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HONORING WILLIAM LOBBINS III In closing, please join me in saying thank when they came across Edwards collapsed on you to Pat for his moving tribute to a fallen the pavement, a victim of an apparent heart HON. SAM GRAVES firefighter and for his inspiring story of selfless attack. service to the people of Clearwater, Florida. ‘‘When I got there I said, ‘It is time to go OF MISSOURI to work boys,’’ Conrey said. [From the St. Petersburg Times, May 29, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arnold performed chest compressions on 2008] the 55-year-old runner as the rest of the Tuesday, June 10, 2008 FIREFIGHTER GEARS UP TO HONOR THE group assisted. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly FALLEN ‘‘If we hadn’t stopped to talk, we would pause to recognize William Lobbins III of Park- (By Terry Tomalin) have been in front of him,’’ Arnold said. ‘‘It ville, Missouri. Brett is a very special young Clearwater firefighter Pat Conrey started is little things like that make being a fire- man who has exemplified the finest qualities out wanting to honor a fallen comrade. By fighter so special.’’ the time it was over, his quest encompassed Conrey, who despite the gear and stops of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- covered the course in 5 hours, 26 minutes, tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 26.2 miles, flying pigs, and ultimately, life and death. said he is still amazed at the difference a few 1395, and earning the most prestigious award Conrey had heard the story of Cincinnati minutes can make. of Eagle Scout. firefighter Oscar Armstrong III, who died ‘‘When you do what we do for a living, you William has been very active with his troop, battling a blaze in March 2003, leaving be- realize how precious time really is,’’ he said. participating in many scout activities. Over the hind a pregnant fiance´e and two children. ‘‘I am glad I was there to help make a dif- many years William has been involved with He decided to run Cincinnati’s Flying Pig ference.’’ scouting, he has not only earned numerous Marathon on May 4 in full firefighting gear merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- to raise money for Armstrong’s family. f ily, peers, and community. ‘‘Firefighters have this special bond,’’ Conrey said. ‘‘When one of us dies, we all feel TRIBUTE TO COLONEL LEAH Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join it.’’ WALLER me in commending William Lobbins III for his Conrey, who has completed 10 marathons, accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of ran the Times Turkey Trot in Clearwater in America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- 45 pounds of gear last year to raise money for HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. families of fallen firefighters. OF MARYLAND ‘‘When you run in firefighter equipment, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you get people’s attention,’’ he said. CLEARWATER FIREFIGHTER PAT But running in full gear isn’t that glam- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 CONREY HONORS FALLEN COM- orous. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I RADES ‘‘It was hot—real hot,’’ Conrey said. ‘‘You have to drink a lot of water.’’ rise before you today to honor Leah Waller, The 40-year-old Conrey, Clearwater’s fire- recently awarded the title of 2007–2008 Balti- HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG fighter of the year in 2007, trained for more City Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Waller OF FLORIDA months, logging several 13-mile runs in his has been a teacher with the Baltimore City bunker coat, bunker pants, air pack and hel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Public School System for eight years, teaching met. Kindergarten and first grade at Maree G. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 ‘‘That is pretty out there,’’ said local run- Farring Elementary School. ning coach Joe Burgasser. ‘‘You don’t want Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, I to carry any extra weight. I would not rec- When she’s not teaching at Farring Elemen- rise today to honor Clearwater firefighter Pat ommend that for any sane person.’’ tary, Mrs. Waller has taught Summer School Conrey, who I am proud to represent, for the Conrey, who earlier this year finished a 50- and tutored at the Jemicy School for Dyslexic remarkable tribute he has paid to a fellow fire- mile run through Withlacoochee State For- Children. She has served as a mentor teacher fighter who fell in the line of duty. est in 10 hours and 23 minutes, is used to peo- for student teachers and new teachers. In ad- In his effort to raise money for the family of ple thinking he’s crazy. dition, she has worked closely with the Chil- Oscar Armstrong III, a Cincinnati firefighter ‘‘I love it,’’ he said. dren’s Literacy Initiative and was selected to A month before the marathon, Conrey who died fighting a fire in March 2003, leaving learned two other Cincinnati-area fire- be a Model Classroom for Baltimore City. behind a pregnant fiance´e and two young chil- fighters also had died in the line of duty. Always well prepared for daily instruction, dren, Mr. Conrey did an extraordinary thing. ‘‘That made me want to make sure that I Mrs. Waller utilizes the curriculum and Balti- He donned 45 pounds of firefighting gear and finished even more,’’ Conrey said. ‘‘I would more City Public School System mandated ran the entire 26.2 miles of the Flying Pig Mar- run for all of them.’’ programs in an effective and engaging way. In athon held in Cincinnati last May 4th. Word spread through the Cincinnati fire- Mrs. Waller’s classroom, lessons are thor- Pat’s caring and compassion for others fighting community that a crazy man from oughly developed with the visual, auditory, Clearwater was running for the families of were on full display that day. After stopping the fallen. and kinesthetic learner in mind. Skills and con- along the route to pay respect to the Arm- ‘‘It really touched everyone,’’ said Joe Ar- cepts are successfully mastered through a va- strong family, Pat and a fellow firefighter re- nold, a Cincinnati firefighter who ran part of riety of strategies and techniques to ensure sumed running and soon came upon another the race, minus the gear, with Conrey. ‘‘To full comprehension from the students. runner who collapsed on the pavement from think this guy would come all this way and The individual needs of all students are met an apparent heart attack. Pat and his partner run a marathon in his turnout gear for peo- in Mrs. Waller’s classroom. Assessment data in the race, Joe Arnold, performed emergency ple he had never met . . . that is what it is is consistently analyzed to diagnose student all about.’’ strengths and areas for concern. This data is CPR on the fallen runner until an ambulance About eight miles into the marathon, could arrive. Conrey and a dozen other firefighters analyzed to help drive instruction in the most Madam Speaker, I am proud to say that Pat stopped at a fire station to pay their respects beneficial way. Because of the active partici- once again resumed running and completed to Armstrong’s family. pation in the learning process, the environ- the marathon in 5 hours and 26 minutes. Dur- ‘‘We didn’t know they would be there,’’ ment in Mrs. Waller’s classroom is very con- ing that time, he demonstrated to the people Conrey said. ‘‘There were lots of hugs, some ducive to learning. She holds her students to of Cincinnati the compassion, courage and tears. It was very emotional.’’ the highest expectations and creates an at- heroism that our Nation’s firefighters exhibit The unexpected stop put the firefighters mosphere of mutual respect between the behind schedule. While they were talking, a every day in our communities. Following my man named Bobby Edwards, a 10-year Flying teacher and students. remarks, I will include for my colleagues the Pig veteran, ran by. Mrs. Waller’s professional responsibilities full story of Pat Conrey’s run as reported by Once they resumed running, the fire- are fulfilled with great care. She maintains an Terry Tomalin in The St. Petersburg Times. fighters hadn’t gotten a mile down the road organized recordkeeping system that monitors

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CORNELIUS today to honor Leah Waller in her acceptance a period of relative calm has followed. Yes, ALLEN of the 2007–2008 Baltimore City Teacher of crime and violence remain a serious problem the Year Award. Her legacy as a dedicated, as they do elsewhere in the Caribbean. HON. DANNY K. DAVIS enthusiastic educator will be forever remem- The latter is the dichotomous image that OF ILLINOIS bered by the grateful students who walk Guyana presents to the world as it celebrates IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its 42nd anniversary of independence. through her classroom doors. It is with great Tuesday, June 10, 2008 pride that I congratulate Leah Waller on her As a member of the international commu- exemplary career in education and her out- nity, Guyana has made important contributions Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise standing performance at Maree G. Farring El- to the resolutions of major conflicts around the to pay tribute Mr. Cornelius Allen who passed ementary School in Baltimore City. world through its participation in the United away on May 28, 2008; and an individual f Nations Security Council, in the Organization whom I learned was my cousin a few years of American States, on the World Court and in ago. PERSONAL EXPLANATION other global bodies. Madam Speaker, Cornelius Allen was one This anniversary offers us an occasion to of the friendiest and most delightful persons I HON. JERRY WELLER thank the people of Guyana for their strength, have known. Cornelius was born on October OF ILLINOIS their courage, and their contributions to our 13, 1928, in Gary, Indiana to the parentage of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES global community. So, on this anniversary of Mr. Diston and Mrs. Addie P. Allen. Mr. Allen independence, I stand in camaraderie with the attended high school at Oakwood Academy in Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Guyanese people to celebrate and appreciate Huntsville, Alabama; graduating with the class Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I the growth and change of Guyana. of 1947. He was then drafted into the United rise today to enter into the RECORD votes I f States Army and served as a private first class would have cast had I been present for rollcall until honorable discharged in 1952, and re- votes 361 through 369. I was absent on part CONGRATULATING TEXAS’ EXEM- mained in the reserve until 1957. of the day Thursday, May 22, and Tuesday, PLARY CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS In 1955, Cornelius joined the Chicago Tran- June 3, due to personal reasons. sit Authority and quickly became an Ambas- If I were present I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS sador of Goodwill as he often spoke with pas- on rollcall vote 361, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 362, OF TEXAS sengers and exhibited friendship to school ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 363, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children. After thirty years of loyal service to vote 364, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 365, ‘‘yea’’ on the Chicago Transit Authority, Mr. Allen retired Tuesday, June 10, 2008 rollcall vote 366, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 367, and spent the rest of his life doing good ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 368, and ‘‘yea’’ on roll- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise deeds. call vote 369. today to congratulate the outstanding accom- Cornelius Allen was a real proponent of f plishments of our leading Texas hospitals. education and encouraged young people to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Chil- take advantage of every educational oppor- GUYANA’S 42ND BIRTHDAY: MUCH dren’s Medical Center in Dallas, Children’s tunity available to them. He was family cen- TO CELEBRATE, QUITE A LOT TO Cancer Hospital at M.D. Anderson in Houston, tered and exhibited great pride in family his- HOPE FOR and Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort tory, tradition and unity. Worth were recently recognized as among our To Cornelius’s closest relatives, Dell Allen HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News and World and wife Debbie, his daughters Addie Allen, OF NEW YORK Report. grandchildren, Marcus Allen, Dell ‘Rome’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston was Allen, Justus Cornelius Allen Pugh, great ranked sixth in the country in general pediat- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 grandchildren Cameron Allen, Lyndon Allen rics, third in heart surgery, and in the top five and Lucas Allen; his brother Ray Shepherd Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today of several other specialties. Cook Children’s and Rosenwald (Eunice) Allen Sr. and his sis- in recognition of Guyana’s 42nd anniversary of Medical Center in Fort Worth was ranked 29th ter, Mary Ann Guyton, I say you have been independence. nationwide for its respiratory disorders spe- blessed to have such a great soul to be an in- Guyana achieved independence on May 26, cialty. Children’s Medical Center in Dallas was timate part of your life. 1966, and became the Co-operative Republic ranked 15th among cancer specialties, and Cornelius was a good man whose footsteps of Guyana on February 23, 1970, with a new ranked in the Top 30 on four other categories were ordered by the Lord and just as he constitution. Guyana is a located on the north- as well, including General Pediatrics and Di- brought joy to your lives, he brought joy to ern coast of South America between Ven- gestive Disorders. Children’s Cancer Hospital countless others. ezuela, Brazil, and Suriname. It is the lone at M.D. Anderson in Houston was ranked 21st May he rest in peace. English-speaking nation on the South Amer- among cancer specialties. f ican mainland, a country of 83,000 square The U.S. News rankings were based on sur- miles, dense tropical forests, and 800,000 veys of pediatricians, outcome of patient care IN HONOR OF DR. DAVID HALE, A people. including surgeries, and care-related meas- 2008 HEALTH CARE HERO OF MIN- This former British colony is rich in human ures including nurse staffing, availability of im- NESOTA resources, bauxite, gold and arable land. The portant technologies, and patient volume. young country had promising expectations but As a physician, it is inspiring to see that the HON. MICHELE BACHMANN success was not immediately attained. In fact, medical profession, and specifically the hos- OF MINNESOTA Guyana, at times, is described as one of the pitals and doctors serving Texas, are so ada- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere mantly dedicated to their service and are able and qualifies for debt concessions through the to provide such exceptional care to our na- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 global initiative to reduce burden on the tion’s children. Health care affects every facet Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise world’s highly indebted poor countries. of our lives, and America’s devotion to innova- today to recognize Dr. David Hale, Chief of After years of economic decline, failure to tion and advancements in medicine is vital in Staff and ER Medical Director at Woodwinds maintain its infrastructure, political conflict be- maintaining our position as having the best Health Campus, for being named a 2008 tween Afro and Indo Guyanese, Guyana’s health care system in the world. Health Care Hero by the Twin Cities Business largest ethnic groups, and factors that fueled Madam Speaker, it is with honor today that Magazine. A modem day hero not only in his an exodus of its brightest, the country needed I rise and extend my sincerest congratulations community, but as far away as Iraq, Dr. Hale’s reform. Today, it is rebuilding both its econ- to these outstanding children’s hospitals in selfless service and dedication to his work

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In fact, one distinguished Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- applauding the Platte County Economic Devel- colleague has even said, ‘‘The world is a bet- leagues to join me in expressing our best opment Council of Platte County, Missouri for ter place because of Dr. Hale.’’ After hearing wishes to him and his family on this special its hard work and dedication. Since the EDC his long record of accomplishment, you will day. began, it has served as a resource to its in- surely agree. f vestors and the community. I want to thank As an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Pete Fullerton for all of his work and applaud Hale is known for his caring and compas- IN RECOGNITION OF RYAN him for his accomplishments with the Platte sionate demeanor towards patients and for his STEWART County EDC. leadership in hospital patient services. Some f suggest he is the reason Woodwinds receives HON. BILL SALI DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL some of the highest patient satisfaction scores OF IDAHO TEAM WINS THE FLORIDA STATE not only in Minnesota, but across the country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES If that was not enough, Dr. Hale is a Major CLASS 5A CHAMPIONSHIP Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in the Minnesota National Guard and has completed two tours of duty in Iraq. Among his Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG military honors, Dr. Hale earned a Bronze recognition of Ryan Stewart of Boise, ID. OF FLORIDA Medal Star in March 2007, an Army Com- Ryan is representing Idaho as youth gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mendation Medal in March 2005, an Army ernor during the annual YMCA National Youth Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Achievement Medal in August 2003, a Na- Governors’ Conference here in Washington, tional Defense Service Medal, a Global War DC. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, it on Terror Expeditionary Medal and many other I am proud of Ryan’s commitment and in- is with much pride that I rise today to con- awards for his outstanding military service. volvement in this program. Ryan was elected gratulate the Dunedin High .School Baseball Even more amazing are the contributions he youth governor after campaigning in Idaho’s team for winning the Florida State Class 5A has made on the humanitarian front during his youth and government program. This is a Championship. The Falcons of Dunedin, who time in Iraq. During his first tour of duty, Dr. hands-on program dedicated to educating high I have the privilege to represent, won the Hale stm1ed an international humanitarian ef- school students on how state government op- championship in an extra innings showdown fort to teach basic ’tnedical care to Iraqis, a erates. Ryan participated in a Regional Con- against the South Fork Bulldogs. program that still exists today. During his sec- vention giving speeches and ultimately being The Falcons won the championship in a ten ond tour in Iraq, he expanded his efforts to elected to his current position. inning marathon, the longest Florida State provide 400 first aid kits and midwife kits to I am honored to take the opportunity to rec- baseball championship game since 1997. The Iraqi women and children, a gesture well re- ognize Ryan. His involvement in the YMCA defense and pitching were excellent, keeping ceived by Iraqi villagers and soldiers alike. program is a great way for him to learn how the score tied at two runs apiece until Max Now back in Minnesota, Dr, Hale is focused our government functions. Ryan is an example Priest scored the winning run for Dunedin on on helping veterans returning home from war, to his peers and I wish him all the best for a a Max Kreuter single. It was only through a season of hard work— many of whom suffered traumatic injuries on successful year as youth governor in Idaho. both on and off of the field—that the Falcons the battlefield. f Madam Speaker, it is my honor to rise today finished with a 26–6 record on their way to the PLATTE COUNTY ECONOMIC to celebrate Dr. David Hale’s extraordinary school’s first state baseball title in 44 years. It DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL and selfless career of service. His contribu- is a testament to the character of these young tions to his community, the state of Minnesota, men, and they deserve to be congratulated. and the country of Iraq make him a distin- HON. SAM GRAVES But let us not forget to send our congratula- tions to Coach Tom Hilbert who worked tire- guished patriot, and make us all proud to be OF MISSOURI lessly as a coach and as a mentor to the Americans. I stand today and join his family, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team. I would also like to congratulate the par- friends, and colleagues in wishing him a long Tuesday, June 10, 2008 and successful career. ents of the players, as well as the teachers, Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly administrators and the staff of Dunedin High f pause to recognize the outstanding achieve- School for doing a fantastic job of raising and IN RECOGNITION OF HIGHLAND ments of the Platte County Economic Devel- encouraging these exceptional student—ath- PARK TOWN ADMINISTRATOR opment Council (PCEDC) of Platte County, letes. Following my remarks, I will include for GEORGE PATTERSON Missouri. Burdette ‘‘Pete’’ Fullerton, Executive my colleagues the full story of Dunedin’s Director, has successfully guided the EDC, Baseball Championship as reported by The St. HON. PETE SESSIONS and I am honored to help celebrate their 20th Petersburg Times. Madam Speaker, in closing, please join me OF TEXAS Anniversary on June 20, 2008. This pres- in congratulating the Dunedin High School Fal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tigious recognition is the culmination of twenty years of dedicated work to continuously im- cons for their outstanding achievement in win- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 prove and enhance our community. ning the Florida State Baseball Championship. Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise The Platte County EDC serves as an au- [From the St. Petersburg Times, May 15, today to honor Highland Park Town Adminis- thoritative voice in the community on eco- 2008] trator George Patterson. nomic development and related issues through LONG WAIT IS OVER: DUNEDIN WINS TITLE After graduating from Texas Tech Univer- an effective program of professional develop- SARASOTA—It began the moment the ball sity, he began his public service career as an ment, public policy, marketing, and commu- disappeared into Cammeron Fisher’s glove. Administrative Aide with the City of Lubbock. nications. The EDC has assisted in several Seconds later, a swarm of triumphant Dun- He then moved on to become the City Man- local projects over the past 20 years, including edin players rushed toward the mound to cel- ebrate a 3–2 victory and the school’s first ager for Pecos City and Snyder before accept- ADT Security Services, Citi Cards, Harley-Da- state baseball title in 44 years. ing the position of Town Administrator with vidson Motor Company, KCI Expo Center, ‘‘This is something you dream about,’’ Highland Park in 1979. George will be retiring Lifetouch Publishing, Argosy Casino Hotel and Fisher said. ‘‘To make the final out is unbe- on June 24, 2008 with twenty-nine years of Spa, Multivac, The National Golf Club, Tiffany lievable, especially going through so many dedicated service to Highland Park. Greens Golf Club, and Zona Rosa. ups and downs in a game like this.’’ During his tenure, he has carefully managed Pete Fullerton is responsible for the growth There already were lingering memories—of and led his staff by example. With his vision of this non-profit organization that promotes the heart-wrenching moments in the seventh inning, of the nail-biting rally in extra in- and leadership skills, Highland Park is a better economic development in Platte County, Mis- nings, of a game snatched from defeat—that and safer community. His commitment to pub- souri. Pete has worked diligently on behalf of the players swore they never doubted. lic service extended beyond the workplace. He EDC to build a partnership between public and The winning run scored in the top of the is actively involved in numerous professional private sectors and has assisted in the suc- 10th inning when Max Kreuter singled in

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Using her The Falcons had a two-run lead then IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES watched it disappear when the Bulldogs background in advertising, Mrs. Roland pack- scored a run each in the third and fifth in- ages her lessons and activities in an appeal- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 nings to tie it. ing and creative way. Her enthusiastic teach- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today In the seventh, South Fork (27–6) had run- ings inspire and motivate her students to put to celebrate a champion of environmental ners on first and third with no outs. The Fal- health and a stellar legislator, Stanley Michels, cons walked the next runner to load the effort into their work and truly absorb the class bases. material. a 24-year New York City Council member At that point, Dunedin was desperate to whose birthday we honor today. Three dec- win—and keep its state title hopes from van- Mrs. Roland goes the extra mile when it ades ago, he set for himself an ambitious ishing. comes to helping her students succeed. Ap- task: to render visible the invisible, to—as he ‘‘We were on the edge of our seats at that preciating that biology can be a difficult sub- put it—‘‘convince City Hall that there is life in point,’’ Dunedin coach Tom Hilbert said. ject, Mrs. Roland acknowledges all student Manhattan above 96th Street.’’ A lifelong resi- ‘‘Our backs were against the wall. But we achievement. She evaluates student under- dent of northern Manhattan, he felt it impera- were able to maintain our composure.’’ Slowly, the Falcons (26–6) found a way to standing and provides immediate feedback. tive that he and his neighbors in West Harlem, wiggle out of the jam. Her students know that she will not move on in Washington Heights, in Inwood, in Alex Norris, who came on in relief of Clay until there is a basic understanding of every Morningside Heights, in Central Harlem, be Kollenbaum, got the first and only batter he concept. The projects and activities she as- given a voice. After an illustrious career on the faced to ground out. signs are challenging and diverse so every Council, it’s safe to say he has succeeded, Jake Rogers came in next and got the next student can feel a sense of accomplishment. and then some. The litany of legislative two batters to strike out and fly out. achievement attached to his name speaks to ‘‘It was just incredible to come out of that Mrs. Roland makes herself available to stu- his political and personal philosophies: the way we did,’’ Rogers said. ‘‘I had so much dents and parents before and after school, as Prioritize the quality of life of everyday people. adrenaline going.’’ well as through e-mail in the evenings should Hold steadfast to the guiding principles of fair- Beneath the noise, tension and pressure, a student need assistance with an assign- Rogers emerged more as a survivor than a ness and pragmatism. And always, always closer. ment. stand by those who need most defending. With so much at stake, Rogers knew he Mrs. Roland is eager to attend relevant con- An environmentalist at heart whose driving couldn’t afford to make mistakes. He es- ferences and meetings to enhance her profes- motivation was consistently the health and caped unharmed, throwing 31⁄3 innings after sional development. She plays a major role on well-being of his constituency, Michels led the pitching just three before Thursday’s appear- charge for cleaner air and the protection of the ance. the Technology Steering Committee and is ac- ‘‘Jake was just phenomenal,’’ Hilbert said. tively involved in the curriculum writing for area’s water supply. He advanced a prece- ‘‘It was a real gutsy performance.’’ many subjects. She initiated a new course in dent-setting law aiming to protect children from lead poisoning in apartments. He spear- It remained scoreless through the next forensic science for Harford County, received three innings. headed an expansion of the city’s recycling approval and wrote the entire curriculum. The Then the Falcons, after squandering so and waste-reduction programs, requiring the many chances, made something happen in course is now part of the county curriculum weekly collection of recyclables and granting the 10th. Priest led off the inning by drawing and she is working on staff development for the Council the power to approve the city’s a walk, then moved to second on a sacrifice the teachers. bunt by Mike Kumbat and advanced to third Solid Waste Management Plan. He railed on a wild pitch. Priest scored on Kreuter’s Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me against smoking and excessive noise in public single. today to honor Christine Roland in her accept- places, limiting both in his time on the Council. Rogers then finished things off. The mo- ance of the 2007–2008 Harford County Teach- Two short months after the attacks of Sept. ment Fisher caught the ball, Rogers sprung er of the Year Award. Her legacy as a dedi- 11, he held the first public hearings on air off the mound, shook his fist, twirled in a cated, enthusiastic teacher will be forever re- quality and the environmental impact of the crazy leap and came down to earth knowing World Trade Center collapse. For nearly a membered by the appreciative students who he would be able to sleep. decade, he chaired the Committee on Environ- ‘‘I think all of us are going to pass out on walk through her classroom doors. It is with mental Protection, early in his tenure bringing the bus on the ride home,’’ Rogers said. ‘‘It great pride that I congratulate Christine Ro- together at-odds parties in the battle over the was such a draining game, so full of emo- land on her exemplary career in education and tions. city’s watershed and succeeded in creating ‘‘But it was so worth it to win like this.’’ her outstanding performance at Edgewood the dialogue that led to the Watershed Memo- High School in Harford County. f randum of Agreement, still effectively safe- guarding the city’s water-supply system today. TRIBUTE TO COLONEL CHRISTINE f A master of both policy and relationships, he ROLAND is as good at legislating as he is at bringing PERSONAL EXPLANATION people together. HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER He fought then—and continues to fight—for OF MARYLAND the little guy. He required that there be public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JERRY WELLER hearings before annual increases to rent-sta- OF ILLINOIS bilized apartments. He was the motivating Tuesday, June 10, 2008 force behind a provision that exempted sen- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iors from certain rent increases. He closed rise before you today to honor Christine Ro- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 loopholes in the deregulation of apartments, land, recently awarded the title of 2007–2008 allowed the city to foreclose on individual Harford County Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Ro- Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I properties in tax arrears, and eliminated the land has been a teacher with Harford County rise today to enter into the RECORD votes I parking garage surtax for Manhattan residents. Public Schools for five years, teaching Biology would have cast had I been present for rollcall For a quarter of a century, he served tire- and Forensic Science at Edgewood High votes 388 through 390. I was absent on Mon- lessly for the public. His home—too often for- gotten, overlooked, disregarded—had finally a School. day, June 9th, due to flight delays caused by Born and raised in Switzerland, Mrs. Roland voice in city government. And what a powerful severe weather. earned a degree in advertising and public rela- and distinct voice he gave them. He optimisti- tions and became fluent in three languages If I were present I would have voted, ‘‘yea’’ cally noted that his tenure sent the city a clear before she moved to the United States. She on rollcall vote 388, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 389, message: that ‘‘no city agency can ignore us’’ has since earned a bachelor’s degree in Biol- and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 390. ever again.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:39 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.008 E10JNPT1 erowe on PRODPC61 with REMARKS June 10, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1183 A TRIBUTE TO THE CHILDREN’S RECOGNITION OF RICHARD M. to take your home, farm, business or place of HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA KNAPP, PH.D. worship. The negative affects of this far reach- ing Supreme Court decision places millions of HON. ROBERT A. BRADY HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN private property owners nationwide at risk. OF PENNSYLVANIA OF CALIFORNIA Some States are trying to correct this injus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tice and have enacted restrictions on the use of eminent domain (in this case, is when the Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 government seizes private property), with var- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to ied effectiveness. However, Congress has not Speaker, I rise today to honor a great Phila- recognize the contributions of Richard M. taken action to restore private property rights delphia institution and a staple in our commu- Knapp, Ph.D., who is retiring as Executive and the abusive use of eminent domain has nity, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Vice President of the Association of American continued. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has al- Medical Colleges, AAMC, after 40 years of That is why I am introducing the Private ways held itself to the highest standard of service to the Nation on behalf of medical Property Rights Protection and Government care. This month, they have been recognized schools and teaching hospitals. Accountability Act of 2008, along with the for their excellence as they were rated as the As the senior policy advisor to the AAMC, House Energy and Commerce Committee best over all children’s hospital in America in Dr. Knapp has provided leadership on a wide Ranking Member JOE BARTON. This legislation a U.S. News & World Report exclusive annual range of health policy matters, particularly re- will restrict certain federal economic develop- ranking, receiving this honor for the sixth year garding the delivery of hospital and medical ment funds for 10 years to any state or locality in a row. services where medical education simulta- in which eminent domain is used to take pri- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was neously occurs and research brings advances. vate property for a private purpose. It will also founded in 1855 and was the first hospital de- Dr. Knapp joined the AAMC in 1968 after allow private property owners the legal re- voted solely to the care of children. Today it earning a bachelor of arts degree from Mari- course they deserve to fight baseless private houses 430 beds and treats more than one etta College, in Marietta, Ohio, and a Ph.D. in property takings by State and local govern- million patients a year. Children’s Hospital of hospital and health administration from the ments. Philadelphia specializes in cancer, digestive University of Iowa. Examples of eminent domain abuse can be disorders, heart and heart surgery, neonatal He has consistently been a fair and thought- seen across Oklahoma, from Oklahoma City care, neurology and neurosurgery and res- ful advocate for the Nation’s teaching hospitals to Muskogee, and across this country. piratory disorders. While coming in first for and medical schools, and his knowledge and No family, business operator or place of overall general practices, the hospital also integrity are widely recognized and appre- worship is safe if the government decides that ranked in the top three in the country in each ciated. their property does not measure up, and that of these individual categories. Dr. Knapp’s service to the health community ‘‘public purpose’’ would be better served if it Since it was established the Children’s Hos- includes his tenure on the Board of Trustees were torn down and replaced by something pital of Philadelphia has been concentrated on of the Inova Health System in Fairfax County, bigger, glitzier and more taxable. I encourage caring for the families of patients as well as Virginia, from 1983–2005, where he served as all my colleagues to support this important leg- the patients themselves. Now they have pro- chair from 1999–2003. He is a past chairman islation. grams where parents teach the physicians of the National Association for Biomedical Re- f what it is like to care for a child with a specific search and has held the offices of secretary disease, because they have the best knowl- and treasurer in the Federation of Associa- IN HONOR OF KATHERINE KELLY edge of this. The Children’s Hospital also en- tions of Schools of the Health Professions. He courages families to stay with their children at also served on the Advisory Board for the HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS all times, making the treatment more bearable Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Pol- OF FLORIDA for the children and their families. icy Fellowships. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, The Children’s Hospital of Before becoming executive vice president of Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Philadelphia is a key institution in Philadelphia the AAMC, Dr. Knapp served the organization and I congratulate them on this honor and as senior vice president, director of the De- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, thank them for their dedication to excellence partment of Teaching Hospitals, director of the I rise today to honor the life and work of Kath- and their service to our community. Division of Teaching Hospitals, and director of erine Kelly. Ms. Kelly is a lifelong Democrat who has always fought for the values and f a teaching hospital project. His contributions to health care policy have ideals that our party and our country hold THE DAILY 45: MIGUEL CELIS been recognized by his election to the Institute dear. of Medicine. As a member of the Democratic Executive HON. BOBBY L. RUSH I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Committee (D.E.C.) of Palm Beach County for OF ILLINOIS Dr. Knapp and his family every success and more than 30 years, Katherine and her late IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES happiness in the next phase of his life. husband, Edward Kelly, helped to build the f D.E.C. and bring it to the position of promi- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 nence it holds today. Recognizing her status Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, every day, 45 THE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS as one of the most respected Democrats in people, on average, are fatally shot in the PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT Palm Beach County, her fellow Committee United States. Young lives are being cut short ACCOUNTABILITY ACT members elected her State Committeewoman, because of gun violence and families on both a title she still holds. sides of the gun are dramatically affected. HON. JOHN SULLIVAN Katherine Kelly was a founding member of Last week, authorities charged Edgar OF OKLAHOMA Palm Beach County’s first chapter of the Na- Ceasar Diaz, 15, of Waukegan, Illinois with six IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Organization for Women and has spent counts of first-degree murder that, if convicted, her entire life fighting to advance the rights of could land him in jail for the remainder of his Tuesday, June 10, 2008 women. She has also been a leader in count- life. His family is in pain over what their son Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise less endeavors to ensure the rights of minori- is charged with. today to introduce H.R. 6219, the Private ties and underprivileged citizens. And she is Diaz is accused of the April 25 shooting Property Rights Protection and Government an ardent supporter of organized labor and the death of 18-year-old Miguel Celis also of Wau- Accountability Act of 2008. rights of working men and women in South kegan. Celis died of a gunshot wound to the Previously, the U.S. Constitution specifically Florida and throughout our Nation. chest fired from a .38-caliber handgun that limited government taking of private property Katherine Kelly’s relentless efforts have re- was recovered from Diaz, according to re- through a relatively narrow exception for ‘‘pub- sulted in the election of many Democratic offi- ports. His family is in mourning. lic use.’’ Public use has historically referred to cials at all levels of government. More impor- Americans of conscience must come to- roads, schools, firehouses, etc. You may re- tantly, however, they have resulted in better gether to stop the senseless death of ‘‘The member the infamous 2005 Supreme Court lives for the people for whom she has fought. Daily 45.’’ When will Americans say ‘‘enough decision, Kelo v. City of New London, where Katherine is loved and respected by all who is enough, stop the killing!’’ the court broadened the government’s ability have benefited from her compassion, concern,

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She consistently monitors the American. an invaluable resource to everyone that academic performance of her students in all of f worked with him, including the United States their classes in order to provide mentorship to Congress. the students and provide strategies to help TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN RICH- On Friday, May 30, 2008, General Odom them succeed. Throughout the year, Ms. Au- ARD A. GEPHARDT OF MISSOURI passed away at the age of 75. The course of gust opens her classroom doors to teachers his career traces the evolution of our military who are in need of professional development, HON. IKE SKELTON and intelligence communities over the past 25 modeling lessons that demonstrate excellence OF MISSOURI years. He served as a senior military intel- in teaching. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ligence official for President Jimmy Carter, and She has dedicated her career to improving then joined President Ronald Reagan as the achievement for her students, serving on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 director of the National Security Agency during many school improvement teams and holding Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me the administration’s second term. Following his positions as diverse as Student Council Advi- take this time to recognize my good friend and retirement from the Army in 1988, after 34 sor, curriculum writer, and mentor. As a mem- our former colleague, Congressman Richard years of active duty, General Odom continued ber of the leadership team at Deep Creek Mid- A. Gephardt of Missouri, who recently re- his service by teaching at Yale University, dle, Ms. August continues to bring new ideas ceived the Harry S. Truman Award for Public working for the Hudson Institute, and writing to the school plan, helping to design better Service from the City of Independence, Mis- scholarly works. and more efficient ways of meeting the various souri. This award is given annually to honor a Chief among his laudable qualities, it was needs of the students. Through the Teaching distinguished public servant who best exempli- General Odom’s candor that proved most re- American History in Maryland program, she fies the characteristics of President Harry S. freshing and invaluable. A self-described mili- has published work with the University of Truman. tary hawk, he was among the first military per- Maryland, Baltimore County Center for History Congressman Richard Gephardt grew up in sons to speak out against the invasion of Iraq Education and presented at the Maryland St. Louis, Missouri, and in 1958 graduated and he openly advocated a withdrawal. Gen- Conference for the Social Studies. from Southwest High School. He is an Eagle eral Odom warned that military action in Iraq Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me Scout and is a recipient of the Distinguished would be foolhardy and futile well before the today to honor Robin August in her accept- Eagle Scout Award. In 1962, he earned a U.S.-led invasion in 2003. In hindsight, his ance of the 2007–2008 Baltimore County bachelor of science degree at Northwestern concerns were well founded and have since Teacher of the Year Award. Her legacy as a University in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a been validated, but before the invasion he was dedicated, enthusiastic educator will be for- law degree from the University of Michigan in among the few willing to speak out loudly in ever remembered by the grateful students who 1965. After law school, Congressman Gep- opposition to the drumbeat to war. His back- walk through her classroom doors. It is with hardt practiced law and set forth on a distin- ground and depth gave intellectual credence great pride that I congratulate Robin August guished public service career that included to the growing opposition to the war, and he on her exemplary career in education and her serving the American people in military uni- demonstrated that there were differences of outstanding performance at Deep Creek Mag- form and in elected office. From 1965 to 1971, opinion within our military and intelligence net Middle School in Baltimore County. communities on the merits of the invasion. Congressman Gephardt served in the Missouri f Air National Guard. From 1968 to 1971, he To me and other members of the Defense served as a Democratic committeeman in St. Appropriations Committee, General Odom was CONGRATULATORY REMARKS FOR Louis, and from 1971 to 1976, he served as a great source of experience and a wealth of THE HIGH SCHOOL VALEDIC- a St. Louis alderman. knowledge. I came to rely upon his judgment TORIANS OF 2008 In 1976, Gephardt ran for and was elected and took counsel with him privately on issues to the U.S. House of Representatives. From related to our national defense. He was a HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL thoughtful, steady guide on the most complex 1977 to 2005, Congressman Gephardt served OF NEW YORK matters that face us today, and we are at a the people of Missouri and our country with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES distinction and quickly became a leader within loss without him. More importantly, the Nation Tuesday, June 10, 2008 the Democratic Caucus. In 1984, he was has lost a true and valued patriot. elected chairman of the House Democratic Madam Speaker, we are saddened by Gen- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Caucus and was elected House majority lead- eral Odom’s passing, and we extend our to commend tens of thousands of youngsters er in 1989. He subsequently served as House heartfelt condolences to his family. May others who, this year, earned their high school diplo- minority leader from 1994 to 2005. Gephardt learn from his example and may his memory mas as first in their respective graduating also twice ran for the Democratic Presidential stay with us forever. classes. The diploma in itself has come to nomination, in 1988 and in 2004. After retiring f symbolize promise and opportunity, the first from Congress in 2005, Gephardt formed a TRIBUTE TO ROBIN AUGUST step in a series of steps towards achieving the consulting and public policy development firm. American dream, and I am proud of each and Madam Speaker, Congressman Richard A. every student who earned one this year. But HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER that honor is ever the more remarkable when Gephardt exemplifies the best of American OF MARYLAND awarded with a valedictorian title, an acknowl- public service. He is so very deserving of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harry S. Truman Award, and I know my col- edgement that its receiver is academically top- leagues in the House will join me in congratu- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 notch in his or her class. lating him, his wife, Jane, and their lovely fam- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I These bright, young minds—freshly out of ily for their years of dedication to the American rise before you today to honor Robin August, school, having ostensibly left adolescence be- people. recently awarded the title of 2007–2008 Balti- hind and come into their own as educated, f more County Teacher of the Year. Ms. August young adults—will inherit this world, as much has been a teacher with Baltimore County our successes as our failures. It will be up to TRIBUTE TO GENERAL WILLIAM E. Public Schools for 8 years, teaching mathe- them to improve upon our legacy, to wield ODOM matics at Deep Creek Elementary School and their ingenuity and knowledge to the benefit of now Deep Creek Magnet Middle School. their country and their world. It pleases me to HON. JAMES P. MORAN Ms. August began her career in education in know that there are steady, capable young OF VIRGINIA 1990, working for the Baltimore City Public hands out there prepared to mold, shape, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School System. In 2000, she accepted a posi- supply form to a better future. tion at Deep Creek Elementary School in Balti- These men and women are an exemplary Tuesday, June 10, 2008 more County and is currently a mathematics class, many of whom will go on to earn col- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I teacher and team leader at Deep Creek Mag- lege degrees, serve America in some form of rise today to pay tribute to General William E. net Middle School. public service, travel abroad, raise families, or

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Madam Speaker, due to a On rollcall 361, on the Price amendment to flight cancellation, I was unable to participate But for today, we celebrate and congratu- H.R. 5658, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ late, keeping an eye on the greatness that lies in the following votes. If I had been present, in store for them and this Nation. On rollcall 362, on the Holt amendment to I would have voted as follows: H.R. 5658, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ June 9, 2008: f Rollcall vote 388, on motion to suspend the On rollcall 363, on the McGovern amend- HONORING MR. JAMES ARNOLD rules and agree—H. Res. 1225, expressing ment to H.R. 5658, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ support for designation of June 2008 as ‘‘Na- On rollcall 364, on the Motion to Recommit tional Safety Month’’—I would have voted HON. EARL BLUMENAUER with instructions the Duncan Hunter National ‘‘aye.’’ OF OREGON Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Rollcall vote 389, on motion to suspend the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2009 (H.R. 5658), I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ rules and agree—H. Res. 1243, recognizing Tuesday, June 10, 2008 the immeasurable contributions of fathers in I would have done so because the Motion to the healthy development of children, sup- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I Recommit—as written—would have effectively porting responsible fatherhood, and encour- would like to offer my thanks and congratula- killed the bill by sending it back to Committee. aging greater involvement of fathers in the tions to Mr. James Arnold, environmental res- I also objected to what the Motion attempted lives of their children, especially on Father’s toration manager for the Oregon National to do. It would have repealed Section 526 of Day—I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Guard. He was recently awarded the Sec- the Energy Independence and Security Act, Rollcall vote 390, on motion to suspend the retary of the Army’s FY07 Environmental Res- which ensures that federal agencies do not rules and agree—H. Res. 127, recognizing toration Award for contributions made by an procure or promote alternative fuels that emit, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the individual. This is the Army’s highest honor in on a lifecycle basis, more greenhouse gas entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th the field of environmental science, and Mr. Ar- emissions than equivalent conventional fuels State—I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ nold is the year’s only individual to be recog- f nized. produced from conventional petroleum As the Federal Government’s largest prop- sources. This provision relates primarily to ef- BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DEL- erty holder, the Department of Defense has a forts of the Department of Defense to obtain EGATION TO NATO PARLIAMEN- significant responsibility to ensure its lands are half of its domestically used fuel from domes- TARY ASSEMBLY MEETINGS IN sustainably managed. Mr. Arnold’s success tic synthetic sources by 2016. Specifically, the BERLIN, AND A SUBSEQUENT proves that government can be a good partner Air Force is pursuing ‘‘coal-to-liquid’’ fuel TRIP TO TURKEY AND AFGHANI- to communities and the environment. His inno- (CTL). According to both the EPA and DOE, STAN vative approaches to resource management liquid coal produces double the global warm- and remediation are a credit to Oregonian in- ing emissions compared to conventional gaso- HON. JOHN S. TANNER genuity and environmental stewardship. line. OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am particularly impressed by the large- An amendment adopted on the floor clarified scale range remediation at Camp Section 526 to ensure that federal agencies Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Withycombe, located in my district. For years, could procure conventional fuels that contain Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, during the I have advocated for increased awareness incidental amounts of unconventional fuels. recent district work period I led a bipartisan and funding for the cleanup of our ranges and With the passage of this amendment, it is my House delegation to NATO Parliamentary As- legacy sites. This work in immensely chal- belief that there is no reason to repeal Section sembly (NPA) meetings in Berlin, from May lenging and I am impressed with Mr. Arnold’s 23–27. The co-chair of my delegation was the creative, cost-effective, and above all, suc- 526, since the Department of Defense has said that it intends to pursue CTL with carbon Hon. JOHN SHIMKUS. Participating in the dele- cessful approach to this problem. gation were Representatives MARION BERRY, I am proud that the Oregon Army National capture and sequestration. In addition, the De- fense Science Board Task Force on Energy JOHN BOOZMAN, BEN CHANDLER, JO ANN Guard is at the forefront of the Army’s efforts EMERSON, CAROLYN MCCARTHY, RALPH REG- recommended that if DOD decides to provide to transform its environmental and business ULA, DENNIS MOORE, DAVID SCOTT, and MIKE financial backing to synthetic fuel production practices. ROSS, and staff worked to make this a suc- Mr. Arnold, thank you for your outstanding plants, it should avoid investing in processes cessful trip in the examination of a number of service to Oregon and our country. I wish you that exceed the carbon footprint of petroleum. key NATO issues. the best of luck in your future work. On rollcall 365, on Passage of the Duncan The NATO Parliamentary Assembly brings f Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for together members of parliaments of the NATO allies, as well as observer participants from PERSONAL EXPLANATION Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R. 5658), I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ NATO partner states such as Russia and Ukraine, for discussions of current issues of HON. MARK UDALL On rollcall 366, on the Motion to Suspend interest to the alliance. Members attend com- OF COLORADO the Rules and Agree, as Amended, to H. Res. mittee meetings where reports are read and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 986, a resolution recognizing the courage and debated. The meetings afford an opportunity sacrifice of those members of the United Tuesday, June 10, 2008 to sound parliamentarians from allied states States Armed Forces who were held as pris- on public opinion, defense and foreign policy, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I oners of war during the Vietnam conflict and and trends in thinking on issues of mutual in- was unable to be present for votes during the calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 mem- terest. The meetings also provide the oppor- late afternoon and evening of May 22, 2008. bers of the Armed Forces who remain unac- tunity to come to know members of par- For the information of our colleagues and my counted for from the Vietnam conflict, I would liaments on a long-term basis, an invaluable constituents, I want the RECORD to reflect how have voted ‘‘yes.’’ asset in developing insights into policy devel- I would have voted on the following votes I opment in allied governments. missed that day. The resolution recognizes the 35th anniver- After the Assembly meetings in Berlin, the On rollcall 355, on the Akin amendment to sary of ‘‘Operation Homecoming,’’ when the delegation traveled on to Turkey and Afghani- H.R. 5658, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ first wave of the longest-held POWs from Viet- stan, where we explored issues that I will ad- On rollcall 356, on the Franks amendment nam left that country to return to the United dress in a moment. to H.R. 5658, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ States. We honor those POWs, but we also Recurrent themes on key NATO issues On rollcall 357, on the Tierney amendment honor those brave heroes who fought and were evident in the Berlin committee meet- to H.R. 5658, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ died for our country but never returned home. ings. Above all, NATO’s International Security

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During a dinner the final night of our Russia’s foreign policy objectives, defense ca- lies’ stabilization efforts in Afghanistan. Rep. meetings, German Chancellor Angela Merkel pabilities, and Iran were also important areas SHIMKUS is the vice-chair of the Subcommittee sat at my table, and we had a lively discussion of discussion. on Transatlantic Defense and Security Co- about a range of issues of mutual interest. I am chairman of the NPA’s Committee on operation, and he made several valuable inter- After the meetings in Berlin, we flew to Tur- Economics and Security. I would like to take ventions on such issues as the need for allies key for meetings with a range of senior Turk- this opportunity to mention that our friend and to spend more on defense, and on NATO’s ef- ish officials. Turkey remains a key ally, per- colleague, RALPH REGULA, continued his long forts to stabilize the Caucasus. haps even more important than it was during and distinguished service on that committee Two of our colleagues play key roles in the the Cold War. Turkey’s strategic location—on during the Berlin meetings. His contributions Assembly’s Committee on the Civil Dimension the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, facing the over many years have been invaluable. of Security. Representative MOORE is vice- Mediterranean, at the crossroads of Europe Representative BOOZMAN and a Lithuanian chairperson of the Committee on Civil Dimen- colleague presented a well-received report in sion, and Representative EMERSON is vice- and Asia, and on the route of critical energy the Economics Committee on India’s econ- chairperson of the Subcommittee on Demo- supplies—is vital to NATO security. In addi- omy. India plays an important role in south cratic Governance. Each made important con- tion, Turkey is a Muslim country and a democ- Asia, and U.S.-Indian relations have strength- tributions to the debates in the Civil Dimension racy. An important issue confronting Turkey is ened over the past decade. India’s proximity Committee. An interesting discussion took its application to join the European Union, a to Afghanistan and its often tense relations place in response to a report on NATO and step that some EU governments strongly op- with Pakistan play a role in the stabilization of energy security. Representative SCOTT made pose. Today, there is a vigorous discussion in that volatile area. The Indian economy has a valuable contribution in detailing ways that Turkey about the role of Islam in society. An opened up in recent years, and there is clear NATO could play a constructive role in build- Islamic Party, the Justice and Development evidence of a growing middle class in the ing energy security and thereby enhancing Party (AKP), led by prime minister Tayyip world’s largest democracy. There was also a global security. Erdogan, is in a protracted but restrained con- report on the Afghan economy, which must The Committee on Science and Technology test for power with other parties and the Turk- grow and diversify more rapidly if Afghanistan also heard a report on energy security. The ish military. On May 28 the delegation met is to stabilize. The report emphasized the neg- German rapporteur contended that Russia is a with specialists in Istanbul who represent a ative effects of Afghanistan’s extensive poppy reliable supplier of oil and natural gas for Eu- range of views in Turkey’s academic and jour- culture and poor governance on ISAF’s sta- rope, a controversial point of view that some nalistic world on the country’s future, and on bilization efforts. believe is contradicted by Moscow’s occa- the debate over the role of Islam and secu- Our friend and former colleague, Doug Be- sional cut-offs of energy to Ukraine, Georgia, larism in Turkish society. reuter, who was once president of the NATO and Lithuania. Increasingly, our European al- Our meetings in Istanbul prepared us for our Parliamentary Assembly, gave an interesting lies are dependent on Russian energy re- visit the next day to Ankara, where we held a presentation on the efforts of the Asia Founda- sources, a development that could open the succession of meetings with senior govern- tion, which he now heads, to assist schools door to Russian pressure and influence in ment officials. We met with prime minister and women in Afghanistan and other parts of NATO in the event of a crisis. Representative Erdogan, with whom we had a direct but con- Asia. His report, a version of which he also SCOTT chided the Russians for not having rati- structive discussion over U.S.-Turkish relations presented in the Political Committee, was en- fied the Energy Charter Treaty, which obli- and on Turkey’s future. We then met with our lightening and extremely well-received. gates signatories to follow market practices former NATO Parliamentary Assembly col- The Political Committee is normally the and disavow the use of energy as a political league, Abdullah Gul, now the president of most contentious of the Assembly’s commit- tool. Representative SHIMKUS raised the point Turkey and also a member of the AKP. We tees, and that was once again true. As I men- that diversification of supply and types of fuels had a very cordial discussion on a range of tioned, Russia sends observers to the Assem- is key to enhancing energy security. This was issues. It is clear that U.S.-Turkish relations bly who may participate in debates, but who a forceful debate on an issue that is likely to have improved since November 2007, when may not vote. Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a former engage NATO’s interest in the decades to the United States began to assist Turkey in its Russian general and candidate for the Rus- come. effort to subdue the Kurdish terrorist move- sian presidency, is now a member of par- The last day of the Assembly’s meetings ment known as the PKK, which is seeking to liament, and he made his presence frequently was spent in a plenary session. There were a carve away Turkish territory and unite it with felt. He repeatedly denounced NATO and its number of interesting speakers, including the part of northern Iraq, where Kurds also live. efforts to stabilize the Balkans and Afghani- German foreign minister and the NATO Sec- Finally, we had a meeting with the defense stan as ‘‘terrorist’’ incursions in Russia’s sup- retary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. De minister Vecdi Gonul, a civilian who is an im- posedly legitimate sphere of influence. The Hoop Scheffer urged the parliamentarians to portant link for the AKP to the Turkish military. Russian delegates have chosen during the go back to their publics and make the case for We are hoping that our Turkish friends in the past several years to play a disruptive role in the importance of developing reliable, political parties and the military will resolve Assembly proceedings. deployable combat forces, and for making a their differences peacefully, and that Turkish Representative ROSS delivered a well-re- meaningful contribution to ISAF’s efforts in Af- democracy will be strengthened. ceived report in the Political Committee on ghanistan. A German general also spoke. The While in Ankara, the delegation went to the ‘‘NATO and Iran,’’ which looked forward pro- Russian Zhirinovsky again made his presence tomb of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern spectively to ways that the alliance might work felt when he claimed, to the amazement and Turkey. I laid a wreath and signed a memorial with the EU and the U.N. to induce Tehran to amusement of the delegates, that Russia had book in honor of the man who established the terminate its nuclear enrichment program that generously brought down the Berlin wall and secular Turkish state. It was a solemn occa- is in violation of the Nuclear Nonproliferation made democracy possible in East Germany. sion on a brilliantly bright, sunny day. Treaty. His ideas ranged from political pres- He contended that NATO would fail in Afghan- sure to greater economic sanctions to carrots istan, just as Russia had. The German gen- After our meetings in Ankara, that night the in the form of limited military confidence-build- eral—General Ramm—calmly replied that delegation proceeded to Adana, where the ing measures in return for a cessation of Iran’s Russia failed in Afghanistan because it had Turkish military base Incirlik is located. U.S. illegitimate nuclear activities. I should mention sought a military solution, and that NATO forces, with Turkish permission, fly supply mis- that Representative CHANDLER is a vice-chair- would succeed because it is seeking a political sions to Iraq and Afghanistan from Incirlik. man of the Political Committee, and he played solution. Adana and the base are located near the Syr- an active role in a number of sessions. Our delegation had an interesting private ian border. The following morning we met with The Committee on Defense and Security meeting with Secretary General de Hoop the governor of Adana, who gave us a briefing also engaged in some interesting debates. Scheffer, during which we had a highly inform- on PKK activity and on political developments ISAF’s prospects in Afghanistan were sharply ative discussion of such issues as Afghani- in the Adana region. He was a strong advo- debated. The representatives of several allies, stan, energy security, and Iran’s relations with cate of Turkish membership in the EU, which such as Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands its neighbors. The delegation also met with the he believes would strengthen Turkish democ- that have combat forces in Afghanistan, urged U.S. ambassador to NATO, Victoria Nuland, racy.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:39 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.021 E10JNPT1 erowe on PRODPC61 with REMARKS June 10, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1187 At Incirlik, we also had the opportunity to struction, and the development of local mar- the last 50 years has faithfully served the peo- meet with some of our troops who are from kets. A basic economy has begun to appear ple of Jena, LA, and LaSalle Parish through our constituencies. These are the young men around some of the PRTs, but there remains his medical practice, which he first opened on and women that make the United States safe much to accomplish. July 1, 1958. and secure, whether serving here or in distant There are three key needs for the PRTs. While enrolled as a pre-med student at Lou- places. We should keep them in our thoughts The first is the placement of agricultural spe- isiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, Dr. as we appreciate the stability and security that cialists in each of the 26 ISAF PRTs. The Turnley answered the call a great many in his we enjoy here in the United States. United States only recently placed one agricul- generation answered. He put his education on By chance, we crossed paths at Incirlik with tural specialist at each of its 13 PRTs; the hold and enrolled in the U.S. military to serve Gen. David Petraeus, who was at the base for need is great for agricultural specialists at his country in World War II and was awarded a brief stay. He offered to meet with the dele- other NATO PRTs, and in the local agricultural commendation for his work at the U.S. Navy gation, and there was an interesting exchange schools. Afghanistan is and will remain for the Hospital in San Diego. After his service, he re- of views on a range of strategic issues. foreseeable future an agrarian economy, now turned home to Louisiana to complete his On May 31 we left Incirlik at an early hour dependent largely on poppies. This poppy cul- undergrad studies at Louisiana Tech and later for the flight to Kabul, where we spent the en- ture must diminish over time, perhaps to be earn his medical degree from Louisiana State tire day. The stabilization of Afghanistan is replaced by orchard crops and wheat. This ef- University in 1956. NATO’s principal mission. Many believe that fort will take time. In addition to his private practice in Jena, NATO’s credibility is on the line in Afghanistan A second need for the PRTs is the hiring of Dr. Turnley served on staff at the Jena Hos- because the allies have pledged to commit the local Afghans who can assist our own officials pital and later the LaSalle General Hospital resources to stabilize the country to prevent in understanding local practices and political when it was opened in the early 1970s. He the reappearance of a failed state, a failed authority, and who can serve as guides as we also bears a unique distinction in the State of state that caused the tragedy of 9/11. There plan efforts to rebuild the country. Louisiana as the longest serving elected offi- are clearly differences in the alliance over how A third need for the PRTs is the availability cial, having served as the parish coroner for to accomplish this objective. Some govern- of transport. Today, our civilians in the PRTs the past 48 years. ments prefer to employ economic reconstruc- must rely heavily on the military to move them Beyond his work as a physician, Dr. Turnley tion assistance and avoid sending their troops around the region where they live. But be- has been active in Masonic work in Jena and into combat; these tend to be the governments cause security comes first, the civilian special- was elected as Grand Master of the Free- that have the most restrictive caveats on their ists must often wait lengthy periods of time to masons for the State of Louisiana in 1996. forces. obtain the transport and accompanying secu- The ‘‘Dr. Turnleys of the world’’ are the very We met with the most senior U.S. officials in rity to accomplish their tasks. ones who built up our Nation following World Kabul to discuss Afghanistan’s path to sta- Our trip to Afghanistan was highly inform- War II; they are the ones who are respected bilization. Our meetings were highly sub- ative and there remains much to digest about and admired in their communities, the ones stantive, and we all gained valuable informa- what we learned. This was a difficult, but valu- who have dedicated not only their talents and tion on ISAF’s effort and on U.S. perspectives able trip that provided insights into one of the abilities but their time and their compassion in and initiatives. We also met with Afghan Presi- United States’ most difficult foreign policy an effort to help their fellow citizens. Yet, while dent Hamid Karzai, and had an extensive dis- problems. many small communities may boast men and cussion of Afghanistan’s problems and pros- As always we were extremely well-served women like Dr. Turnley, to Jena, there is no pects. by our accompanying military personnel. The other quite like him. In Afghanistan, there can be no reconstruc- 932nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve now at To honor him, Murphy McMillin, mayor of tion without security. The Taliban is not a Scott Air Force Base, Ill., provided exceptional Jena, has declared Friday, June 20, 2008, as strong force, but the Afghan state lacks professionalism in assisting us throughout our ‘‘Dr. I.C. Turnley, Jr. Day.’’ strong, enduring institutions. There must be trip and ensuring our safety in moving Madam Speaker, Americans such as Dr. security therefore for the rebuilding effort to throughout Europe and to Afghanistan. All I.C. Turnley, Jr., deserve recognition from the succeed. ISAF may need more forces in the worked long hours to ensure that our trip went United States Congress as well. I ask my col- coming year in order to secure territory smoothly. I thank them for their hard work and leagues to join me in thanking Dr. Turnley for cleared of the Taliban. A positive development their dedication to duty. all he has done for his community and his is that approximately 25% of the combat mis- f country. sions are now led by the Afghan National PERSONAL EXPLANATION Army (ANA), with strong backing from the U.S. f and some other NATO militaries. During our meetings in Kabul, U.S. officials were upbeat HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT CELEBRATING SYLVANIA OHIO’S on the progress of the ANA, but the task of OF SOUTH CAROLINA 150TH ANNIVERSARY securing Afghanistan is far from finished. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poppy crop continues to thrive in the south, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 HON. MARCY KAPTUR some warlords maintain a sway over territory Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam OF OHIO that has never been under the control of an Speaker, due to unforeseen circumstances, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Afghan government, and there are enduring unfortunately missed recorded votes on the Tuesday, June 10, 2008 tribal rivalries and distrust of Kabul. House floor on Monday, June 9, 2008. Closely associated with the issue of en- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Had I been present, I would have voted gagement of the Taliban in combat is the need to recognize a milestone anniversary for the ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 388 (Motion to sus- to establish a viable economy and justice sys- City of Sylvania in my district. This month, Syl- pend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1225), tem. The Soviet and Taliban eras decimated vania celebrates the 150th anniversary of its ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 389 (Motion to sus- the educated elite. The number of persons founding. pend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1243), trained as lawyers and judges is minimal. At Founded in 1833 by General David White and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 390 (Motion to the base of the justice system is the police. and Judge William Wilson at the junction of suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 127). The EU has struggled to develop a program to Ten Mile and Ottawa Creeks near the present train the police, so the U.S. military has f day border of Ohio and Michigan, the area stepped in. Gen. Cone is developing more HONORING DR. I.C. TURNLEY, JR., was originally the campgrounds of Erie, Chip- professional police cohorts one region at a FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO pewa and Wyandot tribes. First settlers’ time, and backing them with the U.S. military LASALLE PARISH names continue through generations, including until they establish their authority. This will be Lathrop, Pease, Printup, Rice, Green and a long-term effort, and it is going to require HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER Cosgrove. They established the first Sylvania patience on the part of NATO publics. OF LOUISIANA school and church early on: both the Stone Members and staff also met with U.S. par- Academy and First Presbyterian Church were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ticipants in ISAF’s Provincial Reconstruction established in 1834. Teams (PRTs), the leading edge of bringing Tuesday, June 10, 2008 In 1876, the town was formally incorporated. reconstruction to Afghanistan through such ef- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise Truly a sylvan glade with more than one thou- forts as road building, school and hospital con- today to honor Dr. I.C. Turnley, Jr., who for sand trees, Sylvania took its name from the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:39 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.024 E10JNPT1 erowe on PRODPC61 with REMARKS E1188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 10, 2008 Latin ‘‘sylvan’’ meaning ‘‘the woods.’’ It re- nesses will go on to become abusers them- In this your battle to be won . . . mains a city of trees today, including 27 vari- selves. In this your war to be waged, in this but an- eties of maple, with the maple leaf as the Madam Speaker, thanks to increased public other chapter Ted . . . in your life’s awareness, domestic abuse is emerging from most heroic page . . . of all ones! city’s symbol. As you face this new morning, as you face In the decades which followed through the the shadows of shame and ignorance. Still, this dark sun! nineteenth, twentieth, and now the twenty-first there are far too many instances of cruel and Standing Tall, to do what must so be done! century, Sylvania has prospered. It is a caring dehumanizing behavior within what should be To Fight That Good Fight, To Wage That community with fine schools and first rate the security of the family home. Because of Great War, our Lion In Winter . . . Our services for young and old and families. Syl- this, society will always need an organization Precious American Son sure! vania remains a bucolic community reminis- like CORA. My sincere hope is that, someday, From deep down inside, that great Irish cent of its wooded early history, yet offers a we will need them less. Heart . . . win this Great Battle, This bustling suburban economy of thriving busi- f Great War begun . . . nesses. Its Main Street retains charm from its For A Lion In Winter . . . past, but Sylvania at 150 years is a city mov- SUPPORTING OUR MEN AND With the Heart of A Champ, against all odds ing forward. I am pleased to offer the con- WOMEN SERVING IN THE MILI- . . . we can hear your roar, can victory gratulations of our entire region during this TARY AND URGING CONGRESS so command! For no man known’s more, what a heart can sesquicentennial celebration. TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLE- so endure . . . and can so stand! f ROSIS RESEARCH PROGRAM Ted it’s the bottom of the 9th, with two outs! REMARKS IN RECOGNITION OF (ALSRP) AT THE DEPARTMENT Like the Teddy before you of The Sox’s, we THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORA OF DEFENSE know you too can pull this one out! Go with God My Son, as you have always done . . . we know you will be rounding HON. JACKIE SPEIER HON. ZOE LOFGREN the bases, no doubt! OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, this week, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN CORA—Community Overcoming Relationship Speaker, I rise today to express my support OF SOUTH DAKOTA for our men and women serving in the military Abuse—celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comprehensive domestic violence support in and to urge Congress to continue funding for San Mateo County. the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Three decades ago, a victim of domestic vi- Program (ALSRP) at the Department of De- Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, olence on the San Francisco peninsula had no fense. I regret that I was unable to participate in resources outside of hospitals and the police. Studies conducted by the DOD and Vet- three votes on the floor of the House of Rep- Then in 1978, La Casa de San Mateo opened erans Administration have found that those resentatives on June 9, 2008. I was absent its doors to become the county’s first and only who served in the 1991 Gulf War are approxi- due to illness. emergency shelter for domestic violence sur- mately twice as likely to die from ALS, the As noted, I was not present for three votes: vivors and their children. La Casa later deadly disease that took the life of baseball The first vote was H. Res. 1225, Expressing changed its name to the Center for Domestic legend Lou Gehrig, as those who did not support for designation of June 2008 as ‘‘Na- Violence Prevention and in 2003, partnered serve in the Gulf. In addition, current research tional Safety Month.’’ Had I been present, I with Sor Juana Ines, the first toll-free domestic suggests that ALS is occurring at greater rates would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on that question. violence hotline in the county, to become in those who are serving in the current conflict The second vote was H. Res. 1243, Recog- CORA. in Iraq. Tragically, there is no effective treat- nizing the immeasurable contributions of fa- CORA’s mission is to end domestic violence ment for ALS and it is fatal in just two to five thers in the healthy development of children, and abuse through intervention and preven- years after diagnosis. supporting responsible fatherhood, and en- tion. The dedicated staff and volunteers re- The ALSRP is an innovative program that couraging greater involvement of fathers in the spond to thousands of calls on the CORA hot- has the potential not only to develop new lives of their children, especially on Father’s line, and answer an equal number of requests treatments for ALS that benefit our soldiers Day. Had I been present, I would have voted for legal assistance each year. They serve and veterans but also to determine why they ‘‘yea’’ on that question. more than 6,000 clients annually, providing are at greater risk and enable us to take ac- The third vote was H. Res. 127, Recog- legal, medical and mental health services, as tion to protect them. I therefore urge the Ap- nizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of well as counseling and safety in the county’s propriations Committee to include $5 million the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th only shelter for abuse victims and their chil- for the ALSRP in the FY 2009 DOD Appro- State. Had I been present, I would have voted dren. This operation is overseen by the CORA priations bill. ‘‘yea’’ on that question. governing board and a diverse staff of 35 who f f represent the vibrant cross-section of the A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR KENNEDY county and region. Besides English and Span- IN HONOR OF THE GRAND OPEN- ish, CORA staff-members speak Tagalog, ING OF GREENHUNTER ENER- French, Mandarin, Italian, Korean, Hindi, and HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK GY’S RENEWABLE FUELS CAM- Farsi. OF FLORIDA PUS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS Madam Speaker, domestic violence is a si- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lent epidemic. Every nine seconds, a woman Tuesday, June 10, 2008 HON. GENE GREEN in our country is abused by someone she Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I OF TEXAS knows. Millions of children witness acts of vio- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence involving one or more parents every would like to submit the following passage on year. And one in five female high school stu- Senator TED KENNEDY written by Albert Carey Tuesday, June 10, 2008 dents reports being physically or sexually Caswell. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam abused by a dating partner. A LION IN WINTER Speaker, I am proud to honor the grand open- Domestic violence impacts all of us. It is a A Lion in Winter... ing of GreenHunter Energy’s Renewable Fuels significant drain on police and emergency re- Facing The Storm, with The Heart of A Campus located in my congressional district in Champion . . . so very warm . . . sources and costs the national economy eight Where courage lives, to help you move on! Houston, Texas. to ten billion dollars annually in medical bills, GreenHunter Energy’s renewable fuels cam- An American Tale, as a nation so stands be- community support and lost wages and pro- hind you Ted . . . with all of our pray- pus—a converted waste oil refinery—is the ductivity. It is also a leading cause of home- ers, so now! largest and most versatile biodiesel refinery in lessness and often leads to depression, sub- Take this to your heart Ted, take this to the U.S. to date. The campus includes a 105 stance abuse and—most troubling—an in- your soul . . . as you move out so to million gallon per year biodiesel refinery, a creased likelihood that victims and young wit- behold! 700,000 barrel bulk liquid terminal operation, a

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:39 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.028 E10JNPT1 erowe on PRODPC61 with REMARKS June 10, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1189 200 million pound-per-year glycerin distillation uals making over $75,000 and families making HONORING THE LEGACY OF system, and a 45,000 barrel-per-month meth- over $150,000. CONSTANTINO BRUMIDI anol distillation tower. Madam Speaker, working families are pay- GreenHunter Energy’s biodiesel refinery is ing twice as much as they were paying for a HON. JOHN L. MICA ‘‘feedstock agnostic’’, meaning that it can use gallon of gas last year while oil companies are OF FLORIDA 100 percent animal fats, 100 percent vege- reporting record profits. It’s literally highway IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES table oils, or any blend of the two interchange- robbery, especially when you consider that be- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 ably. By producing biodiesel from multiple yond housing costs, low- and middle-income feedstocks, including non-edible sources such Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to households in the United States spend more honor the life and legacy of Constantino as tallow and jatropha, GreenHunter offers of their earnings on transportation than any- practical solutions to the ongoing ‘‘food versus Brumidi, who has been referred to as the Mi- thing else. Americans are looking to Congress chelangelo of the United States Capitol Build- fuels’’ debate. to help them respond to unwarranted gas Located along Houston’s Ship Channel, ing. It is appropriate that Congress honor his price increases. The Working Families Gas incredible contributions to our Nation by GreenHunter’s campus has deepwater access Tax Credit Act will give working families the and the ability to transport products via barge, awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal. temporary relief that they need during this dif- On July 26, 1805, Constantino Brumidi was rail, and truck. Biodiesel generators at the site ficult time. will provide enough electricity for GreenHunter born in Rome, Italy of an Italian mother and a While it is true that there have been a num- to power the campus and sell unneeded re- Greek father who inspired him with a love of ber of proposals offered by our colleagues to newable power back to the area’s power grid. liberty. While Constantino Brumidi’s Greek an- confront current fuel price challenges, this pro- The addition of GreenHunter Energy’s zero cestry stirred his passion for liberty and citi- posal is unique in that it will put necessary re- emission facility has created many new long- zenship, his Italian heritage provided the art sources directly in the hands of consumers. term jobs for Texans and will help move our styles of the Renaissance and the Baroque This will be an important stop gap measure as nation closer to its goal of reducing depend- which influenced the artwork of the U.S. Cap- we reprioritize our international fuel prices and ence on foreign crude oil supplies. itol. confront the corruption and failed policies that Constantino Brumidi became a citizen of the f have led to our Nation’s unsustainable oil ad- United States as soon as he was able, em- PERSONAL EXPLANATION diction. bracing its history, values and ideals. Begin- I encourage my colleagues to support this ning in 1855, Constantino Brumidi designed HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY necessary legislation and look forward to its and decorated one House and five Senate committee rooms in the Capitol, as well as the OF NEW YORK expedient passage. Senate Reception Room, the Office of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Vice President and most notably, the Presi- Tuesday, June 10, 2008 dent’s Room, which represents Brumidi’s su- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam 150 YEARS OF SPIRITUAL preme effort ‘‘to make beautiful the Capitol’’ of Speaker, on June 9, 2008, I missed rollcall LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY the United States. votes No. 388, Expressing support for des- In 1865, Constantino Brumidi completed, in ignation of June 2008 as ‘‘National Safety just 11 months, his masterpiece, ‘‘The Apothe- Month,’’ 389, Recognizing the immeasurable HON. BARNEY FRANK osis of Washington,’’ in the eye of the Capitol contributions of fathers in the healthy develop- OF MASSACHUSETTS dome. In 1871, Constantino Brumidi created the first tribute to an African American in the ment of children, supporting responsible fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES therhood, and encouraging greater involve- Capitol when he placed the figure of Crispus ment of fathers in the lives of their children, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Attucks at the center of his fresco of the Bos- especially on Father’s Day; and 390, Recog- ton Massacre. In 1878, Constantino Brumidi, nizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam at the age of 72, and in poor health, began the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th Speaker, this year marks the 150th Anniver- work on the Rotunda frieze, which chronicles State. sary of an extraordinarily important religious the history of America. On February 19, 1880, Had I been present, I would have voted congregation in the city of Newton, which I am Constantino Brumidi died at the age of 74, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes No. 388, 389, and 390. proud to represent in this body, and where I four and a half months after slipping and near- have lived for 28 years. Congregation Mishkan ly falling from a scaffold while working on the f Tefila has been an important part of the city of Rotunda frieze. INTRODUCTION OF THE WORKING Newton since 1858. At that point, of course, Constantino Brumidi, proud of his artistic ac- FAMILIES GAS TAX CREDIT ACT Jewish citizens of the city were a very small complishments and devoted to his adopted OF 2008 number of a much smaller city. Over time, country, said: ‘‘My one ambition and my daily both the city and the Jewish population have prayer is that I may live long enough to make HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS grown significantly, and Temple Mishkan Tefila beautiful the Capitol of the one country on has been an important element in the growth earth in which there is liberty.’’ OF FLORIDA of both. Temple Mishkan Tefila has of course Madam Speaker, Constantino Brumidi’s life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been primarily a place of worship for large and work exemplifies the lives of millions of Tuesday, June 10, 2008 numbers of Jewish men, women and young immigrants who came to pursue the American Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, people, and through a series of outstanding dream. I am honored to rise today to introduce the rabbis and other leaders, it has performed that f essential function superbly. It has also been a Working Families Gas Tax Credit Act of 2008. CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVER- Similar to legislation that I introduced in the forum for community leadership in a number of other ways. Its doors have always been SARY OF NORTEX MODULAR 109th Congress, this bill will provide greatly SPACE IN LEWISVILLE, TX needed tax credits to individuals and families open to the community, both its own members so that they can cope with soaring gas prices. and the community at large, and I have per- The Working Families Gas Tax Credit Act sonally benefited from that openness on a HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF TEXAS will provide a $500 tax credit to individuals number of occasions by being able to partici- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a $1,000 tax credit to families who make pate in forums that the temple has run, which up to $75,000 or $150,000 or less, respec- have helped me and others fulfill our duties to Tuesday, June 10, 2008 tively. relate to our constituents. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise This legislation will act as a secondary eco- Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to be today to congratulate the outstanding accom- nomic stimulus by providing credits to all indi- able to salute the members of the Mishkan plishments of Nortex Modular Space of viduals and families who were eligible for the Tefila Congregation on this 150th Anniversary, Lewisville, Texas, an exemplary organization economic stimulus rebate recently passed into and congratulate them on their opportunity in North Texas that is celebrating its 10th An- law by the Democratic Congress. Similar to both to look back on a very proud history, and niversary. the 2008 economic stimulus package, the to look forward to the promise of continued Nortex Modular Space is a small business amount of the credit will phase out for individ- great service in the years ahead. manufacturer with 95 employees based in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:39 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.031 E10JNPT1 erowe on PRODPC61 with REMARKS E1190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 10, 2008 Lewisville, and it is the leading manufacturer Massachusetts where he was a rescue boat setts, where he took command, as Officer-In- of durable and energy efficient mobile and crewman for water take-offs and landings—in Charge, on May 17, 1993. modular office and classroom buildings. Jim the days of amphibious fix-wing aircraft. On June 26, 1998, Senior Chief Downey re- and Sherry Stewart started Nortex Modular Seaman Downey transferred to Station turned ‘‘home’’ to as Officer-In-Charge of Space in Highland Village in 1998 and have a Point Judith, Rhode Island, in March 1968, Coast Guard Station Point Judith, Rhode Is- lease fleet of over 700 mobile office and mo- where he served on active duty until 1970, land, and was promoted to Master Chief on bile classroom units then 81⁄2 years in reserve status, returning to September 1, 1998. The company specializes in the sale, lease, active duty in 1979 and continuing his service While Officer-In-Charge of Station Point Ju- rental, repair and renovation of modular and at Pt. Judith until 1982. While stationed at Pt. dith Master Chief Downey was called upon by portable buildings, mobile office trailers, port- Judith, Downey was promoted to Boatswain’s the Group Commander to fill temporary com- able classroom buildings, re-locatable build- Mate Third Class on January 16, 1969, to mands concurrent with his responsibilities for ings, modular church buildings, GSA modular Boatswain’s Mate Second Class on December his Station. On one occasion, when the Offi- buildings, temporary offices, classrooms, as 16, 1969, to Boatswain’s Mate First Class on cer-In-Charge of CGC Hammerhead (WPB well as medical and special use buildings to April 1, 1972, to Chief Boatswain’s Mate on 87302) was not-fit-for-duty due to a leg frac- government and private industry. September 1, 1975 and to Senior Chief Boat- ture, Master Chief Downey assumed com- Nortex Modular Space has clients all around swain’s Mate April 1, 1980. mand of a brand new class of patrol boat with the country and even overseas. Customers in- Senior Chief Downey returned to sea duty which he was completely unfamiliar, and on clude the U.S. Department of the Interior, the on the Coast Guard Cutter Chase (WHEC another he returned to Station Brant Point on U.S. Secret Service, the City of Dallas, the 718) on January 10, 1982. Nantucket to lead the Station while the Officer- U.S. Army, the Texas Department of Trans- In addition to service on the CGC Casco In-Charge was assigned to a joint service portation, the University of Texas at Arlington and CGC Chase, Boatswain’s Mate Downey academy. On both the occasions answered and the University of North Texas. had many temporary assignments afloat on the call—all the while ensuring that Station In 2005, Nortex Modular Space was recog- CGC Seneca (WMEC 906), CGC Reliance Point Judith ran smoothly and fulfilled all its nized by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s (WMEC 615), CGC Neah Bay (WTGB 105), responsibilities. leading multicultural internet site, as one of the CGC Cape George (WPB 95306) and CGC Master Chief Downey left Point Judith and in 2000, and on August 10th became the lead Top 100 Small Businesses in Texas. Small Point Hannon (WPB 82355). Many of these instructor for the Command and Operations businesses form the backbone of the Amer- Temporary Assigned Duty assignments were School at the Leadership and Development ican economy, which is the strongest in the necessitated by the Coast Guard’s need to Center located at the Coast Guard Academy world. They account for half of gross domestic ‘‘fix’’ a leadership issue—a position Jack Dow- ney found himself in on more than one occa- in New London, Connecticut. product, more than half of American jobs, and Master Chief Downey returned to sea duty three-fourths of new jobs created each year. sion. On February 21, 1984, Senior Chief Dow- on July 2, 2005 to take command, for a sec- Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that ond time, as Officer-In-Charge, of Coast ney returned shore duty at Group/Station I rise today to recognize Nortex Modular Guard Cutter Hammerhead (WPB 87302) an Woods Hole, Massachusetts where he was Space and celebrate its 10-year anniversary. 87-foot Patrol Boat operating out of Group Officer-In-Charge of the Station. This excellent company has served North Tex- Woods Hole with responsibility for law en- ans for 10 good years, and I am certain they Senior Chief Downey took command, as Of- ficer-In-Charge, of Coast Guard Cutter Towline forcement, fisheries patrols, search and res- will continue their good work for many more cue, environmental protection and port, water- (WYTL 65605), a 65-foot harbor tug/ice- years to come. ways and coastal security. breaker, on June 15, 1987. f On August 28, 2006, Master Chief Downey On November 1, 1988, Senior Chief Dow- became the Command Master Chief, First HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ney transferred to Coast Guard Station Chat- Coast Guard District, Boston, Massachu- MASTER CHIEF JOHN E. DOW- ham at the elbow of Cape Cod, Massachu- setts—the senior enlisted advisor to Rear Ad- NEY, UNITED STATES COAST setts, where he faced one of his most chal- miral Timothy S. Sullivan, Commander, First GUARD lenging assignments—dealing with an unfor- Coast Guard District, on issues and initiatives giving and ever changing environment, and a pertaining to all Coast Guard members and HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR community whose faith in the Coast Guard their families within District One. OF MINNESOTA was at a low-ebb because of a failure of lead- On June 20, 2008—after 41-years of contin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership. Senior Chief Downey, whose skills as uous service in the United States Coast a Boatswain’s Mate are only exceeded by his Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Guard—Master Chief John E. ‘‘Jack’’ Downey skills in dealing with people, not only mastered returns to Station Point Judith, Rhode Island Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, it gives the treacherous Chatham Bar, he won the lov- where he will—with regret—retire. me great pleasure to rise today to honor a ing respect of the community. Master Chief Downey has received many truly great member of the U.S. Coast Guard— Senior Chief Downey’s time in Chatham had awards during his distinguished career. Having Master Chief John E. ‘‘Jack’’ Downey—who both harrowing and amusing moments. In held the position of Officer-In-Charge of boat was throughout his 41 years of service ‘‘al- 1991 Station Chatham acquired a much-need- force units for more than 17 years of the more ways ready for the call.’’ ed new surf capable rescue boat—the 28-foot than 20 years he served in the boat forces Master Chief Downey enlisted in the Coast LeCompte (CG 280502). In October—shortly community, he was the first recipient of the Guard at age 19 from his hometown of Narra- after the boat arrived, Cape Cod and New Joshua James Keeper Award—the ‘‘Ancient gansett, Rhode Island, in 1966 and will retire England were slammed by the ‘‘No Name’’ or Keeper’’ award—that recognizes longevity in at Station Point Judith in Narragansett on the ‘‘Halloween’’ Storm—later known as the ‘‘Per- the Coast Guard boat force operations. This 20th of this month, having served continuously fect Storm.’’ Downey and his crew secured the award is named in honor of Captain Joshua in the Coast Guard in reserve and active duty boat in the north ‘‘jog’’ of the Chatham Fish James—the most celebrated life-saver in U.S. status for almost 42 years. Master Chief Dow- Pier in preparation for the onslaught of the history—who served in the Massachusetts Hu- ney is retiring as Command Master Chief of storm. Little did they know just how ferocious mane Society and the U.S. Life-Saving Serv- Coast Guard District One (Boston, Massachu- the gale would be—as the storm intensified ice. James died at the age of 75 after drilling setts)—one of the nine Command Master and the tide rose to record levels, boats broke his crew during a northeast gale in March of Chiefs in the Coast Guard. He has served in loose from their moorings and debris piled up 1902 shortly after the tragic loss of a life-sav- this position since September of 2006. in the jog. One fishing vessel landed up ing crew off Monomoy Point in Chatham, Mas- Seaman Recruit Jack Downey reported to against the LeCompte, prompting Downey to sachusetts. the Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, comment, ‘‘Well that’s a $120,000 fender Master Chief Downey’s other Coast Guard New Jersey, on November 11, 1966, and you’ve got there.’’ awards include the Meritorious Service Award completed basic training in February 1967. In May of 1993, at the Change-of-Com- with a gold star and operational distinguishing Seaman Apprentice Downey reported to Coast mand, hundreds came from all over Cape Cod device, the Coast Guard Commendation Guard Cutter Casco (WHEC 370) on March 8, to honor Jack Downey for his dedication and Medal with three gold stars and an operational 1967, and was promoted to Seaman on No- service to the maritime community, and to distinguishing device, the Coast Guard vember 1, 1967. wish him well in his next assignment across Achievement Medal with operational distin- On December 15, 1967, Seaman Downey Nantucket Sound at Coast Guard Station guishing device, the Coast Guard Good Con- reported to Coast Guard Air Station Salem, Brant Point on Nantucket Island, Massachu- duct Medal with silver star, and the Letter of

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