April 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E445 Patrina is an advocate for childcare in Mis- CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVE- kept his roots in mind as he has committed to sissippi. She feels that every community MENTS OF THE LEE COLLEGE playing college basketball at home for the Uni- should have affordable full-childcare service DEBATE TEAM versity of (UT). At UT he will continue for any social or ethnic groups. Patrina’s to display his exemplary skills and pride for strong investment in Kaleidoscope initially HON. BRIAN BABIN the great state of Texas. began because she had to transport her own OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- children from the suburbs to the city every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- day. Patrina, one day, decided that instead of guished colleagues to join me in congratu- making the families in her community drive for Wednesday, April 13, 2016 lating Andrew Jones on his hard work and ath- quality care, she would be the one to step up Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cel- letic accomplishments. and provide it. It made good business sense ebrate the achievements of the Mendoza De- f as it also opened up many doors to be able bate Society at Lee College, in Baytown, to minister to families, by providing a loving, Texas. On April 4, 2016, the Debate Team PERSONAL EXPLANATION caring, and Christian environment to children, won their third consecutive Community Col- while their parents are away at work. Since lege National Championship in the Inter- HON. PETER J. ROSKAM opening in 2003, many of our students have national Public Debate Association (IPDA) Na- OF ILLINOIS shown to perform at the top of their class. The tional Championship Tournament. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Led by Director of Forensics, Joe Ganakos, first children to start at Kaleidoscope are in Wednesday, April 13, 2016 high school now and are expected to graduate the Mendoza Debate Society has become the high school in 2019. top-ranked IPDA debate program in Texas for Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, on roll call no. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 2015–2016. The debaters achieved this in- 139, I was unavoidably detained. in recognizing Kaleidoscope of Learning and credible success through their unmatched Had I been present, I would have voted After School for its dedication to serving our work ethic and countless hours of practice. I Yea. great state of Mississippi. extend my congratulations to all the members f of the Mendoza Debate Society, captained by HONORING THE 250TH BIRTHDAY Kyle Diamond and Rigo Ruiz—and I wish f OF COLLIN MCKINNEY them all continued success in their future en- HONORING COMMONWEAL deavors. f HON. HON. OF TEXAS CONGRATULATING ANDREW JONES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA ON BECOMING A MCDONALD’S IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALL AMERICAN Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 250th birthday of Collin McKin- Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. OF TEXAS ney, a Texas patriot, statesman, and hero. Mr. recognition of Commonweal, a nonprofit in McKinney was a drafter and signer of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marin County, California, in honor of their 40th Texas Constitution and is the namesake of anniversary. By serving our community in in- Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Collin County and the city of McKinney. His numerable ways, from offering a healing Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today courage of conviction and love of Texas fun- space for people living with illnesses to pro- to congratulate Andrew Jones of Irving, Texas, damentally shaped our state’s history and our viding educational opportunities to advocating on being named to the 2016 McDonald’s All nation. Mr. McKinney was born to Scottish im- for juvenile justice reform, Commonweal has American basketball roster. This is a tremen- migrant parents on April 17, 1766, in New Jer- had a unique and far-reaching influence dous honor from the basketball community as sey. Years later he moved to Kentucky before across many issues and areas for a genera- it pits the best high school players in the coun- settling in our great state of Texas. Mr. McKin- tion. try against one another in an exhibition game. ney was a man of faith and boldly preached Founded in 1976 by Michael Lerner, Caro- Mr. Jones also participated in the three-point the gospel message of love and redemption. lyn Brown, and Burr Heneman, Commonweal competition and Legends and Stars Shootout Mr. McKinney and four other individuals was envisioned as a healing space to serve as the players display their shooting ability were drafted by Judge Richard Ellis at the people and the planet. From the beginning, and point guard play. convention meeting at Old Washington-on-the- their partnership with the National Park Serv- The requirements to become a McDonald’s Brazos to write a declaration of separation ice has helped supply an appropriate back- All American are extensive as you must con- from Mexico. Today, we know this document drop—a scenic 60-acre site just south of the sistently be a consensus Top 20 player in the bearing Collin McKinney’s signature as the Point Reyes National Seashore—for the com- national rankings, and earn enough votes from Texas Declaration of Independence. He later passionate, attentive work done by the dedi- the selection committee. Andrew was one of went on to serve the Red River District in the cated staff and Commonweal community over 24 high school senior basketball players se- First, Second, and Fourth Congresses of the the years. lected to join this elite group of young men as Republic of Texas. Commonweal’s efforts have touched count- the best in the country from over 100,000 Author Samuel Dixon wrote in his less lives within three broad areas of focus. players nationwide. Andrew has been consist- book ‘‘The Men Who Made Texas Free’’ that Their health and healing programing includes ently rated as one of the best guards in the ‘‘Mr. McKinney was a man of most admirable week-long retreats for people with cancer and 2016 class with his ability to create plays and character. He possessed a spirit of progres- yoga therapy classes. Their efforts to support soft touch around the rim. Mr. Jones’ following siveness which dominated his life. No one of the arts and education include classes for has only grown as his tremendous improve- that group of pioneers exercised a more teachers and students to better integrate cre- ment has been highlighted over the past year wholesome influence over those with whom he ative thinking into school curriculum. Finally, in his spring and summer performances in the came in contact than Mr. McKinney. He lived their advocacy for the environment and justice Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). He brings great a life worthy of emulation and was held in high incorporates work on health effects of environ- pride to the basketball community of Texas. esteem.’’ mental factors and research on juvenile justice Andrew has a natural gift for the game of In 1846 he settled near the Grayson-Collin laws. Their work is multifaceted and extensive, basketball as his court vision and slashing ca- county line which would become his final rest- and has left a lasting, positive impact that can pabilities creates scoring opportunities and ing place and later bear his name. In 1936 the be felt throughout our community. proves to be a nightmare for opposing teams. Texas Centennial Commission had his house For four decades, Commonweal has been a Andrew will only improve at the collegiate level moved to Finch Park in McKinney. Mr. McKin- beloved, wide-reaching organization, and they as his basketball gift continues to attract ad- ney lived under eight different governments in have contributed significantly to West Marin’s mirers and people who look up to him includ- his life. He was born a subject of King George culture and character. It is therefore appro- ing young fans that need positive role models III, became a citizen of the Colonial Govern- priate that we honor them today for their ongo- in their lives. ment of the 13 Colonies, then the United ing work and congratulate them on their anni- While Andrew continues to receive praise States, Mexico, the Provisional Government versary celebration. from scouts and people close to him, he has established by the Texans in 1835, the Texas

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He taught study his life so that we may continue his leg- Dr. Herts holds a Ph.D. Degree in Planning at Tuskegee, Grambling, and Southern univer- acy. and Public Policy from Rutgers Graduate sities and established Douglass High School f School-New Brunswick and the Edward J. for African Americans in his northern Lou- Bloustein School of Planning and Public Pol- isiana hometown. Dr. Herts acknowledges HONORING DR. ROLANDO D. HERTS icy. His dissertation From Outreach to En- Harrison Douglass, as well as his grand- gaged Placemaking: Understanding Public parents Mr. Archie and Leola Simmons and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Land-Grant University Involvement with Tour- Mr. Hermon and Shelley Herts, as key OF MISSISSIPPI ism Planning and Development examines uni- sources of inspiration for his parents and him- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity-community tourism engagement as a self as they completed higher levels of edu- destination promotion and economic develop- Wednesday, April 13, 2016 cation and committed their lives to serving ment strategy. His reflective essay, ‘‘Sacred communities of diversity. Dr. Herts is pro- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Ground, Traveling Light: Personal Reflections moting and preserving this family tradition by er, I rise today to honor a remarkable Black on University-Community Tourism Engage- encouraging the next generation to learn Professional, Dr. Rolando D. Herts, a resident ment,’’ won the prize for Best Treatise in Im- about and celebrate their heritage. In par- of Cleveland, Mississippi. pressions, Ruminations, Treatises: Essays on ticular, he is dedicated to sharing heritage- Dr. Rolando D. Herts is the Director of the Intersectionality, Praxis, and the Educational based educational opportunities with his sis- Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta Arena, a collection published by the Institute ters, nieces, and nephew. State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. The For Recruitment of Teachers, Phillips Acad- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Delta Center serves as the management entity emy, Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Herts also in recognizing an amazing black professional for the Mississippi Delta National Heritage holds a M.Phil. Degree in Planning and Public and community landscape innovator. Area, a partnership between the people of the Policy from Rutgers, an M.A. Degree in Social f Mississippi Delta and the National Park Serv- Science from the University of Chicago, and a ice designed to promote understanding of the B.A. Degree in English from Morehouse Col- CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- Delta’s cultural heritage through education, lege. His interests include university-commu- SARY OF THE NUTLEY HIGH tourism, and economic development. The nity engagement and partnership develop- SCHOOL CREW PROGRAM Delta Center also oversees the International ment, community-based tourism planning, Delta Blues Project, a three-tiered initiative place branding/marketing, community and re- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN featuring an International Conference on the gional development, and interorganizational OF NEW JERSEY Blues, the development of an academic blues collaboration. He is a member of the Rotary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES studies program, and a Blues Leadership In- Club of Cleveland, Mississippi, which is an af- Wednesday, April 13, 2016 cubator for entrepreneurship and economic filiate of Rotary International, a worldwide net- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise development, which aligns with Delta State work of business and professional leaders today in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of University’s goal of becoming a destination for dedicated to humanitarian service. the Nutley High School Crew Program. blues education with GRAMMY Museum Mis- Education, community engagement, public The Nutley High School Crew team first sissippi. service and cultural heritage development began rowing on the Passaic River in 1942. Previously, Dr. Herts was Associate Director have been prominent themes in Dr. Herts’ Founded by Coach Bill Bennet, the crew pro- with the Office of University-Community Part- family. His father, Dr. George E. Herts, earned gram has provided a productive and competi- nerships (OUCP) at Rutgers, the State Univer- a Doctorate in Educational Administration from tive outlet for Nutley students for the past 75 sity of New Jersey. In this capacity, he helped the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne, years. Although the program initially was avail- to advance a learning organization model that became the first African-American Super- able only to male students, the early 1980s integrates university-community partnership intendent of schools in the Arkansas Delta saw the introduction of a women’s crew pro- development, campus and community event community of Eudora, and subsequently com- gram. Since then, both the men’s and wom- planning and management, and campus and pleted 30 years of service at the University of en’s teams have been dominant forces in high visitor information functions. During his tenure Arkansas at Pine Bluff in various leadership school crew, with athletes competing against with Office of University-Community Partner- capacities, including Dean of the School of some of the best teams in the United States ships, Dr. Herts collaborated with an array of Education and Dean of Graduate and Con- and Canada. local, regional, and state entities—including tinuing Studies. His mother, Dr. Ruth Sim- Graduates of the Nutley program have gone the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors mons-Herts, earned a doctorate in Educational on to have successful athletic and academic Bureau, Brick City Development Corporation, Administration at the University of Arkansas at careers, with many continuing to row at some New Jersey Department of Travel and Tour- Fayetteville, and served for several years as a of the top college programs in the country. ism, the City of Newark, the Rutgers Center public school central office administrator in Lit- The industrious nature and sense of teamwork for Latino Arts and Culture, WBGO 88.3 Jazz tle Rock, Arkansas, and as Assistant Dean of fostered by the Nutley program in its athletes FM radio, and the Newark Literacy Cam- the School of Education and the Director of are easily translatable in a variety of settings. paign—to help promote the university and the Performance Based Education at Langston These athletes utilize the skills developed surrounding community and region as distinc- University in Oklahoma. For over 25 years, within the program throughout their post-high tive educational destinations. As a Leadership she has served in local, regional, and national school careers. Newark Fellow, he was presented the leadership roles as a member of The Links, Nutley rowers are notable for the high aca- Berkowitz Distinguished Service Award for his Incorporated, an international service organi- demic performance levels they have main- commitment to the Greater Newark commu- zation of African-American women. She also tained alongside their athletic achievements. nity. was a member of the Rotary Club of Little The intensity of training and racing schedules Prior to working at Rutgers, Dr. Herts was a Rock, the oldest and largest civic organization in no way impedes academic performance, but faculty member with the Fanning Institute, a in Arkansas, and served on several commu- rather assists in forming well-rounded, athletic public service unit at the University of Georgia nity boards including the Arkansas Arts Center students. where he was selected to participate in the and Black Community Developers, Inc., which Nutley High School Crew alumni and their Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop of brought the internationally-renowned More- children often return to the program to con- the Engagement Scholarship Consortium. He house College Glee Club to Little Rock for the tinue its tradition of cultivating strong rowers also served as program director of INSPIRE/ first time in the singing organization’s history and even stronger leaders. Whether coaching TRIO Student Support Services, a top-funded during the younger Dr. Herts’ tenure as tour or rowing, these individuals are important federal retention and graduation program for manager of the Glee Club and as baritone community figures and contribute substantially first-generation college students at the Univer- member of the Morehouse College Quartet. to the Township of Nutley. sity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In addition, he Dr. Herts is dedicated to building upon the Over the years, both the Nutley Board of completed a two-year teaching commitment exemplary legacy of service established by his Education and the Nutley Crew Boosters have

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