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June 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1007 leadership has brought joy, peace and comfort Morris High, Sam briefly attended City Col- being a positive role model for students to to generations of Peninsula Temple Sholom lege. In 1951, he left college to join the Army. emulate. members. After being discharged from the armed forces Following graduation from Delano High Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 1953, Sam married his current wife, Esther, School in June 1954, Leamon began to pur- in congratulating Rabbi Raiskin on fifty years a Brooklyn native. The couple settled in sue higher education at University of Cali- of service in the rabbinate, commending his Brooklyn, where they raised two daughters fornia, Berkeley. He was the first child in his half-century of humanitarian and public service and where Sam went on to a career in the family to pursue a college education. The April and wishing him and his family many more U.S. Post Office’s payroll division. In 1988, 10, 1956 Delano Record stated, ‘‘DELANO years of richly deserved good health and hap- after he retired from the USPS, Sam began a SPRINTER READY FOR OLYMPICS. Sopho- piness. brief stint in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s more Leamon King, Delano High School grad- f payroll office. Throughout his career, Mr. Gold- uate, a young man with wings on his feet, is berg remained active in civic organizations, in- California’s newest hope for ‘‘World’s Fastest JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF cluding the Knights of Pythias, and the Con- Human’’ honors, and the Bear sprint sensation FREEDOM cerned Citizens of Canarsie. will have ample opportunity to earn such ac- After moving to Covered Bridge, Sam con- claim this spring.’’ The following month HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH tinued his long-time association with the Leamon King tied the world record for the OF OHIO Knights of Pythias. He also volunteered with a 100-yard dash at the West Coast Relays in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES number of local associations, including SCAT, Fresno, California. Merle Reed Post 124 First Tuesday, June 5, 2001 Deborah, and the Jewish War Veterans. In ad- Vice Commander Joe Viray and former edu- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in dition to serving as the First Vice-President of cators Wayne and Wava Billingsley witnessed recognition of Cleveland’s Juneteenth Celebra- the Homeowners of Covered Bridge, Sam this spectacular event. They stated Leamon tion of Freedom to be held June 23-24 at the sings with the Covered Bridge Chorale and King’s historic race was an awesome sight to Martin Luther King Civic Center. volunteers at both the Lyons Veterans Hos- see. It appeared as though Leamon King had Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of pital and CentraState Hospital. wings on his feet as he majestically flew the ending of slavery, began on June 19, 1865 Sam Goldberg’s life has truly been one of across the finish line and into the world record when the last known group of slaves learned dedicated community service. I applaud Sam’s history book. The Delano Record dated May 15, 1956 of their freedom. The purpose of Juneteenth is continued efforts and ask my colleagues to stated the following: ‘‘KING’S 9.3 DASH not only to relive a painful chapter in history, join me in recognizing his many accomplish- BRINGS ANOTHER RECORD TO CITY. but to revive and preserve African American ments. Delano became the home of two world cham- heritage. Juneteenth reminds all Americans to f pions Saturday when Leamon King, local resi- keep open the lines of communication by all TRIBUTE TO THE LATE LEAMON dent and former Delano High School track people. KING We gather to celebrate and emphasize the star, ran the 100 yards dash in 9.3 at the true meaning of freedom, to embrace human Fresno Relays to tie the world record. King’s rights and to come together as one people HON. JOE BACA victory brought another world record to Dela- without regard to race, national origin, class, OF CALIFORNIA no, making it the home of one of the fastest religion, or any walk of life. This year’s annual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sprinters and the residence of Lon Spurrier, holder of the world record for the 880. There observance will bring all Americans together to Tuesday, June 5, 2001 promote racial healing and provide inspiration is no other city in the United States the size Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, It is with great sad- of Delano, which can boast two world cham- to all. ness that I note the passing of Leamon King, Juneteenth supporters have already planned pions.’’ of California. Both Leamon King and Lon Spurrier were countless marches, a kick-off session, talent A lifelong educator in the Richgrove and selected to participate in the 1956 Olympics in shows, workshops, childrens activities, and Delano Elementary School Districts, Olympic Melbourne, Australia. Delano became the only other events as part of the two-day celebra- Gold Medalist, World Record Holder in the city of its size in the United States to have two tion. Much planning has gone into creating a 100 yard dash and Delano High School grad- representatives make the 1956 Olympic team. celebration to uplift the human spirit through uate, Leamon provided a positive role model Because of the fame the City of Delano had rap, reggae music, dance, games, poetry, and for the local youth. He made significant con- received due to the athletic accomplishments more. tributions to the improvement of education op- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in cele- of these two track stars, Leamon King and portunities for Latino Children in California. bration and recognition of Cleveland’s Lon Spurrier were the Grand Marshalls of the Leamon was born on February 13, 1936 in Juneteenth Celebration. It is time for Ameri- Eleventh Annual Harvest Holidays Parade on Tulare, California. His parents were Loyd King cans of all colors, creeds, cultures, and reli- October 6, 1956. and Beatrice Wallace King. They owned a During the October 1956 United States gions to share a common love of and respect farm in Earlimart, and Leamon lived there the Olympic camp practice meet at Ontario, Cali- for freedom. first year of his life. His father, Loyd King, sold fornia, Leamon King set his second world f their farm in 1937, and the King family moved record vhen he tied the 10.1 time for the world CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOG- to Delano, California where Leamon com- record for 100 meters set by Ira Murchison NIZES SAM GOLDBERG FOR HIS pleted his elementary and secondary edu- and Willie Williams in Germany the previous ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS cation. summer. Following this splendid achievement, COMMUNITY Leamon began his education at Ellington Leamon traveled to Australia to represent the School and later transferred to Fremont City of Delano and the United States. Dr. HON. RUSH D. HOLT School. His mother wanted him to learn music Clifford Loader, Mayor of Delano, also traveled and to play the saxophone. The only elemen- OF NEW JERSEY to Australia to give support to the two Delano tary school in Delano with a band at that time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Olympic participants. was Cecil Avenue Elementary School, so he Delano High School Educator Gary Girard, Tuesday, June 5, 2001 transferred to this school. While attending who was serving as a staff writer for the Dela- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Cecil Avenue and learning music, Leamon no Record, stated in his article dated Novem- today Mr. Sam Goldberg for his continued began to excel in track as a sprinter, and was ber 23, 1956, ‘‘KING’S EFFORTS PULLED demonstration of the strong sense of civic duty ultimately elected student body president. U.S. TO VICTORY IN 400-METER RELAY AT that characterizes the true spirit of American Upon graduation from Cecil Avenue, OLYMPIC GAMES. Dr. Clifford Loader, Mayor citizenship. Sam, the newly named Person of Leamon transferred to Delano High School. of Delano, believes that it was the running of the Year by the Homeowners of Covered He attended and won his first state meet at ex-Delano High star Leamon King that pulled Bridge has, through his membership in a num- the age of fifteen during his freshman year in the United States to victory in the 400-meter ber of local organizations, distinguished him- high school. During the next four years, relay at the Olympic Games in Australia. The self as a pillar of the community of Covered Leamon King continued to excel as both a stu- U. S. had stiff competition from Russia. Load- Bridge, Manalapan Township. dent and as a runner. This outstanding athlete er said that after the relay, Thane Baker, an- Sam began his life in the Bronx as the eld- provided a positive image for Delano High other member of the U. S. relay team ran over est of three children. After his graduation from School and the City of Delano, as well as to hug King, realizing that it was his leg on the VerDate 11<MAY>2000 05:24 Jun 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05JN8.001 pfrm04 PsN: E05PT1 E1008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 5, 2001 relay team that had won the race. King re- Over the years, the Michigan State Associa- treating clinical depression at early stages we ceived a gold medal for his effort on the win- tion have graciously made donations to Chil- could head off debilitating physical illnesses ning U.

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