March 3, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2895 may revise and extend and insert ex- institution of higher education that ington. I would like to take this oppor- traneous material on House Resolution links traditions of the republic to inno- tunity to congratulate the University 77 into the RECORD. vations at the leading edge of pedagogy of Mary Washington on its achieve- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and research. Mary Washington has ments over the past century. objection to the request of the gen- one of the leading public liberal arts Initially a small teaching college for tleman from Colorado? colleges in the country, as well as a women, the institution was renamed There was no objection. graduate and professional school. the University of Mary Washington in Mr. POLIS. I yield myself such time The University of Mary Washington honor of Mary Ball Washington, the as I may consume. was originally founded as a women’s mother of President George Wash- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support college and was designated as the wom- ington and a resident of the First Dis- of House Resolution 77, which cele- en’s college for the University of Vir- trict of Virginia. Currently, the Uni- brates the University of Mary Washing- ginia in 1944. In 1970, Mary Washington versity of Mary Washington has an en- ton’s 100 years of service and leader- College transitioned to a co-edu- rollment of over 5,000 students, offers ship. cational college and was designated 43 degree programs, and consists of two Founded in 1908, the State Normal ‘‘University of Mary Washington’’ in campuses. The main campus is located and Industrial School for Women at 2004 to reflect the inclusion of its grow- in historic Fredericksburg, and the Fredericksburg eventually became ing graduate programs. College of Graduate and Professional what is now known as the University of Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Studies is located in Stafford, Virginia. Mary Washington. Beginning with just approximately 4,000 undergraduate stu- The University of Mary Washington 110 students, the school has grown into dents are enrolled at Mary Washing- has been recognized nationally as a a prestigious university worthy of its ton’s main campus, located on Marye’s leading liberal arts college, and the namesake. U.S. News and World Report ranked its Long-standing traditions, combined Heights, which played an important masters programs fourth among south- with rigorous scholarship, enable the role in the 1862 Battle of Fredericks- ern public schools. University of Mary Washington to pro- burg. The University of Mary Washington vide one of the finest liberal arts edu- In addition, approximately 1,000 stu- combines rich traditions with state-of- cations in the Nation. Offering more dents and adults attend the graduate the-art technology to provide one of than 40 undergraduate majors, four and professional school located in near- the best undergraduate liberal arts graduate programs and seven education by Stafford County. Students from 43 educations in the country. It also of- specialist programs, UMW is highly different countries are enrolled in 40 fers a variety of internships and study ranked in every publication. The uni- different majors and programs of study abroad programs that connect students versity is committed to academic ex- at Mary Washington. locally, regionally, nationally and cellence, and according to the ‘‘Fiske The University of Mary Washington internationally. Guide to Colleges,’’ UMW is described is ranked in every major selective I am pleased to recognize the impor- as ‘‘one of the premium or premiere guide publication. It was ranked fourth tant contributions made by the Univer- public liberal arts colleges in the coun- in its class by U.S. News and World Re- sity of Mary Washington to the Fred- try.’’ During its centennial year alone, port, in the top ten nationally in Peace ericksburg region, the Commonwealth, UMW conferred more than 1,200 de- Corps alumni, and has a Pulitzer Prize- and the Nation. I congratulate the Uni- grees. winning poet on the faculty. It was versity of Mary Washington as it cele- With more than 5,000 enrolled stu- listed among Kiplinger’s magazine ‘‘100 brates its 100th anniversary, and I wish dents, the University of Mary Wash- Best Values in Public Colleges in 2009.’’ the university continued success in ington turns out students capable of Mary Washington was also named as providing an outstanding education to extending their classroom knowledge one of the Nation’s best colleges and the students of the Commonwealth and into their communities and the world. universities by the ‘‘Fiske Guide to the Nation. UMW has a strong reputation of serv- Colleges’’ and is said to have ‘‘gained a I urge my colleagues to join me in ice, with 20 alumni currently serving in reputation as one of the premium pub- congratulating the University of Mary the Peace Corps. In fact, for the sixth lic liberal arts colleges in the coun- Washington by supporting House Reso- year in a row, the Peace Corps has try.’’ lution 77. named the university to its annual list Last year, the University of Mary Mr. MCKEON. I yield back the bal- of ‘‘Top Producing Colleges and Univer- Washington celebrated their centennial anniversary. For over 100 years, the ance of my time. sities.’’ The spirit of service has bene- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield back fited the community and the students university has provided America’s stu- dents with a quality education and op- the balance of my time. well as they prepare to tackle the chal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The portunity. The institution’s link to lenges of our increasingly globalized question is on the motion offered by both history and innovation has pro- world. the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. vided students with the unique and ir- When the university community POLIS) that the House suspend the replaceable learning environment. came together to celebrate its century rules and agree to the resolution, H. I am happy to join my good friend of existence and achievement last year, Res. 77. and colleague, Representative it renewed its commitment to excel- The question was taken. lence and success. As the university WITTMAN, in congratulating the Uni- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the looks ahead to its future, may it con- versity of Mary Washington and ask opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tinue to link its students and its com- my colleagues to support this resolu- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. munity to the great tradition of its tion. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I past and promise of its future. Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I’m demand the yeas and nays. Mr. Speaker, I, again, congratulate happy to yield to the gentleman who The yeas and nays were ordered. the University of Mary Washington and represents the First District of Vir- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- urge my colleagues to support this res- ginia, who represents the University of ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the olution. Mary Washington, Mr. WITTMAN, for as Chair’s prior announcement, further I reserve the balance of my time. much time as he may consume. proceedings on this motion will be Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. WITTMAN. I would like to thank postponed. myself such time as I may consume. the gentleman for yielding. f Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 77, congratulating of House Resolution 77, honoring the READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY the University of Mary Washington in University of Mary Washington on the Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I move to Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more occasion of its 100th anniversary. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- than 100 years of service and leadership On March 14, 1908, Virginia Governor lution (H. Res. 146) designating March to the United States. Claude A. Swanson signed legislation 2, 2009, as ‘‘Read Across America Day.’’ The University of Mary Washington that established what eventually be- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- was founded in 1908 and has become an came the University of Mary Wash- tion.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 23:49 Mar 03, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03MR7.017 H03MRPT1 jbell on PROD1PC69 with HOUSE H2896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 3, 2009 The text of the resolution is as fol- parents around the world, began writ- nent of their reform efforts. Reports by lows: ing children’s books in 1936 and has the Government Accountability Office, H. RES. 146 since inspired millions of children to the Inspector General and the Center Whereas reading is a basic requirement for embrace the joys of reading through on Education Policy have all found quality education and professional success, such favorites as ‘‘The Cat in the Hat, widespread support for the program and is a source of pleasure throughout life; ‘‘Green Eggs and Ham,’’ and ‘‘Oh the among the States. In one Center on Whereas the people of the United States Places You’ll Go.’’ Education Policy report, 97 percent of must be able to read if the United States is We know from the research that chil- Reading First school districts said that to remain competitive in the global econ- dren exposed to the nature and purpose the program was an important or very omy; of reading before kindergarten become important cause for increases in stu- Whereas Congress, through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–110) more successful readers. We also know dents’ reading scores. and the Reading First, Early Reading First, that a child who fails at reading is Despite these positive results, the and Improving Literacy Through School Li- more likely to drop out of school. new majority has, over the course of 2 braries programs, has placed great emphasis If the United States is to stay com- years, decreased funding levels by $600 on reading intervention and providing addi- petitive in a global economy, we must million in 2008 and completely elimi- tional resources for reading assistance; and possess these basic requirements for a nated funding for 2009. Individual Whereas more than 50 national organiza- quality education and professional suc- States are beginning to voice their con- tions concerned about reading and education cess. Encouraging children to read is cern over the impact of lost Reading have joined with the National Education As- one of the best tools we can equip our sociation to use March 2 to celebrate reading First funding. In fact, these cuts have and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known children with to help them become suc- led to such efforts as the Colorado as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it cessful contributors to the United State Board of Education passing a res- Resolved, That the House of Representa- States. olution expressing its support for Read- tives— I want to thank Representatives ing First model and its concern over (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as MARKEY and EHLERS for bringing this the appropriations cut. Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging resolution forward, and I encourage my b 1245 children to discover the joy of reading; colleagues to support this resolution. (2) honors the 12th anniversary of Read I reserve the balance of my time. As we rightfully recognize another Across America Day; Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Read Across America Day, this Con- (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read myself such time as I may consume. gress should begin the work of imme- Across America Day in honor of the commit- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support diately restoring funding for this pro- ment of the House of Representatives to of House Resolution 146 designating gram that provides this Nation’s most building a Nation of readers; and March 2, 2009, as Read Across America disadvantaged students the reading (4) encourages the people of the United Day. This celebration is held each year intervention and additional resources States to observe the day with appropriate on the birthday of author Dr. Seuss. for reading assistance they so des- ceremonies and activities. This year, Read Across America cele- perately need. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- brates its 10th anniversary, and is also I thank my colleague from Colorado ant to the rule, the gentleman from the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ most (Ms. MARKEY) for sponsoring this reso- Colorado (Mr. POLIS) and the gen- recognizable work, ‘‘The Cat in the lution. And I ask that all of my col- tleman from California (Mr. MCKEON) Hat.’’ leagues support its passage. each will control 20 minutes. Theodor Geisel, more famously Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The Chair recognizes the gentleman known as Dr. Seuss, is the most be- my time. from Colorado. loved children’s book author of all Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I am GENERAL LEAVE time. His use of rhyme makes his pleased to recognize the gentlelady Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 books an effective tool for teaching from my neighboring district in Colo- legislative days during which Members young children the basic skills they rado (Ms. MARKEY) for 5 minutes. may revise and extend and insert ex- need to be successful and develop a life- Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. I would traneous material on House Resolution long love of reading. Celebrating Dr. like to thank the gentleman from Colo- 146 into the RECORD. Seuss and reading sends a clear mes- rado. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sage to our children that reading is Mr. Speaker, I rise today as an origi- objection to the request of the gen- both fun and important. nal cosponsor of House Resolution 146, tleman from Colorado? In 2001, Congress and President Bush which designates March 2, 2009, as There was no objection. highlighted the importance of reading ‘‘Read Across America Day,’’ and to Mr. POLIS. I yield myself such time by passing the No Child Left Behind urge my colleagues to vote in support as I may consume. Act. Through programs authorized of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support under the act, the Federal Government Yesterday was the 105th anniversary of House Resolution 146, which recog- demonstrated the importance of read- of the birth of Theodor Seuss Geisel— nizes March 2, 2009, as Read Across ing intervention in providing addi- or ‘‘Dr. Seuss,’’ as he is better known America Day and encourages parents tional resources for reading assistance; to generations of children. Between to read to their children for at least 30 most notable was its commitment to 1937 and 1991, Dr. Seuss published more minutes in support of building a Nation the Reading First Program. Once the than 40 books. In fact, one in four of readers. program was implemented, the data American children receive Dr. Seuss as Read Across America Day was initi- quickly showed that Reading First their first book. ated in May of 1998 by the National works. On average, the 26 States with It’s hard to quantify the powerful in- Education Association as a way to cel- early baseline data on reading achieve- vestment in a child’s future the simple ebrate reading. The NEA provides sup- ment increased the percentage of stu- act of reading can be. And as any par- port to parents and teachers to keep dents meeting or exceeding proficiency ent will tell you, our most treasured their children reading all year long on fluency outcome measures. Among memories of our children lie in the pre- through activities such as the Cat-A- Wisconsin first graders, reading flu- cious moments before bedtime, care- Van. The Cat-A-Van travels across the ency proficiency increased by nearly 28 fully making our way through books country bringing the gift of reading to percent for economically disadvan- that we hope will capture our son or school children. The Cat-A-Van do- taged students, more than 30 percent daughter’s imagination and attention. nates 20,000 books to children in need. for limited English proficient students, In fact, reading together can serve as The NEA celebrates Read Across nearly 22 percent for students with dis- childhood’s best mile marker as simple America Day on Dr. Seuss’ birthday abilities, more than 22 percent for Afri- lessons of ‘‘Green Eggs and Ham’’ give every year to honor a man who con- can American students, and nearly 23 way to the more complicated worlds of tributed tremendously to children’s lit- percent for Hispanic students. Nancy Drew and Harry Potter. It is as eracy. Theodor Geisel, better known as States saw this improvement and if a parent can see the very foundation Dr. Seuss by millions of children and made Reading First an integral oppo- of a child’s mind take root and grow.

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Mr. Speaker, I object to Carroll helped organize ‘‘LA Live Peace 08’’, commissioned in 1955 after it was found the vote on the ground that a quorum a march and rally at the Coliseum to pro- that children were being held back by is not present and make the point of mote gang intervention and non-violence in boring books. Theodor Geisel intro- order that a quorum is not present. Los Angeles; duced our kids to Marvin K. Mooney, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Whereas the annual Rose Bowl is the old- to the Grinch, and to Cindy Lou Who, ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the est of all college bowl games, and its history to Sam, who would not eat green eggs Chair’s prior announcement, further and prestige have earned it the title ‘‘The Granddaddy of Them All’’; and ham, to the Yooks and the Zooks, proceedings on this motion will be Whereas USC has played in the Rose Bowl who battled over which side of bread postponed. on 33 occasions and won 24 times, both the butter is properly applied. The point of no quorum is considered records exceeding any other collegiate foot- It is easy, in these times that we find withdrawn. ball program; Whereas, during the 2009 Rose Bowl game, ourselves in, to forget how important f it is that simple lessons endure. Even quarterback Mark Sanchez passed for a game in the midst of these times, parents COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF second-best 413 yards, a game record-tying 4 touchdown passes, and ran for a touchdown; must remember to read to their chil- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ON ITS 2009 ROSE BOWL VICTORY Whereas Sanchez’s efforts resulted in him dren. And we must remember that it is being named the Offensive Most Valuable often the lessons found in children’s Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I move to Player of the game; literature that mean the most later in suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Whereas, during the 2009 Rose Bowl game, life. After all, C.S. Lewis told us in the lution (H. Res. 153) commending the linebacker Kaluka Maiava made 4 tackles Chronicles of Narnia, ‘‘For this is what University of Southern California Tro- and 2 pass breakups, and he was named the it means to be king: to be the first in jan football team for its victory in the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the game; Whereas with linebacker Kaluka Maiava every desperate attack and last in 2009 Rose Bowl. taking home Defensive MVP honors, each every desperate retreat. And when The Clerk read the title of the resolu- linebacker in USC’s starting lineup has now there is hunger in the land (as must be tion. been named defensive MVP of the Rose Bowl now and then in bad years) to wear The text of the resolution is as fol- (Kaluka Maiava in 2009, Rey Maualuga in finer cloths and laugh louder over a lows: 2008, and Brian Cushing in 2007); and Whereas, under the leadership of USC’s scantier meal than any man in your H. RES. 153 10th president, Steven B. Sample, USC has land.’’ And Dumbledore told us: ‘‘There Whereas the University of Southern Cali- are all kinds of courage. It takes a established itself as a world-class research fornia (USC) Trojan football team achieved university, known for its leadership in the great deal of courage to stand up to our many historic accomplishments during the fields of communication, media, public diplo- enemies, but just as much to stand up 2008 regular season; macy, the sciences, and the arts: Now, there- to our friends.’’ Whereas the USC Trojan football team has fore, be it Behind all those who struggle to now won more Rose Bowls than any other Resolved, That the House of Representa- achieve and endure lies a parent or a team in the Nation; tives— teacher who took the time to attend to Whereas USC has achieved its seventh (1) commends the University of Southern straight top 5 finish; a child’s earliest education. Some of California (USC) Trojan football team and Whereas USC achieved an unprecedented USC President Steven B. Sample for USC’s the happiest moments in my life were seventh consecutive season of at least 11 or victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl; spent cuddled up with Katie, Erin and more victories; (2) applauds Coach Pete Carroll for his Al—my three kids, who seem to be rac- Whereas USC was invited to make an un- leadership not only on the football field, but ing towards adulthood with uncommon precedented seventh consecutive Bowl Cham- also in the community; and speed—reading our favorite books. pionship Series appearance; (3) recognizes the achievements of the They are moments I would not trade Whereas USC won an unprecedented sev- players, coaches, students, alumni, and staff for anything in the world. enth consecutive Pacific–10 (Pac–10) Con- who were instrumental in helping the Uni- ference championship; versity of Southern California win the Rose So please vote ‘‘yes’’ on House Reso- Whereas USC has become the first school lution 146 and remember the words of Bowl. to win 3 consecutive Rose Bowls; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Dr. Seuss: ‘‘You have brains in your Whereas USC has appeared in a record- head. You have feet in your shoes. And tying fourth consecutive Rose Bowl; ant to the rule, the gentleman from you can steer yourself in any direction Whereas USC is now tied with the record Colorado (Mr. POLIS) and the gen- you choose. You’re on your own. You for most bowl victories of all time; tleman from California (Mr. MCKEON) know what you know. You’re the guy Whereas USC has won 86 of its last 96 each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman who’ll decide where you go.’’ games; Whereas with USC’s 2009 Rose Bowl vic- from Colorado. Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield tory, the Pac–10 Conference finished a per- myself the balance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE fect 5 and 0 in post-season bowl appearances; Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 I am in strong support of Resolution Whereas, during the 2008 season, USC’s de- 146. I urge all of my colleagues to sup- legislative days during which Members fense was ranked number one in the Nation, may revise and extend and insert ex- port it. It’s saddening to me, though, holding opponents to just over 221 yards per traneous material on H. Res. 153 into that at this time, when we are talking game; the RECORD. about reading and the importance of Whereas, during the 2008 season, USC fea- tured 3 All-American first team players The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there reading, how an administration that is objection to the request of the gen- spending so freely will continue to cut (linebackers Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, and safety Taylor Mays); tleman from Colorado? funds from a program that works very Whereas USC will feature 5 players in the There was no objection. well for our young people to give them Under Armour Senior Bowl game held in Mo- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the reading first opportunity that they bile, Alabama (linebackers Rey Maualuga, self as much time as I may consume. so deserve. Brian Cushing, and Clay Matthews, and de- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance fensive linemen Fili Moala and Kyle Moore); gratulate the University of Southern of my time. Whereas USC head football coach Pete Car- California Trojan football team for Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield back roll is 88 and 15 (85.4 percent) in 8 years (2001 their victory in the 2009 NCAA Rose the balance of my time. to 2008) as a college head coach at USC, his Bowl game. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The record is the best winning percentage of any On January 1, the USC Trojans and question is on the motion offered by current NCAA Division I coach with at least 5 years of experience; the Penn State Lions squared off for an the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Whereas Coach Pete Carroll was featured intense Rose Bowl football game. De- POLIS) that the House suspend the on CBS’s ‘‘60 Minutes’’, not only for his foot- feating the tough Lions team by a rules and agree to the resolution, H. ball accomplishments but for his work with score of 38–24, the USC Trojans won Res. 146. ‘‘A Better L.A.’’, a nonprofit group con- their third consecutive championship.

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