March 1, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E443 ideals, if we do not forget that our nation was modern pop culture. LL Cool J, known as the TRIBUTE TO THE LATE STATE founded on the premise that all men are crea- Hip-Hop Statesman hails from Hollis, Queens SENATOR SHERMAN JONES tures of God’s making, the world will come to as well. know that it is free men who carry forward the From the sports world, The Great Joe true promise of human progress and dignity.’’ Louis—World Heavyweight Boxing Champion HON. DENNIS MOORE Indeed, Josh’s life was the embodiment of from 1937 to 1949, and Jackie Robinson, the OF this. He was a man who was known by per- first Black player in the sons of all races, ages, and religions for both country, lived in Addisleigh Park. Former IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his kind deeds and his loving, unselfish heart. Knicks’ forward Anthony Mason was born and Thursday, March 1, 2007 Madam Speaker, dedicated service to others raised in St. Albans. has been the embodiment of Josh’s life. May The Sixth Congressional District has been Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I we all use his wisdom and selflessness as a home to many African American Statesmen, rise today to pay a personal tribute to my beacon of direction and a source of true en- including Ralph Bunche—the 1950 Nobel good friend and trusted advisor for many lightenment. Indeed, may God bless to all of Peace Prize Winner, Roy Wilkins—civil rights years, former State Senator Sherman Jones of our memories the life and legacy of Private leader, Andrew Young—former Ambassador to Kansas City, Kansas, who died on February Joshua Mozingo. the United Nations, Colin Powell—this Nation’s 21. For many years, he was a leading mem- f first Black Secretary of State and Rev. Al ber of the Kansas City, Kansas, community, Sharpton—political and civil rights advocate. as well as a valued member of my kitchen BLACK HISTORY MONTH I would be remiss if I did not pay tribute to cabinet and surrogate speaker on my political Mr. Clarence Irving, founder of the Black team. His friends and neighbors mourn his American Heritage Foundation and the U.S. HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS loss and will miss him terribly—none more so Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp Series OF NEW YORK than me. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who lives in Jamaica, Queens. When one thinks of original American Sherman Jones was born on February 10, Thursday, March 1, 2007 music, both jazz and hip hop come to mind. I 1935, in Winton, North Carolina. After high Mr. MEEKS of New York. Madam Speaker, represent the district where many of the great school, he was recruited to play baseball, this last day of February marks the end of artists from these genres chose to live. where he eventually served for three seasons Black History Month, the annual celebration When one thinks of African American ath- as a pitcher in the major leagues for the Cin- commemorating the contributions of African letes that broke down barriers many of those cinnati Reds, , and San Fran- Americans to this great Nation. I thought it fit- who come to mind are from Jamaica, Queens. cisco Giants. He pitched in the World Series ting, as its Representative, to pay tribute to When one thinks of African American lead- for the in 1961. Jones, whose the some of the many great African Americans ership, some of our most dedicated, eloquent baseball nickname was ‘‘Roadblock’’, ap- that hail from the Sixth Congressional District representatives have called my district peared in game five of the 1961 Series, of New York. ‘‘home’’. against the , pitching two- Most people are surprised to learn that It is an honor to salute the accomplishments thirds of an inning. One of eight Reds pitchers since the Harlem Renaissance, Queens has of these distinguished and talented African in the game, he was the only one who did not been known as the true ‘‘Home of Jazz’’—the Americans from the district I represent. I look allow either a hit or a run. residence of choice for hundreds of our great- forward with hope and encouragement to While playing baseball in Topeka, Kansas, est African American jazz artists. those that will continue their great legacy. Sherman met Amelia Buchanan; they married At the height of their popularity, jazz greats f on December 16, 1956. After he completed Count Basie, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Ella INTRODUCTION OF THE MOTOR- his baseball career, they settled in Kansas Fitzgerald and Lena Horne lived on the quiet SPORTS FAIRNESS AND PERMA- City, Kansas, to raise their family. He joined tree lined streets of historic Addisleigh Park. NENCY ACT the Kansas City police department, where he Musicians Milt Hinton, Mercer Ellington and retired after 22 years of service. He also Charles ‘‘Cootie’’ Williams made this historic HON. MIKE THOMPSON served as athletic director for Turner House, neighborhood their home as well. working with inner city youth. His community A few blocks away, jazz greats John OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involvement led him to politics, where he Coltrane, Lester Young, Illinois Jaquet and served as a member of the Kansas House of Charlie Mingus lived in Jamaica, Queens. And Thursday, March 1, 2007 Representatives from 1988 to 1992, followed in nearby Hollis, drummer Roy Hanes, Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam by service in the Kansas Senate from 1992 to vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and trumpeter Roy Speaker, I rise today to introduce the ‘‘Motor- 2000. At the time of his retirement from the Eldridge lived a city block or two away from sports Fairness and Permanency Act.’’ This Senate, he served as ranking Democratic each other. Their neighbors in Springfield Gar- bill permanently extends the current tax treat- member of the Committee on Federal and dens included brothers Albert and Percy ment of motorsports complexes across the State Affairs, and as a member of the Com- Heath, drummer and bass player. country. mittees on Confirmations Oversight, Edu- What songs would Harry Belafonte have There are five motorsports facilities located cation, Public Health and Welfare, Utilities, made famous without Queensite Irving in my district alone—and more than 900 of and Health Care Reform Legislative Oversight. Burgie’s song stylings? He wrote or composed these facilities nationwide. Each year, these During his rich, full life, Sherman Jones was 35 of the Caribbean crooner’s songs including facilities, both large and small, draw millions of involved with many organizations, including: his most famous ‘‘Day-O’’. racing fans. Spending by these fans contrib- Optimist International, where he served as Adding to Jamaica’s rich history as the utes to local and regional economies—but the international vice president; the Wyandotte home of African American artists is the Great tracks themselves contribute as well, through County Park Board, where he served as mem- Godfather of Soul, James Brown, who lived in facility construction and renovation, purchases, ber and chairman; the Kansas City, Kansas, a stately tudor in Addisleigh Park. His home and permanent and seasonal employment. was within walking distance of singer-song- In 2004, Congress codified the seven-year Parks Foundation; the Kansas High School writer Brook Benton—famous for ‘‘A Rainy depreciation classification for speedways and Activities Association; United Way; the Kansas Night in Georgia’’. racetracks. However, this provision expires at Legislative Black Caucus, which he chaired; During the mid-1970’s, the Hip-Hop Era the end of this year. These facilities need tax and the Kansas University Medical Center, came into existence in the United States and certainty in order to make their long-term plan- where he served as board member. pioneering Black youths from Hollis, Queens ning decisions and continue contributing to na- Former Senator Sherman Jones is survived helped to develop and make it famous. Rus- tional, regional and local economies. by his wife of 50 years, Amelia, three children, sell Simmons, with his Def Jam record label In order to provide this certainty, I am intro- a sister, five brothers, eight grandchildren, and and Phat Farm clothing line, became hip-hop’s ducing the Motorsports Fairness and Perma- many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. first millionaire mogul. His brother Joseph nency Act. I hope that my colleagues will work Madam Speaker, I know that you and the en- (Run) Simmons along with Darryl (DMC) with me to enact this legislation, which will tire House of Representatives join with me in McDaniels, and Jason ‘‘Jam-Master Jay’’ support the economic benefits provided by celebrating the life of Senator Sherman Jones Mizell formed the group Run-DMC and are motorsports facilities in my district and nation- and in sharing the loss felt by Ameila Jones, credited with making hip-hop a large part of wide. their family and their many friends.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:07 Mar 02, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01MR8.050 E01MRPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS E444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 1, 2007 INTRODUCTION OF THE DECEP- I am able to join the Lewisville community in sector. I returned with a passion for teaching, TIVE PRACTICES AND VOTER IN- recognizing this milestone. and quickly put my skills, including fluency in TIMIDATION PREVENTION ACT On January 23, 1857, the first Masonic Spanish, to use in Santa Clara County OF 2007 lodge was chartered in Denton County under schools. Most importantly, I returned to the the name Denton Lodge Number 201, in United States with a deeper understanding of HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. honor of John Denton, a Free Mason. After humanity and a personal commitment to speak on behalf of the marginalized and pow- OF MICHIGAN purchasing and clearing land, the Freemasons erless. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES used logs and their own labor to erect the first lodge. By the early 1870s, the area became I am encouraged by the growth in the num- Thursday, March 1, 2007 quickly populated due to the railroad access, ber of Peace Corps Volunteers and posts over Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am and the Lodge was moved closer to Lewisville, the years. 7,749 Volunteers are currently in 67 pleased to join with Representative RAHM and the name was changed to Lewisville posts serving 73 countries in Africa, Asia, the EMANUEL in jointly introducing the Deceptive Lodge #201 in 1890. Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Over the years, the Lodge was stationed in Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific Act. America’s election system is broken and a few different locations and went through Islands. 2007 also marks the first year of a it is up to this Congress to fix it. Consecutive many renovations and changes. The Lodge new Peace Corps program to the Kingdom of elections have shown us that eligible voters went through good times as well as tough Cambodia. I am excited by the recent announcement of are denied their right to cast a ballot. Disturb- times; however, the members’ strength and the Peace Corps intention to return to the ingly, misinformation campaigns are often re- devotion to the brotherhood and the commu- Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Fol- sponsible for keeping these voters away from nity kept the Masonry alive. The current Ma- lowing my visit to Ethiopia in 2005, as Chair sonic Lodge, completed in 1981, is the prod- the polls. of the Congressional Ethiopia and Ethiopian uct of the compassion and dedication in which I believe this legislation is a step towards American Caucus, I wrote the Peace Corps ending deceptive practices and bringing integ- the Free Masons provide not only to their fel- Director directly to request a reinstatement of rity back to our elections. It is a direct re- low Brethren, but also to the Lewisville com- a Peace Corps post. sponse to the fraudulent tactics used to under- munity. In addition to these programs, the Peace mine our elections. This bill explicitly prohibits The 150th Anniversary celebration will in- Corps recently sent its 1000th Crisis Corps deceptive practices and provides voters with volve the entire Lewisville community. The Volunteer into service. Crisis Corps is com- greater federal protections. Event will be held at the Celebration Grand piled of former Peace Corps Volunteers that Numerous accounts indicate deceptive prac- Ballroom in the heart of Lewisville and will in- return to service for shorter 3 to 6 month tours tices were employed throughout the country in clude numerous activities that will largely ben- in areas in need of more immediate services. our last midterm and presidential elections. efit the Lewisville Independent School District Crisis Corps Volunteers have served both at Voters were told to vote on the wrong day. with scholarship possibilities for students. home, following Hurricane Katrina, and They were told they could not vote with out- There will also be a presentation of financial abroad, following the tsunami in Southeast standing parking tickets. Ultimately, they were support from the proceeds of the 2006 ‘‘Race Asia, providing valuable expertise following misled, deceived, and disenfranchised. This for the Children,’’ a local fun-run to raise major disasters. must stop. money for contribution to the Lewisville School As a newly appointed member of the House In 2006, our most vulnerable voters—legal District. In addition to the activities, local civic Appropriations Committee, I will support the immigrants and minorities—were prevented and political leaders, as well as Donny Administration’s FY08 request for Peace from voting. Latino voters in Orange County, Broughton, the Grand Master of the Grand Corps at $333.5 million. Though this is a mod- California were threatened with incarceration if Lodge of Texas, will be attending the anniver- est increase from the FY07 enacted level of they voted. African American voters in Prince sary celebration. $318.8 million, it will optimize the number of Georges County, Maryland were given fliers It is with great pride that I stand here today Volunteers and staff in existing countries, with false endorsements. These tactics are and honor the 150th Anniversary of the strengthen and expand recruiting efforts, and despicable and those responsible for them Lewisville Masonic Lodge for their dedication maximize safety and security training and must be held accountable. and continuing support of the Lewisville compliance efforts. I encourage my colleagues Under our legislation, those that engage in School District and the entire community. I in the Foreign Operations Subcommittee to deceptive practices will be held accountable. look forward to participating in the celebration. fulfill the Administration’s request. Today, I honor the Peace Corps and its Additionally, the federal government will be f held responsible for protecting and advancing brave Volunteers for their service to our nation the right to vote. THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF and to the international community. Volunteers Deceptive electioneering practices are clear- PEACE CORPS are providing expertise and development as- ly defined and prohibited under this bill. The sistance to countries around the world, finding Attorney General and the Department of Jus- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA common ways to address global challenges, and forming bonds with people throughout the tice are required to combat and counteract de- OF CALIFORNIA world. They make service a cultural necessity. ceptive practices. These measures will ensure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They set a universal standard for how we are that voters can cast a ballot free from intimida- Thursday, March 1, 2007 tion, harassment, and deceit. to embrace the realities of an ever-shrinking Deceptive practices do more than impede Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, as a former world. The Peace Corps mission is more vital than the right to vote. They threaten to erode the Peace Corps Volunteer, I am honored to for- ever, and I hope that each one of you will join very core of our democracy. By eliminating mally recognize the agency on the 46th Anni- me in thanking the Volunteers and the Peace barriers to the polls, we can help to restore versary of its inception and to help kick-off Na- Corps for their hard work in pursuit of an altru- what has been missing from our elections— tional Peace Corps Week. This week begins a istic mission. fairness, honesty, and integrity. week long celebration of Peace Corps’ 46th f f Anniversary with celebratory and educational events taking place across the country. NATIONAL SECURITY FOREIGN IN- CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNI- During National Peace Corps Week, we sa- VESTMENT REFORM AND VERSARY OF THE LEWISVILLE lute the men and women of this nation who STRENGTHENED TRANSPARENCY MASONIC LODGE selflessly have served abroad as Peace Corps ACT OF 2007 Volunteers, as well as those current Volun- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS teers who continue to carry out the Peace SPEECH OF OF TEXAS Corps mission: Empowering people in devel- oping countries through their grassroots devel- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MARYLAND opment efforts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 1, 2007 I fondly remember my time as a volunteer in Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise El Salvador in the 1960’s where I built schools Wednesday, February 28, 2007 today in celebration of the Lewisville Masonic and health clinics. The experience meant Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today Lodge’s 150th Anniversary, which will be on much to me personally and professionally, in strong support of the National Security For- March 10, 2007. It is with great pleasure that sparking a lifelong desire to serve in the public eign Investment Reform and Strengthened

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