18266 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 13 September 9, 2008 and State Vice President of the National Advo- Operations Support Flight Commander and HONORING THE MEMORY OF cates Society since 1984. the Deputy Commander, 908th Operations JOSEPH J. MICARE When not engaged within the community, , Air Force Reserve Command in Max- Steve spends his spare time with his loving well AFB, AL, 908th Aeromedical Evacuation HON. JO BONNER wife of 35 years, Marsha. Steve and Marsha, Support, and the 908th Operations Support OF ALABAMA a stained glass artist and former science . This assignment included recruit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teacher, have two sons: David and Chris- ing, equipping and training combat aircrews to Tuesday, September 9, 2008 topher. ensure combat readiness to meet all Air Force Madam Speaker, Steve Tokarski has given Reserve and global airlift requirements in Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of his time and efforts selflessly to his church, his peace and wartime in support of the Total Mobile and the State of Alabama recently lost community, and the Polish American people of Force. While assigned at Maxwell, a dear friend, and I rise today to honor Judge Northwest Indiana and beyond. His efforts Crews served in both Afghanistan and Iraq in Joseph J. Micare and pay tribute to his mem- ory. have touched the hearts of many people support of the Global War on Terror. throughout the years, and at this time, I ask A native of Albany, NY, Joseph Micare that you and all of my distinguished col- A navigator with over 3,500 hours, Colonel served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. leagues join me in commending him for his Crews has flown global close air support and He graduated from Albany Law School and lifetime of service and dedication. airlift missions including combat missions in was past Venerable of the Albany Chapter of Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan and combat sup- f the Sons of Italy and a lifetime member of the port missions in Panama, Haiti, Qatar and Bucci McTeague Post. IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- Uzbekistan. He completed Air War College in Judge Micare served for many years as the MENT OF COLONEL RICKY 2004 and Air Command and Staff College in chief counsel for the New York Liquor Author- CREWS, AIR 2001. ity. He worked as an assistant attorney gen- FORCE Madam Speaker, few can match the dedica- eral for the State of New York before he was tion and professionalism of Colonel Ricky appointed administrative law judge with the HON. JEFF MILLER Crews. He is a man of honor and a man of Social Security Administration. Judge Micare and his family have proudly OF FLORIDA principle. On behalf of the United States Con- called southwest Alabama home for the past IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress and a grateful Nation, I wish to thank 25 years. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Colonel Crews for his years of dedicated serv- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ice. Vicki and I wish him, his wife, Debbie, and me in remembering a dedicated community Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I their daughter, Alyssa Ivey our best wishes for rise to honor the service of Colonel Ricky leader, a friend to many throughout Alabama, continued success and happiness in the fu- as well as a wonderful husband, father, and Crews, U.S. Air Force, who is retiring after 33 ture. years of dedicated service to this Nation. A grandfather. graduate of the University of West Florida and Judge Joseph L. Micare will be dearly f Troy State University, Colonel Crews is the In- missed by his family—his wife of 35 years, Sharleen McClellan O’Hare Micare; his son, stallation Inspector General for the 94th Airlift IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- , , GA. Colonel Pascal Micare; his daughters, Jan Micare and NIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. Gina Micare; his stepson, Shawn O’Hare; his Crews acted as the ‘‘eyes and ears’’ of the JOE ADERHOLT Wing Commander as he identified and cor- stepdaughter, Meghan O’Hare; his 10 grand- rected problems and coordinated the installa- children, Deana Corrigan, Marc Micare, Jason tion Fraud, Waste and Abuse monitoring pro- HON. MIKE ROGERS Micare, Hanna Spongberg, Kate Spongberg, gram. Brandon Grant, Justin Grant, Sam O’Hare, Colonel Crews enlisted in the Air Force in OF ALABAMA Jack O’Hare, and Dee Dee Micare; his six great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Rose 1975. He completed basic training at Lackland IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFB, TX before receiving specialized training Delehanty and Angie Shiek—as well as the at Keesler AFB, MS in Signals Intelligence. He Tuesday, September 9, 2008 countless friends he leaves behind. performed tours of duty with the 6987th Secu- Our thoughts and prayers are with them all rity Group at Shu Lin Kou, AS in Taipei, Tai- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, during this difficult time. wan and with the 6917th Security Group, at I respectfully request the attention of the f San Vito AS, in Brindisi, Italy. He finished his House to pay recognition to an important day in the lives of two constituents of mine, Mr. TRIBUTE TO ED SMITH: RETIREE active duty commitment with an assignment as OF THE YEAR a Communications Specialist at Strategic Air and Mrs. Joe Aderholt. Command Headquarters in Omaha, NE. On August 24, the Aderholts celebrated HON. BOB FILNER Colonel Crews joined the Air Force Reserve their 50th wedding anniversary. Joe Marvin OF CALIFORNIA in 1979 at Eglin Air Force Base Aux Field 3 Aderholt was born on March 25, 1936, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (), FL as an Airborne Weapons Me- Cedar Springs, AL, and his wife, Mary Jane chanic, flying AC–130A Gunship missions Finley, was born on September 19, 1936 also Tuesday, September 9, 2008 worldwide. Upon his commissioning in 1983 in Cedar Springs. Joe and Jane met and mar- Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today through Officer Training School, he was as- ried in the small community of Weaver, AL. to honor a long-time leader in the labor move- signed back to the 711th Special Operations Over the years, they have been blessed with ment, Ed Smith. I am very proud and happy Squadron at Eglin AF Aux Field 3 (Duke two daughters, Alison and Angie, six grand- to join with the San Diego Labor Community Field), FL, as a Fire Control Officer. He was children, and five great-grandchildren. Joe and in honoring Ed as the ‘‘2008 Johns Retiree of responsible for directing and controlling the Jane have been active members of Weaver the Year!’’ tactical operations of the AC–130A aircraft Baptist Church where Joe has been a soloist Ed began working in small ‘‘Mom and Pop’’ during both training and actual combat oper- in the church choir. grocery stores at the age of 13. By the age of ations. In 1988, Colonel Crews moved forward 18, he was a full time journeyman grocery They celebrated their 50th Anniversary on in the AC–130A to assume the duties of Mis- store clerk and a member of Local 1222, Re- August 23 at Weaver Baptist Church with a re- sion Navigator. During his assignment at Duke tail Clerks, which is now known as U.F.C.W. ception honoring them given by friends and Field, Colonel Crews participated in several 135. In December of 1966, he went to work family. real world contingencies including operations for Coca-Cola Bottling Company of San Diego in Panama, Haiti, and Iraq. I would like to congratulate Joe and Jane for as a route sales driver and joined Teamster Colonel Crews’ other assignments include: reaching this important milestone in their lives. Local Union 683. While at Coke, he held var- the 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh, PA, the They are shining examples of love and dedi- ious leadership positions. 908th Airlift Wing, Assistant Director of Oper- cation for us all, and I wish them and their In May of 1977, he went to work for I.T.T. ations for the 357th Airlift Squadron, 908th family all the best at this important occasion. Continental Baking Company-Wonder Bread

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