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Extensions of Remarks E965 EXTENSIONS of REMARKS May 26, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E965 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING PHILIP SHAY MEEKS taxes. Under this program, the State pays a IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2006 U.S. FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF portion of the taxes, which are matched by the PHYSICS OLYMPIAD TEAM EAGLE SCOUT county. Right now the program serves close to 800 county residents. HON. SAM GRAVES Evans also worked with the county commis- HON. VERNON J. EHLERS OF MISSOURI sion’s budget, finance, and investment com- OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee to develop the county’s first investment policy, which describes the parameters under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 25, 2006 which county funds may be invested. Thursday, May 25, 2006 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Evans, today I want to thank you for your to recognize Philip Shay Meeks, a very special service to Rutherford County, and I wish you Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to young man who has exemplified the finest all the best in your future endeavors. honor the achievements of the members of qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- the 2006 United States Physics Olympiad ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- f Team. These 24 individuals have shown tre- ica, Troop 376, and in earning the most pres- mendous aptitude in physics and leadership tigious award of Eagle Scout. ON THE OCCASION OF MR. JIM amongst their peers. Philip has been very active with his troop, PADILLA’S RETIREMENT participating in many Scout activities. Over the It is very challenging to earn a spot on this many years Philip has been involved with prestigious team. After being nominated by scouting, he has not only earned numerous HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART their high school teachers and taking a pre- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- OF FLORIDA liminary exam, 200 students qualified to take the second and final screening exam for the ily, peers, and community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Philip has served in the leadership positions U.S. Physics Team. The 24 survivors of that of assistant senior patrol leader and senior pa- Thursday, May 25, 2006 group represent the top physics students in trol leader, among others. He is an ordeal Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. the U.S., and they are now at a nine-day train- member of Order of the Arrow and a tom tom Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Jim ing camp of intense study, examination and beater in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. For his Padilla on the occasion of his retirement. Mr. problem solving. Five of these exceptional stu- Eagle Scout project, Philip planned and super- Padilla dedicated 40 years of his life to the dents will advance and represent the United vised the building of ladders for a storage progress of Ford Motor Company and pre- States in a tremendous international competi- area, donating money for shades, and painting pared it for the challenges of the 21st century. tion in July at the International Physics Olym- the stage area at the Liberty Christian Fellow- I wholeheartedly commend Mr. Padilla for his piad in Singapore. ship Church Building in Liberty, MO. hard work and dedication to such a deeply Members of the 2006 team include: Sophie Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in cherished American legacy as Ford Motor Cai, ZeNan Chang, David Chen, Otis commending Philip Shay Meeks for his ac- Company. Chodosh, Kenan Diab, Jiashuo Feng, Yingyu complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Mr. Padilla first joined the Ford family as a Gao, Sherry Gong, Timothy Hsieh, Rui Hu, ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the quality control engineer. Through years of Ariella Kirsch, Jason LaRue, Men Young Lee, highest distinction of Eagle Scout. hard work that spanned three continents, Mr. David Lo, Benjamin Michel, Hetul Patel, f Padilla consistently proved himself a capable Veronica Pillar, Nimish Ramanlal, Ingmar HONORING EVANS MAPLES FOR leader. Over those 40 years his steady climb Saberi, William Throwe, Arnav Tripathy, Henry HIS SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD through the company rungs ultimately led him Tung, Philip Tynan and Haofei Wei. COUNTY to the top as president and chief executive of- Mr. Speaker, as a nuclear physicist and ficer. former physics professor, I have worked to HON. BART GORDON Mr. Padilla’s career is worthy of yet another promote math and science education and to distinction: He became Ford Motor Company’s OF TENNESSEE recognize the pivotal role these fields play in first Hispanic president and CEO. By taking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation’s economic competitiveness and the helm of one of America’s top 10 corpora- Thursday, May 25, 2006 national security. Educating our K–12 students tions, Mr. Padilla shattered stereotypes and in math and science is very important. It is en- Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to showed that all Americans have the potential couraging to see so many young, outstanding honor Evans Maples, a lifelong Rutherford of realizing tremendous success. It is fitting physics students enthusiastic about science, that Ford’s Hispanic Network Group has cre- County resident who has served as county and I note that many of them chose to pursue ated a scholarship program in his name, the trustee since 1994. Evans has decided he will science as a result of a teacher or family ‘‘Padilla Scholars,’’ to benefit deserving col- not seek another term, and I want to thank member who encouraged them along the way. lege-bound students. Mr. Padilla has proven him for all he has done for his community, Making sure our teachers are well-equipped to that in our country, a person who works hard which I have the honor of representing in this teach science and math is very important in esteemed body. and accepts no limits can reach any goal. His life is an inspiration to young Hispanics and all fostering the interest of future generations in For nearly 12 years, Evans has been re- these subjects. sponsible for collecting the county’s property young Americans as they commence the taxes, as well as overseeing idle funds of the steady climb toward their dreams. I hope the composite enthusiasm of these county. While most people might dread being I know that Ford Motor Company will deeply students and the other semifinalists will allow in charge of such tasks, Evans has instead miss Mr. Padilla’s leadership. I also know that them to consider future careers in science, embraced his responsibilities as county trustee his numerous contributions over the last four technology, engineering and math. Further- and has even managed to transform his posi- decades have helped to transform that com- more, I hope some of them consider running tion into one that has helped people in his pany into the modem powerhouse that it is for public office and add their expertise to the community. today. Mr. Padilla has earned himself a per- policy world! I am very thankful for these fu- One of Evans’ most notable contributions to manent place in the rich history and great ture leaders and ask that you please join me Rutherford County involves the tax relief pro- American heritage that Ford Motor Company in congratulating them on their wonderful gram he initiated. The program is designed to represents. Like the company he so effectively achievements and wishing the top five the help retired persons on fixed incomes keep led, Mr. Padilla is a true American success best of luck as they represent the United their homes in the face of rising property story. States in Singapore. ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:32 May 27, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.001 E26MYPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 26, 2006 RECOGNIZING DANIEL J. WIL- Since that time, the AJC’s positive impact teacher, she was not an ordinary principal. As LIAMS FOR ACHIEVING THE has been felt around the world. The AJC was the first principal of the Peace Corps Elemen- RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT instrumental in developing many of the provi- tary School, she was the strong hand and de- sions included in the United Nations Charter, termined intellect that guided what will now be HON. SAM GRAVES and later would advocate for the establishment known as the Yvonne E. Milliner Bowsky Ele- OF MISSOURI of the International Criminal Court. They also mentary School from a complex of empty and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided invaluable research to the plaintiffs in abandoned dormitories turned over to the Vir- the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. gin Islands Government by the Peace Corps Thursday, May 25, 2006 the Board of Education which ended racial into a vibrant elementary school which opened Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause segregation. During the 1960s, the AJC in 1973. Her vision made it possible to relieve to recognize Daniel J. Williams, a very special worked tirelessly with the Catholic Church to the overcrowded conditions at other schools in young man who has exemplified the finest foster a productive friendship between the two St. Thomas and improve the educational envi- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- faiths.
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