E1802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 2008 Anthony Apuron, Father Duenas Memorial 40 years, She has also worked as a Home His commitment to workers rights and to the School Principal, Mr. Willaim Roth, the faculty Counselor in the Mott Foundation program local Democratic Party has earned him the and staff, and the various orders and and taught Bishop sewing classes. honor of being one of only two Super-Dele- laypeople who have educated many of Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- gates of the 1.4 million Teamster membership. Guam’s outstanding young men since October resentatives to stand and applaud the work of From 2003–2006, Sonny served on the Labor 1, 1948. May Father Duenas Memorial School one of the pioneers for political equality, Char- Advisory Council for Governor Taft and was enjoy many more years of service to our com- lotte Williams. I commend her for her courage, also appointed to the RTA Board of Trustees. munity. insight, and work to improve the quality of life His experience as a true leader in the local f in Genesee County. May she continue her Democratic Party earned him an appointment work for many, many years to come. to the Executive Committee for the Democratic HONORING ANDREW NELSON f Party in 2006. In 2007, the same year he be- came Local 416’s President and Principal Offi- HON. IN SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF cer, Sonny was chosen to represent Ohio as FORMER KIRKWOOD MAYOR a member of the Democratic National Com- OF MIKE SWOBODA mittee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Tuesday, September 16, 2008 HON. W. TODD AKIN me in honor of Nick ‘‘Sonny’’ Nardi, and in Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly OF MISSOURI recognition of his invaluable dedication to pause to recognize Andrew Nelson of Smith- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workers rights and to the local Democratic Party. May his commitment to social justice ville, Missouri. Andrew is a very special young Tuesday, September 16, 2008 man who has exemplified the finest qualities serve as an example for all of us to follow. of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop recognize and honor a man of passion, spirit f 1360, and earning the most prestigious award and service—former Kirkwood Mayor Mike HONORING CHARLES CASSIDY of Eagle Scout. Swoboda, who struggled against incredible Andrew has been very active with his troop, odds after tragedy and on September 6, 2008, participating in many scout activities. Over the was released from his suffering and went HON. SAM GRAVES Home. many years Andrew has been involved with OF MISSOURI Mike Swoboda will be remembered for his scouting, he has not only earned numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- innovation in the city of Kirkwood, Missouri, ily, peers, and community. creating ‘‘Mayor for a Day’’ program for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 youths, his endless enthusiasm for all things Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Kirkwood, and his years of faithful service. He me in commending Andrew Nelson for his ac- pause to recognize Charles Cassidy of Platte was a man of hope and optimism who loved complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- City, Missouri. Charles is a very special young the people he served. He will be remembered ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the man who has exemplified the finest qualities for striving to do great things and as a man of highest distinction of Eagle Scout. of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- his word. tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop f I want to extend my condolences to the 1351, and earning the most prestigious award family of Mike Swoboda and echo family and HONORING CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS of Eagle Scout. friends in saying ‘‘He will always be remem- Charles has been very active with his troop, bered.’’ HON. DALE E. KILDEE participating in many scout activities. Over the f OF MICHIGAN many years Charles has been involved with scouting, he has not only earned numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF NICK ‘‘SONNY’’ NARDI merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 ily, peers, and community. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join to honor Charlotte Williams as she receives me in commending Charles Cassidy for his OF OHIO the first ‘‘Making Democracy Work’’ Award accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the Flint Michigan League of Women America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Voters. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. The League will honor Charlotte at an event Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise on Wednesday, September 17th in Flint. today in honor of Nick ‘‘Sonny’’ Nardi, and in f The League of Women Voters gives the appreciation of his outstanding dedication to PERSONAL EXPLANATION ‘‘Making Democracy Work’’ Award to a Flint social justice and workers rights. I, along with female community leader. Charlotte Williams the Parma Democratic Party, join in recog- was chosen to be the first recipient. Charlotte nizing Sonny for his invaluable leadership in HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY was elected as a Genesee County Commis- the Democratic Party, as he is being honored OF sioner in 1968. She was the first black female as the 2008 Parma Democrat of the Year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elected to the position. She went on to be- Sonny, a native of the Greater Cleveland Tuesday, September 16, 2008 come the first female Chair of the Board. She area, has a multifaceted history of leadership became active in the National Association of and social service. He graduated from Parma Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Counties and served on several State and High School in 1978 and joined the Inter- Speaker, on September 15, 2008, I missed local committees. Her work with the National national Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 416 rollcall votes numbered 589, a resolution hon- Association of Counties culminated in being here in Parma in 1981. Since joining Local oring the dedication and outstanding work of elected president of that body in July 1978, 416, Sonny has demonstrated his dedication military support groups across the country for and she served one term. Charlotte also to workers rights in the various leadership their steadfast support of the members of our chaired a workshop at a White House Con- roles he has held over the past twenty-seven Armed Forces and their families; 590, a reso- ference on ‘‘Balanced Growth and Economic years. From 1986 to 1989, he was the Trustee lution honoring the 28th Infantry Division for Development’’ and contributed to White House and Business Agent. He became Vice Presi- serving and protecting the ; and briefings during the terms of four Presidents. dent of Local 416 in 1992, a position he held 591, a bill to extend the authority of the Sec- She retired from the Board of Commissioners for three years, until becoming Secretary- retary of Education to purchase guaranteed in 1980. Treasurer in 1996. Sonny held the position of student loans for an additional year, and for Charlotte is the Vice Chairperson of the Secretary-Treasurer for ten years and just last other purposes. Board of Stewards at Quinn Chapel AME year, he became Local 416’s President and Had I been present, I would have voted Church and has been an active member for Principal Officer. ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 589, 590, and 591.

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