10978 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 offer the same community to the 3,000 plus triotism—kindled in him the desire to serve his Seventy-eight years ago, was Transylvanian Saxons who had immigrated to country. And Joey did not only want to serve, born in New York. After college at Albany Northwest Indiana. The fraternal fellowship he wanted to serve in the infantry, joining a State College, he enlisted in the provides cultural activities such as singing, National Guard unit based in New Albany rath- Navy, but was dishonorably discharged when dancing, and family and youth exchange pro- er than one more conveniently located in authorities discovered that he was gay. grams. The officers of the Merrillville ATS, Evansville, where he was in USI’s ROTC pro- who so selflessly give to their organization, gram. He was so dedicated that when he In 1970, Harvey landed in , share the goals of the national organization looked at military service following high the city that would become his home and leg- and allow for their longstanding traditions to school, he realized he had to do a lot of work acy. He opened a business there and began remain a part of their lives. to meet the fitness requirements; he did not attending the Board of Supervisors meetings, This year’s celebration of the 100th Anniver- hesitate to put in that effort, and he ended up using his bigger-than-life persona to introduce sary of the Merrillville Alliance of losing seventy pounds to fulfill his dream of the public and San Francisco’s elected offi- Transylvanian Saxons will recognize the con- serving. cials to the plights of gays and lesbians. tinuous efforts of the Merrillville Lodge’s offi- He became a proud member of the Indiana cers: President Jeffery Szostek, Vice Presi- Army National Guard. Peggy Shidaker remem- Today, there are many such voices, but Har- dent Daniel Schuffert, Recording Secretary bered him once again returning to Knox High vey Milk was a trailblazer. Raymond S. Palyok, Treasurer Donald Bow- School following his enlistment, ‘‘He was so When he appeared on the scene, even in man, Secretary Randall B. Floyd, and Trust- proud that he came back to tell me he was San Francisco, arguably the most tolerant city ees Walter Szostek, John Sumichrast and Jim going into the National Guard, and we were in our Nation, it wasn’t safe or accepted to be Smith. really proud of him and happy for him. He outspoken on issues facing lesbians and gays. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other found his passion in serving his country.’’ The Even politicians within the community were si- distinguished colleagues to join me in com- passion to serve his country did not stop at lent, both about their lives and the issues that mending the officers and members of the the water’s edge: Lieutenant Chastain noted Merrillville Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons that Ford wanted to be the gunner on an ar- affected them. But Harvey wasn’t one to be for the efforts, activities, and leadership they mored vehicle rather than the driver and said quieted or closeted. He told anyone who have provided in maintaining their of Joey, ‘‘He exemplified what a dedicated sol- would listen—and more importantly, forced Transylvanian Saxon history and culture as dier is.’’ This dedication is honored in his post- those who wouldn’t—about the injustices, in- part of Indiana’s First Congressional District. humous promotion from Specialist to Sergeant equities and outright discrimination suffered by f and the awarding of a Bronze Star. gays and lesbians. His voice resonated for Great as his love of country was, he loved HONORING THE LIFE OF SER- anyone labeled ‘‘different’’ or outside the main- his family even more, in particular his parents, stream. GEANT JOSEPH FORD OF KNOX, Dalarie and Sam, and his wife Karen. Married INDIANA just last June, Joey had met the love of his life In 1977, after three unsuccessful attempts during his time at the University of Southern for elected office, Harvey Milk won a hard HON. JOE DONNELLY Indiana. His friend and fellow Guardsman, fought race and was elected to the San Fran- OF INDIANA Keith Auspland, noted that his conversations cisco County Board of Supervisors. Notably, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with Joey during training and in Iraq generally he became the first openly-gay elected official Thursday, May 22, 2008 ended not with concerns about the mission but in the United States. Tragically, Harvey’s ten- Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise rather with concern for his family. Ausland ure in office was cut short. today to honor and remember Sergeant Jo- wrote in his tribute to Joey that ‘‘Joe was a new husband and loved his wife dearly.’’ Hav- On , 1978, just weeks after seph Ford, originally of Knox, Indiana. Ser- working with former Governor Ronald Reagan geant Ford was a proud member of Bravo ing deployed to Iraq in March, Joey had his to defeat the Briggs Initiative that would have Troop First Battalion 152nd Cavalry 76th In- goal of returning to Indiana in June to cele- fantry Brigade Combat Team of the Indiana brate his anniversary with his wife. banned gays and lesbians from teaching in Army National Guard. He died on May 10 When his mother Dalarie was asked the one public schools, Supervisor Harvey Milk was when his vehicle rolled over during a training thing she would want her son remembered for assassinated in , along exercise near Al Asad, Iraq. While his death she said, ‘‘He was just so kind to everybody. with Mayor George Moscone, by former Su- leaves us all mourning a life cut short, I also At the memorial service, it was amazing just to pervisor . wish to celebrate the life of this tremendous see all the unique people who loved Joey. He never wrote off anyone and was friends with The episode and ensuing trial was one of young man. San Francisco’s darkest times. Harvey Milk’s For most of that life, Sergeant Ford was everybody: all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. simply known as Joey. When Peggy Shidaker, He was a gentle soul.’’ Today I honor and re- assassination, like that of John F. Kennedy his high school French teacher, learned of his member this gentle soul, this man who loved and Martin Luther King, provided a foundation death, she said ‘‘He enjoyed life and we en- his wife and family, and followed his love of upon which people of divergent views could joyed having him,’’ and she noted how he had his country to service in a foreign land. Yet at come together. Today, gays, lesbians, been a student who made her laugh. Maybe the same time, I acknowledge our grief. He bisexuals, and transgendered people have he made her laugh because he genuinely en- will be missed. May God bless Joey, his fam- more than just one seat at the table and are ily, his fellow soldiers, and his country as we joyed school and learning and made frequent represented by a wide range of officeholders celebrate his life, and share in this collective trips back to Knox High School to visit his old at every level of government. teachers after he graduated. This love of sorrow. learning showed up throughout his life; one of f If Harvey Milk were alive today, I believe he would be as proud of his legacy as we are of the first things Lieutenant Josh Chastain no- IN RECOGNITION OF SAN FRAN- him. I also believe he would still be fighting for ticed about Joey after he joined the National CISCO’S MEMORIAL TO HARVEY Guard was his interest in world and military MILK the dispossessed and voiceless everywhere. history. Lieutenant Chastain noted, ‘‘He was a Madam Speaker, today the City of San really intelligent kid. He knew a lot.’’ This pas- HON. Francisco unveils the Harvey Milk City Hall sion and interest in history, both ancient and OF Memorial. I rise to commend the city for hon- modern, led Joey to varied interests: he loved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oring this civil rights pioneer, devoted commu- to fence, and he aided a school production of nity leader, inspiration to the gay, lesbian, bi- The Three Musketeers by choreographing the Thursday, May 22, 2008 fight sequences. It also led him to leave Knox Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, today marks sexual and transgender community, and truly following high school to attend the University the birthday of a civil rights icon and hero to great American. of Southern Indiana and major in history. millions of men and women, not just in San But Joey’s passion in history reflected a Francisco where he made his strongest im- passion for his country. This passion—this pa- pact, but all across the globe.

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OF OHIO taken his fiscally responsible approach to bet- Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter the city he serves and has helped to en- Oberlin College, two master’s degrees from hance quality of life of the region we share. Thursday, May 22, 2008 the University of North Carolina, and a doc- Mayor Hawker has served his community Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise torate in education from Harvard University. well since 1986 when he was first sworn in as today to commemorate May 19 as a very sig- Previous to joining CRS, he worked as a mid- a city council member. The population of nificant day in the history of our dear friend dle school history teacher and as a senior re- Mesa has almost doubled since then and, the Republic of Turkey. In Turkey, May 19 is search associate at two private sector firms, through his leadership, the city has continued celebrated as the commemoration of Mustafa senior research associate at Advance Tech- to be a high-quality place to live and raise a Kemal Ataturk, the Founder of the Republic of nology, Inc., and at Policy Studies Associates. family. Keno has also served the greater com- Since he began his service at CRS 20 years Turkey. It was May 19 in the year 1919 when munity as the Chair of the Maricopa Associa- ago, Rick has been a nationally recognized Mustafa Kemal landed in the Black Sea port of tion of Governments Regional Council. He expert on numerous aspects of major Federal also served as Vice Chair, National League of Samsun and the war of independence began. education policy. Rick has been the lead pol- Cities Finance, Administration and Intergov- Under his leadership less than a year later the icy analyst responsible for a variety of impor- Turkish Grand National Assembly was estab- tant and complex education programs and ernmental Relations (FAIR) Steering Com- lished and a few years later the Republic of statutes, particularly the Individuals with Dis- mittee. Turkey was born a new nation. abilities Education Act, IDEA, and the Carl D. Additionally, he served as Chair of the MAG Ataturk had a vision for Turkey and he set Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Regional Council Transportation Sub- about reforming her. His vision of a pro-west- Act. Rick has also been responsible for a committee, Vice Chair and as a member of ern, secular, and democratic state under the number of the larger programs authorized by the MAG Air Quality Policy Committee and the rule of law quickly became reality. the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Governance Task Force. Keno was also in- President John F. Kennedy said, ‘‘The name ESEA, including the Impact Aid program, and strumental in building the new Phoenix-Mesa Ataturk reminds mankind of the historical ac- the increasingly important and complex issues Gateway Airport, which is evolving into a complishments of one of the greatest men of of assessments and accountability for students major job center and reliever airport for our this century. His leadership gave inspiration to with disabilities at the intersection of the ESEA fast-growing region. Keno’s hard work will spur the Turkish nation, farsightedness in the un- and IDEA. economic growth and improve the quality of derstanding of the modern world, and courage Rick is a leader in developing analytic ca- life for the people of Mesa for years to come. and power as a military leader.’’ pacity within the entire Education and Labor I commend the citizens of Mesa for select- It was in 1934 that Ataturk demonstrated his Section of CRS’ Domestic Social Policy Divi- ing such a deserving public servant. As a commitment to the rights of women by giving sion. He never fails to provide valuable input former Mayor of Mesa’s neighboring city of them full political rights. He understood that a to colleagues; he has advised staff from Tempe, I understand the tremendous impact country can only flourish when it’s people are throughout Domestic Social Policy Division, that a dedicated leader, like Keno Hawker, truly free. DSP, on allocation formula programming and can have on their community. My hero, General Douglas MacArthur de- a wide range of data analysis issues and has Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- scribed Ataturk better than most could ever at- frequently served as a very effective mentor nizing Keno Hawker’s continued work and ad- tempt. ‘‘He was a soldier-statesman, one of for junior staff. vocacy for the fine citizens of the city of Mesa the greatest leaders of our era. He ensured Rick is a thoughtful, responsive and hard- and Arizona. that Turkey got its rightful place among the working civil servant who has supported Mem- f most advanced nations of the world.’’ bers of Congress and staff with his tremen- May 19 is a very important day when it all dous depth of knowledge, history and anal- HONORING THE REPUBLIC OF began. On this day a great leader began his ysis—always with a wry smile and incredible AZERBAIJAN journey, a vision became reality and a great patience. His ability to research details and nation was born. We should all learn a lesson explain complex information is unparalleled, HON. PHIL ENGLISH from this man’s life. A leader with a vision and no matter how tight the deadline or how OF PENNSYLVANIA coupled with determination can lay the roots stressful the situation, Rick always responds in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a friendly and composed manner. Rick’s work for a great future. Turkey’s neighbors who Thursday, May 22, 2008 today wrestle with their own beginnings should is an outstanding example of high-level ana- take note. lytic support for the legislative process, and Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam collaboration and leadership in capacity build- f Speaker, I rise to honor the Republic of Azer- ing. He will be missed greatly, but his influ- baijan, a fast growing young democracy which HONORING RICHARD APLING FOR ence will continue to be reflected through sup- secured its independence in 1991 after the HIS YEARS OF SERVICE WITH port of Congress’ deliberations by the many dissolution of the former Soviet Union. There THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH remaining CRS staff whom he has mentored are few countries in the world which gain a SERVICE or advised, who will carry on his tradition of second opportunity for independence, like service. Azerbaijan. This May 28 the Republic of Azer- HON. GEORGE MILLER I am proud to thank Rick Apling publicly on baijan celebrates the 90th anniversary of Re- behalf of this Congress for his many contribu- OF CALIFORNIA public Day, the day the nation and people first tions to our Nation and, in particular, on behalf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gained their independence. of students with disabilities. It was May 28, 1918 when Azerbaijan de- Thursday, May 22, 2008 f clared independence from the Russian Em- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam RECOGNIZING MAYOR KENO pire. The February 1917 fall of the tsarist mon- Speaker, I rise today to praise a public servant HAWKER OF THE CITY OF MESA archy in Russia had created favorable condi- who is finishing 20 years of outstanding serv- tions for the development of national move- ice to the Congressional Research Service. ments within its border lands. By establishing Members of Congress and their staff who are HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL its independence, Azerbaijan, then the Demo- OF ARIZONA engaged with Federal education and disability cratic Azerbaijan Republic, became the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legislation have benefited from the wisdom ever secular democratic republic in the world and professionalism of Richard Apling, Spe- Thursday, May 22, 2008 with a predominantly Muslim population. Al- cialist in Social Legislation. Rick joined CRS in Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise though independence lasted only 2 years be- 1988 and has worked with Members of Con- today to congratulate Keno Hawker, who is fore Soviet forces invaded in 1920, the period

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