December 5, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22463 South Jersey for 21 years. ‘‘He gave women ment as Executive Director of the mained actively involved in numerous commu- lots of opportunities. From little acorns, big Community Action Program. Patrick will be nity and charitable organizations. For his con- trees grow.’’ Williams agreed that Ball gave many honored at a dinner on November 30th in sistent generosity, Jesse was recently award- women opportunities to start their careers Livonia Michigan. ed the March of Dimes REACH Award and when there were not too many opportunities Patrick began his career with the UAW in was named ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ by the Ken- to be had. Williams said that the amount of 1973 at . After serving as tucky Nurses Association. He was also se- people who have come through Ball’s busi- a bargaining committee representative for lected to be a member of the U.S. Inter- nesses, then moved on to bigger and better Local 723, Patrick was appointed by Stephen national Cultural Center. things—as well as the employees who have P. Yokich to be his plant’s Quality Liaison It is my great privilege to recognize Jesse stayed over the years—is a testament to Representative. During this time he was re- Flynn today, before the entire U.S. House of Ball. ‘‘The students are doing better today than the teacher,’’ said Ball, ‘‘and that’s the sponsible for implementing the ‘‘Working To- Representatives, for his leadership and serv- way it should be in America.’’ gether for Quality Program’’ working with both ice. His unique achievements make him an f management and employees at the Monroe, outstanding American worthy of our collective Michigan Ford Plant. In February 1992 his ef- honor and appreciation. PERSONAL EXPLANATION forts were recognized and the Monroe Plant f received the first National Recognition of Inno- HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD vation, Support and Excellence Award for the TRIBUTE TO JELKA JANKOVIC OF GEORGIA ‘‘Customer Commitment Quality Team’’ cre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ated at the plant. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Tuesday, December 5, 2006 As a result of his leadership Stephen Yokich OF MARYLAND appointed Patrick as the Executive Director of Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Michigan Community Action Program in No. 522, H.R. 5585, the Financial Netting Im- Tuesday, December 5, 2006 1995. In this capacity, Patrick was the head of provements Act, had I been present, I would the political and legislative arm in Michigan for Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today have voted ‘‘yes.’’ the UAW. He has served in this position until to congratulate Mrs. Jelka Jankovic on her f his retirement. 100th birthday, which she celebrated on No- L.D. BELL HIGH SCHOOL’S BLUE Active in the Democratic Party, Patrick is an vember 25, 2006. Since her immigration to the RAIDER MARCHING BAND officer of the Michigan Democratic Party, a over fifty years ago, Mrs. PLACES 2ND AT THE BANDS OF member of the Democratic State Central Com- Jankovic has been a model citizen, contrib- AMERICA GRAND NATIONAL mittee, the 11th Congressional District Demo- uting to her community and bringing joy to the COMPETITION cratic Party, and a precinct delegate. He is lives of family members and friends. also a lifetime member of the NAACP and the Mrs. Jankovic married Janko N. Jankovic, a HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS NAACP. lawyer, on October 4, 1925 in Serbia. Their OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- son, Miodrag, was born in 1926. For the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lating Patrick McCarty on his retirement from part of her married life, Mrs. Jankovic con- the UAW. I wish him, and his wife Dr. Rhonda centrated on raising her son and running her Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Hennessy, the best as they embark on a new household. In 1942 her son joined the army to Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to chapter in their lives. fight the Germans and later the Communists. recognize the superior performance of the L.D. f Tragically, he was lost in the war. Meanwhile, Bell High School’s Blue Raider Marching Band her husband who was serving in the Royal of the 26th District of Texas. L.D. Bell placed HONORING G. JESSE FLYNN Yugoslav Reserve Forces, was captured by second at the Bands of America Grand Na- the Germans and spent the war years in a tional Competition in Indianapolis. HON. RON LEWIS POW camp in Germany. Mr. Jankovic immi- The Grand Nationals Competition is consid- OF KENTUCKY grated to the United States in 1950 and set- ered to be the most elite marching band con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tled in Washington, D.C. where Mrs. Jankovic test in the nation. L.D. Bell’s Band of 300 stu- joined him in 1953. Tuesday, December 5, 2006 dents was also recognized with the National Mrs. Jankovic has been an active and pro- Outstanding Music Award. Earlier in the week, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise ductive member of her community for over fifty the band received second place at the rig- today to pay public tribute to Jesse Flynn, a years. She has worked as a private tailor, a orous UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest in public servant, businessman and citizen from baker at a French restaurant, and a beautician San Antonio, Texas. my congressional district. Jesse is stepping at a local salon. After retiring, Mrs. Jankovic The Blue Raiders’ achievements are the down this month as President of the Bullitt moved to Bethesda, Maryland where she is combined efforts of many extremely talented County Chamber of Commerce after a year of well-known and loved for her generosity and students, dedicated school administrators, the exemplary service. kindness. H-E-B School District, and a support network Raised in Anderson County, Jesse earned a Mr. Speaker, I extend my heartfelt congratu- of parents and community. The students have college degree in business administration from lations to Mrs. Jankovic as she celebrates her excelled under the capable direction of Direc- Bellarmine College in 1971. Following service 100th birthday and I wish her good health and tors Jeremy Earnhart, Jolette Wine, Nick in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, Jesse formed happiness. I ask my colleagues to join me in Thomas, Brandon Holt, and Wes Cartwright. Flynn Brothers Paving in 1973. Two decades congratulating Mrs. Jankovic. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the later, Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc. employs f achievements of the L.D. Bell High School 250 personnel in the Greater Louisville area, Blue Raider Marching Band. I extend my sin- generating strong annual revenues. HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- cere congratulations to these hard-working Jesse has distinguished himself as a busi- SARY OF THE HAYWARD AREA students, and I look forward to their future ness leader, serving as chairman at Flynn HISTORICAL SOCIETY successes. Brothers and as a board member of various f organizations including the National and Ken- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK TRIBUTE TO PATRICK MCCARTY tucky Associated Builders & Contractors, de OF CALIFORNIA Paul School, First Citizens Bank in Elizabeth- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES town and the Bullitt County Advisory Economic HON. DALE E. KILDEE Advisory Board. His vast knowledge and Tuesday, December 5, 2006 OF MICHIGAN strong work ethic led to his selection as Ken- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, December 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tucky delegate to the White House Conference marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Tuesday, December 5, 2006 for Small Business during the early 1990’s. the Hayward Area Historical Society in Hay- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to his many contributions to the ward, California. I rise to pay tribute to the So- pay tribute to Patrick McCarty on his retire- business community, Jesse Flynn has re- ciety’s significant anniversary.

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