E356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 21, 2017 NATIONAL ROSIE THE RIVETER IN HONOR OF ALABAMA STATE I honor all of the work Kitty accomplished in DAY: A TRIBUTE TO THE LONG UNIVERSITY’S WAR GARDENS our community and the trail she blazed for the BEACH ROSIE THE RIVETER women inspired by her achievements. PARK HON. MARTHA ROBY f OF ALABAMA PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 21, 2017 HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ OF CALIFORNIA Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Alabama State University upon its 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year anniversary of planting war gardens to Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Tuesday, March 21, 2017 aid the United States efforts in World War I. Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I am a One hundred years ago, students, staff, and avoidably absent in the House chamber for roll proud co-sponsor of House Resolution 162, faculty of the then State Normal School at call votes 173, 174, 175 on Monday, March which will designate March 21, 2017, as Na- Montgomery, subsequently Alabama State 20, 2017. Had I been present, I would have tional Rosie the Riveter Day. This honor has University, assisted and advised residents voted ‘‘Yea’’ on roll call votes 173, 174, and special significance for the City of Long near campus and in the City of Montgomery, 175. Beach, California which I represent. Alabama on how to plant war gardens. Thanks f to these efforts, it was reported that in March Long Beach is one of two locations in the 1918 over 1,400 black homes in Montgomery SPECIAL TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF nation that has a park dedicated to recog- had war gardens. JUDGE BENTLEY KASSAL’S 100TH nizing and preserving the history and legacy of These gardens were important acts of sac- BIRTHDAY the working women, including volunteer rifice and rationing as commercially grown women, of World War II. produce was shipped overseas to feed our HON. JERROLD NADLER The Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Park troops and food-insecure Allies during The OF NEW YORK was dedicated in March 2006. It is a 3.2 acre Great War or World War I. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES park that is just steps away from where tens Next month, the ASU Department of History Tuesday, March 21, 2017 and Political Science and university commu- of thousands of women worked at Douglas Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I hereby con- nity will plant a Memorial WWI War Garden in Aircraft Company during WWII, assembling gratulate Judge Bentley Kassal on the occa- commemoration and in honor of what was the planes and bombers that helped our brave sion of his 100th birthday. Judge Kassal has done on our campus a century ago. service members win the war. It is also lo- dedicated his life to public service, and we are The garden will represent the pride and cated near what was the Long Beach Airfield grateful for his contributions to the people of commitment of ASU’s campus to community (now the Long Beach Municipal Airport), New York. As a member of the New York where during WWII Women Airforce Service and to country. It was originally on March 21, 1918 that Ala- State Assembly from 1957 through 1962, Pilots (WASPs), commanded by 24-year-old bama Governor Charles Anderson declared Judge Kassal represented a significant portion Barbara Erickson, flew the finished warplanes ‘‘Garden Days’’ urging Alabamians to grow of Manhattan’s Upper West Side in the very to military bases around the world. war gardens, and this day on March 21, 2017 same Assembly district that I would later The Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Park I declare ‘‘Garden Days’’ in tribute to what was serve. During his time in Albany, Judge was inspired by former Long Beach City done in the Montgomery community. Kassal, among other accomplishments, au- Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske, author of the Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to honor Ala- thored a bill establishing the New York State book ‘‘Rosie the Riveter in Long Beach,’’ and bama State University for its legacy of civil Council on the Arts—the very first arts council designed by public artist, Terry Braunstein. It duty and service to both community and coun- to operate in the United States. Mr. Kassal was later elected to the New features a rose colored walk-way that winds try. through the park so that visitors can see pho- York City Civil Court in 1969 and then the f New York Supreme Court in 1975. In 1982, tographs depicting the work and efforts of Governor Hugh Carey appointed Judge Kassal these women. Visitors can access a narrated IN RECOGNITION OF KITTY to the Appellate Division of the New York Su- tour via cell phone and hear the song by the JURCIUKONIS preme Court. He continued in that capacity Four Vagabonds—‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ that until 1993. Following his retirement from the gave these women their collective and affec- HON. PATRICK MEEHAN bench, Judge Kassal has served as counsel at tionate name. OF PENNSYLVANIA Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At both ends of the park are a ‘‘compass where he continues to provide assistance with rose’’ that have been etched and painted into Tuesday, March 21, 2017 litigation matters. concrete, marking the location of the park. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Judge Kassal is also a decorated war vet- At the north end of the park are both a mili- honor Kitty Jurciukonis for her achievements eran, and was stationed abroad as an air tary memorial and wall with plaques com- as a volunteer, professional, and elected offi- combat intelligence officer for four years dur- memorating the lives of those who have cial in southeastern Pennsylvania. In recogni- ing World World II. In recognition of his distin- served our country in so many ways and out- tion of these accomplishments, Mrs. guished military service, Judge Kassal has re- lined with a rose garden in the shape of a ‘‘V’’ Jurciukonis was posthumously awarded the ceived the Bronze Star medal and the French for victory. The Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Women of Achievement Award from the Dela- Legion of Honor medal. I am incredibly proud to count Judge Kassal Park displays one of only two bas reliefs ware County Women’s Commission. as one of my constituents. The people of New sculpted by Raymond Kaskey, who designed Kitty worked as a tireless advocate for her York have been the fortunate beneficiaries of the same for the National World War II monu- community, serving as member of the Spring- Judge Kassal’s years of service. I wish him a ment, here in Washington, D.C. field Township Board of Commissioners for nineteen years, two of which were spent as warm congratulations on this special occasion, Last year, C–SPAN, in its ‘‘Cities Tour,’’ fea- President. She was also a leader in the Sub- and thank him for his contributions to our com- tured the Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Park urban West Realtors Association, the Spring- munity. because of its role in honoring the women field School District Home and School Asso- f who contributed on the home front during ciation, and Community Education Council. PERSONAL EXPLANATION WWII. She even volunteered her time and talents to As we celebrate ‘‘National Rosie the Riveter help open the Springfield School District’s Par- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER Day,’’ let us continue our efforts to recognize ent Resource Center. OF NEW YORK and preserve the history and legacy of work- The current Springfield Township Commis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing women, including volunteer women during sioner says of Kitty: ‘‘I was humbled and hon- World War II, as a way of promoting coopera- ored to follow in her footsteps. . .She worked Tuesday, March 21, 2017 tion and fellowship among all American tirelessly with integrity and enthusiasm for the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- women and their descendants. Township and the people she served.’’ avoidably detained and missed Roll Call vote

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PATRICK MEEHAN OF PENNSYLVANIA OF PENNSYLVANIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. JAMES B. RENACCI Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon congratulate Stephanie (Sam) Fleetman for re- OF OHIO for receiving the Women of Achievement ceiving the Women of Achievement Award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award from the Delaware County Women’s from the Delaware County Women’s Commis- Commission. The Honorable Christine Fizzano Tuesday, March 21, 2017 sion. Sam is the CEO of Mustang Expedition, Cannon has been a leader in our community Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, had I been Inc.—a nationally recognized full-service deliv- both as a small business owner and a public present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call ery carrier. She has grown the company from servant. She ran her own law firm for over ten No. 173, YEA on Roll Call No. 174, and YEA one truck and a few employees to a multi-mil- years and has served as a Delaware County on Roll Call No. 175. lion dollar company employing over 50 individ- uals. Women’s Commissioner, member of the f Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary While reaching success in a male-oriented Board Hearing Committee, Ridley Hospital HONORING MODESTO FIRE DE- industry, Sam has also been a leader in her Foundation, and Delaware County Council. PARTMENT CHIEF SEAN SLAMON community. She has served as Chair of the In 2012, Judge Fizzano Cannon was elect- Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Motor ed to the Court of Common Pleas. In this role HON. JEFF DENHAM Truck Association—only the second woman to she handles civil and equity matters, personal OF CALIFORNIA do so in eighty-six years—and the Delaware injury and property damage cases, real estate, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Historical Society. And she previously held positions as the President of the Bridge- land use and zoning matters, and medical Tuesday, March 21, 2017 malpractice cases. She is also currently serv- water Park Association and the Sharon Alum- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing on the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsyl- nae Association. acknowledge and honor Modesto Fire Depart- I thank Sam for all she’s done professionally vania, which reviews, investigates, and pros- ment Chief Sean Slamon, who announced his and philanthropically in our community and ecutes judicial misconduct. congratulate her on receiving this important I thank Judge Fizzano Cannon for all of her retirement after serving the community of Mo- award. work in our community, and I congratulate her desto for 29 years. In 1989, Sean began his successful career on receiving this award. f with the Modesto Fire Department. Throughout HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES f his many years of service, he has held various COTTON RECOGNIZING THE SILHOUETTE positions, including Firefighter, Engineer, Cap- CIVIC AND SOCIAL CLUB tain, Training Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief of Operations and Training, and Fire HON. STEVE COHEN Chief since August 2014. OF TENNESSEE HON. BETO O’ROURKE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS In addition to his dedicated service, Chief Slamon previously served as President of the Tuesday, March 21, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Training Officers section of the California Fire Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Chiefs Association and remains on the team honor and commemorate the remarkable life Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am honored as an Area Director. Currently, Sean is a of James Cotton who passed away on March to rise today to recognize the Silhouette Civic member of the International Association of 16, 2017, at the age of 81. Mr. Cotton was a and Social Club, which holds a commendable Fire Chiefs and the California Fire Chiefs As- pioneering harmonica player who helped es- record of service to the El Paso community. sociation, in addition to being the former Presi- tablish his instrument as an integral part of This Saturday, March 25, 2017 the club will dent of the Stanislaus County Fire Chiefs. modern blues. recognize their 50th anniversary. Founded in Knowing that education is the key to suc- James Henry Cotton was born on July 1, 1967, the Silhouette Civic and Social Club has cess, Chief Slamon obtained a Bachelor’s de- 1935 in Tunica, MS, the youngest of eight served the El Paso community through events, gree in Occupational Studies from California brothers and sisters. His parents, Hattie and social activities, and scholarships. State University, Long Beach as well as an Mose were sharecroppers who worked on a The Club’s founders wanted to create an or- Associate of Science degree in Fire Science cotton plantation and his father was also the ganization with a unity of sisterhood dedicated from Modesto Junior College. He has preacher at the local Baptist church. Mr. Cot- to enriching and supporting the El Paso com- furthered his education and training by obtain- ton was inspired to take up the harmonica by munity. Three of its founders, Doris Gary, ing numerous certificates from the California his mother and by the time he was 7 years Baby Ruth Boswell, and Edna Black, still ac- State Fire Marshalls Office and FEMA, and is old, he was performing for small change on tively participate in the organization’s activities a state certified instructor in numerous com- the streets of nearby towns in the Mississippi to this day. mand and management courses. Delta. At age 9, he moved in with Sonny Boy The Silhouette Civic and Social Club, affec- Sean has been happily married to his wife, Williamson II to learn the instrument and tionately referred to as the ‘‘Ladies with the Shannon, for 23 years. Together, they have Sonny Boy remained his hero for the rest of Big Hearts,’’ has graciously supported church- two children: Zachary, a Cal Poly San Luis his life. es, shelters, and crisis centers through regular Obispo graduate who is currently serving as Around 1950, Mr. Cotton moved to West donations. They have supported El Paso’s an Airman 1st Class in the United States Air Memphis with Sonny Boy, which is where McCall Neighborhood Center, which preserves Force, and Courtney, a Senior in High School, Howlin’ Wolf heard him. Mr. Cotton played and advances the History of the African-Amer- who will be attending Cal Poly San Luis with Howlin’ Wolf appearing in some of the re- ican Community in El Paso, as well as the Obispo in the Fall. cordings he made with Sam Phillips at Sun Reynolds Home, a shelter for homeless moth- Chief Slamon’s 29 years of experience, Records, in Memphis, in the early 1950s. In ers and children. knowledge, and commitment are unparalelled. 1954, he also made four recordings under his They are most proud of providing college His expertise has led him on a new journey as own name for Sun. Mr. Cotton also played scholarships for deserving, honorable high the Fire Chief of the Carson City Fire Depart- with Muddy Waters in Chicago where he con- school graduates. Their grass roots initiatives ment. tributed to classics like ‘‘Got my Mojo Work- help young El Pasoans pursue the American Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and ing’’ and ‘‘Rock Me.’’ In 1966, Mr. Cotton em- Dream. commending the outstanding contributions barked on a solo career when he formed the

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