March 15, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E317 the American Story for All, early and under 2% of Boy Scouts. This uncommon accom- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION budget, to the President of the United States. plishment is precisely why, Mr. Speaker, I rise OF DELTA ENTERPRISES IN AS- Since that time, the notion of a Smithsonian today to recognize Michael and Cheryl SISTING THE MOST VULNER- American Latino Museum has continued to Paradiso. On Saturday, March 16, 2013, Dan- ABLE VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM gain support from a diversity of people and iel Paradiso will be the fourth child of Michael SANDY places. Despite that long-standing support and and Cheryl to attain scouting’s highest honor. almost 20 years later, we are still not there Their daughter, Stephanie, has achieved the HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM yet, but we are getting closer. OF NEW YORK Gold Award in Girl Scouting and their three To move forward in our effort, the House IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sons, Tony, M.J., and now Daniel have all and Senate must pass the Smithsonian Amer- Friday, March 15, 2013 ican Latino Act. Our bill would do 3 things: earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Designate the now-vacant Arts and Indus- A century has passed since Arthur Eldred tries Building (AIB) within the Smithsonian In- recognize the contribution made by Delta Chil- earned our Nation’s first Eagle Award. One dren’s Products and it’s President, Mr. Joseph stitution as the location of the museum, includ- hundred years later, dedicated parents Mike ing an annex that would be constructed under- Shamie, in assisting the most vulnerable vic- and Cheryl Paradiso provide the guidance, ground and adjacent to the AIB. The bill re- tims of Superstorm Sandy. quires that the planning, design and construc- support and commitment for their children just Staten Island and Brooklyn were ravaged by tion of the museum be harmonious with open as Arthur Eldred did for his son and grandson. the unprecedented force of this natural dis- space and visual sightlines of the National Congratulations, Mike and Cheryl for your ex- aster, leaving thousands of residents without Mall. traordinary achievement. homes or even the bare necessities of life. While the damage of Superstorm Sandy up- Provide the Board of Regents 18 months to rooted the lives of so many it also left the conduct a study to determine the best way to f most vulnerable victims of this tragic event, in- plan, design, fund and construct the Museum fants and young children, without the essen- of the American Latino, taking into account the CONGRATULATING DAVID J. tials they needed to provide for their well Commission’s report. JOHNS ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS Authorize private fundraising to begin for the DIRECTOR OF NEW WHITE HOUSE being. As a resident of Brooklyn, Mr. Shamie saw planning, designing and construction of the INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL firsthand the devestation left in Sandy’s wake, museum. EXCELLENCE FOR AFRICAN and understood that there would be a des- Upon the bill being passed by both cham- AMERICANS perate need for child care products. Moving bers and signed into law by the President, the swiftly he ensured that Delta Children’s Prod- Smithsonian American Latino Museum would ucts filled this much needed gap in supplies be on its way to becoming the 20th museum HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL by donating cribs, changing tables and infant within the Smithsonian Institution, forming part OF NEW YORK supplies to those affected. of the world’s largest museum and research IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mr. Shamie and complex. Delta Children’s Products for their over- Many may ask: at this moment in time how Friday, March 15, 2013 whelming support in helping to protect and can we afford to create a new museum? The care for the most vulnerable victims of better question is how can we not? Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Superstorm Sandy, and I ask you to join me These are challenging times. And in these applaud Secretary Duncan’s appointment of in recognizing their commitment to the ongo- times, the arts, culture and humanities have a David Johns to head the new White House Ini- ing recovery effort. distinct role to play in helping unite us during tiative on Educational Excellence for African episodes of adversity and prepare us to share f Americans. David’s expertise will be critical in in the prosperity to come. Cultural and histor- RECOGNIZING MARIA FOOTE AS ical institutions play a critical role in inves- helping to address the academic challenges THE 2013 OKALOOSA COUNTY, tigating, educating, sharing, celebrating, pre- that many Black students face. America’s edu- FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL SUP- serving, and convening the American people— cational system has undergone a remarkable PORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE as we are doing today—to show that we are transformation in the years since segregation, YEAR in this together. and we must continue to move forward to en- Mr. Speaker, the Smithsonian Institution sure equality of access and opportunity for HON. JEFF MILLER was created for the purpose of helping in- education for all. OF FLORIDA crease and diffuse knowledge. It is in that Here in Congress, I have advocated for ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same spirit that we seek to advance the Friday, March 15, 2013 Smithsonian American Latino Museum effort. vancing the educational opportunities for mi- Just like the National Museum of American norities through increased funding to public Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise History, the National Museum of the American schools, federal fellowships, and tuition reim- today to recognize Mrs. Maria Foote as the Indian, The National Museum of African Amer- bursement programs. However, substantial ob- 2013 Okaloosa County Educational Support ican History and Culture, the National Air and stacles to equal educational opportunity still Professional of the Year. I am honored to rec- Space Museum, and others, the future Smith- remain in America’s educational system. Black ognize her achievements and dedication to the sonian American Latino Museum will help dis- students lack equal access to effective teach- students and teachers of the Northwest Flor- play America in its full bloom. ers and principals, safe schools, and chal- ida community. Since 2008, Mrs. Foote has worked as an f lenging college-preparatory classes. It is no English Language Learner (ELL) interpreter at IN HONOR OF THE PARADISO coincidence that over a third of them do not Destin Elementary School. While serving the FAMILY graduate from high school on time, and those Okaloosa County School District, Mrs. Foote that do are not nearly as prepared as their has never wavered in her commitment to the HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK peers. I look forward to working with David to ELL program and her students. She works OF PENNSYLVANIA bridge this gap and to provide all Americans tirelessly to facilitate learning amongst stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regardless of race or gender the skills they dents, teachers, and the community. In a need to compete in the workforce. school district that comprises a high ELL pop- Friday, March 15, 2013 ulation, Mrs. Foote’s role as an interpreter is Education is the key to success in today’s Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, on Sep- extremely critical, as she translates con- world, and everyone in America is entitled to tember 2, 1912, Arthur Rose Eldred of New ferences, documents, and provides academic York earned this Nation’s first Eagle Scout equal opportunity to obtain a degree, get a support. Mrs. Foote also continuously accepts Award. Arthur would be the first of three gen- good paying job, and live fulfilling lives. Amer- new challenges, and when the Okaloosa erations of Eldred’s to rise to the rank of ica needs to come together to solve the prob- County School District began English for Eagle; his son and grandson hold the honor lems of today in order to create a brighter fu- Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class as well. The title of Eagle is an exceptional ture tomorrow. I am confident that David for families, she was tasked as the liaison be- and extraordinary achievement earned by just Johns will help us get there sooner.’’ tween ELL families and the district facilitator.

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