May 19, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E899 . This is a historic event with direct sig- Minos, Emmanuel Piperakis, Cretan Brother- vided countless Central Coast families with nificance to the allies' victory of World War II. hood, George Filippakis, Erotokritos and hope and a home, People's Self-Help Hous- On , 1941, thousands of German Aretousa, Marina Pefani, Pasifai, Cleo Aliferis, ing. and gliders began landing on Cretan Sisterhood, Emmanuel Vlastakis, People's Self-Help Housing is being hon- Crete. Both the allies and Nazis wanted Crete Filoxenia, John Daskos, Diktamos, Andreas ored today by the Fannie Mae Foundation for because of its strategic location. At that time Fiotodimitrakis, Labris, Mr. Polihronakis, sustained excellence in their work. It is an the British controlled the island. It was a very Idomeneas and Mr. Berikakis, Kazatzakis are award of recognition that is justly deserved. strong point on the lifeline to India and pro- excellent representatives of their Cretan herit- Through the efforts of the good and hard- tected both Palestine and Egypt. age. working individuals at People's Self-Help, The Nazi force included the elite I request my colleagues to join me in honor- more Central Coast families live in places they German paratroopers and glider troops. Hitler ing the Cretans in the United States, want to call home. I extend to them my sincer- felt this was to be an easy victory, yet he is and the diaspora. est thanks for their years of dedication, and quoted to have said shortly after the invasion, f congratulations for achieving this well de- ``France fell in 8 days. Why is Crete free?'' served commendation for the Fannie Mae The invasion of Crete took 11 days. It resulted A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO SCOTT B. Foundation. in more than 6,000 German troopers listed as RADCLIFFE ON HIS APPOINT- People's Self-Help Housing has been pro- killed, wounded or . The MENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED viding housing for low income families for losses to the elite 7th were STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT more than 25 years. They have produced over felt so hard by the German Military it signified WEST POINT, NEW YORK 1400 units for low income seniors, families, the end of large-scale airborne operations. farmworkers, and other special needs groups. This valiant fight by the Cretan people HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR Expanding beyond their original ``sweat equity'' began in the first hour of the Nazi airborne in- OF OHIO program, People's Self-Help now handles af- vasion. In contrast of the European under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fordable rental units, property management ground movements that took a year or more and complete construction services. They pro- after being invaded to activate. Young boys, Tuesday, May 19, 1998 vide well managed properties and ensure that old men and women displayed breathtaking Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to much needed health and education services bravery in defending their Crete. German sol- pay special tribute to a truly outstanding young are available to residents of these commu- diers never got used to Cretan women fighting man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, nities. them. They would tear the dress from the Scott B. Radcliffe. Scott recently accepted his Mr. Speaker, I have known the head of this shoulder of suspected women to find bruises offer of appointment to attend the United wonderful organization, Jeannette Duncan, for from the recoil of the rifle. The penalty was States Military Academy at West Point, New years and I have seen firsthand the fantastic death. The Times (London) July 28, 1941 re- York, and will soon enroll as part of the Cadet work that this group does. People's Self-Help port that ``five hundred Cretan women have Class of 2002. helps to fill a glaring need in our bucolic sea- been deported to Germany for taking part in Scott, who is from Perrysburg, Ohio, will side and inland rural communities. Housing is the defense of their native island.'' soon be graduating from Perrysburg High expensive on the Central Coast and finding Another surprise for the German soldiers School. After graduation, he will begin prepar- clean, affordable, quality homes and apart- who invaded Crete was the heroic resistance ing for what figures to be one of the most ex- ments can be a real struggle for people of lim- of the clergy. A priest leading his parishioners citing, challenging, and educational experi- ited means or extraordinary needs. into battle was not what the Germans antici- ences of his life: his four years at West Point. Among their many accomplishments, Peo- pated. At Paleochora, Father Stylianos While attending high school in Perrysburg, ple's Self-Help has provided farmworkers with Frantzeskis, hearing of the German airborne Scott distinguished himself as a talented stu- national award-winning townhouses in Santa invasion, rushed to his church, sounded the dent. His academic achievements in the class- Maria, updated the Victoria Street apartments bell, took his rifle and marched his volunteers room are certainly accomplishments of which in downtown Santa Barbara, and provided toward to write history. This struggle he can be proud. An honors student, Scott apartments for seniors in Templeton. Through became an example for all Europe to follow in has maintained a cumulative grade point aver- their creativity and persistence, the Central defying German occupation and aggression. age of 3.3, placing him near the top in his Coast has filled communities where low and The price paid by the Cretans' for their val- class of 315 students. moderate income families find an opportunity iant resistance to Nazi forces was high. Thou- In addition to his excellent work in the class- to participate in the American dream. sands of civilians died from random execu- room, Scott has proven himself to be a tal- They have done these things by working tions, starvation, and imprisonment. Entire ented and gifted student-athlete. Scott has ex- with developers, banks, local, state and Fed- communities were burned and destroyed by celled on the fields of competition throughout eral officials. But most of all, they have done the Germans as a reprisal for the Cretan re- his high school career. During his senior year, this by thinking first and foremost of the com- sistance movement. Yet this resistance lasted he was selected as the Captain of the Varsity munities they serve and the people who so for four years. The battle of Crete was to Football Team and the Varsity Basketball often are forgotten in our society. change the final outcome of World War II. Team. He has also been active in the This is an example of public-private partner- The Battle of Crete significantly contributed Perrysburg Show Choir, symphony, and the ship that works, providing services to commu- in delaying Hitler's plan to invade Russia. The school musical. nities that need them and opening the doors invasion was delayed from April to June of Mr. Speaker, each year, I have the oppor- of opportunity to all. 1941. The two month delay in the invasion tunity to nominate several outstanding young I commend Jeannette and everyone at Peo- made Hitler's forces face the Russian winter. men and women from the Fifth District to the ple's Self-Help for their years of service and The Russian snow storms and the sub zero nation's military academies. I am pleased that success, and in the recognition that is being temperatures eventually stalled the Nazi inva- Scott was among those nominated for the bestowed upon them today. sion before they could take Moscow or Lenin- West Point Class of 2002. I would urge my f grad. This was the beginning of the downfall colleagues to stand and join me in paying spe- HONORING CALVIN AND MARJORIE of the Nazi reign of terror. cial tribute to Scott Radcliffe, and in wishing BRIGHT This significant battle and the heroic drive of him well at West Point and in the future. the Cretan people must always be remem- f HON. GARY A. CONDIT bered and honored. Democracy came from OF CALIFORNIA Greece and the Cretan heroes exemplified the IN HONOR OF PEOPLE’S SELF- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES courage it takes to preserve it. HELP HOUSING Today, the courage and fortitude of the Cre- Tuesday, May 19, 1998 tan people is seen in the members of the HON. LOIS CAPPS Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to United Cretan Associations of New York, that OF CALIFORNIA honor a pair of very special friends of mineÐ is located in Astoria. The association's Chair- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Calvin and Marjorie BrightÐand to recognize man Steven Kohilakis and Co-Chairman them as they become the first recipients of the Tuesday, May 19, 1998 Charles Marangoudakis, together with the Bart Bennett Community Award. presidents of the member clubs: Emmanuel Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This award, given by the City of Modesto in Taouganakis, Omonia, Emmanuel Velonakis, pay tribute to an organization that has pro- my district in California's great Central Valley, E900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 1998 is in honor of Calvin and Marjorie's tireless ef- and orating the best patriotic script in Kansas feated. As long as I know I am right and te- forts of putting others before themselves and entitled ``My Voice in Our Democracy'' for this naciously defend my opinions, I will never be working for the betterment of our community. nationwide competition. Her insight into the conquered. Even if I have to write a letter Not only are these people pioneers in local daily for years, make thousands of signs, or importance of each individual's role in our de- vote year after year for the same proposal, I housing, they have given back to the commu- mocracy and the eloquence with which she will eventually make a difference as long as nity time and time again. Perhaps Community states her ideas, exemplifies the principles this I believe in myself. Still, it’s hard to be con- Housing and Shelter Services Executive Direc- country was founded upon. I am proud to an- fident if I don’t know about the issue. tor Diana Olsen summed it up the best when nounce that as a result of her hard work, Ms. In order to have a strong voice in our de- she said, ``I can't think of anyone else that de- Baccus has been awarded $3,500. mocracy, I must be educated. First, without serves this award more.'' The men and women of the Veterans of being informed, I cannot know enough about Calvin and Marjorie were volunteering their Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary deserve issues to find the position I want to fight for, time and efforts before voluntarism became recognition for their generous sponsorship of and without fully understanding my views, I cannot adequately defend them. Finally, popular. I'd like to take a moment to focus on this scholarship program. I especially com- since affairs in a democracy are constantly some of their achievements. Not only did they mend VFW Post 3201 and its Ladies Auxiliary changing, education can never stop; it must establish the Bright Family Foundation which in Minneapolis, Kansas for their local sponsor- be ongoing. Overall, knowledge is power es- includes the Marjorie H. Bright Scholarship ship. This year fifty-six young leaders from pecially when it comes to democracy. Program for students at California State Uni- across the nation received scholarships total- Vibrant, overcoming, insightful, confident, versity Stanislaus, Modesto Junior College, ing $128,500. and educated. Although the use of the acro- University of the Pacific and San Jose State I am proud that the VFW have honored Ms. nym V.O.I.C.E. is clever, this actually is University and other universities in Utah and Mindy Baccus with this year's award. I wish what voice truly stands for. I know my voice in our democracy embodies all of these traits Oklahoma; they also sponsor a medical fellow- Ms. Baccus all the best in her chosen career and will as I continue to enter adulthood. ship at the University of California, San Fran- path and in her studies at William Jewell Col- Everyone has a voice in our democracy; they cisco School of Medicine. lege. must simply learn to use it. One person can Particularly poignant to me is the fact that ‘‘MY VOICE IN OUR DEMOCRACY’’ truly make a difference, and that one person despite their success, they have never forgot- Ballots! Ballots! Get’em while they’re hot! could be me * * * or you. Ballots! Ballots! ten their roots in helping provide scholarships Here sir, have a ballot! What!? You don’t Get’em while they’re hot. Here, would you for students from their high school alma mater, want one! You’re a US citizen 18 or over, like a ballot? Of course you would. Beggs High School, in Beggs, Oklahoma. I am aren’t you? Well, then take a ballot. Oh, you honored to call Calvin and Marjorie my friends. think one person can’t make a difference? f What about you ma’am. You want one, The Bright Foundation also actively supports AIR FORCE SCIENCE AND TECH- the Children's Crisis Center and the Boy right? After all, women fought for the right to vote for over a century. You’ll take ad- NOLOGY REINVIGORATION ACT Scouts of America. vantage of that privilege, won’t you? What, Calvin formed Bright Development in 1971 you think your opinion doesn’t matter. Well, in Modesto. The firm has built approximately you’re wrong. You need to sit down and let HON. TONY P. HALL 3,000 single-family homes, in addition to town- me tell you about my voice in our democ- OF OHIO houses, apartments and commercial office racy. In fact, all of you need to listen be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES buildings. He founded Bright Foods in Turlock cause anyone can have a voice in our democ- Tuesday, May 19, 1998 in 1956, one of the first frozen prepared food racy as long as they remember what voice processing plants on the West Coast. Bright truly stands for. My voice is vibrant, over- Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I join coming, insightful, confident, and educated. my colleague Mr. Boehlert in introducing the Foods and FM Stamper of St. Louis were Never half-hearted, my voice is pulsing merged and renamed Banquet Foods in 1966. Air Force Science and Technology Reinvigora- with life, energy, and vigor. No one can re- tion Act, a bill to restore the role of scientific Banquet was later sold to RCA Victor in 1969. sist being drawn to my enthusiasm. Whether Marjorie Bright worked actively in the cou- writing letters to public officials, discussing research as a driving force in the decision- ple's food processing and building businesses. policy decisions with those around me, or en- making of the United States Air Force. The bill She was the personnel and labor relations couraging my peers to become more active establishes the new positions of Assistant manager of Bright Foods and now serves as in government; I always convey my beliefs Secretary of the Air Force for Science and the manager of Woodside Manage- with energy and vitality. By doing so, I set Technology and Deputy Chief of Staff for an example that others are compelled to fol- Science and Technology. The bill will require ment Group. Woodside has more than 100 low because everyone can see that I truly be- employees and manages approximately 3,000 minimal expense. The two new positions are lieve in what I’m saying. However, regardless similar to positions which once existed in the apartments. of how vibrant my voice is, someone is usu- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ally waiting to stifle it. Air Force. These changes could help reinvigo- stand before the House of Representatives For that reason, my voice must be over- rate Air Force science and technology and and ask my colleagues to join me in honoring coming. I know that I must never let others help return the Air Force to the spirit of its Calvin and Marjorie Bright for their outstanding make me compromise what I truly believe. founding missionÐa mission that established service to our community. Because so many policies in our society and maintained the world's supreme air fight- today are controversial, viewpoints often en- f ing force.***HD***Background counter strong opposition, but in order to be Scientific investigation, accompanied by the CONGRATULATIONS TO MINDY as close to a democracy as possible, many di- new knowledge it generates and the founda- verse opinions must be heard. Obviously, BACCUS, VFW VOICE OF DEMOC- without a voice that’s overcoming, having tion it lays for development of new tech- RACY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER any voice in our democracy would be ex- nologies, is the cornerstone of air and space tremely difficult. Often, fully understanding superiority. The Air Force as no other military HON. JERRY MORAN a situation will help me overcome obstacles. service should recognize the singular impor- As a result, I must be insightful. By look- OF KANSAS tance of science to its beginning and survival. ing deeply into a situation, I can find details IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Technology has been an engine that drives which support my opinion and by pointing the Air Force as an institution. More than the Tuesday, May 19, 1998 out aspects of an argument that others may other services, the Air Force is where sci- have missed, I can gain more support for my Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise view. Additionally, thoroughly exploring a entists and engineers must do their work today to congratulate Ms. Mindy Baccus from policy helps me to make the right decision years before the battle begins. Ada, Kansas on being named a National win- from the beginning. Soon, others will recog- As critical as it is to military aviation, support ner in the 1998 Voice of Democracy Scholar- nize me as a strong analyst and will gain for science and technology has been feast or ship Competition sponsored by the Veterans more respect for my views, even if they don’t famine throughout Air Force history. In times of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary. agree with them. Although my peers may of war or national emergency, science and Ms. Baccus is a senior at Minneapolis High not agree with me, I will never stop believing technology are almost always fully funded and in myself. School and hopes to pursue a career in com- That’s why my voice must be confident. If encouraged. However, as soon as the crisis is munications or Law. She has been honored I don’t believe in myself, no one else will be- over, science and technology are de-empha- for her scholastic and extracurricular activities lieve in me either. Regardless of the opposi- sized until the next crisis. As a result, in the and exhibits outstanding leadership qualities. tion I face or whether I feel like I’m alone in past the United States has found itself techno- She has again distinguished herself by writing my views, I can never let myself feel de- logically behind enemies and allies, and has