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14214 Hon. Janice Hahn Hon. Adam Smith Hon. Cathy 14214 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 10 September 13, 2012 agency now provides programs for seniors, Nesby and Associates is a development HONORING THE CITY OF WESTON counseling, advocacy, training, and public consulting firm that encourages consumers awareness and coordinates with organizations and companies to invest in diverse markets. HON. SAM GRAVES around the North Bay. This year, it launched The company succeeds by having a large cli- OF MISSOURI the Spectrum LGBT Equality Pledge for busi- entele, ranging from the local to the national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nesses and professional organizations that levels. Thursday, September 13, 2012 want to show their support. The Minority Small Business of the Year Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, thanks to organizations like award is only presented to extraordinary mi- Spectrum LGBT Center, we have seen proudly pause to recognize the City of Wes- nority-owned businesses that have shown sig- ton, Missouri, as the residents celebrate the progress over the last 30 years in rights for nificant growth and contributions to the King LGBTQ individuals. There is still much work to 175th anniversary of the founding of their County community. Currently, 13 percent of community. do, and we will continue to rely on Spectrum the businesses in the King County region are until full equality is achieved. Congratulations Weston was a mid-nineteenth century Mis- minority-owned and Nesby and Associates souri River port community, the second largest to Paula Pilecki and the staff at Spectrum on and many others make tremendous contribu- their 30th anniversary. port on the river, second only to St. Louis. In tions to the region’s economic strength. 1850, over 300 steamboats a year docked at f Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I the Port of Weston. The population soared to HONORING ALBERT PERISHO honor Nesby and Associates. The firm proudly 5,000, surpassing both Kansas City and St. represents the growing numbers of minority- Joseph. Floods, fires, and the Civil War con- HON. JANICE HAHN owned businesses in our community and tributed to a decline in population, but not in OF CALIFORNIA throughout our nation. spirit. In 1972, a major portion of the early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES town was designated an Historic District and Thursday, September 13, 2012 f placed on the National Register of Historic Places having retained a substantial portion of Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Al- HONORING MIKE OGLE, DEDI- its early residences and commercial struc- bert Perisho, who passed away at home CATED SERVANT TO EASTERN tures. Weston is a gem in the 6th Congres- peacefully on August 2012. Albert was born WASHINGTON’S VETERANS sional District featuring antebellum homes, September 9, 1931 in Long Beach, California. museums, walking tours, and a historic shop- Al graduated from Banning High School in ping district. Many of the antique, home fur- 1949 and then enlisted in the United States HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS nishing, gift shops and restaurants are located Marine Corps to serve in the Korean conflict. OF WASHINGTON in buildings built prior to the Civil War. He met the love of his life, Myrt Van Meter, Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in while working in Long Beach. Al and Myrt IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrating with the City of Weston during were married 59 years. In 1954, he became a Thursday, September 13, 2012 their 175th anniversary festivities. member of the International Longshore and f Warehouse Union. He served there until he Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, retired in 1994. He was elected for 4 terms as I rise today to honor Mike Ogle, a dedicated CELEBRATING GONZAGA 1 UNIVERSITY 125TH ANNIVERSARY President for Local 63 and 2 ⁄2 terms as Sec- servant who spent countless hours assisting retary Treasurer. our Eastern Washington veterans at the Spo- While retired, he stayed active with the kane Veterans Outreach Center. HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Southern California Pensioners Club and OF WASHINGTON While America’s service members and vet- served as President. Al was recognized as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erans have answered the call of duty and Man of the Year by the City of Los Alamitos, have served with dignity and honor, similarly Thursday, September 13, 2012 the Los Angeles Long Beach Harbor, and the Mike Ogle answered the call of duty to serve Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, ILWU Southern California Pensioners Club. our veterans in Eastern Washington. A twenty- I rise today to congratulate Gonzaga Univer- He was also a volunteer with the Red Cross four year Air Force veteran, while working at sity in Spokane, Washington as it celebrates disaster relief. Al loved fishing in the High Sierras and had the Spokane Veterans Outreach Center, Mike its 125th anniversary. I take great pride in rep- a great sense of humor. He was the kind of dutifully helped veterans by providing out- resenting this nationally-recognized institution friend everyone wanted. He was a loving hus- reach, counseling, and resource referral. of higher learning. In 1881, Father Joseph Cataldo, S.J., a Jes- band, father, grandfather, and brother. He is However, his story goes beyond simply uit from the Rocky Mountain Mission, decided survived by his wife, Myrt; daughter, Cheri wanting to help Eastern Washington’s vet- to establish a school for boys along the banks Phillips; son in law, Bill Phillips; son, Terry erans. Serving in the Air Force, Mike spent a of the Spokane River. With $936 in silver dol- Perisho; daughter in law, Candy Perisho; son, great deal of time in the Middle East and was lars, Father Cataldo purchased 320 acres of Jack Perisho; daughter in law, Vanetta deployed for a combined total of nearly eight land. Six years later, on September 17, 1887, Perisho; grandchildren, Shaun, Christy, Jake, years. This experience enabled Mike to be Gonzaga College officially opened its doors and Jacquie; and his brother, Tom Harvey. He one of the best advocates for veterans in serving 18 students. was loved by all and will be missed dearly. Eastern Washington. Quite simply: Mike spoke For the last 125 years, Gonzaga University f their language and whenever he interacted with a veteran, the veteran knew that they had has transformed itself to meet the educational RECOGNIZING NESBY AND ASSOCI- found a friend. needs of an expanding region. First in 1912, ATES AS A FINALIST FOR THE the School of Law was established to meet 2012 KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S Working at the Spokane Veteran Outreach the Inland Northwest’s legal demands. Then in SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS Center, Mike Ogle spent most of his days trav- 1921, the School of Business was formed to eling in a custom-fitted RV called the Mobile help bolster commerce with skilled business Vet Center. Through the Mobile Vet Center, leaders. Seven years later the School of Edu- HON. ADAM SMITH Mike spoke to Eastern Washington’s veterans OF WASHINGTON cation opened its doors to prepare teachers to about housing, medical care, and employment meet the needs of a rapidly growing commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunities. In addition, Mike diligently took nity. In 1934, when hydroelectricity was being Thursday, September 13, 2012 time to generate a constructive game plan developed as a new regional power source Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I with each veteran he saw. More importantly, and engineers were needed to build dams, rise to honor and congratulate Nesby and As- Mike made a point to follow up with each and Gonzaga established a School of Engineering. sociates in Renton, Washington for being every veteran that he met. And in 1975, the School of Professional Stud- named a finalist for the 2012 King County Ex- So today, I am thankful for Mike Ogle’s self- ies was created to educate health care profes- ecutive’s Small Business Awards, in the Mi- less, energetic dedication to our veterans in sionals and prepare community leaders for the nority Small Business of the Year category. Eastern Washington. demands of the next century. VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:49 Jun 02, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\E13SE2.000 E13SE2 September 13, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 10 14215 Today, Gonzaga University is one of our na- vides the five towns with approximately half of along with a business model driven by tion’s premier institutions of higher learning, their water supplies—remains viable and well- entrepreneurialism and dynamic energy, posi- educating more than 7,800 students. While at cared for. As this region has been declared an tions them to be the lead provider for the glob- Gonzaga students can choose from over 75 Area of Critical Environmental Concern by the al communications industry. At the heart of the fields of study, select from 25 master’s degree Commonwealth of Massachusetts and des- company, Telect designs, manufactures, and programs, and pursue doctoral degrees in Law ignated as a Sole Source Aquifer by the fed- integrates connectivity and power solutions for and Leadership. In addition, Gonzaga students eral government, the work that this committee the communications industry by offering power cheer on and participate in varsity soccer, does to ensure its protection is essential. distribution and protection panels and man- baseball, golf, tennis, track, rowing, and of Today, the work that CRAAC does to pro- agement systems. course perennial powerhouse men and wom- tect the Canoe River Aquifer ranges from ad- However, their story goes beyond simply en’s basketball teams. vising municipal officials and residents on de- creating equipment for the telecommunication So today, it is my grant honor to recognize velopmental impacts and conservation prac- industry.
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