January 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E23 George ‘‘Boomer’’ Scott with the Boston Red he was very proud, often boasting about them Yesterday, Mr. Speaker, the Senate moved Sox and he reported to the minor leagues to friends and colleagues. Dion, his oldest one step closer in extending unemployment training camp. This was during the time in played professional but is currently a benefits, and the House must do the same which blacks did not receive sign-on bonuses principal in the Atlanta Public School District. and act immediately. but were eager to play the game. His dream George, III is in real estate in New Bedford, Less than 2 weeks ago, unemployment in- to play in the major league following in the MA. His youngest son, Brian, played college surance payments were cut for 1.3 million footsteps of his ideal, , came in baseball for Mississippi Delta Community Col- Americans and will expire for a further 3.6 mil- 1965 when he made the Red Sox roster and lege and had a batting high of over .400 in lion this year. opened the season on third base. During his 2006 breaking his Dads record of .330 in It is estimated 213,793 Californians have career in , George even- 1966. been affected by the cut, including over tually met Willie Mays and played against him Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 14,000 individuals in Orange County. in several games. in recognizing Mr. George ‘‘Boomer’’ Scott, According to CBO estimates, our GDP Mr. George ‘‘Boomer’’ Scott helped to break one of baseball’s greatest players; I am proud would be boosted and employment would be many barriers in major league baseball and that he was a product of the Mississippi Sec- increased by 200,000 jobs if unemployment set his own records to be beat. At his first ond Congressional District. Rest in peace benefits were to continue in 2014. rookie camp his talent was appreciated but not Boomer. Mr. Speaker, it is our job to make sure the economy recovers and we find a way to get his color. Nevertheless, his love for the sport f and determination to not return to Mississippi people back to work. the same kept George in the race. He was not HONORING THE LIFE OF STAFF But we should not leave those trying to find allowed to have the same eating and sleeping SERGEANT JOSEPH ANDERSON a job without a lifeline. We must act now. arrangements as his white baseball team f mates. HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTEN- In 1966, he hit his first major league home OF LOUISIANA ANT GENERAL WILSON A. run against the ; while also earn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘DUTCH’’ SHOFFNER, USA, RE- ing the reputation as one of the greatest de- TIRED fensive to ever play in the Wednesday, January 8, 2014 league. Aside from that, he hit a homerun Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today against that is remembered as to honor the life of Staff Sergeant Joseph Em- HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF TEXAS one of the longest homeruns in baseball his- manuel Anderson, a dedicated father and an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tory with acknowledgements coming from active duty U.S. Army Sgt., who was cruelly some of greatest like . taken from us by gun violence at the age of Wednesday, January 8, 2014 In that same year, 1966, George was consid- 31. He will be deeply missed by his family, Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud ered as one of the leagues batting leaders, friends, and all that knew him. I join with them to honor the life and service of Lieutenant hitting .330 earning him a slot behind Tony today in grieving the loss of this special man General Wilson A. ‘‘Dutch’’ Shoffner, USA, Re- Oliva and Baltimore Robinson boys, Frank and and hope they find some comfort in cele- tired, of Colleyville, Texas, who passed away Brooks. As a rookie his career highs and brating his life and the knowledge that it on January 3, 2014, at the age of seventy-five. some of the best games ever played in base- serves as an example for all of us. Lt. Gen. Shoffner, born in 1938 to Fred and ball slated George to be ‘‘Rookie of the Year’’ A loving father, brother, son, and friend, Jewell Shoffner, was originally from Ryan, by many of his colleagues. Baseball Hall of John Anderson was born and raised in Oklahoma. He attended Cameron State Agri- Famer, Rick Ferrell said, ‘‘In all my years in Marrero, Louisiana. At the age of 20, he joined cultural College (now Cameron University) baseball I have never seen a player have a the Army so that he could take care of his where he participated in ROTC, Phi Theta debut like Scott. He’s amazing.’’ family. Kappa, and the Student Government Associa- In 1971 he was traded to the Milwaukee A devoted father to his three children, Sgt. tion; and later graduated from Oklahoma State Brewer’s and that became his career year Anderson worked hard to provide for them and University in 1961. Shortly thereafter, he when he won his seventh Gold Glove and rec- loved them completely. joined the United States Army, and was com- ognized as Milwaukee’s MVP. But change During his 12 years of service in the U.S. missioned in Field Artillery in 1967. came in 1978 when George’s career slowed Army, Sgt. Anderson served our country In his thirty-two years of service, which in- down due to injuries. His career began to ex- through three deployments in Iraq. He also cluded the Vietnam War, Lt. Gen. Shoffner perience continuous highs and lows. Starting earned his Airborne Wings and was proud to commanded the 214th Field Artillery brigade in in 1979, he was traded to Kansas City and follow in the footsteps of his grandfathers who Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, the 3rd Infantry Division in shortly afterwards to the New York Yankees, both served in the Army. Wurzburg, West Germany, and the Combined the Texas Rangers, and in 1980 to the Mexi- The loss of Sgt. Anderson deeply saddens Arms Command at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. can League. A career decision was inevitable, me and all those who care about our commu- His many positions also included being the so George decided to retire from major league nities. While we mourn the loss of Sgt. Ander- Deputy Chief of Staff for Military Operations in baseball but, not his love and dedication to the son, let us look to who he was and the life he Washington, DC. He earned his third star and game. led as inspiration. We should all strive to live the rank of Lieutenant General in 1991. Lt. George held many managerial positions, in our lives with the same overwhelming love for Gen. Shoffner had also received a Bronze both the Mexican League and the Independent our families and dedication to our country that Star and a Distinguished Service Medal, which League with such teams as Saskatoon Riot, Joseph Anderson showed in his life. His vital- is awarded for exceptional performance in a Massachusetts Mad Dogs, and Rio Grande ity and love should be celebrated and hon- duty of great responsibility. Valley White Wings of the Texas-Louisiana ored. I am proud to stand here today to honor After retiring from the Army in 1993, League. From 1991 to 1996, George coached the life and legacy of an exemplary man, Staff Shoffner became Vice President for Product at Rothbury Community College. He finished Sergeant Joseph Anderson. Development at Lockheed Martin Missiles and his managing career in baseball with the Berk- f Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas. In 2003, shire Black Bears of the Northern League in he retired from that position but continued to 2002. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE volunteer at community organizations and In 2006, George was inducted into the Red EXTENSION speak to ROTC cadets at Cameron University. Sox Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Hall of He is in the alumni hall of fame at both Cam- Fame. Sure, career lows are expected just as HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ eron and Oklahoma State University. careers highs are preferred, but both contrib- OF CALIFORNIA Lt. Gen. Shoffner was recently preceded in uted to him having a great baseball career. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES death by his wife of fifty-two years, Beverly, of We are thankful however, that his career highs Lawton, Oklahoma. Together they had two Wednesday, January 8, 2014 out-numbered his career lows helping George sons, Al and Andy, He is survived by four sis- to earn the reputation bestowed upon him by Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. ters—Myra, Jean, Joan, and Judy—and three his baseball colleagues, as one of the best in Speaker, I rise today to urge my Republican grandchildren—Kristin, Lauren, and Austin. many positions of the game. colleagues to give stability to the American Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- Mr. George ‘‘Boomer’’ Scott broke barriers economy by restoring emergency unemploy- sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- and set records; he had three sons of which ment insurance. guished colleagues to join me in remembering

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THOMPSON Unemployment benefits allow families to so that he could make some money to pay for OF MISSISSIPPI continue spending which can create more op- his college education. He attended Coahoma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portunities for job growth in the future, and Community College before transferring to can reduce the need for such benefits once Alcorn State University. At Alcorn he obtained Wednesday, January 8, 2014 the economy recovers. his Bachelor’s Degree. Later, he would obtain Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- I ask that the Speaker work with the Senate a Master’s Degree from Mississippi Valley er, I rise today to honor a woman who made and take up this extension. State University. Mr. Ware is a very well known respected her life’s wages from cultivating and har- f vesting the land on which her family lived, member of the Browning Community where he Mrs. Ocey Richmond. HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE grew up and still lives. It is here, where in Mrs. Ocey Richmond was a sharecropper in OF TOM D’AMORE 1972, he began to raise cattle on over 200 Bolton, Mississippi. Dating back to as early as acres of land. In 1999 he began to grow milo the 1950s, Mrs. Richmond farmed an area of and soybeans. HON. JOE COURTNEY He served as board member from 1983– about 15–20 acres of land, which was located OF CONNECTICUT 1984 for the Mississippi Action for Progress. not far from Bolton-Brownsville Road. Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has received such awards as Teacher of Richmond cultivated a number of crops, such Wednesday, January 8, 2014 the Year for the Leflore County School District, as sweet potatoes, corn, peanuts, numerous where he served as Social Studies teacher for other vegetables, and cotton. Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 29 years before retiring. He has continued to As a sharecropper, a portion of her harvest with great solemnity to share with you the re- drive the bus for the district for over 40 years. was payment for her land and home, which cent death of Tom D’Amore. In 1984 he received an Outstanding Service to was leased to her through the white-owned Tom D’Amore was a vibrant fixture in Con- the Community Award. Later in 1998 the Gaddis & McLauren Seed and Feed Store. necticut politics for over 40 years. Serving as United States Department of Agriculture would Not only were they able to sell their harvested the State Chairman for the Republican Party honor him with a Certificate of Appreciation for crops, but they were also able to feed their Connecticut from 1983 to 1987, Tom went on his work in agriculture. families, making great use of their land. to run a number of successful campaigns for He is married to Earlean Maxwell. Together Mrs. Richmond enlisted the help of other former Connecticut Senator Lowell P. Weicker. they are the proud parents of three sons and family members in assisting with the daily de- Most notably, Tom steered the former Repub- one daughter. mands of cultivating and harvesting acres of lican Senator to victory as an independent f land. Other members of her family, such as candidate for the Connecticut Governorship in Deanna Hill and Clarence Richmond assisted 1990. HONORING THE LIFE OF AIR her, helping to meet the demands and expec- Serving as Chief of Staff to Governor FORCE CAPTAIN DAVID L. LYON tations of her sharecropping responsibilities. Weicker, Tom played a central role in helping By 1973, Mrs. Richmond ceased cultivating the Governor pass the state’s first broad- HON. ANDY BARR the land and moved from her leased property based income tax in 1991. Tom also worked OF KENTUCKY to another area within the Bolton community. with the Governor during his term to imple- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ment legislation for school desegregation, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 stronger gun laws, and health care reform. in recognizing Mrs. Ocey Richmond for her im- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, United States Air With a vision for the nation and a passion peccable cultivator talent. Force Captain David L. Lyon has given the ul- for politics, Tom remained influential in state f timate sacrifice for our nation. He was as- and federal politics after Governor Weicker left signed to the 21st Logistics Readiness Squad- PERSONAL EXPLANATION office. Starting a successful consulting busi- ron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and ness with former Speaker of the Connecticut gave his life for this country at the age of 28. HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY House Richard Balducci and former colleague Capt. Lyon died while supporting Operation OF NEW YORK John Doyle, Tom advised on a range of can- Enduring Freedom. He was killed in action on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES didate campaigns over his 30-year tenure. December 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan As a family man from New Hartford, Con- Wednesday, January 8, 2014 when an improvised explosive device struck necticut, Tom is survived by his wife, his chil- his patrol. Capt. Lyon is survived by his wife, Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, on January 7 dren, and his grandchildren. Dana Pounds Lyon of Lexington, Kentucky; and 8, 2014 I was in New York and was ab- Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join his parents, Bob and Jeannie Lyon; and his sent for recorded votes on four measures—a me in honoring the life and service of Tom younger brother, Sean. quorum call, H.R. 724, H.R. 3527 and H.R. D’Amore, and sharing our condolences with There is nothing as noble as the character 3628. I would have voted ‘‘present’’ on the the family and friends he leaves behind. of a man who so willingly dedicates his life for quorum call and ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 724, H.R. 3527 f others. The American warriors serving our and H.R. 3628 had I been here. military, and their families, understand this bet- HONORING WALTER LEE WARE f ter than anybody. They embody what it means to be an American. EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Capt. Lyon grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho, BENEFITS OF MISSISSIPPI with the ambition of graduating from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Air Force Academy and answer- HON. GLORIA NEGRETE McLEOD Wednesday, January 8, 2014 ing the call to serve his country. Capt. Lyon OF CALIFORNIA was a star athlete, acting as the team captain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- for the Air Force Falcon’s track and field team, er, I rise today to honor Mr. Walter L. Ware and winning a conference title in the shot put Wednesday, January 8, 2014 who is a remarkable public servant, Sunday at the 2008 Mountain West Conference Indoor Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. Mr. Speaker, School Teacher, and laborer for the church. Championships. He met the love of his life, yesterday the Senate voted to proceed with Mr. Walter L. Ware was born in Carroll Dana Pounds, at the Air Force Academy, and debate on an extension of long-term unem- County, Mississippi on September 19, 1943 to they married shortly after graduating from the ployment benefits. The ending of these bene- the late Granville and Myrtle Ruth Ware. To Academy. fits in December affected about 1.3 million this union ten children were born, four girls Capt. Lyon was serving his first tour of duty people nation-wide, one in six of whom live in and six boys. In 1983, his father passed away. in Afghanistan, and earned significant recogni- California. This extension of unemployment Recently, his mother was honored by her fam- tion with awards that include the Bronze Star

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