May 15, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4279 Kelly, United States Naval Reserve, for serv- tory Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal Members and staff of Congress ar- ice as set forth in the following citation: For with 2 Bronze Stars; Philippine Presidential ranged by the Air Force. Ms. Esty’s heroism and extraordinary achievement in Unit Citation. calm, logical, thorough method of deal- aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in SERVICE OF LEO KELLY IN THE NAVY ing with unique situations involved Fighting Squadron Forty-Four, attached to Enlisted in Navy, July 9, 1942 as Seaman the USS Langley, during operations against some of this country’s most important Second Class and became Aviation Cadet on enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of citizens, its legislators. Her true dedi- Aug. 7, 1942; July 9–Dec. 14, 1942—Inactive French Indo-China, on January 12, 1945. Par- cation to ‘‘doing it right,’’ the absolute Naval Reserve; Dec. 15, 1942–Jan. 15, 1944— ticipating in a daring strike against enemy insistence on honesty and integrity, Active Naval Reserve; January 16, 1944—Pro- shipping and installations, Lieutenant Jun- moted to Ensign; June 1, 1945—Promoted to and the patience under extreme daily ior Grade (then Ensign) Kelly fearlessly dove Lieutenant Junior Grade; July 1, 1955—Pro- pressure are the standards that Ms. his plane through a heavy curtain of power- moted to Lieutenant Commander; July 1, Esty leaves for all those who follow. ful anti-aircraft fire to score two direct hits 1964—Retired. She coordinated and executed over with his rockets and contribute to the dam- aging of an enemy merchant vessel. Then, f 10,000 congressional trips worldwide, to include the movement of approxi- joining in an attack against a group of hos- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tile seaplanes on the water, he executed a se- mately 70,000 Members and staff of ries of strafing runs and, striking furiously Congress to 193 countries and 7 con- at his target, personally destroyed one of the TRIBUTE TO SANDRA ESTY tinents. I personally travelled on many enemy aircraft. By his expert airmanship, ∑ of the trips with the Senate Armed courage, and devotion to duty in the face of Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I would Services delegations that Ms. Esty ar- grave danger, Lieutenant Junior Grade Kelly like to recognize Ms. Sandra ‘‘Sandi’’ ranged, coordinated, and flight fol- upheld the highest traditions of the United J. Esty, one of our most distinguished States Naval Service. For the President, lowed. Each was a complete success. civil servants who will retire from Fed- I join my colleagues in expressing [signed] James Forrestal, Secretary of the eral service on June 7, 2008, after con- Navy. our sincere appreciation to Ms. Esty tributing over 35 years of dedicated who has provided many years of dedi- CITATION FOR THE AIR MEDAL AWARDED TO service to our country. She serves as cated and professional service to the LEO KELLY the Chief, Air Operations Division, Of- Congress and the U.S. Air Force and For distinguishing himself by meritorious fice of Legislative Liaison, Office of the wish her well in all her future endeav- acts while participating in an aerial flight in Secretary of the Air Force, the Pen- ors.∑ an attack on enemy shipping, Camranh Bay, tagon, Washington, DC. She is respon- French Indo China on 12 January, 1945. As sible for managing, planning, devel- f pilot of a carrier-based fighter plane he dived oping and executing all facets of con- TRIBUTE TO DR. CARL V. PATTON against enemy anti-aircraft fire to hit an gressional travel matters for the De- enemy merchant vessel with two rockets. ∑ Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I wish This vessel was left beached. A few minutes partment of the Air Force. Ms. Esty today to honor in the RECORD of the later he again dived through anti-aircraft also serves as the senior adviser and Senate a great educator in the State of fire to destroy an enemy seaplane on the special assistant to the Director, Legis- Georgia. On June 30, 2008, Dr. Carl V. water. His courage and skill were at all lative Liaison and Air Force leadership Patton will retire as president of Geor- times in keeping with the highest traditions with oversight of the Air Force Con- gia State University after 16 years of of the United States Naval Service. gressional Travel Program. outstanding service. Ms. Esty left Syracuse, NY, in 1972 to CITATION FOR THE NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION Dr. Patton has led Georgia State AWARD TO THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS begin her illustrious civil service ca- University in its transition from a ‘‘LANGLEY’’ reer as a clerk-stenographer in the Of- commuter school into a vibrant re- The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure fice of the Air Force Reserve, the Pen- search university that is home to more in commending the United States Ship Lang- tagon. After demonstrating remarkable than 28,000 students representing every ley for service as set forth in the following competence in working congressional county in the State, every State in the citation: For outstanding heroism in action constituent inquiries, she was selected Nation, and 160 countries. against the enemy Japanese forces in the air, to work Air Force constituent issues in Georgia State has grown into one of ashore and afloat in the Pacific War Area the Secretary of the Air Force Legisla- this Nation’s leading urban research from January 29, 1944 to May 11, 1945. Oper- tive Liaison Inquiry Division, in 1975. ating continuously in the most forward universities, reflecting Dr. Patton’s vi- areas, the USS Langley and her air groups She was promoted and served a short sion for a partnership between Atlanta struck crushing blows toward annihilating tour as the Administrative Assistant and the university. Instead of design- Japanese fighting power; they provided air for the Secretary of the Air Force ing walls to keep the city and its urban cover for our amphibious forces; they fierce- Space Systems, Budget Office before ways separate from the campus, he has ly countered the enemy’s aerial attacks and being asked to return to the Air Force insisted that the university fully inte- destroyed his planes; and they inflicted ter- Legislative Liaison Branch in 1981, this grate its research, teaching and service rific losses on the Japanese in Fleet and mer- time as the Administrative Assistant mission into the fabric of the urban en- chant marine units sunk or damaged. Daring to the Chief of Air Operations Division and dependable in combat, the Langley with vironment of its downtown Atlanta her gallant officers and men rendered loyal in Legislative Liaison. She was pro- home. service in achieving the ultimate defeat of moted in 1983 and served as Adminis- As the university has grown phys- the Japanese Empire. trative Assistant to the Deputy Assist- ically, it has grown in stature as well. [This citation specifically mentions the ant Secretary of the Air Force for Ac- The College of Law, which was in its following operations of the USS Langley: quisition, Electronic Warfare. In 1985, infancy when Dr. Patton became presi- Marshall Islands, Jan. 29–Feb. 23, 1944; Palau, she returned to Legislative Liaison as dent in 1992, is now ranked within the Hollandia and Truk Islands, March 29–April the Administrative Assistant to the Di- top 100 law schools. The Andrew Young 30, 1944; Marianas and Bonins Islands, June 11–Aug. 8, 1944; Philippines, Palau, and Yap rector of Legislative Liaison and then School of Public Policy, founded in Islands, Sept. 6–24, 1944; Ryukyus, Formosa, was assigned as an action officer in the 1996, has grown from an idea to an and Philippines Islands, Oct. 10–Nov. 25, 1944; White House Liaison Branch, Legisla- internationally recognized program Luzon, Dec. 14–16, 1944; Philippines, Formosa tive Liaison, where she established her- that works in over 30 countries around and Ryukyus Islands, and China Sea, Jan. 3– self as one of the top leaders of Legisla- the globe as well as at home in the 22, 1945; Japan and Bonins Islands, Feb. 16–25, tive Liaison. In 1988, she was promoted areas of health care, environment, air 1945; Japan and Ryukyus Islands, March 18– and selected as the Deputy Chief, Air quality, taxation, aging, education, May 11, 1945.] Operations Division, Legislative Liai- child care, and diversity. AWARDS TO LEO KELLY FOR HIS SERVICE IN son, and then, in 1997, she was pro- The J. Mack Robinson College of THE NAVY moted as a GS–15 and continued to Business continues to rank among the Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal; serve in her current position as Chief, best in both graduate and under- Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon; Combat Action Ribbon; National Defense Service Air Operations Division. graduate offerings, with two programs Medal with 1 Bronze Star; American Cam- During her tenure in the Air Oper- ranked in the top 10 by US News and paign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign ations Division, Ms. Esty was respon- World Report. The College of Health Medal with 3 Bronze Stars; World War II Vic- sible for all the travel requirements of and Human Sciences leads the country

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Sciences hosts one of only two bio-safe- not only honor the past achievements They’re a lot happier, and they’re asking, ty level 4 labs, which will move shortly of their parish, but the blessings of an- ‘When are they coming next?’’’ into a new Science Park that this Con- other 100 years as well.∑ The same kinds of comments come from gress has seen fit to support. The new f school officials in Oswego. ‘‘There doesn’t Science Park promises to bring cut- appear to be anything that they’ve been ting-edge research in the bio and neu- OSWEGO ELKS asked to do that they’ve said no to, if it ben- rosciences and will facilitate the ∑ Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask efits kids,’’ says Bill Foley, public relations growth of bio-technology in Atlanta that the following statement be print- director for the Oswego School District. ‘‘And,’’ Foley adds immediately, ‘‘prac- ed in the RECORD. and beyond. tically everyone asks them for help, but Finally, the College of Education is The statement follows. they’re always more than willing to give.’’ hard at work partnering with urban [From the Elks Magazine, Apr. 2008] Foley cites the smaller size of the Oswego schools to provide a clinical, super- ALL-AMERICAN LODGE—OSWEGO ELKS SHINING community, and the interconnectedness of vised method for training our future FORTH IN NEW YORK STATE its residents, when describing the generosity teachers to ensure the success and lon- (By Mark Hagland) of the Elks’ giving and volunteerism there. ‘‘Almost all of them went through our gevity of these new teacher careers Just because something is old doesn’t schools,’’ he notes. ‘‘So they’re giving back mean it’s tired. In fact, in the case of Elks and, most importantly, the long-term to the community in which they’ve grown Lodge No. 271, in Oswego, New York, the op- success of our children who live within up, and that is just tremendous.’’ our major urban centers. posite is, most vigorously, true. The Oswego Among the recognitions and awards the Dr. Patton has lived his life in the Lodge, with over eleven hundred members Oswego Elks bestow in the local school sys- way he hopes his students live theirs, and a very large contingent of core active tem are Teen of the Month awards and an- members, has been for years a leader lodge in tirelessly volunteering for service in nual scholarships for graduating seniors. In a its region, its state, and the nation. smaller community like Oswego, which his community through organizations Showered with awards for outstanding such as Central Atlanta Progress, the serves about forty-five hundred students, achievement in such key areas as youth pro- such awards and recognitions are by defini- Rotary and the Grady Memorial Hos- grams, veterans activities, and ritual cere- tion high-profile and resonate strongly. In- pital Corporation. However, his exam- mony, the Oswego Lodge was designated an deed, Foley can speak of them with personal ple and his hard work will not stop at All-American Lodge in 2006–2007 by the GL zeal, since his own son, Michael, was named retirement, as he plans to continue to Lodge Activities/State Associations Com- Teen of the Month during the 1996–1997 live downtown and assist Georgia State mittee. school year. ‘‘Michael was very proud,’’ In fact, in the key area of youth programs, in its future endeavors to raise capital Foley recalls. ‘‘He held his head so high the Oswego Lodge has won first or second when he achieved that; it meant so much to and to expand its student body to tack- place in the state of New York every year for le the tough issues of our times. him to be recognized.’’ more than twenty years, confirms John Rin- From such experiences, Foley says that It gives me a great deal of pleasure aldo, Oswego’s exalted ruler. ‘‘We’re abso- it’s clear that ‘‘students need to receive and it is a privilege to recognize on the lutely committed to the youth of this com- some recognition. Being named Teen of the Senate floor the contributions of Dr. munity,’’ Rinaldo says, and all the awards Month or receiving a scholarship builds con- Carl V. Patton to higher education in are evidence of the lodge’s long-term com- fidence, morale, and self-esteem. There’s Georgia. He has served Georgia State mitment, a commitment that actually goes nothing but positive value in this, and the back nearly to the beginning of the lodge’s University, the city of Atlanta, the Elks are having a major impact on our youth history, he notes. through such programs.’’ State of Georgia and the United States That history is a long and storied one. The A SPECIAL CULTURE of America very well. Dr. Patton has Oswego Lodge was inaugurated on June 24, earned the many happy years of retire- 1894, at a time when Grover Cleveland was in Because of all the activities that the ment ahead of him.∑ his second term as president, during the na- Oswego Elks Lodge is involved in, there is al- ways a buzz of volunteerism humming f tionwide depression of 1893 to 1896. That the Oswego Lodge should have come around the lodge itself. If there were a single CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- into being during a time of community—and word that would best describe the lodge’s at- VERSARY OF HOLY NAME OF nationwide—need should surprise no one who mosphere, it might be ‘‘enthusiastic.’’ JESUS PARISH understands and upholds Elks’ values. For ‘‘It’s all about an enthusiastic, commu- nity-focused outlook,’’ says Rinaldo. ‘‘What ∑ the 114 years of its existence, the lodge has Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I wish been deeply involved in supporting its com- you’ve heard from these folks,’’ he explains, today to congratulate Holy Name of munity through a wide range of programs referring to community leaders like Bill Jesus Catholic Church and School in and activities. Because of all the hard work Foley and Sheri Valle, ‘‘is what this lodge is Beech Grove, IN, currently celebrating and constant participation of its active all about. Everything has been geared to- the centennial year of the founding of members, the Oswego Lodge exemplifies the ward the kids, toward the vets, toward the motto Elks Care—Elks Share. community. It all comes back to what the the parish. On the weekend of June 27– Elks are doing for the community. As far as 29, 2008, the clergy, students, and pa- Just ask some of those who have benefited from lodge members’ volunteerism. the All-American Lodge Award goes, I think rishioners who are part of the Holy Sheri Valle, Voluntary Service Program we’ve earned it. Everyone here is committed Name community will honor this sig- Assistant at the nearby Syracuse VA Med- to this community.’’ nal event. I am confident it will be a ical Center, for example, points out that ‘‘At the same time,’’ says Daniel Capella, a time of joy, worship, and fellowship ‘‘local Elks lodges have donated the equiva- past exalted ruler of the Oswego Lodge and a that members will cherish well into the lent of more than $18,000 just this year in ac- past president of the New York State Elks future. tivities, items, and cash donations, and this Association, ‘‘we have a lot of fun, and that’s particular lodge has donated more than part of what makes it go nicely. We know Holy Name was founded in 1908 by the how to laugh.’’ Rt. Rev. Silas Chatard, the first Bishop $5,000 in items, time, and cash donations.’’ And though the monetary amounts are Still, Capella notes, a tremendous amount of Indianapolis. In its inaugural decade gratifying, Valle immediately adds that ‘‘the of work and energy go into all the lodge’s ac- the parish grew steadily, and the years biggest benefit to us is always the time the tivities, including the social activities that that followed brought about exciting Elks spend with our veteran patients, espe- take place at the lodge itself: ‘‘From the changes and expansions to the facili- cially in our nursing home care unit. Pa- first Friday in January through April, we ties and ministries provided by the tients live there and really don’t have a lot serve three hundred or four hundred meals every Friday night here at the lodge. Volun- church. In the early 1920s, the Holy of opportunity to see people outside the med- ical center.’’ The Oswego Lodge members, in teers show up at four or four-thirty in the Name School was built; its first class afternoon, we start serving dinner at five, graduated in 1923; and to date, the addition to volunteering to transport pa- tients and residents to various places, visit and it goes on well into the evening. And yet school has graduated over 4,200 stu- the nursing home residents virtually every we’re never short of volunteers to support dents from prekindergarten to eighth day. Among numerous other activities, the the Friday dinners.’’ grade. lodge supports a playing card club in the GOOD CITIZENSHIP MAGNIFIED I applaud Holy Name and its many nursing home; regularly hosts the distribu- The Oswego Lodge demonstrates its Ameri- members for the laudable service they tion of T-shirts and golf hats to residents; canism and good citizenship in various ways,

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