12540 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 9 July 26, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING MR. PHIL IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH AN- HONORING MR. VAN WHITE WHITFIELD NIVERSARY OF CAROLINAS MED- ICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST HON. KEITH ELLISON HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON OF MINNESOTA OF TEXAS HON. LARRY KISSELL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 26, 2012 OF NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, July 26, 2012 Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. honor of Van White and to recognize his dedi- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the civic Thursday, July 26, 2012 cated service to the great state of Minnesota. and cultural contributions of Mr. Phil Whitfield, Born on August 2, 1924, Mr. White was a a fellow Texan who currently serves as curator Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lifelong resident of north Minneapolis. Mr. for the art collection featured at Cowboys Sta- honor of Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast, White first learned how to lead at the age of dium. and the celebration of its 75th Anniversary. 10 when the death of his father left him to Since growing up in Oak Cliff, Texas, Mr. Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast is a re- help raise his four younger siblings. Upon Whitfield’s loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys was gional 457-bed, not-for-profit medical center in graduating from Patrick Henry High School in 1943, Mr. White entered the work force as a inherent, and remains steadfast to this day. Concord, NC, delivering top quality care to the construction worker and later construction site He grew up cheering on the Cowboys when community. their games were at the Cotton Bowl. In 1993, supervisor for the City of Minneapolis where Mr. Whitfield began working as a security Over the past 75 years, Carolinas Medical he remained for the next 18 years. He was guard at Texas Stadium, which served as the Center-NorthEast has grown from a small, then appointed to be the acting assistant man- home field of the Dallas Cowboys from 1971 local hospital to a regional referral center, of- ager for the Northside Branch of the Min- to 2008. Mr. Whitfield remained in this position fering state of the art care to thousands. In nesota Department of Economic Security, now until he was hired to work at the new Cow- this time, they have established a reputation known as the Minnesota Department of Em- boys Stadium to oversee the stadium’s exten- for excellence in the areas of cancer care, ployment and Economic Development. sive art collection. neurosciences, cardiology, and high risk ob- Mr. White was passionate about uplifting his community. He was active in organizations Cowboys Stadium currently features 19 stetrics. pieces of contemporary art, and Mr. Whitfield that focused on economic development and In 1937, in an effort to care for his employ- works with each artist to create beautiful in- crime reduction, while also advocating for the stallations. His passion and appreciation for ees, Cannon Mills owner Charles A. Cannon, development of community centers and parks. art comes second only to his devotion to the and George A. Batte, Jr. opened Cabarrus In 1971, Mr. White founded the Willard Hous- Cowboys. Mr. Whitfield devotes considerable County Hospital. Years later in 1951, in honor ing Organization, one of the first groups in time and effort to each individual work of art of World War II veterans, Cabarrus County Minneapolis that sought government loans to and its respective creator. Today, Cowboys Hospital officially changed its name to the repair and rehabilitate the impoverished areas Stadium boasts artistic diversity which millions Cabarrus Memorial Hospital. During the of Minneapolis. His passion, combined with experience he of fans have long since enjoyed. 1990s, the hospital grew to a 60-acre medical gained as a community activist, led Mr. White Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize campus with specifically designed centers for to enter the political arena, where he became Mr. Whitfield’s contributions to Texas’ beloved women’s services, surgery, and cancer and the first African American elected to the city Cowboys Stadium. Cowboys fans from all over cardiac care. In 2006, NorthEast Medical Cen- council of Minneapolis in 1979. During the ten appreciate how the stadium’s collection is ter opened the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hos- years Mr. White served on the Minneapolis being highlighted and maintained by a loyal pital, to work to ensure the absolute best care City Council where he was the chair of the fan such as Mr. Phil Whitfield. for children in the area. A year later, in 2007, Government Operations Committee and Vice NorthEast Medical Center joined the Carolinas Chair of the Minneapolis Community Develop- f Healthcare System, and assumed its current ment Agency. PERSONAL EXPLANATION name, Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast. Mr. White continued to support his commu- This hospital, which was conceived to care for nity until he passed away on July 14, 1993. workers, is now our area’s top employer. Mr. White is survived by his wife of nearly HON. BETTY SUTTON forty years, Mrs. Javanese White, their daugh- OF OHIO Among the awards and recognition that ter Javoni, son Perri and granddaughter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast has re- Kapria. Thursday, July 26, 2012 ceived are J.D. Power and Associates Distin- Mr. White dedicated over fifty years of his guished Hospital Program for Excellence in life to community activism. He served on the Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Speaker, due to unfore- Maternity Services and Emergency Services. board of nearly thirty economic and commu- seen circumstances, I was not able to cast The hospital is also a recipient of the United nity development programs, and left behind a votes last night. Had I been present— legacy of uplifting his community. Throughout I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. States Department of Health and Human Services’ Medal of Honor for organ donation, his life, Mr. White was viewed as a connector, 514. someone who could take ideas to improve the as well as a ‘‘Top Performer’’ award in patient I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. communities of Minneapolis and put those 515. satisfaction for overall quality from Profes- ideas into action. It is only fitting today the I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. sional Research Consultants in 2012. Van White Memorial Bridge connects North 516. Today, I ask all Members of Congress to Minneapolis to downtown Minneapolis in his I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. join me in honoring Carolinas Medical Center- honor. I urge the citizens of the United States 517. NorthEast, as an asset to the people I am to follow in the steps of Van White, and find I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. proud to represent in North Carolina. ways to serve and improve their own commu- 518. nities. ● This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:32 May 26, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\E26JY2.000 E26JY2 jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 26, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 9 12541 I truly appreciate everything Mr. White did On behalf of the people of Mobile, I offer my years. His motto was, ‘‘God’s Preachers give for Minneapolis, and I thank him and his family heartfelt condolences to her daughter, Nicole; their hearers fruit, not flowers.’’ Indeed, Dr. for their dedication and service. her mother, Joycelyn Franklin Finley; brothers Mullins gave his congregation and all those f James and Karlos; sister Joycelyn; and many who have sought his counsel the fruit of the other family and friends. You are all in our Word to satiate and sustain them throughout HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS thoughts and prayers. the journey of life. OF DORA FINLEY f Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along with the almost 700,000 people in the 2nd HON. JO BONNER IN HONOR OF DR. I.L. MULLINS, Congressional District of Georgia, would like SR. OF ALABAMA to extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mullins’ wife the former Josephine Lovejoy HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Ferrell, their children, grandchildren and the Thursday, July 26, 2012 OF GEORGIA members of First Missionary Baptist Church Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during this difficult time. May they be consoled tribute to the contributions of Mrs. Dora Finley, and comforted by their abiding faith and the Thursday, July 26, 2012 a native of Mobile, Alabama, who recently Holy Spirit in the days, weeks and months passed away at the age of 59. During her life- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise ahead. time, Dora Finley inspired Mobile to recognize today to pay tribute to an inspiring community f its rich heritage while moving the community leader and beloved Pastor of First Missionary to remember the vital lessons of the past. Baptist Church, Dr. I.L. Mullins, Sr. Sadly, Dr. PERSONAL EXPLANATION At an early age, Mrs. Finley demonstrated a Mullins passed away on Wednesday, July 18, passion for social issues and an uncommon 2012. His passing leaves a tremendous void HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS ability to lead. A graduate of Mobile’s Bishop in the hearts of his family, friends and the OF MARYLAND Toolen School for Girls in 1970, Mrs.