E1576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 leadership, the University saw simultaneous mitted to another match at USC. The Wiley VETERAN HALL OF FAME annual enrollment increases and higher SAT College team also known as the Melvin B. INDUCTEE JOSEPH K. VRABEL scores of entering classes. Tolson/Denzel Washington Forensics Society, In addition, Dr. Freeman oversaw $20 mil- will be represented by Sophomore Lyle HON. TIM RYAN lion in capital improvements to the Albany Keinman and Junior Nathan Leal along with OF OHIO State campus, including a state-of-the-art stu- team director, Christopher Medina. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent center, a learning center, and six resi- dence halls. The positive impact of the con- Now ranked fourth in the nation, Wiley’s de- Monday, October 28, 2013 struction reverberated throughout the student bate team completed its 2012–2013 season of Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today community, as well as in the surrounding city. competition having amassed 82 national to honor the life of Joseph Vrabel. Joe served The relationship between ASU and the Great- awards, 368 season-long awards, 16 cham- in the United States Army during the Korean er Albany area has been significantly strength- pionship trophies, and the first team title by a War. Upon his return, he served his fellow vet- ened, as the University’s economic impact on historically black college. The debate team is erans by joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars the city reached $156 million during Dr. Free- affiliated with Pi Kappa Delta, the National in 1956, and soon thereafter, becoming Post man’s time as president. Dr. Freeman also Forensics Association, and the American Commander. His service continued as a Life worked to establish partnerships with several Forensics Association. Member of the American Legion Mahoning local businesses, further improving the town We commend both Wiley College and USC Valley Post 15, where he served five years as and gown relationship between Albany and in their efforts on enhancing students’ critical Post Commander, going on to serve as ASU. thinking skills through the medium of debate. Mahoning County Commander of the Dynamic On a personal note, I am proud to call Dr. We wish the best for both teams and look for- Ninth District; and then proceeding on to serve Freeman a friend and I am so grateful for all ward to have such a historical event re-en- as the American Legion Department of Ohio he has done for Albany State University and acted in the California 37th Congressional Dis- Commander. Joe was an enthusiastic sup- the Albany community. His heartfelt dedication trict. porter of the American Legion’s Buckeye Boys to this school will be felt and remembered for State, promoting the program whenever he years to come. could and securing local sponsorships which f Nelson Henderson once said, ‘‘The true would allow the youth of this area to gain first- meaning of life is to plant trees under whose IN RECOGNITION OF MR. BRAD hand experience in state government. Joe was shade you do not expect to sit.’’ Dr. Freeman WILLIAMS a significant supporter of the Gifts for the has not only planted trees of knowledge Yanks program which provided gifts for hos- whose fruit ASU students and alumni can pitalized veterans during the Christmas sea- yield, but he has also planted the seeds of HON. PETE SESSIONS son. Joe was instrumental in obtaining a van success for future generations of Albany State to transport veterans from Youngstown to the University Golden Rams. OF TEXAS Cleveland American Legion, where he served Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as Post 15 Sons of the American Legion Advi- in paying tribute to Dr. Everette J. Freeman for sor for 15 years. In addition, he spent count- his eight outstanding years as President of Al- Monday, October 28, 2013 less hours as a member of Mahoning Valley bany State University. His energizing leader- Post 15’s Honor Guard and Color Guard, pro- ship and his commitment to academic excel- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to viding final military honors to his fellow vet- lence has helped to make lasting improve- recognize Mr. Brad Williams who will be in- erans. Joe was locally known as the ‘‘Vet- ments to Albany State University so to better stalled as the 2014 Chairman of the Board for eran’s Veteran’’, for his dedicated work with provide current and future students with the the National Apartment Association on No- veterans. As the owner of Hillcrest Tavern, tools they need to lead successful and produc- vember 8, 2013. Joe was able to support local youth sports tive lives. As a native of Dallas, Texas, Mr. Williams is teams, mainly golf, bowling, and softball in his f a graduate of the University of Texas with a hometown of Poland, Ohio. For his significant contributions to the veterans and youth of the WILEY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY degree in History, holds a Certificate of Real Estate from Southern Methodist University, Mahoning Valley, Joe is very worthy to be in- OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EX- ducted, posthumously, into the 2013 Ohio Vet- HIBITION DEBATE and has received the Certified Property Man- ager designation from the Institute of Real Es- erans Hall of Fame. tate Management. He has over 40 years of f HON. LOUIE GOHMERT experience in property management with Lin- OF TEXAS HONORING SUNCOAST HIGH coln Property Company and is responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOOL IN RIVIERA BEACH, management of over 50,000 rental units FLORIDA ON CELEBRATING 25 Monday, October 28, 2013 throughout Texas and the Midwest. YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN PRO- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, today, we rec- Mr. Williams is the past President of the VIDING SECONDARY EDUCATION ognize and celebrate the Wiley College and Apartment Association of Greater Dallas and University of Southern California debate teams the Texas Apartment Association. In addition, HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS on their Exhibition Debate. On October 25, he has served as the Chairman of the Na- OF FLORIDA 2013 the Wiley College and USC debate tional Apartment Association’s Political Action IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams will reenact their historic debate of Committee for the last three years and cur- Monday, October 28, 2013 1935. rently serves on the Executive Committee for The 1935 debate was depicted in the 2007 the National Apartment Association. As Chair- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I movie, ‘‘The Great Debaters,’’ which Denzel man of the Board, Mr. Williams will lead the rise today to honor Suncoast High School in Washington starred in and directed. ‘‘The National Apartment Association towards con- Riviera Beach, Florida on the occasion of its Great Debaters’’ tells the story of Wiley’s de- tinued success as America’s leading advocate 25th anniversary as an institution of secondary feat of USC, the then reigning national for quality rental housing, serving the interests education in Palm Beach County. forensics champion, under the direction of of rental housing owners, managers, devel- This remarkable school is perennially ranked as a top high school in America, as it Professor Melvin B. Tolson. Following the re- opers and suppliers, and promoting a high lease of the movie, Denzel Washington do- offers a wealth of coursework in Math, level of professionalism in the rental housing nated $1 million to Wiley College to revive the Science and Engineering, Computer Science, industry to better serve the housing needs of debate team. International Baccalaureate studies, as well as the public. October 25th will not be the first meeting of Interactive Technology magnet programs. Chil- the teams in recent years. In 2012, USC trav- Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues dren from across Palm Beach County seek eled to Wiley College in Texas’ 1st Congres- to join me in expressing our heartiest con- admission to Suncoast for its acknowledged sional District for an exhibition match with the gratulations and best wishes to Mr. Brad Wil- excellence in comprehensively educating stu- great debaters at the Julius S. Scott Sr. Chap- liams as he guides the National Apartment As- dents. The school has also become renowned el. At the conclusion of the evening, both sociation this upcoming year as Chairman of in the community for the diligent attention that teams were declared victors and they com- the Board. the faculty and staff offer to their students.

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In addition to his service on the NJBA, Mr. to have successful careers in an array of The spectrum of Hannah’s philanthropic Sendelsky is also an active member of the fields. Currently led by Principal Dr. Linda work is wide-reaching. She contributed to the Shore Builders Association of Central New Cartledge and a very talented faculty and founding of La Pen˜a Cultural Center in Berke- Jersey. He has served on the Board of Direc- staff, Suncoast has earned the respect of pro- ley, California. She is also an ongoing advo- tors since 1957, has held various leadership fessional educators from across the country. cate of the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom positions and has served as chairman on sev- I am always delighted and impressed when Center in Oakland, California, which offers eral committees. He received the Builder of I hear about the latest awards and honors ac- nonviolence classes and civic engagement for the Year Award in both 1966 and 1989. Like- crued by Suncoast High School. Twenty-five youth from diverse racial and cultural commu- wise, he was a member of the Board of Direc- years of high-standard education is something nities. She has been a supporter of the Fund- tors of the National Association of Home we should all admire. Suncoast is representa- ing Exchange, the Berkeley Community Fund, Builders from 1963 until 2011 and currently tive of the best America has to offer its young the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment, serves as the National Area Chairman Rep- people, and its reputation is one to which all the Rosenberg Fund for Children, the Amer- resentative. schools aspire. ican Jewish World Service, Jewish Family & The son of a carpenter and homebuilder, Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to Children’s Services of the East Bay, Equal Mr. Sendelsky founded Lenguy Construction recognize Suncoast High School for their in- Rights Advocates, the ACLU, The Center for Company in 1958 and today owns and oper- valuable commitment to preparing the young Constitutional Rights, MALDEF, NAACP Legal ates many additional corporations. He was in- minds of Palm Beach County, and their lead- Defense Fund, the United Negro College ducted into the New Jersey Builders Hall of ership as a positive example for success in Fund, the Freedom Archives, California Rural Fame in 1974 and the National Housing Cen- secondary education. I congratulate them Legal Assistance, and the Southern Poverty ter Hall of Fame in 2004. Mr. Sendelsky is a again and wish them many more years as one Law Center, to name just a few. member of the New Jersey State Uniform of America’s top high schools. Beyond that, Hannah is a coalition builder. Construction Code Advisory Board, a member f She serves on the Regional Board of the New of the New Jersey Department of Community Israel Fund, and as a longtime supporter of Affairs Committee on Uniform Sub-division HONORING HANNAH KRANZBERG the Peace Development Fund, she has sought Site Improvement Standards, Chairman of the to bring together communities as well as op- Middlesex County Uniform Construction Board HON. BARBARA LEE pressed and marginalized groups of people to of Appeals and is also an active member of OF CALIFORNIA enhance opportunities for movement building. his community. He is a long-time resident of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hannah continues to be a supporter of inno- Colonia along with his wife of nearly 60 years, Monday, October 28, 2013 vative community-based cultural institutions, Judith Kuhn Sendelsky. They have two sons, including groundbreaking social documen- Leonard Drew and Guy Sean. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise taries, among them, the Oscar nominated Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in today to recognize Hannah Kranzberg, who ‘‘Forever Activists: Stories from the Veterans honoring Leonard Sendelsky for his out- today is receiving the Guardian of Democracy of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade,’’ a documen- standing contributions to the building industry. award from the New Israel Fund for her long- tary about seven American veterans of the He is truly deserving of the New Jersey Build- time service to the global community pro- Spanish Civil War, ‘‘The Barber of Bir- ers Association Lifetime Achievement Award moting peace, justice, and social and eco- mingham,’’ a documentary about James Arm- and this body’s recognition. nomic equality. strong, one of the unsung heroes of the U.S. f Before moving to the San Francisco Bay civil rights movement, and ‘‘Discovering Area from her native New York in the 1970’s, Dominga: A Survivor’s Story,’’ about the 1982 HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVER- Hannah taught in an all-day neighborhood Guatemalan massacre of 200 villagers who SARY OF THE FINANCE AUTHOR- school program in Brooklyn as part of a broad- opposed the construction of a dam sponsored ITY OF MAINE AND THE 2013 er effort to provide enrichment programs to by the World Bank. SHOWCASE MAINE AWARD RE- children who lived in disadvantaged commu- Therefore, on behalf of California’s 13th CIPIENTS nities. Congressional District, I salute you, Hannah Then, as an activist in the San Francisco Kranzberg. Your 40 years of committed activ- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Bay Area, Hannah continued her interest in ism for peace, justice, and equality, has made OF MAINE making and supporting social documentaries an indelible mark in our community, and you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that brought important issues to the attention are truly worthy of being called a Guardian of Monday, October 28, 2013 of the public. As an artist, she was also one Democracy. of three principal individuals who painted the f Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to People’s Park mural in Berkeley in 1976, recognize the Finance Authority of Maine as it which is now a local landmark with major his- IN RECOGNITION OF LEONARD R. celebrates 30 years of helping Maine citizens toric and cultural significance. SENDELSKY pursue business and higher education oppor- In the last 40 years, Hannah’s significant tunities, as well as the recipients of its 2013 philanthropic work has left a lasting impact on HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Showcase Maine Awards. our society. She has supported organizations OF NEW JERSEY The Finance Authority of Maine, also known that advocate everything from human rights IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as FAME, was founded in 1983 as the state’s and civil rights, economic and social justice, business finance agency. By increasing ac- and conflict transformation in a local, national Monday, October 28, 2013 cess to capital, its innovative programs enable and global context. I am proud to call her my Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the start up and growth of the state’s business confidant, my supporter, but most importantly, congratulate Leonard R. Sendelsky as he is community. Since 1990, FAME has also been my friend. honored by the New Jersey Builders Associa- responsible for administering Maine’s higher As part of her long term efforts to advance tion with its first Lifetime Achievement Award. education finance programs, helping Maine women’s equality locally and throughout the Leonard Sendelsky has been a member of students and families meet the costs of higher world, Hannah was a supporter of the San the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) education through a variety of loan, grant and Francisco Women’s Building, the first woman- Board of Directors since 1960. He has served scholarship programs. It also administers an owned and operated community center in the as secretary, treasurer, second vice president, outreach and counseling program that helps country, which advocates self-determination, first vice president, and president. He has also inspire and empower young people to pursue gender equality and social justice. She has served on various committees, including the higher education. also supported the Global Fund for Women, a Legislative Committee and Codes Committee Each year, the Finance Authority of Maine non-profit that provides grants to women-led and helped get the NJ State Uniform Con- honors community members that have been organizations worldwide to enable women and struction Code Act signed by Governor exceptional partners in their efforts to aid the

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