E98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 figure in the creation of the Obesity Task toward the light of academic and professional FFA, youth at the Fort Worth Stock Show. It Force, a collaboration of medical personnel, achievement. The accomplishments of Daniel is a prestige to have such success for our hospitals and business affiliates, to help iden- D. Drake are numerous and significant. He local youth. tify the cause of obesity and help promote was a football and track star at East High This is the 110th year for the show, and is healthy living and eating habits, for adults as School in Cleveland, where he graduated in billed as ‘‘the nation’s oldest livestock show.’’ well as for children. Dr. Starz stands firm with 1951. He was awarded college scholarships in Participating in the show teaches students ag- his view of diversity in the medical profession football and track and excelled in both sports ricultural principles along with animal hus- and disparity of treatment in minority patients. at Miami University, where he graduated with bandry and livestock judging skills. On Saturday, January 28, 2006, Dr. Ter- a degree in education in 1955. He taught at I extend my sincere congratulations to these ence W. Starz will officially take the stand as Thomas Edison School in Cleveland and then the youth of the Cooke County 4–H for their the 141st president of the Allegheny County became an administrator at Collinwood High success and participation. I wish them the Medical Society. School. best of luck in their dedicated pursuit in future I ask my colleagues in the Mr. Drake continued his education, earning opportunities. House of Representatives to join me in hon- a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in f educational administration from the University oring Dr. Terence W. Starz, M.D. It is an TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF of Akron. He served as principal of East High honor to represent the Fourth Congressional MARVIN SCOTT AT WPIX—CHAN- School, the Cleveland School of Science and District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure to sa- NEL 11 lute such a distinguished person like Dr. Starz. also at John F. Kennedy High School. He also f served as a community superintendent with the Milwaukee Public Schools before returning HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN RECOGNITION OF DR. GEORGE to Cleveland and accepting a faculty position OF NEW YORK C. SMITH, SR. at Cleveland State University. Mr. Drake also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded and served as the first president of Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. MIKE ROGERS the Metropolitan Cleveland Alliance of Black Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF ALABAMA School Educators, whose mission of address- recognize a passionate newsman, Marvin ing the needs of African-American students re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scott of WPIX—Channel 11, who has dedi- mains unwavering. cated more than 35 years to bringing accurate Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me and unbiased news to all New Yorkers and to Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I in honor and remembrance of Daniel D. enter into the RECORD a Daily News article rise today to pay tribute to Dr. George C. Drake, whose devotion to his family and to the commemorating Scott’s career. Last year Smith, Sr., of Lineville, Alabama. Dr. Smith is youth of Cleveland remains a beacon of hope marked a great milestone—Scott’s 25-year an- a highly accomplished medical doctor and and possibility throughout our community. I niversary at WPIX. public servant, and will soon be retiring from offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife of For the last quarter century, New Yorkers Clay County Medical Clinics. 44 years, Adrienne; to his daughter, Adriana; have welcomed Scott into their homes each In 1965, Dr. Smith began his career as a to his sons, Darian and Daniel; to his three evening because -born reporter has medical doctor. Dr. Smith was actively in- grandchildren, and to his extended family and had his finger on the pulse of the community. volved in the Medical Association of Alabama, many friends. Mr. Drake’s inspiring vision and From a very young age, Scott wanted to be a the American and Alabama Academies of steadfast service continues to pave the way reporter. His dream actually started when he Family Physicians, as well as other state med- for educational and professional opportunities sold a photo of a Bronx fire to the Daily News ical committees. Dr. Smith also served on the for the people of our community, young and and upon return from the fire, held his first city of Lineville City Council from 1973 to old, and he will be remembered always. ‘‘news broadcast’’ to his Bronx neighbors, 1984, as well as president of both the Ala- f Scott jokingly recounts. Throughout his career, bama Cattlemen’s Association from 1985 to CONGRATULATING THE COOKE which first began in radio but then WNYW— 1986 and the Southeastern Livestock Expo- COUNTY 4–H AT THE SOUTH- Channel 5 before his arrival to WPIX—Chan- sition from 1994 to 1996. WESTERN EXHIBITION AND LIVE- nel 11, Scott has covered space shuttle Dr. Smith has spent his career helping oth- STOCK SHOW IN FORT WORTH launches, interviewed world and local leaders, ers, both in the field of medicine and as a and most recently traveled to Iraq and spent public servant in Clay County. His hard work Christmas with U.S. troops. It is this type of and dedication in public healthcare will cer- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS sacrifice and sensitivity that has made Scott OF TEXAS tainly be missed. I congratulate Dr. Smith for an informative and integral part of the New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his many accomplishments over the years, York City media. and wish him all the best in his retirement. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 One such story that is a testament to Scott’s f Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remarkable ability to connect with his viewers congratulate members of the Cooke County is the story of Stephanie Collado, a young girl IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF 4–H for their opportunity to exhibit livestock from who years ago needed a heart DANIEL D. DRAKE and compete at The Southwestern Exhibition transplant. Scott reported on her family’s plight and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. Around 30 and remains in touch with Collado even today, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH members of the Cooke County 4–H partici- years after the operation. As Scott says, he OF OHIO pated in events in late January. continues to live his dream. Hopefully, he will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Special congratulations are in order for addi- do so for many more years to come. tional team and individual winners at the [From the New York Daily News, Nov. 28, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 show. Abe Fuhrmann, Garin Taylor, Crystal 2005] Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Fuhrmann and Erin Wyrick won first place for GREAT SCOTT! 25 YRS. AT ’PIX honor and memory of Daniel D. Drake, be- a senior team in the dairy cattle judging con- (By Richard Huff) loved husband, father, grandfather, out- test. Crystal Fuhrmann was also distinguished Marvin Scott and a few close friends will standing educator and administrator, and as the ‘‘high point’’ for an individual senior. gather today to mark a rare milestone in tel- friend and mentor to countless individuals, in Alyssa Smithson, Katherine Parkhill, Justin evision—a quarter of a century at one sta- tion. and out of the classroom. Smithson and Chris Aitchison comprised the The Bronx-born reporter has been with Equipped with a sharp mind, integrity, a kind first place team at the junior goat judging con- WPIX/Ch. 11 for 25 years, and spent 10 years heart and a strong work ethic, Mr. Drake test. Garin Taylor exhibited the ‘‘Best of before that with WNYW/Ch. 5. He was in forged a personal journey lined with edu- Breed’’ and ‘‘Best Opposite of Breed Palo- radio even before that. cational and professional accomplishments mino’’ in the Youth Rabbit Show. Taylor’s rab- ‘‘I had a dream of someday being able to be that sprung from humble beginnings. His de- bit was also the ‘‘Best of Show’’ second run- a reporter in New York,’’ said Scott. ‘‘A role votion to public education and community model of mine as a kid was Gabe Pressman ner-up. Cooper Alexander exhibited the ‘‘Best [now at WNBC/Ch. 4] and now Gabe is a con- service is framed by his legacy of unwavering Opposite of Breed Holland Lop,’’ also in the temporary and a friend.’’ commitment and outreach to African-American rabbit show. Scott’s dream to be a reporter actually youth of our community, a commitment that There were an estimated 10,000 entries by started when he sold a photo of a Bronx fire continues to guide our young women and men Texas 4–H and Future Farmers of America, to the Daily News. He made $27 for the sale.

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