24428 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 18 November 20, 2008 Milam ran VIA so well he made it look easy. SALUTE TO COLLIN COUNTY SHER- Bartell has also been a great ambassador in But for hundreds of thousands of people, on IFF’S OFFICE FOR AWARD WIN- his outreach to the local community, and it is millions of trips, over dozens of years, the ef- NING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT FOR much appreciated. Most importantly, Art’s con- forts of John M. Milam made living in San An- 2008 cern for his troops is evident, and he leads by tonio that much better. The programs he example. Soldier, leader, scholar, gentleman— began will continue to improve the area for HON. SAM JOHNSON Major General Art Bartell truly personifies what years to come. He leaves behind a great leg- OF a warrior should be. His career accomplishments speak for acy and we can all say, ‘‘John, thanks for a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great ride.’’ themselves: Major General Arthur M. Bartell Thursday, November 20, 2008 was commissioned as a Field Artillery officer f Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam in 1977 through ROTC at the University of HONORING BRANDEN DEMAR Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Collin Michigan. He began his career as a Forward THOELE County Sheriff’s Office for placing as a ‘‘Na- Observer and Battery Fire Direction Officer tional Award Winner’’ for its outstanding par- with B Battery 2nd BN, 17th FA in the Repub- HON. SAM GRAVES ticipation in the 25th annual National Night Out lic of Korea. Duty with the 101st Airborne Divi- Crime, Drug, and Violence Prevention pro- sion (Air Assault) followed. There he served OF MISSOURI gram for a 5th consecutive year. They placed as a Battery Executive Officer, Battalion Fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10th in the Nation for those with populations Support Officer, Battalion Fire Direction Officer Thursday, November 20, 2008 over 300,000. Over 10,000 communities par- and Battery Commander in the 2nd Bn, 320th FA. He next served at Fort Wainwright with Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly ticipated in 2007. I’ve spent time with these folks and they run the 172nd Light Infantry Brigade (Sep) as both pause to recognize Branden Demar Thoele of Battalion Fire Support Officer and Battery Kansas City, Missouri. Branden is a very spe- a top-notch event dedicated to improving the quality of life in North Texas. Commander in the 1st Bn, 37th FA. Following cial young man who has exemplified the finest a tour at the U.S Army Military Personnel Cen- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Thank you to every person in the Sheriff’s Office who makes Collin County a great and ter as the Field Artillery Personnel Systems ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Manager and attendance at the Army Com- ica, Troop 1378, and earning the most pres- safe place to live, work and play. National Night Out aims to bring neighbors mand and General Staff College, Major Gen- tigious award of Eagle Scout. eral Bartell moved to Germany where he Branden has been very active with his together with block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and sheriff departments, pa- served as the Deputy G3 and G3 of VII Corps troop, participating in many Scout activities. Artillery during Operations Desert Shield and Over the many years Branden has been in- rades, exhibits, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs. Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. Returning to volved with Scouting, he has not only earned Germany, he served as the Battalion Execu- numerous merit badges, but also the respect National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness, generates support tive Officer for the 4th Bn, 27th FA (MLRS) of his family, peers, and community. and as the Brigade S3 for the 41st FA Bde. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join for local anti-crime initiatives, and fosters neighborhood spirit and police-community Major General Bartell then moved to the 10th me in commending Branden Demar Thoele for Mountain Division (LI) for duty as the Division his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of partnerships. National Night Out sends a mes- sage to criminals to let them know that neigh- Artillery Executive Officer and as the Battalion America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Commander of the 1st Bn, 7th FA (which re- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. bors are united together to protect their com- munities and will fight back. flagged to 3rd Bn, 6th FA during his tenure), f It was an honor to participate in National both at Fort Drum and Port-au-Prince, Haiti Night Out this year. The Collin County Sheriffs during Operation Uphold Democracy. After EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO Office received a well-deserved award. Con- completion of the U.S. Naval War College in THE FAMILIES OF CARLOS gratulations to everyone on that team. Rhode Island, Art served as the Senior Fire MARIN, ARTURO HERRERA, JAKE God bless you and I salute you. Support Observer/Controller at the Joint Read- BRISBIN, JR., AND MATTHEW f iness Training Center, Fort Polk. He then re- PETER JUNEAU turned to Fort Drum as the Commander of the TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL 10th Mountain Division Artillery. After com- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ ARTHUR M. BARTELL pleting his command tour, he assumed duties OF TEXAS as the Chief, Joint Interoperability Training Di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBIN HAYES vision, and then as Deputy J7/Deputy Com- mander, Joint Warfighting Center, U.S. Joint Thursday, November 20, 2008 OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Forces Command in Virginia. Following that Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Joint assignment, he returned, once again, to express my sadness on the untimely deaths of Thursday, November 20, 2008 the 10th Mountain Division (LI) to be the Chief U.S. International Water and Boundary Com- Mr. HAYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to of Staff and deployed to Afghanistan with the missioner, IWBC, Carlos Marin, IWBC Mexi- recognize and pay tribute to Major General Ar- Division Command Group and Staff as part of can Commissioner Arturo Herrera, Executive thur M. Bartell, Army, Deputy Operation Enduring Freedom where he as- Director of the Rio Grande Council of Govern- Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne sumed duties as the Chief of Staff for Com- ments Jake Brisbin, Jr., and pilot Matthew Corps at Fort Bragg on the occasion of his bined Joint Task Force 180. Upon re-deploy- Peter Juneau, who all lost their lives in a Sep- promotion and new command assignment. ment from Afghanistan, Major General Bartell tember 16 plane crash outside of Presidio, TX. Major General Bartell has served our great served as Deputy Commanding General, Sup- I was shocked to hear of the plane crash Nation for more than 31 years as a truly ex- port, 10th Mountain Division (LI). Following and am deeply saddened by the loss. My ceptional officer, and I am proud to call him that assignment he was sent to deepest condolences are with the families of my friend. I would like to take this opportunity where he served on the Joint Staff as Vice Di- those who perished. to congratulate Art on his well-deserved pro- rector for Operational Plans and Joint Force I had the privilege of working with Commis- motion to Major General and his new assign- Development. Major General Bartell’s awards sioners Marin and Herrera on numerous ment as Commanding General, United States and decorations include: the Defense Superior issues affecting South Texas. They were Army Cadet Command. Since his assignment Service Medal (w/OLC), (w/ strong advocates of continued cooperation be- as Deputy Commanding General of the XVIII OLC), (w/OLC), Meritorious tween the United States and Mexico. Their Airborne Corps in June 2007, I have had the Service Medal (w/7 OLC), Army Commenda- service to the IWBC was matched by their honor of working closely with him on behalf of tion Medal, Army Achievement Medal (w/ dedication to improving the quality of life be- our warfighters here at Fort Bragg. With the OLC), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, tween the two nations. deployment of Corps Headquarters in January, Southwest Asia Service Medal (w/3 BSS), Hu- I will keep their families in my thoughts and he has been an outstanding leader as Com- manitarian Service Medal, Korean Defense prayers. mander of Task Force Bragg. Major General Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal,

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He would ultimately Staff Identification Badge. ize, share memories and discuss upcoming retire from the U.S. Army Reserves with the On behalf of Congress, the United States of community events. Typically, these meetings rank of . America, and the greater Fort Bragg commu- attract anywhere from 75 to 100 enthusiasts. As part of his military service, he attended nity, I express our appreciation for Art’s tire- One of the primary functions of the organi- both North Carolina State University and Or- less service, expertise, patriotism, and dedica- zation is to educate local students and resi- egon State University and earned his bach- tion to our soldiers. No doubt he will prove a dents. Members routinely visit schools elor’s degree in electrical engineering. Fol- great role model for the cadets under his new throughout the Lehigh Valley to discuss the lowing the war, Bobo earned an accounting command, though it will be a great loss for importance of the Battle of the Bulge and degree from the University of Alabama. He Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps. I teach students about the great sacrifices was also named to the University of Alabama want to personally thank Major General made by thousands of American soldiers over School of Commerce and Business Adminis- Bartell, his wife Karen, and his sons for their time to preserve our freedom. The Chapter es- tration’s All Time All Star Academic Team. commitment, sacrifice, and the contributions timates its education program has reached After finishing at the University of Alabama, they have made throughout his honorable and over 50,000 students since its inception. Bobo began his career in the Mobile banking distinguished military career. I congratulate Art December 16, 2008, represents 64 years industry. During this time, he attended the Na- on completing an exceptional tenure here at since the start of the famous Battle of the tional Trust School at Northwestern University, Fort Bragg and wish him many blessings and Bulge. On this date, members of the Lehigh the New York State Trust School and Rutgers much success as he begins this new endeav- Valley Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. In 1955, Bobo joined the auditing depart- or. Bulge will gather at 5:30 a.m. in two locations ment of the First National Bank of Mobile, now f in my district to recognize the anniversary of this historic event and remember the many AmSouth Bank. The following year he was HONORING VETERANS OF THE Americans who lost their lives ensuring Allied promoted to assistant trust officer and then to BATTLE OF THE BULGE victory in World War II. trust officer in 1960. In 1965, Bobo was Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues named assistant vice president. He was elect- HON. CHARLES W. DENT join me in honoring the veterans of the Battle ed vice president in 1967, senior trust officer in 1969, senior vice president in 1974 and OF PENNSYLVANIA of the Bulge and thanking all members of the Armed Forces for their brave service to our head of the trust department in 1975. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was active in a number of professional country. Thursday, November 20, 2008 banking organizations. He served as chairman f Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to of the Southern Trust Conference Planning honor American veterans who fought in the HONORING NEAL ROBERT Committee, president of the trust division of most pivotal conflict of World War II; the Battle WINDHORST the Alabama Bankers Association, and mem- of the Ardennes, more commonly referred to ber of the American Bankers Association. Bobo was also active in a number of civic as the Battle of the Bulge. Specifically, I rise HON. SAM GRAVES and community organizations. He was a to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of OF MISSOURI former secretary and director of the Lion’s the many courageous veterans, family mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club of Mobile, former president of America’s bers and supporters of the Lehigh Valley Thursday, November 20, 2008 Junior Miss, former president of the Mobile Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Preschool for the Deaf, a founding member of based in my district. both the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the Next month marks the 64th anniversary of pause to recognize Neal Robert Windhorst of Kansas City, Missouri. Neal is a very special Family Counseling Center, and a member of the start of the Battle of the Bulge. At 5:30 the Senior Bowl Committee, the M.W. Smith a.m. on December 16, 1944, over 250,000 young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Foundation, Quarterback Club, Mobile Touch- German troops launched a massive offensive down Club, Coastal Conservation Association, against Allied forces along an 85 mile stretch ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, Troop 1395, and earning the most pres- Alabama Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited of Europe’s Western Front in the Ardennes re- and the Mobile County Wildlife Association. gion of Belgium, Luxembourg and France. Ini- tigious award of Eagle Scout. Neal has been very active with his troop, Bobo also gave much of his time to his be- tially, German forces were able to advance loved parish, St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He approximately 50 miles into terrain controlled participating in many Scout activities. Over the many years Neal has been involved with was a member of the Equestrian Society of by Allied armies, but by late January 1945, the Holy Sepulchre, Legatus, the Serra Club American units had reclaimed the lost territory Scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- of Mobile as well as Catholic Social Services. and effectively crippled the German Army. He has also served as treasurer and member While the Battle of the Bulge was the larg- ily, peers, and community. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join of the board of directors of the McGill-Toolen est and most pivotal land battle of World War me in commending Neal Robert Windhorst for Foundation. II involving American soldiers, it also proved to his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join be the bloodiest. When the conflict ended on America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- me in remembering a dedicated community January 25, 1945, roughly 75,000 American ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. leader and friend to many throughout south troops had lost their lives defending the vital Alabama. Joseph Henry Baker, Jr. will be Western Front and thousands more were left f dearly missed by his family—his wife of 48 terribly injured. The sacrifices of these service- HONORING THE MEMORY OF years, Mary; his children, Laura Blakely Coo- men and all those who fought in the Battle of JOSEPH HENRY BAKER, JR. per, Leigh Eleanor Givhan, Joseph Henry the Bulge were not made in vain, as the U.S. Baker III, and Mary Lucille Green; his 12 Army’s expulsion of German forces from HON. JO BONNER grandchildren, James Lucien Hinton Ill, Laura Ardennes damaged the German Army to the OF ALABAMA Blakely Hinton, Russell Baker Hinton, Mary extent that its full defeat became inevitable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Virginia Givhan, William Bowman Givhan, Jr., Ten years ago, a group of motivated vet- Eleanor Frances Givhan, Mary Deas Baker, erans in my district established the Lehigh Thursday, November 20, 2008 Elizabeth Frances Baker, Charles Lansing Valley Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of Green, Jr., Mary Eleanor Green, Julia Baker Bulge. Today, the membership of this group Mobile and the state of Alabama lost a dear Green, and Henry Harmon Green; his sister, extends far beyond veterans of the Battle of friend this week, and I rise today to honor Jo- Frances Baker Lauten; and his brother, Wil- the Bugle to include veterans of more recent seph Henry Baker, Jr. and pay tribute to his liam Costello Baker—as well as the countless conflicts like the war, spouses, family memory. friends he leaves behind.

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