July 20, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1367 WNBA Championship twice in the last three the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in 3. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing seasons and they are now set to solidify their Jamestown, California on Friday, July 2, 2010. all involved many years of continued success. mark in women’s . The Mercury Sierra No. 3 is an 1891 vintage steam loco- f proved to be the best team in the WNBA from motive built by Rogers Locomotive Works in start to finish, ending with the best record in Paterson, New Jersey. The locomotive was HONORING JACK SAUM FROM their conference and in the league. originally purchased in 1891 for use on the MARYLAND AS TRUCK DEALER The Mercury succeeded through the dedica- Prescott and Arizona Central, a railroad OF THE YEAR tion, hard work, and passion of the players, owned by Thomas Bullock. Due to the failure coaches, and staff. More importantly, this of the Prescott and Arizona Central railroad, HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT team owes a great deal of its success to their Sierra No. 3 was transported to California and OF MARYLAND fans, which have demonstrated their support used in the building of the Sierra Railway from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in record numbers. Arizonans and WNBA fans Oakdale, California. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 across the world share in the excitement and In the early 1900’s, Hollywood producers pride that the displayed both first discovered Tuolumne County and its his- Mr. BARTLETT. Madam Speaker, I rise on and off the court during this inspiring vic- toric trains. Since then, Hollywood has been today to honor a constituent of mine who was tory. filming Sierra No. 3, the photogenic steam lo- recently honored by his peers within the truck- Madam Speaker, I am honored to congratu- comotive along the Sierra Railroad’s scenic ing industry. Mr. John ‘‘Jack’’ Saum was late the Phoenix Mercury team, including route, to satisfy America’s love affair with named the 2010 Dealer of the Year by the Head Coach and his Assistant movies. Starring in more than 100 American Truck Dealers, ATD, and Heavy Coaches, Julie Hairgrove and Bridget Pettis; movies and television productions, Sierra No. Duty Trucking magazine during the annual and players Dawanna Bonner, Candice 3 has appeared in more motion pictures, doc- ATD Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL. Dupree, Sequoia Holmes, Tameka Johnson, umentaries and television productions than The award recognizes excellence in dealer- Taylor Lilley, , Brooke Smith, any other locomotive. It appeared in The Vir- ship performance, industry leadership, civic , , , ginian with Gary Cooper in 1929, the first contributions and community service. The win- and . sound movie filmed outside of a Hollywood ner was chosen by a panel of distinguished I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- sound stage. Shortly after it appeared in The professors from Indiana University’s Kelley brating the remarkable success of this team, Texan, Sierra No. 3 was derailed from the School of Business. whose achievements and camaraderie should movie business as the depression hit and the Mr. Saum is Chairman of the Board of Belt- be models for other teams across the country. Sierra Railway was struggling with bankruptcy way Companies, LLC, which is headquartered Congratulations to the Phoenix Mercury on an and reorganization. In 1948, repairs were in Baltimore, Maryland in my Congressional impressive season and best of luck in con- made to Sierra No. 3 and the locomotive hit district. Beltway Companies LLC is a truck tinuing your championship stride. the movie scene once more, appearing in dealership with six locations in Maryland which provide sales, parts and service to a large f High Noon, The Great Race, Bound for Glory, Back to the Future III and Unforgiven. The lo- number of trucking companies and their truck RICHARD J. WILDING comotive also appeared on numerous com- fleets. Two of Jack’s dealerships are in the mercials and television shows, including Lone Sixth District. Central Maryland International HON. SAM GRAVES Ranger, Tales of Wells Fargo, Petticoat Junc- Truck is in Hagerstown, Maryland. Central OF MISSOURI tion, Rawhide, , Lassie, Maryland International Truck and Idealease is in Frederick. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gunsmoke, , The Wild, Wild West, and Little House on the Prairie. Mr. Saum has been involved in the truck Tuesday, July 20, 2010 After sitting idle for many years, Sierra No. business for more than 40 years having begun Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, 3 was overhauled and returned to service in his career with International Harvester as a I proudly pause to recognize Richard J. Wild- 1948. It operated for many years pulling spe- sales trainee in 1969. He held a series of ing. Richard will be retiring July 31 after 19 cial excursion trains and starring in movies. It management positions with International Har- years on the Mid-Continent Public Library was Sierra No. 3’s use in the movies that pre- vester in the Northeast region of the country Board of Directors. served the Historic Jamestown Shops and before joining Beltway International in 1984. Richard has served as Director of Libraries Roundhouse when most railroads were scrap- Mr. Saum initially served as general manager for the past four years, providing the leader- ping their locomotives and demolishing the old at the Beltway dealership and assumed the ship and vision that has provided the Kansas railhouses. In 1995, the Federal Railroad Ad- role of dealer principal in 1997 when he pur- City area with a fiscally sound library program ministration implemented new requirements to chased the dealership. and expanded the Mid-Continent Public Li- ensure the safe operation of the aging Amer- Under his leadership, the dealership grew brary system into the largest in the State of ican steam locomotives. The 110-year-old Si- exponentially from a single point location in Missouri. Richard has also taken an active erra No. 3 was assessed and it was deter- Baltimore to six locations throughout Mary- part in the construction and renovation of li- mined that major repairs were required for it to land. braries throughout Clay, Jackson and Platte be in compliance with the new regulations. In Mr. Saum is also a strong supporter of Counties throughout his many years serving early 2000, a crew began to disassemble the green technologies both in commercial trucks as Business Manager, Assistant Director and locomotive, but the project was put on hold as well as dealership fixed operations. His in- Director of Libraries. until a major fundraising effort was initiated in novative business approach is exemplified in Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join 2007. The restoration process took almost his ‘‘A New Truck is a Green Truck’’ initiative me in commending Richard J. Wilding for his three years and cost 1.5 million dollars to which focuses on environmentally friendly accomplishments with the Mid-Continent Pub- complete. truck technologies. With support from the Na- lic Library System and in wishing him the best Today, Sierra No. 3 is fully repaired, re- tional Automobile Dealers Association, NADA, of luck in the years to come. stored and ready for its debut. The locomotive and Navistar, Mr. Saum has led efforts to edu- f is housed at the original Historic Jamestown cate public officials about the environmental Shops and Roundhouse (now Railtown 1897 and fuel efficiency advantages of new truck HONORING SIERRA NO. 3 State Historic Park). Railtown 1897 operates, design improvements with a focus on new die- preserves and interprets one of just two re- sel-powered trucks, diesel-electric hybrid HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH maining, fully intact and still functioning steam- trucks, auxiliary power units, APUs, and ret- OF CALIFORNIA era shortline railroad roundhouse complexes rofit programs. Another example of Jack’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the . With the dedication of commitment to being a green truck dealer was many volunteers and partnerships, Sierra No. his incorporation of ‘‘green’’ features at his Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3, originally built almost 120 years ago, will be newest dealership in Frederick. Jack installed Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise available to carry passengers along the his- a recycled oil heating system at this state-of- today to commend and congratulate the toric gold country route. the-art facility that reduces the carbon footprint Railtown 1897 State Historic Park volunteers Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend of Beltway’s operations. upon their diligent work and commitment to re- and congratulate the Railtown 1897 State His- As part of his education outreach, Jack con- storing the famous Sierra No. 3 locomotive. toric Park volunteers and the partners involved tributed a new class 8 18-wheeler ‘‘green The restored Sierra No. 3 made it’s debut at upon their success in bringing back Sierra No. truck’’ as an exhibitor at the second annual Go

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These exhibitors to the BBC: ‘‘Fear and confusion as the Turks Through 29 years in leadership for the were mainly small and local businesses, like invaded, running out under the cover of night Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 551 and 25 Jack’s, committed to help homeowners and with nothing but the clothes on our backs, years at the head of the Egyptian Building and small business owners discover practical ways leaving behind our ancestral homes, our lives Construction Trades Council, Tom Caliper has you can save money, use less energy, protect and in some cases our loved ones.’’ made an indelible mark on the labor land- our environment and go green on any size Subsequently, as part of an ‘‘ethnic cleans- scape of Southern Illinois. One of his most ef- budget. ing’’-style campaign, as some have deemed it, fective achievements was the implementation Jack has been a winner of multiple awards the occupying Turkish forces converted of a project labor agreement whereby all pub- from International for dealership performance, churches to mosques and brought Turkish licly funded projects in Southern Illinois would financing, lease and rental and operations ex- squatters to settle in homes from which Greek be constructed by Southern Illinois tradesmen cellence. More importantly, Mr. Saum was Cypriots had been forced to flee. and women. This led to increased economic named International Dealer of the Year for The violent military occupation that began in and community development in the region as 2004 which is the highest honor an Inter- July 1974 and the subsequent illegal actions wages earned by Southern Illinois workers national dealer can earn. by Turkey on Cyprus have been repeatedly were re-invested within Southern Illinois com- Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent criticized by the international community. munities. Mr. Jack Saum and many of his employees at The United Nations Security Council has Not only was Tom Caliper a driving force for Beltway Companies, LLC. I ask that you and passed seventy-five separate resolutions call- organized labor but he was also responsible other Members of Congress join me in con- ing for Turkey to allow Greek Cypriots to re- for improving the lives of countless area fami- gratulating him for this recent honor and for turn to their homes and to withdraw its troops lies through his volunteer and charitable ef- his effort on behalf of his fellow customers, his from Cyprus. forts. Tom was instrumental in starting the fellow business owners and all Marylanders. I In 1976, 1983 and again in 2009, the Euro- ‘‘Coats for Kids’’ campaign which, through his wish him the best for continued success in the pean Court of Human Rights ruled that Turkey tireless fund-raising and organizational efforts future. was illegally occupying Cyprus and must re- over the years, has provided needed warm- f turn all seized properties to their Greek Cyp- weather clothing for area children. It was im- riot owners. portant to Tom that the children who were the HONORING LEIGHTON STUART Turkey continues to ignore such condemna- beneficiaries of the ‘‘Coats for Kids’’ program tions of its actions. received only new, good-quality clothing, noth- HON. SAM GRAVES While both the United States and the United ing second-hand. OF MISSOURI Kingdom have unequivocally stated their sup- Tom Caliper has been the model of leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port for a Cypriot-authored solution for the re- ship throughout his career. He has worked ef- unification of the country with a bi-zonal, bi- Tuesday, July 20, 2010 fectively in representing and advocating for his communal federation enjoying a single sov- members, he has helped create additional op- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, ereignty and citizenship, to date no similar portunities for job creation and he realized the I proudly pause to recognize Leighton Stuart. commitments or comments have been issued importance of giving back to his community. Leighton is a very special young man who has by the Turkish government. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship Turkey has a moral obligation to grant the me in an expression of appreciation to Tom and leadership by taking an active part in the Turkish Cypriot community full autonomy in Caliper for his years of dedicated service to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 395, and earn- the reunification negotiations and to clearly the working men and women of Southern Illi- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. commit to abiding by any terms agreed upon nois and to wish him the very best in the fu- Leighton has been very active with his in a Cypriot reunification agreement. ture. troop, participating in many scout activities. Above all, Turkey must withdraw its occupa- f Over the many years Leighton has been in- tion troops from Cyprus. volved with scouting, he has not only contrib- Those actions would go farther toward PERSONAL EXPLANATION uted to his community through his Eagle Scout achieving peace and stability in Cyprus than project and earned numerous merit badges, all the rhetoric of good intentions we have HON. ADAM SMITH but also the respect of his family, peers, and heard over and again from Ankara. OF WASHINGTON community. On this 36th anniversary, we reaffirm our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join commitment to supporting Cypriot efforts to me in commending Leighton Stuart for his ac- establish a lasting, peaceful solution to the Tuesday, July 20, 2010 complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- conflict that has ravaged their country and di- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the vided their people for far too long. on Monday, July 19, 2010, I would have voted highest distinction of Eagle Scout. f ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 450, on the motion f to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND 1219, had I been present for the last vote of THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETIREMENT OF TOM CALIPER the series. TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS f HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO HONORING CHRISTOPHER BAKER HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF ILLINOIS OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 20, 2010 HON. SAM GRAVES Tuesday, July 20, 2010 OF MISSOURI Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, on today to ask my colleagues to join me in rec- July 20, 1974, a heavily armed Turkish inva- ognizing the career of Tom Caliper as he re- Tuesday, July 20, 2010 sion force landed on the beaches of its sov- tires as business manager of Plumbers and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, ereign, independent neighbor—Cyprus. Pipefitters Local 551 and as executive director I proudly pause to recognize Christopher While ostensibly on a peaceful mission to of the Egyptian Building and Construction Baker. Christopher is a very special young restore order, the Turkish military carried out a Trades Council. man who has exemplified the finest qualities brutal campaign against Greek Cypriots, called Tom Caliper is the son of Frank and Lola of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- ‘‘Operation Atilla’’. Caliper. Frank, in addition to serving as Mayor tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop Over five thousand Greek Cypriots were es- of the Village of Colp, Illinois, for 52 years, 395, and earning the most prestigious award timated to have been killed; an additional six- was the owner of Caliper Plumbing and Heat- of Eagle Scout. teen hundred Greek Cypriots were reported ing. Tom undoubtedly learned the plumbing Christopher has been very active with his missing; and over two hundred thousand trade from his father, but Tom says his father troop, participating in many scout activities.

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