April 11, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E501 Joyner Foundation’’ which is an instrument to sons—-Thomas Joyner, Jr., the CEO of The CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY give back to the community, he has given Tom Joyner Foundation and Oscar Joyner, Di- OF TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT scholarships to help needy students at Histori- rector of Marketing for the foundation. cally Black Colleges and Universities Tom’s efforts and awards cannot go unno- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (HBCU’s) and strengthened the African-Amer- ticed and must be recorded in history. There- OF FLORIDA ican concept of parents and children cooper- fore, this insertion in the CONGRESSIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ating together to build a greater society. RECORD is made so that Tom Joyner’s efforts This is just one of the many programs which and all of his positive actions and ‘‘solid gold Thursday, April 11, 2002 has involved his talented and creative efforts. programming’’ will be engrossed and embed- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on April His weekly Thursday Morning Moms highlights ded in the history of this country. 10th, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the struggles of African-American women ris- f the Taiwan Relations Act being signed into ing to the highest level of family. His weekly law. Since the time of its enactment, it has tribute to Real Fathers Real Men; his feature A TRIBUTE TO ALFRED E. MANN only served to strengthen the position of the of Little Known Black History Facts; his feature Republic of China on Taiwan, internationally, of Christmas Wish List; and his feature of Ce- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF as both an economic power and champion of lebrity Interviews continue to inspire, enlighten OF CALIFORNIA democracy in Asia. and motivate African-Americans to be proud of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Taiwan Relations Act set the premise the past, achieve in the present and prepare Thursday, April 11, 2002 for the United States long standing friendship for the future. with the Formosa Island. Throughout the Mr. Joyner’s leadership on issues which af- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to years, that commitment of friendship has been fect African-Americans on a daily basis is su- rise today and honor Alfred E. Mann, a great met with our continual support of their security perb and outstanding. His ‘‘fly jocking’’ across philanthropist in the Southern California com- needs, as well as a strong trade partnership. America to various cities and states not only munity and famed national bio-medical re- In closing, I want to commend the wonderful increased the awareness of issues of interests searcher. He has dedicated his life to his fam- work of Ambassador C.J. Chen and his staff to the African-American community, but moti- ily, his church, and to the search for cures to in representing the needs and concerns of the vated them to take action. He earned this ‘‘fly the world’s most devastating diseases and af- ROC and always extending the friendship of jocking’’ title through his dedication to serve flictions. the Taiwanese to those of us here in Wash- radio audiences in Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Alfred Mann was born in Portland, Oregon ington, DC. Through their efforts, I am certain Illinois. Both markets recognized his impres- in 1925 and has been a resident of Los Ange- that the relationship between the United sive talent and wanted him at the same time. les, California since 1946. He attended the States and Taiwan, anchored in the Taiwan Before expanding his presence into 120 mar- University of California, Los Angeles and has Relations Act, will continue to strengthen in kets across the country, Tom flew from Dallas received honorary doctorate degrees from the the years ahead. to Chicago every day for seven years. University of Southern California and The f Tom’s actions are commendable and very John Hopkins University. much appreciated. The other super stars, i.e., He has earned his reputation as a bio- IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEAN OF J. Anthony Brown, Sybil Wilkes, Miss Dupree, medical pioneer because of his outstanding THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE Myra J., Tavis Smiley, and Donna Richardson accomplishments throughout his professional also inform and motivate the public. The Tom life. As the Chairman and co-CEO of Ad- HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Joyner Morning Show is truly inspirational. vanced Bionics Corporation, he manufactured OF FLORIDA Mr. Joyner and his morning crew have re- a developed advanced cochlear implants for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived many awards, which reflect their skills, the restoration of hearing and is currently de- Thursday, April 11, 2002 talents and contributions specifically to Afri- veloping a number of neurostimulation sys- can-Americans, and generally to all Ameri- tems which may prove to be beneficial in Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cans. treating those who face paralysis and any honor the 24-year legislative career of my Lastly and most importantly, I would like to number of neurological disorders. He is also friend, and constituent, Ron Silver. Ron Silver share a piece of Tom Joyner’s personal his- responsible for the manufacturing of contin- exemplifies the essence of what it means to tory. uous glucose monitoring systems primarily be a public servant. Throughout his legislative Born to Frances and Hercules Lionel Joyner used for the treatment of diabetes and for the career Ron has served Florida and the people of Tuskegee, Alabama, Tom attended elemen- manufacture of hospital intravenous pumps. of Miami-Dade county with dignity and honor. tary school at the Chambliss Children’s Mr. Mann has made a lifelong commitment His peers fondly named him Dean of the Flor- House, which was a laboratory school located to philanthropy. His countless number of chari- ida Legislature. on the grounds of Tuskegee Institute. He went table donations has made a lasting impact on A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ron on to enroll at Tuskegee Institute High School our nation. In fact, each year, his name can and his family moved to Florida in 1958 where where he received his educational training be found on the list of the ten most philan- young Ron began laying the groundwork for a under the direction of Mrs. Alberta Ritchie, the thropic minded individuals. Two of his largest legislative career that would span over two mother of famous singer and songwriter Lionel donations, 100 million to the University of decades, include five U.S. presidents and six Ritchie. Southern California and the promise of 100 Florida governors. In 1978, Ron took his ideas During his matriculation at Tuskegee Insti- million to the University of California, Los An- and vision to Tallahassee as a member of the tute, Tom played records in the college cafe- geles, will help shape the face of current and Florida House of Representatives. There, Ron teria after basketball and football games. He future research at both of these institutions. worked tirelessly on issues such as health further expressed his love for music and enter- Also, as the founder of two medical re- care, aging and long term care, and criminal tainment as a member of a local singing search foundations—the Alfred Mann Founda- justice. His leadership was rewarded when his group, The Commodores. After performing tion and the Alfred Mann Institute at the Uni- colleagues elected him to two terms as House with the group for two years, Tom asked his versity of Southern California—Alfred Mann Majority Whip and Majority Leader. In these parents’ permission to leave school and tour has ensured that the biomedical community leadership roles, Ron had the enviable task of with The Commodores. His parents refused to will be able to engage in the lasting study of building consensus among of his Democratic allow him to drop out of College and follow the the diseases and ailments that affect so many colleagues. Not an easy task, but one that group, but instead, they strongly encouraged Americans. Ron relished. him to finish his education at Tuskegee Insti- Alfred Mann’s dedication to the biomedical In 1992, Ron, with the support of his be- tute. community has and will continue to produce loved wife, Irene, was elected to the Florida Upon graduation in 1971, Tom decided to lasting and important discoveries as our nation Senate. In the Senate, he was again elected pursue his dream as a radio announcer. His faces the challenge of curing the world’s most to a leadership role as Majority Leader. As a mission was to change the face of Black radio devastating illnesses. His commitment to help- member of that distinguished body, Ron into an advocacy medium, with particular inter- ing others through research and philanthropy stands out as a champion of disadvantaged ests in broadening the awareness of HBCU’s has and will continue to have a positive affect Floridians. Ron shares my commitment to re- and increasing voter registration. for all of us. I ask all Members of Congress to ducing Florida’s welfare rolls by promoting Tom is married to fitness expert and trainer join me in honoring a man who has given a personal responsibility and giving a hand up Donna Richardson. He is the father of two lifetime to making a difference in our Nation. as opposed to a hand out. Our partnership
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