E882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 6, 1999 children to their fathers hence, linking the ty, ``Rangeland Water Quality Research and lyrics of his songs, and his music. His first family together and creating the connection Education Program;'' Michael McKenry, major hit came in 1958 with ``Splish Splash'' that should be present between every parent Kearney Ag. Center, ``Orchard Replant Prob- and ``Mack the Knife'' which exploded onto the and child.’’ lems and their Management;'' and Ron charts, rocketing to number 1, and stayed The Listen to the Cries of the Children Na- there for months. tional campaign strives to focus public at- Vargas, Madera County, ``Cotton Week Man- tention on the plight of children around the agement.'' Every program submitted is vitally Bobby inspired me and so many other world who are abused, neglected, or phys- important to production agriculture and every young people from the Bronx. He had a re- ically challenged; and who does not have participant received at least one ``first'' from in- markable passion for life, tenacity to accom- adequate food, shelter, clothing, and health dividual members of the panel. plish what he was set to do, great courage care and all children, young and old, who are Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and sensitivity. I can remember how proud we crying out for help. As part of its ongoing ef- Deanne Meyers as Winner of the ``Award for were in the Bronx to know that he came from fort to help suffering children, I fear O’Israel Outstanding Achievement,'' and recognize our own Borough. International, Inc. has been going into Mr. Speaker, May 14, 1999 has been pro- schools and detention homes, campaigning each of the five finalists, Steve Koike, Neil McDougald, Michael McKenry, and Ron claimed ``Bobby Darin Day'' in the Bronx by with former gang members who were shot Bronx Borough President, Fernando Ferrer and, after becoming quadriplegic, are taking Vargas. I urge all of my colleagues to join me with them the evidence and consequences of in wishing Ms. Meyers and each of the final- and, at the Bronx Science Spring Concert, the their actions in order to help the children to ists best wishes for a bright future and contin- school's alumni association will revive the become aware of the price they are paying. ued success. Bobby Darin award as a scholarship for tal- Hear O’Israel International, Inc. has also ented music students. What a fitting tribute. conducted community-oriented programs to f Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me help more children become aware of the neg- TRIBUTE TO BOBBY DARIN in paying tribute to a great American artist and ative consequences of gang involvement and in wishing the Bobby Darin Award Committee drug and alcohol abuse. continued success. The Mayor and the City Council of the HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO City of Houston do hereby salute Hear f OF NEW YORK O’Israel International, Inc. for its efforts to HONORING AZTECA BOXING TEAM improve and enhance the quality of life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our children, and external best wishes for Thursday, May 6, 1999 continued success. HON. DALE E. KILDEE Approved by the Mayor and City Council of Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay OF MICHIGAN the City of Houston this 8th day of April, tribute to Walden Robert Cassotto for all the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1999, A.D. joy that he gave to the world through his tal- Thursday, May 6, 1999 f ent, music, and generosity. He will be honored on his birthday, May 14. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before CONGRATULATING DEANNE MEY- Known as Bobby Darin, Walden Robert you today to recognize the longtime success ERS FOR OUTSTANDING Cassotto was born in Harlem on May 14, of a group that has provided a valuable com- ACHIEVEMENT 1936. For most of his young life he lived at munity resource in helping to teach many 629 East 135th Street in the Bronx. He at- youths discipline and character. On May 7, HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH tended PS 43 and Elijah D. Clark Junior and local officials, family, and friends will gather to celebrate the Azteca Boxing Team of Pontiac, OF CALIFORNIA graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in January 1953, at the tender age of MI, for 25 years of service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 16. Darin's first paying musical job was at a Twenty-five years ago, Pontiac resident Thursday, May 6, 1999 school dance at Bronx Science. For their per- Ruben Flores, a former Golden Gloves cham- pion, envisioned an opportunity to give Pontiac Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise formance, Bob and his band mates were re- youth a chance to help young people off of the today to congratulate Deanne Meyers on re- portedly paid ``twenty cents and a stick of gum streets and into positive activities that pro- ceiving the Friends of Agricultural Extension's each,'' a rather inauspicious start to what moted self-esteem and responsibility. He was ``Award for Outstanding Achievement.'' would turn out to be a brilliant career. Just a joined in this endeavor by Juventino Prieto, The ``Award for Outstanding Achievement'' few years out of high school, Bobby Darin would find fame and fortune. and the Azteca Boxing Team was born. In is designed to identify and bring broad rec- 1977, Flores and Prieto were joined by Robert Mr. Speaker, between the ages of 8 and 12, ognition to educational programs devised by Paramo as a coach, and the three of them Bobby suffered of rheumatic fever four times. University of California Cooperative Extension began a quarter of a century of teaching youth In those days, there was no effective treat- (UCCE) Farm Advisors and Specialists that not only about boxing, but about dedication, ment for the disease. During one of his bouts represent the most significant contributions to physical well being, and pride in one's self and with the illness, Bobby overheard the doctor production, agriculture and the consuming one's abilities. tell his mother that he wouldn't live to see his public. Since 1973, over 2,800 young people have 16th birthday. From then on, the young man Ms. Meyers is a UC Davis-based Coopera- benefited from the programs that the Azteca tive Extension Waste Management Specialist. became driven to succeed. He wanted des- Boxing Team has had to offer, many of whom She represents the University on an inter- perately to leave his mark on the world. have ventured and excelled in the field of pro- agency work-group for confined animal feed- Blessed with talent and determination, fessional boxing. The large volunteer staff they ing operations. Deanne presented her pro- Bobby Darin would see his dream come to fru- maintain assist in the children's total develop- gram on the subject,'' Environmental Steward- ition. With his musical gifts, and his intuitive ment, including educational guidance, diverse ship Short Course for California Dairy Opera- acting ability, and by the sheer force of his cultural experiences, and community activism tors.'' She is recognized for her research personality, Bobby Darin did indeed become a and awareness. The group, an official non- which addresses key areas of environmental legend in his own time. profit organization, receives 98 percent of its concern to dairy operators throughout Cali- On December 2, 1959, Darin was the sub- funding from donations, including computers fornia. Through her research, Ms. Meyers has ject of Ralph Edwards' ``This is Your Life.'' for their students, field trips, and more. The re- focused on creating a balance between the One of the gifts bestowed upon Bobby that maining 2 percent comes from a $2 member- current requirements of agricultural producers night was the establishment of The Bobby ship fee, however they have pledged never to and possible future requirements by dissemi- Darin Award at Bronx ScienceÐa medal pre- turn away a child due to lack of funds. nating information to dairy producers regarding sented to outstanding music students at Bob- Mr. Speaker, the contributions that the their obligations and liabilities for compliance by's old high school until it lapsed in 1965. Azteca Boxing Team has given the Pontiac with water quality regulations. Sadly, on December 20, 1973, at the age of community is tremendous. Many of these Five other finalists are also honored: Lonnie 37, Bobby Darin passed away following heart youngsters owe their very lives to the impact Hendricks, Merced County, ``Integrated Pest surgery. He left a son, Dodd. that the group has made. I ask my colleagues Management in Almonds;'' Steve Koike, Mon- Mr. Speaker, for me, Bobby Darin was more in the 106th Congress to join me in congratu- terey County, ``Unique County-based Plant Pa- than a great singer. He added great musical lating Ruben Flores, Juventino Prieto, and thology Lab;'' Neil McDougald, Madera Coun- joy to my world with his style and grace, the Robert Paramo for all their efforts. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E883 CONGRATULATING SENATOR deeply about those in his community and does has always treated them accordingly. In a re- GERALD CARDINALE all in his power to improve life in the State of cent article in the Providence Journal, Mrs. New Jersey. Ponticelli remarked that she loves children and HON. MARGE ROUKEMA f wishes she ``could take care of more.'' I stand in awe of this woman and her incredible gift of OF NEW JERSEY A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS J. DOYLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unconditional love and acceptance to these children, who undoubtedly struggled through Thursday, May 6, 1999 HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI difficult family situations until finding the secu- Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- OF ILLINOIS rity provided in the Ponticelli home. gratulate state Senator Gerald Cardinale on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At one point, Mrs. Ponticelli had nine chil- receiving the prestigious Lincoln Award from dren staying in her house in Johnston, many Thursday, May 6, 1999 the Woodcliff Lake Republican Club in rec- placed by the Rhode Island Department of ognition of his many years of service in the Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Children, Youth, and Families. She took in en- New Jersey Legislature and service to the pay tribute to Mr. Thomas J. Doyle, a valuable tire families of children so that siblings would community. This award is given to officials principal in my district who is retiring. Thomas not be separated; she gave up her own bed- who epitomize the spirit of Abraham Lincoln Doyle is retiring after 42 years of dedicated room for the children and slept on a couch and the ideals of the Republican Party. Sen- service to the Chicago Public Schools. near one of her physically-disabled charges; ator Cardinale meets that test and clearly de- Mr. Doyle has been the principal at Byrne she cooked big Italian dinners and maintained serves this high honor in recognition of his Elementary School since September of 1989. three sheds, four freezers, and three refrig- hard work and dedication. Whether he is rais- He has administered the Chicago Board of erators; all the while, she showered them love, ing money for the Boy Scouts, attending to his Education since 1957, where he started his practiced discipline, and provided them with a dental practice or giving a speech on the Sen- career at the Graham Elementary School as a stable, caring home. Mrs. Ponticelli is now ate floor, he is one of New Jersey's finest pub- physical education teacher. In addition to Mr. eighty years old, suffering from cancer, voice- lic servants. Doyle's work with the Chicago Board of Edu- less because of sickness, and small and frail, I have known Gerry Cardinale for many cation, he was also an instructor at other edu- yet she remains a figure larger than life. Her years and can tell you he is a gentleman of in- cational institutions. He worked summers from capacity for love knows no bounds, and her tegrity and character. It has been a pleasure 1967 to 1970 at the Pirie School Teacher children reflect that same sense of caring and to work with him on projects of mutual concern training Workshops as an instructor for Audio- devotion, visiting her often and caring for her in our home county of Bergen. He has been Visual Techniques. Mr. Doyle worked part time in her illness. a source of sound advice and counsel. He has as an instructor for various institutions, includ- We often decry cases in which our foster done much to make our community a good ing Chicago State University and Daley City care system has run awry and allowed inno- place to live, work, and raise a family. College. Mr. Doyle is committed to numerous cent children to fall through the cracks. Trage- Senator Cardinale has been a member of professional affiliations and activities including dies such as the recent shooting in Littleton, the state senate since 1981, following two serving as a member of the State of Illinois Colorado, force us to reexamine and reevalu- years in the state assembly. He is currently Reading Subgoals Committee, International ate what we are teaching our children, at deputy majority leader and, as chairman of the Reading Association, the State Evaluation home and at school. As often as we lament powerful and influential Senate Commerce Team for the Illinois Office of Education, and these tragedies, however, we must celebrate Committee, presides over all legislation deal- the Chicago Area Reading Association the occasions in which the system and strong ing with the business community, labor, insur- (CARA). parenting work. We must recognize that when ance, industry and professions. Legislation he Mr. Doyle's fairness, generosity, and posi- the system does provide children with the sta- has sponsored to promote business and job tive attitude generate a strong respect from his ble home they so desperately need, it is peo- development has included unemployment and staff and students. Mr. Doyle is attentive to the ple like Diane Ponticelli who make those suc- automobile insurance reforms, lawsuit reform, needs and concerns of the students and par- cesses a reality for the children. We cannot tax relief for money market mutual funds, a ents. As the leader of instructional activities, underestimate or understate the importance of 30-year rent control moratorium for new con- Mr. Doyle gives student recognition for aca- instilling positive values in our children and struction and government incentives for forma- demic achievement in the classroom. His posi- teaching them to love and respect others. tion of corporate day care centers by the pri- tive reinforcement has boosted the morale of Please join with me in the appreciation of vate sector. both the teachers and students of Byrne Ele- Diane Ponticelli and other caring parents like Senator Cardinale has been involved in poli- mentary School. her. We owe much to these individuals for tics since he was elected to the Bergen Coun- Mr. Speaker, Thomas Doyle's forty-two their significant and continuing contributions to ty Republican Committee in 1962. He served years of commitment to our youth is certainly our communities and nation as a whole by as mayor of Demarest from 1974 to 1979 be- worthy of recognition. I know that the commu- raising children with love and dedication. fore being elected to the state assembly. He nity joins me in thanking Mr. Doyle for his f has been a delegate or alternate delegate to dedication to our children. every Republican National Convention since f TRIBUTE TO REVEREND J. 1980 except 1996 (when illness kept him from DELNOAH WILLIAMS AND THE attending). He sought the Republican nomina- RECOGNITION OF DIANE SILVER PARK PLAZA tion for Governor in 1989. PONTICELLI, MOTHER TO 1,022 Senator Cardinale is a true citizen legislator, CHILDREN HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. operating his own dental practice in Fort Lee OF TENNESSEE since 1959. He is a graduate of St. John's HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University and the New York University Col- OF RHODE ISLAND Thursday, May 6, 1999 lege of Dentistry. In addition to his political IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and professional careers, he has been active Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay with many community organizations, including Thursday, May 6, 1999 tribute to Reverend J. Delnoah Williams, a the Knights of Columbus, UNICO, the Sons of Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highly respected community leader and Pub- Italy, the Columbians and the Elks Club. A na- recognize Diane Ponticelli, an eighty-year-old lisher of the Silver Star News, a weekly news- tive of Brooklyn, he discovered the charms of resident of Johnston, Rhode Island who re- paper in the Ninth Congressional District. New Jersey and moved to Fort Lee in 1960. cently receivedÐfor the second timeÐthe key Since the newspaper's establishment in 1986, He has lived in Demarest since 1964 and he to her hometown, in commemoration of her Reverend Williams has sought to make it and his wife, Carole, have raised five wonder- thirty-five years of service and dedication to more than just an outlet for the dissemination ful children in New JerseyÐMarisa, Christine, more than 1,000 children for whom she cared of news. The Silver Star News plays an inte- Kara, Gary, and Nicole. over the years. gral role in improving our community. On its I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep- This selfless, big-hearted woman has been, pages are important local and national issues. resentatives to join me in congratulating my and still is, a mother to these children, and the Reverend Williams and his professional staff good friend Gerald Cardinale on this occasion adults they have become, in every positive always work to ensure that the activities of im- and wishing him success in the future. He is sense of the word. She considers each and portant local institutions like churches, small a truly dedicated public servant who cares every one of them to be her own child and businesses, associations, sororities and non-