E1906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2006 leave an eternal legacy for his family and their disadvantaged students show dramatic ciation of Naturopathic Physicians; granted the community. improvement over three years on state tests in ‘‘Founder’s Award for Pioneering Complemen- f reading or English language arts and mathe- tary and Alternative Medicine’’ by the National matics. Schools whose student bodies rank in Foundation for Alternative Medicine; and de- IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL the top ten percent on state tests in reading or clared ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year’’ by the Can- CLEVE KINSEY English language arts and mathematics may cer Treatment Centers of America. also be nominated for a Blue Ribbon Schools Mr. Speaker and my fellow colleagues, HON. JO BONNER Award. today I ask you to join me in commending the OF ALABAMA In addition to these two criteria, Blue Ribbon actions of the noble Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, Jr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Schools must meet Adequate Yearly Progress His dedication to the medical community has Thursday, September 28, 2006 requirements in reading or English language improved the medical field for everyone and arts and mathematics, must not have been Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to his doctrines are certain to endure. identified as a ‘‘Persistently Dangerous’’ pay tribute to Marine Lance Corporal Cleve f school within the last two years, and must Kinsey, who was wounded in Ramadi, Iraq, comply with other Department of Education re- TRIBUTE TO THE JAZZ GREAT, earlier this year. NATHAN EAST Cleve, a native of Foley, Alabama, and a quirements. member of the Marines’ 3rd Battalion, 8th Point Comfort’s designation as a Blue Rib- Regiment, was injured on April 1, when an im- bon School is a tribute to the schools’ teach- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS provised explosive device was detonated next ers, administrators, and other employees’ OF NEW YORK to the Humvee in which he was riding. Sus- dedication to providing students with a quality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taining serious injuries to his left leg, Cleve education. It also is a reflection of the students Thursday, September 28, 2006 faced the very real threat of losing his leg. and parents’ commitment to the pursuit of educational excellence. I am therefore pleased Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in After undergoing at least 12 surgeries, which recognition of the renowned jazz musician, included having muscle tissue transplanted to offer my congratulations to Point Comfort Elementary School for being one of the 26 Nathan East, a distinguished member of the from his back to his leg, his leg was saved. music industry. It behooves us to pay tribute A member of Foley High School’s track and Texas schools designated as Blue Ribbon Schools by the Department of Education. to this outstanding artist and I hope my col- football teams, Cleve joined the Marines upon leagues will join me in recognizing his impres- f graduation. Throughout his career with the sive accomplishments. Marines, Cleve has set a standard of excel- IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF Born one of seven children to Thomas and lence and displayed the qualities of discipline, JOSEPH PIZZORNO, JR. Gwendolyn East on December 8, 1955, in devotion, and dedication to country that are Philadelphia, PA, Nathan East and his family the hallmarks of men and women throughout HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH moved to San Diego, CA, when he was 4 the long and distinguished history of the Amer- years old to accommodate his father’s aero- ican military. OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dynamic engineering position at General Dy- Mr. Speaker, I am happy to note that Cleve namics. As a child, East would peck out famil- returned home last month. I urge my col- Thursday, September 28, 2006 iar melodies on the family piano. Music filled leagues to take a moment to pay tribute to Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to the home as his sister Cecilia practiced the Marine Lance Corporal Cleve Kinsey and his recognize and celebrate the contributions of French horn and their sister Gertrude played selfless devotion not only to our country and Joseph Pizzorno, Jr., N.D. Dr. Pizzorno is a the flute. When Nathan was in the seventh the freedom we enjoy, but to a people who pioneer in naturopathy, the founder of Bastyr grade, he began playing cello in the junior are in the infant stages of a new life—a new University, author of several books, and ac- high school orchestra. At age 14, he switched freedom—in their own land. claimed by various health organizations. to bass guitar, inspired by his older brother I ask my colleagues to join with me in rec- Dr. Pizzorno has illuminated the field of na- David’s mastery of the guitar. He began play- ognizing a true hero. I know Cleve’s parents, turopathy, or treatment by natural, holistic ing for local church groups and folk masses Jimmy and Penny, his brothers, Matthew and methods, in the modern world of medicine. He with his brothers. Christopher, his sister April, and his many has founded Bastyr University, a multidisci- East played along with the recordings of friends join with me in praising his accomplish- plinary accredited school in natural health jazz bassists Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Charles ments and extending heartfelt thanks for his sciences; where he served as president for 22 Mingus, Buster Williams, Scott LaFaro, selfless efforts on behalf of a grateful Nation. years followed by serving as president emer- Motown’s James Jamerson, James Brown, Sly f itus, senior advisor to the president, member Stone with Larry Graham, Cream, and horn CONGRATULATIONS TO POINT of the Board of Trustees, and a professor, bands like Chicago, Tower of Power and COMFORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL until his recently announced retirement. Dr. Blood, Sweat & Tears as they came over the Pizzorno was appointed by President Clinton radio or out of his record player. The young HON. RON PAUL to the White House Commission on Com- bassist began playing in his high school’s jazz plementary and Alternative Medicine Policy ensemble, marching band, choir, chorus, and OF TEXAS and by President George W. Bush to the pep band, as well as local Top 40 bands. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. He also listened to Wes Montgomery, Quincy Thursday, September 28, 2006 has also served on the Seattle/King County Jones, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Point Comfort Ele- Board of Health, founding board of directors of Wayne Shorter, George Benson, Bob James, mentary School, of the Calhoun County Inde- the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, the Sci- Harvey Mason, Lee Ritenour, Jimi Hendrix, pendent School District, is among the 26 entific Review Board of the Cancer Treatment Santana, session bassist Chuck Rainey, Texas schools that have recently received the Research Foundation, chair of the American Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White, and Department of Education’s prestigious Blue Public Health Association, and vice chair of Francis Rocco Prestia. Ribbon Schools award. the Institute for Functional Medicine Board of East’s breakthrough came while he was a The No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Directors. Dr. Pizzorno is an accomplished au- member of a band named Power. They were Schools Program recognizes outstanding pub- thor having written several acclaimed books hired as the house band for a Stax revue. The lic and private schools that are either aca- and is the founding editor of Integrative Medi- recognition brought the attention of Barry demically superior or have demonstrated dra- cine: A Clinicians Journal. In 2001, Dr. White, who hired the entire band for a national matic and consistent gains in student achieve- Pizzorno founded SaluGenecists. Inc. to de- tour. Still a teenager, East became a member ment. The Department of Education selects velop artificial intelligence-aided advice sys- of the Love Unlimited Orchestra (‘‘Love’s Blue Ribbon Schools based on nominations tems to provide smart, personalized heath pro- Theme’’) playing The Apollo Theater, Madison submitted by the states. My colleagues may motion, and self-care guidance for the public Square Garden, Kennedy Center and other be interested to know that every school nomi- and practitioners. major U.S. venues. East earned a bachelor of nated by Texas received a Blue Ribbon Dr. Pizzorno was recognized as a ‘‘Pioneer arts degree in Music from University of Cali- Schools award. in Holistic Medicine’’ by the American Holistic fornia at San Diego. He began work on a Schools can be nominated for a Blue Rib- Medical Association; awarded ‘‘Naturopathic master’s degree when instructor Bertram bon Schools Award if at least forty percent of Physician of the Year’’ by the American Asso- Turetzky suggested that he already had

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