E634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 as Alameda County, the State of California, Whereas in August 2003, Kenny Loggins’ INTRODUCTION OF THE CONGRES- and the Nation by supporting sound govern- fans launched a year-long Celebration in trib- SIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITION ment initiatives, providing voter education on ute to the longevity of his outstanding music RESOLUTION ballot measures, conducting candidate’s fo- career; and rums, and registering voters. Whereas the United States Congress now HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF The Alameda League continues to be an wishes to recognize Kenny Loggins for his OF CALIFORNIA active participant in local and regional civic many accomplishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committees and has taken action in address- Whereas it is the overwhelming consensus Thursday, April 22, 2004 ing city, state and national issues through of all concerned parties that Kenny Loggins is careful study. The League reviews issues and much deserving of this honor. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, today, along with takes positions that enhance the quality of the Therefore, I, RICK LARSEN, Member of the 35 of my House colleagues, I introduce bipar- city of Alameda such as clean air and water, Congress representing the Second Congres- tisan legislation to authorize the Congressional education, libraries, civic safety preparation, sional District of Washington State, do hereby Science Competition. This legislation will allow housing planning and development, and open hold up Kenny Loggins for great honor and Members the opportunity to conduct academic space. Additionally, the Alameda League pro- recognition and declare the month of August competitions in the sciences among high vides neutral observers to monitor the activi- to be Kenny Loggins Appreciation Month. school students in their Congressional Dis- ties of the city council, school board and other In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my tricts. boards and commissions within the City of Al- hand and caused the seal of the United States Pre-college science and mathematics edu- ameda. Congress to be affixed this 22nd day of April cation is one of the most important factors af- I congratulate the Alameda League of 2004. fecting the nation’s scientific literacy and Women Voters for their commitment to public awareness, as well as the future supply of service. The organization, over the last 25 f America’s scientific and technological per- years, has provided valuable contributions to sonnel. Unfortunately, indicators of the per- HONORING CLEVELAND READS Alameda, California. I applaud their dedication formance of United States students in pre-col- VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR to making sure their local, State, and Federal lege science and math education indicate a WILMA CHRISTIAN government is close to the public’s pulse as need for improvement, including the need to they continue to reach out to the citizenry increase student interest in science. through education and civic participation. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH In 2000, the National Center for Education f OF OHIO Statistics, NCES, released its most recent Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Assessment of Educational Progress, HONORING KENNETH CLARK Thursday, April 22, 2004 NAEP, on the Sciences. As a division of the LOGGINS United States Department of Education, the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in NCES has, since 1969, issued National As- HON. RICK LARSEN honor and recognition of Mrs. Wilma Christian sessments on subjects such as reading, math- OF WASHINGTON and every volunteer who participated this past ematics, history and civics. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year in Cleveland Reads, bringing hope and Unfortunately, the 2000 Science Assess- Thursday, April 22, 2004 possibility through the gift of literacy to count- ment found that from 1996, the first year a less children and adults—thereby changing Science Assessment was completed, to 2000, Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker: their lives forever. I also rise in recognition of proficiency in the sciences by America’s 12th Whereas Kenneth Clark Loggins was born Cleveland Reads Volunteer of the Year Nomi- graders declined. Using a scale of 0–300, in Everett, Washington, on January 7, 1948 nees: Andy Everidge; Anne Gannon; Edna America’s 12th graders scored 147, with 47 and is now professionally known as Kenny Goodwin; Stephanie Hiedman; Reid Isaac; percent of students testing below a basic Loggins; and Kristen Monchak; and Elaine Thiery. knowledge in the sciences. Only 34 percent of Whereas Kenny Loggins has become one of Established in 1987, Cleveland Reads, a the most world-renowned singers/songwriters students showed a basic knowledge and even non-profit organization, has consistently more discouraging, only 16 percent of stu- and guitarists of his time; and worked to draw individuals, businesses and Whereas Kenny Loggins has enjoyed a dents tested at or above a proficient knowl- agencies into their, volunteer literacy projects music career that has spanned more than edge in the sciences. and campaign. Mrs. Christian, seventy-seven three decades; and Coupled with these declining scores and de- years young, consistently reflects a joyous, Whereas Kenny Loggins has sold over 20 clining interest in the sciences from pre-col- caring and enthusiastic attitude throughout her million albums worldwide; and, he has attained lege students, enrollment in graduate science busy days in service to others. 12 Platinum Plus albums and 14 Gold albums; and engineering programs over the last dec- Every Monday through Friday for the past and ade has not kept pace with foreign student en- Whereas the music of Kenny Loggins has three years, Mrs. Christian volunteers morn- rollment in these same programs. According to spanned many genres, earning both the re- ings as an Experience Corps Tutor at Marion- a report released by the National Science spect of his peers and a widely-diverse fan Sterling Elementary School, then volunteers Foundation, enrollment in graduate science base; and her lunch hour to prepare and serve meals to and engineering programs by United States Whereas Kenny Loggins has earned a rep- disabled residents of the Golden Age Center. citizens and permanent residents from 1993 to utation of historical importance in the field of Then remarkably, she heads back to Marion- 2001 declined by over 10 percent from just film music for his creative contribution to Sterling School for three more hours of tutor- over 330,000 students to 296,000 students. movie soundtracks; and ing. All the while, her levels of enthusiasm and However, at the same time, enrollment in Whereas Kenny Loggins is active in envi- energy remain as expansive as her love and these same programs by foreign students liv- ronmental and social projects; and concern for others. ing in the United States with temporary visas Whereas Kenny Loggins tirelessly gives his Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring rose by over 26 percent from just over time, talents, and resources to benefit these every Volunteer of the Year Award nominee, 105,000 in 1993 to approximately 133,000 in organizatons and his community; and especially, Mrs. Wilma Christian, as she is 2001. Whereas Kenny Loggins is well respected named the Volunteer of the Year by Cleveland Global competition and rapid advances in and admired throughout the entertainment in- Reads. Mrs. Christian’s patience, kindness science and technology increasingly require a dustry for his enormous impact on the world of and concern for our children and our elderly national workforce that is more scientifically music; and offers them strength, hope and a promise of a and technically proficient and Congress must Whereas Kenny Loggins is loved and appre- better tomorrow, where none existed before. take action to support the need to develop na- ciated by his family, friends, and devoted fans; By giving of her time and talent to the children tional expertise in the areas of science and and at Marian-Sterling Elementary School, Mrs. engineering. Whereas in the month of August of 2000, Christian empowers them daily with the price- Americans have been responsible for some Kenny Loggins was the first recipient of the less tool of literacy, which leads to under- of the most fantastic scientific discoveries. Hollywood Film Festival’s Outstanding standing and offers these children the self- From Thomas Edison’s work with electricity, Achievement in Songwriting Award; and in that confidence to dream and to achieve. By rais- Dr. Jonas Salk’s discovery of the Polio vac- same month, he also received a Star on the ing up the life of a child, Mrs. Christian raises cine, to the development of the personal com- Hollywood Walk of Fame; and up our entire community. puter and the Internet, Americans and their

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.120 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E635 discoveries have changed the world in remark- housing a research tower for UMDNJ-Robert IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MAURER able and unmistakable ways. Even today, Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ- America’s space program is coordinating our School of Public Health was opened. In New HON. JOHN P. MURTHA most sophisticated space exploration effort Brunswick, the steel structure for the Child OF PENNSYLVANIA ever. The Mars Rover program is a tremen- Health Institute was completed and the new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dous scientific success developed by NASA’s wing of Cancer Institute of New Jersey facility Thursday, April 22, 2004 best and brightest scientists. will open in early 2005. On the Stratford cam- Yet if academic indicators are correct, pus, the University Doctors Pavilion is open Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great America will face a vast drain of scientific and construction is underway for a new wing sadness that I share with my colleagues the knowledge and ambition in the near future and of the Science Building. news that a distinguished Veteran and long- we must begin to ask ourselves where we will Complementing these outstanding efforts, time friend, Bill Maurer, has passed away. I find America’s next Dr. Salk or the talent to other initiatives include, the establishment of a submit the following announcement: develop America’s future missions in space. University Professorship Program which has to William W. ‘‘Bill’’ Maurer, 72, of Fort Collins Congress has a clear interest in ensuring date, named 15 researchers to the faculty. died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Poudre Valley that America’s great scientific past and This program significantly increased the over- Hospital. He passed peacefully with his family present continues into the future. The Con- head revenues to the University as the re- members at his side. gressional Science Competition is an effective searchers brought with them more than $7.5 While in the Wyoming National Guard he way for Congress to demonstrate leadership in million in federal funding. The University also rose from the rank of private to sergeant first promoting scientific education as a national created a program that is unique in the na- class and was ultimately commissioned as a priority, to show support for the process of sci- tion—the Master Educators Guild—which rec- second lieutenant in 1953. He was called to entific inquiry, and to foster enthusiasm for ognizes teaching excellence. The Guild now active duty in the, Army in mid 1953 and at- science. I urge all of my Colleagues to join me has 48 faculty members. Through collabora- tended the Artillery Basic Officers Course at in cosponsoring this legislation and in doing tion with other colleges and universities Fort Sill, Okla., and then joined the 37th Infan- so, indicate their support for making science throughout the state, a school of public health try Division at Fort Polk, La. education and interest a national priority. emerged. As a result of this effort and Dr. He married Joyce Marie Huntzinger in f Cook’s leadership, the School of Public Health Douglas on Dec. 28, 1953. They were blessed established the Institute for the Elimination of with two children, Deborah Ruth and David TRIBUTE TO DR. STUART D. COOK Health Disparities. William. During their marriage, Bill and Joyce Mr. Speaker, as he returns to the faculty at traveled to many duty assignments around the HON. DONALD M. PAYNE UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School to con- world with tours of duty in Fort Polk, La.; Fort OF NEW JERSEY tinue his clinical practice and research in mul- Sill, Okla.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Germany; Fort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiple sclerosis, I urge my colleagues to com- Leavenworth, Kan.; and Washington, D.C. mend Dr. Cook for all that he has done in his During his military career Bill commanded the Thursday, April 22, 2004 years as president of UMDNJ. 5th Battalion, 29th Artillery in the Republic of Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great f Vietnam and the 1st Infantry Division Artillery deal of respect that I rise to acknowledge the at Fort Riley. He also was a graduate of the HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVER- accomplishments made by Dr. Stuart D. Cook Army Command and General Staff College SARY, HENRY AND BARBARA during his tenure as president of the University and the U.S. Army War College. During his WIRSTSHAFTER of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey military career he served in many high-level (UMDNJ). As Dr. Cook steps down from the positions that included tours of duty as an presidency after six years, the Concerned Citi- HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Army liaison officer to the U.S. Senate, deputy zens at UMDNJ and the UMDNJ-University OF CALIFORNIA chief of legislative liaison, Office, Secretary of Hospital are proud of the contributions he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Army and deputy secretary of defense -leg- made to this institute of excellence. Thursday, April 22, 2004 islative affairs. He retired from the Army on During his presidency, Dr. Cook partnered Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. June 30, 1979, with more than 30 years of with the Board of Trustees at UMDNJ, faculty, Speaker, I rise today to honor two very ex- service at the rank of brigadier general. His staff and students to create a compelling vi- traordinary Americans who are celebrating military decorations include the Silver Star, sion for the future. Through his efforts, federal their 50th wedding anniversary—Henry and one OLC; Legion of Merit, one OLC; Defense research support to UMDNJ more than dou- Barbara Wirstschafter. Superior Service Medal, the Soldiers Medal, bled over the past five years. Over the past Henry and Barbara are a joy to know. the Bronze Star Medal for valor, one OLC; the four years, the university’s funding from the Perky, humorous, and filled with the spirit of Purple Heart medal, one OLC; the Meritorious National Institutes of Health has increased at life, the two share their love and their youthful Service Medal, two OLC; the Air Medal for a faster rate than the average for all schools spirit with their four children: Gary, Joy, Robert valor, 12 OLC; and the Army Commendation and universities in the nation. The National and Greg, and their six grandchildren. Medal, three OLC, and numerous foreign and Science Foundation, in its most recent For many years, the two have participated service awards. rankings of research universities across the in the life of the community. Henry and Bar- After his retirement he joined Chrysler Cor- nation, ranks UMDNJ as the number one re- bara met back in 1953, and were married in poration as director of the Washington office search university in New Jersey as measured June of 1954 in McGee, Arkansas. Since that of the Chrysler Defense subsidiary. In 1981 by federal research expenditures and 71st out time they have had the opportunity to tour the Chrysler Defense was purchased by General of the top 100 research universities in the country. They even saw the world come to- Dynamics Corporation, he assumed new du- country. This marks the university’s highest gether when they volunteered for the 1984 ties in the General Dynamics Washington Cor- ever ranking. Olympic Games in Los Angeles. porate Office as manager of legislative affairs. Under Dr. Cook’s leadership, the university In addition, they recognize the special In 1984 he was promoted to corporate director is in the midst of a $535 million statewide cap- needs of the community. Henry and Barbara of legislative affairs and later became cor- ital construction program to upgrade existing have been loyal and dedicated in helping the porate vice president for congressional rela- space and provide new space for scientists less fortunate. They assist the hungry with tions in 1991. He retired from General Dynam- and clinicians. On the Newark campus, which their involvement with Meals on Wheels, and ics in March 1994, and Bill and Joyce relo- is in the heart of the 10th Congressional Dis- they assist the poor by providing families with cated to their retirement home in Fort Collins, trict, the University Behavioral Health Sciences affordable housing units. Their loyalty and where he still remained active as a consultant Building and the International Center for Public dedication to assisting others is a true virtue. to General Dynamics. Health have been completed. Additionally, Surely their secret to a long happy life to- He was a 43-year member of the American construction of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Med- gether is to be warm, outgoing, motivated, op- Legion, a life member of the Retired Officers ical School-University Hospital Cancer Center timistic, and to be of service to others. For Association, the Reserve Officers Association and a second Ambulatory Care Center are un- Henry and Barbara, their marriage has been and the Army War College Alumni Associa- derway. Construction of a new clinical building filled with many wonderful memories. All who tion. for the UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School will know Henry and Barbara have been charmed Bill was a generous, caring man who will be be completed in the first quarter of next year. by their presence. Happy 50th wedding anni- missed by all who knew him. He was a won- On the Piscataway campus, a new building versary, and best wishes. derful husband, father and grandfather.

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