22492 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 December 5, 2006 Mr. Mayfield will be missed. He has served hurricane and severe weather forecasts quick- selves from these dangerous storms. Both his our nation with distinction for over 30 years. ly and intelligently. forecasting efforts and community service Mr. Mayfield is well known to all of our citi- There is no doubt in my mind that Max have been recognized with awards from many zens, especially those in hurricane-prone Mayfield’s exemplary efforts, and those of his prestigious organizations. areas. Mr. Mayfield’s leadership of his fore- hard-working staff at the National Hurricane I thank Mr. Mayfield for his more than three casting team at the National Hurricane Center, Center’s Tropical Prediction Center, have decades of service to this country and for the his clear presentation of hurricane forecasts, helped communities prepare for impending countless lives his hurricanes forecasts and and his abilities to coordinate and commu- disasters and have saved lives in communities warnings have saved. I also thank his family nicate with local emergency management per- across the country and around the world. for the sacrifices they made to support him in sonnel resulted in countless saved lives and I am not alone in my esteem for Mr. this demanding job and wish him a long and better informed communities. Mayfield. The American Society, relaxing retirement. Prior to the tragic events resulting from Hur- the National Association of Government Com- One final note. My wife, Marianne, contends ricane Katrina, the municators, ABC Television, the National that Max Mayfield is her favorite federal em- and the National Hurricane Center—under the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the ployee—and that, alas, probably includes me. Directorship of Mr. Mayfield—did an excellent National Hurricane Conference, the Depart- job of predicting the track of the storm and ment of Commerce, the National Oceanic and issuing watches and warnings that permitted Atmospheric Administration, and President f state and local officials to evacuate many of George W. Bush have all presented Max with HONORING DR. EDWARD S. the people who were in the path of this dev- formal awards for his outstanding achieve- BENTLEY astating storm. ments and service to his craft and to society. The active hurricane seasons of 2004 and And those are just the formal awards—they do 2005 demonstrated the tireless dedication of not include the many personal ‘‘thank-you’s’’ HON. LOIS CAPPS Mr. Mayfield and his team, each of whom that he has received from the very people he OF CALIFORNIA worked tirelessly to refine and deliver fore- has spent his life serving, and from the people casts of the tracks and intensities of the whose lives he has helped save. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES storms that threatened our coasts. So I am pleased to express my deepest Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Max Mayfield has set a high standard for fu- gratitude to Max Mayfield, and to his endlessly ture Directors of the Hurricane Center. I sus- supportive family for sharing him with us for Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pect he will continue to be involved in meteor- this time. God bless you and the work you honor a celebrated colleague of mine in the ology through his membership in the American have done; I wish you calm weather and health profession. Dr. Edward S. Bentley has Meteorological Society, and I can think of no smooth sailing in your retirement. been selected as the 2006 Physician of the better mentor and teacher for current and fu- f Year by the Santa Barbara County Medical ture meteorological professionals. Society. His countless accomplishments truly Thank you again, Mr. Mayfield, for your MAX MAYFIELD RETIREMENT warrant him the prestige associated with this work at the National Weather Service. Your award. knowledge, experience and sound direction HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT Dr. Bentley began his medical career at the have been assets to the safety of our nation OF NEW YORK University of Nevada and the University of and the security of our citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medical School. He then moved to f Tuesday, December 5, 2006 California, where he worked for the University of Southern California Medical Center, serving TRIBUTE ON THE OCCASION OF Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, MR. BRITT ‘‘MAX’’ MAYFIELD’S to recognize an outstanding public servant, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and RETIREMENT FROM THE NA- Mr. Britt ‘‘Max’’ Mayfield, Director of the Na- Chief Resident. TIONAL WEATHER SERVICE tional Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center. Since 2000, Mr. Mayfield has been the In 1986, Dr. Bentley established a private HON. VERNON J. EHLERS face and voice Americans trust for information practice in Santa Barbara, specializing in gas- troenterology. Over the past 20 years, he has OF MICHIGAN about hurricane forecasts and warnings. He proven to be a tremendous asset to our com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES led the National Hurricane Center tirelessly during a time of many intense hurricanes hit- munity. He served as a member of the Board Tuesday, December 5, 2006 ting our highly populated coasts, including the of Trustees of the Santa Barbara County Med- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to record-breaking 2005 hurricane season that ical Society from 1999–2005 and was presi- congratulate Mr. Britt ‘‘Max’’ Mayfield on an saw 28 named tropical storms. dent of the organization in 2004. Additionally, exemplary career of service to his fellow citi- For each tropical storm or hurricane, Mr. Dr. Bentley served as Vice President of the zens, and to wish him well in his much-de- Mayfield and the staff of the National Hurri- Santa Barbara Select I.P.A., member of the served retirement. In his 34 years of service to cane Center work around the clock gathering Santa Barbara Consortium on Continuing the nation, Max Mayfield has personified the information about the storms and constantly Medical Education, and delegate for the Cali- dedication and excellence that make the Na- improving the projection of the storm’s track. fornia Medical Association. He is also a mem- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- As a storm nears the U.S. coast, they often ber of the Santa Barbara County Medical So- tion’s National Weather Service one of the spend days at a time at the National Hurricane ciety, the California Medical Association, the crown jewels of the federal government. Since Center making sure that the public continues American Medical Association and the Amer- he began forecasting weather for the Air Force to receive vital forecast and warning informa- ican Association for the Study of Liver Dis- in 1970, and over more than three decades tion, even as their own families and properties ease, among numerous other organizations. In with the National Weather Service, Max has may be in the storm’s path. addition, Dr. Bentley holds numerous affili- helped push forward the science of forecasting Mr. Mayfield has served our Nation for 34 ations with many hospitals across Southern to help make our nation a safer place. But just years, beginning in 1970 as a meteorologist California. making better forecasts has never been for the Air Force before joining the National Mr. Speaker, clearly I could stand up here enough for Max, because a forecast does no Weather Service in 1972. He is internationally all day and list Dr. Bentley’s impressive good if nobody hears it. Mr. Mayfield has also recognized for his expertise in forecasting hur- achievements. He is a truly extraordinary doc- dedicated his career to making sure that his ricanes. But, Mr. Mayfield also goes above tor, citizen and esteemed member of the med- always-improving forecasts get out as quickly and beyond his responsibility as a hurricane ical community. I am proud to serve as both as possible to the people who need them. For scientist. He dedicates much of his time to his representative and colleague in health example, he has worked tirelessly to make educating communities about the risks of hur- care. I would like to extend to him my most more educational opportunities available to ricanes and making sure that the public under- heartfelt congratulations and sincere wishes emergency managers so that they have the stands the information in hurricane forecasts for continued success in both his personal and tools they need to interpret and respond to and what they need to do to protect them- professional endeavors.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Stephen Saunders, Cody Shepherd, Jacob pay tribute to the late Don Hillman of Tulare, honor two courageous New Jersey residents Slings, Stephen Smith, Nate Snead, Jeremy California, who died Oct. 19, 2006 at the age and cancer survivors, who have transformed Snead, Billy Sowder, Jake Stewart, Tyler of 86. their personal pain into an opportunity to bring Underwood, Jared Vandewall, Jake Viggers, Don was known as Mr. Tulare. His life ex- hope to others. Dara Marcozzi and Maryellen Tyler Walsh, Jordan Wells, Brett Wilkin, Har- emplified the character traits of integrity, hu- Yurkow are inspirations to their communities, rison Williams, Tyler Wilson, Shane Wong, mility, public service and love of family and and it is my privilege to honor them today. Jeff Woody, and Zoran Zailac. community. He represented the community he Dara Marcozzi and Maryellen ‘‘Mimi’’ loved on the Tulare County Board of Super- Yurkow, both ovarian cancer survivors, have Managers: Lexi Armantrout, Amanda visors for 20 years, twice serving as its chair- worked tirelessly to promote ovarian cancer Backous, Beth Denning, Amanda Johnson, man. From that position of trust, he helped awareness. They co-founded Teal Magnolias, Jen Larson, and Tommi Music. shape a county that has become one of the the south Jersey chapter of the National Ovar- Coaches: Nate Ballagh, Jake Bartels, Adam most productive agricultural regions in the ian Cancer Coalition, to raise funds for ovarian Booth, Eric Hendricksen, Bob Knipp, Kelly world. cancer research and to bring together others Knowler, Mark Martin, Randy Mehrl, Lou He was recently remembered by friends as suffering from the terrible disease—the fifth Mooney, Denny Muller, Troy Schwemm, Don the man every community needs and so few leading cause of cancer death among women Starcevich, Craig Wilkin, Pat Wilson, and Brad communities have. As a personal friend of in the . Zelenovich. Don’s, I wholeheartedly agree with that state- Dara and Mimi are inspirations to us all, and Cheerleaders: Caitlin Bair, Marissa Brehm, ment. Don was part of the Greatest Generation, their stories remind us that while we might Callie Buck, Cassey Guldner, Kris Kaufman, serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, face difficulties in our own lives, we have the Macie Kingery, Chelsea Kisner, Samantha rising to the rank of lieutenant commander. power to overcome. These two remarkable Lynn, Mindy Roney, Marissa Rouse, Chelsea Born May 17, 1920, in Glendale, Hillman’s survivors not only overcame their own chal- Sigmund, Ashley Sowder, Kim Sparks, Whit- family moved to Tulare a few a months later. lenges but now support others in their times of ney Stewart, and Abby Vance. need. Their tireless efforts make our commu- He graduated from Tulare Union High School nity, and our Nation, a better place. in 1938. He was the student body president f f and, years later, he was on the organizing class reunion committee and the Tulare Com- TRIBUTE TO SOUTHEAST POLK PAYING TRIBUTE TO OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE munity Auditorium Restoration Foundation. HIGH SCHOOL’S FOOTBALL TEAM He is also credited with helping revitalize downtown Tulare, which remains a vibrant and HON. LEONARD L. BOSWELL HON. JON C. PORTER welcoming business district to this day. OF IOWA He is survived by his wife, Laverne, his son, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEVADA Dave, and two grandchildren. I ask my col- leagues to join me in paying tribute to this Tuesday, December 5, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great American. Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, December 5, 2006 f congratulate Southeast Polk High School’s football team, which made a run for the Class Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING THE DETROIT TIGERS, 4–A Iowa State Football Championship. With honor Opportunity Village for over 50 years of 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAM- an 11–2 record for the season, this football service to Nevada’s disabled population. PIONS team placed second in the State champion- Since its founding in 1954, Opportunity Vil- ship. This was the first time the Rams had lage has greatly improved the lives of count- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. ever advanced to the State championship. All less disabled persons and their families. OF MICHIGAN of central Iowa is very proud of the team’s Through vocational training, community job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achievement. placement, advocacy, and social recreation Tuesday, December 5, 2006 In addition to this achievement, four young programs, Opportunity Village serves more men on the team received the First Team All than 3,000 people with intellectual disabilities Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to State Honors while the head coach, Denny annually. honor the Detroit Tigers, winners of Major Muller, was named Coach of the Year in the League Baseball’s American League Cham- Central Conference. Opportunity Village does far more than pionship. This October, for the first time in 22 As Vince Lombardi once said about team- serve those with disabilities; this organization years, my city of Detroit, Michigan was rep- work: ‘‘The achievements of an organization has a profound impact on the entire Southern resented in the World Series. After years of are the results of the combined effort of each Nevada community. Opportunity Village oper- setbacks, 2006 marked a turning point in the individual.’’ This great season was undoubt- ates two work center campuses and one thrift fortunes of my beloved home team. edly the result of tireless dedication by the store. It also operates a vehicle donation pro- Just three years after the club suffered coaches and the players. gram, trains and places hundreds of disabled through a 119 loss season, the Tigers surged Congratulations go to each member of the adults in jobs throughout the community, and to the top of the major league standings in team, the coaches, the managers and the hosts some of the most popular special events May, a position they did not relinquish until cheerleaders for an outstanding football sea- in all of Las Vegas, including the annual Mag- late September. Thanks to the play of vet- son: ical Forest. erans like left-hander Kenny Rogers and clos- Players: Zach Ballard, Ethan Bass, Drew Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Oppor- er Todd Jones, the emergence of previously Behrens, Josh Bell, Jacob Bergeson, Kenny tunity Village. Their tireless advocacy on be- unestablished players Curtis Granderson, Berry, Jon Bianchi, Travis Bos, Jake Boston, half of those with intellectual disabilities has Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe and Marcus Drew Bower, Taylor Bowie, Sam Bricker, Tony enriched countless lives. I applaud Opportunity Thames, and the significant production from Burrows, Ben Burzacott, Seth Churchill, Adam Village for their mission of encouraging its cli- erstwhile All-Stars Ivan Rodriguez, Magglio Davis, Tanner Farley, Andy Fisher, Chris Fos- ents to follow their dreams, and I wish them Ordo´n˜ez and Carlos Guille´n, the Tigers com- ter, Avery Gaston, Dustin Hickman, Mike the best in their future endeavors. pleted an extraordinary season by facing the

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