2378 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 8, 2000 The program that brought this young role Member of the Sycamore High School Parent for the Weather Girls. In addition, David per- model to our attention, The Prudential Spirit of Teacher Organization. formed as a dance club keyboardist and it was Community Awards, was created by the Pru- Martha’s efforts with the Coalition have in a club in New York where he met his future dential Insurance Company of America in part- helped literally thousands of local parents to partner Robert Clivilles. nership with the National Association of Sec- learn more about how to keep their kids drug- David and Robert combined their talents ondary School Principals in 1995 to impress free. And, it is not a stretch to say that her and dreams to establish C+C Music Factory. upon all youth volunteers that their contribu- work has saved the lives of children in our This productive union spawned many other tions are critically important and highly valued, area. Her selfless dedication to the cause of groups including Seduction, Soul System and and to inspire other young people to follow fighting drug use in our community makes her Trilogy. In addition to contributing to C+C their example. In only five years, the program a true hero. We will miss Martha as a Board Music Factory, David completed many projects has become the nation’s largest youth rec- Member, Co-Chair of the Parent/School/Youth for some of the largest and most influential re- ognition effort based solely on community Task Force, and Director of Parent Training, cording companies in America. He was known service, with nearly 75,000 youngsters partici- but look forward to continuing to work with her to be one of the best producers, and his skills pating since its inception. as a Coalition volunteer in the future. were widely sought after. Mr. Newman-Keane should be extremely f This native of Tennessee, who later moved proud to have been singled out from such a to New Jersey, found fame and fortune around large group of dedicated volunteers. I heartily PERSONAL EXPLANATION the world. C+C Music Factory worked with applaud Mr. Newman-Keane for his initiative in London’s famed Ministry of Sound and pro- seeking to make his community a better place HON. MERRILL COOK duced projects in Japan. to live, and for the positive impact he has had OF UTAH David continually made his mark on the on the lives of others. He has demonstrated a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES music world by writing and producing songs for some of the best-known recording artists of level of commitment and accomplishment that Wednesday, March 8, 2000 is truly extraordinary in today’s world, and de- our time. These legendary artists include serves our sincere admiration and respect. His Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 26, Aretha Franklin, , Mariah actions show that young Americans can, and 27, and 28, I asked to be excused because of Carey, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Donna do, play important roles in our communities, intestinal surgery. Had I been present, I would Summer along with many others. and that America’s community spirit continues have voted ‘‘yes.’’ In 1993, David and his partner Robert re- to hold tremendous promise for the future. f ceived a Grammy for Album of the Year. They received the award for their contributions as f TRIBUTE TO DAVID BRYON COLE producers of one of best-selling soundtrack al- IN RECOGNITION OF MARTHA bums of all time, ‘‘The Bodyguard.’’ In total, BURNS HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. C+C Music Factory won twenty-eight awards OF NEW JERSEY including five American Music Awards, five HON. ROB PORTMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Billboard Awards and two MTV Video Music OF OHIO Wednesday, March 8, 2000 Awards. The world lost a truly remarkable man IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when David passed away on January 24, Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Wednesday, March 8, 2000 1995. call to your attention the deeds of a distin- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to guished musician, David Bryon Cole of Pas- leagues, the City of Passaic, David’s family, pay tribute to Martha Burns, a good friend and saic, New Jersey, who is being feted today his friends and me, in recognizing the out- community leader who is planning to step because of his remarkable talents and legacy. standing achievements in the areas of music down from her duties as a Member of the It is only fitting that Passaic High School re- and production of David Bryon Cole. Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of the Parent/ name its music suite for David, for he epito- f School/Youth Task Force, and Director of Par- mizes a strong spirit and never forgot from ent Training with the Coalition for a Drug-Free where he came. HONORING TANYA EWING OF Greater Cincinnati. Martha has been invalu- David Bryon Cole was born to Sandra Cole- JUNEAU, ALASKA able to the Coalition. Turner on June 3, 1962 in Johnson City, Ten- In 1996, Martha attended a meeting at Syc- nessee. He attended elementary there for a HON. DON YOUNG amore High School regarding teenage drug short while before his family moved to Pas- OF ALASKA abuse and efforts to get parents involved in a saic. Once in New Jersey he continued his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new organization being formed to address the education, and went on to graduate from Pas- problem—the Coalition for a Drug-Free Great- saic High School in 1980. During high school, Wednesday, March 8, 2000 er Cincinnati. Martha went home that night David’s main pursuit was music. It was at this Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today and made the decision with her husband, time that he proved himself to be a remark- I would like to congratulate and honor a young Bruce Burns, to get involved in the effort to able pianist, soloist, accompanist and ar- Alaska student from my district who has prevent teenage drug use in our community. ranger. achieved national recognition for exemplary Martha has been the Coalition’s hardest David, always an active and involved musi- volunteer service in her community. Tanya working volunteer. She and Bruce were cian, learned much of his skill in the church. Ewing of Juneau, Alaska has just been named trained as facilitators of our Parent-to-Parent One of the most influential teachers in young one of my state’s top honorees in The 2000 program and began recruiting others to do the David’s life was the Reverend Roberts of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards pro- same. As the Director of Parent Training for First Baptist Church in Nutley, New Jersey. gram, an annual honor conferred on the most the Coalition, Martha coordinated Parent-to- David’s nascent talents began to flourish impressive student volunteers in each state, Parent training classes throughout Greater under the Pastor’s tutelage. The time spent the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Cincinnati. To date, over 4,000 parents in 30 working with Reverend Roberts instilled in Ms. Tanya Ewing is being recognized for school districts have been trained in how to David the attributes necessary for him to be- her hard work and dedication in implementing talk to their kids about the dangers of sub- come a stellar force in the music industry. It Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) program. stance abuse and how to recognize signs that was the small steps in the beginning of his ca- She has volunteered over four years of her a child may be in trouble. Most recently, Mar- reer that taught him the fundamentals that time in educating young people on the dan- tha has worked to bring the parent training would make him a role model to scores upon gers of smoking and helping to reduce the classes into the workplace. scores of people worldwide. rate of teen smoking in Alaska. Martha’s work and contributions to the com- David Cole has had a varied career, which In light of numerous statistics that indicate munity do not, however, end with the Coali- has taken him to the top of the charts. His Americans today are less involved in their tion. She also volunteers at the local library, is professional career included working with the communities than they once were, it’s vital Secretary of the local Boy Scout troop, teach- group Two Puerto Ricans, a Black Man, and that we encourage and support the kind of es Bible classes, and is an Officer and Board a Dominican. David was also the accompanist selfless contribution this young citizen has

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