May 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E809 Waters for his extraordinary vision to establish the City of Louisville, I extend my best wishes of programs and opportunities for all Dublin Operation Outdoor Freedom which is spon- to Chuck as he begins his much-deserved re- students. I wish to congratulate him on his sored by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, tirement. long and distinguished career, and wish him Adam Putnam. Recently, Mr. Waters an- f health and happiness in retirement. nounced his retirement from service with Op- PERSONAL EXPLANATION eration Outdoor Freedom. f Mr. Waters and his wife realized the need for a program to give back to wounded war- HON. HONORING THE SERVICE AND riors coming back from war. By encouraging OF MEMORY OF WORLD WAR II SOL- all of his friends to donate time, money, prop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DIER SECOND LIEUTENANT erty, and gifts, they started the program that Thursday, May 26, 2016 OWEN BAYLISS COFFMAN was then called the Wounded Warrior Sports- man Fund. Operation Outdoor Freedom pro- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I inadvertently vides wounded veterans with outdoor activities voted ‘aye’ for the Clarifying Congressional In- HON. RAUL RUIZ that they enjoy at no cost. This program has tent in Providing for DC Home Rule Act of OF CALIFORNIA evolved from the first single outing to over 70 2016 (Roll Call No. 248) when my intention chapters statewide. Operation Outdoor Free- was to vote ‘no’ on the legislation. I support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom grants wounded veterans a unique op- local budget autonomy for the District of Co- portunity for recreation and rehabilitation. By lumbia. Thursday, May 26, 2016 creating an atmosphere so that wounded war- f Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor riors can spend time with like-minded vet- RECOGNIZING DR. STEPHEN the service and memory of World War II hero erans, Operation Outdoor Freedom has HANKE ON HIS RETIREMENT and soldier, Second Lieutenant Owen Bayliss changed many lives for the better. Coffman of Palm Springs, California. His re- I am truly grateful for Ned Waters’ work to markable life was cut short when he answered provide opportunities to wounded veterans HON. our nation’s call to service in the Second and Purple Heart Recipients who have fought OF CALIFORNIA World War. It is my intention to honor the to defend our freedom. Our community and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memory of this hero by recording the history our state are better due to his service. Thursday, May 26, 2016 of his service to our great country. f Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, Owen Bayliss Coffman was born on Feb- RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT I rise to recognize Dr. Stephen Hanke on the ruary 1, 1920 in Palm Springs, California to OF CHUCK KAVANAUGH occasion of his retirement after 44 years of Owen Earl and Helen Ann Bayliss Coffman. dedicated public service as an educator. Owen attended school in Palm Springs, com- HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH Dr. Hanke served as a teacher, principal, pleting his primary school education at and assistant superintendent in four school OF KENTUCKY Frances Stevens School. For four years, districts before being appointed as Super- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Owen rode a bus from Palm Springs to Ban- intendent of the Dublin Unified School District ning High School, where he graduated in Thursday, May 26, 2016 (DUSD) in 2006. Under his stewardship, 1938. He left our to attend DUSD has attained unprecedented levels of Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Stanford University where he earned a bach- achievement. recognize the career of Charles J. ‘‘Chuck’’ elor’s degree in 1942. Owen strongly desired Kavanaugh as he retires after 20 years as Ex- DUSD saw its Academic Performance Index to serve his country in uniform, and a bad ecutive Vice President of the Building Industry (API) climb every year during his tenure to an back that never healed correctly after breaking Association of Greater Louisville, formerly the all-time high of 904 in 2013, the last year the it at the age of 20 almost kept him from mili- Home Builders Association of Louisville. API was measured by California. As the new tary service. While at Stanford, Owen enlisted For two decades, Chuck has helped con- Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) struct and remodel houses throughout Louis- scores were released last fall, DUSD was in the U.S. Army Air Corps and came to active ville—places where families can build their once again among the highest-performing duty in 1943. Owen completed his basic train- own foundation for a successful future. He has school districts in the state. ing in Santa Ana, California and completed his also worked with businesses large and small Dr. Hanke successfully transformed the cul- flight training at March Field. He earned his to help grow and expand their factories, office ture and defined DUSD’s core values by cre- wings in Yuma, Arizona and was awarded the buildings, and workspaces, creating jobs and ating and implementing the Vision 20/20 Stra- rank of second lieutenant. Owen and his crew significantly impacting our local economy. tegic Plan. DUSD became focused on contin- shipped off to Peterborough, England. On his Under his leadership, the Building Industry uous improvement through the development of second bombing mission over Poland, his Association of Louisville has become second- a Professional Learning Community. As a re- crew was recalled over the North Sea. His largest of the nearly 700 homebuilders groups sult, six schools earned the distinction of being plane went down due to inclement weather. Of affiliated with the National Association of named a California Distinguished School. the ten men on his plane, seven were killed Home Builders. And his hard work and suc- Under Dr. Hanke’s leadership, DUSD also and three parachuted to safety. Owen sac- cess have not gone unnoticed by the NAHB, created a STEM Enrichment Academy and rificed his life in service to our country. who have previously named him ‘‘Executive emerged as a regional leader in putting tech- Owen was buried at the American Military Officer of the Year’’ and President of the As- nology in the classrooms. The infusion of Cemetery near Cambridge. His grandmother sociation’s Executive Officers Council, a posi- STEM combined with some of the state’s most wished for his remains to stay in England, tion he attained after being elected by his rigorous graduation requirements have made saying, ‘‘Leave him in the land of my ances- peers. students more prepared for college and career tors, where he will forever be honored with his Throughout his career at the Building Indus- success than ever before. fallen comrades.’’ try Association of Greater Louisville—and pre- In addition, Dr. Hanke’s tenure coincided viously as Vice President of the former Louis- with a period of rapid expansion, as he Mr. Speaker, Owen Bayliss Coffman is an ville Area Chamber of Commerce—Chuck has oversaw 40 modernization projects and the American hero whose life and service deserve spent his life helping others. He is also a addition of three elementary schools and a to the fullest extent our abilities to honor him. Founder of the Building Industries’ Charitable middle school. The signature enhancements It is with my deepest respect that I commend Foundation, where he has dedicated his time were $120 million of renovation and expansion and remember this brave young man from and effort to their important partnership with at Dublin High School, which is now regarded Palm Springs. Owen joined hands with count- YouthBuild and Kosair Charities. as one of the premier campuses in California. less other patriots to safeguard the freedoms I want to thank Chuck for his dedication to Despite the pressures of managing growth, we enjoy. He is a shining example to all of us, our community, his service to homeowners DUSD maintained financial stability even and it is my sincere hope that by preserving and business owners throughout our city, through the most difficult times. his memory, we inspire a new generation to and—above all—his advice and friendship dur- Dr. Hanke has fostered lasting, productive look to Second Lieutenant Owen Bayliss ing all these years. On behalf of the people of partnerships in the community and has laid Coffman’s shining example of self-less serv- Kentucky’s Third Congressional District and the groundwork for an ever-expanding offering ice, patriotism, and dedication to freedom.

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