E2166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 2005 THANKING OREGON SCIENCE her diary. She disclosed to my teacher and HONORING UNION VALE MIDDLE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION headmaster and I felt bad when I decided to SCHOOL write my poem. My mother is now on medi- cines that help her HIV and she is better able HON. DAVID WU to take care of us children. HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY OF OREGON I am part of a child support group called, OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Young Positive Generation, and I am the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairperson. The Young Positive Generation Tuesday, October 25, 2005 group brings children with HIV/AIDS to- Tuesday, October 25, 2005 Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I would like to state gether. We talk about HIV/AIDS, we sing, Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to for the record my thanks to the Oregon dance, play and we give testimonies. This take this time to recognize the marvelous re- has helped me to be firm and not to be shy Science Teachers Association for its participa- sponse of the students of Union Vale Middle in public because I knew that I am not the School in Lagrangeville, New York to the vic- tion in National Chemistry Week. only one in the school with HIV. Now I am Just last week, the Oregon Science Teach- strong, I can play and I can do whatever tims of Hurricane Katrina. ers Association focused one of the sessions at thing comes. Hurricane Katrina caused such extensive its annual convention on National Chemistry HIV HIV HIV devastation that has had a profound effect on Week. The session provided Oregon science HIV is a dangerous virus the entire country. When Hurricane Katrina teachers with the opportunity to learn how to HIV causes AIDS made landfall on August 29, 2005, as a Cat- incorporate National Chemistry Week into their AIDS is a bad disease egory 4 storm, millions of American lives were classroom, providing them with projects and Oh what a disease it is changed forever. Americans in the Gulf Coast lab ideas. Many children lost their parents because of lost their families, homes, business, schools I thank every Oregon science teacher for AIDS and communities. Intense rains, wind, flooding their participation. Oregon science teachers Many parents lost their children because of and tornadoes caused by Hurricane Katrina are molding the next generation of scientists. AIDS resulted in immense devastation of the Gulf Our beloved ones are dead because of AIDS Coast states. The residents of the affected f Oh what a cumbersome disease it is areas are trying to find a way to rebuild their ASSISTANCE FOR ORPHANS AND Ugandans, what should we do to fight lives, despite returning to a lack of water, food VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN DE- AIDS? We should fight AIDS in the following and shelter. VELOPING COUNTRIES ACT OF ways: Americans across the nation felt the effects 2005 1. By use of condoms of Hurricane Katrina. To this day, Americans 2. Children should abstain from sex before marriage continue to donate money, time and effort to SPEECH OF 3. Blood must be tested for HIV help rebuild this devastated part of the coun- HON. BARBARA LEE 4. Blood must be tested before being given try. States across the country have taken in to sick people who lack blood evacuees and are helping them find shelter OF CALIFORNIA 5. Pregnant mothers should be given drugs and rebuild their lives. Colleges and univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in order to prevent mother to child trans- sities have welcomed students displaced by Tuesday, October 18, 2005 mission of HIV Katrina to their campuses. Americans have Our government, president, government of opened their hearts to their fellow citizens. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, the Elizabeth Glaser USA, President Bush, doctors, nurses, teach- Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a lead organiza- ers, parents and guardians, help us we are This great relief effort can be seen in the tion in providing pediatric care and treatment dying. community of students, faculty and parents to children with HIV. In mid-September, the We should KICK from Union Vale Middle School in Foundation held a briefing on this important We should KICK Lagrangeville, New York. Upon learning of the issue, and brought to the halls of Congress a We should KICK AIDS OUT OF THE terrible devastation caused by Katrina, Union brave HIV-positive 12-year-old girl from Ugan- WORLD Vale Middle School set to work raising funds da named Josephine Nabukenya, who pre- to support the victims. The middle school es- sented testimony and a poem on HIV that was f tablished a ‘‘Katrina Relief Week’’, which in- cluded a ‘‘Walk to Higher Ground’’ walk-a- extremely moving and brought the audience to SALUTE TO HURRICANE thon, bake sale, silent auction with prizes do- a stand-still. VOLUNTEER WILLIAM SCHULTZ This young girl has lost siblings to HIV and nated by faculty, staff and local businesses, along with a Faculty Benefit Showcase. In all, almost lost her mother as well. Thanks to ap- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS propriate care and lifesaving medications, she the community of Union Vale Middle School OF TEXAS and her family are healthy and remain to- raised over $26,000. This is a marvelous ac- gether. Josephine not only represents a story IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishment and a heartfelt donation to the of hope that comes with the availability of care Tuesday, October 25, 2005 victims of Hurricane Katrina. and treatment, but as the president of a group I would like to recognize the Union Vale Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Middle School community for their remarkable called the Young Positive Generation, she is salute those individuals and organizations that spreading hope and knowledge to her peers efforts for raising money for the areas dev- opened their hearts and dedicated both finan- astated by Hurricane Katrina. The students, and their families. I would like to insert into the cial and emotional support to the evacuees of RECORD her testimony. faculty and staff dedicated a great amount of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. All of time and money to this cause, demonstrating JOSEPHINE NABUKENYA, KAMPALA, UGANDA the States along the gulf coast have endured their concern for and compassion towards CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON PEDIATRIC terrible hardships during this hurricane sea- their fellow citizens. Union Vale Middle School TREATMENT, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 son, and I know that the generosity of north is an exemplary community whose invaluable My name is Josephine Nabukenya, I am 12 Texans played a vital role in bringing some dedication to helping our nation deserves our years old and I go to school at Kasubi Church peace into their lives. recognition. of Uganda. I was born HIV positive and got Today, I want to specifically thank one man, the disease from my mother, who also suffers f from HIV/AIDS. Luckily, my HIV does not his store and his donation. William Schultz, limit what I do very much, and I still go to from Circle C Construction, donated $1,000 in CONGRATULATING THE CHICAGO school. I am not on any medicines right now, clothing and videos during Hurricane Katrina. WHITE SOX ON WINNING THE but I do go for regular examinations where Circle C Construction is located in Fort PENNANT my HIV is monitored. Worth. They provide services such as installa- I found out that I was HIV positive when tion, building and contracting, and utility con- HON. RAHM EMANUEL my mother was getting sick regularly. My tracting. OF ILLINOIS mother told me to go and arrange her bed- I stand here today to sincerely thank William room, and when I did I saw her diary under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Schultz for his donation. It is people like him the pillowcase. I read it and it said that she Tuesday, October 25, 2005 was HIV positive, along with my father, me that I am proud to call a fellow Texan. and my little sister. I kept quiet and she also Through his contribution, he not only stands Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to kept quiet, but later she disclosed this to me as a devoted and giving American citizen, but congratulate the Chicago White Sox for win- and I told her that I had known when I read he serves as an inspiration to others. ning their first pennant since 1959. On the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:27 Oct 26, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.019 E25OCPT1 October 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2167 strength of its pitching staff, clutch hitting and Elvis Presley, Memphis has long been known Jackson. The Paramount Classics film, Black expert managing, the White Sox led the Amer- for fostering creativity and musical talent. W.C. Snake Moan, is currently in production in ican League with 99 victories in the regular Handy first made traditional blues music pop- Memphis with Christina Ricci, Justin Timber- season and won an American League Central ular, and in the 1950s, Memphis based artists lake, and David Banner. Division title. synthesized blues and country into ‘‘rock-a- Isaac Hayes & David Porter: They started Ozzie Guillen, a long-time White Sox player, billy,’’ the precursor to rock and roll. At Sun out as just a couple of talented Memphis kids managed the team to a sweep of the defend- Studios, Sam Phillips helped discover the leg- trying to make it in the local music scene. Fate ing champion Boston Red Sox in American ends—Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and oth- brought them to Stax Records. David Porter League Division Series. The team followed ers—that made Memphis the birthplace of got there first and became Stax’s first staff that impressive feat with a victory over the rock and roll. In the 1960s, as the Almanac of songwriter. But it was when Grammy-winner Anaheim Angels in five games in the Amer- American Politics said, ‘‘Memphis once again Isaac Hayes joined the Stax family that the ican League Championship Series, led by se- became the crucible of a new sound, soul equation was complete: Hayes + Porter = ries MVP Paul Konerko and tremendous start- music, which emerged as a counterpoint to Southern Soul’s premier songwriting duo. ing pitching. Jose Contreras, Mark Buehrle, rock,’’ with the Stax sound and artists such as They fueled the success of Stax and Atlantic Jon Garland and Freddy Garcia pitched con- Isaac Hayes, Booker T. and the MG’s and Records with such classics as ‘‘Soul Man,’’ secutive complete game victories for the Sox Rufus Thomas. ‘‘Hold On, I’m Coming,’’ and ‘‘When Some- in the ALCS, an accomplishment not seen Mr. Speaker, that creative tradition is alive thing is Wrong With My Baby.’’ They also since 1956. and well in Memphis as demonstrated by the were producers and artists, turning out hit I’d also like to extend my personal congratu- success of the Recording Academy’s hon- records under their own names. Hayes went lations to Jerry Reinsdorf, who is the owner of orees. on to become the first Amcan-American com- this historic franchise, and one of the most So much of our city’s creative success poser to win the Oscar (for the timeless clas- dominant teams in NBA history, the Chicago would not have been possible without the ex- sic ‘‘Theme from Shaft’’ from Shaft), while Por- Bulls. Jerry was born in Brooklyn, New York, istence of WDIA. It has given a venue to local ter became one of Memphis most prominent but he has made his mark on Chicago history, artists who have gone on to national and inter- Amcan-American entrepreneurs. Together providing North and South Siders alike with national fame. At a time of public and private they bear the distinction of having had national years of excitement and memories. Jerry has segregation, WDIA broke down racial barriers. chart hits in five consecutive decades—a testi- been the head of these historic franchises for It is still an instrumental part of making our mony to the enduring quality of their team- over 20 years, during which the Bulls won six community a better place to live and work. work. Their recent induction into the Inter- World Championships, and the White Sox won As one of the most popular music artists national Songwriters Hall of Fame cements 4 division titles and one pennant. performing today, Justin Timberlake is the lat- what their hometown has long known. As Rod- Jerry is also to be commended for his work est superstar to carry on the Memphis music gers & Hammerstein were to Broadway, the in ensuring that these historic franchises re- legacy. Drawing from our rich and diverse Gershwins to classic pop and Leiber & Stoller mained where they belong, in Chicago. In an music traditions to create multi-platinum to early rock and roll, Hayes & Porter are to era when countless sports franchises aban- records, Justin has earned a rightful place in Memphis soul- simply the best there ever was. doned their local fan base to move to the sub- the pantheon of stars our city has produced Justin Timberlake: Grammy-winning artist urbs or new cities, Jerry oversaw the construc- over the years. Justin Timberlake is simply the hottest pop tion of new stadiums for the White Sox and At Stax Records, Isaac Hayes and David music artist to come from the Mid-South since Bulls, directly across the street from their Porter were a dynamic and creative duo that Elvis Presley. Born and raised in the Shelby former locations. He has also been instru- churned out a unique musical sound that be- Forest area north of Memphis, the platinum- mental in the community outreach efforts of came popular throughout the world. We are selling artist, all of 24, has gone from one his teams and has been a credit to the Chi- fortunate that both are still active artists and mega-success to another. At 14, Justin joined cago community. Jerry has also exhibited a that Stax has undergone a reincarnation as *NSYNC a five-member band based in Or- strong community spirit and work ethic in his the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and lando, Fla. That group would go on to become other work as an attorney, certified public ac- the Stax Music Academy where young people one of the biggest acts of the past decade, in- countant and real-estate developer. are receiving music education and academic citing a Beatles-like hysteria in its legion of As a lifelong North Sider I must admit that skills. fans. In 2002, Timberlake went solo; proving I’m a little wistful seeing the activity at U.S. Long part of the Memphis film scene, Craig that life after the group craze could be even Cellular Field while Wrigley Field goes into an- Brewer was recently catapulted onto the na- better. His solo debut, Justified, racked up nu- other quiet October, but I’m thrilled to join first tional stage with his critically acclaimed film merous awards, including two Grammys and fan Mayor Richard M. Daley and all of Chi- Hustle & Flow. Our special brand of hip-hop went on to sell nearly 7 million records world- cago in hoping the White Sox can win it all for music and film making is getting national ex- wide. Not only is he a talented singer, dancer, the first time since 1917. I wish manager posure as the result of his work. We look for- composer, producer and actor, Timberlake is Ozzie Guillen, general manager Ken Williams, ward to his next endeavor about the blues en- also a philanthropist who believes in fostering owner Jerry Reinsdorf and all the players and titled Black Snake Moan. music education. In 2001, The Justin Timber- loyal fans the best of luck against the Houston Mr. Speaker, I ask that the following de- lake Foundation began fulfilling its mission by Astros in the World Series. Go Sox! scription of the honorees provided by the Re- providing grants to schools in need of instru- f cording Academy be included in the RECORD ments, sheet music, or staffing, as well as to and ask my colleagues to join me in recog- non-profit organizations, which provide much TRIBUTE TO THE RECIPIENTS OF nizing their accomplishments. needed after-school music programs. THE RECORDING ACADEMY HON- Craig Brewer: True to the spirit of this city’s WDIA is the first radio station in America ORS indomitable, independent tradition, Memphis that was programmed entirely by Amcan- film maker Craig Brewer is a self-made man. Americans for Amcan-Americans. It empow- HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. Like Clarence Saunders, Sam Phillips, Elvis ered a huge segment of the population that OF TENNESSEE Presley, Fred Smith, and dozens more entre- was, until the late 1940s, largely unrecog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preneurs and free thinkers who have helped nized. The Goodwill Station, as it came to be put Memphis on the map, Brewer has suc- known, was an unprecedented pioneer in Tuesday, October 25, 2005 ceeded where others might fear to even try. In community involvement, setting new standards Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 2000, this unknown screenwriter/director of civic responsibility for the electronic media. to Craig Brewer, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, walked away with the Hollywood Film Fes- Its annual Goodwill and Starlight Revues Justin Timberlake and WDIA. On Saturday, tival’s Best Digital Feature Award on the basis played to capacity crowds, and all the money October 22, 2005, they were honored by the of his self-financed project The Poor And Hun- raised was used for charitable activities. Draw- Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy gry. Four years later, Brewer struck gold with ing from talent throughout the Mid-South, for their contribution to our city and the greater his hometown rap epic Hustle & Flow, which WDIA was the opportunity unknown per- creative community. won the Audience Award at the 2005 formers were praying for. Local talents such From W.C. Handy, the father of the blues, Sundance Film Festival and was subsequently as Rufus Thomas, Dwight ‘‘Gatemouth’’ B.B. King, Otis Redding, Jerry Lee Lewis, Wil- purchased by MTV Films. Now Brewer is ap- Moore, and Maurice ‘‘Hot Rod’’ Hulbert began son Pickett, and Al Green to Sam and Dave, plying his midas touch to the fictional story of as disc jockeys. Entertainers such as B.B. Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas, Roy Orbison and a rural bluesman, played by actor Samuel L. King and Bobby Blue Bland began the road to

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