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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions Of November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2811 Diabetes Caucus to pass the important legisla- was an army sergeant assigned to the 704th RECOGNITION OF BILL LANE’S tion we are promoting and continuing to fur- Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Com- LEGACY AS AN EDUCATOR ther the goals of National Diabetes Month. bat Team, 4th Infantry Division, out of Fort f Carson, Colorado. Sgt. Wolf was a hero who HON. MARY JO KILROY gave her life in service to her country. OF OHIO TRIBUTE TO COLONEL LEWIS Sgt. Wolf, also known as ‘‘Duvi,’’ dreamed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT of serving in the U.S. military as a child who emigrated to the United States from Mexico Thursday, November 19, 2009 HON. KEN CALVERT with her family. As soon as Duvi was able, Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA she joined the United States military so that to honor Bill Lane for a lifetime of service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she could fulfill her lifelong dream to serve the Worthington community. Bill Lane built a and protect her country. She met her husband legacy as a dedicated and innovative educator Thursday, November 19, 2009 Josh at Fort Bragg. Together they had 2 for three decades. He passed away in 2008, Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today daughters: 3-year-old Isabel and 1-year-old but he will be remembered for his extensive to honor and pay tribute to an individual from Valerie. Both Duvi and Josh were deployed to service to our community. my Congressional District whose dedication to Afghanistan, where they served in separate Bill Lane began teaching at Thomas Wor- defending the people of this country and pre- units. Tragically, Duvi recently died in an in- thington High School in the 1950’s. He went serving the basic freedoms and liberties that surgent attack while in Afghanistan. She was on to become the high school principal, the we hold so dear earned him the highest mili- 24 years old. assistant superintendent, and the interim su- tary award our country has to offer. Medal of Earlier this month on Veterans Day, I had perintendent of the Worthington Schools. He Honor recipient Colonel Lewis Millett passed the honor and privilege of participating in was a creative and farsighted educator who away on November 14, 2009. He was a true events with veterans and their families in my contributed greatly to the school’s develop- American hero and today I ask the U.S. congressional district—in Hawthorne and ment until his retirement in 1981. As well as House of Representatives to honor and re- Inglewood, California. I was deeply moved by overseeing the creation of a large, complex, member him and his 31 years of service. the families of our servicemembers. Not only and modern high school, Bill Lane helped to Colonel Millett was born in Mechanic Falls, do servicemembers make major sacrifices, but form the Linworth Campus. This alternative ME, on December 15, 1920. He enlisted in the so do their families. They live with the harsh school allows students to make choices about Army Air Corps in 1940 and served as an air realities of war and its implications on them. their education, take responsibility, and learn gunner, then joined the Canadian Army when Spouses must sacrifice long-term career plan- through experiential education. it appeared the United States would not enter ning, and children are oftentimes forced to In addition to his loyal service to our World War II. transfer to different schools throughout the schools, Bill Lane was active in several local Millett returned to the U.S. Army in 1942 country. Tragically, as is the reality of combat organizations. As a member of the Wor- upon the United States’ entrance into World theater, some of our troops do not make it thington Historical Society, he helped organize War II and served in the 1st Armored Division. home. its semi-annual Antiques Sale. He was also in- After making sergeant, he was awarded a bat- Today, I salute and thank Sgt. Wolf, along volved in the St. John’s Episcopal Church, tlefield commission. with all of our Nation’s past and present he- Kiwanis, and a men’s prayer group. According to his Medal of Honor Citation, roes who sacrificed a great deal in service to To honor the service of this visionary educa- then-Captain Millett distinguished himself their country. tor, those who knew him have formed the ‘‘above and beyond the call of duty in action’’ I expressed my condolences to Duvi’s sister Friends of Bill Lane to raise money for a in Korea, after he and his men came under Cecilia in Hawthorne on Veterans Day, and I plaque honoring Bill’s career at Thomas Wor- heavy enemy fire on February 7, 1951. know that her friends and family are still thington High School. They also are planning Captain Millett ordered and led a bayonet mourning. It is my hope that they will find to establish a teaching grant in his name counterattack up the hill, killing enemy soldiers comfort and peace in the loving memories and through the Worthington Educational Associa- in hand-to-hand assault during which he was the distinguished legacy of service that Duvi tion. They have received donations and sup- wounded by a grenade blast. Despite the ad- leaves behind. port from people throughout the community verse conditions Captain Millett’s company f who remember Bill Lane’s devotion and char- had taken the hill by early afternoon. IN HONOR OF JOHN GAFFANEY acter. His contributions to our school system Captain Millett was presented the Medal of will not be forgotten, and I am proud to recog- Honor by President Harry S. Truman in July nize and honor this highly-esteemed and dedi- 1951. He retired as a colonel in 1973 after a HON. DUNCAN HUNTER OF CALIFORNIA cated educator for a lifetime of service. 31-year career in which he served in World IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f War II, the Korean conflict and the Vietnam conflict. Thursday, November 19, 2009 RICHARD SALINARDI Other notable military decorations awarded Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to Colonel Millett include the Distinguished in honor of a man who dedicated his life to HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON Service Cross, the Silver Star, two Legions of helping others, Mr. John Gaffaney of San OF NEW YORK Merit, three Bronze Stars, four Purple Hearts Diego, California. Tragically, John was killed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and three Air Medals. on November 5, 2009, a victim of the horrible Thursday, November 19, 2009 Colonel Millett’s dedication to his country is events at Fort Hood. a testament to a life of service and a legacy John was a man of sacrifice and devotion Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise that lives on through his sacrifices. Today let who spent his life counseling others. After 15 today to honor Richard Salinardi. Mr. Salinardi us pledge to always remember Colonel Lewis years in the Army National Guard, he went on has done extensive work with the develop- Millett—the goodness he brought to our world to work for the San Diego County Department mentally disabled population for the past 40 and the sacrifices he made will never be for- of Health and Human Services. After spending years. He has ensured that disabled individ- gotten. the last 22 years investigating cases of elderly uals in my district have had their voices heard. f abuse and neglect for San Diego County, Mr. Salinardi has spent much of his career John once again answered the call of duty improving the treatment of developmentally IN MEMORY OF SGT. EDUVIGES and re-enlisted in the Army Reserves. He ar- disabled individuals. From his 30 years of WOLF rived at Fort Hood only a few short weeks ago teaching developmentally disabled adults to prepare for deployment to Afghanistan to through his decades volunteering his time and HON. MAXINE WATERS help other soldiers cope with the trauma of knowledge, he has helped these individuals OF CALIFORNIA war. become productive members of our commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, John Gaffaney was a man nity. of integrity and will be greatly missed by all of Richard serves as the Executive Director of Thursday, November 19, 2009 San Diego, especially his wife Christine and Lifestyles for the Disabled Inc., overseeing all Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today son Matthew. I ask that this body honor John aspects of the agency. Richard has taken an to honor the memory of Sgt. Eduviges and the rest of the fallen at Fort Hood for their aggressive and innovative approach, yielding Preciado Wolf of Hawthorne, CA. Sgt. Wolf dedication and sacrifice to this country. remarkable results. VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.001 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS.
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