S5500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2016 the call of duty to defend our country During World War II, Joe was in- ing Southern New Hampshire Family and its interests. spired by the brave acts of servicemen Counseling Associates in 1975 and serv- As we pay tribute to POW/MIA fami- during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He ing as an instructor of psychology at lies and veterans, we cannot lose sight then enlisted in 1942, telling his sister, Rivier College in Nashua, Griff became of the ongoing price they bear for our ‘‘I’m going to war’’ to defend his na- an active and respected member of the freedoms and security. tion. Shortly thereafter, he was se- Nashua community. He was affiliated f lected for the Navajo Talkers’ School with numerous Nashua groups, includ- at Camp Elliot in San Diego where he ing the Nashua Rotary Club, the Nash- WELCOMING THE MONGOLIAN studied on his own at night and ardu- ua Youth Council, Nashua Planning DELEGATION TO PHILADELPHIA ously memorized those codes. On his Board, and Nashua Chamber of Com- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I wish to transport ship to Australia, where he merce. welcome the visit of Mongolian Presi- would join the 1st Marine Regiment, Griff Dalianis’s advocacy on behalf of dent Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj to Phila- Joe conducted a Navajo ritual for safe his fellow veterans was unparalleled. In delphia on September 23, 2016. This is a return. Although such rituals were not addition to serving as chairman of the truly historic occasion. President allowed under military rules, he se- State Veterans Advisory Committee, Elbegdorj’s visit marks the beginning cretly used a piece of gum mixed with chairman of the U.S. Veterans Admin- of an important chapter in the rela- corn pollen he had brought from home istration Committee on Rehabilitation, tionship between our two countries and and spat the mixture into the ocean as civilian aide to the Secretary of the between the people of Pennsylvania he prayed to the Holy People. His faith Army, and receiving a Distinguished and the people of Mongolia. Despite the gave him the confidence he needed. Service Medal, Griff worked with Har- geographic distance between our coun- Joe received numerous awards and bor Homes, an organization in New tries, we have in common the pursuit honors including the Congressional Sil- Hampshire that provides transitional of a healthy democratic system of gov- ver Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, housing for homeless veterans. An ernance and of stability and economic Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Unit apartment house Griff worked to estab- prosperity in the region. Commendation, Good Conduct, Amer- lish with Harbor Homes was named I have no doubt that, during his visit, ican Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific after him. As a result of his efforts, ap- President Elbegdorj will be impressed Campaign Medal, and WWII Victory proximately 40 veterans at risk of with the city of Philadelphia, the musi- Medal for his heroic service. homelessness now have homes. Griff cal talent of the Philadelphia Orches- After returning to the Navajo res- even had a weekly column in the Nash- tra, and the scholarship at the Univer- ervation, Joe returned to his trade as ua Telegraph called ‘‘Ask the Com- sity of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a carpenter and lived for over 60 years in mander.’’ truly global city, and the people of his same Sunnyslope home with his Griff leaves behind his wife, New Philadelphia are excellent cultural am- loving wife, Andrena, where they Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Jus- bassadors. I am pleased to share with watched his 5 sons, 15 grandchildren, tice Linda Stewart Dalianis, daughters my colleagues that, in 2017, the Phila- and 20 great-grandchildren grow. He Deborah A. Bischoff and Cynthia E. delphia Orchestra plans to embark on served as an inspiration for his fellow Godfrey, sons Matthew Dalianis and its tour of Asia, which will include an Navajo as a speaker at numerous Benjamin Dalianis, grandchildren Alli- unprecedented visit to Ulaanbaatar, events and sang the ‘‘Marine Corps son Bischoff and Mariah Willis, and Mongolia. Hymn’’ in his native language. Joe was many other family members and loved I want to convey my gratitude and a proud member of Veterans of Foreign ones. We are all deeply saddened by the appreciation for the Philadelphia Or- Wars post 9400 and American Legion loss of such an influential and exem- chestra, the University of Pennsyl- post 75 for many years. plary member of Nashua’s community vania, and the Philadelphians who are We owe a debt of gratitude to the and dear friend to so many. making this important visit possible. I sacrifices of selfless patriots like Joe Our thoughts and prayers are with want to express my best wishes to whose remarkable courage and patriot- Chief Justice Linda Dalianis and her President Elbegdorj, Foreign Minister ism will be long remembered by his family during this difficult time. Tsend Munkh-Orgil, Ambassador country. Griff’s legacy of service and advocacy Bulgaa Altangerel, and the rest of the f will live on in Nashua and across New delegation for a successful and produc- Hampshire, and we are forever grateful tive visit to Philadelphia. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS that he called our great State home.∑ f f REMEMBERING JOE HOSTEEN REMEMBERING GRIFFIN DALIANIS REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT KELLWOOD ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I COLONEL EDWARD H. JOSEPHSON Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today I recognize the extraordinary life of a ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to join the entire State of Arizona dear friend and champion of veterans’ wish to recognize the exceptional serv- in mourning the passage of Joe rights, Griffin ‘‘Griff’’ Dalianis. ice and the extraordinary life of a dear Hosteen Kellwood this week. Joe, a Griff served with the 1st Special Op- friend and champion for veterans, Lt. decorated war hero, father, and grand- erations Group of the Strategic Air Col. Edward ‘‘Ed’’ H. Josephson, U.S. father, was a loyal servant and patriot Command in the U.S. Air Force from Air Force retired. of this country. It is with great respect 1961 to 1965. His service here may have Born in Syracuse, NY, on February that I commemorate the passing of this influenced his work later in life—Griff 21, 1938, to Edward Josephson and honorable man, who volunteered his was well known and loved in his com- Kathleen Beatrice, the family soon re- life during one of the most trying munity for his tireless work on behalf turned to Concord, NH, where Ed grew times for our Nation. of his fellow veterans. After his service, up. At an early age, he enjoyed hunting Joe will be remembered as one of the Griff Dalianis earned his bachelor’s de- and fishing, his paper route, and vis- legendary Navajo Code Talkers of gree in history and psychology from iting the New Hampshire Historical World War II, who developed the only Suffolk University in Boston, followed Building. Joining the New Hampshire Allied code that the enemy was never by a master’s degree of education. He Civil Air Patrol, Ed quickly encourage able to decipher. Using their unique then earned a certificate in advanced his love for flying, and during his sen- language skills, about 430 Native Amer- graduate study in counseling from ior year at Concord High School, he icans turned the tide of battle against Northeastern University in 1975 and learned of the new U.S. Air Force the Japanese, which military experts earned his doctorate of philosophy Academy, which would be accepting estimate shortened the war in the Pa- from Western University in candidates for its first graduating cific. Their bravery, resourcefulness, 1982. class. and tenacity in the line of duty re- The next several years of Griff’s life Ed wrote a letter to Congressman mains a testament to their remarkable show a man who was deeply dedicated Perkins Bass and, soon after, received service. to serving others. In addition to found- a letter stating he had been nominated

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We Patrick and Laura, along with their States, many countries, and all 7 con- wish you continued success in all of three children, Jadon, Will, and David, tinents. your future challenges.∑ decided to foster Micah, a boy born pre- After his retirement from the U.S. f mature and coping with special needs. Air Force, Ed joined AVCO, which be- After hearing the statistics on chil- came Textron Systems Division. As- TRIBUTE TO DON BERNARD dren in foster homes, Patrick and suming many roles with many jobs and ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I Laura did not give a second thought; titles for Textron, he worked his way wish to congratulate Clark County they knew that fostering Micah would up to become vice president and om- School District special education give him the best chance to succeed. budsman, a title and job he thoroughly teacher Don Bernard on receiving the Soon after, the Munsons adopted enjoyed. Heart of Education Award. This award Micah. Ed Josephson has been a strong and is truly prestigious and attained by While the Munson family will tell effective advocate for many New only the most influential educators you that raising a child who has spent Hampshire veteran organizations, hav- throughout our State. time in foster care can sometimes ing served with great distinction as the The Heart of Education Award recog- present its challenges, they fully and chair of the legislative committee for nizes educators who have gone above wholeheartedly embrace their life with the New Hampshire State Veterans Ad- and beyond for their students. The Micah. Each year, awardees from all 50 visory Committee, and with the board Smith Center for the Performing Arts States, plus the District of Columbia of directors for the Military Officers honored 800 finalists for their excep- and Puerto Rico, are invited to come Association of New Hampshire. Ed was tional service to our Nation’s youth. Of together in Washington, DC, to partici- proud of his work in the U.S. Air Force those 800 finalists, 21 educators re- pate in events that celebrate their he- Academy Association, which was an ceived special recognition and an out- roic actions and enable them to use important part of his life. He believed standing commemorative Heart of Edu- their personal experience to effect the values expressed in the Honor Code cation Award for their dedication. Spe- cifically, Mr. Bernard was recognized change on a national level. were the most important, and he lived It is important that we recognize for his outstanding work with special his life by those values every day. families like the Munsons who fulfill Lt. Col. Ed Josephson passed away on education students. the roles of foster and adoptive par- September 4 with his family at his side. Mr. Bernard began his career as an ents. They open their hearts and homes He joins his daughter Karen Baker, attorney, working to assist juveniles to children in need of loving families. who predeceased him on December 22, who struggled within the justice sys- These families have bestowed a gift 2014, and leaves behind his wife, Judy tem. In 1997, he moved to Las Vegas onto others in an immeasurable way, Josephson, of 53 years, son Edward An- and continued his endeavors to aid vul- and the impact of their love is pro- drew ‘‘Andy’’ Josephson from Charles- nerable youth as a special needs teach- found. It brings me great pride to ton, SC, and granddaughter Monica er. For over a decade, Mr. Bernard has honor Patrick and Laura as my nomi- Louise Josephson of Bayreuth, Ger- been a dedicated Clark County School nees for the 2016 Angels in Adoption many, now living in Bucksport, ME, District educator, and he continues to Award.∑ his brother Michael A. Josephson from better the lives of special needs chil- Webster, NH, and many others. Our dren in and out of the classroom. f thoughts and prayers are with Judy Southern Nevada is fortunate to have MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT and the family, but we are confident someone of such dedication working on Messages from the President of the that they will be comforted in knowing behalf of Nevada’s students. were communicated to that Ed’s legacy of service and advo- As a father of four children who at- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- cacy will live on across New Hamp- tended Nevada’s public schools and as retaries. shire. We will be forever grateful that the husband of a teacher, I understand f he called our great State home.∑ the important role that educators play EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED f in enriching the lives of Nevada’s youth. Mr. Bernard has worked tire- As in executive session the Presiding TRIBUTE TO KRISTIN ARMSTRONG lessly to help prepare students across Officer laid before the Senate messages ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, my col- southern Nevada to succeed in their from the President of the United league Senator JIM RISCH joins me academic endeavors, and I am grateful States submitting sundry nominations today in congratulating fellow Idahoan to have him serving as an ally to fu- and a withdrawal which were referred Kristin Armstrong on winning the gold ture generations of Nevadans. to the appropriate committees. medal in cycling at the XXXI Olympic I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans (The messages received today are Summer Games in , to join me in thanking Mr. Bernard for printed at the end of the Senate pro- Brazil. his dedication to enriching the lives of ceedings.) Kristin Armstrong, of Boise, ID, rep- Nevada’s students and congratulating f resented our State and Nation with dis- him on receiving this award. I wish tinction, winning an unprecedented him well as he continues creating suc- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE third straight gold medal in the Olym- cess for all students who enter the At 3:02 p.m., a message from the pic cycling . This Clark County School District.∑ House of Representatives, delivered by gold is another achievement in her re- f Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, markable cycling career. She also took announced that the House has passed home the gold in the 2012 Olympics in TRIBUTE TO PATRICK AND LAURA the following bills, in which it requests and the 2008 Olympics in Bei- MUNSON the concurrence of the Senate: jing after competing in the 2004 Olym- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I H.R. 2357. An act to direct the Securities pics in . In addition to her wish to recognize Patrick and Laura and Exchange Commission to revise Form S– Olympic and many other successes, Munson of Sioux Falls, SD, as my 3 so as to add listing and registration of a Kristin has earned two gold, a silver, nominees for the 2016 Angels in Adop- class of common equity securities on a na- tion Award. Since 1999, the Angels in tional securities exchange as an additional and a bronze medals in world cham- basis for satisfying the requirements of Gen- pionship competitions. Adoption Program, through the Con- eral Instruction I.B.1. of such form and to re- Kristin inspires countless others to gressional Coalition on Adoption Insti- move such listing and registration as a re- push beyond the limits of what is tute, has honored over 2,000 individ- quirement of General Instruction I.B.6. of thought possible. We join with her hus- uals, couples, and organizations na- such form.

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