December 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1829 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN RECOGNITION OF GINA PAPAN ment program at the John F. Kennedy School kind and loving woman who inspired those of Government at Harvard University. around her, and she will be truly missed. HON. Her commitment and dedication to others is f unwavering. She and her sister Diane run OF HONORING SCOTT KARCZEWSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John’s Closet which provides free new cloth- ing to underserved children and offers them Wednesday, December 11, 2013 confidence to achieve. John Papan was HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Gina’s brother who suffered from a congenital OF MAINE Gina Papan for her eight years of service on condition that tragically and prematurely ended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Millbrae City Council, two of them as his life at age 21. In response and to continue Wednesday, December 11, 2013 mayor, one as vice mayor. its advocacy for disabled children, the Papan In her role as mayor this past year and family set up John’s Closet. Gina also is the Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to throughout her tenure on the council, Gina has co-director of the John Papan Memorial Schol- recognize Scott Karczewski on the occasion of focused on sustainable finances and revenue arship Fund which was founded by the family his retirement from the Department of Vet- enhancement in Millbrae. She has played an to help special education students and late erans’ Affairs after 36 years of dedicated serv- instrumental role in the adoption of the Eco- bloomers, kids who overcome early learning ice. nomic Development Plan and the ongoing ne- difficulties in high school. Scott’s service to our country began in gotiations for a fire department merger with Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- 1971, when he joined the U.S. Navy, serving Central County Fire and San Bruno Fire. She atives to join me in honoring Gina Papan who on board the USS John F. Kennedy for more is an avid advocate for public-private partner- is retiring today as mayor of Millbrae and who than three years. He began his VA career in ships that benefit the local community. has committed her life and career to serving 1977 at the Togus VA hospital as a temporary Gina serves on the City and County Asso- her community and fighting for justice. warehouse worker. He was quickly promoted ciation of Governments Board of Directors and f to a full time file clerk position in the Regional Legislative Committee, the Congestion Man- Office, while still attending college at the Uni- agement Program and Environmental Quality COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF versity of Maine. Scott has held several posi- Committee, the High Speed Rail Policymakers FLORA DAY KING tions at the Togus Regional Office including Working Group, the San Mateo County Coun- Claims Examiner, Senior Claims Examiner, cil of Cities, the Mayor’s Civic Coordination HON. JACK KINGSTON Rating Specialist, Assistant Veterans Service Council, the Budget/Finance Subcommittee, OF GEORGIA Center Manager, Veterans Service Center the Field Agreement Subcommittee, the Fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Manager, and most recently as Director of the Shared Services Subcommittee and the Com- Regional Office. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 mission/Committee Subcommittee. Under his leadership, the Togus Regional In the past, she represented Millbrae on the Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Office has continued its exceptional perform- San Mateo County Housing Endowment and commemorate the life of Mrs. Flora Day King. ance as one of the top regional offices in the Regional Trust, the Grand Boulevard Task Mrs. King passed away on November 29, Nation, efficiently and accurately processing Force, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief 2013 in Seneca, South Carolina at the age of claims for Maine’s veterans. The performance Alliance, the San Mateo County Emergency 97. of the Togus Regional Office has been recog- Services Council and the Airport Land Use Flora Prussia Day was born on December nized with the establishment of two special Committee. 27, 1915 in Lexington, Virginia, the daughter missions, a rating resource center and a de- Gina continues a family tradition of public of the late Philip Baldwin Day and Ernestine velopment resource center. These missions service and philanthropy following in the foot- Albery Day. After graduating as valedictorian assist other regional offices with their back- steps of her late father, Lou Papan, known as of the one-room schoolhouse in Lexington, logged claims and have contributed greatly to- the ‘‘Dean of the Assembly’’ for his 20 years she earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wil- wards the reduction in the claims backlog na- of service in the California State Assembly liam and Mary College and her Master’s de- tionally. and her late mother Irene Papan, a dedicated gree in chemistry from Virginia Polytechnic In- Through his dedication and valued work, community leader and tireless supporter of her stitute. Scott has earned well-deserved appreciation husband. Following in the footsteps of her grand- and accolades including a Commendation Gina began her professional career as a father, Admiral Benjamin Franklin Day of the Award in 1986 from the Chief Benefits Admin- corporate attorney, but quickly moved to the Navy, Flora enlisted in the Navy istrator, and the Eastern Area Leadership public sector and served as Deputy Attorney in 1941. She served as a Lieutenant in the Award in 2007. General for the state for 19 years. She liti- Navy developing and testing jet propellant for Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- gated to protect civil rights and prevent fraudu- rockets at Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare lating Scott Karczewski on his many years of lent use of taxpayer money. She was ap- Center in Maryland for the duration of the Sec- outstanding service to our veterans and wish- pointed deputy director of Governor Gray ond World War. ing him a rewarding and enjoyable retirement. Davis’ Office of Criminal Justice Planning. In Flora married Dr. Edwin Wallace King in f that capacity, she served on the School Vio- 1950 and moved to Clemson, South Carolina lence Prevention and Response Task Force, in 1956, where she worked as a chemist for HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- the Child Abduction Task Force and as a leg- the United States Department of Agriculture at MENTS AND CELEBRATING THE islative advisor to the High Technology Crime Clemson University. She was active in com- CAREER OF LARRY HORTON OF Advisory Committee. School safety became an munity service organizations and her local STANFORD UNIVERSITY immediate focus on her second day on the job Episcopal church. when the nation was shocked by the school She is survived by her sister, Jane Day HON. ZOE LOFGREN shooting in Columbine. Casati, her sister-in-law, Jeanne Poe Day, her OF CALIFORNIA Gina grew up in Millbrae and graduated son Edwin Wallace King Jr., his wife Edythe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Capuchino High School. She received and their two daughters, Edythe Day King and her Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Eco- Elizabeth Monroe King, and her son Philip Wednesday, December 11, 2013 nomics from UC Santa Barbara and her law Day King, his wife Lori, and their son Philip Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to note degree from the University of the Pacific’s Robert King. the remarkable career of Larry Horton who will McGeorge School of Law. She completed the Today we honor her service to our country retire from his post as Senior Associate Vice Senior Executives in State and Local Govern- and her commitment to her family. She was a President and Director of Government and

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to serve in the U.S. Army in Europe for two recognize the contributions of Ivy Tech Com- OF GEORGIA munity College Southeast to the success of years. He returned to Stanford to complete a the 6th District Job Fair. master’s degree in history. By 1970, the year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On October 21, 2013, over 150 job seekers of my own graduation from the university, he Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from across the district met with 36 busi- had been appointed an associate dean of stu- nesses looking to hire new employees. In a Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- dent affairs. In this capacity he oversaw the in- time when jobs are still hard to come by these tegration of the sexes in coed university hous- er, I rise today to honor the careers of several job fairs are an important tool in linking job ing. During this period he helped ensure that individuals from Georgia’s Eighth Congres- seekers with perspective employers. I am egalitarian American principles and the rec- sional District who gave their all for our coun- proud we were able to bring community lead- ognition of the value of diversity that blos- try and for our freedoms. They have been ers together and provide this service to the somed in the 1960s and ’70s was reflected in posthumously inducted into Georgia’s first- people of the 6th District. University policies. Next he served as a spe- ever Military Veterans Hall of Fame, and I The job fair would not have been the suc- cial assistant to the secretary of Health and would like to recognize them today. cess it was without the help of Ivy Tech Com- Human Services in both the Ford and Carter United States Marine Corps General Ray- munity College Southeast. I want to recognize the work of Shakira Grubbs, Tim Buehler, administrations. mond Gilbert ‘‘Ray’’ Davis hails from Fitz- Daniel Smith, and Chancellor Jim Helms. gerald, GA. In Korea in December 1950, then Returning to Stanford again in 1977 with Their efforts in hosting the job fair show a Lieutenant Colonel Davis personally led his new experiences in dealing with Washington, deep commitment to their community and the he was appointed Associate Director of Gov- battalion to victory in hand to hand combat economic health of Southeastern Indiana. ernment Affairs. From this post he helped against a strongly entrenched and numerically I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to Congress to shape the landmark 1980 Bayh- superior hostile force. For his valorous actions join me in recognizing Ivy Tech Community Dole Act. These efforts fostered free-market he was awarded the Medal of Honor. College Southeast. I look forward to working innovation by encouraging inventors and insti- United States Marine Corps Sergeant Rod- with them in the future as we strive to serve tutions to pursue ownership of patents for ney Maxwell Davis hails from Macon, GA. In the people of Southeastern Indiana. products created with the aid of Federal Gov- Vietnam in September 1967 while his platoon f ernment resources. was pinned down by a numerically superior For all his accomplishments at the Federal force, he personally led his men in repulsing CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- level, some of Larry’s most challenging and an onrushing enemy. With disregard for his SARY OF SAM AND DOROTHY own life, he saved many of his men by throw- rewarding projects have involved local govern- YOUNG ing himself on an exploding enemy grenade. ment. The cities of Palo Alto and Menlo Park He gallantly gave his life for his country and and the Counties of Santa Clara and San HON. RALPH M. HALL was awarded the Medal of Honor. Mateo as well as various state and local land OF TEXAS and water authorities, have required skillful at- United States Marine Corps Major Henry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Talmage Elrod hails from Ashburn, GA. On tention. He negotiated many cooperative land- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 use initiatives, sometimes in the face of dis- Wake Island in December 1941, as a fighter agreement from some of Stanford’s neighbors. pilot, he personally destroyed an enemy war- Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- He made sure there was careful sensitivity to ship and shot down two enemy airplanes be- gratulate Sam and Dorothy Young who just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Their com- threatened wildlife like the California tiger sala- fore assuming command of a ground unit and mitment to each other and their family is an in- mander, for which the University built a tunnel inspirationally led his men against an attacking superior enemy force until he was killed in ac- spiration and a wonderful reminder of the im- under Junipero Serra Boulevard to encourage portance of family, particularly during the holi- tion. He gallantly gave his life for his country migration from Lake Lagunita to a new, more day season. and was awarded the Medal of Honor. secure habitat in Stanford’s foothills. Sam and Dorothy, high school sweethearts Beyond his admirable professional achieve- United States Navy Seaman First Class at Lockett High School, were wed on August ments, Larry is a thoughtful intellectual, host to Wendall Leon Jones hails from Tifton, GA. At 4, 1963 at Lockett Baptist Church shortly after authors debuting their books and is a friend the age of 16, he enlisted in the Navy. At age Sam joined the Navy. Over the past five dec- and supporter for those who are writers, artists 17 the landing craft that he was aboard was ades, Mr. and Mrs. Young have been blessed with three children—Trent, Christi, and Todd— and, most particularly, friends of Stanford. This sunk by a German U–Boat killing all but 89 of the 641 aboard. He was severely burned on and seven grandchildren—Dane, Zachary, year, for his dedication to Stanford he was Teressa, Sammi, Jacque, Gracie, and Aubrey. awarded the Cuthbertson Award during Stan- the face and hands while rescuing Sailors and Soldiers. During the D–Day Landing, he was The Youngs moved to Mount Vernon, Texas ford’s graduation ceremony. Today I praise my among the 51 survivors of a 600 man demoli- in the early 1980’s when Sam was transferred good friend Larry Horton, whose intellect, hu- tion unit, once again sustaining injuries to his with AO Smith Harvestore Silos. The family mility, talent, tenacity, empathy, and dedication hands during small arms fire fights. One later owned and operated Donuts Etc. in to our alma mater are unparalleled. Although Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Pittsburg, and month later at age 18, he was wounded again his retirement will provide him with more time Winnsboro. Sam and Dorothy continue to ac- by shell fragments in the right ear, right ankle, to spend on his personal loves—history, tively participate in the community, and since and face during a demolition mission behind opera, Stanford Athletics, literature, theater, 2002, Sam has served Franklin County as enemy lines. After recovering, he was headed and his partner of 35 years, George Wilson— Commissioner for Precinct 4. to Japan when the war ended and he was Sam and Dorothy Young are blessed to he will be deeply missed not only by his Stan- soon discharged having just reached the age ford colleagues, but by those of us in Wash- have had so many happy years together, and of 19. He was awarded the Navy Commenda- I wish them many more happy years in the fu- ington, Sacramento, and the Bay Area who tion Medal for Valor and 3 Purple Hearts. He ture. Mister Speaker, I ask my colleagues to have shared in the privilege of knowing him. died at age 36 from injuries to his brain join me in celebration of the Young’s 50th He leaves a formidable legacy. caused by wounds. Wedding Anniversary.

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