E2056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 2, 2010 communities, this will guarantee institutions President Clinton named Aunt Jean U.S. boards and councils, including the Board of have the tools they need to develop effective Ambassador to Ireland, where she played a Supervisors’ appointee to the Sonoma County programs without significant experimentation pivotal role in the peace process from 1993 to Workforce Investment Board, the United Way or expense. 1998. She is the youngest daughter of Joseph of Wine Country Board, and the Santa Rosa I would like to thank the team at Security and , my grandparents, and is Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force. On Campus, Inc., SOC, the national non-profit the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Madam Speaker, Dr. Carl Wong is a very group founded by Jeanne Clery’s parents, Kennedy Center. talented man, a man of remarkable commit- Connie and Howard, after her rape and mur- I wish Aunt Jean all the best as she con- ment and it is therefore appropriate to honor der on her Pennsylvania campus in 1986, for tinues her important work on behalf of those him today and to wish him well in his next en- their support in developing this legislation and with disabilities. She will continue to carry my deavor. Congratulations, Carl Wong—you will for their full endorsement. Liz Seccuro, herself own admiration, and that of all who have had be missed! a survivor of campus rape at the University of the privilege to work with her. f Virginia in 1984, has been especially inspiring f in her support of our work and I want to com- TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN mend her for her courage in coming forward HONORING DR. CARL WONG STEPHEN SOLARZ publicly so that the current generation of stu- dents can receive the protection she was de- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON nied. OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK I would also like to thank Kristen Lombardi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kristen Jones of the Center for Public In- tegrity. Their year-long expose ‘‘Sexual As- Thursday, December 2, 2010 Thursday, December 2, 2010 sault On Campus—A Frustrating Search for Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, today I Justice’’ ran earlier this year, along with com- today with my colleague, Representative MIKE rise to honor the memory of native panion segments on NPR, exposing many of THOMPSON, to honor Dr. Carl Wong, an out- Brooklynite, global connoisseur and dear the gaps the Campus SaVE Act will help to fill. standing educator for 38 years who is retiring friend, Congressman Stephen Solarz. Madam Speaker, the scope of intimate part- as the Sonoma County Superintendent of Congressman Solarz worked tirelessly on ner violence significantly undermines the bil- Schools. Dr. Wong is a distinguished director the House Foreign Affairs Committee as lions of taxpayer dollars we invest in higher whose work in this elected position provides Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and education. The Campus SaVE Act will help countywide leadership, support, and fiscal the Pacific to address some of the most con- protect this investment, but more importantly oversight for the K–12 public school system, troversial topics and political figures of our our most valuable asset—our children and our which is comprised of 40 school districts and time. Congressman Solarz combined Amer- future. College campuses should be a safe 71,000 students. ican foreign policy with a Brooklyn twist, being and secure place of learning, not a place A dedicated educator committed to the phi- both affable and austere when necessary. His where anyone feels uncomfortable or unsafe. losophy of public school education and to the work affected numerous corners of the world f welfare of students, Dr. Wong is a first gen- from North Korea to Israel to Turkey and be- eration Chinese-American from humble ori- HONORING AMBASSADOR JEAN yond. gins. Living in the federal housing projects in KENNEDY SMITH Furthermore, Congressman Solarz’s leg- Vallejo, California where his father was em- endary staff members, including Assemblyman HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY ployed at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Dr. Peter Abbate, have gone on to contribute Wong graduated from Napa High School and greatly to New York City. I have had the OF RHODE ISLAND first pursued a career as a machinist at the pleasure of working with his colleagues and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shipyard. Enrolling in night school through have seen the Congressman’s great work live Thursday, December 2, 2010 Napa Community College, Dr. Wong earned on through them. Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise his degree and teaching credential at Chico Today, on the day of his funeral, my today to congratulate Ambassador Jean Ken- State University. He began his career in edu- thoughts and prayers are with his family and nedy Smith, my aunt, upon being chosen as a cation as a math and industrial arts teacher at his wife, Nina. It brings me great sadness to recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Helix High School in San Diego County, later say goodbye to an American hero like Con- to be presented by President Obama at a returning to school to become a counselor and gressman Solarz. He will truly be missed ceremony in early 2011. The Presidential administrator. As a full-time faculty member across the globe. Medal of Freedom is the country’s highest ci- and administrator, Dr. Wong earned his Ph.D. f vilian honor, presented to individuals who in education from Northern Arizona University. have made great contributions to U.S. security In 1997, Dr. Wong returned to his home in ON WORLD DAY OF REMEM- or world peace, or made other cultural or sig- Northern California, becoming superintendent BRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC nificant accomplishments. Aunt Jean’s work of Petaluma City Schools, the second largest VICTIMS with the arts and those with disabilities is sim- school district in Sonoma County. In this post, ply unmatched. Dr. Wong successfully pioneered a framework HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS In 1974, Aunt Jean founded VSA, a non- to build collaboration and understanding be- OF FLORIDA profit, international organization affiliated with tween the district’s major divisions to better IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the John F. Kennedy Center that promotes the serve youth. First elected Sonoma County Su- Thursday, December 2, 2010 artistic talents of children, youth and adults perintendent of Schools in 2002 and re-elect- with disabilities. VSA also provides education ed in 2006, Dr. Wong is credited with working Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, opportunities for people with disabilities and with the County Board of Education, district I rise today in solemn observance of the World increases access to the arts for all. With 52 and school administrators, and faculty to re- Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims international affiliates and a network of nation- structure and better serve local districts, help- and their Families, which was observed on wide affiliates, VSA is changing perceptions ing them align themselves toward more con- Sunday, November 21, 2010. I offer my heart- about people with disabilities around the tinuity while building consensus for a shared, felt condolences to all those who have lost world. Each year, 7 million people of all ages countywide vision. loved ones to road crashes. This observance and abilities participate in VSA programs, The recipient of many awards and recogni- spans the globe, uniting every person regard- which cover all artistic genres. tions, Carl Wong is a compassionate mentor, less of age, class, gender, race, nationality, or For 46 years, Aunt Jean has been a mem- both to students and to colleagues. His back- geography, as road crashes can devastate ber of the Board of Trustees of the Joseph P. ground gives him a unique understanding of any life at any time. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, which provides students who don’t excel in traditional aca- Indeed, road crashes profoundly alter the grants to promote awareness and advocacy in demic settings. He is a tireless advocate lives of millions of people. The leading cause the field of intellectual disabilities. Her book, whose goal is to prepare all students to be- of death throughout the world for people ages Chronicles of Courage: Very Special Artists, come productive citizens engaged in the 5 to 29 is not disease or war but road crash- written in collaboration with George Plimpton, democratic process. An active community es. A staggering 1.3 million people are killed was published by Random House in April speaker, Dr. Wong gives generously of his in road crashes every year, and another 20 to 1993. time and energies, serving on numerous 50 million are injured in traffic accidents. On

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Madam Speaker, I rise and developing nations, where crash rates are College and Albertus Magnus College; the today to recognize Timothy Shriver, my cous- at their highest. In developing countries, road Medal of the City of Athens, Greece; the in, for his stewardship in leading the world’s crashes have a dramatic impact on fragile Order de Manuel Amador Guerrera of the Re- most formative human rights organization. Tim economies, costing an estimated $100 billion public of Panama; the 1995 Connecticut Cit- is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and and often exceeding the total amount received izen of the Year; the Surgeon General’s Me- the Chief Executive Officer of the Special dallion; and the 2007 Lions Humanitarian by these countries in development assistance. Olympics. In this capacity, Tim serves 3.1 mil- Award. He has authored articles in many lead- Furthermore, road crashes affect first re- lion athletes and their fami- ing publications including ‘‘The New York sponder services, health care services, and lies in 175 countries. His work for those with Times,’’ ‘‘The Washington Post’’ and ‘‘Com- health insurance services, as many victims re- disabilities is simply unmatched. monweal.’’ quire extensive, and expensive, critical care, After taking the helm at Special Olympics in Tim has helped transform Special Olympics as well as follow-up care and rehabilitation. 1996, Cousin Tim launched the organization’s into a movement that focuses on respect, ac- Road crashes are particularly devastating most ambitious growth agenda, leading to the ceptance and inclusion for individuals with in- when examining the effect on young people. recruitment of more than 2 million new ath- tellectual disabilities in all corners of the globe. Globally, more than 40 percent of all road traf- letes around the world. He has worked with I wish Tim all the best as he continues his im- fic deaths occur among individuals under 25 the leaders of China to initiate a thriving Spe- portant work on behalf of those with disabil- years old, and crashes are the leading cause cial Olympics Program in their country, high- ities. He will continue to carry my own admira- of death for children and young adults aged lighted by their hosting the 2007 Special tion, and that of all who have had the privilege 10–25 years old. Over the next decade, this is Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai. to work with him. estimated to become the leading cause of He has also worked with world leaders such f death for children 5 and older worldwide. It is as Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, George Bush, EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION my fervent hope that our observance of the Bertie Ahern, Rafiq Hariri, Thabo Weld, Julius FOR THE DEDICATED STAFF OF World Day of Remembrance will help to pre- Nyerere, Hosni Mubarak and Shimon Peres to THE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- vent the needless end of so many young lives advance the growth of the Special Olympics TRICT in the future. mission and vision while challenging nations to Unlike other epidemics and tragedies which adopt more supportive and just policies. He HON. JOHN S. TANNER modern science has not yet found ways to has spearheaded programs in developing or OF TENNESSEE eradicate, the cure for road crashes is within war-torn countries such as Afghanistan, Bos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our grasp, and the United States has taken a nia, Herzegovina and Iraq. critical, active role domestically and inter- Tim has also created exciting new Special Thursday, December 2, 2010 nationally to address this problem. In Novem- Olympics initiatives in athlete leadership, Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today ber 2009, the Moscow Declaration, signed by cross-cultural research, health, education and on behalf of the citizens of Tennessee’s 8th 150 countries, encouraged the establishment family support. Among them, Special Olympics congressional district to express our great ap- of a Decade of Action for Road Safety from Healthy Athletes has become the world’s larg- preciation for the distinguished service of the 2011 to 2020, and laid the foundation for est public health screening and education pro- 8th district staff. United Nations General Assembly Resolution gram for people with intellectual disabilities, As you and our colleagues know, it is simply 64/255 adopted in March 2010. This U.N. res- and Special Olympics Get Into It, together with not possible to fully perform our duties in this olution recognizes that the devastation caused Unified Sports, promotes inclusion and accept- body without the help of dedicated staff mem- by road crashes negatively impacts the social, ance around the world. bers. They are called on to work long hours economic, and health targets of the Millennium In addition, he has worked to garner more helping us communicate with our constituents Development Goals. The United States now legislative attention and government support and assisting families with personal matters takes the lead in furthering the goals of this for issues of concern to the Special Olympics before the federal government. initiative and setting an example for the rest of community, testifying before the U.S. Con- The team representing the 8th district has the world by improving transportation manage- gress on numerous occasions. helped west and middle Tennesseans resolve ment, infrastructure, vehicle safety, education, As part of his passion for promoting the gifts an estimated 30,000 federal cases over the and post-crash care and rehabilitation here at of the forgotten, Tim has harnessed the power past 22 years and has talked with hundreds of home. It is of the utmost importance that we of Hollywood to share the stories of inspiration thousands more about their views on issues continue to support public policies designed to and change, co-producing DreamWorks Stu- pending before Congress. reduce key risk factors like speeding, drunk dios’ 1997 release, ‘‘Amistad,’’ and Disney. There are few, if any, communities where driving, distracted driving, and the failure of Studios’ 2000 release, ‘‘The our staff has not helped improve and enhance many Americans to use seat belts, child re- Story.’’ He is Executive Producer of ‘‘The the quality of life. We have worked with state straints, and other safety devices. Ringer,’’ a Family ’ film, and also has and local officials to secure funding for water produced or co-produced shows for ABC, TNT and sewer systems; better school facilities; The Decade of Action for Road Safety has and NBC networks, and made broadcast ap- senior citizen services; assistance for farmers; not been declared to merely raise awareness, pearances on ‘‘The Today Show,’’ CNN, MTV recreation facilities; public hunting and fishing but also to take action. We all use roads, cars, and Nickelodeon’s ‘‘World of Difference.’’ opportunities; rural health care; satellite Vet- buses, and bicycles every day. It is easy to Before joining Special Olympics, Tim was erans Affairs centers so our rural veterans can take our safety for granted. But too many trag- and remains a leading educator focusing on see doctors closer to home; rural broadband edies remind us that road fatalities and injuries the social and emotional factors in learning. upgrades; rural fire and police services; and have an enormous impact on our lives. This He has worked in substance abuse preven- highway, infrastructure and economic develop- resolution expresses the House of Represent- tion, violence, dropout prevention and teen ment projects to create thousands of jobs. The atives’ support for the Decade of Action and pregnancy prevention. He created the New list could go on and on. encourages the federal government to support Haven Public Schools’ Social Development We are deeply proud of this record of con- efforts to reduce road fatalities, preventing Project, now considered the leading school- stituent service, which is only possible be- needless deaths and injuries both here at based prevention effort in the United States, cause of the hard work and expert skill of home and around the world. and co-founded the Collaborative for Aca- dedicated staff members who have made sac- Madam Speaker, as Americans travel the demic, Social and Emotional Learning rifices to address the needs and concerns of world more and more and as our global soci- (CASEL), the leading research organization in our neighbors. They are leaders in our com- ety grows ever more close-knit, the pressing the United States in the field of social and munities who recognize public service is an importance of our observance of the World emotional learning. Tim currently chairs opportunity to help people and see their jobs Day of Remembrance only grows as well. CASEL. as a source of pride.

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