E946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 26, 2010 community and family life. The founders of trafficking victims; Vietnamese refugees; rais- his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Community Hope strove to help these individ- ing awareness on human rights violations in America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- uals break the cycle of repeated psychiatric Vietnam; and preserving the Vietnamese lan- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. hospitalizations with personalized therapeutic guage and culture. f care coupled with in-residence treatment. Please join me in recognizing these out- In 2004, Community Hope took advantage standing individuals that have enriched the HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- of its experience with residential recovery pro- culture in my district, in Orange County. MENTS OF JOHNNY MAJORS grams and opened its doors to former service f men and women in need. It is now the largest HON. JOHN S. TANNER RECOGNIZING JORDAN ELEMEN- transitional housing program in New Jersey for OF TENNESSEE TARY FOR PARTICIPATION IN homeless veterans at Lyons Veterans Admin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES istration Medical Center in Bernards Township. THE WALK ON! CHALLENGE Community Hope has been extraordinarily Wednesday, May 26, 2010 successful in helping young men and women HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today afflicted with chronic mental illness—it now OF ARIZONA alongside our colleague Mr. SHULER, to recog- boasts thirty-nine residential facilities, serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize the lifetime accomplishments of our 300 individuals. The organization has also Wednesday, May 26, 2010 friend, former football taken steps toward creating permanent, afford- coach Johnny Majors. able housing for New Jersey veterans afflicted Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise Johnny is from a remarkable football family with post-traumatic stress syndrome, traumatic today to recognize the grant awarded to Jor- in Lynchburg, Tennessee. His father Shirley brain injury, and physical disabilities incurred dan Elementary in Chandler, Arizona for Blue was the patriarch of a family of Tennessee in combat. Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s 2010 Walk On! football royalty. He was the at Community Hope’s success is due in no Challenge. I wish to applaud the students, Sewanee, the University of the South, for 21 small part to its philosophy. The organization teachers and staff of Jordan Elementary for years and had five sons who played college believes all persons with serious mental illness their enthusiastic participation in the Walk On! football. have the potential to live successfully in the Challenge. Johnny and his brother Joe played high community if they are able to view their future The Walk On! Challenge increases the school football for the Huntland Hornets, with hope. Through a holistic approach that knowledge of both the issue of childhood obe- where their father coached, and their sister addresses each individual’s total needs, the sity and the necessity for exercise and good Shirley-Ann was a cheerleader. The team won counselors at Community Hope instill con- health in our youth. As a teacher for almost 28 the state championship in 1951. Johnny, along fidence in these young men and women, en- years, I understand the importance of ad- with two of his brothers, Bill and Bob, would couraging each individual to grow to his or her dressing these issues through a hands-on ap- all go on to play for my alma mater, the Uni- maximum potential, both individually and so- proach. versity of Tennessee. His brother Larry played cially. By applying for and receiving this grant, and for the University of the South at Sewanee. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- participating in this program, Jordan Elemen- His brother, Joe Majors, a close friend of leagues to join me in congratulating Commu- tary and its educators have taken a significant mine, was the starting quarterback at Florida nity Hope on the occasion of its 25th anniver- step towards alerting our community to the State University and also played for the Uni- sary, celebrating years of service to those with problem of obesity and stimulating a positive versity of Alabama. He was an accomplished chronic mental illness and our veterans. response. Through their help, we can help in- attorney; a former member of the Tennessee still good habits for children that will lead to an f State House of Representatives, and a well- active and healthy lifestyle, and help to solve respected and popular figure on Capitol Hill. CELEBRATING ASIAN/PACIFIC the problem of obesity within our community. Everyone who had the pleasure to know him AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH This is truly an inspiring and encouraging or work with him, as I did, was saddened initiative to undertake within the community, SPEECH OF when he passed away in 2007. and I would like to once again thank the entire Johnny Majors stayed with football all of his HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Jordan Elementary community for addressing life. In college, he was a triple-threat tailback OF CALIFORNIA it. at the University of Tennessee. Johnny was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f an All-American and runner-up for the Tuesday, May 25, 2010 CHRISTOPHER K. LYNCH in 1956. He played for the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. of the Canadian Football Speaker, I would like to recognize a distin- HON. SAM GRAVES League for one year and then moved on to several coaching positions. guished couple that exemplifies the ideals of OF MISSOURI Johnny was head football coach for the Asian Pacific Islander American, APIA, Month, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Truc Ho and his wife, Ms. Dieu Quyen. Cyclones for five sea- Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Truc Ho and Dieu Quyen have made tremen- sons before taking over the football program dous contributions to Orange County, in par- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly at the University of , where he ticular to the Vietnamese American commu- pause to recognize Christopher K. Lynch. helped win the National Championship with nity. Christopher is a very special young man who the in 1976 and was hon- As a refugee, Truc Ho escaped communist has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- ored as the National Coach of the Year. Vietnam, arriving to the United States in 1981. ship and leadership by taking an active part in Luckily for our alma mater, Johnny Majors He is a talented songwriter, composer, and a the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 205, and decided to return to the University of Ten- successful producer. His music and humani- earning the most prestigious award of Eagle nessee in 1977. While there, he reached re- tarian efforts have touched the hearts of the Scout. markable success in the 1980s and early Vietnamese communities around the world. Christopher has been very active with his 1990s by winning three SEC Champion- Truc is also the CEO of Saigon Broadcasting troop, participating in many scout activities. ships—in 1985, 1989 and again in 1990. His TV Network, the first 24 hour Vietnamese lan- Over the many years Christopher has been in- time there included one particularly noteworthy guage channel. volved with scouting, he has not only earned season in 1989, when the Majors-led Vols fol- Ms. Dieu Quyen Nguyen immigrated to the numerous merit badges, but also the respect lowed a 5–6 season with an 11–1 season, the United States in 1978 at the age of 14. She of his family, peers, and community. Most no- largest turnaround of the year. Johnny retired is a graduate from Cal State Long Beach and tably, Christopher has earned the 12-Month from NCAA coaching after the 1996 season. is a teacher at Pacifica High School in Garden Camper and World Conservation Awards. Over the years, Johnny Majors has been Grove. Dieu is a dedicated educator and com- Christopher has also contributed to his com- recognized as a self-less player and a capa- munity activist. She serves as a board mem- munity through his Eagle Scout project. Chris- ble, dedicated leader. He was admitted into ber for the Council of Vietnamese Language topher constructed several shelters located the Hall of Fame in 1987, Schools, and is a television news anchor for around the athletic fields of First Bible Baptist where his biography reads, ‘‘Few who have SBTN–TV and ASIA Entertainment. Church of Blue Springs, Missouri. followed college football over the years will Together this dynamic duo is known for their Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join soon forget the gridiron magic created by a philanthropic contributions in helping human me in commending Christopher K. Lynch for certain skinny tailback. . . Even [his] name

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GEORGE RADANOVICH Obama also passed a law to fund veterans’ ball’s best punters.’’ OF CALIFORNIA medical care one year in advance to ensure Johnny and his wife Mary Lynn live in Knox- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES timely and uninterrupted funding for veterans’ ville, where he is still known not only as a health care system. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 former player and coach but as a leader in the To support our active duty personnel, I sup- community. Mary Lynn, a remarkable and tal- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I am ported a 3.4 percent military pay increase, a ented woman in her own right, and my wife pleased to introduce legislation today sup- $3 billion increase in funding for Defense Betty Ann have become friends over the last porting a project that provides an enhanced Health Programs, and a $3.46 billion increase few years. The Majors’ collective contribution visitor experience for tourists at Yosemite Na- for equipment in the field. to our state and nation are an inspiration to all tional Park and an additional administrative While I am pleased Congress is providing those who know them. site for employees outside the Park bound- One other thing: Coach Majors, as Presi- robust funding to care for our military and vet- aries. erans, much work remains to be done such as dent of the Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, has Yosemite is the crown jewel of the National promoted and assisted the United States Ma- ensuring increased resources for PTSD and Park System; each year over 3.5 million visi- other mental health issues, resolving the con- rine Corps in coaching clinics across America. tors travel to Yosemite to enjoy the scenic vis- Johnny Majors is a dedicated patriot. tinued backlogs of veterans’ claims, and con- tas, hiking, and Valley destinations. This pro- current receipt. Madam Speaker, I also want the House to posed legislation authorizes the National Park hear from our colleague, Mr. SHULER, who had Service to purchase up to 18 acres of land in The courage of our military and our vet- the honor of playing for Coach Majors at the Mariposa County, from willing sellers, for vis- erans is an inspiration to us all, and we thank University of Tennessee. itor and administrative uses. The proposed them all for their service and sacrifice to pro- f site for this center will be at the junction of tect our freedoms. The thoughts and prayers State Highway 140 and State Highway 49, lo- of our entire nation are with the men and HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- women serving today, those who have bravely MENTS OF JOHNNY MAJORS cated in Mariposa just outside the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite National Park. A visitor served, and the families of those whose ulti- mate sacrifice will never be forgotten. HON. center at this location will not only provide Yo- semite National Park with an opportunity to Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join OF NORTH CAROLINA enhance their visitor services, it will be a tour- me in paying tribute to our nation’s brave sol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ist destination for travelers in the gateway diers and veterans. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 community of Mariposa as well. Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today, This non-controversial bill enjoys a broad f accompanied by my colleague Mr. TANNER, to array of local support including the Mariposa honor the achievements of Johnny Majors, County Board of Supervisors, Chamber of OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL former football coach of the University of Ten- Commerce, Economic Development Corpora- DEBT nessee. tion, and County Tourism Bureau, in addition For 16 years, from 1977–1992, the Univer- to the current Superintendent of Yosemite Na- HON. MIKE COFFMAN sity of Tennessee enjoyed the privilege of hav- tional Park and the Yosemite Fund. Addition- ing Coach Majors pace the sidelines of ally, this authorizing legislation is PAY-GO OF COLORADO Shields-Watkins field. Throughout his many neutral and does not authorize direct spend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years at the University of Tennessee Coach ing. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Majors maintained a high level of success, Madam Speaker, I am eager to lend my winning three championships in arguably one support to a project that will benefit the local Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- of the most competitive sports leagues in the economy of Mariposa by providing tourism op- er, today our national debt surpassed $13 tril- country. portunities as well as enhancing the visitor ex- lion. As a young man, I remember the excite- perience at Yosemite National Park. I urge my To put this in perspective, on January 6th, ment surrounding Coach Majors’ visit to my colleagues to join me in supporting this legis- 2009, the start of the 111th Congress, the na- home town of Bryson City, North Carolina. He lation as it moves through Congress. tional debt was $10.6 trillion. was seen by many in my community as the f This means we have increased the debt by epitome of football. He came to visit me and 18 percent in just 16 months. This debt and its my family to talk about the possibility of me TRIBUTE TO OUR NATIONS’ interest payments we are passing to our chil- coming to the University of Tennessee. We SOLDIERS AND VETERANS dren and all future Americans. There is simply expected his visit to focus primarily on the no way that we can maintain this type of game and the football program at UT. How- HON. NITA M. LOWEY spending without destroying our Nation. ever, Coach Majors’ concerns were more OF NEW YORK We know what happens to individuals that about the importance of a strong education, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the responsibility of leading by example, and bury themselves in debt. We know what hap- Wednesday, May 26, 2010 his insistence that regardless of where you pens to companies and institutions that fail to might be in your life, UT alumni are always Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, each year maintain balanced books. And we know what part of the UT family. on Memorial Day, Americans take a day to ex- happens to nations that spend this irrespon- Coaches often play a vital role in raising the press their gratitude and honor the memory of sibly. We need only look overseas to the ef- youth of a community. Not only do they instill the men and women who have given their fects of such disastrous fiscal policies. But for values such as hard work and dedication, but lives in service to our nation. This experience some reason, a reason that wholly escapes can also teach young people valuable life les- of patriotism and civic consciousness is a time me, the current administration and the majority sons of honor and good will. Coach Johnny to reflect on the bravery and commitment of in Congress continue to move forward with Majors not only bred success on the field, but those who have answered the call to serve their ruinous plans. encouraged his student athletes to conduct and our responsibilities to uphold the ideals for There is no reasonable national policy that themselves with integrity and honesty. To which they fought. can be implemented that assumes a national have a man of his character coach me was a In Congress, this is a time to recommit our- debt increasing by 18 percent in just 16 true honor and a privilege. selves to caring for those who served our months. I think the fact that the House doesn’t Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. TANNER for his country and their families. They have fulfilled appear to be considering a budget this year thoughtful statement regarding my coach and their obligations to the American people, and proves that the Majority knows that as well but friend, Johnny Majors. I ask my colleagues we must fulfill our obligations to them. wants to hide the magnitude of the problem join me in celebrating this great man’s accom- That’s why I am pleased Congress has pro- from the American people. We need to rein in plishments, both on and off the football field. vided historic increases of 60 percent since this spending and address our deficit, our and off the football field. 2007 for health care and other services for our debt, and preserve our future.

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