15674 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 11 September 14, 2010 a member of the Federation of Labor Board, baseball team to an amazing 23 regional a six-nation cultural exchange sponsored by joining an honorable group that stands up for championships, finished in the ‘‘final four’’ 19 the U.S. Agency for International Develop- working men and women, and giving his time times, attained state runner up on four occa- ment. to an organization that creates a united voice sions, and won the state champions eight Belgrave gravitated toward working with for Chicago’s labor movement. He went on times. young musicians in during the 1970s. from there to serve one term on the Exam- Coach Dawson’s dedication to baseball and He established the Development Work- ining Board, dedicating his time and expertise the students of Chaparral High School is re- shop and co-founded the Jazz Studies Pro- in assisting with apprentice entrance examina- markable. In addition to creating and man- gram at the Detroit Metro Arts Complex. He is tions. His leadership roles continued as Tom aging a successful baseball program, Jerry also a professor of Jazz studies at Oberlin served two plus terms on the Executive Board Dawson contributed much of his time to stu- College in Ohio. Many of his young prote´ge´s that made important decisions on various dents as an instructor of Physical Education have established successful careers in the union matters. In such a prestigious position, and as the school’s Athletic Director. Through music industry. Tom able to display his well developed these careers, he has inspired thousands of Madam Speaker, Marcus Belgrave’s career leadership skills, All of this past experience Arizona’s youth and been recognized as the has been nothing short of legendary. He has culminated in Tom’s election to the office of ‘‘Coach of the Year’’ in Arizona nine times and had a lasting impact on the music community Business Representative in 1998. He held this the national ‘‘Coach of the Year’’ three times. of Detroit and is recognized and appreciated honorable office until his retirement in 2010. And, although he is retiring as a coach at around the world. His contributions as a per- Northwest Indiana has a rich history of ex- Chaparral, I am pleased to note that Coach former, composer and educator deserve the cellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty from Dawson will continue to motivate young base- recognition of this body. I urge all Members to its tradesmen. From one leadership position to ball players in the upcoming season as an as- acquaint themselves with this great artist and the next, Tom has continued that history as he sistant baseball coach at Yavapai College. his music. displayed his unwavering dedication to the Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- f members of the Pipe Fitters and other trades. nizing the retirement of an outstanding mem- A TRIBUTE TO ONEONTA CON- He took on tasks that benefited not just ber of Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, GREGATIONAL CHURCH OF tradesmen but also the greater community. Coach Jerry Dawson, and congratulate him on SOUTH PASADENA The Pipe Fitters have supported and assisted his new position as the assistant coach at the community through their unwavering dedi- Yavapai College. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF cation, and the community continues to turn to f OF CALIFORNIA the trades when in need, and the Pipe Fitters IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been one of its greatest assets. HONORING JAZZ ARTIST AND Tom’s dedication and loyalty to the trades is MUSIC EDUCATOR MARCUS Tuesday, September 14, 2010 matched only by his devotion to his family. His BELGRAVE Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today commitment to his community is truly admi- to recognize Oneonta Congregational Church rable, but his commitment to his family is most HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. of South Pasadena upon its centennial anni- impressive. Tom and his devoted wife, Bar- OF MICHIGAN versary. bara, have one son, Brian, and one daughter, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Oneonta Congregational Church was estab- lished in South Pasadena in 1910, when the Shannon. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my Ladies Aid Society called upon Dr. I. Curtis other distinguished colleagues join me in com- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise to Meserve, D.D. to be the first pastor of the de- mending Thomas A. Burke for his lifetime of recognize the life and career of a friend and veloping church. The first services were held leadership, service, and dedication to the com- fellow Detroiter, Marcus Belgrave. He will be in the new high school and then in the parson- munity. He has given his time and efforts self- honored at the Congressional Black Caucus age bungalow, and the first Sunday school lessly to the tradesmen he has worked with Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference met in a garden. Founders Day was October and represented, as well as to the people of Jazz Issue Forum and Concert on September 12, 1910, when officers were elected at the Northwest Indiana. He has a personality that 16, 2010. Belgrave is a living jazz impresario; first official meeting. In 1911, land on Fletcher motivates those around him to work hard and he plays, writes, composes, and teaches. In Avenue was acquired for the first church build- be successful. His fellow officers and brother doing so, he has inspired other artists such as ing, which was completed in 1925. The church Pipe Fitters respect him and find him to be a and Kenny Garrett. was named after Henry E. Huntington’s home role model and a true friend. For his service In 2009, Marcus Belgrave was honored by town, the City of Oneonta, New York and it is and uncompromising dedication, Thomas A. the Kresge Foundation as their Eminent Artist. a Native American name that means ‘‘place of Burke is worthy of the highest praise, and I Belgrave’s career has spanned many genera- rest.’’ ask that you join me in wishing him well upon tions. During this time, he has worked with Since its inception one hundred years ago, his retirement. many of the great musicians of our time: Ray Oneonta Congregational church has only had f Charles, , , twelve senior ministers serve the church. One McCoy Tyner, , Eric Dolphy, of the most beloved ministers was Dr. Henry RECOGNIZING RETIRING COACH Aretha Franklin, and Joe David Gray, the church’s fifth senior minister. JERRY DAWSON FOR 37 INSPIR- Henderson. Every musician he has played Under his leadership, land was purchased and ING AND EXCEPTIONAL YEARS with can attest to his skill as a musician and the new sanctuary was constructed. Dedicated composer. on October 12, 1950, with the first worship HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Belgrave’s career started at the age of 18 service held on October 15, the sanctuary, lo- OF ARIZONA with several collaborations with . cated on Garfield Avenue on the grounds of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was given a solo on the song Alexander’s the former Boothe estate, was designed by Ragtime Band on the album The Genius of award-winning architect Herbert Powell and Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Ray Charles. We have heard Belgrave’s tal- was featured in Life Magazine for its beauty. Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise ents as a musician demonstrated on some of Fellowship hall was completed in 1954, and today to recognize Coach Jerry Dawson’s re- ’s greatest hit records such as My Girl the Christian education building was com- tirement as Chaparral High School’s Head and Dancing in the Street. Belgrave is also an pleted in 1972. Baseball Coach after 37 inspiring and excep- original member of Lincoln Center Jazz Or- During the ministry of Dr. Gray, membership tional years. chestra. grew from 703 to 2,157. He instituted work- Coach Dawson is a well-known figure at In 1997, as a jazz ambassador, Belgrave shops and interest groups, which included par- Chaparral High School in Arizona’s 5th Con- carried the sounds of American jazz to Latin ticipation in worship services, program build- gressional District. Since the school’s very first America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle ing, recreational activities and work in the varsity baseball season in 1974, he has been East. In 1997, he traveled with five other church office, and organized the pilgrim fellow- at the helm of the team as the head baseball Michigan jazz masters to Egypt, Ivory Coast, ship for youth and led youth church members coach. During his tenure, he led the Firebirds’ Senegal, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey as part of on significant journeys overseas.

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