21318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 15 July 30, 2007 HONORING THE 2007 NBA The resolution was agreed to. I join all my colleagues in congratulating the CHAMPION A motion to reconsider was laid on on winning the 2006 American Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I the table. League Pennant. Additionally, we commend ask unanimous consent that the Com- f the players, coaches, management, and fans mittee on Oversight and Government CONGRATULATING THE DETROIT for this great victory and accomplishment. Reform be discharged from further con- TIGERS FOR WINNING THE 2006 Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague Rep- sideration of the resolution (H. Res. PENNANT resentative MIKE ROGERS for seeking to con- 490) honoring the 2007 NBA Champion gratulate the Detroit Tigers for winning the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I 2006 American League Pennant and for bring San Antonio Spurs, and ask for its im- ask unanimous consent that the Com- mediate consideration in the House. the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan mittee on Oversight and Government their first trip to the World Series in 22 years The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Reform be discharged from further con- and urge the swift passage of this bill. tion. sideration of the resolution (H. Res. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The resolution was agreed to. 488) congratulating the Detroit Tigers A motion to reconsider was laid on objection to the request of the gen- for winning the 2006 American League the table. tleman from Illinois? Pennant and for bringing the City of There was no objection. Detroit and the State of Michigan their f The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- first trip to the World Series in 22 FRANK G. LUMPKIN, JR. POST lows years, and ask for its immediate con- OFFICE BUILDING H. RES. 490 sideration in the House. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Whereas on June 14, 2007, the San Antonio The Clerk read the title of the resolu- ask unanimous consent that the Com- Spurs won the 2007 National As- tion. sociation (NBA) Championship with a vic- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mittee on Oversight and Government tory over the ; objection to the request of the gen- Reform be discharged from further con- Whereas the Spurs’ win results in their tleman from Illinois? sideration of the bill (H.R. 2309) to des- fourth NBA Championship in the last 9 There was no objection. ignate the facility of the United States years; The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Postal Service located at 3916 Milgen Whereas the Spurs, after sweeping the Road in Columbus, Georgia, as the Cavaliers to decisively win the Finals 4–0, lows are widely recognized as a modern-day bas- H. RES. 488 ‘‘Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr. Post Office ketball ; Whereas this is the 10th American League Building,’’ and ask for its immediate Whereas San Antonio’s four-game sweep Pennant won by the Detroit Tigers; consideration in the House. was only the eighth sweep since the finals Whereas Manager Jim Leyland is a 3 time The Clerk read the title of the bill. began in 1947; Manager of the Year and 1 of 7 managers in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Whereas the Spurs’ .727 winning percentage the history of to win the pennant in objection to the request of the gen- is the highest in finals history; both the National and American Leagues; tleman from Illinois? Whereas under the leadership and instruc- Whereas the manager and coaching staff There was no objection. tion of , the Spurs’ have done a remarkable job guiding this , , Manu Ginobili, team to victory; The Clerk read the bill, as follows , , , Whereas General Manager Dave H.R. 2309 , , Jacque Dombrowski and Owner Mike Ilitch have as- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Vaughn, and played together as sembled and led a team that has revitalized resentatives of the United States of America in a team with determination and resolve to the Tigers franchise; Congress assembled, bring the NBA trophy back home to the Whereas all 25 players on the playoff squad SECTION 1. FRANK G. LUMPKIN, JR. POST OFFICE Alamo City; contributed to their remarkable postseason BUILDING. Whereas Tony Parker was named the victories over the and the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Finals Most Valuable Player after using his Oakland Athletics, including American United States Postal Service located at 3916 speed and quickness to average 24.5 points League Rookie of the Year , Milgen Road in Columbus, Georgia, shall be and an amazing 57 percent from the field dur- as well as Magglio Ordo´ n˜ ez, Iva´ n Rodrı´guez, known and designated as the ‘‘Frank G. ing the Finals, becoming the first European- Jeremy Bonderman, Kenny Rogers, Sean Lumpkin, Jr. Post Office Building’’. ´ ´ born player to be honored as MVP; Casey, Carlos Guillen, Alexis Gomez, Omar (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Whereas Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen an- Infante, Pla´ cido Polanco, , map, regulation, document, paper, or other chored the Spurs with stifling defense Craig Monroe, Marcus Thames, Curtis record of the United States to the facility re- throughout the NBA Finals; Granderson, Ramo´ n Santiago, Neifi Pe´rez, ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Whereas Manu Ginobili used his pinpoint Nate Robertson, Todd Jones, Jason Grilli, be a reference to the ‘‘Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr. three- shooting and strong drives to the Zach Miner, Wilfredo Ledezma, Fernando Post Office Building’’. basket to lead the Spurs to victory in Game Rodney, Joel Zumaya, Jamie Walker, and 4 with 27 points; Vance Wilson; Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Frank Whereas Coach Gregg Popovich is recog- Whereas the Detroit Tigers have a history Lumpkin, Jr. was born in Columbus on Sep- nized as one of the greatest coaches of all of great players and managers, including Ty tember 5, 1907. He was reared in Columbus, time after winning his fourth NBA Cham- Cobb, Al Kaline, Hank Greenberg, and attended the 16th Street, now Woodall Ele- pionship; and Sparky Anderson; mentary, School and Columbus High School, Whereas San Antonio has the best fans in Whereas Detroit has a vibrant sports tradi- graduating from Riverside Military Academy in the league and the Alamo City is the perfect tion because Michigan fans have faithfully Gainesville, Georgia, in 1925. He was the first supported their teams; and setting for a championship celebration: Now, college football player from the University of therefore, be it Whereas the New York Yankees and Oak- Resolved, That the House of Representa- land Athletics proved worthy and honorable Georgia to turn professional by joining the tives congratulates the San Antonio Spurs opponents during the post-season: Now, Philadelphia Eagles in 1933. and Coach Gregg Popovich for winning the therefore, be it Mr. Lumpkin was stationed at the Pentagon 2007 National Basketball Association Cham- Resolved, That the House of Representa- during World War II. He developed an ordi- pionship. tives— nance distribution plan that the British govern- (1) congratulates the Detroit Tigers on ment said, ‘‘shortened the war by months.’’ Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on June winning the 2006 American League Pennant; 14, 2007, the San Antonio Spurs won the and Mr. Lumpkin later served under General 2007 National Basketball Association (NBA) (2) commends the players, coaches, man- George Patton in Europe as a Lieutenant Championship with a victory over the Cleve- agement, and all the other personnel of the Colonel in the 709th Tank Battalion. land Cavaliers. This was the Spurs fourth NBA Detroit Tigers, as well as the fans, on this Mr. Lumpkin was President of Willcox- Championship in the last 9 years. great victory. Lumpkin Company an insurance agency I join all my colleagues in congratulating the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the De- founded by his grandfather, D. F. Willcox, in San Antonio Spurs and Coach Gregg troit Tigers has won 10 American League 1848, where he built his family’s business into Popovich for winning the 2007 National Bas- Baseball Pennants. In 2006, they made their an internationally known firm that traded to 18 ketball Association Championship. first trip to the World Series in 22 years. countries.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:26 Jul 06, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\H30JY7.000 H30JY7 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 30, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 15 21319 Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague Rep- it represents, generously donating time and The Clerk read the title of the bill. resentative LYNN WESTMORELAND for intro- resources to a variety of charitable and edu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ducing this legislation and I urge the swift pas- cational programs for children throughout objection to the request of the gen- sage of this bill. the State of California; and tleman from Illinois? The bill was ordered to be engrossed Whereas Anaheim, and all of California, are proud of the accomplishment and dedica- There was no objection. and read a third time, was read the tion of the organization and The Clerk read the bill, as follows third time, and passed, and a motion to fans: Now, therefore, be it H.R. 3034 reconsider was laid on the table. Resolved, That the House of Representa- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- f tives congratulates the National Hockey resentatives of the United States of America in League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on Congress assembled, CONGRATULATING THE NHL their victory in the 2007 Finals. CHAMPIONS, THE ANAHEIM SECTION 1. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS SHANE R. AUS- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on June TIN POST OFFICE. DUCKS, ON THEIR VICTORY IN 6, 2007, in Anaheim, California, the Anaheim (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the THE Ducks won the Stan- United States Postal Service located at 127 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ley Cup. They won with a 6–2 victory over the South Elm Street in Gardner, Kansas, shall ask unanimous consent that the Com- in the decisive fifth game of be known and designated as the ‘‘Private mittee on Oversight and Government First Class Shane R. Austin Post Office’’. the championship series. The Ottawa Sen- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Reform be discharged from further con- ators were worthy opponents and should be sideration of the resolution (H. Res. map, regulation, document, paper, or other congratulated for a hard-fought Stanley Cup record of the United States to the facility re- 471) congratulating the National Hock- series. The Ducks’ win marked their first Stan- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to ey League Champions, the Anaheim ley Cup title in franchise history and by a team be a reference to the ‘‘Private First Class Ducks, on their victory in the 2007 from the State of California. Shane R. Austin Post Office’’. Stanley Cup Finals, and ask for its im- I join all my colleagues in congratulating the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. PFC Shane R. Austin mediate consideration in the House. National Hockey League Champions, the Ana- was killed on October 8, 2006, when a gre- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- heim Ducks, on their victory in the 2007 Stan- tion. nade struck his tank in Ramadi, Iraq, west of ley Cup Finals. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Baghdad. He was assigned to the 1st Bat- Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague Rep. objection to the request of the gen- talion, 35th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade LORETTA SANCHEZ for seeking to congratulate tleman from Illinois? Combat Team, 1st Armored Division in There was no objection. the Anaheim Ducks as the National Hockey Baumholder, Germany. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- League Champions and urge the swift pas- Private Austin’s grandmother said, ‘‘Al- lows sage of this bill. though the emptiness and numbness is with Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. H. RES. 471 the entire family, we hold the pride high that Speaker, I rise today in jubilant support of H. Whereas on June 6, 2007, in Anaheim, Cali- Shane was a hero before he left for the mili- fornia, the Anaheim Ducks won the National Res. 471, recognizing the Anaheim Ducks and tary, but now he is everybody’s hero. Military Hockey League Stanley Cup, with a 6–2 vic- their victory over the Ottawa Senators in the was his dream; he intended to make it a ca- tory over the Ottawa Senators in the deci- National Hockey League Stanley Cup Finals. I reer and that he accomplished . . . it was just sive fifth game of the championship series; applaud the House’s consideration of this ex- a short career.’’ Whereas the Ottawa Senators proved wor- citing measure. Private Austin served his country with dis- thy opponents and should be congratulated The Ottawa Senators proved to be worthy for a hard-fought Stanley Cup series; tinction and courage. opponents, but they were no match for the Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague Rep- Whereas the Ducks’ win marked their first hard hitting, exciting brand of hockey of Ducks Stanley Cup title in franchise history; resentative DENNIS MOORE for introducing this Whereas the Ducks’ win marked the first general manager and head coach legislation and urge the swift passage of this National Hockey League sports champion- . bill. ship won by a team from the State of Cali- The 6–2 win to clinch the title was a display Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise fornia; of solid teamwork as five different Ducks today in support of H.R. 3034, legislation I Whereas owners Henry and Susan Samueli scored goals. have introduced with the rest of the Kansas and general manager Brian Burke have cre- The Ducks teamwork was buttressed by the delegation to rename the Gardner, KS, postal ated a model franchise, assembling a team awe inspiring defensive work of Scott service facility the ‘‘Private First Class Shane that rose from an unstable past to the pin- Niedermayer, who was honored as the most R. Austin Post Office.’’ nacle of its sport today; valuable player of the NHL post-season. Whereas the Ducks were ably led by head Their work is a true accomplishment. Not Private First Class Shane Austin grew up in coach Randy Carlyle, and assistant coaches only did the Anaheim Ducks bring the Stanley Edgerton, KS, and attended Gardner-Edgerton Newell Brown and Dave Farrish; High School before joining the U.S. Army. Whereas Ducks team members Francois Cup to Anaheim for the first time, but they are the first team from California to win it all. PFC Austin was 19 years old when he was Beauchemin, Ilya Bryzgalov, Sebastien killed on October 8, 2006, while serving in the Caron, Ryan Carter, Joe DiPenta, Ryan With that, Mr. Speaker, we congratulate the Getzlaf, Jean-Sebastien Giquere, Mark Anaheim Ducks for their marvelous play and United States Army’s First Armored Division, Hartigan, , Chris Kunitz, Ric celebrate their victory in the 2007 Stanley Cup during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. For Jackman, Todd Marchant, Brad May, Andy Finals. his heroism, and for saving the lives of several McDonald, Drew Miller, , Joe The resolution was agreed to. fellow soldiers, Shane was awarded the Pur- Motzko, Scott Niedermayer, Rob A motion to reconsider was laid on ple Heart and the Bronze Star. Niedermayer, Sean O’Donnell, Samuel the table. According to Captain Daniel Costin, Shane Pahlsson, George Parros, Dustin Penner, f was a quiet, unassuming man who worked Corey Perry, , Aaron Rome, hard, whether it was cutting grass in rear de- Teemu Selanne, Ryan Shannon, and Shawn PRIVATE FIRST CLASS SHANE R. tachment or conducting maintenance on his Thorton, are all worthy of praise and admi- AUSTIN POST OFFICE ration for their contributions to the resilient tank. championship team; Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Shane’s father Terrance also said that while Whereas Scott Niedermayer, the Ducks’ ask unanimous consent that the Com- Shane was a bit on the wild side before leav- team captain and a 33-year old veteran, was mittee on Oversight and Government ing for boot camp, when Shane came home awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Reform be discharged from further con- after finishing basic training he stood tall, most valuable player of the National Hockey sideration of the bill (H.R. 3034) to des- stared you straight in the eye, and had a firm League post-season; ignate the facility of the United States handshake. Whereas the Anaheim Ducks introduced a Postal Service located at 127 South new future for the National Hockey League, On October 8, 2006, Shane courageously creating new fans of the sport’s high level of Elm Street in Gardner, Kansas, as the sacrificed the most precious thing a person athleticism and competition; ‘‘Private First Class Shane R. Austin can offer to his country—his life; and our Whereas the entire Ducks organization has Post Office,’’ and ask for its immediate country, the state of Kansas, and the Gardner- contributed considerably to the community consideration in the House. Edgerton community owes Shane and his

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