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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E1406 HON E1406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks September 6, 2000 human being and great American, Basil T. PROPOSED TRIBUTE TO LIEUTEN- the Santa Ana River, and data collection skills, Knight. Mr. Knight was an educator that ANT COLONEL DOUGLAS E. the students also have a public property ac- changed the lives of literally thousands of WADE, UNITED STATES AIR cess permit to carry-out mitigation of Arundo young men and women over his more than FORCE, ON THE OCCASION OF Donax, Castor Bean, and Tamarisk. Students seven decades as an educator in western Col- HIS RETIREMENT have applied their knowledge to effectively clear the area of Arundo Donax, an introduced orado. As family, friends, former students and HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY species of bamboo that was threatening native colleagues mourn this profound loss, I would plants, build and install bluebird boxes, and like to honor this truly great American. OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educate others about the Santa Ana River. Mr. Knight was an individual that reached Ms. Warhurst and Mrs. Stumpf have show- Wednesday, September 6, 2000 out to help every human being that he came cased and furthered the work of their students in contact with. As an educator, countless stu- Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through various community partnerships. The dents in District 51 have been affected by this pay tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Douglas E. Orange County Park Service and the Orange County Flood Control District have served as remarkable man and each are better off be- Wade as he prepares to culminate his active duty career in the United States Air Force. advisors. Students have also worked with offi- cause of his service. Basil began his leg- Doug is the epitome of an outstanding officer cials at the City of Yorba Linda and a local bat endary educational career as a substitute and leader. biologist. teacher at Mount Lincoln School near Pali- Lieutenant Colonel Wade began his career ``Once Upon a River'' has been a success. sade, Colorado, in 1923. He went on to be- more than 20 years ago as an enlisted soldier After five years and 10,080 volunteer hours come Principal only a year later. In 1925, Basil in the Army. He then received his direct com- provided by 280 students, an acre of the high- became a math teacher at Grand Junction mission as a second lieutenant in the Air ly invasive ``Arundo Donax'' has been com- High School where he remained for over three Force. A law graduate of Ohio State Univer- pletely removed along the Santa Ana River. decades. As remarkable as his teaching ca- sity, as well as the Air Command and Staff Ms. Warhurst and Mrs. Stumpf have been recognized by the Orange County Board of reer was, his immense impact upon the com- College, Doug Wade has met the many chal- lenges of military service as an Air Force Offi- Supervisors, the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified munity continued long after he left the class- School Board, and the Points of Light Founda- room. cer, and has faithfully served his country in a variety of command and staff assignments. tion. Mr. Knight was elected County Supervisor Doug concludes his career as the Director Mr. Speaker, I ask that this House please of Schools in 1965, which placed him in for House Affairs in the Office of the Assistant join me in recognizing, honoring and com- charge of over 40 schools within the county. Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs; he mending Ms. Warhurst and Mrs. Stumpf for As supervisor, he continued to work to ensure was instrumental in advising the Defense De- their creativity, leadership, and commitment to their students. that the children in his community would re- partment leadership on a broad range of na- f ceive the best education possible. His commit- tional security issues of immediate interest to ment to education earned him not only the Ed- Congress. Doug's personal rapport with the A TRIBUTE TO NICK ROMANO ucator of the Year award in 1974 from the House leadership and Members of Congress was vital in ensuring Department of Defense Colorado Education Association, but also the HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA programs were clearly presented and soundly District 51 staff development center now bears OF WISCONSIN defended on Capitol Hill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his name. Employees and visitors alike are re- Mr. Speaker, service and dedication to duty minded of his unmatched commitment to edu- have been the hallmarks of Lieutenant Colonel Wednesday, September 6, 2000 cation every time they set foot in the Basil T. Wade's career. He has served our nation and Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Knight Center. the Air Force well during his years of service, tribute to my good friend and a life-long sup- Mr. Knight's passion for serving children ex- and we are indebted for his many contribu- porter of working men and women, Nick Ro- mano, who retired July 1, 2000 after 42 years tended well into his golden years. In fact, he tions and sacrifices in the defense of the United States. I am sure that everyone who of dedicated service to and membership in the played an instrumental role in the passage of has worked with Doug joins me in wishing him United Auto Workers (UAW). a recent school bond initiative that helped im- and his family health, happiness, and success Nicholas Romano was hired in 1958 at the prove a number of existing schools in the in the years to come. Milwaukee manufacturing plant of American Grand Junction area and build two new ones. f Motors. Throughout his years at the American The passing of this bond was the answer to a Motors Body Plant, Chrysler and the UAW, wish he made on his 100th birthday. Beyond HONORING DONELDA WARHURST Nick has been a progressive advocate for his his brick and mortar contributions to School AND LIZ STUMPF OF YORBA union brothers and sisters, his neighbors and LINDA, CALIFORNIA District 51, Mr. Knight's legacy will also endure community. A selfless leader, Nick seized in his five A's philosophy (attendance, attitude, every opportunity available to express the attention, achievement and ABC's), a philos- HON. GARY G. MILLER opinions of organized labor to his elected offi- cials locally, on the state level and nationally. ophy still used by the district today. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nick organized and participated in many Former State Senator Tilman Bishop, in a grass-roots lobbying efforts to bring labor-re- Wednesday, September 6, 2000 recent article in the Grand Junction Daily Sen- lated issues and concerns into the limelight. tinel, helps to sum up the impact Basil had on Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- The union membership granted Nick many his community: ``Many generations have and er, it is with great pleasure that I honor official duties, including group steward, head will benefit from Basil T. Knight, to say he was Donelda Warhurst and Liz Stumpf, teachers at steward, benefits representative, chair of the a unique person is an understatement. Thank Bryant Ranch School, in Yorba Linda, Cali- bargaining committee, member of the Local 75 fornia. Ms. Warhurst and Mrs. Stumpf are you Basil for all you stood for and believed Executive Board (culminating in the last 15 more than just educators; they are passionate, years as Local President), member of the na- in.'' inspiring leaders who encourage their students tional UAW negotiating team for the Mr. Speaker and fellow colleagues, as you to reach beyond the walls of the classroom in DaimlerChrysler national contract negotiations can see, this extraordinary human being truly their pursuit of knowledge. and a seat on the Wisconsin State UAW CAP deserves our gratitude and our thanks. It is in- Ms. Warhurst and Mrs. Stumpf spearheaded Executive Board until his retirement last dividuals like Basil who are committed to the award-winning ``Once Upon a River'' cur- month. bettering the lives of America's youth through riculum. ``Once Upon a River'' is an integrated, It will be literally impossible to replace Nick both education and public service that make cross curriculum approach that allows stu- Romano and forget all that he has done and our great country what it is today. Basil T. dents to learn more about the Santa Ana meant to the UAW in southeastern Wisconsin, River while simultaneously mastering grade- the Midwest and our nation. But let each and Knight may be gone, but his proud and distin- level skills in language arts, math, science, so- every one of us learn from Nick's four dec- guished legacy will long endure. cial studies, and the arts. ades' worth of leadership to step up and do America is most assuredly a better place for In addition to studying the chemistry and bi- the best we can to live by his example. May having known Basil T. Knight. ology of the water, the historical importance of God bless you Nick, Judy and your family. VerDate 11<MAY>2000 05:32 Sep 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06SE8.010 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 September 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1407 Nick will be honored by UAW International that changed the Act to treat ``sound record- school programs are an excellent, well-proven Representatives, Region 4 and Local Rep- ings'' as ``works made for hire.'' Without the way to keep teens from engaging in criminal resentatives, his family and many friends at a benefit of Committee hearings or other debate, activities.
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