32618 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 24 December 17, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING ROSE KAUFMAN rollcall Vote No. 933; H. Res. 940, rollcall Vote is that of the largest land battle in our Army’s No. 934; H. Res. 845, rollcall Vote No. 935; history and the turning point of World War II. HON. NANCY PELOSI H.R. 2278, rollcall Vote No. 936; H. Res. 915, Its precedent is the model it provides, even OF CALIFORNIA rollcall Vote No. 937; and H. Res. 907, rollcall today, for our men and women in combat. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vote No. 938. During my 31 years of service in the Navy, I f witnessed acts of extraordinary bravery and Wednesday, December 16, 2009 resolve among the men and women under my HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVER- Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today command. As a Vice Admiral, I was honored SARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE to honor the life of an extraordinary wife, to serve with the finest sailors that our country BULGE mother, grandmother, and artist, Rose Kauf- has to offer and witness these men and man. women perform their duties with the same pur- The Pelosi family was blessed to be forever HON. JOE SESTAK pose and spirit that led the Allied Forces to joined to the Kaufman family when our daugh- OF PENNSYLVANIA victory 65 years ago. ter Christine married Rose and Phil’s son, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This past August, I was honored with the Peter. Their wedding brought us all closer to- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 opportunity to welcome the 83rd Infantry Divi- gether and made us a single family and dear Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, December sion of World War II to my District. Many of friends. 16, 2009 marks the 65th Anniversary of the these men served in the , Rose was a beautiful person inside and out. Battle of the Bulge. On this day 65 years ago, and it was with tremendous gratitude and re- I enjoyed listening to her warm, witty insights German forces launched the Ardennes Offen- spect that I addressed them, shared my own about people and her career in the arts. She sive against American and Allied Forces in experiences as a Veteran, and fielded ques- was an actor and a screenwriter; a creative , Luxemburg, and Germany. The Bat- tions. As the son of a Navy Captain who force and an active member of the San Fran- tle of the Bulge, which lasted 40 days, rep- served in the War, I have an understanding of cisco community. She was full of passion and resents one of the greatest displays of valor, the sacrifices these men made to serve their spirit, brimming with ideas, committed to artis- honor, and perseverance in American military country, including the years they spent away tic excellence and the rich culture of our City history. It also marked the beginning of the from home and family. I cannot begin to ex- and our nation. end of World War II. press how grateful I am to these men and the Her remarkable story brought her together One week into this historic battle, com- deep appreciation for all they have done to with Philip, her husband of 51 years. They manding officer Anthony McAuliffe defend the democratic principles of this nation. shared a love of film and art in all forms. They was approached by Harper with a It is with humility and a strong sense of obli- collaborated on screenplays and build a warm, note from Germany’s command asking for an gation that I ask us to recognize the Allied welcoming home for friends and family. Their ‘‘honorable surrender’’ by American forces. Forces’ victory at the Battle of the Bulge in partnership began as filmmakers, as profes- When General McAuliffe was read the note, late January, 1945 and the men who made sional peers; it transformed into a love story— he laughed and exclaimed, ‘‘Us surrender? that victory possible. one that stretched from their work on Phil’s Aw, nuts!’’ He then realized that a reply was f first film through her courageous battle with in order, and began to ask his staff what he cancer in recent years. should say. Lieutenant General RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF The memories of Rose Kaufman will be spoke up, saying ‘‘That first remark of yours PHIL URBAN ones of joy, happiness, optimism and cre- would be hard to beat.’’ ‘‘What do you mean?’’ ativity. Our whole family mourns Rose’s pass- asked McAuliffe. ‘‘Sir, you said ‘Nuts’.’’ replied HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI ing, and will be reminded of her fun-loving the Lieutenant General. And that was the an- OF OHIO spirit in the laughter of Octavio and Isabella. swer that McAuliffe gave back to the Ger- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We will long remember her warmth, her vi- mans; Nuts. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 brant personality, her commitment to those Surrender was never an option for our boys. she loved, and her enduring contributions to Despite being outnumbered and outgunned at Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I am ex- those who loved her. the onset of the battle, the Allied Forces re- tremely pleased to honor the work of Phil Urban, on the occasion of his retirement as f fused to yield. Even when they were forced to retreat to in the face of an over- President and CEO from Grange Insurance. PERSONAL EXPLANATION whelming German force, the objective re- Our nation has always been blessed by the mained the same: stop Hitler’s army, whatever many individuals, who through their innovation HON. DAVID G. REICHERT it takes. and drive led a successful business that im- OF WASHINGTON According to the Department of Defense, pacted a community and its people. Motivated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American forces suffered almost 90,000 cas- by an unceasing spirit, these entrepreneurs ualties during the battle, including 19,000 built this great country through their work and Wednesday, December 16, 2009 killed, 47,500 wounded and 23,000 missing. It accomplishments. Today, the tremendous Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, as indi- is our duty to honor those lost in battle, and strength of America and individual commu- cated in the Leave of Absence request grant- to acknowledge the sacrifice they made—the nities like Central Ohio are still sustained ed by the House of Representatives, I was not ultimate sacrifice—in defense of our freedom through the passion and vitality of these dedi- in attendance for votes on Tuesday, Decem- and security. These men were not expecting cated people. Therefore, those who contribute ber 8, 2009, so that I could support my con- combat. In fact, the area they were defending to this heritage deserve to be honored for their stituents, the law enforcement community, and had been considered a ‘‘quiet sector’’. As the service. the residents of the Pacific northwest at a me- German Forces advanced, neither they nor As president and chief executive officer, Phil morial service to mourn the tragic loss of four their officers were aware of the impending at- Urban directed Grange Insurance to the Lakewood Police officers. tack. Hitler’s army confronted them with half a heights of its industry, becoming a standout- Were I in attendance, I would have voted in million troops, 1,800 tanks, and thousands of provider in a crowded market. Phil’s unparal- favor of the Motion to Instruct Conferees on guns, yet our men prevailed. leled focus on his craft and drive to succeed H.R. 3288, rollcall Vote No. 931; H. Con. Res. In this way, the Battle of the Bulge serves helped lead Grange to numerous industry 199, rollcall Vote No. 932; H. Con. Res. 206, as both a legacy and a precedent. Its legacy awards and unprecedented profits. Yet, profits

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