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July 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1449 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING NOLAN K. STARK sands of nameless faces who worked tire- are not threatened by men and women in lov- FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF lessly can not and must not be forgotten. ing and committed relationships. They are EAGLE SCOUT The history of the NAACP is one of sacrifice threatened and at risk by a do-nothing Con- and suffering. From bold investigations of ter- gress that ignores the real challenges facing HON. SAM GRAVES rorist lynching, protests of mass murders, seg- America. President Bush and his followers seek to OF MISSOURI regation and discrimination, to testimony be- fore congressional committees on the vicious permanently enshrine discrimination and hate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tactics used to bar African-Americans from the as part of our Constitution. Nothing could be Wednesday, July 19, 2006 ballot box, it was the talent, determination, and more disgraceful and fundamentally un-Amer- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause tenacity of NAACP members that saved lives ican. I am committed to defeat this intolerance to recognize Nolan K. Stark, a very special and changed many negative aspects of Amer- and work tirelessly for equal rights, justice and young man who has exemplified the finest ican society. respect for all Americans. Gay and lesbian qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Mr. Speaker, Medgar Evers was a World Americans are citizens who must never be ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- War II veteran and a field secretary for the treated as second class citizens, as H.J. Res. ica, Troop 41, and in earning the most pres- NAACP. This proud member of the NAACP 88 proposes. They must be guaranteed what tigious award of Eagle Scout. was one of the many martyrs of the civil rights America’s founding fathers called for in the Nolan has been very active with his troop, movement and his assassination at the hands Declaration of Independence when they stat- participating in many Scout activities. Over the of a white supremacist from Mississippi in ed, ‘‘all Men are created equal, that they are many years Nolan has been involved with 1963 helped prompt President John Kennedy endowed by their Creator with certain Scouting, he has not only earned numerous to ask Congress for a comprehensive civil- unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- rights bill, which President Lyndon Johnson Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.’’ ily, peers, and community. signed into law the following year. Because of I urge my colleagues to reject discrimination Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in the continuous sacrifice of NAACP leaders and hate by voting against H.J. Res. 88. commending Nolan K. Stark for his accom- and members like Medgar Evers, America is a f better place than it was 40 years ago and be- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America RECOGNIZING JEFFREY AARON cause of the continuous effort of the NAACP and for his efforts put forth in achieving the WULFF FOR ACHIEVING THE America will provide a better tomorrow for all highest distinction of Eagle Scout. RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT f of our citizens. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to honor the HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSO- National Association for the Advancement of HON. SAM GRAVES CIATION FOR THE ADVANCE- Colored People—NAACP—for its 97 years of OF MISSOURI MENT OF COLORED PEOPLE faithful service on behalf of African-Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (NAACP) as champions of social justice and for its lead- Wednesday, July 19, 2006 ership in the continuous struggle for civil and Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause human rights for all. HON. AL GREEN to recognize Jeffrey Aaron Wulff, a very spe- OF TEXAS f cial young man who has exemplified the finest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARRIAGE PROTECTION qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Wednesday, July 19, 2006 AMENDMENT ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, Troop 395, and in earning the most pres- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I SPEECH OF tigious award of Eagle Scout. would like to honor the National Association Jeffery has been very active with his troop, for the Advancement of Colored People— HON. BETTY McCOLLUM participating in many Scout activities. Over the NAACP—for its 97 years of faithful service as OF MINNESOTA many years Jeffery has been involved with champions of social justice on behalf of Afri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scouting, he has not only earned numerous can-Americans and for fighting for almost a merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- century so that all Americans could realize Tuesday, July 18, 2006 ily, peers, and community. and experience the American dream. The Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in NAACP has always been comprised of dedi- er, once again this Republican led Congress is commending Jeffery Aaron Wulff for his ac- cated people who would not stand still while exercising an election year ploy with their at- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- the rights of Americans of color were denied tempt today to demonize gay and lesbian ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the and they have built a legacy on ensuring that Americans. H.J. Res. 88 is an attempt to write highest distinction of Eagle Scout. every single American was able to carry out hate and discrimination into our Nation’s Con- their lives under the full protection of the law. stitution and disgracefully use this House to f From the ballot box to the classroom, the advance a cynical and cruel political agenda. HONORING BENJAMIN L. HOOKS dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders While my Republican colleagues are actively who make up this tremendous organization working to transform the Constitution into a HON. AL GREEN and maintain its status as an immense civil document of discrimination by passing H.J. OF TEXAS rights organization have been continuously Res. 88, the rest of America is concerned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fighting on the frontlines for social and eco- about very real and serious issues that this nomic justice. Congress is ignoring. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Since the foundation of this great organiza- American families are concerned about real Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tion was laid down more than a century ago issues that affect their daily lives like the price would like to honor the life, legacy, and lead- alongside the banks of the Niagara Falls, this of gasoline as it rises above $3 per gallon, the ership of Benjamin L. Hooks. For 15 years movement has fought long and hard to ensure deteriorating situation in Iraq that is costing Benjamin L. Hooks presided over America’s that the voices of African-American women the American people the lives of their loved largest and most influential organization for Af- and men would be heard. The legacy of pio- ones and $3 billion per week, and they are rican-Americans, the National Association for neers such as W.E.B. DuBois, Thurgood Mar- deeply concerned about the skyrocketing cost the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP. shall, Rosa Parks, Mary Mcleod Bethune, of healthcare and prescription drugs while at Under his leadership, the influence of this or- Mary White Ovington, Joel Elias Spingarn and the same time insurance and drug companies ganization was greatly enhanced, adding sev- Roy Wilkins, along with the hundreds of thou- report massive profits. The American people eral hundred thousand new members to its ∑ 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 07:08 Jul 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JY8.001 E19JYPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS.