Congressional Record—Senate S2231
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March 18, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð SENATE S2231 this month, he will retire from a truly The ultimate result of Mr. Camp- versary of Pepsi Cola and salute New distinguished career of over 37 years of bell's performance within the Depart- Bern, N.C., as the birthplace of Pepsi. exemplary service to his country. ment of Defense over the last 25 years Originally known as ``Brad's Drink,'' Mr. Campbell was well-prepared for was that senior U.S. leaders, both in Pepsi-Cola was invented in 1898 by his distinguished career. After graduat- Congress and in the Defense Depart- Caleb Bradham in his pharmacy at the ing from the University of Virginia ment, benefited enormously from his corner of Middle and Pollock Streets in with a degree in economics, he entered extensive knowledge, exceptional dedi- New Bern, N.C. Today, Pepsi-Cola Officer Candidate School in 1963 and cation, superb political sensitivity, and spans the globe with profits exceeding began his first career with the United wise judgment. His invaluable con- $1 billion. Yet, this company continues States Navy. Mr. Campbell served as a tributions allowed our nation's leaders to recognize its origins through its in- weapons officer aboard the USS Iwo to make the wisest possible allocation vestment in the communities which Jima in the PacificÐservice which in- of declining defense resources while fostered its growth. Therefore, I extend cluded tours in Vietnam. He completed maintaining America's future security. congratulations to Pepsi-Cola on this his active duty service in the Navy in Mr. Campbell has had a career of sin- milestone, and I salute the city and 1967, and retired from the Naval Re- gular merit and has earned the pro- people of New Bern on this historic an- serves in 1983 as a Commander. found gratitude of the American peo- niversary.· After completing his active duty ple. I wish him well in his future en- f service with the Navy, Mr. Campbell deavors.· AMBASSADOR WOLF RECOGNIZED went to work for the Department of f Commerce as a senior economist in the · Mr. GLENN. Mr. President, I am very Balance of Payments Division. In 1973, MIKE JACOBS OF THE GRAND proud to commend former Ambassador he began a remarkable 25-year career FORKS HERALD Milton A. Wolf of Cleveland, Ohio, on with the Department of Defense. · Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the his recognition by the Ohio Senate. I am proud to honor him today for Herald's editor, Mike Jacobs, was in Ambassador Wolf is truly one of the his tremendous accomplishments, and Washington recently to receive an leading citizens of my state and has to recognize the support and sacrifices award he richly deserves. He was spent a lifetime learning, building and of his wife, Lois, and his daughters, named ``Editor of the Year'' by the Na- helping his hometown of Cleveland, our Lisa and Kristin, who wisely followed tional Press Foundation for his and the state and nation and people all over in their father's footsteps as UVA grad- Herald's remarkable achievements dur- the world. uates. ing last year's flood and fires in Grand Milt Wolfe grew up in Cleveland and The quality of Mr. Campbell's work Forks. I want to add my words of attended Glenville High School, but has been recognized by every Adminis- thanks to Mike and to the entire staff like many of us his education was in- tration he has served. He has received of the Herald for their outstanding terrupted by World War II. After serv- the Presidential Rank Award for Meri- work during extraordinarily difficult ing in the Army Air Forces in the Pa- torious Service, the Department of De- circumstances. cific, Milt started out to be a doctor fense Distinguished Civilian Service I saw firsthand how much it meant to but went on to attend the Ohio State Award, the Department of Defense the people of Grand Forks that their University and earned a degree in Meritorious Civilian Service Award, hometown newspaper never missed a chemistry and biology and later at and the Department of Defense Excep- day of printing throughout the city's Case Institute of Technology a degree tional Civilian Service Award. crisis. in civil engineering. In the construc- Mr. Campbell has served as the key When the Herald arrived at shelters tion business Milt built homes in Shak- advisor on budget issues for nine Sec- and emergency centers it flew off the er Heights and Parma and Euclid. He retaries of Defense and nine Depart- racks. Clusters of people would gather went on to build high-rises and shop- ment Comptrollers. His recommenda- around and jointly read it. They were ping centers. He continued his edu- tions on a wide range of vital issues starved for news of their city and de- cation and received a masters degree in were constantly sought by the Penta- voured the paper. economics from Case Western Reserve gon leadership and greatly helped the Yet even more than a conduit of in- University in 1973. Department robustly defend the fund- formation, the Grand Forks Herald was In 1977, President Carter appointed ing requirements which support U.S. a symbol of a community determined Milt as our Ambassador to Austria and forces and missions. Year in and year to survive and endure. a delegate to the U.N. Conference on out, his sage counsel and sound advice That the Herald was there at all was Science and Technology for Develop- produced the best possible, yet fiscally wondrous. Its building was completely ment in 1979. He served as a host in Vi- responsible, spending plans to satisfy flooded and then soon burned to the enna for the summit conference be- the nation's national security needs. ground. The homes of nearly every em- tween Soviet President Brezhnev and Mr. Campbell always brought excep- ployee of the Herald were inundated by President Carter on the Strategic Arms tional insight and skill to the many di- flood waters. Limitation Treaty in 1979. verse challenges presented to and un- Yet, the Herald, led by Editor Mike When Milt returned to Cleveland dertaken by him. He is one of the few Jacobs, never faltered, never missed an from Austria, he continued to serve by individuals in the Department who un- edition. It found a temporary office in teaching economics at Case Western derstands and can explain succinctly the grade school of a nearby small Reserve University. He has worked the complexities contained in numer- town, located alternative presses and long and hard in support of the Amer- ous legislative proposals. On many oc- devised creative methods of distribut- ican Jewish Joint Distribution Com- casions, his advice assured the adop- ing the paper to its readers and flour- mittee. This committee provides mil- tion of sound spending decisions that ished. In doing so, it gave hope, inspi- lions of dollars to a variety of humani- supported major Defense Department ration and purpose to its community. tarian assistance programs of relief, requirements while remaining consist- As the city has overcome the worst rescue, and reconstruction in over fifty ent with the President's budget prior- disaster in North Dakota history, its nations. As president of the committee ities and prevailing perspectives in the citizens have marched back with resil- from 1992 until 1995 and currently as Congress. His comprehensive knowl- ience, fortitude and inspirational spir- Chairman of the Board, Ambassador edge, the consummate clarity by which it. Mike Jacobs, the Grand Forks Her- Wolf has been able to directly help peo- he explained issues, his exceptional ald and the city of Grand Forks have ple all over the world. skill in guiding senior officials through triumphed and I salute them.· As a member of the Board of Trustees the intricacies and restrictions of leg- f of the Ohio State University from 1986 islation, and his tireless dedication until 1996 and Chairman of the Board in were immensely valuable to a whole The 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEPSI 1996 he made significant contributions generation of Department of Defense COLA as an educational leader of one the na- leaders, to our armed forces, and to · Mr. FAIRCLOTH. Mr. President, I tion's largest universities. He clearly U.S. national security. rise today to recognize the 100th Anni- expressed his philosophy in education S2232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð SENATE March 18, 1998 when he said that the wealth of the lected ``Citizen of the Year'' in 1993 by worked hard until it was successful. country is in it people. He said, ``We the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. In These young women represent Ameri- have to have a highly educated popu- 1994, Bob Rawlings was honored as ca's commitment to hard work and lation if we are going to compete in the ``Colorado Business Leader of the self-sacrifice, and they inspired us with next century.'' Year,'' and at this year's Colorado their performance both on and off the Milt continues to support improve- Press Association's Annual Convention ice. ments in our educational system, but in February, Bob was presented with After coming back to defeat Canada, has never neglected his own continuing the ``Gold Rule Makeup Award,'' which the U.S. team's confidence swelled and education. In 1993, Milt earned a Ph.D. is the highest honor a member of the they swept away the opposition, beat- in economics from Case Western. press can achieve in Colorado. ing Japan twice, China 5±0, Sweden 7±1, He continues to serve the community For more than a half-century, Bob Finland 4±2, and Canada 3±1 in the gold as a member of the Board of Trustees Rawlings has served his community, medal game.