July 25, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 12 16547 are extended to him for his decades of con- withdrawal of all foreign forces from the island, ANNIVERSARY OF CAPITOL tributions to academic research which have il- the return of Greek Cypriot refugees to their POLICE DEATHS luminated the significance of sleep and for his homes and properties and above all, respect work which has formed the basis for - for the sovereignty, independence, territorial HON. STENY H. HOYER nosis and treatment of millions of people af- integrity and unity of the Republic of Cyprus. OF MARYLAND fected by sleep-related disorders. How privi- Indeed, I authored a resolution which passed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leged I am to know him, to represent him and the House in 1995 calling for the demilitariza- to have him as my friend. America is immeas- Thursday, July 24, 2008 tion of Cyprus. While Turkey is a friend and urably better because of him. Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, every morn- ally of the United States, the time has come f ing when I go in to work, I pass by a plaque for Ankara to relinquish its grasp on Cyprus. honoring Detective John Gibson and Officer HONORING JEFFREY COOK Enough is enough. Jacob Chestnut on the spot where they were Recent events have raised hopes for both killed, 10 years ago today. It’s a quiet hallway HON. SAM GRAVES Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Cyprus’ acces- today: Down the hall you can hear the sounds OF MISSOURI sion to the European Union in 2004 was piv- of visitors to the Capitol, and a few feet away, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES otal in the processes of integration and mutual the work of the Majority Leader’s Office goes Thursday, July 24, 2008 development. The Turkish Cypriot population on every day. What a shock to think that that hallway Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly of over 90,000 benefit daily from rapidly in- creasing per capita income and the Govern- could be filled with gunshots and blood—to pause to recognize Jeffrey Cook of Kansas know that our Capitol, the most sacred space ment of Cyprus’ provision of free education City, Missouri. Jeffrey is a very special young in our democracy, could be filled with violence. man who has exemplified the finest qualities and medical and social services. In sum, the But what a saving grace to know that, every of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- Government of Cyprus has provided nearly day, we are surrounded by brave men and tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop one billion dollars in tangible benefits to the women who will stand in the way of violence, 1180, and earning the most prestigious award Turkish Cypriot community. Along with hun- even at the cost of their own lives. Detective of Eagle Scout. dreds of thousands of crossings between the Gibson and Officer Chestnut died doing just Jeffrey has been very active with his troop, Turkish occupied zone and the rest of the Re- about the most worthwhile thing one human participating in many scout activities. Over the public of Cyprus, this progress has contributed being can do for another: shielding the vulner- many years Jeffrey has been involved with to an environment of increasing trust and co- able—and yes, that includes every single one scouting, he has not only earned numerous operation in which a peacefully negotiated so- of us in this Chamber. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- lution may be pursued. Detective Gibson and Officer Chestnut de- ily, peers, and community. serve every tribute they’ve been given: lying in Since his election in February 2008, Presi- Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join honor under the Capitol dome; yesterday’s me in commending Jeffrey Cook for his ac- dent of Cyprus Demetris Christofias has made words dedicated to their memory; today’s mo- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- resolution of the Cyprus problem his top pri- ment of silence. But we know that what they ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ority and principal concern. He has reached did, every member of the Capitol Police—and highest distinction of Eagle Scout. out to Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Mehmet every law enforcement officer—stands ready f Talat and called on him to cooperate face to to do. We honor Detective Gibson and Officer face in order to implement a solution that hon- Chestnut not because they were unique in COMMEMORATING THE 34TH ANNI- ors relevant U.N. Security Council Resolu- their sacrifice, but because their willingness to VERSARY OF THE TURKISH IN- sacrifice was so typical—typical of all the best VASION OF CYPRUS tions, the High Level Agreements of 1977, 1979 and July 8, 2006 and the values and in those who wear the badge. fundamental principles on which the European Edmund Burke wrote that ‘‘Good order is HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Union is founded. the foundation of all things.’’ It is certainly the OF NEW YORK foundation of everything that happens in this In March, President Christofias and Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES building. Let us thank those men and women Talat agreed to establish a number of Working Thursday, July 24, 2008 who risk their lives to give us order, safety, Groups and Technical Committees as stipu- freedom from fear. And let us keep their fami- Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lated in the July 8 Agreement. The House of lies in our thoughts, today and every day—es- commemorate the dark day 34 years ago this Representatives expressed its full support in pecially their wives, Evelyn Gibson and Wendy week in which Turkey illegally invaded the is- H. Res. 405, which I cosponsored, for these Wenling Chestnut. land of Cyprus. I rise in honor of the thou- actions as the ground on which to prepare for Without such brave officers, the work of this sands of Cypriots who lost their lives or whose new comprehensive negotiations leading to building—and the work of our democracy— fate remains unknown, and in honor of the Cyprus’ reunification within a bi-zonal, bi-com- wouldn’t last a day. hundreds of thousands who were exiled from munal federation. f their homes. I would like to share my sym- pathy for their losses as well as my hope for After several meetings earlier this year be- HONORING RYAN SLANCZKA a brighter, peaceful future for the island. The tween the two parties and in the spirit of the 34 unjust years of occupation must come to opening in April of a symbolic crossing HON. SAM GRAVES an end. through the U.N.-controlled buffer zone in OF MISSOURI July 20, 1974 marks the beginning of a trag- Nicosia, the world’s last divided capital, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ic era in Cypriot history. The Turkish invasion proud to report that tomorrow, President Thursday, July 24, 2008 and occupation of the northern region of Cy- Christofias and Mr. Talat will meet again to prus has proved an affront to human rights undertake the final review of the Working Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly and the rule of law. Hundreds of thousands of Groups and Technical Committees. pause to recognize Ryan Slanczka of Liberty, Greek Cypriots have suffered serious abuses Missouri. Ryan is a very special young man I ask each of my colleagues in the House to of fundamental rights and freedoms. Their who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- property has been illegally seized, their land join me in support of this positive effort to real- zenship and leadership by taking an active has been settled, and many of their religious ize full-fledged negotiations. We must urge part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop and cultural treasures have been damaged, Turkey to respect the fundamental human 1397, and earning the most prestigious award destroyed, or illegally transferred abroad. rights and freedoms of all citizens of Cyprus of Eagle Scout. Turkey’s military hold over northern Cyprus while exhibiting the political will that would en- Ryan has been very active with his troop, has persisted over three decades despite con- able a solution which will bring peace, pros- participating in many scout activities. Over the demnation by the international community and perity and a better future for all the citizens of many years Ryan has been involved with nearly 100 U.N. resolutions requesting the a united Cyprus. scouting, he has not only earned numerous

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I should of the important issues taking place in the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. have known that they were related to Mr. world around them. Michigan Radio also f Grant, because they both exhibited the same broadcasts informative programs like The En- caring and kindness. vironment Report, and its national award-win- HONORING DEBRA BROWN Over the years I have celebrated gradua- ning news documentaries. There is also no STEINBERG tions, weddings, births, homegoings, anniver- better source for news in Michigan than saries, and successful elections with this won- WUOM. HON. PETER T. KING derful Grant/Roth Family. Michigan Radio’s signal reaches the south- OF NEW YORK Mr. Grant was married to his wife Laura, ern half of Michigan. With about 400,000 lis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who predeceased him in death for 61 years. teners per week, it has the largest audience of He leaves to celebrate his life, a loving com- Thursday, July 24, 2008 any public radio station in the state. Through- panion Roberta Silber, daughters Paula Rubin- out its tenure, Michigan Radio has provided Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, stein, Dr. Lee and Margo Roth, Bob, grand- citizens of Michigan with detailed accounts of today I rise to honor and recognize the tireless children, Michael Grant Jaffe, Karen Chaikin, world and local news. This informative public efforts of Debra Brown Steinberg on behalf of Chip, Jennifer Jaffe Kaufman, Douglas, Julie radio news service has been essential to the the families of victims of the September 11 Namy, Rob and 17 great grandchildren. His Southeast Michigan community for the past 60 terrorist attacks against our country. siblings, Ruth Buckland and Herman Goldstein years. I fully believe that Michigan Radio will For the past 7 years, Ms. Steinberg has and his grandson, Grant Roth, predeceased continue to serve the state of Michigan for worked passionately as an advocate for these him. many years to come. families and to ensure they are treated equal- Madam Speaker, I thank God for making Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues ly, regardless of their respective citizenship or Mr. Grant a part of my life and Mr. Grant for rise and join me in commending Michigan immigration status. She has played a signifi- making me a part of his family. I ask all of my Radio for 60 years of dedicated service to the cant role in drafting and implementing various colleagues to join me in celebrating the won- people of Michigan. bills to benefit 9/11 families including New derful 96 years of life of Mr. Milton Grant. York State’s September 11th Victims and f Families Relief Act, the September 11th Fam- f ily Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act and HONORING SEAN MCCALMON HONORING THE LIFE OF PAT the September 11th Victims Compensation FERRIS Fund. In addition, I have had the pleasure of HON. SAM GRAVES working closely with Ms. Steinberg and the OF MISSOURI Department of Homeland Security to allow eli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAN BOREN gible spouses and children of 9/11 victims to receive humanitarian parole and remain in the Thursday, July 24, 2008 OF OKLAHOMA United States. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Of course, all of her efforts have been pro- pause to recognize Sean McCalmon of Thursday, July 24, 2008 bono and her persistence in seeing that these Weatherby Lake, Missouri. Sean is a very families are taken care of is truly remarkable. special young man who has exemplified the Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today On behalf of the 9/11 families, many of which finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by to remember a dear friend of Southern Okla- are constituents of mine, I salute Debra Stein- taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of homa who passed away on July 20th, 2008 berg for her devotion and positive contribu- America, Troop 1495, and earning the most after a short battle with cancer. Pat Ferris de- tions to their lives. prestigious award of Eagle Scout. votedly served Johnston County as the District f Sean has been very active with his troop, 1 Commissioner for nearly ten years and was participating in many scout activities. Over the a recognized friend of the entire community. TRIBUTE TO MILTON GRANT many years Sean has been involved with Pat lived most of his life in his home county, scouting, he has not only earned numerous leaving briefly to pursue higher education HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- through earning a bachelor’s degree in Agri- OF OHIO ily, peers, and community. cultural Education from Oklahoma State Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join versity in 1977. Ferris was an incredibly active me in commending Sean McCalmon for his Thursday, July 24, 2008 member in the Johnson County community, accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of but his true passion was working with Okla- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker I rise America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- homa youth. He was heavily involved with Fu- today to celebrate the life of an icon in the ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. ture Farmers of America and the Johnson Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio, my f County Junior Livestock Association. friend Milton Grant. Mr. Grant was the owner of Silk Screen CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVER- While a rancher in Connerville, Oklahoma Process Inc. for more than 50 years. He SARY OF MICHIGAN RADIO for most of his life, Pat received the call of worked for the Cleveland Public Library, paint- public service and ran for a County Commis- ed and was involved in many other business HON. JOHN D. DINGELL sioner position in 1998, winning in a hotly con- tested election. He was reelected twice, most endeavors. I met Mr. Grant in 1981 in Cleve- OF MICHIGAN recently in 2006. Throughout his tenure in the land when I ran for a Cleveland municipal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES judgeship. Mr. Grant was the owner of Silk position of Commissioner, Pat worked on Screen Process, Inc. I requested an estimate Thursday, July 24, 2008 issues important to his constituency. He was of the costs for the signs that I needed. This Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today instrumental in preserving the county hospital was my first run for public office and I had to honor and celebrate the anniversary of and in the creation of a new jail. very little money. Mr. Grant, observing that I Michigan Radio for 60 years of service to the Pat Ferris is not only dearly remembered by lacked the necessary funds to cover my order, state of Michigan and the citizens of South- his wife Robin and their five children, but also extended credit to me. From that day forward east Michigan. by countless citizens in Johnston County, he considered me part of the family and I Michigan Radio, first known as WUOM, Oklahoma who he touched in the 53 years of knew that without the largess of Mr. Grant I signed on July 5, 1948 with the first broadcast his life. I stand today to honor and celebrate would not have won that seat. I recently coming from the Observatory on the life of this great Oklahoman.

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