October 4, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1435 Dr. Farland has performed outstanding fed- RECOGNIZING TIMOTHY Z. HONORING CHRISTOPHER DAVID eral service, showing an unwavering commit- JENNINGS JOHNSON ment to promoting science in service of the public, and he has earned the trust and ut- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM HON. most respect of his colleagues and the citi- OF NEW MEXICO OF zens of Colorado as a member of the commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity of dedicated public servants at CSU. Friday, October 4, 2013 Friday, October 4, 2013 Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor William Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I H. Farland’s distinguished service and want to Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor former proudly pause to recognize Christopher David express a deep appreciation for his dedication, New Mexico State Senator Timothy Z. Jen- Johnson. Christopher is a very special young sacrifice, and outstanding service to his coun- nings, who is being recognized with the pres- man who has exemplified the finest qualities try in the name of science and education. tigious Heritage Award by the Historical Soci- of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- ety of Southeast New Mexico. A lifelong resi- tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop f dent of Roswell, few have done more for their 247, and earning the most prestigious award community and the entire state than Timothy of Eagle Scout. IN HONOR OF ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ Z. Jennings. Christopher has been very active with his WILLIAMS The Society is holding its 32nd Anniversary troop, participating in many scout activities. Heritage Dinner on October 8 in Roswell to Over the many years Christopher has been in- celebrate the rich history of Southeast New volved with scouting, he has not only earned HON. Mexico. Each year, the Society, which dates numerous merit badges, but also the respect OF TEXAS back to 1907, honors a member of the com- of his family, peers, and community. Most no- munity with the Heritage Award. This year’s tably, Christopher has earned the rank of Run- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award will be presented to Timothy Z. Jen- ner in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say while serving as Friday, October 4, 2013 nings in recognition of his many years of dedi- his troop’s Senior Patrol Leader. Christopher cated service to the community and the State has also contributed to his community through Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would of New Mexico. his Eagle Scout project. Christopher built eight like to honor my dear friend, Mr. Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Timothy Z. Jennings, the son of James T. movable walls for the Kansas City Pet Project Williams on the occasion of his 95th birthday. and Francis Jennings, was born, raised and to be used for training stray dogs in order to It may be hard to believe this, but neither I— still lives in Roswell. His father, James, was a prepare them to be adopted by loving families. nor my intrepid staff—can seem to find a good prominent local attorney and his mother, Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in cause in The Woodlands that Bob has not Francis, is a longtime member of the Historical commending Christopher David Johnson for been instrumental in or supported. Society of Southeast New Mexico. He grad- his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of uated from New Mexico Military Institute, America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- How many 95 year olds do you know that earned a bachelor’s degree in business ad- are using their birthday to raise funds and ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. ministration from Creighton University in Ne- f food for the needy? But, that’s Bob. He is braska and took courses in agriculture at New spending his birthday morning this Saturday at Mexico State University. He continues to oper- DANIEL ‘‘TINY’’ CROSS the Panther Creek Randalls store collecting ate a sheep ranch outside of Roswell. non-perishable food and much needed money Timothy Z. Jennings was first elected to the for InterFaith’s Food Pantry. But, that’s our HON. BILLY LONG Chaves County Commission in 1975. After OF MISSOURI Bob. serving for four years, he was elected to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Almost as soon as he moved to The Wood- New Mexico Senate, where he represented lands, Bob was busy helping to establish our his constituents with distinction for 33 years, Friday, October 4, 2013 first YMCA. From being a charter member of becoming the second-longest-serving member Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- the Woodlands Community Presbyterian in history. He served in several leadership ognize and honor Daniel ‘‘Tiny’’ Cross of Boli- Church and a Hometown Hero, Bob Williams posts, including Majority and Minority Whip, var, Missouri, whose hand-carved hobo nick- knows a lot about service. An Eagle Scout, Majority Floor Leader and Senate President els have been included in the National Numis- World War II veteran and lifelong Kiwanis Club Pro Tempore. He was respected as a bipar- matic Collection of the Smithsonian National member, Bob founded The Woodlands first tisan leader and a champion for persons with Museum of American History. Kiwanis Club. Nearly 60 years later, he is still developmental disabilities. Tiny became interested in numismatics quite a distinguished member and his hard work is Timothy Z. Jennings and his late wife, Patty, some years ago, collecting hobo coins, specifi- evident in the Kiwanis Breakfast and Key were passionate supporters of cancer re- cally, about a decade ago, and carving his Clubs in four Woodlands High Schools that search and strong advocates for cancer pa- own about two years ago. In 2003, he joined teach our young students community service. tients and their families. He continues that the American Numismatic Association and, be- passion in memory of Patty. came the district representative for the State Bob walks the walk he talks every day. For his efforts on behalf of New Mexicans, of Missouri. While attending a numismatic Whether it be in Kiwanis, the Special Olym- Timothy Z. Jennings received the Outstanding seminar in Colorado, he met the collection pics, his church, the YMCA or InterFaith, he Leadership Award from New Mexico State manager for the Smithsonian Institution Na- leads by example with humor and caring. University, the Friend of the Profession award tional Numismatic Collection, and she found An amazing tennis player also known for his from the New Mexico Society of Certified Pub- his coins very interesting. beautiful singing voice and for—get this—driv- lic Accountants, the Soaring Eagle Award from Unlike many numismatic artists, Tiny does ing himself all over the United States; it’s not the New Mexico Association of Counties, hon- all of his work by hand. A unique staple of unusual to hear how he just road-tripped the orary membership from the New Mexico Med- Tiny’s work includes golf hats carved on the Midwest or Florida. That’s Bob. ical Society, and was honored for his commit- bearded men on his coins. His work has cap- ment and support in the battle against cancer Between his 90th and 95th birthday, he tried tured the attention of many and will be a fan- from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer to go home again to Chicago, but it didn’t take tastic addition to the Smithsonian collection. Center, in addition to numerous other awards. him long to realize Texas was home now. We f After leaving the Legislature, Timothy Z. are grateful for that epithany because we are Jennings was appointed to a prestigious posi- RECOGNIZING PAUL HERZOG better for his service. tion on the New Mexico State Investment Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize my Council. He has also kept busy on the ranch, HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM friend Bob Williams for his countless—and on- serving as fire chief for the volunteer fire de- OF NEW MEXICO going—contributions to The Woodlands. I urge partment near his home and spending time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you to join me in recognizing Bob Williams for with his children: Katherine and husband Josh his many years of service, which I know will Stewart, Elliot Ikard and wife Melanie, Court- Friday, October 4, 2013 continue long after the candles are blown out ney Ikard, Zeph Jennings, Zach Jennings and Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New on his 95 birthday cake. grandson Keegan Ikard. Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor New

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I understand and appreciate The Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye the challenges of running a hospital, particu- Bank has helped over 30,000 people world- Friday, October 4, 2013 larly during an era of drastic changes in the wide who were in need of corneal donation health care industry. Paul Herzog not only and transplantation. Specializing in obtaining, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise overcame those challenges, he also posi- evaluating, and distributing corneal tissue, today to recognize and applaud Colorado Plus tioned Memorial Medical Center to succeed they use state-of-the-art technology and the and West 29th Restaurant and Bar for receiv- and provide the best possible care to the com- highest medical standards to certify that all do- ing the 2013 Wheat Ridge Reinvestment munity—a standard that should be set for all nated eye tissue is completely safe for sight- Award. hospitals. restoring surgery. This award recognizes businesses that have Paul Herzog has 40 years of experience in In addition to facilitating tissue donation, the made a significant investment in their property, the health care industry. He previously led the Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank pro- improving the overall appearance of the site. Albuquerque Regional Medical Center in Albu- vides services for donors, their families, hos- Both Colorado Plus owner Eugene Khang, querque before taking over as Chief Executive pitals, and transplant surgeons. The Eye Bank and West 29th Restaurant and Bar owners Officer at Memorial Medical Center in Las helps transplant recipients connect with sup- Bud and Mary Starker, made huge contribu- Cruces. port groups and provides an array of edu- tions to the esthetic look of Wheat Ridge over During his tenure, Paul Herzog led several cational and informational programs for the the past few months through the renovation successful efforts to improve Memorial Med- public and the medical community. They co- and construction on their two respective busi- ical Center, including: ordinate with other organ and tissue donor nesses. agencies in Pennsylvania and across the Overseeing a $5.7 million renovation of the I extend my deepest congratulations to Col- country to provide these services. hospital. orado Plus and West 29th Restaurant and Bar Each year over 50,000 Americans and hun- Making cardiology, oncology, women’s serv- for this well deserved recognition by the City dreds of thousands more around the world ices and emergency services top priorities. of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Busi- suffer from corneal blindness. Since there is Developing the Memorial Medical Cancer ness Association. Thank you for your dedica- no substitute for human corneal tissue, all of Center, a medical oncology center, as a de- tion to our community. partment of the hospital contracted with the the Eye Bank’s efforts depend upon the gen- erosity of voluntary corneal tissue donors. University of New Mexico for physician serv- f ices, a research nurse and a nurse practi- Today I salute the Northeast Pennsylvania tioner. Lions Eye Bank’s efforts to help those selfless IN RECOGNITION OF JULIENNE Overseeing Memorial Ikard Cancer Treat- donors turn their generosity into the gift of SAUER ment Center during its accreditation by the sight for thousands of visually impaired individ- American College of Radiology. uals. Creating an additional 20 Critical Care Unit f HON. beds, with a total of 43 Intensive Care Unit/ HONORING GRANT ALVIN OF CALIFORNIA CCU beds. BERGMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Creating a new urgent care clinic. Overseeing the accreditation of the medical Friday, October 4, 2013 residency program. HON. SAM GRAVES Creating a neonatal program. OF MISSOURI Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, Creating a hospitality program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today I rise to congratulate Julienne Sauer, of San Ramon, California. Fourteen-year-old Juli- Under Paul Herzog’s leadership, Memorial Friday, October 4, 2013 enne recently was awarded second place in Medical Center was named the ‘‘Best Prac- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I the science category of the Broadcom MAS- tice’’ in 2011 by the U.S.-Mexico Border Cen- proudly pause to recognize Grant Alvin TERS 2013 National Science Fair. ters of Excellence Consortium for its ability to Bergman. Grant is a very special young man The Broadcom MASTERS National Science retain physicians; and named ‘‘Best Hospital’’ who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- Fair challenges sixth, seventh, and eighth by Readers’ Choice Awards for 2003–2012. zenship and leadership by taking an active grade scientists to explore STEM experiments Paul Herzog has played a pivotal role in en- part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 247, and projects. Julienne was selected as one of suring that rural hospitals can provide excep- and earning the most prestigious award of thirty finalists from thousands of nominees by tional care and services to their communities, Eagle Scout. a panel of distinguished scientists and engi- and his leadership will be greatly missed. On Grant has been very active with his troop, neers. behalf of all New Mexicans, I wish Paul participating in many scout activities. Over the Herzog the best in his future endeavors. many years Grant has been involved with Julienne’s project was titled Quantum Lock- f scouting, he has not only earned numerous ing: The Future of Frictionless Motion. She merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- tested two different types of superconductors IN RECOGNITION OF THE NORTH- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Grant to explore which produced a magnetic field EAST PENNSYLVANIA LIONS EYE has earned the rank of Brave in the Tribe of that would support the most weight. Scientists BANK FOR 55 YEARS OF RESTOR- Mic-O-Say and became a Brotherhood Mem- today are using this type of research to deter- ING SIGHT ber of the Order of the Arrow. Grant has also mine how to use frictionless motion to propel contributed to his community through his high speed rail and other projects. It is impor- HON. Eagle Scout project. Grant constructed two tant that young scientists like Julienne have OF PENNSYLVANIA animal–accessible benches for the Kansas opportunities to pursue their passions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City Pet Project, to be used by staff and vol- I applaud Julienne’s success. Her achieve- unteers as well as a meet-and-greet area for ment, especially at such a young age, is re- Friday, October 4, 2013 potential adopting families. markable. She is an inspiration and should Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in serve as a role model for other young stu- today to honor the Northeast Pennsylvania commending Grant Alvin Bergman for his ac- dents looking to pursue a STEM education Lions Eye Bank, whose mission for 55 years complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- around the country. I offer Julienne my heart- has been restoring the gift of sight to those ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the felt congratulations, and I wish her the best of with visual impairments. The Northeast Penn- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. luck in her future endeavors.

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