMEROY us and undermines the human rights of the in history, we must commit to our priorities OF NORTH DAKOTA Iraqi and Afghani people. To date, more than here at home—protecting our environment, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4,000 U.S. servicemembers have lost their keeping people in their homes, and getting lives in Iraq, and more than 31,000 have been people back to work. Thursday, May 27, 2010 wounded. As the number of troops in Afghani- f The House in Committee of the Whole stan surpasses the number in Iraq, over one House on the State of the Union had under thousand U.S. troops have been killed thus NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize far. With the continuation of the wars, we are TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- creating a new generation of Americans that tary activities of the Department of Defense, will experience the trauma of war, like Vietnam SPEECH OF to prescribe military personnel strengths for veterans before them. such fiscal year, and for other purposes: According to the United Nations, air strikes HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Chair, I rise in support continue to be the leading cause of civilian OF CALIFORNIA of H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authoriza- deaths in Afghanistan, despite the Administra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011, though tion’s claims that avoiding civilian casualties is Thursday, May 27, 2010 I have concerns about certain provisions that a cornerstone of the Afghan strategy. Innocent The House in Committee of the Whole have been included in the bill. Afghanis are killed, detained or threatened in House on the State of the Union had under While I strongly support many aspects of frequent night raids conducted by North Atlan- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize the bill, I am concerned about the inclusion of tic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces, while appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- language to overturn the military’s ‘‘Don’t Ask, Afghan President Hamid Karzai buys million- tary activities of the Department of Defense, Don’t Tell’’ policy. Earlier this year, the Sec- dollar villas in Dubai. This bill also authorizes to prescribe military personnel strengths for retary of Defense ordered a study of the issue $4.9 billion for ammunition and weapons sys- such fiscal year, and for other purposes: of repealing ‘‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.’’ He said tems, including for Unmanned Aerial Vehi- Mr. STARK. Mr. Chair, I rise to oppose out that while he believes it should be repealed, cles—or drones—that conduct indiscriminate of control war and defense spending. This bill he first wanted to gather input from the troops attacks against suspected militants in Paki- (H.R. 5136) would authorize a record $726 bil- before moving forward with repeal. I agree stan. According to a study conducted by the lion for defense. Congress refuses to find with the approach of Secretary Gates. I also New America Foundation, three civilians die money to maintain COBRA premium assist- agree with our military’s service chiefs, includ- for every suspected militant killed by a Central ance for jobless workers, but somehow we ing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Intelligence Agency (CIA) drone in Pakistan. can afford yet another increase to our already Schwartz, who said we should complete the I am also concerned about a number of the bloated defense budget. Secretary’s review before passing legislation amendments adopted in the bill that I believe We should recognize that this legislation to repeal ‘‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.’’ I believe we have no place in a bill that is intended to ad- would fix a long-standing injustice by creating should follow the lead of our military leaders. dress our national security. Language ad- a path for the repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t That means following the process we set up dressing sex-offenders and language that has Tell.’’ I was proud to vote for the Murphy earlier this year to gather input from our troops considerable implications on our foreign policy Amendment and I look forward to the day and study the effect of repeal on our military was included as part of an en bloc amend- when LGBT Americans enjoy equal rights in forces. That is the best way to make sure our ment that addressed a significant gap in the all facets of society, including marriage. Al- troops have their views heard, and that the health care services provided to our veterans though I strongly support the repeal of ‘‘Don’t right decision is made for the men and women pre and post-deployment. An amendment was Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ I cannot vote for this legisla- in our armed forces. also adopted that would allow the National tion. While I voted against the amendment to end Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The waste in this bill is shameful. It includes the ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy, I will be vot- to conduct defense-related pilot programs with $361.6 million more than the Pentagon wants ing in favor of final passage of the 2011 the Department of Defense (DOD). I have for a missile defense program that doesn’t NDAA. I believe that it is vitally important that fought for years to keep NASA separate from work, and $485 million in funding for another Congress enact its yearly Defense Department DOD in order to preserve NASA’s mission in- engine for a fighter jet that already has a authorization bill in a timely matter. This legis- tegrity and therefore, longevity. working engine. I offered an amendment that lation helps to set military policy and any delay

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With sure that they receive proper treatment. ciently make decisions to execute that policy. its inclusion as one of the ‘‘150 Great Places This amendment, which I am proud of to This bill also includes an important pay in- In Illinois,’’ the Macoupin County Courthouse have introduced with Congressmen PASCRELL, crease for our soldiers, authorizes funding for joins other significant landmarks such as the ANDREWS, COLE, ORTIZ, COFFMAN and JOE badly needed equipment for our Guard and State Capital and the homes designed by WILSON, will ensure that until the Department Reserve and includes my amendment to con- Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park. I applaud the of Defense has put in place a comprehensive tinue the Joint Family Support Assistance Pro- American Institute of Architects for including screening policy, all of our military personnel gram. Additionally, the bill authorizes important the Macoupin County Courthouse and recog- will receive neurocognitive assessments both military construction projects in North Dakota nize that it will continue to be a proud symbol before and after deployment. The amendment including nearly $19 million to construct a new of Illinois achievement and magnificence for requires that the same neurocognitive tool Air Traffic Control Complex at Minot Air Force generations to come. I thank the Speaker for used for pre-deployment assessment also be Base, $11.2 million to renovate and expand allowing me to share this moment of joy stem- used for post-deployment evaluation. Using the Readiness Center at Camp Grafton and ming from the 17th Congressional District of Il- the same test allows physicians to compare $500,000 to begin planning and design of a linois. the baseline screening with the post-deploy- Central Deployment Center at the Grand f ment results to determine whether a TBI does Forks Air Force Base. These programs must in fact exist. The current system of using dif- be authorized so that the DoD can put these NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- ferent tools for pre and post deployment important initiatives in place. My vote in favor TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 screenings is like comparing apples to or- of this bill is a vote to move the important anges. It is essential that our men and women process of authorizing the activities of the De- SPEECH OF who put themselves in harm’s way to protect fense Department forward in a timely manner HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS us every day receive immediate and appro- and a vote in support of our soldiers. OF PENNSYLVANIA priate care. Though TBIs are difficult to detect because f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no one symptom exists, it is imperative that APPLAUDING THE MACOUPIN Thursday, May 27, 2010 the Department of Defense take every pos- COUNTY COURTHOUSE’S INCLU- The House in Committee of the Whole sible measure to diagnose and treat our SION AS ONE OF THE ‘‘150 GREAT House on the State of the Union had under troops affected by TBI. This is why I strongly PLACES IN ILLINOIS’’ consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize support this amendment and I encourage all of appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- my colleagues to do the same. tary activities of the Department of Defense, HON. PHIL HARE f to prescribe military personnel strengths for OF ILLINOIS such fiscal year, and for other purposes: MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Friday, May 28, 2010 this important amendment and I thank my HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise today friend from New Jersey, BILL PASCRELL, for al- OF PENNSYLVANIA with great pride to applaud the Macoupin lowing me to work with him on this issue. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Courthouse and its inclusion as one of Department of Defense and the RAND Cor- Friday, May 28, 2010 the ‘‘150 Great Places In Illinois’’ as deter- poration have recently estimated that 20 per- mined by the American Institute of Architects cent of our military personnel who have Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, as Me- as part of its 150th anniversary celebration. served in Iraq or Afghanistan have suffered a morial Day approaches, it is important we This remarkable courthouse in the City of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). each take a moment to pay tribute to the gen- Carlinville has long had great historical signifi- Because symptoms of TBI often go unno- erations of Americans who have given their cance. It was built to replace the courthouse ticed, at least initially, it is difficult to know ex- lives so that we may enjoy the rights and free- where a persuasive attorney named Abraham actly how many troops are living with this dis- doms we hold so dear. It is important to re- Lincoln once practiced law, and since its com- ability. If not diagnosed early on, TBIs can member and honor those who have served us pletion it has stood as a central part of the lead to memory loss, severe headache dis- and have given the ultimate sacrifice. county and local community. orders, and alcohol and drug abuse. As the daughter of a veteran of the Korean Completed in 1870, the courthouse was de- Neurocognitive assessment has been prov- War, I had the privilege of knowing firsthand signed by Elijah E. Myers, who later designed en to be an effective tool in detecting and the pride commanded through military service numerous state capitols. This extraordinary measuring the severity of TBI. This is why the by those who served and the families who building resembles the Corinthian order with fiscal year 2008 National Defense Authoriza- supported them. As a member of Congress, it its impressive portico on the north side and tion required the Department of Defense to has been my honor to work to provide those south elevation. The large dome, classical de- screen ALL military personnel for TBI both be- who have served our Nation with benefits re- tailing and use of native limestone all add to fore and after deployment. Post-deployment flective of their service. This Memorial Day, each of us can express the building’s splendor. At the time of its com- screenings are to be compared with pre-de- our gratitude with a simple yet powerful act of pletion, this courthouse was among the largest ployment (or baseline) assessments to deter- tribute. Americans are asked to pause at 3 county courthouses in the United States, ri- mine whether or not the servicemember is suf- p.m. for a National Moment of Remembrance. valed in size only by the one in New York fering from a TBI. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, City. Within Illinois it became an impressive Unfortunately, too many of our men and stop for just one minute. Consider all the symbol of grandeur, as it even outsized the Il- women returning from the wars in Iraq and Af- rights and liberties that are guaranteed to us linois Statehouse in the Springfield Capital. ghanistan are still not being screened for TBI. as Americans, but withheld from so many oth- Along with its aesthetic appeal, the building Servicemembers that have been screened ers around the world. Consider the members also garnered praise for being technologically post-deployment are currently given a self-as- of the armed forces who served, fought and advanced. The Macoupin County Courthouse sessment checklist, in which the results are died so that our great Nation can be strong was designed and constructed to be nearly not even comparable to their pre-deployment and we can live with liberty and security. fireproof—a characteristic not at all common neurocognitive screenings. Not to mention that among structures of the day. Stone, brick and because the checklist is self-administered, the f metal were used almost exclusively, with wood results are typically inaccurate since these TRIBUTE TO RETIRING used only sparingly. The painted sheet metal troops either do not realize or do not want to EDUCATORS was magnificently detailed, and some of the admit that they are living with a TBI. major doors were constructed from cast iron. I am pleased that this year’s Defense Au- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN thorization includes language requiring the De- The ornate design, materials and construction OF CALIFORNIA partment of Defense to implement a com- resulted in a cost of over $1.3 million dollars IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES once completed, roughly $19 million by to- prehensive screening and assessment policy day’s standards. by the end of 2011. However, until this policy Friday, May 28, 2010 The Macoupin County Courthouse still is fully implemented, thousands of our men Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today serves as the seat of the county government and women in uniform are returning from com- to pay tribute to Sandra Resnick, Marta

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 Kinsberg, Ruth Sondik, and Sue Faiman for urge President Obama, and Secretary Clinton ment and enhances education and learning their distinguished careers as educators. The to make sure that we live up to our moral obli- across all subjects. This opportunity to perform students, faculty, and parents of Taylor Mills gations. I do not want to see a situation a few on a world stage, and the subsequent rush of School owe them a great debt of gratitude for months from now, in which we would find our- community support to make this trip possible, their commitment to child development and selves investigating the U.S. role in failing to is a well-earned reward for the hard work and educational excellence. protect these people. commitment of the Dobson High Wind Sym- We all remember a favorite teacher who in- f phony and Jazz Big Band and its supporters. spired us to strive to reach our full potential. To make this trip possible, band members While Taylor Mills School community will miss NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- raised $3,000 apiece to pay for travel ex- the many years of knowledge and experience TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 penses. I believe in the old saying, ‘‘it is hard these devoted teachers will take with them, to be successful unless a lot of other people their personal influence on thousands of chil- SPEECH OF want you to be.’’ So I also applaud all the par- dren will be their lasting legacy. HON. SAM FARR ents and community members who helped in On a personal note, I am delighted that OF CALIFORNIA this effort as well. Sandra Resnick’s retirement will allow her to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize spend even more time nurturing the grand- the Dobson High Wind Symphony and Jazz children we share, who, as she knows, are Thursday, May 27, 2010 Big Band as they represent the State of Ari- perfect. The House in committee of the Whole zona at the 2010 Shanghai World Music Expo I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- House on the State of the Union had under Festival in China. I wish the band all the best lating these wonderful teachers on their retire- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize during their performance in China and I am ment and thanking them for their many years appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- confident they will use this trip as an oppor- of commitment and hard work. tary activities of the Department of Defense, tunity to learn about a new culture and posi- to prescribe military personnel strengths for f such fiscal year, and for other purposes: tively represent our state and country within the global community. I know they will make PROTECT CAMP ASHRAF Mr. FARR. Madam Chair, when we pass the us all proud. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal f HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS– Year 2011, we take a historic step to restore OF NEW YORK equality in the ranks of our military by voting CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNUAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. MANTUA KIDS CARE CLUB RAC- Looking back in our history, social change COON RUN Friday, May 28, 2010 occurred because of leadership. President Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I am very Obama, our military leaders and gay Ameri- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY concerned about the safety and security of the cans have shown leadership to overturn this OF VIRGINIA 3,400 members of the main Iranian opposition discriminatory policy. Comparable to the lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who are residing in Camp Ashraf, Iraq. The ership shown by President Truman in 1948 United States Government signed an agree- when he issued Executive Order 9981 that or- Friday, May 28, 2010 ment with each and every individual in that dered the integration of the armed forces, we Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Camp to protect them against potential attacks can be proud that the civil rights of all Ameri- er, I rise today to recognize the 10th Anniver- and mistreatment from Iran or its proxies in cans who want to serve in our All Volunteer sary of the Mantua Kids Care Club Raccoon Iraq. In return for that promise to protect them, Forces is preserved. During its 17 year his- Run. Each year, hundreds of participants and residents of Camp Ashraf voluntarily turned tory, DADT has discharged far too many high- spectators come together for this race to pro- over all their weapons in 2003 to the our mili- ly qualified and trained Arab linguists, doctors mote charitable action and to celebrate the tary. U.S. Military Forces took on full protec- and mission critical specialists in every field spirit that makes Mantua the vibrant commu- tion of the camp in 2003, and continued to and in every service who simply wanted to nity that it is today. closely monitor it from their base in FOB Griz- serve their country. For the last 17 years I The Raccoon Run began in 2000 as a com- zly in Ashraf, beginning in 2009. I am con- been a Member of Congress who has fought munity endeavor to raise funds for Mantua cerned for their continued safety as the United to overturn this policy that has prohibited school families in need. Conceptualized by States prepares to rapidly leave Iraq. openly gay men and women from serving in Joyce Montgomery, the initial name was the America has a moral and legal obligation to- the military. ‘‘Rocket Run’’ but was changed to Raccoon wards the residents of Camp Ashraf. They are Madam Chair, as we move forward in the Run in honor of the Mantua Elementary vulnerable to persecution by Tehran’s proxies. legislative process, you may be assured of my School mascot. The Mantua Kids Care Club In addition, many family members of Camp continued strong support for repeal of Don’t embraced the idea, and became an early sup- Ashraf residents have been sentenced to Ask Don’t Tell. porter of the race. death in recent weeks in Iran. I have met with f When 5th grade teacher Roberta Romano many family members of Camp Ashraf who was diagnosed with cancer, the race was re- live in the United States, including in New RECOGNIZING THE DOBSON HIGH structured to benefit a single cause: Life with York State, and they are very committed and WIND SYMPHONY AND JAZZ BIG Cancer. Life with Cancer is a program admin- dedicated individuals who seek not aid but BAND, SELECTED FOR THE 2010 istered by the INOVA Health System that pro- only the safety and security of their loved SHANGHAI WORLD MUSIC EXPO vides critical support to caregivers and those ones. Many of the Camp Ashraf residents FESTIVAL afflicted with cancer. spent years in Iranian prisons and underwent Every year on Mother’s Day weekend, we torture and mistreatment by Tehran’s hench- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL come together to honor the memory of Ro- men before they managed to leave Iran and OF ARIZONA berta Romano and to support a worthy cause. take up residence in Camp Ashraf. Many stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the ten years since the race’s inception, the dent leaders, academics, teachers, and intel- Raccoon Run has raised nearly $100,000.00 lectuals who were threatened with arrest and Friday, May 28, 2010 and has benefited countless Northern Vir- execution by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise ginians. As a resident of Mantua, the former and Ministry of Intelligence made their way to today to recognize Mesa Arizona’s Dobson president of the Mantua Civic Association, and Camp Ashraf. They are a major source of en- High Wind Symphony and Jazz Big Band, most importantly, the father of a Mantua Ele- couragement for the democracy movement in which will represent our state at the 2010 mentary School graduate, I am grateful for the Iran. Shanghai World Music Expo Festival in China. strong sense of community exemplified by this Given the current instability in Iraq, and I wish to convey my pride and that of all Arizo- annual event. given the fact that the Maliki Government has nans in the efforts of these talented and dedi- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues stated that it intends to forcibly displace and/ cated students, and thank the Dobson faculty join me in applauding the efforts of the Mantua or expel the Camp residents, which would cer- and community for its remarkable support. community and in thanking all those who have tainly lead to further bloodshed, I believe we As a former teacher, I believe very strongly supported this worthwhile cause. Events like should be doubly alert about the safety and that participation in the arts, especially on the Raccoon Run are the fabric of a true com- security of Camp Ashraf’s residents. I want to such a global scale, leads to cultural enrich- munity and of our society at large.

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Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1945, and later that year moved to his home- today to pay tribute to an unsung civil rights town of Philadelphia so he could attend phar- Thursday, May 27, 2010 pioneer and educational justice advocate. Mrs. macy school. He graduated and went onto be- Viola Duvall Stewart, who is currently 90 years come the first African American department The House in Committee of the Whole old, filed the first lawsuit in 1945, seeking head at Philadelphia General Hospital as the House on the State of the Union had under equal pay for African American teachers in director of pharmacy services. consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize South Carolina. Mrs. Stewart took a break from teaching to appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- Viola Louise Duvall was born the only child focus on her family. She did return to the tary activities of the Department of Defense, of Vincent and Pearl Duvall in Charleston, classroom in 1964, as an intenerate special to prescribe military personnel strengths for South Carolina on June 30, 1919. She was such fiscal year, and for other purposes: education instructor serving visually handi- named for two of her mother’s sisters who capped children around middle and high Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, as we pre- died in the Spanish flu pandemic of that era. schools in the Philadelphia Public School Dis- pare to observe Memorial Day, the House After her mother and Vincent Duvall were di- trict. She retired from teaching in 1981. passed a measure that makes a significant in- vorced, she married Coleman Wheeler and Viola and Nathaniel Stewart had two sons, vestment in our armed forces. In addition to Viola gained two sisters, Angela and Ruby. Nathaniel, Jr. and Louis, and five grand- much-needed additions in equipment, mental Viola graduated as salutatorian from Con- children. She currently resides in Silver health care, and health services, the FY 2011 ception High School in 1937. That fall she en- Spring, Maryland. She is a life member of Defense Authorization Act includes a signifi- rolled in Howard University from which she Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She also served earned a Bachelors of Science degree in cant step forward for human rights. I am proud for many years as Treasurer of Galilee Baptist chemistry in 1941. to say that this Congress has taken action to Church of Philadelphia, where she has been a In 1944, Viola Duvall was in her third year end the outrageous ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ member for more than 50 years. teaching science at Burke High School in her Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- policy. By the end of 2010, it is my hope that hometown of Charleston making just $12 a all members of our armed forces will be able leagues to join me in recognizing the contribu- week. She was recruited by the South Caro- tions of this remarkable woman. Viola Duvall to serve our nation proudly and openly. lina NAACP to be the plaintiff in a case to Stewart is one of the many heroes whose self- I am also pleased that the Committee has equalize teachers’ salaries in the State. Due to less acts led to a better life for so many peo- taken my request for additional environmental the intimidation and fear of losing their job, ple. Her name is not one that is recognized, cleanup funding seriously. This bill provides many teachers refused to participate in the but her actions left an indelible mark on the $20 million over the President’s request, which lawsuit. Ms. Duvall was shunned by her fellow teaching profession and the civil rights move- is a small, but important first step. Our nation teachers and neighbors, who were fearful to ment in South Carolina. It is my honor to has tens of millions of acres of land that are associate with her for the public stand she thank Mrs. Stewart for taking a stand despite contaminated with toxins and munitions left was taking. the tremendous challenges of the day. It is be- over from military training. Much of this now The case went to trial in April 1944. Ms. cause of people like her that I, and so many Duvall was represented by NAACP Chief serves as parks, housing, or business devel- others, are where we are today. Counsel Thurgood Marshall, who was nervous opment where Americans work and play every f about being in South Carolina for the first day. Yet the last of these sites won’t be time. The judge on the case was U.S. District NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- cleaned for another 250 years. It was my hope Court Judge J. Waites Waring, a member of TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 to include a provision, which I submitted to the an old Charleston family. Rules Committee as an amendment with Rep- The case didn’t have an auspicious begin- SPEECH OF resentatives BROWN-WAITE and FARR, to re- ning when Judge Waring asked the School quire that the military notify families and busi- Board attorneys for the date of the Donald HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO nesses living and operating on these sites. I Murray case in Maryland. Mr. Marshall jumped OF GUAM am disappointed that this simple and common- up to respond and was dismissed by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sense amendment was not made in order, and judge. The same line of questioning continued, Thursday, May 27, 2010 it is my intention to offer it as a stand-alone each time Mr. Marshall knew the response be- The House in Committee of the Whole bill. Americans have a right to know. cause he had been the attorney on all the House on the State of the Union had under The continuous commitment to the esca- cases in question, but the judge would not consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize allow him to speak. The packed audience appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- lation in Afghanistan concerns me greatly. The began to whisper because they feared Judge tary activities of the Department of Defense, money and effort is misplaced and ultimately Waring would not give Ms. Duvall and her dis- to prescribe military personnel strengths for ineffectual. I am also disappointed that the tinguished attorney an opportunity to be heard. such fiscal year, and for other purposes: House voted to preserve funding for the extra And they were right. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Chair, today I rise in engine program for the F–35 Joint Strike Without giving the plaintiff the chance to strong support of H.R. 5136, the National De- Fighter. I have opposed this program for present her case, Judge Waring turned to Mr. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. years, as have President Obama, Secretary Marshall after he ended his questioning of the The bill continues a strong tradition under the Gates, the Army, Navy, and Marines. This is School Board attorneys and apologized for leadership of Chairman IKE SKELTON of Mis- a sad reminder of how parochial interests can seeming rude. It is reported he said, ‘‘This is souri of providing our men and women in uni- overwhelm good policy, and I will work with a very simple case, but what I wanted to find form with the training, equipment and authori- my colleagues to remove this funding in con- out from the School Board was how long it ties that they need to protect our country. In ference with the Senate. knew it was supposed to pay Negro teachers particular, I rise in strong support of subtitle C I also look forward to working with my col- equal salaries and hadn’t paid it. There’s no of title 28 of this bill which includes several leagues to clarify the Department’s role with need to take the court’s time on this.’’ In less provisions that further strengthen Congres- sional oversight of the military build-up on respect to the siting of wind energy projects, than 15 minutes, without either side making an argument, the case was decided in favor of Guam and directly address concerns raised in and to clarify the bidding process with regards the plaintiff, Viola Duvall. the draft environmental impact statement on to the Army’s M915 truck. As a result of Ms. Duvall’s determination the military build-up. No bill is ever perfect, and I will work to re- and sense of justice, it took just a matter of Of significant importance is Section 2822 fine and strengthen this legislation through the months to ensure all of South Carolina’s 6,000 which grants authority to the Secretary of De- conference process. black teachers received the same pay as their fense to assist the Government of Guam in

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A growing I hope we all remember this history lesson granted this authority before, most recently body of empirical research shows that HIV pa- as we prepare to vote on a repeal of the Don’t during the realignment of forces to Bangor, tients’ housing and other socioeconomic fac- Ask, Don’t Tell policy, an embarrassment un- Washington. The authority granted to the Sec- tors are of equal or even greater importance worthy of a great country and a great military. retary addresses concerns raised by the U.S. than their medical care or personal health be- It is responsible for the discharge of 13,000 Environmental Protection Agency and our havior in determining their long term health honorable Americans, men and women who community in regards to mitigating the impact status. 70% of all persons with HIV or AIDS were told their service is dispensable . . . not of the buildup on our local infrastructure. The have reported periods of homelessness or un- because of how they behaved, but because of authority granted in Section 2822 also ex- stable housing in their lives, the rates of HIV who they are. pands on President Obama’s request for $50 infection are 3–16 times higher for those who It does violence to cherished American val- million in transfer authority to modernize infra- are homeless or have unstable housing, and ues like equality, inclusion, and tolerance. And structure at the Port of Guam. To accommo- the HIV/AIDS death rate is 7–9 times higher it damages our national security too. date the influx of servicemembers and their for homeless adults than the general popu- Given the military’s recruitment challenges dependents, our island will have to modernize lation. at a moment that we’re still, unfortunately, aging infrastructure, build and repair roads, The link between poverty and HIV risk and fighting two wars . . . it is incomprehensible improve water and wastewater capacity, and outcomes is well established. Poor living con- to me that we would reject any capable per- increase capacity at the Port of Guam among ditions such as homelessness and over- son who wishes to serve. many other preparations. This authority will crowding undermine safety and efforts to pro- It was particularly galling to watch as hun- assist our island in preparing for the realign- mote responsible sexual behavior. A lack of dreds of language specialists who could speak ment of forces to Guam and mitigate impact to stable housing greatly reduces people’s ability Farsi and Arabic were dismissed just when our community. to reduce their risk of HIV, as people who are they were needed most, when our occupation Section 2824 is also important as it allows homeless or have unstable housing are 2–6 of Iraq began. The assertion that openly gay service mem- the Secretary of Defense to transfer rights and times more likely than the general population bers would undermine unit cohesion is just management authority of Navy’s water and to use hard drugs, exchange needles, or trade bunk, Madam Chair. wastewater system to the Guam Waterworks sex for money or shelter. It is an argument based on fear, not fact. Authority. This provision will create one single Despite this evidence that adequate housing The research suggests that Iraq and Afghani- water and wastewater system on the island, is an important effect on HIV prevention, the stan veterans are comfortable serving side-by- create economies of scale, and will remove housing resources devoted to the national re- side with fellow soldiers who happen to be gay redundancies in our current system. sponse to HIV/AIDS have been inadequate Most importantly, I worked to include an or lesbian. and housing has been largely ignored in policy To suggest otherwise is to insult our troops, amendment that incorporated the full text of discussions at the international level. as the author of the amendment Mr. MURPHY H.R. 44, ‘‘The Guam World War II Loyalty H. Con. Res. 137 recognizes that stable, af- has pointed out. Because the morale argu- Recognition Act,’’ to the National Defense Au- fordable housing is a key component of any ment assumes our soldiers are so unpro- thority Act for Fiscal Year 2011. This provision effective strategy to prevent the spread of HIV/ fessional—and even unpatriotic—that they would recognize the people of Guam for their AIDS, as well as its treatment and care. It fur- would let another soldier’s sexual orientation sacrifices during World War II when Guam ther recognizes that the United States should distract them from the mission. was occupied by enemy forces. With the re- make a serious commitment to providing ade- Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint alignment of forces to Guam, it is important quate funding for developing housing as a re- Chiefs of Staff, may have put it best when he that this longstanding issue be resolved so sponse to the AIDS pandemic. I am proud to said, ‘‘I cannot escape being troubled by . . . that the military build-up on Guam is imple- support this resolution, and strongly urge my a policy which forces young men and women mented with community support. The Guam colleagues to join me. to lie about who they are in order to defend World War II Loyalty Recognition Act was f their fellow citizens. For me personally, it adopted by the House as an amendment to comes down to integrity—theirs as individuals the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 and ours as an institution.’’ cal Year 2010, but was subsequently removed And now it comes down to our integrity, the during conference with the Senate. I thank my SPEECH OF integrity of those of us privileged to serve in colleagues for voting to adopt this provision the people’s House. once again. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY We must have the integrity to do what’s KE KELTON I want to thank Chairman I S of OF CALIFORNIA right . . . to support our troops and strengthen the House Armed Services for his leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our military . . . by repealing the cruel and on issues affecting the readiness of our mili- un-American Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. tary forces. I look forward to working with my Thursday, May 27, 2010 f colleagues toward passage of H.R. 5136 by The House in Committee of the Whole the full House of Representatives. House on the State of the Union had under RECOGNIZING NYASHA SPROW AS f consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize A STATE HONOREE IN THE 2010 appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMU- SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING tary activities of the Department of Defense, NITY AWARDS PROGRAM HOUSING FUNDING TO COMBAT to prescribe military personnel strengths for AIDS such fiscal year, and for other purposes: HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Chair, we’ve heard OF VIRGINIA SPEECH OF these arguments before. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Secretary of the Army said he was con- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Friday, May 28, 2010 OF TEXAS cerned about how the proposed change would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES affect ‘‘the efficiency . . . of the Army.’’ Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- A five-star General warned of ‘‘social experi- er, I rise today to recognize Nyasha Sprow Monday, May 24, 2010 ments’’ and worried that with reform in military from Prince William County, Va., for being a Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, I rise today in personnel policy ‘‘. . . we may have difficulty state honoree in the 2010 Prudential Spirit of strong support of H. Con. Res. 137, ‘‘Express- attaining high morale.’’ Community Awards Program. Nyasha is a vol- ing the sense of the Congress that the lack of Those are not quotations from 2010 about unteer with the Prince William Chapter of the adequate housing must be addressed as a the right of gay and lesbian Americans to American Red Cross and a seventh-grader at barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, serve openly in the military. They’re from more Virginia Virtual Academy. Additionally, she has and care, and that the United States should than 60 years ago, during the debate over ra- become a passionate advocate for organ and make a commitment to providing adequate cial integration of the armed forces. tissue donation. funding for developing housing as a response Does anyone believe they were right? If so, Nyasha has become a spokesperson for the to the AIDS pandemic,’’ as introduced by my please speak up. National Kidney foundation and she works to

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Furthermore, Guild and the Lifetime Achievement Award in not delete the term ‘‘high need’’ as was Nyasha participates in fund-raising events Acting from the American Women in Radio planned and is consistent with the language in sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation and Television. In 1995, Betty was inducted H.R. 3943. As this provision is finalized in con- and the Regional Transplant Community and into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame. ference, it is essential that this technical has further spread the word about organ do- Betty’s work on behalf of animals is close to change be made to implement the original in- nation as a contestant in the National Amer- her heart and legendary. She is President tent of the amendment. ican Miss pageant. Emeritus of the Morris Animal Foundation, This amendment also makes this program Madam Speaker, Nyasha Sprow represents serving as a Trustee since 1972, a member more accessible to our veterans returning from the best of our nation’s youth, and her work on the Board of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo service by reducing the length of service re- with organ and tissue donation demonstrates Association since 1974 and an eight-year Los quirements for active military. Many of our her dedication to helping those around her. I Angeles Zoo Commissioner. Among the young men and women returning from service congratulate her on this award and wish her awards she has received for her work for ani- in Iraq and Afghanistan who would like to pur- well in all of her future endeavors. mal welfare include the American Veterinary sue teaching careers are currently ineligible f Medical Association’s Humane Award, the for the program. The amendment reduces the Jane Goodall Institute’s Lifetime Achievement required length of service from six years to A TRIBUTE TO BETTY WHITE Award, and an honorary doctorate from West- four years. ern University Veterinary School as ‘‘Doctor of Finally, this amendment creates an advisory HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Humane Veterinary Sciences.’’ In 2006, Betty board to ensure continued success, by in- OF CALIFORNIA was honored by the City of Los Angeles with creasing awareness and participation and en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the title of ‘‘Ambassador to the Animals.’’ suring the program meets the needs of schools and veterans. Friday, May 28, 2010 The time, energy and devotion Betty has given to GLAZA is extraordinary, and the resi- I want to thank my colleagues, Representa- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today dents of the greater Los Angeles area have tive COURTNEY and Representative PETRI for to honor Betty White, who is receiving the benefited enormously from her generosity. I their work on this amendment and for their Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s ask all Members of Congress to join me in continued support of the Troops to Teachers (GLAZA) Beastly Ball Award. commending Betty White upon receiving the Program, as well as both the House Com- Betty began her impressive performing ca- 2010 Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s mittee on Armed Services and Committee on reer in the 1940s on the radio. Her first big Beastly Ball Award. Education and Labor for their assistance in this amendment. I urge my colleagues to sup- break was in 1949 when she joined Al Jarvis f on a daily, live, local television show, which port the amendment. es to support the amend- she eventually hosted. In partnership with writ- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- ment. er George Tibbles and producer Don TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 f Fedderson, she formed her own production SPEECH OF HONORING STANISLAUS COUNTY company and produced her first comedy se- MEDICAL SOCIETY ries, Life with Elizabeth, receiving an Emmy in HON. DORIS O. MATSUI 1952. Appearing frequently on major variety OF CALIFORNIA and game shows, she was a recurring regular IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH OF CALIFORNIA with Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and Johnny Car- Thursday, May 27, 2010 son, and a regular on Mama’s Family. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. White’s first appearance on The Mary The House in Committee of the Whole Friday, May 28, 2010 House on the State of the Union had under Tyler Moore Show in the show’s fourth season consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise led to her becoming a recurring cast member, appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- today to congratulate the Stanislaus County and her portrayal of Sue Ann Nivens, the tary activities of the Department of Defense, Medical Society upon celebrating its 100th an- Happy Homemaker, brought two Emmys for to prescribe military personnel strengths for niversary. The medical society will be cele- supporting actress in 1974–75 and 1975–76. such fiscal year, and for other purposes: brating the anniversary during the annual She received her fourth Emmy for Best Day- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chair, I rise today in sup- membership meeting to be held on Thursday, time Game Show Host for Just Men. Nomi- port of the Courtney/Petri/Matsui amendment May 27, 2010, at the Del Rio Country Club in nated seven times for Best Actress in a Com- which would transfer the Troops to Teachers Modesto, California. edy Series for The Golden Girls, she won the Program back to the Department of Defense During the 1820s, early settlers to California Emmy in 1985, and won a sixth Emmy for from the Department of Education and would began migrating near the Stanislaus River. In Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in make essential improvements to the program 1848, California was ceded to the United 1996 on The John Larroquette Show. Since to ensure that veterans returning from service States, gold was soon discovered and in 1854 2000, Betty has appeared in Ally McBeal, That have access to its benefits. the boundaries were set for Stanislaus Coun- 70s Show, Boston Legal and The Bold and Currently, the Troops to Teachers Program ty. Between the gold rush and the Central Pa- the Beautiful. In May 2010, Betty hosted Sat- is operated by the Defense Activity for Non- cific Railroad laying tracks through the area, urday Night Live, resulting in the long-running Traditional Education Support (DANTES) with- Stanislaus County was growing fast. In 1878, show receiving its highest ratings ever. In in the Department of Defense. The Depart- there were 10 men listed as licensed to prac- June of this year, she will appear in a new ment of Education simply transfers funds to tice medicine in Stanislaus County. By 1891, weekly TV Land Series, Hot in Cleveland. Bet- DANTES. Our amendment would transfer the a county hospital had been built and the num- ty’s movies for television credits include program back to the Department of Defense, ber of practicing physicians had risen to 15. Chance of a Lifetime, Stealing Christmas, thus streamlining the program. Both the De- In 1903, Dr. Surryhne built the first private Annie’s Point, and Animal Planet’s The Re- partment of Defense and the Department of hospital in Stanislaus County. By 1910, the trievers. Her big screen endeavors include Education support this transfer, which is re- Stanislaus County Medical Society was estab- Hard Rain, Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, flected in the President’s Fiscal Year 2011 lished with Dr. W.J. Wilhite serving as presi- Bringing Down the House, The Proposal, and budget request. dent and Dr. Surryhne serving as secretary. You Again, which will be released in Sep- Additionally, our amendment would ensure The society meetings typically took place at tember 2010. that veterans participating in the Troops to the Hotel Modesto, with an attendance of Along with the Emmys, Betty has won nu- Teachers program receive a $5,000 stipend eighteen to twenty members. By 1946, physi- merous awards during her seventy-year ca- for teaching three years in any school that is cians were returning from World War II and reer. They include the Pacific Pioneers in in a district receiving Title 1 funds. This the Society grew in numbers and specialties, Broadcasting’s ‘‘Golden Ike’’ Award, the Genii change would create a 49-percent increase in such as obstetrics and gynecology, ortho- Award from American Women in Radio and the number of schools eligible under the pro- pedics, G.U., general surgery and internal TV, the American Comedy Awards’ Funniest gram. medicine.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 The physicians of the Stanislaus County men at Ellsworth Air Force Base in my state government and those of neighboring states Medical Society formed the Stanislaus Foun- of South Dakota. Ellsworth is home to two were doing to stabilize currency in the region dation for Medical Care to guarantee the deliv- wings of B–1 bombers, and I know the impor- and to regularize customs and tariffs. He also ery of quality medical care on a prepayment tant role those planes have played in Iraq and expressed his desire for attracting more for- basis at a just and equitable cost to both the Afghanistan. These planes, and the other eign investment to Gabon—especially beyond patient and physician. The foundation was in- bombers in our fleet, project power across the the dominant oil-industry sector—and his vi- corporated as a non-profit organization in globe in order to keep potential enemies at sion for how to achieve that. 1957, and acts as a health management sys- bay and also serve to protect and save the During his visit to the United States, Presi- tem. It was created and operated by local phy- lives of troops fighting on the ground. dent Bongo met with Secretary of State Hillary sicians to serve the best interests of the public As Members of Congress, we are charged Rodham Clinton in Washington. Secretary and professional community. with equipping our Armed Forces and are re- Clinton said after their meeting that ‘‘Gabon is Today, the Stanislaus County Medical Soci- sponsible for allocating taxpayer funds in the a valued partner of the United States, and this ety has over 650 active, retired and resident most fiscally responsible manner. This amend- visit gave us an opportunity to discuss a wide members. The members serve the purpose of ment ensures that we will accomplish both range of common concerns.’’ She went on to ‘‘promoting and developing the science and art goals by better informing Congress and the thank President Bongo ‘‘for his and Gabon’s of medicine, conserving and protecting the Department of Defense on the best path for- efforts on behalf of regional stability in Central public health, promoting the betterment of the ward for our nation’s bomber fleet. Africa and for its leadership on the world medical profession, cooperating with organiza- I urge my colleagues to support this com- stage, particularly at the United Nations.’’ tions of like purposes and uniting with similar monsense amendment. In line with my own conversation with Presi- societies from other counties of the State to f dent Bongo on the same topics, Secretary form the California Medical Society.’’ PRESIDENT OF GABON, ALI BONGO Clinton said ‘‘We are very supportive of Ga- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend ONDIMBA bon’s efforts to diversify its economy, widen and congratulate the Stanislaus County Med- the circle of prosperity, and create new oppor- ical Society upon 100 years of service. I invite tunities for its people’’ and added: ‘‘I want to my colleagues to join me in wishing the Soci- HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS recognize President Bongo’s efforts to improve OF NEW YORK ety, and all of the members, many years of government efficiency, eliminate waste, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continued success. fight corruption.’’ f Friday, May 28, 2010 To offer a sense of the purpose of President Mr. MEEKS of New York. Madam Speaker, Bongo’s visit to the United States, I would like NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- in early March, it was my pleasure and privi- to insert in the RECORD an article from Amer- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 lege to meet the new President of Gabon, Ali ica.gov by Jim Fisher-Thompson entitled ‘‘Ga- Bongo Ondimba. bon’s President Meets Clinton, Calls Corrup- SPEECH OF President Bongo was in New York in his ca- tion Africa’s Cancer,’’ which was published on HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN pacity as head of state of the country that, for March 9. OF SOUTH DAKOTA the month of March, presided over the United [From America.gov, Mar. 9, 2010] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nations Security Council. Gabon is one of GABON’S PRESIDENT MEETS CLINTON, CALLS three African countries that are members of CORRUPTION AFRICA’S CANCER Thursday, May 27, 2010 the Security Council on a rotating basis. (By Jim Fisher-Thompson) The House in Committee of the Whole President Bongo came to office after the WASHINGTON.—Gabon’s president, Ali House on the State of the Union had under death of his predecessor last year. Between Bongo, intends to use his country’s two-year consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize June and October, Acting President Rose seat on the United Nations Security Council appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- Francine Rogombe´, who had previously to highlight democratic reforms and his tary activities of the Department of Defense, served as president of Gabon’s Senate, led a fight against corruption, which he terms a to prescribe military personnel strengths for ‘‘cancer’’ sapping Africa’s strength and po- such fiscal year, and for other purposes: smooth and swift transition. As a member of the Foreign Affairs sub- tential. ‘‘Unfortunately, when it comes to Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Chair, I committee on Africa and Global Health, and the African body, we have many diseases— rise today in strong support of amendment Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee and corruption is one of them,’’ Bongo told America.gov in an interview after meeting number 38 to the National Defense Authoriza- on International Monetary Policy and Trade, I tion Act of Fiscal Year 2011. with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham understand the importance of the relationship Clinton March 8 at the State Department. I would like to thank Chairman SKELTON for between the United States and countries of ‘‘Corruption is a major problem that has to including this amendment, which I introduced, the Central African region. be stopped,’’ the African leader said, ‘‘which in an en bloc package today. In our conversation, I was impressed by is why we are committed to fighting it. We Representative JOHN FLEMING of Louisiana, President Ali Bongo’s determination to im- know if we want to build a better future with a member of the Armed Services Committee’s prove the quality of life for the people of responsible people, we especially need ac- Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, is co- Gabon. He is committed to eliminating corrup- countability, and this is what has been lack- ing.’’ Gabon, with a population of fewer than sponsoring the amendment. I appreciate his tion that has plagued Gabon in the past. support and the leadership he has shown on 2 million, is largely dependent on the energy I was particularly interested in Gabon’s role and extractive (mining and timber) sectors the issue of improving and protecting our na- as one of the six members of the Bank of and is the fifth-largest supplier of oil in sub- tion’s bomber fleet. Central African States and as a member of the Saharan Africa to the United States. In 2009, This amendment requires reports from the Economic Community of Central African the nongovernment group Transparency Institute of Defense Analyses, the Congres- States. Gabon’s capital city, Libreville, is also International rated the nation 106 out of 180 sional Budget Office and the Department of the location of one of the key regional offices countries in its annual corruption index, tied Defense that, taken together, will provide a of the African Development Bank, and it is the with Argentina, The Gambia, Niger and comprehensive review of the sustainment and headquarters of the locally-owned and oper- Benin. modernization requirements and costs related After his election as president in August ated Gabonese Development Bank. 2009 and before traveling to the United to the U.S. bomber force and long-range strike As one might expect, Central African coun- States, Bongo instituted a number of govern- capability. tries, including Gabon, were hit hard by the ment reforms, including cutting Cabinet Over the past year, as I’ve met with Air global economic meltdown of the past few posts while restructuring the Treasury De- Force leaders, including Secretary Michael years. As a report from the International Mon- partment and launching an environmental Donley and Chief of Staff General Norton etary Fund noted on March 15, ‘‘The Gabo- effort called ‘‘Green Gabon.’’ Schwartz, we have discussed the need to sus- nese economy went through a difficult year in At the same time, he streamlined govern- tain and modernize our nation’s current bomb- 2009 due to the unusual domestic environ- ment by eliminating several agencies and er fleet as the Air Force begins to develop a ment because of painful social developments bureaucracies that were hindering innova- tion and investment in Gabon. He has also next-generation bomber and long-range strike and the preparation of the presidential elec- threatened criminal penalties for persons at- capability needed to maintain a strategic de- tions on the one hand and to the unfavorable tempting to bribe public officials, according terrence. international economic situation on the other.’’ to a recent press report. Since I was first elected to Congress in Given these circumstances, I listened care- Despite the challenges of corruption and 2004, I have worked closely with the brave air- fully as President Bongo explained what his reform, Bongo told America.gov: ‘‘I remain

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I commend both Chairman IKE SKELTON and ‘‘We would like more progress on the eco- There are many provisions of this $567 bil- Ranking Member HOWARD MCKEON for their nomic front and are working on a trade lion authorization to be proud of. This bill hard work in putting together a tremendous agreement with the U.S. government.’’ strengthens four pivotal national objectives in- piece of legislation that, in my opinion, ade- Acknowledging Gabon’s new responsibil- cluding, but not limited to, counterterrorism ef- quately supports our active and retired service ities on the U.N. Security Council, Bongo forts, missile defense, nuclear nonproliferation, men and women. said, ‘‘We are going to work very closely and benefits and care to our nation’s service f with the United States and all the perma- members and their families. nent members of the Security Council to Some provisions that particularly stand out RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL MU- make sure that the world is a better place.’’ SEUM OF AMERICANS IN WAR- He had earlier addressed the Security Coun- are the funding authorizations that support the cil, which Gabon chairs for the month of President’s agenda in Afghanistan. This bill TIME IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUN- March. takes steps to address prior shortfalls of our TY, VA Speaking to the press after her private efforts in Afghanistan under the Bush Adminis- meeting with the African leader, Secretary tration. Specifically, the bill outlines resources HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Clinton said, ‘‘I want to recognize President that will give U.S. commanders in the field the OF VIRGINIA Bongo’s efforts to improve government effi- tools they need for success, as well as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciency, eliminate waste and fight corruption. means to forge meaningful strategic partner- ‘‘We know, as the president knows, that Friday, May 28, 2010 economic progress depends on responsible ships with neighboring nations so as to both governance that rejects corruption, enforces facilitate victory and a swift and safe return for Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- the rule of law, provides good stewardship of our brave service men and women. The bill er, I rise to recognize the National Museum of natural resources and delivers results that also furthers the President’s efforts to secure Americans in Wartime (the American Wartime help to change people’s lives for the better. the nuclear arsenals across the globe. If Cold Museum), which will break ground later this ‘‘We stand ready to support Gabon as it War politics have taught the world one thing, year in Prince William County, Va. This mu- further strengthens its democratic institu- it is that nuclear proliferation could lead to seum is being built to honor all Americans tions and processes,’’ Clinton said. The secretary added, ‘‘We are very sup- dangerous situations. H.R. 5136 makes signifi- who have served or presently serve our coun- portive of Gabon’s efforts to diversify its cant strides in aligning our defense policy with try in any branch of the United States military economy, widen the circle of prosperity and 21st century challenges, including facilitating a from World War I forward. create new opportunities for its people. mobile missile defense system and regulation It will tell the stories and recognize the con- Gabon is participating in the Extractive In- of nuclear arms. I believe Congress must do tributions and sacrifices of the brave men and dustries Transparency Initiative and taking all that it can to ensure that the development women who dedicated themselves to defend- other steps that will give confidence both to of nuclear technologies is globally regulated ing and preserving our Nation’s freedoms international investors but, more impor- and transparent. This bill, in funding key pro- through their service in the U.S. Army, Marine tantly, to the people of the country.’’ Speaking two days before the State De- grams like the Department of Energy’s Global Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, the Re- partment issues its annual human rights re- Threat Reduction Initiative and Department of serves and the National Guard. port, Clinton said: ‘‘I also want to applaud Defense’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Pro- The museum will offer a unique interactive the leadership that Gabon has shown in com- gram, takes important steps to ensuring that history of major conflicts from the 20th and bating human trafficking. We have forged weapons grade nuclear materials do not end 21st centuries and focus on educating young new partnerships with the Justice Depart- up into the hands of terrorists and dangerous Americans about wartime experiences and the ment, and Gabon is moving toward ratifying states. sacrifices made by those Americans who ‘‘an- the U.N. protocol. This is one more example I am proud to speak to the funds authorized swered the call’’ in service of our nation. of the reform-minded leadership that Presi- The American Wartime Museum is the cul- dent Bongo is bringing to his country.’’ for the benefits and care of our military ‘‘We’ve come a long way,’’ Bongo re- servicemembers and their families. A nation mination of a partnership between private and sponded. ‘‘We’ve gone through a democratic with the best military in the world should pro- government entities. The Museum will be built process, and now we are moving forward. vide the best care in the world. Among its on a 70 acre site that has been generously Good governance, [the] fight against corrup- many provisions, H.R. 5136 provides a 1.9% donated by the Hylton family of Prince William tion, diversity [in] our economy and our pay raise to our troops, increases imminent County. It will feature a large collection of vin- partners. This is what we’re doing.’’ danger pay, and expands college loan repay- tage and modern operational military vehicles, f ment benefits. Furthermore, the bill includes a some of which will be used for demonstrations NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- ‘‘pre-separation’’ counseling program to help and reenactments. There will be large out- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 provide discharged servicemembers and their doors ‘‘Landscapes of War’’ with authentic spouses with financial and job assistance. Es- replicas of battle scenes. Visitors will be able SPEECH OF pecially in these tough economic times, it is to hear, touch and experience military vehi- important to promote financial literacy efforts cles, aircraft and naval vessels. The planned HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY across the board so as to better educate and National Veterans Visitor Center will offer spe- OF NEW YORK inform average Americans of their financial cial services and activities for veterans includ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and professional options. ing opportunities for military reunions and the Thursday, May 27, 2010 Finally, I am extremely encouraged by lan- ability to record oral histories for future gen- guage included in the final Defense Authoriza- erations of Americans. Visiting the Museum The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under tion bill that recognizes the harmful implica- will be truly interactive and will not only edu- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize tions of poor nutrition as it pertains to national cate but actually provide a very realistic sense appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- security. As Chairwoman of the Healthy Fami- of the experiences of those who have served tary activities of the Department of Defense, lies and Communities Subcommittee, I have in uniform. to prescribe military personnel strengths for been very active in efforts to increase access This project enjoys broad, bipartisan support such fiscal year, and for other purposes: to child nutrition programs. It is important that from the Prince William Board of County Su- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Chair, I Congress recognize the vast impact proper pervisors, the Commonwealth of Virginia and rise in support of H.R. 5136, the National De- child nutrition has on our nation. H.R. 5136 in- the United States Congress. George Mason fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. cludes a sense of Congress that hunger and University is a key partner in this endeavor, Each year, Congress acts to authorize na- obesity are impairing military recruitment and which will provide new academic and research tional defense spending. Matters of defense must be properly addressed. I am proud to opportunities for students, historians and the spending have been one of my highest prior- lead efforts to improve access to important ini- public. The leadership team of the museum in- ities throughout my time in Congress. Espe- tiatives like direct certification systems, and cludes Craig Stewart, President and CEO; cially during times of war, we, in Congress, the national school lunch and summer food Allan Cors, Chairman of the Board of Trust- have the utmost obligation to ensure our serv- services programs. The language in this bill ees; former Virginia Governor and U.S. Sen- ice men and women have the adequate re- regarding obesity underscores the vast and ator Chuck Robb; a Medal of Honor recipient

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This museum will educate, in- These values last throughout time, throughout Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, on behalf spire, and most importantly, honor all who the economic turmoil and throughout the latest of the people of Ohio’s Seventh Congressional have served our great nation in uniform. District, I am honored to recognize Dr. Lynn And as we celebrate Memorial Day this fad. I have no doubt that the Campbell family will continue to carry on these traditions for Wolaver, who was inducted into the Ohio Sen- weekend, I also ask my colleagues to join me ior Hall of Fame on May 24, 2010. the rest of their lives due to the strong founda- in expressing our sincerest appreciation to Dr. Wolaver’s contributions to his country tion provided by Bob and Betty. every man and woman who has answered the and the community are invaluable. A former highest call of duty by serving our country in I want to congratulate Bob and Betty on member of U.S. Army and World War II vet- the United States military. Their sacrifice, their banner year and wish them and their eran, he flew in C–47 aircraft in the European honor, and selfless dedication to the defense Campbell Clan good health, safe travels and Theater of Operations. Following his military and protection of our country is deserving of much more shared laughter. service, Lynn devoted himself to public serv- the utmost respect and gratitude of every ice, holding positions as a member of the American. f Fairborn City Planning Board, City Council, f Deputy Mayor and Mayor of Fairborn. He has IN RECOGNITION OF THE IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. WIL- been an active member of the Fairborn Cham- ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LEE HALE LIAM ROBERT AND BETTY ber of Commerce, Fairborn Rotary Club and CAMPBELL the American Region. He currently serves on numerous local boards and committees, apply- HON. JEFF MILLER ing his knowledge and expertise for the better- HON. LINCOLN DAVIS ment of the region. OF FLORIDA OF TENNESSEE Along with his natural penchant for service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his country and civic engagement, Dr. Wolaver has an extensive academic back- Friday, May 28, 2010 Friday, May 28, 2010 ground. He studied at the University of Illinois, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, The Ohio State Extension at Wright Field and I rise today in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I at the University of Michigan, where he re- Robert ‘‘Bob’’ and Betty Grigsby Campbell of rise today to honor Lee Hale, the recipient of ceived his doctoral degree. Dr. Wolaver spent Franklin, Tennessee. They are long standing the NASSP/Virco National Assistant Principal nearly 40 years as an employee at Wright-Pat- residents of the community which I represent of the Year Award for the state of Florida. Mr. terson Air Force Base in Springfield, OH, hold- and have raised five children in the area. Their Hale is a dedicated educator whose profes- ing various positions, including Dean for Re- children have added twelve grandchildren to sionalism and innovative ideas have helped search Emeritus at the Air Force Institute of the family tree and it is one of their grand- many students in my district succeed, and it is Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force children that have notified me of this special a great privilege to recognize him on this day. Base. During his time at Wright-Patt, Dr. year of celebrations, the occasion of their 80th Mr. Hale began his career in education after Wolaver taught and conducted research in the birthdays and their 60th wedding anniversary. areas of navigation, astrodynamics, bio- Bob grew up in Nashville, TN as the eldest graduating from Samford University with a de- engineering and systems analysis, and he has son of a printer and secretary. He attended gree in Business Administration. After subbing authored over 60 technical papers on these Vanderbilt University before owning his own at various schools in Okaloosa County, he topics. His academic achievements have business. Betty grew up in the Grigsby family was hired to teach at Choctawhatchee High earned him induction into prestigious honorary home in Elkton, TN. Her family farmed the School. Mr. Hale taught Alternative Education societies, and various honors and awards, in- home place that was surrounded by cotton and Business and Technology courses for ten cluding the Fairborn Chamber of Commerce’s fields. Her father was an engineer and her years all the while pursuing a Master’s degree Ed Duncan Distinguished Citizen Award, mother was actively involved in the Methodist in Education, Global Leadership and Adminis- Fairborn Chamber of Commerce President’s church and community. tration from Jones International University. Award and University of Illinois Distinguished Bob and Betty met on a blind date. They While teaching during the day and advancing Alumnus Award. wed in a double wedding ceremony with Bet- his own education through online courses, Mr. Finally, as a husband, father of two and ty’s sister, Dorothy (Mrs. John Brevard), who Hale made himself available to help struggling grandfather, Dr. Wolaver has demonstrated also resides in Franklin, TN. Bob and Betty students recover credits by coordinating the the importance of balancing various obliga- settled in Nashville, TN and their children Choctaw Academy. Mr. Hale’s hard work did tions and activities with the needs of family. Bobby, Cindy, Nicky, Cathi and Chuck were not go unnoticed, and in 2007, he became an Thus, with great pride, I congratulate Dr. born and have fond memories of camping and Assistant Principal of Choctawhatchee. Most Lynn Wolaver for his lifetime of remarkable taking family vacations to Florida in the back recently, Mr. Hale is pursuing a Doctor of Edu- achievements and his unparalleled contribu- of many station wagons. As their children tion to our community. moved on, Betty worked caring for children at cation, Curriculum and Instruction from the their church and Bob continued to develop his University of West Florida. f small business. Lee Hale is well-deserving of Florida’s As- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- During their retirement they have enjoyed sistant Principal of the Year award, and it is TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 traveling with their friends both throughout the apparent throughout his community leadership country and internationally. They continue to positions and continuing professional develop- SPEECH OF be active members of the Baptist Church, ment activities. Mr. Hale leads Sunday School while Bob maintains his small business restor- and coaches youth baseball and still makes HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA ing antique furniture. They regularly see their time to attend workshops, such as the Florida grandchildren who are spread from California Educational Technology Convention, so that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Louisiana to Washington, DC. Their grand- his students are well prepared for the future. Thursday, May 27, 2010 children tell me they are looking forward to en- joying many more holidays with their ‘‘MaBet Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Con- The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under and Papa’’ in Franklin. gress it is an honor to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of this outstanding edu- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize It is clear that the world in which Bob and appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- Betty were born in 1930 was quite a different cator. My wife Vicki and I congratulate Mr. tary activities of the Department of Defense, world than what their grandchildren experience Hale on his award and thank him for his 15 to prescribe military personnel strengths for today. But they have taught their children and plus years of teaching service. such fiscal year, and for other purposes:

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PHIL GINGREY for their service. f Under the Status of Forces Agreement OF GEORGIA signed in November 2008, there is not ONE IN RECOGNITION OF SANDY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mention of Iraqis who have worked with the BOWEN’S DECADES OF SERVICE TO NATIONAL SAFE PLACE AND United States, which I find to be most unset- Thursday, May 27, 2010 tling. AMERICA’S YOUNG PEOPLE And while the December 2011 date for with- The House in Committee of the Whole drawal of our troops seems far away, there is HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize another benchmark of August 2010, when OF KENTUCKY nearly 50,000 troops will be withdrawn from appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary activities of the Department of Defense, Iraq, which will limit our ability to protect U.S.- Friday, May 28, 2010 to prescribe military personnel strengths for affiliated Iraqis at risk. such fiscal year, and for other purposes: These U.S.-affiliated Iraqis have risked their Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise lives to work alongside our troops, diplomats, today to recognize a woman who spent her Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, I and aid workers to help build a more stable career tirelessly fighting to ensure young peo- rise in opposition to the Polis/Langevin/Cohen and Democratic Iraqi committed to peaceful ple in crisis have a place to get help, no mat- amendment that has been included in the En pluralism among both factions and sects. They ter where they are and no matter what they Bloc amendment No. 4. Unfortunately—de- are considered to be ‘‘collaborators’’ or ‘‘trai- are going through. spite what proponents of this amendment are tors’’ by Al Qaeda in Iraq and other insurgent National Safe Place is a national organiza- saying—I do not believe that this amendment groups and many have paid the ultimate sac- tion that oversees a network of shelters and does anything to alleviate the draconian prob- rifice for their work at the hands of these ter- resources that provide young people with im- lems of section 526 of the Energy Independ- rorists. mediate assistance, whenever they need it. ence and Security Act of 2007. Sandy Bowen has played an absolutely inte- I am increasingly concerned that the Obama Even if this amendment passes, Americans gral role in spreading the organization’s mis- administration has turned its focus away from will still not be able to increase the supply of sion across the Nation, transforming Safe this crisis. As we drawdown U.S. troops in fuels from alternative sources derived from re- Place from a single service located in one Iraq, the thousands of Iraqis who work for our sources available in the United States. Oil community into a nationally-renowned network government and live on our bases will no shale will remain trapped in rock, and we will that has touched the lives of almost a quarter longer have the security of our military once not be able to use clean carbon captured coal- of a million young people in 38 states. And we we are gone. The United States cannot turn to-liquid for fuel. its back at this critical juncture. in Louisville couldn’t be more proud that she An organization that I have had the privilege calls our community home. The amendment intends to create an excep- to work with over the past several years, The As Sandy reaches the end other exceptional tion under section 526 for generally available List Project to Resettle Iraqi Allies has done a career of service at Safe Place, we should fuel not predominately produced from a non- remarkable job on this front in advocating for have known from the start that she was des- conventional petroleum source, and all federal and providing pro bono representation to tined to live a life dedicated to helping others. agencies—including DoD—will still be able to these courageous Iraqis at risk. Her first job, in fact, was operating a nursery purchase Canadian fuels with traces of oil The List Project’s founder and executive di- school and a pre-school in her backyard sands that may create more of a carbon foot- rector Kirk Johnson recently published a report where children could attend for just $1 a print than completely conventional fuel. How- entitled ‘‘Tragedy on the Horizon: A History of week. ever, I am concerned that ‘‘predominantly from Just and Unjust Withdrawal.’’ It is a report that After working in the Jefferson County Public a nonconventional source’’ is not defined in I would encourage all of my colleagues to School system and for the 4–H Program, this amendment. This stipulation could expose read. Sandy joined Safe Place. At the time, it was gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel produced from In particular, the report discusses the with- a local program operated in greater Louisville, crude oil—with significant components of oil drawal of British troops from southern Iraq two established to give young people in crises a sands—to the prohibition in section 526. years ago and states, ‘‘militias conducted a comfortable and safe place when they have Mr. Chairman, even under the provisions of systematic manhunt for Iraqi employees of the no where else to turn. this amendment, DoD—as well as every other U.K. In a single incident, 17 interpreters were Sandy came on board a few months after its federal agency—won’t be able to utilize any of publically executed, and reports surfaced of founding. Since that time, it is no coincidence the sources of fuel that may be totally derived others dragged to their deaths behind cars that National Safe Place has grown in leaps from clean domestic alternatives we have through the streets of Basrah. To imagine this and bounds, expanding across the country, readily available. as an isolated experience ignores this history garnering recognition from Congress and 3 of withdrawal, a bloody and predictable churn Presidents, and helping and educating tens of This is precisely why I offered an amend- of violence upon those who ‘collaborated’ with thousands of young people. ment to the Rules committee on this bill; to the departing power.’’ Safe Place has served 100,000 young peo- provide a waiver to the Secretary of Defense Time is of the essence. We must put in ple in Kentucky alone, and every citizen of our to be freed from the handcuffs of section 526. place a plan to ensure that those Iraqis allies commonwealth can be particularly proud of its I support a full repeal of section 526 because who have helped our country are protected. extraordinary work. Our home-grown organiza- the cost of refined product for DoD has in- We have a moral obligation to do this, and we tion has flourished thanks to Sandy Bowen’s creased by over 500 percent in the last ten still have time to avert a crisis—but not a lot leadership, developing into a nationally-recog- years when volume only increased by 30 per- of time. nized symbol of hope and security for young cent. I offered my amendment—that was re- Turning our backs now would be fatal for people. jected by House Democrats—as a middle our Iraqi allies and would set a negative When she retires this year, Sandy Bowen ground to not stifle domestic energy innovation precedent for other theaters of war in par- will leave behind a legacy of service to our and to save taxpayer dollars. ticular Afghanistan where we need to win the Nation, a record of commitment to helping Mr. Chairman, I fear that this amendment loyal collaboration and hearts and minds of those most in need, and a safe place for does nothing to rectify the underlying problem the population. young people throughout our Nation. with section 526 that prevents the Federal This week marked a turning point, in that I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking Government from utilizing domestic resources the number of troops in Afghanistan exceeded Sandy Bowen for her career of service, and I to reduce fuel costs, so I must oppose this those in Iraq for the first time since 2003. Re- wish her nothing but luck and continued suc- amendment and ask all my colleagues to do ports now suggest that Afghans working as in- cess in the next chapter of her life. the same.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 GRE- matters being considered in H.R. 5136, the I would appreciate your including this let- CIAN FESTIVAL IN WORCESTER, National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- ter in the Congressional Record during con- MASSACHUSETTS cal Year 2011. sideration of the bill on the House floor. Our committee recognizes the importance Thank you for your cooperation on this mat- of H.R. 5136 and the need for the legislation ter. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN to move expeditiously. Therefore, while we Sincerely, OF MASSACHUSETTS have a valid claim to jurisdiction over the HENRY A. WAXMAN, bill, I do not intend to request a sequential IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman. referral. This, of course, is conditional on Friday, May 28, 2010 our mutual understanding that nothing in COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, this legislation or my decision to forego a se- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, quential referral waives, reduces or other- today in recognition of the St. Spyridon Gre- Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. wise affects the jurisdiction of the Com- Hon. HENRY A. WAXMAN, cian Festival, to be held June 4th, 5th and 6th mittee on Education and Labor, and that a Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Festival has copy of this letter and your response ac- House of Representatives, Rayburn Office been held biennially in Worcester since 1976, knowledging our jurisdictional interest will Building, Washington, DC. and has served as a wonderful exhibition of be included in the Committee Report and as DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your Greek culture, customs, faith and food. part of the Congressional Record during con- letter regarding H.R. 5136, the National De- The St. Spyridon Grecian Festival was sideration of this bill by the House. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. founded by Father George Stephanides. Upon The Committee on Education and Labor I agree that the Committee on Energy and also asks that you support our request to be Commerce has valid jurisdictional claims to his arrival in Worcester in 1974, his idea for a conferees on the provisions over which we certain provisions in this important legisla- large Greek festival was met with skepticism. have jurisdiction during any House-Senate tion, and I am most appreciative of your de- To prove that such an event would be viable, conference. cision not to schedule a mark-up of this bill Father George organized a small food fair in Thank you for your consideration in this in the interest of expediting consideration. I 1975. With its success, the stage was set for matter. agree that by agreeing to waive consider- the first ethnic festival of its kind in New Eng- Sincerely, ation of certain provisions of the bill, the land. With over twenty thousand visitors in the GEORGE MILLER, Committee on Energy and Commerce is not Chairman. festival’s first year, there was no doubt that waiving its jurisdiction over these matters. Should this bill or similar legislation be the the Grecian Festival would become a main- COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, subject of a House-Senate conference, I will stay in the community for years to come. To HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, support the appointment of conferees from this day, the Festival remains one of the larg- Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. est in New England, with over 25,000 Hon. GEORGE MILLER, This exchange of letters will be included in attendees. Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, the committee report on the bill. For three days in early June, the St. House of Representatives, Rayburn Office Very truly yours, Spyridon Grecian Festival will once again Building, Washington, DC. IKE SKELTON, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your Chairman. open its doors to the community to enjoy the letter regarding H.R. 5136, the National De- best of Grecian cuisine and hospitality. From fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, the abundance of Greek food and homemade I agree that the Committee on Education HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, pastry, to the art exhibits, dance perform- and Labor has valid jurisdictional claims to Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. ances, music and cultural displays, the Gre- certain provisions in this important legisla- Hon. IKE SKELTON, cian Festival provides the entire community, tion, and I am most appreciative of your de- Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Ray- both young and old, an opportunity to experi- cision not to schedule a mark-up of this bill burn House Office Building, Washington, in the interest of expediting consideration. I ence and interact with Greek culture on all lev- DC. agree that by agreeing to waive consider- DEAR CHAIRMAN SKELTON: I write to con- els. ation of certain provisions of the bill, the firm our mutual understanding regarding Madam Speaker, I invite the United States Committee on Education and Labor is not H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authoriza- House of Representatives to join me in recog- waiving its jurisdiction over these matters. tion Act for Fiscal Year 2011. While this leg- nizing the St. Spyridon Grecian Festival for the Should this bill or similar legislation be the islation as reported contains subject matter important role it has played over the past thir- subject of a House-Senate conference, I will within the jurisdiction of Committee on Fi- ty-four years in sharing the wonders of Greek support the appointment of conferees from nancial Services, the committee waives con- culture with our community. the Committee on Education and Labor. sideration of the bill in order to expedite This exchange of letters will be included in floor consideration of this important legisla- f the committee report on the bill. tion. NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- Very truly yours, The Committee on Financial Services IKE SKELTON, takes this action only with the under- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 Chairman. standing that the committee’s jurisdictional interests over this and similar legislation SPEECH OF COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COM- are in no way diminished or altered. HON. IKE SKELTON MERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- The Committee also reserves the right to TIVES, seek appointment to any House-Senate con- OF MISSOURI Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. ference on this legislation and requests your IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hon. IKE SKELTON, support if such a request is made. Finally, I Thursday, May 27, 2010 Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Ray- would appreciate your including this letter burn House Office Building, Washington, in the committee report or in the Congres- The House in Committee of the Whole DC. sional Record during consideration of H.R. House on the State of the Union had under DEAR CHAIRMAN SKELTON: I am writing re- 5136 on the House Floor. Thank you for your consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize garding H.R. 5136, the National Defense Au- attention to these matters. appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. As you BARNEY FRANK, tary activities of the Department of Defense, know, the Committee on Energy and Com- Chairman. to prescribe military personnel strengths for merce has jurisdictional interest in a num- such fiscal year, and for other purposes: ber of provisions of this bill. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Chair, I would like to In light of the interest in moving this bill HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, forward promptly, I do not intend to exercise submit the following exchange of letters: Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. the jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy Hon. BARNEY FRANK, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION and Commerce by seeking sequential referral Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, AND LABOR, of H.R. 5136. I do this, however, only with the House of Representatives, Rayburn Office Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. understanding that forgoing consideration of Building, Washington, DC. Re Corrected Bill Number. H.R. 5136 at this time will not be construed DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your Hon. IKE SKELTON, as prejudicing this Committee’s jurisdic- letter regarding H.R. 5136, the National De- Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House tional interests and prerogatives on the sub- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. of Representatives, Rayburn House Office ject matter contained in this or similar leg- I agree that the Committee on Financial Building, Washington, DC. islation. In addition, we reserve the right to Services has valid jurisdictional claims to DEAR CHAIRMAN SKELTON: I am writing to seek appointment of an appropriate number certain provisions in this important legisla- you concerning the jurisdictional interest of of conferees to any House-Senate conference tion, and I am most appreciative of your de- the Committee on Education and Labor in named to consider such provisions. cision not to schedule a mark-up of this bill

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1005 in the interest of expediting consideration. I thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011,’’ intro- Order was created on March 14, 1815 by King agree that by agreeing to waive consider- duced on April 26, 2010. Ferdinand of Aragon in honor of his ation of certain provisions of the bill, the H.R. 5136 contains provisions that fall ancestress, Queen Isabella I, with the intent of Committee on Financial Services is not within the jurisdiction of the Committee on rewarding the firm allegiance to Spain and the waiving its jurisdiction over these matters. Homeland Security. I recognize and appre- Should this bill or similar legislation be the ciate your desire to bring this legislation be- merits of Spanish citizens and foreigners in subject of a House-Senate conference, I will fore the House in an expeditious manner and, good standing to the nation. support the appointment of conferees from accordingly, I will not seek a sequential re- Dr. Bense was inducted into the Order by the Committee on Financial Services. ferral of the bill. However, agreeing to waive Spanish King Juan Carlos for her hard work to This exchange of letters will be included in consideration of this bill should not be con- defend the shared legacy and strengthening the committee report on the bill. strued as the Committee on Homeland Secu- the relationship between Florida and Spain. Very truly yours, rity waiving, altering, or otherwise affecting IKE SKELTON, Just like the Order’s namesake, Dr. Bense is its jurisdiction over subject matters con- an extremely accomplished and distinguished Chairman. tained in the bill which fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. woman. With a career in archeology that has COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Further, I request your support for the ap- spanned more than three decades; she has HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, pointment of Homeland Security conferees been at the forefront of studying Spanish roots Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. during any House-Senate conference con- in Pensacola, Florida. Currently serving as the Hon. IKE SKELTON, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Ray- vened on this or similar legislation. I also President of the University of West Florida, I burn House Office Bldg., Washington, DC. ask that a copy of this letter and your re- am certain that her experience and commit- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing to you sponse be placed in the Committee Report ment to education will provide the needed concerning H.R. 5136, the National Defense accompanying the legislation and the Con- leadership to guide the university in its pursuit gressional Record during floor consideration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. of academic excellence. of this bill. This bill contains provisions within the Madam Speaker, Dr. Judy Bense is a leader Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on For- I look forward to working with you on this eign Affairs. In the interest of permitting legislation and other matters of great impor- that I am proud to have serving in the North- your Committee to proceed expeditiously to tance to this nation. west Florida community. On behalf of the floor consideration of this important bill, I Sincerely, United States Congress and a grateful com- am willing to waive this Committee’s right BENNIE G. THOMPSON, munity, I congratulate Dr. Bense on her signifi- to mark up this bill. I do so with the under- Chairman. cant historical accomplishments. standing that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Foreign Affairs COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, f does not waive any future jurisdictional HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. TRIBUTE TO NATHAN DAVID claim over the subject matters contained in KEHREIN the bill which fall within its Rule X jurisdic- Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, tion. Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, Further, I request your support for the ap- House of Representatives, Ford Office HON. DANNY K. DAVIS pointment of Foreign Affairs Committee Building, Washington, DC. OF ILLLINOIS conferees during any House-Senate con- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your ference convened on this legislation. letter regarding H.R. 5136, the National De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Please include a copy of this letter and Friday, May 28, 2010 your response in the Congressional Record I agree that the Committee on Homeland Se- during consideration of the measure on the curity has valid jurisdictional claims to cer- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise House floor. tain provisions in this important legislation, to pay tribute to the outstanding young men of Sincerely, and I am most appreciative of your decision my community who unfortunately is no longer HOWARD L. BERMAN, not to schedule a mark-up of this bill in the Chairman. interest of expediting consideration. I agree with us. I also take this opportunity to express that by agreeing to waive consideration of condolences to his family as they negotiate COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, certain provisions of the bill, the Committee their way through this period of transition. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, on Homeland Security is not waiving its ju- Nathan Kehrein was born the same year Washington, DC, May 21, 2010. risdiction over these matters. Should this that I was first elected to public office and that Hon. HOWARD BERMAN, bill or similar legislation be the subject of a is around the time that I first got to know his Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House House-Senate conference, I will support the parents, Glen and Lonnie. of Representatives, Rayburn Office Build- appointment of conferees from the Com- ing, Washington, DC. mittee on Homeland Security. Nathan grew up in the Austin Community, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your This exchange of letters will be included in as a matter of fact a couple of blocks where letter regarding H.R. 5136, the National De- the committee report on the bill. I and my family live. He had a normal and ex- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Very truly yours, citing childhood, actively involved in youth ac- I agree that the Committee on Foreign Af- IKE SKELTON, tivities organized and provided by the Rock of fairs has valid jurisdictional claims to cer- Chairman. our Salvation Church and the Circle Urban tain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision f Ministries both of which his family were found- ers of and are actively involved with. not to schedule a mark-up of this bill in the RECOGNIZING DR. JUDY BENSE interest of expediting consideration. I agree Nathan was a good student and a good ath- that by agreeing to waive consideration of lete. He attended Lane Technical High School certain provisions of the bill, the Committee HON. JEFF MILLER and was an All City Football Player. After high on Foreign Affairs is not waiving its jurisdic- OF FLORIDA school Nathan enlisted in the Armed Services tion over these matters. Should this bill or and after a tour of duty, was honorably dis- similar legislation be the subject of a House- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charged from the United States Air force. Senate conference, I will support the ap- Friday, May 28, 2010 pointment of conferees from the Committee After Nathan returned home from his military on Foreign Affairs. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I experience he became ill and suffered from This exchange of letters will be included in rise today to honor Dr. Judy Bense upon bouts with depression; but continued to live as the committee report on the bill. being inducted into the Orden de Isabel la normal a life as he could. Very truly yours, Catlica. Dr. Bense is a dedicated archeologist Nathan’s life was a journey of experiences; IKE SKELTON, Chairman. and received this award due to her research his family lived comprehensively and was inti- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, strengthening the ties between Northwest Flor- mately associated with many different kinds of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ida and Spain. Madam Speaker, Dr. Bense’s people. Nathan’s life was a reflection of this Washington, DC, May 20, 2010. commitment to her work is truly remarkable. upbringing; therefore, one could say that he Hon. IKE SKELTON, For that reason, it gives me much pleasure to was an ambassador of goodwill. Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Ray- recognize her on this day. burn House Office Building, House of Rep- I salute Nathan for being the man that he resentatives, Washington, DC. The Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic is was, thank him for the service he gave to our DEAR CHAIRMAN SKELTON: I write to you re- one of Spain’s highest civil honors granted in community and to his country and may his garding H.R. 5136, the ‘‘National Defense Au- recognition of services that benefit Spain. The soul rest in peace.

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The territorial integ- ternative engine program, I rise today in oppo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rity of Azerbaijan was violated and the sition to the Pingree/Larson Amendment. Thursday, May 27, 2010 Nagorno-Karabakh and seven surrounding re- This amendment, which would redirect fund- The House in Committee of the Whole gions of Azerbaijan have been occupied by ing for the program, is about terminating jobs, House on the State of the Union had under neighboring Armenia. In 1993 the UN Security killing competition and giving a $100 billion consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize Council adopted four resolutions demanding monopoly to one contractor who is already appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- complete, unconditional, and immediate with- $2.5 billion (50 percent) over budget. tary activities of the Department of Defense, drawal of Armenian forces from the occupied This amendment would add $20 billion to to prescribe military personnel strengths for territories of Azerbaijan. NATO, OSCE, EU the deficit by eliminating the savings GAO such fiscal year, and for other purposes: and other international organizations also re- says will occur with competition. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I support the peatedly called for the restoration of Azer- Supporting this amendment means making provisions in this bill that support a second en- baijan’s territorial integrity, and I support a the choice to give one company a sole source gine for the F–35. swift, peaceful resolution to this conflict, as contract for the next 30 years versus having The Air Force will soon shift its air-to- well. two companies compete head-to-head every ground, air-to-air, and air-supremacy roles to Azerbaijan is a key global security partner year, resulting in the best price and best en- the F–35, and the F–35 will eventually number for the United States. Azerbaijan was among gine. more than a thousand jet fighters, or 95 per- the first nations to offer our own country with There was no competition for this program. cent of the fighter force structure. unconditional support in its anti-terrorism ef- The engines for every major weapons pro- To power these aircraft, the Air Force will forts, providing use of its airspace, airports, gram in history have been competed—except require some 2500–3000 engines at a cost of and troops for Operation Enduring Freedom in for the Joint Strike Fighter, the largest defense more than $100 billion. Afghanistan. Azerbaijan was also the first program ever. We are fortunate to have two excellent en- Muslim nation to send troops to Iraq. Congress is not required to give a rubber gine manufacturers, Pratt Whitney and GE. Azerbaijan has extended important over- stamp to the Defense Department, which has Both started out as candidates for the F–35 flight clearances for U.S. and NATO flights to been proven wrong in its opposition to several engine. support ISAF and has regularly provided land- key programs, including development of the The question now comes: Do we need and ing and refueling operations at its airports for Predator, creation of the U.S. Special Oper- want a second engine, produced by GE? U.S. and NATO forces. Also, Azerbaijan plays ations Command and funding for the V–22 More specifically— an important role in the Northern Distribution Osprey. Do we want to sole source, run this program Network, a supply route to Afghanistan by If this amendment passes, our national se- out 25 years or more, without price competi- making available its ground and Caspian naval curity will be put at grave risk, as the U.S. and tion? transportation facilities. Allied forces will depend entirely on one en- In addition to price competition, do we want Azerbaijan has opened Caspian energy re- gine for 90 percent of their fighter jet fleets. competition on innovation, reliability, and dura- sources to development by U.S. companies And, there will be job loss. We must main- bility? and has emerged as a key player for global tain our support of the competitive engine pro- Do we want to run the operational risk of energy security. The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipe- gram to sustain the thousands of jobs in the having no back-up if problems show up in one line project is the most successful project con- United States that are a result of this program. engine? tributing to the development of the South I am pleased to join both the Armed Serv- Do we want to keep competition in the de- Caucasus region and has become the main ices Committee Chairman and Ranking Mem- fense production base? artery delivering Caspian Sea hydrocarbons to ber, and the Chairmen and Ranking Members A second engine for the F–35 makes sense the U.S. and our partners in Europe. Notably, of the Air & Land Forces, the Sea Power & and saves money. in 2009 Azerbaijan provided nearly one quar- Expeditionary Forces Subcommittees, and the I urge the House to leave intact the second ter of all crude oil supplies to Israel and is Acquisition Reform Panel in opposing this engine provisions in the defense authorization considered a leading potential natural gas pro- amendment. bill before us today. vider for the U.S. supported Nabucco pipeline. My colleagues on the House Armed Serv- f Madam Speaker, as a proud member of ices Committee and I approved funding for the alternative engine program to continue, and AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC DAY Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, I congratu- late the Republic of Azerbaijan on the celebra- the Department of Defense’s own analysis tion of Republic Day, and commend President states that ‘‘the estimated costs of a competi- HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON Obama’s nomination of Matthew Bryza to tive engine acquisition strategy are projected OF NEW YORK serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan. to be approximately equivalent to a sole- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I believe that Mr. Bryza has the knowledge source scenario.’’ If that is the case, I am con- Friday, May 28, 2010 and experience necessary to reassure our Az- fident the benefits of a competitive engine erbaijani friends that the United States appre- strategy warrant continued support. Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise ciates their support and will continue to work Therefore, I strongly oppose the Pingree/ today to honor the people of the Republic of with them to achieve peace and stability in the Larson amendment and I rise in support of Azerbaijan—as they prepare to celebrate Re- Caucuses. I look forward to further collabora- keeping jobs, sustaining competition, and our public Day on May 28. tion between our two nations. country’s national security. Republic Day commemorates the day Azer- f baijan first declared independence from the f Russian Empire on May 28, 1918. Though the NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- IN HONOR OF MAJOR RONALD Azerbaijan Republic later succumbed to Soviet TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 WAYNE CULVER, JR. forces in 1920, in its 2 years of independence Azerbaijan achieved a number of measures on SPEECH OF HON. MIKE ROSS state-building, armed forces, education, econ- HON. MIKE McINTYRE OF ARKANSAS omy, and universal suffrage, from which it OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefits today. Azerbaijan’s second opportunity for freedom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 28, 2010 and independence began in 1990 as Thursday, May 27, 2010 Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Azerbaijanis began gathering in protest The House in Committee of the Whole honor a model citizen, revered husband and against Soviet rule. Following the collapse of House on the State of the Union had under father and one of our Nation’s great heroes. the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan declared anew consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize On May 24, 2010, our State and Nation lost a their independence. appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- true patriot when Major Ronald Wayne Culver,

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The character, talent and ver, and graduated from Louisiana State Uni- recommendations as to how to best implement commitment of the young men on Pace High versity in Shreveport. He lived and worked in the new policy would be issued this Decem- School’s baseball team has indeed set the bar El Dorado, AR, for most of his life and has ber, before any legislative action was taken. I high for their classmates and the community. been the commander of the John C. Carroll believe that that process, which was agreed to On behalf of the United States Congress VFW Post 2413 in El Dorado for the last three by the President pursuant to the request of the and the entire community of Northwest Flor- years. service chiefs and the Secretary of Defense, ida, I congratulate Pace High School’s base- He was an active member of the El Dorado should be followed. ball team for winning their fourth State cham- community and served on the Union County Breaking the agreement now by having this pionship. Madam Speaker, I am extremely 4–H Foundation Board, helping to raise funds vote is most unfortunate, and I strongly dis- proud of these young men. My wife Vicki and for the local 4–H program’s activities. agree with the decision of the President, the I wish them much continued success in the fu- Major Culver served in the Army National Speaker, and the majority leadership to break ture. Guard for 22 years. He carried out his duties that agreement today. f with pride in his country and without reserva- f tion and each of us owes him our eternal grat- RECOGNIZING MAY AS NATIONAL itude for his selfless sacrifice. HONORING THE CHICAGO ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH Major Culver was a highly-decorated com- BLACKHAWKS IN THE STANLEY bat veteran and received numerous awards CUP FINALS HON. LOIS CAPPS and citations during his 22-year career, includ- OF CALIFORNIA ing the Bronze Star; Purple Heart; Army Com- HON. MIKE QUIGLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mendation Medal;. Army Achievement Medal; OF ILLINOIS Friday, May 28, 2010 Army Reserve Components Achievement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, May is Na- Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Friday, May 28, 2010 Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star; tional Arthritis Awareness Month and I rise to Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today let Americans know how they can prevent and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; because the Roar is back on Madison. decrease the pain and disability of arthritis. Ar- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with ‘‘M’’ de- My Chicago Blackhawks are Western Con- thritis is the nation’s most common cause of vice; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service ference champions and just a day away from disability in the U.S., affecting 46 million adults Ribbon; Louisiana War Cross; Louisiana Com- Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. and 300,000 children. Arthritis is also a com- mendation Medal; Louisiana Longevity Ribbon; Diehard Hawks fans have been waiting mon co-morbidity for most other chronic dis- Louisiana Emergency Services Ribbon; Lou- since 1961 for the Cup to come home to the eases. For example, 57% of adults with heart isiana Cross of Merit; Combat Action Badge; Windy City. disease and 52% of adults with diabetes also and Overseas Service Bar. And it’s on behalf of every last one of them have arthritis. Major Culver committed his life to his family; that I want to thank the brain trust that has There are over 100 types of arthritis. Osteo- his community and his country. My deepest made this all possible. arthritis, the most common form, affects 27 thoughts and prayers are with his loving wife, In just three years, Rocky Wirtz, Dale million Americans, often causing severe pain Tracey, and two children who live in El Do- Tallon, John McDonough, Stan Bowman, and and disability, interfering with work produc- rado, his parents and the rest of his friends Jay Blunk have resurrected a franchise and tivity, and resulting in joint replacement. The and family during this extraordinarily difficult reminded Chicago that it has always been a risk of osteoarthritis increases rapidly begin- time. hockey town. ning at age 45, affecting many people in their Our Nation is safer and stronger because of Tomorrow night the United Center will be prime working years. The combination of the brave heroes like Major Culver. Today, I ask bathed in red and rocking so loud folks might aging Baby Boomer population, increased lon- all Members of Congress to join me as we just mistake it for the old Chicago Stadium. gevity, and the obesity epidemic are creating honor the life of Major Wayne Culver and his As I’ve said here before, I look forward to a ‘‘perfect storm’’ for dramatically increasing legacy, as well as each man and woman in coming back this summer with Lord Stanley’s the prevalence of osteoarthritis, especially in our Armed Forces who give the ultimate sac- Cup freshly engraved with names like Toews, women. rifice in service to our great country. Kane, Byfuglien, and Niemi. Despite this troubling prediction, there is We’re just four wins away. some good news. Numerous new initiatives f f are underway to address these issues. The NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- National Public Health Agenda for Osteo- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 CONGRATULATING THE PATRIOTS arthritis, developed through a partnership of OF PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S BASE- the Arthritis Foundation, the Centers for Dis- SPEECH OF BALL TEAM ease Control and Prevention and 50 other or- HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART ganizations, a blueprint for actions to stem the HON. JEFF MILLER tide of osteoarthritis. The Agenda states the OF FLORIDA OF FLORIDA need to increase availability of evidence-based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intervention strategies; increase public health Thursday, May 27, 2010 attention for prevention and disease manage- Friday, May 28, 2010 The House in Committee of the Whole ment; increase research to better understand House on the State of the Union had under Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it disease risk factors and other effective dis- consideration the bill (H.R. 5136) to authorize is my pleasure to rise today and congratulate ease management strategies. appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for mili- the Patriots of Pace High School on becoming In addition, a new national public service tary activities of the Department of Defense, the Region 1 Class 5A Baseball State Cham- advertising campaign is being undertaken and to prescribe military personnel strengths for pions. The hard work and dedication of all the the Arthritis Foundation is encouraging adults such fiscal year, and for other purposes: young men on the team is truly extraordinary. to take simple steps to prevent or decrease Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. For that reason, Madam Speaker, I am proud the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. The Madam Chair, when the President announced to honor and recognize their accomplishments. new multimedia campaign features messages his decision to repeal the current policy, Pace High School’s baseball team, led by about the important role that physical activity known as ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ earlier this Coach Charlie Warner, finished the season and weight reduction play in preventing and year, the military service chiefs and the Sec- with an impressive 29–2 record. While they managing osteoarthritis. The related website— retary of Defense requested the opportunity to were ultimately able to achieve their goal and www.fightarthritispain.org—includes important carry out the President’s directive in an orderly bring home a State championship, it was not information, like an osteoarthritis risk assess- manner that would assure the maintenance of done without countless hours of practice and ment tool for people to find out their risk level discipline and morale in the Armed Forces. It immeasurable amounts of sacrifice. The time and learn how to fight osteoarthritis pain, and

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That is why I am a also participated in the Shelter Box program to the Grassroots Trailnet Committee, chairman strong supporter of H.R. 1210, the Arthritis help the needy in Haiti; helped provide com- of the Piasa Palisades Sierra Group, and Prevention, Control and Cure Act. This bill, puters to students in Belize, collected shoes president of the Vadalabene Nature Trail Vol- which currently has 173 bipartisan co-spon- for Haitian relief and provided support to the unteers. sors, would invest in needed arthritis research, needy of Mulege, Mexico as a result of hurri- As a celebrated environmental activist and provider training, and public education efforts. cane Jimena. In addition, one of our members educator, George received several awards I encourage my colleagues to join me as a co- made the largest bequest ever to the Rotary and honors. He received the Edwardsville sponsor of this legislation to support all Ameri- International permanent fund so that it may Meritorious Service Award and Southern Illi- cans currently living with arthritis, and those continue to carry out its international humani- nois University Edwardsville’s Distinguished who will be diagnosed in the future. tarian efforts. I hope my colleagues will join Service Award for his lifetime commitment to f me in recognizing the many fine achievements the environment. His efforts in securing out- of Susan Toft. Without question, her leader- standing bike trails around the region led HONORING THE OUTSTANDING ship and the fine work of the Carlsbad Hi- Madison County Transit to honor him once SERVICE OF SUSAN TOFT TO Noon Rotary Club are worthy of recognition by more. THE CARLSBAD HI-NOON RO- the House today. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join TARY CLUB f me to express appreciation and gratitude to RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND Mr. George Arnold for his countless contribu- HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE LATE tions to Madison County and to all of South- OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE ARNOLD western Illinois. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Friday, May 28, 2010 HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO HONORING HENRIETTA PLEASANT- Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I would like OF ILLINOIS LACKS to bring to your attention today the many out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing achievements of Susan Toft, the out- Friday, May 28, 2010 HON. THOMAS S.P. PERRIELLO going president of the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Ro- Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise OF VIRGINIA tary Club. Susan’s leadership during the today to ask my colleagues to join me in rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2009–2010 Rotary year has contributed signifi- ognition of the late George Arnold, a founding Friday, May 28, 2010 cantly to the Hi-Noon Rotary Club, the com- faculty member of Southern Illinois University munity of Carlsbad and the mission of Rotary. Edwardsville, an avid nature lover, and a Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, today I During her tenure, the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Ro- steadfast supporter of environmental initia- wish to commemorate the Memorial Dedica- tary Club sponsored Interact, a youth service tives. George passed away on May 14, 2010 tion Service in honor of Henrietta Pleasant- club; RYLA, a youth awareness leadership at the age of 93. Lacks, which will take place this weekend at conference; a Christmas party and provided George’s great love for the environment St. Matthews Baptist Church in Clover, Vir- meals and gifts to needy elementary school began in Carbondale, Illinois, on an old family ginia. At this ceremony, the descendents of children; an Oktoberfest fundraiser that bene- farm where his mother Elizabeth and his fa- Henrietta Lacks will at last be able to dedicate fited the Carlsbad Women’s Resource Center, ther William grew apples and peaches. From a headstone for a woman who has for too Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club and other chari- those early days, friends and family of George long been buried in an unmarked grave. table organizations; sponsored a golf tour- knew him as an environmental trailblazer, a Henrietta Lacks was born Loretta Pleasant nament which funded scholarships for Carls- man well ahead of his time, and an early lead- on August 1, 1920, in Roanoke Virginia. The bad high school students and provided finan- er in the green movement of the 1970s. granddaughter of slaves, she was raised by cial support to needy military personnel and George received his Doctorate in Environ- her grandfather on a tobacco farm. She mar- their families; promoted literacy by providing mental Science from Washington University in ried David Lacks in Halifax County, Virginia in dictionaries for English and Spanish speaking St. Louis in 1964, proudly boasting the univer- 1941, and moved to Baltimore County, Mary- elementary school children; made 1,200 books sity’s first doctorate in air pollution. He also re- land, in search of work. Henrietta and David available to the Jefferson Elementary School ceived a Master’s Degree in physics and a had five children: Lawrence, Elsie, David, students; conducted a business and ethics Bachelor’s Degree in education, physics, and Deborah and Joseph. In February of 1951, conference for high school students; partici- mathematics at Southern Illinois University Henrietta was diagnosed with cervical cancer. pated in a matching funds program with a Carbondale. Despite the treatments Henrietta received, she local college to provide scholarship funds for Though George completed his education at died just eight months later, on October 4, returning Marines; supported the Boy Scouts Southern Illinois and Washington University in 1951, at the age of thirty-one. She was buried of America Food Drive Program; teamed with St. Louis, he never left academia. He taught without a tombstone in a family cemetery in the Assistance League to provide footwear to classes at Kemper Military School, and moved Clover, Virginia. needy elementary school students and pro- on to teach physics, navigation, and meteor- However, the story of Henrietta Lacks was vided food and support to La Posada, a facility ology at Glenview Naval Air Station following far from over. Without the permission of for the homeless. his enlistment in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Lacks, her husband, or any family members, In addition, under President Susan Toft’s George then became a founding member of doctors at Johns Hopkins had collected and leadership the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where saved samples of tissue from her cancerous its membership completed a number of other he returned as a staple of the college faculty tumor during her hospital stay. These tissue projects. We assisted in the distribution of and an influential member of the technology samples were given to George Gey, who had food, clothing, and toys to over 400 needy and engineering department. Most notably, Ar- for decades had unsuccessfully attempted to Carlsbad families in conjunction with the nold was vital in creating a new environmental grow cancer cells outside of the body in hopes Carlsbad Christmas Bureau. Through our Ga- studies program for the university in the of studying the causes of and cures for can- zebo project, a city landmark structure was re- 1960s. cer. Lacks’s cells finally provided the break- furbished and relocated for public enjoyment. George was also essential to the green through he had been searching for: they dou- In addition, support was provided to the Vet- movement outside of education. He laid the bled in number every 24 hours, and would eran s Association of North Country. foundation for a rich Madison County trails continue to divide and replenish themselves In the international arena, under Susan system, advocating for bike trails around the indefinitely, providing an immortal line of Toft’s leadership, a team of Carlsbad Hi-Noon area. His hard work and dedication led some human cells. The line was named ‘‘HeLa,’’ and Rotarians joined with others to build a house to call him ‘‘the grandfather of Illinois bike- cells were distributed to researchers around in Mexico for a needy family. Through our ways.’’ In addition, he spent time lobbying for the world. These cells are still in use today, support of the Paul Harris Foundation, we co- additional mass transit, determined to create and have provided invaluable advances in not sponsored numerous other humanitarian livable and accessible communities. only cancer, but also fertility, genetics, and

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Greek Or- ing in increased mortality, reduced reproduc- twenty tons of these cells have been grown. thodox churches are consecrated just once in tion, increased human-bear conflicts, and The achievements these cells have made their lifetime, usually after a milestone has overall drastic decline of populations. Several possible are undeniably thrilling, but we can- been met to ensure that the building is a per- sharks have been severely depleted with de- not forget the dark side of this story: that the manent part of the parish. Archbishop Metro- clines as high as 99 percent in some areas as cells were taken without Henrietta Lacks’s politan Methodios chose the Holy Trinity a result of the high demand for their fins and consent, that her family was not told for many Greek Orthodox Church in Lewiston as one of meat. Overfishing, increased consumer de- years what had been done, and that such only two consecrations he would preside over mand and inadequate enforcement of infrac- practices were not uncommon. Lacks was just in 2010. tions have led to historically low populations of one of many individuals of that era whose From 2000 to 2008, Holy Trinity, largely bluefin tuna. right to consent to procedures performed on under the stewardship of Fr. Ted Toppses, ex- Every two to three years the parties of her own body was taken away in the name of tended its outreach past Lewiston to the sur- CITES meet at the Conference of the Parties scientific advancement. Had her cells not been rounding areas and expanded its membership to review the status of species in danger of so unusual, her story would likely not be by fifty families. Always a vital part of Lewis- extinction and establish trade restrictions. The known. ton, the Church continues to address the spir- 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties Today we not only honor Henrietta Lacks itual and social needs of the surrounding com- was held in March 2010. Several proposals and her legacy, but we also remember every munities. were submitted during the summit, some of forgotten individual who because of racial dis- Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring them ensuring better protections for endan- crimination or poverty was subject to some the centennial and consecration of the Holy gered species, others trying to downlist spe- form of medical injustice. Her story contains at Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lewiston cies and re-open trade. While proposals to once the greatest heights and most shameful and all of the contributions they make to the downlist elephant populations in Tanzania and depths of which medicine is capable, and only communities in the greater Lewiston and Au- Zambia were successfully defeated, several in acknowledging both can we hope to pursue burn area. proposals to establish stronger protections for a world for our future generations that strives f the polar bear, eight sharks, the bluefin tuna for both knowledge and justice. and other species were unfortunately rejected. This more just world requires that we work ON INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION I am saddened to see that economic interests for access to health care for all, regardless of RECOGNIZING THE CONVENTION have prevailed over species conservation, socioeconomic status. One of the greatest out- ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN risking to bring species close to extinction. rages of Henrietta Lacks’s story has been that ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD This is unacceptable. while the medical industry makes millions from FAUNA AND FLORA ON ITS 35TH My resolution will congratulate the Conven- advances she made possible, members of her ANNIVERSARY tion on its 35th anniversary and recognize the own family have struggled to afford care, and important contributions it has made since its have never been able to benefit from the med- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS establishment in regulating international trade ical discoveries made. As we fight for solu- OF FLORIDA in endangered species and protecting endan- tions to these injustices, I pledge to remember IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gered species worldwide. It will also applaud Henrietta’s family’s words, ‘‘We are asking the Convention’s recent leadership in pro- each of you to be her voice.’’ On behalf of the Friday, May 28, 2010 tecting elephants in Tanzania and Zambia. 5th District of Virginia, I thank Dr. Ronald Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, Lastly, the resolution will urge all parties to the Pattillo of the Morehouse School of Medicine I rise today to introduce a resolution recog- Convention to collaborate effectively to curb for his support for the tombstone dedication nizing the Convention on International Trade excessive exploitation of species for inter- and the Lacks family for their dedicated efforts in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and national trade and, in particular, to adopt to telling her story and ensuring that future Flora on its 35th anniversary. stronger protections for the polar bear, sharks, generations will know that we have Henrietta’s CITES was created in 1973 to ensure that bluefin tuna and other endangered species at immortal cells to thank for countless discov- international trade in wild plants and animals the 16th meeting of the Conference of the eries made and lives saved. does not threaten their survival. CITES en- Parties in 2013. f tered into force on July 1, 1975 and thus will Madam Speaker, the United States has a celebrate its 35th anniversary on July 1, 2010. HONORING HOLY TRINITY GREEK moral obligation to protect endangered spe- Launched with a few signatory nations, CITES ORTHODOX CHURCH cies and their natural habitat. Wild animals are has now 175 parties that have an international a very important part of our commonly held HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD obligation and responsibility to protect our natural resources and contribute to the diver- planets’ endangered animals and plants. Near- sity and stability of our environment. We must OF MAINE ly 5,000 species of animals and 28,000 spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue to maintain a balanced and healthy cies of plants are protected by the Convention ecosystem that allows for the coexistence of Friday, May 28, 2010 against over-exploitation through international both human beings and the world’s most in- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise trade. Adherence to these protective meas- credible species. today to congratulate the Holy Trinity Greek ures has proven to have benefited the con- I urge my colleagues to join me in protecting Orthodox Church in Lewiston, Maine on its servation of animals and plants worldwide. wildlife and environmental conservation across 100 year anniversary and its subsequent con- Unfortunately, more and more species are the globe by supporting this important resolu- secration. at risk of extinction and international trade, tion. both legal and illegal, has exacerbated the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in f Lewiston, Maine was founded in 1910. As a dangers. International wildlife trade is esti- small church on Lincoln Street in downtown mated to be worth billions of dollars per year TRIBUTE TO ROBERT J. COLLINS Lewiston, it was established to serve more and to include hundreds of millions of live than 3,000 Greeks in the community who were plants and animals and derived products such HON. DUNCAN HUNTER drawn to the area by jobs in the Bates and as food products, leather and fur, OF CALIFORNIA surrounding mills. As the mills began to close ornamentals, medicinal, and timber. Such high IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the 1950’s, the Greek residents migrated levels of exploitation of and trade in wild ani- south to the Massachusetts mills, and the pop- mals and plants, together with other factors Friday, May 28, 2010 ulation of Holy Trinity reduced significantly. such as habitat loss, are capable of bringing Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise Despite this drop in population, a new church some species close to extinction. to pay tribute to Robert J. Collins, Super- was built in 1977 on Hogan Road, and Holy Between 1979 and 1989 more than 600,000 intendent of the Grossmont Union High School Trinity continued to be known as a pillar of African elephants were killed for their ivory, District, which I have the pleasure of rep- civic leadership in the area. cutting the continent’s population in half. Nev- resenting. On Saturday May 22, 2010, Holy Trinity ertheless, poaching has continued with an es- Bob Collins has served the Grossmont Greek Orthodox Church celebrated its 100th timated 38,000 elephants killed annually and Union High School District with distinction for

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Washington, DC. lins served as a social studies teacher, leader- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DELAURO: On behalf ship advisor, assistant principal, principal, as- There is nothing more important than pro- of more than 3 million volunteers and 1,400 sistant superintendent, Superintendent of Dis- tecting our children, and this legislation will staff of the March of Dimes Foundation, I am trict One and Chief Instructional Officer for help expectant and breast-feeding mothers to writing to express support for the ‘‘Birth De- Secondary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified obtain clear, accurate information about the fects Prevention, Risk Reduction and Aware- potential risks of medications, illnesses, and ness Act of 2010.’’ As currently drafted, this School District. bill authorizes funding to conduct a national In November 2007, Bob became super- other exposures during pregnancy and breast- media campaign, enhance surveillance and intendent of the Grossmont Union High School feeding, helping them to both avoid risks and research on exposures that may lead to ad- District, where he established a singular focus improve healthy behaviors like taking folic verse birth outcomes such as birth defects or for the district: the academic and personal acid. Unfortunately, research shows that up to prematurity. It also authorizes funding to success of every student. He has excelled in half of pregnant women are not counseled by develop best practice guidelines to improve infant health. working with local leaders, while creating tar- their health care providers about the potential Each year, an estimated 120,000 infants are geted programs to address the social and risks of medications they may be taking, and born with major structural birth defects and emotional needs of students; recognizing that programs to provide this information have one in five infant deaths is due to birth de- student achievement is not just a classroom been closing due to state and local budget fects, which are a leading cause of infant mortality. It is important to ensure that the issue. cuts. This legislation will finally help mothers Restoring public confidence in schools has public—especially women of childbearing and health care professionals access critical been a continuing theme of his administration age—and health care professionals have ac- cess to clinical and evidence based informa- that has been marked by significantly in- information to help them ensure their babies are healthy, and I urge my colleagues to sup- tion about exposures during pregnancy and creased standardized test scores, greater par- the period of breastfeeding, because it is an ent engagement, and strong community and port our efforts. important way of helping to decrease the in- business relations. His efforts and the pro- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, cidence of birth defects and improve infant grams he developed have been recognized at May 18, 2010. health. Unfortunately, studies show that up Hon. ROSA DELAURO, to half of pregnant women are not counseled the local, State and national levels and are Rayburn House Office Building, models in many other schools and districts. by their health care providers about the po- Washington, DC. tential teratogenic effects of prescription His honors include being recognized as Prin- drugs that they are taking. Pregnancy risk cipal of the Year in the State of California in DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DELAURO: On behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics information services can help to address the 1989. (AAP), a non-profit professional organization problem by making available to women in- formation about the potential impact of ex- Madam Speaker, let us all applaud the 43– of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pedi- posure to medication, illnesses of others, and year service that Robert Collins has provided atric medical sub-specialists, and pediatric to our San Diego and Los Angeles commu- environmental agents that can affect the de- surgical specialists dedicated to the health, veloping fetus and infant. nities. I urge my colleagues to join me in cele- safety, and well-being of infants, children, Thank you for your leadership on this very brating the many achievements of this great adolescents, and young adults, I would like important issue, Representative DeLauro, we public servant. to share our support for the Birth Defects look forward to working with you on this f Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness and other issues central to the health and Act. wellbeing of children in communities across BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION, the nation and around the world. Each year, about one in every 33 babies in RISK REDUCTION AND AWARE- Sincerely, our nation is born with a birth defect. Birth NESS ACT OF 2010 DR. MARINA L. WEISS, defects can be caused by genetic factors, en- Senior Vice President. vironmental exposures, or a combination of HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO the two. For the vast majority of birth de- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT OF CONNECTICUT fects, however, the cause remains unknown. HEALTH CENTER, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Research continues to reveal important new West Hartford, Connecticut. information about the causes and prevention Hon. ROSA DELAURO, Friday, May 28, 2010 of birth defects. Washington, DC. Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise DEAR MS. DELAURO: As the coordinator of The Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduc- the Connecticut Pregnancy Exposure Infor- today to introduce the Birth Defects Preven- tion, and Awareness Act seeks to provide a tion, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act of mation Service, I want to express my deep resource for pregnant women who have ques- appreciation for your willingness to intro- 2010 today, which will help provide accurate, tions about whether certain medications, in- duce legislation that would establish a pro- evidence-based information to pregnant and fections, or chemical or environmental expo- gram to fund pregnancy risk information breast-feeding women about medications, sures might cause or increase the risk of a services such as ours. As you know, over the chemical exposures, foodborne illness and birth defect, or pose a risk to a breastfeeding past decade, more than half of the state serv- other exposures associated with birth defects baby. The bill would support the provision of ices across the country have closed due to or health risks to a breastfed infant. pregnancy and breastfeeding information state budget constraints, and those remain- Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding services to women and health care providers ing have experienced severe cuts. We simply are not able to reach all the women who need often have difficult questions, such as if they seeking information about known or sus- pected risks. Breastfeeding mothers will re- counseling on exposures that may pose a risk should continue taking medications for chronic to healthy pregnancies. Without a Federal ceive information about how potential risks diseases, or whether they should get vac- program to support pregnancy risk informa- should be weighed against the significant cinated against H1N1 or the seasonal flu. The tion services, it is unclear if we can continue bill would establish a grant program to revi- benefits of breastfeeding. These services will to operate. Pregnant women and their health talize the national network of pregnancy risk address an important need as our under- care providers NEED INFORMATION about standing of birth defects and their preven- information services (PRISs), more than half exposures that pose a risk to pregnancy or tion continues to evolve. of which have closed over the last decade due breastfeeding infants. Thank you for recog- The AAP deeply appreciates your commit- nizing this need and for introducing legisla- to lack of funding. Over 70,000 women seek tion to assure that we can continue to serve information from these essential services each ment to preventing birth defects and edu- cating the public about potential risks. We the public. year. I am an officer of the Organization of Tera- are pleased to support the Birth Defects Pre- The legislation, which has been endorsed tology Information Specialists and would vention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act, welcome the opportunity to meet with you by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and we look forward to continuing to work March of Dimes, the Organization of Tera- briefly in New Haven and take a photo with with you to improve the health of all our na- you for our newsletter. tology Information Specialists, Spina Bifida As- tion’s children. Again, thank you so very much for your sociation, American Academy of Allergy, Asth- Sincerely, leadership on this important issue. ma and Immunology, and Allergy and Asthma JUDITH S. PALFREY, Sincerely, Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, would also President. SHARON VOYER LAVIGNE.

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asth- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DELAURO: On behalf ma, and Immunology is the largest profes- water levels in Nashville reached 32 feet of the Spina Bifida Association (SBA), the sional medical specialty organization in the above normal and 12 feet above flood level, only national voluntary health organization United States representing allergists, asth- causing devastating damage. Eighteen people working on behalf of the estimated 166,000 in- ma specialists, clinical immunologists, al- died, hundreds were rescued, and many of dividuals who live with all forms of Spina lied health professionals, and others dedi- our city’s most beloved and famous attractions Bifida and their families, I am writing to ex- cated to improving the treatment of allergic were partially submerged. Entire homes were press our appreciation to you for introducing diseases through research and education. We destroyed, and many families have been dis- the Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduc- thank you for your leadership in support of tion and Awareness Act of 2010. This legisla- prevention and research related to birth de- placed. Property damage in Davidson County tion will provide much-needed support to fects and are pleased to offer the Academy’s is now estimated at almost $2 billion. pregnancy risk information services, which support for your legislation. Most remarkable about Nashville’s story, play a crucial role in educating women on Sincerely, though, is the spirit of giving and volunteering how to reduce the risk of preventable birth MARK BALLOW, M.D., shown in abundance by the people in Nash- defects, including Spina Bifida. President. ville during and after this crisis. With very little One of the primary goals of SBA is to in- crease awareness of the importance of folic f fanfare or media attention, people from all across Middle Tennessee got to work to help acid consumption among the 65 million MENTAL HEALTH MONTH women in the United States of child-bearing their neighbors in need. age. The risk of Spina Bifida and other seri- SPEECH OF In particular, I want to salute the team at ous birth defects can be reduced by up to HandsOn Nashville, led by Executive Director 70%, if women of childbearing age consume HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Brian Williams. Between May 2 and May 19, 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid (a B- OF TEXAS over 60,000 volunteer hours were donated to vitamin) every day. Grants funded under the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flood recovery by HandsOn Nashville volun- Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction and Awareness Act of 2010 will help ensure Monday, May 24, 2010 teers. During that same period, 14,200 Nash- that women who are considering becoming Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam ville citizens came forward to serve in flood- pregnant have access to information on the Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. related programming coordinated by HandsOn importance of folic acid supplementation, as Res. 1258, ‘‘Expressing support for designa- Nashville, serving in over 760 separate well as other key steps they can take to en- tion of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.’’ projects to aid flood victims. sure a healthy pregnancy. Madam Speaker, I ask you and our col- SBA thanks you for recognizing the impor- Mental health issues pose a serious prob- lem for the people of this nation. Roughly 57 leagues to join me in honoring HandsOn tance of pregnancy risk information serv- Nashville for their crucial contributions to the ices. If we can be of any assistance, please million people in the U.S. suffer from some feel free to contact me. form of mental illness. These illnesses affect Nashville community. Sincerely, not only the quality of life of the individual, but f CINDY BROWNSTEIN, also the health of our communities, families, President and Chief Executive Officer. VOTING AGAINST THE FY 2011 NA- and our economic stability. Untreated mental TIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, illness is the leading cause of lost productivity TION ACT ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY, and absenteeism in the workplace, resulting in Hon. ROSA DELAURO, an estimated $193 billion per year in lost earn- HON. GENE TAYLOR Hon. MICHAEL BURGESS, ings. Washington, DC. In addition to lost time and productivity, un- OF MISSISSIPPI DEAR MS. DELAURO AND MR. BURGESS: On treated mental illnesses far too frequently re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES behalf of the American Academy of Allergy, sult in lost lives. In recent years, the suicide Friday, May 28, 2010 Asthma, and Immunology, I write to express rate has been double the homicide rate; sui- strong support for legislation you will intro- Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I supported duce to fund the national network of preg- cide is the third leading cause of death for the version of the Fiscal Year 2011 National nancy risk information services that are cur- people between 15 and 24. While the problem Defense Authorization Act that my colleagues rently severely underfunded. These services of mental illness and depression knows no de- and I on the House Armed Services Com- counsel pregnant and breast-feeding women mographic boundaries, suicide rates are par- mittee passed through Committee on May 19, on exposures to medications, chemicals, in- ticularly high among the elderly and Native fections, and other risks to healthy preg- 2010 by a unanimous vote of 59–0. The Americans. ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ issue was never de- nancy and healthy infants. The challenges of mental illness impact our A pregnant or breast-feeding woman lives bated or considered by the House Armed military as well. Roughly a quarter of our serv- in fear of any exposure that might pose a Services Committee at all this year during ice members suffer either psychological or risk to her pregnancy or her baby. This is be- consideration of the National Defense Author- neurological disorders, including depression cause of the paucity of information on the ization Act. impact of exposures to medications, chemi- and PTSD. I associate myself with the remarks of Rank- cals, infections and illnesses during preg- I support the designation of May as Mental ing Member BUCK MCKEON who stated that nancy and nursing. Some exposures can be Health Month, and urge my colleagues to join ‘‘The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman avoided, but for women with chronic diseases me. We need to recognize that mental well- of the Joint Chiefs of Staff asked Congress to such as asthma, epilepsy, hypertension, or being is as important as physical well-being respect the process they developed to study depression, continued use of medication may for our citizens, families, and communities, be essential to the health of both the woman the ramifications of repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t and that our failure, as a nation, to prioritize and her infant. Asthma affects about 8% of Tell.’’ He further stated that ‘‘we have a duty mental health care is a tragedy. We need to pregnant women—over 300,000 women per to honor that request and hear directly from remove the stigma from mental illness and en- year. Some women simply discontinue their our military personnel—and their families—be- asthma medications during pregnancy out of courage people to seek assistance, promote fore making a decision on a sensitive issue fear of a potential birth defect. However, un- public awareness of the problem, and improve that directly affects them.’’ I also agree with controlled asthma may pose a greater risk of access to appropriate services for our citizens. complicating the pregnancy. Our organiza- Chairman SKELTON’s statement on this issue: f tion has initiated a major study of asthma ‘‘In testimony before the House Armed Serv- drugs in pregnancy in collaboration with the HONORING HANDSON NASHVILLE ices Committee this spring and in a recent let- nation’s pregnancy risk information serv- ter, Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen ices. This study simply could not be done HON. JIM COOPER asked Congress to defer any legislative action without the resources available through regarding ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ until after the these services. Unfortunately, more than OF TENNESSEE Department of Defense completes its com- half of the pregnancy risk information serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prehensive review later this year. In a state- ices in the country have closed over the past Friday, May 28, 2010 decade, and those that remain have sus- ment today, the Pentagon indicated that ideal- tained severe funding cuts. The legislation Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I rise today ly, Secretary Gates continues to prefer that you are introducing will increase support for to recognize the extraordinary efforts by the the Department complete this review before

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 Congress considers legislation. This is a rea- Clinton designated her to serve as the Com- the future—an important undertaking often un- sonable and responsible request that I re- mission’s Chair in 1993. Betsy is the longest dervalued by diplomats and leaders. In addi- spect.’’ He went on to say that ‘‘My position on serving member of FERC and the only mem- tion, he has taken steps to grow Ukrainian- this issue has been clear—I support the cur- ber appointed by three different Presidents. American exchange programs in order to pro- rent policy and I will oppose any amendment During her tenure as Chair of FERC, Moler led mote democratic values and strengthen the to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ I hope my col- the effort that resulted in the successful re- bond between our two nations. leagues will avoid jumping the gun and wait structuring of both the interstate natural gas We wish him, his wife Tetiana, and his for DOD to complete its work on this issue.’’ industry under Order No. 636 and the whole- daughter Tetiana all the best as their journey I consider it an insult to our military leaders sale electricity industry under Order Nos. 888 continues. I know Dr. Shamshur will continue and service members for Congress to legislate and 889. These latter landmark orders re- to help Ukraine achieve the democratic free- change before the military’s comprehensive quired utilities to open their transmission lines doms she has fought for since achieving her study is complete. on an equal access basis to their competitors, independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Unfortunately, last night, during floor consid- which ushered in a new era of robust competi- He is a wonderful representative of Ukraine eration, the House voted to attach an amend- tion in wholesale electricity markets. This and her people, a good friend, and a true ment to National Defense Authorization Act re- achievement is perhaps Betsy’s greatest pro- statesman. Thank you, Ambassador pealing the military’s current ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t fessional legacy. Shamshur, for your service. Tell’’ policy. President Clinton again turned to Betsy to f I voted against this amendment and I can serve, this time nominating her to be Deputy PERSONAL EXPLANATION no longer support the FY 2011 National De- Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, fense Authorization Act if the repeal of ‘‘Don’t DOE. While at DOE, she was the principal ar- Ask, Don’t Tell’’ is included in the final bill. For chitect of the Clinton Administration’s Com- HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. the first time in my 20 years in Congress, I will prehensive Electricity Competition Act, which OF NEW JERSEY be voting against the House approved version was presented to the Congress in June 1998. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the National Defense Authorization Act. In 2000, Betsy joined Exelon Corporation, Friday, May 28, 2010 f formerly Unicom, to head the Washington, DC Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I want to office where she served as Executive Vice PERSONAL EXPLANATION state for the record that yesterday I missed President, Government & Environmental Af- the first four rollcall votes of the day. Unfortu- fairs and Public Policy. In this last position, nately I missed these votes because I was de- HON. MIKE PENCE Betsy remained a vital resource to those con- tained in my district. OF INDIANA cerned about energy policy, testifying before Had I been present I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress and FERC on numerous occasions. ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 306, on Agreeing to Most importantly, Betsy remained available to Friday, May 28, 2010 the Resolution—H Con. Res. 282—Providing share her wise counsel with those seeking to for an adjournment or recess of the two Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, on Thursday, improve our nation’s energy and environ- Houses. May 13, 2010, I was absent from the House mental laws. We thank her for her service and I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote floor during rollcall vote No. 268 on the many contributions. No. 307, on Agreeing to the Resolution—H. Halvorson of Illinois Amendment No. 38 to f Res. 1404—Providing for consideration of the H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reau- bill H.R. 5136, the National Defense Author- thorization Act. Had I been present, I would RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR OLEH SHAMSHUR ization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. have voted ‘‘aye.’’ I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote f HON. MARCY KAPTUR No. 308 on Motion to Suspend the Rules and HONORING ELIZABETH A. ‘‘BETSY’’ Agree—H. Res. 1161—Honoring the Centen- OF OHIO MOLER nial Celebration of Women at Marquette Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity, the first Catholic university in the world HON. RICK BOUCHER Friday, May 28, 2010 to offer co-education as part of its regular un- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, on behalf of dergraduate program. OF VIRGINIA Lastly, had I been present I would have the people of the United States, please let me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 309, on Mo- express appreciation to Ukraine’s Ambassador tion to Suspend the Rules and Agree—H. Friday, May 28, 2010 to the United States, his Excellency Oleh Res. 1372—Honoring the University of Geor- Mr. BOUCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise Shamshur. gia Graduate School on the occasion of its today to recognize the achievements of Eliza- Since his appointment in December of 2005, centennial. beth A. ‘‘Betsy’’ Moler and congratulate her on he has worked tirelessly to strengthen ties be- her upcoming retirement. Betsy has been a tween our two countries. As a co-chair of the f preeminent voice on energy policy throughout Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, I have had AADITH MOORTHY OF PALM HAR- her career and her knowledge, thoughtfulness, the distinct pleasure of working closely with BOR, FLORIDA WINS NATIONAL and kindness will be sorely missed. the Ambassador. GEOGRAPHIC BEE Betsy began her career of public service in Ambassador Shamshur was integral in the the office of Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska re-establishment of normal trade relations be- HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG where she started out as a staff assistant. She tween our countries and the signing of the OF FLORIDA went on to serve on the staff of the Senate Trade and Investment Cooperation Agree- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Energy and Natural Resources Committee as ment. With his help the United States and Counsel for both Chairman Henry M. ‘‘Scoop’’ Ukraine signed an Agreement on Strategic Friday, May 28, 2010 Jackson of Washington and Chairman J. Ben- Cooperation in December 2008, which has Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, nett Johnston of Louisiana. During her time on fostered democratic growth, transparency, and Aadith Moorthy, a 13-year-old eighth grader the Committee, she was the principal staff freedom in Ukraine. In addition, it has estab- from Palm Harbor Middle School, which I have member responsible for all natural gas issues lished goals to cooperate on concrete issues the privilege to represent, won the National and helped craft the Natural Gas Policy Act of such as military, energy, and scientific co- Geographic Bee in our Nation’s capital this 1978. While on the Committee, Betsy became operation. During the Ambassador’s tenure week. a resource not only to the Chairmen, but also great steps were taken to strengthen Ukraine’s This is quite an accomplishment for this to the other members of the Committee. energy security and ensure its progress to- Pinellas County teenager, as this is one of our In 1988, at the urging of all nineteen mem- wards European integration. Nation’s most difficult academic competitions. bers of the Committee, President Ronald W. Ambassador Shamshur worked with the It took hours of studying and preparation time. Reagan nominated her to serve as a Commis- Ukrainian-American community to ensure that Aadith says one of his keys to success was sioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory the victims of the 1932–33 famine-genocide his writing down 20 facts at a time and memo- Commission, FERC. She was reappointed to were given the honor they deserve. He under- rizing them. As he got closer to the national the Commission by Presidents George H.W. stands that history demands truth. Properly competition, he upped his daily routine to writ- Bush and William Jefferson Clinton. President securing a nation’s past positions it forward to ing and memorizing 50 facts a day.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1013 While others were out enjoying our great happy there are no words to express how we young people the importance of community weather in Florida, Aadith was inside studying feel. service is to be commended. For his out- 10 hours a day on weekends. His hard work ‘‘He spent so many hours preparing. On standing efforts, he will be presented with the school days, he studied geography before he and dedication paid off with this national completed his homework. On weekends he Robert V. Heinze Vocational Service Award by honor, along with winning a $25,000 college studied 10 hours a day.’’ the Hammond Rotary Club on Tuesday, June scholarship and a trip to the Galapagos Is- His teacher, Michelle Anderson, who also 1, 2010. lands. traveled to Washington to watch Aadith The Hammond Rotary Club was established Aadith brought with him to Washington his compete, said that misstep didn’t shake his in 1920, adhering to the principles of Rotary personal cheering section that included his fa- confidence. International: ‘‘World Peace through Under- ther Subramaniam, his mother Suguna, and ‘‘His first question was really tough,’’ An- standing’’ and ‘‘Service above Self.’’ These Michelle Anderson, his teacher from Palm derson said. ‘‘It was something about which values are vigorously upheld by the Hammond Harbor Middle School. city had 71/2 million people within its city Rotary Club members, who passionately serve limits. He had three choices. Madam Speaker, following my remarks I will ‘‘Aadith knew it wasn’t Kiev. When he their community. Each year, the club recog- include for the benefit of my colleagues a re- chose Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it was nizes an individual or organization who enthu- port from the St. Petersburg Times by Kinshasa, he didn’t lose his concentration. siastically reaches out to the youth of the com- Theodora Aggeles that describes in detail the He stayed focused, which says a lot for his munity by honoring the recipient with the Rob- tense competition that led to Aadith’s title. It control, his stamina and endurance. And he ert V. Heinze Vocational Service Award, and also talks about the pride his principal Victoria took the whole competition.’’ this year’s recipient is William ‘‘Bill’’ Beatty. Hawkins and all of his classmates and teach- Aadith clinched the victory with knowl- Bill Beatty grew up in Hammond, Indiana ers at Palm Harbor Middle School have in edge of Botswana, Argentina and Sweden in and is a proud graduate of Hammond High the best-of-five final round, as his final oppo- Aadith and the national acclaim he has nent, 13-year-old Oliver Lucier of Wakefield, School. He went on to attend Purdue Univer- brought their school. R.I., stumbled. sity where he studied mechanical engineering. Please join me in honoring and congratu- ‘‘They were hard. They were really hard,’’ After college, Bill joined the family business, lating Aadith Moorthy as the 2010 National Oliver said of the final questions. which at the time was called Beatty Machine, Geographic Bee champion and for months of Still, Oliver, a soccer player, will take and is now known as Beatty International. In hard work and study that resulted in a job well home a $15,000 scholarship for second place. 1975, Bill succeeded his father and became done. Karthik Mouli, 12, of Boise, Idaho, came in the company’s leader. In addition to his amaz- third to win a $10,000 scholarship. Both run- PALM HARBOR STUDENT WINS NATIONAL ing career, Bill has been involved with the ners-up also represented their states at the GEOGRAPHIC BEE national bee last year. Hammond Rotary for many years and is rec- (By Theodora Aggeles) Right after the victory, Aadith and his ognized for his work with the youth of the Aadith Moorthy will get the star treat- proud entourage were giving nonstop inter- community as well as his positive attitude and ment in New York City today, a day after views to television crews, newspaper report- contagious laugh. He has been the inspiration winning the 22nd annual National Geo- ers and radio show hosts. A few hours later, behind the Hammond Robotics Team, a graphic Bee in Washington, D.C. he was off to New York. science and technology competitive team, and ‘‘I’m going to be interviewed on The Early Aadith knows he will get a break on Fri- Show, Fox 13, CNN and MSN tomorrow,’’ he has led these students to many State, re- day when he comes home, but when he was gional, and national championships. In addi- said Wednesday in a telephone interview asked what he’s looking forward to, he said, while en route to the airport for his flight to ‘‘Sleeping in my own bed.’’ tion, he has assisted other school districts in New York. ‘‘I’m happy. I feel relieved that I Principal Victoria Hawkins of Palm Har- forming their own robotics teams. His willing- don’t have to study anymore.’’ bor Middle School is thrilled for Aadith, the ness to encourage and guide the youth of the The 13-year-old eighth-grader from Palm school and the school district. community is constant and unwavering, and it Harbor Middle School beat out nine other ‘‘We are so proud of him,’’ she said. ‘‘He is is because of his efforts that he is the recipi- boys in a battle of world knowledge. He wins an unbelievable student with a huge thirst ent of the 2010 Robert V. Heinze Vocational a $25,000 college scholarship and a trip to the for knowledge.’’ Galapagos Islands in the Pacific west of Ec- Service Award. His teacher, Anderson, said she ‘‘felt a Bill’s dedication to the community and his uador. sense of immense joy and pride when he an- ‘‘I can take a break and get back to my swered the winning question.’’ career is exceeded only by his devotion to his singing,’’ said Aadith, who gives local per- ‘‘I’m proud to have had a small role in amazing family. Bill and his wonderful wife, formances of Carnatic music, the classical helping him. This was a once-in-a-lifetime Lisa, have two beloved sons, Brian and Jeff. music of southern India. ‘‘I haven’t had experience.’’ Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my much time to practice, and I’ve missed Fast facts other distinguished colleagues join me in con- that.’’ Questions asked in the final round gratulating Bill Beatty on receiving the Robert Interestingly enough, he was put on the 1. Tswana is a Bantu language spoken by spot during introductions when host Alex V. Heinze Vocational Service Award, and in the largest ethnic group in what land-locked honoring the Hammond Rotary for their out- Trebek asked him to sing a Carnatic tune. country? Answer: Botswana. The final question asked for the largest 2. The Oresund Bridge opened in 2000; it standing contributions to the community of city in northern Haiti, which was renamed connects Copenhagen, Denmark, with what Hammond and all of Northwest Indiana. Their following Haiti’s independence from France. Swedish city? Answer: Malmo. constant commitment to improving the quality The answer was Cap-Haitien. Aadith had it 3. Cam Ranh Bay has served as a naval of life for countless individuals in Northwest In- and gave a small fist pump. base for Japan, France, U.S. and the former ‘‘I feel great,’’ Aadith said with a big smile diana is truly inspirational, and they are worthy Soviet Union. This bay is located in which shortly afterward. ‘‘The mission is accom- of the highest praise. country. Answer: Vietnam. plished.’’ f His father, Subramaniam Satyamoorthy, f gave him a hug and bowed slightly before his PERSONAL EXPLANATION geography whiz son. HAMMOND ROTARY CLUB HONORS When writing 20 new facts a day helped BILL BEATTY HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE him win the state championship, Aadith OF TEXAS boosted his fact writing to 50 a day studying HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY for the national bee. That preparation helped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA him advance to the final 10 Tuesday and win Friday, May 28, 2010 it all Wednesday. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam By now, ‘‘he has enough (knowledge) for a Friday, May 28, 2010 couple of books,’’ his father said. Speaker, I rise to address the Chair regarding Aadith spent most of the bee, though, on Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with my absence from rollcall votes 246–248 on the edge of defeat. He was the only contest- great respect and admiration that I stand be- Wednesday, May 5, 2010. ant to answer incorrectly in the first round fore you today to honor Mr. William Beatty, Madam Speaker, I was not able to cast my of Wednesday’s finals and would have been who has been recognized by the Hammond votes during rollcall 246–248 on May 5, 2010 eliminated if he was wrong again. He ac- Rotary Club as an outstanding club member because I was on official business. I would knowledged he was scared, but nerves didn’t throw the aspiring physicist. who has demonstrated consistent achieve- like to state for the record how I would have ‘‘We were worried when he missed that ment in mentoring young men and women in voted had I been present. question in the first round,’’ said Aadith’s the community of Hammond and throughout For rollcall vote 246, on motion to suspend mother, Suguna Moorthy. ‘‘Now we are so Northwest Indiana. His devotion to teaching the rules and agree as amended to H. Res.

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Nicholas Rogers, Army, Deltona—Octo- enhance the economic standing of ethnic and the rules and agree as to H. Res. 1272, ber 22, 2006, Iraq. indigenous groups, promote education, and its ‘‘Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 18. Angelo Vaccaro, Army, Deltona—Octo- intent to focus on higher-technology produc- May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings,’’ ber 3, 2006, Afghanistan. tion. I believe it is also commendable that Ma- I would have voted aye; 19. John Mete, Army, Bunnell—September laysia has set a national goal to become a For rollcall vote 248, on motion to suspend 14, 2007, Iraq. fully developed economy by the year 2020. the rules and agree as amended, H. Res. 20. Brandon Bobb, Army, Orlando—July 17, With its historical progress, I believe it is fea- 1301, ‘‘Supporting the goals and ideals of Na- 2007, Iraq. sible and I look forward to witnessing their tional Train Day,’’ I would have voted aye. 21. Sandy Britt, Army, Apopka—August 21, progress and deepening our bilateral relations f 2007, Iraq. in the years to come. 22. Alexander Rosa, Army, Orlando—May In addition to our robust economic ties with ON MEMORIAL DAY AND EVERY 25, 2007, Iraq. Malaysia, I would also like to highlight our joint DAY, LET US REMEMBER ALL 23. Bryan Tutten, Army, St. Augustine—De- efforts to combat international terrorism. Ma- THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR cember 25, 2007, Iraq. laysia has been a key ally to the U.S. and a NATION 24. Adam Quinn, Army, Orange City—Octo- leader in counter-terrorism and counter-nar- ber 6, 2007, Afghanistan. cotics in Southeast Asia. Through intelligence HON. JOHN L. MICA 25. Robert Miller, Army, Oviedo—January sharing, close cooperation in law enforcement, OF FLORIDA 25, 2008, Afghanistan. participation in joint exercises and trainings, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 26. Jason Dahlke, Army, Orlando—August Malaysia has been a tremendous partner in 29, 2009, Afghanistan. Friday, May 28, 2010 security cooperation. In May 2002, Malaysia 27. Randy Haney, Army, Orlando—Sep- signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, as we recog- tember 6, 2009, Afghanistan. the U.S. on counterterrorism and we made a nize Memorial Day 2010, I wanted to remem- 28. Anthony Davis, Army, Daytona Beach— joint declaration that provides a framework for ber each of the American Service Members January 6, 2009, Iraq. counterterrorism cooperation. As a progressive from Florida’s 7th Congressional District who f and moderate Muslim nation, Malaysia is a have lost their life to hostile actions since good example of a modern, prosperous, multi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION 1996 as reported to me by the U.S. Depart- racial, and multi-religious society. ment of Defense. Since coming to power in 2003, Malaysian Let us remember all those who have fallen HON. MIKE PENCE Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has provided in service to our Nation. Let us never forget OF INDIANA opportunities for the U.S. to improve diplo- those who have served and paid the ultimate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES matic and political relations with Southeast price so that we can live in this great land. Friday, May 28, 2010 Asian nations. As a moderate secular Islamic We must forever keep these heroes in our nation, Malaysia’s experiences and coopera- thoughts and prayers. Let us today, on Memo- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, on Wednes- tion could play a key role in coping with reli- rial Day and every day, thank the good Lord day, May 19, 2010, I was absent from the gious extremism, countering terrorism, and ex- for their incredible sacrifice. House floor, during rollcall vote No. 277 on erting a moderate influence on the Islamic They have made it possible for all Ameri- H.R. 5325, the America COMPETES Reau- community in Southeast Asia. Under Prime cans to live in freedom. Let us also remember thorization Act. Had I been present, I would Minister Badawi’s leadership, Malaysia is and pay tribute to the families and loved ones have voted ‘‘no.’’ adopting an ‘‘Islam Hadhari’’ approach, which whose loss is immeasurable. f encourages and emphasizes a view of Islam On Memorial Day and every day, let us con- that is focused on development, social justice, tinue in our hearts and minds to hold dearly all CONGRATULATING MALAYSIA IN ITS 50TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE and tolerance. Malaysia’s progressiveness is those who have served and are serving this highly commendable and has the potential to Nation. have great influence internationally. May God continue to bless the United HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS Malaysia has come a long way and, as a States of America. OF NEW YORK key ally to the United States, I would like to 1. Patrick Fennig, Air Force, Palm Coast— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commend Malaysia for its continued progress June 25, 1996, Khobar Towers. Friday, May 28, 2010 and remarkable achievements and congratu- 2. Michael Heiser, Air Force, Palm Coast— late the people of Malaysia in their celebration June 25, 1996, Khobar Towers. Mr. MEEKS of New York. Madam Speaker, of 50 years of independence. I would like to take this opportunity to recog- 3. Brian McVeigh, Air Force, DeBary—June f 25, 1996, Khobar Towers. nize Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of Independ- 4. Kenneth Conde, Marines, Orlando—July ence. Since Malaysia gained its independence HONORING ARCHBISHOP HOVNAN 1, 2004, Iraq. from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1957, DERDERIAN 5. Jason Dwelley, Navy, Apopka—April 30, Malaysia has made tremendous progress to- 2004, Iraq. ward democracy and economic growth. The HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF 6. Bradley Fox, Army, Orlando—April 20, road to democracy and economic stability has OF CALIFORNIA 2004, Iraq. not been easy, with a number of bumps along IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 7. Arthur Mastrapa, Army, Apopka—June the way; however, I believe it is important to 16, 2004, Iraq. recognize Malaysia’s perseverance in moving Friday, May 28, 2010 8. Antoine Smith, Marines, Orlando—No- its democracy and economy forward. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise to com- vember 15, 2004, Iraq. Today, Malaysia is a middle-income country mend Archbishop Hovnan Derderian on the 9. Theodore Bowling, Marines, with a multi-sector economy based on serv- 30th anniversary of his ordination into the Casselberry—November 11, 2004, Iraq. ices and manufacturing. It is now our 10th Priesthood and the 20th anniversary of his 10. Patrick Rapicault, Marines, St. Augus- largest trading partner and we are Malaysia’s elevation to the rank of Bishop. Archbishop tine—November 15, 2004, Iraq. largest foreign investor. Since its independ- Derderian is Primate of the Western Diocese 11. Arthur Williams, Army, Edgewater—De- ence, Malaysia has had one of the best eco- of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North cember 8, 2004, Iraq. nomic records in Asia. Malaysia’s GDP has America. The Western Diocese covers the 12. Carlos Gil, Army, Orlando—February 18, grown by an average of 6.5 percent per year Western United States. 2005, Iraq. since 1957. The Malaysian government has Archbishop Derderian was born in 1957 in 13. Alwyn Cashe, Army, Oviedo—November taken an active role in ensuring that its eco- Beirut, Lebanon. In 1980, he was ordained as 8, 2005, Iraq. nomic development also benefits marginalized a priest in the Armenian Apostolic Church. In

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:55 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E28MY0.REC E28MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1015 1987 Archbishop Derderian received his Mas- tial remedial statute. Allowing for domestic 2001, more than 1,000 Americans have lost ter’s Degree in Theology from Oxford Univer- family members of fallen federal agents or em- their lives and more than 5,500 Americans sity, and was raised to the rank of ployees to receive the same assistance that have been wounded in the Operation Enduring ‘‘Dzairakuyn Vartabed.’’ In 1990 he was elect- foreign families receive will widen the scope of Freedom. Since 2003, over 4,300 servicemen ed Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian the statute and provide much needed relief to and servicewomen have sacrificed their lives Church in Canada, and later in 1990, was or- those persons touched by such tragedy. in Operation Iraqi Freedom. More than 31,000 dained as a Bishop by His Holiness Vazken I. FBI employees take on tremendous respon- Americans have returned from this conflict On February 18, 1993 he was made an Arch- sibilities to ensure the safety and the security wounded or with disabilities. California has lost bishop. In 2003, Archbishop Derderian was of these United States. As such, agents and nearly 600 servicemen and servicewomen in elected Primate of the Western Diocese of the their families are moved throughout the coun- Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Free- Armenian Church of North America by the try, dispersed to its very corners, in pursuit of dom; two of these brave individuals came from 76th Annual Assembly. this nation’s protection. In the event of an un- my district. Almost 4,000 men and women Since being elevated to the rank of Arch- timely and tragic death, we would like to bring from California have been wounded in these bishop, he has led many projects of great im- help to the fallen hero’s family within the pe- conflicts. I am forever grateful for these sac- portance to the Church and the community. rimeter of this new legislation—regardless of rifices and for the dedication of our Armed He created the Christian Youth Mission to Ar- whether the tragedy strikes abroad or here at Forces to ensure the safety of the American menia in 2003 which builds ties between home. people at a time when our Nation faces chal- youths living in America to Armenia through Unfortunately, in the recent past there have lenging new threats from abroad. travel and internship programs. Under his been instances in which such authority was These brave men and women have as- leadership, the Church is nearing completion needed to support the families of agents or sumed the responsibility of protecting us; we, of the first ever Cathedral of the Armenian Ap- employees who gave their lives for this coun- then, have a solemn obligation to them. We ostolic Church on the West Coast, located in try, and received no assistance at all. This leg- must always provide the members of our Burbank, California. Additionally, since his ap- islation seeks to remedy this wrong, and hope- Armed Forces with the resources, supplies, pointment as Primate he has ordained five fully with its passage the immediate family of and equipment they need to carry out their new priests to serve the Western Diocese. FBI agents or employees will receive the help mission as safely and successfully as pos- Archbishop Derderian’s commitment to serv- they deserve. sible. We must work hard to support our vet- ing the faithful and the community are admi- The foregoing reasons outline the impor- erans who return home from overseas, serving rable. I congratulate him on his 30 years of tance of our attention this legislation seeks to their needs with the same vigor and sense of service in the Priesthood and thank him for his afford those families of federal agents or em- duty that they displayed in serving our country. leadership. ployees that the initial statutes did not cover. As the representative of a district that is home f We must provide financial assistance to the to over 24,000 veterans and the VA Medical families of domestic fallen heroes. Center of Long Beach, I know how important SPECIAL AGENT SAMUEL HICKS I urge my colleagues to support this bill. it is to ensure that our veterans have access FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES f to affordable health care, housing, and job op- ACT portunities. RECOGNIZING AND HONORING Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join SPEECH OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES me in supporting H. Res. 1385. AND VETERANS HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE f OF TEXAS SPEECH OF CONGRATULATING ISRAEL ON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OECD MEMBERSHIP Tuesday, May 25, 2010 HON. LAURA RICHARDSON OF CALIFORNIA SPEECH OF Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise in support of H.R. 2711, the Special Tuesday, May 25, 2010 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes OF OHIO Act. I also want to thank my colleague, Mr. Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ROGERS, for introducing this important legisla- today in support of H. Res. 1385, which recog- tion. nizes the courage and sacrifice of our vet- Wednesday, May 26, 2010 This legislation aims to authorize the FBI to erans and members of the Armed Forces, and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- pay the relocation and moving expenses for urges all Americans to honor their brave serv- port of H. Res. 1391, a resolution congratu- families of FBI agents who are killed in the ice. This important resolution expresses our lating Israel on its accession to membership in line of duty. At present, the law only provides national gratitude for the willingness of our the Organization for Economic Co-operation for the FBI to cover these expenses if an FBI men and women in uniform, past and present, and Development (OECD). Membership in the agent or an employee is killed overseas. How- to risk their lives on our behalf. OECD, which includes the United States and ever, payment for the relocation of a dece- I thank Chairman SKELTON for his leadership most of the nations in the European Union, dent’s immediate family if the death occurs in in bringing this resolution to the floor. I also will yield greater stability and security for the U.S. falls outside the ambit of the current thank the Congressman for sponsoring this Israel. However, like many Israelis, I believe statutory provision. legislation and for his dedication to ensuring that true long-term stability and security for Special Agent Hicks, the man after whom that this Nation does everything it can to repay Israel depends upon a peaceful relationship this legislation is named, was a former police our veterans and members of the Armed Serv- with its Palestinian neighbors. officer with the Baltimore police department. ices for the sacrifices they have made to pro- The OECD stated values include ‘‘a commit- Upon receiving an assignment as an FBI tect us and the values that we cherish as ment to pluralist democracy based on the rule agent, Hicks and his family relocated to Pitts- American citizens. of law and the respect of human rights.’’ As burgh, Pennsylvania. Special Agent Hicks re- Mr. Speaker, throughout our history, the such, the body has a responsibility to ensure grettably lost his life when he was fatally shot members of our Armed Forces have endured its members uphold and comply with those on November 19, 2008 at the age of 33 while hardship and suffering—many of them making values. Absent from the debate on this resolu- executing a Federal search warrant associated the ultimate sacrifice—on behalf of our Nation. tion was the revelation that the economic data with a drug distribution ring. He is survived by Time and again, they have answered the call submitted to the OECD for membership in- his wife and their 2-year-old son. The Bureau to serve the United States, leaving their cluded Israeli citizens living in the West Bank was unable to assist the Hicks family in mov- homes, their families, and American soil, in and East Jerusalem, in violation of OECD’s ing back to Baltimore because of restrictive times of war and peace. From World Wars I own values and international law. construction of the statute providing only for and II to the Vietnam War and Operation The submission of this data did not thwart the financial assistance to families of agents Desert Storm, our men and women in uniform Israel’s acceptance into the OECD; however, perishing overseas. have fought valiantly to protect American citi- continued illegal settlement building in the Oc- This instance of a family of a federal law en- zens and promote global security. cupied Territories and the debilitating blockade forcement officer being denied the financial Since the tragic attacks of September 11, of Gaza does thwart Israel’s long-term secu- assistance they required to relocate is indic- 2001, the Armed Forces have served with an rity. The acceptance into the OECD despite ative of the error in the construction of the ini- inspirational sense of duty and country. Since this data sends a signal to members of the

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