E474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 18, 2019 building dedicated to science and engineering the constant demands of motherhood, while ALLAN TRIMBLE in Washington, D.C., as well as of the new, continuing to pursue her highly-successful ca- state-of-the-art Milken School for Public reer, that made her unique. HON. KEVIN HERN Health. Carbonell spearheaded the largest After the birth of her third child, Susanne OF OKLAHOMA philanthropic campaign in GWU’s history, decided to shake things up. She left the pub- which will empower the university to produce lishing business entirely to pursue a new ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consequential graduates and ideas for genera- reer in advertising as a copywriter at AC&R. tions. Thursday, April 18, 2019 While there, Susanne worked on multiple Carbonell’s pervasive positive influence on memorable advertising campaigns, from Greek Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam both GWU and the greater D.C. community Tourism to the Wool Bureau, before eventually Speaker, I rise in recognition of a truly great stems not only from his abiding affection for American. Coach Allan Trimble had a football the university, but also from his intellectual cu- helping to launch Estee Lauder’s newest prod- uct line, Clinique. coaching career spanning 3 decades, includ- riosity, generosity of spirit, entrepreneurial ing 22 seasons at Jenks High School, piling drive and his considerable leadership skills. As During this time, Susanne, a working mother up 242 wins and 13 state championships. a leader, Carbonell demonstrated his keen with three young children, suddenly found her- Those statistics alone are impressive, but ability to bring various members of the com- self as one of the trend-setting jet setters of Coach Trimble’s leadership follows him off the munity together so each person’s individual the post-war era. She spent years traveling football field. His strength of character is visi- talents and role were utilized in service of the the globe, frequently visiting far-flung locales, ble in everything he does. greater good. such as London, Greece and the Caribbean— I ask the House of Representatives to join again, all while raising her three kids. Coach Trimble always strived to be a posi- me in recognizing Nelson Carbonell for his tive influence not only to his players, but to the Eventually, Susanne’s success with Clinique leadership and selfless service during his time entire student population. He still works as a led to a role at Revlon where she worked at The George Washington University. mentor for our youth today, training up the fu- closely with the company’s founder, Charles ture leaders of our community and state. He f Revson, and its president, Paul Woolard, to does this with the Trimble Strong foundation, IN RECOGNITION OF SUSANNE develop some of the most memorable fra- whose mission is to bring faith, hope, and love KIRTLAND DIETRICH’S 90TH grances and advertisements of the day, in- into the lives of every person they interact BIRTHDAY cluding ‘‘Charlie!’’ and ‘‘Jontue.’’ Not only were with. these campaigns a success, they empowered Coach Trimble takes to heart our calling HON. DIANA DeGETTE women—especially young working women—to from God to be the salt of the earth. Every OF COLORADO throw out the old rules and embrace their person who has crossed paths with Coach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES womanhood in a new era. Trimble can feel the impact of his faith and leadership. Thursday, April 18, 2019 Susanne’s success at Revlon eventually caught the eye of Leonard Lauder, who ap- Even after his diagnosis with ALS in 2016, Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise proached her one day and asked her to come Coach Trimble continued to be a pillar of today on the occasion of her 90th birthday, to work for him in-house at Estee Lauder. She strength, courage, and hope for his community recognize Susanne Kirtland Dietrich, one of spent the next 24 years working on products and the students that he works with. the great women business leaders of her time and campaigns for Clinique, Prescriptives and I congratulate Coach Trimble on a truly and a true icon in the fields of fashion, adver- Estee Lauder International, before retiring in spectacular career and thank him for the im- tising and cosmetics. 2003 at the age of 74. Susanne was born on April 26, 1929 in Nor- pact he has had on not only Jenks, but all of folk, Virginia. After having worked in a variety Susanne’s impressive record of achieve- Oklahoma. of retail and fashion positions in New York and ment is one that any of us would be proud of, Philadelphia, in 1955, Susanne was named a but what makes it extra special is how she f fashion editor at Look Magazine, where she was able to do it all while raising a family. LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL—25TH worked with some of the era’s top photog- Susanne has never considered herself a ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAUMA raphers, including Milton Greene, Tony pioneer of anything, but she was—and she CENTER Vaccaro, and Lillian Bassman; and covered continues to serve as a role model for women some of the most ground-breaking fashion around the world who, like her, seek to live trends of post-war America. their lives to the fullest while successfully bal- HON. FRANCIS ROONEY During this time, Susanne covered some of ancing the demands of career, family and trav- OF FLORIDA the era’s top international icons, including el. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe, and Sophia Lauren; and worked closely with some of Despite her hectic schedule and the con- Thursday, April 18, 2019 America’s leading designers, such as Geoffrey stant demands on her time, Susanne and her Bean and Norman Norrell. Despite her many husband, Kurt, made it all work. They re- Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I successes, some would still argue that one of mained married for more than forty years, until rise today to recognize Lee Memorial Hospital the things Susanne is best known for is having Kurt’s death in 1999, and together they cre- as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their challenged designer Rudi Gurnreich to design ated a beautiful home for their family in New trauma center. Serving as the only trauma the first topless bathing suit for women, which York. center on the Gulf Coast of Florida and cov- ering five districts with nearly 1 million resi- he did—and eventually released in 1964. Susanne, now a grandmother to five beau- dents, the trauma center has provided life- One day, while at a photo shoot in Milton tiful grandchildren, always said the key to her saving care to over 42,000 critically injured pa- Greene’s studio on the East Side of Manhat- success was never taking life too seriously. In tients. tan, Susanne met a Danish immigrant and fact, to fully understand the way Susanne em- commercial artist by the name of Kurt Dietrich, braces life, just look at the lyrics of the original Trauma is Florida’s leading cause of death whom she would later marry. Susanne and 1973 jingle created for her Charlie campaign: for residents between the ages of 5 and 46. Kurt would go on to have three children—two ‘‘kinda young, kinda free, and kinda wow!’’ Studies have shown that patient mortality is boys, Gregg and Mark, and a daughter, Alli- That’s Susanne. significantly reduced when treated in a trauma son. center. Last year, Lee Memorial Hospital’s Today, at the age of 90, Susanne continues In those days, there was no such thing as trauma center treated more than 2,500 resi- paid maternity leave—or any maternity leave to take that advice to heart, whether she’s dents and visitors. at all for that matter. A woman would have to whipping through the New York Times Sunday I congratulate Lee Health and the Lee Me- save up and use vacation time to give birth to crossword puzzle, enjoying her occasional morial Hospital team on providing Trauma a child. And when they did return to work, martini, or sharing some laughs with the ones Care to our community over the past quarter these new mothers were often treated as if she loves the most. century. The contributions made to our region nothing had ever happened. I am honored to pay tribute to Susanne, are priceless. I am proud to extend best wish- Susanne’s experience was no different, but who continues to inspire us all. And I wish her es to those observing Trauma Awareness it was how well she was able to manage both a very happy 90th birthday. month during May, 2019.

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Madam Speaker, I wish to Trailblazer Award (2018). pay tribute to the memory of a dear friend and I am deeply saddened by the loss of a long- HON. A. DREW FERGUSON IV a remarkable woman from my community in time personal friend and outstanding public OF GEORGIA Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Jean Ann Foward, who servant whose many contributions to the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed away on April 11, 2019. Jean was the munity she loved will always be remembered. Thursday, April 18, 2019 wife of Dr. Derrick L. Foward, president of the The Dayton region was blessed to have bene- Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I rise Dayton chapter of the NAACP, the second fited from the good deeds of this exceptional today to honor the career of Mr. Dale Free- largest NAACP chapter in the State of Ohio. mother, wife, mentor, and civil rights cham- man. Mr. Dale Freeman was simply the best Jean was born in Springfield, Ohio on De- pion. Let us remember Jean by following her teacher I had at any level of education. More cember 2, 1958. She spent most of her life in example and committing ourselves to spread- than any other instructor, he taught me how to Dayton and attended Dayton Public Schools. ing love, serving our communities, and work- think independently and creatively. He taught She was highly recognized for her Spelling ing with our neighbors to achieve equal oppor- me how to be disciplined in the basic founda- Bee talent at Jackson Elementary School. tunity and justice for all Americans. tions of writing and critical thinking. Having a Jean graduated from Wilbur Wright High Madam Speaker, I offer my heartfelt condo- solid foundation is essential to creativity be- School in 1976 and pursued a degree in Busi- lences and prayers to Dr. Derrick Foward cause it provides a place to return to after ex- ness Management at Ohio University. upon the loss of his beloved wife Jean Ann ploring new ideas. Mr. Freeman truly loves Jean married the love of her life, Derrick L. Foward, and their children, family members, learning and teaching. He cares deeply about Foward, on July 11, 1998. Together they and their many friends. I ask that my col- his students and made them better equipped raised four wonderful children: Jayme, Letoia, leagues join me in honoring her memory. to handle the world around them. In fact, his Troy Jr., and Donte. Jean was a devoted wife f work with students has given them the tools to and mother known throughout the community shape the world around them. He is a com- as the ‘‘Wind beneath Derrick’s Wings’’—as HONORING VICTORIA HINOJOS FOR passionate person and I am so proud to have she supported him throughout his community RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT had him as an instructor. service career. She was sweet, mild man- GOLD AWARD nered, and loved dearly by her family and f friends. She catered and hosted several fam- HON. FILEMON VELA IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE, ily, community, and political gatherings at their OF TEXAS LEGACY, AND SERVICE OF home, where she welcomed everyone with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CLINTONVILLE POLICE CHIEF smile. Thursday, April 18, 2019 JAMES BEGGS Jean and her husband shared a passion for the cause of justice and civil rights for all Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to HON. MIKE GALLAGHER Americans. She was an equal partner and an honor Brownsville, Texas native Victoria OF WISCONSIN inspiration to her husband in the fight for Hinojos, who has earned the Girl Scouts of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES human rights and equality for all people. She the USA Gold Award. was more than just Derrick’s wife, she was a Victoria joins a selective group of scouts, Thursday, April 18, 2019 leader in her own right. and she should be proud of this recognition. Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise Jean was an exemplary community servant The Girl Scouts of the USA Gold award sym- today to recognize Chief James Beggs’ 44 and role model. She took pride in her neigh- bolizes outstanding accomplishments in lead- years of service in law enforcement. borhood and was a member of the Northern ership, community service, career planning, Chief James Beggs began working for the Hills Neighborhood Association. Moreover, she and personal development. The award is con- Clintonville Police Department as a full-time participated in the annual Back-To-School, tingent upon earning four interest project Patrol Officer in September of 1975. Through Stay-In-School school supplies event. patches, the Career Exploration Pin, the Sen- hard work and dedication, he rose up in the Jean loved volunteering for the City of Day- ior Girl Scout Leadership Award, and com- ranks of the department from Patrol Lieutenant ton Feast of Giving, where she served food to pleting the Senior Girl Scout Challenge. A to Police Patrol Captain, a position he held for hundreds of people on Thanksgiving Day. She scout must also complete a Gold Project, in 22 years. In 2016, Beggs was promoted to also participated in WDAO Radio’s annual which scouts identify and lead a project on a Police Chief, a position he served in for three Feast of Love to feed the homeless and oth- pressing issue in the community. years. ers during the Christmas holiday season. For her Gold Project, Victoria assisted fami- Throughout his career, Chief Beggs served Jean served for 13 years as Advisor of the lies affected by domestic violence in the Rio his community in capacities that went far be- Littlejohn Junior NAACP Youth Council. Be- Grande Valley. I am impressed with her efforts yond his role as Police Chief. During his 44 cause of her sound financial stewardship, the to provide the Friendship of Women Shelter in years of service with the Clintonville Police Littlejohn Junior NAACP Youth Council had a Brownsville with additional resources. She Department, Chief Beggs served as a firearms budget surplus from 2005 to 2018. Due to her went above and beyond the expectations, rais- instructor for the Clintonville Police Depart- commitment to youth development, the ing awareness in the community and collabo- ment, served 13 years with the Clintonville Littlejohn Junior NAACP Youth Council re- rating with partners, local organizations, and Area Ambulance Service, and 14 years on the mains the only active NAACP Junior Youth fellow Girl Scout Gold Awardee—Hannah Waupaca County SWAT Team. Outside of his Council in the State of Ohio. Edelstein. work with the Clintonville Police Department, Jean contributed greatly to the lives of many In addition to her personal development Chief Beggs achieved a number of academic young people throughout the Dayton region. within the Girl Scouts, Victoria excels at Saint successes, including an Associates Degree in She exemplified phenomenal leadership in Joseph Academy in Brownsville, Texas, earn- Police Science. He also attended the FBI Law mentoring, training, and developing our youth ing second honors since freshman year. She Enforcement Executive Development School ages 1 through 13. She encouraged them to is an active member of the National Art Hon- where he was trained in emergency manage- be humble leaders and faithful community ors Society, Rotary Interact Club, and the Var- ment, crisis negotiations, internal affairs, and servants. During her tenure as Youth Advisor, sity Dance team. Additionally, she teaches tap first level leadership, as well as Homeland Se- she had the distinct honor of richly depositing dance classes at the Brownsville Dance Cen- curity-Weapons of Mass Destruction. hope, respect, integrity, discipline, and char- ter, highlighting her leadership skills outside of During Chief James Beggs’ 44-year career acter into the lives of over 510 youth who the classroom. with the Clintonville Police Department, he joined the organization under her leadership. It is a great honor to recognize Victoria. Her went above and beyond to serve and protect Because of her outstanding community work and service make our district a better his community. His dedication to and his lead- leadership, Jean was the recipient of numer- community, and I am confident that the skills ership in Northeast Wisconsin stands as a

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