April 27, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E797 natural gas resources will help reduce high In 2004, 100 percent of LINC TELACU col- search, free early-screening services, public utility bills, create jobs and provide more than lege seniors earned their degree; 100 percent and professional education, and organ dona- $500 million of increased revenues for the of high school Scholars graduated, compared tion information. In addition, the Foundation U.S. economy. to the national Latino average of only 50 per- helps further the prevention and treatment of Businesses depend on natural gas to cent and the Los Angeles County average of kidney and urinary tract disease. produce steel, glass, paper, clothing, alu- only 39 percent among Latino students; 100 The Schuster Family has long played a vital minum, brick and most importantly, electricity. percent of high school Scholars enrolled in role in the success of the National Kidney Even farmers rely on it to produce fertilizer post-secondary education, compared to the Foundation. As President of the National Kid- needed for the crops that ultimately become Los Angeles County average of only 22 per- ney Foundation of Massachusetts, Elaine food on our tables. And cities rely on natural cent among Latinos; and, 100 percent of Schuster successfully advocated for including gas to comply with tough air quality standards. Health Careers Program senior nursing stu- organ donation check-off on Massachusetts’ H.R. 6 also extends daylight savings time by dents completed their degree and received drivers licenses in 1968, a move which has two months. This extension will reduce energy certification. saved countless lives by giving every citizen consumption by the equivalent of 100,000 bar- The Education Foundation has provided an opportunity to get involved in an easy and rels of oil each day. Studies indicate the pro- strong foundations for young people and al- direct way. posal to adopt extended daylight savings time lowed Latino students to continue on to higher In 1978, the Schuster family felt the impact from the first Sunday in March to the last Sun- education. Their dedicated work has hastened of their work firsthand, when Mark Schuster day in November will lower crime and traffic the development of our future Latino leaders donated a kidney to save his brother Scott’s fatalities. This provision will also give families and allowed the larger national community to life. Twenty-six years later, Scott Schuster is a more daylight hours to enjoy outdoor recre- see the amazing potential of our Latino youth. successful businessman and Chairman of the ation and opportunity for increased economic Mr. Speaker, I join today with community very Foundation that helped to make his life- activity. members of Southern California in congratu- saving surgery possible. If America wants to be more competitive lating the valued services of the LINC Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me globally, we must pass a comprehensive en- TELACU Education Foundation. I express my in recognizing the dedication of the Schuster ergy bill that allows businesses to operate with sincere admiration for their organization and Family, and the important, lifesaving work of sustainable, low-cost forms of energy. H.R. 6 am honored by the opportunity to recognize the National Kidney Foundation. moves us in that direction, and I urge my col- the LINC TELACU Scholars today. f leagues to help make America more competi- f tive by voting for the Energy Policy Act of TRIBUTE TO JANE EAGLEN 2005. PERSONAL EXPLANATION f HON. JIM McDERMOTT HON. BARBARA LEE OF WASHINGTON TRIBUTE TO LINC TELACU OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOLARS DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 27, 2005 HON. JOE BACA Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, on April 26, 2005 I in tribute to Jane Eaglen, among the foremost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed rollcall votes Nos. 133 and 134. Had sopranos on the stages of international opera, I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on renowned for her performances on concert Wednesday, April 27, 2005 the motion to instruct conferees on the FY platforms around the globe, and for her clas- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, as a member of 2005 supplemental appropriations bill and sical recordings. the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I rise ‘‘aye’’ on the motion to instruct conferees on Teachers in her native England encouraged today to acknowledge the dedication and com- the FY 2006 Budget Resolution. her unique voice from a young age, and she mitment of TELACU to underserved students f was trained in the style of both Bellini and in Los Angeles and to recognize June 3, 2005 Wagner. From the time she joined the English as LINC TELACU Scholars Day. The Edu- HONORING THE SCHUSTER FAMILY National Opera, Ms. Eaglen garnered acclaim cation Foundation has been steadfast in its AND THE NATIONAL KIDNEY in a variety of roles until her breakthrough goals of increasing financial assistance for FOUNDATION casting as Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don those that need it most and providing Giovanni at the Scottish Opera. mentorship to young Latino students. Mr. HON. RAHM EMANUEL In the two decades since then, she has Speaker, it gives me no greater pleasure than OF ILLINOIS achieved success in roles such as Isolde (for recognizing the Foundation’s outstanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, Teatro achievements and encouraging the continued Liceu Barcelona, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and support of TELACU. Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in Puerto Rico). She has won worldwide ap- TELACU has remained committed to pro- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to plause for her rendition of Brunnhilde (per- viding community development through busi- recognize the contributions of the Schuster formed in Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, ness expansion as well as quality affordable Family to the prevention and treatment of kid- Milan, New York and the United Kingdom), housing. The LINC TELACU Education Foun- ney and urinary tract disease. On April 27th, and recently triumphed as Ariadne in Seattle. dation affords TELACU the opportunity to the National Kidney Foundation of Massachu- Jane Eaglen is equally accomplished as a open doors to educational institutions and con- setts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and concert artist. She has worked with distin- tributes to the development of the future lead- Vermont will host a dinner with President Bill guished orchestras from Boston to Salzburg, ers of our communities. Clinton in honor of Gerald and Elaine Schuster and with the world’s leading maestros includ- Together with the profits from its own busi- and their two sons Mark and Scott for their 35 ing Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Danielle nesses and in partnership with corporations years of tireless dedication to this important Gatti and Claudio Abbado. Her performances and individuals, TELACU has awarded millions cause. with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, con- of dollars in financial resources to thousands In 1954, Dr. Joseph Murray performed the ducted by Gerard Schwartz, have thrilled audi- of deserving students. The students have the very first organ transplant in the world at the ences. Her extensive discography of classical opportunity to attend some of the finest and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. recordings has won over fans of the music of most prestigious colleges and universities That same year, the National Kidney Founda- masters from Strauss to Beethoven to Mahler. throughout the United States. tion of Massachusetts, which would later ex- Her recording of Tannhauser with Barenboim The LINC TELACU Education Foundation pand to include Rhode Island, New Hamp- received a Grammy Award in 2003 for Best has been paramount in providing necessary shire, and Vermont, was founded. Opera Recording. outreach to our Nation’s most vital asset, our For more than half a century since then, the Mr. Speaker, Jane Eaglen has been a resi- children. With the continued leadership of National Kidney Foundation and its affiliates dent of my district for the past several years, David Liza´rraga, President and CEO of have played a crucial role in the prevention and it is with pride that I note that Seattle’s TELACU, and his dedicated staff, efforts to im- and treatment of kidney and urinary tract dis- Rainier Club has named her Laureate for prove educational opportunities for our youth ease. In particular, the Foundation provides 2005–2006. She joins previous laureates au- have been extremely successful. patient services, funding for much-needed re- thor Jonathan Raban, glass artist Dale

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