July 13, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1507 The newly created Pagedale Community service to the homeless women in the Cleve- unifying experiences for families; offering Association (PCA) has made many fruitful, land area. traditional summer camping experiences for laudable efforts over a small period of time. Transitional Housing Incorporated was boys and girls; and serving our staff with leadership opportunities and productive The PCA has assisted Beyond Housing in pro- formed in 1986 by three nuns who had been work experiences. Our core values are: Car- viding some 100+ homes for the residents of working in Cleveland’s homeless shelters. ing, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and the 1st Congressional district of Missouri in Today, it provides a variety of programs based Faith.’’ Pagedale. Along with providing homes, the on personal development plans reflecting each As a result of putting the values expressed PCA has established a community center with individual’s need and unique potential for a in this mission statement into practice, the multiple functions that each assist in commu- better life. YMCA of the Rockies annually brings more nity growth. The committed employees of Transitional than 250,000 visitors to its two centers, serves I am thrilled with the progress that has been House Incorporated have reached out to more more than 800 family reunions, educates more made in Pagedale and excited for the years than 1,400 women in Cleveland, providing than 19,000 students in outdoor education and further progression to come. The initiative them with a safe environment and services programs, and continues to be major employer taken by the residents of Pagedale is admi- such as education and training, in order to in Grand and Larimer counties of Colorado. rable and the economic development, incred- help them gain self-sufficiency and independ- The YMCA of the Rockies hires seasonal staff ible. Along with commending Beyond Housing ence. from more than 20 countries to help expose and the PCA, I would like to thank St. Louis Transitional Housing is a shining example of their guests to many cultures, has a member- County for their financial interest in the what a community can accomplish when we ship base of 3,500, raises more than $350,000 projects in Pagedale. I am happy to see Mis- all offer a hand to help our fellow citizens in in annual campaigns, and have over 100 staff souri residents coming together to help one need. Their care and dedication is a testament members who donate money to the YMCA another. to the ethic of solidarity that holds our commu- Staff For Kids program. I truly extend my gratitude and support to nity together. The YMCA of the Rockies does an out- the Pagedale Community Association and Be- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join standing job of exposing kids and adults to the yond Housing in St. Louis, Missouri. It is my me in honoring Transitional Housing Incor- splendor of nature and the values that come pleasure to commend them on their excellent porated for their outstanding efforts to end the from collective outdoor experiences. But it is work in my district and beyond. I hope their cycle of homelessness for many women in the not just about learning and growing both intel- progress continues. Cleveland area, and for giving hope to those lectually and spiritually. It is also about fun. f in need. The YMCA of the Rockies’ camps provide CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF f nearly every outdoor recreational opportunity that Colorado has to offer from skiing, camp- GREAT MUSIC STAX RECORDS CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ing, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, swim- COSPONSOR H. RES. 154 OF THE YMCA OF THE ROCKIES ming, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, archery, golf, ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding, and HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL HON. MARK UDALL arts and crafts. It’s an opportunity for kids, OF NEW YORK OF COLORADO families and adults to experience these activi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties in a safe and nurturing environment. Thursday, July 12, 2007 Thursday, July 12, 2007 In addition, the YMCA of the Rockies has been an important facility for the surrounding Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I communities and others who share their Mis- honor Stax Records for its contributions to rise today to celebrate and commemorate the sion. Officials at the YMCA of the Rockies American culture as one of the oldest record- 100th anniversary of the YMCA of the Rockies have opened up their facilities for use by other ing labels. For 50 years, Stax Records has Association. The YMCA of the Rockies, a non- organizations such as Rocky Mountain Na- been providing great music and recordings of profit organization, began in Colorado in 1907. tional Park, the Colorado Mountain Club, the blues, soul, and R&B. It was organized as a national training center National Wildlife Association and the Sierra Originally created as Satellite Records in for the Young Men’s Christian Association. Club. At Snow Mountain Ranch, officials are 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee and changing its Since its foundation, the YMCA of the Rockies pursuing the protection of many acres through name in 1967, Stax Records has released al- has grown into the largest two YMCA con- conservation easements, ensuring that the bums from artists like Otis Redding, Richard ference and family centers in the world—at the outdoor splendor can be enjoyed by future Pryor, Isaac Hayes, and Angie Stone. Found- Estes Park Center adjacent to Rocky Moun- generations. They have also worked to reduce ed by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton, the label tain National Park, and at Snow Mountain the threat of wildfire and bark beetles by had undergone a series of stages. It was sold Ranch between Winter Park and Granby, Col- thinning dense stands of trees on their prop- to a Gulf and Western firm, but was forced to orado. It also runs a traditional summer resi- erty, thus providing an example to their neigh- declared bankruptcy. It was later purchased by dential youth camp at Camp Chief Ouray, lo- bors on creating defensible space and helping Concord Records, which was sold to Fantasy cated at Snow Mountain Ranch. to reduce fire risks to surrounding commu- Records in 2004. YMCA of the Rockies serves conferences, nities and properties. Revered as producing the 1st multiracial family reunions, retreats, recreational and edu- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter declared July bands, the record label continues to make its cational groups, families, individuals, and 19, 2007 as the official recognition of the presence known for over half century. Stax youth by providing lodging, meeting space, YMCA of the Rockies Centennial. I ask my Records released its new album on March 27, dining, programming and recreation. colleagues to join me in recognizing this cen- 2007, titled Interpretations: Celebrating The Estes Park Center has 860 acres and can tennial and all of the great things that the Music of Earth Wind and Fire. accommodate 3,500 people in its 7 lodges YMCA of the Rockies does to enhance the I urge my colleagues to please join me in and 206 family cabins. Snow Mountain Ranch quality of life for all Americans and visitors cosponsoring H. Res. 154, and praising Stax has over 5,000 acres with a Nordic Center from throughout the world. Records for the courage that it has displayed and can accommodate 2,500 people in its 4 f and for 50 years of great music. lodges and 60 family cabins. Over 900 full- f time and seasonal staff members work each PRAISING AMBASSADOR MICHAEL year at both centers. They include senior retir- KING’S COMMITMENT TO THE IN RECOGNITION OF TRANSI- ENVIRONMENT IN THE CARIB- TIONAL HOUSING INCORPORATED ees, college students and international stu- dents participating in a hospitalities services BEAN certification program. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH As noted on their website, the Mission of HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF OHIO the YMCA of the Rockies, OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘[P]uts Christian Principles into Practice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 12, 2007 through programs, staff and facilities in an Thursday, July 12, 2007 environment that builds healthy spirit, mind Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise and body for all. We will accomplish this by Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today today to honor Transitional Housing Incor- serving conferences of a religious, edu- to praise His Excellency Michael I. King, Am- porated for more than 20 years of dedicated cational, or recreational nature; providing bassador of Barbados to the United States, for

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