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E978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2002 A TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF versity of Minnesota than Paul Giel,’’ said Tom to Washington, D.C. was unexpectedly de- MINNESOTA LEGEND PAUL GIEL: Moe, University of Minnesota Athletic Director. layed due to airplane mechanical problems. I TWO-SPORT ALL-AMERICAN, UNI- ‘‘He was a tremendous friend. I just had tre- therefore was unable to return in time to cast VERSITY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR mendous admiration for him. I’m sick. It’s a my votes on legislation that had been put to AND BELOVED HERO sad day for Minnesotans.’’ a vote of the floor of the House of Represent- Yes, Mr. Speaker, it’s a sad day to lose a atives. Had I returned in time, I would have HON. JIM RAMSTAD Minnesota legend, our humble hero and All- cast my votes in the affirmative for the fol- OF MINNESOTA American in every way he lived his life. lowing bills: H.R. 4073, Microenterprise Assist- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paul’s ance Reauthorization; H.R. 4466, National Wednesday, June 5, 2002 loving wife, Nancy, their three wonderful chil- Transportation Antiterrorism Act; H.R. 4800, dren, Paul Jr., Gerilyn, Tommy, their spouses Repeal Sunset for Adoption Tax Credit; H.R. Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay and his six grandchildren. Paul also dearly 4823, Repeal Sunset for Holocaust Restitution tribute to a true Minnesota sports legend, de- loved his mother and father-in-law, Colonel Payments Exemption; H.R. 2941, Brownfields voted family person, and wonderful friend— and Mrs. Tom Davis, as well as his sister Ruth Redevelopment Enhancement Act. Paul Giel—who passed away suddenly on and brother Edward. f May 22, 2002. Paul Giel’s legacy will continue to live in the Paul Giel—All-American football and base- hearts of every Minnesotan who knew and PERSONAL EXPLANATION ball player at the University of Minnesota from loved him. 1951 to 1954; Major League Baseball pitcher Thanks ‘‘Old Number 10’’ for all the great HON. MIKE McINTYRE from 1954 to 1961; Sports broadcaster and di- memories and for always making Minnesota OF NORTH CAROLINA rector for WCCO Radio for eight years; Ath- proud. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letic Director at the University of Minnesota for 18 years; and Vice President of Public Affairs f Wednesday, June 5, 2002 for the Minneapolis Heart Institute the past 12 HONORING THE LAO-HMONG PEO- Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes- years. PLE FOR THEIR LOYALTY AND day, May 22, 2002, 1 was unavoidably absent As great as Paul Giel’s athletic and profes- FRIENDSHIP for rollcall votes 195 and 196. Had I been sional achievements were, Paul was an even present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall greater person. vote 195 and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 196. Addi- Legendary Minneapolis Star Tribune sports- HON. MARK UDALL tionally, on Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May writer Sid Hartman said it well, ‘‘If there ever OF COLORADO 25, 2002, 1 was unavoidable absent for rollcall were a role model for the young athlete in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votes 199 through 206, in order to attend my high school or college, it had to be Paul Giel. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 son’s high school graduation ceremony. Had I Success on the field only made him a better Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise been present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll- person off it.’’ call 199, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 200, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall WCCO’s Ray Christensen,, our state’s be- today on behalf of the Lao-Hmong American Coalition to thank my colleagues in both the 201, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 202, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 203, loved sports announcer who started doing ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 204, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 205, and football broadcasts in 1951—when Paul Giel House and Senate for their unanimous vote in favor of a National Lao-Hmong Recognition ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 206. was a sophomore—said this about Paul Giel: f ‘‘Paul was a winner in every way, but most im- Day. Mr. Yang Chee, president of the Lao- portant, I think he was a winner as a person. Hmong American Coalition, has asked me to TRIBUTE TO GEORGENE BRODIE When you earn so many rewards as a player, relay his own deep gratitude to the United as an athletic director and in other ways in States Congress for passing this historic proc- HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN lamation. sports, sometimes you forget to be a person. OF MARYLAND During the Vietnam War, the Lao-Hmong And Paul never forgot.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people were one of this country’s most loyal Bom and raised in Winona in southeastern Wednesday, June 5, 2002 Minnesota, Paul Giel was a 5–11, 185-pound allies. They fought alongside U.S. soldiers single-wing tallback at the University of Min- against the communists and the North Viet- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nesota. He ran and passed for 4,110 yards namese, sacrificing their lives for freedom and pay tribute to Georgene Brodie, a dedicated and 35 touchdowns and finished a close sec- democracy. Many of these brave people now wife, mother and teacher who has faced life ond to Notre Dame’s Johnny Lattner in the call this country their home, becoming an inte- with courage, compassion and strength. Heisman Trophy voting his senior year. gral part of American society. I would like to Georgene is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Paul Giel is a member of the National Foot- take this opportunity to thank Mr. Chee and all Disease), and she is using the time she has ball Foundation’s College Hall of Fame. He of the Lao-Hmong people for their dedication left to help others who are suffering from the was a two-time All-American in football and to this country and its ideals. same disease. the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten. Mr. Speaker, the resolution proclaiming Na- I have been touched by Georgene’s enor- In baseball, Paul Giel was also an All-Amer- tional Lao-Hmong Recognition Day was mous capacity to give to others. She founded ican. He won 21 college games from 1952 to passed unanimously through both Houses of the Georgene Brodie Foundation for the Fu- 1954, and he pitched for four major league Congress. Once again, I thank my colleagues ture to raise funds for The Johns Hopkins teams from 1954 to 1961. for their support, and it is my hope that Presi- Center for ALS and The Muscular Dystrophy For 18 years starting in 1972, Paul Giel was dent Bush will join us in expressing the grati- Association. She and her family know that a the Athletic Director at the University of Min- tude of this nation to the Lao-Hmong people. cure for ALS and other similar diseases will be nesota. He was the man who hired Herb This long-overdue day of recognition will found only through research and clinical work. Brooks as hockey coach, and Herbie recently take place in July. May it promote a sense of The Hopkins Center for ALS Research is the recalled Paul’s words when he was hired: understanding and appreciation for the sac- only center in the country dedicated to finding ‘‘Listen, I’m just new to this job. I don’t know rifices made in the name of freedom and de- the cure for ALS. rules and regulations, everything else,’’ he mocracy. I urge all Americans to take a mo- While Georgene may be suffering from ALS, said, ‘‘but do what’s right. Don’t break any ment on this day to thank our brave and loyal she is much more than the disease that afflicts rules. Do what’s right.’’ friends, the Lao-Hmong. her. As a teacher, she has dedicated her life ‘‘People believed in Paul Giel,’’ said Herb f to helping young children experience the joy of Brooks. ‘‘Parents believed in him. Players be- learning; as a mother she has raised two mar- lieved in Paul Giel.’’ PERSONAL EXPLANATION velous daughters—Kimberly and Ellen; and as Mr. Speaker, all Minnesotans believed in a Grandmother she has lovingly embraced her Paul Giel, and their faith in him was always re- HON. DIANE E. WATSON four grandchildren, Matthew and Melissa Hop- warded. Paul Giel was a man of great char- OF CALIFORNIA kins and Austin and Andrew Jarrett. acter and principle, especially when it came to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the wife of M. Jay Brodie, head of the the place he loved more than any other, the Baltimore Development Corp., she has been Wednesday, June 5, 2002 University of Minnesota. one of Baltimore’s staunchest cheerleaders. ‘‘I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone who Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. Speaker, on From its neighborhoods, to its artistic and cul- cared more or who was more loyal to the Uni- Tuesday, June 4, my flight from Los Angeles tural institutions to its ethnic heritage, VerDate 11<MAY>2000 03:16 Jun 07, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05JN8.047 pfrm01 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E979 Georgene loves and appreciates the spirit of ing in Mexico. While some companies are peril of troops stationed around the world, and Baltimore. In fact, as the owner of the Crab building power plants that meet U.S. stand- of those training here at home to keep us Line, she was one of the original ards, for which they should be commended, safe.