6084 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 7, 2012 Rose Utley; his maternal grandmother, Pauline Ellis Library and its current coordinator, Marie with dedicated parents and teachers. I rise Haynes; his parents-in-law, Chris and Peggy Concannon, on reaching this significant mile- today to congratulate and honor a number of Michael; his brother-in-law, Matthew Michael; stone. Here’s to another 150 years of Elmer outstanding high school artists from the 11th and many other friends and family members. Ellis Library’s chronicling this body’s steps and Congressional District of New Jersey. Each of I am saddened by this loss, but heartened missteps! these talented students participated in the at the enduring courage of those who serve in f 2012 Congressional Arts Competition, ‘‘An Ar- America’s Armed Forces. Kentucky is home to tistic Discovery.’’ Their works of art are excep- a great many families who have lost loved IN HONOR OF THE 68TH ANNIVER- tional! ones in the War on Terrorism and in previous SARY OF THE USS YF–415 TRAG- Sixty young men and women participated. conflicts in which our country has been en- EDY That is a wonderful response, and I would gaged. We mourn always for their loss, and very much like to build on that participation for remain eternally grateful for their sacrifice. HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH future competitions. f OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the three winners of our art competition. First HONORING ELMER ELLIS LIBRARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place was awarded to Jessica Menchon from AT THE UNIVERISTY OF MISSOURI Monday, May 7, 2012 Mt. Olive High School for her oil on canvas Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- entitled, ‘‘History of Waterloo Village.’’ Second HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER member and to honor the sacrifice of the men place was awarded to Vicki Liu from Ridge OF MISSOURI who lost their lives in a tragic accident on May High School for her acrylic entitled, ‘‘Shame- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11, 1944, sixty-eight years ago. This tragedy less.’’ Third place was awarded to Rachel Monday, May 7, 2012 occurred just fourteen miles off the coast of Elias from Montville High School for her char- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Massachusetts. coal and chalk pastel entitled, ‘‘Looking Up.’’ today to honor Elmer Ellis Library at the Uni- On that fateful day, the nine member crew Honorable Mentions were awarded to: versity of Missouri on its 150th year of service of the USS YF–415 and twenty-one men from Marlaina Lutz from Roxbury High School for in the Federal Depository Library Program, a the Hingham, MA, Ammunition Depot were her photograph entitled, ‘‘Swallow and Hum- program whose origins date back to 1813, disposing of obsolete ammunition. The ship mingbird’’ and Nicolas McMillen from Parsip- when Congress first authorized the printing was loaded with one hundred fifty tons of am- pany Christian School for his photograph enti- and distribution of copies of the Journals of munition and explosives. While they were per- tled, ‘‘Brotherly Tree.’’ the House and Senate, and other documents forming their duties, the ammunition caught Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize each the chambers had ordered printed. One hun- fire. The resulting fire and subsequent explo- artist for their participation by indicating their dred and fifty years is a long time to do any- sions lasted for nearly forty minutes. The ship high school, their name and the title of their thing, especially, I would argue, to keep track went down and seventeen lives were lost. The contest entries for the official RECORD. of our government’s too-numerous-to-name USS Zircon, a weather observing ship, was Boonton High School; Emily DiLaura documents. Of course, I say that in jest—re- fortunately nearby, and rescued fourteen men ‘‘Spring Labor.’’ Franchesca LeBrun ‘‘Portrait (Self);’’ Sara tention and preservation of tangible and digital from the ocean. Leslie ‘‘When I Was a Little Girl;’’ Sabrina information is critical, and future generations From that day until July 20, 2003, the ship Noel ‘‘My Dog Trixie.’’ and scholars need an accurate record of the lay, undiscovered, at the bottom of the Atlantic Chatham High School; Zachary Blake ‘‘Job proceedings and actions of their government. Ocean. Amateur divers located the ship and Interview;’’ Laura Cheong ‘‘Boxful;’’ Megan Since 1813, depository libraries have safe- reported it to the United States Navy. Once Gesell ‘‘Autumn Change;’’ Natalie Smith ‘‘Unti- guarded the public’s right to know by col- the United States Navy properly identified the tled.’’ lecting, organizing, maintaining, preserving ship, Navy divers were dispatched to inves- Hopatcong High School; Katelyn Downey and assisting users with information from the tigate its remnants. Unfortunately, they were ‘‘Capitol Building;’’ Katlyn Garcia ‘‘The North federal government. Government documents unable to find any trace of the missing men. Tower;’’ Gregory P. Smyth III ‘‘Sussex span a wide range—from agency information, Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that today, we re- member those men who lost their lives in the Swans.’’ appropriations, census data and technical re- Livingston High School; Sharon Aliev ‘‘Gos- service of the United States of America sixty- ports to Supreme Court decisions and inser- sip Girls;’’ Andrea Cao ‘‘Another Plague;’’ eight years ago. Their courage and their devo- tions into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, such Laura Lin ‘‘Breath;’’ Christina Torrens ‘‘Frac- tion to their duty continue to inspire us today. as my remarks today. ture.’’ It is appropriate that we as a nation express I also would like to take this opportunity to Madison High School; Teri Minogue ‘‘Reflec- our condolences to their families who have recognize Elmer Ellis Library on its recent re- tion;’’ Kyle T. Smith ‘‘Falling Snow.’’ ceipt of the Federal Depository Library Pro- suffered and endured their loss all these many Millburn High School; Alexandra Bass ‘‘Sec- gram Spotlight Award, which highlights that years. tion of a Collection;’’ Zoe Denenberg ‘‘Liberty.’’ not only is the library one of the oldest partici- Mr. Speaker, I would like to add the names Millburn High School; Emily Draper pants of the program, starting its program in of these brave men into the RECORD so that ‘‘Roses.’’ 1862 in the midst of the Civil War, it also has all Americans may recognize their service and Montville High School; Alexa D’Arienzo one of the largest collections in the country, their sacrifice: William J. Bradley, Adell ‘‘Goddess in Despair;’’ Nicolette Russo ‘‘Drip- housing 1.5 million federal and Missouri state Braxton, Joseph F. Burke, Raymond N. Carr, ping;’’ Jesse Stathis ‘‘Apart of Me.’’ documents. Unbelievably, some of these doc- Truman S. Chittick, George M. Cook, James Morris Catholic High School; Austin Dimore uments date back to the founding of our na- Cox, Jr., Freddie Edwards, Jr., F.E. Federle, ‘‘Behind the Mask;’’ Lucas Milone ‘‘Swamp tion. James S. Griffin, Charles R. Harris, Raymond Tree;’’ Darius Osario ‘‘Koi Pond;’’ Diamante Since the Federal Depository Library Pro- L. Henry, Julian Jackson, Yee M. Jin, Mike Soto ‘‘The Dancer.’’ gram’s inception in 1813, much has changed. Peschunka, Vernon Smith, James B. Turner. Morris Knolls High School; Stefanie Fischer Depository libraries still act as the bridge be- f ‘‘Watchtower;’’ Emily Kovach ‘‘Venice;’’ Kath- tween our nation’s government and its serv- leen McGlynn ‘‘America.’’ Abigail Schaefer CONGRESSIONAL ARTS ices, offering free access and assistance to in- ‘‘King of Spades.’’ terested individuals. However, technology has COMPETITION Mt. Olive High School; Emily Coughlah transformed the way we create, process, store ‘‘Stasis;’’ Michael DiCola ‘‘Hidden Beneath;’’ and distribute information. This means deposi- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Lori Tatum ‘‘Autumn Glow.’’ tory libraries must face the challenge of mi- OF NEW JERSEY Parsippany Christian School; Troy Costa grating government information to newer for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Reunion;’’ Elisee Jean-Pierre ‘‘The Lonely mats. Congress appreciates all of depository Bench;’’ Daniel McMillen ‘‘Root Life.’’ Monday, May 7, 2012 libraries’ hard work and hopes to help move Parsippany High School; Ashley Del Rio forward on these issues with them. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, once ‘‘Untitled.’’ In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- again, I come to the floor to recognize the Pequannock High School; Emily Grimaldi leagues to join me in congratulating Elmer great success of strong local schools working ‘‘Great Apple Massacre;’’ Thomas Kozell

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It appeared that Sudan tion;’’ Sophie Harris ‘‘Modern World.’’ f Armed Forces (SAP) had bombed an oil field Roxbury High School; Brianna Krop ‘‘My 3rd in South Sudan; meanwhile, southern mili- Period Daydream;’’ Cara Resiak ‘‘One Fish, THE SATELLITE SENTINEL tias from the Sudan People’s liberation Two Fish, Me Fish, You Fish;’’ Elizabeth PROJECT: MONITORING WAR Army (SPLA) had apparently attacked an oil Synalovski ‘‘Madison.’’ CRIMES IN SUDAN field in the north. The question was, who Sparta High School; Melissa Hespelt ‘‘Four started the fighting—and what would happen next? Eyed.’’ HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Card is the data analysis coordinator for Watchung Hills Regional High School; Steve OF MASSACHUSETTS The Satellite Sentinel Project, which has Dodge ‘‘Windows;’’ Jesse Kukucka ‘‘Creep;’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been asking questions like this since late Carly Vautin ‘‘Plant;’’ Briarma Wallisch Monday, May 7, 2012 2010, when a foundation cofounded by actor ‘‘Unforgotten.’’ George Clooney put up the money for an au- Each year the winner of the competition has Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, in late 2010 dacious project to use satellites to spy on their art work displayed with other winners a remarkable and innovative project was es- combatants in an active conflict zone. Oper- from across the country in a special corridor tablished to use real-time satellite imagery to ating out of the Harvard Humanitarian Ini- tiative, the project’s goal is to protect civil- here at the U.S. Capitol. Thousands of our fel- monitor and document the humanitarian and human rights situation on-the-ground in ians, but to do that the team has had to low Americans walk through the exhibition and learn to think like military commanders. are reminded of the vast talents of our young Sudan. The idea was the brainchild of activist ‘‘Is this a SAF play or a southern play?’’ men and women. Indeed, all of these young and actor George Clooney and came into asks Satellite Sentinel Project’s director of artists are winners, and we should be proud of being through a remarkable collaboration be- operations, Nathaniel Raymond, a 34-year- their achievements so early in life. tween Clooney’s humanitarian foundation Not old with mussed-up hair and tortoiseshell Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join on Our Watch, the Harvard Humanitarian Ini- glasses. me in congratulating these talented young tiative in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the ‘‘Whoever’s play it is,’’ replies Benjamin Davies, the 34-year-old fast-talking deputy people from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional incredible generosity of DigitalGlobal, the com- mercial satellite company that has donated director, ‘‘we had rapid events take place’’ District. on the border. f thousands of images of activities taking place And while they weren’t watching. like ev- on-the-ground in Sudan. Through these im- eryone else, they had been focused on Su- IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE ages, the world has seen images in southern dan’s Kauda Valley, where the Sudanese gov- OF OSCAR T. KADLE Sudan that may be mass graves, and others ernment has hemmed in rebels and civilians documenting military attacks on civilian tar- alike, blocking food shipments and con- HON. MIKE ROGERS gets. The project is an invaluable tool not only ducting bombing raids that drive them into the surrounding Nuba Mountains. OF ALABAMA for understanding what is happening in real- time in Sudan, but in providing evidence that The team begins throwing out ideas for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what could be happening. may one day be used in international trials for Monday, May 7, 2012 Davies theorizes the Sudan military could war crimes committed against Sudan’s de- finally be preparing for an assault on the Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I fenseless civilian population. A story about Kauda Valley. No, Raymond says; they respectfully ask for the House’s attention how this project was set up and the team of would have seen more activity from all the today to honor Mr. Oscar T. Kadle. Harvard faculty, students and interns who troops in that area. ‘‘It’s like The Two Tow- Oscar T. Kadle was born April 2, 1921 in monitor and analyze the satellite imagery was ers. You look out, and there are a lot of orcs Four Mile, Alabama. He married Martha published in the April 29th edition of the Bos- and torches,’’ he says. If you’re stuck in the Brooks on February 22, 1958 and they have ton Globe Sunday Magazine. I salute the Sat- Nuba Mountains, he adds, ‘‘you are saying, ‘Where is Gandalf right about now? Can you always lived in the Saks community. He was ellite Sentinel Project and all its collaborators text him again?’ ’’ drafted into the Army in 1941 first stationed at for their singular contribution in documenting The group is fond of movie analogies. Be- Fort McPherson, Georgia and then Fort Bliss the human rights and humanitarian reality in fore the night is through, they’ll reference in El Paso, Texas, for boot camp. He left Fort Sudan. Harry Potter, The Matrix, WarGames, and Bliss and went to Hawaii on his way to the Attachment: The Hunt for Red October as part of their un- South Pacific where he served his country [From the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, usual mix of war-room bravado, nonprofit during World War II. Apr. 29, 2012] earnestness, and dorm-room antics. Suddenly a thought occurs to Raymond: Oscar took part in the invasion of Saipan in SPYLAB: HOW A TEAM OF HARVARD GEEKS IS What if the SAF troop buildup in Kauda is a USING A SATELLITE—PLUS A LITTLE HELP 1944. After Saipan he was sent to Iwo Jima. trick to draw in southern rebels? He slams FROM GEORGE CLOONEY—TO REWRITE THE In 1945, he was on a ship headed for main- the table. ‘‘Oh man, it’s obvious. You draw RULES OF HUMANITARIANISM land Japan for an invasion there. The ship them in and then you hit their flanks.’’ He was stopped before arriving in Japan, and the (By Michael Blanding) points to an area in Sudan by the cities of soldiers were left sitting in the ocean for two Late-afternoon light slants outside the Muglad and Babanusa, where tanks dropped days waiting for orders. The first Atomic Bomb windows of a Harvard Square conference off by train would have an uncontested route was dropped on Hiroshima at this time. Os- room where half a dozen twenty- and thirty- to the border. In minutes, Card finds that the car’s ship was ordered back to Iwo Jima. The somethings huddle around a table covered nomads usually seen in the region are much with laptops, several cups of coffee, and one farther south—that could mean they’ve been war ended not long after this and Oscar was falafel sandwich. It could be a grad student driven out. The team’s manager of imagery headed home to be discharged from the Army study session, at least until a young woman analysis, Isaac Baker, 32, calls up satellite at Fort Shelby, Mississippi. named Brittany Card stands up in front of a shots that show roads being built from After returning home Oscar went to work for white board covered in drawings of soldiers Muglad and tanks stationed in Babanusa. Seven Up Bottling Company for 25 years. He and tanks in Sudan. The evidence is mounting. left Seven Up to go into the plumbing busi- ‘‘I’m just going to go through the sitrep This theory would be a change from the ness and later went to work for Davis & Dan- from memory, so everyone’s on the same one the Satellite Sentinel Project has been iels Construction where he worked for 15 page,’’ Card begins, sounding more like a building. Just a week earlier, on March 16, general in uniform than a 23-year-old in Clooney and other activists led a protest in years until his retirement. pearls and a plum-colored dress. Her situa- front of the Sudanese Embassy in Wash- Oscar was very active in the construction of tion report on the afternoon of March 27 goes ington, D.C., to draw attention to the plight Harvest Media Center in 1995 and later in the on to cite massive troop movements, aerial of the refugees in the Nuba Mountains. ‘‘It’s construction of the Harvest Church of God bombardments, and a flurry of acronyms. As about to start raining, and once it starts Sanctuary. He was saved in 1985 while he she talks, the group looks at satellite images raining there, thousands of people are going

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