October 9, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1831 intelligence gathering procedures. Congress campaigns in 1948 and 1950. Born into a po- straight seasons, setting the new league and the states will then be able to adequately litical family, her father was the District Coordi- record in 1993; became the Orioles all-time study the benefits of a uniform financial infor- nator for Congressman Jerry Vorhees. leader with 819 extra base hits in 1996; his mation protection law and balance the needs A pioneer and strong advocate for the par- 400th home in 1999, and recorded his of national security and the benefits of the free ticipation of women in politics and governance, 3,000th hit in 2000. flow of information against the appropriate she twice was a candidate herself for the Cali- Cal’s history of community involvement mir- level of protection for consumers. fornia Assembly. Building on her own political rors the type of dedication and commitment I ask my colleagues to support this bill to experience, she served as the treasurer of nu- he’s famous for on the field. Cal actively sup- ensure a national standard to preserve the merous campaigns for Democratic candidates. ports his community in a variety of ways, in- uniform treatment and protection of consumer She was appointed to the Democratic State cluding the establishment of The Kelly and Cal financial information during this critical time. Central Committee in the and served as Ripken, Jr. Foundation, which supports com- f its Vice Chair. She was the treasurer of the munity adult and family literacy in the greater California Democratic Party’s Southern Divi- Baltimore area. Additionally, the Cal Ripken, HONORING EVONNE STEPHENSON sion from 1971 to 1977. Coordinator of far too Jr./ ALS Research Fund at Johns many political dinners to count, she won spe- Hopkins was established in September 1995 HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH cial notice for her work for President John F. in commemoration of Cal’s record-breaking OF CALIFORNIA Kennedy in 1962. feat. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She attended five national party conven- Cal Ripken came to be identified strongly tions. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 with the city in which he played, his work ethic This remarkable woman didn’t confine her- reflecting Baltimore’s working class pride. He Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise self to politics. She was also Chair of the Cali- grew up outside Baltimore and played his en- today to pay tribute to Mrs. Evonne Stephen- fornia State Board of Registered Nursing and tire professional career in the Orioles’ organi- son for her public service in California’s a Member of the Board of the California Public zation. That, unfortunately, is all-too-rare an Madera County. After many years of dedicated Employees Retirement System. occurrence today. service in various clerical positions, Mrs. Ste- Friend to innumerable political figures, none phenson is retiring as Madera City Clerk. of them dared be self-important around In closing Mr. Speaker, three words sum up Mrs. Stephenson graduated from California Madale Watson. She knew exactly how to cut Cal Ripken Jr. as both player and citizen—ex- State University, Fresno, with a degree in Sec- a person down to size. Her irrepressible per- cellence, dependability and consistency. retarial Science. Her career began with the sonality, her endless energy and her quick wit Madera County District Attorney’s Office, made here much beloved by all privileged to f where she served two years as a secretary. know her. HONORING THE MONROE BUSINESS From there she went into private industry at Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ON such businesses as IADCO, Anderson Clayton in birthday greetings to a California legend— THE OCCASION OF ITS 75th ANNI- and FMC Corporation. She returned to public Madale Watson. VERSARY service in 1990 as an Administrative Secretary f for the City of Madera. In 1992, she became Deputy City Clerk for Madera before being ap- HONORING CAL RIPKEN, JR. HON. JOHN D. DINGELL pointed to City Clerk in 1993. OF MICHIGAN As an Administrative Secretary, Stephenson SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arranged and attended all Planning Commis- HON. TOM DAVIS sion meetings, prepared minutes, did follow-up OF VIRGINIA Tuesday, October 9, 2001 work in connection with the meetings, as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as maintained department files and provided Tuesday, October 2, 2001 pay tribute to the Monroe Business and Pro- information to the public. As Deputy City fessional Women (BPW) on the occasion of its Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it Clerk, she performed such duties as admin- 75th Anniversary. The Monroe County Chapter is an honor for me to pay tribute to one of istering oaths of office and elections, prepara- of the BPW was founded in 1926 with Lydia America’s great role models, both on and off tion and distribution of public notices, declara- Schmeising presiding as the first president. tions, ordinances, and resolutions, as well as the field. For those of us in the Metropolitan It would be hard to understate the success maintaining files of official city documents. Washington area still yearning for a team of of the Monroe BPW in advocating on behalf of After being appointed to City Clerk, she re- our own, the are our home all women. The formal and informal net- ceived her Certified Municipal Clerk title in team, and Cal Ripken the long time leader of working, mentoring and resources the BPW 1996. the pack. provides its members has helped promote and Mrs. Stephenson will officially retire on No- On June 18, at age 41, Cal Ripken an- advance the careers of hundreds of women vember 9, 2001. A retirement dinner is sched- nounced he was leaving the game he loved throughout its 75 year history. The leadership uled for the same date to be held at Madera’s after 21 seasons to spend more time with his the BPW has provided on issues such as gen- Municipal Golf Course. family and devote more energy to his youth der and pay equity are but two examples of its Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join baseball endeavors in his home town of Aber- effectiveness as a forum for advocating wom- me in paying tribute to Evonne Stephenson for deen, Maryland. en’s issues. her years of public service to Madera County. ‘‘It’s inevitable that you can’t play forever,’’ I wish Mrs. Stephenson continued success in he said. ‘‘I’ve maximized my window of oppor- One of the more subtle accomplishments of the years to come. tunity as well as anyone. Baseball has given the BPW is the manner in which it has quietly persisted throughout its history. No one needs f me a lot of joy and happiness and satisfaction. I’m proud of what I’ve been able to do.’’ to be reminded of the difficult times in which A BIRTHDAY SALUTE TO MADALE Cal’s place in baseball history would have we live or through which we have come during WATSON been secure even without The Streak of 2,632 the past 75 years. And yet the Monroe BPW straight games. He came to the Baltimore Ori- has continued on as both an anchor in times HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN oles as a rookie on August 10, 1981, 14 days of turbulence and as a guiding light during OF CALIFORNIA shy of his 21st birthday. He won the American times of prosperity for the women of the Mon- roe community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES League’s Rookie of the Year award in 1982 and its Most Valuable Player award in 1983 It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge Tuesday, October 9, 2001 and again in 1991; set the and commend to your attention the enduring Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged record for assists by a short stop for contributions the BPW has made to the great- today to ask my colleagues to join me in pay- season in 1984; became only the second play- er Monroe community on the occasion of their ing tribute to my friend, Madale Watson, who er in major league history to be named the 75th Anniversary, celebrated October 10, celebrated her 90th birthday last week. league’s Most Valuable Player, Major League 2001. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in Madale has been a fixture in Democratic Player of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and saluting the accomplishments and the 75th an- politics in the state of California since her winner of a Gold Glove in the same season in niversary of the Monroe Business and Profes- service in James Harvey Brown’s Assembly 1991; led AL Shortstops in assists for 7 sional Women.

VerDate 112000 05:00 Oct 10, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.007 pfrm01 PsN: E09PT1 E1832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 9, 2001 THE PASSING OF FORMER CON- Cal was elected to start in the 2001 All-Star of Fresno’s best-known and most respected GRESSMAN DAVID S. DENNISON Game. It was his 19th consecutive All-Star pastors. The festival will also honor ‘‘heritage nomination and a record 17th as a starter. partners,’’ those who have donated $10,000 or HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. Ripken was presented the ’s more to the Mission over their lifetime. They OF OHIO Historic Achievement Award during the 2001 will also honor 28 men who have graduated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All-Star Game, by Commissioner . It from the Mission’s alcohol and drug recovery is only appropriate that Cal was also named program. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 the game’s MVP during his last appearance at The Fresno Rescue Mission is the largest Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am an All-Star game. On September 4, 2001, Cal service organization in California’s Central Val- deeply saddened to share the news of the Ripken, Jr., hit his 600th , joining Hank ley. The Mission is responsible for the creation passing of former Congressman David S. Aaron, and Carl Yastremski as of 22 other Missions throughout the Western Dennison. the only players with 600 doubles, 400 home United States, all of which were started by David Dennison was born on July 29, 1918, runs, 5,000 and 3,000 hits. graduates from their alcohol and drug recov- to David Sr. and Cordella Ford Whitman His performance this year is indicative of his ery program. Dennison. Besides his wife, Dorothy K. entire career. Mr. Speaker, I want to honor the Fresno Houlette Dennison, a son, David W.; two step- As a review, Rescue Mission on the occasion of their Fall sons, Joseph Houlette and Thomas Houlette; Cal became the second player in 1991, in Festival Banquet. I urge my colleagues to join and six grandchildren survive him. major league history to be named the leagues’ me in wishing the Fresno Rescue Mission David was a special counsel to the city of MVP, Major League player of the year, All- many more years of continued success. Warren, and also served as a special - Star Game MVP, and winner of a Gold Glove f ant in Trumbull County to the Ohio Attorney in the same season. IN HONOR OF THE LUBRIZOL General. He was also a U. S. Congressman to Cal broke Lou Gehrig’s record of 2,130 con- CORPORATION the 11th District of Ohio from 1957–1959. Not secutive games played. only was he a contributing member of the Cal played every day for several years, fi- Youngstown community, but also a loyal serv- nally sitting down in 1995, after having played HON. KEN BENTSEN OF TEXAS ant to his country. A veteran of World War II, in 2,632 games. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he served in the British Eighth Army in Africa Cal holds the Major League record for con- and fought for our Nation’s freedom. secutive games played. He is one of seven Tuesday, October 9, 2001 David was also a member of St. John Epis- players in the history of the game to amass Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- copal Church in Youngstown, OH, and was more than 3,000 hits and more than 400 home nize the Lubrizol Corporation of Deer Park, also a member of the Carmel Foundation in runs. Texas. On November 15, 2001 the Deer Park Carmel, CA, the York School, the Monterey Cal led the Baltimore Orioles to World Se- Chamber of Commerce will name the Lubrizol College of Law, and Monterey Visiting Nurse ries victory in 1983. Corporation Industry of the Year for 2001. Association and the Hospice before his retire- These remarkable accomplishments mark The Lubrizol Corporation is a global leader ment in 2000. just the highlights of an outstanding baseball in fluid technology. The corporate vision fo- The lives of many were enriched by Mr. player. cuses on creating technologies that will make Dennison’s life. He always took the time to In the field and off, he has built a strong the world a better place. With more than 4,000 make people feel extra special with a kind reputation as a leader. Eleven teams have employees worldwide, the company has an- word or a warm smile. lie was a wonderful held special tributes to honor the ‘‘Iron Man’’ nual revenues close to $1.8 billion. friend and all who knew him looked up to him. since he announced his retirement. Cal’s last Founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1928, the The Youngstown community will sorely miss farewell game will be this Saturday during a Lubrizol Corporation was originally a manufac- David S. Dennison. I extend my deepest sym- rescheduled game played at home. Baltimore turer of graphite oil products. Today their fluid pathy to his family. City, the Nation, and technologies increase operating efficiency and f will miss Cal. He brought character, dignity, reduce harmful effects on the environment. In and loyalty to the game of baseball and the addition to specialty additives for lubricants HONORING CAL RIPKEN, JR. Orioles franchise. and fuels, Lubrizol’s products have applica- I urge all my colleagues to support this res- tions in a variety of markets including coat- SPEECH OF olution and support a great sports hero. ings, metal workings, fluids for industry, ad- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS f vanced fluid systems and emissions control. OF MARYLAND Lubrizol has emerged into a global, fluid HONORING THE FRESNO RESCUE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology company concentrating on high MISSION performance chemicals, systems and services Tuesday, October 2, 2001 for industry and transportation with worldwide Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I come to the HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH manufacturing capabilities and plants in Deer floor to support this resolution offered by two OF CALIFORNIA Park and Bayport. The facility services ap- of my Maryland colleagues, Representatives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proximately 500 customers in 50 countries and CARDIN and EHRLICH, honoring Cal Ripken, Jr., employs over 700 regular and contract work- the current 3rd baseman for the Baltimore Ori- Tuesday, October 9, 2001 ers. oles and baseball’s ‘‘Iron Man,’’ for his con- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Lubrizol’s corporate philosophy emphasizes tributions to baseball and the community. today to honor the Fresno Rescue Mission on a dedication to maintaining the health and Cal Ripken is involved in numerous philan- the occasion of their annual Fall Festival Ban- safety of its employees, customers, neighbors thropic activities, including the Kelly & Cal quet. The Fresno Rescue Mission is a non- and the environment. With this philosophy in Ripken, Jr. Foundation, started in 1992, which profit evangelical Christian organization that mind the Lubrizol Corporation has supported primarily support community adult and family has served the social and spiritual needs of the American Chemical Council’s Responsible literacy, youth recreation, and health-related the Fresno community for the past 52 years. Care Initiative, the Texas Chemical Council, programs in the greater Baltimore area. He The Fresno Rescue Mission works with Houston Regional Monitoring, and the Deer and his wife, Kelly, also support adult literacy homeless individuals, impoverished families, Park Local Emergency Planning Committee. through Baltimore Reads, Inc. runaway, abused and neglected children, and Like all Lubrizol employees, the people at the We are here to acknowledge a person that single transient adults in the greater Fresno Deer Park facility provide a significant amount gives back so much to his community and we County area. The Fresno Rescue Mission pro- of time and resources to a variety of commu- thank him. However, we are here today to pri- vides emergency shelter, food, youth and fam- nity activities. Lubrizol supports many youth marily honor Cal Ripken as a great baseball ily services, rehabilitation for the addicted, activities and school programs through the player. education, job training and spiritual assistance Deer Park Independent School District, and Cal Ripken joined the Baltimore Orioles in to all who seek help. last year they provided 34 scholarships to stu- 1982 and has stayed with the same team The Fall Festival Banquet will feature guest dents attending San Jacinto College. The cor- throughout his long and impressive career. speaker Pastor G.L. Johnson of Fresno’s Peo- poration also assists such organizations as the The 1982 American League Rookie of the ples Church. Johnson has been the People’s , the Red Cross, the Boys & Girls Year and a two-time American League MVP, Church Senior Pastor since 1963. He Is one Harbor and the Armand Bayou Nature Center.

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