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13256 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 9 July 15, 2010 promotes investment and trade between the his students and faculty, ‘‘Ten years from now, mitment to competence, conscience, and com- United States and Jamaica. because of our high aspirations and this cam- passion has made a permanent impact on us ‘‘As a Jamaican American woman, and the paign, Santa Clara University will be known all, and his efforts have afforded many stu- Representative of one of the largest districts of around the world for educating moral, respon- dents of Santa Clara University opportunities first and second generation Jamaican immi- sible, global citizens—leaders who will change that would have been otherwise unavailable to grants, it is truly my honor to recognize and the world by finding better ways to overcome them. Paul once said, ‘‘. we must under- commend Ambassador Marks for her accom- ignorance and prejudice, to alleviate poverty stand ourselves as citizens of a global com- plishments. She has indeed made history and hunger, and to end divisions that are munity whose decisions shape the world for through her appointment. Ambassador Marks caused by religion, national origins, or lan- better or worse.’’ There is no doubt that as a is well equipped to serve the country of Ja- guages.’’ direct result of Paul’s life, our world has been maica. With her talent and expertise, I am The success of the campaign propelled shaped for the better. My condolences are positive that she will help bring Jamaica and Santa Clara University into the top tier of our with the Locatelli family, and he is in my its people into a new era of prosperity and Nation’s universities. Paul began several initia- thoughts and prayers. I will miss you, Paul, strengthen U.S.-Jamaican relations to create a tives with the new endowment to create the and I will try to live according to your example. more secure and stable hemisphere. world leaders that he envisioned. First, he fo- f cused on students’ scholarships, advocating f that all students deserve the right to a higher HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY education. Second, he expanded the Univer- WISHING THE BYRON NELSON OF THE LATE PAUL LEO sity’s facilities and resources. And third, Paul HIGH SCHOOL SOLAR CAR TEAM LOCATELLI, S.J. saw several new programs to fruition. ‘‘GOOD LUCK’’ IN THE 2010 HUNT- Paul focused not only on Santa Clara Uni- WINSTON SCHOOL SOLAR CAR HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA versity as an institution, but also on individual CHALLENGE OF CALIFORNIA students and projects, solidifying a personal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES feeling of community within the University. In 2007, Paul supported a group of students in HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Thursday, July 15, 2010 an international solar-house competition that OF TEXAS Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today was seemingly too massive a project for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor the life and legacy of the late Paul small University. The team placed third in the Thursday, July 15, 2010 Leo Locatelli, S.J., former President of Santa competition, garnering worldwide recognition Clara University, who dedicated his life to a vi- and introducing a new legacy of solar and re- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise sion of social respect and compassion. newable projects on campus. After the com- today to recognize the Solar Car Team from Born to Italian immigrant parents, Paul grew petition, Paul did not stop in his commitment Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, up in Boulder Creek, California, picking wal- to the team of students. When they graduated, Texas. The seven-member Bobcats Solar nuts and crushing grapes for the family garden Paul served on the board of directors for their Racing Team will be participating in the 2010 and wine. Paul’s experience as a child of im- start-up company Valence Energy, providing Hunt-Winston School Solar Car Challenge. migrants resonates with all of us. Paul’s work mentorship and guidance to the students long The eight-day cross-country event tests the ethic, focus on family and community, and after their college days. Paul served on nu- teams’ abilities to build a vehicle powered ex- deep faith are emblematic of immigrant fami- merous boards, spreading his visionary lead- clusively by solar energy and drive it from lies all across this country. ership widely into the community. Among Texas Motor Speedway in my district to Boul- The first in his family to attend college, Paul these, he worked with the Association of Jes- der, Colorado. matriculated at Santa Clara University, where uit Colleges and Universities, Catholic Relief The Winston Solar Car Team was launched he went on to serve for over 35 years. Paul Services, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, over 15 years ago as an education program earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and the Bill Hannon Foundation. designed to teach high school students how to from SCU, a Doctorate in Business Adminis- Paul’s love and gift of teaching was perhaps build and safely race roadworthy solar cars. tration from the University of Southern Cali- only exceeded by the example he set as a The final product of each two-year education fornia, and a Master of Divinity from the Jesuit humble priest. Throughout his life he remained cycle is the Winston Solar Challenge. The School of Theology in Berkeley in 1974. That true to the Jesuit’s core principles of faith and Bobcats Team is one of 22 teams in the na- same year, Paul was ordained as a priest and not only understood, but lived the movement tion competing in this extraordinary event. The began teaching accounting at Santa Clara known as Liberation Theology. At his core, team will embark upon the 900 mile cross- University. He was a beloved teacher and was Paul was a Christian. With every inch of his country race at 8 a.m., Sunday, July 18, 2010. voted Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Paul’s being, he lived the great commandment to Madam Speaker, I submit the names of the most prominent role was as President of ‘‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’’ He was self- Byron Nelson High School Solar Team’s advi- Santa Clara University, a position he held for lessly devoted to the mission he vowed to un- sors, captains, and members who were instru- 20 years, the longest serving president in the dertake, and died in service to others. Father mental in the support and building of this re- school’s history. After leaving the presidency Paul Locatelli was, simply put, the most markable vehicle: to become Secretary of Higher Education for Christ-like person that I have come to know. the Society of Jesus at the Vatican, Paul was Paul was one our Valley’s most respected Linda Parker—School Principal and Team named Chancellor of the University in 2009. leaders of heart and compassion, and a de- Advisor As a teacher, I can personally attest that there voted student of history. On the evening of the Darren Klauser—Team Advisor is no greater compliment than being asked to September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, Paul Matt Klauser—Team Captain replicate one’s work on such a large scale. showed courage and wisdom when speaking Cliff Campbell—Team Captain As President of Santa Clara University, about the need to guard ourselves against the Peter Van Houten—Team Captain Paul’s persona profoundly affected the cur- temptation to turn against those who may look Taylor Douglas—Team Member ricula of his students, promoting a diverse stu- like the terrorists. Drawing on the internment Zach Randolph—Team Member dent body and encouraging his students to un- of Japanese Americans after the bombing of derstand the world through different perspec- Pearl Harbor, Paul cautioned, ‘‘Whatever the Chad Loving—Team Member tives and life experiences. Paul was com- race or ideology or professed religion of the Austin Flickinger—Team Member mitted to having graduates of Santa Clara terrorists who committed these awful actions Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to leave the university having excelled in the today, we are called not to yield to stereo- commend the hard-working and visionary stu- three C’s: competence, conscience, and com- typing and scapegoating people who by acci- dents comprising the Byron Nelson High passion. Paul’s devotion to his students led to dent of birth or history may seem to be like School Solar Team, competitor in the 2010 the most successful campaign year of Santa the guilty.’’ Hunt-Winston School Solar Car Challenge. It Clara University’s history, raising the Univer- Father Paul Locatelli will be deeply missed is an honor to represent Northwest ISD, Byron sity’s endowment by over $600 million during by the Santa Clara University family as well as Nelson High School and its Solar Car Team in his tenure. Kicking off the campaign, Paul told the larger Silicon Valley community. His com- the U.S. House of Representatives. VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:35 Jul 24, 2013 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR10\E15JY0.000 E15JY0 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 15, 2010 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 9 13257 OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL cold and hunger, and there was no one chives. This document serves as a legitimate DEBT around to bury him. My second oldest sister, itemization of the Genocide. In so doing, he Mena, was married to a Turkish man by kept the remembrance of the Armenian force, and she died of hunger and cold, as Genocide alive in the face of today’s Turkish HON.