March 16, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E395 able to overcome obstacles, work in numerous by presenting the following joint proclamation Whereas, Dr. Bachman in 1838 sailed for careers, and raise four beautiful children who to the U.S. House of Representatives. England and Europe, where he was greeted as a scientist of renown and awarded an hon- survive him today. A JOINT PROCLAMATION FOR JOHN BACHMAN orary doctorate from the University of Ber- MONTH f lin; and Whereas, at an early age in New York Whereas, in 1840 Dr. Bachman and John HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER State the future Dr. Bachman showed strong James Audubon began work on The Vivip- interest in studies of natural history and re- OF JACK B. MCCONNELL, MD arous Quadrupeds of North America, an illus- ligion, particularly the works of Martin Lu- f trated folio on mammals equal in impor- ther; and Whereas, the esteemed Dr. Bachman trav- tance, quality, and artistic grandeur to eled south in January 1815 from his birth- Audubon’s earlier Birds of North America; place to Charleston, South Carolina to be- and HON. JOE WILSON come pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church; Whereas, Dr. Bachman wrote the entire de- scriptive text of the Quadrupeds and, in col- OF SOUTH CAROLINA and laboration with Audubon’s sons, brought the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Dr. Bachman served St. John’s faithfully and honorably as her beloved pas- work to publication in folio and quarto for- Thursday, March 16, 2006 tor for an amazing and productive fifty-six mats beginning in 1845; and Whereas, Dr. Bachman through his mar- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- years, during which time he became a true pillar of the Charleston community; and riage to Harriett Martin, produced many er, the American Medical Association has es- Whereas, contrary to civil statutes and sons and daughters (two of the latter eventu- tablished a new honor, the Jack B McConnell, community standards of the time, Dr. ally marrying two sons of John James Audu- MD, Award for Excellence in Volunteerism, Bachman educated Charleston slaves and bon), and creating a lineage that continues which recognizes the work of a senior physi- freemen of African descent and baptized hun- through many accomplished American fami- cian who provides treatment to U.S. patients dreds, perhaps thousands, into membership lies; and who lack access to health care. After a full ca- at St. John’s during his tenure; and Whereas, Dr. Bachman was elected to a Whereas, Dr. Bachman helped form and three-year term as Vice President of the reer of practice, this physician remains dedi- served twice as President of the South Caro- Charleston Library Society in 1845; and cated to the future of medicine through the lina Lutheran Synod, from 1824 to 1833 and Whereas, in 1848 Dr. Bachman began a five- spirit of volunteerism. again from 1839 to 1840; and year teaching position as Professor of Nat- Jack B. McConnell, MD, is a distinguished Whereas, Dr. Bachman, as Synod Presi- ural History at the College of Charleston; physician and scientist who served as Cor- dent, took action that led to establishment and porate Director of Advanced Technology at in 1831 of a school to train Lutheran min- Whereas, Dr. Bachman published numerous Johnson & Johnson. Widely acknowledged for isters, now known as the Lutheran Theo- important natural history papers including logical Southern Seminary of Columbia, his medical contributions, he directed the de- Two Letters on Hybridity (1850), Notice of South Carolina; and the Types of Mankind by Nott and Gliddon velopment of the TB Tine Test used in the de- Whereas, Dr. Bachman had a keen interest (1854), and Examination of Professor tection of tuberculosis, participated in the early in natural history of the South Carolina Low Agassiz’s Sketch of the Natural Provinces of stages of the development of the Polio Vac- Country and discovered or described many the Animal World (1855); and cine, supervised the discovery of Tylenol, was birds and mammals previously unknown to Whereas, in 1851 Dr. Bachman journeyed to instrumental in developing the technology for science; and the National Capital in Washington, meeting Whereas, Dr. Bachman was a seminal and with President Millard Fillmore to lobby for MRI’s and helped write the enabling legislation active member of the ‘‘Circle of Natural- to map the genome. federal action that in a time of political un- ists,’’ whose work in various natural history rest would mollify the Southern states and Dr. McConnell saved his greatest achieve- fields made antebellum Charleston a sci- preserve the Union; and ment for retirement: the creation of Volunteers entific center equal in importance to such Whereas, in 1853 Dr. Bachman published A in Medicine. His visionary concept—using re- cities as Philadelphia, Boston, and New Defense of Luther and the Reformation in tired medical personnel to volunteer their time York; and, which he countered on-going Charleston-area and talents in a network of free community Whereas, Dr. Bachman frequently pub- attacks on Protestantism; and lished letters and short articles about his clinics for the working uninsured—coupled Whereas, Dr. Bachman was instrumental in natural history observations in local and re- founding in December 1856 the Lutheran- with his enthusiasm and determination has en- gional publications (including the South abled the VIM program to grow to over 40 based Newberry College, an extant liberal Carolina Medical Journal), and gave public arts institution at Newberry, South Caro- clinics in less than a decade. The initial VIM lectures on these topics to audiences of both lina; and clinic was opened on Hilton Head, SC and learned and lay people; and Whereas, Dr. Bachman served as first Whereas, Dr. Bachman hosted John James continues to serve with over 20,000 patient president of the Newberry College Board of Audubon in 1831 when the famous bird artist Trustees beginning in January 1857, and dur- visits in 2005. visited Charleston, thereby beginning a life- ing his tenure took many actions at the Col- Today, I am honored to recognize the tre- long friendship and professional collabora- lege to assure the high quality of secular and mendous life and career of Dr. McConnell. His tion; and service has benefited so many citizens Whereas, Dr. Bachman was instrumental in religious education that has continued for founding the South Carolina State Horti- 150 years; and throughout the Second District of South Caro- Whereas, Dr. Bachman became co-editor of lina. cultural Society in 1833; and Whereas, various scientists have seen fit to Southern Lutheran magazine in 1860; and f recognize Dr. Bachman’s natural history Whereas, Dr. Bachman, although a Union- ist, led the opening prayer for guidance at TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVER- contributions by naming three North Amer- ican birds, two mammals, and one butterfly Institute Hall in Charleston as the State of SARY OF NEWBERRY COLLEGE in his honor, including Bachman’s Warbler South Carolina met on 20 December 1860 to (Vermivora bachmanii), Bachman’s Sparrow discuss whether to vote for secession, after (Aimophila aestivalis bachmani), Bachman’s which he withdrew from political activities (now Black) Oystercatcher (Haematopus and devoted his energies to ministering the HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. bachmani), Bachman’s Brush Rabbit sick and needy; and Whereas, Dr. Bachman survived and con- OF SOUTH CAROLINA (Sylvilagus bachmanii), Bachman’s Fox tinued his good work and scholarship despite IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES squirrel (Sciurus niger bachmani), and the Snout Butterfly (Libytheana bachmanii); a beating by Union soldiers that perma- Thursday, March 16, 2006 and nently paralyzed his arm; and Whereas, in 1864 Dr. Bachman published Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Whereas, Dr. Bachman encouraged African- American members of St. John’s Lutheran Characteristics of Genera and Species, as Ap- recognize the 150th anniversary of Newberry Church to enter the ministry, nurturing na- plicable to the Doctrine of Unity in the College, which is in my 5th Congressional Dis- tionally known clergymen such as Jehu Human Race, in which he argued from a sci- trict of South Carolina. Jones (first African-American Lutheran min- entific perspective that all humans (includ- In celebrating this milestone, I am pleased ister ordained in North America), Boston ing slave and master) were the same spe- to join the State of South Carolina, the City of Jenkins Drayton (missionary to Liberia and cies—a radical, controversial, visionary, and Newberry, Newberry College, and the eventual Chief Justice of the Liberian Su- correct pronouncement that took great cour- Newberry College Alumni Association. I want preme Court), and Daniel Alexander Payne age on his part, particularly amid the tur- (sixth bishop of the African Methodist Epis- moil of the Civil War; and to pay special tribute to the Association’s inter- copal Church); and Whereas, Dr. Bachman was a true renais- national symposium, planned for April 2006, Whereas, Dr. Bachman served on the Board sance man devoted to his church and to his which recognizes the life and work of the col- of Trustees of the College of Charleston from God, to science and natural history, to his lege’s founder, the Rev. Dr. John Bachman, 1834 until 1848; and community and country, and to secular and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:32 Mar 18, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MR8.045 E16MRPT2 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS.2 E396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 16, 2006 religious education—particularly of African roes like Sergeant Hiett, who make the ulti- of one of the giants of Asian American Jour- Americans in antebellum and post-war mate sacrifice. Americans, as well as nalism, and my dear friend: Mr. Sam Chu Lin. Charleston; and Afghanis, owe their liberty to Sergeant Hiett Sam was a pioneer; not just in the Asian Whereas, Dr. Bachman’s legacy is alive and well at Newberry College, which—led by its and his fallen comrades who came before American Community, but in the entire field of Alumni Association—will begin its Sesqui- him. journalism. centennial Celebration on 20 April 2006 with Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the A reporter par excellence—news anchor— a major four-day symposium entitled ‘‘Na- life of Sergeant Anton Hiett. radio announcer—media consultant—a con- ture, God, and Social Reform in the Old f science, of and for, American journalism for al- South: The Life and Work of the Rev. John most four decades. Bachman’’; and TRIBUTE TO E.S. ‘‘BUD’’ VANBERG As one of the first Asian American network Whereas, esteemed international authori- reporters in New York City, he announced to ties on Bachman will make keynote presen- HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE the Nation on CBS News, the fall of Saigon. tations during the College’s John Bachman OF COLORADO Symposium; and He interviewed Presidents and world lead- Whereas, the public is invited to attend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers. He covered earthquakes and major disas- and participate in this auspicious event in Thursday, March 16, 2006 ters. the life of Newberry College by registering He reported from China the government Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today through the Symposium Web site at crackdown on the democracy demonstrators in to pay tribute to B.S. ‘‘Bud’’ VanBerg for his www.johnbachman.org; and Tiananmen Square. Whereas, as noted by the many diverse ac- impressive contributions to Colorado agri- His childhood in Greenville, Mississippi, complishments listed above, Dr. Bachman culture. Bud grew up in Nebraska where he must have been a seminal experience for him; had lasting and wide-ranging impact on learned to work hard, ride horses, chase one that forged his commitment to both expos- science, education, religion, and social cows, drive racehorse vans across the coun- progress in South Carolina, the United ing and fighting discrimination wherever he try, and talk fast. After graduating from the found it. Undoubtedly, he certainly witnessed States, and beyond; and University of Nebraska with a degree in agri- Whereas, the month of February is signifi- and experienced first-hand racial prejudice cant because Dr. Bachman was born on Feb- cultural business, he returned to the family that pervaded the South in the 40’s and 50’s. ruary 4, 1790, and died eighty-four years and business where he centered his interests on More importantly he saw the devastation dis- twenty days later on February 24, 1874; auctioneering and the sale barn. crimination did to the dreams of young people Now, therefore, the State of South Carolina, Bud was sent to Sterling in 1957 to manage of color. the City of Newberry, Newberry College, and the sale barn purchased by his father. He As a result, his life was one of endless com- the Newberry College Alumni Association do commuted between Columbus, Nebraska and mitment to truth-seeking and justice for all hereby proclaim through the powers vested Sterling, Colorado until 1964, when the Ster- Americans—but especially for his brothers and in Governor Mark Sanford, Mayor T. Edward ling sale barn became a separate entity. He Kyzer, President Mitchell M. Zais, and Sym- sisters in the Asian American Community. posium Chair William J. Hilton Jr. that and his wife, Arlene, were active partners and He believed ‘‘informing and helping others is April 2006 shall be designated as ‘‘John worked together to establish a fair and honest what makes journalism exciting.’’ He also be- Bachman Month’’ throughout the State of business with a good reputation that earned a lieved his beloved career in journalism was an South Carolina, and urge all citizens to rec- respected place in the community. opportunity to use his roots for a positive pur- ognize this observance and to attend the Together, they raised four daughters: pose. John Bachman Symposium at Newberry Col- Debbie, Becky, Deanie and Cindy, and they His relentless pursuit of excellence in jour- lege. became actively involved with youth groups nalism was legendary. He once convinced f and organizations in the community. Bud was ABC’s Nightline to do a program called ‘‘Asian known as the consummate volunteer, fre- TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF SGT. American—When Your Neighbor Looks Like quently giving his time and talents to help oth- ANTON HIETT the Enemy.’’ After doing so, he helped book ers, particularly young people. Bud touched the guest, checked the script for accuracy, the lives of many through his volunteer work, and found historical footage for the broadcast. HON. VIRGINIA FOXX by doing numerous benefit auctions, 4–H live- He went on to spend the entire next year edu- OF NORTH CAROLINA stock sales, and other acts of community serv- cating the executive producer about how IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice. Bud loved people, he loved life, but most Asian Americans have been unfairly stereo- of all he loved his family. Thursday, March 16, 2006 typed because of the campaign fundraising Bud also had a tremendous effect on the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy and spy scandals. lives of eight prominent auctioneers in the re- heart that I rise today to express the heartfelt The program went on to be the highest gion. Teaching, encouraging, giving, trusting condolences of a grateful Nation and to honor rated show in its time slot beating out both Jay and finally letting go, he gave his students the the life of Sergeant Anton Hiett of Mt. Airy, Leno and David Letterman in the national rat- courage to move into the career of their North Carolina. Sergeant Hiett passed away ings. choice. on March 12, 2006 while serving in Afghani- Sam was a visionary—for that show would Bud was named the Logan County Citizen stan. be as relevant today as it was when it first of the year in 1988 and was a member of the Sergeant Hiett served our country as a U.S. aired. I have no doubt if Sam were still with Colorado Auctioneer Hall of Fame. Bud’s life- Army Reserve combat medic. His strong patri- us, he would be haranguing the current pro- long contributions to agriculture earned him in- otism and desire to do what was right led him ducers to replay it today to show Americans duction in the Colorado Agriculture Hall of to join the military after graduating from North just how little we’ve learned from our history. Fame in February of 2006. Bud led by exam- Surry High School. He began his career as an His advocacy on behalf of civil rights and ple and his enthusiastic community involve- infantryman, but later decided that his calling justice for Asian Americans continued to the ment demonstrated his passion for making a was to care for his wounded comrades. Last day he died. It was Sam’s interview with Sen- positive impact on the world around him. year, Sergeant Hiett volunteered to go to Af- ator JOHN MCCAIN that enlightened the Sen- We have been saddened by the recent loss ghanistan because he felt compelled to help ator to the plight of citizenship denial for Asian of this man who gave so much to his commu- his country at war. American Civil War Veterans. And it was Sam nity and his state for so many years I am Sergeant Hiett was a loving husband, father, Chu Lin’s coverage at the critical junctures of proud to honor Bud VanBerg for his devotion son, and brother. His friends describe him as Dr. Wen Ho Lee, Captain James Yee and and service. someone ‘‘having a big heart and always Captain James Wang’s careers that kept the going the extra mile to help others.’’ He leaves f Asian Pacific civil rights community rallying to behind his wife, Misty Hiett, his 2 year-old IN MEMORY OF SAM CHU LIN their defense. daughter, Kyra Hiett, his parents George and He continued to this day investigating, advo- Angela Hiett, and three siblings. May God HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA cating, and agitating on behalf of Asian Ameri- bless them and comfort them during this very OF CALIFORNIA cans as a media consultant and an inde- difficult time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pendent reporter for several newspapers. We owe this brave soldier and his family a His humbleness belied his accomplish- tremendous debt of gratitude for his selfless Thursday, March 16, 2006 ments. He was the recipient of awards across service and sacrifice. Our country could not Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the entire spectrum of journalism—from the maintain its freedom and security without he- a heavy heart. A heavy heart over the passing Associated Press and UPI, to the Golden

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