E684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 27, 2010 MISTAKEN ADDITION AS American political history in which partisan bit- This means the national debt has increased COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2499 terness abated. President Monroe went on two by $2,241,938,262,112.10 so far this Con- long national tours in order to gain the trust gress. HON. W. TODD AKIN and faith of the American people. Monroe ex- This debt and its interest payments we are OF panded the country’s borders by purchasing passing to our children and all future Ameri- Florida from Spain. Yet, Monroe may be best IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans. remembered for his belief that the Americas f Tuesday, April 27, 2010 should be free from future European coloniza- Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, my name was tion and interference in sovereign countries’ HONORING CHARLES ‘‘KENNY’’ mistakenly added as a cosponsor of H.R. affairs. His strong opinions and principles on HILL 2499. Let the RECORD reflect that I would re- foreign policy came to be known as the Mon- move my name as a cosponsor of this bill if roe Doctrine. HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON I were able. was a loyal public servant OF ILLINOIS f and an exceptional statesman. He proved to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be a visionary leader who helped form our Na- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 IN HONOR OF THE ANNUAL JAMES tion in its infant stages, and later helped to MONROE DAY PROGRAM IN reconcile a deeply divided country in the after- Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, WESTMORELAND COUNTY math of the . I rise today to pay tribute to Charles ‘‘Kenny’’ President Monroe cherished the very prin- Hill, one of the hard working employees of the HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN ciple of democracy, and championed the House Wellness Center. Kenny is retiring from duty as a Members’ Wellness Center Attend- OF cause of a republic empowered not by privi- ant after 41 years of service to the Architect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege or birthright, but by the people. He once stated, ‘‘In this great Nation there is but one of the Capitol. He and his wife Carole look for- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 order, that of the people, whose power, by a ward to enjoying his retirement with their chil- Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I am privi- peculiarly happy improvement of the rep- dren Lisa, Kenny, and Tony and their grand- leged to rise today to honor the James Mon- resentative principle, is transferred from them, children Christopher, Charlie, Pamela, Tiffany, roe Memorial Foundation and the annual without impairing in the slightest degree their Elizabeth, Wayne, and Kyle. The Members of James Monroe Day Program. sovereignty, to bodies of their own creation, the 111th Congress would like to thank you I am pleased to recognize and honor the and to persons elected by themselves, in the Kenny for all your years of hard work and birth and life of our Nation’s fifth president, full extent necessary for the purposes of free, dedication. You will be missed. and First District of Virginia native, James enlightened, and efficient government’’. This f Monroe. I appreciate the invitation to share eloquent statement contained a very simple HONORING URBAN LEAGUE OF this special occasion with you. message that continues to ring true today. LONG ISLAND FOR THEIR EX- First, I want to recognize the important ac- I recently introduced the James Monroe TRAORDINARY WORK IN THE complishments of the James Monroe Founda- Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 4329) to COMMUNITY tion. Since 1928, the James Monroe Founda- honor James Monroe and the contributions he tion has worked tirelessly to preserve the made to the Commonwealth and our Nation. former President’s great legacy. Your efforts This legislation would authorize the U.S. HON. STEVE ISRAEL have kept his memory alive and have allowed Treasury to mint coins to commemorate the OF generations of people to learn about his many bicentennial of the election of President James IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significant contributions to our Nation. I would Monroe. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 In addition, the funds collected from the coin like to thank the foundation for your hard work Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today will go to the James Monroe Memorial Foun- and for organizing this magnificent celebration. to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that dation to reconstruct the birthplace of Presi- James Monroe came to the Presidency as serves my district, Urban League of Long Is- dent Monroe including farm buildings and a one of the most qualified men to ever assume land. visitor and education center in Westmoreland the office. He was the last American President Urban League has demonstrated an over- County. Additional proceeds will then be used of the ‘‘Virginia Dynasty,’’ and one who left whelming amount of commitment to serving to support continuing education programs such a lasting impression on American history the Long Island community. My constituents about President Monroe, the , that we gather today to recognize his life and rely on our nonprofits for the vital services an online library, and collection and preserva- celebrate his birth. they offer. The continuous selfless efforts of tion of artifacts and historical items related to As you know, President Monroe, one of five those involved with the Urban League of Long James Monroe’s childhood and presidency. children to Spence Monroe and Elizabeth Island are admirable. James Monroe was an outstanding citizen, Jones, was born here in Westmoreland Coun- I am proud to honor Urban League of Long soldier, and statesman who dedicated his life ty on April 28, 1758. Monroe was raised and Island for their extraordinary work in the com- to our country. He was a good man who in- educated in what is now the First Congres- munity. sional District of the Commonwealth of Vir- spired a nation at a moment in time that f ginia. He worked on the family farm until en- begged for leadership. Jefferson said of his tering the College of William and Mary at the fellow Virginian, ‘‘A better man cannot be.’’ IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF AN- age of 16. Within a year, the American Revo- The citizens of the Commonwealth of Vir- DERSON SHOWMAN ON HIS lution began and Monroe soon left college to ginia and especially America’s First District ex- OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO AT- enlist in the . He was one of press their gratitude to James Monroe, in TEND THE MILI- the men who crossed the Delaware with commemoration of the 252nd anniversary of TARY ACADEMY George . his birthday. As a politician, Monroe served in the Vir- f HON. ROBERT E. LATTA ginia Assembly, the Continental Congress, as OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL OF Governor to the Commonwealth of Virginia, as DEBT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State and Sec- retary of War to President . Ul- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 timately, James Monroe became our fifth HON. MIKE COFFMAN Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great OF COLORADO President of the United States. pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His presidency represented a key point in standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- our history. National identity and patriotism Tuesday, April 27, 2010 gressional District. I am happy to announce were growing and the country’s democratic in- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- that Anderson Showman of Willard, Ohio has stitutions and capitalist economy were taking er, today our national debt is been offered an appointment to attend the form. $12,880,364,008,405.96 United States Military Academy at West Point, During Monroe’s early years in the White On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th New York. House his administration was known as the Congress, the national debt was Anderson’s offer of appointment poises him ‘‘’’, a time period in $10,638,425,746,293.80. to attend the United States Military Academy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27AP8.040 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E685 this fall with the incoming cadet Class of 2014. should be at their most active, 61.5 percent being formed throughout the country, the tim- Attending one of our Nation’s military acad- don’t receive any physical activity outside of ing is perfect for us to address the lack of emies is an invaluable experience that offers school hours. Even more disturbing, only 3.8 physical education being provided in schools. a world-class education while placing de- percent of elementary schools, 7.9 percent of I want to give a special thanks to my col- mands on those who undertake one of the middle schools, and 2.1 percent of high league, ZACH WAMP, for all of his tireless work most challenging and rewarding experiences schools provide daily physical education and supporting this bill. I would also like to thank of their lives. 22 percent do not require students to take any Chairman MILLER for his devotion to the con- Anderson brings an enormous amount of physical education. The rise in childhood obe- cepts and goals of the FIT Kids Act. The leadership, service, and dedication to the in- sity correlates with the removal of physical American Heart Association, the National As- coming Class of 2014. While attending Willard education from schools over the past two dec- sociation for Sports and Physical Education, High School in Willard, Ohio, Anderson at- ades and a decline in routine physical activity. the American Diabetes Association, and the tained a grade point average that placed him Of all the deaths from major chronic dis- National Football League with their Play 60 in the top ten percent of his graduating class. eases, 23 percent are linked to sedentary life- campaign, all support the FIT Kids Act and ad- Anderson was inducted into the National styles that today begin in early childhood. This vocated for its passage. Honor Society, active in Student Council, and is backwards; we need to ensure that our na- And, last but certainly not least, I want to was a class officer. tion’s youth learn the merits of living active thank Richard Simmons. For nearly four dec- Throughout high school, Anderson was a lifestyles starting at an early age, not how to ades, Richard has helped millions of Ameri- member of the football, basketball, and base- live inactive lives. It is true that you can’t have cans lose weight, tirelessly working with over- ball teams. He earned varsity letters in those a healthy mind without a healthy body. Study weight adults, teaching them to adopt a life- sports and was also an instructor with the Mid- after study have shown that active children style of balance, moderate eating and exer- west Baseball Camp. Anderson served the perform better on tests and are more focused cise. Most recently, he has changed his focus community of Willard by assisting with the and driven during the school day. With the ad- from adults to children, traveling to over 200 community’s hospital events, the Salvation vance in technology and the changing society schools last year. A leading advocate for the Army, and the local food bank. I am confident we live in, it may be true that today’s kids will FIT Kids Act, Richard has praised the bill at that Anderson will carry the lessons of his stu- never be as active as they were in the past. schools, on television, and at speaking events dent leadership to West Point. However, we can provide them with quality around the country. His successful grassroots Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join physical education that will teach them the im- campaign in favor of the bill flooded congres- me in congratulating Anderson Showman on mense benefits to living an active life begin- sional offices with letters urging support of the the acceptance of his appointment to the ning at an early age. bill. As we pass the FIT Kids Act today, it United States Military Academy at West Point. The FIT Kids Act will get kids moving during serves as a testament to Richard’s tenacious Our service academies offer the finest military the day again and help them learn how to live advocacy to make our children healthy again. training and education available. I am positive healthy, active lifestyles. The bill will provide The benefits of getting physical activity back that Anderson will excel during his career at information to parents and communities on the into schools are so great that it is something West Point and I ask my colleagues to join me amount of physical education being offered in we need to come together and commit to. in extending their best wishes to him as he schools measured against the most recent na- Routine physical education is a proven way to begins his service to the Nation. tional recommendations. Also, it will require lower children’s body mass index, increase f that school districts provide parents with infor- students’ attention and attentiveness during mation on healthy living because schools can the day, and improve kids’ academic scores. FITNESS INTEGRATED WITH only solve so much of this problem. This infor- Let’s pass this bill to ensure that we don’t con- TEACHING KIDS ACT mation increases awareness of entire families tinue spending $147 billion annually on obesity and communities about opportunities for phys- related medical expenses or have more of our SPEECH OF ical activity and how best to live healthy lives. population suffer from chronic diseases, harm- HON. RON KIND Providing parents and caregivers with this in- ing their quality of life and economic output. OF WISCONSIN formation is imperative to ensure that they are We need to commit to providing children with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES making healthy choices at home. the foundations and knowledge to make In addition to providing information to par- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 healthy choices and live active lives; the FIT ents and communities, the bill enacts a Na- Kids Act puts us on the path toward doing Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tional Research Council Study on the types of this. strong support of the bipartisan Fitness Inte- physical education offered in schools and var- f grated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. ious and innovative means that schools suc- 1585, legislation I authored with my colleague, cessfully employ physical education in order to TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN RANDY Representative ZACH WAMP. Throughout my get students active. Additionally, there will fi- JACKSON, USN time in Congress, I have taken a special inter- nally be a comprehensive study regarding the est in ensuring our nation’s youth live healthy, relationship between cognitive development, HON. active lives. The FIT Kids Act focuses on get- academic achievement and physical education OF MISSOURI ting physical education back into schools and and fitness. The cost of the study will be mini- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has the support of over 50 organizations in mal and the benefits substantial. While some Tuesday, April 27, 2010 addition to bipartisan support in the House. studies have indicated that physical activity With one in three children in this country and education lead to better academic Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it has being classified as overweight or obese it is achievement, including a study most recently come to my attention that my friend CAPT clear that childhood obesity has reached epi- conducted by the CDC, the study in this bill Randy Jackson will retire from the United demic proportions. Our kids are living increas- would provide definitive evidence of the impor- States Navy on June 4, 2010, after three dec- ingly sedentary lives, not enjoying the wonders tance of movement and exercise to cognitive ades of service to our nation. Let me take this of the outdoors or being active. As opposed to development and future productivity. means to congratulate Captain Jackson on his going outside, they stay indoors, sit in front of Lastly, this bill will make available to state well-earned retirement and to thank him for his the television and play video games. In Wis- education agencies and local education agen- lifetime of service to the United States and for consin alone, 25 percent of children watch cies best practices on innovative physical edu- his many years of friendship. three or more hours of television a day and 20 cation and physical activity policies and pro- Born in my hometown of Lexington, Mis- percent play video games or use a computer grams at the state and local level while identi- souri, Captain Jackson received his appoint- for means other than school work three or fying common challenges in implementing ment to the United States Naval Academy and more hours per day. The Centers for Disease physical education and barriers for meeting graduated in 1980 with a degree in Systems Control and Prevention recommends that chil- the DC recommendations for physical edu- Engineering. After distinguishing himself in the dren participate in 60 minutes of physical ac- cation. classroom, Captain Jackson moved across the tivity daily. Since kids spend a majority of their I am so proud that the FIT Kids Act made country to serve aboard the USS Elliot, based time at school, it is clear that schools must be it to the floor today. With all of the great things in San Diego, California. involved as we work to get kids moving. the First Lady has been doing to stop child- Over the next 30 years, Captain Jackson This is especially true when it is considered hood obesity and all of the historical private showed remarkable adaptability and flexibility that for children ages 9–13, an age that kids and public partnerships that are currently as he moved from post to post and job to job

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