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(Bud) Cramer, Jr. Hon. Jim Costa Hon. Pete E1658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 willingness to fight for his country. Specialist Whereas, Marc West has shared his time herself to ensuring proper care and recovery Harting was assigned to the 3rd Battalion 69th and talent with the community in which he re- for the women and men who place themselves Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, sides; and in harm’s way in the effort to protect our free- 42nd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA. Spe- Whereas, Marc West has demonstrated a dom. cialist Harting lost his life on Monday, July 25, commitment to meet challenges with enthu- She graduated from Keuka College with a 2005, in Samarra, Iraq. His sacrifice will be re- siasm, confidence and outstanding service; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in membered by a community that has been and 1976 and reported for Officer Indoctrination struck hard by the devastating loss of one of Whereas, Marc West must be commended School in Newport, Rhode Island. Upon com- its own. for the hard work and dedication he put forth pletion of her Officer training, Sandra began A native of Portage, IN, Specialist Harting in earning the Eagle Scout Award. her career at the Naval Hospital in Jackson- graduated from Portage High School. It came Therefore, I join with the residents of Zanes- ville, Florida in the Intensive Care unit. as no surprise to those who knew Specialist ville, the entire 18th Congressional District of Captain DeGroot’s profession brought her to Harting that he would serve his country. A true Ohio, Marc’s family and friends in congratu- a variety of places. She was assigned to patriot, his love for his country was evident lating Marc West as he receives the Eagle Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida as the from the time that he was a child. He wanted Scout Award. charge nurse of the medicine ward. Shortly to help make a difference in the world. At a f thereafter Sandra became head nurse of the young age Adam and his twin brother, Alex, Pediatric Clinic at Naval Hospital, Guam and wrote contracts to their father promising they TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD after a brief return to Florida, she joined the were going to join the military. SHOWERS ranks in California at Naval Hospital San Specialist Harting wanted to be a hero. He Diego. At San Diego Captain DeGroot filled began speaking to recruiters about joining the HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. many roles; she served as the staff nurse on military. The terrorist attacks on September OF ALABAMA Labor and Delivery, Division Officer OB/GYN 11, 2001 made his decision final. Specialist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clinics and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist. Harting felt tremendous pride for his country, Ever the avid learner, Sandra transferred to Thursday, July 28, 2005 and he was willing to endanger his own life to Utah where she completed her Master of protect the lives of his fellow citizens. Soon Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Science Degree in Nursing, with a major in after graduation he joined the military. In Janu- honor Dr. Richard Showers and pay tribute to Nurse-Midwifery. Her dedication to work and ary 2003, at the age of 19, he was featured his thirty-six year educational career in North school brought great rewards and in 1996 in Time magazine for being one of the young- Alabama. Captain DeGroot reported to Naval Hospital est soldiers to arrive in Kuwait to serve in the Dr. Showers has been an outstanding edu- Jacksonville where she was the Navy’s first conflict. He helped take a bridge over the Ti- cator in North Alabama. Throughout his ca- Director of Women’s Health Services. A few gris River, and overran the airport in Baghdad. reer, Dr. Showers has held many diverse posi- years later Sandra was assigned to U.S. On July 25, 2005, less than 2 weeks after re- tions. He has been an elementary technology Naval Hospital Keflavik, Iceland before return- turning to the country for his third tour, Spe- teacher, a middle school earth science teach- ing to California at Naval Hospital Lemoore as cialist Harting was killed when an explosive er, a middle school industrial teacher, a voca- the Commanding Officer. device detonated near the Bradley Fighting tional education teacher, an adult education On top of her successful career Captain Vehicle that he was driving. His courage and teacher, and an adult education coordinator. DeGroot has also made time for membership heroism will always be remembered, and his Additionally Mr. Speaker, Dr. Showers has in various organizations. The American Col- sacrifice will forever live in the hearts and proudly served the Huntsville community as lege of Nurse Midwives, the American Acad- minds of those for whom he battled. He gave the District One City Council Member since emy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Ho- his life so that the freedoms and values he October of 1988. In fact, he was the first Afri- listic Nurses Association and the Association treasured could be enjoyed by those around can-American to be elected to the City Council of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal the world. since 1907. As a council member, Dr. Show- Nurses are just some of the organizations with Mr. Speaker, Adam’s sacrifice for his coun- ers sponsored the first smoking ordinance in which she is involved. Her hard work has not try is a tribute to his dedication and willingness the city, he was successful in locating an in- gone unnoticed because Captain DeGroot has to put others before himself. He died not only dustrial park in North Huntsville, and he sup- received the Meritorious Service Medal with while defending his fellow soldiers, but also ported efforts in naming the Northern bypass Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal with defending his country and the Iraqi people in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Gold Star, Navy Achievement Medal, National from an oppressive regime. He is survived by Jr. Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star and his parents Jim and Katherine; stepmother Mr. Speaker, Dr. Showers has had a tre- the Overseas Service Ribbon. Brenda; his twin brother, Alex, who served in mendous effect on our community as a teach- For us, her retirement is bittersweet—al- the United States Air Force; and his siblings er and City Council member and I would like though it is well deserved Captain DeGroot’s Mark, Josh, Jimmy, Tiffany, Tabitha, Hanna, thank him for his lifelong commitment to inspir- efforts will be greatly missed. I congratulate and Leslie. Those who knew him best de- ing our community’s children and his encour- Captain Sandra L. DeGroot, and wish her and scribe Adam as a kind, fun-loving person who agement of adults to continue their education. her family all the best. always wanted to help others. He ultimately I rise today to join his fellow teachers, stu- f gave his life while protecting his fellow Ameri- dents, family members, and friends in cele- cans and his heroism will never be forgotten. brating his distinguished career and to con- HONORING MR. GARY NEALE Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and gratulate him upon his retirement. my other distinguished colleagues join me in honoring a fallen hero, United States Army f HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA Specialist Adam Harting. He will forever re- IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN SANDRA L. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES main a hero in the eyes of his family, his com- DEGROOT munity, and his country. Let us never forget Thursday, July 28, 2005 the sacrifice he made to preserve the ideals of HON. JIM COSTA Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- freedom and democracy. OF CALIFORNIA tinct pleasure to honor Mr. Gary Neale on the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasion of his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of NiSource, where he has served the A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING Thursday, July 28, 2005 MARC WEST people of Northwest Indiana since 1989 and Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who I am proud to call a friend. honor and wish well in retirement Captain Mr. Neale guided the Northern Indiana Pub- HON. ROBERT W. NEY Sandra L. DeGroot of Lemoore, California. lic Service Company, a mid-sized utility pro- OF OHIO Captain DeGroot has diligently served her vider, to become NiSource, one of the Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country for the past thirty years. tion’s leading energy companies. Today, Thursday, July 28, 2005 In September 1975 Sandra joined the NiSource is a Fortune 500 company—the only Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Marc West United States Navy as a Nurse Corps Can- one headquartered in Northwest Indiana, and has devoted himself to serving others through didate and was commissioned an Ensign. It one of the few located in the State of Indiana. his membership in the Eagle Scouts; and was there that Captain DeGroot committed Because of Mr. Neale’s work, NiSource is now VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.005 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1659 the largest natural gas distributor east of the A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING of the Unity Candle on the City’s birthday Rocky Mountains. This incredible growth came NANCY BELL cake. I rise today to join the celebration and under the talented leadership of Mr. Neale, as to congratulate Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spen- he has brought an unparalleled level of vision HON.
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