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CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND AC- who he was. Richard Goldman was a great Scott and William Frey are the recipients of COMPLISHMENTS OF RICHARD patriot who loved our country—the diversity of the Visionary Award. In 1997, brothers Scott GOLDMAN its people, the beauty of its natural resources and William bought The Art Theatre, located in and the freedoms we all enjoy. He served our downtown Hobart. The two renovated and re- HON. NANCY PELOSI country in uniform in his youth and every day stored the theatre, which was first built in OF CALIFORNIA since. 1941. Today, the theatre attracts many visitors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hope it is a comfort to his children John from surrounding communities. Scott and Wil- and his wife Marcia, Douglas and his wife Thursday, December 2, 2010 liam have expanded their business to include Lisa, and Susan and husband Michael the Art of Pizza restaurant, located next door Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Gelman, his eleven grandchildren and three to the theatre, which is set to open in 2011. to celebrate the life and the accomplishments great-grandchildren that so many people For their outstanding commitment to their of Richard Goldman, a great American and a mourn his loss. Thankfully this next generation community, Scott and William Frey are to be dear friend. The passing of Richard Goldman, stands ready to ensure Richard and Rhoda’s honored. an accomplished businessman, noted philan- legacy of compassion, pursuing peace and The Legacy Award recipient is People’s thropist and powerful advocate for environ- protecting our planet goes forward. Bank. People’s Bank is headquartered in Mun- mental justice, will be felt throughout the world f ster, with twelve branches located throughout in the hearts of all who work to preserve the Lake and Porter counties. David Bochnowski planet, protect women’s rights, and strengthen HOBART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is the current Chairman and Chief Executive the Jewish community. 2010 AWARDS Richard Goldman’s story cannot be told Officer. This year, People’s Bank is cele- without beginning with his life’s love, Rhoda. brating its 100th Anniversary of community HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY banking. People’s Bank and their commitment As young children, they lived down the street OF INDIANA to exceptional customer service for the past from each other; in 1946 they were reunited at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 100 years is truly remarkable, and they are a friend’s wedding, and were married within Thursday, December 2, 2010 the year. Together they were inseparable until worthy of such a prestigious award. Rhoda’s passing in 1996. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with County Line Orchard is the recipient of the As two of the Nation’s most noted philan- great pleasure that I stand before you today to Chamber of Commerce, Mayor’s Award. thropists, Richard and Rhoda established their recognize the Hobart Chamber of Commerce County Line Orchard in Hobart attracts a very family foundation in 1951. In the decades 2010 award winners and to congratulate the significant number of consumers to the area. since, it has given away more than half a bil- recipient of the Mayor’s Award, County Line In addition to their exemplary efforts that boost lion dollars in support to charitable causes. As Orchard. These outstanding recipients will be business locally, they also give back to the patrons of the arts and culture, Jewish com- honored during the Chamber’s Annual Christ- community. Throughout the year, County Line munity and the environment, their impact has mas Open House and Installation, on Decem- Orchard supports non-profit organizations. been felt nationally and around the world. In ber 3, 2010, at the Community Center in Ho- They also host a free Halloween party for chil- San Francisco, their impact can be seen from bart, Indiana. dren in the community. For their exceptional the new headquarters for the Family Violence The 2010 Outstanding Business Award re- service to their community, I congratulate Prevention Fund in the Presidio to the Con- cipients are: Regional Federal Credit Union, County Line Orchard on this esteemed award. servatory of Flowers and the Lands End Trails Centier Bank, and Ginter Realty. Regional Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you Forever project at the Golden Gate National Federal Credit Union was established by a and my other distinguished colleagues join me Recreation Area. group of teachers in 1961 and now has offices in honoring the Hobart Chamber of Commerce Their commitment to the pursuit of knowl- in Hammond, Portage, and Valparaiso, as well award winners. For their dedication and com- edge is enshrined at the Goldman School of as ten student credit unions in these areas. mitment to the community of Hobart, as well Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Their compas- Centier Bank, founded in 1895, has remained as Northwest Indiana, they are worthy of the sion for the suffering is self-evident in the $1 in the Schrage family for the past 115 years. honors bestowed upon them. million gift to 14 HIV and AIDS organizations Mike Schrage is the current Chief Executive f on the 25th anniversary of this devastating Officer. Under his leadership, Centier has HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVER- disease. And their work supporting the state of grown to include 48 braches in Lake, Porter, SARY OF THE FEDERAL LAW EN- Israel and fighting anti-Semitism has made the LaPorte, Saint Joseph, Marshall, and Tippe- FORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER world a better and safer place. canoe counties. Centier Bank was recently The Goldman’s commitment to the air we named one of the Best Places to Work in Indi- breathe, the water we drink and the land that ana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. HON. JACK KINGSTON we share is among their greatest accomplish- Ginter Realty is owned by Joyce and George OF GEORGIA ments. Their work has protected threatened Ginter, who started their business in 1965. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The family-owned business is now managed habitats, reduced harmful impacts on the envi- Thursday, December 2, 2010 ronment and restored California’s pristine for- by their daughter, Polly Koesters, who is the ests, coasts and wilderness. In 1990, Richard current owner and principal broker. Another Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise and Rhoda founded the Goldman Environ- daughter, Carrie Ledyard, is a real estate today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the mental Prize, nicknamed the ‘‘Green Nobel agent with the company. They are currently Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Prize,’’ which is awarded annually to grass- celebrating their 45th year in business. Each (FLETC). Located in Glynco, Georgia, FLETC roots environmental heroes from each of the organization is dedicated to providing excellent is responsible for equipping officers from over world’s six inhabited continents and is the business and customer service to their com- 80 different Federal Agencies with the profes- largest award of its kind. munities, and for that reason, they are to be sional training and tactical expertise needed to Richard Goldman’s reputation for success commended. successfully deal with diverse situations in va- and philanthropy is well known. Those who The Outstanding Businessperson Award re- riety of scenarios. know him well have enjoyed is his wonderful cipient is Kevin Grace. Kevin has worked for Prior to the formation of FLETC, Federal personality. His love of his children John, Strack and Van Til for the past 27 years. Cur- agencies trained their law enforcement per- Doug and Susan and his beloved late Richard; rently, he is the manager at the Hobart loca- sonnel at different sites throughout the coun- and his glowing pride in his grandchildren tion, a position that he has held for the past try. Recognizing that there was a need for gave a twinkle to his eye. four years. Kevin’s consistent dedication to his standardized professional instruction, Con- His pride in San Francisco, its people, its community, civic organizations, and sports gress established CFLETC, the Consolidated arts and its sports—go Giants—were part of teams is worthy of the highest praise. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center,

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FLETC also oper- board of directors of First Tennessee Bank Battalion S2, and Assistant Battalion S3. ates two more residential training sites in and Blount Memorial Hospital. Upon release from active duty in 1988, Artesia, New Mexico, and Charleston, South As you would expect from someone of Gar- Colonel Wolf entered the U.S. Amy Reserves Carolina as well as a re-qualification center in land’s character and generation, he volun- and served as Battery Commander, Battalion Cheltenham, Maryland. In 2003, FLETC was teered admirably for service during World War SI, and Battalion S4 in the 4th Battalion, 92nd moved into the newly created Department of II, serving three years in the United States Air Field Artillery Regiment in Erie, PA. Homeland Security, cementing its role as an Force in Europe. In 1993, Colonel Wolf was recruited by the essential part of the team of brave men and Garland was a shining example of not just 308th Military Intelligence (MI) Detachment women who keep us safe both at home and a community leader but also a beloved father, based in Erie, PA, where he supported the Af- abroad. grandfather, and husband. His 64-year mar- rica Branch and Executive Support Office at In addition to instructing federal officers, riage to wife, Tommie, is something we should the Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA. While FLETC partners with local and state law en- all aspire. I extend my deepest sympathies to assigned, Colonel Wolf served as S3, Execu- forcement agencies to enable advanced train- Tommie, as well as Garland’s daughters Caro- tive Officer, and Commander. During his com- ing for non-federal personnel that otherwise is lyn and Debora, son Arthur, six grandchildren mand, the unit was credited for creating the unavailable. Furthermore, FLETC plays a cen- and eight great-grandchildren. Iraqi ‘‘55 Most-Wanted’’ deck of cards at the tral role in the effort to professionalize law en- Garland’s granddaughter, Rebecca Forster, beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. forcement departments across the globe, op- is one of my former House Pages and a cur- In 2008, Colonel Wolf assumed duties as the erating and supporting International Law En- rent member of my staff, and her sister, Joy, Commander of the 3300th Strategic Intel- forcement Academies in Botswana, El Sal- interned for me in 1996. They are wonderful ligence Group in support of the Defense vador, Peru, Hungary, and Thailand. young women who exude their grandfather’s Counterintelligence & HUMINT Center and the Over the past 40 years, FLETC has im- character and love of community, and I know National Media Exploitation Center at the De- proved both the efficiency and quality of train- he is proud of them. fense Intelligence Agency. Colonel Wolf participates in several civic ing provided to America’s Federal law enforce- The former publisher of The Daily Times and business organizations, and is the former ment officers. I congratulate FLETC on its 40 wrote on the news of Garland’s death, ‘‘I president of the French Creek Valley Chapter years of service to our Federal law enforce- would like to say to his family that God will of the Military Officers Association of America. ment agencies, and I am certain that FLETC take care of them for all he did.’’ He currently resides in Conneaut Lake, PA personnel will continue their commitment to Madam Speaker, I urge my Colleagues and and is president and proprietor of Conneaut our country for many years to come. other readers of the RECORD to join me in Cellars Winery, Inc., a state-of-the-art winery celebrating the life of Garland DeLozier. He is f that produces 20,000 gallons of national an example of leadership and generosity that award-winning wine. HONORING A. GARLAND DELOZIER is becoming rarer to find, and his absence will Madam Speaker, Colonel Joal E. Wolf’s be felt by all those who knew him. commitment to the United States must be rec- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. f ognized. I wish him the best in his future en- OF TENNESSEE PERSONAL EXPLANATION deavors and thank him for his continued serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice and dedication to our country. Thursday, December 2, 2010 HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY f Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I wish OF CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF INNOVATORS OF today to honor one of the most well-known IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NORTHWEST INDIANA and respected men in Blount County, Ten- nessee. A. Garland DeLozier passed away at Thursday, December 2, 2010 HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the age of 88 on October 23, 2010. He lived Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on De- OF INDIANA a long and successful life full of service to cember 1, 2010, I was unavoidably detained IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES God, family, community, and Country. and was unable to record my vote for Rollcall Upon reporting Garland’s passing, The Daily No. 595. Had I been present I would have Thursday, December 2, 2010 Times newspaper in Maryville declared, ‘‘Few, voted: Rollcall No. 595: ‘‘yes’’—Commending Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my if any, have equaled his quiet involvement as the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its out- distinct honor to commend Ivy Tech Commu- a community leader in farm, business and standing support in creating a unique and last- nity College of Indiana Northwest and its re- government circles.’’ ing partnership with Little Rock Air Force gional partners, who recently celebrated their Garland’s service to Blount County is leg- Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed 6th Annual ‘‘Spirit of Innovation’’ Induction endary. He was a former Blount County Com- there and their families, and the Air Force. Ceremony in which twenty individuals and missioner, Member of the Board of Education, f nine teams were inducted as members of the President of the Chamber of Commerce, and 2010–2011 class of the Society of Innovators charter member of the Foothills Land Conser- IN MEMORY OF COLONEL JOAL of Northwest Indiana. Six individuals were se- vancy. WOLF AND HIS SERVICE TO THE lected from these new members and inducted He was also a man of God who always UNITED STATES OF AMERICA as Society Fellows for their exceptional efforts used his faith as his compass. For half a cen- in innovation. These individuals are: Ralph W. tury, he served as a Deacon at Mt. Lebanon HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Braun, the late Robert H. Forney, Jr., P. Scott Baptist Church, where he devoted his time OF NEW JERSEY Bening, Howard Cohen, Ph.D., Tom Sourlis, and effort wherever it was needed. He served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Ernest Talarico, Jr., Ph.D. Also honored as church treasurer and Sunday school teach- were two Chanute Prize team recipients: ‘‘Ex- Thursday, December 2, 2010 er and even volunteered in the jail ministry. ploration Earth: Mission Ocean’’ and ‘‘Dage- Garland raised beef and dairy cattle most of Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise MTI.’’ For their outstanding efforts, these hon- his life and achieved much success in farming, today to honor the extraordinary contributions orees were recognized at an award and induc- what I believe to be one of the toughest jobs of Colonel Joal E. Wolf. On behalf of New Jer- tion ceremony sponsored by The Society of around. I have nothing but the greatest admi- sey’s First Congressional District and the en- Innovators. This prestigious event took place ration for those persons who make their living tire Nation, I would like to thank Colonel Wolf at the Pavilion Ballrooms at the Horseshoe off the land, and Garland somehow found time for his service and dedication. Casino in Hammond, Indiana, on Thursday, to run a successful farm and serve as a leader Colonel Wolf was commissioned in the Ac- October 21, 2010. in the agricultural community. tive Component Army as a Field Artillery Offi- The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indi- Garland served as a member of the Blount cer through ROTC scholarship at Pennsyl- ana was created by Ivy Tech Community Col- County Soil Conservation District Board of Su- vania State University. He graduated with a lege with the goal of highlighting and encour- pervisors and the state Soil Conservation bachelors of science degree in finance and aging innovative individuals and groups within

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Innovators were chosen for their remarkable OF NEVADA For 40 years, the Epilepsy Foundation has been raising awareness and reducing the stig- diversity of innovation and the impact of their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts throughout the community of Northwest ma associating with this condition. Specifically, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Indiana. The 2010–2011 individuals named I commend the Epilepsy Foundation of Mis- Society Fellows are as follows: Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- souri and Kansas in their efforts to ensure that Ralph W. Braun is the CEO of The Braun port of this resolution and to thank my col- people living with seizures are able to partici- Corporation in Winamac. Ralph is truly an in- league from Florida for her leadership on this pate in all life experiences. They are working spiration. His personal challenge, being de- resolution supporting the survivors of the Holo- to prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through pendent upon a wheelchair for mobility, has caust. research, education, advocacy, and services. inspired him to create a corporation that has It has been 65 years since the horrors of I urge my colleagues to Get Seizure Smart! become the largest manufacturer of wheel- the Holocaust came to a close, leaving in its to help dispel the myths associated with epi- chair accessible mini-vans and lifts in the wake six million dead Jews as well as millions lepsy and empower those millions of Ameri- world. The late Robert H. Forney, Jr. is the of displaced persons, orphans and widows, cans affected by this condition. We must work former President and CEO of the Chicago some of the most vulnerable and victimized together to learn more about epilepsy and Stock Exchange, Inc. Mr. Forney founded the people the world has ever known. Impover- connect with our local Epilepsy Foundation to Chicago-based Global FoodBanking Network, ished and starving, many of them arrived at raise awareness in our communities. a foundation set up to fight hunger worldwide, our shores with little besides the clothing on f in which independent food banks were estab- their backs and their resolute determination to rebuild their lives. They started families, built THE DEDICATION OF THE LONG lished and work with over 30 countries. Tom BEACH ROSIE THE RIVETER Sourlis of MotarNet in Burns Harbor created a businesses, synagogues and community cen- ters and became not only contributing mem- PARK AND INTERPRETIVE CEN- proper drainage system for masonry walls, TER changing the masonry construction industry. bers of our society, but even national leaders. This original idea led to major support for local We all remember and miss our good friend non-profit organizations. P. Scott Bening is the Tom Lantos, whose dedication to human HON. LAURA RICHARDSON President and CEO of Monosol in Merrillville. rights was so unparalleled that Congress OF CALIFORNIA His company has become the global leader in named our Human Rights Commission in his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES specialty water-soluble, polymer-based film memory. Thursday, December 2, 2010 manufacturing. His facilities are currently lo- These survivors are not only models of resil- ience, but are a living reminder of the horrors Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise cated in Portage, LaPorte, and Hartlebury, today to support the dedication of the Long England. Howard Cohen, Ph.D., is the Chan- that evil people, if given the chance, will visit upon the defenseless. Every year we lose Beach Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive cellor of Purdue University Calumet (PUC) in Center. Hammond. Throughout his tenure he has more and more of these heroes, who by their mere existence remind us that it is our collec- The Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive been the inspiration behind turning PUC into Center is an historic accomplishment for the ‘‘a high quality, regional, full-service Univer- tive responsibility to prevent genocide from ever occurring again. With Israel under threat Rosie Riveters, for Long Beach, California and sity.’’ Ernest Talarico, Jr. Ph.D., is the founder for our nation. of the International Human Cadaver from all sides, this message is needed more than ever before. Since over 175,000 women served at the Prosection Program, a program that prepares Long Beach Douglas Aircraft Company, it is cadavers for study with the goal of encour- Sixty-five years after the Holocaust, the re- maining survivors are once again entering a very appropriate that the Long Beach Rosie aging respect for donors and families. This the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center be program is based at Indiana University North- vulnerable time in their lives. They are growing older and relying more on government and the second site in the United States dedicated west (IUN) and has brought professionals from to honoring the contributions of the women, around the world to Gary. communal services. Now is not the time to turn our backs on these survivors, whose leg- symbolized by the cultural icon ‘‘Rosie the Riv- The recipients of the Chanute Prize for team acy and leadership is an inspiration to us all. eter,’’ who served on the home front during innovation are: ‘‘Exploration Earth: Mission We must heed the call of the Old Testament World War II. Ocean’’ and ‘‘Dage-MTI.’’ ‘‘Exploration Earth: Psalm: Do not cast me away when I am old; The first Rosie the Riveter Park, located in Mission Ocean’’ is a submarine stimulation do not forsake me when my strength is gone. Richmond, California, focuses on women who program geared toward enhancing the devel- I urge support for this resolution. worked in the Kaiser shipyards. The Long opment of science, technology, engineering, Beach Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive f and mathematics (STEM) skills in elementary Center, however, focuses specifically on the and middle school students. The Center for IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL women who assembled military aircraft at the Science and Technology Education at PUC EPILEPSY MONTH Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach. The hosts this program, which is currently being Long Beach site includes informational dis- expanded nationwide with a major grant from HON. RUSS CARNAHAN plays on the Women Airforce Service Pilots, the U.S. Navy. ‘‘Dage-MTI’’ is a camera com- OF MISSOURI WASP. These women transported the air- pany located in Michigan City and is the oldest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planes assembled by the women at the Doug- camera company in the United States. Current las Aircraft Company and other aircraft plants owners, John and Peggy Moore, rescued the Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Southern California. store as it was about to close its doors seven Mr. CARNAHAN. I rise today and join the During World War II over 6 million brave years ago. ‘‘Dage-MTI’’ now offers some of Epilepsy Foundation in calling for Americans women courageously entered a new workforce the finest digital cameras for microscopic re- to Get Seizure Smart! Epilepsy awareness is and served admirably the United States search in the world. critically important because Americans need a Armed Forces by manufacturing and delivering Madam Speaker, I ask you and my distin- better understanding about the basics of the many parts, planes, and ammunition that en- guished colleagues to join me in commending condition. For instance, people often charac- abled our victory. ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ is an these outstanding innovators on being named terize seizures as jerking and shaking uncon- historic American cultural icon that represents Society Fellows and Chanute Prize winners. trollably. However, not all seizures cause con- these women who were able to produce Their dedication and commitment to innovation vulsions. There are many different symptoms 300,000 airplanes, 102,000 armored vehicles, is truly an inspiration. Their years of hard work of seizures, which can include eye fluttering, 77,000 ships, 20 million small arms, 4o billion have played a major role in shaping future de- staring and laughing. Recurring seizures can bullets and 6 million tons of bombs. velopment in Northwest Indiana and commu- be a sign of epilepsy. The Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive nities worldwide, and each recipient is worthy Epilepsy awareness is critically important for Center features 3–acres of historic, interpre- of the highest praise. public servants too. Because first responders tive displays surrounded by a rose-colored

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HOLT ing his command, the unit was credited for cluding: the Arsenal of Democracy, Long OF NEW JERSEY creating the Iraqi ‘‘55 Most-Wanted’’ deck of Beach in 1941, Rosie the Riveter Comes to cards at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Free- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Long Beach, Airplanes and the War, and dom in 2003. In 2008, Colonel Wolf assumed Women in the Workplace. All the signs feature Tuesday, November 30, 2010 duties as the Commander of the 3300th Stra- photographs obtained from the Library of Con- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong sup- tegic Intelligence Group in support of the De- gress and the Boeing Company. Students are port of House Concurrent Resolution 323, and fense Counterintelligence & HUMINT Center encouraged to test their knowledge of World I thank Representatives WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and the National Media Exploitation Center at War II history at additional signs with ‘‘Did you and WOLF for introducing this important meas- the Defense Intelligence Agency. know?’’information displays. Military service ure. I have long advocated for providing re- Colonel Wolf participates in several civic flags also hang from each light pole. sources to help our senior citizens age in their and business organizations, and is the former Along the walking path are several stopping own homes with dignity, comfort, and security. President of the French Creek Valley Chapter points with etched stars and colorful tiles that That is why I worked hard to create and fund of the Military Officers Association of America. are replicas of the recruitment posters used to the Community Innovations for Aging in Place He currently resides in Conneaut Lake, Penn- encourage women to enter the workforce dur- program at the Department of Health and sylvania and is President and Proprietor of ing the war. Human Services. This initiative assists millions Conneaut Cellars Winery, Inc., a state of the A recorded narrated tour of the park that of older adults throughout the country get the art winery that produces 20,000 gallons of na- gives visitors additional information and takes services they need to live at home. tional award-winning wine. them back to the 194os with music and radio H. Con. Res. 323 brings attention to a spe- Madam Speaker, Colonel Joal E. Wolf’s broadcasts is available for free by cellphone cial population of older Americans to whom commitment to the United States must be rec- and can be downloaded by podcast. Visitors aging in place is especially important. All of ognized. I wish him the best in his future en- can listen while walking or sitting at several of the approximately 127,000 Holocaust survivors deavors and thank him for his continued serv- the benches placed throughout the park. living in the United States are at least 65 ice and dedication to our country. The park also features a replica of a ‘‘com- years old, and they are five times more likely pass rose’’ that once decorated the lobby of than other older Americans to live below the f the Roosevelt Naval Base in Long Beach. The poverty line. These individuals often have ex- compass rose has historically been used by perienced unimaginable violence, torture, and IN RECOGNITION OF THE COLO- pilots and navigators to locate their position systematic extermination in concentration RADO SPRINGS SITE OF THE and is symbolic of the way in which World camps. For them, the prospect of living in an MITRE CORPORATION UPON 50 War II took our Nation and its people all over institutional setting may be particularly fright- YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE the world in the defense of freedom. ening. We have a moral obligation to help the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Adjacent to the compass rose is a quiet gar- remaining Holocaust survivors live out their den and memorial to the women and men who lives safely and comfortably in their own HON. DOUG LAMBORN served in the military, noting in the inscription: homes and local communities. I urge support OF COLORADO ‘‘All Gave Some—Some Gave All.’’ Carved for this resolution, and I look forward to work- emblems for each branch of the military, as ing with my colleagues to ensure that Holo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as the Women Airforce Service Pilots, are caust survivors have the social services they Thursday, December 2, 2010 embedded into the memorial. Three flags fly need and deserve. Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise over the memorial: a U.S. flag flown over the f Capitol, a California flag, and a City of Long today to recognize the MITRE Corporation on Beach flag. IN MEMORY OF COLONEL JOAL the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary of their At the south side of the park is a ‘‘flight WOLF AND HIS SERVICE TO THE Colorado Springs site. It is a pleasure and path’’ lit with solar powered flashing lights that UNITED STATES OF AMERICA privilege to honor MITRE for its dedicated follows several planes etched in the pavers— services to the Colorado Springs community planes that were assembled at the Douglas HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS and to the United States of America. The MITRE Corporation was founded in Aircraft plant. The 99s—an organization of OF NEW JERSEY 1958 on the premise that the government women pilots formed by Amelia Earhart and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Long Beach’s first female licensed pilot, Glad- needed a corporate partner to provide tech- ys O’Donnell—will paint an air marking at the Thursday, December 2, 2010 nical expertise in systems engineering and in- terminus of flight path just as they did before Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise tegration. MITRE was born out of the Lincoln and after World War II. today to honor the extraordinary contributions Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of In the Spring of 2011, the Long Beach park of Colonel Joal E. Wolf. On behalf of New Jer- Technology. Its founding principle was to will add a replica of the original relief designed sey’s First Congressional District and the en- produce quality expertise for the government by Raymond Kaskey, which depicts women tire nation, I would like to thank Colonel Wolf by drawing on the best in both the commercial assembling airplanes and is included in the for his service and dedication. and public sectors to solve the nation’s most National World War II Memorial here in Wash- Colonel Wolf was commissioned in the Ac- difficult technical problems. MITRE joined the ington, DC. This wonderful addition to the tive Component Army as a Field Artillery Offi- nation and Colorado Springs community to Long Beach site is being partially funded by a cer through ROTC scholarship at Pennsyl- help with the challenges of standing up the generous contribution from the Daughters of vania State University. He graduated with a new North American Aerospace Defense the American Revolution. Bachelor of Science degree in finance and Command (NORAD) and engineering capabili- The Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Founda- has a Masters in Business Administration. ties for its operations including the Cheyenne tion maintains a Web site, www.lbrosie.com After graduation, his initial military assignment Mountain complex. which includes links for teacher resources in was with the 6th Battalion, 14th Field Artillery, Over the years, the Colorado Springs site order to utilize the park as a teaching oppor- 1st Armored Division, Germany as Battery Fire has been a vital part of the development and tunity for Long Beach and United States his- Direction Officer, Battery Executive Officer, testing of countless critical sensor systems, tory. Battalion S2, and Assistant Battalion S3. data link systems, and command and control I call upon my colleagues to take this oppor- Upon release from active duty in 1988, systems. From its development of space and tunity to study, reflect upon, and celebrate the Colonel Wolf entered the U.S. Army Reserves missile warning methods in the 1960’s to its stories and accomplishments of the women and served as Battery Commander, Battalion recent work on the integration of Space, who served the nation as ‘‘Rosies’’ during S1, and Battalion S4 in the 4th Battalion, 92nd Cyber, and Missile Defense capabilities, World War H and to acknowledge all those for Field Artillery Regiment in Erie, Pennsylvania. MITRE has spent the last fifty years providing their efforts to honor the contributions of these In 1993, Colonel Wolf was recruited by the essential services to the defense community heroic women. 308th Military Intelligence (MI) Detachment of the United States.

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He continues to be a driving force in searchers, analysts, and support staff pro- a ‘‘gift to future generations.’’ The MTA dedi- the community for his committed leadership on viding a wide range of development and engi- cates a portion of station renovation funding to various business, civic, educational and gov- neering expertise to the North American Aero- public art—and the result is a range of mu- ernmental boards and committees, such as space Defense Command, United States seum-quality artworks that delight, charm and the Rotary Club of Alexandria, the Convention Northern Command, the Air Force Space captivate commuters. and Visitors Bureau, the Mardi Gras Associa- Command, Missile Defense Agency, Electronic Mr. Boylan joined the MTA in 1990 and tion, the Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Systems Center, and Air Force Academy. served as both Deputy Director and subse- and the March of Dimes to name a few. He is MITRE has earned an international reputation quently Director of Government Relations. also a licensed psychologist and his extensive for technical excellence and innovation. Their From 1993 to 1996, he was Chief of Staff to research has been published in numerous local employees devote themselves to serving two Chairmen of the MTA. Mr. Boylan has publications. the public interest as well as contributing com- also been an active member of the American Through his endeavors, both professional munity service throughout the Colorado Public Transportation Association (APTA), the and volunteer, Greg has earned the respect Springs community. transit industry’s trade association. He cur- and regard of all those with whom he has Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United rently serves as APTA’s Vice Chair of Man- served and the gratitude of the people that States Congress, I am proud to honor one of agement and Finance; Member of the Execu- have come to know him. America’s true corporate leaders, the MITRE tive Committee; and Member of the Board of Please join me in extending best wishes to Corporation and its Colorado Springs site, for Directors. He also served as Vice Chair of Greg upon his retirement and wishing him fu- their fifty years of service to the defense com- Government Affairs of APTA from 1996–99 ture success in all his efforts. munity of Colorado Springs and across the and again from 2003–2006 and also served f United States. I wish everyone at MITRE the on the APTA Nominating Committee and Ex- IN HONOR OF LANCELOT MCCLAIR best for continued success. ecutive Search Committee. In addition, he was f previously a member of the Board of Directors of the NY Public Transit Association. HON. SAM FARR IN TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER Before joining the MTA, Mr. Boylan served OF CALIFORNIA BOYLAN for nearly six years as Federal Legislative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representative in the New York City Mayor’s Thursday, December 2, 2010 HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Office of Intergovernmental Relations after Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF NEW YORK having served as a legislative analyst in the honor the life of Lancelot McClair, who re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City’s Office of Management and Budget. Prior cently passed away at the age of 68 following Thursday, December 2, 2010 to joining City government he worked for the a long illness. New York State Department of State in Albany Lance was born in Arkansas and moved to Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to and the New York State Assembly. pay tribute to the exceptional accomplish- Seaside at the age of 9. He joined the Navy In addition to his civilian career, Mr. Boylan during the Vietnam War and served on a sub- ments of Christopher Boylan, Deputy Execu- has been a dedicated Naval officer. In October tive Director, Corporate and Community Af- marine. On returning home he studied law at 2007, he retired from the U.S. Navy/Navy Re- Monterey Peninsula College and received his fairs. Mr. Boylan is retiring from the Metropoli- serve as a Captain (O–6), after over two and tan Transportation Authority (MTA) after a long Masters Degree from Golden Gate University. a half decades of honorable service. His last He trained as a police officer and joined the and celebrated career at the agency. During reserve assignment was as the Navy’s Deputy Mr. Boylan’s successful tenure at the MTA, Public Defender’s Office as an investigator. Chief of Information in the Pentagon, where In 1982, he was elected Mayor of Seaside, the agency has moved forward with long- he reported directly to the Chief of Information, stalled projects to provide new mass transit California. At thirty-nine years old at the time, the Navy’s top spokesman. he was the youngest mayor in the city’s his- options and to upgrade existing infrastructure. Madam Speaker, I ask my distinguished col- As one of the MTA’s lead advocates, Mr. tory. Lance served as Mayor until 1994, his leagues to join me in recognizing the extraor- twelve year tenure setting another record. Dur- Boylan has played a central role in the reinvig- dinary accomplishments of Christopher oration of the agency. ing that time, Seaside was hit hard by reces- Boylan, and in wishing him great success as sion, followed by the closure of neighboring Mr. Boylan has been responsible for cor- he begins a new chapter in his career. porate-wide internal and external relations for Fort Ord, at the time the Army’s largest base f the MTA, including federal government rela- and home to over 35,000 soldiers and civil- tions, community relations, marketing & cor- CONGRATULATING GREG ians. He worked hard for his city’s economic porate communications, and customer service. GORMANOUS development and promoted tourism. In this capacity, Mr. Boylan has represented After his time as Mayor, Lance continued to the MTA in seeking federal funding for a vari- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER be involved in local politics, working to ety of capital projects that are improving and strengthen Seaside’s position in the county. OF LOUISIANA He made an unsuccessful run for Congress, expanding mass transit service for New York- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers. Mr. Boylan has handled the many pro- and later for County Supervisor. Madam Speaker, Lance McClair is remem- grams, problems and projects of the MTA with Thursday, December 2, 2010 bered by all as first and foremost a fighter for intelligence, patience and tact. Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise his city. I know I speak for every Member of I first came to know Mr. Boylan during the today to applaud Greg Gormanous for his ex- Congress in offering our condolences to his construction of the 63rd Street Tunnel Con- ceptional service to the Alexandria community wife, Earlene; his mother, Chester Viola nector, which made use of the much-derided on the occasion of his retirement. His staunch McClair; two sons, Todd and R. Vance; ‘tunnel to nowhere’ and expanded subway support of both the citizens of Alexandria and daughter, Gigi Stephens; and his many friends service between Queens and Manhattan. his students at Louisiana State University-Al- upon this great loss. Since then, I have worked with Mr. Boylan on exandria is admirable and deserving of appre- the Second Avenue Subway and East Side ciation. f Access, the two largest mass transit projects Upon his retirement, Greg was the longest A TRIBUTE TO MS. SUSAN N. in the nation. Together these projects are em- serving administrator in the history of LSU-Al- KLEINROCK ploying 38,000 people and bringing nearly $4 exandria, where he served as Behavioral and billion in federal funding to the state. It has al- Social Sciences Chair and the Liberal Arts Di- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ways been reassuring to know that Mr. Boylan vision Head and was an avid backer of four- OF NEW YORK was helping to shepherd these projects for- year degree programs. Among his many ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ward. complishments at the university, Greg helped In addition, Mr. Boylan has been overseeing establish three endowed student scholarships Thursday, December 2, 2010 two unique programs at the MTA, the ‘‘Arts for as well as initiate theatre and travel courses Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Transit’’ Program and the ‘‘New York Transit and the lecture series. in recognition of Ms. Susan N. Kleinrock. Museum,’’ the largest public transit museum in In addition to his work in academia, Greg is Ms. Kleinrock was born in Brooklyn, New the country and a favorite destination for a strong advocate for the betterment of Alex- York, to the late Martin and Ruth Kleinrock.

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While still a high school student, Ms. lonial militias—comprised of ordinary citi- The National Guard has and always will be Kleinrock began her career in healthcare; on zens—would put aside their occupations to an icon of the United States Armed Services, weekend and evenings she volunteered at defend their fellow countrymen and towns and I am very proud of the job these men and Coney Island Hospital. She was later nomi- from hostile attacks. From their service in the women continue to do at home and around nated and accepted to the MJ3DEX Program, Revolutionary War where they stood their the world. which affords pre-med students specialized ground during the opening shots at Lexington f training and opportunities to explore careers in Green and Concord Bridge to most recently healthcare. valiantly fighting in Operation Enduring Free- HONORING MARIA SHRIVER Ms. Kleinrock graduated from New York dom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Guard University and completed her doctoral studies has participated in every major American con- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY at Syracuse University. After completing her flict. All Guardsmen are combat-trained, and OF RHODE ISLAND graduate training in Psychology, Ms. Kleinrock while abroad they serve in combat missions, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expanded her knowledge base in healthcare build schools and hospitals, and train local Thursday, December 2, 2010 administration and quality management; she peacekeepers. became a Certified Professional in Healthcare In 1824, the 2nd Battalion, 11th Regiment, Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise Quality and a Fellow of the American College New York Artillery became the first military or- today to recognize Maria Shriver, First Lady of of Healthcare Executives. ganization in the United States to adopt the the State of California and my first cousin for In her career, Ms. Kleinrock has come full title ‘‘National Guard.’’ During the Mexican her work with her Women’s Conference and circle. She started at Woodhull Medical and War, more than 70 percent of the total man- Alzheimer’s advocacy. Her work for those suf- Mental Health Center, as the Coordinating power effort was from citizen-soldiers, and in fering from this disease is truly remarkable. Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry and later be- the Spanish-American War, over 160,000 Na- Cousin Maria is a mother, wife, daughter, came the Assistant Director of Quality Man- tional Guardsmen volunteered for active duty sister and friend, who proudly serves as the agement. With this position, she developed, on behalf of their country. As evidenced First Lady of California. An award-winning implemented and trained clinical staff on throughout history, the Guard has always journalist and best-selling author, Maria has standardized medical record documentation been there in our time of need. Guard troops transformed the office of First Lady by ap- for both mental health and chemical depend- comprise more than 40 percent of the man- proaching it not simply as a role, but as a job ency programs. Ms. Kleinrock also wrote the power for the U.S. in World War I, 300,000 with real purpose and a platform to make a Certificate of Need application for the Medi- Guardsmen participated in World War II, difference. Maria became California’s First cally Managed Detoxification Unit which 183,000 in the Korean War, 23,000 in the Lady when her husband, Arnold opened in 1989. Vietnam War, and 70,000 in Operations Schwarzenegger, became the 38th Governor In 1993, Ms. Kleinrock went to work for the Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Finally, since of California on November 17, 2003. Bellevue Medical and Mental Health Center; the September 11, 2001 attacks, hundreds of From day one, Maria made the position her she was responsible for the quality, risk and thousands of Guardsmen have and continue own by combining her journalist’s eye for the regulatory activities of the Department of Psy- to serve in combating terrorism at home and needs of real people, with a deeply ingrained chiatry. This department of Bellevue is the abroad. passion for service and activism, and a cre- largest public healthcare system in the country Mr. Speaker, while the National Guard has ative entrepreneurial spirit and vision that em- and has earned recognition for excellent clin- certainly had an impressive track record of braces bold ideas. She has used her voice to ical and administrative accomplishments. In keeping our nation safe at home and through- advocate on behalf of women, the working 2010, Ms. Kleinrock returned to Woodhull out the world, they also support our country- poor, the intellectually disabled and families Medical and Mental Health Center as the Dep- men when they are endangered by storms, struggling with Alzheimer’s. uty Director of Psychiatry; she continues to floods, fires, and other disasters. Every state Maria has created groundbreaking programs work as a member of the Joint Commission in the United States utilizes the National and initiatives that educate, enlist, empower, Survey Preparation Team. Guard for disaster assistance, and when Hurri- connect, and honor people who are what she In addition to all her professional respon- cane Katrina devastated the Gulf of Mexico, calls ‘‘Architects of Change’’ in their own lives sibilities, Ms. Kleinrock is also a member of over 50,000 Guardsmen were deployed to aid and in the lives of others. Under a banner the Board of Directors of the American Asso- in clean-up and restoration efforts. called WE, the WE programs have been suc- ciation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, where I am particularly honored to have the Geor- cessful in motivating people to get involved she advocates for quality mental health and gia National Guard headquartered in Georgia’s and unite across gender, economic, and party psychosocial rehabilitation. Ms. Kleinrock be- 11th Congressional District, which I have lines. lieves that patient safety and quality care are proudly represented for 8 years. In 2005, the Under Maria’s leadership, The California vital components of a strong public healthcare Naval Air Station–Atlanta was closed by the Governor and First Lady’s Conference on system. She is endlessly committed to assist- Base Closure and Realignment Commission, Women—an element of the WE Empower pro- ing the Woodhull staff in accomplishing this and on September 29, 2009, the Georgia Na- gram—has grown into the Nation’s premier mission. tional Guard took control of that facility adja- forum for women, with more than 14,000 Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to cent to Dobbins Air Force Base. The Georgia attendees every year since 2004. The con- join me in recognizing the achievements of Guardsmen have always served with integrity ference encourages women to become ‘‘Archi- Ms. Susan N. Kleinrock. and have been there for our State during tects of Change’’ in their own lives, in their f times of need. communities, and in the country—and teaches I would also like to congratulate Major Gen- them how. Hundreds of world opinion leaders HONORING NATIONAL GUARD ON eral William Nesbitt—who has a decorated ca- and newsmakers have spoken at the con- 374TH ANNIVERSARY reer in the National Guard—for being re- ference, including Oprah Winfrey, Justice San- appointed as the Adjutant General of the dra Day O’Connor, Secretaries of State SPEECH OF Georgia National Guard by my good friend Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine Albright, HON. PHIL GINGREY and former colleague in the House of Rep- Barbara Walters, Governor Arnold OF GEORGIA resentatives, Governor-Elect Nathan Deal. Schwarzenegger, former Prime Minister Tony IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to recog- Blair, Bono, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. nize the 374 years of service of the National Beyond her role as First Lady, Maria has Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Guard on behalf of our country, but we must announced a project called ‘‘A Woman’s Na- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I take a moment to honor the men and women tion.’’ This multi-faceted project, in partnership rise today as a proud cosponsor of H. Res. who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on the with the Center for American Progress and the 1740, which recognizes and honors the Na- battlefield keeping the citizens of this great University of Southern California’s Annenberg tional Guard on the occasion of its 374th anni- Nation safe. I want to say a gracious thank Center of Communication Leadership and Pol- versary. I would also like to thank Congress- you to these brave individuals for their service icy, will take a new, empirical look at the sta- man LATTA for offering this resolution and for and thank their families for bearing the great tus of American women, who, for the first time,

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She was Executive Pro- ance League® of Boise focus on helping projects in the Fourth Congressional District ducer of The Alzheimer’s Project, a school age children in need, children and and the State of Wisconsin. groundbreaking four-part documentary series adults with hearing disabilities, and community f that premiered on HBO and won two Emmy education. Awards. One of the films, ‘‘Grandpa, Do you The members of Assistance League® of HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS Know Who I Am?’’ is based on Maria’s best- Boise have achieved remarkable results in im- ACT OF 2010 selling children’s book dealing with Alz- proving the lives of those in need through their SPEECH OF heimer’s. innovative and targeted philanthropic pro- Maria also executive-produced the critically grams. HON. JUDY CHU acclaimed ‘‘American Idealist: The Story of Congratulations to all the members of this OF CALIFORNIA Sargent Shriver.’’ The documentary aired on fine and outstanding organization on your 30th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PBS and chronicled the life, accomplishments, anniversary. I thank you, the community Wednesday, December 1, 2010 and vision of her father, Sargent Shriver. thanks you, the children and families you have Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I am very proud Maria serves on the advisory board of the Sar- helped thank you. that the legislation before us includes Impor- gent Shriver Peace Institute, which raises pub- f tant new options for high-poverty schools to lic awareness of her father’s legacy as a provide free meals to all students. These new peace builder and offers educational and train- A TRIBUTE TO THE MILWAUKEE options, known as community eligibility, will re- ing programs grounded in the principles of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION duce hassles for schools and stigma for stu- public service that motivate the many pro- TRADES COUNCIL dents. They will allow schools serving our grams he created, including the Peace Corps, HON. GWEN MOORE poorest communities to throw open the cafe- Job Corps, Head Start, and Legal Services for teria doors and focus on serving the healthiest the Poor. In addition, she serves on the advi- OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES possible meals to all their students. sory board of the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Right now, low-income children who qualify Health in Las Vegas, a new institute that will Thursday, December 2, 2010 for free school lunches have to apply for this serve as a national resource for the most cur- Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- program and prove that they are eligible. rent research and scientific information for the er, I rise to pay tribute to the Milwaukee Build- Schools then have to process the paperwork treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ing and Construction Trades Council as it and certify that the children qualify. But the Huntington’s diseases. celebrates its 100th Anniversary. community eligibility provisions in this bill mini- With a career in journalism spanning more The Milwaukee Building and Construction mize all that paperwork both for children and than 2 decades, Maria has been a network Trades Council was created in July, 1910, in for schools. In schools where there are large news correspondent and anchor for CBS and order to represent all working men and women numbers of children who qualify for free NBC, winning Peabody and Emmy Awards. in the trades living in the Greater Milwaukee school lunches, schools would have the option She is the author of six New York Times best- area. The Council constantly works to assist to provide free school lunches to all the chil- selling books. Maria is also a small business the local unions it represents, by ensuring jus- dren in the school. This option is much more owner. In February of 2008, she launched an tice on the job, achieving the highest wages efficient—children don’t have to worry about ice cream company called Lovin’ Scoopful in and fringe benefits possible, and providing whether they qualify for the program, their par- supermarkets around the country. A portion of quality work for the customer. Milwaukee ents don’t have to complete the paperwork, the proceeds from Lovin’ Scoopful benefits the Building Trades’ quality efforts have proven to and school personnel can focus on providing Special Olympics and other charities. be effective. the children with the best education instead of Maria is a graduate of Georgetown Univer- The former presidents listed below have processing paperwork. This is a better way sity, with a degree in American Studies. She worked tirelessly to fulfill the Milwaukee Build- and it’s the children that benefit the most. and Governor Schwarzenegger have four chil- ing Trades’ mission: Peter Schoemann (1932– Low-income children contend with so many dren—Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Chris- 1952), John Zancanaro (1953–1973), James stressors in their lives, whether it’s violence topher. Maria says, ‘‘When all is said and Elliott (1974–1996), and Lyle Balistreri (1996– and addiction in their neighborhoods, parents done, my main goal in life is to raise children present). Under their leadership, the Mil- who are working long hours for the basic ne- who feel they are deeply loved . . . children waukee Building and Construction Trades cessities of living, or the stress children expe- who are kind, compassionate and aware of Council truly built Milwaukee. rience when they don’t have enough to eat. the world around them. If I can do that, I will The Milwaukee Building and Construction The community eligibility provision in this bill consider myself a success.’’ Trades Council helped to make numerous makes our most disadvantaged children’s lives I wish Maria the best as she continues her construction initiatives possible. Such commu- a little easier by transforming their lunchtime important work on behalf of those with Alz- nity-enhancing projects include: Petit National experience from one of stress and stigma, to heimer’s. She will continue to carry my own Ice Center, Bradley Center, Miller Park, Elm one of easy access to the food they need to admiration, and that of all who have had the Road Generating Station, & the Marquette develop to their fullest potential. These options privilege to work with her. Interchange. are designed to be simple and easy to adopt. f This organization has provided countless USDA must make it as seamless as possible THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE opportunities for members of the Milwaukee for high-poverty schools to avail themselves of ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BOISE, community. Promoting apprenticeship pro- these new options. IDAHO grams and training has developed workers ca- The bill that we passed out of the House pable of addressing the many varied and fu- Committee on Education and Labor directed ture labor needs of Milwaukee. Participating in USDA to provide outreach and informational HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON labor-management projects and initiatives has materials on these new options to local edu- OF IDAHO left an excellent example for future building cational agencies and schools in which a sig- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trades leaders. Members of the Milwaukee nificant portion of students are eligible for free Thursday, December 2, 2010 Building Trades can be proud of the work they or reduced price meals, including those receiv- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today do, and have helped shape southeastern Wis- ing funds for school improvement under sec- to recognize the 30th anniversary of the As- consin. tion 1003(g) of the Elementary and Secondary sistance League® of Boise, Idaho. This out- After one-hundred years of service, the Act of 1965. But USDA does not need new standing association is an all volunteer, non- Council deserves praise for its dedication to authority to reach out to these schools and fa- profit organization that puts caring and com- the labor industry. By exemplifying the balance cilitate their use of community eligibility. mitment into action through philanthropic pro- between collaboration and solidarity, Mil- Therefore I urge USDA to set policies that grams in Ada County, Idaho. waukee Building and Construction Trades welcome high-poverty schools into these op- Thirty years ago on this day, 73 charter Council maintains solid working relationships tions and provide the support and materials to members opened the door to a new philan- throughout the industry. facilitate their implementation.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today a statewide demonstration directly certifying IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children for free school meals based on Med- in recognition of Rev. Walter J. Morris. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Rev. Morris has Thursday, December 2, 2010 icaid data. California’s sophisticated data always been committed to service to the elder- matching system is fully capable of conducting Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ly community and serving others. At a very statewide matches to directly certify these chil- recognize the American Society for Training young age, he showed great respect for all dren. A rigorous evaluation of such a dem- and Development and to commend them for people and took an interest in serving others. onstration project would help other states im- its annual Employee Learning Week. This was instilled in him from his late parents, plement statewide direct certification using The ASTD is the world’s largest association Johnny and Emma Morris, who believed in Medicaid data. dedicated to the training and development strong morals and values, and respecting one- field. Each year the ASTD sponsors Employee I must also express my deep regret that this self and others. He was raised in a very large Learning Week to recognize the value of em- bill is partly funded by reducing SNAP bene- family, and is number eight of twelve children. ployee learning and the important link between fits. Although I support passage of this legisla- He was educated in the Mobile County public a knowledgeable, highly skilled workforce and tion, I oppose the SNAP cuts it contains, will school system, and was also the first male to organizational success. This year Employee work to reverse them, and will strongly oppose graduate from high school in his family. Learning Week will be celebrated December any further cuts to SNAP benefits. Rev. Morris went on to complete his edu- 6th through the 10th. cation and graduated from the General Soci- The ASTD has been committed to creating f ety of Mechanics and Tradesmen Mechanics a highly skilled workforce that is critical to H. RES. 1631 WILL HARM EFFORTS Institute’s, ‘‘Building Construction Superintend- growing and sustaining a competitive advan- FOR REUNIFICATION OF CYPRUS ence Program’’ in 1973; Wilfred Academy tage. There are 130 U.S. Chapters and 30 Cosmetology School in 1993; New York Theo- international partners including the Mid New logical Seminary in 1997; Blanton Peale Grad- Jersey Chapter with 140 members across HON. BILL DELAHUNT uate Institute in ‘‘Pastoral Care Awareness’’ in Central New Jersey. Led by Peter J. Rizza, OF MASSSACHUSETTS 1997; and attended New York College Alliance ASTD’s Mid New Jersey Chapter members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Theological Seminary, ‘‘Pastoral Ministry’’ and consist of training directors and human re- ‘‘Biblical Studies’’ from 2000 to 2003. Profes- Thursday, December 2, 2010 source managers from a broad range of busi- sionally, his first job was at Robert Hall ness and government agencies. Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I am Clothes Store. Later he transitioned to H.L. I applaud ASTD for its positive role in re- concerned that the voice vote passage of H. Lazar Inc., where he worked for more than cruiting, training and developing the workers of Res. 1631, on September, 28, 2010, ‘‘Calling twenty-one years, initially employed as a mes- today and the leaders of tomorrow. I ask my for the protection of religious sites and arti- senger. During the first sixty days he received colleagues to join me in congratulating ASTD facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of two promotions. Rev. Morris received numer- and recognizing Employee Learning Week. ous promotions, including Field Service Super- northern Cyprus as well as for general respect f for religious freedom,’’ may be detrimental to visor in the construction department. He was efforts at reunification of Cyprus. promoted to Construction Superintendent in A TRIBUTE TO RUSS NORMAN, M. While the Cyprus dispute is between Greek 1974, to be named the first Black Super- ED. Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, it has com- intendent in the company until they went out manded the attention of other countries for of business in 1990. He moved on and contin- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF decades. In that time, negotiations over Cy- ued to work in the construction industry until OF CALIFORNIA prus have involved not only the Cypriot com- 2006, until retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rev. Morris has always been a Christian; munities, but also Turkey, Greece, the United Thursday, December 2, 2010 Kingdom, the United States, the United Na- his first church was Mt. Pleasant Baptist Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today tions, and the European Union. The impasse Church, in Mobile, Alabama. He continued his to honor Mr. Russ Norman, an emeritus fac- over Cyprus has had a number of implications, life of ministry at the Bethany Baptist Church, where he served as an Associate Minister ulty member at Glendale Community College, including the continuing stalemate on Turkey’s under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. William A. whose commitment to education has contrib- accession to the European Union. Jones, Jr. who licensed him to preach in 1998, uted substantially to student achievement. While sponsors of H. Res. 1631 spoke and ordained him in 2006. Rev. Morris has Professor Norman began teaching business about religious tolerance, this legislation is been in the community and active at the Beth- courses at Glendale Community College in clearly intended to target Turkey and Turkish any Baptist Church for over twenty years in 1955, and continued as a full-time professor Cypriots directly. No mention was made about various ministries, visiting the sick and shut-in, until his retirement in 1995. As a dedicated the destruction of Turkish—Muslim cultural praying for people and preaching midweek educator, Mr. Norman has continued teaching sites in the Republic of Cyprus, or the fact that services. as an adjunct faculty member since that time. both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities Rev. Morris served as the Chairman for the He primarily teaches accounting courses, in have been working to tackle this problem to- clergy group ‘‘The Community Benefit Agree- addition to written business communications gether since 2008, under a Technical Com- ment’’ for the Atlantic Yard Project, and is one and mathematics of finance courses. mittee established jointly by the leaders of the of the original signatories. He feels that it is an Professor Norman holds a bachelor’s de- two communities. honor to be able to help someone and encour- gree and a master’s degree in education (M. Turkey, a friend of the United States and a age our youth to know that there is more to Ed.) from the University of California, Los An- NATO ally, has been supportive of the current life than going to jail. As of five months ago, geles. discussions within the global community and he started a new church, The Anointed In his early years at Glendale Community between the two Cypriot leaders. The continu- Church with a Vision, in the Brownsville area, College, Mr. Norman served as coach of the ation of these efforts should be encouraged. where he is the current and active Assistant Judo Club. Under his leadership, the club gar- Passage of H. Res. 1631 at this time, could Pastor. nered its first Southern California Kodokan provoke a highly negative reaction and com- God also blessed him seven years ago with Judo Association Collegiate Championship, pletely sidetrack the ongoing reunification a lovely wife, Barbara Morris, and step-daugh- beating his alma mater, UCLA. process. Instead of a one-sided resolution, this ter, Karen Miller where they currently reside in Even more impressively, Mr. Norman’s ac- House should commend and endorse the Brooklyn, New York. complishments stretch far beyond his role as steps taken by both parties to resolve their Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to a college instructor and coach. He served on longstanding dispute and settle their dif- join me in recognizing the achievements of the Board of Governors for the Institute of In- ferences together. Rev. Walter J. Morris. ternal Auditors, and was the coordinator of a

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Madam Speaker, I rise today a resident and APA/SAMHSA minority fellow- Glendale Community College and to our com- to pay special tribute to my dear friend, State ship award during his fellowship. munity, and I ask all Members to join me in Senator Ron Jelinek of Berrien County on the Additionally, Dr. Kiluvia works part time at thanking him for his dedicated service and re- occasion of his retirement. A lifelong Michigan Rikers Island as a per diem Psychiatrist. De- markable achievements. resident, Ron has dedicated himself to serving spite his busy work schedule, Dr. Kiluvia finds the people of southwest Michigan and improv- spare time to work as a Doping Control Officer f ing the quality of life for all Michiganders. (DCO) for International Doping Testing Man- CONGRATULATING JOE GROSS ON After receiving his degrees from Michigan agement (IDTM), conducting doping tests on HIS RETIREMENT FROM ST. State University and Western Michigan Univer- Olympic athletes. The job gives him oppor- ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE sity, Ron began his career as an educator in tunity to conduct doping tests in various major the River Valley School District, where he international sports tournaments including taught for three decades. World Cup Soccer in South Africa (2010), US HON. GEOFF DAVIS In 1996, Ron was first elected to the Michi- Open Tennis (2009), DN Galan Athletic Tour- OF KENTUCKY gan House of Representatives where he was nament in Stockholm, Sweden (2009 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES popularly reelected to two additional terms. 2010) and various other out-of-competition Thursday, December 2, 2010 Ron was then elected to the Michigan State doping controls on high profile athletes in Senate in 2002. Throughout his 14 distin- major international sports. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I guished years in public office, Ron has been Dr. Kiluvia enjoys dancing, traveling, watch- rise to recognize the career of Mr. Joe Gross a leading champion of public education and ing sports especially soccer, basketball and and to congratulate him on his retirement from Michigan agriculture. tennis. He is married to Zelda. St. Elizabeth Healthcare after an outstanding Beyond the duties of elected office, Ron has Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 25 years serving our community. proven himself to be a natural community join me in recognizing the achievements of Dr. Joe’s contributions to the St. Elizabeth servant. He serves as a member of the Moddy H. Kiluvia. Healthcare system and the northern Kentucky Berrien County Farm Bureau, the Three Oaks f health care community have been significant. Free Methodist Church, the Michigan Coalition Thanks in large part to his leadership, St. Eliz- of Responsible Gun Owners, and the River HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS abeth’s has emerged as a robust hospital sys- Valley Engine Club. He also was a co-founder, ACT OF 2010 tem in our region that has introduced many officer, and volunteer for the Three Oaks Am- SPEECH OF new and innovative approaches to health care bulance Service, and involved in Future Farm- to our area. ers of America, 4–H, and Girl Scouts. HON. LAURA RICHARDSON St. Elizabeth Edgewood has been named Ron’s leadership, knowledge, and compas- OF CALIFORNIA one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by sion have made him an indispensible asset to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HealthGrades for 4 consecutive years, one of the citizens of Berrien County and the State of Wednesday, December 1, 2010 the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Michigan. As Senator Ron Jelinek prepares for Reuters for 5 years, the first hospital in the tri- his retirement, he leaves both an example for Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise State to be awarded Magnet status by the future public servants and a legacy that will today in support of S. 3307, ‘‘the Healthy, American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC, benefit southwest Michigan for years to come. Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010.’’ This bill will for excellence in nursing care. I am truly honored to call Ron a colleague and improve childhood nutrition and also women, Joe has also been recognized personally friend. infant, and children programs. through a number of awards and honors, in- I thank Chairman LINCOLN of the Senate f cluding Healthcare Manager of the Year in Committee on Agriculture for her leadership in Cincinnati and the Healthcare Hero Lifetime A TRIBUTE TO DR. MODDY H. shepherding this bill through the Senate and Achievement Award by the Cincinnati Busi- KILUVIA applaud Chairman GEORGE MILLER’s continued ness Courier, the Distinguished Service Award commitment as well. from the Kentucky Hospital Association, and HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Nearly one quarter of children live in house- the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Com- OF NEW YORK holds that are struggling to put enough food merce’s Walter R. Dunlevy/Frontiersman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the table and approximately one third of Award. children are overweight or obese. Both of In addition to his responsibilities with St. Thursday, December 2, 2010 these statistics represent serious threats to the Elizabeth, Joe has been actively involved in Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today future of our Nation’s public health and secu- the community over the years, including as a in recognition of Dr. Moddy H. Kiluvia. rity. chairman of the Northern Kentucky United Moddy H. Kiluvia, MD joined North Brooklyn Specifically, S. 3307 will increase school Way campaign and in working with area col- Health Network in August 2006 as an attend- lunch funding to help schools offer healthier leges to provide scholarships and learning op- ing Psychiatrist at Woodhull Hospital Psychi- meals, limit the availability of junk food at portunities for students in nursing and other al- atry Emergency Room. He is responsible for schools, and leverage public-private partner- lied health professions. providing acute Psychiatric care to the resi- ships to identify successful community-wide In sum, Joe has made a difference in the dents of Bushwick, Bedford Stuyvesant, Fort strategies to improve child nutrition. It will help lives of northern Kentuckians. He and his Green, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. struggling families by modernizing the WIC team have worked to improve access to qual- Dr. Kiluvia was born in Tanzania, East Afri- benefit programs in transitioning from paper ity health care to all in Northern Kentucky. I ca. After graduating from high school, he re- vouchers to an electronic program. This legis- have enjoyed working with Joe closely on ceived a full scholarship to attend medical lation also provides mandatory funding for in- health policy and I have come to count him as school at Turkey’s most prestigious medical novative state and local projects that address a friend. school, Hacettepe University, School of Medi- childhood hunger and promote food security I thank Joe for his service to our community cine in Ankara, Turkey. After graduating from for low-income children. and wish him the very best in his next adven- medical school he immigrated to United States The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act gives ture. in 1997 to pursue his residence. He first 115,000 new students access to school meals I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of worked at New York City Fire Department as by using Medicaid data to certify eligibility and Representatives to join me in recognizing Mr. a medical reviewer. provides an additional 21 million meals annu- Joe Gross’ accomplishments and contributions Dr. Kiluvia started his residence in Psychi- ally for at-risk children by reimbursing pro- and wishing him many more years of health atry at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Cabrini viders for meals served after school. This leg- and happiness. from 2001 to 2005. He then did his Advanced islation improves the nutritional quality of

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The State Stenotype Academy in Manhattan, New In California 3.1 million children get help agency has done its best to meet stringent York. from the national school lunch program. Now congressional mandates through strong sci- Julia grew up in a wholesome rural environ- is the time to make these changes by passing entific and medical-based research, working ment where her parents instilled in their chil- the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act tomorrow. with states, industry and the public, encour- dren the importance of sound religious values Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I urge aging voluntary actions and taking aggressive and education. She attributes her success in my colleagues to join me in supporting S. enforcement actions when needed. life to her parents who throughout their lives 3307. Sadly, some of my colleagues are now criti- taught that one can attain anything in life by f cizing the agency for following the law and working hard and by having faith in God. In discussing ways to prevent the agency from 1973, she was employed by the U.S. Postal RECOGNIZING EUGENE GWIZDALA doing its job. Under the Clean Air Act, Con- Service and retired in 2003. During her tenure gress directed EPA to regulate air pollutants with the U.S. Postal Service, she held execu- HON. DALE E. KILDEE on health-based standards. I urge my col- tive positions with the postal union. In this po- OF MICHIGAN leagues that refrain from this criticism and sition, she traveled widely to various foreign IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES think twice before weakening regulations that countries, and to nearly every state in the Thursday, December 2, 2010 protect our health. Union promoting women’s rights in the work- There is a strong record of achievement. Let place. Her vast experiences have impacted Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today me list some of EPA’s many accomplishments the lives of many people positively. to pay tribute to Eugene Gwizdala as he re- in these forty years: She began her fraternal career in the Prince tires from the Bay County Commission after Removing lead from gasoline Hall Masonic Family in 1986. Since becoming serving 34 years as the Commissioner for the Reducing acid rain a member, she has served untiringly with 8th district. A celebration is planned for De- Establishing vehicle efficiency and emis- grace and pride in various positions, volun- cember 14th in Bay City, Michigan in his sions control standards tarily doing charitable and benevolent work in honor. Controlling toxic substances management her community and across the State of New First elected in 1975 to represent the 4th and disposal York to help make a better life for others. district, Eugene served through 1984. He was Banning widespread use of pesticides such Julia’s philanthropic spirit embodies the very elected in 1987 to represent the 8th district as DDT nature of the ethos of the Prince Hall Order of and has held the position since that time. Dur- Promoting recycling of potential waste Eastern Star. ing his tenure he was Chairman of the Board Achieving cleaner drinking water In June 2009 Ms. Holland was elevated in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2005; and Vice- Making information on environmental con- among her peers to the esteemed position of Chair of the Board in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, cerns available to the public Grand Worthy Matron of Eureka Grand Chap- 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. He also served Revitalizing communities with Brownfield ter Prince Hall Order of Eastern Star., Incor- on numerous county boards and commissions. grants porated, for the State of New York. In this po- He was a member of the MSB Airport Com- In addition, EPA is called upon to respond sition, she is the chief administrator of 53 sub- mission, working tirelessly to develop and se- to natural and man-made disasters. In the last ordinate chapters comprised of nearly three cure services for airport customers and ensure ten years, EPA assisted in the World Trade thousand members. the future of the airport. Eugene was also in- Center response in 2001; performed several She grew up in the Baptist Church in North strumental in the creation of the Bay County cleanups of anthrax, including the Hart Senate Carolina and in 1988 received the right hand Mosquito Control Program. Office Building, in 2001; cleaned up following of fellowship at Berean Baptist Church located Madam Speaker, Eugene Gwizdala has Hurricane Katrina in 2005; retrieved Columbia in Brooklyn, New York, where she remains a served the people of Bay County with dili- Shuttle debris in 2003; responded to the col- member. gence, insight, and enthusiasm. He has spent lapse of the TVA dam in Kentucky in 2008; She finds time to read, sew, and practice the past three decades of his life committed to and provided support to the BP oil spill re- developing graphic art images on the com- improving the quality of life for the residents of sponse in 2010. puter when she is not doing voluntary work in Bay County. I wish him the best as he retires For four decades, EPA has confronted envi- soup kitchens in the East New York section of and enters the next phase of his life. ronmental challenges, fostered innovations, Brooklyn. f and cleaned up pollution in the places where The proud parent of two adult sons, Cedric people live, work, play and learn. Anyone who and Christopher, she also had two lovely COMMEMORATING THE FORTIETH travels outside this country to areas without granddaughters, Naima and Nya. She em- ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. EN- strong environmental protections can attest to phatically states ‘‘God has been good to me’’. VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the benefits to our well being from reducing Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to AGENCY pollution. Over the past forty years, it is undis- join me in recognizing the achievements of puted that EPA has improved our environment Julia Fenner Holland. HON. JAMES P. MORAN and the health of all Americans. f OF VIRGINIA f HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIBUTE TO JULIA FENNER ACT OF 2010 Thursday, December 2, 2010 HOLLAND Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I SPEECH OF rise today to recognize the work of the U.S. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Environmental Protection as it celebrates its OF NEW YORK OF MICHIGAN fortieth anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EPA was established December 2, eight months after the nationally-celebrated Earth Thursday, December 2, 2010 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Day. EPA’s work has been much in the fore- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in front in recent years, particularly related to its in recognition of Julia Fenner Holland. support of the child nutrition bill, S. 3307, the work to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Julia Fenner Holland, a native North Caro- Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The There are some that disagree with EPA’s ap- linian, was born and raised in a little town reauthorization of this bill will significantly im- proaches, believing that they cause increased called Scotland Neck. The middle child of prove child nutrition programs by addressing costs to industry and hurt the economy. Yet eleven siblings, she received her formal edu- hunger and obesity in children. It will provide we have all benefitted from its results. No one cation in the Halifax County Public School healthier meal options, eliminate junk-food and can dispute that EPA’s efforts have provided a System and continued her education at the sugary beverages from a la carte lines and cleaner, healthier environment for the Amer- North Carolina Central University. Julia was an vending machines from all schools, increase ican people. active participant in the civil rights movement student eligibility to access school meals and

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Madam Speaker, I rise able deeds for the country. Mr. Debrick served facing severe food shortages. Furthermore, today to recognize Paul Schrade on the occa- in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Ger- obesity is increasing at an alarming rate due sion of the dedication of a library in his honor many, and participated in the Ardennes, to poor dieting. Nearly one third of children are at the Robert F. Kennedy Schools Complex in Rhineland, and Central Europe battles, includ- either overweight or at risk of becoming over- Los Angeles, California on September 13, ing the Battle of the Bulge, and the liberation weight. Obesity is even a greater problem 2010. Named after U.S. Senator Robert F. of Buchenwald, a German Nazi concentration amongst African-American children. Currently, Kennedy, my uncle, the schools are devoted camp outside of Weimar, Germany. thirty-six percent of African-American youth to social justice. Paul was one of the five peo- In the summer of 1944, at the age of 19 and are either overweight or obese compared with ple wounded the night Senator Kennedy was meager weight of 125 pounds, Mr. Debrick en- less than thirty percent of white youth. This is assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel, where listed in the United States Army. On New a result of the fact that African American chil- the Schools Complex is located. Year’s Eve, 1944, he boarded the Queen dren are more likely to lack access to healthy Paul, a close friend and campaign staffer, Mary in New York’s harbor and departed the fruits and vegetables at lunch time. For exam- was right behind Senator Kennedy when shots United States. He sailed across the Atlantic to ple, in a school with a majority of all Black stu- rang out shortly after RFK’s victory speech fol- combat an evil the likes of which had never dents, forty-seven percent of Black middle lowing the California Democratic presidential been seen in modern history. During the school students receive fruits and vegetables primary on June 5, 1968. chaos of war and beneath a barrage of mortar compared to sixty-three percent of students in The 24-acre, $578 million schools complex fire, Mr. Debrick was separated from his origi- predominately white schools. Childhood hun- on Wilshire Boulevard consists of six different nal unit but was able to hop onto the back of ger and obesity is unacceptable within our schools for grades kindergarten to 12, with an American chow truck, which led him to country. Moreover, these disparities must be more than 4,000 students, the vast majority of Company B of the 9th Armored Infantry Bat- addressed. Our children deserve better and, them from Latino and low-income neighbor- talion of the 6th Armored Division, United thus, the time to strengthen our child nutrition hoods. Paul, 85, was a driving force behind States Army. programs is now. the project, which was fraught with obstacles After weeks of grueling battle in the dead of from the start, including Donald Trump’s plans an unforgiving winter, an officer noticed It is disappointing that my Republican col- to build five towers at the site, one of them Debrick’s feet had turned completely black. He leagues would attempt to kill this bill and leave 125 stories tall. Later, Wal-Mart wanted to put was sent to the hospital in Metz, France, and children to the pain of hunger and lack of nu- a store there. it was determined he had trench foot. Each tritional meal. But, we cannot afford to delay Senator Kennedy’s commitment to social day, then Private First Class Debrick waited the passage of S. 3307. This bill is our best justice is evident throughout the campus with anxiously in the hospital bed with his feet ele- chance at combating obesity and hunger and murals, quotations and similar exhibits. vated; he feared he would share the similar addressing disparities in child nutrition. Al- Originally designed as a large, comprehen- fate that many of his brothers in arms had met though it is paid in part by ending a temporary sive K–12 school that would house more than and would face amputation. Yet, his faith was increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assist- 2,400 students, the school district determined unyielding and partial circulation eventually re- ance Program (SNAP) benefits, I am confident in 2008 that the facility would host wall-to-wall turned to his feet. After many days, he was that President Obama and his administration pilot schools, which opened this fall. Pilot able to rejoin his outfit. To this day, Mr. will work to restore these benefits before the schools are innovative small schools that have Debrick says that his feet getting cold is a SNAP cuts take place. I urge that my col- charter-like autonomy over their budget, cur- constant reminder to give thanks to God for leagues vote ‘‘No’’ on the Motion to Recommit riculum and assessment, governance, sched- not only saving his feet but his life as well. To and ‘‘Yes’’ on S. 3307. ule and staffing, but are part of the public all of us in this grateful nation, Mr. Debrick’s school system. cold feet should also serve as a solemn re- f Among the new school’s many features is a minder of the many sacrifices our brave men 500-seat auditorium and cafe at the site of the and women in uniform endure and that we will HR. 5114—FLOOD INSURANCE old Coconut Grove nightclub, built adjacent to forever be indebted to them for the freedoms REFORM PRINCIPLES ACT OF 2010 the hotel in the 1920s, where LA’s rich and fa- and many blessings we have in America. mous would go to party. Howard Hughes was Just as France will recognize Mr. Debrick’s a regular there and several Academy Awards exceptional service and sacrifices this coming HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY events were held there during the 1930s. Sunday, it is also fitting and appropriate that OF NEW YORK Groundbreaking on the new schools took we do so today as one grateful nation. Mr. place four years ago. Debrick’s bravery is admirable and inspiring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Paul has been instrumental in the improve- and I am honored to acknowledge his service Thursday, December 2, 2010 ment of public education in Los Angeles. His during WWII. I trust that the Members of the lifelong mission, since RFK’s death, has been House will join me in thanking him. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam to perpetuate the best of what Kennedy stood f Speaker, I firmly support H.R. 5114, the Flood for. I wish Paul all the best as he continues Insurance Reform Principles Act of 2010, and his important work on behalf of young people. A TRIBUTE TO GINA PARHAM requested to be a cosponsor, with consent He will continue to carry my own admiration, from the bill’s principle sponsor. Unfortunately, and that of all who have had the privilege to HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS under House Rules, cosponsors may not be work with him. OF NEW YORK added to legislation once a house report has f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been filed for that legislation. A TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD DEBRICK Thursday, December 2, 2010 I have worked tirelessly on this issue, both Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues on the Financial Services HON. IKE SKELTON in recognition of Gina Parham. Committee, as well as Senator SCHUMER. I re- Gina Parharn was born on August 30, 1957, main committed to working on reforming the OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Brooklyn, New York. She is the daughter of National Flood Insurance Program, and will the late Gloria Green and mother of Tavelle S. support this again, should it return to the Thursday, December 2, 2010 Parham. Gina was raised by her extended House for a final vote. Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me family. When we reconvene for the 112th Con- take this means to recognize an American vet- Gina received her education in the Public gress, I will work with the bill’s sponsor to en- eran, Arnold Debrick of Paola, Kansas, for his School System here in Brooklyn. She attended sure this important legislation is reintroduced. heroic service during WWII. On Sunday, De- college in New York City, and has returned to

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Thursday, December 2, 2010 Her work experience spans from city to pri- served many needs in our schools and com- vate corporations. She is presently employed munities across the nation. For example, since Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the by Vanguard Temporaries, New York and 1946, the National School Lunch program has New York Times recently decided to print clas- White Plains, New York as a Human Re- provided nutritionally balanced lunches to chil- sified State Department documents obtained sources/Benefit Administrator and an Adminis- dren across the county. Today, more than 31 illegally by WikiLeaks. But one year ago, The Times declined to trative Assistant. She loves to help others. million children each school day in over print information released during the Rarely will she turn anyone down if in need of 101,000 public and private nonprofit schools her assistance. She is an event planner, loves ClimateGate scandal that showed scientists and residential child care institutions receive were hiding contradictory temperature data. to read, travel and cook. nutritional lunches through this program. Her past and present affiliations include the Regarding its decision to print the WikiLeaks following: President and Dean of Pledges for Since 1966, the School Breakfast Program documents, The Times wrote: ‘‘For The Times Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. Omicron Beta has provided nutritionally balanced breakfasts to ignore this material would be to deny its Chapter in Brooklyn; Officer and member of to America’s children. Today, 11 million chil- own readers the careful reporting and thought- various youth organizations at Berean, such dren in more than 88,000 public and private ful analysis they expect when this kind of in- formation becomes public.’’ as the Girl Scouts, Jr. Ushers, Youth Lay nonprofit schools and residential child care in- In contrast, The Times said they did not League, Cherub Choir and Gregory Daffin stitutions are receiving healthy meals to start publish the ClimateGate documents because, Singers; Co-Chairperson on the Culinary and off their school day. ‘‘The documents appear to have been ac- Decoration Committee for Women’s Day Com- quired illegally and contain all manner of pri- mittee 2007; and was a student in Berean’s Nutrition programs have also been a key vate information and statements that were Bible Institute. She currently serves as Assist- factor in supporting children and the family never intended for the public eye, so they ant Financial Secretary and Luncheon Co- outside of school cafeterias. Programs such won’t be posted here.’’ Chairperson for the Brooklyn Sunday School as the Child and Adult Care Food Program There is no better example of a double Union; she is a member of Church Women and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Pro- standard. United in Brooklyn, Inc., Berean’s Joint Usher gram for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Ministry, where she serves as a supervisor to provide nutrition and support to low-income f the Jr. Usher Ministry, Berean Broadcaster families, benefiting mothers, infants, and A TRIBUTE TO MS. DONNA and Sunday School Ministry. She also is a young children across the nation. EVELYN ANDERSON WHITE graduate of George T. Grier School of Ush- ering in June 2010. Overall, these family nutrition programs HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Volunteering is important to Gina. She con- have provided many critical services for our children. In 2009 alone, The Child and Adult OF NEW YORK tinues to do volunteer work three days a week IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or more at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Care Food Program distributed 1.9 billion the Epiphany, Epiphany Lutheran School. She meals to over 3.3 million participating children Thursday, December 2, 2010 volunteers for voter registration drives, assists and adults. Additionally, the WIC program sup- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today seniors when in need, (i.e. shopping, going to ported 9.1 million participants in all 50 States, in recognition of Ms. Donna Evelyn Anderson the doctor or any other task they may ask of U.S. Territories, and 34 Indian tribal organiza- White. her). Gina loves to work with the seniors at tions. Ms. White was born on February 23, 1960, Berean, especially on Senior Emphasis Sun- in Manhattan, New York, where she spent day, an experience that brings joy to her Emerging challenges, however, necessitate most of her childhood. She attended P.S. 103 heart. improvements. Most disconcerting is the and Montauk Junior High School for her ele- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to USDA 2009 report showing an increase in mentary education, graduated with honors join me in recognizing the achievements of food insecurity. The report shows that 6.7 mil- from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School Gina Parham. lion households, including 16.7 million chil- and received a Bachelors of Arts in Humans f dren, across the nation lacked money and Services from the University of Buffalo. other resources for food. This is unacceptable. A strong love for children led Ms. White to HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS become a teacher at the Trey Whitfield Moreover, obesity rates between 1963 and ACT OF 2010 School. She started out as a substitute teach- 2004 quadrupled for children ages 6 to 11 er at the school, but a commitment to the insti- SPEECH OF years and tripled for children between 12 and tution and its children kept her there. Now, HON. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA 19 years old. Strong correlation between obe- after teaching Kindergarten for sixteen years sity rates and other chronic diseases including OF AMERICAN SAMOA at the Trey Whitfield School, Ms. White teach- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and dia- es Pre–K. Teaching has been her passion and betes, suggests that we have a major problem one of her greatest joys in life; she loves help- Wednesday, December 1, 2010 to confront. Now is the time to act. ing students achieve their personal and aca- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I The United States of America must take demic goals. Ms. White is considered ‘‘the rise in strong support of the ‘‘Healthy, Hunger- care of her children by providing the nec- other mother’’ to some at the Trey Whitfield Free Kids Act of 2010,’’ legislation to extend School because children can come and talk to essary resources to maintain a healthy life- and improve the nation’s policies and pro- her about anything. She strongly believes that grams with respect to child nutrition. style. As we all know, a child’s health has a in life, one cannot do it alone; as the old I want to thank the Chairman of the Com- direct impact on their education and their fu- adage goes, ‘‘it takes a village to raise a mittee on Education and Labor, my good ture. child.’’ friend, Mr. GEORGE MILLER, and all the mem- We must therefore address the emerging Ms. White has always enjoyed singing— bers of the Committee for their work on this health challenges and negative trends by step- whether at church or just for fun. She shares comprehensive bill on nutrition programs for ping towards improvements in our child nutri- this passion by serving as the choir director the children of America. I also want to thank tion policies and programs. for the Trey Whitfield School’s Children’s Con- the cosponsors and all the stakeholders for cert Choir. This choir is seasoned! They sing their support and advocacy. The ‘‘Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of from state to state and, under Ms. White’s di- This piece of legislation will make improve- 2010’’ is a crucial step towards addressing rection, bless people with beautiful music. ments in existing nutrition programs for kids by these challenges and reversing these trends. I Ms. White recently received the Mary helping our nation fulfill the following objec- urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ and support McLeod Bethune Award for Excellence in Edu- tives: reduce childhood hunger by expanding this important legislation. cation/Song Bird. For her continuous efforts in

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Beyond her teaching duties, Ms. White fully prepared to tackle the most important se- us get to know our fellow parliamentarians proudly serves her community by tutoring and curity issues facing Europe, Asia, and North more closely; and ensured we are able to best mentoring inner-city youth. America. represent our country and the House of Rep- In addition to caring for children in the com- Mr. Speaker, since World War II, the secu- resentatives on both sides of the Atlantic munity, it should also be noted that Ms. White rity of the United States has been intimately Ocean. Her commitment and hard work have lives for her own children as well. She is a connected to the stability of Europe and Eur- helped our country continue rebuilding its rep- proud mother of two daughters: Whitney and asia. Many of my constituents fought bravely utation with our NATO allies, which is espe- Whynter. Whitney is a senior at Loyola Univer- overseas to protect and promote this stability. cially important to the men and women in uni- sity in Baltimore, Maryland, and Whynter is a We owe it to our veterans and to future gen- form who are serving our nation around the sophomore at Nazareth Regional High School erations to continue working for global secu- world. in Brooklyn, New York. rity; the Marshall Center is a crucial part of In January, Kathy will retire from Federal Ms. White owes all of her success to two this effort. service, and she can do so proudly, knowing women: Her mother, Patricia Robinson, and I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- that in a career that spanned more than 4 her deceased grandmother, Evelyn Jenkins. porting H. Res. 528. decades, she has been a part of history and Ms. White’s mother is not just a parental fig- f has served our district and her country honor- ure, but a best friend; her grandmother always HONORING THE OUTSTANDING ably. Madam Speaker, I ask that you and our provided guidance, telling her that, ‘‘little be- PUBLIC SERVICE OF KATHY colleagues join Betty Ann, our family and me comes much when you place it in the Master’s BECKER in congratulating and thanking Kathy Becker hand.’’ Both women offered constant support, for her unparalleled commitment to public encouragement and taught her how to bring HON. JOHN S. TANNER service. out the best in others. Ms. White stands on f the shoulders of these two valiant women and OF TENNESSEE her life is a testament to their love. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATIONS TO BERNIE Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Thursday, December 2, 2010 AND REEVA NOWITZ join me in recognizing the achievements of Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Ms. Donna Evelyn Anderson White. to tell you about a dear friend of mine who HON. PAUL TONKO f has served the House of Representatives OF NEW YORK longer than you, me and the vast majority of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMENDING THE MARSHALL our colleagues. CENTER Thursday, December 2, 2010 Kathy Becker’s distinguished career on Cap- Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, I would like SPEECH OF itol Hill spans more than 40 years, during which she has made important contributions to call the attention of the House to the re- HON. LAURA RICHARDSON not only to the districts she has served but to markable accomplishments of Reeva and Ber- OF CALIFORNIA our country and our international alliances. nie Nowitz as The Israel Center, a program of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kathy grew up near here in Federalsburg, Jewish Educational Resources of New York, JERNY, prepares to honor them later this Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Maryland, on the Eastern Shore and attended the University of Maryland and George Wash- week. Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise ington University before coming to Capitol Hill Bernie Nowitz is a retired pharmacist. As today in support of H. Res. 528, which com- in May 1971. She worked almost four years the former president of Burns Pharmaceuticals mends the George C. Marshall European Cen- for Congressman Frank Denholm of South Da- in Rensselaer, New York, Bernie served my ter for Security Studies for its valuable con- kota and then—fortunately, for us—came to constituents faithfully for 24 years. After his re- tributions to international peace and security the Tennessee delegation, where she has tirement, he worked as a pharmacy consultant throughout Post-Soviet Europe and Asia. This served much longer than any of us elected to and then as a volunteer for the Schenectady important measure honors the Marshall Center represent Tennessee in this chamber. She Free Clinic. He has served as a board mem- for promoting regional stability through a new worked for 3rd District Congresswoman ber of Jewish Family Services, and is a past generation of military and civilian leaders; Marilyn Lloyd for more than 4 years and then president of Temple Beth El in Troy, where he commends its Director, Dr. John P. Rose; and joined the 8th District team working for my currently serves on the Religious Committee. strengthens the bonds between America and predecessor, Congressman Ed Jones. As part of a fact-finding mission, Bernie its allies as we work to ensure global peace When Betty Ann and I took office in 1989, traveled to the former Soviet Union and Aus- and prosperity. we were very grateful that Kathy agreed to tria to understand the plight of Jewish refu- I thank Chairman BERMAN for his leadership stay on the team as executive assistant, and gees. He has also traveled to Israel with the in bringing this resolution to the floor and for she has been a loyal, dedicated staff member Volunteers for Israel project on two separate his dedication to promoting effective foreign to us and an exceptional public servant to the occasions. Bernie and his wife, Reeva, have policy that meets the challenges of an ever- people of west and middle Tennessee. been strong supporters of Israel since their changing world. Kathy has been on Capitol Hill for some of first trip 35 years ago. They have been long- I also applaud Congressman TANNER for history’s biggest moments. She has seen eight time supporters of JERNY and Hadassah as sponsoring this legislation. This resolution is presidential administrations, including one well. emblematic of his commitment to transatlantic president who was impeached and another Reeva Nowitz, who is also being honored security cooperation, a cause he has cham- who resigned to avoid the same. Kathy was by JERNY, was Vice President of Burns Phar- pioned both as a Member of Congress and as here when the Vietnam War ended, the Berlin maceuticals, working alongside her husband. President of the NATO Parliamentary Assem- Wall came down and fundamental extremists Since her retirement she has been involved bly. attacked our country on September 11, 2001. with the Jewish Federation, serving as presi- Mr. Speaker, the George C. Marshall Euro- One of the great honors I have had is rep- dent of the Women’s Division and has been pean Center for Security Studies, the Marshall resenting the House of Representatives on the on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Center, was established in 1993. It is an insti- NATO Parliamentary Assembly, serving 6 Northeastern New York and the Daughters of tute dedicated to security and defense studies years as chairman of the U.S. delegation to Sarah Foundation. She is the current presi- tailored to advancing post-Cold War democ- that body and 2 years as President of the dent of Temple Beth El in Troy and helped in racies in Europe and Central Asia. NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This oppor- the formation of the Albany Area Jewish Cem- As a joint partnership of the United States tunity has allowed us to help strengthen diplo- etery Association of Northeastern New York. and German governments, the Marshall Cen- matic ties with parliamentarians from our clos- Reeva and Bernie are shining examples of ter stands as a testament to the power of est allies, relationships that had been strained Americans who actively demonstrate their international collaboration. Alumni of the Mar- in recent years. commitment to their family, their community shall Center serve as military officers, ambas- Our efforts there would not have been pos- and their faith. Bernie often assists Reeva with sadors, government ministers, and elected of- sible without Kathy’s work staffing the U.S. her duties at Temple Beth El of Troy where

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There, tion of Healthcare Volunteer Resource Profes- gram at Bellevue Hospital Center. Currently, spiritual leader Alan Bell works with the mem- sionals, becoming the first VA Voluntary Serv- Ms. Foster is the Senior Associate Executive bers to develop weekly educational and reli- ice staff member to be elected to this position. Director of the Psychiatry and Child/Adoles- gious activities for members and non-mem- Through his dedication and valued work, cent Psychiatry departments, which includes a bers alike. The services are inclusive and ac- Steve has garnered well-deserved apprecia- 339 bed inpatient unit and multiple mental cessible, bringing children and grandchildren tion and numerous accolades including the health ambulatory care services. She is a into active participation during worship. Voluntary Service Award for Excellence, the member of the American College of Health The Nowitzs have lived the dream of seeing Governors’ Volunteer Service Award for Excel- Care Executives and the National Alliance on their love survive many decades, as their chil- lence in Volunteer Administration and most re- Mental Illness. dren grow to be fine adults and their family cently, the Award for Excellence from the As- Ms. Foster is most proud of being the moth- blossoms to include grandchildren. They have sociation of Volunteer Resource Professionals. er of two beautiful children, Maya, 13 and been members of Temple Beth El for more Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Myles, 9; both of whom attend independent than 50 years and attended Hebrew School nizing Steven Hurd for his compassion and schools in NYC. Ms. Foster finds time to be a there. Reeva was born in nearby Cohoes. Ber- tireless efforts on behalf of the veterans in class representative at her daughters’ school, nie was born in the Bronx and moved upstate Maine. serve in the Parents’ Association, mentor to Troy at age three. f young women at the Lenox Road Baptist Reeva and Bernie have been married for Church, where she is a member, and partici- more than 46 happy years and have been part A TRIBUTE TO ANN-MARIE K. pate in community service projects. She con- of the Temple Beth El and Troy community for FOSTER tinues to live in Brooklyn with her husband of that entire time. They have been blessed with fifteen years, Ray Foster, and her children. two daughters, Cheryl and Nicole, Cheryl and HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Nicole. Cheryl is married to Anthony Klein and OF NEW YORK join me in recognizing the achievements of they live in Palto Alto, California with their chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ann-Marie K. Foster. dren Alex and Daniel. Nicole works in real es- Thursday, December 2, 2010 f tate in New York City. I ask my colleagues to pause to congratu- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF late Reeva and Bernie for being among the in recognition of Ann-Marie K. Foster. U.S.-AUSTRALIA NUCLEAR EN- honorees at the Israel Heroes Dinner on Ann-Marie Karlene Goddard Foster was ERGY AGREEMENT Thursday, December 2, 2010. born to serve and help others. Born in Brook- lyn, New York on June 22, 1969, she is the SPEECH OF f eldest of three children born to the late Marva HON. LAURA RICHARDSON HONORING STEVEN HURD Williams. After losing her mother to gun vio- OF CALIFORNIA lence at the tender age of eight years old, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ann-Marie’s desire to help others in her com- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Tuesday, November 30, 2010 OF MAINE munity began to take root. Ms. Foster was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raised by her loving grandmother, Josephine Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ellis, and her late grandfather, Clayton Ellis; today in support of H.R. 6411, which would Thursday, December 2, 2010 her grandparents instilled in her that a solid approve the cooperation agreement between Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise education was the key to endless opportuni- the government of the United States and the today to recognize Steven Hurd on the occa- ties, and a mantra such as ‘‘what is in your government of Australia concerning the peace- sion of his retirement after 38 years of dedi- head can’t nobody take it away from you.’’ ful use of nuclear energy. This important legis- cated service in the Department of Veterans She graduated at the age of 16 with a Re- lation will renew a long-standing agreement Affairs. gents diploma from Brooklyn Technical High between one of our strongest allies and pro- Throughout his career, Steve has fought te- School in 1986. She went on to earn a Bach- mote the safe trade of nuclear energy prod- naciously to improve the quality of life of vet- elor of Science degree in Biology from Utica ucts. erans and their caregivers. Steve began his College of Syracuse University in 1990 with in- I thank Chairman BERMAN for his leadership VA career in 1972 and served in a variety of tentions of serving in the health care commu- in bringing this bill to the floor. I also thank the Recreation Therapy positions. From 1983 to nity. sponsor of this legislation, ILENA ROS- 1987, he served as the Assistant Chief of Vol- Upon her return to Brooklyn, her first em- LEHTINEN, for her commitment to the safe, se- untary Service at the Brockton, Massachusetts ployment opportunity was for the Health Insur- cure trade and peaceful use of nuclear energy VA Medical Center. For the past 23 years, ance Plan (HIP) of New York working as a products. Steve has served as the Chief of Voluntary Medical Assistant. During her time at HIP Mr. Speaker, the United States has had an Service at the Togus, Maine VA Medical Cen- serving in the Women’s Health Division, she ongoing civilian nuclear cooperation agree- ter. learned early the power of engaging women in ment with Australia since 1957. Australia sells Under his leadership, a number of new pro- caring for their health which ultimately could around 36 percent of its $1 billion in uranium grams have been established at Togus, in- shape the health outcomes of the entire fam- exports to the United States. This accounts for cluding the ‘Caught Ya’ program to recognize ily. It was also during this time that she saw 13 percent of our uranium supplies. This co- staff members that go above and beyond their the necessity to have health care providers operation agreement also facilitates Australia’s duties in caring for veterans, the Service Re- who could relate to a vulnerable population— sale of uranium to other countries that will use covery Program, and new volunteer assign- those who often put other priorities ahead of it with technology made in the United States. ments to provide mealtime companions and their own health—women. As the HIV epi- The civilian nuclear cooperation agreement other quality of care initiatives for hospitalized demic and the spread of STDs began to take with Australia is set to renew automatically veterans, These programs have greatly en- its toll on the African American community, upon the 90th day of continuous session since hanced and expanded the use of volunteers being able to communicate without judgment the President’s May 5 transmittal of the re- and staff in improving veterans’ healthcare ex- was the key to the center’s success. newal agreement. However, it is nonetheless periences at Togus. In 1991, she joined the New York City appropriate for us to come together to affirm Steve is also an active leader in other sec- Health and Hospitals Corporation at Metropoli- this agreement with Australia, one of our clos- tors of Veterans Affairs. He serves as the tan Hospital Center in New York and began a est and most strategically important allies. VISN 1 Voluntary Service Liaison Chief, is an journey that would span 19 years in increasing The United States and Australia have a active member and past president of the administrative capacities. One of her most re- strong relationship rooted in our shared val- Maine Society of Directors of Healthcare Vol- warding times was spent at Woodhull Medical ues, historical ties, and strategic outlook. Our unteer Services and is current president of the Center in Brooklyn where she met her mentor militaries conduct joint military exercises and New England Association of Directors of who would guide her career and allow her to Australian troops are currently in Afghanistan

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Madam Speaker, on Mr. Speaker, for these reasons I urge my Democratic Club, Eleanor Roosevelt Demo- rollcall No. 584, I was unavoidably detained. colleagues to join me in showing their support cratic Club, Women’s Caucus for Congress- Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ for this important agreement with Australia. man Towns and AmeriCorps Alumni. She has This cooperation agreement is good for our re- f served as a leader for other service commit- lationship with an old ally, good for our energy OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL tees. She was the Executive Secretary, Dis- sector, and good for international nuclear se- DEBT trict Council 37 Women’s Committee and curity. President of the Youth Department of Black HON. MIKE COFFMAN Trade Unionists. As a member of the Retirees f Committee, she continues to live a life of serv- OF COLORADO ice and currently serves as the Executive Sec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO FERNANDO A. retary for the Church of God In Christ Jesus, GUERRA, MD, MPH, FAAP Thursday, December 2, 2010 N.D. Inc. She is also proud to have been or- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- dained as a Minister by her Bishop, W.H. er, today our national debt is Amos in 2008. HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ $13,834,918,581,977.03. Ms. Cannady’s contributions to others have On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th not gone unnoticed. Over the years she has OF TEXAS Congress, the national debt was been awarded the Medgar Evers College Sec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $10,638,425,746,293.80. retary of the Year Award, U.S. Air Force Spe- This means the national debt has increased cial Presidential Citation, Administrative Assist- Thursday, December 2, 2010 by $3,196,492,835,638.20 so far this Con- ant of the Year Award, DC 37 People Merit Award and the Coalition of Black Trade Union- Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise gress. This debt and its interest payments we are ists Youth Department Award. today to honor a man who has spent his She has been married for fifty years to whole life pursuing the well-being of others, passing to our children and all future Ameri- cans. Ivory; they are the proud parents of three adult especially that of children, through his medical daughters, Vernay, Valerie, and Aesha. She f practice, education, and leadership. After also has two sons-in-law, Eugene Simmons many years of service to his community, Dr. A TRIBUTE TO JOYCE MARIE and Scott Lynch, and a granddaughter, Ashley Fernando A. Guerra, a long time practicing pe- CANNADY Simmons. diatrician and a dear friend of mine, is now re- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tiring from his post as Director of Health at the join me in recognizing the achievements of San Antonio Metro Health District. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK Joyce Marie Cannady. Having received his bachelor of arts degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f from the University of Texas in Austin, his medical degree from the University of Texas Thursday, December 2, 2010 STATEMENT TO COMMEMORATE Medical Branch in Galveston, and a master’s Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE of public health degree from the Harvard in recognition of Joyce Marie Cannady. UNITED STATES ENVIRON- School of Public Health where he was a Kel- Joyce Marie Cannady was born in Franklin, MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY logg Fellow, it comes as no surprise that Dr. Virginia, to Sallie Irene and Jasper Williams. Guerra has been recognized as a leading con- She has lived a life of service to others and HON. JOE BACA tributor to medical research and literature. We continues to do so even as a retiree today. OF CALIFORNIA are forever grateful for Dr. Guerra’s work in Ms. Cannady began her work career as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretary for the Department of Social Serv- numerous areas, including immunizations, Thursday, December 2, 2010 community health, and health disparities, as ices as a member of the executive staff team. his work and leadership have made a dif- During her tenure there, she excelled at meet- Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ference for the people of our Nation’s seventh ing the day-to-day operation needs of the de- commemorate four decades of the creation of largest city and its surrounding areas. partment. Always a good listener, she was a federal agency with the noble mission to tasked with the assignment of addressing protect human health and the environment. Over the years, Dr. Guerra has offered his complaints of the office. The founding of the U.S. Environmental Pro- expertise to many boards and committees, In 1971, a co-worker informed her about a tection Agency (EPA) on December 2, 1970, and he will continue to serve in this capacity Medgar Evers College opening in Brooklyn. represented the start of remarkable environ- in retirement. One of Dr. Guerra’s greatest She accepted a position as the first Secretary mental achievements for our nation. Their mis- passions is educating and mentoring the next in the Nursing Program, which began with six- sion and valuable accomplishments have been generation of public and private health profes- teen students. Joyce helped set the tone and well captured in EPA’s 40th anniversary sionals. As the Director of Health at the San pace for the Nursing Program. She excelled in theme: ‘‘Healthier Families, Cleaner Commu- Antonio Metropolitan Health District, he has her position and received increasing levels of nities, A Stronger America.’’ mentored physicians in training from both the responsibilities over the years. In her role as In this anniversary celebration, we should public and private sectors, including the Resi- Administrative Assistant to the Nursing Pro- honor EPA’s dedicated employees who during dents in Aerospace Medicine, RAMS, pro- gram Director, she was responsible for hiring 40 years have worked hard to keep our land, gram. Through the RAMS, he has been able and supervising support staff, scheduling stu- air, and water clean and protected. Thanks to to give back to the military he served in as a dent consultations and managing the on-going their efforts, expertise, and enthusiasm, this member of the U.S. Army Medical Corps dur- administrative operations. and future generations will be able to enjoy ing the Vietnam War, for which he received Ms. Cannady retired after dedicating 30 better environmental conditions in the places both the Bronze Star and the U.S. Army Com- years of service to an institution that continues they work, live, and pray. mendation Medal with ‘‘V’’ distinction. to educate students by supporting its motto: I take pride in representing a unique and di- In light of all that Dr. Guerra has accom- ‘‘Creating success one student at a time.’’ She verse ecosystem in California’s 43rd District. I plished in his long and prosperous career, I has also worked with the AmeriCorps pro- particularly thank EPA for developing regula- would like to ask my colleagues to join me in gram, serving as a reading and writing tutor tions that will assist the studies of water re- recognizing this extraordinary man of scholar- for first and second grade students at P.S. 57 sources and groundwater conditions needed in ship and public service for all that he has in Queens. potentially contaminated sites in my District. done for the people of Bexar County and our In her spare time, she dedicates her experi- Sound environmental protection policies not Nation. ence and talent to others. Her community ac- only promote American security through better

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Thursday, December 2, 2010 safety and support to local communities strug- Madam Speaker, I am honored to have this gling in a difficult economic environment. Ef- important national asset in my district and I Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise forts that ensure that polluters pay, such as congratulate the leadership of DIA and the today to recognize Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for the Superfund Program—that addresses the military and civilian employees at NCCA on his remarkable work on environmental issues. Cousin Bobby serves as Senior Attorney for cleanup of toxic waste sites—provide impor- this important recognition. tant tools that help identify the parties respon- the Natural Resources Defense Council, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson sible for contamination. The Superfund Pro- f gram has successfully required identified re- Riverkeeper organization, and President of sponsible parties to pay for the cleanup of IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVER- Waterkeeper Alliance which he founded in their contaminated sites which has saved tax- SARY OF THE CONNECTICUT 1999. He is also a Clinical Professor and Su- payers billions of dollars. STATE GRANGE pervising Attorney at Pace University School As a Member of Congress, I am committed of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic, and is to continue fighting for legislation that allows HON. JOE COURTNEY co-host of the Ring of Fire radio program. Ear- EPA to protect our treasured resources—in- lier in his career he served as Assistant Dis- OF CONNECTICUT cluding ensuring clean air, safe drinking water trict Attorney in New York City. for everyone and promoting cleaner, more effi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bobby is credited with leading the fight to cient uses of America’s natural resources. Thursday, December 2, 2010 protect New York City’s water supply. The Let us commemorate this milestone anniver- New York City watershed agreement, which sary of the EPA by recognizing its people, its Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise he negotiated on behalf of environmentalists programs, and the progress they have made today to honor the Connecticut State Grange and New York City watershed consumers, is since the day the agency was founded 40 on their 125th anniversary. regarded as an international model in stake- years ago. This celebration of EPA’s legacy The National Grange, also known as the holder consensus negotiations and sustainable and accomplishments should also serve as a Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is the nation’s development. He has also worked on environ- reminder of the work we still have ahead of us oldest national agricultural organization, with mental issues across the Americas and has to protect the health and the environment of local chapter established in 2,700 local com- assisted several indigenous tribes in Latin everyone in our communities and our nation. munities in 40 states. The Connecticut Grange America and Canada in successfully negoti- has been one of the most active, continuously f ating treaties protecting traditional homelands. operating since 1885. In Connecticut the Bobby is a noted author and was named RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL CEN- Grange has been an integral part of our one of Time magazine’s ‘‘Heroes for the Plan- TER FOR CREDIBILITY ASSESS- state’s efforts to preserve farmland, support et’’ for his success in helping Riverkeeper lead MENT (NCCA) rural communities and maintain the idyllic the fight to restore the Hudson River. The charm that is such an important part of New group’s achievement helped spawn over 190 HON. JOE WILSON England’s past. Waterkeeper organizations across the globe. OF SOUTH CAROLINA The Grange has always welcomed farming He is a graduate of Harvard University, stud- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families to involve themselves in the better- ied at the London School of Economics, and Thursday, December 2, 2010 ment of rural life and to contribute to its wel- received his law degree from the University of fare by talent, thought, strength and willing- Virginia Law School. Following graduation he Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam ness to labor heartily with fellow Patrons for attended Pace University School of Law, Speaker, I rise today to recognize the re-des- the general good of the order and of mankind. where he was awarded a Master’s Degree in ignation of the Defense Academy of Credibility The Grange’s focus on community service, Environmental Law. Assessment, DACA, as the National Center family activities and agricultural causes re- Bobby has been instrumental in advancing for Credibility Assessment, NCCA. numerous environmental causes. I wish him Part of the Defense Intelligence Agency, flects well on the countless farmers who strive all the best as he continues his important work DIA, and located at Fort Jackson in the Sec- to preserve America’s pastoral traditions. In on behalf of our natural resources. He will ond Congressional District of South Carolina, eastern Connecticut, the Grange has a long continue to carry my own admiration, and that NCCA serves as the government’s premier and storied past supporting communities, of all who have had the privilege to work with educational center for polygraph and other maintaining our rural heritage and promoting him. credibility assessment technologies and tech- the agricultural ideals that serve as the back- niques. Its central mission is to assist federal bone of our country. f agencies in the protection of U.S. citizens, in- Not only is the Grange the oldest and one HONORING REVEREND GERALD terests, infrastructure, and security by pro- of the strongest farm organizations in America, KISNER ON HIS 15TH ANNIVER- viding the best education and tools for credi- it is the only farmers’ fraternity in the world. SARY AS PASTOR OF THE TAB- bility assessment. The precepts of this farm-family fraternity are ERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST For more than 50 years NCCA and its pred- fourfold: (1) We should work toward a more CHURCH ecessor organizations have served as a core prosperous agriculture; (2) Improve practical agency for the discipline of credibility assess- education; (3) Super-size community life and citizenship; and (4) Build higher ideals of man- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS ment within the federal government, promoting OF FLORIDA hood and womanhood among ourselves. With standardization of credibility procedures, tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES niques, and applications across the federal a strong faith in God, a nurturing hope, a Thursday, December 2, 2010 government. focus on charity, and faithfulness to duty, the By designating NCCA as a national center, Granger continues to make rural life more de- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, the Department of Defense and Defense Intel- sirable. I rise today to honor Rev. Gerald Kisner on his ligence Agency are taking an important step in Members of the Grange have adopted the 15th anniversary as pastor of the Tabernacle helping to harness the rapid technological ad- following creed; ‘‘United by the strong and Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm vances in the field of credibility assessment. faithful tie of agriculture, we mutually resolve Beach, Florida. He has had a very long and As a national center, NCCA will be able to to labor for the good of our order, our country honored career. After receiving his Master’s better focus efforts addressing the urgent and mankind.’’ Madam Speaker, I believe degree from Case Western Reserve Univer- needs of national and international partners those are words we can all live by, and so I sity, he graduated from Harvard University combating terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and ask my colleagues to join with me, and the School of Law, where he was awarded a other criminal activity. people of Connecticut, in recognizing the Con- Dwight D. Eisenhower Scholarship, and re- As the national focal point for credibility as- necticut State Grange on their 125th anniver- ceived his Master of Divinity degree from sessment, NCCA will coordinate the develop- sary. Howard University.

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Hunter Hodges, visit regularly and still enjoy demonstrated his love for his fellow man by To date, over 2,400 families have benefited her stories of growing up in Ohio and the fam- serving as Assistant Director of Social Serv- from Wait No More through its services of ily stories of relatives in Holland. ices in the Boston, Massachusetts Department adoptive and foster family recruitment, post- I wish Ms. Smith a very happy birthday and of Public Welfare and, later, as the Assistant placement support, and local foster care agen- many more. Director of Medical Care for that agency. cy engagement. Of those, more than 1,100 f Rev. Kisner’s love for the law led him to be- families have initiated the process of adoption come a Prosecutor and Law Director for the from foster care. HONORING ASHBEL T. (‘‘A.T.’’) city of East Cleveland, Ohio and an Associate Furthermore, based in no small part to the WALL, II and Partner in two Cleveland area law firms. efforts of Wait No More, the number of chil- In Washington, DC, he joined one of that city’s dren who are waiting for placement in Colo- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY prominent firms and eventually opened his rado has dropped from over 800 to less than OF RHODE ISLAND own practice. While in Washington, Gerald 400. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kisner served as Director of the Office of Pri- By the end of today, 850 children will have Thursday, December 2, 2010 vate Sector Development, again dem- entered the foster care system, many of whom onstrating his love for humanity. Still in Wash- have suffered from abuse or neglect. By Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise ington, his legal experience served him well as week’s end, 4,250 children will find them- today to recognize Ashbel T. ‘‘A.T.’’ Wall, II for Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Depart- selves on the beginning of their journey his stewardship in Rhode Island’s Jail Diver- ment of Housing and Urban Development. through the foster care system. However, due sion and Trauma Recovery Program—Priority Moving to Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Kisner be- to the extraordinary efforts of the dedicated in- to Veterans. His contributions have been vital came Executive Director of the English Ave- dividuals at Wait No More and Focus on the to the success of this program. His work with nue Community Development Corporation, Family, new families across the country are this important issue is simply unmatched. continuing his service to government and peo- now waiting with open arms to welcome these Rhode Island’s Jail Diversion and Trauma ple in need. Since November 1995, he has children home. Recovery Program—Priority to Veterans ad- been pastor of the Tabernacle Missionary I consider it a great privilege to represent dresses the needs of individuals with mental Baptist Church in West Palm Beach. Over the the district that is home to Wait No More. I illness such as post traumatic stress disorder course of his career, he has received many rise today to show my gratitude to Wait No and trauma related disorders involved in the prestigious awards, including the Bishop More for its efforts in bringing hope to children justice system. In recognition of the dramati- Wilfred Wood Award from Howard University, and families both in Colorado and across the cally higher prevalence of trauma related dis- the Dr. Martin Luther King Service Award from nation. orders among veterans, this program the Urban League of Palm Beach County and f prioritizes eligibility for veterans. a Spiritual Enlightenment Award. In 1999, he Director Wall was appointed director of the was inducted into the Board of Preachers of IN RECOGNITION OF DOROTHY Rhode Island Department of Corrections in Martin Luther King International Chapel at ANITA NEWHOUSE SMITH March 2000. Prior to his appointment he Morehouse College. served in the capacity of Assistant Director of Madam Speaker, Gerald Kisner is a remark- HON. MIKE ROGERS Administration since 1987. He was Interim Di- able human being and a person who sets a OF ALABAMA rector from October 1999—February 2000. Di- fine example for us all to follow. I am fortunate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rector Wall is the first native Rhode Islander to count him as a friend and I am pleased to and first employee from within departmental join his family, many friends and colleagues Thursday, December 2, 2010 ranks to lead the agency in 22 years. and all who love and respect him in honoring Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, As director, Wall oversees a comprehensive him today. I would like to request the House’s attention correctional agency encompassing every as- f today to pay recognition to Dorothy Anita pect of Rhode Island’s adult correctional sys- Newhouse Smith who will celebrate her 100th tem: jails, prisons, probation, parole, transi- IN HONOR OF THE WAIT NO MORE birthday on December 27th. tional housing and home confinement. He is ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE Ms. Smith was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to responsible for setting policy direction and su- PROGRAM the late Grace and Boudin Newhouse, immi- pervising all operations for a department that grants from Holland. In 1917, before World manages about 3500 pretrial and sentenced HON. DOUG LAMBORN War I, her family bought a farm in Brecksville, inmates in eight institutions and 27,000 offend- OF COLORADO Ohio and she spent her childhood raising ers on probation, parole and community con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vegetables for their truck farming operation finement. The budget totals approximately Thursday, December 2, 2010 and graduating as Salutatorian of her high $160 million and its staff complement is 1,600. Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise school class. She began working at Union In addition to his departmental duties, Direc- today to honor ‘‘Wait No More’’, an adoption Carbide where she met her husband Charles tor Wall serves on numerous state and na- and foster care awareness program that is a Smith of Alabama. tional commissions on a wide range of topics part of Focus on the Family and displays ex- Dot and Charles eloped on May 27, 1939. including institutional security, prison over- ceptional service to our nation’s children. In 1942, they had their first child, Charlie, and crowding, racial disparity and probation and Focus on the Family has long believed that in 1945, Cheryl. In 1946, they moved to Union parole. He is a member of state’s Information all children deserve to know the joys of a per- Springs, Alabama. Dot devoted her life to her Resources Management Board, which sets manent, loving family. At its very core, Wait husband and children and served as a volun- policy for the state’s management information No More believes in the value of all human teer for PTA, Union Spring Elementary School systems development. life, and this guiding principle led to the cre- room mother, Boy and Girl Scout leader, Sun- He has also served as an expert witness for ation of the Wait No More program. day School teacher and Civil Air Patrol leader the Federal District Court in the areas of cor- The goal of Wait No More is to raise aware- after the war ended. rectional administration and inmate manage- ness of, and recruit families for, waiting chil- Her husband died at the age of 74, and Ms. ment (security issues, classification and dren in foster care. Its mission is straight for- Smith eventually moved in with her daughter gangs) for major litigation on conditions of ward—‘‘Finding Families for Waiting Kids’’. and son-in-law, Cheryl and Jim Cunningham, confinement in Commonwealth of Puerto While the need for orphan care and adoption in Franklin, Alabama. She lived there until Rico’s correctional institutions (1994–1999). exists all around the world, Wait No More fo- 2001 when she moved to Monarch Estates in Director Wall has been instrumental in ad- cuses on the needs right here in our own Auburn. vancing Rhode Island’s correctional institu- communities. Ms. Smith has lived through wars, the Great tions. I wish him all the best as he continues Wait No More held its first recruitment event Depression and seen so many historic events his important work on behalf our nation’s he- in November of 2008 in Colorado Springs, a as they have taken place. Her son, Charlie, roes, our veterans. He will continue to carry

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f SPEECH OF HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GENERAL VON STEUBEN OF MARYLAND Thursday, December 2, 2010 MONUMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor mem- Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise bers of the New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire OF NEW YORK today in support of S. 3307, the Healthy, Hun- Company: President/Fire Fighter Jim Finn; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ger-Free Kids Act of 2010. I applaud Chair- Chief Craig Forbes; Deputy Chief Frank Thursday, December 2, 2010 man MILLER for his efforts on this legislation, Cosner, Jr.; Fire Fighter Keith McMullen; Fire and commend Speaker PELOSI and Leader Marshal Daryl Jurbala; Company Secretary Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, HOYER for bringing this legislation to the floor. Linda Rowe, and Fire Fighter/Safety Officer I rise to ffor th one hundredth anniversary of I also commend First Lady Michelle Obama Frank Cosner, Sr. the dedication of the monument to General for her leadership on this initiative. On September 31, 2010, a giant construc- von Steuben across the street from the White The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 tion barge broke free of its anchoring mecha- House—in Lafayette Park, Washington, DC. expands access to school meal programs to nisms and began drifting down the Delaware The monument to General Frederich Wil- thousands of children across the country. In River toward the New Hope-Lambertville helm von Steuben was dedicated in a cere- addition to reauthorizing all expiring authorities Bridge. This barge was meant to be a work mony presided over by President William H. and programs in the Richard B. Russell Na- platform and was equipped with a lifter and Taft on December 7, 1910. Taking its place tional School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition small crane, which could have caused major among the statues of three other European- Act, it will also assist all 50 states in providing damage to the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. born Revolutionary War heroes, the Steuben meals for at-risk youth after school. Without the crucial decisionmaking and help of monument serves as a reminder of the tactical This bill contains several innovations in food the New Hope Fire Company and its volun- foresight and invaluable contributions of Gen- delivery and safety for young people at school. teers, this could have ended in disaster. They eral von Steuben to the United States military Importantly, S. 3307 will increase funding for displayed incredible skill and bravery in their during the American Revolution. school lunches, increase access to free school actions and for that they are honored. General von Steuben arrived in the United meals, improve school meal nutrition stand- Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize States from Prussia during a period of great ards, expand food service for summer and and honor the individuals for their bravery and turmoil for our young country. Facing the su- outside-of-school programs, implement food quick thinking in a time of great distress. I am perior forces of Great Britain, the American safety requirements for food served on school honored to serve as their Congressman. military lacked experience, tradition, and prop- campuses, help innovate the WIC program, in- f er training. It was under these circumstances troduce new nutrition and healthy living stand- CONGRATULATING RAYMOND T. that General von Steuben wrote to General ards, and fund state and local initiatives to AND ROBERTA ‘‘BOBBY’’ WHITE George Washington prior to his arrival in eliminate childhood hunger. 1778, stating ‘‘The object of my greatest ambi- Each day, millions of our young people go tion is to render your country all the service in hungry, or consume food that is detrimental to HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH my power, and to deserve the title of a citizen their bodies and their minds. For many chil- OF FLORIDA of America by fighting for the cause of liberty.’’ dren, the meals they receive at school may be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General von Steuben is credited with almost the only balanced, nutritious meal they have Thursday, December 2, 2010 singlehandedly transforming the Continental all day. A healthy diet is absolutely essential Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today Army from a group of untrained militias into a to a healthy life. Through health care reform, to congratulate Raymond T. and Roberta professional army capable of defeating the we have already taken steps to cultivate a cul- ‘‘Bobby’’ White. Members of the Jewish War strongest military in the world. ture of preventive care; this is another part of Veterans Post 266 since November 1997, Ray In addition to his battlefield heroics, General our effort to ensure that our children can real- and Bobby’s activism and efforts on behalf of von Steuben’s enduring impact lives on ize their full potential. south Florida’s Jewish War Veterans are un- through the U.S. Armed Forces’ continuing ref- The First Lady’s Let’s Move initiative has matched. Drawing on their prior experiences erence to his ‘‘Blue Book,’’ which outlines a also played an important role in spotlighting with veterans organizations, they have proved training plan that has served as the standard the steps that can improve our children’s to be great assets within Florida Post 266. bearer for strategic military preparation. Gen- health, including the vital role that exercise Ray and Bobby’s hard work on behalf of eral von Steuben’s contributions and accom- plays in a healthful lifestyle. It is now our job Post 266 was quickly noticed. Shortly after plishments continue to serve as a source of in Congress to continue to support the impor- their arrival, Bobby was elevated to be com- great pride and inspiration for the millions of tant work done through this campaign by sup- mander of the Women’s Auxiliary for Post 266, German-Americans living in the United States porting this legislation. as Ray was named Post commander. It was today. I am proud to support this legislation, be- not long before Ray rose to be the com- The Steuben Society, founded in 1919 and cause I know what a profound effect this will mander of the Department in 2003, and he did named in honor of General von Steuben, have on many children’s lives. not stop there. serves to educate the public about matters of However, while I do strongly support the While serving as the Department Com- interest to American citizens of German herit- legislation that is in front of us today, I am mander of Florida, Ray was appointed by the age and their families, to encourage participa- concerned with cuts to the Supplemental Nu- National Commander to the position of chair- tion in civic affairs, and to perpetuate and en- trition Assistance Program that are on the ho- man for the first Committee for Soviet Jewry. hance the understanding of contributions rizon. We are taking steps now that will make In this capacity, Ray organized a program of made by German Americans to our nation. I our young people happier, healthier, and more installing flag poles and flags from condo or- am proud that the national headquarters of the productive individuals, but we must not forget ganizations, the first of which was installed for Steuben Society is located in Patchogue, New that the SNAP program benefits many of the Temple Emeth on Atlantic Avenue, where York, which is my district and home to same children—and their families—that we are services are conducted annually on Memorial 130,000 German-American constituents. trying to help today. For that reason, it must Day for fallen comrades. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize be our priority to fully fund the SNAP program Together, Ray and Bobby spearheaded nu- the centennial anniversary of the dedication of in the coming years. merous other community projects. Not only did the General von Steuben monument in Lafay- That said, I am eager to see S. 3307 Ray champion continued funding for hospitals ette Park, and I commend the Steuben Soci- passed, and I am confident that this is indeed and veterans’ benefits, but Bobby instituted a ety for its active role in promoting the culture landmark legislation that will ensure our chil- program for hospitalized veterans of the West and contributions of German-American citizens dren can be all that God meant them to be— Palm Beach facility with monthly Bingo games. across the United States. and I urge its adoption. The vision and followthrough of Ray and

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The evaluate sex differences in both basic science membership of Post 266 grew to be the larg- Society for Women’s Health Research was and clinical research. est post in the country. Undoubtedly, these founded to galvanize support and improve sci- We also must ensure that sex differences two have worked immensely to further the pro- entific research. are acknowledged in the design and applica- gram of the Jewish War Veterans both locally My colleagues and I in the Congressional tion of new technologies and medications. Fur- and nationally. Today, Ray and Bobby are still Caucus for Women’s Issues challenged the thermore, we need to build a talented, diverse, involved in the Post; after turning over the exclusion of women from federally funded re- and active women’s health research work- commander’s role in January 2010, Ray now search. force. holds the position of quartermaster, and In 1990 we introduced H.R. 5397, an omni- We cannot abandon our commitment to Bobby continues to assist the current com- bus Women’s Health Equity Act, an unprece- women’s health research. mander of the Women’s Auxiliary. Raymond dented package of 22 separate bills designed Indeed, recent withdrawals of medications and Roberta White deserve special plaudits to improve the status of women’s health in the by the Food and Drug Administration remind for their commitment and dedication to their areas of research, services, and prevention. us of the importance of evaluating medicines work, and our very best wishes for their con- Among the provisions of this mammoth legis- by sex. In 2001, the then U.S. General Ac- tinued service and happiness in good health lation were: the establishment and permanent counting Office published an evaluation show- authorization of the Office of Research on together. ing that eight of the ten medications recently Women’s Health; the statutory requirement f withdrawn ‘‘posed greater health risks for that women and minorities must be included in women than for men’’. HONORING ETHEL KENNEDY NIH clinical studies, where appropriate; the es- The importance of the mission and accom- tablishment of research centers on plishments of the Office of Research on Wom- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY osteoporosis, contraception, and infertility; and en’s Health cannot be overstated. Women and necessary funding increases for research into girls deserve health care that has been tai- OF RHODE ISLAND the diseases that claim unacceptable numbers lored to their needs, and that requires high- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of female lives, like breast, ovarian, and cer- quality research sensitive to gender-based dif- Thursday, December 2, 2010 vical cancers. Our interest prompted federal action. The ferences. Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise I thank the Office of Research on Women’s today to recognize Ethel Kennedy, my aunt, National Institutes of Health announced the creation of the Office of Research on Wom- Health for their achievements over the past 20 upon the occasion of the 2010 Robert F. Ken- en’s Health in 1990. years. I know that the Office will use the next nedy Human Rights Award ceremony. This Many of the provisions of the Women’s 20 years to support excellent science that will ceremony highlighted the abuses in Mexico Health Equity Act were included in the Na- benefit women and men alike. and honored local hero Abel Barrera Her- tional Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of f nandez, founder and director of the 1993. Thankfully, President Clinton made the REMARKS ON ALAN GROSS Tlachinollan Center, for his courageous de- NIH bill, and especially its critical improve- fense of the rights of rural and indigenous ments of women’s health research, one of his people living in Guerrero State in southern first legislative priorities. It was signed into law HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Mexico. Aunt Ethel’s work with the Human on June 10, 1993, in a White House ceremony OF NEW YORK Rights Award is truly remarkable. befitting such historic legislation—establishing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aunt Ethel has been instrumental in advanc- the Office of Research on Women’s Health in Thursday, December 2, 2010 ing human rights. I wish her all the best as statute. she continues this important work. She will Since its creation 20 years ago, the Office Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, tomorrow continue to carry my own admiration, and that of Research on Women’s Health has in- marks the one-year anniversary of the impris- of all who have had the privilege to work with creased our understanding of sex differences, onment of Alan Gross in Cuba. Today, I come her. from single cells to biological systems. This to the House floor not in my role as Chairman f new focus on sex differences has transformed of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee nor as a Congressman interested in U.S. policy to- INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION epigenetics, endocrinology, immunology, and many other fields. ward Cuba. HONORING THE OFFICE OF RE- In 1999, the Office initiated the ‘‘Building Instead, I come here as a father and a hus- SEARCH ON WOMEN’S HEALTH Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Wom- band to urge the Cuban government to re- en’s Health initiative’’ which supported the ca- lease Alan Gross on humanitarian grounds. HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER reer development of approximately 400 early- Alan’s health continues to deteriorate. He OF NEW YORK stage research scientists. By helping these has lost 90 pounds and has developed disc IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scientists to become independent researchers problems that have caused partial paralysis in his leg. This could become permanent if he Thursday, December 2, 2010 and obtain academic positions, the Office of Research on Women’s Health built a sophisti- does not have surgery. He also has developed Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I rise cated, active field of women’s health research. severe pain in his hips. today to honor the 20th anniversary of the Of- In 2002, the Office established the ‘‘Special- Perhaps even more devastating than his fice of Research on Women’s Health. As the ized Centers of Research on Sex and Gender own health is Alan’s not being able to be with leading agency for women’s health research in Factors Affecting Women’s Health’’ program to his daughter who was recently diagnosed with the United States, the Office has transformed support interdisciplinary research in basic and breast cancer. His daughter has had several biomedical research and improved the lives of clinical research. In 2009 alone, this program surgeries and is now undergoing chemo- women nationally and internationally. helped scientists to publish 116 journal arti- therapy. As a father to a daughter around the The Office of Research on Women’s Health cles, 176 abstracts, and 63 other publications. same age, it absolutely breaks my heart that was founded in response to congressional and Alongside of the ambitious research agenda Alan cannot be by his daughter’s side to give scientific concerns over the systematic exclu- of the Office of Research on Women’s Health, her the emotional support that she needs. sion of women from clinical research trials the Office also educates physicians, providers, The United States and Cuba have had a dif- funded by the National Institutes of Health and patients about gender-based differences ficult relationship for a long time. But, Alan (NIH). One clinical trial, the Physicians’ Health in health care. This education program helps Gross is not a politician. His work brought him Study, included 22,071 men—and no women. to translate the research accomplishments into to Cuba because of his passion for the coun- This clinical trial generated over 300 basic tangible improvements in care for women and try’s Jewish community. findings that are used today to guide all facets girls nationwide. Earlier this year, I met with Judy Gross in of medicine. Indeed, the common advice to The Office of Research on Women’s Health the Capitol. She told me that Alan jumped at take aspirin to prevent heart attacks is based continues to press for improvements for wom- the chance to work in Cuba, because he loves largely on this clinical trial with no female par- en’s health care. the Cuban people and wanted them to be able

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FoundCare’s mission and fears she may never see him again. She in grades kindergarten through 12 on its cam- to provide health care services to all people, is emotionally distraught about Alan’s situa- pus located in the Pico-Union/Korea Town regardless of their ability to pay, is to be tion, and this is translating into a decline in her neighborhood of Los Angeles. The schools are lauded. physical health. located on the site of the former Ambassador The designation of FoundCare Health Cen- There are times that we come to the House Hotel and because of the historic nature of the ter as the first FQHC Look-Alike in the State floor to engage in impassioned policy debates. site, there were legal challenges to converting of Florida is a true testament to health care re- There are times when we argue amongst our- the site to a school. Community members and form and expanding access to affordable, selves about the right direction for U.S.-Cuba organizations, including RFK–12, came to- quality health care for all. At a time when mil- relations. Now is not one of those times. gether to advocate for a local school. In 2005, lions of Americans are unemployed and unin- Madam Speaker, today, on the eve of the the Los Angeles Unified School District School sured, FoundCare provides an invaluable one-year anniversary of Alan Gross’ imprison- Board and Superintendent Roy Romer ap- service to the community and is a vital compo- ment, I stand in this chamber to plea for pointed the Robert F. Kennedy Commission to nent in our nation’s health care network. The Alan’s release. Not just for Alan’s sake, but for provide recommendations on how to memori- sad reality is that more than a quarter million the sake of his wife, his mother and his two alize Senator Kennedy’s life. The commission children and adults in Palm Beach County are daughters, I urge the Cuban government to was chaired by former California Supreme uninsured. To make matters worse, 60 percent immediately release Alan Gross. Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, and included a of the uninsured are eligible for some type of f number of civic leaders. insurance program but are not enrolled. It is The Commission’s major recommendation unconscionable that so many families and in- THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NA- called for a social justice theme to permeate dividuals continue to suffer when help is avail- TIVE HAWAIIAN MEDICAID COV- the curriculum, extending from kindergarten able to them. ERAGE ACT OF 2010 through high school that would reflect Senator FoundCare provides essential primary and Kennedy’s commitment throughout his public preventive health care services to those who HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO life. might otherwise forgo medical care for them- OF HAWAII The schools activities include: the creation selves and their children. To best meet the of a foundation guided by an Advisory Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs of its patients, it operates with ex- mittee that will help to fund social-justice re- panded hours to accommodate families, pro- Thursday, December 2, 2010 lated activities and act as a resource for the vides multilingual services in English, Spanish, Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, I rise today schools on establishing relationships with French and Creole, employs efficient elec- to introduce the Native Hawaiian Medicaid community service groups outside the school tronic medical records systems of care, and Coverage Act of 2010. This legislation is a locally and in the larger world, a speakers pro- will soon also provide dental and pharmacy companion to S. 52, which was introduced gram, a fellows program that will bring emerg- services. Furthermore, FoundCare helps indi- earlier this year by Senator DANIEL K. INOUYE. ing and established leaders to the school, and viduals navigate the application process for This legislation would allow for 100 percent the creation of a public park recalling the in- Medicare, Medicaid, Florida KidCare, and coverage under the Federal Medicaid Assist- spirational speeches by the Senator and oth- other programs, and, together with Project Ac- ance Percent (FMAP) formula for Native Ha- ers. cess partners, makes sure that patients can waiians who are Medicaid eligible and access The pilot schools are innovative small also access the specialty care they need. care from Federally Qualified Health Centers schools that have charter-like autonomy over When fully funded, FoundCare has the capac- or through the Native Hawaiian Health Care their budget, curriculum and assessment, gov- ity for more than 10,000 unduplicated patients System. ernance, schedule and staffing, but are part of per year. This is truly remarkable. Native Hawaiians, like American Indians and the public school system. I have had the privilege of being involved Alaska Natives, are an indigenous, native peo- Rory has been instrumental in the improve- with this visionary project from the start and ple. Currently, states receive a 100 percent ment of public education in Los Angeles. I am continually amazed by the extraordinary FMAP reimbursement for health care services wish her all the best as she continues her im- dedication and compassion of the men and provided through Indian Health Services facili- portant work on behalf of young people. She women who work at FoundCare. Since it ties. The bill I am introducing today would will continue to carry my own admiration, and opened its doors in January 2009, FoundCare bring parity in the treatment of our country’s that of all who have had the privilege to work has provided access to quality health care for Native peoples. with her. over 2,400 new uninsured and underinsured Congress has previously recognized the f Palm Beach County residents. Currently, 77 unique and historical relationship between the percent of FoundCare’s patients, who range in United States and the indigenous people of RECOGNIZING FOUNDCARE age from infancy to 84 and are nearly two- Hawaii. I ask for my colleagues’ continued HEALTH CENTER AS THE FIRST thirds female, do not have health insurance. In support for the health and wellbeing of Native FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH addition, more than 70 percent of patients Hawaiians. CENTER LOOK-ALIKE IN THE have incomes below the federal poverty level. STATE OF FLORIDA f They visited FoundCare an average of nearly three times per year for various health con- HONORING RORY KENNEDY HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS cerns, including hypertension, diabetes, infec- OF FLORIDA tious disease, asthma, obesity, and women’s health. HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF RHODE ISLAND Madam Speaker, FoundCare’s commitment Thursday, December 2, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to improving community health is an inspira- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, tion to us all. There is no doubt in my mind Thursday, December 2, 2010 I rise today to recognize FoundCare Health that, at this rate, it will soon become a Feder- Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise Center (FoundCare) in West Palm Beach, ally Qualified Health Center. As we recognize today to recognize Rory Kennedy, my cousin, Florida, which recently received Federally FoundCare’s tremendous success, I would like for delivering the keynote address at the open- Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike to take this opportunity to thank each and ing of the Robert F. Kennedy Community status. As you know, the FQHC Program is every member of the FoundCare team for all Schools Complex in Los Angeles, California administered by the Health Resources and the hard work that they continue to do on be- on September 13, 2010. Named after U.S. Services Administration (HRSA) of the Depart- half of their community and the health of our Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Rory’s father and ment of Health and Human Services and des- nation as a whole.

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KENNEDY pay tribute to Albert ‘‘Al’’ Pombo who passed track and watched your whole career.’ OF RHODE ISLAND Most memorable were the duels with Sar- away on November 19, 2010. Al Pombo was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an extraordinary man and a favorite of racing gent that found metal to metal and occa- sional fist to fist. So intense was their ri- fans throughout California, but also a personal Thursday, December 2, 2010 valry, bleacher brawling was common among hero of mine. I ask that portions of an article fans fighting in defense of one or the other Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise published by The Fresno Bee be entered into racers. And so prominent in Valley racing today to recognize Summer Kennedy, my the RECORD. annals, a tribute is still paid in the form of cousin, for her stewardship in the opening of Al kissed bumpers and babies in a hard- the annual Pombo-Sargent Classic at Kings the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools charging auto racing career in the Central Speedway. ‘‘We were always the best friends Complex in Los Angeles, California on Sep- Valley that often angered competitors while in the world,’’ once said Pombo, also name- tember 13, 2010. Named after U.S. Senator captivating fans, young and old, died Friday sake of the Al Pombo Classic that continues Robert F. Kennedy, Summer’s father and my at Madera Speedway. ‘‘But when the green at Veterans Hospital in Fresno. He was 85. uncle, the schools are devoted to social jus- ‘‘He was just talented, very good—he was flag dropped, we’d come out fighting. Some- the best,’’ another former Valley racer, Dan times, we’d mix it up a bit, but we’d always tice. Summer’s work on behalf of the young Green, said Saturday of Mr. Pombo, who end up in the bar partying.’’ people of Los Angeles is simply remarkable. launched his career at Merced Speedway in Daughter of Al Pombo’s son, Tony, she said On September 13, the six pilot schools that the jalopy class in 1948, went on to compete her grandfather hadn’t walked since falling make up the Robert F. Kennedy Community in dirt cars, hardtops, sprint cars and super and breaking his hip in late June. Since, he Schools Complex began instructing students modifieds and won more than 500 main had remained at Fresno’s Veterans Hospital. in grades kindergarten through 12th on its events, seven NASCAR supermodified titles And it was there that Reiter would pick him campus located in the Pico-Union/Korea Town and numerous championships at short tracks up, drive him to tracks in Tulare, neighborhood of Los Angeles. The schools are throughout California before he retired in Chowchilla, Madera and Hanford, and return 1971. him the same night, as late as 2 a.m. ‘‘He located on the site of the former Ambassador He actually came out of retirement for one loved kids, he loved people, he loved every- Hotel and because of the historic nature of the final race, driving Al Brazil’s circle No. 3 body,’’ Reiter said. ‘‘You couldn’t ask for a site, there were legal challenges to converting sprint car at Clovis Speedway in 1976. ‘‘They better guy. He was my hero.’’ the site to a school. Community members and broke the mold when they made him,’’ Kings Al was born in the Azores on June 3, 1925. organizations, including RFK–12, came to- Speedway promoter Dave Swindell once said He is preceded in death by his wife Pat, and gether to advocate for a local school. In 2005, of Mr. Pombo, the state’s top hardtop racer children Diana, David, and Albert Jr. Al is the Los Angeles Unified School District School survived by his children, Alisa and Larry in the 1960s. Kenny Takeuchi, a former an- Board and Superintendent Roy Romer ap- nouncer at Kearney Bowl and other tracks McDonald, Patty Micheli, Debbie Pombo, across the state, once said: ‘‘He was dedi- Tony and Susan Pombo, Pat Ruch, and fif- pointed the Robert F. Kennedy Commission to cated to the sport. Whether it’s God-given or teen grandchildren and eleven great-grand- provide recommendations on how to memori- not, he had real driving talent and competi- children. alize Senator Kennedy’s life. The commission tion never fazed him. He was also good on Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join was chaired by former California Supreme dirt or pavement, and that’s rare to find me in remembering the life of this remarkable Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, and included a today.’’ Mr. Pombo was particularly dedi- number of civic leaders. cated to the Valley. ‘‘He had the ability to man, and one of my personal heroes, as we offer our condolences to his family and cele- The Commission’s major recommendation go back East,’’ Green said, ‘‘but he never did called for a social justice theme to permeate really care about going on to Indy and the brate his memory and service to our commu- big time. He was a local guy and very few nity and California. the curriculum, extending from kindergarten through high school that would reflect Senator people beat him.’’ f Mr. Pombo fancied the tight, quarter-mile Kennedy’s commitment throughout his public oval at the old Kearney Bowl, where his HONORING DR. NORMAN WALL life. duels with Marshall Sargent riveted the Val- The schools activities include: the creation ley racing audience in the 1950s and ’60s and HON. ALAN GRAYSON of a foundation guided by an Advisory Com- helped pump racing blood back into the mittee that will help to fund social-justice re- hearts of those still mourning the 1955 Indi- OF FLORIDA lated activities and act as a resource for the anapolis 500 loss of Fresno icon Billy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES schools on establishing relationships with Vukovich Sr. Thursday, December 2, 2010 It was at Kearney Bowl—once Fresno Air- community service groups outside the school port Speedway, and then Italian Park Speed- Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Speaker, I rise locally and in the larger world, a speakers pro- way—where Vukovich forged his career from today to offer my congratulations on Dr. Nor- gram, a fellows program that will bring emerg- 1936–47 behind the wheel of the little red man Wall being honored for his many con- ing and established leaders to the school, and ‘‘Old Ironsides’’ before crowds approaching tributions to the foundation of the Sheba Med- the creation of a public park recalling the in- 20,000 that routinely arrived for Sunday ical Center in Tel Hashomer, Israel and his spirational speeches by the Senator and oth- night midgets. It was primarily there and at ers. Clovis Speedway that Mr. Pombo developed a continued involvement in medical advance- Valley fan following arguably only exceeded ments both in the United States and in Israel. The pilot schools are innovative small by Vukovich in the region’s history of auto He used his role as a medical officer in the schools that have charter-like autonomy over racing. U.S. Army during World War II to help estab- their budget, curriculum and assessment, gov- Mr. Pombo’s popularity hardly faded deep lish what is now Israel’s largest hospital and ernance, schedule and staffing, but are part of into his retirement as it was common to see research center. Dr. Wall has not stopped giv- the public school system. him in recent years smooching babies and ing back to the community both here and Summer has been instrumental in the im- being swarmed by kids and adults at auto- abroad. Since his move to Orlando in 1995, provement of public education in Los Angeles. graph sessions at Valley tracks. He couldn’t be torn away from his passion, even though he has made a great impact on the Florida I wish her all the best as she continues her he used a wheelchair in his final months. He Hospital community. important work on behalf of young people. made his last appearance, signing his hats, I greatly appreciate his service in the U.S. She will continue to carry my own admiration, T-shirts and pictures per usual, Oct. 22–23 at Army and his many contributions in the field of and that of all who have had the privilege to the Trophy Cup at Tulare’s Thunderbowl medicine. Dr. Wall has a true grasp of the work with her.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:33 Dec 03, 2010 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02DE8.053 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E2054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 2, 2010 A TRIBUTE TO MARY SCARPA FOR served. A champion for women’s and civil neighborhood of Los Angeles. The schools are HER PUBLIC SERVICE TO rights, Margie’s career in social justice began located on the site of the former Ambassador ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA after she accepted a job with Planned Parent- Hotel and because of the historic nature of the hood, an organization dedicated to advocating site, there were legal challenges to converting HON. JERRY LEWIS for and ensuring access to important repro- the site to a school. Community members and OF CALIFORNIA ductive and sexual health care services. For organizations, including RFK–12, came to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the next 17 years, Margie served as Executive gether to advocate for a local school. In 2005, Director of two Planned Parenthood affiliates: the Los Angeles Unified School District School Thursday, December 2, 2010 Allentown, Pennsylvania and Orange/San Board and Superintendent Roy Romer ap- Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I Bernardino Counties, California, where she pointed the Robert F. Kennedy Commission to would like to join today with my friend and col- lead an expansion of services and geographic provide recommendations on how to memori- league Congressman BUCK MCKEON in paying outreach. alize Senator Kennedy’s life. The commission tribute to Mary Scarpa, the former mayor of But perhaps Margie’s most pivotal role has was chaired by former California Supreme Adelanto, California, who helped that small been as the President & CEO of the California Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, and included a desert city grow and prosper over two dec- Family Health Council. CFHC works with over number of civic leaders. ades of public service. 70 delegate agencies that provide family plan- The Commission’s major recommendation Mary Scarpa arrived in California’s Mojave ning services in more than 300 clinics through- called for a social justice theme to permeate Desert in 1968 with her husband John, joining out the state of California. More than one mil- the curriculum, extending from kindergarten their lifelong friends from the U.S. Air Force, lion Californians receive care in one of these through high school that would reflect Senator Patricia and Herbert Chamberlaine. They clinics. CFHC also conducts contraceptive re- Kennedy’s commitment throughout his public moved to Adelanto, a then tiny city in the search; develops culturally and linguistically life. shadow of George Air Force Base, where Her- appropriate educational materials; facilitates The schools activities include: the creation bert Chamberlaine was stationed. conferences, seminars, and training work- of a foundation guided by an Advisory Com- Within two years, Mary Scarpa and Patricia shops for clinical staff and community health mittee that will help to fund social-justice re- Chamberlaine began their community involve- workers; and champions reproductive health lated activities and act as a resource for the ment by helping organize the incorporation of and justice issues through coalition building schools on establishing relationships with the city of Adelanto. They founded the and policy advocacy. community service groups outside the school Adelanto Independent newspaper to watch Aside from her leadership roles, Margie has locally and in the larger world, a speakers pro- over civic affairs. Mary Scarpa joined the city’s actively promoted increased access to health gram, a fellows program that will bring emerg- planning commission in 1971, and was elected care services for California’s women and men ing and established leaders to the school, and to the City Council in 1981. She served on the through strategic alliance building. Margie has the creation of a public park recalling the in- council for the next 16 years, including four served on the boards of the Coalition of Or- spirational speeches by the Senator and oth- years as Mayor. For many of those years, she ange County Community Clinics; the Family ers. was joined on the civic body by her friend Pat Planning Councils of America; the Family The pilot schools are innovative small Chamberlaine. Planning Providers Council; the Guttmacher schools that have charter-like autonomy over The city of Adelanto had just 2,100 resi- Institute; and the National Family Planning & their budget, curriculum and assessment, gov- dents when Mary Scarpa was elected to the Reproductive Health Association. ernance, schedule and staffing, but are part of council. It had few amenities and almost no Margie has worked hard to promote and the public school system. business base other than the Air Force Base. preserve California’s Medicaid waiver for fam- Maxwell has been instrumental in the im- Today, the city has industrial parks, housing ily planning services, FamilyPACT, which pro- provement of public education in Los Angeles. tracts and its own minor league baseball sta- vides health care to low-income women and I wish him all the best as he continues his im- dium—and a population approaching 30,000. men at no cost. Though the waiver provides portant work on behalf of young people. He Mary Scarpa is credited for much of the cost-savings to the state of California, it is will continue to carry my own admiration, and progress. consistently under threat. The FamilyPACT that of all who have had the privilege to work At 83, Mary Scarpa is still involved in com- program remains alive today as a direct result with him. munity activities through her work with the of the efforts of Margie and other coalition f Community Food Closet charitable pantry and partners who fight to maintain it. through organizations like the Veterans of For- Madam Speaker, I want to recognize Margie REPRESENTATIVE CAROLYN eign Wars and the Read Across America pro- Fites Seigle for all of the important work she CHEEKS KILPATRICK gram in the local schools. She has attended has done to expand access to vital reproduc- nearly every game of the minor league High tive and sexual health care for millions of HON. BARBARA LEE Desert Mavericks at the baseball stadium she Americans, and for her many years of unwav- OF CALIFORNIA helped bring to the city. ering dedication to the low-income and under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, the city of Adelanto and served. Thursday, December 2, 2010 the Adelanto Chamber of Commerce are hon- f oring Mary Scarpa as one of the founders and Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, on civic leaders of the city. Please join Congress- HONORING MAXWELL KENNEDY behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus it is man MCKEON and me in congratulating Mary with great pleasure and pride that I rise today on her long years of public service, and wish- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY to extend my best wishes to Congresswoman ing her well in her future endeavors. OF RHODE ISLAND CAROLYN KILPATRICK as she prepares to retire f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the United States Congress after 14 years of service to the people of the 13th con- HONORING THE CAREER OF Thursday, December 2, 2010 gressional district of Michigan and our nation. MARGIE FITES SEIGLE Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise Congresswoman Kilpatrick was an exem- today to recognize Maxwell Kennedy, my plary chair of the Congressional Black Cau- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF cousin, for his stewardship in the opening of cus, who I served with as First Vice Chair dur- OF CALIFORNIA the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools ing the 110th Congress. I have also had the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Complex in Los Angeles, California on Sep- pleasure of serving with Congresswoman KIL- tember 13, 2010. Named after U.S. Senator PATRICK as a member of the House Appropria- Thursday, December 2, 2010 Robert F. Kennedy, Maxwell’s father and my tions Committee, where she has been a force- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today uncle, the schools are devoted to social jus- ful advocate for her constituents and the state to recognize Margie Fites Seigle and to cele- tice. Maxwell’s work on behalf of the young of Michigan. A brilliant and focused lawmaker, brate her retirement after 17 years as the vi- people of Los Angeles is simply remarkable. Congresswoman KILPATRICK is known for her sionary President & CEO of the California On September 13, the six pilot schools that inspirational leadership, her outstanding pas- Family Health Council (CFHC), headquartered make up the Robert F. Kennedy Community sion for public service, and her steadfast com- in Los Angeles, California. Schools Complex began instructing students mitment to education and equality. Margie Fites Seigle has long been a peer- in grades kindergarten through 12th on its While serving on Capitol Hill, Congress- less advocate for the low-income and under- campus located in the Pico-Union/Korea Town woman KILPATRICK has worked to level the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:33 Dec 03, 2010 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02DE8.056 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS December 2, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2055 playing field for minority-owned media outlets A dedicated educator committed to the phi- partner in one study by the Family Research and advertising firms that face discrimination losophy of public school education and to the Laboratory at the University of New Hamp- from major advertisers. Spearheading a move- welfare of students, Dr. Wong is a first gen- shire. ment to foster greater equity, she hosted eration Chinese-American from humble ori- Sexual assault is also more widespread groundbreaking forums on diversity in adver- gins. Living in the federal housing projects in than often believed. Between one-fifth and tising and was a leading force in the success- Valero, California where his father was em- one-quarter of female undergraduates will be ful effort to secure a Presidential Executive ployed at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Dr. the victim of a completed or attempted rape, Order compelling all federal agencies to in- Wong graduated from Napa High School and in nearly all cases by an acquaintance or inti- crease their contractual opportunities with mi- first pursued a career as a machinist at the mate partner, according to the U.S. Depart- nority businesses. Shipyard. Enrolling in night school through ment of Justice, DOJ, although fewer than five Prior to coming to Washington, Congress- Napa Community College, Dr. Wong earned percent report to the authorities. woman KILPATRICK was a devoted mentor and his degree and teaching credential at Chico More than 13 percent of women also re- educator who taught Business Education in State University. He began his career in edu- ported having been stalked in a single school the Detroit Public School system. From there, cation as a math and industrial arts teacher at year according to the DOJ. she was elected to the Michigan State House, Helix High School in San Diego County, later The Campus SaVE Act would update 18- where she served for 18 years and made his- returning to school to become a counselor and year-old provisions in the Jeanne Clery Disclo- tory as the first African American woman to administrator. As a full-rime faculty member sure of Campus Security Policy and Campus serve on the Michigan House Appropriations and administrator, Dr. Wong earned his Ph.D. Crime Statistics Act, Clery Act. These long- Committee. A tremendous role model to her in education from Northern Arizona University. standing provisions already require sexual as- students, supporters, colleagues, constituents In 1997, Dr. Wong returned to his home in sault awareness programming and victims’ and fellow Michigan residents, Congress- Northern California, becoming superintendent rights, but don’t address the full range of inti- woman KILPATRICK has consistently dem- of Petaluma City Schools, the second largest mate partner violence or incorporate the latest lessons learned about how to successfully onstrated a pioneering fearlessness through- school district in Sonoma County. In this post, prevent and respond to these challenges. out her career. Dr. Wong successfully pioneered a framework Our bill would amend the Clery Act so that She established the Sojourner Truth Project to build collaboration and understanding be- to inspire young African American women to it covers a more inclusive range of intimate tween the district’s major divisions to better partner violence including stalking, dating vio- be leaders, and has developed many projects serve youth. First elected Sonoma County Su- to underscore her deep commitment to secure lence, sexual violence, or domestic violence. It perintendent of Schools in 2002 and re-elect- would also expand the education programs in- future opportunities for our young people. And, ed in 2006, Dr. Wong is credited with working as an international leader, Congresswoman stitutions must offer to include primary preven- with the County Board of Education, district KILPATRICK has led efforts to enhance trade, tion and bystander intervention. This will em- and school administrators, and faculty to re- cultural and educational efforts between the power the students themselves to know how structure and better serve local districts, help- American people and the people of Africa. to intervene, and to do so safely, something ing them align themselves toward more con- She has led delegations abroad to solidify the University of Virginia has led the way in tinuity while building consensus for a shared, these ties, including leading the Congressional discussing. Violence prevention experts be- countywide vision. delegation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of lieve that this type of bystander intervention is The recipient of many awards and recogni- the independence of Ghana. Congresswoman a critical piece of the solution because these tions, Carl Wong is a compassionate mentor, KILPATRICK has long been a strong voice for a incidents often aren’t reported to campus or both to students and to colleagues. His back- rational United States foreign and military pol- other officials, and fellow students are in many ground gives him a unique understanding of icy, and her unique insight will be missed by ways the true first responders. students who don’t excel in traditional aca- colleagues and friends throughout Wash- It would also require a discussion of consent demic settings. He is a tireless advocate ington, DC. and information about the scope of intimate whose goal is to prepare all students to be- Congresswoman KILPATRICK is a superb leg- partner violence at each institution. come productive citizens engaged in the islator and public servant, who throughout her One reason these crimes aren’t more widely democratic process. An active community illustrious career has always given voice to the discussed is that all too often their victims do speaker, Dr. Wong gives generously of his voiceless and demonstrated an unyielding not come forward to seek justice or even as- time and energies, serving on numerous commitment to improving the human condition. sistance. They feel they will not receive the boards and councils, including the Board of support they need, or even worse that they There is no doubt that Congresswoman KIL- Supervisors’ appointee to the Sonoma County will be revictimized by a process not set up to PATRICK has made an indelible mark on the Workforce Investment Board, the United Way world, and that she will continue to contribute handle their report properly, according to the of Wine Country Board, and the Santa Rosa the strength of her spirit, compassion, and in- victim advocates I consulted with. Many end Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force. tellect as she moves forward to this next chap- up transferring or leaving school altogether. Madam Speaker, Dr. Carl Wong is a very For these reasons, the Campus SaVE Act ter. On behalf of the Congressional Black Cau- talented man, a man of remarkable commit- would also provide for a more robust frame- ment and it is therefore appropriate to honor work of victims’ rights in these cases designed cus, I honor and salute Congresswoman KIL- him today and to wish him well in his next en- to better guarantee a supportive structure. Vic- PATRICK for her legacy of service to the resi- tims would have a right to prompt proceedings dents of Michigan’s 13th congressional district, deavor. Congratulations, Carl Wong—you will conducted by officials trained in the issues of to the American people, and to our global fam- be missed! f sex offenses and intimate partner violence. ily. The proceedings would also use the pre- f CAMPUS SAVE ACT ponderance of the evidence standard, the TRIBUTE TO DR. CARL WONG standard used in any civil court proceeding HON. THOMAS S. P. PERRIELLO across the United States, rather than a higher HON. MIKE THOMPSON OF VIRGINIA burden such as clear and convincing or even OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the beyond a reasonable doubt. This will guar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES antee the accused significant due process, Thursday, December 2, 2010 while not making it more difficult than nec- Thursday, December 2, 2010 Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I re- essary for institutions to effectively respond to Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam cently introduce the ‘‘Campus Sexual Violence threats to campus safety. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague, Rep- Elimination Act’’ or ‘‘Campus SaVE Act’’. This Finally, the Campus SaVE Act provides for resentative LYNN WOOLSEY, to honor Dr. Carl bill will help better protect our Nation’s college the U.S. Department of Education to collabo- Wong, an outstanding educator for 38 years and university students from sexual assault rate with the U.S. Department of Justice, who is retiring as the Sonora County Super- and other forms of intimate partner violence. leveraging their experience from administering intendent of Schools. Dr. Wong is a distin- Recent events on campuses across the Na- the Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dat- guished director whose work in this elected tion have come as a shocking wake-up call to ing Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on position provides countywide leadership, sup- many of us about the issue of dating violence. Campus program, to compile and disseminate port, and fiscal oversight for the K–12 public While not often thought of as a college prob- best practices information. While ensuring school system, which is comprised of 40 lem, nearly a third, 29 percent, of college stu- campuses have the latitude to develop pro- school districts and 71,000 students. dents reported physically assaulting a dating grams that work best for their own unique

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On Campus, Inc., SOC, the national non-profit the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Madam Speaker, Dr. Carl Wong is a very group founded by Jeanne Clery’s parents, Kennedy Center. talented man, a man of remarkable commit- Connie and Howard, after her rape and mur- I wish Aunt Jean all the best as she con- ment and it is therefore appropriate to honor der on her Pennsylvania campus in 1986, for tinues her important work on behalf of those him today and to wish him well in his next en- their support in developing this legislation and with disabilities. She will continue to carry my deavor. Congratulations, Carl Wong—you will for their full endorsement. Liz Seccuro, herself own admiration, and that of all who have had be missed! a survivor of campus rape at the University of the privilege to work with her. f Virginia in 1984, has been especially inspiring f in her support of our work and I want to com- TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN mend her for her courage in coming forward HONORING DR. CARL WONG STEPHEN SOLARZ publicly so that the current generation of stu- dents can receive the protection she was de- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON nied. OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK I would also like to thank Kristen Lombardi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kristen Jones of the Center for Public In- tegrity. Their year-long expose ‘‘Sexual As- Thursday, December 2, 2010 Thursday, December 2, 2010 sault On Campus—A Frustrating Search for Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, today I Justice’’ ran earlier this year, along with com- today with my colleague, Representative MIKE rise to honor the memory of native panion segments on NPR, exposing many of THOMPSON, to honor Dr. Carl Wong, an out- Brooklynite, global connoisseur and dear the gaps the Campus SaVE Act will help to fill. standing educator for 38 years who is retiring friend, Congressman Stephen Solarz. Madam Speaker, the scope of intimate part- as the Sonoma County Superintendent of Congressman Solarz worked tirelessly on ner violence significantly undermines the bil- Schools. Dr. Wong is a distinguished director the House Foreign Affairs Committee as lions of taxpayer dollars we invest in higher whose work in this elected position provides Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and education. The Campus SaVE Act will help countywide leadership, support, and fiscal the Pacific to address some of the most con- protect this investment, but more importantly oversight for the K–12 public school system, troversial topics and political figures of our our most valuable asset—our children and our which is comprised of 40 school districts and time. Congressman Solarz combined Amer- future. College campuses should be a safe 71,000 students. ican foreign policy with a Brooklyn twist, being and secure place of learning, not a place A dedicated educator committed to the phi- both affable and austere when necessary. His where anyone feels uncomfortable or unsafe. losophy of public school education and to the work affected numerous corners of the world f welfare of students, Dr. Wong is a first gen- from North Korea to Israel to Turkey and be- eration Chinese-American from humble ori- HONORING AMBASSADOR JEAN yond. gins. Living in the federal housing projects in KENNEDY SMITH Furthermore, Congressman Solarz’s leg- Vallejo, California where his father was em- endary staff members, including Assemblyman HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY ployed at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Dr. Peter Abbate, have gone on to contribute Wong graduated from Napa High School and greatly to New York City. I have had the OF RHODE ISLAND first pursued a career as a machinist at the pleasure of working with his colleagues and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shipyard. Enrolling in night school through have seen the Congressman’s great work live Thursday, December 2, 2010 Napa Community College, Dr. Wong earned on through them. Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise his degree and teaching credential at Chico Today, on the day of his funeral, my today to congratulate Ambassador Jean Ken- State University. He began his career in edu- thoughts and prayers are with his family and nedy Smith, my aunt, upon being chosen as a cation as a math and industrial arts teacher at his wife, Nina. It brings me great sadness to recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Helix High School in San Diego County, later say goodbye to an American hero like Con- to be presented by President Obama at a returning to school to become a counselor and gressman Solarz. He will truly be missed ceremony in early 2011. The Presidential administrator. As a full-time faculty member across the globe. Medal of Freedom is the country’s highest ci- and administrator, Dr. Wong earned his Ph.D. f vilian honor, presented to individuals who in education from Northern Arizona University. have made great contributions to U.S. security In 1997, Dr. Wong returned to his home in ON WORLD DAY OF REMEM- or world peace, or made other cultural or sig- Northern California, becoming superintendent BRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC nificant accomplishments. Aunt Jean’s work of Petaluma City Schools, the second largest VICTIMS with the arts and those with disabilities is sim- school district in Sonoma County. In this post, ply unmatched. Dr. Wong successfully pioneered a framework HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS In 1974, Aunt Jean founded VSA, a non- to build collaboration and understanding be- OF FLORIDA profit, international organization affiliated with tween the district’s major divisions to better IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the John F. Kennedy Center that promotes the serve youth. First elected Sonoma County Su- Thursday, December 2, 2010 artistic talents of children, youth and adults perintendent of Schools in 2002 and re-elect- with disabilities. VSA also provides education ed in 2006, Dr. Wong is credited with working Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, opportunities for people with disabilities and with the County Board of Education, district I rise today in solemn observance of the World increases access to the arts for all. With 52 and school administrators, and faculty to re- Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims international affiliates and a network of nation- structure and better serve local districts, help- and their Families, which was observed on wide affiliates, VSA is changing perceptions ing them align themselves toward more con- Sunday, November 21, 2010. I offer my heart- about people with disabilities around the tinuity while building consensus for a shared, felt condolences to all those who have lost world. Each year, 7 million people of all ages countywide vision. loved ones to road crashes. This observance and abilities participate in VSA programs, The recipient of many awards and recogni- spans the globe, uniting every person regard- which cover all artistic genres. tions, Carl Wong is a compassionate mentor, less of age, class, gender, race, nationality, or For 46 years, Aunt Jean has been a mem- both to students and to colleagues. His back- geography, as road crashes can devastate ber of the Board of Trustees of the Joseph P. ground gives him a unique understanding of any life at any time. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, which provides students who don’t excel in traditional aca- Indeed, road crashes profoundly alter the grants to promote awareness and advocacy in demic settings. He is a tireless advocate lives of millions of people. The leading cause the field of intellectual disabilities. Her book, whose goal is to prepare all students to be- of death throughout the world for people ages Chronicles of Courage: Very Special Artists, come productive citizens engaged in the 5 to 29 is not disease or war but road crash- written in collaboration with George Plimpton, democratic process. An active community es. A staggering 1.3 million people are killed was published by Random House in April speaker, Dr. Wong gives generously of his in road crashes every year, and another 20 to 1993. time and energies, serving on numerous 50 million are injured in traffic accidents. On

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Madam Speaker, I rise and developing nations, where crash rates are College and Albertus Magnus College; the today to recognize Timothy Shriver, my cous- at their highest. In developing countries, road Medal of the City of Athens, Greece; the in, for his stewardship in leading the world’s crashes have a dramatic impact on fragile Order de Manuel Amador Guerrera of the Re- most formative human rights organization. Tim economies, costing an estimated $100 billion public of Panama; the 1995 Connecticut Cit- is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and and often exceeding the total amount received izen of the Year; the Surgeon General’s Me- the Chief Executive Officer of the Special dallion; and the 2007 Lions Humanitarian by these countries in development assistance. Olympics. In this capacity, Tim serves 3.1 mil- Award. He has authored articles in many lead- Furthermore, road crashes affect first re- lion Special Olympics athletes and their fami- ing publications including ‘‘The New York sponder services, health care services, and lies in 175 countries. His work for those with Times,’’ ‘‘The Washington Post’’ and ‘‘Com- health insurance services, as many victims re- disabilities is simply unmatched. monweal.’’ quire extensive, and expensive, critical care, After taking the helm at Special Olympics in Tim has helped transform Special Olympics as well as follow-up care and rehabilitation. 1996, Cousin Tim launched the organization’s into a movement that focuses on respect, ac- Road crashes are particularly devastating most ambitious growth agenda, leading to the ceptance and inclusion for individuals with in- when examining the effect on young people. recruitment of more than 2 million new ath- tellectual disabilities in all corners of the globe. Globally, more than 40 percent of all road traf- letes around the world. He has worked with I wish Tim all the best as he continues his im- fic deaths occur among individuals under 25 the leaders of China to initiate a thriving Spe- portant work on behalf of those with disabil- years old, and crashes are the leading cause cial Olympics Program in their country, high- ities. He will continue to carry my own admira- of death for children and young adults aged lighted by their hosting the 2007 Special tion, and that of all who have had the privilege 10–25 years old. Over the next decade, this is Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai. to work with him. estimated to become the leading cause of He has also worked with world leaders such f death for children 5 and older worldwide. It is as Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, George Bush, EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION my fervent hope that our observance of the Bertie Ahern, Rafiq Hariri, Thabo Weld, Julius FOR THE DEDICATED STAFF OF World Day of Remembrance will help to pre- Nyerere, Hosni Mubarak and Shimon Peres to THE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- vent the needless end of so many young lives advance the growth of the Special Olympics TRICT in the future. mission and vision while challenging nations to Unlike other epidemics and tragedies which adopt more supportive and just policies. He HON. JOHN S. TANNER modern science has not yet found ways to has spearheaded programs in developing or OF TENNESSEE eradicate, the cure for road crashes is within war-torn countries such as Afghanistan, Bos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our grasp, and the United States has taken a nia, Herzegovina and Iraq. critical, active role domestically and inter- Tim has also created exciting new Special Thursday, December 2, 2010 nationally to address this problem. In Novem- Olympics initiatives in athlete leadership, Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today ber 2009, the Moscow Declaration, signed by cross-cultural research, health, education and on behalf of the citizens of Tennessee’s 8th 150 countries, encouraged the establishment family support. Among them, Special Olympics congressional district to express our great ap- of a Decade of Action for Road Safety from Healthy Athletes has become the world’s larg- preciation for the distinguished service of the 2011 to 2020, and laid the foundation for est public health screening and education pro- 8th district staff. United Nations General Assembly Resolution gram for people with intellectual disabilities, As you and our colleagues know, it is simply 64/255 adopted in March 2010. This U.N. res- and Special Olympics Get Into It, together with not possible to fully perform our duties in this olution recognizes that the devastation caused Unified Sports, promotes inclusion and accept- body without the help of dedicated staff mem- by road crashes negatively impacts the social, ance around the world. bers. They are called on to work long hours economic, and health targets of the Millennium In addition, he has worked to garner more helping us communicate with our constituents Development Goals. The United States now legislative attention and government support and assisting families with personal matters takes the lead in furthering the goals of this for issues of concern to the Special Olympics before the federal government. initiative and setting an example for the rest of community, testifying before the U.S. Con- The team representing the 8th district has the world by improving transportation manage- gress on numerous occasions. helped west and middle Tennesseans resolve ment, infrastructure, vehicle safety, education, As part of his passion for promoting the gifts an estimated 30,000 federal cases over the and post-crash care and rehabilitation here at of the forgotten, Tim has harnessed the power past 22 years and has talked with hundreds of home. It is of the utmost importance that we of Hollywood to share the stories of inspiration thousands more about their views on issues continue to support public policies designed to and change, co-producing DreamWorks Stu- pending before Congress. reduce key risk factors like speeding, drunk dios’ 1997 release, ‘‘Amistad,’’ and Disney. There are few, if any, communities where driving, distracted driving, and the failure of Studios’ 2000 release, ‘‘The Loretta Claiborne our staff has not helped improve and enhance many Americans to use seat belts, child re- Story.’’ He is Executive Producer of ‘‘The the quality of life. We have worked with state straints, and other safety devices. Ringer,’’ a Family Brothers’ film, and also has and local officials to secure funding for water produced or co-produced shows for ABC, TNT and sewer systems; better school facilities; The Decade of Action for Road Safety has and NBC networks, and made broadcast ap- senior citizen services; assistance for farmers; not been declared to merely raise awareness, pearances on ‘‘The Today Show,’’ CNN, MTV recreation facilities; public hunting and fishing but also to take action. We all use roads, cars, and Nickelodeon’s ‘‘World of Difference.’’ opportunities; rural health care; satellite Vet- buses, and bicycles every day. It is easy to Before joining Special Olympics, Tim was erans Affairs centers so our rural veterans can take our safety for granted. But too many trag- and remains a leading educator focusing on see doctors closer to home; rural broadband edies remind us that road fatalities and injuries the social and emotional factors in learning. upgrades; rural fire and police services; and have an enormous impact on our lives. This He has worked in substance abuse preven- highway, infrastructure and economic develop- resolution expresses the House of Represent- tion, violence, dropout prevention and teen ment projects to create thousands of jobs. The atives’ support for the Decade of Action and pregnancy prevention. He created the New list could go on and on. encourages the federal government to support Haven Public Schools’ Social Development We are deeply proud of this record of con- efforts to reduce road fatalities, preventing Project, now considered the leading school- stituent service, which is only possible be- needless deaths and injuries both here at based prevention effort in the United States, cause of the hard work and expert skill of home and around the world. and co-founded the Collaborative for Aca- dedicated staff members who have made sac- Madam Speaker, as Americans travel the demic, Social and Emotional Learning rifices to address the needs and concerns of world more and more and as our global soci- (CASEL), the leading research organization in our neighbors. They are leaders in our com- ety grows ever more close-knit, the pressing the United States in the field of social and munities who recognize public service is an importance of our observance of the World emotional learning. Tim currently chairs opportunity to help people and see their jobs Day of Remembrance only grows as well. CASEL. as a source of pride.

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Just two years gress, and we are fortunate that they re- becoming a leader on many diplomatic issues ago she said ‘‘I can’t believe we have a Black mained with us. in the Middle East, Europe and around the president, and she’s such a beautiful First Six others began their service to the 8th dis- world. She has led humanitarian missions in Lady.’’ trict before that, working alongside my prede- Afghanistan and Iraq, and taken the lead in Frances Hayes passed away Sunday, No- cessor, Congressman Ed Jones. This truly ex- the United Nations relating to Somali pirates vember 21, 2010 at the age of 103 at Meth- traordinary team includes Kathy Becker, Mar- and North Korea. odist University Hospital. Mrs. Hayes’ legacy garet Black Matilla and Betty Hardin, all of Turkey has followed President Ataturk’s vi- lives on through her nephew Powers Thorn- whom still work in the 8th district offices today; sion by partnering with the West, and also by ton, Jr., her brother-in-law’s daughter, and Joe Hill, Doug Thompson and Vickie building relationships with its neighbors to help Tommye Kay Armstrong and her Godsons, Walling, all of whom recently retired from fed- stabilize the region. Antonio Benson, Eddie Brooks, Elbert Webster eral service. I speak for the American people in extend- and her dozens of nieces and nephews. We Brad Thompson and Tom Turner are also ing our wishes for the continued strength and are honored for her dedication to Memphis, longtime staff members who have given a success of the Republic of Turkey. Tennessee and her contributions to the Mem- great deal of time and energy to our district. f phis community. Hers was a life well lived. Others on the 8th district team for the 111th f Congress include Mary Kate Allen, Mary Ar- HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANCES nold, Elizabeth Brown, Christy Bugg, Carling LOUISE LASTER HAYES HONORING TYLER WHITLEY FOR Dinkier IV, Randy Ford, Jon Merlis, Beth Ann HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AT Saracco, Debbie Shires, Marilyn Simpson and HON. STEVE COHEN THE RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH George Tagg Jr. OF TENNESSEE Madam Speaker, I appreciate you and our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ERIC CANTOR colleagues joining me in a well-deserved ex- Thursday, December 2, 2010 OF VIRGINIA pression of appreciation for the women and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today men who have served alongside Betty Ann Thursday, December 2, 2010 and me over the past 22 years, whose self- to honor the life of Mrs. Frances Louise Laster less, tireless efforts on our behalf have led to Hayes, the owner of T.H. Hayes and Sons Fu- Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today meaningful contributions to the 8th district and neral Home in Memphis, Tennessee. She was to congratulate Tyler Whitley for his 50 years our country. born to Robert Laster and Maude Blair Laster of service at the Richmond Times-Dispatch f in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 9, 1907. and the Richmond News Leader. Due to her mother’s death, Frances and her After graduating from Hampden-Sydney Col- COMMEMORATING TURKEY ON three siblings, Mary, Clifford and Walter were lege, Tyler Whitley began his career with the THEIR REPUBLIC DAY raised by her father and aunt, Callie. Richmond News Leader as an obituary writer Frances Laster attended Lemoyne Normal and then served as business editor for about HON. BILL DELAHUNT school, now Lemoyne College, in the 1920s. six years before becoming a political reporter OF MASSACHUSETTS She studied commerce and earned a Bach- in 1980. He continued covering Virginia poli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elors degree in business administration. After tics for the Richmond Times-Dispatch when graduation, Frances took a position at her the papers merged in 1992. A constituent of Thursday, December 2, 2010 family’s lucrative business in Spring Lake, Virginia’s Seventh District and a veteran jour- Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I recently New Jersey. She worked there 8 years before nalist, Tyler Whitley has covered nine gov- returned from the Franklin Center for Global returning to Memphis, where she married Tay- ernors, 14 national political conventions and Policy Exchange’s 26th TransAtlantic Con- lor Hayes of Hayes Funeral home, the oldest four decades of the Virginia General Assem- ference in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey. continuing African-American-owned business bly. Joining me for this bipartisan conference in Tennessee. Known as the sage of the Virginia press were House colleagues JEAN SCHMIDT, FRANK When Frances Hayes married into the corps, Tyler Whitley is highly respected by his LUCAS, JAMES SENSENBRENNER, and JIM Hayes family at age 23, she had no experi- colleagues for his hard work and dedication to MORAN. ence in the funeral home industry. She started his craft. He is a familiar face at Virginia polit- This conference brought together Turkish as a secretary working side-by-side with her ical events and a household name to his many and European Union government officials, husband and brother-in-law, learning the busi- readers through countless bylines. He is a fair members of the diplomatic community, schol- ness of mortuary science. Earning her funeral and honest reporter who I’ve had the pleasure ars, and private sector leaders, to find ways to director’s license, Mrs. Hayes became one of to work with since my days in the Virginia enhance understanding of the global chal- the first licensed black female directors. Mrs. House of Delegates and continue to work with lenges currently facing the U.S. and Turkey. Hayes took over the Hayes funeral home with today. We discussed how vital the bilateral relation- the help of family members when her husband It is often said that reporters write the first ship has been to both countries and how the died in 1968. version of history. In that case, Tyler Whitley alliance has served our national interest for Mrs. Hayes received several awards and has written more history than most. Please over 60 years. mentions over her lifetime. In 2002, Mrs. join me in recognizing Tyler Whitley as he The key to our relationship is strengthening Hayes was awarded the President Award of marks a significant milestone in his distin- collaboration toward shared goals. Only with a Excellence from the National Funeral Director guished career after 50 years of service at renewed sense of trust and understanding will and Mortician Association Inc. and was also Richmond’s paper of record. this partnership continue to thrive in the 21st an honorary member of Who’s Who of Black f century. Funeral Directors. In recognition of the 100th In honor of the deep friendship between the anniversary of T.H. Hayes and Sons Funeral CLAIMS RESOLUTION ACT OF 2010 U.S. and Turkey, I come to the House Floor Home, she was honored by Grace Magazine, today to congratulate the Turkish people and the Commercial Appeal and the Tri-State De- SPEECH OF their government on the 87th anniversary of fender. She was prominent in social and civic HON. DANNY K. DAVIS the founding of their nation by Mustafa Kemal realms and was a member of the Memphis OF ILLINOIS on October 29, 2010. Dinner Club, once described as one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mustafa Kemal, who was later given the most exclusive black social clubs in America. name Ataturk, meaning ‘‘father of the Turks,’’ She was also a member of the 2nd Congrega- Tuesday, November 30, 2010 rejected the crumbling structures and outdated tional Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise modes of empire and embraced instead a At 103 years old, Frances Hayes was the today in support of H.R. 4783, Claims Resolu- platform of reform and modernization, a legacy epitome of a family matriarch. Her life experi- tion Act, as amended by the Senate to resolve that continues in Turkey to this day. ences were widespread, including WWI and claims against the United States government

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I have no doubt that he has In 1999, a federal judge approved a settle- presented early next year. touched the lives of every person in the Odes- ment agreement in a class action lawsuit On the same day, Congressman LEWIS was sa community, and his legacy will remain for (Pigford v. Glickman) filed by African-Ameri- also honored by the Lyndon Baines Johnson generations to come. cans farmers against the United States De- Foundation as the inaugural recipient of the Madam Speaker, Mr. Oliphant has served partment of Agriculture, USDA, for denying LBJ Liberty and Justice for All Award. The our Nation well as a dedicated family man, a them federal loans, disaster assistance, and award marks Congressman LEWIS’s lifelong military veteran, and a community servant. I other services. Under this agreement, black commitment to the founding principles that trust my fellow members of the House will join farmers, who were eligible and filed a com- were the watchword of the Civil Rights Move- me in celebrating the life of an American plaint against the USDA by July 1, 1997, were ment. It also recognizes the determined legis- treasure, Robert E. Oliphant. to receive compensation resulting from dis- lative leadership that enabled President John- f crimination practices. However, tens of thou- son to turn the movement’s moral vision into sands of black farmers filed after the cutoff political action. The LBJ Foundation honored IN HONOR OF MR. ARMSTER date because they reported not receiving or Congressman LEWIS for ‘‘his dedication to the HINTON being notified of any information regarding a highest ethical standards and moral principles filing deadline. Therefore, they were not in- [which] has won him the admiration of many of HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. cluded in this class action to receive com- his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the OF GEORGIA pensation. As a result, black farmers and the United States Congress.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federal government have been fighting over I am among those colleagues who have Thursday, December 2, 2010 this issue for years. taken regular inspiration from the force of H.R. 4783 is a bill that contained a provision JOHN LEWIS’s example. He has my sincere Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I to provide some relief to those that were left congratulations on these recent honors. rise today to join my constituents in cele- out of the original class action. This legislative f brating the 124th Anniversary of Greater Saint measure provides an estimated $1.15 billion to Mark AME Church in Columbus, Georgia. As resolve the longstanding Pigford case. In addi- IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. part of this celebration, we honor the Church’s tion, other legislative language was included in OLIPHANT oldest living member, Mr. Armster Hinton, who H.R. 4783 to address an injustice against the is 96 years old and has spent the majority of Native Americans regarding a long-running HON. IKE SKELTON his life worshiping as a parishioner at Greater class action lawsuit (Cobell v. Salazar). OF MISSOURI Saint Mark AME Church. The Cobell class action lawsuit alleged that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born April 16, 1914 in Hurtsboro, Alabama, where his family owned a horse farm, Mr. Hin- the Interior Department mismanaged billions of Thursday, December 2, 2010 dollars in grazing land, gas, oil and other roy- ton is the son of the late Merion and Daisy alties owed to hundreds of thousands of Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with Hinton. He was educated at William H. Spen- American Indians. H.R. 4783 resolves claims great sadness that I inform the House of the cer High School, and graduated from that in- against the government regarding the govern- death of Robert E. Oliphant. Mr. Oliphant, who stitution in 1933. ment’s management and accounting for over passed away at the age of 88, is survived by Mr. Hinton sought higher education, and 500,000 individual Indians’ trust accounts. This his wife Pearl; his two daughters Deborah and graduated from Albany State College with a provision is estimated to cost $3.412 billion. Patti; and his two grandchildren, Justin and degree in business. He went on to honorably H.R. 4783 is a bill that is long overdue to Emily. The community of Odessa and the serve his country during World War II. While address past failures and misjudgments of the State of Missouri will sorely miss this remark- a soldier in the U.S. Army, his company in the United States Department of Agriculture and able man’s leadership, generosity, and conge- Army made dog tags for the troops. He also Department of the Interior toward African- nial disposition. instructed his fellow soldiers in reading and American farmers and Native Americans. Mov- Born on June 22, 1922, in Cainsville, MO, writing, helping many of them to attain a fourth ing forward as a Nation, we hope that we can he was raised by Glenn and Cordia Oliphant grade level education. build on the existence of our past to learn in Princeton, MO. After graduating high school In 1934, Mr. Hinton was married to the love from our failures and to move forward without in 1941, he attended Chillicothe Business Col- of his life, the late Mrs. Nell Blanchette Gibson any racial, gender, and religious malice. lege for a year before heeding the call to serv- Hinton. They were married for 71 wonderful f ice and entering the United States Army. He years and were blessed with a beautiful began basic training in the spring of 1944 and daughter, Mrs. Beverly Gaynell Hinton Hugle. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN LEWIS was shipped off to Europe where he served Mrs. Hugle is married to Mr. Kenneth Hugle, with the 103rd Infantry Division. During the who Mr. Hinton considers a son. Mr. Hinton’s HON. STENY H. HOYER Battle of the Bulge in late 1944, he suffered family also includes his precocious grandson, OF MARYLAND injuries to his shoulder and arm and was Master Destin Hinton Hugle. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awarded the Purple Heart. Along with his immediate family, Mr. Hin- After recovering from his injuries, Mr. Oli- ton’s great love has impacted countless lives, Thursday, December 2, 2010 phant began working for Clarence H. Goppert namely those of his god-children: Mrs. Doris Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, Congress- at the People’s Bank in Kansas City. In 1948, Burton Upshaw; Mrs. Frances Jones Walker; man JOHN LEWIS of Georgia is an icon of cour- Mr. Goppert acquired the Bank of Odessa and Mrs. Rose Marie Wilson Arnold; Rev. Paul age, dignity, and perseverance. He risked his Mr. Oliphant was named executive vice presi- Berry, III; Mrs. Jasper Dawkins, Jr.; and Mrs. life in the struggle for civil rights for all Ameri- dent of the bank. After being promoted to Jasmine Dawkins Jones. cans, he stood with Dr. King as one of that president in the early 1960s, he became chair- A master tailor, he is retired from Tillman’s movement’s most eloquent and inspirational man of the board of the Bank of Odessa and Men’s Clothing in Columbus. In his retirement, leaders, and he has held steadfast to the prin- remained in that position for more than 40 he has utilized his many talents as an avid ciple of equal justice in every part of his public years. Under his leadership, the Bank of cook and a consummate gardener. Mr. Hinton life, from the Freedom Rides to his service in Odessa provided invaluable assistance to area also has been the recipient of numerous rec- the House. I am proud to call him a dear churches, civic groups, and volunteer organi- ognitions from Greater Saint Mark AME friend—and I am proud that his leadership has zations. This assistance and Mr. Oliphant’s Church, where he has been a life-long mem- recently been honored with two prestigious personal philanthropy allowed these organiza- ber since childhood. awards. tions to thrive, prosper, and serve countless He is known throughout the community for On November 17, President Obama an- individuals. his resplendent appearance. When asked nounced Congressman LEWIS as one of the Mr. Oliphant’s leadership in the Odessa about it, his favorite expression is, ‘‘I can’t next recipients of the Presidential Medal of community goes far beyond his work at the help that; I was born looking good.’’ He at- Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. Bank of Odessa. Selected in the first Hall of tributes his longevity to a powerful faith in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:33 Dec 03, 2010 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02DE8.069 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E2060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 2, 2010 God, along with ‘‘having a ball’’ with family It has been one of the greatest pleasures of TRIBUTE TO GENERAL CARROL H. and friends. serving in Congress to work with a man of CHANDLER Madam Speaker, from his service in the such intellect, honor and passion. On behalf of U.S. Army to his life-long dedication to his the people of Guam, I extend a heartfelt Un community, our country, the State of Georgia, dangkulo na Si Yu’os Ma’ase for his personal HON. IKE SKELTON and the City of Columbus, Mr. Armster Hinton friendship, support of the people of Guam, and OF MISSOURI has led a life of purpose. He is a kind-hearted service to our Nation. and compassionate man who upholds the true f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meaning of Christianity. Today I join Greater Saint Mark AME Church in honoring Mr. Hin- CONSIDERATION OF RANGEL Thursday, December 2, 2010 ton’s longevity. May he continue to inspire CENSURE RESOLUTION Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me generations to come. take this means to recognize and pay tribute f HON. CHARLES W. DENT OF PENNSYLVANIA to General Carrol H. Chandler for over 36 HONORING CONGRESSMAN IKE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of service and dedication to the United SKELTON States Air Force. He currently serves as the Thursday, December 2, 2010 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and will HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, as a member retire from active duty on March 1, 2011. He OF GUAM of the Ethics Committee, I have carefully re- will be sorely missed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viewed evidence in the matter of Congress- man RANGEL and believe the Committee’s rec- A native of Carthage, Missouri, General Thursday, December 2, 2010 ommendation for censure is appropriate. While Chandler graduated from the United States Air Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise the censuring of a Member of Congress is a Force Academy in 1974. Following graduation, today to recognize my good friend, Chairman rare and significant action, I am confident this he earned his wings after attending Under- IKE SKELTON of Missouri, for his many con- is the proper penalty for the House to impose graduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force tributions and service to our country, the peo- on Mr. RANGEL, given the accumulation and Base. General Chandler later earned a mas- ple of Missouri, my home district of Guam, totality of his offenses. ters degree in management, attended the Ex- and the United States House of Representa- On November 16, a bipartisan adjudicatory ecutive Program for General Officers at the tives. subcommittee on which I served found 11 of John F. Kennedy School of Government at Chairman SKELTON has represented the the 13 counts Mr. RANGEL faced were sup- Harvard, and the Navy Senior Leader Busi- fourth district of Missouri in this body for thirty- ported by clear and convincing evidence. I be- ness Course at the University of North Caro- four years, and he has been a champion of lieve the most egregious of these offenses in- lina at Chapel Hill. our country’s armed forces. It is safe to say cluded violating the Ethics in Government Act that if it were not for Chairman SKELTON, pro- by submitting numerous inaccurate financial A command pilot with more than 3,900 fly- fessional education in our military would be in- disclosure statements and violating the Code ing hours in the F–15, F–16, and T–38, Gen- adequate. Further, he has always been a of Ethics for Government Service by running a eral Chandler has commanded a major com- champion of inter-service cooperation in our campaign office from a property leased as a mand, a numbered air force, two fighter wings, military and has worked to ensure successful rent-stabilized residential apartment. a support group and a fighter squadron—a implementation of the Goldwater-Nichols Act. I also believe it is appropriate for Mr. RAN- true testament to his exceptional Airmanship, He has been a member of the House Armed GEL to provide restitution for his failure to pay leadership, and judgment. His staff assign- Services Committee since 1981 and consist- taxes. As long time member and former Chair- ments include tours at Headquarters Pacific ently been an advocate for our men and man of the House’s tax-writing committee, Mr. Air Forces, the Pentagon, Headquarters U.S. women in uniform. He consistently worked in RANGEL’S tax violations cannot be ignored. Pacific Command, Headquarters U.S. Military a bi-partisan fashion to use the annual de- Violations like those committed by Mr. RAN- Training Mission in Saudi Arabia and Head- fense authorization bill to take care of the GEL, individually and cumulatively, damage the quarters Allied Air Forces Southern Europe. pressing needs of our servicemembers. public’s trust in their elected officials and this Throughout his career, General Chandler re- In addition, Chairman SKELTON has been a institution. However, the House has the oppor- ceived many well-deserved awards and deco- tremendous partner and advocate for the peo- tunity today to restore the American people’s rations, and his commitment and dedication to ple of Guam. He has worked closely with me confidence in this body by illustrating that the mission of the Air Force will be remem- to ensure that the military build-up on Guam is Members of Congress are accountable for bered for many years to come. done right and is a win-win for our military and their transgressions and will face appropriate local community. He supported me in efforts to penalties for their misconduct. Madam Speaker, General Chandler has dis- ensure that we have a robust statutory frame- Madam Speaker, while this difficult occasion tinguished himself during his career with the work that ensure proper implementation and is by no means a pleasant duty for any of us, United States Air Force. I trust my fellow oversight of this strategically important under- it is nonetheless a necessity. Therefore, we Members of the House will join me in wishing taking. Without his understanding of our stra- now must demonstrate our commitment to the very best to the good General; his wife tegic importance and for his love of the people high ethical standards by voting to censure Eva-Marie; and their three children, Carl, of Guam this would not have been possible. Congressman RANGEL. Rose-Marie, and Thomas.

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