October 16, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1521 1980. She is also a board member for the tween communities and their news, and he ments also include authoring over 200 publica- Saw Grass Association for Insurance and Fi- passed this enthusiasm onto his students. tions, holding eight patents, and co-founding nancial Advisors. In addition to her successful Testimonies from former students emphasize five companies. career in finance, Mikki has been actively in- that Howard always took the time to focus on In honor of his induction into the National volved in local government and was elected to each and every student, and that his guid- Academy of Engineering and all his important the Coconut Creek Commission as Vice ance, largely influenced by study of the behav- contributions to public health, I am pleased to Mayor, where she will serve until 2017. Her ioral sciences, continues to have a powerful recognize Dr. Zerhouni and to thank him for record of public and political service extends impact on their careers today. his service to our country. into her Wynmoor Village and Coconut Creek Outside of the classroom, Howard partici- f community, where she serves as President pated on the New England Cable Advisory and Program Chair of the Wynmoor Demo- Council for 30 years. He also founded the first PERSONAL EXPLANATION cratic Club and is a member of the Wynmoor Center for the Development for Community Hurricane Emergency Network. Mikki is also a Media, which built on the lessons he taught in HON. KEITH ELLISON member of the Women’s Club of Coconut the classroom. Through the Center, Howard OF MINNESOTA Creek. Adding to her track record, Mikki chairs experimented with different means of commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES several boards in the area, including the Envi- nicating with the public in the urban media en- Wednesday, October 16, 2013 ronmental Board of Coconut Creek, the Afford- vironment and encouraged his students to do able Housing Committee, and the Coconut the same. Finally, he co-authored several Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, on October 7, Creek Planning and Zoning Board. books that focused on the intersection of mass 2013, I missed rollcall vote Nos. 527 and 528 In addition to her private sector career and communications theory and technology, and for district business. Had I been present I public service, Mikki has dedicated a generous how that connection would shape the future of would have voted ‘‘no’’ on both. portion of her time to South Florida’s Jewish journalism. All of Howard’s work reinforced his f community. Mikki serves as Board Member belief that the public access to news de- and Trustee of the Liberal Jewish Temple, pended on fiercely protecting first amendment HONORING ED HAMM, JR. ON RE- where she has helped 10 women become Bat- rights and making the most of all available CEIVING THE HOMETOWN HERO Mitzvah. She is the founder of the Hebrew means of dissemination. AWARD FROM THE MODERN Movie Club, and is currently the President of Howard leaves behind his wife, Dr. Dana WOODMEN OF AMERICA the Yiddish Club in Township. She currently Raphael, and his children Brett, Seth, and holds membership with the National Council of Jessa. Full of love and memories, Howard and HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Jewish Women, Hadassah, Holocaust Sur- Dana recently celebrated 60 wonderful years OF MAINE vivors’ Club, and the Sisterhood of the Beth of marriage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shalom Temple, among many others. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I Wednesday, October 16, 2013 I join today with Mikki’s family, including her ask my colleagues in the House of Represent- three daughters, five grandchildren and one atives to pay tribute to the life of Howard Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to great grandchild, in honoring Mikki’s incredible Jacobson, a beloved husband, father, pro- congratulate my friend, Ed Hamm, Jr. of East contributions to our community. I wish her fessor, journalist, and friend. Millinocket, Maine, on receiving the Hometown many more years of success in all of her fu- Hero award from the Modern Woodmen of ture endeavors. f America. f CONGRATULATING DR. ELIAS A. The Hometown Hero award is given to indi- ZERHOUNI viduals and groups who selflessly commit HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. themselves to their communities, asking for HOWARD JACOBSON nothing in return. As a coach, business owner, HON. and member of several recreational and fra- HON. JIM COSTA OF FLORIDA ternal organizations, Ed is truly a renaissance OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man when it comes to community engage- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 16, 2013 ment, and to those who know Ed, it is no mys- tery why he has been selected to receive this Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I award. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rise today to congratulate Dr. Elias A. Few people can claim involvement in as pay tribute to the life of Dr. Howard Jacobson, Zerhouni of Fort Lauderdale for his induction many different aspects of their community as who passed away on October 9, 2013 at the into the National Academy of Engineering, an Ed. He has served as a basketball coach at age of 88. Howard was an incredible man who honor he received for his outstanding work on the Junior Varsity, Junior High School and loved his family and dedicated his life to new MRI methods and his national leadership Pee Wee levels, including traveling all-star strengthening the relationship between the in translational medical research. teams. He is also a member of the Benevolent public and its media. Dr. Zerhouni is a prolific researcher and sci- and Protective Order of Elks, Shriners Inter- Born on August 22, 1925 in Worcester, entist, and his long career illustrates his pas- national, the Masonic Society, and the East Massachusetts, Howard learned the value of sion for public service and saving lives. Millinocket Recreation Committee. Perhaps hard work through selling ice boxes in his fa- His story exemplifies the American dream: most famously, Ed owned and operated the ther’s appliance store. He went on to earn his he came to this country almost 40 years ago Hamlet Motel, later known as the Hamlet Pub, undergraduate degree at the University of from a small village in Algeria, with only $369 from 1976 to 2011. The Hamlet served as a , then his graduate degree at the in his pocket. Having graduated from medical home base and meeting point for many in the Missouri School of Journalism. Following grad- school in Algeria, he started as a radiology community, especially the athletes of Schenck uation, Howard worked as a stringer for the resident at Johns Hopkins University School of High School who frequently enjoyed meals Associated Press during World War II and Medicine and rose to the position of Executive there before major competitions. The Hamlet’s later began a 36-year career as a teaching Vice Dean of the School of Medicine and the slogan, ‘‘you are a stranger here but once,’’ professor at the University of Bridgeport. Chair of the Radiology and Radiological truly exemplifies Ed’s attitude towards those in Between his time as a professor and Chair Sciences Department at Johns Hopkins Uni- his community. of the Journalism Department at the University versity Hospital. After leaving Johns Hopkins, On Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Medway of Bridgeport and a professor at Columbia he served as the 15th Director of the National Middle School, Ed Hamm, Jr. will be recog- University, Howard encouraged students to Institutes of Health (NIH), a position he held nized for his extraordinary record in commu- expand beyond their traditional means of com- from 2002–2008. nity service during a dinner and awards cere- munication to reach new audiences. His stu- His research has led to major advances in mony. dents thrived in this interactive environment CAT Scan and MRI technology. These devel- Mr. Speaker, please join me again in recog- that culminated in the circulation of a commu- opments include innovative imaging methods nizing East Millinocket’s Hometown Hero, Ed nity newspaper that focused on local issues. used to diagnose cancer, cardiovascular dis- Hamm, Jr., for his outstanding community Howard reveled in the special relationship be- ease, and pulmonary disease. His accomplish- service.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:46 Oct 17, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16OC8.003 E16OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 16, 2013 RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVER- nancy and her child’s second birthday are crit- HONORING THE LIFE OF HONEY SARY OF THE FIRST PENTE- ical to the long term survival of these children. MILLER COSTAL CHURCH OF PENSACOLA As we recognize World Food Day today, we must do more to support ending maternal and HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY HON. JEFF MILLER child malnutrition. OF NEW YORK That’s why I introduced H. Res. 254 with my OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleague, Representative MARIO DIAZ-BALART. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This resolution raises awareness of the critical Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 1,000-day window and encourages relevant Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am federal agencies to better coordinate and track with my colleagues, Congresswoman GRACE proud to recognize the 80th anniversary of the nutrition outcomes. MENG and Congressman STEVE ISRAEL, to First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola and its As a mother, it pains me to think of a child commemorate the life and service of Honey service to Florida’s Gulf Coast. dying because he or she doesn’t have enough Miller. Ms. Miller passed away in her 95th The First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola food to eat, especially when our planet pro- year. traces its roots back to the Great Depression duces enough food to feed every man, Honey Miller was a loyal and proud Demo- and its founder, Pastor David Lamar ‘‘D.L.’’ woman, and child. crat who dedicated her life to strengthening Welch, who preached and established church- I urge my colleagues to join us in cospon- the party and serving her community. Honey es across the Nation from California to Florida. soring H. Res. 254 and give a voice to the mil- began her distinguished career by working on His travels eventually brought him to Pensa- lions of vulnerable and hungry children around Democratic Leader Louis Wallach’s campaign cola in 1933, where he erected a tent revival the world. for the State Assembly. When recalling the ex- on ‘‘O’’ Street between Strong and DeSoto f perience and her introduction to politics, she Streets and baptized 75 members of the RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- once said, ‘‘a neighbor asked me to help out Northwest Florida community. TIONS BY THE FOLKS OF THE on the campaign and I never got out of it.’’ Pastor Welch served the church for two EATON COUNTY PARKS AND She went on to work with the Queens Bor- years before embarking again on the evan- RECREATION COMMISSION AND ough President’s office for 17 years and then gelistic trail. Reverend Oliver Fauss took over THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 as a Coordinator for Community Board 11. as Pastor until Pastor Welch’s return in 1939. ALVIN WHITFIELD COMMUNITY She was promoted to Deputy Director of Com- In addition to serving the church, Brother SERVICE AWARDS munity Boards for the Queens Borough and Welch played an active role in the community served as Chair of the Women’s Division of as a District Superintendent and a member of the New York State Democratic Party for two the Florida District Board, as well as, the HON. years. Chaplain of the Florida Senate under Florida OF MICHIGAN In 1972, she was elected as a Democratic Governor Fuller Warren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Party official as the Queens Democratic Dis- Brother Welch and his wife of seventy Wednesday, October 16, 2013 trict leader for the 24th Assembly District, years, the former Lottie Mae Holloway, Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to where she was consistently reelected until her brought up their children in the Pentecostal recognize the contributions made to Mid-Michi- retirement in 2011. Honey was a tireless pub- faith. Their son Paul eventually became Pastor gan by the folks of the Eaton County Parks lic servant for the Democratic Party in in 1975. Brother Paul, with the help of his and Recreation Commission and to recognize Queens. As District Leader she was respon- wife, Sister Shirley, oversaw the construction their recipients of the 2013 Alvin Whitfield sible for selecting candidates, working closely of the church and helped expand it into what Community Service Awards. with the Queens County Democratic Organiza- it has become today. The Eaton County Parks and Recreation tion, and strengthening the Democratic Party. In 1999, Brian Kinsey was elected Pastor of Commission has provided quality recreational Honey founded the Eleanor Roosevelt Demo- the First Pentecostal Church and in 2007, activities to the citizens of Eaton County, cratic Club to increase the Democratic Party’s Senior Pastor of the church. Today, he and Michigan since 1970, and are enabled by the involvement in the community. his wife, Lanette, continue to inspire those help of many individuals, service clubs, and Mr. Speaker, Honey was an indispensable around them and are committed to bettering businesses. asset to Queens. She’s been described by the local community. The Parks Commission recently acknowl- others as the ‘‘bedrock of the Democratic Throughout its eighty year history, the First edged the service of key contributors by Party’’ and the ‘‘grand dame of northeast Pentecostal Church of Pensacola has held on awarding them with the Alvin Whitfield Com- Queens politics.’’ With a career that spanned to the strong, moral framework and religious munity Service Award. These individuals ex- four decades, she truly exemplified the mean- convictions of its original founders. The church emplify the spirit of service displayed by Alvin ing of a public servant. continues to share the word of God with His Whitfield, a long time Parks Commissioner The legacy that she leaves not only reflects people. I would like to thank its members and who has served Eaton County for many years. her love for the Democratic Party, but also the pastoral leadership for their service to North- I am pleased to join the Parks Commission in admiration she had for the residents of west Florida. recognizing the awardees: Queens. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Shelli Smith, Jill Sambour, Christine Heverly Mr. Speaker, for her service to the people of Congress, it gives me great pleasure to com- and Patrick Sustrich for their outstanding vol- New York and devotion to her family and memorate the 80th anniversary of First Pente- unteer service and commitment to improving friends, we ask all of our colleagues in the costal Church of Pensacola. My wife Vicki the quality of life in Eaton County; House of Representatives to join me in hon- joins me in wishing the members of the church Jill Russell, Joe Bristol, Chuck Pantera, oring Honey Miller. all the best for continued success. May the John Hanieski and Rob Piercefield for their f Spirit of the Lord continue to bless them. leadership role in support of Parks programs, HONORING VIRGINIA GALLUP f special events and projects; Aric Prudden, Jeff Smith, Wayne Curtis, Pat LARSEN, M. ED., M.A./CAGS WORLD FOOD DAY RECOGNITION Harrington and Sherriff Tom Reich for their en- ergy and leadership in sponsoring and admin- HON. JAMES P. MORAN HON. istering unique participatory events to serve OF VIRGINIA OF FLORIDA children of all ages; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And Valerie Glesnes-Anderson, Julie Pow- ers, Terry VanDoren, Gerald Jaloszynski and Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Willis Bennett for providing valuable technical Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, assistance, advice and financial support for honor and recognize the outstanding contribu- I rise today to on behalf of millions of children the operation and management of the Parks. tions made by Virginia Gallup Larsen, M. Ed., and families worldwide in danger of starvation. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me M.A./CAGS in improving the lives of children Each year, malnourishment accounts for al- in congratulating the Alvin Whitfield 2013 and families across the City of Alexandria and most half of the 6.9 million deaths among chil- Community Service Award nominees and the Commonwealth of Virginia. dren under the age of five. The first 1,000 thank them for their efforts that have greatly Ms. Larsen is a 17-year resident of Arlington days between the start of a woman’s preg- benefited Eaton County. and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist

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