E1274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 2, 2009 HONORING RALPH AND ROBERT his daughter Michelle, who succumbed to leu- HONORING MR. AND MRS. WALLY BROWN FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF kemia. The Michelle Mitzvah Group seeks to AND MARY GROTZ ON THEIR WOUNDED WARRIORS practice the Jewish covenant of Mitzvah 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY through ‘‘hands-on projects,’’ such as minis- HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS tering at children’s hospitals, food banks, and HON. MICHELE BACHMANN OF FLORIDA homeless shelters. The Group also raises OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money for charities, sponsors blood drives, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 2, 2009 and collects items for our wounded veterans. Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Three years ago, Nathan LeBron partnered Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise with the Michelle Mitzvah Group to form the Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor two of my constituents, broth- LeBron-Michelle Mitzvah Scholarship Fund. today to honor Mr. and Mrs. Wally and Mary ers Ralph and Robert Brown. Ralph and Rob- Nathan is a cancer survivor who grew up in a Grotz of Delano, Minnesota, on the occasion ert will be attempting a 2nd Guinness World dysfunctional home and was mentored by of their sixtieth wedding anniversary. For the Record this summer by sailing non-stop Marc Applebaum. With the love and support of last sixty years, they have raised four children across the Atlantic Ocean from Tampa, Florida individuals such as Marc, Nathan went on to and lived in the homestead Wally built while to Hamburg, Germany to raise funds for graduate from SUNY Albany and Harvard Uni- the town of Delano grew into a city. But this Wounded Warrior Foundations. versity. Nathan formed the LeBron-Michelle is no ordinary couple; they are some of Amer- In 2007, Ralph and Robert set their first Mitzvah Scholarship Fund to help other prom- ica’s ‘‘Greatest Generation’’ and both have tre- Guinness World Record for the ‘‘longest non- ising-yet-disadvantaged youths in receiving the mendous wisdom to share from their personal stop ocean voyage in a flats boat’’ traveling help and guidance they require to go on to histories. from North Carolina to Bermuda and back to Wally was a B–24 bomber pilot during college or technical school. New York in a 21-foot open fishing boat of Doneisha Brown is an exceptional student World War II and at one point served under their own design. This voyage garnered a and role model for her peers. I am proud of American film legend, Jimmy Stewart. But great deal of publicity and convinced the her accomplishments, and expect great things Wally’s story goes much deeper. He was shot brothers to use this notoriety to raise money from her as she continues her education. I am down over Germany in 1944 and taken as a for Wounded Warriors Organizations in the fu- also proud of the Michelle Mitzvah Group and Prisoner of War until May of 1945. When he ture. Ralph and Robert will be using the pub- Beth Haverim Shir Shalom Temple on helping returned home he found a job at the local post licity from their second voyage to raise money make a college education possible for Ms. office where he worked for 34 years, serving for six Wounded Warrior and Disabled Vet- Brown. Through this scholarship and countless as Postmaster for 16 years. Mary spent her time working for Minnesota- erans Organizations, having set a goal of $3 other acts of selfless service, the individuals based food producer, General Mills. Her job million. involved have made their community a better In 1980, former Marine Ralph Brown was was as unique as she is; she answered cook- place. I wish all the very best in the coming placed on the roster to liberate the American ing and baking questions as Betty Crocker, years. Embassy in Iran during the hostage takeover. the General Mills kitchen icon. She still re- However, at the last minute Ralph’s group was f mains active in her church and the Delano replaced by another group of soldiers, out of PERSONAL EXPLANATION community today. which three men were killed. Mr. Brown and Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate his brother have since dedicated their lives to HON. DEVIN NUNES and honor Wally and Mary Grotz. Their ac- honoring the lives of these three soldiers and OF complishments as individuals and dedicated their many other brave countrymen. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens would be enough to warrant recogni- Madam Speaker, Ralph and Robert Brown tion, but the love and devotion they have truly are doing more than just saying ‘‘thanks,’’ Tuesday, June 2, 2009 shown to one another sweetens their story as by raising money and awareness for our na- Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, on the legis- American heroes. I wish them a happiest anni- tion’s wounded warriors. And they are doing lative day of Thursday, May 21, 2009, I was versary and another sixty years together! so in one of the most original manners pos- unavoidably detained and was unable to cast f sible. a vote on a number of Rollcall votes. Had I IN HONOR OF GERALD OEHLER, f been present, I would have voted: Rollcall 289—‘‘yea’’; Rollcall 290—‘‘yea’’; Rollcall M.D. CONGRATULATING DONEISHA 291—‘‘nay’’. BROWN f HON. SAM FARR OF CALIFORNIA HON. SCOTT GARRETT YARITZA HUERTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Tuesday, June 2, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ED PERLMUTTER Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, for more than OF COLORADO Tuesday, June 2, 2009 50 years, Dr. Gerald Oehler has dedicated his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam life and his work to the care and well being of Speaker, this evening the Michelle Mitzvah Tuesday, June 2, 2009 his patients. Born January 29, 1933 in Harvey, Group and the Beth Haverim Shir Shalom Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise North Dakota, Dr. Oehler’s well rounded med- Temple of Mahwah will bestow their LeBron- today to recognize and applaud Yaritza ical education came from Kansas University Michelle Mitzvah Scholarship upon an out- Huerta, who has received the Arvada Wheat Medical Center, where he was trained in sev- standing young woman, Doneisha Brown. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. eral specialties and gained the broad-based Doneisha is a graduating senior at Eastside Yaritza Huerta is a senior at Jefferson High knowledge that would become his hallmark. High School in Paterson, NJ, where she is School and received this award because her Graduating from medical school in 1958, Dr. ranked in the top 5 percent of her class. Dur- determination and hard work have allowed her Oehler put his skills to work for his country, ing her time at Eastside, Doneisha was active to overcome adversities. enjoying a distinguished career in the United in the PEER Leadership Program, a student- The dedication demonstrated by Yaritza States Navy. run organization that helps incoming freshmen Huerta is exemplary of the type of achieve- Named to the staff at Salinas Valley Memo- acclimate to a high school setting. PEER ment that can be attained with hard work and rial Healthcare System in 1966 and Board seeks to create a positive, reaffirming commu- perseverance. It is essential that students at Certified in 1973, Dr. Oehler’s practice was nity by creating small support groups that cut all levels strive to make the most of their edu- dedicated to the entire patient. In his four dec- across class divides, and by standing up cation and develop a work ethic that will guide ades at Salinas Valley Memorial, his surgical against physical, emotional, and psychological them for the rest of their lives. and family practice touched the lives of thou- bullying. Along with contributing to this very I extend my deepest congratulations once sands in the Salinas Valley and Monterey Pe- important organization, Doneisha is a scholar again to Yaritza Huerta for winning the Arvada ninsula. Dr. Oehler’s specialty was the patient, athlete, having competed in track and field Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth his practice in the operating room, at bedside and girl’s softball. award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the or in his medical office. Regardless of the lo- The Michelle Mitzvah Group was founded same dedication she has shown in her aca- cation, his knowledge and experience touched by Marc Applebaum as a living memorial to demic career in her future accomplishments. and saved lives.

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He will long remain a testament to that focus. els strive to make the most of their education became the liaison for the e´migre´s on every- Dr. Gerald Oehler became Physician Emer- and develop a work ethic that will guide them thing from re´sume´ workshops to clothing itus at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare for the rest of their lives. drives. System on June 1, 2007. His dedication and I extend my deepest congratulations once In 1992, Si began publishing ‘‘Graffiti for In- professionalism will remain as an inspiration to again to Eathan Holtz for winning the Arvada tellectuals,’’ a bi-weekly newsletter with infor- all who follow. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth mation and commentary on politics, social f award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the issues, and challenges in the community. With same dedication he has shown in his aca- candor, conviction and often a touch of humor, HONORING SUPERVISORY SPECIAL demic career to his future accomplishments. his columns expounded on the needs of Holo- AGENT RICHARD J. MCCUE FOR f caust survivors seeking restitution and repara- HIS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH tions, the plight of Israel, the fight against anti- A TRIBUTE TO SI FRUMKIN THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVES- Semitism, and other Jewish causes. TIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS) In the face of fierce resistance, Si never re- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN lented or grew too tired to persevere. His cre- HON. ERIC CANTOR OF CALIFORNIA ativity and sincerity inspired people to action. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF VIRGINIA While we mourn his absence, we pay tribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 2, 2009 with an enduring debt of gratitude for his re- markable courage and vision. His tremendous Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, it is a privi- lege to join my colleague HOWARD BERMAN in legacy will be felt for generations to come. Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today paying tribute to Si Frumkin, who passed Si is survived by his wife, Ella, his son, Mi- to honor one of my constituents, Supervisory away in Los Angeles, California on May 15, chael, and two grandchildren. Ella, who al- Special Agent Richard J. McCue. After 25 2009. For more than 40 years, Si was a sin- ways stood solidly beside him and encouraged years of distinguished and honorable service, gularly focused and steadfast voice fighting for him to carry on the cause, deserves recogni- he retires this month from the Naval Criminal equality, freedom and dignity. As a Holocaust tion as an equal partner in his lifelong Investigative Service (NCIS). survivor, he heard a call of duty and answered achievements. Those who knew Si well can In addition to his service with the NCIS, Mr. it with a passionate resolve to not rest until the attest to his enduring love for his family and McCue has also served his country as an offi- injustices he identified had been addressed. his avid collection of chess sets. cer in the Marine Corps. Since He was a role model, a mentor, and a friend We ask that our colleagues join us as we September 11th, Mr. McCue has volunteered we will miss. celebrate the remarkable life and tremendous for several dangerous overseas assignments, Born in 1930 in the town of , Lith- contributions of Si Frumkin. Si was living proof including being part of the first NCIS team in uania, Simas Frumkinas came from an affluent that one person can change the course of his- the nation to provide Protective Services sup- family that was not particularly religious or po- tory. port to Coalition Provisional Authority leader- litically active. When the Germans invaded f ship in southern Iraq. During this tour, Mr. Kaunas in 1941, and the Communists took CONGRATULATING PAM BRUNETTE McCue conducted over one hundred missions over his father’s business, the Frumkin family ON HER EXEMPLARY VOLUN- in active combat zones, directly encountering was herded into a Jewish ghetto. The ghetto TEER SERVICE TO OUR MEN AND both active fire and several Improvised Explo- was liquidated in 1944, and Si and his father WOMEN IN UNIFORM sive Devices. were sent to the Dachau concentration camp Among numerous honors and achieve- where he and his father were forced laborers ments, Mr. McCue was requested by name to in a Nazi aircraft hangar. Si was just 13 years HON. JOE DONNELLY OF INDIANA formalize the Surveillance Detection Mission old. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for U.S. Forces within Kuwait, as well as Si’s father passed away just 20 days before forces transitioning to the Theater of Oper- Dauchau was liberated in 1945. When the Tuesday, June 2, 2009 ations in support of Operation Enduring Free- camp was liberated by the U.S. Army, he went Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Madam Speak- dom. In addition, Mr. McCue volunteered to on to study in , England, and Ven- er, today I pay tribute to an outstanding citizen serve as a forensic expert on the investigative/ ezuela, where he was reunited with his mother of South Bend, Pamela Brunette, a woman recovery team at the Pentagon after the Sep- before graduating from in who has selflessly devoted her time, talent tember 11th attacks, providing both his exper- 1953. Soon after, he arrived in Los Angeles, and energy to our Marines. Her impact on the tise and compassionate care for the victims of where he took over a textile company—Uni- lives of our troops and their families is im- that attack. In honor of this selfless service, versal Drapery Fabrics—and earned a mas- measurable, the result of her unflagging efforts Mr. McCue received the Department of the ter’s degree in History at night at the California to boost their morale during some of the most Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Medal as State University campus in Northridge. trying periods of their lives. well as the Expeditionary Service Medal. As he became aware of the repression of Like so many, Pam was shocked by the as- Please join me in recognizing Richard Soviet Jews in the early 1960s, Si leapt into sault on our country that took place on Sep- McCue for his distinguished service to the action, beginning a relentless journey as a tember 11, 2001. She took positive action in a people of the United States. We wish him well founding father of the Soviet Jewry movement way that would help those sent to defend our on his retirement. and becoming a mentor and ally on behalf of lives, liberty and honor. Pam learned about f Soviet Jews. He brought up a young student Adoptaplatoon, whose mission it is to ‘‘Support to UCLA and that student went on to become America’s men and women deployed abroad, EATHAN HOLTZ Los Angeles City Councilman (now County while they protect our country.’’ Believing in Supervisor) . In 1968, he this mission, Pam joined Adoptaplatoon to HON. ED PERLMUTTER formed the Southern California Council for So- support those who sacrifice so much on our OF COLORADO viet Jews and excelled in using unconven- behalf. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional methods to bring attention to the issue. Pam first adopted a platoon of soldiers who When the Bolshoi ballet performed in Los An- were deployed to Kosovo and Bosnia. As part Tuesday, June 2, 2009 geles, Si wrote up fake programs encouraging of her service to these men and women, Pam Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise patrons to enjoy the ballet but adding a mes- communicated with them regularly, through today to recognize and applaud Eathan Holtz sage about the oppression. When President letters and emails, bringing a glimpse of who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Nixon was visited by Soviet President Leonid ‘‘home’’ to many of them. Even as Pam’s Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Brezhnev, Si released 5,000 balloons with the adoptees returned from duty, she continued Eathan Holtz is a senior at Compass Montes- message, ‘‘Let My People Go.’’ With candle- her efforts by caring for newly deployed serv- sori High School and received this award be- light rallies attended by tens of thousands, let- ice members. cause his determination and hard work have ter-writing campaigns and other grass roots ef- When Marines from Engineer Company B allowed him to overcome adversities. forts, he enlisted a generation into action. deployed for Iraq for the first time in 2003,

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