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11189 Hon. Sam Farr Hon. Thomas M. Reynolds June 3, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 11189 1809, giving it good access to the Ohio River, Corydon was home to the late Indiana Gov- ate for 2004–05. He was the faculty represent- the dominant transportation route of the time. ernor, and my personal friend, Frank ative to the UC Regents from 2003–2005 and The land for the town was originally purchased O’Bannon, who served Indiana as Governor chaired the UC Santa Cruz division of Aca- by Governor Harrison and he lived in the town from 1997 until his death in 2003. Known as demic Senate from 2001–2003. His research for a period of time before moving to Ohio, a tenacious consensus-builder who quietly investigates the origin of structure in the uni- and was eventually elected President of the pressed others to do the right thing for the verse and the role dark matter plays in the for- United States. people of Indiana, his greatest legacy may be mation and evolution of this structure. In 1811 construction on the first state capitol his work on behalf of children. He championed Chancellor Blumenthal is known for his ef- was begun by Harrison County with intention initiatives to provide health care to nearly half forts to increase access to the university and of the building serving as the courthouse. The a million children who did not have insurance for his commitment to diversity. When he was structure was completed in 1813 using lime- and created Building Bright Beginnings to em- named Chancellor by the Board of Regents in stone quarried near the town, and that same phasize the importance of emotional and brain September, 2007, UC President Robert Dynes year became the second capital of the Indiana development of children from birth to 4 years stated ‘‘we are choosing a person who has Territory when it was moved there from Vin- of age. contributed significantly to UCSC’s richly de- cennes. Along with Dr. Suellen Reed, the Super- served reputation for producing world-class re- In 1817, other structures, such as the Gov- intendent of Public Instruction, and a team of search and student-focused instruction. ernor’s Headquarters and First State Office education professionals on the Education George Bumenthal’s thoughtful, collegial and Building, were built. The home of Colonel Roundtable, O’Bannon tackled the most intrac- constructive leadership will solidify UCSCIs Thomas Posey was also built during this time. table problems facing public schools and de- stature as one of the premier research univer- Posey would serve as Treasurer of Harrison veloped some of the toughest academic sities in the Nation. County, a State legislator and Adjutant Gen- standards and accountability system in the Madam Speaker, my colleagues and I are eral of Indiana. His father, Thomas Posey, country, ensuring that Hoosier children learned proud to share the representation of the Uni- served Indiana as Territorial governor from more and improving Hoosier schools. As a re- versity of California Santa Cruz campus and 1813 until the creation of the state in 1816. sult of this leadership, Indiana was one of the its several regional facilities in our districts. The state’s first constitution was written in first states to meet new Federal standards, Together, these facilities make up one of our June of 1816 in Corydon. The 43 delegates in while at the same time Gov. O’Bannon contin- Nation’s higher education jewels. I know that charge of writing the state’s constitution met ued to champion the implementation of full- we speak for the whole house in congratu- inside the original Harrison County Court- day kindergarten statewide. lating Chancellor Blumenthal on his inaugura- house, but due to cramped conditions inside Prior to his service as Governor, Frank tion and wishing him much success as he the log structure and the summer heat, the O’Bannon also served the state as a State leads this stellar institution to even greater re- delegates would often seek refuge outside senator from 1970 until 1988 when elected search, education and public service to benefit under a giant elm tree along Big Indian Creek. Lieutenant Governor on ajoint ticket with Evan the region, the State and the Nation. Now known as the Constitution Elm, it died in Bayh. His father, Robert O’Bannon, also f 1925 but its trunk is still preserved at its origi- served as a state senator prior to Frank and nal location. as part of the ceremony on June 7, 2008 the HONORING RETIRED JUSTICE After statehood, Corydon served as the first family will be honored with the dedication of a WILLIAM WAIBLE State capital of Indiana from 1816 until 1825, statue in the late Governor’s honor. when the capital moved to Indianapolis. Dur- Because of its historic nature, Corydon is a HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS ing that time Corydon was the center of poli- well-known regional tourist destination. The OF NEW YORK tics in the state and residents included Jona- community hosts weekly events from early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than Jennings, the first Governor of Indiana; spring until late fall, usually centered around Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Dennis Pennington, first Speaker of the the historic town square. Some of the better- House; Ratliff Boon the second Governor; and attended events include the annual Halloween Mr. REYNOLDS. Madam Speaker, it is with William Hendricks, Indiana’s first Congress- parade, summer band concerts, an annual re- great pride that I rise today to honor a truly re- man, third Governor and a U.S. Senator. The enactment of the Battle of Corydon, and a spected and dedicated public servant. Re- Old Capitol Building is now a State historic long string of country and bluegrass perform- cently retired Justice William Waible has spent site and the entire downtown area was des- ances. over 25 years serving as a town justice for the ignated a National Historic District in 1973. Few locations in our Nation have such a re- Town of Clarence. Justice Waible is a man of In 1860 the first annual county fair was held markable and storied past, and it is an honor exemplary character who has given the people in Corydon and has continued each year as and privilege to represent this community in of Western New York gracious service not the longest continuously running fair in the Congress. I want to congratulate Corydon on only in the courtroom, but in the community, state. Using natural terrain, the fairgrounds its Bicentennial, and look forward to seeing as well. were built in the southwest corner of the town how this unique and wonderful town thrives for A graduate of the University of Rochester where it is bordered on the south and west by decades to come. and Albany Law School, Justice Waible has a large ridge to serve as a grandstand until f been a town justice since 1982. He practiced the first grandstands were built around 1910. law for over 40 years and has served as a Corydon was the site of the only Civil War IN HONOR OF DR. GEORGE Professor at Erie Community College for 21 battle fought in Indiana. On July 9, 1863, a BLUMENTAL years. Confederate contingent led by Brigadier Gen- Justice Waible has worked as a criminal eral John Hunt Morgan, aided by the citizens HON. SAM FARR and civil lawyer, an arbitrator for the American of Brandenburg, Kentucky, crossed the Ohio OF CALIFORNIA Arbitration Association, an Administration River into Indiana during what became known IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hearing Officer for the Erie County Health De- as ‘‘Morgan’s Raid.’’ More than 2,500 mounted partment, and as counsel to the Erie County cavalry men with two pieces of artillery en- Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Legislature. gaged about 400 hastily prepared home guard Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today on In the community, Justice Waible has been units at the Battle of Corydon, resulting in a behalf of myself and Representatives ANNA a member of many community organizations Confederate victory and the town surrendering ESHOO and MIKE HONDA to honor Dr. George including the Clarence Lions Club, the Clar- to Morgan. The town was subsequently Blumenthal, a distinguished professor of as- ence Historical Society, the Clarence Concert sacked, the treasury robbed of $690, and in- tronomy and astrophysics, on the occasion of Association, the Millard Fillmore Suburban mates of the jail released. Morgan demanded his inauguration as Chancellor at University of Hospital Liaison Committee, the Board of Di- amounts of money ranging from $600 to $700 California, Santa Cruz. rectors of the Community Action Organization, from each mill and shop owner to spare their Chancellor Blumenthal has been a scholar the Friends of the Clarence Library, and the businesses being burned. Town myth says and academic leader both at UC Santa Cruz Council of Advisors at Villa Maria College. that one such miller overpaid two hundred dol- and within the University of California system. In addition to his involvement in various lars which Morgan promptly returned to him. He served as chair of the UC Academic Sen- community organizations, Justice Waible has VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:46 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E03JN8.000 E03JN8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 11190 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 June 3, 2008 also coached children’s soccer, softball and resent America as the United States Commis- title ‘‘Coach.’’ He coached football at several baseball. sioner for the International Joint Commission schools during the 1960s and 1970s, earning Justice Waible is, without a doubt, an asset for United States and Canada.
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