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CONSOLIDATED LAND, ENERGY, sets forth both a regional ocean governance I would like to commend the Korean Amer- AND AQUATIC RESOURCES ACT structure and an ocean trust fund that are cen- ican Association of the Washington Metropoli- OF 2010 tral components of my Oceans-21 legislation. tan Area, the Korean American Association of The CLEAR Act makes the necessary reforms Northern Virginia and the Korean American SPEECH OF needed for the health and sustainability of our Association of Maryland for their work on be- HON. SAM FARR ocean and it, coupled with the President’s re- half of the Korean American community of the OF CALIFORNIA cent executive order, realizes the policies and Washington, D.C. region. These organizations principles of Oceans-21. exemplify community commitment and dedica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In short, with the passage of CLEAR, our tion. They strive to maintain and protect the Friday, July 30, 2010 ocean is better positioned for future sustain- rich Korean culture while aiding in the transi- The House in Committee of the Whole able management, protection, conservation tion of newer citizens to ensure full participa- House on the State of the Union had under and resiliency than ever before. tion in American society. consideration the bill (H.R. 3534) to provide It is important to take a moment to note just Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, how monumental it is that CLEAR contains a join me in recognizing the 65th Anniversary of and accountability in the administration of provision that will create a new trust fund for Korean Independence day. By joining in the Federal mineral and energy resources by the ocean. A fund for the ocean has been rec- consolidating administration of various Fed- celebration of Gwang bok jeol, we pay tribute eral energy minerals management and leas- ommended for years by leading voices in the shared histories and mutual respect of our ing programs into one entity to be known as ocean management, including the U.S. Com- two nations. the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals mission on Ocean Policy, the Pew Oceans f Leasing of the Department of the Interior, Commission and my Oceans-21 legislation. Fi- and for other purposes: nally, funds raised from drilling in our ocean IN MEMORY OF KEITH RICHMAN Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, BP’s Deepwater Hori- will go toward protecting and improving our zon oil disaster is the worst environmental ca- ocean. We generate a great deal of revenue HON. ELTON GALLEGLY tastrophe in United States history. and benefits from the ocean and coasts; how- OF CALIFORNIA Change must be made for the future of our ever, we reinvest only a fraction of the bene- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ocean, and they must be made now. Today, fits we receive back into those resources. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 We devalue our ocean and coasts each day by voting yes to CLEAR, we can at last revo- Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in that we continue to fail to invest in them, and lutionize our approach to how we use our memory of Keith Richman, a physician and today we can change that. ocean and coastal resources. California legislator who died earlier this I am a fifth generation Californian who rep- I am proud that my many years of hard work for the ocean are producing real results. month at the too-young age of 56. resents one of the most majestic meetings of Keith was a big man with big ideas who re- It is high time we step up to protect ocean land to sea in the world. My district encom- peatedly expressed optimism in our political health just as we have done in the past for passes the Monterey Bay National Marine system. clean air and clean water. Today we must Sanctuary, which spans of 276 miles of shore- He moved to California with his family when support the president and his recently enacted line and is the largest marine sanctuary in the he was a toddler and made the San Fernando National Ocean Policy by enacting strong poli- system. It is home to one of Earth’s most di- Valley his home. He was an early proponent cies and regulations for our ocean. verse marine ecosystems, making it a nation- of having the Valley secede from the City of As I said, leadership is about getting results, ally recognized center for marine science. For Los Angeles. In 2000, the same year he was and the only way to get results for the ocean these reasons and many more, I have been elected to the Assembly, the Valley electorate today is to vote aye to H.R. 3534. entrenched in ocean policy reform since I voted to secede from Los Angeles and voted served in the California State Legislature over f Keith as mayor of the new city. However, Los two decades ago. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 65TH AN- Angeles voters outside of the Valley voted The National Oceans Conference, which NIVERSARY OF KOREAN INDE- overwhelmingly against the change and the took place in Monterey in 1998, kick-started a PENDENCE DAY measure was defeated. nationwide movement to review the status of As the assemblyman for the 38th District, our ocean resources. I helped pass the Keith initially represented parts of the north Oceans Act of 2000 to establish the U.S. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita, and Commission on Ocean Policy and formed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the cities of Simi Valley and Fillmore, which House Oceans Caucus to promote ocean are also in my congressional district. In 2002, issues and advance recommendations by the Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Keith’s district was redrawn and Fillmore was commission. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- removed. Since the 108th Congress I have introduced er, I rise today to recognize the 65th Anniver- During that term, the California Journal the Ocean Conservation, Education, and Na- sary of Korean Independence Day, and to join named Keith the legislature’s Rookie of the tional Strategy for the 21st Century Act in the celebration of Gwang bok jeol. Year. He would serve until term limits forced (Oceans-21) to establish a comprehensive Na- Gwang bok jeol, literally translated as ‘‘Res- him out in 2006. tional Ocean Policy, create a regional ocean toration of Light Day’’ commemorates the Keith was also one of the first leaders to ad- governance structure, and setup a trust fund 1945 liberation of Korea from Japanese rule. vocate state pension reform. Although unsuc- for the ocean. In addition, since the president This holiday is the most important public holi- cessful in qualifying a pension reform initiative established his Interagency Ocean Policy Task day in South Korea. for the state ballot, he continued his passion Force over a year ago, I have pressed the Ad- I am privileged to represent the 11th Con- for controlling government spending by found- ministration to come forth with a strong Na- gressional District of Virginia in the United ing the California Foundation for Fiscal Re- tional Ocean Policy. As you know, a few States House of Representatives. This district sponsibility after he left office. As part of the weeks ago President Obama demonstrated is blessed by its diversity; our community is drive for reform, the Foundation posted the his commitment to the ocean health by signing more than 40% minority and one in four resi- names of thousands of six-figure pension re- an executive order that establishes a com- dents is foreign born with Korean Americans cipients online. prehensive, integrated National Policy for the comprising the largest single ethnic group. Keith’s other passion was medicine. He fol- stewardship of our ocean and coasts. This diversity and vibrancy has enriched the lowed his father Monroe into the business, Today, my hard work on behalf of the ocean entire region and contributed greatly to our ro- had a practice in Sun Valley and founded and its resources culminates in this oil spill re- bust economy, excellent schools, strong family Glendale-based Lakeside Community sponse package. I am proud to say the Act values and achievement of common goals. 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David; and a sister, Marla The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is the worst She spent her early years as a young adult Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join environmental catastrophe that our nation has studying Art and English at UC Santa Barbara. my wife, Janice, and me in offering our condo- ever faced. Unfortunately, this human and en- After college, she began her career as a lences to the Richman family, and in remem- vironmental catastrophe revealed many short- teacher and quickly changed paths upon tak- bering a remarkable man whose life of service comings in our current oil spill pollution and ing a job with Pan American as a flight attend- will live on in all those whose lives he response laws. ant. During this time, she worked on many touched. Today’s vote on the CLEAR Act is an impor- R&R flights tending to soldiers from the Viet- f tant step towards strengthening our nation’s oil nam War as they traveled to meet their loved spill response and prevention laws. The ones back at home, and then returning them HONORING REVEREND EVAN AND CLEAR Act contains three critical provisions back to the battlefield. CARRIE JOHNSON HICKS for which I have advocated. After her days of traveling with Pan Amer- First, this legislation ensures that oil compa- ican, Carol returned to California to begin her HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. nies will be responsible for 100% of the cost new life as a wife and mother. Carol and her OF GEORGIA of cleaning up their mess, and every penny of first husband Jon raised their two children, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the damages they cause to Americans. The Evan and Shyla in the small town of Freedom current liability cap of $75 million has proven Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Santa Cruz County. Her connection with the to be grossly inadequate to cover the damage community was immediate as she became en- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, caused by a major offshore oil spill. meshed in the community’s needs. She I submit the following: Second, immediately following the spill, served on the Women’s Commission and Whereas, the union of Rev. Evan and Carrie President Obama and Secretary Salazar took along with several women, started the first Johnson Hicks in Allendale, South Carolina immediate steps to reform the troubled Min- shelter for female victims of domestic violence. has blessed us with descendants that have erals Management Service (MMS). This legis- This achievement would be the first of many helped to shape our nation; and lation codifies those changes to prevent con- in her thirty years of service to Santa Cruz Whereas, the Hicks union produced six (6) flicts of interest. County. Carol most recently retired from the well respected citizens—four girls and two Third, the bill puts in place safety regula- position of Assistant County Administrative Of- boys, Eula, Lillie, Josie, Laura, Sammie and tions to reduce the risk of catastrophic spills. ficer, where I had worked with her for years. Haley—and from these pillars of strength, It requires new regulations on well designs, in- During this time, Carol built a close and loving twenty children were born to make their mark cluding blowout preventers, and requires a relationship with her second husband George across America; and third party to certify safety plans. Newell. Carol was known by her colleagues Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- I have concerns, however, regarding the for her strong work ethic, great sense of sional District of Georgia, we are honored to bill’s ‘‘Requirement of Certification for Respon- humor, and devotion to public service. She have many members of the Hicks family, in- sible Stewardship,’’ which makes the issuance was an extraordinary person and public em- cluding Ms. Robin C. Pace, one of our most of new Outer Continental Shelf leases contin- ployee who will always be remembered and beloved citizens in our District who resides in gent on a company avoiding citations from the missed by her colleagues. Lithonia, Georgia; and Occupational Safety and Health Administration In addition to her work in public service, Whereas, family is one of the most honored (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Carol was also heavily involved in local fine and cherished institutions in the world, we Agency (EPA). I strongly support efforts to arts in Santa Cruz. She played a large role in take pride in knowing that families such as the protect worker safety in our nation’s oil and the development of the McPherson Center for Hicks family have set aside this time to fellow- gas industry and have cosponsored the Pro- Art and History. She also served as a board ship with each other, honor one another and tect America’s Workers Act to give OSHA the member for such organizations as United Way to pass along history to each other by meeting tools it needs to enforce rigorous worker safe- of Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz Mu- at this year’s family reunion in DeKalb County, ty laws. I believe that strengthening OSHA seum of Art and History, among others. Her Georgia; and and EPA authorities is a more effective way to hard work has given the community and future Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the improve worker safety than threatening oil generations the opportunity to be immersed in Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this companies with the loss of revenue from OCS fine arts. Her life is a testament to how the day to honor and recognize the Hicks family in drilling, and I am committed to working with commitment of public service can leave a last- our District; my colleagues in the House to strengthen ing impact on a community. Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- worker safety in the oil and gas industry. Madam Speaker, I ask members of the SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim Saturday, July As a representative from the Puget Sound, House to join me in honoring the life of Carol 24, 2010 as Hicks Family Reunion Day in the I understand how devastating an oil spill would Hartunian Girvetz, and extend our nation’s 4th Congressional District. be to a coastal region. I want to do everything deepest gratitude to her thirty years of service Proclaimed, this 24th day of July, 2010. possible to prevent an oil spill from occurring to her community. Carol is survived by her f in Puget Sound and other areas of the coun- husband, George Newell, son Evan Girvetz, try. daughter Shyla Girvetz and their father Jon CONSOLIDATED LAND, ENERGY, I am committed to continuing to investigate Girvetz. Carol lived sixty-four years of life filled AND AQUATIC RESOURCES the impacts of this massive environmental dis- with the love of her family, passion for public SPEECH OF aster and examining the best ways to ensure service and the arts, and will be greatly any future offshore drilling will live up to oil missed. HON. RICK LARSEN companies’ claims of safety and reliability. f OF WASHINGTON f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF CAROL HARTUNIAN Friday, July 30, 2010 GIRVETZ HON. JOHN A. BOCCIERI The House in Committee of the Whole OF OHIO House on the State of the Union had under HON. SAM FARR consideration the bill (H.R. 3534) to provide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 and accountability in the administration of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BOCCIERI. Madam Speaker, I was not Federal mineral and energy resources by Tuesday, August 10, 2010 consolidating administration of various Fed- present for the following roll call votes. Had I eral energy minerals management and leas- Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to been present, I would have voted as follows: ing programs into one entity to be known as honor the life of Carol Hartunian Girvetz of On rollcall No. 454, on H. Con. Res. 292, the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Santa Cruz, California. Carol Hartunian Supporting the goals and ideals of National

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Res. 126, liest Stages and Supporting the Goals and American community. Ethnic heritage is often Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI Ideals of Cervical Health Awareness Month, I a source of strength and inspiration for individ- international education programs within the would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ uals seeking their piece of the American Department of Education, I would have voted On rollcall No. 17, H. Res. 990, Expressing dream, and part of the American experience is ‘‘aye.’’ Support for Designation of January 2010 As proudly sharing that heritage with others. The On rollcall No. 448, on H. Res. 1472, Ex- ‘‘National Mentoring Month’’, I would have Manassas African American Heritage Festival pressing support for designation of the week voted ‘‘aye.’’ spotlights, celebrates, and commemorates the of September 13, 2010, as National Adult On rollcall No. 5, H.R. 3892, To Designate roots and rich history of the African American Education and Family Literacy Week, I would the Facility of the United States Postal Service community. have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Located at 101 West Highway 64 Bypass in During the past two decades, the Festival On rollcall No. 372, on H.R. 5297, I would Roper, North Carolina, As the ‘‘E.V. Wilkins has supported organizations and causes that have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Post Office’’, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ promote African American culture. Colleges, On rollcall No. 293, on H.R. 5330, To On rollcall No. 858, H. Res. 868, Honoring churches, nonprofit organizations, and civic Amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty En- and Recognizing the Service and Achieve- groups are among the attendees. The Festival hancement and Reform Act of 2004 to Extend ments of Current and Former Female Mem- has awarded ‘‘Community Awards for Excel- the Operation of Such Act for a 5–Year Period bers of the Armed Forces, I would have voted lence,’’ purchased and distributed school sup- Ending June 22, 2015, and for Other Pur- ‘‘aye.’’ plies, encouraged health screenings, and poses, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ On rollcall No. 381, H.R. 2847, I would have made education a community priority. On rollcall No. 292, H.R. 1017, Chiropractic voted ‘‘aye.’’ Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Care Available to All Veterans Act, I would On rollcall No. 109, H.J. Res. 38, Making join me in commemorating the 20th Anniver- have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal sary of the Manassas African American Herit- On rollcall No. 291, H. Con. Res. 278, Ex- Year 2009, and for Other Purposes, I would age Festival. It is important that we preserve pressing the Sense of Congress That a Grate- have voted ‘‘aye.’’ the values and traditions of African American ful Nation Supports and Salutes Sons and On rollcall No. 108, H.J. Res. 38, Making culture and appreciate the indelible mark it Daughters in Touch on Its 20th Anniversary Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal has left on our Nation’s history. That is Being Held on Father’s Day, 2010, at Year 2009, and for Other Purposes, I would the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Wash- have voted ‘‘no.’’ f ington, the District of Columbia, I would have On rollcall No. 107, On Approving the Jour- voted ‘‘aye.’’ nal, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR TAA On rollcall No. 213, H. Res. 1271, Honoring f BENEFITS the Life and Achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ PERSONAL EXPLANATION On rollcall No. 212, H. Res. 1257, Sup- HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY porting the Goals and Ideals of National Fi- HON. SAM GRAVES OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nancial Literacy Month, 2010, and for Other OF MISSOURI Purposes, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, August 10, 2010 On rollcall No. 172, H. Res. 1205, Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 4849) to Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Madam Speaker, I rise today to provide tan- Provide Tax Incentives for Small Business Job on Monday, July 26, 2010 I was unavoidably gible evidence of the need to rethink the failed Creation, Extend the Build America Bonds delayed and thus missed rollcall votes No. trade policies of the past. Bad trade deals re- Program, Provide Other Infrastructure Job 467, No. 468, and No. 469. Had I been sult in job losses here at home, as companies Creation Tax Incentives, and for Other Pur- present I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on No. 467 decide to outsource to countries that pay their poses (On Ordering the Previous Question), I and ‘‘yea’’ on No. 468 and No. 469. workers mere dollars a day and force them to would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ On Tuesday, July 27, 2010 I was unavoid- work in factories with little or no labor or envi- On rollcall No. 153, On Approving the Jour- ably delayed and thus missed rollcall votes ronmental standards. nal, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ No. 470 through No. 475. Had I been present Bad trade deals are a disaster for the Amer- On rollcall No. 84, H. Res. 699, Expressing I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on No. 470 and No. ican way of life. As a result of bad trade deals, the Appreciation of Congress for the Service 473 and ‘‘yea’’ on No. 471, No. 472, No. 474, companies that keep jobs in America get pe- and Sacrifice of the Members of the 139th Air- and No. 475. nalized for paying their workers a fair wage and showing concern for their workers’ health. lift Wing, Air National Guard, I would have f voted ‘‘aye.’’ Most importantly, bad trade deals hurt the On rollcall No. 50, H.R. 4238, To Designate RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVER- American worker, depriving him of much-need- the Facility of the United States Postal Service SARY OF THE MANASSAS AFRI- ed jobs in an already tough economy. Located at 930 39th Avenue in Greeley, Colo- CAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FES- You need to see nothing more than the list rado, As the ‘‘W.D. Farr Post Office Building’’, TIVAL of successful TAA petitions in my district alone I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ to know that these trade policies aren’t work- On rollcall No. 49, H.R. 4425, To Designate HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ing. I submit for the record a list compiled by the Facility of the United States Postal Service OF VIRGINIA CRS of approved TAA petitions from October Located at 2–116th Street in North Troy, New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1, 2001, through March 3, 2009. York, As the ‘‘Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Of- Madam Speaker, we must rethink the trade fice’’, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Tuesday, August 10, 2010 policies of the past and do everything we can On rollcall No. 19, H. Res. 1003, Expressing Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- to protect the American manufacturer and en- Support for the Designation of January 10, er, I rise to recognize the 20th Anniversary of courage investment in American industry. TABLE I.—PETITIONS CERTIFIED UNDER THE TAA FOR WORKERS PROGRAM IN PENNSYLVANIA’S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FROM OCTOBER I, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 3, 2009

Estimated number of workers covered Petition No. Company name City Date of TAA petition decision by the certifi- Products cation

63199 ...... Air Products and Chemicals, Inc ...... Morrisville ...... April 30, 2008 ...... 96 Specialty Gases 62864 ...... Ametek, Inc...... Sellersville ...... April 18, 2008 ...... n/a Electrical and Mechanical Reels 61036 ...... Jones Apparel Group, Inc...... Bristol ...... July 13, 2007 ...... 268 Patterns and Samples for Women’s Apparel

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Estimated number of workers covered Petition No. Company name City Date of TAA petition decision by the certifi- Products cation

61103 ...... Delbar Products, Inc...... Perkasie ...... March 22, 2007 ...... 27 Metal Outside Rearview Mirrors 59127 ...... Cridge, Inc...... Fallsington ...... May 24, 2006 ...... 95 Ceramic and Porcelain Gift Items 58084 ...... Draeger Medical, Inc...... Telford ...... October 31, 2005 ...... 90 Anesthesia Equipment 57199 ...... Ametek ...... Sellersville ...... June 24, 2005 ...... 50 Component Parts for Compressors 55001 ...... Newtech PA ...... Northampton ...... June 16, 2004 ...... 51 De-ink Recycled Pulp 54187 ...... ABB, Inc...... Warminster ...... March 5, 2004 ...... 43 Fluid Flow Sensors and Actuators 53467 ...... Gasboy International, LLC ...... Lansdale ...... December 4, 2003 ...... 250 Petroleum Dispensing Equipment 53439 ...... AM Communications, Inc...... Quakertown ...... December 3, 2003 ...... 31 Status Monitoring Products for Cable TV 53440 ...... Nestronix, Inc...... Quakertown ...... December 3, 2003 ...... 4 Status Monitoring Products for Cable TV 53049 ...... Visteon Systems, LLC ...... Lansdale ...... November 19, 2003 ...... 132 Electronic Automobile Parts 50659 ...... Ametek ...... Sellersville ...... May 8, 2003...... 69 Compressed Gas and General Equipment Gauges 40771 ...... 3M Company ...... Bristol ...... April 4, 2002 ...... 140 Sealing and Packaging Tape 40209 ...... Laclede Steel Co...... Fairless Hills ...... December 20, 2001 ...... 160 Steel Bars and Semi-Finished Blooms Source: Congressional Research Service analysis of Departmenth of Labor database.

HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Olympiad and I would like to congratulate him day to honor and recognize the Jackson family MONSIGNOR T. PETER RYAN and the rest of the USA Team for their tre- in our District; mendous accomplishment. Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- HON. STEVE ISRAEL I am proud that America’s youth are excel- SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 25, OF NEW YORK ling in the ever-growing science and tech- 2010 as Jackson Family Reunion Day in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology fields. I will continue to support initia- 4th Congressional District. tives, like the International Biology Olympiad, Proclaimed, this 25th day of July, 2010. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 which promote academic excellence, encour- Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today age our students to specialize in subjects that f to recognize Monsignor T. Peter Ryan, who is interest them, and allow our students to inter- HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- retiring after 20 years of service to Our Lady act with peers from around the world who MENTS OF CONTINENTAL STRUC- Queen of Martyrs Parish in Centerport, New share those interests. Education is crucial to TURAL PLASTICS (CPS), LLC— York. our success as a nation and we must continue SAREPTA, LOUISIANA Father Ryan has touched the lives of people to ensure that quality education remains a pri- all over Long Island and his dedication to our ority. community will be remembered. His life has On behalf of the parents and teachers of the HON. JOHN FLEMING always been, and continues to be, marked by First Congressional District of Hawai‘i, I would OF LOUISIANA grace and humility. As a pastor, he has be- like to extend my congratulations to Eric Liaw IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come a treasure to his parishioners and he and Team USA for their hard work and suc- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 has been a source of light to all who have cess at the International Biology Olympiad. Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, I rise today come to know him. He is not only a gifted f to honor the hard work and dedication of a leader, but a confidant, a mentor, and a friend local Louisiana manufacturer. The manufac- to so many. ANDREW AND JANE FRIDAY After 20 years, Father Ryan’s influence has JACKSON turer that I am recognizing has demonstrated reached far beyond the boundaries of our innovation in manufacturing operations and community. As a passionate advocate for edu- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. business growth, as well as a commitment to community involvement. cation and human rights, he has raised funds, OF GEORGIA Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), LLC— organized food drives and planned events to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sarepta located within my district in Louisiana, support so many worthy causes. He has Tuesday, August 10, 2010 touched lives from Centerport to Wyandanch has invested over 10,000 training hours to to Nicaragua and I am sure he will continue to Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, prepare their workforce for today’s advanced be a beacon of hope and love for many years I submit the following: manufacturing technology and to be positioned to come. Whereas, the union of Andrew and Jane Fri- for the next generation of manufacturing. The On the occasion of his well deserved retire- day Jackson former slaves in South Carolina economic impact that CSP—Sarepta brings to ment, I would like to thank Father Ryan for his has blessed us with descendants that have North Louisiana is significant. The facility em- unwavering commitment to the people of Long helped to shape our nation; and ploys 195 people with an annual payroll and Island. Whereas, the Jackson union produced benefits exceeding $5 million. Since construc- many well respected citizens today we honor tion began in 2001, $12 million has been in- f some of the matriarchs and patriarchs, Mr. vested in facility and equipment moderniza- RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS Nathaniel Jackson, Mr. Emanuel Jackson, tion. This local manufacturer has made note- OF ERIC LIAW AND THE REST OF Mrs. Lillie Ann Jackson Blow and Ms. Minnie worthy advances in productivity throughout TEAM USA IN THE INTER- Brown who are pillars of strength for the Jack- their organization resulting in substantial NATIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD son family; and growth. Because of these accomplishments, Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- CSP—Sarepta will be recognized for excel- HON. CHARLES K. DJOU sional District of Georgia, we are honored to lence by the Manufacturing Extension Partner- OF HAWAII have many members of the Jackson family, ship of Louisiana (MEPOL) at the fifth annual Platinum Award for Continued Excellence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who are some of our most productive citizens in our District; and (PACE) ceremony on August 26th, 2010. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Whereas, family is one of the most honored MEPOL, a non-profit manufacturing re- Mr. DJOU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and cherished institutions in the world, we source based at the University of Louisiana at recognize Eric Liaw and the rest of the Amer- take pride in knowing that families such as the Lafayette, provides business and technical so- ican high school students representing the Jackson family have set aside this time to fel- lutions to emerging and established manufac- United States at the 2010 International Biology lowship with each other, honor one another turing firms through the state of Louisiana. Olympiad in Changwon, South Korea. Team and to pass along history to each other by Since 1997, MEPOL, based on a philosophy USA placed first overall and placed among the meeting at this year’s family reunion in DeKalb of education, encouragement, and empower- top competitors in the individual competition. County, Georgia; and ment, has worked with manufacturers such as Eric Liaw is the first student from Hawai‘i to Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the CSP—Sarepta to increase their productivity ever advance to the International Biology Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this and profitability.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:24 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.010 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1549 IN HONOR OF MR. JAMES H. ‘‘G.V.’’ Lawson in her hometown of Magnolia, Lawson was the driving force in the cam- GILLIAM, SR. Arkansas. Together they had four children: paign to change the name of Montezuma George, Willie, Sharon, and Audrey. In 1946, Street in Pittsburg to Herb White Way, after Fannie Mae and her family moved to Pitts- the city’s first black mayor. She also kicked HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE into gear when Pittsburg teachers threat- burg, CA where she began her outstanding OF DELAWARE ened a strike a few days before the end of the service to the community. She began volun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school year in the late 1990s. ‘‘She wanted to teering at her local church, first as a member make sure the students weren’t used as bar- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 of the choir, then serving in the Ministries of gaining tools, that the graduation wasn’t Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with Convalescent, as well as a Deaconess, and (tainted by a work stoppage),’’ Turner said. She responded to a cross burning in Brent- great pleasure that I recognize a great philan- as a Mother of the church. She served the church for 64 years! Fannie was also actively wood, working with the city to improve com- thropic Delawarean, James H. Gilliam, Sr., as munications and promote tolerance, he said. he celebrates his 90th birthday. Jim Gilliam involved in the Pittsburg branch of the N.A.A.C.P. where she served as President for Lawson pushed for tutorial programs for first came to Delaware in 1965 and was one children who were having difficulty in 28 years, and she was also a foster parent for of the only African Americans former Governor school, said former Contra Costa supervisor, over 30 years and served on the Advisory Russell Peterson allowed to break the curfew state senator and Pittsburg school board Board for the Pittsburg Unified School District. laws as a peacemaker during the Wilmington member Joe Canciamilla. ‘‘She wasn’t shy,’’ At the age of 85, surrounded by her loved riots following the assassination of Martin Lu- Canciamilla said. ‘‘She was tenacious when ones on July 27, 2010, Fannie Mae Lawson it came to advocating for people.’’ ther King, Jr. Jim went on to be a strong activ- passed away. Sadly, she was preceded in ist and is recognized as one of Delaware’s fin- death by her husband, G.V., her son George est community leaders. f Earl, and two grandchildren. She will be Jim Gilliam was born in Baltimore, Maryland missed not only by her three children, six RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- and received a B.A. in sociology from Morgan grandchildren and many friends, but also by SARY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF State University. He continued his education the people of the Pittsburg community whom CIVILIAN TECHNICIANS at Howard University School of Social Work she helped so much in life. where he earned his Masters in 1950. Jim PITTSBURG ACTIVIST LEFT A LEGACY, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Gilliam has had a long career of service not LONGTIME RESIDENTS SAY only to local communities, but to his country. OF VIRGINIA [From the Contra Costa Times, Aug. 4, 2010] He won medals of distinction, including the (By Rick Radin) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bronze Star, serving as a captain in the PITTSBURG—The city’s residents lost a Tuesday, August 10, 2010 United States Military, and at 40, he integrated powerful voice for schools and for social jus- the Maryland National Guard. tice with the death of longtime community Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Jim’s leadership skills and activism had an activist Fannie Lawson last week. Lawson, er, I rise today to recognize the 50th Anniver- immediate impact when he came to the state 87, served as chairwoman of the Pittsburg sary of the Association of Civilian Technicians, of Delaware. He served as president and NAACP for 15 years. She was a leader in pro- which is headquartered in my district in Lake chairman of the board of Delaware’s Commu- moting equal rights in hiring in Pittsburg Ridge, Va. nity Housing Incorporated from 1974 to 1990, businesses and advocating for after-school In 1960, Vincent J. Paterno and twelve fel- and served as a consultant on a variety of programs, said Darnell Turner, the chairman low New York technicians banded together to of the legal redress committee of the NAACP community issues. Jim was a two-term presi- of East Contra Costa, the Pittsburg chapter’s establish the Association of Civilian Techni- dent of the National Association of Non-Profit successor. Funeral services were held Satur- cians. Their stated mission was to represent Housing Organizations in the 1970’s. Retiring day at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, the interests of our country’s National Guard in 1990, Jim’s community activism did not end; where Lawson was a member for more than Technicians. Today, ACT represents the a decade ago he founded the Metropolitan 60 years. ‘‘She’ll be missed,’’ said Curlie 48,000 employees of the Air and Army Na- Wilmington Urban League. In just three years Jackson, a former NAACP branch chair- tional Guard who are classified as Title 32 Ci- the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League woman. ‘‘If you had a problem, she was the vilian Technicians. A Title 32 Civilian Techni- one you went to.’’ Lawson and her husband, won the National Urban League’s highest George Lawson, moved to Pittsburg from cian’s duties and responsibilities are to main- honor, the Whitney M. Young Award, for ad- Magnolia, Ark., in 1946, and Fannie Lawson tain the working order of the aircraft, vehicles, vancing racial equality. This is a testament to took a job in a cannery in Pittburg, Turner tanks, helicopters and supporting equipment Jim Gilliam’s hard work and dedication to the said. The Lawsons were the first black resi- needed by the National Guard to carry out its local community. dents of Pittsburg’s Bayside Knolls neighbor- mission. ACT members serve as mechanics, Jim Gilliam has had a tremendous impact hood in 1951, and Fannie Lawson felt some administrative personnel and technical support on Delawareans. His selfless service, positive bitterness about the experience of being a positions. They enable active duty personnel attitude and determined work ethic have im- pioneer. ‘‘Can you imagine being looked at to keep our nation safe from attack and en- as too low to live in this place or that place? pacted countless people throughout our great It was hard,’’ Lawson said in a 2006 inter- sure that our military is always at the ready. state. I am honored to represent a state where view. ‘‘A lot of things were said that hurt my Through vigorous advocacy efforts, ACT individuals like Jim Gilliam reside, and I wish feelings, but you couldn’t give up if you has helped secure a number of rights and him a very happy 90th birthday. wanted a place to live.’’ Lawson took the ex- benefits for civilian technicians. In 1968, Presi- f perience and momentum from fighting for dent Lyndon Johnson signed into law ‘‘The housing rights into a series of other cam- National Guard Technician Act.’’ The legisla- HONORING FANNIE MAE LAWSON paigns for low-income residents in Pittsburg tion established the Technician Program and and East County. When a release from the provided National Guard Technicians with fair Pittsburg PG&E power plant coated homes HON. GEORGE MILLER and cars in Lawson’s neighborhood with and just compensation, employment benefits OF CALIFORNIA dust, she worked with the company to make and access to a retirement system that is eq- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure the material was tested for toxics, uitable to other federal employees. ACT hon- Turner said. ‘‘The police blocked off the ors the service of our nation’s civilian techni- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 neighborhood, and a hazardous materials cians by fighting to deliver the care and con- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam team came in,’’ Turner said. The utility sideration they deserve. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of agreed to repaint cars and homes that had Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues been damaged by the release, he said. one of my constituents, Mrs. Fannie Mae ‘‘(Lawson) continued to work with PG&E join me in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Lawson of Pittsburg, California. Born to James after the incident,’’ Turner said. ‘‘They cre- the Association of Civilian Technicians. For and Onnie Manning in Arkansas on May 27, ated a scholarship program to help under- half of a century, ACT has represented the 1925, Fannie Mae attended the C.S. Wood- privileged students get an opportunity to best interests and welfare of America’s Na- land School. In 1946 she married George Van pursue a two- or four-year education.’’ tional Guard Technicians and their families. I

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.015 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 would like to extend my personal appreciation richness and diversity of American life makes Yahyavi, Vartkes B. Yeghiayan, Esq., Matt to ACT members for their service and con- us unique among the Nations of the world and H. Yildizlar, Chang Bin Yim tributions to our national security. is in many ways the key to why America is the f most innovative country in the world. The Ellis f HONORING MCLANAHAN Island Medals of Honor not only celebrate se- CORPORATION HONORING ST. CECILIA ACADEMY lect individuals but also the pluralism and de- mocracy that enabled our ancestors to cele- HON. JIM COOPER brate their cultural identities while still embrac- HON. BILL SHUSTER OF TENNESSEE ing the American way of life. This medal is not OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about money, but about people who really IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, August 10, 2010 seized the opportunities this great country has Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to offer and who used those opportunities to Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize St. Cecilia Academy in Nashville, not only better their own lives but make a dif- today to congratulate my dear friends and Tennessee. This year marks a very important ference in the lives of those around them. By constituents at the McLanahan Corporation on milestone in the school’s history. For over one honoring these outstanding individuals, we the occasion of their 175th anniversary, which hundred and fifty years, St. Cecilia has played honor all who share their origins and we ac- they will celebrate on August 28, 2010. Lo- a vital role in the spiritual and academic lives knowledge the contributions they and other cated in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, McLana- of young women in Middle Tennessee. groups have made to America. I commend han Corporation has long been committed to For a century and a half, St. Cecilia Acad- NECO and its Board of Directors headed by service, innovation, and family ownership. emy, an all-girl, Catholic, college-preparatory my good friend, Nasser J. Kazeminy, for hon- From its founding in the 1830s when James school, has proudly guided young women oring these truly outstanding individuals for Craig McLanahan moved his family to through their formative years, helping them their tireless efforts to foster dialogue and Hollidaysburg, where the company first pro- become confident women leaders of faith. The build bridges between different ethnic groups, duced castings used in farm implements, school was founded by the Dominican Sisters as well as promotes unity and a sense of McLanahan Corporation has developed into of St. Cecilia, who arrived in Nashville in Au- common purpose in our Nation. an international powerhouse as a supplier not gust of 1860. The Sisters’ dedication to the Madam Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues only of equipment, but also of process solu- Catholic tradition, as well as passion for edu- to join me in recognizing the good works of tions. cation, made it possible for the school to flour- NECO, and congratulating all of the 2010 re- McLanahan Corporation is poised to remain ish and become one of the educational lead- cipients of the Ellis Island Medals of Honor. I a leader well into the future as its customer ers in college-preparatory education. Most no- also ask unanimous consent that the names of base has expanded from a small town in cen- tably, St. Cecilia has been recognized four this year’s recipients be placed into the CON- tral Pennsylvania to reach around the world. times by the Action Institute as one of the Top GRESSIONAL RECORD following my statement. Customers have grown to appreciate Fifty Catholic High Schools in the United 2010 ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR McLanahan’s heavy-duty equipment and out- RECIPIENTS States. St. Cecilia’s students have been standing customer service and support. All of Ichak K. Adizes, PhD, Adrienne G. awarded prestigious scholarships, and the this has been done without abandoning its Alexanian, Richard F. Ambinder, MD, Cyrus roots or compromising its sound values as the school’s seniors are regularly accepted into Amir-Mokri, Anousheh Ansari, Rao S. top colleges. Anumolu, Robert S. Atallah, Mohamed A. 6th generation of family now assumes a lead- And so, Madam Speaker, it is my privilege Atassi, MD, FACC, Kevork D. Atinizian, ership and ownership role. to honor St. Cecilia Academy on its 150th an- Nancy H. Bailey, Hon. Rosemary Barkett, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- niversary. As Nashville’s oldest private high Samira Kanaan Beckwith, Sarkis Bedevian, lating The McLanahan Corporation on their school, it is an institution that embodies the Dorothy L. Beeve, RN, Jerold E. Beeve, MD, 175 years in business. ideals of excellence, creativity, and leadership Suraj P. Bhatia, Carole Black, Chief George f development. F. Brown (Ret.), Richard R. Burey, Jr., Mi- chael Capasso, Dominic Chianese, Hank REMEMBERING AND HONORING Today I ask my colleagues to join me in sa- Hyunho Choi, Yen S. Chou, Jim Lin-Chi Chu, THE LIFE OF BRIAN A. luting St. Cecilia Academy for its many dec- Carl J. Clause, Eugene P. Conese, Sr., John PETRONELLA ades of service toward the betterment of our F. Conley, Thomas J. Cook, Edward Cruz, youth. Paul R. Davies, Chief Raymond Diaz, Edward f B. Diethrich, MD, Andre C. Dimitriadis, HON. JOE COURTNEY PhD, Borko B. Djordjevic, MD, Thomas J. OF CONNECTICUT A TRIBUTE TO THE 2010 ELLIS IS- Donohue, David Du, David B. Falk, Lina IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPI- Fang, Eric Friedberg, Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ENTS USAF (Ret.), Rod G. Gilbert, Col. David G. Goulet, USMC, E. Bulkeley Griswold, Col. Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, It is with HON. DAN BURTON Gina M. Grosso, USAF, S. K. Gupta, Wolf a heavy heart that I rise to mark the passing Hengst, Gregory M. Hodge, PhD, Maj. Gen. of a great ally and advocate for working fami- OF INDIANA Karl R. Horst, USA, Hon. Jerry MacArthur IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies in Connecticut. Brian Petronella, President Hultin, Chief James Jephthah, Ted Johnson, of The United Food and Commercial Workers Tuesday, August 10, 2010 James Keach, Alan Krutchkoff, Tak W. Kwan, MD, William K. Lee, MD, Robert J. Local 371 in Westport, died suddenly on Fri- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I Loggia, Wing K. Ma, Vahid Majidi, Fouad day. He leaves behind a remarkable record of rise today to congratulate the 2010 recipients Malouf, James V. Malpeso, MD, MSgt. Ches- public service and long list of victories on be- of the coveted Ellis Island Medal of Honor. ter L. Marcus, Jr., USA, Chief Denis half of workers and their families. Presented annually by the National Ethnic Co- McGowan, Shekhar Mitra, PhD, Mohsen Brian was a skilled labor leader who never alition (NECO), the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Moazami, Curtis E. Moll, Yasmin Motamedi, forgot his beginnings as a member of 371. He pays tribute to our Nation’s immigrant herit- Jeremiah A. Mullins, Agneta E. Nilsson, believed in decent wages, benefits, safety, age, as well as individual achievement. The RADM Joseph L. Nimmich, USCG, Sr. Irene and respect for his brothers and sisters and M. O’Neill, Bedros S. Oruncakciel, Hemant medals are awarded to U.S. citizens from var- Patel, MD, Francis J. Pearn, Richard R. cared deeply about their rights. In his role at ious ethnic backgrounds who exemplify out- Pergolis, Timothy A. Phillips, Michael J. Pi- Local 371 and in his own life, Brian put these standing qualities in both their personal and azza, Hon. Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, Kappana values into practice each day. He held leader- professional lives, while continuing to preserve Ramanandan, Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, ship roles on the local and international levels the richness of their particular heritage. Since USA, Hon. Edward J. Rollins, Stanley M. of UFCW and had many successful organizing NECO’s founding in 1986, more then 2,000 Rumbough, Jr.,William J. Ryan, Kenan E. campaigns under his belt. American citizens have received Ellis Island Sahin, PhD, Joseph M. Saponaro, John F. In addition to Brian’s professional role and Medals of Honor, including six American Scarpa, Jane Seymour, Faryar Shirzad, John successes, he was a vibrant member of the Shu, Esq., Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, Prasad Presidents, several United States Senators, Srinivasan, MD, Bert R. Sugar, Hon. Eugene community—one that worked tirelessly to help Congressmen, Nobel Laureates, outstanding R. Sullivan (Ret.), Jordan P. Thomas, Annie those around him. He generously raised athletes, artists, clergy, and military leaders. S. Totah, Suzanne von Liebig, PhD, William money for and gave his time to the Leukemia As we all know, citizens of the United States D. Walsh, RADM Philip A. Whitacre, USN Society, the Women’s Network, and after can trace their ancestry to many nations. The (Ret.), Morrill Worcester, Mohammad school programs in the area.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.017 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1551 Most important to him though was his fam- CONGRATULATING THE COOPERS, preserve our precious freedoms. Our thoughts ily. His father was also a nationally recognized BOONE COUNTY FARM FAMILY and prayers are with his family and all our leader at UFCW, and Brian’s success was a OF THE YEAR military families, whose selfless dedication to source of great pride in the Petronella family. this Nation is an inspiration to us all. Brian’s wife Elaine and daughters Lindsey and HON. JOHN BOOZMAN f Ashley were the number one priority in his OF ARKANSAS RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- world and his passing as a husband and fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF THE LAKE RIDGE ther is the hardest loss of all. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 OCCOQUAN COLES CIVIC ASSO- I had the pleasure and honor to know Brian Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker I rise CIATION for over ten years. He was smart, funny, and today to congratulate the Cooper Family who down to earth. His success did not go to his was earned the honor of being named the HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY head—if anything it made him more committed Boone County 2010 Farm Family of the Year. OF VIRGINIA to working for the people he represented so The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ably. gram has honored farm families all across the Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Brian left us too early. He leaves behind a state for their outstanding work both on their Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- life of work that should be the envy of anyone farms and in their communities. Recognition er, I rise to recognize the 40th Anniversary of seeking to better our society. He was a con- from the program is a reflection of the con- the Lake Ridge Occoquan Coles Civic Asso- summate professional, loving family man, and tribution to agriculture at the community and ciation, LOCCA. friend that I was lucky to have. I ask my col- state level and its implications for improved The builders of the Lake Ridge Planned leagues to join me in mourning the loss and farm practices and management. Community began development in the mid honoring the life of Brian Petronella. The Coopers raise more than 700 cattle on 1960s. The developers of Lake Ridge envi- 450 acres and are planning to expand. Since sioned a community where people could live, f 1985 they have maintained a commitment to work, shop and play. However, early residents agriculture and have worked diligently to im- desired a way to shape the vision for their SOLOMON PORCH MINISTRIES prove the health of their cattle and to protect community. They recognized a need for an or- the environment. ganization that was capable of influencing I.congratulate Tim, his wife Debra Sue, and planning and development decisions in Lake HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. their family Caleb, Ethan and Amy Lippe for Ridge. their outstanding achievements in agriculture On July 6, 1970, the residents established OF GEORGIA and ask my fellow colleagues to join me in the Lake Ridge Communities Civic Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honoring them for this accomplishment. I wish tion, LRCCA, as a non-political, nonpartisan them continued success in their future en- organization that gave citizens an organized Tuesday, August 10, 2010 deavors and look forward to the contributions community voice. The LRCCA hosted bake sales, dances and other fund-raising activities Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, they will offer in the future to Arkansas agri- culture. to support local civic projects and to foster a I submit the following: f newfound sense of community in Lake Ridge. Whereas, Solomon’s Porch Ministries has In 1978, the organization matured into the been and continues to be a beacon of light to HONORING STAFF SGT. AARON M. Lake Ridge Occoquan Civic Association, our county for the past ten years; and KENEFICK LOCA, in response to growing concerns over Whereas, Pastor Phillip Mosby and the unchecked growth and development in Prince members of the Solomon’s Porch Ministries HON. TOM PRICE William County. The membership created the Church family today continues to uplift and in- OF GEORGIA Planning, Environment, Land-Use and Trans- spire those in our county; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portation Committee, PELT, to evaluate new development in the area. The organization en- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Whereas, Solomon’s Porch Ministries has couraged quality development with appropriate been and continues to be a place where citi- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I infrastructure investments, compatible archi- zens are touched spiritually, mentally and rise in honor of Staff Sergeant Aaron M. tecture, signage and landscaping and pro- physically through outreach ministries and Kenefick who gave his life September 8, 2009, moted the use of green community designs community partnership to aid in building up while supporting combat operations in the complete with sidewalks and trails. In 1997, our District; and Kunar province of Afghanistan. the membership rewrote the bylaws to refocus Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious A few years ago on Thanksgiving, Aaron the group and formally include the Coles Mag- Church of God has given hope to the hope- had asked his mom what time dinner would be isterial District within its jurisdiction, creating less, fed the needy and empowered our com- served. He wanted to make sure he would the Lake Ridge Occoquan Coles Civic Asso- munity for the past ten (10) years by preach- have time to visit his fellow service members ciation, LOCCA. ing the gospel, singing the gospel and living at the Veterans Administration hospital. The influence of this community organiza- the gospel; and ‘‘That’s where the true heroes are,’’ he had tion on quality development standards in told his mother. Sergeant Kenefick did not Prince William County cannot be understated. Whereas, Solomon’s Porch Ministries has brag about his own achievements and numer- For four decades, dedicated members have produced many spiritual warriors, people of ous missions. He had received a Purple Heart sacrificed their time and contributed their con- compassion, people of great courage, fearless after being injured by shrapnel and had twice, siderable talents to the responsible steward- leaders and servants to all, but most of all vi- during his 12–year career, been named Ma- ship of their community. Their work has not sionaries who have shared not only with their rine of the Year. Nevertheless, called to serve, gone unnoticed. This was the first civic asso- Church, but with DeKalb County and the world Kenefick returned to combat. ciation to be awarded the Virginia Green their passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Staff Sgt. Kenefick graduated from Roswell Award, and it was recognized as one of the Christ; and High School in 1997 after moving there as a most influential civic associations in the Com- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the 10th grader from Williamsville, New York. He monwealth of Virginia when it was honored Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this joined the Marine Corps after high school. He with the Virginia Citizen’s Planning Association day to honor and recognize the Solomon’s is survived by his mother, Susan Price and fa- Award. Porch Ministries Church family on their 10th ther, Donnie Kenefick; two sisters; and his Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Anniversary and for their leadership and serv- young daughter, Landon. join me in commending the membership of the ice to our District; Madam Speaker, it is with the greatest re- Lake Ridge Occoquan Coles Civic Association spect and admiration that we honor Staff Sgt. for the tireless advocacy efforts and congratu- Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Kenefick’s sacrifice on behalf of our Nation. lating them on their 40th Anniversary. I extend SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim August 13, 2010 He is a hero to his countrymen, his family, and my personal appreciation to the past and cur- as Solomon’s Porch Ministries Day in the 4th his fellow Marines. He reminds us that Amer- rent members of LOCCA for improving and Congressional District. ica is blessed to have so many young men safeguarding the quality of life of countless Proclaimed, this 13th day of August, 2010. and women willing to stand up and fight to Prince William County residents.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.021 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 HONORING LIEUTENANT JEFF HONORING PASTOR IRA G. Marion Bush Licata was actively involved RACINE ON HIS RETIREMENT EDWARDS, SR. during Susan’s elementary school years as FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE PO- she became part of the ‘‘Mother Singers’’ cho- LICE HON. DALE E. KILDEE ral group at Cadillac Elementary School in De- OF MICHIGAN troit. She sang in various other choirs, as well. HON. BART STUPAK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A great proponent of education, Marion re- OF MICHIGAN Tuesday, August 10, 2010 turned to Wayne State and earned a Bachelor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Science Degree in Library Science. She Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today dedicated more than ten years to the Detroit Tuesday, August 10, 2010 to pay tribute to Pastor Ira G. Edwards, Sr., Public School system as an elementary school Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to pastor of Damascus Holy Life Baptist Church. librarian, passing on a love of reading to the honor Detective Lieutenant Jeff Racine on his Pastor Edwards is being honored on August children under her tutelage. retirement after 25 years serving in the Michi- 22nd for his work in the Flint community. Marion Bush Licata has enjoyed singing in gan State Police. Lt. Racine has carried out Pastor Edwards has been pastor of Damas- musical groups, painting, using both oil and his duties with bravery, dedication and enthu- cus Holy Life Baptist Church for the past nine water color, creating stained glass, embroi- siasm for his work, earning the respect of both years. He also serves as an instructor for the dery, making dolls, sewing, reading and listen- his colleagues in law enforcement and the Great Lake Congress of Christian Education ing to music. Marion also was very involved in communities he has served. and is an Associate Dean for the Great Lakes her late husband Anthony’s political activities. Lt. Racine has dedicated his career to keep- Congress of Christian Education. As pastor he She actively supported Anthony’s successful ing residents in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has established several programs to help the campaign to be seated in the Michigan House safe. Early in his career he served as a police people of the Flint community. Pastor Edwards of Representatives during a special election in officer in the Chocolay Township and started summer feeding programs for youth, 1967. Marion Bush Licata maintained her in- Ishpeming Police Departments, later serving established community gardens, and took the terest in politics by attending local and state as deputy sheriff at the Marquette County lead in the purchasing of a local bar and con- Republican Conventions for many years. Sheriff’s Department. verting it into a Training Center. Marion Bush Licata finds great joy in her In 1985, Lt. Jeff Racine joined the Michigan He is a member of Concerned Pastors for granddaughter Krista and continues to be a State Police, serving his first assignment as a Social Action, and cochair of the Flint Area supportive and influential part of Krista’s life. trooper at the Flat Rock Post in Southeast Congregations Together. He is on the National Mrs. Licata has continued to care for her im- Michigan. Before long, Lt. Racine returned to Steering Committee and Clergy Caucus for mediate family and has always been a source the Upper Peninsula serving as trooper at People Improving Communities through Orga- of strength to the extended Bush and Licata both the Munising and Gladstone State Police nizing (PICO) National. He was instrumental in families. Posts. His hard work earned him a promotion bringing CEASEFIRE/LIFE LINE to Flint. He Madam Speaker, for ninety years Marion to Sergeant, serving the Negaunee and Glad- has devoted his life to assisting with health Bush Licata has graced the world with her stone State Police Posts. care, education, financial peace, nutrition, and kindness, hard work, and community spirit. In 2000, Lt. Jeff Racine was promoted to home foreclosure recovery. Pastor Edwards Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in con- Detective Lieutenant in charge of the Upper strives to help the youth of the community to gratulating Marion Bush Licata upon reaching Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team reach their full potential by developing social, her ninetieth birthday and to honor her com- (UPSET). He has spent the past decade com- economic and academic skills. He works dili- mitment to her community and her country. bating drug trafficking and drug crimes in the gently with local, state and federal officials to f Upper Peninsula, a particularly difficult task in improve education, housing, and to curb vio- RECLAIMING POLITICS a region with vast tracks of rural areas. The lence and crime. UPSET team has investigated more than 520 Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- cases, including 130 federal cases, under Lt. resentatives to rise with me today and applaud HON. LAMAR SMITH Racine’s leadership. He has been particularly the work of Pastor Ira G. Edwards, Sr. as he OF TEXAS effective at fostering working relationships with is honored by his congregation and his com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local law enforcement as well as federal agen- munity. I pray that he will continue to spread Tuesday, August 10, 2010 the Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, for cies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, To- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, I many, many years to come. bacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Bureau would like to submit the following. of Indian Affairs; the Drug Enforcement Ad- f Rick Levin, the President of Yale University, ministration; the FBI; the U.S. Fish and Wild- ACKNOWLEDGING MRS. MARION recently delivered this year’s commencement life Service; and the U.S. Forest Service. BUSH LICATA address, ‘‘Reclaiming Politics.’’ After his years in local law enforcement, and While his comments were directed to grad- 25 years in the Michigan State Police, Lt. Jeff HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER uating seniors, they speak more broadly to all Racine will retire on August 27, 2010. His de- those interested in public service and in im- OF MICHIGAN parture will be felt by law enforcement across proving our political system. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Upper Peninsula and the state of Michi- I hope my colleagues and others will appre- gan, but the impact he has had, especially Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ciate a reasoned and articulate discussion of during his 10 years with UPSET, will remain Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I such a timely subject. long after he has gone. rise to honor and acknowledge Mrs. Marion BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS: RECLAIMING Lt. Racine’s wife Crystal has been by his Bush Licata, a remarkable Michigan citizen, POLITICS side throughout his career, and in retirement upon her ninetieth birthday on August 16, (By President Richard C. Levin) he looks forward to spending more time with 2010. What a journey you have had! Four years her and their children. Lt. Racine is also an Marion Bush was born on August 16, 1920, of exploring a place so rich with treasure: avid hunter, and his retirement comes just in in Highland Park, Michigan to James and Eve- courses taught by some of the world’s most time for him to dedicate his full attention to lyn Bush. Growing up with two older brothers, brilliant and creative scholars and scientists, a library with few peers, museums that ex- this year’s hunting season. Irving and J.V. Richard, Marion attended pose you to the full variety of nature and Madam Speaker, Lt. Jeff Racine has de- Cooley High School in Detroit graduating in human cultures, musical and theatrical per- voted his life to enforcing the law and pro- 1938. While working at Bell Telephone, she formances of the highest quality, vigorous tecting the citizens of Michigan, and his com- went on to attend Wayne State University intercollegiate and intramural athletic pro- mitment and hard work should be com- where she met Anthony Licata. grams, and classmates whose excellence mended. Throughout his career he has Marion and Anthony married in August of never ceases to astonish—and all this set touched the lives of countless individuals he 1940, celebrating their love for more than fifty- within the imposing and inspiring architec- has worked with and served. I ask Madam nine years while raising their beloved daughter ture of a campus that is itself a museum. You have had the chance to interact with Speaker, that you and the entire U.S. House Susan who was born in 1943. With Anthony classmates from 50 states and 50 nations, and of Representatives, join me in recognizing Lt. Licata serving in the United States Navy, Mar- the great majority of you have taken advan- Jeff Racine for his courage, his dedication, ion and Susan traveled by train to Virginia tage of Yale’s abundant international pro- and his years of service on his retirement from Beach, VA and Norman, Oklahoma to be near grams to spend a semester or a summer the Michigan State Police. him. abroad.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.026 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1553 In the classroom, you were encouraged to to be a possibility, the debate has been re- Every signal you have received in this nur- engage thoroughly and rigorously in think- plete with misunderstanding of what actu- turing community has been unwavering in ing independently about the subjects you ally went wrong and a misplaced desire for its message that the growth of your com- studied. You were challenged to develop the revenge. petencies is not to benefit you alone. You powers of critical reasoning fundamental to Why is this happening? Let me make two have learned in your residential colleges success in any life endeavor. Outside the observations, and then trace their implica- that building a successful community has re- classroom, as you worked productively in tions for how you might conduct yourselves quired you to respect and value one another, the hundreds of organizations you joined or as citizens and participants in political life. and, when appropriate, to moderate your founded, you exercised the skills of team- First, contemporary political discussion is own desires for the benefit of the whole. And work and leadership. In your overseas experi- too often dominated by oversimplified so it should be in your lives after Yale. If ences, you deepened your capacity for under- ideologies with superficial appeal to voters. you are to help to solve this nation’s prob- standing those whose values and cultures dif- And, second, political actors in the United lems—or work across national boundaries to fer from your own—preparing you for citi- States give too much weight to the interests address global problems such as climate, ter- zenship in a globally interconnected world. of groups with the resources to influence rorism, and nuclear proliferation—you will You may not recognize this in yourselves, their re-election, and too little attention to need to draw upon both these fruits of a Yale but you are ready for what is next. the costs and benefits of their actions on the education: the capacity to reason and the Understandably, you may be uncertain and wider public. ethical imperative to think beyond your own a bit anxious about what lies ahead. But, if In The Federalist (No. 10), James Madison self-interest. history is to be trusted, you will find many addresses the second of these observations, I know that many of you are taking advan- paths open to you. Because of the talent you in the context of the fledgling republic es- tage of these first years after graduation to possessed before you came here, as well as tablished by the U.S. Constitution. He notes take up public service, and I hope that even the intellectual and personal growth you that the tendency to pursue self-interest can more of you will consider this path. There have experienced here, you will find, with never be entirely suppressed, but it can be are plenty of jobs in the public sector for en- high likelihood, success in your chosen en- mitigated by the proper design of political terprising recent graduates; many are short- deavors. And we expect you to stay con- institutions. In contrast to a direct democ- term but others may lead to careers. Many nected. The vibrant life of this university is racy where individuals would tend to vote of you have signed up to be teachers. Others greatly enriched by the deep commitment their own interests, a republican form of will enter business or the professions. But and active participation of its graduates— government, Madison argues, will have a whatever choice you make, you can help to think of all the master’s teas and guest lec- greater tendency to select representatives strengthen the nation and the world—by tures and college seminars offered by our who attend to the broader interests of the treating political choices not as triggers for alumni. And keep in mind that when you whole. And, he further argues, representa- an ideological reflex and not as opportuni- thanked your parents a few moments ago, tives in a large republic constituted of a wide ties to maximize self-interest. To combat re- you might also have been thanking the gen- range of divergent interests will find it easi- flexive ideologies, you must use the powers erations of Yale graduates whose gifts past er to rise above parochialism than those in a of reason that you have developed here to and present supported half the total cost of smaller republic comprised of a small num- sift through the issues to reach thoughtful, your education. ber of competing factions. intelligent conclusions. To combat paro- Perhaps I am overconfident about your The protections that our form of govern- chialism, you must draw upon the ethical prospects for personal fulfillment and profes- ment offers against ideology and faction imperative that Yale has imbued in you—an sional success, but I don’t think so. If you have attenuated greatly since Madison’s imperative that begins with the golden rule. will concede my point for the sake of argu- time, for at least two reasons. First, mass Whether you serve in government directly or ment, let’s ask the next question, one so communication increases the opportunity to simply exercise your responsibilities as a cit- deeply rooted in Yale’s mission and tradition sway voters by appeal to simple formula- izen and voter, recognize that we will all be that for most of you, fortunately, it has be- tions. Of course, the rise of mass commu- best served if we take account not merely of come ingrained. And that question is: how nication could be a tool for raising the level our own self-interest, but the broader inter- can I serve? How can I contribute to the of discourse through more effective edu- ests of humanity. To move beyond ideology wellbeing of those around me, much as we all cation of the electorate. But it interacts and faction, we need to raise the level of po- have done in building communities within with the second attenuating factor: that the litical discourse. You, as the emerging lead- the residential colleges and volunteering in money required to win elections through the ers of your generation, must rise to this so many valuable roles in the city of New media has created a dependence on funding challenge. Haven? Now is an important time to be ask- from special interest groups. And it is these In first paragraph of The Federalist (No. 1), ing this question. Let me suggest why, and interest groups who distort reasoned dia- writing about the infant republic whose con- then let me suggest an answer. logue by sponsoring oversimplified messages. stitution he was endeavoring to defend, Alex- Aristotle tells us that we are by nature po- It is easy to see how these developments ander Hamilton asserts: litical animals. But one wonders whether he have thwarted recent efforts to shape respon- would recognize the species that we have be- sible public policy. For example, the interest It has frequently been remarked, that it come. Eighteen months ago, the United groups opposing health care reform defeated seems to have been reserved to the people of States elected a new president who was pre- efforts to contain costs by labeling them this country, by their conduct and example, pared to address, intelligently and collabo- ‘‘death panels,’’ and they defeated the cre- to decide the important question, whether ratively, the most pressing problems con- ation of a new public vehicle for providing societies . . . are really capable or not, of es- fronting the nation—education, health care, health insurance by insisting that we must tablishing good government from reflection climate change, and improving America’s ‘‘keep government out of the health care and choice . . . image in the rest of the world. Late in the business,’’ when in fact Medicare, Medicaid, There is much in America’s history of the election campaign, the financial crisis inter- and the Veterans Administration already past two and a quarter centuries that would vened, and economic recovery and financial pay nearly 40 per cent of the nation’s health incline us to conclude that Hamilton’s ques- sector reform were added to this ambitious care bill. I am not taking sides here, only tion has been answered in the affirmative. agenda. pointing to the fact that intelligent debate Our institutions of representative govern- What has happened since does not inspire on these subjects was crowded out by ideo- ment have proven themselves to be durable; great confidence in the capacity of our sys- logical distortion. the rule of law has prevailed, and the scope tem to deal intelligently with important How can we create a national and global of personal liberty has expanded far beyond problems. We legislated a stimulus package dialogue that transcends such over- what the founders envisioned. But today, in that was less effective than it should have simplification and parochialism? Let me sug- the face of oversimplified ideology and the been, and far less effective than the cor- gest that we need each of you to raise the dominance of narrow interests, we must responding measures undertaken in China. level of debate. You came here to develop wonder again whether Hamilton’s question is Fifteen months later, unemployment in the your powers of critical thinking, to separate still open. United States is still 9.9%. After months of what makes sense from what is superficial, Women and men of the Yale College class stalemate, Congress enacted a health care misleading, and seductive. Whether you have of 2010: It falls to you, the superbly educated bill that extends care to millions of uncov- studied literature, philosophy, history, poli- leaders of your generation, to rise above ide- ered individuals and families, but takes only tics, economics, biology, physics, chemistry, ology and faction, to bring to bear your in- the most tentative steps toward containing or engineering, you have been challenged to telligence and powers of critical thinking to the escalating costs that will create an think deeply, to identify the inconsistent elevate public discourse, to participate as unsustainable burden of public debt within and illogical, and to reason your way to in- citizens and to answer the call to service. the next decade or two. We failed to address telligent conclusions. You can apply these Only with your commitment can we be cer- climate change in time to achieve a mean- powers of critical discernment not simply to tain that our future will be decided by ‘‘re- ingful global agreement in Copenhagen. And, fulfill personal aspirations, but to make a flection and choice’’ in the broad best inter- although financial sector reform now seems contribution to public life. est of humanity. You can do it. Yes you can.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.029 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 A PROCLAMATION HONORING Gerard Placide Day, in the 4th Congressional Mrs. Nancy McKinless, who has served for DEBORAH OBERLIN ON BEING District. many years as the orchestra’s librarian and NAMED ‘‘TOYS FOR TOTS’’ NA- Proclaimed, this 18th day of June, 2010. plays the violin at concerts. Mrs. McKinless TIONAL COORDINATOR OF THE f ensures that the musicians have appropriate YEAR music scores for rehearsals and concerts. This IN HONOR OF 16 YEARS OF COM- involves dealing with music libraries for renting MUNITY SERVICE BY THE NOVA- or purchasing music. HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE ANNANDALE SYMPHONY OR- OF OHIO Mr. Rolland (‘‘Bucky’’) Roup, who plays the CHESTRA AND IN RECOGNITION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES violin. Mr. Roup devotes many hours to care- OF THE 2010 AWARD RECIPIENTS fully coordinate logistical matters with the or- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 chestra’s music director and with the NOVA Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY theater technical staff, and he has trained a Whereas, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve OF VIRGINIA cadre of other orchestra members to assist in Toys for Tots Program collects toys every year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stage management. for distribution to underprivileged children dur- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ing the holiday season; Tuesday, August 10, 2010 me in congratulating the NOVA-Annandale Whereas, since its founding, the Toys for Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Symphony Orchestra for continuing to offer Tots Program has distributed more than 400 er, I rise to thank the NOVA-Annandale Sym- outstanding concerts in collaboration with the million toys to more than 188 million children; phony Orchestra for providing our community RMS and NOVA, and I also ask that we com- Whereas, the Carroll, Harrison, and Jeffer- with outstanding performances for the past 16 mend the 2010 recipients of The Richardson- son County Toys for Tots Organization served years and to recognize its 2010 Award Recipi- Watkins Founders Awards and of The Orches- 2,656 children in 2009 under the leadership of ents. tra/Players Choice Awards. Deborah Oberlin; In 1994, Dr. Claiborne Richardson of the f Whereas, the Toys for Tots Program con- Reunion Music Society (RMS) and Dr. Gladys CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF siders a number of factors in selecting a Na- Watkins of the Northern Virginia Community ROCK HILL FOR WINNING THE tional Coordinator of the Year, including the College (NOVA), Annandale Campus, formed ‘‘EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICA- number of children reached relative to the a partnership between to create the NOVA- TIONS AWARD’’ FROM THE MU- community population and the spirit of team- Annandale Symphony Orchestra. The orches- NICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH work demonstrated by the organization; tra combines the talents of local professional CAROLINA Resolved that along with the residents of and amateur musicians and college students the 18th Congressional District, I commend to develop their skills by performing the music Deborah Oberlin on being selected as the Na- of different cultures and heritages. HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. tional Coordinator of the Year for the U. S. On April 16, 2010, during the NOVA-Annan- OF SOUTH CAROLINA Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program dale Symphony Orchestra’s ‘‘Colors of Spring’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for 2009, and for her hard work serving the concert the RMS announced award recipients Tuesday, August 10, 2010 children of Ohio through this outstanding orga- in two special categories: The Richardson- Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, I want to nization. Watkins Founders Awards, which recognize congratulate the city of Rock Hill, South Caro- f persons or businesses from the community lina for receiving a Municipal Achievement GERARD PLACIDE that have made significant contributions to the Award from the Municipal Association of South success of the RMS’ programs, and The Or- Carolina for excellence in communications. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. chestra/Players Awards, for which musicians MASC established these awards in 1987 in an are recognized by their peers for making sig- effort to encourage innovations and excellence OF GEORGIA nificant contributions to the success and de- in local government. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES velopment of the symphony orchestra over The city of Rock Hill won this year’s award Tuesday, August 10, 2010 several years. for RH19, the city’s government access chan- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, The 2010 recipients of The Richardson-Wat- nel, which not too long ago was in a dire I submit the following: kins Founders Awards are: state. With no upgrades since the 1980s, mal- Whereas, The Caribbean community is a Campbell & Ferrara Nurseries in Annandale, functioning cameras, a signal that did not vital part of our Nation and its members are Va., and its Garden Manager, Karen Stay, for meet broadcast specifications, and inadequate known worldwide; and many years of providing complimentary flower audio capabilities, the result was an Whereas, Gerard Placide, not only talks the arrangements displayed in the lobby of the unimpressive broadcast that was not taken se- talk, but he walks the walk as it relates to our NOVA Theater during the orchestra’s concerts riously. elected officials and our community working and for helping to promote concerts at its What RH19 did have, however, is a dedi- together to strengthen the relationships be- store. Ms. Stay always makes sure the floral cated staff that responded with urgency when tween the Caribbean community and citizens arrangements are delivered on time. the Rock Hill City Council decided in 2008 that throughout our country; and Mr. Steven Metzger, owner of ‘‘Expert Soft- one of its strategic goals would be to provide Whereas, Gerard Placide has served our ware Design,’’ who has hosted the RMS’ ‘‘open and effective communication’’ to the citi- nation honorably in the United States Army for website for many years, making timely zens of that community. six and a half years, he is a Goodwill Ambas- changes, and absorbing all expenses. His dili- After doing an inventory of the city’s existing sador for not only the citizens in the Fourth gence in maintaining the website is particularly means of communication, the staff decided Congressional District of Georgia, Trinidad noteworthy since he commutes between his that the public access station was the most and Tobago, the Cayman Islands, and all of home in Fairfax, Va., and his full-time job in deficient and in need of modernizing. Accord- the Caribbean Nations; and Frederick, Md. Mr. Metzger has been instru- ing to the Municipal Association of South Whereas, this wise psalmist and man of mental in converting the website Carolina, RH19 staff took a ‘‘modest budget God has shared his time and talents for the (www.reunionmusic.org) to a new, exciting de- and a rebate from a terminated franchise betterment of his community and his nation sign. agreement with the local cable provider’’ and through his tireless works, inspirational singing Dr. Barbara Saperstone, Provost of NOVA’s went to work, fixing existing equipment and and words of encouragement and motivation Annandale Campus, who has supported RMS buying new software and equipment to replace that have and continues to be a beacon of programs over a decade, including needed re- those items beyond repair. Moreover, they de- light to those in need; and sources for the orchestra such as acoustical veloped a ‘‘branded’’ look for the channel and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the enhancements in the college theater. Through established standardized production sched- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this her leadership the college has provided at no ules, opting for ‘‘short, well-executed mes- day to honor and recognize the Caribbean cost to the orchestra or the RMS use of re- sages’’ to ensure the most current information community and Gerard Placide on this day hearsal rooms and the theater, purchase of was aired to the public. RH19 also recruited and for outstanding leadership and service to music scores and printing of ‘‘playbills’’ for students from local colleges and universities to our District: concerts. work as interns, providing them a significant Now, therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- The recipients of The Orchestra/Players and lasting experience in media production SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim June 18, 2010 as Awards are: and journalism.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.031 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1555 With the equipment updated and the quality RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE RELIEF EFFORTS TO ASSIST VIC- of the broadcast signal enhanced, the city of SYLVIA POITIER ON THE OCCA- TIMS OF THE FLOODS IN PAKI- Rock Hill began to air several programs of SION OF HER 75TH BIRTHDAY STAN public interest and even posted the videos on YouTube to maximize exposure. These HON. RUSH D. HOLT changes have met with widespread praise and HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF NEW JERSEY appreciation across the city of Rock Hill, and OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are a perfect example of what can happen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, August 10, 2010 when people in our community see a problem, set a goal and carry out the arduous work Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to necessary to achieve those goals. I congratu- express my deepest sympathy and condo- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, late RH19 for this impressive achievement. lences to the victims of the floods that began I rise today to recognize a dear personal on July 29, 2010 in northwestern Pakistan. friend and dedicated public servant, the Hon- Twelve million people have already been af- f orable Sylvia Poitier, who will be celebrating fected, and the Pakistani government esti- INTRODUCTION OF THE SEXUAL her 75th birthday on September 4. Sylvia is mates that millions more could be affected as ASSAULT FORENSIC EVIDENCE currently serving her second consecutive term the floods spread to the lower half of Punjab REGISTRY (SAFER) ACT as District 2 Commissioner of the City of Deer- and the Sindh region. Already, there are field Beach, Florida. counted more than 1600 dead, and the flood- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Sylvia is a public servant, community leader, ed regions have become plagued by water- educator, philanthropist, and entrepreneur borne diseases such as cholera and dys- OF NEW YORK whose commitment to civic duty and the citi- entery. The death toll could escalate tragically IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens of Deerfield Beach is truly inspiring. A if major dams, such as the Guddu and Sukkur, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 lifelong resident of Deerfield Beach and of Dis- fail as a result of the flood waters. trict 2, Sylvia has spent her entire career The United States has taken an active role Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, today, I working to improve the lives of children, young in responding to this disaster in Pakistan. The am proud to introduce this important bipartisan people, and all those who live in Deerfield U.S. military has rescued hundreds of people legislation, the Sexual Assault Forensic Evi- Beach. After opening the Deerfield Beach and delivered tens of thousands of pounds of dence Registry (SAFER) Act, with my col- Cleaners and Laundry in 1956, Sylvia pursued relief supplies. Hundreds of thousands of halal leagues, Representatives POE, RICHARDSON, a career in Early Childhood Education and meals have been provided to victims and relief and COHEN. earned a certificate in Early Childhood Devel- workers. The U.S. Agency for International Development is coordinating the $35 million in I have been working on the issue of DNA opment from Broward Community College. U.S. assistance funds that will help provide technology since 2001 when I, along with Combining her business expertise with her food, health care, water, sanitation, and shel- former Representative Steve Horn, held a passion for children, she opened Kiddies ter for those displaced by the floods. I com- hearing in the Government Reform Committee Kollege Kindergarten and the Children’s Cul- mend the humanitarian efforts of our troops where we heard from a courageous rape sur- tural Center, Inc. vivor, Debbie Smith. It was for Debbie, and and civilian personnel in the region. We must the thousands of rape survivors like her, that In 1973, Sylvia was elected to the Deerfield continue to do all we can to assist the Paki- I authored ‘‘The Debbie Smith Act’’ to provide Beach City Commission, where she served stani people at this terrible time. from 1973–1985. Furthermore, she served as federal funding to process the unconscionable f backlog of DNA evidence. This legislation Vice Mayor in 1975 and as Mayor from 1976– 1977. Following her three distinguished terms LANCE CORPORAL SHANE MARTIN passed as part of the Justice for All Act of MARINE 2004, authorizing the necessary funding to on the City Commission, Governor Bob start processing the backlog through the cre- Graham appointed her to the Board of ation of the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Broward County Commissioners in 1985, HON. TED POE Program. where she served from 1986–1998. During her OF TEXAS tenure as City and County Commissioner, Syl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since 2004, millions of dollars in funding via provided affordable housing to residents in have been appropriated under the Debbie Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Broward County, served as a founding Board Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. Efforts to Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, it is Member of the Deerfield Beach Boys and Girls eliminate the national backlog of rape evi- with great pride and a heavy heart that I pay Club, and was involved in the development of dence samples that have not been tested for tribute to an American warrior from the 2nd Westside Park. As Commissioner of District 2 DNA have been slowed or stymied by the lack District of Texas today: United States Marine since 2005, she is now engaged with creating of solid data on the extent and nature of the Corps Lance Corporal Shane Martin. economic development along the Dixie High- remaining backlog. While there is extensive Shane was killed during combat operations way corridor and bringing a sense of unity to evidence that we are making progress towards on July 29 while conducting a mounted patrol the City at large. eliminating the backlog, policy makers lack a in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. reliable estimate of the number of kits awaiting In addition to her many professional He is the 35th in an honored, sacred roll of testing, or even how many kits remain at each achievements, Sylvia also takes an active role American warriors from my district who have stage of the process (in police custody, at labs in many public service, social, and community given their lives fighting the coward terrorists awaiting processing, etc.). organizations. Currently, she serves as Chair- who attacked America on September 11th. This legislation addresses these issues by person for the Community Action Agency and Shane was 23 years old. He had already creating an incentive grant program to provide is a member of the Salvation Army Advisory served a tour of duty in Iraq with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion based out funding to cover the upfront costs of auditing Board. of Camp Pendleton. state and local jurisdictions backlogs of DNA In addition, Sylvia has served on several Shane so loved liberty and freedom and this rape evidence samples. The bill would also di- boards and committees, including Deerfield Beach’s Unclassified Civil Service Board. She great melting pot called America. rect the Justice Department to create the Na- Born in South Africa, Shane lived his early was also the first African American president tional Rape Kit Registry, a simple database years there and in Kenya before moving to a of the Broward County Council of Parent- that will track the status of every rape evi- ranch in Burton, Texas at age 12. When he Teacher Associations, an Advisory Board dence kit waiting to be processed. was 16 years old, Shane moved with his fam- member to the Red Cross, Broward County As Congress considers legislation to amend ily to Spring, Texas. the Debbie Smith Act or make other changes Chapter, and a member of the Community After he graduated from Klein Collins High to DNA testing policy, it is crucial that we first Service Council and Man Power Planning As- School, Shane married his high school sweet- gather reliable, comprehensive backlog data. sociation. heart, Lauren. Shane proudly joined the DNA evidence does not forget and it cannot Madam Speaker, Sylvia Poitier is truly a United States Marine Corps defending the be intimidated. By processing this evidence, friend to me, the City of Deerfield Beach, and country he so loved. we can prevent rapists from attacking more in- to the State of Florida. It is with great honor While serving America on the battlefields of nocent victims and ensure that the survivors and joy that I wish her a very happy 75th Iraq, Shane proudly earned his American citi- and their families receive justice. birthday. zenship.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.034 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 All of his fellow soldiers gave some, Madam recognition of their innovative research and percent, the black non-Hispanic suicide at- Speaker, but Shane Martin gave all in his de- excellence in patient care. The Simmons Cen- tempt rate is nearly 10 percent and the Latino fense of freedom. We are honored and hum- ter exemplifies this and is the first and only suicide attempt rate is an astonishing 14 per- bled by his service and sacrifice for America. medical center in North Texas to attain this cent. Our brave Marines go to war defending designation. Founded in 1989, the Simmons We must do everything in our power to re- freedom and liberty in faraway lands. In the Cancer Center has been devoted to reducing duce this threat and to provide resources to dark, cold desert night and the parched, insuf- the impact of cancer, aggressively striving to those who need our assistance. ferable desert heat, these brave warriors pay be at the forefront of cancer prevention, diag- I would like to recognize and thank those with their blood and sacrifice for freedom and nosis, and treatment. The dedicated clinical people and organizations who are dedicated liberty and for America. and research faculty and their staff conduct to reducing suicide rates and preserving life. They sanctify with their blood lands they numerous clinical trials and develop and test One such organization located in the 11th have never seen, and they fight for people new cancer drugs. I commend their commit- Congressional District of Virginia is CrisisLink. they do not know. ment to conducting cutting-edge medical re- CrisisLink is dedicated to reducing the fre- President Ronald Reagan once said, ‘‘Some search and providing quality care. quency of suicide attempts and death and to people spend an entire lifetime wondering if I am also pleased to recognize the Sim- providing resources that can ease the pain for they made a difference in the world. But, the mons family for their generosity and firm belief the survivors affected by the suicide of a loved Marines don’t have that problem.’’ in giving back to our local community. Their one. Through educational programs, research Shane was a Marine. He gave all to others charitable donation established this cancer projects, intervention services and bereave- during his short 23 years to family and friends center and they have remained strong sup- ment services, CrisisLink is at the forefront of and his fellow Marines. He was the poster boy porters. Over the years, they have given and providing needed support to those who need for what is best about America. pledged over $100 million to enhance the can- it the most. Shane Martin was a hero in the tradition of cer programs at UTSW. With the continued For 40 years, CrisisLink has provided need- our great men and women who defend the help of numerous supporters and foundations, ed services to the community; answering more flag and liberty. It is America’s warriors who UTSW will be able to expand its reach and than half a million crisis calls, responding to pay the price for our freedom. help countless more individuals affected by more than 25,000 potential suicides, providing In America’s first war fighting for freedom, cancer. more than a quarter million referrals to com- Patrick Henry said, ‘‘The battle, sir, is not to Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- munity resources, promoting mental wellness, the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, leagues to join me in recognizing the dedi- educating the community about depression and to the brave.’’ cated efforts of UTSW and the Simmons Can- and other mental illnesses, and reducing the These words still ring true today as men like cer Center to combating cancer and in con- stigma attached to mental illness. Shane carry those values into battle. Today gratulating them on achieving this nationally Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues we mourn the loss of Shane Martin, but we recognized status. join me in proclaiming September 5–12, 2010, should thank God that a man like him ever as Suicide Prevention Week, and I ask that lived. f we commend CrisisLink for its unwavering Madam Speaker, we shall always remember RECOGNIZING SUICIDE PREVEN- commitment to providing assistance to so Shane and the precious life gave for our free- TION WEEK 2010 AND THE ONGO- many in their time of need. dom. ING EFFORTS OF CRISISLINK TO f As early American poet Joseph Drake once HELP THOSE IN NEED said, ‘‘And they who for their country die shall PASTOR GRACE C. WASHINGTON fill an honored grave, for glory lights the sol- dier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.’’ HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF VIRGINIA Today we are humbled and in awe of the OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man who gave so much in his young life so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that others might be free. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 I extend my prayers and condolences to Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Shane’s wife Lauren and his mother and fa- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, ther Debora and Kevin Wallace, his brother er, I rise to address an issue of critical con- I submit the following: Kyle, his beloved little sister Diane, his grand- cern. As my colleagues know, Sept. 5–12, Whereas, twenty-five (25) years ago a vir- mother Pammy, his fellow Marines and friends 2010, has been designated as Suicide Pre- tuous woman of God accepted her calling to in the Spring community. vention Week, and I am honored to do my serve as Senior Pastor; and When a warrior goes off to faraway lands, part in raising the awareness of this threat so Whereas, Pastor Grace C. Washington has the family stands vigilant at home because that we can better protect those most vulner- served twenty-five (25) years as a Senior Pas- they, too, have really gone off to war. able in every community. tor with faithful service and devotion that has Today we honor the life of Marine Lance Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death and continues to improve the lives of citizens Corporal Shane Martin. among teens and young adults. Every 2 in our district; and Semper Fi, Shane Martin, Semper Fi. hours, a person under the age of 25 commits Whereas, this great woman has shared her And that’s just the way it is. suicide, resulting in estimated 12 youth sui- time and talents as a Teacher, Counselor, cides every day or more than 4,000 unneces- f Friend and Pastor, giving the citizens of Geor- sary deaths each year. gia a person of great worth, a fearless leader, IN HONOR OF UT SOUTHWEST- More than 78,000 veterans of current mili- a devoted scholar and a servant to all who ERN’S HAROLD C. SIMMONS COM- tary operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have want to advance the lives of our community; PREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER sought help for mental health related issues. I, and along with my colleagues, have taken steps to Whereas, Pastor Grace C. Washington’s HON. PETE SESSIONS provide the needed support to our warriors, service to the Love Life Christian Church OF TEXAS but we must do more. More than 6,200 vet- speaks volumes not only to our community, erans commit suicide each year; our best and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but to the nation as a whole; and bravest feel that they have no options or way Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Tuesday, August 10, 2010 out of their despair. Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise Among our senior citizen population, the day to honor and recognize Pastor Grace C. today to congratulate the Harold C. Simmons suicide rate is the highest. Although those Washington on her anniversary as a Senior Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT South- over the age of 65 account for just 12.5 per- Pastor and to wish her well in her endeavors; western, UTSW, Medical Center for attaining cent of the population, they account for nearly Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- the prestigious National Cancer Institute, NCI, 16 percent of all suicides. SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim October 9, 2010 designation. There is also an ethnic component to sui- as Pastor Grace C. Washington Day in the The NCI designation is a national bench- cide rates. While CDC reports that the rate of Fourth Congressional District. mark bestowed upon the top cancer centers in white, non-Hispanic suicide attempts is 7.7 Proclaimed, this 9th day of October, 2010.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.038 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1557 IN RECOGNITION OF JUDITH environmentalism and her actions touched the Leaf Pine,’’ one of the state’s highest civilian HURLEY STANLEY COLEMAN hearts and minds of countless men, women awards which has also been bestowed upon and children. Her legacy has served as an in- Maya Angelou, Billy Graham, and Charles HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. spiration to us all and she will be truly missed. Kuralt. She has also been recognized with the OF NEW JERSEY f Buncombe County Democratic Woman of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year award, the One Youth At A Time 2010 GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE OF Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award, the ANDREA CULEBRAS NAACP’s Eighth Annual Sophie Dixon and Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Grace Dorn Leadership Award, as well as in commemoration of the life of Mrs. Judith HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. being the namesake and co-founder of the Hurley Stanley Coleman. Mrs. Stanley Cole- OF MICHIGAN Minnie Jones Family Health Center in Ashe- man, an active philanthropist and environ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ville. mentalist in her community, passed away on As a young woman, Ms. Jones moved to Tuesday, August 10, 2010 August 1, 2010, at the age of 75. She was a Asheville bringing experience working with model citizen and adored by her colleagues. Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I would Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in voting reg- Her faithful dedication and commitment toward like to take this opportunity to thank one of the istration drives throughout the Deep South. others is unquestionably worthy of this body’s most dedicated and productive members of She continued to involve herself in Civil Rights recognition. the Judiciary Committee staff for her service to in Asheville, becoming the first person to suc- Mrs. Stanley Coleman was raised in Asbury the House, Andrea Culebras. For 31⁄2 years, cessfully integrate the Pisgah View Apart- Park, New Jersey, by her mother and grand- Andrea has worked with exceptional ability ments. She went on to become the first presi- parents. She graduated as valedictorian from and attitude for the Judiciary Committee, and Asbury Park High School in 1952 and later dent of the Pisgah View Residents Association I rise to commend her for her achievements. and a tireless advocate for those residents. went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in history After graduating from Fayetteville-Manlius from Smith College in Northampton, Massa- Ms. Jones also began the program for after- High School in Manlius, New York, Andrea at- school education in this community. chusetts. Her academic accolades have tended George Washington University, and earned her a position in the Asbury Park High Ms. Jones remains a vibrant force in the graduated in 2005. Asheville community to this day. She is a Dea- School’s Hall of Fame. Following graduation, Andrea began her Judith Stanley Coleman’s exceptional record coness of St. Paul Baptist Church. She is a Congressional career. She first interned for of community service can be traced back life member of the NAACP, and a member of former Congressman James T. Walsh. She more than four decades. Mrs. Stanley Cole- the Executive Committee of its Asheville soon found a staff position on the Hill, and man served as a trustee and held various Branch. She still teaches in her after school worked for my colleague on the Judiciary leadership positions on the boards of the Vis- program at Pisgah View and continues her iting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Committee, the Gentleman from New York, own education by taking courses at UNC- Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, Mon- ANTHONY WEINER. After her time in Mr. Asheville. mouth Medical Center, Monmouth University, WEINER’s office, she worked for the Gen- I strongly urge my colleagues to join me in Rumson County Day School, Stevens Institute tleman from Texas, HENRY CUELLAR. recognizing the singular impact that Minnie of Technology, Count Basie Theatre, the At the beginning of the 110th Congress, Jones has had on the civil rights movement in SPCA, and Monmouth Museum. Her passion when I became Chairman of the Judiciary Asheville. Her tireless and effective advocacy for better, more accessible health care was Committee, Andrea was one of the very first has established her as a champion for all peo- matched by her love of community activism, new employees I hired. As a member of the ple and a constant voice for the voiceless. politics, historic preservation and environ- committee’s staff, Andrea has played a central f mental justice. As founder and president of the role in the operations of the committee, coordi- nating the work of the subcommittees and full HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- Monmouth Conservation Foundation, president PLISHMENTS OF PASTOR KENNY of the Save Sandy Hook organization, and a committee and assisting the Staff Director and FOREMAN UPON HIS 80TH BIRTH- trustee of the Monmouth Park Charity Fund, General Counsel with the day to day organiza- DAY Mrs. Stanley Coleman fought hard to preserve tion of the committee. Recently, she has been Central New Jersey’s beautiful natural re- instrumental to the committee’s work on mod- sources for future generations to enjoy. Her ernizing federal stalking laws. HON. ZOE LOFGREN work in the community continued with her in- Andrea is leaving the committee to attend OF CALIFORNIA volvement in public service and politics. Mrs. Columbus School of Law at Catholic Univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity this fall. On behalf of the Judiciary Com- Stanley Coleman was a member of the New Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Jersey Highway Authority under former Gov- mittee, its staff, and this distinguished body, I ernor Thomas Kean. She was also appointed would like to thank her for her exemplary Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam the chairwoman of the Middletown Planning work, grace under pressure, sense of humor, Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and ac- Board and served with this organization for and relentlessly positive attitude. She will be complishments of a distinguished member of over 30 years. Mrs. Stanley Coleman re- sorely missed as a colleague and friend, but my community and my friend, Pastor Kenny mained an active member of the Republican we wish her the best of luck and extend to her Foreman, upon his 80th birthday. Party, serving as New Jersey’s Republican our deepest gratitude for her service. We Pastor Kenny Foreman and his beloved wife National Committeewoman for 10 years and know she will do well. Shirley are the leaders and founders of the fundraising for various GOP candidates f Cathedral of Faith. The Cathedral of Faith is throughout the country. She was a leader de- one of the most prominent and highly re- RECOGNIZING MINNIE JONES’ termined to make a difference in the commu- garded Christian Churches in Santa Clara DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE nity. Mrs. Stanley Coleman’s unending gen- County. Pastor Foreman’s life story is truly ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY AND erosity and charitable activities have undoubt- one of faith and commitment to his beliefs and HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE edly touched many lives and have helped his community. countless people throughout Central New Jer- CAUSE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE In 1957, Kenny wed Shirley and they began sey. LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL their lifetime commitment of building a home, As a result of her exceptional work, Mrs. community and place of worship. Their work Stanley Coleman received countless awards HON. HEATH SHULER began modestly with the Calvary Temple in and honors for her achievements. She was OF NORTH CAROLINA Louisiana, which soon grew to serve a con- awarded the 1983 Brotherhood Award from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gregation of more than 2,000. In 1964, Kenny, the National Conference of Christians and Shirley and their two sons, Ken and Kurt, were Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Jews, the Salvation Army’s Others Award in invited to San Jose, California to conduct a 1984, and the 2003 Christine Todd Whitman Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today crusade and eventually lead the Friendly Bible Award of Distinction. Mrs. Stanley Coleman to honor the long history of service that Minnie Church. He was also given the opportunity to was also listed in the 1987 edition of ‘‘Who’s Jones has given to the Asheville area in civil present a television show on a local channel Who in American Women’’. rights and equal housing opportunities for the titled, ‘‘Kenny Foreman Presents Abundant Madam Speaker, Judith Stanley Coleman past forty years. Ms. Jones was recently Living,’’ which was eventually nationally syn- dedicated her life to philanthropy and awarded North Carolina’s ‘‘Order of the Long dicated.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.042 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 In 1976, 14 acres of property were pur- actually face poverty, as the formula instated has always had the duty of scrutinising the chased in San Jose to house what is now the in 1955 does not adequately take into account signs of the times and interpreting them in Cathedral of Faith. Through hard work, dedi- the cost of medicine or other factors that face the light of the Gospel’’ (Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World). The Church is cation and faith, the Foreman’s and their con- the senior population. a teacher of truth for humanity and has the gregation not only are a faith community but a As we recognize and celebrate this anniver- right and duty to speak on political and so- congregation reaching out to help those in sary, we must still bear in mind the unmet cial issues that affect the people. need in the wider community. needs and reforms needed to our current sys- ANALYSIS The Church established the Reaching Out tem. A strong society is the one which takes Agreement signed and hopes raised into account the needs of the least among us, Center in 1979 out of a simple church closet. When the CPA was signed amid great hope I recall fondly working with Kenny in the early as well as those who are better off. I believe in 2005, a key element was that the unity of 1980s as their successful efforts were under- strongly in fiscal responsibility, however we Sudan should be made attractive and given a way to grow this important service. must not turn back the clock on the humani- chance by addressing the root causes of the The program now operates from a 16,000 tarian policies created by the Democrats under conflicts in Sudan. foot distribution complex, serves 50,000 fami- the New Deal. It is a strong and proud legacy, These root causes include: lies annually, and provides food for some and our country is certainly better for the se- Identity—Sudan is a multi-cultural, multi- 200,000 people. The California Department of curity provided by the Social Security Act. lingual, multi-ethnic, multi-religious soci- ety, but in practice one entity still domi- Agriculture has recognized Reaching Out as f nates and imposes itself on others in an op- one of the most efficient food programs in the A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND A CALL pressive manner, at every level; and state. The Cathedral of Faith also provides A highly centralised system of governance child care, early childhood education services TO ACTION which marginalises those on the periphery. as well as a Family Life Center. Little progress Kenny is well known not only as someone HON. FRANK R. WOLF The CPA has brought some progress. The who serves his faith but as part of his faith OF VIRGINIA conflict between south and north was moved serves the poor. He has never forgotten his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the military to the political arena. own humble roots. His life has been one of Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Space was created, after the fighting ceased, joyful, generous, forgiving and loving service. for development projects to go ahead in the It is an honor to call Pastor Kenny Foreman Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I submit a south and the marginalised areas of Abyei, Nuba Mountains (which is in Southern friend and my privilege to honor him as one of statement from the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) titled, ‘‘A Message of Kordofan State) and Blue Nile. There have the most significant people in the 16th Con- been attempts to address the Millennium De- gressional district. I’d like to take the occasion Hope and a Call to Action.’’ The bishops gath- ered in Juba in July on the eve of an historic velopment Goals, particularly in the areas of of his 80th birthday to thank him and his fam- health and education. Reconstruction and re- ily for their many gifts and contributions to the time for the people of Sudan as they approach habilitation have taken place in many war- community of San Jose and wish him many the referendum in January 2011. afflicted areas. A system of governance has more healthy, happy and blessed years. (Addressed to all the people of Sudan, the been put in place in these areas which, while Sudanese leaders, and all people of good will) still new and fragile, is making great f ‘‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, be- progress. Increased oil revenue has become HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- cause he has anointed me to bring glad tid- available to both north and south. There is SARY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom of movement. There is an increased ACT liberty to captives and recovery of sight to awareness of human rights. Elections have the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to been held peacefully, although not perfectly. proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.’’ However, war continues in Darfur. Islam HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (Luke 4:18–19) continues to be the source of legislation in OF TEXAS PREAMBLE the north, which adversely affects the rights of all, particularly non-Muslims. The human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We, the Catholic Bishops of Sudan, gath- rights climate is deteriorating again. A num- ered in an Extraordinary Plenary Session in Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ber of oppressive laws, including the Na- Juba from 15th–22nd July 2010, reflecting and tional Security Act, have not been repealed Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. praying together on the present situation in or brought in line with the new Interim Con- Sudan, greet you and present to you this Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the stitution. The powers of the national secu- message of hope and call to action. 75th anniversary of the Social Security Act. rity organs, characterised by torture, intimi- This is an historic moment. This is a mo- One of the cornerstones of President Franklin dation and detention without trial, have not ment of change. Sudan will never be the been curtailed. Humanitarian organisations Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal, the Social Se- same again. After centuries of oppression in Darfur and the rest of the north are sub- curity Act drastically enhanced economic se- and exploitation, after decades of war and vi- ject to restrictive regulations and kid- curity in our country. olence which have marked and marred the nappings, and many have been expelled. Shepherded by then Labor Secretary, lives of so many Sudanese in south and north Weak governance in the south gives rise to Frances Perkins, the Social Security Act with no respect for human life and dignity, corruption, nepotism, lack of respect for and now, after 5 years of the Comprehensive marked the first time a President and Con- human rights, harassment of humanitarian Peace Agreement (CPA), we have reached a gress sought to offer financial protections for agencies and power struggles. Divisions time to move and prepare for change. the elderly. Today, that groundbreaking legis- among peoples are being exploited by some We believe it is not the will of God for elements. Violence still afflicts many parts lation encompasses several programs, includ- human beings to endure such suffering and of southern Sudan. Incursions by the Lord’s ing: Supplemental Security Income; Federal oppression, particularly at the hands of fel- Resistance Army continue. Many people still Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance; low human beings, and so we bring a message suffer food insecurity and lack of basic serv- SCHIP; Medicaid; Medicare; TANF; and Un- of hope and encouragement to our people and ices. employment benefits. all people of good will. On the third anniversary of the Social Secu- The Catholic Church proclaims that Unity or secession, what do they mean? rity Act, President Roosevelt said, ‘‘We have human life is sacred and that the dignity of If unity is an option, we must understand come a long way. But we still have a long way the person is at the core of a moral vision for what kind of unity we are speaking of. It society. Our belief in the sanctity of human must be a unity embracing all, in a just, free to go. There is still today a frontier that re- life and the inherent dignity of the human and open society, where the human dignity mains unconquered—an America unclaimed. person is the foundation of all the principles of every citizen is safeguarded and respected. This is the great, the nationwide frontier of in- of our social teaching. Our tradition pro- All indications are that unity has not been security, of human want and fear. This is the claims that the person is not only sacred but made attractive to the people of southern frontier—the America—we have set ourselves also social. How we organise our society di- Sudan. At the same time, the root causes of to reclaim.’’ rectly affects human dignity and the capac- the conflicts have not been addressed. The Today, much of that dream has been real- ity of individuals to grow in community. Our leadership of Sudan and the political estab- ized. While we may never completely eradi- Church teaches that the role of the govern- lishment bear a great responsibility for this ment and other institutions is to protect tragic situation. A unity which binds and op- cate poverty, great strides have been made. In human life and human dignity and promote presses, prohibits all opposition, a unity 1935, more than 50% of the elderly population the common good. Human dignity can be which imposes uniformity and condemns lived in poverty. Today that poverty rate protected and a healthy community can be those who differ in faith and culture must be stands officially at 9.4%. However, that rate achieved only if human rights are protected rejected. If secession is chosen, what are the may not truly reflect the number of elderly that and responsibilities are met. ‘‘The Church challenges that will face the people of both

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How will the dignity of the human tolerance for corruption and nepotism, and We are encouraged to note that the two person and the common good be respected an increased delivery of basic services. We CPA signatories have created structures to and protected? call on all parties, factions and ethnic groups negotiate post-referendum arrangements, to end violence and to unite for the common THE REFERENDUM which are crucial to a peaceful future, what- good. The process ever the outcome of the referendum. How- We also call for ways to be found to meet ever we are concerned at the late establish- The CPA provides that the people of south- the legitimate aspirations of the people of ment of these structures, and the absence of ern Sudan should exercise their right to self- Nuba mountains ( in Southern Kordofan Church, civil society and other actors, which determination through a referendum to de- state) and Blue Nile state. termine their future status in accordance could lead to a lack of transparency and in- COMMITMENT with the provisions of the Interim National clusiveness. Constitution of 2005 and the Southern Sudan CALL TO ACTION We commit ourselves and our Church to Referendum Act of 2009. the work of peace-building and reconcili- We call upon our brothers and sisters and ation on a daily and practical basis, in col- We remain deeply concerned that the time all people of good will to pray earnestly for remaining before the due date of 9th January laboration with others and in line with a peaceful and fruitful referendum. May the Catholic Social Teaching. We pledge our- 2011 is painfully short and inadequate, and God of Justice and Truth guide us all at this there is a fear that the CPA signatories have selves to journey together with our people momentous time. We urge our leaders in towards a just and lasting peace. not prioritised this and that transparency both north and south to ensure that the and inclusiveness are lacking. referenda for southern Sudan and Abyei CONCLUSION The following have not been done or are should take place on time, in a free and fair ‘‘I call heaven and earth today to witness behind schedule: manner, and that the outcomes are against you; I have set before you life and The Southern Sudan Referendum Commis- recognised and respected. The referendum death, the blessing and the curse. Choose sion has barely begun its work; process must be conducted peacefully and life, then, that you and your descendants Demarcation of the north-south borders is transparently. may live . . .’’ (Deuteronomy 30:19) not complete; We urge those who are leading the ref- We have come a long way to reach this Regulations and procedures for the ref- erendum process to redouble their efforts to point. Our journey has not been easy and we erendum have not been provided; ensure that all outstanding measures are im- have met with great difficulties. But we have Establishment of High Referendum Com- plemented in good time. faced these challenges as best we could with mittees in states is not completed; We call upon the international community the help of God. Formation of sub-committees in counties to assist in the technical, logistical and Our hope is not dimmed, and we look to and referendum centres is not completed; operational stages of the referendum, to the future with confidence in God’s loving Voter eligibility has not yet been clarified; monitor and observe the process from start care for us all. Registration has not even begun; to finish, to guarantee implementation of We therefore encourage all those who are Registers and other referendum materials the results and to mediate in case of any dis- entitled to vote in the referenda in Southern have not been provided; and agreement. We place our trust in those who Sudan and in Abyei to choose what kind of Voter awareness and education has barely have accompanied the peace process so far, future they, their children and generations begun, and indeed cannot proceed without particularly IGAD and friends of IGAD, to come will enjoy. We encourage them to clarification of some of the above issues. (USA, UK, Italy and Norway), AU, UN, Arab choose what kind of life they and their off- Secession can be chosen by a simple major- league, to continue to encourage the signato- spring will have, a life of freedom with jus- ity of 50% plus one of votes cast. However ries to implement the referendum, and to act tice and equal rights for all. As the Shep- there is also a requirement that 60% of reg- in the interests of the people of Sudan as im- herds of the Church in Sudan we place our istered voters must cast their vote in order partial and honest brokers. hope in God and look forward to a just and for secession to take place. If fewer than 60% We call upon all citizens who register, to peaceful society where each person’s rights cast their votes, the status quo (unity) con- ensure that they actually cast their vote. We and dignity are upheld. tinues. We fear that this voter turnout con- urge international and domestic monitors to We encourage them to choose life. dition may lead to confusion and manipula- pay close attention to the registration proc- ‘‘For I know well the plans I have in mind tion. The registration of voters residing out- ess from the beginning, and particularly to for you, says the Lord, plans for your wel- side southern Sudan presents real problems the registration of those living outside fare, not for woe! Plans to give you a future in establishing voter eligibility and moni- southern Sudan. Our hearts are pained by re- full of hope.’’ (Jeremiah 29:11) toring the legitimacy of the process. ports of intimidation and threats causing f The transitional areas fear among southerners living and working The people of Abyei also have a referendum in northern Sudan as we approach the time HONORING LAUREN BROWN to choose to remain in Southern Kordofan or of the referendum. We urge all parties to to become part of Warrap State in Greater guarantee the safety and freedom of all peo- Bahr el Ghazal. Borders and voter eligibility ple of Sudan in the run up to the referendum HON. LOIS CAPPS have officially been agreed, but there remain and beyond, regardless of the outcome. OF CALIFORNIA currents of dissatisfaction amongst other In the event that unity of Sudan is the le- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groups in the area which could derail the gitimate outcome of the process, we call for Tuesday, August 10, 2010 process. The Abyei Referendum Commission a change of heart among those in power, to has not yet been formed. Abyei has already bring about a unity embracing all, in a just, Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise today experienced outbreaks of violence and we free and open society, where the human dig- to pay tribute to my constituent Lauren Brown. fear further violence. The people of the Nuba nity of every citizen is safeguarded and re- Mr. Brown has travelled from San Luis Mountains (in Southern Kordofan State) and spected. In the event that the people of Obispo, CA, to Washington, DC, by bike this Blue Nile State do not have the right of self- southern Sudan choose secession, we call summer to raise funds for students to attend determination, despite the fact that many upon those in power to ensure good school in India. feel culturally and ethnically connected to neighbourly relations and a smooth and the south and fought alongside southerners peaceful transition. In particular we encour- His journey has taken him from the West in the liberation struggle. They have a form age the parties to reach amicable solutions coast through the Rocky Mountains and Great of popular consultation which has still not to practical questions such as oil, citizenship Plains, across the Great Lakes and through been clearly understood, and which appears and border issues—solutions which benefit much of the East Coast. Along the way, he to give the decision to legislators and the all. has met with countless Americans to spread Presidency rather than directly to the peo- We urge the authorities in northern Sudan his message of peace and the importance of ple. The popular consultation mechanisms to respect the freedom and human rights, in- quality education. are already behind schedule in the Nuba cluding freedom of religion, of all inhab- I commend him and his family today, and Mountains (Southern Kordofan). We fear itants. Given the fears which exist in the that popular consultation, even if free and hearts of southerners in the north, it is im- honor the end of this momentous journey. It’s fair, does not meet the aspirations of a large portant to create a climate of human secu- an honor to represent an individual who cares section of the population of these two areas, rity and well-being, and respect of basic so much about not only his local community, as they have no choice but to remain under human rights, in accordance with Sudan’s but the world at large. northern governance. obligations under the Universal Declaration Thank you.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.048 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 COMMEMORATING RAMADAN Whereas, this phenomenal woman has erine Manly Taylor, R.N., opened their Ridley shared her time and talents, giving the citizens Park home as a 10-bed hospital for local resi- HON. RUSH D. HOLT of our District a friend to help those in need, dents. On May 21st, the couple received a OF NEW JERSEY a fearless leader and a servant to all who charter for their newly founded, medical insti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wants to insure that the system works for ev- tution ‘‘for medical and surgical treatment of Tuesday, August 10, 2010 eryone; and the sick and injured . . .’’ Over the past 100 Whereas, Ms. Patricia H. Murray is a cor- years, Taylor Hospital has continued to offer Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to nerstone in our community that has enhanced personal care to each patient, while remaining recognize the commencement of Ramadan, the lives of thousands for the betterment of at the forefront of medical advancement. Its in- which begins tonight at dusk. our District and Nation; and timate size and the unwavering spirit of devo- Most Americans are not familiar with Rama- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the tion embodied by the doctors, nurses, and dan. In New Jersey, with our diverse, cos- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this hospital staff allow Taylor the unique ability to mopolitan population, we understand well the day to honor and recognize Ms. Patricia H. give each patient a highly individualized expe- significance this month has for America’s mil- Murray on her retirement from the Internal rience. Taylor employees develop relation- lions of Muslims and for Muslims around the Revenue Service and to wish her well in her ships of trust with patients and have created globe. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Is- new endeavors; a true partnership with local communities. lamic calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, spir- Now therefore, I, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Residents of this region do not have to travel itual renewal, and contemplation. The observ- Jr. do hereby proclaim July 14, 2010 as Ms. beyond their own neighborhood to receive the ance of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Patricia H. Murray Day, in the 4th Congres- finest healthcare. Directed at its founding by Islam, and it is a time when adherents to the sional District. Dr. Horace Furness Taylor, and now by cur- faith give generously to charities both locally Proclaimed, this 14th day of July, 2010. rent president, Diane Miller, Taylor Hospital re- and around the world. Ramadan is a time to f mains committed to excellence. strengthen ties to family and community in the Today, Taylor continues to improve and ex- form of meals shared among friends and A PROCLAMATION HONORING R.J. pand upon its medical practice, and currently neighbors at sunset, when the fast is broken. JACOBS’ VICTORY AT THE AMER- offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient During Ramadan, our American-Muslim neigh- ICAN QUARTER HORSE YOUTH services some of which include cardiovascular bors in the 12th District volunteer their time at ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPION- care, medical imaging, and orthopedic care. area soup kitchens in places like Trenton and SHIP SHOW This institution has various specialty services New Brunswick. including a Joint Commission Certified Primary It has been my privilege to represent the HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE Stroke Center, and the oldest nationally ac- American-Muslim population in Central Jersey, OF OHIO credited sleep center in the Greater Delaware a vibrant, thriving community of doctors, engi- Valley of Pennsylvania. Additionally, 30 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neers, lawyers, teachers, small business own- ago, Taylor opened one of the region’s first in- ers, entrepreneurs, U.S. servicemen and Tuesday, August 10, 2010 patient Rehabilitation Units. Taylor Hospital women, and working class Americans. Their Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: proves to be a leader in medical services in concerns are the same as those of many Whereas, the American Quarter Horse this region of Pennsylvania. Americans—maintaining high standards of Youth Association held its World Champion- Madam Speaker, I ask that we recognize education to ensure that their children can ship Show July 30 through August 7 in Okla- and show our strong appreciation for a truly compete globally, sustaining their small busi- homa City, Oklahoma, historic and trusted institution of outstanding nesses, rebuilding our economy, and seeking Whereas, the show is the world’s largest and comprehensive medical care to the com- new energy sources to reduce waste. single-breed show for youth, munities of the 7th Congressional District of There is no greater testament to the Amer- Whereas, R.J. Jacobs, who is 12, was Pennsylvania, Taylor Hospital. ican way of life than the fact that Muslims, among the 858 exhibitors, f Christians, Jews, Hindus—people of all Whereas, R.J. showed a 2-year-old gelding, CONGRATULATING DELORES faiths—live and work side-by-side in our local Happy Hour, HASTINGS ON HER 75TH BIRTHDAY communities across the nation. The vast ma- Whereas, R.J.’s sister, Molli, also won a jority of our Muslim neighbors reject the ex- world championship at the event, tremist ideologies that have taken root on the Whereas, the event’s organizers said it was HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS fringes of Islam, tarnishing the name of that so unusual for two siblings to win world cham- OF FLORIDA religion. As I visit with my friends in the Amer- pionships in the same year that they were un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican-Muslim community of Central New Jer- sure if it had ever happened before, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 sey, I see clearly that the relationship between Resolved that along with the residents of Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, American democratic values and a moderate the 18th congressional district, I commend I rise today and ask my colleagues to join me Islam has been, and will continue to be, mutu- R.J. Jacobs on winning a world championship in wishing a happy 75th birthday to Ms. ally beneficial. at the American Quarter Horse Youth Associa- Delores Hastings. I look forward to participating in Ramadan tion World Championship Show, and for the Throughout her life, Ms. Hastings has iftaars in the 12th District and to continuing to hard work and dedication that led to this worked tirelessly as a leader in her commu- serve American-Muslims and members of all unique accomplishment. nity. Most recently, she donated her time vol- the faith communities in Central New Jersey. f unteering for a program that provides mothers f and their children in rehabilitation centers with HONORING TAYLOR HOSPITAL OF Thanksgiving Day food baskets. Additionally, HONORING MS. PATRICIA H. RIDLEY, PENNSYLVANIA ON 100 MURRAY Ms. Hastings was a staunch supporter of YEARS OF SERVICE President Barack Obama during his 2008 HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. campaign, registering over 200 individuals to vote. OF GEORGIA HON. JOE SESTAK OF PENNSYLVANIA In February of this year, she solicited med- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical donations to send to the victims of the Tuesday, August 10, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti on January Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, 12, 2010, a cause very near to my heart. Ms. I submit the following: Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, I rise today Hastings has also volunteered her time teach- Whereas, Thirty one years ago a virtuous to honor the tradition of dedicated care upheld ing inmates with children important parental woman of God accepted her calling to serve by Taylor Hospital of the Crozer-Keystone skills before they are released. As a result of in the Internal Revenue Service in Atlanta, Health System and located in Ridley, Pennsyl- her work, these inmates are allowed visitation Georgia; and vania. This year, Taylor Hospital celebrates a with their children prior to their release and Whereas, Ms. Patricia H. Murray began her significant milestone of 100 years of service to have a smoother transition back into civilian career with the I.R.S. as a Tax Auditor in 1979 the residents of the 7th Congressional District life. and today retires as a Team Manager over the of Pennsylvania. On February 10, 1910, Hor- Ms. Hastings has always emphasized the Taxpayer Advocate Service Team, ; and ace Furness Taylor, M.D. and his wife, Kath- importance of receiving an education. She has

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.051 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1561 worked as an advocate for young African Islands Bar Association, an organization she be just as engaged this year. During the American men who are pursuing higher edu- helped to establish. America Speaking Out meetings I held in Ala- cation, ensuring that they have the necessary Edith Bornn was also a strong advocate for bama last week, my constituents shared their resources available to them. In 1958, Ms. government accountability. She became a concerns about the weak economy and the di- Hastings received her Bachelor of Arts degree founding member of the Virgin Islands’ League rection that Washington is headed with exces- in Elementary Education from Clark College in of Women Voters which electrified and ener- sive spending and borrowing, high taxes, and Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, in 1963 she was gized women in the Virgin Islands, a quarter of dangerous deficits. My constituents know that awarded her Master’s degree in Elementary a century before Women’s Liberation became our nation is on an unsustainable path and are Education and Early Childhood Education from the issue in American life. The League began worried about what that means for their chil- Florida A&M University. She has consistently the practice of summoning and questioning dren and grandchildren. This month, we all utilized her knowledge, experience, and edu- political aspirants on their platform agenda. It need to listen closely to what the American cation working with families living in depressed also indirectly forced a dialogue for the aspi- people are saying in town halls, corner cafes, areas as well as children with special needs. rants to articulate their thoughts on various and online democracy initiatives like America Madam Speaker, on September 10, 2010, matters affecting the territory, the nation, and Speaking Out. The strength of our country has Ms. Delores Hastings will be celebrating her the world. The League has become an institu- always been our people, and we in Congress 75th birthday with her son Jody, her cat Tranz, tion today and appearing before the League is would be wise to listen and learn in order to and her service dog Dolce. It is my distin- a rite of passage for every Virgin Islands politi- guide our proceedings when the session re- guished honor to wish her a very happy 75th cian. sumes. birthday. As a result, this political passage became a f f harbinger, in that the then prevailing custom of soap box oratory, in the Market Place and RECOGNIZING 90TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE LEGACY OF EDITH Emancipation Gardens, ended; and political OF PASSAGE OF 19TH AMEND- L. BORNN, A FEMALE LEGAL parties, their organizations, and conventions MENT GRANTING VOTING PIONEER, ENVIRONMENTAL began to achieve more prominence in Virgin RIGHTS FOR WOMEN VISONARY, COMMUNITY ACTIV- Islands life. Attorney Bornn served as Presi- IST AND HUMANITARIAN dent for the League for several terms; she HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER was a director of the National League of OF NEW YORK HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN Women Voters for many years; and also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS served as Chair of its International Relations Tuesday, August 10, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee. Attorney Bornn represented the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Tuesday, August 10, 2010 United States at women’s conferences around the world, helping them enter civic and polit- today to speak in recognition of the 90th anni- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I ical activity to direct public policy, through the versary of the passage of the 19th amend- rise to acknowledge a visionary female pio- International Federation of Women Lawyers ment of the U.S. Constitution on August 26th, neer, Edith L. Bornn, Esquire, who has left the and the World Peace Through Law Center. In granting voting rights for women. This day, Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands an enduring the 1960s she was active in politics and par- also known as Women’s Equality Day, marks legacy, through her trendsetting in the legal ticipated in the Democratic National Conven- a significant milestone in American history. I field; her unending diligence in fighting for the tion in Atlantic City. know that my colleagues join me in acknowl- protection of the environment; and, decades of Attorney Bornn was a pioneer in the field of edging the contributions that women have humanitarian contributions. environmental law, decades before the envi- made to America and the importance of this Edith L. Bornn was born to an prominent ronment became today’s cause ce´le`bre. Attor- landmark in history. merchant family on the island of St. Thomas, ney Bornn diligently fought to protect the pris- The 72-year struggle of suffragists, from the Virgin Islands. She received a public edu- tine beauty of the Virgin Islands from runaway First Women’s Rights Convention in July 1848 cation, graduating from the Charlotte Amalie unplanned development; and, later served in to the passage of the 19th amendment on Au- High School before attending Barnard College key roles in the Save the Long Bay Coalition gust 26, 1920, bears witness to the sacrifice and the Columbia University School of Law. and the Virgin Islands Conservation Society. and dedication of the leaders of the early She was one of five women in her law school While on the island of Trinidad working for Women’s Rights Movement. graduating class. the Caribbean Commission, she met Andrew We must thank Elizabeth Cady Stanton, For two years after finishing law school, she Bornn, whom she later married. They had Lucretia Mott, and the other courageous served as a librarian, legal research secretary three sons, who followed their mother’s stellar women who organized the First Women’s and a Goodwill Ambassador for the Caribbean example. Edith Bornn was an encouraging Rights Convention in 1848. Their early advo- nations, on behalf of the Caribbean Commis- and supporting mother of her sons’ athletic cacy for voting rights, protection from domestic sion, on the island of Trinidad. Returning to and scholastic activities. Her sons carry on as- violence, the right to own property, and other her home on St. Thomas, she served as a pects of her legacy through their activism, social reforms that promote equality are the U.S. District Court Law Clerk to District Court dedicated public service, and legal representa- same goals that we seek for women today. Judge Herman E. Moore, before opening her tion. Her husband predeceased her by a dec- The ‘‘Declaration of Sentiments’’ speech that own law firm in 1955. Attorney Edith Bornn ade. Mrs. Stanton delivered at the July convention was the first female to open a private law The Territory of the Virgin Islands has lost called for ‘‘all men and women’’ to be recog- practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her law a giant, whose intellect, influence, and pres- nized as created equal under the law. This is practice specialized in family law, residential ence will be deeply missed. May she rest in a sacred trust that we must continue to sup- and commercial real estate, zoning law, pro- peace. port. bate, wills, and trusts. More than half a cen- f On August 26, 1970—the 50th anniver- tury later, the Bornn Law Firm continues its sary—the National Organization of Women excellent representation in these fields of law. LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE (NOW) called upon women nationwide to The entire community of St. Thomas was strike for equality in protest of the fact that most attentive to this audacious move by a HON. SPENCER BACHUS women still did not have equal rights. In New young woman, competing in a small but pow- OF ALABAMA York City, 50,000 women marched down Fifth erful bastion of men; however, much to every- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Avenue to demonstrate in support of the wom- one’s surprise, the established men of the en’s movement, as did women in 40 other cit- legal profession were often found going to her Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ies across America that day. U.S. Representa- office on Nye Gade for consultations. Her suc- Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, the August tive Bella Abzug addressed the New York City cess had an immediate galvanizing effect on work period is a time for Members of the crowd and was instrumental in getting Con- the women of the Virgin Islands. Edith Bornn House to listen to their constituents back gress in 1971 to officially recognize August led by example, in unequivocally dem- home. Last year, I was greatly inspired by the 26th as Women’s Equality Day. onstrating that gender was not a barrier and many people in Alabama and throughout our In 1776, Abigail Adams, wife of John that women had an equal right to pursue their country who came out to publicly express their Adams, sent an urgent message to her hus- dreams and aspirations. It is not surprising views on health care and other pressing na- band who was a delegate to the second Conti- that she was called the Matriarch of the Virgin tional issues. It is my hope that the people will nental Congress. She stated, ‘‘In the new

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The American people chose the Marines because they are ‘‘First to against all odds to death so cheat! owe a debt of gratitude to the early suffragists Fight.’’ He turned 18 in USMC basic training For some men are but put upon this earth for remaining steadfast in the face of over- and celebrated his next birthday deployed in . . . to inspire us all, in their fine whelming opposition to equal rights for all Iraq. He was awarded the Navy Achievement worth! American citizens that our Constitution sup- Medal for his outstanding performance. For his Who live by a code, of Strength in Honor ports today. 20th birthday, he was training for his next So . . . f combat deployment at the Marine Corps Air Who go out into that night, all in their most Ground Combat Center Twenty-nine Palms. brilliant shades green to fight! IN RECOGNITION OF THE FLYING So our children may awake, all in a world of TIGER HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION Before CPL Southern could celebrate his 21st freedom that they for us so make! birthday, he made a sacrifice for our nation For as long as we have such Strong Sons . . . HON. JACKIE SPEIER that we will never be able to repay. While on Southern Men as you Tyler, who for us so do OF CALIFORNIA patrol in Afghanistan on May 5, 2010, he what must be done! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stepped on an IED. He lost both his legs, his Then, this our Nation’s Flag of Freedom . . . Tuesday, August 10, 2010 right arm and severely damaged part of his shall forever wave against the sun! left arm and hand. However even with these And if I ever had a Son, I but hope and pray Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to catastrophic injuries, he clung to life! He has that he could but be as fine as you the honor the heroic Flying Tigers of WWII. In been awarded the Purple Heart for his valor one! 1941 a group of former soldiers, under the di- and combat injuries by the Commandant of Who against all odds, all in the darkest of sun’s! rection of General Clair Chennault, formed the the United States Marine Corps. He comes First American Volunteer Group of the Chi- Will Always Be First To Fight! As Thy Will from a long line of family members who have Be Done! nese Air Force twelve days after Pearl Harbor. served our nation. His father was in the Navy, I would note that the initial flight of the Flying For you see in Heaven, you need not arms or and his brothers are currently serving. With Tigers took place at Half Moon Bay Airport legs . . . the help of his family and the men and women And where, I pray to join you one day! which is now in my district. Funded at first as private contractors by the of Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Amen! Chinese government, the Flying Tigers were Army Medical Center, he continues to make f absorbed into the 23rd Fighter Group on the incredible progress. Each day, he teaches us Fourth of July, 1942. The Tigers’ shark-faced with his courage, faith and can do attitude! On HONORING MS. PATRICIA E. MAY planes remain among the most recognizable August 22, 2010, he turns 21 and in celebra- of any WWII aircraft. tion of his birthday I ask that this poem Some 300 Americans were members of the penned in honor of Corporal Tyler Southern, HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Flying Tigers, with 24 either killed in action, in his family, his incredible courage and the OF GEORGIA United States Marine Corps by Albert Caswell accidents, captured or unaccounted for during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the war. Comprised of three squadrons of 20 be placed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. aircraft each, the Flying Tigers are credited FIRST TO FIGHT Tuesday, August 10, 2010 with destroying 115 enemy aircraft. First . . . Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, In 2006 Retired Major General James First To Fight! I submit the following: Whitehead asked Chinese authorities to con- Brilliant men who bring their light! sider restoring the Tigers’ decommissioned air Who go out on point, who evil must fight! Whereas, Thirty-seven years ago a virtuous base built inside a cavern that now serves as All with hearts of courage full, oh so very woman of God accepted her calling to serve a public park in Guilin, China. The Chinese bright! in the Educational System in DeKalb County, Government was receptive to the project and To win that day, to win that night! All out Georgia; and now has plans to commit $23 million to a 300- there in the night! Whereas, Ms. Patricia E. May began her Magnificent Men in green, who upon battle- acre resort that will include a museum, airfield educational career in teaching, she rose to the fields of honor . . . rank of Principal and has served the Lithonia and the original command cave used by Gen- all of those wrongs so right! eral Chennault between 1941 and 1945. The As all throughout our Country Tis of Thee, Middle School well and our community has Flying Tigers Organization has been asked to have but come such fine sons indeed . . . so been blessed through her service; and raise money for restoration of the command bright! Whereas, this phenomenal woman has cave and construction of a museum that will Who for all of us, so die and bleed . . . shared her time and talents as a Teacher, Ed- inform visitors about the role of the Flying Ti- to give to this our nation, all of what she so ucator, Principal and Motivator, giving the citi- gers during WWII. needs! To Be Free . . . zens of Georgia a person of great worth, a Madam Speaker, at a special dinner in San Yes, you Tyler our fine Southern Son . . . all fearless leader, a devoted scholar and a serv- Francisco on October 26, 2010, the Flying Ti- in your short life, so much you have ant to all who wants to advance the lives of gers Historical Organization will present Am- done! One of Florida’s Brightest Son! our youth; and bassador Gao, Consul General of the People’s As on that morning when you awoke, Whereas, Ms. May is formally retiring from Republic of China, with Flying Tiger memora- and saw all of the heartache that which this her educational career today, she will continue bilia to be placed in the museum in China. We war had invoked . . . to promote education because she is a corner- should applaud this gesture and be supportive You had a choice, give up . . . or listen to stone in our community that has enhanced the of this effort to restore a piece of American your fine soul . . . your most inner lives of thousands for the betterment of our history in mainland China. voice! District and Nation; and f And as the tears rolled down your fine face, you did not so hesitate . . . all in what Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the FIRST TO FIGHT, A POEM TO your heart, would create! Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this HONOR TYLER SOUTHERN, U.S. Watching your courage, The Angels began to day to honor and recognize Ms. Patricia E. MARINE CORPS cry and sing! May on her retirement from the DeKalb Coun- For you Marine, are but the most splendid of ty Public Schools System and to wish her well HON. ANDER CRENSHAW all things! in her new endeavors; OF FLORIDA While, all in such a short time . . . Now therefore, I, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES somehow your great heart has found the strength to find! Jr. do hereby proclaim June 4, 2010 as Ms. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 To find your way back home, To Teach Us Patricia E. May Day in the 4th Congressional Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise . . . all in what your strong soul now so District. today to honor an American hero, United owns! Proclaimed, this 4th day of June, 2010.

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STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF gressman LANGEVIN (RI–02), the first quad- TOM PRICE’S LAME-DUCK PRIVI- MUSICCORPS AT WALTER REED riplegic to serve in Congress, presided over LEGED RESOLUTION ARMY MEDICAL CENTER the House, marking the first time a Member in a wheelchair ever has presided over the HON. PAUL C. BROUN HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS House of Representatives. OF GEORGIA OF NEW YORK I have heard some comment that the Speaker’s platform was specially modified to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accommodate Representative LANGEVIN. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 When we made it possible for Representative Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today LANGEVIN to preside over the House, we were shortly before Congress recessed for its Au- in support of an important initiative that got its not accommodating an individual—we were gust break, the Chairman of the Republican start here in Washington, DC but could one realizing the dream that any American, regard- Study Committee, Congressman TOM PRICE, day make its way across the country for the less of their circumstances, can preside over offered a privileged resolution calling on Con- benefit of our troops returning home from ‘‘the people’s House.’’ The same point can be gress not to hold a lame duck session after overseas. made with regard to construction and modi- Election Day 2010 for the purpose of passing MusicCorps is taking hold at Walter Reed fications in some schools to comply with the unpopular legislation like a national energy Medical Center. This revolutionary program ADA. I have heard school officials comment tax, additional deficit spending bills, ‘‘Card pairs injured veterans with working musicians that an expensive change was made for a par- Check’’ legislation for union formation, or any to engage wounded warriors in the creation of ticular student. I react strongly against that type of amnesty for undocumented aliens. music. Whether a particular servicemember way of thinking. We should all remember that I applaud Chairman PRICE’s efforts to let seeks to become a professional musician, re- the changes should not rest on a single stu- Americans see for themselves where each vive an old talent or simply find joy in learning dent; rather, they are part of our ongoing at- Congressman stands on whether or not impor- a new skill, MusicCorps is offering a unique tempt to provide full equality of opportunity in tant legislation should be considered by an path to rehabilitating soldiers that has signifi- our great country. outgoing Congress after the November 2010 cant promise for the future of our Army. f elections. Had I not had a previously sched- Even as Congress is providing unprece- RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- uled commitment that prevented me from re- dented levels of support for injured SARY OF THE ROSY ROOT BEER turning to Washington, DC, on August 10, servicemembers, we must continue seeking OPEN 2010, I would have voted against the motion out new and innovative ways to prepare the to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair, men and women of our Armed Forces for rollcall No. 515. whatever path they desire when they return HON. MIKE QUIGLEY This Privileged Resolution makes it imme- home, whether that is retirement, a new ca- OF ILLINOIS diately clear whether Members plan to govern reer or a return to service within America’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military. I ask my colleagues to join me in in accordance to the concerns of hard-working Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Americans or continue after the November voicing appreciation to the founders and par- elections on the path they have paved that fur- ticipants of MusicCorps, along with our sincere Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today ther increases uncertainty, government regula- desire that this important program continues to to honor and salute the 40th Annual Rosy tions, higher taxes, and federal deficit spend- flourish at Walter Reed and elsewhere across Root Beer Open, a proud Chicago tradition of ing. the country. food, families, and fun. A complete description Americans deserve to know now about the f of this unique and wonderful event is not pos- Democrats’ plans for after the November elec- sible—suffice it to say that it’s a melting pot of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABIL- reunion, carnival, and a small court tennis tions. Chairman PRICE’s Privileged Resolution ITIES ACT AFTER 20 YEARS is the right vehicle to encourage transparency tournament. in our federal government, and it deserves all Community leader and diehard Chicago Members’ support. HON. RUSH D. HOLT Blackhawks fan Lee ‘‘Rosy’’ Rosenberg and OF NEW JERSEY his family have been organizing the day of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competition, food, games, photos and con- versation since 1971. I expect the tradition will Tuesday, August 10, 2010 REGARDING MOTION TO TABLE continue for generations to come. All are wel- THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, last month we come and anyone who wants to get involved THE CHAIR ON CONGRESSMAN marked the 20th anniversary of the passage of in one of its many committees just has to PRICE OF GEORGIA LAME-DUCK the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). show up—just know that Rosy recommends PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION Prior to this law’s enactment, disabled Ameri- that you ‘‘wear gym shoes, leave your brain at cans experienced discrimination in almost all home, and don’t eat for a week prior.’’ HON. DAVE CAMP aspects of society. They were denied edu- I am looking forward to attending this year OF MICHIGAN cational opportunities and employment, denied for a memorable summer day filled with, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES access to buildings and transportation, and Rosy promises, ‘‘extreme serious nonsense.’’ denied basic civil rights. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join In passing the ADA in 1990, Congress me in recognizing the Rosy Root Beer Open Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, I along with strove to provide to people with disabilities full on its milestone, and in wishing the best of Representatives JEB HENSARLING of Texas participation in society, defeating the false luck to this year’s Open participants. and PAUL RYAN of Wisconsin, submit the fol- stereotype that they would not be able to live f lowing statement for the record with respect and work independently and self-sufficiently. the Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling Today, more than 50 million Americans with RECOGNIZING THE VIRGINIA AIR- of the Chair on the Price (R–GA) Lame-Duck physical or mental impairments legally are pro- BORNE SEARCH AND RESCUE Privileged Resolution. tected from discrimination in the areas of em- SQUAD OF MANASSAS, VIRGINIA As Members of the Fiscal Commission, we ployment, public accommodation, public serv- are dedicated to getting spending under con- ices, transportation, and telecommunications. HON. FRANK R. WOLF trol and meaningfully addressing our fast- Two years ago, we strengthened the ADA by OF VIRGINIA growing and unsustainable deficits. If the passing legislation broadening coverage to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commission reaches a bipartisan consensus, dividuals with disabilities who had been ex- it is our hope that House and Senate Leader- cluded from protection as a result of several Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ship would work on a bipartisan basis to deter- Supreme Court decisions. Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mine how and when those recommendations Our Nation has come a long way since the recognize the Virginia Airborne Search and would be brought to the floor. There is no passage of the ADA. Prior to the law’s enact- Rescue Squad Air-Wing in Manassas, VA. greater crisis facing America than the un- ment, even the halls of Congress were not ac- This organization is the only all volunteer air- checked growth of spending that is fueling cessible to disabled Americans. On the 20th borne search and rescue squad in the Com- massive increases in our deficits. anniversary of the passage of the ADA, Con- monwealth of Virginia.

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The organization provides many wrote that his hope was to ‘‘continue to help Beyer, Mahram Ali, and Ahmed Jawed and airborne EMS, fire, rescue, and law enforce- this country work towards peace on many dif- their families, as well as all the other aid work- ment airborne services including a helicopter ferent social, ethnic, and economic levels.’’ ers in Afghanistan who have been so com- equipped with trained search and rescue pilots Sadly, there have been accusations by mitted to serving the Afghan people. and flight officers who are on call around the some against this delegation regarding their My thoughts and prayers are with the fami- clock. humanitarian work. And, unfortunately, the lies of these heroes and quiet leaders, as well It has trained and dedicated volunteer mem- Taliban’s false accusations against them have as with the Afghan people who have suffered bers of the community, consisting of law en- been repeated by some who clearly do not so many decades of conflict and loss. forcement officers, professional firefighters and know the facts. It is important for the world to f EMTs, pilots, flight officers and many former note that the organization that sponsored these humanitarians signed the ‘‘Principles of INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO U.S. military personnel, all providing their time, AMEND THE FEDERAL INSECTI- effort, and funding to ensure the safety of the Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent for NGOs and Disaster Re- CIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTI- citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dis- CIDE ACT TO IMPROVE THE USE trict of Columbia, and state of Maryland. The sponse Programmes’’ which states that ‘‘aid will not be used to further a particular political OF CERTAIN REGISTERED PES- squad is Project Lifesaver certified and TICIDES equipped and ready to respond to a lost child or religious standpoint.’’ or elderly adult registered with Project Life- It is deeply disturbing when a horrific attack saver. against humanitarian workers, such as this HON. FRANK D. LUCAS The leadership team includes Kevin C. one, is used for propaganda purposes by the OF OKLAHOMA Rychlik, chief of operations, president and Taliban and is then reinforced by some of their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CEO, and Ann Rychlik, chairman of the Board apologists. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Afghanistan’s precarious stability means aid of Trustees, both prominent business leaders workers have played a vital role in serving the Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, today I am in- in our community. Afghan public over the last three decades. troducing legislation to amend the Federal In- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join While in the past many aid workers were able secticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act me in recognizing the vision, sacrifice and to assist the Afghans and were given safe (FIFRA). The aim of this legislation is to clarify dedication of those individuals and organiza- passage in conflict areas, sadly, in recent that the use of a pesticide consistent with its tions that have worked together to create the months, the Taliban have escalated their bru- registration under FIFRA should not be subject Virginia Airborne Search and Rescue Squad. tality by breaking this long-standing custom to a costly, redundant and unnecessary permit f and resorting to targeting even those that are process under the Clean Water Act. Though the intent of Congress was clear in RECENT KILLINGS OF HUMANI- conducting humanitarian assistance programs. It’s obvious that the Taliban in Afghanistan exempting pesticide use from the Clean Water TARIAN WORKERS IN AFGHANI- Act, it is unfortunate that the courts have cho- STAN are not only against progress for the Afghan people, but have also decided to attack any- sen to ignore Congressional intent and instead one assisting the Afghans in achieving order pesticide applicators to obtain these per- HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS progress and bettering their lives, whether that mits. It is even more unfortunate that the ad- OF PENNSYLVANIA be related to medical issues, education (espe- ministration chose not to challenge the lower IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cially for girls), the economy, or even Afghans court’s decision, despite the fact that former Tuesday, August 10, 2010 expressing their culture, such as kite-flying Solicitor General Elena Kagan stated in her competitions. brief to the Supreme Court that the lower court Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I am pro- In light of this violent attack, there must be had erred in their ruling; and that this erro- foundly saddened by the recent killings of hu- a joint investigation with the Afghan authorities neous decision would likely apply to many manitarian workers in Afghanistan on August so that those who perpetrated this horrific exe- thousands of pesticide applications each year. 5, 2010. cution of innocent aid workers are brought to The former Solicitor General and now Asso- We’ve seen many acts of terror by the justice, no matter where they might be hiding ciate Supreme Court Justice acknowledged in Taliban, starting in the 1990s with public exe- or receiving sanctuary. From various reports, her brief that under FIFRA, the EPA is re- cutions in soccer stadiums, brutal attacks there are strong indications that the attackers quired to determine that to be registered, a against girls attending school, attacks against were not local and some were speaking non- pesticide must perform its function without un- Afghans who did not live exactly as the Afghan languages. reasonable adverse effects on the environ- Taliban dictated, and many other terrible ac- Given the location of the attack, the prox- ment and that when used in accordance with tions. These terrorists have now escalated imity to Taliban strongholds in Nuristan, a widespread and commonly recognized prac- their brutality by burning down schools, engag- province that borders volatile areas of Paki- tice, the pesticide will not generally cause un- ing in suicide attacks, attacking civilians, and stan, and given the cross border nature of the reasonable adverse effects on the environ- attacking humanitarian aid workers. Afghan insurgency, I strongly urge the govern- ment. Many knew the lifelong service of Tom Little ment of Pakistan to do its utmost to cooperate The Obama administration, or at least Jus- and Dan Terry, the two men heading the un- in rooting out extremism on its soil, in par- tice Kagan seems to recognize that this permit armed delegation of mostly medical workers ticular the safe havens that exist on the Paki- process is not only duplicative, but will not returning from their humanitarian work in stani side that have been the source of many achieve any additional environmental protec- Northeastern Afghanistan. These two men acts of violence in both Afghanistan and Paki- tion. were deeply dedicated to serving the health stan. The safe havens for the Taliban, Al- I joined with several of my colleagues in an needs of Afghans, particularly those in remote Qaeda, and the Haqqani network must end. amicus brief in support of a petition to the Su- areas, who had no access to medical care. And, the U.S. government must finally add the preme Court to hear this case. The lack of These two men made their lives in Afghani- Afghan Taliban, the Pakistani Taliban, and the support from the Obama administration ulti- stan, raised their families there, spoke local Haqqani Network to the Foreign Terrorist Or- mately led to this petition being rejected. languages fluently, and knew the local culture. ganization list. This attack, which has been Instead of challenging this misguided deci- These two men, and the other members of called by some observers ‘‘the worst attack on sion, the Obama administration has chosen to this brutally murdered delegation, were com- humanitarian aid workers in three decades of leave our farmers, ranchers, foresters, mos- mitted humanitarian workers. conflict in Afghanistan,’’ as coupled with nu- quito control districts, and even States to face Many Afghans and non-Afghans who have merous other horrific acts of terror perpetrated an enormous regulatory burden never in- known their work for years and have by these groups against Afghan and American tended by Congress. interacted with members of the delegation civilians and military personnel, warrant the Since the passage of the Clean Water Act, have come forward to talk of their passion for addition of these groups to the Foreign Ter- the EPA had interpreted the act to exclude helping the Afghan people. rorist Organization list. lawful pesticide applications. Under the Bush From my district, in Lancaster, PA, Glen In addressing the wider context of these administration, the EPA issued a final regula- Lapp came to Afghanistan in 2008 for a short- brutal attacks against humanitarians, we must tion codifying this long-standing practice. The

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MICHAUD to survive under this administration. forward: it would require that the person cre- OF MAINE It is now up to the Congress to fix this prob- ating the corporation to state the ‘‘beneficial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lem before the EPA imposes this new bu- owner’’ of the corporation and provide some Tuesday, August 10, 2010 reaucracy on American agriculture. I am form of identification. Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise pleased to offer this legislative fix and invite all Although this is as straightforward as it of my colleagues to cosponsor this bill. today to congratulate the Town of Upton, sounds, the implications for law enforcement Maine as it celebrates its sesquicentennial on f are broad reaching. Criminal organizations are August 21, 2010. infamous for using shell corporations, both for- COMMEMORATING AUGUST 15TH Upton was incorporated February 9, 1860, eign and domestic to open bank accounts, AS INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY prior to which it was known as Letter B. Plan- launder money, perpetrate fraud, and finance tation. In 1870, the population was 187 peo- terrorism. And it isn’t difficult for them to do. HON. JUDY BIGGERT ple; and in 1880, the population grew to 245 Virtually no States require people applying to OF ILLINOIS people. The Town of Upton now boasts 64 create corporations to provide the identity of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES full-time residents. the corporate owner. In fact, 48 of 50 States, The citizens of this small town have experi- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 except for Alabama and Alaska, allow for the enced their fair share of history, both within Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, I rise unfettered creation of an anonymous cor- the State of Maine and the greater United today to commemorate August 15th as Indian porate entity. As a result, just about anyone States. During the Civil War, 16 soldiers from Independence Day—a day for all Americans to can easily manipulate the system to fund the town left to fight for the Union; six did not honor the hardships and sacrifices that paved criminal activity. return. Today, the town continues to attract the road to Indian freedom. Here is an example from a recent investiga- residents and visitors with its beautiful location After centuries of struggle and suffering tion in NY by the Manhattan District Attorney. and the outdoor recreation in the Umbagog under British rule, India won its independence The office announced investigations involving Region. Author Richard E. Pinette described from Great Britain on August 15th, 1947. Just the movement of funds through banks in NY the Upton area as, ‘‘nature’s playground with as America struggled to achieve independ- by entities controlled by the Iranian Military. In a rich forestland heritage.’’ ence, thousands of Indian freedom fighters at least two cases, domestic shell companies Upton is steeped in the history of logging died in their efforts to attain sovereignty for were opened in two different States to further days and working forests and will honor its tra- India. secret Iranian interests. Through a NY shell ditions on August 21, with an event recog- Coincidentally, my own birthday falls on this company, individuals working on behalf of the nizing Upton’s history and celebrating with same day as the birth of the world’s largest government of Iran were able to move funds events such as a horseshoe tournament, skil- democracy, and I am pleased to share in the to secret accounts held in offshore jurisdic- let throwing contests, a quilt display, a spin- celebration. tions. Shockingly, the offshore government ning demonstration and a town-wide square Americans of Indian descent have made was able to give the Manhattan DA more in- dance in the evening. countless and distinguished contributions to formation about the ownership of the NY entity I am pleased to share in the celebration as the United States in numerous fields, including than the State of NY could. Upton looks back on 150 years of rich and business, education, medicine, science, and varied history. public service. Nowhere is this more evident Although the DA does not contend that re- Madam Speaker, please join me in wishing than in the 13th District of Illinois, which is quiring a declaration of beneficial ownership all the citizens of Upton, Maine well on this home to a thriving Indian-American community would have stopped this activity, it would have joyous occasion. at least been a piece of evidence to go on. deeply rooted in the traditions of Indian cul- f ture. And if the declaration of beneficial ownership To honor this day, the city of Naperville, Illi- had been required but falsified, it would have HONORING THE CENTENNIAL AN- nois will conduct a flag ceremony as a tribute been an extra tool for law enforcement to shut NIVERSARY OF THE PUBLICA- to India’s independence and will host a cul- down the entity and prosecute the perpetra- TION OF ‘‘OLD MOTHER WEST tural celebration to commemorate the occa- tors. WIND’’ sion with traditional patriotic dances and youth The bill I am introducing today will provide performances. the kind of transparency that law enforcement HON. BILL DELAHUNT Madam Speaker, let us join with Americans needs to investigate financial crimes. How- OF MASSACHUSETTS of Indian origin from across the country to cel- ever, it is narrowly drafted so that it is not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ebrate Indian Independence Day and take this overly burdensome on either States or incor- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 opportunity to appreciate the rich culture, tradi- porating entities. In fact, most corporations tions, and history that have contributed so would be exempt from the bill’s requirements Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise much to the United States of America. I invite including companies that are already regulated today in recognition of the 100th anniversary my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- by federal banking regulators and companies of the publication of ‘‘Old Mother West Wind,’’ resentatives to join me, Naperville Mayor that are over 20 employees. This bill is meant the hallmark nature book penned by author George Pradel, and the residents of the 13th to capture beneficial ownership information and naturalist Thornton W. Burgess. The first Congressional District in celebration of India’s from companies that are able to escape regu- of over 150 nature books and 15,000 stories, Independence Day. lation and oversight through other federal enti- Burgess’ ‘‘Old Mother Wind’’ introduced chil- f ties. dren to a wide variety of local animals, their habits, and habitats. These engaging stories INTRODUCTION OF THE INCORPO- Senator LEVIN has already introduced a of the natural world have helped generations RATION TRANSPARENCY AND similar bill in the Senate, and President of children gain a greater understanding of the LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE Obama was the lead sponsor when he was a timeless importance of conservation of our ACT U.S. Senator. It is supported by numerous law natural resources and a love of wildlife. enforcement associations, including the Fed- A native of Sandwich, Massachusetts, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY eral Law Enforcement Officers Association, Thornton Burgess (1875–1965) went on to the Fraternal Order of Police, the National As- achieve national and international recognition OF NEW YORK sociation of Assistant United States Attorneys, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for these children’s stories and his monu- the National Narcotic Officers’ Associations mental leadership and initiatives in preserving Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Coalition, the United States Marshals Service our Nation’s natural heritage. For 100 years, Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Association, and the Association of Former generations of children throughout the world today to introduce the Incorporation Trans- ATF Agents. have grown up with Old Mother West Wind. parency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. I urge my colleagues to support this impor- Her Merry Little Breezes skipping across the The bill would require the States to obtain in- tant legislation. meadows, Peter Rabbit and his animal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.069 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 friends—including Jimmy Skunk, Grandfather ments as Deputy Commander, from 2007 to ing his father’s advice, Joe Simitian went on to Frog, Johnny Chuck, Sammy Jay, Reddy Fox, 2009, and as Law Enforcement Officer and a distinguished career in public service, serv- Hooty Owl, and many others—continue today Assistant Operations Officer from 1986 to ing on the Palo Alto School Board, the Palo to both regale and teach us about our natural 1989. Alto City Council, and the Santa Clara County surroundings. Captain Poulin’s extensive service record Board of Supervisors before being elected to These characters have become friends to also includes assignments as Deputy Com- the California State Assembly and State Sen- children and adults alike. Their antics, ques- mander of the Coast Guard Group Galveston, ate. Taking his own advice, Saren dedicated tions of ‘‘why’’ and ‘‘how,’’ and their love for Texas, from 1996 to 1999, and Special Ad- himself to a lifetime of eclectic pursuits, shoul- one another, demonstrate and teach the value viser for Border and Transportation Security dering a backpack instead of a bat and trav- of our natural heritage. They stimulate and for Vice President Richard Cheney from 2005 eling the world. fascinate children’s interests in the natural to 2007. From 2003 to 2005, he was Coast Well-read and worldly, Saren Simitian tra- world, all the while constantly reminding par- Guard liaison to the State Department’s Office versed more terrain after his retirement than ents and adults of the importance of pre- of Oceans Affairs. He also served as Legal most people half his age. His wanderlust took serving and conserving our natural heritage for Counsel for the Coast Guard’s Port Security him to visit friends, relatives, and his grand- future generations. Director from 2002 to 2003, and Legislative parents’ graves, always acquiring new friends Thornton W. Burgess’ work is continued Counsel in the Coast Guard’s Office of Con- and new stories. He walked across Portugal today through the non-profit Thornton W. Bur- gressional Affairs from 1999 to 2001. twice, first from top to bottom, and then east gess Society, headquartered in his native town A 1984 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard to west a decade later. Seeking adventure on of Sandwich. As we celebrate the centennial Academy, Captain Poulin was awarded his multiple continents, Saren fell into a ditch in anniversary of ‘‘Old Mother West Wind,’’ I sa- Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Eastern Europe, was mugged in Asia, and lute the Thornton W. Burgess Society for its Miami School of Law in 1992. nearly drowned in Australia. Despite these preservation of the writings, teachings, and Although he will soon be leaving the Mobile mishaps, his family noted, he ‘‘never slowed memorabilia of a pioneer environmentalist; its area for a new assignment, he will continue to down, never lost his passion for people and mission of inspiring reverence of wildlife and use his tremendous skills and dedication to places.’’ Saren’s adventurous lifestyle no concern for the natural environment; for its op- country as the Coast Guard’s new director of doubt owed in part to his healthy habits of eat- eration of the Thornton W. Burgess Museum, Congressional Affairs in Washington. ing homemade yogurt and exercising when- Green Briar Nature Center and Shirley G. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the people of ever possible, kept his mind as fit as his body. Cross Wildflower Garden, and the many pro- South Alabama, I wish to thank Captain Poulin Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join grams and exhibits it provides in conjunction for a job well done. Furthermore, I offer our me in extending our deepest sympathies to with their operation; and its 34 years of pro- heartfelt gratitude to his wonderful wife, Sher- Saren Simitian’s family. He is survived by his moting the study of the natural sciences and ry, and their two children, Steven and Erin, for son, the Honorable S. Joseph Simitian, and environmental education in the schools of the sacrifices they have made as a family his daughter-in-law, Mary Hughes. A man Cape Cod and throughout southeastern Mas- while their husband and father has admirably whose far-flung journeys never took him far sachusetts. served his country with such distinction. from his core values, Saren Simitian taught in f f order to travel and traveled in order to teach, enriching everyone he met with his unique HONORING A TRULY OUT- A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE outlook on life and his singular sense of the STANDING LEADER, CAPTAIN LIFE OF SAREN H. SIMITIAN world. STEVEN POULIN HON. ANNA G. ESHOO f EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR HON. JO BONNER OF CALIFORNIA PAKISTANI FLOOD VICTIMS OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 HON. JOHN B. LARSON Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise to OF CONNECTICUT Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today honor the remarkable life of Saren H. Simitian, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to pay tribute to the outstanding, dedicated a resident of California’s 14th Congressional service of Captain Steven D. Poulin, USGC, District, who died on June 24, 2010. His 88 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Commander of Coast Guard Sector Mobile, years were characterized by an intense pas- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam Alabama, from 2009 to 2010. Coast Guard sion for teaching, for traveling, and for engag- Speaker, I rise to offer my deepest condo- Sector Mobile is one of the largest operations ing with those around him. lences to the victims of the recent flooding in commands in the Coast Guard and is home to Born to Armenian immigrants in Jersey City, Pakistan, which is the worst this country has 750 personnel and 50 cutters and other ves- New Jersey, Saren Simitian quickly proved seen in 80 years. A monsoon that began at sels. himself a promising intellectual and citizen of the end of July has resulted in at least 1,500 On July 9, 2010, Captain Poulin left the the world. He served in the Army during World lives being lost, countless more missing or command of the USGC station in Mobile to War II, and attended New York University on trapped, and at least three million people assume sole duties as local incident com- the GI Bill. Saren went on to earn a Master’s being displaced. It is estimated that up to half mander for the Unified Command. In this ca- Degree in history from Colorado University of those affected by the disaster are children. pacity, Captain Poulin continues to marshal and began studying for his Ph.D at the Univer- Critical infrastructure, crops, and homes have Coast Guard resources in the federal re- sity of Wisconsin before taking a different path been destroyed and aid to impoverished areas sponse to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and moving to California, where he later re- has been disrupted. As the Pakistani people which has been such an economic and envi- ceived a Master’s Degree in Library Science recover from this devastation, they should ronmental challenge to America’s Gulf Coast from San Jose State University. know that the United States stands with them since the explosion occurred on April 20. Settling in the Bay Area, Saren Simitian em- and is ready to provide assistance. Specifically, Captain Poulin has led the relief barked on a long and loving educational ca- There are immediate needs that must be effort along coastal Alabama, Mississippi and reer. He taught social studies at Palo Alto addressed, such as supplying food, clean the Florida panhandle. High School for over two decades where he drinking water, basic shelter, disease preven- During his command of Sector Mobile, Cap- was known as a tough but well-liked teacher, tion, and the rebuilding of roads and bridges. tain Poulin demonstrated a level of profes- deeply committed to all of his students. In his I am heartened by the efforts from the Paki- sionalism and dedication to duty in keeping spare time, Saren taught English to Stanford stani government, the United States, the with the finest traditions of the Coast Guard. students at the Bechtel International Center, United Nations, philanthropic organizations, He was not only the leader of an important and tutored with Project Read in Menlo Park. and charitable donations from private citizens local defense installation, but also a visible An educator to the last, Saren taught English across the world. and respected member of our community. in Beijing for six months a year well into his The United States has acted swiftly by com- In fact, Captain Poulin has been a welcome eighties. mitting $35 million, as well as humanitarian aid presence in South Alabama for many years. In one of his most important lessons, Saren experts and essential supplies, to assist Paki- Prior to assuming the command of Sector Mo- Simitian taught his son Joseph that ‘‘you can’t stani citizens affected by the flooding. The bile, he served in Mobile during earlier assign- get a hit with the bat on your shoulder.’’ Tak- United States Army is providing four Chinook

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.073 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1567 and two Blackhawk helicopters to the Swat he says is the highlight of his day. He has ‘‘retirement ready’’ study from the Employee Valley, delivering 33 tons of supplies and air- served as baseball coach for 12 years, Direc- Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) released last lifting 800 people to safety. Additionally, Amer- tor of Public Relations, Development Director, month, 64 percent of workers earning less ican citizens have been making small dona- Rally Committee Moderator, Math Department than $30,000 a year will run out of money tions through their cell phones by texting the Chair and the list goes on. He has taught within 10 years of retirement. And this problem word ‘‘SWAT’’ to the number 50555. This eight fathers and sons, a testament to his lon- exists even among large employers with quali- money goes to the U.N. High Commissioner gevity and skills in the classroom. In all he has fied plans. A recent study by Hewitt projecting for Refugees to provide needed supplies like worked for five principals and has seen more the retirement needs of 2.1 million employees tents, clean water, food, clothing, and medi- than 7,600 students graduate. He considers of 84 large employers finds that the baseline cine. Serra to be like home and the school’s spirit case for full-career contributing employees will This is an unspeakable tragedy. Sadly, and sense of community to be extraordinary. only meet about 85 percent of their predicted monsoon rains continue to fall; further endan- Of this spirit Randy says, ‘‘We can teach val- retirement needs at age 65. gering populations and making relief efforts ues, not to be afraid to pray and to recognize We are, of course, sensitive to any in- even more challenging. Increased international the impact of God in our lives without criti- creased burden on small businesses, so the assistance is critical to helping the millions cism.’’ bill provides for a temporary tax credit for em- who are in immediate need of food or shelter. Madam Speaker, Randy Vogel is an inspir- ployers with less than 100 employees in order My thoughts and prayers go out to the people ing educator, and it is fitting that the ground- to offset the up-front administrative cost of es- of Pakistan as they recover from this disaster. breaking ceremony for the Serra High tablishing this program. Only employers with at least 10 employees, which have been in f School’s Center for the Arts and Sciences and Aquatic Center on August 23 include a special business for at least two years, would be cov- ered by the bill. Further, the bill does not man- RECOGNIZING FRIENDSHIP HAVEN recognition of Randy Vogel’s 40 years of serv- date any matching contributions by employers ice to the school. or any fiduciary responsibility for the manage- HON. TOM LATHAM f ment of the accounts. It is our sincere hope OF IOWA INTRODUCTION OF AUTOMATIC that once employers start participating, they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IRA BILL will decide to convert these arrangements to Tuesday, August 10, 2010 the broader 401(k) plans. The IRA contribution Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. RICHARD E. NEAL limits are much lower than the 401(k) limits, so business owners may see incentives to switch to congratulate Friendship Haven of Fort OF MASSACHUSETTS Dodge, Iowa on the occasion of their 60th an- to the bigger plans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Employers have the option of choosing a niversary. Friendship Haven provides housing Tuesday, August 10, 2010 private sector manager for the Auto IRAs, to over 6,700 senior citizens in Fort Dodge. while allowing each employee the right to In the 1920s, Reverend Clarence Thomp- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I rise to offer transfer, or simply allowing the employee to kins, a Methodist minister, thought of creating legislation to create additional savings oppor- designate the provider at the outset. As a de- a home for seniors; however it was not until tunities for workers who do not have access to fault, employers may also send these contribu- 1947 when the city of Fort Dodge donated qualified retirement plans through their em- tions to the Treasury Department for the pur- enough land and money to make this idea into ployers. I am pleased to be joined by several chase of newly created Retirement Bonds, or a reality. Other individuals like H.C. Kirkberg of my colleagues in offering ‘‘The Automatic R-bonds. Employer-provided retirement plans and Julia Oleson gifted land or money to help IRA Act of 2010,’’ which will increase retire- are highly popular among workers, and in a support Friendship Haven. The first resident ment savings for millions of workers. This pro- posal is based on one contained in the Presi- 2009 survey for AARP, by two to one, re- moved in 1950 and what started as a single spondents said employers should be required building grew to a full campus. dent’s budget. Over the years, Congress has improved in- to provide a retirement savings plan for their Today, Friendship Haven offers town home employees. This bill merely requires the em- living, two independent living apartments, as- centives for employer-based retirement and pension plans by providing more flexibility, in- ployer to set up the mechanism for employees sisted living, long-term and short-stay nursing to save on their own. creasing the limits, and lessening the adminis- care, second family home care, adult day The automatic enrollment feature is not trative burdens. Still, about one in four em- services, and a rehabilitation program gym. new. It builds upon the success of 401(k) Friendship Haven has strived to meet the ployees who have access to these successful auto-enrollment, promoted by the Pension needs of area seniors by providing excellent retirement vehicles do not take advantage of Protection Act of 2006. Many of the workers living conditions and options, resources and them. who will benefit from our bill will likely be mod- encouraging citizens to live an active life. I What is a much more difficult group to erate to lower-income workers. GAO recently know that my colleagues join me in congratu- reach, though, are the estimated 75 million studied the impact of auto-enrollment on work- lating the residents, staff and friends of Friend- workers who do not have access to these em- ers savings levels and found that universal ac- ship Haven on this historic anniversary. It is ployer-based plans. GAO estimates that half cess to retirement savings with automatic en- an honor to represent Friendship Haven in the the private sector workforce has no access to rollment would result in 91 percent of all work- United States Congress, and I wish them con- an employer-provided retirement plan. That is ers, and 84 percent of low-income workers, tinued success well into the future. why today, we are filing legislation to create with accumulated defined contribution savings f automatic payroll deposit Individual Retirement at retirement. EBRI’s ‘‘retirement ready’’ study Accounts, or Auto IRAs, for workers who do found positive benefits already from auto-en- IN RECOGNITION OF RANDY not have access to employer-provided quali- rollment and auto-escalation of contributions in VOGEL fied pension plans. Our bill would require em- 401(k) plans, particularly for those aged 56 to ployers to automatically enroll employees in 62 years old who have a 47 percent chance HON. JACKIE SPEIER an Auto IRA unless the employee opts out. of not having enough money at retirement, OF CALIFORNIA These are ‘‘set it and forget it’’ payroll deposit down from a 60 percent chance just seven IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accounts. Recent research from Fidelity years ago. showed that only one in 10 workers eligible for Tuesday, August 10, 2010 The Auto IRA proposal, which was jointly automatic enrollment in employer-provided developed by Brookings Institution and Herit- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to plans proactively opted out of the plan. The age Foundation scholars, has garnered wide- honor Randy Vogel in honor of his 40 years of non-partisan Retirement Security Project has spread support, including AARP and the Mi- service to Junipero Serra High School in my estimated that the Auto IRA proposal could nority Business Roundtable, and has been en- district. Essentially, he started as a math raise net national savings by nearly $8 billion dorsed in editorials around the country. teacher in 1970 and never left, although his annually. Of the 75 million American workers who responsibilities and influence have spread well This is especially important for younger and have no access to an employer plan, over 40 beyond the classes he has taught. low-income workers, as GAO projects that million work for employers of at least 10 em- He is a life-long resident of San Carlos and under current law, 37 percent of all workers ployees. And, only 10 percent of these work- a graduate of Santa Clara University. At Serra will retire with zero plan savings, and of young ers actually seek out their own IRAs or other he is the Director of Admissions who still finds and low-income workers, 63 percent will have retirement savings vehicles. The Auto IRA bill time to teach an honors algebra class which no plan savings at retirement. According to a that we are proposing will reach this critical

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RECOGNIZING BECKLEY IMPACT mittee of community representatives, engi- While the concern no doubt continues and neers and environmentalists to discuss the the challenges, in many ways, remain HON. NICK J. RAHALL II Forest Preserve’s proposed Storm Water Man- daunting, Gulf Coast residents were recently OF WEST VIRGINIA agement Plan. Additionally, he sponsored an treated to a brief respite from the worry and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment to the building code to change stress that has been hovering over our area Tuesday, August 10, 2010 group homes of 8 or less residents from multi- like a Category 5 storm out on the Gulf. unit requirements to single family require- As such, it is with a heartfelt voice of pride Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I want to ments, for which he will receive the Presi- and gratitude from Parrot Heads all over the recognize Beckley Impact, a very special team dent’s Award from Oak Leyden Developmental country that I rise today to give thanks to mu- of 16 and under softball players from my na- Services. He serves as vice-chairman of more sical legend—and native son—Jimmy Buffett tive town of Beckley, West Virginia. for his uplifting, outstanding performance on This talented group of young ladies recently committees than any other commissioner. He the white, sugar sandy beaches of Gulf won the WV United States Specialty Sports also memorialized fallen police officers Shores, Alabama, where Jimmy and some of Association (USSSA) Championship and re- through the Cook County Peace Officer’s Me- his friends entertained over 35,000 people cently returned from Florida having competed morial. As Elmwood Park President since 1989, with a free concert on July 11. in the USSSA World Series. Now the 9th Silvestri prides himself on an increase in build- Everything that afternoon—from the clear ranked team in the Nation, originally formed in ing construction and expansion of village blue skies to the emerald green waters (with- 1999, the team ended its recent tournament parks. During his tenure, the Village of Elm- out oil, I might add) led to a truly festive and with a 3–3 record and 24–8 overall record. remarkably uplifting performance. Without a While I applaud these players for their hard wood Park has seen a new public safety build- doubt, Jimmy and his friends provided some work, commitment and dedication to softball, I ing, family aquatic center and gymnasium, and much needed tonic for an area that has been would also like to commend them for serving public library, as well as expanded open park in bad need of a big boost! as a great inspiration to others both on and off space now known as Central Park. Addition- Jimmy—it’s kind of hard to call him ‘‘Mr. of the field. Just recently, each of the team ally, he and the Village Board of Trustees en- Buffett’’ when he often goes to work barefoot, members dedicated herself to play in honor of hanced the education requirements and train- wearing only shorts and a t-shirt—is truly a the West Virginia coal miners who perished in ing for drug and gang prevention and enforce- ment at the municipal police department. man of many talents. the Upper Big Branch mining disaster in April. As his fans around the country know, he Most every family on this team had a relative, While Pete Silvestri has received many awards, he sees himself as a caretaker for was born in Pascagoula but grew up in Mo- friend or neighbor who died in this tragedy. bile, attending St. Ignatius as a little boy and In what has become a tradition, and a very every person in the village and the county. I graduating high school from McGill Institute. A meaningful moment, immediately following have seen firsthand Pete’s extensive involve- few years later, he received a history degree each game, the team invites their opponents ment in the community, and I applaud him on from the University of Southern Mississippi but to join them in a group prayer on the field, being named Municipal Leader of the Year. long before he left the Mobile City Limits, whether they won or lost. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Jimmy was well on his way to making a name It is my honor to salute this wonderful team, me in commending Peter Silvestri on the Illi- for himself as a musical talent. these giving individuals—Eryn Buchanon, Al- nois State Crime Commission’s acknowledge- Today, Jimmy Buffett is known around the exandria Garris, Alyssa Hunt, Kelci Jones, ment of his positive effects throughout Chi- world for hits such as ‘‘Margaritaville’’ and Alexa McCormack, MacKenzie Milam, cago. ‘‘Cheeseburger in Paradise.’’ Over the years, Ashleigh Mills, Katie Muovich, Andrea Roles, f his 30 albums have earned 8 Gold Albums Alissa Ward, Randi Wright, team manager SPECIAL THANKS TO A VERY SPE- and 9 Platinum or Multi Platinum Albums. And Randy Hunt, and coaches Patti Ward and CIAL NATIVE SON: A TRIBUTE in 2003, Jimmy was awarded the Country Willie Wright. TO JIMMY BUFFETT FOR HIS Music Award for his hit single with Alan Jack- Their effort is aided and strongly supported SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF son, ‘‘It’s Five O’clock Somewhere.’’ by an array of local businesses who serve as THE GULF COAST But not only is Jimmy a great singer and sponsors. We recognize their commitment and performer, he is also a highly successful song- dedication to this worthwhile community activ- writer, author, businessman, and movie pro- ity for our youth. HON. JO BONNER This partnership of coaches, team man- OF ALABAMA ducer. He owns or licenses two famous res- agers, small business, proud parents and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taurants named after two of his very popular songs, ‘‘Margaritaville’’ and ‘‘Cheeseburger in players helps guide our youth to more produc- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 tive adulthood and helps build citizens for our Paradise.’’ Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the past Outside of his busy work life, Jimmy man- cities, towns, states and Nation who care and few months have been tremendously stressful ages to go above and beyond with his charity contribute of themselves in due turn. A valu- on the people of America’s Gulf Coast as our efforts. In 1981, Jimmy and Bob Graham, able lesson for us all. area has been overwhelmed with the worst- former governor and senator from Florida, f ever offshore oil-spill in U.S. history. founded the Save the Manatee Club, a strong- HONORING PETER SILVESTRI Not a day has passed since the April 20th willed group that is leading the world in pres- explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig— ervation efforts of the West Indian Manatee. HON. MIKE QUIGLEY which left 11 dead and many others injured— In addition, he generously funded The that coastal residents in Louisiana, Mississippi, ‘‘Singing for Change’’ foundation from his OF ILLINOIS Alabama and Florida haven’t had to deal with 1995 concert tour which provided grants to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the economic, ecological and environmental— local charities concerning children and family, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 fears associated with this tragedy. the environment and also disenfranchised Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today For many, our way of life and everything we groups. to congratulate Peter Silvestri on his receipt of have known—and loved—has been threat- Madam Speaker, when the chips were down the Illinois State Crime Commission’s award of ened. Even today, as news comes that the and spirits were mighty low, it was our very Municipal Leader of the Year for 2010. The well has been permanently capped, there con- own ‘‘Son of a Son of a Sailor’’ who came commission chose Silvestri due to his excep- tinues to be legitimate concerns about what home to South Alabama to help remind his tional leadership skills at the county and mu- the long-term scars will be in communities like friends, his family and all who watched the nicipal levels as Cook County Commissioner Grand Isle, Pass Christian and Perdido Key. concert live on CMT that the Gulf Coast will and the Village of Elmwood Park president. Specifically, Alabama’s coastal towns of weather this storm—as we have so many oth- Elected in 1994 as Cook County Commis- Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Gulf Shores ers—if we’ll just keep the faith and stick to- sioner of the ninth district, Silvestri has played and Orange Beach have been especially hard- gether.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:24 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.079 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS August 10, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1569 And it is on behalf of a grateful Gulf Coast lost. Indeed, the courage and sacrifice of the Update the confidentiality language that ap- community that I would like to offer my deep- estimated 200,000 civilians in the Civil Air Pa- plies to adult donors to make it consistent with est appreciation to Jimmy Buffett for what he trol exemplifies the spirit and dedication of an the requirements for cord blood donors and did on the afternoon of July 11th to remind us entire generation who were willing to risk their existing federal and state privacy laws; all of what it will again be like ‘‘When the lives for America and the cause of freedom. Authorize $30 million for FY 2011 through Coast is Clear.’’ Thanks, Jimmy. In recognition of this remarkable volunteer FY 2014 and $33 million for FY 2015 for the f service and commendable record, H.R. 5859 Program (when combined with the funding lev- will award a single gold medal collectively in els for the NCBI, the overall bill does not in- AWARDING A CONGRESSIONAL honor of the WWII members of the Civil Air crease federal spending); GOLD MEDAL TO THE WORLD Patrol. Require a GAO report due one year after WAR II MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring enactment to review studies, demonstration AIR PATROL the valuable wartime service rendered by the programs, and outreach efforts for the purpose civilian volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol by of increasing cord blood unit donation and col- HON. BOB FILNER supporting this legislation. lection for the NCBI to ensure high-quality and OF CALIFORNIA f genetically diverse inventory of cord blood IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES units. INTRODUCING H.R. 6081, THE STEM Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Madam Speaker, I would like to enter into CELL THERAPEUTIC AND RE- the record a letter from the CEO of the Na- Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- SEARCH REAUTHORIZATION ACT tional Marrow Donor Program, Jeffrey Chell, port of H.R. 5859, which will award a Con- OF 2010 M.D., urging us to approve this legislation prior gressional Gold Medal to the World War II to September 30th. When the Congress origi- members of the Civil Air Patrol. HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG nally created the NMDP in 1986, some During World War II, the volunteer members OF FLORIDA thought we would only be able to register of the Civil Air Patrol—civilian men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 50,000 eligible donors. Since that time, the women ranging in age from 19 to 81—pro- NMDP has added over 8 million eligible do- vided extraordinary public and combat serv- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 nors to the national registry and has per- ices at a critical time of need for the nation. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, formed over 40,000 transplants. This program Civil Air Patrol members used their own air- today, I along with Congresswoman MATSUI, has exceeded expectations and saved thou- craft to perform a myriad of essential tasks for introduced H.R. 6081, the Stem Cell Thera- sands of lives throughout the years. H.R. 6081 the military and the entire country, including peutic and Research Reauthorization Act of has bipartisan support in both the House and attacks on enemy submarines off the Atlantic 2010. This important bipartisan legislation will the Senate, and I urge my colleagues to sup- coast and the Gulf of Mexico. reauthorize for five years the National Marrow port its adoption to reauthorize the NMDP. It The Civil Air Patrol was established on De- Donor Program (NMDP) and the National is truly a life saving program and this legisla- cember 1, 1940, one week before the attack Cord Blood Inventory Program. These life- tion will ensure that it continues without dis- on Pearl Harbor. After performing exemplary saving programs are set to expire on Sep- ruption. service in WWII, the Civil Air Patrol was char- tember 30th, so it is my hope that the Con- tered by Congress as a nonprofit, public serv- gress takes up and passes this legislation AUGUST 9, 2010. ice organization and in 1948 as the Auxiliary Re Reauthorization of the C.W. Bill Young quickly. In drafting H.R. 6081, Congress- Cell Transplantation Program and the of the United States Air Force. woman MATSUI and I worked with Senator National Cord Blood Inventory The Civil Air Patrol was initially mobilized in HATCH who has introduced the Senate version response to a massive German Navy sub- Hon. C.W. BILL YOUNG, of this measure along with Senators DODD, Hon. DORIS MATSUI, marine offensive off the east coast of the BURR, REED, ENSIGN, and FRANKEN. House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol, Wash- United States that targeted oil tankers and Specifically, the legislation would: ington, DC. other critical shipping. Recognize that medical consensus supports DEAR REPRESENTATIVES: I am writing on As 52 tankers were sunk by enemy sub- a national inventory of more than 150,000 behalf of the National Marrow Donor Pro- marines between January and March 1942 cord blood units by modifying the national gram to convey our strong support of the re- alone, neither the Navy nor Army had suffi- goal; authorization of the C.W. Bill Young Cell cient resources to patrol and protect the coast- Extend the term of initial and contract exten- Transplantation Program (Program) and the National Cord Blood Inventory (NCBI). We line—threatening the entire war effort. sions from three to five years, making it easier The Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol undertook applaud the efforts of Congressman Young for banks to engage in long-term relationship and Congresswoman Matsui in introducing the challenge of protecting our sea lanes and building with birthing hospitals; today’s legislation and the continued bipar- supporting the military’s efforts at this critical Require cord blood banks to establish a tisan support for these life-saving programs. time. From March 1942 until August 1943, plan for increasing cord blood unit collections We especially want to thank their staff for more than 40,000 volunteers at 21 Civil Air and/or expand the number of collection sites their continued efforts. Because the NCBI Patrol bases stretching from Maine to Texas with which they work; sunsets at the end of the fiscal year, we en- coordinated thousands of patrols, investiga- Require cord blood banks to provide a plan courage the Congress to support passage of tions, and convoy missions. for becoming self-sufficient, a core tenant of this important legislation before October 1. Heroic Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol air- Every year approximately 12,000 patients the original authorizing legislation; search the national registry for a life-saving crews were responsible for attacking 57 sub- Clarify the minimum timeframe for maintain- donor or cord blood unit. To ensure that all marines—destroying or damaging two—as ing NCBI cord blood units on the National patients have access to these types of adult well as reporting nearly 200 submarine posi- Registry; stem cell transplants, Congress must main- tions, 17 floating mines, and 91 vessels and Correct the definition of ‘‘first-degree rel- tain its support of the Program and the 363 survivors in distress. ative’’; NCBI. We commend the dedication of Reps. In addition to the work of its Coastal Patrol, Authorize $23 millions for FY 2011 through Young and Matsui, along with Senators the Civil Air Patrol also established itself as a FY 2014 and $20 million for FY 2015 for the Hatch, Dodd, Burr, Reed, Ensign, and vital wartime service to the military, states, NCBI (when combined with the funding levels Franken who introduced legislation in the and communities across the nation. Senate last week. Their hard work has re- for the Program, the overall bill does not in- sulted in a bipartisan and fiscally respon- These brave volunteers engaged in an im- crease federal spending); sible bill, which will assist the NMDP in ad- pressive array of missions including border pa- Allow HRSA to allocate funds appropriated vancing our life-saving mission. trol, forest fire patrol, courier flights for mail in one year in the following year, as needed, The reauthorization maintains important and urgent deliveries, emergency transpor- for both the Program and the NCBI; components of the existing programs, includ- tation of personnel, search and rescue, and Update the annual reporting requirements ing a single point of access and a focus on various military support duties. Overall, during for the Program; building a diverse registry of adult donors the war the Civil Air Patrol undertook tens of Enhance the studies, demonstration pro- and cord blood units. It also includes modi- thousands of missions and logged hundreds of grams, and outreach projects related to cord fications necessary to continue the success- ful work of these programs. thousands of flight hours in defense of our blood donation and collection to include ex- The NMDP is dedicated to creating an op- country. ploring innovative technologies, novel ap- portunity for all patients to receive the The Civil Air Patrol’s WWII service came at proaches, and expanding the number of col- transplant therapy they need, when they the high cost of 64 fatalities and 150 aircraft lection sites; need it. Through a competitive process, the

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On their behalf, we thank leading Escambia High School to their first may be the best and only hope for a cure. you for continued support of cellular trans- state football championship. Smith’s high NMDP has facilitated more than 40,000 trans- plantation and stand ready to support your school football career did not stop there, and plants. This accomplishment would not have efforts for successful passage of this act this he had an even more impressive season jun- been possible without the ongoing sustained year. ior year. Rushing for 33 touchdowns and over support of Congress and its efforts to in- Sincerely, crease unrelated transplants in the United JEFFREY CHELL, M.D., 2,900 rushing yards, he once again led the States. Chief Executive Officer. team to win another state title. We look forward to working with the Con- f gress, our network partners in the transplant Throughout college and his career in the community including, physicians, cord blood HONORING ALICE WILLIAMS TOW- National Football League, Emmitt Smith over- bankers, donors, and the patients and fami- ERS HOUSING COMMUNITY FOR came many odds to establish himself as a tre- lies they serve. On their behalf, we thank SENIOR CITIZENS mendous individual both on and off the field. you for continued support of cellular trans- He has many awards and accolades attributed plantation and stand ready to support your to his name, including: being inducted into the efforts for successful passage of this act this HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. NFL Hall of Fame, leading the league in rush- year. OF GEORGIA ing touchdowns, leading the league in 100– Sincerely, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JEFFREY CHELL, M.D., plus yard rushing games, winning 3 Super Chief Executive Officer, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Bowl Championships and being named NFL National Marrow Donor Program. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Most Valuable Player in 1993. However, I submit the following: breaking Walter Payton’s NFL record for the NATIONAL MARROW Whereas, since 2000, the Alice Williams most rushing yards is certainly his greatest DONOR PROGRAM, Towers Housing Community for Senior Citi- feat—a feat that he dreamt of many years be- August 9, 2010. zens has been and continues to be a great in- fore his first professional football game. Re Reauthorization of the C.W. Bill Young stitution in our district; and Madam Speaker, there are few athletes who Cell Transplantation Program and the Na- Whereas, under the vision of Pastor Jasper tional Cord Blood Inventory. walk onto the gridiron and play with the level Williams, Jr., of Salem Bible Church, the Alice of emotion and passion as Emmitt Smith. His Hon. C.W. BILL YOUNG, Williams Towers began and have given Senior Hon. DORIS MATSUI, impressive football career and his dedication Residents in Georgia, a place to live and play House of Representatives, to self-improvement have taken him to a level Washington, DC. for ten consecutive years; and that transcends most professional athletes and Whereas, the residents and staff of this re- DEAR REPRESENTATIVES: I am writing on have won the hearts of many in Northwest behalf of the National Marrow Donor Pro- markable community continue to be involved Florida and all across this Nation. On behalf of gram to convey our strong support of the re- in the matters of the district; and authorization of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Whereas, the Fourth Congressional District the United States Congress, I congratulate Transplantation Program (Program) and the of Georgia is very proud and honored to have Emmitt Smith for all his great achievements. National Cord Blood Inventory (NCBI). We the Alice Williams Towers Housing Community My wife, Vicki, joins me in this commendation applaud the efforts of Congressman Young as a partner in the district, mentoring our fu- and in extending our best wishes to him and and Congresswoman Matsui in introducing his family. today’s legislation and the continued bipar- ture leaders to better serve our nation; and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the tisan support for these life-saving programs. f We especially want to thank their staff for Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this their continued efforts. Because the NCBI day to honor and recognize the residents, TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST FAITH sunsets at the end of the fiscal year, we en- family members, friends and staff of the Alice HINKLEY courage the Congress to support passage of Williams Towers Housing Community for their this important legislation before October 1. Every year approximately 12,000 patients outstanding service and leadership and to search the national registry for a life-saving congratulate them on their ten year anniver- HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR donor or cord blood unit. To ensure that all sary; patients have access to these types of adult Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- OF COLORADO stem cell transplants, Congress must main- SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim June 18, 2010 as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tain its support of the Program and the Alice Williams Towers Housing Community NCBI. We commend the dedication of Reps. Day in the 4th Congressional District of Geor- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Young and Matsui, along with Senators gia. Hatch, Dodd, Burr, Reed, Ensign, and Proclaimed, this 18th day of June, 2010. Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I would like Franken who introduced legislation in the f to take a moment today to pay tribute to Spe- Senate last week. Their hard work has re- cialist Faith Hinkley, a brave young woman sulted in a bipartisan and fiscally respon- RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- from Monte Vista, Colorado. Specialist Hinkley sible bill, which will assist the NMDP in ad- MENTS OF EMMIT JAMES SMITH died in Baghdad, Iraq on August 7, 2010, from vancing our life-saving mission. The reauthorization maintains important III injuries sustained from an insurgent rocket at- components of the existing programs, includ- tack. Colorado, the San Luis Valley, and the ing a single point of access and a focus on HON. JEFF MILLER country have lost a tremendously respected building a diverse registry of adult donors OF FLORIDA leader and soldier. and cord blood units. It also includes modi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fications necessary to continue the success- Specialist Hinkley led a remarkable life. ful work of these programs. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Growing up in Monte Vista, everyone around The NMDP is dedicated to creating an op- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it her admired her hard work and incredible tal- portunity for all patients to receive the ents. She played the clarinet in the marching transplant therapy they need, when they is with great honor that I rise today to recog- nize the inspirational career and achievement band, was a member of the National Honor need it. Through a competitive process, the Society, and of the National Business Leaders NMDP has been entrusted to operate the of Emmitt James Smith III, on the occasion of of America. She was also a Rainbow for Girls Program since its inception in the mid-1980s. his recent induction into the National Football Every day, this Program assists thousands of League’s Hall of Fame. Worthy Advisor. After her first year in college, patients with leukemia, certain lymphomas, A Pensacola, Florida native and a fellow she enlisted in the Army, and was trained in and other life-threatening diseases find a University of Florida graduate, Emmitt Smith is military intelligence. matching donor or umbilical cord blood unit. regarded not only as one of the greatest run- Her record in the Army again testifies to her For many of these patients, a transplant may be the best and only hope for a cure. ning backs in the history of the NFL, but also incredible abilities. She was assigned to the NMDP has facilitated more than 40,000 trans- as a role model for young athletes every- 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st plants. This accomplishment would not have where. Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. While serving, been possible without the ongoing sustained During his freshman year at Escambia High her awards and decorations include the Na- support of Congress and its efforts to in- School, Emmitt Smith rushed for 19 touch- tional Defense Service Medal, the Global War

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Specialist Hinkley is an example to all of us Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker, on September 10, 2010, who strive to serve the public. to recognize the career of a dedicated and members of the Daly City Police Benevolent My sincere condolences go out to her fam- caring city of Buffalo employee, Carole Association will honor Sergeant Donald ily, especially her parents Dr. David and Vaccaro. McCarthy at a special dinner and, as such, I Annavee Hinkley and her siblings Matt and Public service is both a difficult and fulfilling ask that this body extends its thanks for a job Shannon, and friends in this difficult time. She career. Carole Vaccaro served her term with well done. will be profoundly missed, and her legacy and her head held high and a smile on her face f inspiration will live on through all the lives she the entire way. Carole began her career with the city of Buffalo on March 7, 1988, assigned IN MEMORY OF THE HEROES touched. to the Parking Violations Bureau. Carole’s OF 9/11 spirit of understanding and her pleasant de- f meanor were widely recognized in the office. HON. PETER T. KING PORTS OF SEATTLE AND TACOMA: Carole had the task of receiving complaints OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP from parking violators, but never failed to ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proach her job with a refreshingly pleasant and helpful attitude. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Carole was rewarded with a promotion in Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, I HON. DAVID G. REICHERT July of 1995 to the Department of Assessment rise today in memory of the upcoming anniver- OF WASHINGTON and Taxation. She quickly became known in sary of 9/11 in New York City, and the lives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her new office for the same pleasant attitude which were lost in the World Trade Center and efficient manner of accomplishing any buildings, and aboard the planes. And in Tuesday, August 10, 2010 task which served her so well in her previous honor of all of those heroes, The fire fighters position. and police officers and regular citizens who Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I’m al- Carole’s dedication and work ethic were be- gave That Last Full Measure to help save ways pleased to thank our business leaders yond reproach. She was the first to arrive at lives. Our prayers lie with the families and the for their environmental stewardship and lead- the office, often by 7 a.m., long before the offi- children of all of those lost loved ones. The ership. In Washington State, our two largest cial opening at 8:30 a.m. In addition to her world on that day, truly saw the very heart of ports—the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle—just strong work ethic, Carole always made time to America, and why we have such a great na- received recognition from the American Asso- promote positive relationships among her co- tion. I ask that this poem penned in honor of ciation of Port Authorities for innovative and workers. A birthday, wedding anniversary, job them, by Albert Caswell, be placed in the remarkable environmental stewardship. promotion, or even an anniversary of one’s RECORD. first day on the job was a cause for a celebra- The Port of Tacoma won the Environmental GOTHAM GLORY tion with Carole’s famous baked goods. Carole Enhancement Award and Honorable Mention In . . . is the consummate example of a giving spirit. In this great city . . . in the Environmental Mitigation category. The Madam Speaker, I would like to take this That which so towers . . . Port was recognized because of its demolition opportunity to thank Carole for her 22 years of High above all of those clouds, throughout program that produced 7,071 tons of recycled exemplary service on behalf of the western all of the hours . . . or reused materials—nearly 90 percent of the New York community. Carole will always be But, lie such majestic buildings . . . that total materials used. The Port also converted remembered for putting a friendly face on Buf- which so make mere men so cower . . . a former public landfill along the Puyallup All in their presence and circumstance, as falo’s City Hall. Buffalo, the City of Good this Gotham City they do so enhance River into a wetland habitat for native plants, Neighbors, is proud to call Carole one of her ... shore birds, and juvenile salmon. own. With but all of their power . . . Not to be outdone, the Port of Seattle f But, nothing in this Gotham City rises . . . earned this year’s Comprehensive Environ- or will ever reach any higher, than IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD M. what so happened all in these hours mental Management award for its Environ- MCCARTHY ... mental Compliance Assessment Program. The Then, all of those Brave Hearts . . . who so program was implemented by the Port in 2009 HON. JACKIE SPEIER on that fateful day of 9/11, would so in- to evaluate and assist with tenant environ- spire! OF CALIFORNIA mental compliance to better meet high expec- All in the midst, of America’s darkest of all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hours . . . tations and environmental quality regulations; Tuesday, August 10, 2010 To bring their light! Showing us all, what obviously the program is working well! lies within a soul to take us higher! The wonderful people of Washington State Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to As why high above all of this, their fine souls are very fortunate to have two world-class, honor Donald M. McCarthy, a 30-year veteran do so tower! of the Daly City Police Department. With all of their faith and love, that which busy ports that help drive our region’s econ- now so showers . . . omy. The newly appointed Port of Tacoma Officer McCarthy graduated from the Basic Police Academy at the College of the Red- So showers, this Gotham City forever more CEO, John Wolfe, is a well-known and well-re- . . . all throughout her hours . . . woods in 1979 after earning a B.A. in soci- spected business leader committed to keeping For in life, there can be no greater story . . . ology at San Francisco State University. He the Port competitive in a global marketplace Nor no Greater Gift, or so sacrifice . . . so was appointed as a police officer on August 6, and making his Port environmentally sound. I then this their Glory! 1979, and was assigned to the Detective Divi- Then, to give up one’s life . . . as was their can say the same for the Port of Seattle’s sion in 1982. He received numerous depart- fine story . . . CEO, Tay Yoshitani. My staff and I have en- ment commendations during his career. Of All at the very height, of what a Hero can be joyed working with both Ports in the past and special note was the day a woman pointed a ... look forward to continuing our working rela- gun at him before fleeing to her house which For No Greater Love, burns brighter through eternity! tionship into the future. Madam Speaker, I she then set on fire. Sergeant McCarthy was offer my congratulations to Mr. Wolfe and Mr. As why the face of God, they would see . . . fired upon when he entered the house—he re- As on that morning that which hate, evoked Yoshitani, the executive leadership teams, and turned fire, extinguished the flames, then put ... the staffs tasked with carrying out a forward- the woman in custody—just another day at the As a time, now all so etched all in our hearts looking, innovative agenda. office! and souls that spoke . . .

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I Go . . . as was but their fine where he was as a member of the Building OF WISCONSIN heroes creed, their actions spelled! Committee, the Board of Stewards and served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As all of those fine hearts, so chose to swell as the Treasurer and Trustee. His kindness ... Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Running past death, as upward they climbed and willingness to help others also led him to towards this fiery hell . . . become the Director of The Harbor Incor- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I, With tear in eye, as they all knew that this porated, a home for the Christian rehabilitation along with Representatives DAVE CAMP of might be their last moments as well! of alcoholics. Michigan and JEB HENSARLING of Texas, sub- All in their most magnificent quest, but to He got married to Ms. Ercil Trussell in 1942 mit the following statement for the RECORD save lives! As they were all so at their and they had 3 beautiful children together. A with respect to the Motion to Table the Appeal very best! of the Ruling of the Chair on the Price (R–GA) With each new step, closer to Heaven they constant family man, Mr. Smith always tried to provide the best educational environment for Lame-Duck Privileged Resolution. now so climbed . . . As members of the Fiscal Commission, we For on that morning, courage came in all his kids, whether that meant serving as the are dedicated to getting spending under con- shapes and sizes . . . Neighborhood Commissioner for the Boy All in what their fine hearts, as so comprised Scouts or working on the Board of Trustees trol and meaningfully addressing our fast- this! for Rosemont Elementary School. growing and unsustainable deficits. If the Setting them all apart, from all of the rest! Commission reaches a bipartisan consensus, Heroes, who our nation would so bless! Madam Speaker, as you can see, Mr. Smith it is our hope that House and Senate leader- And too, all of these families now so left . . . is a compassionate and selfless father, hus- ship would work on a bipartisan basis to deter- So left, without all of their greatest of loves band, and community member. I want to wish mine how and when those recommendations of all, may our Lord now so bless . . . him a very happy ninetieth birthday and thank would be brought to the floor. There is no As each one but on their own, inside such sa- him for his unwavering service to both Troup greater crisis facing America than the un- cred Hearts did rest . . . County and the great State of Georgia. As to our Lord, they all came home . . . checked growth of spending that is fueling But, to where they belonged . . . massive increases in our deficits. f And, what child may be born? f From all of this, their great love so worn TRIBUTE TO VERNA NAYLOR ... HOPING TO WORK ON A BIPAR- Who might Save The World, as born? TISAN BASIS TO STOP THE UN- Mothers, Fathers, Rabbis, Teachers, Priests CHECKED GROWTH OF SPENDING and Preachers, tell this story! HON. JEAN SCHMIDT All about, The Greatest Love . . . all about, OF OHIO HON. JEB HENSARLING Their Gotham Glory! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And when, There Comes A Gentle Rain . . . OF TEXAS Their tears from up in Heaven, shall wash Tuesday, August 10, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES down upon you to ease your pain . . . Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Until, up in Heaven you shall meet once Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, one of the again . . . best aspects of my job is the wonderful people Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, as a And you won’t have to cry any more! from Southern Ohio that I have the opportunity Member of the Fiscal Commission, I am dedi- f to meet. I am often inspired by their stories, cated to getting spending under control and their struggles and their successes, and their meaningfully addressing our fast-growing and TRIBUTE TO MR. HAWLEY SMITH, commitment and dedication to bettering our unsustainable deficits. If the Commission SR. communities. A few years ago I had the op- reaches a bipartisan consensus, it is my hope portunity to meet one such person, Verna that House and Senate Leadership would HON. PHIL GINGREY Naylor. work on a bipartisan basis to determine how OF GEORGIA At the time, Verna was 91 years old and and when those recommendations would be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving as Bentonville Postmaster in Adams brought to the floor. There is no greater crisis Tuesday, August 10, 2010 County, Ohio. She was one of just 5 United facing America than the unchecked growth of States Postal Service employees over the age spending that is fueling massive increases in Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, of 90. Her late husband, Harry, served as the our deficits. I rise today in honor of a long time friend, Mr. Bentonville Postmaster until his death in 1968. f Hawley Smith, Sr., who is celebrating his nine- At that time, Verna decided to take over the ANTI-ROMA ACTIONS ERUPT IN tieth birthday this month. For as long as I have position, and greeted her customers each FRANCE, EUROPE known him, Mr. Smith has been tirelessly de- morning. voted to his community, church, and family. Throughout the years, he has served Troup During the time that Verna served as Post- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS County in many different positions, and I’d like master, she never took a sick day. She thrived on hard work, family and community. Accord- OF FLORIDA to mention a few that I know are most impor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tant to him. Mr. Smith was the first elected ing to her son, James, ‘‘Mom just always Chairman of the Troup County Board of Com- wanted to help someone else and she would Tuesday, August 10, 2010 missioners, and he remained in that position do anything for the people of Bentonville.’’ Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, for 12 years. During this same time period, he And, her daughter, Sue, said, ‘‘There were I rise today to address the comments made by helped to shape many other organizations like many times where mom just opened her French President Nikolas Sarkozy that have The Georgia Heart Clinic, the West Georgia house to people, feeding them, giving them a caused quite the media flurry in the past few Tech Foundation, the Troup County Chapter place to sleep, and taking care of them.’’ weeks. of the American Red Cross, and the West Madam Speaker, Verna Naylor, the oldest On July 16, French police shot and killed a Georgia Youth Council—just to name a few. female Postmaster in the U.S., passed away Romani man when he apparently tried to run Notably, Mr. Smith is the longest continuous on July 6, at the age of 94. She was the heart a roadblock. This shooting sparked two days member of the Optimist club in the State of and soul of Bentonville. Her tireless commit- of rioting by some 50 members of his commu- Georgia, and he is still active today. He also ment and outstanding service to her commu- nity damaging the local police station and pri- served as President of the Association of nity set a wonderful example for everyone she vate property. County Commissioners of Georgia, as Chair- met. She will be missed. In a story that has now been covered by the man of the Georgia Environmental Facilities Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join media from Vancouver to Moscow, French Authority, as Vice-Chairman of the Georgia me in honoring the life of Verna Naylor. President Sarkozy subsequently announced

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Several years ago, Romani citizens from Bulgaria and Romania— Madam Speaker, last year Senator CARDIN he retired from private practice so that he two European Union countries. Despite the and I, as Chairman and Cochairman of the could dedicate his life fulltime to the assist- fact that the Romani man in the July 16 inci- Helsinki Commission, wrote to Secretary Clin- ance of residents in developing countries. Dr. dent was actually a French citizen—Mr. ton regarding the situation of Roma in Europe. Grams took countless trips to India, Nepal, Sarzkozy later spoke of stripping citizenship In particular, we noted that ‘‘racist rhetoric di- and Afghanistan to provide care for the indi- from nationalized French citizens convicted of rected against Roma today often uses termi- gent residents of these countries. serious offenses. nology or images that have been in contin- In particular, he was able to provide essen- Not surprisingly, human rights groups have uous use since the Nazi era,’’ and we argued tial dental care for thousands of children in condemned the President’s remarks with one that teaching about Romani experiences dur- these countries. To the children he was known voice. Council of Europe Human Rights Com- ing the Holocaust is essential to successfully as ‘‘Dr. Tom.’’ Many of the children he treated missioner Thomas Hammarberg rejected the combat prejudice against Roma today. Per- had suffered for years with untreated dental notion of holding Romani people collectively haps this could start in France. problems. After their treatment when he re- responsible if one among them commits a f turned to the villages and towns in future crime. Good for you, Mr. Hammarberg. (It is a years, he would be able to see the lasting shame that the European Union has been so IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD A. smiles on the children’s faces. utterly silent and paralyzed in the face of this GRIGGS The focus of Dr. Grams’ life was to provide downward spiral.) service to others and his mission was to pro- Many of the reports and analyses of these HON. JACKIE SPEIER vide access to dental and health care in some events, such as last Friday’s editorial in the OF CALIFORNIA of the most remote corners of the world. His New York Times, rightly placed these develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enthusiasm and devotion to the places he vis- ments in the context of French politics and ited enabled him to cultivate great trust within Tuesday, August 10, 2010 President Sarkozy’s political imperatives. Un- these communities. He leaves behind him a derstanding the current political dynamic in Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to legacy of countless people, especially chil- France, particularly the ongoing debate over honor Donald A. Griggs, a 29-year veteran of dren, whose lives were made better by his ‘‘national identity’’ and the situation of Muslim the Daly City Police Department. service. Dr. Grams represented western Colo- and African-origin minorities in France, is ex- Officer Griggs graduated from the Basic Po- rado and his entire nation with honor. He ex- tremely helpful in understanding the Presi- lice Academy at the College of the Redwoods emplified that which is best in our country, a dent’s expansion into anti-Roma mudslinging. in 1980 after earning an Associate Degree in strong sense of compassion paired with the But there is a wider, broader European con- Administration of Justice from the College of will and ability to help those in need. text for his remarks that I think must be ad- San Mateo. He was appointed as a Police Of- Dr. Grams’ passion for service will be sin- dressed. ficer on March 10, 1980. He was a mentor to cerely missed in both Durango and around the French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux has many recruits through his role as a Field world by those he helped. Our nation and our stated that the new measures targeting Training Officer. In 1999 he was promoted to world have lost a strong voice for compassion Romani camps are not aimed at ‘‘stigmatizing the rank of Sergeant. He served bravely for and healing. We will remember Dr. Grams as a community’’ but rather at stopping illegal ac- many years as a member of the Daly City Po- a shining example of that which is best in hu- tivity. This sounds remarkably like the rhetoric lice Tactical Response Team. He also served manity. My condolences and prayers go out to of Hungary’s far right wing party, Jobbik, on the board of directors for the Daly City Po- his family and friends during this difficult time. which claims it is not against ‘‘Gypsies,’’ just lice Athletic League. He is a dedicated police f ‘‘Gypsy crimes.’’ officer who forged many friendships during his In fact, rhetoric linking Roma to criminal ac- career. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND tivity or broadly portraying Roma as crimi- Sergeant Griggs received numerous depart- SERVICE OF JERRY W. POTTS nals—traffickers, prostitutes, thieves, and so ment commendations during his career. Of forth—is pervasive throughout Europe. In early special note, in 2003 he rushed into a burning HON. JEFF MILLER July, in the wake of a mass expulsion of building and evacuated the residents. He suf- OF FLORIDA Roma from Copenhagen, Danish Minister of fered smoke inhalation and was rushed to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Justice reportedly made remarks tying Romani hospital for treatment. He risked his life to Tuesday, August 10, 2010 culture to criminal behavior. Romania’s foreign save people in need. In another instance he minister remarked in February about ‘‘the nat- was recognized for his professionalism by the Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it ural physiology of Roma criminality.’’ For two victim of a particularly brutal sexual assault is with great sadness that I rise today to rec- years now, Italy has been gripped by anti- case. His professional and compassionate ef- ognize the life of retired Pensacola Police Roma policies, included targeting Roma for forts helped restore the woman’s dignity. His Chief Jerry W. Potts. Chief Potts passed away fingerprinting, that are built on a perception of actions serve as a source of pride for the en- on August 6, 2010, after courageously battling the Roma as criminals. tire police department. cancer. He was a respected leader who spent The idea of Romani people as inherently Madam Speaker, on September 10, 2010, his life serving his community and his country, criminal is not new. In fact, it was at the very members of the Daly City Police Benevolent and I am proud to honor his lifetime of dedica- center of Nazi racial theories regarding Roma. Association will honor Sergeant Donald Griggs tion and service. According to these theories, Roma—as de- at a special dinner and, as such, I ask that Even as a young man, Chief Potts recog- scendents of an Aryan people—we’re just fine this body extends its thanks for a job well nized the importance of serving his country. At on their own. But Nazi racial hygienists con- done. the age of 17, he joined the United States cluded that, as a result of intermarriage be- f Army 82nd Airborne Division and served hon- tween Roma and non-Roma, Roma had been orably for 3 years. During his time with the left with mixed, ‘‘degenerate’’ blood and were TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS GRAMS 82nd Airborne, he earned the Combat Infantry genetically predisposed to criminality. More- Badge for his active engagement in ground over, Roma were ‘‘unadaptable’’—that is, this HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR combat. condition could never be changed. These Nazi OF COLORADO Shortly after serving in the Army, in 1973 racial theories provided the rationale for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief Potts joined the Pensacola Police De- sterilization, persecution, and eventual exter- partment. His commitment to excellence as an Tuesday, August 10, 2010 mination of Roma. officer through his various assignments in Dis- Unfortunately, as Thomas Hammarberg, the Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today patch, Uniform Patrol, Investigations, and Traf- Council of Europe Commissioner for Human to pay tribute to a great leader in humanitarian fic did not go unnoticed, and in 1995 Chief Rights, has observed, ‘‘Even after the . . . aid, Dr. Thomas Grams. Dr. Grams was trag- Potts was selected to serve as Assistant Nazi killing of at least half a million Roma, ically killed last week in Afghanistan by the Chief. He continued to rise through the ranks

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His- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief Jerry Potts will forever remain in the tory will forever celebrate the men and women Tuesday, August 10, 2010 hearts and minds of those around him, not of the ‘‘Greatest Generation’’ who endured the only as a cherished and well-respected figure, Great Depression, preserved democracy, and Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, since as- but as a loving husband, father, and grand- rebuilt the postwar world, creating examples of suming office in January 2007, I have had the father. He is survived by his middle school service that continue to inspire and sustain our privilege of working with the Blue Star Mothers sweetheart of 44 years, Linda, their 2 sons nation. Jason and Justin, and their 5 grandchildren. of Greater Philadelphia. That group has been Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive is a non-profit in the forefront of countless efforts to support Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United grassroots campaign to encourage Americans our troops engaged in two protracted conflicts. States Congress, I am honored to recognize to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Though the ‘‘all volunteer force’’ has provided the life and deeds of Chief Jerry W. Potts. A end of World War II by holding events and in- committed community leader and loving family spiring young children to gather personal our nation with the most capable and powerful man—he will be missed by many, but his recollections of August 14, 1945 from family military in our history, it has also shifted the memory will live on through the timeless leg- members and friends. burden of waging those conflicts to a decreas- acy he left. My wife Vicki joins me in extend- Their goal is to establish a permanent Na- ing percentage of our overall population. As a ing our thoughts and prayers to the entire tional Day of Remembrance to the legacy of result, the vast majority of Americans benefit Potts family. service of the greatest generation so that their from the security wrought by the sacrifice of f example of commitment to community and relatively few families. In the Commonwealth THE WIKILEAKS SCANDAL country will continue to provide inspiration now of Pennsylvania, we are blessed by the work and in the future. of Marian Moran of Media, PA who leads the HON. RUSH D. HOLT This commemoration will encourage our Philadelphia Chapter, Laurie Menges of Han- OF NEW JERSEY young people to learn valuable lessons from over who leads the South Central Pennsyl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their elders about overcoming adversity vania Chapter, Laura Zazworsky of Camp Hill, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 through self-sacrifice, courage, perseverance President of the Central Pennsylvania Chap- Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I have taken and service to others. During my meetings, ter, and Sue Donaldson of Easton PA, Presi- soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan have often some time to review some of the previously dent of the Lehigh Valley Chapter. classified documents on the war in Afghani- told me how they were inspired by the service For our families with serving members of stan that were published by the WikiLeaks.org of their fathers and grandfathers. website. Before rushing to judgment about this It is my hope that Keep the Spirit of ’45 the military, it has always been the case that very large, unauthorized disclosure of informa- Alive will serve as an example to Americans of the greatest emotional toll of sending our sons tion, I wanted to review some of the docu- how we always come together with a shared and daughters to war is borne by our nation’s ments myself to determine if indeed potential sense of national unity and purpose during mothers. Since 1943, the Blue Star Mothers of human sources of information had been com- challenging times in our nation’s history. America (BSMA) have stepped forward to promised. After reviewing some of these docu- Therefore, I would like to provide my heart- offer support, counsel and advocacy on behalf ments, I have concluded that their release felt endorsement for the Spirit of ’45 Day cele- of their children and one another. In addition could indeed cause real harm to real people. bration at the Alabama National Veterans to the thousands of phone calls, letters, and I have frequently taken the executive branch Cemetery on Saturday, August 14, 2010. emails of support that flow daily between to task for over-classifying documents. There f BSMA members, they are actively engaged in have been many episodes in our nation’s his- A PROCLAMATION HONORING policy making at the highest level. Their sup- tory where the classification system has been MOLLI JACOBS’ VICTORY AT THE port for H.R. 2647, ‘‘National Defense Author- used to hide improper acts or to shield policy- AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ization Act for Fiscal Year 2010’’, which directs makers and bureaucrats from scrutiny or em- YOUTH ASSOCIATION WORLD states to provide both electronic and mail ab- barrassment. The Pentagon Papers episode is CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW perhaps the most well publicized example of sentee ballots in a timely fashion, is helping to the executive branch seeking to keep informa- right a long-standing wrong in the provision of tion classified because it is embarrassing. HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE absentee ballots for serving members of our That is not the case with the so-called ‘‘Af- OF OHIO military. For years, our men and women in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ghan War Diary’’ of WikiLeaks.org. uniform have been denied their vote by ineffi- Some of the documents I reviewed con- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 cient and often indifferent bureaucracies at the tained the names of real Afghan insurgents Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: local, state, and federal levels. The BSMA is who turned themselves in to U.S. or Afghan Whereas, the American Quarter Horse also a tireless morale builder for our troops, government forces. Those same reports say Youth Association held its World Champion- providing ’care packages’ from home, that not these defectors were interrogated, and we ship Show July 30 through August 7 in Okla- only nourish them but offer essential items to may presume that after they are released from homa City, Oklahoma, mitigate the extremely harsh climates in Iraq custody they and their families could be in Whereas, the show is the world’s largest and Afghanistan. Most noteworthy is how Blue danger of assassination by other insurgents. single-breed show for youth, The government has a legitimate need to keep Whereas, Molli Lyn Jacobs, who is 17, was Star Mothers rally to the side of their sister secret any sources and methods that are truly among the 858 exhibitors, Gold Star Mothers. When a Blue Star turns to important for our nation’s security. The indi- Whereas, Molli showed a 2-year-old bay Gold our entire nation mourns. But for the vidual or individuals responsible for the re- mare, RTH Style and Grace, Blue Star Mothers that tragedy is their call to lease of these unredacted documents should Whereas, Molli’s brother R.J. also won a arms. An old Spanish proverb holds that ‘‘An be prosecuted. A criminal investigation into world championship at the event, ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.’’ this matter is underway. Whereas, the event’s organizers said it was Certainly it is a fellow mother who is best f so unusual for two siblings to win world cham- qualified to offer comfort when a child has pionships in the same year that they were un- ‘‘KEEP THE SPIRIT OF ’45 ALIVE!’’ been lost in service to our nation. For over sure if it had ever happened before, sixty seven years, the Blue Star Mothers have Resolved that along with the residents of been there for their children, one another, their HON. SPENCER BACHUS the 18th Congressional District, I commend OF ALABAMA Molli Lyn Jacobs on winning a world cham- Gold Star sisters, and our nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pionship at the American Quarter Horse Youth As the Blue Star Mothers of America gather Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Association World Championship Show, and in Grand Junction, Colorado for their National Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, it is my for the hard work and dedication that led to Convention under the leadership of President honor to express strong support for the Spirit this unique accomplishment. Wendy Hoffman, I request that all Americans

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JAMES AARON IN RECOGNITION OF THE 63RD AN- The Ramos Arizpe plant in northern Mexico NIVERSARY OF PAKISTAN INDE- will get a hefty half-billion dollar makeover. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. PENDENCE Mexico will get the 390 new jobs that go OF NEW JERSEY along with it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY I thought the GM bailout was to ‘‘save or Tuesday, August 10, 2010 OF VIRGINIA create’’ American jobs? The American taxpayers bailed out GM. Its Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taxpayer money. Why isn’t Government Mo- in recognition of James and Madlyn Aaron’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 tors investing a half billion dollars in an Amer- long-standing dedication to their community Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- ican Plant? and to applaud their many contributions to the er, I rise today to recognize the 63rd Anniver- American jobs are going to Mexico. And public. I hope that their faithful devotion to the sary of Pakistan independence. The 11th Con- Mexicans are coming to the United States to State of New Jersey may serve as an exam- gressional District of Virginia has benefited take American jobs. ple to us all. from being home to a diverse range of ethnic James Aaron has been practicing law for 41 Would these 390 new Mexican jobs be and religious peoples from all over the world. years and is a member of the New Jersey saved or created? Northern Virginia as a whole is strengthened State Bar and Monmouth Bar Association. He And that’s just the way it is. by this diversity. One community I wish to rec- is currently partner at the distinguished firm of ognize today is the Pakistani community, Ansell Grimm & Aaron, based in Ocean, New f which is an integral part of the makeup of Jersey. Jim has been able to connect his pro- Northern Virginia. HONORING ROGER T. BOBB fessional career with his desire to contribute to I am honored to represent a district with his community. He has served as a panelist such diversity and prosperity. The Pakistani for the Monmouth University Real Estate Insti- HON. DALE E. KILDEE community has been vital to that success, tute and has lectured for the Institute of Con- OF MICHIGAN contributing expertise and hard work in some tinuing Legal Education. In addition, Jim has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our fastest growing industries. The work been the City of Long Branch’s City Attorney ethic displayed is consistent with so many im- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 since 1994, has served as the municipal pros- migrant groups who have come before and ecutor and attorney for the zoning board for Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, the Genesee who have contributed to building the United the City of Long Branch, and has held the po- Charter Township Fire Department will honor States of America into a great nation. By cele- sition of Asbury Park’s City Attorney. In fact, Chief Roger T. Bobb for 45 years of service to brating our respective traditions and heritage, he is the only City Attorney in the history of the community at their 7th Annual Picnic. The we reaffirm our identity as Americans. New Jersey to serve these cities at the same Picnic will be held at the Township Fire Sta- Pakistan Independence Day celebrates the time. Jim’s impressive legal career includes tion Number 1. end of British rule in the region and the found- practicing before the United States Supreme After graduating from Kearsley High School ing of Pakistan as a sovereign nation by Mu- Court, the United States Court of Appeals, and in 1959 and attending Michigan State Univer- hammad Ali Jinnah. August 14, 1947, is offi- the United States Court of Claims. sity, Chief Bobb was hired as a firefighter on cially recognized as the day that Pakistan won Mr. Aaron’s active participation in New Jer- June 7, 1965. During this time, Roger Bobb independence, and it is celebrated with lights, sey civic life extends to a variety of other was also a member of the Michigan National fireworks, and displays of national pride. The spheres as well. In 2006, Jim was appointed Guard, and began working as an insurance Pakistan Festival USA was originally held at the Commissioner of the New Jersey Racing agent. In 1973, he was promoted in the Fire the Lincoln Memorial in 1987, and has grown Commission. He also sits on the Board of Department to Captain. The following year, he into a must attend event for the Pakistani Trustees of the Hollywood Golf Club. In addi- was a member of the first graduating class of community. Pakistan Festival USA has since tion, because religion is important to him, Jim the Genesee County Michigan Firefighters moved to Lorton, VA, in the heart of the 11th has attended Temple Beth Miriam for his en- Training Council Basic Firefighter Training pro- Congressional District, in order to meet the tire life. He is now a member of the Temple’s gram. He has also completed the Michigan needs of the growing attendance and demand Board of Trustees. Firefighters Training Council Fire Officer I of the Washington area Pakistani community. Jim’s wife Madlyn Aaron was a school Training Program. He was promoted to Assist- Today, this is one of the largest celebrations teacher in the Long Branch school system for ant Chief in 1977 and became Fire Depart- in the country celebrating the independence of over 33 years. She holds a BA and an MBA ment Chief on January 6, 1985. Pakistan and recognizing the contributions of from Monmouth University, and her commit- As part of the Genesee County Association the Pakistani-American community. ment to education has continued even after of Fire Chiefs, Chief Bobb was elected a retirement. Madlyn and Jim sponsor the Leslie Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Trustee in 1985, elected Vice President in B. Aaron Scholarship Fund which provides a join me in celebrating the 63rd Anniversary of 1986, and elected President in 1987. He re- scholarship to a deserving Long Branch High Pakistan’s Independence, and in recognizing ceived the President’s Award for Exemplary School senior every year. They also sponsor the many contributions of Pakistani-Americans Service in 1999. He has also served as Chair- the Heimlich-Aaron Scholarship Fund which to our country and wishing them Yaum-e-Azad man of the Radio Committee. provides a scholarship for a worthy graduate Mubarak (Happy Independence Day). Chief Bobb and his wife, Carol, have a of Temple Beth Miriam’s Hebrew high school. f daughter, Jennifer, and a son, Brian. As part The couple supports Monmouth University and of a firefighting family, his brother served with GOVERNMENT MOTORS AND the Monmouth Medical Center, and their con- the Fire Department for 35 years and his late MEXICO tributions to civic life also include their active father was a charter member of the Fire De- membership in the Long Branch Chamber of partment and served 22 years. Commerce. Perhaps most notably, Jim and HON. TED POE Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- Madlyn recently served as co-chairs of the OF TEXAS resentatives to join me in congratulating Chief Temple Beth Miriam’s ‘‘Capital Campaign.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Roger T. Bobb for 45 years of service to the The campaign successfully raised over $2.5 Genesee Charter Township Fire Department. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 million dollars for the Temple. He is to be commended for his commitment to Madam Speaker, please join me in leading Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, Gov- the safety and welfare of the community and this body in acknowledgement of the dedica- ernment Motors is investing $500 million to re- I wish him the best in the future.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:50 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AU8.104 E10AUPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E1576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 10, 2010 HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVER- Speaker I ask that you, and the entire U.S. often called upon as quest speaker at various SARY OF ZION EVANGELICAL House of Representatives, join me in recog- veterans’ services such as Memorial Day, Vet- LUTHERAN CHURCH IN nizing Pastor Dave Hueter and the members erans Day, Remembrances and Prisoner of MANISTIQUE of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of War and Missing in Action ceremonies. Bill Manistique on its 125th anniversary. served as an advisor to his local veterans HON. BART STUPAK f groups on POW/MIA issues and was a mem- OF MICHIGAN ber of the Quiet Birdman, Order of the HONORING LT. COL. WILLIAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daedalians, American Legion Post 165, Vet- ‘‘BILL’’ C. BRYAN erans of Foreign Wars Post 7244 and Sac- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ramento POW Club. Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. GEORGE MILLER Bill’s patriotism in the community was fre- honor Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of OF CALIFORNIA quently recognized by his peers. Bill was seen Manistique on the church’s 125th anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing proudly along the front row of vet- Members of the congregation selected the fol- Tuesday, August 10, 2010 erans holding the POW/MIA flag for two hours lowing passage as their theme for this historic at one event. He refused several attempts dur- anniversary, ‘‘We have no mission but to Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam ing the event to use a chair and he proudly serve in full obedience to our Lord; to care for Speaker, I rise today and invite my colleagues proclaimed he was standing up, ‘‘in support of all, without reserve, and spread his liberating to join me in honoring the life of Lt. Col. Wil- our troops’’. word.’’ It is a mission this congregation has liam ‘‘Bill’’ C. Bryan, longtime resident of Bill is survived by his wife, Betty C. Bryan; been carrying out successfully for 125 years. Vacaville, California, and to recognize his son, Wesley William and wife Jerri; his daugh- Zion Lutheran was founded on August 15, many accomplishments and contributions to ter, Geri Bryan Hann; stepdaughter, Karen 1885 by missionary pastor J.J. Maakestad. Lo- our country and the community. Novak and husband Joe; stepson, Steve Croft cated on the shores of Lake Michigan in Sadly, Bill passed away at home with his and wife Oolah. He was also the proud grand- Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the church’s wife at his side on August 1, 2010 at the age father of eight grandchildren and five great- founding coincided with the decision in 1885 of 90. grandchildren. by the lumber community of Epsport to offi- I was honored to have recently visited with cially change its name to Manistique. Origi- Bill, his wife Betty and daughters Geri and Madam Speaker, once again, I would like to nally called the Scandinavian Evangelical Lu- Karen, as well as two of his grandchildren at pay tribute to the life of a true American hero, theran Church, 19 Swedish families totaling 65 their family home. Bill and Betty shared stories Lt. Col. William ‘‘Bill’’ C. Bryan and further rec- individuals comprised Zion Lutheran’s original about their lives together and proudly showed ognize his unwavering devotion to his family, congregation. By 1906 the congregation had off a mini time-line of photographs from their his community, and his country. already outgrown the original church built by wedding day, their growing family and Bill’s J.J. Maakestad, and that year the present 90th birthday party. Bill also recalled his serv- f church was constructed at a cost of $10,143. ice in WWII and shared with me photographs Services at Zion Lutheran continued to be of his early years in the service and through- HONORING RANDALL G. MEADOWS held in Swedish until 1947. Over the last cen- out his distinguished career. Bill took great tury and a quarter, 20 pastors have served pride in serving our country and his love of fly- Zion Lutheran and the congregation elected its ing was evident and everlasting. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. first women to the Church Council in 1974. William ‘‘Bill’’ Charles Bryan was born on OF GEORGIA The first lay person to serve as president of April 27, 1920, in Big Timber, Montana, to Wil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Church Council was elected in 1979. liam Franklin Bryan and Lena Bryan. Bill’s out- Members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran standing character was no doubt evident to all Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Church reach out to those in need with open who knew him, and his commitment to the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, arms and a strong sense of community. The United States Army was a true indication of I submit the following: congregation sponsors Boy Scout Troop #400 his sense of duty and love of country. Whereas, Forty-six years ago a tenacious and Cub Scout Troop #402 and it has been in- Bill’s long career with the military started man of God accepted his calling to serve at volved with local Habitat for Humanity efforts. when he was drafted into the Army in 1942 Snapping Shoals EMC in Covington, Georgia; Zion Lutheran is also active in Lutheran World and served in the Army Coastal Artillery Unit. and Relief and its members make an average of In 1943, he cross-trained and started pilot 250 quilts a year to be distributed to hospitals, training in the Army Air Corps. In 1944, on his Whereas, Mr. Randall G. Meadows began orphanages and the sites of natural disasters 17th mission over Germany, his B–24 was his career with Snapping Shoals EMC and to help those in need. In February 2002, the shot down over Austria. Bill courageously worked his way up to become President/C.E.O church began the ‘‘Sharing Prayers Ministry’’ spent 14 months as a Prisoner Of War (POW) and today retires after forty-six years of out- program, which provides a homemade lap in Northern Germany at Stalag Luft #1. De- standing service and leadership; and robe, or prayer shawl, to church members who spite often frightening and harrowing condi- Whereas, this remarkable man has shared are going through a stressful or difficult period tions as a POW, Bill returned to flying upon his time and talents, giving the citizens of our in their life. his release in 1946 and piloted the Douglas District a friend to help those in need, a fear- As a member of the Great Lakes Synod, C–124 Globemaster and the Douglas C–130 less leader and a servant to all who wants to Zion Lutheran has formed a cultural and spir- Hercules. In 1947 Bill became a member of insure that service truly comes with results itual fellowship with its sister congregation, the newly designated United States Air Force and a smile; and Magomeni Lutheran Church in Dar es Salaam, where he continued to serve until retiring in Whereas, Mr. Randall G. Meadows is a cor- Tanzania. This includes an exchange of letters 1966 as a Lieutenant Colonel. nerstone in our community that has enhanced from Sunday schools classrooms, luncheons Bill would not remain idle after retiring from the lives of thousands for the betterment of featuring foods from Tanzania, and this past the Air Force for long. Following his distin- our District; and fall two members of Zion Lutheran travelled to guished time in the military, he embarked on Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the visit Magomeni Lutheran Church, bringing the a second fulfilling career and started his own Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Upper Peninsula to Tanzania. business, ‘‘Bill’s Refrigeration’’. Bill not only day to honor and recognize Mr. Randall G. Madam Speaker, the spirit and principles ran the business, but he also worked as a re- Meadows on his retirement from Snapping that are intrinsic to the Upper Peninsula can pairman on refrigeration systems through the Shoals EMC and to wish him well in his new be found throughout the history of this church neighboring communities until his retirement in endeavors; and the actions of its congregation. Over the 2004. For many years he volunteered his past 125 years, Zion Evangelical Lutheran services and repaired the Vacaville Veterans Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Church of Manistique has shared the joy of Hall refrigeration system to continue showing SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim July 15, 2010 as the Lord with the community of Manistique his support to the veterans community. Mr. Randall G. Meadows Day in the 4th Con- and with open arms has reached out to those Over the years, Bill donated his time and gressional District. in need. For these many blessings, Madam talent to the Veterans Community and was Proclaimed, this 15th day of July, 2010.

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I would like to thank Chairman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crash of Continental Flight 3407 in Buffalo, NY COSTELLO for including these important provi- Thursday, July 29, 2010 in February of 2009, taking the lives of 50 sions in the Airline Safety & Federal Aviation people. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Administration Extension Act, and I urge my Three residents of New Jersey’s 12th Con- colleagues to support it. strong support of this bill to invest in American gressional district were on this flight; Lorin jobs and close tax loopholes. Maurer, Ron Gonzales and Coleman Mellett. I This bill is about one thing, and one thing f have spoken with and heard from their fami- only: jobs. It extends initiatives that are mak- lies and friends, and my thoughts and prayers ing a difference creating jobs and rebuilding RECOGNIZING DUANE FOUTS, THE go out to them as they cope with the loss of our communities, and it closes tax loopholes 2011 PRESIDENT OF THE ARI- these outstanding individuals. Lorin was a ris- that are helping big businesses ship jobs over- ZONA ASSOCIATION OF REAL- ® seas. ing star at Princeton University whose positive TORS North Carolina is creating jobs and saving attitude and volunteerism served as a shining money using Build America Bonds to improve example for the community. Ron was a tire- communities across the Second District. This less advocate for his community and he HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL worked hard to save children who were in cri- bill will expand these bonds to put more peo- OF ARIZONA ple to work, on projects like expanding sewers sis due to domestic violence, drugs, gangs, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Youngsville, Fayetteville, and Pittsboro, and other social ills. And Coleman was a tal- building schools in Lee County and Franklin ented musician. Their passing was a huge Tuesday, August 10, 2010 County, and expanding hospitals and roads loss to our community. I have been vigilant in where they are most needed. The bill also ex- working to ensure that we address the serious Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise tends and expands job subsidies that are safety concerns that led to the crash. today to recognize and congratulate Mr. helping struggling workers and small busi- A series of National Transportation Safety Duane Fouts, who was recently elected the nesses at the same time. The other side has Board (NTSB) hearings exposed the disturbing 2011 President of the Arizona Association of repeatedly said that we must help private fact that the crash of Flight 3407 was prevent- Realtors®. Mr. Fouts will be installed as Presi- companies expand; this funding makes sure able. The pilots had received inadequate train- dent on October 6, 2010. that businesses can grow and workers whose ing on how to recover from a stall and how to Though his career began in 1988 as a jobs are at risk can keep their skills up-to- proceed in icing conditions. Severe pilot fa- salesperson, Mr. Fouts climbed his way up the date. tigue also was identified as the cause of the proverbial ladder of the real estate industry. This bill is an important step in our effort to crash. The NTSB found that regional carriers Frequently recognized for his contributions promote an American Manufacturing Jobs are held to lower safety standards than na- and leadership in the past, I am confident that agenda that will close loopholes that help tional carriers despite regional airlines’ ac- Mr. Fouts will continue to demonstrate such companies move jobs overseas, support counting for one-half of all scheduled flights in leadership and admirably represent the 42,000 American jobs at home, and enable U.S. com- the United States. As a result, five of the last plus membership of the Arizona Association of panies to bring back ‘‘Made in the U.S.A.’’ seven fatal commercial plane crashes involved Realtors®. I urge my colleagues to join me in support regional carriers. of this legislation. As more Americans rely on commuter air- Mr. Fouts has earned numerous leadership f lines for air service, the Federal Aviation Ad- appointments and industry awards for profes- sional contributions, including the 2008 Realtor AIRLINE SAFETY AND FEDERAL ministration (FAA) must take aggressive action to ensure that there is no difference in the of the Year in Phoenix. He also gives back to AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EX- his community as volunteer for the Scottsdale TENSION ACT OF 2010 level of safety provided by different air car- riers. The NTSB hearings also made clear that Boys and Girls Club as a basketball coach, SPEECH OF the FAA has failed to issue regulations based and with Habitat for Humanity. I am proud to on previous NTSB recommendations to estab- represent Mr. Fouts and his family—he and HON. RUSH D. HOLT lish uniform standards for training and per- his wife Jill have two children and five grand- OF NEW JERSEY formance. We owe it to the families and children—in Arizona’s 5th District. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends of the victims of the Flight 3407 to take Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Thursday, July 29, 2010 action to prevent such tragedies in the future. nizing Mr. Duane Fouts as an important mem- Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in Last year I joined my colleagues from Up- ber of Arizona’s 5th District and the 2011 support of H.R. 5900, the Airline Safety and state New York, CHRISTOPHER LEE and BRIAN President of the Arizona Association of Real- Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act. HIGGINS in introducing the One Level of Safety tors®.

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