June 7, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1039 IN RECOGNITION OF THE WOMEN’S H. Savage of Idaho, David Williams Simnick of She will forever remain an inspiration to DIVISION OF THE FORT WORTH Illinois, Martin Iran Turman, Jr. of Indiana, many who seek guidance in her wisdom and METROPOLITAN BLACK CHAM- Preston Scott Bates of Kentucky, Seth D. words. She was noted for her no nonsense BER OF COMMERCE Dixon also of Kentucky, Benjamin David approach to the way of life as stated here, Goodman of Maine, Jonathan M. Brookstone ‘‘Don’t be nervous, don’t be tired and above HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS of Maryland, Zachary Ryan Davis of Massa- all, don’t be bored. Those are the three de- OF TEXAS chusetts, Lauren Brenda Gabriell Hollier of stroyers of freedom’’. Her insight goes far be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Michigan, Marvin Anthony Liddell also of yond dance and choreography, but into the Michigan, Christine C. DiLisio of Missouri, real human dilemma. It was stated that, ‘‘she Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Vernon Telford Smith IV of Montana, Victoria was speaking less about dance and more Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Elizabeth Gilbert of the Model United Nations about an area of equal concern: human recognize the contributions of the Women’s program, Eoghan Emmet Kelley of New rights’’. All those who knew her dignified heart Division of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Hampshire, Danielle C. Desaulniers of New of compassion could not help but follow her Chamber of Commerce in its support for the Jersey, Juan Carlo Sanchez of New Mexico, lead. development and recognition of women as Michael J. Couzens of New York, Edgar Turn- As a human rights activist, she spoke out business leaders in Fort worth. er Vaughn of North Carolina, Kenneth Robert publicly about the United States’ position on I am proud to represent an organization so Hines of Oklahoma, Jerrod Engelberg of Or- deporting Haitian refugees. Dunham was so dedicated in its efforts to empower African egon, Emily Claire Pramik of Pennsylvania, Al- passionate about the matter that in 1992 she American women and to create an expanded lison M. Dove of Tennessee, Joshua Ray went on a 47 day hunger strike to prove her atmosphere for inclusive business develop- Lambert of Virginia, Morrie S. Low of Wash- point. One notable activist, Harry Belafonte ment. The Women’s Division annually recog- ington, Rochelle Mincey-Thompson of the Dis- stressed the notion that, ‘‘She didn’t perform nizes the success of businesses and organiza- trict of Columbia, Max Joseph Balhorn of Wis- miracles; she performed acts of human kind- tions that support its mission, and it has consin. ness, which should be viewed as a miracle in awarded over a dozen scholarships to women We wish all of the 2006 YMCA Youth Gov- itself’’. to enable them to attend area colleges. ernors a very successful conference here in With age Ms. Dunham sought to spread her The Women’s Division of the Fort Worth Washington, and we encourage them to con- knowledge to especially young people. She Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce tinue their sincere devotion to leadership and wanted them to grow up with the adequate ca- has recognized over one hundred individuals public’ service in this and their future endeav- pabilities and skills necessary to live in today’s for their business, civic, and social accom- ors. ever-changing world. She kept a small mu- plishments and has itself been lauded by the f seum of artifacts about her career with her in Texas State House of Representatives for East St. Louis, Ill., where she educated local steadfast work in behalf and support of the MOVING THE WORLD KATHERINE children including Jackie JoynerKersee, the City of Fort Worth. DUNHAM CHOREOGRAPHED A Olympic long jumper, and filmmakers Reginald It is with great pleasure that I recognize the LIFE THAT STRETCHED BEYOND and Warrington Hudlin. Fort Worth Metropolitan Chamber of Com- THE STAGE When asked about her work with the youth merce Women’s Division and I am honored to she felt she was ‘‘trying to steer them into now represent them as part of the 26th Con- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL something more constructive than genocide’’. gressional District of Texas. OF NEW YORK In a way, maintaining relations with the youth f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of today kept Dunham youthful, a quality she Wednesday, June 7, 2006 never lost. In a New York Times report done HONORING THE 45TH ANNUAL on her a few years back, she mentioned, ‘‘Did YMCA YOUTH GOVERNOR’S CON- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to you ever see photographs of elderly divas try- FERENCE pay tribute to a truly remarkable woman, Ms. ing to look sexy?’’ Katherine Dunham. A woman of astounding I enter into the RECORD with pleasure the HON. PETE SESSIONS grace and character, Ms. Dunham has altered article published in the Washington Post and OF TEXAS for the better both our country and world. We New York Times for their in-depth look at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recently lost Ms. Dunham on May 21, 2006, at Katherine Dunham for both her artistic and hu- the age of 96 at an assisted living facility in manitarian efforts. She has truly left her mark Wednesday, June 7, 2006 New York. on our society and I will always remember her Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Born Katherine Mary Dunham in Chicago, III for that. We must keep her memory alive in MELANCON and I rise today to honor the 45th on June 22, 1909, and raised in Glen Ellyn, Ill, our hearts and minds so that generations after Annual YMCA Youth Governor’s Conference Dunham was fascinating from the very begin- us will know who she was and what she did. that begins in Washington, DC this weekend. ning. The author of a published short story in One cannot speak of dance and innovation We are pleased to have the distinct honor of a magazine edited by W.E.B. DuBois at the without mentioning Katherine Dunham, for she being the Congressional sponsors for the young age of 12 she had the gift for the writ- has without a doubt moved our world. Youth Governor’s breakfast with our fellow col- ten word. She was class poet in high school, [The Washington Post, May 23, 2006] leagues in the House. and later wrote a memoir entitled, ‘‘A Touch of MOVING THE WORLD The YMCA Youth Governor’s Conference Innocence’’. (By Sarah Kaufman) brings together some of the most outstanding Ms. Dunham was an enchanting beauty who It was a bitterly cold winter day three youth leaders in America. YMCA Youth and often danced with a sound sense of rhythm years ago when I last saw the pioneering Government is a nation-wide program that al- and eroticism. Dunham was always combining choreographer Katherine Dunham teach. She lows thousands of teenagers to simulate state and changing methods of dance, the sign of was rolled into the Howard University dance and national government. the true innovator within. Katherine Dunham studio in her wheelchair, bundled up like a Mr. Speaker, we would like to personally was a pioneer in the first in many areas for prized antique. First a thick fur blanket was recognize each of this year’s YMCA Youth blacks. She was among the first black artists peeled off, then a woolen wrap, and then Governors for their dedication and service to to form a ballet troupe and achieve renown as Dunham herself was revealed, somewhat hunched, wearing lots of gold jewelry. America’s youth. a modem dancer and choreographer on Peering through her oversize glasses at the Michael Dan Admire of Texas, Julia Cath- Broadway and in Hollywood. She was respon- more than 100 students sitting on the floor in erine Love of Louisiana, Neil Karamchandani sible for exposing to mass audiences the other front of her, she got right to work. of South Carolina, Brian Daniel Tinsman of side of black artistic expression, a side rarely ‘‘Think of everything you learn from me Delaware, Robert Charles Adler of Minnesota, seen. She made people in the 1930’s and today as part of a way of life,’’ she an- Charles Edward Strickland of Alabama, Mi- 1940’s see and understand black dance as nounced in a low, raspy voice. ‘‘Now— chael Elliot Hughes of Arizona, Ian David ‘‘more than tap and minstrelsy’’. breathe.’’ This was not as simple as it sounds. For Bruce of California, Matthew Paul Cavedon of She was also one of the first black Dunham, a tireless activist who died Sunday Connecticut, Rebekah Lydia Hammond of choreographers to work for the Metropolitan at the age of 96, invested every aspect of her Florida, Jerald Jake Landress of Georgia, Opera. Many admired Dunham because she life—indeed, you could say, every breath— Jordyn Suet Ha Toba of Hawaii, Thomas amassed so much in a country and time with meticulous attention and an unflinch- Naaliiolani Toyozaki, Jr. also of Hawaii, Capri where few opportunities for blacks existed. ing eye.

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Then, unsatisfied Without Dunham’s effort to ‘‘reveal to me support to sustain them. with the beat that the drummers alongside the beauty of that music,’’ Belafonte said, he ‘‘She didn’t perform miracles, she per- her were producing, she leaned out of her would never have recorded songs like the formed acts of human kindness,’’ Belafonte wheelchair, grabbed one of their drumsticks gentle, lilting ode ‘‘Yellow Bird.’’ said. ‘‘Which should be viewed as a miracle and began keeping time on the table in front However attuned she was to musical beau- in itself.’’ of her. ty and island mysticism, Dunham could A few beats later, that tiny old lady had breathe fire in the studio. She was a leg- HOW KATHERINE DUNHAM REVEALED BLACK all the drummers grooving together and the endary taskmaster, and even in her nineties, DANCE TO THE WORLD whole room full of young adults breathing in during that class I witnessed at Howard as (By Jennifer Dunning) unison. part of the International Association of Whatever else Katherine Dunham was in Dunham’s dance technique and her way of Blacks in Dance Conference, she was capable her long and productive life, which ended on life went hand in hand. She was inquisitive, of whipping her students into a lather. blazingly energetic and exacting as a dancer ‘‘Now think of your anal opening!’’ she Sunday at 96, she was a radiantly beautiful and a choreographer, but she didn’t leave cried at one point. ‘‘Does everyone know woman whose warmth and sense of self those qualities behind after the curtain fell. what your anal opening is? Think of a pole spread like honey on the paths before her. How could anyone be stopped by the color Her whole long life was about questions and from the top of your head through that hole. of her skin after her invincibly lush sen- activism and energy. The path that led her That’s your strength! ‘‘ to Broadway, Hollywood and concert stages ‘‘Don’t be nervous, don’t be tired and above suality and witty intelligence had seduced around the world eventually took her to all, don’t be bored,’’ she lectured them. audiences on Broadway, in Hollywood films Haiti, where she lived for a number of years, ‘‘Those are the three destroyers of freedom and in immensely popular dance shows that working feverishly and, to her great distress, of movement.’’ toured the world? And how could anyone ultimately unsuccessfully to bring about She called on the dancers to be ‘‘strong cram black American dance into one or two change for that nation’s desperately poor and easy at the same time,’’ swaying in her conveniently narrow categories—or for that people. wheelchair, her arms floating, responding to matter ignore the good strong roots that In her unparalleled career in dance, where the drumbeat with a remarkable fluidity. would one day grow green stems and leaves— she educated the world about the power of Her eyes never strayed from the dancers, with the vision of her company’s lavishly African dance as found throughout the dias- who by the end of the class were trying to theatrical African and Caribbean dance re- pora, Dunham mixed academic research and keep up the relentless tempo on their tip- vues in mind? showbiz flair. An anthropologist as well as a toes, with bent knees, stamping and shim- Miss Dunham was one of the first Amer- choreographer, she studied dance in the Car- mying their shoulders, adding turns if they ican artists to focus on black dance and ibbean islands, blending movements she could. Dunham technique seeks to balance dancers as prime material for the stage. She found there with Western dance. Her style tricky polyrhythmic equations, with the burst into public consciousness in the 1940’s, was not scholarly; she reveled in eroticism. head nodding out one beat and torso and legs at a time when opportunities were increasing She sought not to re-create specific rites but keeping time with another. for black performers in mainstream theater to transport the audience the way a spiritual The trick, say those who have mastered it, and film, at least temporarily. But there was experience might. And she wasn’t afraid to is to move with such musical and muscular little middle ground there between the ex- use sex to do this. A sensuous performer, she intricacy that you achieve complete free- otic and the demeaning everyday stereo- frequently wore costumes that revealed well- dom. Dunham was scheduled to teach for an types. muscled thighs and ample curves. hour; she kept at it for two. Ms. Dunham’s dance productions were cer- There were other dancers interested in Not long after that class, I visited Dunham tainly exotic, and sometimes fell into un- Afro-Caribbean arts—Pearl Primus, also an in her Manhattan apartment. She was in bed, comfortable cliches. But a 1987 look at her anthropologist, for one—but Dunham had where she spent much of her time when she work, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s the most far-reaching success, perhaps be- wasn’t making appearances. She suffered ‘‘Magic of Katherine Dunham’’ program, con- cause of her utter fearlessness. She founded from crippling arthritis and had had both firmed that she also evoked ordinary lives her company in the 1930s, when a predomi- kneecaps replaced. Reclining against a that were lived with ordinary dignity. nantly black dance troupe was unheard of. mound of pillows, wearing a peacock-blue Miss Dunham, as she was universally Her voluptuousness as a dancer made her es- top, and fixing me with her dark, wide-set known, was by no means the only dance art- pecially marketable—because, let’s face it, eyes, she spoke not of weakness but of ist to push for the recognition of black dance audiences at that time were not especially strength. in the 1940’s, when Pearl Primus pushed, too, sensitive to the art she was creating. She ‘‘There is a need in the body to express though a great deal less glamorously. But caught the eye of ballet master George itself,’’ she said. ‘‘Every culture has its own though Miss Dunham’s academic credentials Balanchine, who created the role of the form of physical expression. An unfortunate as an anthropologist were impeccable, in- sexpot Georgia Brown for her in the 1940 thing about today—about Western dance—is cluding a doctorate from the University of Broadway hit ‘‘Cabin in the Sky.’’ Dunham it’s too competitive in feeling. I don’t dance Chicago, it was her gift for seduction that and her company performed in other Broad- because I can do this movement better than helped most to pave the way for way revues, and she also made her mark you. I do it because it’s what I feel, and want choreographers like Donald McKayle, Talley choreographing for film, in 1943’s ‘‘Stormy to do.’’ Beatty and Alvin Ailey, who were the first Weather’’ and several others, in Hollywood ‘‘When I first saw however-present and wave of what is today an established and in- and abroad. powerful dance was,’’ she said, ‘‘it came as a fluential part of the larger world of Amer- But her twin artistic achievements were wonderful revelation.’’ ican modern dance. her body of choreography—works such as Pressed regarding about her views on Ailey’s first encounter with her, as a newly ‘‘L’Ag’Ya,’’ a story of love and death, and dance, though, it became clear she was stage-struck boy in his mid-teens, says a ‘‘Shango,’’ drawn from Trinidadian cult rit- speaking less about dance and more about an great deal about Miss Dunham’s appeal. In- uals—and the development of her own meth- area of equal concern: human rights. trigued by handbills advertising her 1943 od of dancing. ‘‘It’s a real job to recognize dance at all,’’ ‘‘Tropical Revue,’’ he ventured into the Bilt- ‘‘Dunham technique’’ became part of the she continued. ‘‘Until our Western need to more Theater in downtown Los Angeles, his bedrock of American modern dance, like the compete begins to slow down and becomes a hometown, where it was playing. There he techniques of Martha Graham, Jose´ Limon need to feel and love and express motion and was plunged into a world of color, light and and Merce Cunningham. Through her own care for our inner selves as well as our outer heat that was populated by highly trained flamboyance and interpretive beauty as a selves . . . if we can find a way to live in dancers with a gift for powerful immediacy, performer, as well as her rigor as a teacher, union with other people —’’ She looked out who were dressed in subtle, stylish costumes she raised African-based dance to a new the window at her view of the skyline. ‘‘We designed by John Pratt, Miss Dunham’s hus- level. have to love ourselves, love what we are band. After the show, Ailey followed the Growing up in an America that offered few doing, and find a way to express these things crowd making its way backstage to her opportunities for blacks, Dunham served as in unity with other people.’’ dressing room and was again stunned when an inspiration to black artists who saw her Dunham banged up against politics as she the door opened on a vision of beautiful achievements as especially formidable given sought to spread her teaching in the island hanging fabrics and carpeting, paintings, the racism of the times. she so loved. books, flowers and baskets of fruit. And ‘‘She set the bar for attaining excellence in ‘‘Long before she could teach the healthy there was La Dunham, dressed in vividly col- art and she instilled in us a great sense of minds, she needed the healthy bodies,’’ ored silks and exuding irresistible gaiety and pride in our blackness,’’ said singer Harry Belafonte said. She found herself feeding the warmth. Belafonte, speaking by phone yesterday from students, seeing to their health care and wel- Ailey returned to the show several times a California. Belafonte and his wife, Julie, fare, and eventually spreading this concern week, let into the theater by the Dunham were close friends of Dunham’s for half a into a wholesale human rights activism that dancers who had looked so unapproachably

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For the past several years, Omar has who remained close to her and to one an- The Greshams are building a wonderful leg- generously taken the time to speak to my other throughout her life, swarmed into the acy and setting an example for all of us to fol- Udall Youth Task Force about issues in the studios to help her work with the young per- low. Our community appreciates their work Middle East and public policy. He has become formers. and I hope you’ll join me in applauding Batey a perennial favorite for his insight, passion and Most of the Ailey dancers did not appre- and Ann. candor on the issue. I suspect that Omar is an ciate Miss Dunham’s iron perfectionism or outstanding example of the kind of talent that the unusual demands of her technique, a po- f led to the award for MGA Communications. tent but challenging blend of Afro-Carib- TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL J. ADAN bean, ballet and modern dance. And she was ‘‘No one is better when it comes to engag- not the easiest of women. I remember speak- GARCIA ing local communities around environmentally ing with her before a public interview we sensitive—even toxic—issues and earning the were to do in April 1993. Addicted to CNN, HON. KENNY MARCHANT kind of trust that is an essential element of she had just learned of the fiery, tragic end OF TEXAS any controversial industrial development,’’ said to the F.B.I’s seige of the Branch Davidian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Holmes Report in describing MGA. compound in Waco, Tex., that morning, and Founded in 1987, MGA Communications is that was all that she could talk about, off Wednesday, June 7, 2006 engaged in some of the more complex com- and on the stage, despite her promises to dis- cuss her work. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- munity development issues in the Rocky Her horror was real, as was her sense of so- press my condolences and heartfelt sympathy Mountain region for clients ranging from the cial justice. She has been criticized for not to the family and friends of United States U.S. Army and Shell Oil Company to Cabela’s denouncing the Duvaliers for their dictator- Army Corporal J. Adan Garcia, 20, of Irving, and Questar Market Resources. MGA serves ship in Haiti, where she owned a home. But Texas. clients throughout the country. she had also sponsored a medical clinic in Corporal Garcia died on May 27, 2006 at ‘‘It’s flattering to have the pioneering com- Port-au-Prince, and she stayed on for many munity relations work we’ve done over the years in desolate, impoverished East St. the National Naval Medical Center in Be- Louis, Ill., where she established a museum thesda, Maryland, in support of Operation Iraqi years acknowledged at this high level,’’ said of artifacts pertaining to her career and Freedom. He died of injuries sustained on Mike Gaughan, Chairman of MGA Commu- taught local children including Jackie May 22, 2006, while serving in Baghdad, Iraq. nications. ‘‘Such a prestigious national award Joyner-Kersee, the Olympic long jumper, and Corporal Garcia was assigned to the 1st Bri- is gratifying because ultimately, we pride our- the filmmakers Reginald and Warrington gade Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain selves on the business-driven results we de- Hudlin. liver for our clients and the communities they ‘‘I was trying to steer them into something Division, in Fort Drum, New York. more constructive than genocide,’’ she said I would like to take this opportunity to pay serve.’’ of the children in a 1991 interview with me in tribute to Corporal Garcia. This brave young The Holmes Report highlighted MGA’s work The New York Times. ‘‘Everyone needs, if man made the ultimate sacrifice for the secu- at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the former not a culture hero, a culturally heroic soci- rity of his country and for the defense of de- chemical weapons manufacturing facility near ety. There is nothing stronger in a man than mocracy worldwide. He was an outstanding Commerce City, Colorado, stating, ‘‘That kind the need to grow.’’ young man; and we should all be grateful for of work has turned MGA into one of the na- That idealistic, eloquent self was infused tion’s leading experts when it comes to deal- with a streak of no-nonsense practicality. his noble contributions to this nation and the ‘‘I don’t like that ‘accept,’’’ Miss Dunham, advancement of freedom. ing with high profile, complex community still a vibrant beauty at 91, said during a I am proud to call Corporal Garcia one of issues.’’ Times interview six years ago in response to our own, and again deeply sorry for his family Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me a middle-aged visitor who insisted on talking and friends who have suffered this loss. His in congratulating Omar Jabara and MGA Com- to her about the acceptance and embrace of legacy will remain, as the men and women of munications on the well deserved recognition old age. ‘‘I would just let the whole thing go. our armed services continue to fight for lib- of their good work. We are proud to have Just be there for it, centimeter by centi- erty—both abroad and on our home soil. them in Colorado. I wish them continued suc- meter.’’ Then it was time for the photo ses- cess in the future. sion. f Her eyes seemed to widen even more invit- f ingly and her gaze to grow even warmer as RECOGNIZING MGA COMMUNICA- TIONS FOR BEING NAMED NA- WARMING TO THE INDIA NUCLEAR she looked into the eye of the camera and DEAL asked, ‘‘Did you ever see photographs of el- TIONAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR derly divas trying to look sexy?’’ BY THE HOLMES REPORT f HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF NEW YORK HONORING BATEY GRESHAM HON. MARK UDALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO Wednesday, June 7, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, with the Presi- OF TENNESSEE Wednesday, June 7, 2006 dent’s proposed agreement with India on civil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise nuclear cooperation, there has been much dis- Wednesday, June 7, 2006 today to acknowledge a Colorado company, cussion as to what Congress’ position should Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, one of my MGA Communications, which has been be concerning this matter. I find it appropriate favorite lessons in life was something my par- named ‘Boutique Agency of the Year’ by the to bring to the attention of Congress a May 23 ents taught me—that you should always give prestigious Holmes Report. In addition, MGA article written by Will Marshall, President of back more to your community than you take. Communications was one of five finalists for the Progressive Policy Institute, and Wesley Today I want to take a moment to recognize ‘National Agency of the Year.’ The Holmes Clark, a candidate for the Democratic Presi- someone who exemplifies that spirit of giv- Report, a national review of the public rela- dential nomination in 2004, a retired Army ing—Batey Gresham, Jr. tions industry, recognized MGA for fostering general, and former supreme allied com- Batey has made volunteer work part of his genuine dialogue in complex community mander of NATO. The article entitled ‘‘Warm- daily life and we are all the beneficiaries of his issues. ing to the India Nuclear Deal’’ comprehen- effort. He has served as a board member of In particular I would like to thank my good sively discusses the proposed agreement, de- the Middle Tennessee Boy Scout Council and friend and trusted advisor, Omar Jabara, who termining that it is a great opportunity to cre- the Alcohol and Drug Council to name just a serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs ate a strategic partnership with India. few. Batey has supported numerous edu- for the company. I have known Omar for sev- The Marshall and Clark article encourages cational institutions, and joined his wife, Ann, eral years and can attest to his political pas- the Senate to support Bush’s proposed agree- in supporting Chi Omega alumnae activities sion. From the time he led Congresswoman ment, but also to articulate several commit- geared toward developing leadership skills in CYNTHIA MCKINNEY’s successful 1996 election ments by the Administration on which the sup- our community’s young women. as the communications director, he has dem- port is conditioned, most importantly a fresh

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