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E2302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 2009 Jewish Studies and Emeritus Fellow for Fiscal Responsibility Act. As a member of the the 2009 National Endowment for the Arts, Wolfson College, and is a lecturer at Oxford Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, NEA Masters award. He was also hon- University and throughout the world. and Education, with the responsibility for fund- ored with his own album on the Marsalis In addition, Vermes is a Fellow of the British ing these programs, I want to thank Chairman Music Honors Series. Academy (1985) and the European Academy MILLER for crafting this important bill and bring- He currently performs and tours with his So of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (2001), hold- ing it to the floor. What Band, featuring ’ prote´ge´ er of an Oxford higher doctorate and honorary Education is the key to ensuring that our fu- Wallace Roney on trumpet, Vincent Herring on doctorates from the universities of Edinburgh ture leaders, scientists, teachers, doctors and alto saxophone, on tenor sax, (1989), Durham (1990), Sheffield (1994) and others are well prepared to be globally com- on piano, and on the Central European University of Budapest petitive. This legislation will help countless stu- bass. (2008). dents realize the dream of going to college by: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of On September 24, Vermes will be a guest (1) Improving college access and completion; , Jimmy and the So What Band lecturer at the University of Louisiana—Mon- (2) Increasing Pell Grant awards and expand- will perform on September 24, 2009 in Wash- roe. It is an honor to welcome such a distin- ing the low-cost Perkins Loans; (3) Investing ington, D.C. for the Congressional Black Cau- guished and esteemed scholar to the 5th Dis- in Historically Black Colleges and Universities cus’ Jazz Forum and Concert. trict. and Minority-Serving Institutions; (4) Strength- Today, Jimmy Cobb stands as the only sur- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ening our community colleges; (5) Establishing viving musician of the original Kind of Blue me in saluting Professor Geza Vermes for his an Early Learning Challenge Fund; (6) Sextet. His work remains a legendary stand- remarkable career and countless accomplish- Streamlining student aid applications; and (7) ard in American jazz. Through the medium of ments. Reforming students loans to help students not music, he continues to inspire generations of f banks. performers and audiences. That means more of our youth will go to col- f A PROCLAMATION HONORING PAS- lege and acquire the skills they need to com- TOR VICTOR A. MYERS FOR HIS pete in the global economy while graduating A PROCLAMATION HONORING CEN- 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINA- with less college debt. Now that’s something TRAL PRIMARY ELEMENTARY TION BY THE LUTHERAN we should all support. SCHOOL CHURCH IN AMERICA f HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE OF OHIO MENTS OF JIMMY COBB OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 17, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. OF MICHIGAN Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker, Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the Central Primary Elementary Whereas, the dedicated people of St. James School in Logan, Ohio has displayed incred- Thursday, September 17, 2009 Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrate Pastor ible dedication to creating well-rounded stu- Victor A. Myers’ 40 years of service as an or- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise dents; and dained minister of the Lutheran Church in today to honor the career of my fellow jazz en- Whereas, the Central Primary School has America; and thusiast, Jimmy Cobb. Born in Washington, been supportive of developing sharp young Whereas, this milestone is the result of ex- D.C. in 1929, Jimmy has for more than fifty minds; and emplary dedication to one’s church and faith; years moved audiences with his recordings Whereas, the Central Primary School has and and live performances. helped to plant the seeds of success in its stu- Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate Jimmy’s passion for jazz began at an early dents; and to us that love mixed with grace and trust will age. He performed his first recording with Earl Whereas, the Central Primary School has stand the test of time; and Bostic, and then played extensively with Dinah been an exemplary school in Appalachian Whereas, it is the fond wish that you will Washington, , Pearl Bailey, Clark Ohio: now, therefore, be it continue to present your work as an example Terry, and . Resolved, That along with their friends, fam- to those called to the ministry everywhere; and In 1957, Jimmy Cobb joined Miles Davis, ily, and the residents of the 18th Congres- Whereas, you have demonstrated excel- , , , sional District, I congratulate the Central Pri- lence in your calling as a minister, and we are and Julian Adderley; two years mary School of Logan, Ohio on being named proud to have you serving in our midst: Now, later they recorded the groundbreaking Kind of a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department therefore be it Blue album. Kind of Blue stands in American of Education in recognition of its astounding Resolved, That along with his friends, fam- history today as one of the most influential al- academic excellence. We recognize the tre- ily, and the residents of the 18th Congres- bums in jazz history, ranking number 12 in mendous dedication of the school’s students, sional District, I commend you for your Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 greatest albums teachers and staff in achieving this honor. unwavered labor and commitment, recognizing of all time. f that such great achievements come with ex- He collaborated with Wynton Kelly and Paul traordinary effort. With great appreciation and Chambers to produce the Wynton Kelly Trio HONORING MATTHEW POLNOW respect, we wish you continued abundant Albums, and later released albums with Kenny grace as you continue to labor for your com- Burrell, and J.J. Johnson, among others. HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO munity and your faith. Jimmy then worked with Sarah Vaughn for 9 OF ILLINOIS f years, and freelanced with other acclaimed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES artists worldwide throughout the 70s, 80s and STUDENT AID AND FISCAL Thursday, September 17, 2009 RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 2009 90s including, , Nat Adderly, , , , George Cole- Mr. MANZULLO. Madam Speaker, it is my SPEECH OF man, Fathead Newman, The Great Jazz Trio, distinct honor to take this opportunity to recog- Dave Holland and Warren Bernhardt. Jimmy nize a heroic resident of the 16th District of Illi- HON. BARBARA LEE has also performed on , nois, Matthew Polnow of Rockford. Mr. Polnow OF CALIFORNIA Someday My Prince will Come, Live at Car- works for the U.S. Postal Service and is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES negie Hall, Live at the Blackhawk, and Porgy member of the National Association of Letter Wednesday, September 16, 2009 and Bess. Carriers. Jimmy was honored for his contribution to On June 11, 2008, as he was delivering The House in committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under the world of jazz in 2005 when New York’s mail on his postal route, Carrier Polnow wit- consideration the bill (H.R. 3221) to amend longest running jazz series Highlights in Jazz nessed a crushing three-vehicle accident. In a the Higher Education Act of 1966, and for chose Jimmy Cobb for its annual salute to a matter of seconds, he ran to the first car, other purposes: living jazz legend. In 2008, Jimmy received checking to make sure that the occupants Ms. LEE of California. Madam Chair, I rise the Don Redman Heritage award. He was one were not injured. Then he went on to the sec- in support of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and of six chosen on October 17, 2008 to receive ond vehicle, a truck, where fortunately no one

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