3832 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 15, 2001 enjoyed continuous growth since its intro- membership and unit growth, total financial Sports Hall of Fame’s 15th Annual Induction duction in 1998. Built around an advance- development and stewardship, marketing Banquet will be held tonight, March 15, 2001, ment program with the Bronze, and strategic positioning, leadership, and at the Hammond Civic Center, in Hammond, Silver, and Gold awards, Venturing grew to . By addressing these key issues, 233,858 members—a 15.7 percent increase. The the BSA will ensure that its values-driven Indiana. Eleven individuals, all of whom at- number of Venturing crews increased 12.1 programs will be around for generations to tended high school in Hammond, Indiana, will percent in 2000 to 17,684. come, and will continue to reach out to be inducted into the Hammond Sports Hall of . Participation in this share America’s values with today’s youth, Fame. The new members of the Hall of Fame classroom- and workplace-based character tomorrow’s leaders. include: Mike Bradburn, Bob Bradtke, Allison education program continued to increase in ROY L. WILLIAMS, Buell, Donald Clark, Ray Cross, Rudy T. Folta, 2000, growing 3.2 percent to 1,589,988 partici- Chief Executive. Terry Irk, Hal Morris, Kurt Nondorf, Frank P. pants. More than 17,000 organizations nation- MILTON H. WARD, Staucet, and Bob Wilson, Sr. wide used Learning for Life to help young President. Mike Bradburn, a current resident of Ches- people develop life skills, positive attitudes, values, and career awareness. New Jersey se- f ter, California, graduated from Hammond Mor- ton High School in 1963. While at Morton, lected Learning for Life as a program of TRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY HOME Bradburn was an outstanding athlete, partici- merit to be used in that state’s new char- HEALTH AND HOSPICE acter education initiative. pating in football, wrestling, and track and Scoutreach. ’s coordinated effort field. In football, what this speedy, hard-driving to reach out to more urban and rural young HON. DALE E. KILDEE fullback lacked in size, he made up for in grit people focused on the Hispanic market in OF MICHIGAN and determination. He played on the Gov- 2000. New Spanish marketing materials and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES training aids were developed along with a ernors’ 1961 state championship squad and number of bilingual publications designed to Thursday, March 15, 2001 earned all-state honors the following season. make Scouting programs more accessible to Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to He continued his football career at North- Hispanic youth and their families. The es- rise before you today to recognize a group of western University, from where he graduated teemed Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award people committed to protecting and enhancing in 1957. was bestowed upon 148 volunteers—the larg- An outstanding basketball and baseball est number of recipients in the history of the human dignity. Community Home Health and Hospice, located in my hometown of Flint, player at Bishop Noll, Bob Bradtke graduated award. in 1956. Prior to moving to Lansing, Illinois, AWARDS Michigan, is a private nonprofit organization that has been serving patients throughout where he currently resides, Bradtke coached The National Court of Honor presents the at Bishop Noll, Whiting and Gavit. As a bas- prestigious Silver buffalo Award to distin- Genesee County and other surrounding com- munities for 20 years. ketball player at Bishop Noll, he was an all- guished citizens for exemplary national serv- state guard that teamed up with Oscar Robert- ice to youth. In 2000, recipients of Scouting’s Since 1981, Community Home Health and highest commendation included Charles L. Hospice has been the only local community son and fellow Hammond Sports Hall of Bowerman; M. Anthony Burns; Robert M. based program providing health care to home- Famer Frank Radovich on the Indiana all-star Gates; Roger R. Hemminghaus; Louise bound patients and home care for those facing squad that played the Kentucky all-stars. On Mandrell; C. Dudley Pratt Jr.; Thomas E. the end of life. They provide physicians, the baseball diamond, Bradtke played virtually Reddin; Frank G. Rubino, M.D.; Alfred S. nurses, home health aides, social workers, all positions. He continued his career in col- Warren; Togo D. West Jr.; and Edward E. lege as a basketball player at Notre Dame, Whitacre Jr. chaplains, and many volunteers who selflessly donate their time and resources to give phys- where he was a two-year letter winner before The BSA’s National Court of Honor award- graduating in 1960. ed the Honor Medal With Crossed Palms to ical, emotional, and spiritual support to pa- six Scouts and Scouters who demonstrated tients as well as their families. They also sup- Current resident of Hammond, Indiana, Alli- unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or ply physical, occupational, and speech ther- son Buell, became the first female athlete from resourcefulness in saving or attempting to apy, dietary counseling, transportation, and a Hammond high school to qualify for the save a life at extreme risk to self. Other bereavement support. state finals in a field event. Buell was an out- awards for lifesaving and meritorious action Community Home is licensed by the State standing high jumper and long jumper at Clark were presented to 234 Scouts and Scouters. High School, where she graduated in 1988. The Young American Awards recognizes of Michigan and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Health Care While in college, Buell competed in the high excellence in the achievements of young peo- jump at Cornell University, before transferring ple ages 15 to 25. The 2000 recipients were Ju- Organizations. They are also certified by Medi- lius D. Jackson, Carl F. Regelmann, Svati care, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. to Columbia College, from where she grad- Singla, Alison L. Smith, and Christopher K. Their building, a $3.5 million 19,000 square fa- uated with honors in 1996. As a junior, this Sokolov. cility, ensures that the terminally ill receive Clark valedictorian placed third in the high AMERICA’S PROMISE—THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare, and jump at the state meet, then returned home to In 1997, the pledged that they are granted the opportunity to live help the Lady Pioneers softball team win a 200 million hours of service to America by the remainder of their lives in a familiar and sectional title the next day. our youth membership by the end of 2000. We comfortable home-like setting. The late Donald L. Clark had an outstanding are pleased to announce that we have sur- Mr. Speaker, Community Home fully under- wrestling and football career. After graduating passed that objective by completing more stands the hardships families face when a from Clark High School in 1952, Clark at- than 214 million hours. As part of this effort, tended Purdue University and joined the wres- members of Scouting’s national honor soci- loved one nears the end of their life. In many situations, patients and their families would tling team. In 1957, Clark graduated from Pur- ety, the , performed more due with academic honors he then embarked than 2,000 hours of service in Yosemite Na- prefer to face the end of life at home, and the tional Park. Scouts in New Orleans partici- decision to seek outside care is truly difficult. on an outstanding career in education and pated in Good Turn fairs in which they per- However, I am happy that there is a place like coaching. As wrestling coach at Hammond formed services for the community including Community Home Health and Hospice, where High, he directed the Wildcats to back-to-back removing graffiti and restoring playgrounds. they may live in comfort and dignity. state championships in 1962 and 1963. The BSA’s involvement in this worthwhile Longtime Hammond, Indiana, resident Ray effort represents its commitment of service f Cross, will also be inducted into the Hammond to our nation as expressed in the Scout Oath THE HAMMOND SPORTS HALL OF Sports Hall of Fame. While at Hammond High, and Law. FAME Cross played running back and defensive PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE back on their 1960 state football championship Strong leadership has always been a hall- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY team, earning Chicagoland All-Star Team hon- mark of Scouting. In this tradition, this past ors, as well as a scholarship to West New year our National Executive Board selected OF INDIANA Roy L. Williams as the Chief Scout Execu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mexico University. Cross was a versatile play- er and signed as a free agent with the Atlanta tive. In May, Williams will introduce a stra- Thursday, March 15, 2001 tegic plan for 2002–2006 that targets five Falcons of the National Football League, but issues critical to the future of the Scouting Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- his career was cut short by a knee injury. He movement. Those issues are traditional tinct pleasure to announce that the Hammond then returned home, where he embarked on a

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