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HONORING THE LIFE AND Day School. He also enjoyed his work with the dition, John maintains an intern program at ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRANK Memphis Zoological Society, Elmwood Ceme- U.S. Granules that provides work experience MARMADUKE NORFLEET tery and the Memphis Opera Theater where and scholarship assistance. he served as the director. John has also been a supporter of youth HON. STEVE COHEN Friends and family remember Mr. Norfleet baseball programs. He has been a longtime OF TENNESSEE as a man of great intelligence and enthu- patron of the American Legion Post 27 base- ball club, the Diamond Spyders, and helped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES siasm. According to his son-in-law and former colleague, Alex Thompson, his success organize its first sports program in the Plym- Monday, March 5, 2012 stemmed ‘‘not from ambition, but the way he outh area. John’s support extends to the Indi- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was wired and the gifts God gave him.’’ Oth- ana Baseball Hall of Fame, and with his as- pay tribute to the life and legacy of Frank ers describe him as a mentor who was willing sistance, it dedicated the Bill Nixon Plymouth Marmaduke Norfleet. Mr. Norfleet was born in to share his knowledge and experience. Pear- Baseball Wing in October 2007. When in- Memphis, TN on November 27, 1918 and be- son Crutcher, the executive director of the ducted in to the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame came a philanthropist as well as an out- Memphis Entrepreneurial Society said that Mr. himself in 2009, John humbly reminded us standing civil and business leader. Norfleet ‘‘was one of those people who made that his contributions were dedicated to his In 1941, Mr. Norfleet joined the Army, serv- your life better because you knew him.’’ community’s youth and their future, not for ing as a cavalryman and tank officer in World Mr. Norfleet passed away surrounded by his personal gain. War II. A decorated veteran, Mr. Norfleet was family at his home on February 17, 2012 at 93 Moreover, John has been an active board awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clus- years of age. He is survived by his loving wife member of the St. Joseph Regional Medical ter, the French Croix de Guerre for fighting in of 69 years, Jean Flanigan Norfleet, three Center since 2004, where he has worked ex- The Battle of the Bulge and the Silver Star for daughters, Janet Sheahan, Jean Laughlin, and tensively on the hospital’s committees related Valor. After leaving the military, he returned to Frances Thompson, 7 grandchildren, and 9 to finance, executive leadership, governance, Memphis in 1946 and began working at Parts, great-grandchildren. and strategic planning. He is a former director Inc., an automotive ‘‘aftermarket’’ company f of the Indiana Manufacturing Association, the and eventually led it to significant growth as its Marshall County Industrial Association, the Chairman and CEO. In 1959 he cofounded HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS Plymouth Industrial Development Company, and became the president and director of the TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES and the Marshall County Solid Waste Manage- Automotive Warehouse Distributors Associa- MADE BY JOHN OLIVER ment District Citizens Board. In addition, he tion. In 1969 he assumed the same role with was chairman of the audit committee for the the Automotive Information Council of New HON. JOE DONNELLY Marshall County Community Foundations. He York, another company that he cofounded. In OF INDIANA served as fundraising drive chairman for the addition to this, he served as a director of First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marshall County United Way and the Plym- Tennessee Bank for 18 years and at CSX outh Emergency Vehicle Fund. Monday, March 5, 2012 Corp. Through his extensive participation in his In 1978, Mr. Norfleet founded Forum for a Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, community including his service in the U.S. Better Memphis, a short-lived organization that today I rise to pay tribute to John Oliver, an Army Reserves, he serves as the model of a encouraged and supported political candidates outstanding American citizen who has shown civic-minded American. On behalf of the citi- who sought to effect positive changes for the commitment and service to the Plymouth, Indi- zens of Indiana’s Second District, I would like city. That year, I ran for County Commissioner ana community. to salute his character, his personal achieve- and became the forum’s first beneficiary of A native of Newcastle in the United King- ments, and his contributions to our community. their support. It was at that time that I had the dom, John immigrated to the United States on f good fortune of meeting and developing a March 16, 1962 when he was 19 years old, IN RECOGNITION OF DR. CURTIS friendship with Mr. Norfleet. and in 1975, he was officially recognized as a RAMSEY Mr. Norfleet worked closely with Memphis United States citizen. health organizations and in 1980, the Univer- John began his journey in the manufacturing sity of Tennessee Health Science Center industry as a laborer for a small research and HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS named its annual healthcare forum in his development firm. He moved to Plymouth to OF TEXAS honor. When he was inducted into the Mem- work for that company’s manufacturing sub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phis Society of Entrepreneurs in 1997, Mr. sidiary, ultimately becoming its president in Monday, March 5, 2012 Norfleet commented, ‘‘Being an entrepreneur 1977. Nine years later, John purchased the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to not only offers opportunities for personal finan- company and renamed it U.S. Granules Cor- honor an acclaimed educator, Dr. Curtis cial success but of equal importance is the en- poration, which today produces fifty percent of Ramsey. Dr. Ramsey has over 60 years of ex- trepreneur’s ability to give others employment the world’s granulated aluminum. With his perience in education and has served as a and, in many cases, opportunities to make leadership, U.S. Granules remains a leader in member of the Denton Independent School charitable gifts to those in need and less fortu- technology and quality, producing particle District (ISD) Board of Trustees for 18 years. nate.’’ Furthermore, in 1999, Mr. Norfleet was products from aluminum recovered from indus- He has taught internationally as a public class- honored by the State of Tennessee for his trial waste. Today, U.S. Granules has estab- room teacher, college professor, dean, and long history of giving back and working to im- lished customers on five continents. educational consultant. prove Memphis and Shelby County. But what truly reflects John’s commendable Dr. Ramsey has not only dedicated his life Mr. Norfleet’s list of civic involvements is spirit is his service to his local community. He to the teaching of others but was equally as just as extensive. In addition to serving as an has been a pillar of support for the children of passionate about learning himself. Dr. Ramsey elder at Second Presbyterian Church, he was Plymouth. Quietly and without recognition, received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees a founding member of both the Community John endowed a fund to benefit the Plymouth from North Texas State University, now the Foundation of Greater Memphis and the Eco- High School Speech Team, a state leader in University of North Texas. He received his nomics Club of Memphis. He also served two debate competition. To further advance the doctorate from Vanderbilt University, where he six-year terms as Justice of the Peace for the strength of local schools, John has made was a professor of teacher education, and Shelby County Quarterly Court. Mr. Norfleet’s many financial donations to help with the pur- completed his post-doctoral work at Teachers other involvements included raising money for chase of books for school libraries, leadership College at Columbia University. Rhodes College, the University of Tennessee, seminars for students, and the expansion of Dr. Ramsey has served professionally at Memphis University School, and Presbyterian scholarship and other award programs. In ad- local, state, national and international levels.

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Their tireless efforts for the greater ations Command. guished Visiting Professor at Bir Zeit Univer- cause of peace will profoundly affect these Lt Col Loftis first entered the Air Force in sity near Ramallah in the West Bank of Pal- communities. I would like to applaud and com- 1996 as a Space and Missile Officer after re- estine. mend these outstanding volunteers from ceiving his commission through Officer Train- He has been recognized for his contribu- Brooklyn for committing themselves to such a ing School. In 2008, he became a Regional tions to the field of education and has been a worthwhile cause. They are role models for us Affairs Strategist; and in 2009, he deployed to member for 10 years on the Legislative Advi- all. Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction sory Committee to the Texas Association of f Team with a mission to help Afghanistan re- School Boards. In addition, he was a member build its infrastructure and secure the rule of of the North Texas Area Association of School HONORING THE HEROES OF law within the country. It was during that de- Boards’ executive committee for six years. In SELMA, ALABAMA ployment that his fluency in the Pashto lan- 2010, he received an award of distinguished guage made it possible for him and his team service at the TASB and TASA state con- HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE to engage directly with local Afghans. This ference, and in 1996 he achieved the Master OF RHODE ISLAND helped both sides establish a mutual trust and Trustee status from TASB. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided a means to exchange viewpoints and Dr. Ramsey has shared his expertise as an learn about each other’s culture. In fact, he Monday, March 5, 2012 educational consultant and witness before the was so successful that the local Afghans gave Texas Legislature. He dedicated hundreds of Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, 47 years ago him the Pashto name: Esan, meaning the hours to visit and speak to legislators about this month, nearly 8,000 men and women from quality of being generous. During his last de- many proposed bills that could have a direct every walk of life took to the streets in Selma, ployment, Lt Col Loftis was once again work- impact on education, Texas students, and the Alabama in three successive marches to de- ing to help U.S. service members bridge the country. His dedication and public service on mand full and equal rights for every American. cultural divide that separates them from their behalf of Texas students and teachers has These ordinary heroes were brutally beaten Afghan and Pakistani counterparts. never wavered. by Alabama State Troopers as they crossed His mission was a noble one and of his Earlier this month, Dr. Ramsey announced the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma on Sun- dedication to duty, courage of heart, and com- that he will be retiring from the Denton ISD day, March 7, 1965. The horrifying images of mitment to our great nation, there can be no Board of Trustees in May. His valuable con- Bloody Sunday, as it would become known, doubt. To Lt Col Loftis’ loving wife Holly and tributions to education and the Denton com- were captured on film and broadcast around his two precious daughters, Alison and munity have been unparalleled and his depar- the world—ultimately helping to galvanize na- Camille, my wife Vicki joins me in offering our ture will leave an outstanding legacy of serv- tional support for civil rights. most sincere condolences. We have heard ice. I am pleased to recognize Dr. Curtis Undeterred, the marchers returned twice many times and know in our hearts the truth Ramsey and am privileged to represent Den- more, walking the streets and highways of that Freedom often demands of us a heavy ton ISD in the U.S. House of Representatives. Alabama in an unflinching show of support for and at times unbearable price. Your husband f equality. Among them were Dr. Martin Luther and father was a living example of the Air- King, Jr., Ralph Abernathy, and our colleague man’s Creed, ‘‘I am an American Airman, A TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL PEACE Congressman JOHN LEWIS. I had the great guardian of freedom and justice, my nation’s CORPS WEEK honor last year of marking this important civil sword and shield, its sentry and avenger. I de- rights moment by traveling to Selma with Con- fend my Country with my life.’’ He was a brave HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS gressman LEWIS and participating in a reen- man and paid the ultimate price in defense of OF NEW YORK actment of this march. It was, without ques- our nation’s freedom. For that and for every- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, one of the most extraordinary moments thing he stood for, we owe you our eternal of my life. Monday, March 5, 2012 gratitude. I would also like to take a moment to recog- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful United Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in nize the extraordinary achievement of my col- States Congress, I stand here today to honor support of National Peace Corps Week, in league, Congresswoman TERRI SEWELL, a Lt Col John Darin Loftis, his service and sac- honor of the 51st Anniversary of the Peace member of this year’s freshman class, who rifice, and all of the heroes we have lost. May Corps on March 1, 2012. grew up in and now represents Selma, Ala- God continue to bless the Loftis family and Since the inception of the Peace Corps in bama. Congresswoman SEWELL was born in friends, the AFSOC community, and the 1961, more than 200,000 Peace Corps Volun- Alabama the same year as the Selma United States Armed Forces. teers have served their country in 139 devel- marches, and as the first African-American f oping nations around the globe. They range woman elected to Congress from Alabama from recent college graduates to retirees with and a Rhodes Scholar, I believe that her suc- DIRECTING OFFICE OF HISTORIAN several decades of work experience, and rep- cess is a testament to the lasting legacy of the TO COMPILE ORAL HISTORIES resent the tremendous diversity of the Amer- brave men and women who risked their lives FROM MEMBERS INVOLVED IN ican people. The issues they address cover for equality almost a half century ago. ALABAMA CIVIL RIGHTS agriculture, business development, information I join my colleagues in saluting the heroes MARCHES technology, education, health and HIV/AIDS, of Selma, Alabama today. SPEECH OF youth development, and the environment. f The work of Peace Corps Volunteers HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE HONORING THE SERVICE AND SAC- around the globe exemplifies a legacy of serv- OF OHIO RIFICE OF LT COL JOHN DARIN ice that has become a significant part of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America’s history and positive image abroad. LOFTIS, USAF Their desire to make a difference has im- Thursday, March 1, 2012 proved the lives of millions of people around HON. JEFF MILLER Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, forty-seven years the world as well as here in the United States. OF FLORIDA ago, 600 civil rights protesters en route from Their enduring efforts for the cause of peace IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Selma to Montgomery were stopped at the are commendable and have made a lasting Edmund Pettus Bridge where state and local impact on the communities in which they have Monday, March 5, 2012 policemen attacked them with billy clubs and lived and worked. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is tear gas, driving them back to Selma. I was Four individuals from my Congressional Dis- with deep sympathy and solemn gratitude that honored to vote for a resolution on March 1, trict in Brooklyn are presently serving as I rise to pay tribute to a fallen American hero. 2012, calling on Congress to collect oral his- Peace Corps volunteers. Melinda Blaise has Air Force Lieutenant Colonel John Darin tories from current and former members of the been serving in the Eastern Caribbean since Loftis, of Paducah, Kentucky, was killed on House who lived through that chilling day

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