1080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 1 February 1, 2011 Terry began his journalism career in Family Services, YFS, a wonderful While we appropriately honor Frank 1967 at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. nonprofit organization based in Rapid for his service to our country, we He covered sports, wrote features, and City, SD, that provides support serv- should also recognize him for his lon- was a photographer for 2 years before ices for children and families. YFS has gevity. His 110 years of life are no he went to work for the Associated steadily grown in the last 45 years to doubt due to his dedication to fitness Press in Pierre. After 9 years with the become a thriving center of support to and his love of learning. Well into his AP covering the Capitol and politics, more than 11,000 children and their hundreds, Frank was still doing 50 Terry became editor of the Pierre families every year. situps a day and driving both his car Times and then managing editor for Beginning in 1965, the organization and his tractor. Frank’s love of learn- the Daily Capitol Journal. He became was known as Girls Club and was one of ing has led him to learn numerous for- the Capitol reporter for the Argus many organizations offering programs eign languages and read countless Leader, a position he held for 22 years. and services to children and families. books. Readers of the Argus Leader, as well With hard work and a devotion to serv- Frank never intended to have the dis- as other South Dakota newspapers, ing others, Girls Club evolved into tinction of being the last American have become acquainted with Terry Youth and Family Services, growing World War I veteran. As he has said, ‘‘I and his chosen topics through his dramatically to incorporate several knew it would happen to somebody, but weekly human interest columns. His programs that offered similar services. I didn’t necessarily think it was going writings accurately reflect life in YFS is one of the most comprehensive to be me.’’ Mr. President, I think you South Dakota and have sometimes youth development organizations in will agree with me that Mr. Buckles earned him the title of South Dakota’s western South Dakota. has accepted this honor with grace and poet laureate. The available programs have been humility. We salute you today, Frank South Dakotans have come to know consistently expanded to encompass Buckles, and wish you the best on this the man who treasures his family, re- more of the community. Working special occasion.∑ closely with other organizations, YFS counting many stories of growing up f near Reliance, playing basketball for remains focused on fulfilling its mis- Chamberlain High, and boating on the sion statement to help children and TRIBUTE TO DR. EDMOND DYAS Missouri River. He loves history, poli- their families be capable, caring, and ∑ Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, it is tics, and enjoyed going to work every contributing members of their commu- appropriate that we take a moment to day in Pierre where he got to know the nities. YFS is working to serve an ad- note the passing of Dr. Edmond Dyas of Governors, legislators, and all who ditional 3,000 to 5,000 children and fam- Mobile, AL, who was one of Alabama’s ilies by expanding programs within worked in the South Dakota State Cap- most famous athletes and an accom- child obesity prevention, healthy eat- itol Building. His strong sense of com- plished orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Dyas ing, and fatherhood programming, munity service was reflected in many first came to my attention when I was along with many others. In these hard ways including service on the Pierre a young Boy Scout thrilled with the economic times, the programs offered Library Board. opportunity to have the chance to at- are even more critical, and YFS is Terry’s journalism skills have earned tend Auburn University football games building a strong endowment to ensure him many prestigious awards over the as an usher. He was one of my first he- that they can continue to serve. roes. He was an Auburn team leader, a years. The Argus Leader, South Da- I am proud to recognize Youth and three-time Academic All American and kota Farmers’ Union, South Dakota Family Services and all the people who All American, the Southeastern Con- Newspaper Association, and South Da- have made reaching its 45th anniver- ference’s top running back in 1960, and kota Press Association have all pre- sary a success. The goals of Youth and set the NCAA record for career field sented him awards. He is the recipient Family Services are praiseworthy. This of the Distinguished Alumnus Award organization plays a vitally important goals, and he was selected as a member from South Dakota State University. role in western South Dakota, and I am of the College Football Hall of Fame in Terry has authored and published thankful for all the devoted citizens 2009. He finished fourth in 1960 in the three books, including ‘‘South Dakota who make the programs possible.∑ Heisman Trophy balloting. 100,’’ ‘‘The Woster Brothers’ Brand,’’ I was at the game when he was written with his brothers, Kevin and f pushed and injured hitting the bench Jim, and ‘‘The Spirit of Sioux Falls.’’ TRIBUTE TO FRANK WOODRUFF with his face, causing him to miss the South Dakotans of all political per- BUCKLES Alabama game, thus losing the oppor- suasions know Terry Woster as a fair ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. tunity to perhaps win the Heisman and well-respected reporter. I am President, today I wish to pay tribute Trophy. I also was at Auburn for a fa- among those who have long valued Ter- to Frank Woodruff Buckles on the oc- mous Auburn-Georgia game. Georgia ry’s political reporting, wit, and wis- casion of his 110th birthday. Frank has was led by Fran Tarkenton and Pat dom. I also am proud to call Terry a gained fame as the last living World Dye, later Auburn’s head coach. In that friend. We have shared our experience War I veteran in the United States and classic game, Ed Dyas hit three field with prostate cancer and are proud of has humbly accepted praise on behalf goals and Durwood Pennington hit two. our wives who are breast cancer sur- of the veterans who have gone before The final: 9 to 6. vivors. him. His story, like that of so many of Ed was a superb surgeon, community Thank you, Terry, for sharing your the doughboys, is one of patriotism. As leader, and family man. He fought his career and personal life with the news- a 16-year-old in 1917, Frank lied to a cancer like the champion he was. Our paper readers and the citizens of South military recruiter about his age so that thoughts and prayers are with his wife Dakota, and congratulations on a ca- he could join the Army. Once overseas, Diane, four children, and seven grand- reer filled with professionalism and Frank served as an ambulance driver in children.∑ dedication. You can take great pride in England and France. Following the Ar- f your career achievements and accom- mistice, Frank was part of a company TRIBUTE TO HALL WILLIAMS plishments, and you are a true credit returning prisoners of war back to Ger- THOMPSON to the State of South Dakota.∑ many. ∑ f During World War II, while working Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, Tom for a private shipping company in Ma- Brokaw, in his book ‘‘The Greatest 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOUTH nila, Frank spent 3 years and 2 months Generation,’’ describes the generation AND FAMILY SERVICES as a Japanese prisoner-of-war. He still that survived the Great Depression and ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. has, to this day, the small tin cup that World War II. He notes that their sac- President, today I wish to recognize he ate his paltry meals out of during rifices made possible the many com- the 45th anniversary of Youth and that time period. forts and conveniences we enjoy today.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:27 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 J:\BR_BACKUP\S01FE1.001 S01FE1 WREIER-AVILES on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD February 1, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 1 1081 On October 27, 2010, America and Ala- resa Scanlan of Gering, NE, on being partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- bama lost one of the best examples of crowned as Miss America 2011. Teresa ant to law, the report of a rule entitled that generation with the death of Hall represented our great state as Miss Ne- ‘‘Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Williams Thompson of Birmingham, braska 2010 at the Miss America Pag- and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Tilefish AL. eant held earlier this year in Las Fishery’’ (RIN0648–BA42) received in the Of- That Hall Thompson was a very suc- Vegas, NV. She is the first Miss Ne- fice of the President of the Senate on Janu- cessful family man, businessman, civic braska to win the pageant, and I know ary 25, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, leader, and philanthropist, there can be our State is very proud of Teresa. Science, and Transportation. no doubt, and much could be said about Teresa, the daughter of Jamie and EC–362. A communication from the Assist- a host of areas where he served, giving Mark Scanlan, graduated from ant Administrator for Fisheries, Office of back to his State and his Nation. But I Scottsbluff High School and plans to Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Com- want to share a few remarks about one attend college at Patrick Henry Col- merce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘International Fish- of his most notable qualities—his pa- lege in Virginia after her year as Miss triotism. Hall Thompson loved his eries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Vessel Capac- America. In the future, she would like ity Limit in the Purse Seine Fishery in the country. He had fought for it, serving to get involved with politics and attend Eastern Pacific Ocean’’ (RIN0648–AY75) re- in the Pacific during World War II in law school. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Army Air Corps. And that commit- As Miss America, Teresa will travel the Office of the President of the Senate on ment to serving his country never throughout the United States. She will January 19, 2011; to the Committee on Com- abated. raise awareness of the dangers of eat- merce, Science, and Transportation. Indeed, while he had strong views ing disorders and will also serve as the EC–363. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- about our country and the exceptional National Goodwill Ambassador for nature of the American experience and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled was never afraid to express them, he I thank Teresa for her efforts to make was ever anxious to respect those who ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone a real difference in the lives of others Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in may disagree. He would, with sincerity, and to set a positive example for other the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- ask questions about the subject which young people to follow. ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XZ61) received during concerned him and at the end of the Congratulations, again, to Miss adjournment of the Senate in the Office of conversation would say something like, the President of the Senate on January 19, America 2011, Nebraska’s very own Te- ‘‘Well, I just think . . .’’ or, ‘‘I am just 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, resa Scanlan.∑ concerned.’’ He made his point clearly Science, and Transportation. but courteously. f EC–364. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- On a personal note, I called Hall and TRIBUTE TO CHAD MILLER asked him to support a political event. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Quickly, he assured me he could come ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Chad Miller, an intern in my ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United and asked if Lucy, his wonderful wife States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota and partner of 66 years, could attend. Sioux Falls, SD, office, for all of the Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XA073) received during The answer, of course, was yes, as ev- hard work he has done for me, my adjournment of the Senate in the Office of eryone loves Lucy. But in asking that staff, and the State of South Dakota the President of the Senate on January 19, question, Hall showed his humility and over the past several weeks. 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, courtesy. Chad is a graduate of Washington Science, and Transportation. So, we gathered on October 19, and I High School in Sioux Falls. Currently EC–365. A communication from the Acting took the opportunity during the event he is attending the University of Saint Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- to personally thank Hall for his sup- Thomas, where he is majoring in psy- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled port for me in 1994 when I ran for attor- chology and political science. He is a ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ney general of Alabama and for his sup- hard worker who has been dedicated to Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2011 port of many great causes. He did not getting the most out of his internship Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pacific Cod know me well in 1994 but had heard experience. Total Allowable Catch Amount’’ (RIN0648– good things about me, and he was very I would like to extend my sincere XA120) received during adjournment of the generous in his support. I thanked him thanks and appreciation to Chad for all Senate in the Office of the President of the for that and noted that he had never of the fine work he has done and wish Senate on January 19, 2011; to the Com- asked for a single thing personally, him continued success in the years to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- only for good government. The fact ∑ tation. come. EC–366. A communication from the Acting that there are others in our country f Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- like Hall who support their candidates, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Republicans and Democrats, liberal EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ant to law, the report of a rule entitled and conservative, because of values and COMMUNICATIONS ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone principles and not for personal gain, is The following communications were Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2011 important to our country’s political laid before the Senate, together with Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pacific Cod Total health. They should be appreciated. Allowable Catch Amounts’’ (RIN0648–XA119) accompanying papers, reports, and doc- received during adjournment of the Senate They make the country a better place. uments, and were referred as indicated: Later during that same meeting, Hall in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–360. A communication from the Deputy on January 19, 2011; to the Committee on Thompson suffered the stroke that Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. would sadly take his life 9 days later. grams, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- EC–367. A communication from the Admin- He had lived a full life of 87 years. He partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- istrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Serv- left an accomplished and loving family ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- and a host of friends and admirers. He ‘‘Shipping Act, Merchant Marine, and Mag- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- loved America, closely monitored her nuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and titled ‘‘Value-Added Producer Grant Pro- progress, and was ready to help when- Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) gram’’ (RIN0570–AA79) received in the Office ever possible. Provisions; Fishing Vessel, Fishing Facility of the President of the Senate on January 28, He was a true patriot. Our State and and Individual Fishing Quota Lending Pro- 2011; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ∑ gram’’ (RIN0648–AY16) received in the Office trition, and Forestry. Nation will miss him. of the President of the Senate on January 25, EC–368. A communication from the Assist- f 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, ant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and TRIBUTE TO TERESA SCANLAN Science, and Transportation. Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to EC–361. A communication from the Deputy law, a report entitled ‘‘Navy Fisher House ∑ Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, I am Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Pro- Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2010;’’ to the pleased to congratulate 17-year-old Te- grams, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Committee on Armed Services.

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