E442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 1, 2007 dressmaking, carpentry and home manage- intendent of Crossroads Correctional Center, A TRIBUTE TO JAMES GHIGLIERI ment. Today, the Berean Institute which still in Cameron Missouri. On March 30, 2007, OF TOLUCA, ILLINOIS resides on the same grounds as the original Crossroads Correctional Center will reach its complex conducts programs in such areas as 10 year anniversary of the opening of the insti- HON. RAY LaHOOD accounting, computer repair, and cosmetology tution. OF ILLINOIS for over 100 full-time and part-time students. Crossroads Correctional Center (CRCC) is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Berean Institute is regarded as one of Thursday, March 1, 2007 the leading business schools in Philadelphia maximum security (C–5) male facility located and serves a broad-cross section of students adjacent to the Western Missouri Correctional Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today that come from local as well as distant places Center in Cameron. Since its opening Mike to pay tribute to my constituent and friend to learn. Rev. Anderson was succeeded by his has provided leadership and stability to all em- James Ghiglieri of Toluca, Illinois. On March widow Mrs. Blanche W. Still Anderson, fol- ployees while overseeing 1,500 inmates. 5, 2007, Jim will become chairman of the lowed by Ms. Louise B. Yergan, Mr. Jeffery O. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Independent Community Bankers of America, Jones, Mr. Charles Preston, Ms. Lucille P. me in recognizing Mike Kemna, an exceptional the Nation’s largest community bank trade as- Blondin, and by the Berean Institute’s current leader of Crossroads Correctional Center, as sociation. Community banks are locally oper- president, Mr. Andrew Carn. The leadership we honor his dedication, strength and devotion ated financial institutions that empower em- reins have also been shared by the board of to the Department of Corrections throughout ployees to provide individualized customer trustees. The Berean Institute experienced his long career. service. These financial institutions serve as considerable growth under former chairman the backbone to communities across the coun- Dr. William H. Gray. Dr. Gray was succeeded f try. by Dr. Robert Johnson-Smith, Dr. Leonard W. As President of the Alpha Community Bank Johnson, and Berean’s current chairperson RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUN- of Toluca, Jim carries on the Ghiglieri family Kim Staudt. Under its exceptional leadership, TY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 commitment to community service that was the Berean Institute continues its service and VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS started almost 100 years ago by his father and diverse programs that provide education and grandfather. Jim’s outstanding dedication to training for many students who would be oth- community service is recognized throughout erwise left out. HON. TOM DAVIS Central Illinois. Jim is highly regarded in his The Berean Institute celebrated its 108th profession and extremely deserving of this year of service on Friday, February 23, and OF VIRGINIA honor. The 5,000 members of the Independent looks forward to the future to continue the vi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community Bankers of America will be well sion and service of Reverend Matthew Ander- represented with Jim as their spokesperson. son. Thursday, March 1, 2007 I congratulate Jim on this appointment and f thank him for his dedication and service to Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- build financial security in our communities HONORING BRIAN BOHLMAN er, I rise today to recognize an outstanding throughout the country. group of men and women in Northern Virginia. HON. JOE WILSON The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce f OF SOUTH CAROLINA annually recognizes individuals who have TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE JOSHUA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demonstrated superior dedication to public ‘‘JOSH’’ ROY MOZINGO Thursday, March 1, 2007 safety with the prestigious Valor Award. Sev- eral members of the Fairfax County Fire and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam HON. MIKE McINTYRE Rescue Department have earned this highest Speaker, I am pleased that yesterday a resi- OF NORTH CAROLINA honor that Fairfax County bestows upon its dent of South Carolina’s Second Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public safety officials. sional District, Brian Bohlman of Columbia, Thursday, March 1, 2007 had the honor of meeting with President There are several types of Valor Awards Mr. MCINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise George W. Bush at the White House. Chap- that can be awarded to a public safety officer: today to pay tribute to Private Joshua ‘‘Josh’’ lain Bohlman was 1 of 11 leaders of military the Lifesaving Award, the Certificate of Valor, Roy Mozingo, who passed away after a car service organizations with whom the President or the Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal of Valor. accident on Thursday, January 11, 2007. met. It is with great pride that I enter into the Josh’s legacy and contributions to the U.S. Chaplain Bohlman is founder and president record the names of the recipients of the 2007 military will live on in the hearts and minds of of Operation Thank You and the So Help Me Valor Awards in the Fairfax County Fire and many for generations to come, and we are for- God Project. The mission of these organiza- Rescue Department. Receiving the Lifesaving ever grateful for his service to our country. tions is to inspire faith, promote patriotism, Award: Firefighter Jason M. Buttenshaw, Fire- Having grown up in both Lumberton and and support our troops through inspirational fighter Marc G. Campet; the Certificate of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Josh embodied and patriotic resources honoring God, Coun- Valor: Firefighter Joshua R. Allen, Master the true spirit of a dedicated and determined try, and family. Specifically, the Operation Technician Jerry Smith, Technician John C. soldier. When he was a youngster, I had the Thank You Project is working to have 150,000 privilege of coaching Josh in Lumberton’s T- cards signed for our troops. Guy, Technician David A. Hessler, Firefighter Clarke V. Slaymaker, Lieutenant Richard S. ball recreation league. After graduating from Chaplain Bohlman has served in the U.S. high school in Fayetteville, Josh joined the Armed Forces since 1992 and is currently a Slepetz, Firefighter Jason E. Earl, Deputy Chief Jeffrey B. Coffman; the Silver Medal: Army and faithfully served his country in Iraq. chaplain in the Air National Guard. He also During this time, he received several military authored the best-selling book, So Help Me Captain I Randal L. Bittinger, Master Techni- cian William B. Wheatley, Firefighter Hugh S. honors including the Parachutist Badge, the God: A Reflection on the Military Oath. It is an National Defense Service Medal, the Army honor to represent this true American hero. He Boyle; the Bronze Medal: Captain II Michael R. Smith, Master Technician Randal A. Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism is making a positive difference encouraging Service Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal and supporting our troops. Leatherman, Firefighter Lloyd W. Coburn III, Lieutenant Thomas L. Flint, Lieutenant Bruce before he was honorably discharged. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we Josh loved history, music, family dinners A. Neuhaus, Firefighter Ryan J. Ward, Techni- will never forget September 11. and trips to the beach. He also charmed those cian Carl E. Jones. f who knew him with his quick wit and great RECOGNIZING MIKE KEMNA Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to sense of humor. take this opportunity to thank all the men and Josh loved his family and is survived by his HON. SAM GRAVES women who serve in the Fairfax County Fire father, Jim; mother, Paula Ryan of Little River, and Rescue Department. Their efforts, made S.C.; stepmother, Debra; brothers, Jeff, Jarad OF MISSOURI on behalf of the citizens of Fairfax County, are and Jordan, and Jason Miller of Wilmington; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selfless acts of heroism and truly merit our grandmother, Pauline Justice of Lumberton; Thursday, March 1, 2007 highest praise. I ask my colleagues to join me sister-in-law, Tracy; and neice, Kayla. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly in applauding this group of remarkable citi- President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, pause to recognize Mike Kemna, Super- zens. ‘‘If we make ourselves worthy of America’s

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Former IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his kind deeds and his loving, unselfish heart. Knicks’ forward Anthony Mason was born and Thursday, March 1, 2007 Madam Speaker, dedicated service to others raised in St. Albans. has been the embodiment of Josh’s life. May The Sixth Congressional District has been Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I we all use his wisdom and selflessness as a home to many African American Statesmen, rise today to pay a personal tribute to my beacon of direction and a source of true en- including Ralph Bunche—the 1950 Nobel good friend and trusted advisor for many lightenment. Indeed, may God bless to all of Peace Prize Winner, Roy Wilkins—civil rights years, former State Senator Sherman Jones of our memories the life and legacy of Private leader, Andrew Young—former Ambassador to Kansas City, Kansas, who died on February Joshua Mozingo. the United Nations, Colin Powell—this Nation’s 21. For many years, he was a leading mem- f first Black Secretary of State and Rev. Al ber of the Kansas City, Kansas, community, Sharpton—political and civil rights advocate. as well as a valued member of my kitchen BLACK HISTORY MONTH I would be remiss if I did not pay tribute to cabinet and surrogate speaker on my political Mr. Clarence Irving, founder of the Black team. His friends and neighbors mourn his American Heritage Foundation and the U.S. HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS loss and will miss him terribly—none more so Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp Series OF NEW YORK than me. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who lives in Jamaica, Queens. When one thinks of original American Sherman Jones was born on February 10, Thursday, March 1, 2007 music, both jazz and hip hop come to mind. I 1935, in Winton, North Carolina. After high Mr. MEEKS of New York. Madam Speaker, represent the district where many of the great school, he was recruited to play baseball, this last day of February marks the end of artists from these genres chose to live. where he eventually served for three seasons Black History Month, the annual celebration When one thinks of African American ath- as a pitcher in the major leagues for the Cin- commemorating the contributions of African letes that broke down barriers many of those cinnati Reds, New York Mets, and San Fran- Americans to this great Nation. I thought it fit- who come to mind are from Jamaica, Queens. cisco Giants. He pitched in the World Series ting, as its Representative, to pay tribute to When one thinks of African American lead- for the Cincinnati Reds in 1961. Jones, whose the some of the many great African Americans ership, some of our most dedicated, eloquent baseball nickname was ‘‘Roadblock’’, ap- that hail from the Sixth Congressional District representatives have called my district peared in game five of the 1961 Series, of New York. ‘‘home’’. against the New York Yankees, pitching two- Most people are surprised to learn that It is an honor to salute the accomplishments thirds of an inning. One of eight Reds pitchers since the Harlem Renaissance, Queens has of these distinguished and talented African in the game, he was the only one who did not been known as the true ‘‘Home of Jazz’’—the Americans from the district I represent. I look allow either a hit or a run. residence of choice for hundreds of our great- forward with hope and encouragement to While playing baseball in Topeka, Kansas, est African American jazz artists. those that will continue their great legacy. Sherman met Amelia Buchanan; they married At the height of their popularity, jazz greats f on December 16, 1956. After he completed Count Basie, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Ella INTRODUCTION OF THE MOTOR- his baseball career, they settled in Kansas Fitzgerald and Lena Horne lived on the quiet SPORTS FAIRNESS AND PERMA- City, Kansas, to raise their family. He joined tree lined streets of historic Addisleigh Park. NENCY ACT the Kansas City police department, where he Musicians Milt Hinton, Mercer Ellington and retired after 22 years of service. He also Charles ‘‘Cootie’’ Williams made this historic HON. MIKE THOMPSON served as athletic director for Turner House, neighborhood their home as well. working with inner city youth. His community A few blocks away, jazz greats John OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involvement led him to politics, where he Coltrane, Lester Young, Illinois Jaquet and served as a member of the Kansas House of Charlie Mingus lived in Jamaica, Queens. And Thursday, March 1, 2007 Representatives from 1988 to 1992, followed in nearby Hollis, drummer Roy Hanes, Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam by service in the Kansas Senate from 1992 to vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and trumpeter Roy Speaker, I rise today to introduce the ‘‘Motor- 2000. At the time of his retirement from the Eldridge lived a city block or two away from sports Fairness and Permanency Act.’’ This Senate, he served as ranking Democratic each other. Their neighbors in Springfield Gar- bill permanently extends the current tax treat- member of the Committee on Federal and dens included brothers Albert and Percy ment of motorsports complexes across the State Affairs, and as a member of the Com- Heath, drummer and bass player. country. mittees on Confirmations Oversight, Edu- What songs would Harry Belafonte have There are five motorsports facilities located cation, Public Health and Welfare, Utilities, made famous without Queensite Irving in my district alone—and more than 900 of and Health Care Reform Legislative Oversight. Burgie’s song stylings? He wrote or composed these facilities nationwide. Each year, these During his rich, full life, Sherman Jones was 35 of the Caribbean crooner’s songs including facilities, both large and small, draw millions of involved with many organizations, including: his most famous ‘‘Day-O’’. racing fans. Spending by these fans contrib- Optimist International, where he served as Adding to Jamaica’s rich history as the utes to local and regional economies—but the international vice president; the Wyandotte home of African American artists is the Great tracks themselves contribute as well, through County Park Board, where he served as mem- Godfather of Soul, James Brown, who lived in facility construction and renovation, purchases, ber and chairman; the Kansas City, Kansas, a stately tudor in Addisleigh Park. His home and permanent and seasonal employment. was within walking distance of singer-song- In 2004, Congress codified the seven-year Parks Foundation; the Kansas High School writer Brook Benton—famous for ‘‘A Rainy depreciation classification for speedways and Activities Association; United Way; the Kansas Night in Georgia’’. racetracks. However, this provision expires at Legislative Black Caucus, which he chaired; During the mid-1970’s, the Hip-Hop Era the end of this year. These facilities need tax and the Kansas University Medical Center, came into existence in the United States and certainty in order to make their long-term plan- where he served as board member. pioneering Black youths from Hollis, Queens ning decisions and continue contributing to na- Former Senator Sherman Jones is survived helped to develop and make it famous. Rus- tional, regional and local economies. by his wife of 50 years, Amelia, three children, sell Simmons, with his Def Jam record label In order to provide this certainty, I am intro- a sister, five brothers, eight grandchildren, and and Phat Farm clothing line, became hip-hop’s ducing the Motorsports Fairness and Perma- many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. first millionaire mogul. His brother Joseph nency Act. I hope that my colleagues will work Madam Speaker, I know that you and the en- (Run) Simmons along with Darryl (DMC) with me to enact this legislation, which will tire House of Representatives join with me in McDaniels, and Jason ‘‘Jam-Master Jay’’ support the economic benefits provided by celebrating the life of Senator Sherman Jones Mizell formed the group Run-DMC and are motorsports facilities in my district and nation- and in sharing the loss felt by Ameila Jones, credited with making hip-hop a large part of wide. their family and their many friends.

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