E1620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2012 what she does. The question was, ‘‘What did grants to faith-based organizations to assist Hummelstown was soon booming with jobs in you do for someone else today?’’ with home repairs; and loans to small busi- stone cutting and shipyard work. With the bor- I think it is safe to say that Regina has nesses affected by the storms. Regina also ough growing and the nation expanding, the spent every day of her life doing extraordinary helped individuals who suffered losses from Hummelstown Brownstone Company (HBC) things for others. She is an active participant Hurricane Ike. She also served on the Bush- quickly became the leading employer of local in community affairs and is the founder of sev- Clinton Coastal Recovery Fund and the Texas residents from the late 19th Century to the eral nonprofit organizations that provide assist- Governor’s Disaster Recovery and Renewal early 20th Century. HBC owned and operated ance to the underserved communities of Commission. several quarries that produced Hummelstown southeast Texas. In 1988, she founded and Ms. Rogers excellence has been recognized brownstone, which at the time was one of the serves as Executive Director of the Ben Rog- by others throughout the years. She was se- most popular building materials in the United ers/Lamar University/Beaumont Public lected as a Distinguished Alumna of the Uni- States. Schools: ‘‘I Have A Dream’’ program. The or- versity of Houston in 1994, and was named a Today, Hummelstown is the very picture of ganization has made available mentoring and Distinguished Woman of Northwood Univer- the quaint American suburb. With a lively guidance, along with $4,000 scholarships to sity. She was named a Child Advocate of the downtown area and genuine small town at- nearly 400 academically talented students who Year by CASA of southeast Texas; a Pace- mosphere, Hummelstown is home to many would not otherwise have the opportunity to setter of the Year by the Cancer League; a Pennsylvanians who commute to jobs in near- attend college. Woman of Distinction by KTRK/Channel 3 in by Harrisburg and Hershey. Ms. Rogers is a Member of the Board of the Houston; and was a recipient of the Cherish To celebrate the 250th anniversary of its University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer our Children Award from the Child Abuse Pre- founding, Hummelstown’s various civic groups, Center, the Harris County Hospital District vention Network in Houston. She received the businesses, churches, and other organizations Foundation, the Pauline Sterne Wolff Memorial Press Club’s 2002 Southeast Texas have worked together to organize a busy Foundation. She serves on the boards of the Newsmaker of the Year award; was a recipi- week of events. These festivities included a Children’s Defense Fund Texas Advisory ent of the 2003 Humanitarian Award from parade, community breakfast and picnic, fire- Board, the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Founda- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Beau- works display, movie night, and family friendly tion, and the Holocaust Museum of Houston. mont, Inc.; named a 2005 Citizen of the Year events for children. Heritage Day, walking She is also President of the Joe Louis Inter- by the Southeast Texas Regional Planning tours, and other activities showcased the rich national Sports Foundation, established in Commission; and was a recipient of the Cris history of Frederick Hummel’s town and illus- 1972 by her late father, Ben Rogers. She was Quinn Community Service Award in 2009 by trated its bright future as an ideal location for the first female regent of Lamar University. For the Jefferson County Bar Association. families and businesses. six years, she served as a member of the Regina Rogers learned the importance of Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand alongside Texas College and University System Coordi- public service from her parents. She has car- my friend, Representative CHARLIE DENT, to nating Board, where she was Chair of the ried on her parents’ legacy by being a tireless honor Hummelstown on the occasion of its Educational Opportunity Planning Committee advocate for those in need. She is an incred- 250th anniversary. I would also like to con- for Minority Education in Texas, helping imple- ible woman with an abundance of energy, and gratulate the borough’s residents on a highly ment programs to increase admissions and re- a heart as big as Texas. Through her personal successful anniversary celebration. tention of minority students and the hiring of involvement in, and financial contributions to f minority faculty in colleges and universities numerous organizations, she has left an indel- TRIBUTE TO ALPHA DELTA KAPPA throughout Texas. ible mark on southeast Texas. Our community INTERNATIONAL HONORARY OR- Ms. Rogers established and serves as chair is better because of her compassion and gen- GANIZATION FOR WOMEN EDU- of the Julie Rogers ‘‘Gift of Life’’ program, erosity. Regina Rogers is the epitome of char- CATORS which annually makes available more than ity, and a perfect example of what we should 1,800 free mammograms (more than 18,000 all aspire to. In the words of Ms. Rogers’ late since inception) and 500 prostate cancer HON. MO BROOKS father, Ben Rogers, I ask you, ‘‘What have OF ALABAMA screenings (more than 6,000 since 2000) for you done for someone else today?’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the medically underserved population of south- And that’s just the way it is. Friday, September 21, 2012 east Texas. In addition, the ‘‘Gift of Life’’ offers f education that focuses on breast, ovarian, and Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to other gynecological cancers, prostate, testic- HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVER- commend the Alpha Delta Kappa International ular, and lung cancer at 80 or more outreach SARY OF THE BOROUGH OF Honorary Organization for Women Educators programs a year, impacting nearly 17,000 HUMMELSTOWN on its sixty-five years of dedicated service and people annually, as well as smoking preven- proclaim October 2012 as Alpha Delta Kappa tion programming through its ‘‘Don’t Smoke HON. TIM HOLDEN Month. Established in 1947, Alpha Delta Your Life Away’’ campaign. OF PENNSYLVANIA Kappa’s goals have been to establish high While Chair of the Southwest Regional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standards of education, give recognition to Board of the Anti-Defamation League in 1994, Friday, September 21, 2012 outstanding educators, build a fraternal fellow- Rogers helped found the Coalition for Mutual ship among educators and to promote edu- Respect, a group of religious and lay leaders Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on cational and charitable projects and activities whose annual programming includes pulpit ex- behalf of myself and my colleague, Represent- enriching the lives of individuals everywhere. changes that promote positive intergroup rela- ative CHARLIE DENT, to honor the 250th anni- With a membership of over 33,000 edu- tions by encouraging understanding and re- versary of the Borough of Hummelstown, cators representing all fifty U.S. states, Puerto spect among Houston’s diverse population. Pennsylvania, and to recognize the many con- Rico, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica and Australia, In 1997, Ms. Rogers established Inspire, tributions its residents have made to our great Alpha Delta Kappa is committed to edu- Encourage, and Achieve, a program designed Commonwealth. cational excellence, personal and professional to perpetuate her father’s legacy of helping The Borough of Hummelstown was origi- growth and for collectively channeling their en- young people achieve dignity and respect nally founded as Frederickstown by Frederick ergies toward the good of their schools, com- through knowledge, compassion, under- and Rosina Hummel, who in 1762 purchased munities, the teaching profession and the standing, and love. IEA emphasizes rehabilita- a plot of land in beautiful Dauphin County to world. tion for youth in detention and/or on probation, call home. The Hummels divided the tract into Women in education constitute a great por- annually impacting more than four hundred ju- numerous building lots and sold each to Ger- tion of the nation’s working force and are con- veniles in the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice man settlers looking to start new lives in the stantly striving to serve their communities and Center and through its Ben’s Kids outreach region. Originally serviced by the Berks-Dau- nation in educational, cultural, and charitable activities. phin Turnpike, commerce through the borough programs leading to harmony, happiness, and Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in was greatly enhanced by the opening of the peace among all people. 2005, Ms. Rogers co-founded the Southeast Union Canal in 1827, which connected the Over the last few years, the members of Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) that Susquehanna River to the Schuylkill River out- Alpha Delta Kappa have given altruistically to provided several million dollars in assistance side Philadelphia. The Lebanon Valley Rail- the communities they serve by raising nearly to thousands of people after the storms, in- road later made the community even more at- $14.5 million dollars and volunteering over 2 cluding gift cards to social service agencies, tractive to businesses when it arrived in 1858. million service hours.

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Not only is rhetoric around this bill pants-on- Me Over,’’ ‘‘Anyone Who Had a Heart,’’ ‘‘The Look of Love,’’ ‘‘Walk on By,’’ ‘‘(They Long to f fire-false, but it is also another attempt to at- tack practically every possible bipartisan, prag- Be) Close to You’’ and many, many more. WORLD ALZHEIMER’S ACTION DAY matic solution offered by this administration. Hal said that a lyricist must learn ‘‘not to fall Mr. Speaker, I urge every American watch- in love with his own lines.’’ That may be true, HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ ing this debate to check the facts, and I urge but that hasn’t stopped millions of music every one of my colleagues to oppose this bill. lovers like me, and others in every corner of OF CALIFORNIA Let’s do the people’s work and stop wasting the globe, from falling in love with them. Hal’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time. lyrical genius earned him countless honors: Friday, September 21, 2012 f four Academy Award nominations, with an Oscar for ‘‘Raindrops’’ in the movie Butch Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. TAIWAN Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; a Grammy Speaker, I rise today to talk about World Alz- along with three songs in the Grammy Hall of heimer’s Action Day and am thrilled to see this Fame; and Gold and Platinum records. Addi- disease receiving the attention it deserves. HON. TED POE tional accolades include induction into the I look forward to the day when a cure can OF TEXAS Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville become a reality for millions of Americans and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Songwriters Hall of Fame, receipt of the Song- their families who are living with Alzheimer’s Friday, September 21, 2012 writers Hall of Fame Johnny Mercer and Vi- disease. sionary Leadership Awards, the Ivor Novello There is still much to be done to eradicate Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an important upcoming date—Octo- Award of the British Academy of Composers this disease, but today we can say we have and Songwriters, and more. Just this past the first ever National Alzheimer’s Plan, which ber 10, 2012—which marks more than 100 years since the founding of the Republic of May, President Barack Obama presented the is a step in the right direction. prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Throughout my time in Congress, a cure for China (Taiwan). The United States and Tai- wan share a common vision of democracy and Prize for Popular Song to David and Alzheimer’s disease has been a top priority on Bacharach at a White House musical tribute. my agenda. liberty. It is important that we take a moment Hal’s work not only spans generations but As a member of the Alzheimer’s Congres- and recognize the successes of this great also genres. He is the author of lyrics for the sional Task Force, I will continue to work with friend and ally. Often through struggle, Taiwan film scores of Alfie, What’s New Pussycat, Ca- my colleagues and advocate for research that has used the last 101 years to bring peace sino Royale, The April Fools and Moonraker. will lead us to a cure. and prosperity to its people. A beacon of de- mocracy in the Asia-Pacific region, President His songs also appear in countless other mov- As some of you may know, my father suf- Ma and the people of Taiwan should be com- ies, from Forrest Gump to Runaway Bride. Not fers from Alzheimer’s so this fight is personal mended for living in peace and for imple- limited to the screen, Hal’s Broadway show, to me. menting pro-growth policies that have led to Promises, Promises, was nominated for a Thank you to all of you who are taking part economic prosperity. They are a model for the Tony Award and received a Grammy, and has in the fight against Alzheimer’s. By working to- region and the world. We are fortunate to call enjoyed two successful runs on the Great gether, we can and will end this disease. Taiwan a friend and ally. White Way. f I also would like to congratulate Ambas- Hal’s songs have been recorded by artists sador Jason Yuan, Representative of the ROC from across the musical spectrum, including DISAPPROVING RULE RELATING (Taiwan) to the United States, on his new post Marty Robbins, Perry Como, Bobby Vinton, TO WAIVER AND EXPENDITURE as Secretary-General of the National Security Gene Pitney, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO Council of Taiwan. I cherish the friendship with Herb Alpert, Jackie DeSharmon, B.J. Thomas, THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE Ambassador Yuan and wish Ambassador and Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, the Fifth Di- FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM Madame Yuan the very best. mension, the Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, and, most unforgettably, Dionne Warwick. SPEECH OF f Hal’s notable achievements don’t stop with HON. JOHN LEWIS HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK his musical career. As ASCAP President and OF HAL DAVID OF GEORGIA Chairman from 1980 to 1986 and as an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ASCAP Board member for almost 40 years, Hal was a music industry leader and devoted Thursday, September 20, 2012 HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN OF CALIFORNIA much of his life to protecting the copyrights of music creators. He also led the Songwriters Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to be crystal clear in my opposition to this Hall of Fame as Chairman and CEO from terrible bill. Friday, September 21, 2012 2001 to 2011, and was Chairman Emeritus at Instead of focusing on creating jobs or our Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I’m joined by the time of his death. nation’s budget problems, this Congress is lit- my colleagues Representatives LAMAR SMITH, Hal’s philanthropic work in Los Angeles also erally wasting time and resources. We are re- JOHN CONYERS, HENRY WAXMAN, MARSHA made him a great asset to our community. He sponding to an accusation that President BLACKBURN, and JERRY NADLER. We rise today donated generously of his time and effort to Bush’s advisor on welfare policy and a former to honor the life and memory of one of Amer- charitable organizations. In addition, he and Ways and Means Committee staffer said is ica’s greatest musical treasures, Hal David. As his wife, Eunice, were founders of the Los An- just not true. a lyricist who teamed up with composer Burt geles Music Center. In the fall of 2011, a fund- In 2005, 29 Republican governors including Bacharach beginning in the late 1950s, Hal raiser, Love Sweet Love, A Musical Tribute to Mitt Romney requested increased waiver au- created an extraordinary body of hit songs Hal David, honored Hal’s 90th birthday and thority. The bipartisan National Governor’s As- which continue to touch the lives of countless benefited the Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival sociation repeatedly asked for this same flexi- people around the world. and The ASCAP Foundation. It was the most bility. Hal emerged from a humble immigrant fam- successful ASCAP Foundation fundraiser to Let me be crystal clear—no one ever asked ily in Brooklyn. After serving in the Army’s En- date, reflecting Hal’s longstanding commitment for or has been granted the ability to waive the tertainment Section during World War II, he to arts and music education. TANF work requirement. There is a generation began his songwriting career. He came to be Hal was a musical legend and one of the of Americans who watched their parents pull the lyrical mastermind behind some of the strongest advocates for music creators of the themselves up from poverty through edu- 20th Century’s most recognized and beloved past century. He will be sorely missed, but cation, work training, and child care support songs. He composed the lyrics to such classic thankfully, his songs live on.

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