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HONORING THE TOWN OF COLLINS CHARLIE BARR more than 130 innocent civilians died, 611 FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR were injured, 841 were arrested and many 120TH ANNIVERSARY HON. SAM GRAVES more were missing. This event remained in OF MISSOURI the history and in the minds of all the citizens as ‘‘Black January’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BRIAN HIGGINS This attack was an attempt to stop the inde- Monday, January 23, 2012 pendence movement that was gaining mo- OF NEW YORK Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is mentum in Azerbaijan and to rescue the totali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with great pride and pleasure that I rise today tarian regime, the rule of Communist Party, to recognize the exceptional service and lead- and the whole Soviet Union. However, this in- Monday, January 23, 2012 ership of Charles L. Bar III on his retirement vasion produced the opposite result. It further Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great from a long and successful career in Clay inflamed the national movement for independ- honor to recognize The Town of Collins Fire County, Missouri government. ence in Azerbaijan and other Republics of the Department on the occasion of their 120th an- A graduate of the University of Missouri, Soviet Union. In a resolution on January 22, niversary. Charlie served as Athletic Supervisor for the 1990, the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department declared that the decree used by the Pre- On September 29, 1892, the Town of Col- and was responsible for the management of sidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to lins residents took the initiative to fill a com- numerous Buchanan county amenities and impose emergency rule in Baku and military munity need and formed their own fire depart- projects. In 1987, he became Clay County’s deployment constituted an act of aggression. ment made up of 26 men led by H.F. Clark. Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation, and This event is seen as the rebirth of the Azer- These men operated with minimal equipment, Historic Sites, and supervised the enhance- baijan Republic. comprising of one hand drawn pumper. The ment and construction of new recreational fa- Popular pressure led the country to break Collins Center Volunteers didn’t have a fire cilities. He also oversaw countless special away from Soviet rule and declare its inde- house or regular meetings at the time and functions, from races and concerts to historical pendence. On August 30, 1991, Azerbaijan’s stored their pumper in the barn of D.W. Wood. site events. Parliament adopted the Declaration on the But in 1902, the barn burned and the men More recently, Charlie served as Assistant Restoration of the State Independence of the acted by converting the former wagon shop of County Administrator, handling the oversight Republic of Azerbaijan, and on October 18, John Auwerter into a fire hall and town jail and of purchasing activities and staff, and then be- 1991, the Constitutional Act on the State Inde- thus, the Collins Center Volunteers finally had came the overall Director of Parks and Recre- pendence of the Republic of Azerbaijan was a home. The members hosted several meet- ation. There, he expertly managed over 5,000 approved. November 1991 marked the begin- ings and the fire company became much like acres of park land, 34 miles of trail, a 7200- ning of international recognition of Azerbaijan’s a social club for the men in town. acre lake, and a large staff dedicated to as- independence. The United States was among In 1922 the Collins Center Volunteers pur- sisting Clay County citizens and maintaining the first nations to recognize independence of chased their first horse-drawn gasoline engine the county’s public spaces. Finally, having this young country. It established diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan on February 28, for $750.00 which helped them cover the ex- spent the past few months as Interim County 1992, and opened an embassy in Baku in tensive area. But even with new equipment, it Administrator, Charlie retires after 34 years of March of that year. was decided that the area was too great a outstanding service. Charlie’s hard work has not gone unrecog- Today, Azerbaijan has developed into a challenge to cover for these men. So on April nized. A member of the Missouri Parks and thriving country with sustainable economic 21, 1925, the Collins Fire Company was Recreation Association, Charlie received the growth and developing democratic institutions. formed, and they drastically reduced their cov- Fellow Award, the Association’s highest honor. The United States and Azerbaijan are cooper- erage area while increasing fire protection. He has also received Mizzou’s Eye of the ating on a broad range of issues and share a The transformation of the Fire Department Tiger alumni award and numerous recogni- common vision for the future of the region and continued as the Collins and Collins Center tions from the YMCA, the city of St. Joseph, beyond. Fire Companies merged to become the Town and Clay County. I encourage my colleagues to join with me of Collins Fire District along with the merge Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join today in standing with Azerbaijanis as they the Board of Fire Commissioners was created. with me in commending Charlie Barr for his commemorate this tragedy. The Fire Department would hold annual fund- dedicated service to the people of Clay Coun- f raisers to increase their budget and build their ty. I know Charlie’s colleagues, family and Department. friends join with me in thanking him for his THE 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE Today, the firefighters train in numerous commitment to others and wishing him happi- areas including firefighting pump operation, ness and good health in his retirement. water supply, forestry fire, incident command, f HON. MARTHA ROBY OF ALABAMA auto extrication, and search and rescue oper- BLACK JANUARY ations. The Fire Department has truly evolved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over the years, and it could not have hap- Monday, January 23, 2012 pened without the strong backing of such a vi- HON. DAN BOREN Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to brant, hard working community. OF OKLAHOMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the 39th anniversary of the monu- It is with great pleasure that I stand today to mental court decision Roe v. Wade. honor the Town of Collins Fire Department on Monday, January 23, 2012 Since legalizing abortion in 1973, approxi- their 120th anniversary of serving and pro- Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, as a Co-Chair of mately 50 million abortions have been per- tecting the community. The Collins Center Vol- the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, I note formed in the United States alone. Just today, unteer Fire Company has consistently an- that January 20 marked the 22nd anniversary over 4,000 babies will be aborted and over the swered the call to service, whether as volun- of an historic and tragic day in the history of course of 2012—1.4 million children in the teers or as active reservists. It is my privilege the country of Azerbaijan. United States will not be granted life. to join with this fine organization on the On the night of January 19, 1990, 26,000 Mr. Speaker, I am unapologetically pro-life evening of Saturday, January 21, 2012 and Soviet troops invaded the capital city of Baku and am proud to be a member of the Pro-Life recognize the unwavering service of the Town and surrounding areas. As a result of this vio- Caucus. I believe that the miracle of human of Collins Fire Company. lent crackdown on the Azerbaijani people life begins at the very moment of conception.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:29 Jan 24, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JA8.001 E23JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2012 I also believe that every human being has the be missed as a veteran firefighter and we are Shirley Levine, who passed away on January inherent right to life and that this right must be all sad to see him go. But it is a happy time 9, 2012. The entire Los Angeles community protected by law. As a woman, a wife, and a for his family, as his retirement will give him suffered a great loss in her passing. mother of two small children, I will continue to more time to enjoy with his wife, Marianne, his Shirley Levine served as an educator in the fight for the unborn as the Representative of children, Krista, Lisa, Charles, and Paula, and LA Unified School District before founding the Alabama’s Second Congressional District. his grandchildren. I thank Fire Chief Anthony Abraham Joshua Heschel School in 1972. En- I applaud my home state of Alabama in its Bednarz for his career of service and I wish couraged by several local leaders, such as admirable fight to protect human life. Alabama him a long and happy retirement. Rabbi Harold Schulweis and Mark Lainer, recently became the fifth state to pass a f Shirley laid the groundwork for a school that measure banning physicians from performing would fuse humanistic values, a love of Juda- HONORING RACHEL COLLETT abortions after 20 weeks—which, according to ism, and unparalleled secular studies. She research, is the point where unborn children originally opened the school in North Holly- can experience pain. I applaud the Alabama HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER wood, CA, but Heschel quickly outgrew facili- legislature for taking such a strong stance on OF MICHIGAN ties at Adat An El and Valley Beth Shalom abortion and protecting the unborn. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES synagogues, among other locations, and the I believe that I have an obligation to do ev- Monday, January 23, 2012 school eventually found a permanent home in erything in my power to fight for the unborn, Northridge, CA. As noted by Rabbi Jan Gold- prevent taxpayer money from funding abor- Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise stein, the rabbi-in-residence during Heschel tions, and to protect our democratic system to honor and acknowledge the extraordinary Day School’s early years, each institution was from the encroachment of an all-powerful judi- life and decidedly courageous outlook of Ra- forever impacted by Shirley’s vision and pas- ciary. chel Collett upon her graduation from Livonia sion. Mr. Speaker, today is a time to celebrate Churchill High School. As Heschel’s Congressman during the the gift of life and mourn those whose lives On January 13, 2012, Rachel, resplendent 1980s and 1990s, I watched the school ma- were unjustly ended before birth. Let us use in her red cap and gown, rose from her wheel- ture into a powerful source of moral strength the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade as an chair and walked across the stage to accept in the San Fernando Valley community, with occasion to reaffirm our beliefs and our vow to her high school diploma. After ceremoniously thousands of roots that trace back to Shirley’s fight for the life of every child. moving the tassel from right to left, she trium- phantly tossed her cap into the air as family, instruction and guidance. I have seen these f friends and school officials applauded. roots firsthand—many of my constituents are HONORING FIRE CHIEF ANTHONY Rachel Collett has taught much more than current students and graduates of Heschel, as BEDNARZ FOR HIS RETIREMENT she has learned. She was diagnosed with are some of my staff and close family friends. AFTER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE osteosarcoma at the age of 11 and though I can see Shirley’s legacy through the activism since the initial diagnosis she has been con- and Jewish vitality of these individuals. stantly been in some form of treatment but One graduate related to me stories of week- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI never remission, she has never let the disease ly Sabbath gatherings in every classroom at OF ILLINOIS define her. Rather, she focused on living and Heschel, and how meaningful it was to mark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES determined to schedule her treatment around that day each week with peers. The week had Monday, January 23, 2012 life and not life around her treatment. She has an anchor, with the Sabbath as the focus. resolved to make every moment worth remem- That epitomizes Shirley’s approach—she cre- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bering. Rachel was earned a Livonia Rotary ated an institution with a warm, welcoming en- honor Fire Chief Anthony Bednarz upon his Service Award, earned college credits while in vironment, one imbued with Jewish and hu- retirement after 50 years of service to the resi- high school, coached middle school manistic values. I am also aware that many dents of Western Springs and Riverside, Illi- cheerleading squads and was a member of graduates credit Shirley for making them the nois, two villages in my district. He retired on the Churchill High School varsity cheerleading person they are today, especially those who December 31, 2011. These two villages are, squad until this school year. She attended spent an inordinate amount of time for discipli- and always will be, safer thanks to his efforts. classes until October 2011 when the debili- nary reasons in Shirley’s office. Shirley’s son, The seeds of Chief Bednarz’s career were tating pain made it impossible to continue. Darren, stated during Shirley’s eulogy that his planted at a young age, since his father Even then, the indomitable Miss Collett contin- mother’s lasting message is: ‘‘Be passionate served as a firefighter as well. Thinking that ued her schoolwork at home. about what you do, treat others with compas- he wanted to avoid firefighting, Chief Bednarz Rachel Collett is a remarkable young sion, and take actions to make the world a entered the United States Army where he woman who reminds us longevity is never better place.’’ I am inspired by the passion in served honorably. After his discharge, he promised in this life. She has accepted what which Shirley led her life; I am mindful of the changed his mind and joined the Riverside is and is determined to live the days God has compassion she imbued in her students; and Fire Department in 1961. He knew almost im- given her striving to accomplish the goals she I am grateful to Shirley for indeed making our mediately that he wanted to be a leader within has set for herself. What we take for granted community a better place. the department and took classes to be one of she fights for the opportunity to achieve. My condolences go out to Shirley’s hus- the first to earn a degree in Fire Science from Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and absolute band, Arnold; children Mark, Darren and the College of DuPage. privilege to recognize this incredibly inspiring Marci; and the entire Heschel family. Over the years, Chief Bednarz gained the young woman. For all she has endured, Ra- respect of his peers and eventually became chel Collett still embraces life with an irre- Fire Chief of the Riverside Fire Department in pressible smile. I ask my colleagues to join me f 1976—a position he would hold for the next in recognizing the incomparable light she is to PERSONAL EXPLANATION 30 years. The Riverside Fire Department is all who know her and in thanking her for all one of the most progressive and effective in she has brought to our community and our the area thanks to the leadership of Chief country. Shine on, Rachel. Bednarz. He was pivotal in modernizing the HON. STEVE KING f department’s building and rolling stock. He OF IOWA also coordinated the Riverside emergency IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY LEVINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medical response system in the 1970s. Chief Bednarz left the Riverside Fire Depart- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Monday, January 23, 2012 ment five years ago to join the Western OF CALIFORNIA Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Springs Fire Department where he helped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make improvements and guided the construc- No. 947 I was detained while attempting to tion of a new building for the fire department. Monday, January 23, 2012 reach the house floor to cast my vote. Chief Bednarz has touched countless lives Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark Had I been present, I would have voted, as a firefighter, manager, and mentor. He will the loss of a titan of education in Los Angeles, ‘‘yea.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:29 Jan 24, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA8.004 E23JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS January 23, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E53 HONORING THE VICTIMS AND SUR- tions and scientific breakthroughs. Using math THE MEMORY OF ROSCOE R. NIX VIVORS OF THE JANUARY 12, 2010 and science as a foundation, the seniors ap- EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI proached their respective projects from a vari- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN ety of angles. By gaining access to profes- OF MARYLAND HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH sional laboratories at local universities, partici- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA pants were given the opportunity to bring their Monday, January 23, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creative aspirations to fruition. In doing so, Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with Monday, January 23, 2012 they have begun to tackle some of our na- sadness that I advise my colleagues of the tion’s most difficult challenges. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in death on January 4, 2012 of my constituent, remembrance of the quarter of a million Hai- From working on a possible cure for Alz- civil rights leader and education activist, Ros- tians who lost their lives during the dev- heimer’s disease to creating a flame resistant coe R. Nix. Roscoe Nix was an inspirational astating earthquake that occurred on January plastic, our Long Island contestants embody giant in the Montgomery County, Maryland 12, 2010. As we reflect on the two years that the true American spirit of innovation and community where he was known for his wis- have passed since this tragedy, it is important problem solving. Their sacrifice, patience and dom, his kind and caring manner, and his to express our gratitude to those who have determination are instrumental in keeping fierce dedication to social and educational helped rebuild Haiti and renew our commit- America’s competitive edge in a global econ- equality for all Americans. Mr. Nix worked pas- sionately for decades as a leading civil rights ment to further assist survivors. omy. activist, drawing attention to racial inequalities In the aftermath of the earthquake, over 50 Coupled with the effort of exceptional stu- percent of American households donated to throughout our country. dents, our Long Island science teachers Roscoe Russa Nix was born June 22, 1921, earthquake victims, and the United States dis- played a pivotal role in this accomplishment. in Greenville, Alabama, the second of nine patched 20,000 civilian and military personnel By pushing the boundaries and setting high children and the son of the only black post- to Haiti. These Americans put into operation expectations, these excellent teachers have man in town. Mr. Nix attended Alabama A&M the largest urban food distribution in history to helped their students succeed. Long Island’s University but left to serve in the Army in Eu- 3.5 million people, provided emergency shelter strong placement in the Intel Science competi- rope during World War II. After his military to 1.5 million people, and implemented a vac- tion semifinals reflects their dedication and service, he settled in the Washington area and cination campaign for more than 1 million peo- graduated from Howard University. He moved ple. Within the past two years, aid has shifted commitment to their students’ success. Moving forward, it is critical that our schools have the to Montgomery County in 1968 where he re- from rescue efforts to innovative reconstruc- sided until 2010 when, for health reasons, he tion and development strategies. Still, there re- resources they need to cultivate robust math and science programs. moved near his daughter in Riverdale, Geor- mains much more work to be done. The gen- gia. erosity of millions of people around the globe At the end of this month, forty finalists will Growing up in segregated Alabama, Roscoe gives us hope that Haiti will be rebuilt. be selected and invited to Washington, D.C. to Nix had firsthand experience with Jim Crow The South Florida community displayed its meet leading scientists and researchers in a laws and the injustice of institutionalized rac- continued commitment to the reconstruction of variety of fields. I am optimistic that some of ism. After moving to the Washington, DC area, Haiti at a special event recognizing the two our Long Island seniors have the privilege to Mr. Nix observed that northern states were year anniversary of the earthquake on January attend. For all of the Intel Science Talent more likely to have simply overlooked their 8th, 2012. Arranged by the Democratic Haitian semifinalists, I wish them continued success own records of discrimination. He recalled American Caucus of Florida, the event in- as they pursue their college educations and being refused service at a Silver Spring, Mary- cluded a Catholic Mass at St. John the Evan- future careers. I would now like to formally land restaurant in 1962 and the demonstration gelist Church, a memorial service at Parish submit their names to the CONGRESSIONAL he staged in response. Moments like this de- Hall, and a donation drive in partnership with RECORD: Rebecca Alford, Austin Lee and fined his career and inspired him to work for a church group to collect supplies for victims. Savina Kim of Commack High School; Juliana change. I am proud to represent so many men and Coraor of Huntington High School; Malini During our Nation’s post-segregation era, women in South Florida who in these past two Desai of Half Hollow Hills High School West; Mr. Nix worked for the U.S. Justice Depart- years have supported our vibrant Haitian com- ment’s Community Relations Service, traveling Jill Dolowich, Neil Mehta, Anuja Shah, Anirudh munity in a myriad of ways, from housing dis- around the country as a ‘‘peacemaker’’ to Chandrashekar, April Pun, Sagar Rambhia placed victims to donating supplies for recon- work with local leaders on conflict resolution in struction. As we remember those lost in this and Christine Kim of Jericho High School; cities experiencing civil unrest. devastating natural disaster two years ago, we Parsa Erfani, Samantha Fradkin, Sherilyn For decades, Mr. Nix was a leader in public must reaffirm our commitment to helping Haiti Gould and Mariam Makram of Plainview-Old education in Montgomery County. In 1974, he rebuild their nation and forge a better future Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School; was the second African American elected to for themselves and their families. Samantha Garvey of Brentwood High School; the Montgomery County Board of Education f Hannah Kenagy of Half Hollow Hills High where he fought against de facto school seg- School East; Amelia Morales, Shannon regation. As a member of the Board until 1978 HONORING THE NATIONAL INTEL Wetzler and Eric Parigoris of Kings Park High and then afterwards, he pushed for greater re- SCIENCE COMPETITION School; Garima Yadav of Sachem North High sources for schools in poorer neighborhoods SEMIFINALISTS OF LONG IS- School. and spoke out about racial disparities in the LAND schools. Mr. Nix was a champion for early f childhood initiatives and fought for increased HON. STEVE ISRAEL funding of Head Start and Title 1 and for lower OF NEW YORK PERSONAL EXPLANATION class size in the elementary grades. In 2006, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Montgomery County Board of Education dedicated the Roscoe R. Nix Elementary Monday, January 23, 2012 HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON School in Silver Spring in recognition of his Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to contributions to the public education of the OF IDAHO honor 58 Long Island high school seniors children in the county. named as semifinalists in the National Intel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1989, Mr. Nix co-founded the Mont- Science competition. With 300 semifinalists gomery County African American Festival of nationwide, the Intel Science Talent Search Monday, January 23, 2012 Academic Excellence. This annual event rec- gives high school seniors the opportunity to Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. ognizes, encourages and celebrates African engage in ambitious science based research 2, Adoption of H.J. Res. 98, relating to the dis- American students for their academic achieve- projects. I am especially proud of the constitu- ments and reinforces the idea that it is ‘‘cool’’ approval of the President’s exercise of author- ents from my Congressional District on Long to be smart. ity to increase the debt limit, I was unavoid- Island who were selected as semifinalists in Serving as President of the Montgomery this prestigious competition. ably detained and unable to vote. County chapter of the NAACP from 1980–90, This next generation is continuing Long Is- Had I been present, I would have voted Roscoe Nix spoke out against police mistreat- land’s strong legacy of pushing new innova- ‘‘aye.’’ ment of minorities and worked to increase the

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It’s hard, especially for strips to racist officers. In 1943, the Airmen in business and married his wife Pat in 1957. young people, to remember how we got where were sent to North Africa, and Europe to fight. After serving a 13 month military tour of duty we are today.’’ He noted, ‘‘Blessings come to In their first mission, they managed to shoot in Korea, Schneider graduated from the Uni- people through someone else’s help or down six German aircraft. versity of Pennsylvania Wharton Business through some unknown entity. Because of The Tuskegee Airmen were known as the School, then began to work in his father’s that, it is our obligation to use whatever it is ‘‘Red Tailed Angels’’ because of the red paint trucking business in 1961, fusing his passion that one of us has to help those who are less on the propeller and tail of their planes. In all, for trucking with a keen business sense. fortunate or who may be afraid to speak for approximately 990 men graduated from Over the next three decades, Mr. Schneider themselves.’’ These guiding words and the Tuskegee’s pilot training program but only 450 expanded his fleet substantially, using modern legacy and achievements of Roscoe R. Nix of them were sent overseas for combat as- management techniques and acquisition of re- will live on in Montgomery County, in Mary- signments. These heroes managed to destroy gional trucking companies to grow his busi- land, and across our Nation. over 409 German airplanes and 950 railcars, ness. Under Mr. Schneider’s leadership, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying trucks, and other vehicles. The Airmen flew, Schneider National was one of only a few pre- tribute to this extraordinary American and in 1,578 missions over Europe and North Africa, deregulation truckload carriers that survived offering our condolences to Mr. Nix’s wife of escorted more than 200 bombing missions, and flourished after the Motor Carrier Act of 59 years, Emma Coble Nix; his two daughters, and were the first to sink a battleship using 1980. Veretta Nix and Susan Webster; his sister, only machine guns, remarkable accomplish- Later in that same decade, his company Anita Jackson; his three brothers, Crispus ments for a group of men whom the military even began to install satellite communication Carey Nix, Pettis Nix and Comer Nix; and his thought could not fly. In total, the Red Tails in trucks. By allowing companies to track their three grandchildren. were awarded 150 Distinguished Flying trucks in real time, consumers benefitted from f Crosses, 744 Air Medals, 8 Purple Hearts, and faster package deliveries and just-in-time in- 14 Bronze Stars. The accomplishments of ventory management. RECOGNIZING THE TUSKEGEE these brave soldiers helped pave the way for His company’s entrance into the logistics AIRMEN President Harry Truman’s decision to integrate business in 1993 heralded a new frontier in the military in 1948. In 2007, several decades trucking by enhancing the ability of companies HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON after they completed their last mission, Presi- to manage time-sensitive deliveries and inven- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA dent George W. Bush presented the Congres- tories. Meanwhile, his use of standard-sized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional Medal of Honor to the Tuskegee Air- trailers that could run over the road and ride Monday, January 23, 2012 men, a well-deserved recognition for a group on railroad flatcars—known as intermodal of men who had to fight two battles, one at transportation—established partnerships with Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask the home and another abroad. the railroads and was followed by all others in House of Representatives to join me in recog- Not surprisingly, there are currently 31 Air- the industry. nizing the Tuskegee Airmen for their excel- men living in the D.C. Area. Residents from Now, it is unimaginable how the trucking in- lence in aviation, their courage, and their role the District of Columbia, particularly students dustry ever fared without Mr. Schneider’s vi- as trailblazers for equality. On January 20, from Dunbar High School, the-then segregated sionary ways. 2012, the movie ‘‘Red Tails,’’ which depicts public high school for black students here, Though Mr. Schneider was a great man, he the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, debuted na- were selected in a disproportionate number as never lost his common touch. He insisted on tionwide. Tuskegee Airmen. being called by his first name, and was a com- The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, as they I ask the House to join me in honoring the munity philanthropist who was active in sev- would become known as, begins long before accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen and eral charities. In a 1997 interview, he was they fought in World War II. Their first fight in thanking them for their service. quoted as saying, ‘‘My job is important, but it’s began at home, against racial discrimination. f no more important than the driver or the peo- Prior to WW II, the U.S. Army Air Corps pro- ple in the service center.’’ hibited African Americans from serving as pi- HONORING DONALD SCHNEIDER Mr. Schneider was a man who had a true lots, because the U.S. government believed servant’s heart, and America has been en- that African Americans were incapable of fly- HON. BILL SHUSTER riched by his service to this country. His entre- ing an airplane. In October 1940, President OF PENNSYLVANIA preneurial spirit will endure not only in his Franklin Roosevelt ended the ban on African IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES company’s orange trucks and trailers, but in Americans serving as pilots in the Air Corps. Monday, January 23, 2012 the homes of countless Americans who have However, it was not until January 1941, in re- benefitted from his innovations. I invite the sponse to pressure from the National Associa- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- American people to join me in celebrating his tion for the Advancement of Colored People, lege to rise today to recognize Mr. Donald life. the Chicago Defender and other African Amer- Schneider, a pioneer who transformed the f ican newspapers, and only one day after How- transportation industry as we know it. I am ard University student Yancey Williams threat- pleased to have the opportunity to call atten- HONORING THE CARROLL SENIOR ened to sue the Secretary of War because the tion to his service and his remarkable story of HIGH SCHOOL DRAGON CROSS Air Corps still had not accepted any African American entrepreneurship and ingenuity. COUNTRY TEAMS Americans pilots, that the War Department Mr. Schneider, chairman emeritus and created an all-black squadron in Tuskegee, former president of Schneider National, Inc., HON. KENNY MARCHANT Alabama, the U.S. Military was racially seg- ran one of the nation’s largest truckload car- OF TEXAS regated at the time. Soon thereafter, the Air- riers with nearly 12,500 tractors and 35,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men received a visit from First Lady Eleanor trailers, all painted in a distinct shade of or- Roosevelt. During the visit, she asked Charles ange. You may have seen his trucks driving Monday, January 23, 2012 ‘‘Chief’’ Anderson, the head of the program, down our great national highways, hauling Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with ‘‘Can Negros really fly airplanes?’’ Chief An- goods from coast to coast. Behind these great pride that I rise to recognize the Carroll derson replied: ‘‘Certainly we can; as a matter trucks was a stellar businessman who lever- Senior High School Dragon cross country of fact, would you like to take an airplane aged new technologies and innovations to boys and girls teams for winning their respec- ride?’’ Mrs. Roosevelt accepted and upon grow his company into one of the most suc- tive 2011 Texas state championship titles. landing, she turned to Chief Anderson and cessful, recognizable, and respected transpor- Carroll Senior High School competes in the said, ‘‘I guess Negros can fly.’’ tation and logistics companies in North Amer- University Interscholastic League Class 5A, By the spring of 1941, the training of the ica. In the process, an industry was trans- the most competitive athletic class composed first group of Tuskegee Airmen, the 99th formed and millions of Americans benefited of the largest schools in Texas. For the girls

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:29 Jan 24, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.007 E23JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS January 23, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E55 team, this championship was their fifth in Gilbert began his career directing a number Regrettably, on January 11, 2012, Kent Class 5A since 2005, and their first since of feature films—including two Oscar nomi- Morton fell more than 100 feet from the paint- 2008. For the boys team, this was their first nated films—I Never Sang for My Father, in ers’ scaffolding on the Ambassador Bridge into title in school history. 1970, and Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams, in the frigid Detroit River. Although he did survive Both teams turned out strong performances 1973. He also produced and directed Broad- the initial fall, he could not survive the strong by all competitors. The girls won with a team way and off Broadway plays, most notably the current and passed from this earthly world to score of 34 points. Three of their runners productions of I Never Sang for My Father and his eternal reward. He is survived by his be- earned a spot among the top ten finishers at You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s loved parents, Fawn and Mario Salvatore, and the state competition. Courtney Kriegshauser Running. father David Morton. He leaves a legacy in his led the Lady Dragons with a second-place fin- Hailed as a director with a propensity for adored daughter, Makayla, and an unborn ish. taking on challenging themes, in 1984 Gilbert child. His treasured siblings, Shane, Amber, The boys’ first title broke the championship directed Consenting Adult, a made-for-TV fea- Bret and Sarah will forever carry Kent in their record for team points. They finished with 20 ture which focused on homosexuality and was hearts. He will be deeply missed by his cher- points, which is the lowest in the history of 5A followed up in 1989 with Do You Know the ished fiancee Kristi Waltsgott and many family state meets. Five of the boys made the top Muffin Man?, a story centered on child moles- members and friends. ten, with Nate Sullivan leading the way in fifth. tation. Mr. Cates received Emmy nominations Mr. Speaker, Kent Morton is remembered I am extremely proud of the Carroll Dragon in the Best Director category for both projects. as a loving father, a compassionate son, a de- cross country teams for their excellence in During his tenure as president of the Direc- voted brother and an admired friend. Kent was athleticism and sportsmanship. I would like to tors Guild of America, DGA, Gilbert led the a man who deeply treasured his family, recognize each player on these championship guild’s negotiations committee and four times friends, community and his country. Today, as teams. For the girls: Shelby Chapin, Rachel headed contract negotiations with producers, we bid Kent farewell, I ask my colleagues to Harper, Felice Johnson, Courtney leading the guild through a strike in 1987. He join me in mourning his passing and honoring Kriegshauser, Allison Naval, Sarah Roe and was instrumental in orchestrating the merger his devotion to his country and his community. Julia Sunderland. For the boys: Jordan Cha- between the Radio & Television Directors f vez, Trevor Gilley, Ben Golestan, Connor Guild and the Screen Directors Guild in 1960. Hendrickson, Alex Johansson, Joe Sansone Well known for producing some 14 Acad- MARCELLUS SHALE—ANCILLARY and Nate Sullivan. The team was guided by emy Awards broadcasts between 1990 and INDUSTRIES an exceptional coaching staff that included 2008, Gilbert is famed for recruiting Billy Crys- Justin Leonard, Nichole Gilley, Brandon Rog- tal and Whoopi Goldberg as well as David HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO ers, and Christopher Anderson. Letterman, Steve Martin, Chris Rock and Jon OF WEST VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- Stewart as hosts. He also served on the Acad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- emy’s Board of Governors from 1984–1993, Monday, January 23, 2012 guished colleagues to join me in congratu- and won an Emmy in 1991 for the 63rd annual lating the Carroll Dragon cross country teams Oscars, returning to the board in 2002 and Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, the natural gas on winning the boys and girls state champion- serving as its Vice President from 2003–2005. industry is very important to my constituents in ship titles. In 1990, Gilbert became the Dean of West Virginia. Given the exciting opportunities that my state has as a result of the Marcellus f UCLA’s newly combined School of Theater, Film and Television, a post he held until 1998, Shale, I particularly appreciate the opportunity OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL after which he continued to educate young to discuss ancillary industries that West Vir- DEBT filmmakers as a professor. As a result of his ginia has the opportunity to develop as a re- many professional accomplishments, Mr. sult of its shale resources. I applaud Con- HON. MIKE COFFMAN Cates received a star on the Hollywood Walk gressmen Reed and Critz for organizing a OF COLORADO of Fame. He also received the DGA’s pres- Special Order on the Shale’s ancillary indus- tries. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tigious President’s Award and the Guild’s Rob- ert Aldrich Award for service, as well as hav- America’s current energy policy is highly Monday, January 23, 2012 ing received the DGA’s Honorary Life Mem- flawed. My constituents can see its flaws Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, bership. when they are forced to pay higher prices at on January 26, 1995, when the last attempt at Gilbert was a loving husband and father. He the gas pump. Newly found shale resources a balanced budget amendment passed the is survived by his wife, Dr. Judith Reichman, have given us a major opportunity to take ad- House by a bipartisan vote of 300–132, the four children, two stepchildren and six grand- vantage of home-grown natural resources like national debt was $4,801,405,175,294.28. children. natural gas diversifying our energy portfolio Today, it is $15,236,271,879,792.78. We’ve I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- and making us less dependent on foreign added $10,434,866,704,498.50 dollars to our brating the life and achievements of Gilbert sources of energy. Our combined recoverable debt in 16 years. This is $10 trillion in debt our Cates. oil, natural gas and coal resources is the larg- nation, our economy, and our children could f est in the world. The United States must seize have avoided with a balanced budget amend- the opportunity to tap into these resources; ment. HONORING KENT MORTON however the Administration remains intent on f enforcing a moratorium on energy production HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER and transportation. TRIBUTE TO GILBERT CATES OF MICHIGAN In 2009, the oil and natural gas industry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supported 24,400 jobs in West Virginia. It is projected that the next decade could see an HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Monday, January 23, 2012 OF CALIFORNIA increase in 18,000 to 26,000 jobs due to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Marcellus investment and production. In addi- to honor the extraordinary life of Kent Morton tion to the economic boost that this nation can Monday, January 23, 2012 and to mourn him upon his passing at the age receive by utilizing its own energy resources, Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of 28. we also have the opportunity to strengthen ex- pay respects to my friend, producer and direc- Born on June 12, 1983, Kent Morton was a isting industries and to also develop new tor, Gilbert Cates who passed away on Octo- gregarious man with a ready smile. He loved ones. There are abundant resources present ber 31, 2011 at the age of 77. Let this con- his close-knit family and called his older broth- in the Marcellus Shale, including natural gas, gressional insert serve as a tribute to his er Shane his best friend. Kent was a man who oil, propane, and ethane. These resources can memory and celebration of his meaningful life. was always willing to help in any way he be used to heat our homes, power our vehi- Born June 6, 1934, in New York City to could. He was happily involved in his Garden cles and fleets, and to serve as a feedstock Jewish parents, Mr. Cates was a member of City community and spent many hours as a for chemical production. the fencing team at Syracuse University study- PTA volunteer at Lathers Elementary School As my colleagues from Ohio and Pennsyl- ing pre-med but changed his major to Theater where his daughter Makayla is a student. He vania know, our states are currently competing after an experience teaching actors to sword often used his formidable painting skills to against one another to attract chemical plants fight during a student production of Richard III. help beautify his church. known as ‘‘crackers’’. A single cracker would

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:29 Jan 24, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.010 E23JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E56 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2012 result in billions of dollars in investment, tens and the world of music and entertainment in the wake of World War II, he was commis- of thousands of construction jobs, and thou- mourn the loss of an extraordinarily gifted sioned as an officer in the Philippine Army and sands of permanent jobs. It would also create man. was soon inducted into the United States jobs across the region and across the eco- A musical prodigy, Larry Butler began his Armed Forces of the Far East (USAFFE) as nomic spectrum. A cracker would increase the distinguished career at the mere age of six, an infantry line officer. On April 9, 1942, he local tax base, allowing local school districts to when he made a guest appearance singing was captured by Japanese Forces in the prov- have more funds available to improve the edu- with the Henry James Orchestra. At the age of ince of Bataan, Philippines, and was held as cation offered to our children. nine, he had his own show on Pensacola’s a prisoner of war in the Capas Concentration Attracting a cracker to the region will benefit WEAR–TV3; and by his twenty-first birthday, Camp. Later that year he was released as a all of our states and the country as a whole, Mr. Butler was already recording with musical POW and resumed his military duties shortly but my hope is that West Virginia is successful legends such as George Jones, Loretta Lynn, thereafter. In 1945, he completed studies from at gaining this exciting opportunity. I believe Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General that West Virginia has everything that a com- Cash. He later collaborated with both Johnny School for commissioned officers at University pany desiring to build a cracker could want. Cash and Kenny Rogers, on some of their of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Upon his return West Virginia has a strong budget picture, an most well known hits. Mr. Butler is a two-time from JAG school, he assumed the role of improving tax climate, a ready and able work- Grammy Award Winner with over 100 gold Chief of Claims Branch under JAG, Philippine force, and a strong history in the chemical in- and platinum awards. He won his first Army, where he was responsible for the adju- dustry. I want my constituents to know that I Grammy for writing B.J. Thomas’ hit song, dication of all types of war claims in favor of am working with other leaders from West Vir- ‘‘(Hey, Won’t You Play) Another Somebody heirs. ginia to attract a cracker. A cracker would give Done Somebody Wrong Song.’’ His second In 1951, Judge Diaz retired from the Phil- West Virginians what they want the most: Grammy was for Producer of the Year. ippine Army as Captain. Throughout his distin- good paying jobs that will allow them to put In addition to his celebrated musical career, guished military career, he received various food on the table and live the American Mr. Butler has contributed his hard work and awards, including the United States and Phil- dream. talent to improving Northwest Florida. After ippine Presidential Unit Citation and the Phil- Additionally, production in the Marcellus Hurricane Ivan devastated the Gulf Coast in ippine Presidential Military Merit Medal. Shale gives us the opportunity to revive our in- 2004, Mr. Butler played a crucial role in or- Judge Diaz was involved in many commu- dustrial base. This is especially the case in re- chestrating and producing three sold-out con- nity organizations throughout his life. He was gions that have historically been dominated by certs with musical friends, Kenny Rodgers, among the first ordained permanent deacons the steel and chemical industries. In order to Willie Nelson, and Will Hedgecock, which to- in the Archdiocese of Agana and was instru- actually produce the sources available in the gether raised more than a half million dollars mental in organizing the Knights of Columbus, shale we must first have steel and industrial for community rebuilding efforts. Guam Council and Assembly. Further, he was equipment. The new demand for these mate- To some, Larry Butler will be remembered a founding member of the Catholic Social rials will hopefully allow previously shuttered as a musical genius; to others, he will be re- Services, and was active in the establishment facilities to reopen, new facilities to be built, membered for his charitable work in the North- of St. Dominic’s senior care home and the Do- and existing facilities to increase production. west Florida Community; and to his family and minican Catholic schools on Guam. All of this will create jobs. friends, he will always be remembered as a Judge Diaz was also heavily involved in the We are blessed in West Virginia to have loving father and spouse. He touched the lives founding of the Filipino Community of Guam, abundant, natural resources that power our of many, not only with his music, but also with where he served as President. He also helped country. The Marcellus Shale will undoubtedly his devotion and commitment to his family and establish the Marianas Audubon Society, the play a major role in the future of the energy community. UST Alumni Association of Guam, and the industry, moving us toward energy independ- On behalf of the United States Congress, I Chapter of Bataan-Corregidor Veterans on ence and creating jobs in ancillary industries am honored to recognize the life and deeds of Guam. as well as the energy industry. Larry Butler—a talented musician, committed Judge Diaz was married to Josefina de la Of course we must develop these resources community activist and loving family man. He Concepcion for 66 years and together they in a responsible manner that ensures our will be missed by many, but his memory will raised 10 children: Marilu Martinez, Carl Diaz grandchildren have clean air and water. It is live on through the timeless legacy he left. My (deceased), Mariles Benavente, Marilen essential that a proper regulatory structure is wife Vicki joins me in extending our thoughts Artero, Maribel Chandler, Mariann Carr, in place, one that balances exploiting this tre- and prayers to the entire Butler family. Maricar Davis, Tony Diaz, Vicente Diaz, and mendous resource with environmental con- f Ramon Diaz Jr., and have been blessed with cerns. However, it is not necessary for the 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. federal government and bureaucrats in Wash- HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE I join our community in mourning the loss of ington to balance these concerns. I fully sup- OF RETIRED SUPERIOR COURT Judge Ramon Diaz. His contributions to the port States being able to regulate the natural JUDGE RAMON V. DIAZ Guam Judiciary and our community will be re- gas industry without undue interference from membered by the many citizens he helped Washington bureaucrats. I am confident that HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO throughout his life. We extend heartfelt condo- states have the ability to regulate this industry, OF GUAM lences to his many family, friends, and loved West Virginia showed that it had the ability to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ones. do so when it passed comprehensive legisla- Monday, January 23, 2012 God bless Judge Diaz. He will be missed. tion regulating shale gas production. f I urge my colleagues to continue fighting to Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ensure that we are able to take advantage of to honor the life and service of retired Superior RICHLAND SPRINGS COYOTES our domestic resources to create the jobs that Court of Guam Judge, Ramon Valero Diaz. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Americans so desperately need. Judge Diaz passed away on January 15, 2012 f at the age of 93. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY Judge Diaz was born on October 13, 1918 OF TEXAS HONORING THE LIFE OF NORTH- in Manila, Philippines and is the son of Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WEST FLORIDA’S BELOVED Vicente Lozada Diaz and Bibiana Valero Diaz. LARRY BUTLER He came to Guam in 1951 to work and make Monday, January 23, 2012 a living for his family. In 1956, he was admit- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. JEFF MILLER ted to the Guam Bar Association, and in 1958, congratulate the Richland Springs Coyotes on OF FLORIDA became a naturalized U.S. citizen. an outstanding 2011 football season. On De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1980, Judge Diaz became the first person cember 9, 2011, the Coyotes won the Class of Filipino descent to be appointed as a judge A, 6-man Division II State Championship with Monday, January 23, 2012 for the Superior Court of Guam. After 15 years a dominant 76–28 performance over the Mot- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- of government service, he retired as a family ley County Matadors. half of the United States Congress, I rise court judge. The victory capped a perfect season, where today to recognize the life of Northwest Flor- Judge Diaz graduated from the University of 14 of the Coyotes’ opponents were subjected ida’s beloved Larry Butler. Northwest Florida Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. In 1941, to the 45-point mercy rule—the Matadors were

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As well as the young men on the team, I Court.’’ Coach Stabile had an outstanding As Ranking Member on the House Com- want to recognize Coach Jerry Burkhart for coaching career with the Bayonne High mittee on Science, Space and Technology I putting together a football program of unparal- School Bees and also coached both Boys and have worked with Congresswoman GIFFORDS leled success. In the 124 games played under Girls Basketball and Softball. Additionally, closely for the past five years, where she his leadership, you can count all the losses on Coach Stabile was a special education teach- served as both the Chairwoman and Ranking one hand! Incredible. er. Member of the Space and Aeronautics Sub- I encourage the team and the coaches to Coach Jeffrey R. Stabile has been a coach committee. She has made an immeasurable enjoy this moment to the utmost. It is my at Bayonne High School for 41 years, includ- contribution to our work on the Committee, honor to represent Richland Springs and their ing 14 years with the Boys Basketball program and has been a steadfast champion of NASA outstanding football program. Again, I con- as a freshman coach and junior varsity coach, and encouraging our next generation of sci- gratulate the Coyotes on a perfect season and and 27 years with the Girls Basketball pro- entists. She is one of the most devoted Mem- a state championship. gram as the head coach. Coach Stabile led bers of the House of Representatives, and has f the Boys Basketball team to back to back served our country with distinction. RECOGNIZING BARRETT BYRNES Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Asso- Congresswoman GIFFORDS is a shining ex- ciation Junior Varsity Championships in 1968– ample of our Democratic system of govern- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP 69 and in 1969–1970. As the Girls Basketball ment—a system where we all have a voice. As she departs these hallowed halls of Con- OF NEW YORK head coach, Coach Stabile compiled a record IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 570 wins and 135 losses, which included 20 gress, I take comfort from the fact that she is Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Asso- doing so to devote her energies to restoring Monday, January 23, 2012 ciation (HCIAA) Finals and 14 HCIAA Cham- her full health, and I wish her the best in her Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I pionships. Coach Stabile led his teams to 11 continuing recovery. She and her family will rise today to honor and recognize the life of New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic As- remain in my thoughts and prayers. Barrett Byrnes, a constituent and friend, who sociation (NJSIAA) Section Finals and won 5 I pray that we can rise together as a nation passed away on December 21, 2011. He was Section Championships. Finally, his teams and embody those values of service that Con- 59 years old. made 28 straight State Tournament appear- gresswoman GIFFORDS has personified. Barrett Byrnes was raised in Huntington and ances and reached the State final once in f attended Harborfields High School in 2006. From 1985 until 1992, the team had a Greenlawn before going on to Farmingdale 120 game win streak versus Hudson County IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 3684, THE State College. While a student at Farmingdale, Teams which led to 7 straight HCIAA Cham- COMMUTER PROTECTION ACT Barrett pitched for the baseball team and in pionships. 1972 had an ERA of 0.36, fifth in the country For his accomplishments, Coach Stabile HON. TOM REED and a school record that stands to this day. was inducted into the Hudson County Hall of OF NEW YORK Upon his graduation, Barrett followed in his Fame in 2005, into the New Jersey Scholastic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES father’s footsteps and began training to be- Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2005, Monday, January 23, 2012 come an air traffic controller. Ralph Byrnes and the St. Aloysius High School Wall of was one of New York’s first air traffic control- Fame in 2007, where he attended high school. Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lers at LaGuardia Airport. Please join me in honoring Coach Jeffrey R. strong support of the Commuter Protection Barrett’s career began at Duchess County Stabile for his service to the community as a Act, of which I am proud to be an original co- Airport in Wappingers Falls, a small local air- teacher and a coach. I thank him, his wife, sponsor. This bipartisan, responsible legisla- port. It ended at John F. Kennedy Airport in Maryann, and his two children Jeffrey Jr. and tion brings oversight of our nation’s federally New York, where he was a certified profes- Joelle, for his contribution to our community. funded highway system back to the United sional controller in the main tower for the final States Department of Transportation, giving f fourteen years of his career, retiring in 2008. them the ability to determine whether tolls im- Beyond his valuable work in the control HONORING THE HONORABLE posed by regional and state toll authorities are tower, Barrett was also an active leader in the GABRIELLE GIFFORDS just and reasonable. This was an authority the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, of Department of Transportation had previously, which he was a charter member, and presi- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON and one I believe should be restored. Impor- dent/faculty representative of the JFK Tower OF TEXAS tantly, they would only have oversight when, chapter. As a safety advocate, Barrett served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and if, there was a complaint about a toll prac- as an air safety investigator to the National tice. Transportation Safety Board. Monday, January 23, 2012 Representing the 29th Congressional Dis- It was through his commitment to legislative Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. trict of the great state of New York, this is an activism on behalf of his union that I came to Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend issue that impacts my constituents directly. know him, as he served as the face of the and esteemed colleague, the Honorable Recent actions taken by the Port Authority of NATCA to the New York congressional dele- GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. New York and New Jersey are indicative of gation. A little over a year ago an unfathomable the abusive toll structure that can be imposed Mr. Speaker, I mourn the passing and honor tragedy occurred in Tucson, Arizona, where when agencies are left unchecked. The Port the memory of Barrett Byrnes. I wish to extend six individuals were killed in a shooting and Authority recently raised toll rates for all of its my heartfelt sorrow to his wife, Jacqueline several others were wounded, including Con- bridges and tunnels, which, when fully imple- Taylor, and the rest of Barrett’s family. gresswoman GIFFORDS. Congresswoman GIF- mented, will charge 5-axle tractor-semitrailers f FORDS courage and recovery reminds us that $105 per crossing. Mister Speaker, this is a HONORING COACH JEFFREY R. freedom defines our society, and violence will 163% cost jump, with rates three times higher STABILE OF BAYONNE HIGH not silence reason and discourse. Congress- than Philadelphia, the next highest city for tolls SCHOOL woman GIFFORDS unbreakable spirit is a les- on trucks. son that fear will not drive us. Unity and the Mr. Speaker, a toll increase like this has a HON. ALBIO SIRES dedication to our democracy will help us rise tremendously negative impact on my constitu- above all adversity. ents who transport goods in and out of New OF NEW JERSEY The victims of this tragedy were individuals York City. I have heard directly from many of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who were committed to the well-being of their them, like Ken Johnson who owns Leonards Monday, January 23, 2012 community. They had gathered that Saturday Express, a trucking company in Ontario Coun- Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in morning a year ago in Tucson to discuss mak- ty, about the harm this would do for his busi- honor of Coach Jeffrey R. Stabile, the former ing their community and our world a better ness and others throughout Western New

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The two universities fed off of sitates increasing tolls from time to time, I do Monday, January 23, 2012 each other’s student camaraderie by trying to not understand—nor has the Port Authority Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘Texas out-do the other with war hymns, anthems, given—the justification for a rise of this mag- fight, Texas fight and it’s goodbye to A&M.’’ school pride, pep rallies and hand signs. Both nitude. Thus, we need the Department of The words of the Texas fight song rang loud schools even denounce the other in their Transportation to be able to review these toll for the last time this year at the annual duel school songs. structures, and others across the country, to between the University of Texas and Texas Legend has it that the UT mascot BEVO es- ensure taxpayer interests are being best A&M. tablished his name after Aggies branded the steer with a 13–0 score from the 1915 season. served. Consumers and businesses should The last match-up between the two Texas football powerhouses was a bittersweet ending After the branding, Texas officials tuned the not be forced to pay the price for mismanage- to a 117-year rivalry. Now, the eyes of Texas 13 into the letter B and added the E and V ment, and that is why I urge my colleagues to are upon the Aggies as they abandon the Big into the middle, creating the name BEVO— support the Commuter Protection Act. 12 for the alluring SEC. With that decision, one of the most recognized mascots in college ends one, if not the greatest football rivalries football. Modern Texas revisionists claim this f of all time. is all bunk. Who knows. The annual Turkey Day battle between the Even today, A&M has their hand in the well- RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF burnt orange and the maroon is not just a being of the beloved mascot. When BEVO be- VINCE PANVINI game played once a year; it’s not just another comes ill, Texas officials have to quietly trans- team on the schedule. This game makes or port him to the College Station campus—to breaks the season. It’s a rivalry in every sense A&M’s top ranked veterinarian program. They HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK of the word; a chance for bragging rights for see it as a top secret mission so as to not in- OF CALIFORNIA a whole year among family and friends. Neigh- voke the students to ‘‘defame’’ the legendary borhood kids that grow up playing with each steer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other become gridiron gladiators, fighting for Today, the rivalry between the students of Monday, January 23, 2012 the ultimate goal of beating the other. This each school is still alive. But there is no more football game divides households, friendships, football between the schools. The last game Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowl- and the state of Texas. has been played; the teams have left the field; edge and thank Vince Panvini for his decades This past Thanksgiving, a historic battle be- and the clock has ticked down to 0:00. In their of service on behalf of sheet metal workers lo- tween two Texas universities ran deep in the losing effort this year, the Aggie faithful sang cally, nationally and internationally. Panvini’s pulse of Texans who have watched year after the ‘‘ Aggie War Hymn’’ for the last time at the retirement from his position as Director of year as these two waged war. With their final UT-A&M game. ‘‘So it is goodbye to Texas Governmental Affairs for the Sheet Metal game, it’s happy trails to a Texas tradition that University, so long to the orange and the white. . . .’’ This may be so, but it ought not Workers’ International Association is a great I have grown up with, that my kids have grown to be. The people of State of Texas deserve loss to the community of sheet metal workers up with and one that I would love my to see these two great universities do their an- and to the labor community as a whole. grandkids to grow up with. The Longhorns walked out of Kyle field with nual Thanksgiving battle with the pigskin. Throughout his career, Panvini has proven a 27–25 victory and the bragging rights for at There is too much history and too much fight himself as a first-rate organizer and represent- least another 10 years (or until a non-con- left for these football teams to abolish a Texas ative of his union members. For close to 50 ference game becomes available). As the tradition. years, this second-generation sheet metal Aggies left their Austin counter-parts for what And that’s just the way it is. worker has been a member of Local Union 19 they believe are bigger and better fields in the f in Philadelphia. He won election as a Local 19 SEC, they ended a 117-year relationship with RECOGNIZING DON DOMINA FOR trustee and later to their Executive Board. He the sudden divorce. Maybe the Aggies were HIS NEARLY 35 YEARS OF SERV- rose to an appointment as Local Union Orga- tired of playing in the shadow of BEVO. After ICE TO THE CENTRAL CON- nizer, then was appointed—and later elect- all, Texas holds a 2–1 lead in overall wins. NECTICUT COOPERATIVE FARM- Not all people are glad about the end of this ed—as Business Representative for the Local. ERS ASSOCIATION era. Even some Texas citizens with no ties to After attending training at Harvard Trade either school have suggested the legislature School for International Labor Relations, he pass a law requiring the two state schools to HON. JOE COURTNEY OF CONNECTICUT was appointed as Director of Governmental play each other every year in football. Affairs for the Sheet Metal Workers’ Inter- The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national Association in January 1994. beyond a Saturday football game. Here at Monday, January 23, 2012 His success, friends and coworkers have home, college football has become somewhat Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today said, is characterized by the fact that Panvini of a religion to many people—a deep-rooted to Congratulate Don Domina, General Man- was ‘‘born to do this work.’’ His love of the job passion between rival mascots and school col- ager of the Central Connecticut Cooperative combined with his unparalleled memory and ors clashing into hard-hitting victories. It’s the Farmers Association who is retiring after near- Junction Boys, the Tyler Rose, the last-minute ‘‘funny but stern’’ personality has won him ly 35 years of service to the people and busi- touchdown run by Vince Young in the Rose nesses of Connecticut. leagues of friends and allies. These attributes Bowl for the National Championship. Don Domina grew up on a farm in Vermont also won him great respect among peers, poli- This is beyond college football; it’s Texas where his family, including his six siblings, ticians, organizers, community leaders and football. Nowhere is it exemplified better than raised dairy cows. Life on the farm led to inter- union workers. between the two schools. ests in working with animals as a veterinarian, The labor community’s loss at Panvini’s re- It all started in the 19th century. Grover a passion he pursued as a youngster. As he tirement, however, will be his family’s gain—a Cleveland was president when on Friday, Oct. grew older, Don left his family farm to pursue noble tradeoff. With a return to Philadelphia, 19, 1894, the University of Texas and Texas work in construction, building silos around he’ll get quality time with family, his top pri- A&M University began their on-field feud. New England and New York. In the late ority. Panvini has a son, a daughter and four Texas A&M was a military academy until the 1960s, Don moved to Connecticut to do con- mid-60s. The Aggies’ record against the burnt grandchildren. On top of that, Panvini will have struction work and later became a milk truck orange suffered because of this, but this game driver for Moser’s, returning him to his dairy more time to cheer on his Philadelphia Eagles. was a must win among both schools. The roots. I thank Vince Panvini for his years of serv- Aggies hired legendary coach Bear Bryant as In November 1977, Don joined the staff of ice and wish him well in retirement. head coach and athletic director, but Bryant the Central Connecticut Cooperative Farmers

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She was tireless Mr. Speaker, I honor James Burke for his through his hard work and lasting commitment in advocating for clean air and water, afford- invaluable and continuing contributions to our to help his customers and their farms. able housing, green space, clean energy, a community. It is my great hope that his tenure While he is retiring from his position as fair tax structure, and against overdevelop- with the department will be a credit to him and General Manager, I imagine we will continue ment and the dangers associated with Indian the officers he now oversees. I look forward to to see Don active in the agriculture world for Point. working with Chief Burke and supporting the many years to come. Whether it is through his In the County Legislature she served as department in its mission to keep Long Island work with the Connecticut Poultry Association Chair of the Environmental Committee, Vice- safe and secure. or the University of Connecticut’s agriculture Chair of the Multi-Services Committee and the programs, Don’s commitment to agriculture Special County Comprehensive Plan Com- f and the farm families across Connecticut will mittee, was a member of the Public Safety never tire. I want to extend my heartiest con- Committee and the Solid Waste Authority POVERTY IN CUBA gratulations to Don on his retirement and ask Board, and served as the Legislative Liaison my colleagues to do the same. to the Fire Advisory Board, to the Volunteer f Counseling Service, and to the Environmental HON. ALBIO SIRES Management Committee. OF NEW JERSEY MIDLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL She is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUSTANGS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Midwife and her legislative agenda was based on her commitment to the health, well-being Monday, January 23, 2012 and safety of the citizens of Rockland County. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- Connie lives in South Nyack with her hus- OF TEXAS lowing regarding the culture of poverty in band Erik Larsen, a doctor. They have two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cuba under the Castro regime. daughters: Keah Larsen, a graduate of Nyack Monday, January 23, 2012 High School and SUNY New Paltz with a de- [From the Jersey Journal, Dec. 31, 2011] Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gree in Women’s Studies; and Anika Larsen, CUBA’S CULTURE OF POVERTY PERSISTS also a graduate of Nyack High School who at- congratulate the Midland Christian School (By Roland A. Alum) Mustangs on a tremendous football season. tended SUNY Delhi-Culinary Arts and Rock- On December 3, 2011, the Mustangs defeated land Community College. The Fidel-&-Raul Castro regime marks 53 the Tomball Concordia Lutheran Crusaders to I will miss seeing Connie at the events we years this Jan. 1. The brothers unquestion- ably enjoyed extraordinary popularity in win the TAPPS Division II State Champion- both went to. I will miss far more the wise 1959, but the enthusiasm soon vanished as ship. counsel she had to offer and her sound advice they turned Cuba into a financially and spir- The Mustangs finish the season with a 12– about the areas we both represented. By itually bankrupt Marxist anti-utopia. 2 record, winning 12 consecutive games to fin- happy coincidence we both represented a As a result, nearly two million Cubans of ish the season and capture the state cham- 17th District. She is a good and gracious per- all social backgrounds have fled, many of pionship. son who represented her constituents wisely them settling in Hudson County. I want to congratulate the team on their and well. We are all better for knowing her. By the 1950s, Cuba was a regional leader in dedication and hard work. This remarkable f numerous social indicators, notwithstanding season was capped by a thrilling state cham- instability and corruption during the repub- pionship that was a fight to the finish. RECOGNIZING JAMES BURKE lican era (1902–1958). But since 1959 the is- Throughout the ups and downs of this year, land-nation has become a backward, closed society beleaguered by unproductivity and the Mustangs persevered and clung together HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP rationing. as a unit, ultimately winning state. I applaud OF NEW YORK Sociologist Tomas Masaryk noted that their dedication and hard work. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘dictators ‘look good’ until the last min- Coach Greg McClendon, as well as the utes’’; in Cuba’s case, it seems particularly young men on the team, deserves recognition Monday, January 23, 2012 fine to certain U.S. intellectuals. Com- for the accomplishment. This victory marks the Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I fortably from abroad, apologists contend fifth 11-man state championship for the Mus- rise today to recognize and honor the newly that most of the socioeconomic problems tangs—an outstanding accomplishment. I en- invested chief of the Suffolk County Police De- that traditionally afflicted the prior five and a half decades were eliminated after 1959. courage them to enjoy this achievement to the partment, James C. Burke. A dedicated law utmost. Yet, fact-finding by international social-sci- enforcement officer, Chief Burke has devoted entists challenges this fantasy. It is my honor to represent the Midland his career to the service and protection of his An early, little-known account uncovering Christian School Mustangs and their state community. some effects of the Castros’ regimentation championship football team. Again, I congratu- Chief Burke began his service at the New came from research in Cuba in 1969–’70 by late the Mustangs on an outstanding season. York City Police Department in January of U.S. cultural-anthropologists Oscar Lewis f 1985, before moving to the Suffolk County PD and Douglas Butterworth. They intended to in July of the following year. During his time test Lewis’ theory that a culture of poverty IN HONOR OF CONNIE COKER with the department, Burke has served in a would not exist in a Marxist-oriented soci- ety. They had naively presupposed that the variety of leadership roles, including super- socially alienating conditions that engender HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL vising the patrol and detective divisions. such phenomena could develop among the OF NEW YORK In addition to commanding the Organized poor solely under capitalism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Crime Bureau of the SCPD, Chief Burke has, The Lewis-Butterworth early on-the- since 2006, served as the chief investigator for ground scrutiny validates many accounts by Monday, January 23, 2012 the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. respected experts and the much vilified ex- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, in a loss we are Burke also has demonstrated a commitment to iles. There exists a culture of poverty in only just beginning to feel, Connie Coker law enforcement education and is frequently Cuba, although it is not necessarily a sur- stepped down as Rockland County Legislator called to give lectures to groups around the vivor of the old times, but seemingly a by- country. product of the Castros’ totalitarian social- at the end of 2011. To me she typified the ism. There were always poor Cubans, and Rockland spirit of enthusiasm, common sense, On January 1, 2012, James Burke was pro- some version of the culture of poverty might hard work, and intelligence. She cared for moted to Chief of the Suffolk County Police have existed before; but in my communica- people and worked hard to help them in any Department, the pinnacle, but by no means tions with Butterworth, he reconfirmed an- way a legislator could. To top it off, she is a the end, of a long and distinguished career. other discovery. The researchers could not

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Intelligence closed session in SVC–217 following the This title requires all such committees To hold closed hearings to examine cer- open session. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily tain intelligence matters. SD–G50 SH–219 Digest—designated by the Rules Com- FEBRUARY 16 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose JANUARY 31 2:15 p.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and 10 a.m. Indian Affairs any cancellations or changes in the Energy and Natural Resources To hold an oversight hearing to examine meetings as they occur. To hold hearings to examine the United energy development in Indian country. SD–628 As an additional procedure along States and global energy outlook for with the computerization of this infor- 2012. FEBRUARY 28 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily SD–366 Digest will prepare this information for 9:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 2 Armed Services printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold hearings to examine the Depart- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 9:30 a.m. ment of the Navy in review of the De- on Monday and Wednesday of each Energy and Natural Resources fense Authorization request for fiscal week. To hold hearings to examine the final re- year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Jan- port of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Program; with the possibility of a uary 24, 2012 may be found in the Daily America’s Nuclear Future. closed session in SVC–217 following the SD–366 open session. Digest of today’s RECORD. 2:15 p.m. SD–106 Indian Affairs 2:30 p.m. To hold hearings to examine S. 1739, to Veterans’ Affairs MEETINGS SCHEDULED provide for the use and distribution of To hold joint hearings to examine a leg- JANUARY 25 judgment funds awarded to the Min- islative presentation from the Disabled nesota Chippewa Tribe by the United American Veterans (DAV). 2 p.m. 345, Cannon Building Commission on Security and Cooperation States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188, S. 356, to in Europe FEBRUARY 29 To hold hearings to examine Kazakhstan, amend the Grand Ronde Reservation 10 a.m. focusing on the stability of their gov- Act to make technical corrections, and Veterans’ Affairs ernment. S. 908, to provide for the addition of To hold hearings to examine ending 2200, Rayburn Building certain real property to the reservation homelessness among veterans, focusing 2:30 p.m. of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Or- on Veterans’ Affairs progress on its Homeland Security and Governmental Af- egon. five year plan. fairs SD–628 SR–418 Contracting Oversight Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine contract FEBRUARY 7 MARCH 1 management at Arlington National 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Cemetery. Armed Services SD–342 Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the Defense To hold hearings to examine U.S. Euro- Authorization request for fiscal year JANUARY 26 pean Command, U.S. Africa Command, 2013 and the Future Years Defense Pro- and U.S. Transportation Command in 10 a.m. gram. review of the Defense Authorization re- Budget SD–G50 quest for fiscal year 2013 and the Fu- To hold hearings to examine the outlook ture Years Defense Program; with the for the United States and global econ- FEBRUARY 8 possibility of a closed session in SVC– omy. 217 following the open session. SD–608 10 a.m. SH–216 Judiciary Veterans’ Affairs Business meeting to consider S. 1925, to To hold hearings to examine the Presi- MARCH 7 reauthorize the Violence Against dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Women Act of 1994, and the nomina- cal year 2012 for Veterans’ Programs. 10 a.m. tions of Paul J. Watford, of California, SR–418 Veterans’ Affairs to be United States Circuit Judge for To hold joint hearings to examine a leg- the Ninth Circuit, and Dennis J. Erby, FEBRUARY 9 islative presentation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). to be United States Marshal for the 10 a.m. SD–G50 Northern District of Mississippi, De- Armed Services partment of Justice. To hold hearings to examine U.S. Pacific MARCH 21 SD–226 Command and U.S. Forces Korea in re- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 10 a.m. view of the Defense Authorization re- fairs Veterans’ Affairs quest for fiscal year 2013 and the Fu- Investigations Subcommittee To hold joint hearings to examine the ture Years Defense Program; with the To hold hearings to examine taxation of legislative presentations of the Mili- mutual fund commodity investments. possibility of a closed session in SVC– tary Order of the Purple Heart, Iraq SD–342 217 following the open session. and Afghanistan Veterans of America 2:15 p.m. SD–G50 (IAVA), Non Commissioned Officers As- Judiciary 2:15 p.m. sociation, American Ex-Prisoners of To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Indian Affairs War, Vietnam Veterans of America, tions of Andrew David Hurwitz, of Ari- To hold an oversight hearing to examine Wounded Warrior Project, National As- zona, to be United States Circuit Judge the Department of Justice’s opinion on sociation of State Directors of Vet- for the Ninth Circuit, Kristine Gerhard internet gaming, focusing on what’s at erans Affairs, and The Retired Enlisted Baker, to be United States District stake for tribes. Association. Judge for the Eastern District of Ar- SD–628 SD–G50

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