September 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1889 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN HONOR OF CARMEL GALASSO contributions to the success of community pro- fited our community for over 30 years, and it grams that have served countless individuals is most appropriate to acknowledge that con- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ throughout New Jersey. tribution. OF NEW JERSEY f Since 1972, this alcohol and drug rehabilita- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion program has helped over 6,500 men over- PAYING TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS come their addictions. I am proud to note that Thursday, September 25, 2003 BROWN the success of this program is remarkable, in Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that, virtually all the men who graduate from to honor Carmel Galasso for her outstanding HON. SCOTT McINNIS Project 90 have successfully eliminated addic- tion and do not return to drug or alcohol commitment to serving her community. She OF COLORADO was presented the Mary T. Norton Memorial usage. I am also proud to note this program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award by the United Way of Hudson County began in my congressional district in San on September 16, 2003, at the Crown Plaza Thursday, September 25, 2003 Mateo, California with five men who were de- Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to termined to overcome the disease of addiction Ms. Galasso has demonstrated a remark- stand before you today and pay tribute to the and who were determined to form a recovery able passion for helping those in need and career of a dedicated servant from the state of process that worked. has provided, and continues to provide, valu- Colorado, Douglas Brown. At the end of this Mr. Speaker, Project 90’s recovery process able services that have touched many lives month, Doug will retire from his position as the is based on ‘‘Project Ninety’s Social Model throughout Hudson County. As a member of Director of the Colorado Office of Legislative Residential Treatment Program,’’ Which is the Saint Peter’s College Alumni Board, she Legal Services, ending thirty-one years of based on the philosophy that an individual currently works on special projects for the col- dedicated service to our state. Doug’s hard must take responsibility for his recovery. The lege, as well as the community as a whole. work and dedication have been instrumental in treatment is unique in that it helps addicts Since 1996, she has served as the program defining the shape of Colorado’s state govern- learns about the process of recovery, the dis- coordinator of Catholic Community Services ment, and I am honored to pay tribute to him ease of addiction, and how this has affected for the Hudson County Parish Access Center here today. their lives. Additionally, the addict learns about in Jersey City. Doug began his career as a staff attorney the path of self-destruction created by addic- Over the years, Ms. Galasso has worked with the Office of Legislative Legal Services in tion, how circumstances drive him to addiction, tirelessly to improve her community. She 1972 and was appointed Director of that office and how his behavior perpetuates it. began as a grammar school teacher and guid- eight years later. During his tenure as Direc- Treatment services are carried out through ance counselor at Saint Aedan’s School in tor, Doug helped represent the Colorado Gen- written assignments, group and individual Jersey City, where she taught for 8 years. She eral Assembly in thirteen cases before the counseling, as well as personal work following then became assistant director of Campus Colorado Supreme Court. the twelve-step program of Alcoholics Anony- Ministry at Saint Peter’s College for 10 years, In addition to his duties at the Office of Leg- mous. The Substance Abuse and Mental where she spearheaded food and toy drives islative Legal Services, Doug was also very in- Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and walks against hunger. As program coordi- volved with the National Conference of State also recently recognized Project 90 for its ex- nator for the Parish Access Center, Ms. Legislatures, serving as a member of the or- emplary data collecting methods, and partici- Galasso was instrumental in establishing a ganization’s executive committee. Doug also pants in Project 90 have spoken with other registration site for families to apply for New spent a year as an adjunct political science SAMHSA grantees to share record keeping Jersey Kid Care and creating satellite offices professor at the University of Denver and was methods developed by Project 90. that provide critical services for families in a lecturer in law at the University’s law school Mr. Speaker, Project 90 has expanded its need. These offices have provided countless for two summers. family baskets, Christmas gifts, toiletry items, facilities so that it now has the space to han- Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to stand and food gift certificates. dle 223 men and 12 adolescent males. The here today and honor the career of such a re- Ms. Galasso’s dedication is also evident in program can accommodate young men strug- markable citizen. Doug Brown’s knowledge her immediate response to the tragedy of Sep- gling with addiction who face incarceration by and expertise will be hard to replace, and I tember 11. In the days following the tragedy, providing the alternative of treatment in group know that his fellow attorneys and the staff at Ms. Galasso led efforts to provide sandwiches, homes. The remarkable services that Project the Office of Legislative Legal Affairs will miss water, and other supplies needed to help sup- 90 provides include a work-training program, him a great deal. I wish him all the best in his port those impacted by the World Trade Cen- transitional housing, clean and sober environ- future endeavors. ter disaster. With the help of the United Way ments, a strong alumni program, and services of Hudson County, Ms. Galasso was able to f for men with mental illness and addiction. process 186 cases for families who were im- As you know, Mr. Speaker, the benefits of ‘‘PROJECT 90’’ CONTRIBUTES TO pacted by the attack. this program include not only the men who OUR COMMUNITY Ms. Galasso continues to be involved with have received help, but also their spouses, the Resurrection Parish and the Bon Secours children, employers and communities. Children Health System. She helps coordinate the Par- HON. TOM LANTOS have fathers again, domestic violence is re- ish Nurse Program, which offers medical care OF CALIFORNIA duced, and homes are strengthened. Commu- nities are strengthened as these men become to parishioners at local churches through a ho- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES listic approach to physical, emotional, and productive members of society and increase spiritual needs. Thursday, September 25, 2003 work place productivity. Ms. Galasso was born and raised in Jersey Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, too often the Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join City, New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s sourge of drug and alcohol addiction perma- with me in congratulating Project 90 on its degree in Education from Saint Peter’s Col- nently destroys lives. For this reason, I invite success and wish it continued achievement in lege and her master’s degree in Adult Chris- my colleagues to join with me today in com- helping substance abusers win against their tian Community Development from Regis Uni- mending Project 90, Inc., for its success in fight with addiction. The organization has versity in Colorado. helping to rebuild and reclaim lives which have shown extraordinary vision and innovation in Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in been shattered by addiction. Project 90, which drug rehabilitation, and it has strengthened our honoring Carmel Galasso for her outstanding is located in San Mateo, California, has bene- community.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 04:13 Sep 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE8.001 E25PT1 E1890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 2003 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF Commission, Alameda County Injury Preven- In addition to being an outstanding leader LIFEFLIGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA’S tion Project, local hospitals, and the Alameda and role model Superintendent Lee is also a FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- County Department on Aging. devoted husband to his wife Dorothy M. Lee, TRICT CARE is a unique program and is a first in affectionately known as ‘‘Lady Lee’’ and a the Bay Area initiated by law enforcement. I supportive father/grandfather to his five chil- HON. MELISSA A. HART applaud the Union City Police Department for dren and five grandchildren. spearheading this valuable resource for its OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I residents. I also pay tribute to the CARE vol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask that my colleagues in the 108th Congress unteers whose commitment and devotion Thursday, September 25, 2003 join me in saluting Superintendent Reverend make a difference in Union City. A.C. Lee for his undying support and leader- Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to f ship to the populace of Flint, Michigan. have the opportunity to pay tribute to a pio- CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS neer in the emergency medical services field SUPERINTENDENT REVEREND f which serves Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congres- A.C. LEE, SR. sional District. September 26, 2003 marks the HONORING LT. COL. BYRCE W. 25th anniversary of Lifeflight, a service pro- MCINTYRE, USAF viding emergency helicopter and critical care HON. DALE E. KILDEE ground transportation services for critically ill OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and injured patients. HON. RALPH M. HALL Lifeflight has been awarded some of its in- Thursday, September 25, 2003 OF TEXAS dustry’s most sought-after awards. This year it Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was named EMS Provider of the Year by the today to pay special tribute to Superintendent Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Reverend A. C. Lee of the Greater Bible Way Thursday, September 25, 2003 Council. Over the past two years, members of Church of God in Christ in Flint, Michigan for Lifeflight’s flight crew have received Pennsyl- providing continuous leadership and support to Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pay tribute vania Pre-Hospital RN of the Year Awards. the church and community. On September 26, today to a distinguished officer and an out- Furthermore, in 1999, Lifeflight’s medical di- 2003 the Greater Bible Way Church family will standing citizen, the late Bryce W. McIntyre of rector was named Pennsylvania Medical Di- salute and honor their pastor during a special Bonham, TX, who passed away last year at rector of the Year. celebration. the age of 85. The times we live in pose never-before-con- Superintendent Lee was born in Houston, Bryce McIntyre, the son of John and Lois ceived-of threats to our citizens. It is reas- Texas to John and Minnie Lee. He graduated Whitney McIntyre, was born on September 15, suring to know that my constituents are served in 1951 from Charlton Pollard High School in 1917, in San Diego, California. In 1938 he by this award-winning team of first-responders Beaumont, Texas. In 1952 he enlisted in the joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he who are committed to their patients and their U.S. Military and was stationed in Germany as served as a fighter pilot during World War II. community. an instructor and recreation specialist. After Shot down over Germany, he was a Prisoner I ask all of my colleagues in the House of serving in the military, Superintendent Lee re- of War from September 1944 to May 1945. He Representatives to join me in thanking the turned to the Flint area in 1955 to study Busi- served again as a pilot in the Berlin Airlift and brave men and women of Lifeflight for their ness Administration at Mott Community Col- Korean War, and later with the Military Assist- dedication, their ability to work under pressure, lege. He was employed as a welder at the ance Advisory Group in Japan. During his dis- and their effectiveness in carrying out their Chevrolet Frame and Stamping Plant from tinguished 23-year military career, he was critical mission. 1957 to 1964, after which he returned to awarded the Purple Heart and four Oak Leaf f Houston, Texas for a period of two years. Clusters. Upon his retirement as a Lieutenant Upon returning to Flint, Michigan he was hired Colonel in the U.S. Air Force in 1960, Mr. RECOGNIZING THE UNION CITY PO- by Buick, where he remained until retiring in McIntyre and his family made their home in LICE DEPARTMENT CARE PRO- November of 1981. Bonham, where he was an active member of GRAM In 1966, Superintendent Lee re-established the community. his membership with the Macedonia Church of He served as manager of the Bonham Area God in Christ. He also, during that same year HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Chamber of Commerce, followed by a career received his ordination from the Holy Con- OF CALIFORNIA with the Bonham State Bank. He served with vocation of Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Fannin County Fair Board, the Boy Scouts where the Bishop C.J. Johnson was the pre- of America and Bonham Boys Baseball. He Thursday, September 25, 2003 siding prelate. On the first Sunday in June of was an active member of the Bonham Kiwanis Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 1970, Superintendent Lee stepped out on faith Club and the Bonham Golden K Kiwanis Club tribute to the Union City Police Department’s and founded the Bible Way Church of God in and established the fireworks display for the CARE Program. CARE is the acronym for Citi- Christ, located at 801 E. Pasadena Ave., in Fourth of July celebration at Lake Bonham as zens Aiding Residents and Elderly and is a di- Flint. The Church blossomed and the vision of well as the popular Fannin County Trade vision of the Union City Police Volunteer Pro- the Lord became clear to Superintendent Lee Days. He also served as a leader of the gram. that was time to expand, thus the church relo- Friends of Willow Wild, Inc. Established in January 2003, CARE is a cated to its present place of worship at 1602 non-medical, volunteer, in-home visitation pro- Montana Avenue on the East Side of Flint. Su- Mr. McIntyre is survived by his loving wife of gram for seniors, shut-ins and dependent perintendent Lee serves on numerous boards 56 years, Dorothy Castle McIntyre; his chil- adults living in Union City. CARE’s four goals and community-based organizations, i.e. Job dren Dr. Lorraine Mitchell and husband Ray- are to provide community resources that foster Central Advisory Board, Metro Housing, Salem mond of Cumby, Bryce McIntyre, Jr. and wife autonomy, independence and individuality, en- Housing and the Genesee County Health De- Jenny of Bonham, Alice Truitt and husband hance quality of life, provide social and emo- partment. His service has not gone unnoticed; Dale of Commerce, and Dr. Mike McIntyre of tional support and provide security and con- Superintendent Lee has attained many acco- Santa Cruz, CA; his twin brother Bruce McIn- fidence. lades for his dedication. These awards include tyre of Bonham; sister Beryl Riley of CARE volunteers visit the most needy within the 2001 Faith Community, Business and Edu- Descanso, CA; twelve grandchildren; five the Union City community and are trained to cation Leadership Award, 2002 Senator Rob- great-grandchildren and other family members. recognize signs of elder abuse, malnutrition ert Emerson Award for Volunteer Leadership Bryce McIntyre was a beloved and re- and other safety and sanitary issues that af- in Health Care Greater Flint (Michigan) Health spected member of the Bonham community. fect the well being of the CARE clients. Coalition; and the 2003 Certificate of Emeritus His integrity, compassion and sense of service The Union City Police Department has de- in recognition of honorable and distinguished were evident in his love for his family and fel- veloped collaborative relationships with many service to the north central jurisdiction as Ex- low citizens—and he served as a wonderful organizations that provide CARE clients with ecutive Secretary. In 2000 Superintendent Lee role model for all who knew him. Mr. Speaker, necessary services, such as Meals-on- established the Reverend A.C. Lee & Dorothy it is my privilege to recognize such an out- Wheels, Union City Fire Department, Transit M. Lee Scholarship fund—Mott Community standing American and to extend my sym- Department, Leisure Services and the Senior College. pathies to his family and many friends.

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