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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E684 HON. W. TODD AKIN HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN HON. MIKE COFFMAN HON. TIMOTHY V. JO 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 MISSOURI 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. James Monroe 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 War of 1812. 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 VIRGINIA 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 NEW YORK 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 Monroe Doctrine, 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 Continental Army. He was one of press their gratitude to James Monroe, in TEND THE UNITED STATES MILI- the men who crossed the Delaware with commemoration of the 252nd anniversary of TARY ACADEMY George Washington. 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 OHIO 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 James Madison. 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 ‘‘Era of Good Feelings’’, 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.
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