E38 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 19, 2010 He also holds the degrees of Master of He- a government takeover of the entire private in gaining meaningful and quality employment brew Literature and Doctor of Divinity, Honoris health care delivery system. in the construction industry deserve our Causa, from the Jewish Theological Seminary. f thanks. Their endeavors are in keeping with Rabbi Rembaum was part of the well re- Dr. King’s simple message that all deserve the nowned faculty and administration of the RECOGNIZING SGT KIMBERLY D. chance to succeed and I again wish to con- American Jewish University from 1970 to MUNLEY OF FORT HOOD, TEXAS gratulate them on all the outstanding work 1985, pursuing his steadfast vocational climb they do for all Georgians and for the important to the positions of Dean of Undergraduate HON. JOHN R. CARTER work they do to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s Studies and eventually becoming an associate OF TEXAS legacy. professor of Jewish history. He was a visiting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f assistant professor at UCLA and UC Irvine. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- He then taught at the Wexner Heritage Foun- VERSARY OF THE GREENSBORO, dation and served on the faculty of the Ziegler Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like NORTH CAROLINA, SIT-IN AND School of Rabbinic Studies. He has received to recognize SGT Kimberly D. Munley of Fort CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF countless graduate and research fellowships Hood, Texas for her unbelievable bravery on THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL and contributed to the Melton Research Insti- November 5, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas. Kim- RIGHTS CENTER AND MUSEUM tute Seminar in Jewish History. He was also a berly, selflessly, helped put an end to the hor- member of the board of directors of the Asso- rific massacre that took place, killing 12 sol- ciation for Jewish Studies. Rabbi Rembaum diers and 1 civilian and wounding more than HON. MELVIN L. WATT has published an impressive variety of articles 40 others. She had the courage to defend, de- OF NORTH CAROLINA in the field of Jewish history and has lectured spite her own gunshot wounds from the shoot- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES extensively throughout the United States. er. Her leadership, skill and bravery are truly Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Since July 1985, Rabbi Joel E. Rembaum heroic. We, as one Nation under God honor Mr. WATT. Madam Speaker, on February 1, has passionately served as Senior Rabbi of her today for her heroism. Her actions will not 1960 four freshman students from North Caro- Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles, California. be forgotten, and she will forever be recog- lina Agricultural and Technical State Univer- As Senior Rabbi, he successfully launched a nized for her leadership and bravery. sity, Ezell Blair (Jibreel Khazan), Franklin reform of the synagogue’s education system It is an honor to recognize SGT Munley, as McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond, and worked with the congregation’s lay and she continues to be a true leader at Fort sat down and requested service at the F.W. professional leadership to construct the Rabbi Hood, in Texas District 31, and The United Woolworth’s segregated lunch counter in Jacob Pressman Academy. I commend Rabbi States of America. Greensboro, North Carolina. In the following Rembaum for making the academy a holistic f days more students from North Carolina Agri- educational system. Nevertheless year after cultural and Technical State University, Ben- IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE year, Rabbi Rembaum has continued teaching nett College for Women, Woman’s College of AND WORK OF DR. MARTIN LU- in all facets of Beth Am’s educational pro- the University of North Carolina (now the Uni- THER KING, JR. gramming, in which he continues to inspire versity of North Carolina at Greensboro) and and touch the lives of students and faculty. Dudley High School would join the sit-in. The Rabbi Rembaum lives in Los Angeles with HON. JIM MARSHALL nonviolent action of these students sparked a his wife, Fredi, herself a respected and promi- OF GEORGIA nationwide sit-in movement. nent Jewish public professional. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I ask my colleagues in the House to join me Rembaums have four children: Yona, Avi, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 today in commemorating and celebrating Nomi, and Joshua. They also have six grand- these acts of heroism and the opening of the children: Itai, Dani and Ella Rembaum and Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is my International Civil Rights Center and Museum Ilan, Uri and Maayan Eshkenazi. pleasure to rise today to honor one of Geor- on February 1, 2010. The Museum is located Madam Speaker and distinguished col- gia’s greatest citizens, Dr. Martin Luther King, at the site of the February 1, 1960 sit-in and leagues, we ask you to join me in saluting Jr., and to recognize the efforts of the Martin will be a lasting memorial to these historic Joel E. Rembaum for his impressive career Luther King, Jr., Banquet Committee, the acts. and dedication to the Jewish community, and North Georgia Building and Construction The courage of the students at North Caro- to congratulate him on his service to Temple Trades Council, and the Central Georgia Fed- lina Agricultural and Technical State Univer- Beth Am and the Pressman Academy. eration of Trades and Labor Council. It is on sity, Bennett College for Women, Woman’s f this 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Ban- College of the University of North Carolina quet and Awards Ceremony that we all pause (now the University of North Carolina at AMERICANS WANT to remember Dr. King’s life and legacy and to Greensboro) and Dudley High School serves TRANSPARENCY ON HEALTH CARE reflect on what a profoundly positive impact he to remind us of the important role that young has had on each and every one of us. Dr. people played, and continue to play, in the HON. LAMAR SMITH King’s impact was not limited to the South or civil rights struggle and in the fight for equality OF TEXAS even to the United States. His nonviolent and justice for all people. The International IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES struggle for the equality of all people enriched Civil Rights Center and Museum will be a Tuesday, January 19, 2010 our entire globe, a fact acknowledged by his monument to the sacrifices of freedom-loving Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. people who came together to work for the Administration’s health care plan will affect Dr. King’s message throughout the struggle promise of this nation. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join every single American and impact one-sixth of of the Civil Rights movement was clear and me in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the U.S. economy. simple. All people should be equal before the But congressional leaders have taken the law and all should have the opportunity to the Greensboro sit-in and to thank those who labored to keep America’s dream of democ- critical negotiations behind closed doors, even make the most out of their lives in a free and racy alive and real. I also encourage all citi- though President Obama repeatedly promised democratic society. Dr. King contributed enor- zens to join me in supporting the International a transparent process. mously to the passage of the Civil Rights Act The Administration claims Congress needs of 1964, a landmark in the struggle for racial Civil Rights Center and Museum. to pass a health care plan to cover 47 million equality. Unfortunately, that struggle continues f people who are uninsured. today, almost 42 years after Dr. King was HONORING LUCY BILLINGSLEY But that 47 million figure includes 4 million murdered by an assassin. Our nation’s annual AND THE CHIAPAS PROJECT people who are eligible for public health insur- celebration of Dr. King’s birth reminds us that ance but not yet enrolled, 10 million illegal im- we have more to do to assure the equality of HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON migrants, 9 million people who are only tem- all people before the law. OF TEXAS porarily uninsured, and 10 million people who Madam Speaker, the work of the North IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can afford health coverage but choose not to Georgia Building and Construction Trades purchase it. Council and the Central Georgia Federation of Tuesday, January 19, 2010 We should focus on the long-term, low-in- Trades and Labor Council continues the work Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. come uninsured, about 14 million people, not begun by Dr. King. Their efforts for Georgians Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize

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He has become an expert in treat- killed in action. when Ms. Billingsley, a Dallas real estate de- ing those who have suffered mentally from the They have truly performed in the best of veloper, traveled to Chiapas, Mexico with thirty havoc of natural disasters. Dr. Alzugaray Fort Drum’s traditions and deserve our heart- other women to see firsthand how micro- never ceases to make a tangible difference in felt thanks. It is with sincere gratitude that I finance and microloans effectively helped the lives of many around the world. recognize them before Congress today. some of the most disadvantaged women in The Miami Medical Team Foundation is de- f Mexico’s poorest state. The group returned to voted to serving anyone in need around the North Texas with vigorous determination and world and I strongly commend all of its efforts. CONGRATULATING MCCALL raised $790,000 to fund the expansion of a I wish each and every member and volunteer BUTLER microfinance institution called Alternative the utmost success and again offer my utmost Solidaria in Chiapas. This money ultimately appreciation for all they do. HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND OF GEORGIA lifted roughly 4,000 women out of poverty. f Today, the Chiapas Project has set new goals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and is working toward raising more money for HONORING THE 3RD BRIGADE Tuesday, January 19, 2010 COMBAT TEAM microfinance initiatives across Latin America. Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, I Recently Ms. Billingsley was honored at the rise today to congratulate McCall Butler, a stu- Dallas Regional Chamber’s 14th Annual Inter- HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS dent at Troup County Comprehensive High national Business Achievement Awards lunch- OF NEW YORK School, on his selection as a member of the eon where she received the Individual Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Student Advisory Council for the 2009– Additionally, the Chiapas Project was com- Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2010 school year. McCall was one of 53 stu- mended for raising the global awareness of Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today dents selected by state schools superintend- North Texas as an international business cen- ant Kathy Cox. As a council member he will ter in Latin America and across the world. to honor the outstanding service of the 3rd Bri- gade Combat Team, ‘‘Spartans,’’ 10th Moun- have the honor of discussing state policies Madam Speaker, I encourage my fellow col- with fellow members as well as with super- leagues to join me in recognizing both Lucy tain Division, as they complete their service in Afghanistan and return to their families and intendent Cox several times during the school Billingsley and the Chiapas Project for the year. He will also have the honor of serving as great work they have done to help disadvan- loved ones. I am tremendously proud of the brave sol- an ambassador for the superintendent within taged women and families in Latin America. his school. f diers of the 3rd BCT who have sacrificed so much to keep our Nation safe. The family The relationship between students and edu- HONORING THE MIAMI MEDICAL members of these soldiers must also be rec- cators that this council facilitates is invaluable TEAM FOUNDATION ognized, enduring through the Spartans’ year- for improving and monitoring state policy. ‘‘It long deployment and providing their unwaver- gives me a tremendous insight into how state HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN ing support as they return home. policies and procedures are working in the The 3rd Brigade Combat Team was led dur- classroom and it allows me to communicate OF FLORIDA directly with students in schools throughout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing their missions in Afghanistan by COL David B. Haight and CSM Delbert D. Byers. Georgia,’’ superintendent Cox has said. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 The brigade consists of the Headquarters and McCall is an outstanding Georgia scholar. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, it Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade, 1st Bat- He is dedicated to giving a voice to the con- gives me great pleasure to Honor the Miami talion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, cerns of his school and its vital programs. Medical Team Foundation, MMTF, a South 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 71st Upon receiving the honor he commented, ‘‘A Florida non-profit organization dedicated to im- Cavalry Regiment, 4th Battalion, 25th Field Ar- big reason for me to apply was because the proving medical conditions in third world coun- tillery Regiment, 710th Brigade Support Bat- Career Technical Agriculture Education pro- tries. The Miami Medical Team Foundation talion, and the 3rd Brigade Special Troops grams at our school are very important to me, has provided humanitarian assistance to coun- Battalion. and I want to make sure they have continued tries that are hit by disasters. The Spartans began their deployment to Af- funding going toward local, regional and state Since 1980, the MMTF has helped families ghanistan in December of 2008 in support of activities.’’ McCall will undoubtedly serve the interests recoup from floods and hurricanes. In order to Operation Enduring Freedom. Their assigned of the students of Georgia and especially his combat all disasters, The Miami Medical Team area of operations covered Wardak and Logar school very well. Foundation is compromised of doctors that 1st–32nd Provinces, with the 1st–32nd de- We appreciate the service provided by specialize in different medical fields. These tached to operate in Kunar Province. The 3rd McCall and his fellow members on the State doctors go to great lengths to provide service BCT guarded the southern approaches to Student Advisory Council. I congratulate for those in need. The Miami Medical Team Kabul. If enemy forces sought to attack the McCall on behalf of the people of Georgia’s Foundation provides relief to individuals and city from the south, they had to get through 3rd District and wish him continued success in families by supplying food, clothing, medica- the Spartans first. his academic endeavors. tions, and other necessities. In addition to The 3rd BCT’s deployment to the area was sending these supplies, The Miami Medical significant in another way as well. Their oper- f Team Foundation donates medical equipment ations marked the first time during Operation FRESH THINKING ON SUPPORTING to hospitals in affected countries. This wonder- Enduring Freedom that International and Se- ISRAEL ful organization provides relief missions rang- curity Assistance Force, ISAF, units conducted ing from basic health to refugee assistance. In counterinsurgency operations in either Wardak HON. LOIS CAPPS addition to their excellent service, the MMTF or Logar provinces. Before the Spartans ar- OF CALIFORNIA covers all of the expenses of these relief mis- rived in country, only Afghan National Army IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sions. This self-funded foundation is truly com- and Afghan National Police operated in the mitted to the greater good and I strongly com- provinces; these forces were isolated and con- Tuesday, January 19, 2010 mend their efforts. fined to local areas. Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- I extend my gratitude to all of the employ- The Brigade’s units partnered with Afghan mous consent to place into the RECORD a ees and volunteers in The Miami Medical security forces to help develop their capacity compelling op-ed written by Representative Team Foundation especially their chairman and overall professionalism, ultimately playing GEORGE MILLER, which appeared recently in and president, Dr. Manuel Alzugaray, for all of a pivotal role in returning the security of Af- the Vallejo Times Herald. I have long admired his hard work and dedication. Dr. Manuel ghanistan over to the Afghan people. Aggres- Representative MILLER’s thoughtful approach Alzugaray has been committed to helping oth- sive counterinsurgency efforts resulted in low to one of the toughest foreign policy chal- ers since the beginning of his long career. morale among insurgents and surviving lead- lenges we face—resolving the Israeli-Pales- Through his studies, he has become a cer- ership fleeing the region. tinian conflict. In this piece, Representative

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