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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.