July 7, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1005 heart of the question is whether all Americans The language of the 14th Amendment and of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kapper, better known are to be afforded equal rights and equal op- the Civil Rights Act of 1964 guarantees pro- by one of the attendees as ‘‘Mama and Papa portunities, whether we are going to treat our tection for all citizens’ rights and it is our job Kapper.’’ fellow Americans as we want to be treated. as representatives of the people to make sure Miss Tiffany Laramee served as Maid of One hundred years of delay have passed we continue to defend those rights. Honor. Bridesmaids included Miss Rachael since President Lincoln freed the slaves, yet Mr. Speaker, I am proud to acknowledge Clark, Miss Brittany Maxedon and Mrs. Becky their heirs, their grandsons, are not fully free. the progress we have made since the Civil Brewster. Mr. Scott Lietzow served as Best They are not yet freed from the bonds of injus- Right Act of 1964 and I pledge to continue Man. Groomsmen included Mr. Kyle Kapper, tice. They are not yet freed from social and fighting for all Americans so that we may keep brother of the groom; Mr. Clint Mueller, brother economic oppression. And this Nation, for all the promises written in law by our founding fa- of the bride; and Mr. Rick Barry. its hopes and all its boasts, will not be fully thers. The new Mr. and Mrs. Kapper are a won- free until all its citizens are free. Now the time f derful match and their love for each other is has come for this Nation to fulfill its promise.’’ evident to all they meet. I wish them all the And a better country, we have become. IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES W. best in this new and exciting chapter of their Although we have come a long way, we (BILL) CURTIS lives together. must not become complacent on the issues of f civil rights. HON. MIKE ROGERS TRIBUTE TO DR. STEVEN BASCOM Our nation is a growing melting pot, and we OF ALABAMA must continue to make sure American citizens, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regardless of their religion, race, or gender, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 HON. DAVID YOUNG are granted the right to freedom and equality. OF IOWA This nation prides itself on the abundance of Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask for the House’s attention today to recog- individual freedom. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Through the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we nize the retirement of James W. (Bill) Curtis have nurtured a land where every American from the East Alabama Regional Planning and Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise citizen is born free, and with the opportunity to Development Commission. today to honor Dr. Steven Bascom, the recipi- chase their own American dream. Mr. Curtis has served as the Executive Di- ent of the Patient Care Partner Award from Mr. Speaker, before signing the Civil Rights rector of the Commission since November the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Act of 1964, President Lyndon Baines John- 1980. He has over 44 years of professional Dr. Bascom was presented with this award son addressed the nation on the significance experience in the planning field and has during the IPA Annual Meeting banquet on of the bill he was about to sign: ‘‘We believe worked for state, regional and local agencies. June 12, 2015. The IPA Patient Care Partner that all men are created equal. Yet many are Previously, he was the Principal Planner Award annually recognizes a physician or denied equal treatment. We believe that all with the Jefferson County Office of Planning other health care provider in an Iowa commu- men have certain unalienable rights. Yet many and Community Development in Birmingham, nity who works collaboratively with phar- Americans do not enjoy those rights. We be- Alabama. Mr. Curtis also served as Planning macists to optimize the care of their patients. lieve that all men are entitled to the blessings Director for the South Central Alabama Devel- Dr. Bascom was nominated by DeeAnn of liberty. Yet millions are being deprived of opment Commission in Montgomery, Alabama, Wedemeyer-Oleson, Director of Pharmacy at those blessings—not because of their own fail- and worked as a Planner for the states of Guthrie County Hospital. He was instrumental ures, but because of the color of their skin. Tennessee and South Carolina. in the adoption of the Admission Home Medi- The reasons are deeply imbedded in history Mr. Curtis holds a Master of City Planning cation orders collaborative drug therapy man- and tradition and the nature of man. We can degree from Georgia Institute of Technology agement protocol used at GCH. understand—without rancor or hatred—how and a Bachelor of Science degree from the I applaud and congratulate Dr. Bascom for this all happened. But it cannot continue. Our University of Georgia. He holds charter mem- receiving this award. I am proud to represent Constitution, the foundation of our Republic, bership in the American Planning Association him and his fellow doctors and pharmacists in forbids it. The principles of our freedom forbid and the American Institute of Certified Plan- Guthrie County in the Congress. it. Morality forbids it. And the law I will sign to- ners, and has served as the President of the I know that my colleagues in the House join night forbids it.’’ Alabama Chapter of the American Planning me in congratulating Dr. Bascom and wishing Our fight for civil rights is not over. Association and President of the Alabama As- him nothing but continued success in the fu- Victories such as the Supreme Court deci- sociation of Regional Councils. ture. sion on marriage equality do not overshadow In 1995, Mr. Curtis was named ‘‘Planner of f the fact that those who identify as LGBT can the Year’’ by the Alabama Chapter of the CONGRATULATIONS SKIP get married on Monday, be fired by Friday, American Planning Association, and in 2003, MARANEY and be kicked out of their apartment by Sun- was named to the College of Fellows of the day. American Institute of Certified Planners. The fight is not over. Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing HON. JOE WILSON Mr. Speaker, we still have members of mi- Mr. Curtis and congratulating him on his retire- OF SOUTH CAROLINA nority communities being killed based on the ment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES color of their skin and not the content of their f Tuesday, July 7, 2015 character. Our fight is not over. HONORING THE MARRIAGE OF MR. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Symbols of hate hang on government build- AND MRS. BRYCE KAPPER er, during the 54th Annual Congres- ings in the form of a flag that inspires deplor- sional Baseball Game for Charity on June able actions, leaving 9 dead after a church HON. ROBERT J. DOLD 11th, there was recognition of Skip Maraney as this year’s Hall of Fame Inductee. Bible study. OF ILLINOIS Skip was properly recognized as a living America’s fight for civil rights is not over. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Civil Rights Act of 1964 sought to fulfill legend institution of Capitol Hill. The following the promise of the fourteenth amendment that Tuesday, July 7, 2015 tribute was published in the game program. ‘‘no state shall make or enforce any law which Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ROLL CALL’S THE MAN WHO PIONEERED ROLL shall abridge the privileges or immunities of ognize the marriage of Mr. Bryce Kapper and CALL’S SPORTS COVERAGE citizens of the United States; nor shall any his wife, Brittany, ne´e Mueller. Mr. and Mrs. (By David Meyers) state deprive any person of life, liberty, or Kapper were united in marriage Saturday June If Roll Call founder Sid Yudain was the property, without due process of law; nor deny 27, 2015 at the First Congregational United Abner Doubleday of congressional baseball, to any person within its jurisdiction the equal Church of Christ in their hometown of Decatur, Skip Maraney was his Shirley Povich. Maraney spent most of the 1960’s writing protection of the laws.’’ Illinois. The ceremony was officiated by the about congressional sports—baseball, obvi- Fifty-one years ago we as a nation moved Reverend Dave Taylor and was followed by a ously, but also basketball, softball, bowling, forward to accept that all American citizens reception at the Decatur Conference Center and bridge—for Roll Call. In fact, he was Roll have the same inalienable rights regardless of and Hotel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Call’s first, and seemingly only, sports col- religion, race, or gender. and Mrs. Craig Mueller. The groom is the son umnist. For his dedication to the paper, the

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In that someone should write about all the Throughout his career and retirement, 1935, Mr. J Martin Jacquet was hired as prin- sports teams featuring congressional staff Ponce has been recognized for his vast histor- cipal and served the institution for ten years (baseball was just getting going then). ‘‘He ical knowledge. In 1996 the Palm Beach Town with Mr. Oscar M. Williams succeeding him in said, ‘Ok, write it,’ ’’ Maraney recalls about Council named him ‘‘Palm Beach’s only two- 1946. The current building was erected in the birth of Skip-along, which eventually ex- legged, historical landmark.’’ He is the recipi- 1950 during Williams’ tenure as principal. Mr. panded into an ‘‘around the Hill’’ beat and ent of the Providencia Award from the Palm Wilbur H. Byrd served as Como High School’s laid the groundwork for Roll Call’s current Beach Country Convention and Visitors Bu- last principal from 1967 until the school’s clo- coverage of life in and around the Capitol. From his perch, Maraney watched the reau, which recognizes an individual or agen- sure in 1971. game rise from the ashes after Speaker Sam cy that contributes to the prosperity of the Como Elementary School and Como High Rayburn, D–, shut it down in 1958. In tourism industry in the county. School grew from humble beginnings to a 33 1961, members of Congress took part in a James Ponce is an exceptional man, and room ultra-modern structure that housed an in- home-run contest and the next year the one whom I am proud to represent in Florida’s dustrial arts room, a gymnasium, a 500 person event became an actual game, played prior 22nd District. I know I join with his family and auditorium; a chemistry lab, homemaking lab- to a Washington Senators home contest. friends in celebrating this wonderful occasion. oratories, a library, men’s and women’s ‘‘Sid had the idea of turning it into a I wish him good health and continued success party. The game had hot dogs, cheerleaders,’’ lounges, and a group of offices for the admin- Maraney says. ‘‘Buses took everyone to the in the coming years. istrative staff. Stadium.’’ f Between 1914 and 1965, Como Elementary Not only was Maraney providing pre- and and Como High School’s prestige increased post-game coverage, he was also calling the IN HONOR OF THE COMO HIGH as their academic excellence was recognized game. During those years, he got to see some SCHOOL, 1914–1971, 10TH ALL by the Southern Association of Colleges and of the greats of congressional baseball his- SCHOOL REUNION CELEBRATION Secondary Schools. tory: Indiana Democratic Sen. Birch Bayh In 1971, the sudden shift to integrate (‘‘He was sensational!’’); former major league schools forced Como High School to close de- pitcher Wilmer ‘‘Vinegar Bend’’ Mizell, R– HON. MARC A. VEASEY N.C.; Massachusetts GOP Rep. Silvio Conte OF TEXAS spite its growth. Although school integration (‘‘He batted with a cigar and came out on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caused the original Como High School to crutches one year. And hit a double.’’). Tuesday, July 7, 2015 close, Como Elementary School and Como As the 1970s began, Maraney left the Montessori Magnet School carry on its legacy Clerk’s office and gave up the sports beat for Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of community, unity and pride. a job with the National Star Route Mail Con- honor Como High School’s 10th All School After Como High School’s closure the first tractors Association, where he remains as Reunion Celebration on July 2–5, 2015. This annual school reunion was held in July 1983. executive director. While he obviously en- celebration is a milestone for the Como com- joys his job, there are some things he had to Its subsequent reunions proved that the fond munity as it recognizes its history and the im- memories of the Como spirit remain in the leave behind. As Roll Call’s sports and com- pact Como High School had on its students. munity columnist, ‘‘I got invited to every- hearts of former students and staff members thing.’’ From its inception, the Como community’s forever. location left its primarily black residents walled f f in with a physical barrier separating Como HONORING JAMES PONCE from the surrounding neighborhoods. This HONORING THE RAVENSBRUCK physical separation prompted its residents to ARCHIVE PROJECT HON. LOIS FRANKEL meet the needs of the community through OF FLORIDA their own initiatives. In the fall of 1914, Como HON. TED LIEU IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents felt an urgent need for a formal OF CALIFORNIA school to educate the black youth of the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 7, 2015 munity. During its first year, Como Elementary Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I School housed 11 students and employed one Tuesday, July 7, 2015 rise to celebrate James Augustine Ponce of teacher by the name of Ms. Lucinda Baker. Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I St. Augustine, Florida who turns 98 on July Unfortunately, after two years the school rise today to honor the Ravensbruck Archive 19, 2015. was closed due to low enrollment and did not Project. A native of St. Augustine, Florida, James reopen for its second term until 1917. The The Ravensbruck Concentration camp was Ponce was born on July 19, 1917. His rel- school was ultimately reestablished the fol- the Nazi’s largest and central internment camp atives descended from the family of Juan lowing year in 1918, where Mrs. Pearl Walker for women and children during the Holocaust. Ponce de Leon. Connor served as the head teacher. Between 1939 and 1945, over 130,000 pris- Ponce grew up in the downtown area of St. After World War I, the Como community oners passed through Ravensbruck and its Augustine, where his father owned R. Ponce began to grow rapidly. As more people moved satellite camps. Funeral Home. As a young boy he recalls his into the community there was a greater need The Ravensbruck Archive is an international father burying American Tycoon, Henry for a bigger and better school building. Under archive that provides a critical link to the his- Flagler, and other prominent figures of the the leadership of Mr. R. N Riddles, the county tory of the Holocaust. Many of the documents community. In addition, Ponce has stated that superintendent, a building with two rooms was in the Archive have been hidden for the past his days at St. Joseph Academy afforded him built on the southeast corners of Faron and 70 years, but now because of the the opportunity to learn about how Florida be- Bonnell Streets. Ravensbruck Archive Project, the material will came a U.S. territory. During the time of expansion, Mrs. Gertrude be translated, digitized, and shared with the This early exposure to America’s Oldest City Wilkerson-Starners was appointed head teach- world via the web and a world traveling ex- cemented his passion for the rich history that er with Mrs. Geneva Carrington serving as her hibit. The Ravensbruck Archive Project will Florida boasts. Since that introduction as a assistant. Later Mrs. Jessie Raliegh and Mrs. preserve and make accessible this important child, Ponce has dedicated his life to pre- A. Greenwood joined the staff and Mrs. M. L. piece of history for generations to come. serving and sharing the histories of St. Augus- Patterson came to the school as a teacher in The Ravensbruck Archive is housed at Lund tine, the Breakers, and Palm Beach. Ponce 1931. University in Sweden. The Archive includes also proudly served his country in the Navy The men of the community initially supplied more than 500 handwritten interviews with during World War II and the Marines during coal for heating and kept the grounds clean; Ravensbruck survivors, taken at the time of the Korean War. Since the 1950s, he has but as the school began to grow, the need for their liberation in 1946. The Archive contains called Palm Beach County home. During his custodial personnel became necessary. In prisoners’ notebooks, diaries, letters, poems, time at the Breakers Hotel and Resort, Ponce 1933, Mr. John Atkins was hired as the first recipes, photographs, drawings, and official worked at the front desk and eventually retired full time custodian. Nazi documents from the concentration camp as an assistant manager. As of now, he con- Although no formal record exists, it is clear such as lists of prisoners, block books, and ducts weekly walking tours of the Breakers. that the need for a high school naturally grew transcripts of protocols and original documents

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