August 1, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1659 the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, many matters of importance. I hope that we energy policy that increases the supply of en- sailors, airmen and Marines around the world. will continue to do so. ergy, promotes renewable and alternative Louise began her remarkable career in 1975 Again, I hope Mr. BOEHNER will accept my fuels, and encourages conservation. Kansans in Canoga Park, CA, as a financial analyst apology. deserve action and they need it now. Instead, with Hughes Missile Systems Company. In f we have a Democratic Congress blaming the fact, she comes from a family of ‘‘missileers.’’ TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ROBERT K. Republican President and both parties trying Louise credits her father, Leo Langlois, an en- MORGAN to score political points in the November elec- gineer with Hughes, for getting her into the tion. business right after her graduation from HON. BILL SHUSTER After failing to convince my colleagues to Scripps College in Claremont, CA. OF PENNSYLVANIA stay and work, rather than take an August re- After joining Hughes, Louise began her me- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teoric rise through the company. Louise quick- cess, I voted against Congress adjourning. Thursday, July 31, 2008 ly became known and had the well-deserved Now is the time for Congress to adopt a plan reputation of being able to not only structure Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise to increase supplies and reduce demand. We a win-win business deal, but also help the or- today to honor the late Colonel Robert K. Mor- should stay in Washington until this work is ganization think through complex issues and gan, pilot of the B–17 Memphis Belle. Colonel done. The price of gas at the pump, and the challenges. Morgan served the United States of America cost businesses and farmers face for fuel and In 1993 and the years that followed, she be- in the Army Air Corp during World War II from fertilizer, tell me that it should not be business came Vice President and Chief Financial Offi- 1941–1945 and the United States Air Force as usual in Washington, DC. cer, Chief Operating Officer, President of Reserve from 1945–1965. Colonel Morgan is Hughes Missile Systems Company and even- being honored by the Kiwanis Club of Altoona f on August 20, 2008, at which time his widow, tually, after the Hughes merger with Raytheon, IN RECOGNITION OF ASBAREZ-AR- President of Raytheon Missile Systems. Linda, will reflect upon the great adventures and accomplishments of her husband. MENIAN DAILY NEWSPAPER’S Throughout her career, Louise has been 100TH ANNIVERSARY known as an inspiring mentor, teacher and Colonel Morgan was a great serviceman role model to all. Her mastery of business who dedicated much of his life to serving our strategy enabled the Missile Company to grow country. For his service, Colonel Morgan was HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF over 100 percent in sales over the last 6 years awarded the distinguished Flying Cross with 2 rising to become southern Arizona’s number Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal with 10 OF Oak Leaf Clusters. On May 17, 1943 Colonel one employer. Louise’s dedication to the U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morgan and his crew of the Memphis Belle warfighter and our allies and friends around became the first to complete twenty-five mis- the world is legendary. From the Tomahawk Thursday, July 31, 2008 sions over Europe and return to the United Cruise Missile to the complex Missile Defense States. Colonel Morgan’s mission was made Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today Systems that guard our homeland, she has into a combat documentary, entitled ‘‘Memphis to recognize the 100th anniversary of the provided for the collective defense of this Belle,’’ by Warner Brothers in 1990. Following Asbarez-Armenian Daily Newspaper. Asbarez, great Nation. which translates to ‘arena’ in English, was Grounded by her strong love of family, to in- the historic flight over Europe, Colonel Morgan founded on August 14, 1908 in Fresno, Cali- clude her husband John, their children, her and his crew departed England in June 1943 fornia, by seven dedicated members of the Ar- parents, in-laws and brother and sister, she for the United States and began a thirty city menian-American community: Aslan Aslanian, has continued to provide strength and inspira- public relations/war bond tour. Colonel Mor- gan’s crew were recognized as heroes at Bedros Hagopian, Levon Hagopian, Abraham tion to her Raytheon family. Her long-lasting every stop on their tour and thanked by the Seklemian, Hovaness Kabadayan, Avedis legacy will be her dedication to the people of American public. Morgan went on to lead the Tufenkjian and Arpaxat Setrakian. Raytheon and her strong core values of inclu- first B–29 bombing raid on Tokyo in 1944, siveness, personal and professional ethics and Like its counterparts in other Diaspora com- after which he served in the Air Force Re- leadership excellence. munities, such as in Boston and serves and retired as a full Colonel in 1965. in Lebanon, Asbarez has chronicled the I join with my colleagues on behalf of all the Colonel Morgan’s heroic service and leader- freedom loving people around the world to Armenian experience worldwide. Among other ship in the Army Air Corps during World War things, they have written about the dire condi- offer our heartfelt congratulations and thanks II and the United States Air Force Reserve will tions in the homeland under Imperial Russia to a true American patriot. Louise has earned forever be remembered. His service and dedi- and Ottoman Turkey, the calamity of the Ar- our respect and admiration as a champion for cation brought great pride to our nation, his menian Genocide, the World Wars, the rise freedom and a role model for all. family, and his community. Colonel Morgan’s and fall of the first Republic, Soviet rule, the f memory as an Army officer of the highest cal- tragic 1988 earthquake, the Karabakh APOLOGY iber will not be forgotten. His actions reflected ‘‘Artsakh’’ liberation and the independence of great credit upon himself, his flight crew, and the Republic of Armenia. HON. JOHN D. DINGELL the United States Army. I would like to stand OF MICHIGAN with the Kiwanis Club of Altoona to recognize In the words of Edward Megerdichian, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the late Colonel Robert K. Morgan for all of his worked at Asbarez from 1956–1963, Thursday, July 31, 2008 leadership and devotion to the United States ‘‘[Asbarez] was ninety percent voluntary, and of America. everyone had a sense of ownership, a sense Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, during floor Colonel Robert K. Morgan’s wife, Linda, his of community—that this is our paper and our debate on the legislation to regulate tobacco family and friends, and the Kiwanis Club of Al- lives are described in this paper.’’ yesterday, I made some remarks that unfairly, toona are certainly proud of the Colonel’s life During the 1970’s Asbarez Publishing Com- and inaccurately, personalized the issue, and of service and commitment to our country dur- I am here today to apologize to my friend and pany moved its operations from California’s ing a time of war both at home and abroad San Joaquin Valley to the basin. colleague JOHN BOEHNER. and it gives me great pleasure to honor his life I have the utmost respect for his profes- Since its inception, the circulation of the news- and selfless service. paper has grown from 1,200 copies to thou- sional abilities, as well as great affection for f him personally. I did not intend for my remarks sands; it has become a formidable bilingual to be taken in any way as personal criticism. NO RECESS FOR CONGRESS daily newspaper and a dependable source for As a friend, I just did not want to see anything information in the online community. bad happen to him or for his family to be bur- HON. JERRY MORAN It is my distinct honor to recognize dened unnecessarily in any way. Those are OF KANSAS Asbarez’s unwavering commitment to inform matters that are distinct from any legitimate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and educate the public. I ask my colleagues in disagreement over matters of public policy, Thursday, July 31, 2008 the U.S. House of Representatives to join me and while we have indeed had disagreements, Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Madam Speaker, in congratulating Asbarez on their 100th anni- we have also been able to work together on For years, this country has needed a national versary.

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