May 14, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 9 12383 guardian angels responded in the form of County community. He ran for mayor in 1960 families in my Congressional district should be emergency rescue workers from the police and was elected to the Borough Council in applauded. This program has partnered with and five different hospitals. 1963. He served as the president of the local schools in Miami-Dade County, Florida, On what was supposed to be an exciting Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. Frank the fourth largest school district in the country, and memorable trip, 29 students, seven par- Leone also served as Civil Defense Director to address the growing number of social ents and four staff members from the school and Emergency Management Coordinator. His issues affecting our children. were traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike long record of extraordinary service to his Many social challenges facing students about 30 miles outside Philadelphia on their community was honored in 2001 as the Grand today are felt away from home, oftentimes in way to a band competition in Wildwood, NJ. At Marshal of Oakland’s Memorial Day Parade. the classroom. By offering interactive work- around 4:30 on a peaceful morning, as most In 1965, President Lyndon Baines Johnson shops at local schools, students gain an un- of the students slept in their seats, a slow appointed Frank Leone as Oakland Post- derstanding of how to deal with situations they moving tractor trailer moved into the way of master. Today, he is the last active post- have already faced or may soon encounter. the bus. master in the Nation appointed by the Presi- These circumstances range from instances of The bus could not stop nor move out of the dent of the United States. He has served in bullying and peer aggression to cases of sex- way in time and the two collided. The accident various State and national offices of the Na- ual harassment and abuse. Often times, these awoke the students to the sight and sound of tional Association of Postmasters. topics are not comfortable for students to deal a nightmare as the truck and bus stuck to- Frank Leone is a shining example of citizen- with, making CAP’s role vital for the social gether and skidded out of control for over 400 ship and dedication to your community. It is an well-being of our children. feet before finally coming to a stop. honor to share in the celebration of his 80th As a mother of two girls currently attending Emergency rescue workers raced to the birthday. college, I understand how important these pro- scene to find the two vehicles had become f grams can be in making parents and loved stuck together in one giant jigsaw puzzle of ones feel more comfortable about their chil- twisted steel, a site that closed the turnpike SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND dren’s education. With enrollment at schools until the situation could be fully assessed. By IDEALS OF A NATIONAL SUF- growing, classroom sizes have increased na- the grace of God, none of the students were FRAGISTS DAY tionwide at our public schools. This has made critically injured; however, all needed thorough it more difficult for teachers to enforce respect- examination to treat wounds and help those HON. BETTY McCOLLUM able and cordial behavior. Therefore, it is im- needing medical treatment. The students, par- OF MINNESOTA perative that schools and teachers receive ents, and staff members were sent to 5 hos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proper support from outside specialists like pitals in the area. CAP. Monday, May 14, 2007 An unexpected tragedy occurring in an unfa- CAP’s range of expertise extends beyond miliar area far away from home is a night- Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- the classroom. Counseling can be crucial for mare, and for Elizabeth Forward High School, er, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 105, children in the unfortunate circumstance of ne- this nightmare became reality. But their guard- to honor women suffragists with a National glect and abuse at home. In cases of sexual ian angels went above and beyond the call of Suffragists Day. harassment and abuse, counseling at school duty to ensure their safety, treat the injured, On July 19, 1848, at the Seneca Falls Con- is sometimes the only outlet for children. This and communicate to the families the situation vention, now famous suffragists, Lucretia Mott makes CAP’s role even greater in South Flor- each of their children faced while assuring and Elizabeth Cady Stanton made one of the ida’s schools. their safety. first public appeals for women’s right to vote. Since 1984, CAP has provided abuse pre- I would like to extend my most heartfelt This convention launched a more than 70 year vention strategies to over 270,000 children, thanks and praise to all of those involved in fight for suffrage, which culminated with families and teachers in Miami-Dade County. the protection of our students. I would like the women gaining the right to vote in 1920 with Abuse prevention workshops oftentimes pro- Congressional Record to reflect that the emer- the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the vide children with the tools necessary to pro- gency workers in these organizations are truly U.S. Constitution. tect themselves from conflicts, either at school heroes deserving of our most sincere appre- Without the dedication, commitment, and or at home. The Child Assault Prevention ciation: The Pennsylvania State Police, Bran- hard work of women suffragist pioneers like (CAP) Project of South Florida provides a dywine Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Mott, Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner great example of community organizations Paoli Hospital, Reading Hospital and Medical Truth, and Alice Paul, our country would not working together with schools to improve Center, St. Joseph Medical Center, TA Nelson have the first female Speaker of the U.S. learning environments for our children. Bus Line. House of Representatives or more women Once again, I commend CAP for its efforts f elected to Congress than ever before. on behalf of so many in my community. I am proud to be a cosponsor of H. Con. f ON THE EXTRAORDINARY PUBLIC Res. 105, to honor the women suffragists who SERVICE OF FRANK LEONE changed this country. Their bravery continues TAIWAN IN THE WHO to inspire young women today to take an ac- HON. SCOTT GARRETT tive role in government and to use their voices HON. GREG WALDEN OF NEW JERSEY to make a difference. OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porting the goals and ideals of a National Suf- Monday, May 14, 2007 Monday, May 14, 2007 fragists Day. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam f Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam Speaker, Speaker, I rise today to commend Frank today in Geneva, Switzerland the 60th annual Leone on the occasion of his 80th birthday for HONORING THE CHILD ASSAULT meeting will commence of the World Health his extraordinary public service. PREVENTION (CAP) PROJECT OF Assembly, the supreme decision making body Frank Leone’s service to his country, his SOUTH FLORIDA of the World Health Organization. This year community, and his neighbors dates back to the government of Taiwan is applying for World War II when he was drafted into the HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN membership to the WHO and Taiwan has U.S. Navy. He served as a flight deck crew- OF FLORIDA been applying to participate in the activities of man on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the WHO since 1997 but they have been re- ship his father had helped to build during the jected due to various political pressures. war. He remains an active member of the Monday, May 14, 2007 I think it’s important that Taiwan be granted Oakland American Legion and Franklin Lakes Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I membership in the WHO. Taiwan is struggling VFW. would like to call your attention to the Child to participate in the WHO not only for the sake In 1954, Frank Leone moved to Oakland Assault Prevention (CAP) Project of South of its 23 million citizens but also for the wel- and became an active part of that Bergen Florida, whose efforts on behalf of so many fare of the 1.3 billion people in mainland

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OF VIRGINIA tleman.’’ Taiwan has a modern, world-class health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republicans achieved parity in the House of Delegates in 1998 and Callahan was named care system and has lent its talents and re- Monday, May 14, 2007 sources to peoples in need throughout Asia co-chair of the powerful House Appropria- tions Committee. When Republicans became and around the world. Such capabilities are Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring the attention of the House to the retire- the majority in 2000, he became the commit- particularly important in this era of tee’s sole chairman. Callahan, who lost a bid globalization, and as apprehensions continue ment of State Senator Vincent F. Callahan, for Congress in 1976, has seen Virginia’s bien- to grow about the emergence of dangerous ill- Jr., who has represented Virginia’s 34th Dis- nial budget grow from $3 billion when he nesses such as SARS and the Avian Flu. For trict in the Virginia General Assembly for near- first joined the General Assembly to $75 bil- example, when the Avian Flu pandemic struck ly 4 decades. I want to take this opportunity to lion today. Gov. Kaine called Callahan on parts of Asia in 2004, Taiwan undertook a salute Vince for his dedication to a lifetime of Monday to congratulate him on the latest budget, which passed unanimously. number of preventive measures to combat the public service representing those in the McLean area of Fairfax County. Callahan said his key accomplishments in outbreak and protect its population and those office include strongly supporting George of other countries. As a result of this swift and A native of Washington, DC, and McLean Mason University, Northern Virginia Com- innovative work, Taiwan has not experienced resident since 1960, Vince holds a B.S. de- munity College and other higher-education an outbreak of the avian influenza and has de- gree from Georgetown University’s School of institutions; securing $500 million to help terred its proliferation elsewhere. Foreign Service and by profession is an editor, clean up the Chesapeake Bay; and bolstering publisher, and author. He served as a Marine mental-health services around the state. The WHO plays a critical role in safe- in the Korean War from 1950–52 and later as He’s also ‘‘tilted at a few windmills,’’ cham- guarding and improving the health of the world a reserve officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. pioning a higher minimum wage and a ban on smoking in public places. These bills have population, and I support its admirable record Elected to the House of Delegates in 1967, of achievement as a guardian of international been defeated so far but likely will pass in Vince is the longest serving Republican in the the near future, he predicted. Virginia has health. A glaring deficiency in the WHO’s glob- Virginia General Assembly and dean of the al program, however, is the fact that the 23 tremendous colleges, enjoys a AAA bond rat- Northern Virginia Delegation. As chairman of ing and consistently is ranked one of the million people of democratic Taiwan are not the House Appropriations Committee, Vince best-managed states in the nation, he said. allowed to contribute to, participate in, or ben- can point to a long list of legislative achieve- Only Del. Lacey Putney (I–Bedford), who efit from its important initiatives. ments in service to the Commonwealth of Vir- has served since 1962, has spent longer than Callahan in the House of Delegates. Cal- I urge my colleagues to join me in my sup- ginia. He will be sorely missed. In honor of his port of Taiwan’s bid for membership in the lahan’s tenure has not always been smooth. work for higher education, Vince was awarded Legislators have had to go into special ses- World Health Organization. For the sake of an Honorary Degree in the Humane Letters sions several times in recent years because Taiwan’s citizens as well as their neighbors from the Northern Virginia Community College of budget disagreements. And in 1998, he and partners in Asia and around the world, and the Lord Botetourt Award from the Col- apologized after making remarks that some granting membership is the wise and equitable lege of William and Mary. I have inserted for female legislators found offensive. ‘‘They thing to do. the RECORD a recent Sun Gazette article jumped on me and I haven’t done it since,’’ which details his unparalleled career. he said. ‘‘It wasn’t meant to be demeaning to f women.’’ Perhaps more important than the well de- Democrats already were actively targeting served awards and recognitions Vince has ac- IN RECOGNITION OF SPECIALIST Callahan’s seat, with candidates Margi crued over the years is the way he conducts Vanderhye and Rip Sullivan contending for MATTHEW BOLAR himself. He is a man of his convictions, and of the nomination in the June primary. Cal- the highest moral character, a true Virginia lahan has about $85,000 in unspent campaign HON. MIKE ROGERS gentleman, family man, and loyal friend. Vince moneys and will use them to pay office ex- and his wife Yvonne have eight children and penses for the remainder of his term. Left- OF ALABAMA over funds will be given to other political 19 grandchildren between them and I suspect campaigns or donated to charity, he said. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Vince is looking forward to spending more The 34th District always has been a swing time with family as he retires. I ask that my Monday, May 14, 2007 district and has been represented for many colleagues in the House rise today and join years by a Democratic state senator, Cal- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, with me in recognizing the outstanding public lahan said. The district’s voters sided with Specialist Matthew Bolar, 24, of Montgomery, service career of Vincent F. Callahan, Jr. U.S. Senate candidate James Webb (D) dur- ing his victorious campaign in November Alabama, died on May 3, 2007, in Baghdad, AFTER 40 YEARS IN PUBLIC LIFE, DEL. 2006, but also re-elected longtime U.S. Rep. CALLAHAN TO RETIRE Iraq. Specialist Bolar was assigned to A Com- Frank Wolf (R–10th), he said. A Republican pany, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry (By Brian Trompeter) candidate seeking the district’s seat must Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, and was sta- Forty years is enough: Del. Vincent Cal- take a moderate approach on issues, Cal- tioned at Fort Richardson, Alaska. lahan (R–34th), a McLean resident who is the lahan said. Specialist Bolar graduated from Canterbury second-longest serving member of the Vir- ‘‘Moderation is the essence of conserv- ginia House of Delegates, announced March 5 atism,’’ he said. ‘‘I think there’s two sides to High School in 2002 at the top of his class that he would not seek reelection in Novem- every issue. You don’t do immigrant or gay and joined the Army in 2004. His friends and ber. bashing to get headlines. You have to look at family remember him as a bright young man ‘‘You get to a certain stage in life where the whole picture.’’ Callahan will spend the eager to serve his country. you’ve done what you want to do,’’ he said. rest of his term overseeing 400th-anniversary Words cannot express the sense of sadness ‘‘It gets old after a while.’’ Callahan, 75, en- celebrations of the Jamestown Colony’s tered politics early in life. After being de- we have for his family, and for the gratitude founding. He will be among dignitaries who feated in a 1965 bid for lieutenant governor, will greet Queen Elizabeth II on May 3 when our country feels for his service. Specialist he first was elected to the House of Dele- she visits Richmond and addresses a joint Bolar, like other brave men and women who gates in 1967. He was one of only 14 Repub- General Assembly session. have served in uniform, died serving not just licans in that body then, versus 86 Demo- Callahan was born in Washington, DC, and the United States, but the entire cause of lib- crats. Unlike today, when legislators have served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the erty. Indeed, like those who have served be- offices and a professional staff to help them, Korean War. He also served in the U.S. Coast fore him, he was a true American. delegates then operated out of hotel rooms Guard Reserve from 1959 to 1963, retiring as or their desks in the House of Delegates dur- a lieutenant. Callahan has been a staple of We will forever hold him closely in our ing General Assembly sessions, he said. Cal- Veterans Day celebrations at McLean High hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of lahan credited former House of Delegates School, where he traditionally recites from his family as a remembrance of his bravery Speaker John Warren Cooke (D–Mathews) for memory John McCrae’s World War I poem, and willingness to serve our Nation. teaching him proper legislative decorum. ‘‘In Flanders Fields.’’

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