May 18, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5553 comedian and chef who entertained a presence in Adrian, but has branched notice stating that the emergency is to America with his delightful sense of out into communities far beyond continue in effect beyond the anniver- humor, recently passed away. I would through ministries in 31 States, the sary date. I have sent the enclosed no- like to take a few moments to recog- District Of Columbia, Puerto Rico, tice to the Federal Register for publica- nize Dom DeLuise’s many accomplish- Canada, the Dominican Republic, Italy, tion, stating that the Burma emer- ments and the tremendous impact he and Swaziland. The Adrian Dominican gency is to continue for 1 year beyond made on our lives. Sisters currently number more than May 20, 2009. Born in New York City, DeLuise en- 900 and are involved in ministries pri- The crisis between the United States tered acting at an early age. Although marily in areas of education, health and Burma arising from the actions discouraged at first, he persisted in care, and social work. The congrega- and policies of the Government of finding his way in the field of enter- tion currently sponsors two univer- Burma, including its engaging in large- tainment and into the hearts of his sities, including Siena Heights Univer- scale repression of the democratic op- fans. His hard work and dedication sity; two hospital systems; a long-term position in Burma that led to the dec- earned him many entertaining and health care facility; three congrega- laration of a national emergency in Ex- prestigious acting roles in film, tele- tion-owned schools; and two retreat ecutive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997, as vision, and theater. Many films which centers. modified in scope and relied upon for feature Dom DeLuise, such as ‘‘The The Adrian Dominican Sisters have additional steps taken in Executive Cannonball Run,’’ ‘‘Blazing Saddles,’’ impacted many throughout its rich his- Order 13310 of July 28, 2003, Executive ‘‘History of the World Part 1,’’ and tory, and I am truly delighted to recog- Order 13448 of October 18, 2007, and Ex- ‘‘Spaceballs’’ have become classics in nize this impressive milestone, as well ecutive Order 13464 of April 30, 2008, has their own right and will ensure that fu- as their many important contributions not been resolved. These actions and ture generations will enjoy and appre- over the years. Their influence and policies are hostile to U.S. interests ciate his talent. service to the community are apparent and pose a continuing unusual and ex- Later in life, DeLuise worked toward and appreciated by the many who have traordinary threat to the national se- furthering his love for the culinary benefitted from their many spiritual curity and foreign policy of the United arts and establishing himself as a chef. and outreach efforts. I know my col- States. For this reason, I have deter- His efforts resulted in the publishing of leagues join me in congratulating Adri- mined that it is necessary to continue two successful cookbooks: ‘‘Eat This It an Dominican Sisters on 125 years of the national emergency with respect to Will Make You Feel Better!’’ and ‘‘Eat dedicated service, and I wish them con- Burma and maintain in force the sanc- This Too! It’ll Also Make You Feel tinued success as they build upon their tions against Burma to respond to this Good.’’ I invite all of my colleagues to join legacy of accomplishment and excel- threat. ∑ me in recognizing and honoring lence. BARACK OBAMA. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 14, 2009. Dominick ‘‘Dom’’ DeLuise for his f f work, which touched the lives of gen- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT erations of Americans. He is survived MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE by his wife of 54 years, Carol Arthur, Messages from the President of the At 2:03 p.m., a message from the and his three sons, Peter, David and United States were communicated to House of Representatives, delivered by Michael.∑ the Senate by Mrs. Neiman, one of his secretaries. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- f nounced that the House has passed the f 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE following bills, in which it requests the ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTERS EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED concurrence of the Senate: ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, serv- As in executive session the Presiding H.R. 347. An act to grant the congressional ice to your community and to those Officer laid before the Senate messages gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infan- most in need is one of the most impor- from the President of the United try Battalion and the 442nd Regimental tant legacies we can leave as individ- States submitting sundry nominations Combat Team, United States Army, in rec- ognition of their dedicated service during uals or as institutions. It is with this which were referred to the appropriate World War II. in mind that I am honored to congratu- committees. H.R. 1209. An act to require the Secretary late the Adrian Dominican Sisters, the (The nominations received today are of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary printed at the end of the Senate pro- and celebration of the establishment of the as they celebrate their 125th anniver- ceedings.) Medal of Honor in 1861, America’s highest award for valor in action against an enemy sary today. Guided by the humble yet f inspiring mission to seek truth, make force which can be bestowed upon an indi- peace, and reverence life, this con- REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION vidual serving in the Armed Services of the gregation has made a profound and en- OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY United States, to honor the American mili- THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DE- tary men and women who have been recipi- during impact on many lives. ents of the Medal of Honor, and to promote The Adrian Dominicans trace their CLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER awareness of what the Medal of Honor rep- history back to the establishment of 13047 OF MAY 20, 1997, WITH RE- resents and how ordinary Americans, the Holy Cross convent in 1233. A pres- SPECT TO BURMA, AS RECEIVED through courage, sacrifice, selfless service ence in the United States was estab- DURING AN ADJOURNMENT OF and patriotism, can challenge fate and lished in 1853 with the arrival in New THE SENATE ON MAY 15, 2009— change the course of history. York of three sisters from this con- PM 19 H.R. 2187. An act to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State edu- vent. Since the establishment of a hos- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- pital for injured railroad workers in cational agencies for the modernization, ren- fore the Senate the following message ovation, or repair of public school facilities, 1884 to meet a pressing need in the from the President of the United and for other purposes. Adrian community, the sisters of this States, together with an accompanying f congregation have devoted their en- report; which was referred to the Com- ergy, talent, and efforts in pursuit of mittee on Banking, Housing, and MEASURES REFERRED meeting the spiritual, educational, and Urban Affairs: The following bills were read the first practical needs of those within the and the second times by unanimous To the Congress of the United States: Adrian community and those far be- consent, and referred as indicated: yond its borders. Mother Camilla Mad- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- den was the first mother provincial, gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides H.R. 347. An act to grant the congressional for the automatic termination of a na- gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infan- and she became the first mother gen- try Battalion and the 442nd Regimental eral when the province became an inde- tional emergency unless, prior to the Combat Team, United States Army, in rec- pendent congregation in 1923. anniversary date of its declaration, the ognition of their dedicated service during Adrian has grown steadily since its President publishes in the Federal Reg- World War II; to the Committee on Banking, founding and has not only maintained ister and transmits to the Congress a Housing, and Urban Affairs. VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:46 May 19, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G18MY6.010 S18MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with SENATE S5554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 18, 2009 H.R. 1209. An act to require the Secretary EC–1643. A communication from the Assist- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule and celebration of the establishment of the ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach Medal of Honor in 1861, America’s highest Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Ob- award for valor in action against an enemy the report of the texts and background state- stacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous force which can be bestowed upon an indi- ments of international agreements, other Amendments’’ ((Docket No. 30663) (Amend- vidual serving in the Armed Services of the than treaties (List 2009–0062–2009–0067); to the ment No. 3318)) received in the Office of the United States, to honor the American mili- Committee on Foreign Relations. President of the Senate on May 11, 2009; to tary men and women who have been recipi- EC–1644. A communication from the Acting the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ents of the Medal of Honor, and to promote Secretary, Department of Health and Human Transportation.