E1280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 2, 2009 Kacie Walker, Amber Castleman, Amber Bai- HONORING THE HISTORY OF THE position of Midwest apprentice coordinator for ley, Anne Russell, Samantha Hoadwonic, MAD RIVER AND LAKE ERIE the union for 35 years. He traveled the region Megan Chesney, Hannah Porter, Alice RAILROAD to oversee the training of young people in his O’Brien, Maria Frebis, Morgan Lester, profession. Courtney Clark, Breana Thomas, Donte´ HON. JIM JORDAN It was Tom’s connection to and involvement Souviney, Brittany Pendergrast, Ashia Terry, OF OHIO in his community that his friends will remem- Jessica Ayers, Mary Beth Canterberry, Megan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber. He was an active member of St. Eu- Kelley, Taylor Lee, Casey Clark, Kelsey gene’s Parish. Not only had he served as an Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Choate, Dene´ Souviney, Leslie Cope, Tara usher for 55 years, he also served as a youth Greer, Amy Russell, Megan Quinn, Rachel Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I basketball coach and a member of the Big Albritton, and Katie Brown. am honored to commend to the House the Brother program. He had a smile and kind work of the Champaign County Bicentennial word for everyone f Historical Marker Committee and the West Tom’s top priority was always his family and Central Ohio Port Authority to promote the his- the love and support they provided him was IN HONOR OF JAY LENO tory of the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad. most important in his life. In 1948 he married The Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad was his high school sweetheart, Irene Feehan, and chartered by the State of Ohio in 1832, mak- together the couple raised eight children. His HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ing it both the first chartered railroad in Ohio family includes their daughter, Barbara and the first to be built west of the Allegheny Wiemhoff and her husband John, their daugh- OF OHIO Mountains. Groundbreaking ceremonies took ter, Nancy Cullerton and her husband Tim, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place in 1835 in Sandusky, attended by Gen- and their sons; Thomas III and his wife, Janis, eral William Henry Harrison (the first of eight James and his wife, Lin, Dan and his wife, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Presidents to hail from the Buckeye State) and Sue, Patrick and his wife, Laura, and Terrence Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Ohio Governor Joseph Vance. and his wife, Jean; 26 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. After a long illness, Irene today in honor of Mr. Jay Leno, whose By 1848, more than 130 miles of track were passed away in 1997. comedic talent charmed audiences across the completed from Sandusky to Springfield at a Madam Speaker, Thomas R. Allen, Jr. (‘‘the nation, as he steps down as host of the To- cost of roughly $1.75 million. Urbana resident real Tom Allen’’) was an inspiration to all who night Show after seventeen seasons. As John H. James, who served as treasurer of the railroad, was instrumental in securing lines knew him. I wish to express my deepest con- Americans tuned in every night, Jay’s hilarious of credit to fund rail construction and early op- dolences to his family, and may God bless the insights and observations whisked away our erations of the line. Allen family and the memory of a man who worries, if only for a brief time. The rail line was eventually expanded to tie was truly loved by his family, his friends, and Jay began his career in night clubs across in with the Little Miami Railroad, allowing for his community. the country, perfecting his stand-up routine. As continuous rail service from Lake Erie to the f his career took off, he earned small roles in Ohio River through western Ohio. TV and film, but hit the comedic goldmine in After numerous mergers, the Mad River and FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF the early eighties when he was invited to per- Lake Erie Railroad ultimately became part of 2009 form on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Conrail, which has since been divided be- SPEECH OF Carson and Late Night with David Letterman. tween the Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX For many years, Jay served as Johnny Car- Transportation. The West Central Ohio Port HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI son’s permanent guest host. Following Car- Authority acquired portions of the old Mad OF OHIO son’s retirement, Jay debuted as the new host River track in 1994 to ensure continued freight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Tonight Show on May 25, 1992. His rail service between Bellefontaine and Spring- Thursday, May 21, 2009 work has been honored numerous times with field. several awards and nominations, including his On June 6, two historical markers cele- The House in Committee of the Whole Emmy win in 1995. House on the State of the Union had under brating the history of the line will be dedicated consideration the bill (H.R. 915) to amend Beyond his professional success and in Urbana. I am honored to join the Cham- title 49, United States Code, to authorize ap- achievements,, Jay Leno’s character has not paign County Bicentennial Historical Marker propriations for the Federal Aviation Admin- changed. A humble man with a compas- Committee, the West Central Ohio Port Au- istration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to sionate heart and strong sense of responsi- thority, and Bellevue’s Mad River and Lake improve aviation safety and capacity, to pro- bility toward others, both Jay and his wife, Erie Museum in commemorating this event. vide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes: Mavis Nicholson Leno, have consistently f avoided the fanfare and flashing lights of ce- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Chair, I am submitting the HONORING THE MEMORY OF exchange of letters between Ways and Means lebrity, working behind the scenes to further THOMAS R. ALLEN, JR. the causes of many charities and humanitarian Committee Chairman CHARLES B. RANGEL, efforts. Mavis is the Chair of the Feminist Ma- Representative JOHN B. LARSON and myself jority’s Foundation’s Campaign to Help Afghan HON. MIKE QUIGLEY regarding the tax treatment of fractionally- Women and Girls, and has been an outspoken OF ILLINOIS owned aircraft.’’ advocate and activist on behalf of women’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, rights in America and around the world. Jay Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Washington, DC, May 21, 2009. Hon. CHARLES B. RANGEL, has consistently invested his time, talents and Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Chairman, Committee on Ways & Means, Long- resources on behalf of several charities. He to honor the memory of a great and respected worth House Office Building, Washington, has a record of supporting our men and Chicagoan, Thomas R. Allen, Jr., who recently DC. women in the military, and has made count- passed away at the age of 85. Thomas Allen DEAR CHAIRMAN RANGEL: We write to you regarding the tax treatment of fractionally- less free appearances to audiences made up Jr. was a man who lived life to the fullest, and of families and individuals in need, including owned aircraft and ask that you carefully the friends and family he had are a testament consider this issue as you continue work on most recently, laid-off auto workers in Detroit, to the quality of his character and the type of Michigan. H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of man he was. 2009. Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please Thomas R. Allen, Jr. was born on the 12th Under current law, fractional aviation is join me in honor and recognition of Mr. Jay of February, 1924 on the West Side of the city treated as commercial aviation for taxation Leno as he steps down as host of the Tonight of Chicago. He achieved his success in life purposes. However, the Federal Aviation Ad- Show with Jay Leno. From his commitment to through hard work and determination. He fol- ministration treats fractional aviation as non-commercial, general aviation operations social service and various causes behind the lowed his own father into the bricklayers’ trade for regulatory purposes. We believe that the scenes, to making us laugh day after day, Jay after serving as a marine during World War II. current Federal tax law should be modified Leno’s contributions continue to lift the heart After his service, Tom became involved with so that, going forward, it properly reflects and soul of our entire nation, one joke and Local 21 of the International Union of Brick- this regulatory treatment. In addition, we one kind gesture at a time. layers and Allied Craftworkers. He held the recommend that an appropriate adjustment

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