E108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 2011 A March 2010 report by the United Nations Congratulations on 25 years of service with INTRODUCTION OF THE INTER- states that there is a ‘‘massive human rights the Coca-Cola Company and I wish you many NATIONAL WOMEN’S FREEDOM deficit’’ in Afghanistan, with 36 percent of the more to come. ACT OF 2011 population living in absolute poverty and an- f other 37 percent living just above the poverty HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY PERSONAL EXPLANATION line. Only 23 percent of the country has ac- OF NEW YORK cess to clean water. This, despite the billions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of dollars in reconstruction and development HON. ALBIO SIRES Tuesday, January 25, 2011 aid we have funneled into the country. OF NEW JERSEY Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am So where is our money going? We know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to reintroduce the International Wom- that President Karzai and his cronies are living Tuesday, January 25, 2011 large, while the rest of the country falters. It is en’s Freedom Act with my colleagues, Rep- time to bring our troops home. Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, on January 24, resentatives CHAKA FATTAH, JIM MORAN, JERRY MCNERNEY, LYNN WOOLSEY, and TIM RYAN. f 2011, I missed rollcall vote Nos. 17 and 18. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ This bill is a comprehensive piece of legisla- HONORING ZACH ILDZA on rollcall 17 and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 18. tion which will increase awareness of human f rights violations against women, as well as HON. SAM GRAVES provide a set of mechanisms for the U.S. to STATEMENT OF CONCERN RE- address the violations of women’s human OF MISSOURI GARDING THE TAKEOVER OF rights abroad. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEBANON’S INSTITUTIONS BY The bill is modeled after the International Tuesday, January 25, 2011 THE TERRORIST GROUP Religious Freedom Act of 1998, IRFA. IRFA Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I HEZBOLLAH created the U.S. Commission on Religious proudly pause to recognize Zach Ildza. Zach Freedom which has been successful in identi- is a very special young man who has exempli- HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK fying violations of religious freedom abroad fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- OF NORTH CAROLINA and recommending actions to Congress, the ership by taking an active part in the Boy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretary of State, and the President. It has been clear for many years that ex- Scouts of America, Troop 214, and earning Tuesday, January 25, 2011 the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. panding opportunities for women not only im- Zach has been very active with his troop, Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, more than a proves their position in society, but also has a participating in many Scout activities. Over the week ago, a coalition led by the terrorist orga- positive impact on economic growth and bur- many years Zach has been involved with nization Hezbollah caused the crumbling of geoning democracies. As Secretary of State, Scouting, he has not only earned numerous the Lebanese Government. Hezbollah is now Hillary Clinton has stated publicly regarding merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- seeking to form a new cabinet where the orga- American foreign policy, ‘‘there has to be spe- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Zach nization and its allies would control many cru- cial attention paid to the needs of women and has contributed to his community through his cial Lebanese ministries—including defense, girls. It’s in America’s national security inter- Eagle Scout project. interior, foreign affairs, and the finances of the ests to do so.’’ And yet around the world, Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in country. many countries relegate women to second- commending Zach Ildza for his accomplish- This is an unprecedented power grab by a class status, denying them the right to vote, ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for terrorist organization, which has a global reach restricting their travel, and limiting their access his efforts put forth in achieving the highest in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin Amer- to education and health care. distinction of Eagle Scout. ica, and even on our southern border and per- The International Women’s Freedom Act would ensure we have the tools to empower f haps inside the United States itself. Hezbollah is the proxy army of Iran, and Iran has made women on a global level. Modeled after the MR. SCOTT MAHER it into the most well-trained and well-funded successful International Religious Freedom terrorist group in the world. The situation in Act, the bill would establish a Commission on HON. PHIL GINGREY Lebanon, and the growing global power of International Women’s Rights and would ex- pand the duties of the existing Office of Inter- OF GEORGIA Hezbollah, should be a great cause of concern national Women’s issues in the State Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Americans. The people of Lebanon, particularly the Leb- ment and rename it, the Office on International Tuesday, January 25, 2011 anese youth, have been demonstrating in the Women’s Rights. Both the Commission and Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on streets of Beirut, Tripoli and other areas, send- the Office on International Women’s Rights behalf of the National Franchisee Association, ing America a clear message about their re- would be granted the responsibilities of issuing NFA, which serves the Burger King community jection of Hezbollah. For some time now, Leb- a report on the status of women’s rights in its advocacy, training, and service-related anon has been under the threat of Hezbollah’s abroad and advising the President and Sec- functions and which is located in Georgia’s powerful militia, which has thousands of rock- retary of State regarding matters affecting 11th Congressional District, I am honored to ets and missiles, and whose members—ac- these issues. recognize Mr. Scott Maher, a 25-year em- cording to media reports—are likely to be in- We need to work harder to ensure women’s ployee of the Coca-Cola Company. dicted in the 2005 terror assassination of full participation in society. This legislation This year, Mr. Maher celebrates a landmark former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. would move us closer to achieving this foreign anniversary as an employee of the Coca-Cola Hezbollah is using this militia to threaten and policy imperative. Company. In his 25 years, he has dedicated bully Lebanon so that it can create a new gov- f himself to providing excellent service, honoring ernment that would become a puppet of the HONORING MAHLON KRUSE his commitments as a businessman and serv- Iranian regime, much like the Syrian regime. ing as a friendly face to the Coca-Cola name. We must not let Iran gain further influence in In relation to the NFA, Mr. Maher actively ad- the Middle East. HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI vocates on behalf of small business owners I ask Congress and the President to declare IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES around the country by supporting—both finan- its solidarity with the Lebanese people and to cially and personally—NFA’s Government Re- reject any recognition of a Hezbollah govern- Tuesday, January 25, 2011 lations Summit every year. Every September, ment. I also call on the President to ask the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I you can count on Mr. Maher to schedule a United Nations to implement UNSCR 1559, proudly pause to recognize Mahlon Kruse. meeting with my office through NFA to discuss which calls for disarming of militias in Leb- Mahlon is a very special young man who has the effects of anti-business legislation on NFA anon, which are a threat to all of its peace-lov- exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship members and, consequently, the Coca-Cola ing people. I also ask my colleagues in Con- and leadership by taking an active part in the Company. gress to issue strong statements of support for Civil Air Patrol and earning the most pres- The NFA is eternally grateful for Mr. the Cedars Revolution and to the people of tigious General Billy Mitchell Award. Maher’s support of the franchising industry Lebanon as they face the takeover of their Mahlon has been very active with his patrol, and of Burger King franchisees in particular. country by terrorist organization Hezbollah. participating in many activities. Over the many

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BUTTERFIELD guished his record at Hawk Mountain Ranger high school open to all students and offering OF NORTH CAROLINA School and at the National Glider Flight Acad- a free education to Native Americans. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emy. Mahlon has also maintained an impres- school received $60,000 in funding for its first Tuesday, January 25, 2011 sive 3.97 GPA and is also planning on serving year from the State of Colorado. Since then, his country by attending the Air Force Acad- Fort Lewis College has proven itself able to Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in emy. adapt to the educational needs of its time. The recognition of George Henry White Day being Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in school has progressed from agricultural high held in Tarboro, North Carolina on Saturday, commending Mahlon Kruse for his accom- school to a junior college in 1927 and eventu- January 29, 2011. That day will mark the plishments with the Civil Air Patrol and for his ally a four year liberal arts college. The school 110th anniversary of Congressman George efforts put forth in achieving the highest dis- has survived numerous attempts to shut it Henry White’s famous farewell speech Floor of tinction of the Mitchell Award. down, and in 1948 became an independent the United States House of Representatives. f educational institution under the Colorado Born on December 18, 1853, George Henry State Board of Agriculture. In 1956, Fort Lewis White was the only African American in Con- HONORING MR. BOB SHRYOCK, RE- College, then Fort Lewis A&M, officially moved gress when he was elected in 1896 and re- SPECTED JOURNALIST AND AD- to its present location in Durango, Colorado. elected in 1898. He was the last African Amer- MIRED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH Fort Lewis College offers a demanding, ican elected to Congress from the post-Civil JERSEY COMMUNITY stimulating college experience, fostering a cul- War era. ture of learning that values community out- George Henry White left Congress in 1901, HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS reach and a strong liberal arts education. Fort and it would be almost 30 years before an- OF NEW JERSEY Lewis College boasts an impressive list of ac- other African American would be elected to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishments, including five Colorado Pro- Congress. And, as we know, no blacks were elected to Congress from the South until 1972; Tuesday, January 25, 2011 fessor of the Year awards—only the U.S. Air Force Academy has a higher number of pro- well after the passage of the Voting Rights Act Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fessors with the same distinction in Colorado. in 1965. honor Bob Shryock for his contributions to Of four year institutions, Fort Lewis College George Henry White was a strong and gift- South Jersey through his journalism and civic awards the highest number of bachelor’s de- ed speaker, who often condemned the harsh involvement. grees to Native Americans. Eleven NCAA Divi- and brutal treatment of blacks in the South Mr. Shryock began his long and successful sion II varsity teams compete in the Rocky and introduced the first anti-lynching legisla- writing career at the age of 11 as a daily golf Mountain Athletic Conference and the college tion in Congress. columnist. Since this precocious start, Mr. offers ninety unique academic programs and In 2002, the Tarboro Town Council ap- Shryock has worked for 62 years in the news- seventy student organizations. proved a resolution declaring January 29 as paper industry and written over 10,000 col- Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the annual George Henry White Day in umns. He began his South Jersey career as Fort Lewis College, my alma mater, for turning Tarboro. In 2003, the Edgecombe County sports editor for the Gloucester County Times 100, and wish the institution another 100 Board of Commissioners approved a similar in 1964. During this time, Mr. Shryock hired years of academic success. resolution declaring January 29 as the annual me for my first job. It was my responsibility to George Henry White Day in Edgecombe call Mr. Shryock and report on Bellmawr Little f County. League scores. It was a duty I took very seri- RECOGNIZING THE AWARD OF On June 25, 2004, the Tarboro Post Office ously and I remain grateful for that opportunity was officially named the George Henry White to this day. Between 1969 and 1980, Mr. EAGLE SCOUT EARNED BY TYLER BARRY Post Office Building after the President signed Shryock was managing editor for both the a legislation I introduced into Congress. Gloucester County Times and the Camden On George Henry White Day, January 29, Courier Post. His columns are still a highlight HON. RICHARD L. HANNA 2005, the Phoenix Historical Society unveiled for me in the Gloucester County Times. OF NEW YORK a commissioned portrait of George Henry Mr. Shryock is a very active member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES White in the Superior Court Room of the South Jersey sports community and has been Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Edgecombe County Court House following ap- a high school football announcer for over 30 proval by the Edgecombe County Board of years. In 1967, Mr. Shryock co-founded the Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Commissioners. Touchdown Club of South Jersey to honor to recognize Tyler Barry of Marathon, NY. high school football players. The club has ex- Tyler is a very special young man who has ex- In 2007, I introduced legislation urging the panded over the years to honor athletes for emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee to con- both their athletic achievements and their aca- leadership by taking an active part in the Boy sider honoring George Henry White with a demic successes. Scouts of America and earning the most pres- commemorative postage stamp. I reintroduced Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have benefitted tigious award of Eagle Scout. the legislation in 2009, and I will again reintro- from Mr. Shryock’s sage words for many Tyler has been very active with his troop, duce this legislation during the 112th Con- years. I look forward to reading many more participating in many Scout activities. At the gress. columns from Bob and I hope that he will con- age of 6, Tyler began Scouting and over the Last year, the North Carolina Historical tinue to announce at football games for many years, he has not only earned numerous merit Commission approved recommendations of years to come. badges, but also the respect of his family, the Capitol Monument Study Committee to lift a moratorium of new monuments on the state f peers, and community. Tyler has also contrib- uted to his community through his Eagle Scout capitol square to include among others a FORT LEWIS COLLEGE TRIBUTE project. Tyler designed and constructed a monument to commemorate the achievements handicap ramp for St. Stephen’s Church, of and public statements of U.S. Representative HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON which he is an active member. George Henry White. OF COLORADO Tyler plays three sports at Marathon High Mr. Speaker, George Henry White fearlessly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School, has a part-time job and also plays in and consistently stirred the conscience of band with some of his peers. America to embrace racial justice and equality Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in for all people. It was a life worthy of remem- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commending Tyler Barry for his accomplish- bering. Please join me in recognizing George celebrate the centennial anniversary of the ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for Henry White, and in sending our best wishes founding of Fort Lewis College, of Durango, his efforts put forth in achieving the highest to the Phoenix Historical Society, which orga- Colorado, on January 25, 1911. Fort Lewis distinction of Eagle Scout. nized the George Henry White Day.

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