E16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 13, 2010 could understand their significance. He be- This year, the Gary Frontiers Service Club RECOGNIZING STEPHEN LUCAS, DI- lieved passionately that ‘‘racial equality in will pay tribute to several local individuals who RECTOR OF JAMES A. HALEY America started in the skies over Europe.’’ He have for decades unselfishly contributed to im- VETERANS’ HOSPITAL AND CLIN- and two other Tuskegee Airmen were featured proving the quality of life for the people of ICS in the 2006 Documentary ‘‘On Freedom’s Gary. Those individuals who will be recog- Wings: Bound for Glory, the Legacy of the nized as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marchers HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS Tuskegee Airmen’’ which was sponsored by at this year’s breakfast include: Ms. Ella Bush, OF FLORIDA Ph.D., Mr. Charles Deggans, Mr. Arthur Hoyle, the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Media, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PA. He also designed the plaque dedicated in Reverend R.T. Mitchell, and Mr. Linus Scott. memory of the Tuskegee Airmen in Arlington Additionally, our distinguished State Senator Wednesday, January 13, 2010 National Cemetery. In May 1995, he was se- Earline Rogers and Ms. Era C. Twyman will Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise lected by President Bill Clinton to represent be honored with the prestigious Dr. Martin Lu- today to recognize Mr. Stephen Lucas, the di- the U.S. Air Force for the 50th Anniversary ther King, Jr. Drum Major Award, an award rector of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hos- Celebration of VE Day, and he accompanied given out annually to outstanding individuals of pital and Clinics in Tampa, Florida, who is re- President Clinton and Vice-President Gore to the Gary community, while Mr. Claude Powers tiring after a distinguished 37 years of federal Europe. will be recognized as the 2009 Frontier of the and military service. As the director of Haley Captain Smith was a member of a unique Year. Veterans’ Hospital, Mr. Lucas oversaw one of group of men who possessed an unabashed Though very different in nature, the achieve- the largest veterans’ health care systems in devotion to this nation and a belief in the ment of all these individuals reflect many of the United States, comprised of the James A. strength of American values, even at a time the same attributes that Dr. King possessed, Haley Veterans’ Hospital and the associated when their country’s laws failed to reflect the as well as the values he advocated. Like Dr. outpatient clinics affiliated with the University values for which they fought. King, these individuals saw challenges and of South Florida College of Medicine. On Friday, at 9:05 AM, the First Fighter faced them with unwavering strength and de- Mr. Lucas, a Navy veteran who served on Wing from Langley Air Force Base will offer termination. Each one of the honored guests’ the USS Iwo Jima and in Vietnam, began his the ultimate recognition of Captain Smith’s greatness has been found in their willingness VA career in 1974 and since has served at service to this nation. Like Captain Smith, to serve with ‘‘a heart full of grace and a soul multiple VA medical centers across the United throughout its storied history, the U.S. Air generated by love.’’ They set goals and work States. Mr. Lucas also worked in the private Force First Fighter Wing has been a trail- selflessly to make them a reality. sector, including as the senior hospital con- blazer—leading the way in bringing new fight- Madam Speaker, I urge you and my other sultant with Sun Health, Inc., as the director of ers operational. Four F–15 fighter jets will fly- distinguished colleagues to join me in com- management engineering at the Madisonville over the internment services for Captain mending the Gary Frontiers Service Club offi- Regional Health Center in Kentucky, and at Smith. In the words of Captain Smith’s son cers: President Oliver J. Gilliam, Vice Presi- the Baton Rouge General Hospital in Lou- Gordon—‘‘I would like to think that my Dad will dent James Piggee, Secretary Melvin Ward, isiana. be beaming with joy and appreciation.’’ Financial Secretary Sam Frazier, and Treas- During Mr. Lucas’s tenure at the James A. To Captain Smith’s widow, Lois G. Smith, urer/Seventh District Director Floyd Donald- Haley Veterans’ Hospital, he received awards his son Gordon and daughter Deborah, I offer son, as well as Breakfast Chairman Clorius L. recognizing his significant achievements and this tribute. As this nation prepares to honor Lay, Videographer Otho Lyles, Master of leadership skills, including the 2009 Robert W. the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Mon- Ceremony Alfred Hammonds, the honorees, Carey Performance Excellence award. Addi- day, it is fitting that we also honor the memory and all other members of the service club for tionally, during his tenure at the Miami VA of Captain Luther H. Smith, Jr.—like Dr. King, their initiative, determination, and dedication to Medical Center and Clinics, the Medical Cen- a great American hero who fought to realize serving the people of Northwest Indiana. ter received the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs America’s commitment to freedom for all. f Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence f HONORING MILTON VARDEMAN Award for providing the highest quality of care, PADGETT as well as the Governor’s Sterling Award, 31ST ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LU- which recognizes organizations that have THER KING, JR. MEMORIAL HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS achieved performance superiority within their BREAKFAST establishment. OF MISSISSIPPI I also would like to recognize the contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY tions of Mr. Lucas’s family, including his wife OF INDIANA Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Sheri, his daughter Amanda and his two sons, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise Mathew and Thomas. The commitment by Mr. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 today to recognize the life of Milton Vardeman Lucas to the Haley Veterans’ Hospital meant Padgett on the occasion of his 100th birthday. sacrifices from his family. Those sacrifices are Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, as we Vardeman was born January 13, 1910 in the highly appreciated by the veterans’ community celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Blackland community in Northeast Mississippi served by the hospital. Jr. and reflect on his life and work, we are re- to John and Hulda Padgett. Madam Speaker, Mr. Lucas is a true Amer- minded of the challenges that democracy At a young age, Vardeman fell in love with ican hero who should be recognized for his poses to us and the delicate nature of liberty. the game of basketball and played at outstanding military service, as well as his ex- Dr. King’s life, and, unfortunately, his untimely Jumpertown. To this day, he enjoys watching emplary career. Haley’s Veterans’ Hospital death, reminds us that we must continually basketball and has become a devoted fan of has truly been blessed to have such a worthy work to secure and protect our freedoms. Dr. the Memphis Grizzlies. Vardeman worked as a and honorable citizen as its director. I wish King, in his courage to act, his willingness to carpenter for Fisher Aircraft in Memphis during him well on his retirement. meet challenges, and his ability to achieve, WWII, but worked as a farmer throughout his f embodied all that is good and true in the battle life. for liberty. Vardeman married Margaret Geno Padgett TRIBUTE TO BUTLER COUNTY ON The spirit of Dr. King lives on in the citizens and was a devoted husband for 65 years until THEIR 200TH ANNIVERSARY of communities throughout our nation. It lives her death in 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Padgett on in the people whose actions reflect the reared two children, Harrell Padgett and Janie HON. ED WHITFIELD spirit of resolve and achievement that will help Padgett McCall. He also has four grand- OF KENTUCKY move our country into the future. In particular, children, nine great-grandchildren, and 11 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES several distinguished individuals from Indi- great-great-grandchildren. ana’s First Congressional District will be rec- Vardeman still lives in his home in Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ognized during the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Lu- Jumpertown, Mississippi and is being cared Mr. WHITFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise ther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Saturday, for by his daughter Janie. He says his lon- today to honor Butler County in the First Con- January 16, 2010, at the Genesis Convention gevity in life is attributed to always honoring gressional District of Kentucky on their 200th Center in Gary, Indiana. The Gary Frontiers his father and mother. I ask my colleagues to Anniversary. This momentous occasion not Service Club, which was founded in 1952, join me in paying tribute to Mr. Vardeman only celebrates the rich history of Butler Coun- sponsors this annual breakfast. Padgett on his 100th birthday. ty, but the many thousands of residents who

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Res. 961, Providing for consideration Green and Barren Rivers in the 1830’s, a new sters Pension Trustee and became co-chair in of the conference report to accompany the bill mode of transportation in the area began and 2009. (H.R. 3288) making appropriations for the De- brought with it many new people to the area Chuck Mack’s commitment to labor and to partments of Transportation and Housing and including merchants, miners, loggers, river the welfare of others has earned him the deep Urban Development, and related agencies for workers, engineers and carpenters. respect of his members and others. To quote the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, The Civil War slowed development of the Chuck, ‘‘the most rewarding part of this job and for other purposes, on agreeing to the county. Following the war, former soldiers has always been the members. Meeting with resolution, I would have voted yes. from both sides joined together to raise funds them one-on-one and listening to what they On H.R. 3288, Making appropriations for the for a Civil War Monument that was dedicated have to say, providing strong representation Departments of Transportation, HUD, and re- in May 1907. The monument is believed to be so that they have good jobs with good wages, lated agencies for FY 2010, on agreeing to the one of the only two existing memorials which good health care and a strong pension . . . conference report, I would have voted yes. honors both Confederate and Union soldiers. jobs that provide for them and their families.’’ On H.R. 4017, To designate the facility of Today, Butler County attracts many tourists I join Chuck Mack’s colleagues and friends the United States Postal Service located at 43 who come to visit the historic sites of the area, in honoring his contributions and his con- Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, steamboat era museum, Green River and tinuing service. as the Ann Marie Blute Post Office, on motion many other attractions. The county also hosts f to suspend the rules and pass, I would have the Green River Catfish Festival every year. voted yes. Anglers from around the country travel to But- PERSONAL EXPLANATION On H. Res. 962, Waiving a requirement of ler County to try and catch one of the numer- clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consid- ous tagged catfish released into the river for HON. TAMMY BALDWIN eration of certain resolutions reported from the cash prizes. The top prize is $50,000. OF WISCONSIN Committee on Rules, on agreeing to the reso- To commemorate the county’s 200th Anni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lution, I would have voted yes. versary, community leaders and residents of Wednesday, January 13, 2010 On H. Res. 964, Providing for further con- Butler County have planned a year’s worth of sideration of the bill (H.R. 4173) to provide for events to educate Kentuckians about the his- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I regret financial regulatory reform, to protect con- tory of Butler County and celebrate its resi- that due to illness, I missed 30 votes on De- sumers and investors, to enhance Federal un- dents and culture. A book entitled Butler cember 9, 2009 through December 11, 2009. derstanding of insurance issues, to regulate County, Kentucky—History and Families is Had I been present, I would have voted in the the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and also being compiled which features stories following manner: for other purposes, on agreeing to the resolu- about communities and families in Butler On H. Res. 955, Providing for consideration tion, I would have voted yes. County as written by residents. It is my privi- of H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act, on or- On H.R. 4173, Frank of Massachusetts lege to represent Butler County in the U.S. dering the previous question, I would have amendment No. 1, as modified, on agreeing to House of Representatives and I hope my col- voted yes. the amendment, I would have voted yes. leagues in Congress will join me in celebrating On H. Res. 955, Providing for the consider- On H.R. 4173, Sessions of Texas amend- this community and its residents. ation of H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act, on ment, on agreeing to the amendment, I would agreeing to the resolution, I would have voted f have voted no. yes. On H.R. 4173, Lynch of Massachusetts HONORING CHUCK MACK On H.R. 3951, To designate the facility of amendment, on agreeing to the amendment, I the United States Postal Service located at would have voted yes. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK 2000 Louisiana Avenue in New Orleans, Lou- On H.R. 4173, Murphy of New York amend- OF CALIFORNIA isiana, as the Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office ment No. 6, on agreeing to the amendment, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Building, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and would have noted no. Pass, I would have voted yes. On H.R. 4173, Frank of Massachusetts Wednesday, January 13, 2010 On H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009, amendment No. 7, on agreeing to the amend- Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Table Appealing of the Ruling of the Chair, I ment, I would have voted yes. pay tribute to Chuck Mack of the International would have voted yes. On H.R. 4174, Stupak of Michigan amend- Brotherhood of Teamsters. On January 15, On H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009, ment No. 8, on agreeing to the amendment, I 2010, the Teamsters Joint Council 7 will host on passage, I would have voted yes. would have voted yes. a Testimonial Dinner in San Francisco, Cali- On H.R. 3603, To rename the Ocmulgee On H.R. 4173, Stupak of Michigan amend- fornia, honoring Chuck’s exemplary career in National Monument, on Motion to Suspend the ment No. 9, on agreeing to the amendment, I the labor movement. Rules and Pass, as Amended, I would have would have voted yes. Chuck joined the Teamsters in the summer voted yes. On H.R. 4173, Kanjorski of Pennsylvania of 1960 as a Del Monte seasonal worker, and On H. Res. 956, Providing for consideration amendment No. 12, on agreeing to the continued as a loader and driver for Garrett of the bill (H.R. 4173) to provide for financial amendment, I would have voted yes. Trucking for four years. In 1966, Chuck was regulatory reform, to protect consumers and On H.R. 4173, McCarthy of California elected business agent at Teamsters Local 70 investors, to enhance Federal understanding amendment, on agreeing to the amendment, I and was re-elected in 1969. In 1971, at the re- of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the- would have voted no. quest of the Teamster leadership, Chuck counter derivatives, markets, and for other On H.R. 4173, Peters of Michigan amend- served as a lobbyist in Sacramento for the purposes, on agreeing to the resolution, I ment, on agreeing to the amendment, I would California Teamsters Public Affairs Council. would have voted yes. have voted yes. He returned to Local 70 the following year and On H.R. 86, To eliminate an unused light- On H.R. 4173, Marshall of Georgia amend- was elected secretary-treasurer and served in house reservation, provide management con- ment, on agreeing to the amendment, I would that capacity until June 2009. sistency by bringing the rocks and small is- have voted yes. He became president of Joint Council 7 in lands along the coast of Orange County, Cali- On H.R. 4173, Schakowsky of Illinois 1982 and served in that position until June fornia, and meet the original Congressional in- amendment, on agreeing to the amendment, I 2009, making him the second longest-serving tent of preserving Orange County’s rocks and would have voted yes. Joint Council president. In 1998 he was elect- small islands, and for other purposes, on mo- On H.R. 4173, Minnick of Idaho amend- ed vice president of the International Brother- tion to suspend the rules and pass, as amend- ment, on agreeing to the amendment, I would hood of Teamsters Western Region. He was ed, I would have voted yes. have voted no. re-elected to this office in 2001 and 2006. On H. Res. 961, Providing for consideration On H.R. 4173, Bachus of Alabama Sub- Chuck was appointed IBT director of Port of the conference report to accompany the bill stitute Amendment, as Modified, on agreeing Division in 2003 and remained in this position (H.R. 3288) making appropriations for the De- to the amendment, I would have voted no.

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