CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 158, Pt. 10
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14650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 158, Pt. 10 September 20, 2012 charitable mission is inspirational and Cleveland Partnership, the Cleveland If Kayla had never fought again or if their generous work has had great im- Clinic Foundation, the Musical Arts she simply faded away, people would pact, helping millions of people. Their Association, and the Cleveland Mu- have understood. But with Wakefield efforts provide meals, shelter, emer- seum of Art. He is a member of the coach Jimmy Pedro at her side, Kayla gency assistance, counseling services, United Way of Greater Cleveland Board used martial arts to transcend the training and employment for many and served as the organization’s board trauma, anger, and pain. Judo wasn’t a throughout the 8 northeast Ohio coun- chairman from 2010 to 2012. way out, it was a way through. She ties in the diocese. Terry and his wife of more than 24 went on to fight harder, and better, On this occasion I would like to con- years, Renuka, have three children and than ever. Watching Kayla compete, gratulate Bishop Richard Lennon, live in Bay Village, OH. I would like to you get the sense that she is fighting Cleveland Catholic Charities, and the congratulate Terry on his many con- at a whole different level. Kayla Catholic community and thank them tributions to the news industry and to doesn’t just defeat her opponents; she for their leadership, kindness, commit- the Plain Dealer and wish him and his leaves them wondering why on Earth ment and collective effort to serve the family all the best for the future. they ever fought her in the first place. community and improve the lives of f Kayla would go on to win countless those in need. It is a privilege to recog- RECOGNIZING TAIWAN’S NATIONAL American and international competi- nize this centennial anniversary, and DAY tions, all of which led to the 2012 Lon- wish Cleveland Catholic Charities all don Olympic games. the best for the future. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. In London, Kayla and countless oth- President, I rise today to recognize f ers inspired our Nation. For the mil- Taiwan as their National Day of Cele- lions who themselves have suffered TRIBUTE TO TERRANCE C.Z. bration, October 10, 2012, approaches. abuse, Kayla’s gold medal was far more EGGER This day commemorates the end of im- than a point of national pride, it was perial rule in China. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today the most powerful reminder that there Since that day more than 100 years I wish to recognize Terrance C.Z. Egger is hope. She reminded us that we can ago, Taiwan has successfully for his many contributions to the news rise above any obstacle and that we industry over the past 30 years. Mr. transitioned to a democracy. Taiwan has peacefully transferred power be- don’t have to be ruled, defined, or lim- Egger will be retiring early next year ited by the evil done to us. In the pur- from The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, tween political parties and earlier this year held another free and fair Presi- suit of a gold medal, Kayla taught us OH, where he has served as publisher, dential election. As we know from our that we can be free. president, and chief executive officer own American history and have seen in Days before her first Olympic match, since 2006. I would like to recognize his countries around the world this past Kayla recorded a video in which she de- accomplishments, his contributions to year, achieving a democracy is no easy scribed each step she would take, from journalism, and his commitment to the feat, and I commend all those who have waking and eating breakfast on the Greater Cleveland community. helped Taiwan reach this point. morning of her first Olympic match, to Terry enjoyed an early start in the The United States and Taiwan con- her victory over her final competitor, news business, when as a young man, tinue to enjoy a close friendship, and I and even predicting her tears of joy he started his first newspaper job as a hope my colleagues will join me in con- upon hearing our national anthem at 6-year-old paperboy. Egger is a native gratulating the people of Taiwan on her gold medal ceremony. Her commit- of Rock Island, IL, and became the the 101st anniversary of their National ment to her vision and her determina- first in his family to attend college. He Day. tion to see it through are a lesson in received a bachelor’s degree from I also would like to take this oppor- true perseverance. Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, tunity to congratulate Ambassador We cannot understate the odds that and a master’s degree from San Diego Jason Yuan, Representative of the Kayla faced in her chosen sport; no State University. ROC, Taiwan, to the United States, on American man or woman had ever won Terry began his 30-year career at a his new post as Secretary-General of an Olympic gold medal in Judo. Yet small biweekly newspaper in Southern the National Security Council of Tai- there is the enduring image of Kayla in California. Before joining the Plain wan. I cherish the friendship with Am- London, overcome with emotion, Dealer in 2006, he worked for Copley bassador Yuan and wish Ambassador standing at the highest point on the Los Angeles Newspaper, Tucson News- and Madame Yuan the very best of podium, hearing the notes of the ‘‘Star papers in Arizona, and as publisher and luck in the future. Spangled Banner.’’ Kayla Harrison’s president of the St. Louis Post-Dis- f immense courage, raw talent, and pur- patch. suit of an audacious dream inspire us He is known not only for his profes- TRIBUTE TO 2012 OLYMPIC GOLD all. sional leadership, but also for his civic MEDALIST KAYLA HARRISON In closing I congratulate all our engagement. He has faced the chal- Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. Mr. Olympians and Paralympians. In a lenges of the news industry and pro- President, I rise today in tribute to a time of uncertainty where there is so vided steady and confident direction young woman from Marblehead, MA, much focus on what separates and di- during a crucial time. He has a reputa- who made us so proud during the 30th vides us, for a few weeks in late sum- tion for being deeply committed to the Olympiad. Like all our Olympians and mer Kayla Harrison and her fellow ath- mission of a daily newspaper and the Paralympians, judoka Kayla Harrison letes helped us come together as a na- important role it plays in the commu- practiced for years, put in thousands of tion and showed the world the best of nity and in the democratic process. As hours in training, sacrificed mightily America. an executive and manager, he is known and defeated countless competitors f for connecting with employees on a just to make Team USA. personal level and taking great inter- At 6 years of age, Kayla’s mother, TRIBUTE TO 2012 UNITED STATES est in their professional success and herself a black belt, introduced Kayla OLYMPIAN ALY RAISMAN family lives. to judo. Kayla excelled at the sport and Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. Mr. Beyond his work in news, Terry by the time she was in her teens, was a President, heading into the summer brought with him to Cleveland a long- two-time national champion. Yet, games, much of the focus was on the standing commitment to civic involve- while this talented and dedicated ath- superstar athletes considered our best ment. He quickly integrated himself lete, still just a girl, was taking the hope to bring home the gold. 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