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HONORING BRIAN KADING ON HIS American Airlines Flight #89 will add to the munity and the El Paso area. I thank the Mili- RETIREMENT FROM IOWA ASSO- growing list of direct flights from DFW to Asia. tary Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 393 for CIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERA- North Texas passengers, as well as countless their commitment to honoring our veterans in TIVES connecting passengers from across the United the El Paso community. States and other countries, can now take ad- f vantage of American’s direct service from HON. DAVID LOEBSACK RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVER- OF IOWA DFW to Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, and Tokyo-Narita. Many businesses have op- SARY OF ORANGE MOUND IN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erations in my district because of the easy and MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Tuesday, May 5, 2015 frequent access to direct flights from DFW. Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The Beijing service will make it easier for my HON. STEVE COHEN to congratulate Brian Kading on his retirement constituents to travel to China and destina- OF TENNESSEE from the Iowa Association of Electric Coopera- tions throughout Asia for both business and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leisure. tives. He has spent the last 19 years as the Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Executive Vice President leading the organiza- The new flight to Beijing continues the larg- tion during times of unprecedented change in est expansion in new international destinations Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the electric utility industry. Brian successfully from DFW in the airport’s rich history. The Bei- recognize the 125th anniversary of Orange guided the membership of the IAEC through jing flight will complement other recently Mound, an historic and cultural hub in Mem- deregulation in the mid-90s and has been the added international service from DFW that phis, Tennessee. Founded in 1890, Orange steady hand ever since. spans the globe from Bogota to Sydney. This Mound was the first American community de- When winter storms struck the co-ops, global route expansion will not stop with Bei- veloped specifically for African-Americans to Brian’s leadership ensured that the IAEC was jing, as in June new service from DFW will buy land and purchase homes. From the early prepared to provide the high level coordination begin to both Grand Cayman and Managua. twentieth century into the 1970s, the commu- necessary to get the trucks and the crews Each of these new international routes results nity was said to be home to the largest con- from in and out of state to the areas that were in new jobs and economic benefits for my con- centration of African-Americans outside of most needed. stituents and all of North Texas. Harlem, New York, and like Harlem, Orange Brian has been a tireless defender of the Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize and Mound has a rich history of talent and eco- cooperative business model always keeping congratulate Dallas/Ft. Worth International Air- nomic independence. the organization focused on the cooperative port and American Airlines on their starting di- Orange Mound is home to some of the most principles. In recognition of his achievements, rect service to Beijing. well-known leaders and entrepreneurs in he received the William F. Matson Democracy f Memphis. Its residents have included the late Award, but in typical Brian Kading fashion, re- Judge Otis Higgs, Jr., the first African-Amer- fused to accept the award and instead had the HONORING THE MILITARY ORDER ican sheriff in Shelby County, Tennessee and award given the IAEC grassroots advocates. OF THE PURPLE HEART, CHAP- an instrumental figure in overturning the runoff Under his leadership the organization also re- TER 393 provision in Memphis’ citywide races, which ceived the Paul Revere Award which is a very led to the election of the city’s first African- proud accomplishment that recognizes a well- HON. BETO O’ROURKE American mayor. Fred Davis, the first African- organized, highly motivated, broad based OF TEXAS American insurance policy writing agent in grassroots advocacy program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tennessee, the first African-American to own Brian Kading has exemplified the coopera- an insurance agency in the South, the first Af- Tuesday, May 5, 2015 tive principles and has truly lived the phrase rican-American member of the Independent In- he coined: ‘‘Truth, Justice and the Cooperative Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am privi- surance Agents of America and the first Afri- Way.’’ leged to recognize the Military Order of the can-American Chairman of the Memphis City f Purple Heart Chapter 393, a distinguished Council was also a noteworthy Memphian who Veteran Service Organization in El Paso, claimed Orange Mound as his home. IN HONOR OF THE LAUNCHING OF Texas. Orange Mound is also well-known for Mel- DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN DAL- Since 1932, Chapter 393 has served our rose High School, an all-black school that was LAS/FT. WORTH INTERNATIONAL veteran population not just in El Paso County also founded in 1890 and remains revered in AIRPORT (DFW) AND BEIJING but also southern New Mexico. It has also the community today. Many great athletes CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AIR- been there for our Service Members stationed lived in Orange Mound and attended Melrose, PORT (PEK) at Fort Bliss. Chapter 393 upholds the tenants including NFL cornerback Barry Wilburn who of the Order of the Purple Heart by assisting played for eight seasons from 1985 to 1996 HON. KENNY MARCHANT veterans’ families, providing memorial serv- and won a Super Bowl ring with the Wash- OF TEXAS ices, and engaging the community to help bet- ington Redskins in their 42–10 victory at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter serve veterans. Super Bowl XXII. His father, Jesse, coached Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military football at Melrose from 1959 to 1968 and his Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Order of the Purple Heart is composed of mili- mother, Margaret, was a track and field Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tary men and women who received the Purple bronze medalist in the 1956 Summer Olym- to celebrate the May 7th launch of American Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. pics. Bobby ‘‘Bingo’’ Smith was a college All- Airlines Flight #89, a Boeing 777–200ER Although its membership is restricted to the American basketball player at the University of which is scheduled to depart DFW at 11:20 combat wounded, the organization supports all Tulsa, a top ten pick in the 1969 NBA Draft a.m. for the first direct flight to Beijing. This veterans and their families with a number of and played for the San Diego Rockets, the will be a significant milestone achievement, as programs led by dedicated members like Rob- Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Diego Clip- obtaining direct service for North Texas to Bei- ert Macias in El Paso. Mr. Macias is a national pers. Track star and Olympic gold (1996) and jing has been years in the making. I congratu- certified service officer and works tirelessly at silver (1992) medalist Rochelle Stevens also late DFW Airport, the scores of state and local the El Paso VA Outpatient Facility to ensure attended Melrose and in 2007, the Memphis officials involved, and business and commu- our community’s veterans receive the care City Council renamed a street in her honor. nity leaders for their years of effort to land this they deserve. I thank him for his leadership. Memphis State University (MSU) men’s bas- new direct service from the 24th Congres- The Military Order of the Purple Heart ketball coach Larry Finch, who helped ease sional District to the capital of China. Chapter 393 is an asset to our veteran com- race relations during a sharply divided era, led

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:58 May 06, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05MY8.001 E05MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 5, 2015 the Memphis State Tigers to the NCAA Tour- cial postmark cancellation honoring Orange Community has touched and improved the nament finals as a teammate, and then Mound. It was designed by the residents of lives of countless families and individuals. We coached the team to its greatest number of Orange Mound and I was happy to work with know she will continue to provide years of wins, was also from Orange Mound and at- the new Memphis Postmaster, Jennifer Vo, to service to her community in whatever she tended Melrose High School. make this a reality. As the first all African- chooses to do and we sincerely thank her for Other notable Melrose alumni athletes in- American community in America that has been her service, and wish her the best on all future clude 1968 to 1971 NFL player Sam Walton, home to many internationally known African- endeavors. who played for the New York Jets when they Americans who have contributed to American f won Super Bowl III; Ronnie Robinson, who culture, the Orange Mound community is truly played at MSU with Larry Finch and helped part of American history and is deserving of HONORING DR. ALAN RAY lead the team to the 1973 Final Four; Melrose this special recognition. As such, I ask all of 1974 state champion and MSU point guard my colleagues to join me in recognizing the HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Alvin Wright, who also helped MSU to a four 125th anniversary of Orange Mound in Mem- OF ILLINOIS year record of 80–34; John ‘‘Big John’’ Gunn phis, Tennessee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES played for MSU from 1974 to 1976; power for- f Tuesday, May 5, 2015 ward for MSU and 1979 NBA Round 2 draft pick James Bradley; All-American William RECOGNIZING MARY AGEE ON HER Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bedford who also played in the NBA from RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT recognize the achievements of Dr. S. Alan 1986 to 1993; and NFL player Jerome Woods AND CEO OF NORTHERN VIR- Ray. After seven years of exemplary service from 1996 to 2005. GINIA FAMILY SERVICE as President of Elmhurst College he will be re- Melrose High School has also graduated top tiring in June of this year. scholars, including Dellarontay Readus. HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Since beginning his tenure at Elmhurst Col- Dellarontay scored a 31 on the ACT, is lege in July of 2008, he has been vital to the OF VIRGINIA Melrose’s class of 2015 valedictorian and was development and execution of many trans- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awarded a full academic scholarship by Stan- formative projects. On his first day he an- ford University. Melrose has also graduated Tuesday, May 5, 2015 nounced the first strategic planning process in three ‘‘all college expenses paid’’ Bill Gates Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the school’s history. This plan set the ground Scholars. in honor of Mary Agee and her service as work for the many improvements that would In addition to being home to many Memphis president and CEO of Northern Virginia Family follow. Under Dr. Ray’s leadership, Elmhurst Col- greats, Orange Mound has served as a hub Service (NVFS). She will step down in June lege has improved its standing in the Chicago for live music and entertainment. The W.C. after leading the agency, with distinction, for Metropolitan area by forming partnerships with Handy Theater located on Park Avenue was 27 years. John Marshall Law School, Elmhurst Memorial built by a group of Memphis businessmen and The organization we know today as the Healthcare, Roosevelt University, and a vari- was a popular entertainment attraction for sev- NVFS originated in 1924 in Alexandria, Vir- ety of other institutions. Elmhurst College has eral years. Such premier acts of the day in- ginia, as an organization with one volunteer also seen an increase in diversity, with a 20% cluded Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Lionel and no operating budget. Mary Agee joined increase in students of color during his 7 Hampton, and Memphis legends B.B. King, the staff of this organization as a family coun- years. Bukka White and Willie Mitchell. Internationally selor in 1972 and rose to the position of dep- famed jazz saxophonist and CEO of the In 2012, the School for Professional Studies uty director in 1978. When she received this was launched under the supervision of Dr. Soulsville Foundation, Kirk Whalum, got his promotion NVFS had 11 staff and an annual start in music playing for the Melrose High Ray. This new school is a source of graduate operating budget of $178,000. Under her lead- education as well as adult learning. These op- School band. ership the organization grew to its current size Religion has also been central to the Or- portunities help those already in the workforce of 350 employees, 3,600 volunteers and oper- ange Mound community. It is the only commu- to remain competitive in our ever-changing ating budget of $32 million. NVFS is now the nity in America with six churches over 100 economy. largest private, nonprofit human service orga- years old and many more that are over 75 I invite my colleagues to join me honoring nization in Northern Virginia. years old. Particularly well-known churches in- Dr. S. Alan Ray for the work he has done for Mr. Speaker, every year, almost 34,000 clude Mt. Pisgah CME Church at the corner of Elmhurst College, his community, and this families and individuals utilize the human serv- Park Avenue and Marchaneil, which was great nation by helping to improve the lives of founded in the late 1870s and played a role in ice programs offered by NVFS which include: thousands of students. We thank him for his assisting activists during the Civil Rights housing and emergency services, early child- invaluable service, and wish him well in his fu- Movement, and Mount Moriah Baptist Church, hood programs, health & mental health serv- ture endeavors. ices, workforce development programs legal which was founded in 1879 before moving to f its present-day location at the corner of David assistance, anti-hunger programs, and inter- and Carnes Streets in 1883. Today, descend- vention & prevention programs. The NVFS RECOGNIZING ASIAN-PACIFIC ants of the founders of many churches in Or- has taken an aggressive role supporting com- AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH ange Mound still attend these historic houses munity partnerships under the leadership of of worship and serve in the community. Mary Agee and has been able to collaborate HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN Since 1990, Memphis has played host to with other human services agencies to provide comprehensive multi-agency service provi- RADEWAGEN the Southern Heritage Classic football game OF AMERICAN SAMOA sions for their clients. NVFS’s dedicated ap- between Tennessee State University and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jackson State University at the Liberty Bowl proach to serving others has earned them an Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Stadium, which helps form the northern border impeccable reputation for their ability to sta- of Orange Mound. In that same year, the Or- bilize and assist families in crisis. They are Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise ange Mound Parade Committee was formed truly angels in our community. today in observance of Asian-Pacific American to honor Memphian Fred Jones for his dedi- Following the devastating September 11th Heritage Month. I extend my warm wishes to cated work in establishing the Southern Herit- Terrorist Attacks at the Pentagon, NVFS was all Asian-Pacific Americans (APA), whose con- age Classic. As the Congressman for Ten- selected by the Community Foundation of the tributions to our society cannot be under- nessee’s Ninth District, which includes Orange National Capital Area to manage the 9/11 Sur- stated. From our unique culture, culinary prac- Mound, I have been honored to participate in vivors’ Fund. Mary Agee has said that the abil- tices and art, to the construction of vital infra- this parade as it travels down Park Avenue ity of the NVFS to directly provide the families structure and contributions to science and and passes Melrose High School, homes, of the victims of the attack with vital human technology, APA’s have always been at the local businesses and Orange Mound’s historic services is the proudest moment in her nearly forefront of American innovation. churches. I have met with the residents of Or- four decades of service to her community. In 1977, Congress declared the first week of ange Mound and am always inspired by their Mr. Speaker, I am honored to ask my col- May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage week; commitment to the revitalization and renais- leagues to join me in congratulating Mrs. Mary and in 1992 passed a resolution that set aside sance of this historic community in America. Agee upon her retirement from the Northern the entire month to recognize APA’s and the In commemoration of the anniversary, the Virginia Family Service. Her dedicated hard many contributions that they have made to United States Postal Office has issued a spe- work and service in the Northern Virginia American culture, science and industry.

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