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ANNOUNCING THE 12TH ANNUAL SUPPORTING NATIONAL versary of the first ever Asian Pacific Amer- RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EN- COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH ican Heritage Week, made possible by a joint ERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO ON resolution signed by President Jimmy Carter. THURSDAY, MAY 14 SPEECH OF I am proud to represent one of the most di- HON. RON KLEIN verse congressional districts in the country. One in four of my constituents is of Asian Pa- OF FLORIDA cific heritage—many of whom are of Chinese, HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Filipino, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese OF MARYLAND Tuesday, May 5, 2009 descent. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in The 29th Congressional District boasts of an impressive list of Asian Pacific American civic Tuesday, May 12, 2009 strong support of H. Res. 338, supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Col- leaders who are strongly committed to this Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, as co- lege Month. community. John Chiang, serving California as chair of the bipartisan House Renewable En- Community colleges offer the opportunity of Controller, is the highest-ranking Asian Pacific ergy and Energy Efficiency (RE&EE) Caucus, an affordable college education to students, American elected state official. Also, as one of I rise on the occasion of the 12th Annual Re- working adults with busy schedules and peo- California’s twelve constitutional officers, Judy newable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO, ple looking for an alternative to a traditional Chu serves as Vice Chair of the California State Board of Equalization. Other state offi- which will be held this Thursday, May 14 from liberal arts education. Their programs help ad- cials include State Senator Carol Liu and As- 9:30 AM—5:00 PM in the Cannon Caucus dress some of the most pressing workforce sembly Member Mike Eng. On the local level, Room. The EXPO is the RE&EE Caucus’s sig- demands in our country, including nursing, en- we have Alhambra Council Members Stephen nature event and this year will feature over 50 gineering technology, allied health, law en- Sham and Gary Yamauchi; Alhambra Unified businesses and organizations showcasing cut- forcement and computer technology among School Board Members Chester Chau and ting edge sustainable energy technologies. An others. More recently, community colleges have heeded the call for skilled workers nec- Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Gin; Garvey School Board Mem- afternoon speakers’ series in 340 Cannon bers Janet Chin, Henry Lo, and John Yuen; House Office Building will highlight the role essary to build and maintain wind and water turbines, solar panels and other technology Monterey Park Mayor Mitchell Ing and Council that renewable energy and energy efficiency needed to produce a clean, renewable energy Members David Lau, Betty Tom Chu, and An- can play in the areas of economic growth, job infrastructure here in the United States. thony Wong; San Gabriel Council Member Al- creation, national security and energy inde- During these tough economic times, the bert Huang; South Pasadena Council Member pendence. The event is free and open to the need for advanced education and skills is Mike Ten; South Pasadena Unified School public. All are welcome and invited to attend. more important than ever to finding well paid Board Member Joseph Loo; Temple City work in an increasingly competitive workforce. Mayor Judy Wong and Council Member Vin- f Community colleges like Palm Beach Commu- cent Yu; and Temple City Unified School nity College and Broward College located in Board Member Janet Rhee. HONORING THE UNPRECEDENTED my congressional district offer customized During the 110th Congress, I had the dis- CAMPAIGN TO END TYRANNY continuing education programs to fit the needs tinct honor of introducing legislation to pay of emerging and evolving industries in our tribute to the former Mayor of San Gabriel, Chi community—with online, distance learning Mui, by posthumously naming the San Gabriel HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER courses to better accommodate working adults Post Office in his honor. Chi was the first Chi- OF MICHIGAN with families and busy work schedules. The nese American mayor in San Gabriel, a city where close to half of the population is Asian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flexibility and affordability of many community college programs allows Americans from every American. The bill was signed into law on Au- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 walk of life to pursue an advanced degree or gust 12, 2008 and the post office was dedi- certification that they may not have had the cated on October 25, 2008, one day before Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise opportunity to pursue otherwise. Chi’s fifty-sixth birthday, making this the third today in recognition of the Unprecedented By providing everyone in the United States post office in the nation to be named after a Campaign to End Tyranny, which took place with the opportunity to further their education, Chinese American. In addition, to commemo- on May 9, 2009. we can build a more competitive, innovative rate Women’s History Month earlier this year, The Unprecedented Campaign to End Tyr- workforce, capable of addressing the most I had the privilege of naming Melinda Hsia and anny is a Midwest tour across nine states to pressing issues of our time, and restoring our Yin Yin Huang Women of the Year in the 29th support the people who have peacefully quit place as a leader in the global economy. Congressional District. They are truly excep- the Chinese Communist Party. It celebrates Community colleges will play a vital role in tional women who have improved the quality the condemnation of communism and the evo- preparing young people and adults looking to of life for our community. The contributions of Asian Americans to our lution of attitudes that encourage freedom of further their education, with the skills they country is not limited to the above-mentioned speech, religion, and expression. Since 2004, need to advance their careers, provide for individuals. Our Nation has benefited from the nearly fifty-four million Chinese citizens have their families, and get our economy back on contributions of Asian Americans for decades. bravely and publicly disassociated themselves track. The Japanese American 100th Infantry Bat- with the Chinese Communist Party. This num- f talion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, ber continues to grow by up to 40,000 each ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN commonly known as the ‘‘Go For Broke’’ regi- day. The defection movement is gaining in HERITAGE MONTH ments, courageously served our nation during momentum. World War II and earned several awards for Madam Speaker, it is the responsibility and HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF their distinctive service in combat. Earlier this duty of free Americans to stand with those OF CALIFORNIA year, I introduced legislation to pay tribute to who yearn to be free. I ask my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘Go For Broke’’ regiment by awarding join me in honoring the bravery of those who them the Congressional Gold Medal, have had the daring audacity to publicly step Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Congress’s highest civilian honor. forward and denounce the stifling oppression Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today This past April marked the 30th anniversary of communism, and embrace the ideals of to commemorate Asian Pacific American Herit- of the Taiwan Relations Act. It has been three freedom and liberty. age Month. Last week marked the 30th anni- decades since the United States and Taiwan

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12MY8.001 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E1118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 12, 2009 codified their commercial and cultural relations Seabiscuit’s barn, walking tours of the ranch IN HONOR OF CYNTHIA and a great number of my constituents have and fundraising benefits for such causes as DETTLEBACH, ROB CERTNER benefited greatly from this action. I also re- rescue and aid for injured and retired thor- AND ALICE FINGERHUT OF THE cently had the pleasure of participating in the oughbred race horses. CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS Committee of 100 19th Annual Conference— a forum to address issues regarding U.S.- Madam Chair and colleagues, I am pleased HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH to enter these remarks into the CONGRES- China relations and issues of importance to OF OHIO the Chinese American community. SIONAL RECORD honoring the legendary race- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans of Asian descent are one of the horse Seabiscuit, the Heritage Foundation and Tuesday, May 12, 2009 fastest growing minority groups in the nation. Ridgewood Ranch. Let us salute their con- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise I am positive that in the years to come, we will tinuing legacy of historic preservation, environ- today in honor of Cynthia Dettelbach, Rob be adding many more names to the growing mental conservation and public education. list of civic leaders and many more distinctions Certner and Alice Fingerhurt as they retire from the Cleveland Jewish News (CJN) this to their list of accomplishments. I am truly f honored to represent the many extraordinary year following a combined 80 years of service to the Cleveland Jewish community. I stand in men and women in my district and commend HONORING TIMOTHY J. DEWITT their selfless dedication and service to the recognition of their dedication to their commu- community. nity and their work as they celebrate the up- coming 45th anniversary of the Cleveland f HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER Jewish News on June 18, 2009. COMMEMORATING SEABISCUIT AT OF MICHIGAN Cynthia Dettelbach retires after an illustrious RIDGEWOOD RANCH 31-year career at CJN, 29 of which she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as the newspaper’s editor. In her ca- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 pacity as a journalist, she traveled to Lebanon HON. MIKE THOMPSON in 1982 to cover the Israeli-Lebanese war; vis- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ited refuseniks in the Soviet Union in 1985 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor and acknowledge Timothy J. and again in Israel and the United States after Tuesday, May 12, 2009 DeWitt, upon his induction into the Rec- the fall of the Iron Curtain. During her time in Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam reational Vehicle and Manufactured Homes Israel, she attended numerous international Speaker, I rise to commemorate the legendary Hall of Fame. press conferences, met with members of the racehorse Seabiscuit, who lived his final days Ethiopian Jewish community and visited Pal- As the Executive Director of the Michigan at Ridgewood Ranch in my congressional dis- estinian refugee camps prior to the first Manufactured Housing Association for over trict. Today Seabiscuit is being honored by the Intifada in 1987. Cynthia was recognized release of a United States Postal Service thirty years, Timothy has worked tirelessly to countless times for her columns and articles commemorative stamped envelope. educate consumers, the government, and the from the Society of Professional Journalists, This thoroughbred race horse is noteworthy media about the quality, affordability, and in- American Jewish Press Association and for uplifting the spirit of the nation, for tenacity novative design aspects of mobile homes. A Women in Communications, among others. in the face of adversity and for the beautiful significant leader in both the Housing and RV During her time at CJN, she expanded their coverage to include the arts, politics and con- and benevolent ranch where he spent his last industries, he has received much acclaim for troversial opinions which were formerly years. Described as a ‘‘smallish horse with an his direct involvement in their growth and ex- ungainly stride’’ Seabiscuit grew to be a cham- marginalized or omitted. In 2006, she was in- pansion, including receipt of the Stiner Award ducted into the Cleveland Journalism Hall of pion. His owners Marcela and Charles Howard for Executive of the Year and the MSAE Key purchased the 16,000 acre Ridgewood Ranch Fame. Award. Rob Certner worked at CJN for 11 years, just south of the town of Willits along Highway many of which he served as its Chief Execu- 101 in Mendocino County in 1919. Mr. DeWitt began his career in 1977 as the tive Officer, overseeing the expansion of CNJ During the Great Depression in the 1930s Housing Director for MMH as well as for the to include the Source, JStyle, CJNs first Seabiscuit became a national favorite and a Recreational Vehicle Campground Associa- website and its move to its current location in symbol of hope. The American public cheered tion. His hard work, commitment to the indus- Beachwood. Rob served as treasurer of the him and themselves as he beat the odds win- try, and dynamic leadership advanced him to American Jewish Press Association for 3 ning 33 of his 89 career races. He has been the role of Executive Director in 1984. He is years, and served as its president for 1 year. the subject of books, movies and countless ar- currently a key member of the Michigan Bu- He also served on the executive committee as ticles. His crowning achievement happened in reau of Construction Codes, the Michigan Treasurer of the Beachwood Chamber of 1938 when Seabiscuit beat the Triple Crown State Advisory Council, and the RV Com- Commerce. During his tenure as CEO, Rob winner War Admiral. This victory is commemo- nearly doubled CJN’s revenue. rated on the new stamped envelope. mittee on Excellence. The Recreational Vehi- cle and Manufactured Home Hall of Fame was Alice Fingerhut began her career at CJN in Over the years Seabiscuit recovered from 1971, writing each subscriber’s name by hand founded in 1977, and honors Timothy this year injuries and recuperated at Ridgewood Ranch, in a ledger and stamping each mail label. As drawing up to 50,000 visitors, who made their for his outstanding contributions as an excep- the Executive Assistant for the paper, she was way to this rural northern California retreat tional spokesperson for the industries. the public’s first point of contact with the CJN until his death in 1947. Upon his retirement In addition to his professional accomplish- offices and stayed with the paper as its offices from racing Seabiscuit was horse racing’s all- ments, Timothy DeWitt is an active volunteer moved around Cleveland and as the oper- time leading money winner. He sired 109 foals and proud leader in his community. He is ations changed to include faxes, copiers and and his stud barn has been carefully restored coaching Varsity Soccer at St. Michael School computers. For the last 38 years, Alice pro- by the local Rotary Club with help from the vided compassion, understanding, and empa- for the twelfth season, and is also responsible Willits Chamber of Commerce and the thy to the Cleveland Jewish community as Mendocino County Museum. He was inducted for establishing the Harvest Foundation, a they would deliver obituaries and news of into the Racing Hall of Fame in 1958. non-profit organization geared at educating happier occasions for the paper through CJNs The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation protects and providing scholarships for students who front door. While working at CJN, Alice raised and preserves the historic buildings and ex- are interested in pursuing careers in the rec- her 2 daughters, Ruth and Lisa, and her son traordinary natural resources of the surviving reational vehicle and campground industries. Eric, who served the Cleveland community as 5,000 acres of Ridgewood Ranch. The Na- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join a Member of the House of Representatives in tional Trust for Historic Preservation has iden- the 1990s. me in extending sincere congratulations to this tified the habitat as one of America’s most en- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join dangered historic places. The Ranch hosts a year’s Recreational Vehicle and Manufactured me in honor of Cynthia Dettelbach, Rob therapeutic horseback riding program for the Homes Hall of Fame Honoree, Timothy J. Certner and Alice Fingerhut upon their retire- developmentally disabled. Christ’s Church of DeWitt, for his dedication to professional ex- ment from the Cleveland Jewish News and in the Golden Rule has owned the ranch since cellence and passionate loyalty to our commu- celebration of CJNs upcoming 45th anniver- 1962. It generously hosts visitors to nity and country. sary on June 18, 2009.

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Madam Speaker, today, I, Chief Executive, and the relationship we main- Cross who has received the Arvada Wheat along with Representative PETRI (R–WI), re- tained when he became a private citizen. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. introduce legislation to subject operators of I join the community of San Leandro in hon- Kimberly Cross is a senior at Arvada High push polls or phone banks to the same disclo- oring Jack Maltester. He truly loved the city of School and received this award because her sure requirements as other types of political his birth and gave it his all during his lifetime. determination and hard work have allowed her communication. It will not ban push polls or His presence and contributions will be felt for to overcome adversities. phone banking—it will simply create a level years to come. The dedication demonstrated by Kimberly playing field for all types of political commu- f nication. Under this bill, any person conducting Cross is exemplary of the type of achievement SARAH ELLIS that can be attained with hard work and perse- these types of calls would be required to dis- verance. It is essential that students at all lev- close to each recipient of a call the identity of els strive to make the most of their education the organization paying for the call. In addi- HON. ED PERLMUTTER and develop a work ethic that will guide them tion, the bill would require that campaigns and OF COLORADO for the rest of their lives. other organizations that conduct advocacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phone calls report to the Federal Election I extend my deepest congratulations once Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Commission (FEC) the number of households again to Kimberly Cross for winning the Ar- they have contacted and the script they used Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for in making the calls. The bill would not interfere today to recognize and applaud Sarah Ellis Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit with legitimate polling, conducted either by who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge the same dedication she has shown in her candidates or independent organizations, as it Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Sarah academic career to her future accomplish- would only apply to phone banks in which Ellis is a junior at Ralston Valley High School ments. more than 1,500 households are contacted and received this award because her deter- within the 25 days preceding a federal elec- mination and hard work have allowed her to f tion. overcome adversities. THE MEDICAID BIRTH CENTER f The dedication demonstrated by Sarah Ellis REIMBURSEMENT ACT OF 2009 is exemplary of the type of achievement that TRIBUTE TO JACK MALTESTER can be attained with hard work and persever- ance. It is essential that students at all levels HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK strive to make the most of their education and OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA develop a work ethic that will guide them for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the rest of their lives. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 I extend my deepest congratulations once Tuesday, May 12, 2009 again to Sarah Ellis for winning the Arvada Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, it is with deep Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth I rise today to introduce the Medicaid Birth sadness that I acknowledge the passing, on award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Center Reimbursement Act. May 1, 2009, of former San Leandro Mayor same dedication she has shown in her aca- Birth centers offer an alternative birthing en- Jack Maltester. His colleagues have aptly de- demic career to her future accomplishments. vironment to hospitals for mothers with scribed Jack as ‘‘the most powerful small-town f healthy, low-risk pregnancies. They are also mayor in this country. None of us can dupli- part of a vital safety net for Medicaid mothers cate what he did.’’ RECOGNIZING DALTON PEPPER across the country. Jack Maltester transformed the face of San Last year, administrators at a birth center in Leandro during his 20 years of service as HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY my district reached out to me, distraught with mayor from 1958 to 1978. Even as a private OF PENNSYLVANIA what they saw as an impending Medicaid re- citizen, his influence remained strong in San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES payment crisis. Even though birth centers had Leandro, the city in which he was born in Tuesday, May 12, 2009 been recognized as Medicaid providers by the 1913. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services A printer by trade, Jack served an interim Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. (CMS)—and, earlier, by HCFA—since 1987, term on the council in the late 1940s. He won Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dalton over the past few years, CMS has begun dis- election to the council in 1956, was selected Pepper, a member of the Pennsbury High allowing federal matching funds for state Med- by the council as Mayor two years later, and School boys’ basketball team and 2009 Penn- icaid payments for freestanding birth center fa- became the city’s first Mayor elected directly sylvania player of the year. Dalton has ex- cility fees. by the residents of San Leandro instead of the celled as a student athlete in Bucks County, A recent decision by a federal administrative City Council. and I am eager to see him continue that leg- judge ruled against birth centers in a Texas He was re-elected in 1966, 1970, and 1974 acy next year at West Virginia University. Medicaid case, stating that CMS is not re- but was forced to leave office in 1978 after a Dalton’s hard work and dedication led him quired to pay any state their federal match for voter approved two-term limit was enacted. and his teammates to four straight undefeated birth center facility fees. While serving as San Leandro’s chief exec- league championships and into their fourth Without payment of these facility fees, birth utive, Jack was president of both the U.S. PIAA AAAA State playoff. He was recently centers in all states could be pushed to the Conference of Mayors and the League of Cali- named The Associated Press’ 2009 Pennsyl- brink of closure. fornia Cities. Presidents Johnson, Nixon and vania Class AAAA boy’s basketball player of Today, I, along with my colleague Rep- Ford appointed him to a federal commission the year. resentative GUS BILIRAKIS, am introducing the five times. These performances earned Dalton a posi- Medicaid Birth Center Reimbursement Act, to Jack remained active in San Leandro affairs tion on the Pennsylvania all-state team. His ensure Medicaid birth center facility fee pay- until his death at age 95. He founded The high school career record of 2,207 points, ments to states. Sentinels, a group of local businessmen who nearly 1,000 rebounds and a 104–20 record is I urge you, Madam Speaker, and all of my provide support to local political candidates an extraordinary accomplishment. colleagues, to support this legislation and en- and ballot measures. He also served as Presi- The recognition and awards Dalton has re- sure continued access to quality health care dent of the San Leandro Chamber of Com- ceived throughout his high school basketball for pregnant women served by our Medicaid merce and President of the California League career are no small feat. For his leadership system in their districts. of Cities. and determination, he has gained respect from

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In addition, during this period boys’ basketball team—he sets an example The dedication demonstrated by Hannah Dr. Ragster published a number of papers on for student athletes everywhere and I am Clayton is exemplary of the type of achieve- the role of natural resources in resource man- proud to represent him. ment that can be attained with hard work and agement and development, produced pro- f perseverance. It is essential that students at grams for the training of faculty and resource all levels strive to make the most of their edu- managers, and developed curriculum materials CONGRATULATING JIM YOUNG cation and develop a work ethic that will guide to teach natural resource management at the them for the rest of their lives. university level in the Caribbean. HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY I extend my deepest congratulations once Dr. Ragster helped to link UVI with other higher education institutions in the region OF IOWA again to Hannah Clayton for winning the Ar- when she served as sub-secretary general for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Association of Caribbean Universities and Tuesday, May 12, 2009 the same dedication she has shown in her Research Institutes (UNICA) and as the coor- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I academic career to her future accomplish- dinator of the Caribbean Universities for Nat- rise today to congratulate my good friend Jim ments. ural Resource Management. More broadly, Dr. Ragster has served as a member of the U.S. Young on his recent retirement as an Iowa Di- f rector for the National Education Association delegation to the United Nations Environment (NEA). Jim has dedicated his life to the edu- ON THE RETIREMENT OF DR. LA- Program, as a member of the national Marine cation of children and the representation of VERNE RAGSTER FROM THE Fisheries Advisory Committee and as a mem- teachers. Jim has been teaching in Cedar PRESIDENCY OF THE UNIVER- ber of the National Commission on Environ- Falls, Iowa, for 25 years at the elementary SITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS mental Justice. For the last seven years of her career, Dr. school level. Ragster has served as President of the Uni- Jim has been actively involved at all levels HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN versity of the Virgin Islands. She became the of the National Education Association. He has OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS first female and fourth president of the Univer- held virtually every leadership position at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity of the Virgin Islands on August 1, 2002. local level serving as president, vice president, Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Dr. Ragster currently serves as a member of treasurer and building representative. Jim has the UVI Research and Technology Park also chaired several different association com- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, it is Board, past Chair and current member of the mittees including Governmental Relations, with great pride and much gratitude that I rise University Consortium for Small Island States Communications and American Education to salute Dr. LaVeme Erin Ragster as she Governing Board, Vice President for the Asso- Week. steps down from the Presidency of the Univer- sity of the Virgin Islands. ciation of Caribbean Universities and Re- In 2003, Jim began his first 3-year term as search Institutes (UNICA), member of the Liga a member of the board of directors for the Dr. Ragster was born and raised on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, where she grad- Atletica Interuniversitaria de Puerto Rico y las NEA. As an NEA director, Jim advocated for Islas Virgenes Governing Board, a member of issues affecting Iowa teachers at the national uated, as valedictorian, from Charlotte Amalie High School in 1969. Her educational career the American Council on Education’s Organi- level of the NEA. Jim served two terms as an zation of Women in Higher Education, a NEA director and retires from the position this includes completion of a bachelor of science degree in biology and chemistry, in 1973, from facilitator for the American Council on Edu- year as it is term limited to two terms. cation’s Institute New CAOs, member of the the University of Miami, a master of science I’m happy to report that Jim will begin his Alexander Hamilton Distinguished Public Serv- degree in biology with an algal physiology 26th year of teaching this fall. He will be ice Award Selection Committee, and the Car- concentration, in 1975, from San Diego State teaching 4th grade at Helen Hansen Elemen- ibbean National Resources Institute Partner, University, and a doctorate in biology with a tary School in Cedar Falls. I congratulate him since 2009. on all of his success and wish him the best in plant biochemistry concentration, in 1980, from During her tenure as President, Dr. all of his future endeavors. the University of California, San Diego. Ragster’s leadership and commitment to ex- f Early in her career, Dr. Ragster served as a cellence has been recognized by those both at member of the teaching faculty at the College, home and abroad. Among community groups PERSONAL EXPLANATION which became the University of the Virgin Is- that have honored President Ragster are the lands, where she was promoted from assistant Business and Professional Women’s Organi- HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY professor to professor of marine biology. Dur- zation, which named her person of the year OF NEBRASKA ing that period she worked with a number of for 2003. In March 2009, The Rotary Club of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regional organizations, including the Carib- St. Thomas II bestowed the Paul Harris Award bean Studies Association (past president), Tuesday, May 12, 2009 upon Dr. Ragster, as did The Rotary Club of Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (former St. Thomas East. Dr. Ragster has also been Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, from board member, past chair of the board), Carib- an honorary member of The Rotary Club of St. Tuesday, May 5 through Thursday, May 7, bean Conservation Association (past vice Thomas II for the past three years. 2009, I was provided a leave of absence from president), Island Resources Foundation In early 2006, around the mid-point if her the House of Representatives due to the hos- (board member), The Nature Conservancy Presidency, Dr. Ragster received a Drum pitalization of my daughter, and thus I missed (former board member) and the Caribbean Major for Justice Women Leadership in Higher rollcall votes Nos. 231–242. Had I been Council for Service and Technology (USVI Education Award from the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Nos. representative). Inc in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ragster is married 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 239, 240, 241, In addition to her professional activities, Dr. to Lloyd Gardner, an environmental planner, and 242, and ‘‘nay’’ on Nos. 237 and 238. Ragster has always been actively involved in and they have two sons, Adrian and Alex. f her community. She has served as president Madam Speaker, throughout her stellar ca- of the League of Women Voters of the Virgin reer, Dr. Ragster has displayed academic and HANNAH CLAYTON Islands, and in a number of leadership posi- professional integrity which has translated into tions in the territory in non-governmental orga- the advancement of her students, her peers HON. ED PERLMUTTER nizations, particularly in the areas of education and indeed the entire Virgin Islands commu- OF COLORADO and the environment. nity. As she steps down from the presidency IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The second decade (and beyond) of Dr. of the University, we are sure that this is but Ragster’s career has been devoted to profes- a step in the direction of even more commit- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 sional pursuits leading to positions of progres- ment to community and advancement in both Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise sively greater administrative responsibilities. the personal and professional sphere. On be- today to recognize and applaud Hannah Clay- She held positions such as: Chair of the Divi- half of the people of the United States Virgin

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Madam Speaker, I rise today I respectfully ask the attention of the House to congratulate the Thousand Islands Winery today to pay recognition to the life and legacy HON. MICHELE BACHMANN upon being named the 2009 Winery of the of Dr. Mally Moody, her steadfast service in Year by the New York Wine and Grape Foun- education, and her willingness to give back to OF MINNESOTA dation at its 38th annual New York Wine In- her community in Oxford, Alabama. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dustry Workshop and Unity Banquet. I am Dr. Moody was born in Massachusetts on February 13, 1947, and came to Alabama Tuesday, May 12, 2009 pleased to have the opportunity to recognize the winery and its owners, Steve and Erika over 30 years ago. As most folks that knew Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise Conaway, and extend my sincere wishes for her can attest, she dedicated her life to edu- today to recognize the Delta Battery, 216th Air their continued success. cation—working with students, teachers and Defense Artillery Battalion as it is honored with The Thousand Islands Winery is located be- school administrators alike. She taught math the Army’s Valorous Unit Award. This award tween Clayton and Alexandria Bay in Jeffer- at Oxford High School and after retiring served requires an immense display of courage and son County, New York, which I am proud to on the Oxford School Board. She was in line skill from the United States Army unit when represent. This incredibly picturesque area is to be the next president of the board. faced with a hazardous situation. known as the Thousand Islands Region and Those she taught and all who knew her lov- consists of over 1,000 islands that are located ingly referred to her as ‘‘Doc’’ Moody. I want to congratulate every member of the Dr. Moody passed away on April 3, 2009, at along the U.S.-Canada border within the St. Delta Battery for their contributions to the Bat- the age of 62. On April 11, 2009, a celebration Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. Tourism talion and especially for the actions that have of her life was held at Grace Episcopal Church has long been a crucial component of the led to earning this award. As the second high- in Anniston, Alabama. economy. est award a Battery unit can receive, you I am honored to help recognize this inspira- The winery, which the Conaways estab- should be proud of your efforts as individuals tional educator who spent her lifetime learning lished on May 16, 2002, holds the unique dis- coming together to accomplish a mission as a and always teaching. It is my hope her mem- tinction of being the northern most farm winery team. Your heroic actions are what make ory will serve as an example of what all edu- in New York State. It has produced over America’s uniformed services the pride of cators can aspire to be. America. 25,000 gallons of wines in 14 varieties and f Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to honor has won 21 medals for its wines in national the Delta Battery, 216th Air Defense Artillery and international competitions. Notably, its BRENDA CATARINO Battalion today. Their heroic acts of bravery blush wine ‘‘Alexandria Bay Rose’’ won a dou- are what keep our national values and liberties ble gold, best in class, at the 2008 National HON. ED PERLMUTTER Women’s Wine Competition in Santa Rosa, safe. Every American owes our servicemen a OF COLORADO California. debt of gratitude and I hope these fine soldiers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know that we appreciate all that they do. Additionally, the winery was a founding member of the Thousand Islands-Seaway Tuesday, May 12, 2009 f Wine Trail, which is over 78 miles long, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise has already attracted more than 52,000 visi- today to recognize and applaud Brenda DANIELLE CONTRERAZ tors since it was launched in 2007. The trail Catarino who has received the Arvada Wheat now consists of two grape nurseries, nineteen Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. vineyards, and includes three other local Brenda Catarino is a freshman at Ralston Val- HON. ED PERLMUTTER wineries: the Coyote Moon Winery in Clayton, ley High School and received this award be- OF COLORADO the Otter Creek Winery in Philadelphia, and cause her determination and hard work have the Yellow Barn Winery outside of Sackets IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES allowed her to overcome adversities. Harbor. The dedication demonstrated by Brenda Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Given the importance of economic growth to Catarino is exemplary of the type of achieve- New York’s 23rd Congressional District, I am Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ment that can be attained with hard work and particularly appreciative of the work done by today to recognize and applaud Danielle perseverance. It is essential that students at the Thousand Islands Winery and others to Contreraz who has received the Arvada all levels strive to make the most of their edu- develop the wine industry and the wine trail Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth cation and develop a work ethic that will guide and thereby enhance the economy of the re- award. Danielle Contreraz is a senior at them for the rest of their lives. gion. Wheat Ridge High School and received this I extend my deepest congratulations once award because her determination and hard again to Brenda Catarino for winning the Ar- f work have allowed her to overcome adversi- vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for ties. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication she has shown in her The dedication demonstrated by Danielle academic career to her future accomplish- Contreraz is exemplary of the type of achieve- HON. JOE BACA ments. ment that can be attained with hard work and OF CALIFORNIA perseverance. It is essential that students at f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all levels strive to make the most of their edu- HONORING THE 34TH ANNUAL cation and develop a work ethic that will guide Tuesday, May 12, 2009 CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL them for the rest of their lives. Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I voted in favor I extend my deepest congratulations once of H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Pred- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON again to Danielle Contreraz for winning the Ar- atory Lending Act, during the first final pas- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for sage vote. The vote was vacated three min- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit utes into the vote due to a parliamentarian the same dedication she has shown in her error. I had left the building to return to Cali- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 academic career to her future accomplish- fornia due to possible minor surgery on Friday, Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to ments. May 8, 2009. pay tribute to the 34th 01 Annual Capital Pride

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Our city is very fortunate to count on of the individuals I have highlighted and the The Capital Pride Festival has grown from a local, county, state, and federal employees, thousands of other public servants in El Paso small block party in 1975 to the current ten- who work tirelessly behind the scenes to en- who take pride in their work and their service day-long celebration. This year Capital Pride sure that our children are taught, our sick are to our nation. I salute all our public servants Festival culminates with what Washington’s provided the medical care they need, and ev- and honor them for their efforts. City Paper has declared D.C.’s Best Parade eryday citizens have access to vital services. f for two years running, the Pride Parade on Our public servants are not recognized or June 13th and ‘‘The Main Event,’’ a street fair thanked enough for the work they do. In honor TROY CAOILE on Pennsylvania Avenue in the shadow of the of public service recognition week, I would like Capitol, June 14th. to take this opportunity to express my appre- HON. ED PERLMUTTER This year, the Festival’s new organizers, the ciation for our public servants in El Paso, OF COLORADO Capital Pride Alliance, Inc., anticipates an at- Texas. Here are just a few examples of those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tendance of 250,000, making Capital Pride who continue to make significant contributions Tuesday, May 12, 2009 one of the largest GLBT festivals in the United to our community. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise States. Mrs. Deborah Hamlyn is a homegrown El today to recognize and applaud Troy Caoile 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the Pasoan and veteran City employee of over 30 who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Stonewall Riots, which, in the early hours of years. After being recruited by the City of El Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Troy June 28, 1969, New York City’s GLBT com- Paso for an internship with the Planning De- Caoile earned his GED and received this munity spontaneously and publicly asserted its partment, Ms. Hamlyn continued to advance award because his determination and hard rights in defiance of government oppression. within the organization. She maintained var- work have allowed him to overcome adversi- The Capital Pride commemorates this event ious planning positions and in 1987 ultimately ties. became the first female Director of Community with the theme ‘‘Generations of Pride: Cele- The dedication demonstrated by Troy Caoile and Human Development where she remained brate and Remember.’’ is exemplary of the type of achievement that for over 15 years. Ms. Hamlyn now serves as I have marched in the Pride parades since can be attained with hard work and persever- Deputy City Manager and has worked tire- coming to Congress to emphasize the uni- ance. It is essential that students at all levels lessly to improve the quality of life of her fel- versality of human rights and the importance strive to make the most of their education and low El Pasoans. of enacting federal legislation to secure those develop a work ethic that will guide them for Mr. Ray Resendez, III serves as the Re- rights for the GLBT community and the District the rest of their lives. gional Liasion Manager for the Governor’s of Columbia. Congress has much work to do. I extend my deepest congratulations once State Division of Emergency Management. We must pass The Family Leave Insurance again to Troy Caoile for winning the Arvada After 20 years of serving the El Paso commu- Act of 2009, Employment Non-Discrimination Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth nity as a firefighter, Mr. Resendez spends his Act, The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the energy making sure that our community is pre- Prevention Act/Matthew Shepard Act, Safe same dedication he has shown in his high pared for any unforeseen disaster or emer- Schools Improvement Act, The Military Readi- school career to his academic career to his fu- gency. In these times of a heightened state of ness Enhancement Act, The Domestic Part- ture accomplishments. nership Benefits and Obligations Act, Tax Eq- alert, Mr. Resendez serves the people of El uity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act, The Paso well, with great dedication and passion. f Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act, Unit- Another great example is Mr. Rodney INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION ing American Families Act, Responsible Edu- Thompson at the Veterans Affairs Office in El TO REQUIRE THE ACCREDITA- cation About Life Act, and the Early Treatment Paso. He has worked diligently over the years TION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE for HIV Act. to ensure that our nation cares for our vet- TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND FOR This year, as Iowa, Maine, and New Hamp- erans and affords them the dignity and respect OTHER PURPOSES shire have extended full rights to their GLBT that they deserve. He manages our veterans’ residents. Our city of 600,000 residents, 10 cases and has been a great partner. HON. LAMAR SMITH In addition to Mr. Thompson, our seniors percent more residents than the entire State of OF TEXAS and veterans in El Paso are fortunate to have Wyoming, who pay more taxes per capita than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 49 of the 50 states, remains the only jurisdic- people like Mrs. Rosanna Monge, a nurse tion in the United States where all its citizens practitioner at the El Paso Veterans Affairs Tuesday, May 12, 2009 are denied their basic rights by being sub- Health Care Clinic. Mrs. Monge has been a Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, I am jected to Taxation Without Representation. reliable advocate for our veterans when it pleased to introduce, along with Chairman The residents of our Nation’s Capital are en- comes to their health needs and is passion- BARNEY FRANK, legislation that requires the titled all their rights as citizens. I support and, ately committed to taking care of these men accreditation of English language training pro- I will defend, D.C. Council’s action to extend and women who have given so much. grams for student visa holders. full faith and credit to all marriages contracted Mrs. Nellie Velez is another great example Accreditation of these programs will ensure in the United States as necessary to stabilize of an outstanding public servant. She is the that foreign students here on temporary visas and protect all D.C. Families. District Manager at the Social Security Admin- receive the high level English language edu- I ask the House to join me in welcoming the istration in El Paso and takes great care in ad- cation that they deserve and expect. And this celebrants attending the 34th Annual Capital vocating on behalf of our seniors. legislation will help give the students a positive Pride Festival in Washington, DC, and I take Ms. Isabel Mullens, the Acting Assistant Di- experience in America. this opportunity to remind the celebrants that rector of Field Operations at Customs and The bill prevents fraud in the student visa U.S. citizens who reside in Washington, DC Border Protection in El Paso, has also de- program and raises the quality of English lan- are taxed without full voting representation in voted much of her life to serving our commu- guage training programs in the United States. Congress. nity. She started her career with the federal It does so by requiring accreditation, which is government on November 12, 1973. Initially f achieved only after certain learning criteria are hired as a GS–02 clerk at White Sands Missile met. PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION Range in New Mexico, she has risen to her Under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the ‘‘Immi- WEEK current position through years of hard work gration and Nationality Act,’’ a foreign national and dedication. Thousands of people cross can get a student visa to study at a U.S. col- HON. SILVESTRE REYES back and forth from El Paso, Texas to Ciudad lege, high school, or other learning institution, OF TEXAS Juarez, Mexico both on foot and by car as our such as an established ‘‘language training pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities share strong economic, social, gram . . . approved by the Secretary of and cultural ties. Mrs. Mullens serves our Homeland Security after consultation with the Tuesday, May 12, 2009 community with compassion and vigilance en- Secretary of Education. . . .’’ Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, El Paso, suring that our ports facilitate trade and com- This bill requires that a nonimmigrant for- Texas has a strong history of public service. merce and are safe and secure. eign student seeking to enter the United

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There are The dedication demonstrated by Kelsey rado colleagues, Representatives about 75,000 such students in the United Compton is exemplary of the type of achieve- PERLMUTTER, DEGETTE, SALAZAR, and States. The programs range in length from 2 ment that can be attained with hard work and COFFMAN, and Senators UDALL and BENNET, weeks to 1 year, but average 12 weeks. There perseverance. It is essential that students at introduced H.R. 1828, the Charlie Wolf Nu- are nearly 1,000 IEPs in the U.S., and stu- all levels strive to make the most of their edu- clear Workers Compensation Act. The act dents must study a minimum of 18 hours per cation and develop a work ethic that will guide would finally cut through the red tape that has week to meet their visa requirements. them for the rest of their lives. prevented America’s nuclear workers from Currently all IEPs must be officially recog- I extend my deepest congratulations once gaining the compensation they were promised nized, but that sometimes means there is just again to Kelsey Compton for winning the Ar- in exchange for their dangerous service. I urge a check to see that the building in which the vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for my colleagues to take a moment to remember IEP is supposedly located actually exists. The Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the risks and sacrifices made by heroic men result of such lax monitoring is fraud in the the same dedication she has shown in her and women in our nation’s nuclear production IEP community. academic career to her future accomplish- facilities, which were located in virtually every Illegitimate IEPs either do not teach English ments. State in the country, and to pass this historic well or serve as scams for individuals who f piece of legislation. want to come to the United States through f fraudulent means. In April 2008, the Los An- COMMEMORATING THE ROCKY geles Times reported, ‘‘The operator of two FLATS 1969 FIRE FRANK CASADOS English language schools was charged Wednesday with running a scheme that al- HON. JARED POLIS HON. ED PERLMUTTER lowed foreign nationals, including several Rus- OF COLORADO OF COLORADO sian prostitutes, to fraudulently obtain student IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visas to enter and stay in the United States.’’ And just 2 weeks ago, two individuals who Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 ran an English language school for immigrants Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise in Duluth, GA, were indicted for submitting commemorate one of the most fateful days in today to recognize and applaud Frank fraudulent documents to the Department of the history of the State of Colorado, the day Casados who has received the Arvada Wheat Homeland Security. They did so in order to the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant out- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. get student visas for ‘‘dozens, and perhaps side of Boulder nearly became America’s own Frank Casados is a senior at Arvada High hundreds, of ‘students.’ ’’ Chernobyl, some 30 years before that terrible School and received this award because his Such fraudulent programs, along with IEPs accident in the Ukraine. determination and hard work have allowed him that do not function well, tarnish the reputation On Mother’s Day of that year, a fire broke to overcome adversities. of the entire IEP industry. That’s why the out amid the glove boxes in Building 776, The dedication demonstrated by Frank American Association of Intensive English Pro- where plutonium spheres were being manu- Casados is exemplary of the type of achieve- grams supports this legislation. And legitimate factured for use as cores for some of the most ment that can be attained with hard work and IEPs are interested in ensuring the quality of powerful weapons in human history. The fire perseverance. It is essential that students at their programs. quickly spread throughout the facility, as many all levels strive to make the most of their edu- Under this bill, IEPs can meet the accredita- of the fire alarms had been removed to make cation and develop a work ethic that will guide tion requirement in one of two ways. First, room for more production. It is estimated that them for the rest of their lives. they can be under the governance of a univer- between 0.14 and 0.9 grams of plutonium 239 I extend my deepest congratulations once sity or college that has been accredited by a and 240 were released before a heroic band again to Frank Casados for winning the Ar- regional accrediting agency recognized by the of perhaps 40 firefighters were able to control vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for U.S. Department of Education. Or, second, and eventually douse the fire. Those fire- Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit they can be individually accredited by the Ac- fighters faced the immense decision of wheth- the same dedication he has shown in his aca- crediting Council for Continuing Education and er to battle the blaze with water, which could demic career to his future accomplishments. Training (ACCET) or the Commission on have set off a chain reaction with the resulting f English Language Program Accreditation explosion literally contaminating the entire (CEA). Denver metropolitan area. Luckily for us all, TRIBUTE TO MS. ROSA WALKER The three typical steps in the accreditation they chose correctly. process are (1) the completion of a written Still, plutonium was released into the envi- HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ self-study that documents how the program or ronment from that accident, through the air OF TEXAS institution meets the standards of the accredi- vents in the roof of the building and via fire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation agency; (2) a site visit by an agency fighters exiting it. Thousands of Coloradans team to verify that standards are being met; were exposed, although how many we’ll never Tuesday, May 12, 2009 and (3) follow-up measures on the part of the know. The firefighters, of course, were ex- Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to school to correct any deficiencies, subject to posed most severely, and everyone nearby recognize Ms. Rosa Walker, former Director of review and final approval by the accreditation faced greatly increased risks of serious dis- the Texas AFL–CIO, for her 38 years of vi- agency. ease. Indeed, many of those involved have sionary leadership. As a stalwart trailblazer in Currently, many legitimate IEPs are volun- since contracted and died from cancers and the Texas labor movement and Democratic tarily becoming accredited on their own. other conditions tied to radiation exposure. politics, Rosa’s accomplishments and admirers I support this legislation and encourage my I bring up the 1969 accident not only be- are many. Beyond her personal politics or colleagues to cosponsor the bill. cause today, May 11, is its 40th anniversary. civic niche, we can all celebrate her lifelong f I bring it up because the Americans who commitment to community involvement and KELSEY COMPTON worked at Rocky Flats and other nuclear facili- public service. ties around the Nation deserve our thanks, Born in the Piney Woods in Hemphill, HON. ED PERLMUTTER and our support, now that the nuclear arms Texas, Rosa earned her high school degree race is a matter for the history books. They from Pineland High School before she took up OF COLORADO faced enormous risks. They worked with mate- a career at Southwestern Bell. She subse- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rials that are among the most toxic known to quently joined the Communication Workers of Tuesday, May 12, 2009 mankind, with half-lives of hundreds of thou- America (CWA) where organizing piqued her Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise sands of years, all so that under the prevailing interest. With CWA she served as a commer- today to recognize and applaud Kelsey Comp- ideology of the time we were able to live our cial job steward, rose through the ranks, and

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After working with the in the Army, Slavco left Macedonia to come who have been touched by him, and me in Harris County AFL–CIO, she joined the larger here to the United States of America to find a recognizing the outstanding contributions of Texas affiliate in 1965, where she dutifully better opportunity to fulfill his potential. Mr. Slavco Madzarov to his community. served until her retirement in 2003. Slavco arrived here in December 1987, set- f For nearly four decades Rosa served as Di- tling in Paterson, NJ. Three years later, he rector of Community Services/Volunteers and married the love of his life, Kamenka, and they HONORING LESLIE ANN JONES Women’s Activities Director with the Texas moved to Clifton, NJ, where they still reside AFL–CIO. Throughout her tenure she cham- with their children, daughter Blagica, now 16, HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY pioned the causes of ‘‘the least of these’’ and and son Steven, now 13. Slavco and his wife OF CALIFORNIA crusaded for social justice wherever it was are naturalized citizens of the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES found wanting. In spite of her often disparate Within a few years of coming to the United Tuesday, May 12, 2009 tasks—coordinating disaster relief operations, States, Slavco opened his own business. lobbying the Texas legislature, or directing Slavco Construction, Inc., specializes in re- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise voter registration drives—Rosa brought a con- moving asbestos and professionally executing today to recognize Leslie Ann Jones, Director tagious sense of purpose to her duties. Middle technical and specific construction tasks. of Music Recording and Scoring for Skywalker class families across Texas owe her a debt of Slavco Construction, Inc. has grown rapidly Sound, in Marin County, California, for her 35 gratitude for her tireless efforts to open doors and is recognized as one of the most re- years as a trailblazer in the recording and of opportunity. While politicians are thrust into spected construction firms in New York, New music industries. the limelight, we would be remiss and foolish Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The Ms. Jones began her career, making history if we did not salute the too often unrecognized company prides itself on abiding by environ- as the first female engineer at ABC Recording grassroots work of individuals like Rosa Walk- mental construction regulations. Slavco’s tal- Studio. Next, Ms. Jones joined the team at the er. They truly help us to believe that social ent, hard work and dedication have allowed legendary Automatt Recording Studios. It was change can truly percolate from the bottom him to celebrate the 18th anniversary of there she began her film score mixing career, up. Slavco Construction, Inc., as a company in working on such acclaimed films as Apoca- f continual growth. lypse Now. She also recorded with many jazz Slavco has made the most of the opportuni- greats, such as Herbie Hancock, Bobby CONCEPCION ENRIQUEZ ties that have been possible for him, and he McFerrin and Angela Bofill. is always willing to help others in return. He Ms. Jones took the experience and knowl- HON. ED PERLMUTTER spends much of his energy, good will and fi- edge she gained while at Automatt and began OF COLORADO nancial resources to improve the lives of the a long and respected tenure at Capitol Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents of New Jersey and also those in his cording Studios in Hollywood. While there Ms. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 homeland of Macedonia. Slavco has com- Jones worked with such talents as Rosemary pleted Community Emergency Response Clooney, Michelle Shocked and Michael Fein- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Team training, conducted by FEMA, and is a stein. Some of her film credits from Capital in- today to recognize and applaud Concepcion member of the President’s Citizens Corps. In clude, Grace of My Heart, Lost Highway and Enriquez who has received the Arvada Wheat addition, he is an active member of the New White Men Can’t Jump. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Presi- In February of 1997 Ms. Jones joined Concepcion Enriquez is a senior at Arvada dent’s Club, and the New Jersey Business Skywalker Sound. After only a short time she High School and received this award because and Industry Association. was elevated to her current position as Direc- her determination and hard work have allowed Slavco has received awards and honors tor of Music Recording and Scoring, becoming her to overcome adversities. from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, The dedication demonstrated by Concep- the first woman to hold this position. During the Polish-American Children’s Foundation, cion Enriquez is exemplary of the type of her career at Skywalker Sound Leslie has won Passaic County 200 Club, New Jersey Civil achievement that can be attained with hard two GRAMMY awards. The first in 2004 for Service Association, the Sheriff Jerry Speziale work and perseverance. It is essential that stu- Best Chamber Music Recording for the Kronos Foundation for Community Service, and the dents at all levels strive to make the most of Quartet’s ‘‘Berg’’ project; the second in 2005, Giblin Association. He was named Man of the their education and develop a work ethic that when she won as a recording engineer for Year by the Greater Paterson Leadership will guide them for the rest of their lives. Best Jazz Vocal Album for Diane Reeve’s I extend my deepest congratulations once Council. In a resolution passed by the New ‘‘Good Night and Good Luck’’ soundtrack. again to Concepcion Enriquez for winning the Jersey General Assembly, Slavco was recog- In keeping with her tradition of ‘‘firsts’’ Ms. Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for nized for his numerous and significant con- Jones also became the first female National Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit tributions to the State of New Jersey. He has Chair of the National Academy of Recording the same dedication she has shown in her been granted an Honorary Chieftainship in Ni- Arts & Sciences. academic career to her future accomplish- geria and has participated on a mission to the Leslie Ann Jones is an inspiration for ments. country in 2003 to review and analyze the women in her industry; she continues to lead socio-political and economic situation there. a fulfilling and accomplished career, marked f In the Macedonian community, Slavco is a with a pattern for establishing ‘‘firsts.’’ I am TRIBUTE TO SLAVCO MADZAROV member and supporter of the Macedonian Or- honored to call her a constituent; congratulate thodox Churches Sts. Kiril and Metodij in her for her mastery in the recording studio, SPEECH OF Cedar Grove, New Jersey, and St. Nikola in and thank her for her efforts to encourage HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Totowa, New Jersey. He is an avid soccer fan, women on the technical side of the recording OF NEW JERSEY and is a supporter of the Macedonian Soccer community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club of Clifton, New Jersey, and the Miravci f Soccer Club in Macedonia. Since its founding Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in 2004, Slavco has strongly supported the STEPHANIE CHAPPEL Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would United Macedonian Diaspora, the only Wash- like to call to your attention the work of an out- ington, DC-based international organization HON. ED PERLMUTTER standing individual, Mr. Slavco Madzarov who representing Macedonians and Macedonian OF COLORADO will be recognized on May, 5, 2009 by Catho- communities around the world. Slavco is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark as recipient of the September 14th Golden Tuesday, May 12, 2009 ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year.’’ It is only fitting Plaque Award from the municipality of Sveti that he be honored in this, the permanent Nikole in Macedonia. Slavco and his family Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise record of the greatest democracy ever known, frequently visit Macedonia. today to recognize and applaud Stephanie for his story is a true embodiment of the The job of a United States Congressman in- Chappel who has received the Arvada Wheat American Dream. volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12MY8.021 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS May 12, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1125 Stephanie Chappel is a senior at Jefferson It is my honor to pay tribute to Captain John CONGRATULATIONS TO REVEREND High School and received this award because Freidhoff’s life of service to the community of DAVID EVERSON her determination and hard work have allowed Western New York. Our community will miss her to overcome adversities. this environmental advocate, family man, HON. RON PAUL The dedication demonstrated by Stephanie friend, co-worker, honorable leader and water- OF TEXAS Chappel is exemplary of the type of achieve- front hero. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at f Tuesday, May 12, 2009 all levels strive to make the most of their edu- HONORING THE BOROUGH OF Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on May 17, cation and develop a work ethic that will guide DOWNINGTOWN ON ITS 150TH AN- 2009, the congregation of First Union Baptist them for the rest of their lives. NIVERSARY Church in Galveston, Texas will celebrate I extend my deepest congratulations once Reverend David L. Everson, Sr.’s ten years of again to Stephanie Chappel for winning the HON. JIM GERLACH service as pastor with special ‘‘Tenth Anniver- Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for sary/Appreciation Services.’’ I am pleased to OF PENNSYLVANIA Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit join the First Union Baptist congregation in the same dedication she has shown in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulating Reverend Everson. academic career to her future accomplish- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 First Union Baptist has had numerous ments. Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise achievements under Reverend Everson’s lead- f today to honor a proud southeastern Pennsyl- ership. For example, First Union Baptist’s Hall RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND CON- vania community celebrating its 150th anniver- Chapel was repaired and adapted to serve as TRIBUTIONS OF CAPTAIN JOHN sary. a computer school and resource center for FREIDHOFF The Borough of Downingtown was incor- youth and adult literacy. Reverend Everson porated 1859 thanks to the foresight and lead- also led efforts to repair the church parson- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS ership of 54 citizens and landowners residing age. Currently, Reverend Everson is leading on approximately 1,500 acres, which were part efforts to perform major renovations to repair OF NEW YORK the damage the church suffered during Hurri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of a land grant from King Charles II of Eng- cane Ike. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 land to Pennsylvania’s namesake, William Penn. Reverend Everson has also ordained three Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Originally known as Milltown prior to the for- ministers and three deacons. He will be or- to honor the life of Captain John Freidhoff, a mal establishment of the Borough, the village daining another minister and deacon during beloved member of the Western New York was an important stop for merchants and oth- his tenth anniversary celebration on May 17. community who died tragically on October 19, ers traveling between Philadelphia and Lan- Reverend Everson has contributed greatly 2007 in a diving accident, while working for caster on our nation’s first turnpike. Due to its to both the church and the entire Galveston our region and our waterfront. Our community proximity to Philadelphia, the Borough played community by being there for all who need a honors him today through the dedication of a a prominent role in our young nation’s fight for friend, comforter, and spiritual counselor. Rev- research vessel operated by Buffalo State Col- independence by serving as a storage depot erend Everson not only cares for those in his lege’s Great Lakes Center. for General George Washington’s Continental congregation, he is always seeking to bring Captain Freidhoff’s commitment to the Army. Water from the East Branch of the new people into the First Union Baptist con- Western New York community is evident by Brandywine Creek powered paper mills and gregation. The people of First Union Baptist, simply understanding the multitude of activi- fueled industrial growth in the Borough well and all of Galveston, are certainly lucky to ties, organizations, and causes he was in- into the 20th Century. Although the mills have have such a dedicated man as Reverend volved in. He was a firefighter and an emer- long since closed and might be considered rel- Everson in their community. I, therefore, again gency medical technician for the Lake Erie ics of the past, the sturdy stone structures are extend my congratulations and best wishes to Beach Volunteer Fire Company in the Town of being rehabilitated and viewed by elected offi- Reverend Everson on the occasion of his ten Evans, a diver for the Lake Erie Rescue cials and business leaders as an important year anniversary as the pastor of First Union Team, a Coast Guard Reservist, and an active part of the Borough’s future. Baptist Church. member with the ALERT—Advanced Local Residents, businesses and community lead- f Emergency Rescue Team organization. He ers will commemorate the 150th Anniversary HONORING THE CENTENNIAL AN- was also a Cub Scout Leader for Troop 578, on Saturday, May 16, 2009 with a celebration a softball coach, and a youth group leader for NIVERSARY OF THE CHESTER parade through the Borough. COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE BOY First Church of Evans. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues As lead boat captain and field station man- SCOUTS join me today in honoring the Borough of ager for Buffalo State College’s Great Lakes Downingtown on reaching this amazing mile- Center for the Environment, Captain John was stone and congratulating all of those whose HON. JIM GERLACH a champion for the Great Lakes, dedicated to OF PENNSYLVANIA tremendous community spirit that have made managing water science projects that help us the Borough a special place to live, work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learn more about our waters, marine life and raise a family. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 the protection of our environment. Captain John Freidhoff, at 46 years old, f Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise leaves behind his wife Victoria, and their four today to honor the Chester County Council of children: Melissa, Jessica, Shauna and Jo- PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Boy Scouts of America as the organization seph John. Captain Jeff Ogden eulogized that, celebrates the Centennial Anniversary of the even with all of Freidhoff’s commitments, he HON. GENE GREEN founding of the Boy Scouts of America. The managed to ‘‘put his family first.’’ OF TEXAS Chester County Council has 17,200 Scouts Captain John touched the lives of many in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and volunteers, and more than 111 million the Western New York area evidenced by a young people throughout the country have Tuesday, May 12, 2009 crowd of nearly 500 people, including 200+ participated in the 100 years since the Boy military, law enforcement, and fire personnel, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Scouts of America was established. Genera- who gathered at his service to pay their re- Speaker, on Thursday, May 7, 2009, because tion after generation of Scouts have volun- spects to this selfless, hard working, and char- of a procedural matter my last vote was not teered thousands of hours to clean-up itable man. recorded on the Mortgage Reform and Anti- streams, build parks and take on countless Today, in a fitting tribute, the State Univer- Predatory Lending Act, and I had already left other projects aimed at improving the quality sity of New York College at Buffalo names a to return to do congressional business in the of life throughout Chester County and our research vessel in Captain John’s honor. And district. great nation. In addition to providing a helping as the Captain John Freidhoff Vessel sets sail, I rise to confirm that I would have voted hand, Scouting instills critical leadership skills Captain John’s legacy lives on across the wa- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 242, final passage of and timeless values such as patriotism, cour- ters of the Great Lakes through the research the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory age and self-reliance. A major reason the tra- conducted by future generations. Lending Act. dition of scouting has thrived during the past

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12MY8.014 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E1126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 12, 2009 century is due to dedicated volunteers and SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECOGNIZING THE 61ST ANNIVER- troop alumni, who graciously commit countless COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH SARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF hours and endless effort to mentoring youth in ISRAEL their communities. SPEECH OF SPEECH OF Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring The Chester County HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO HON. RICK LARSEN Council as they commemorate the 100th Anni- SABLAN OF WASHINGTON versary of the founding of the Boy Scouts and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS in recognizing the organization’s vital role in Monday, May 4, 2009 building future generations of leaders. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my support for H. Con. Res. f Tuesday, May 5, 2009 111, a resolution recognizing the sixty-first an- MS. JESSICA LANGE Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support niversary of Israel’s independence. of House Resolution 338, supporting the goals Just eleven minutes after the establishment and ideals of National Community College of Israel on May 14, 1948, President Truman HON. TIM RYAN Month. Community colleges play a vital role in recognized its status as a sovereign nation. the education of our citizens, and as a mem- That moment marked the beginning of an en- OF OHIO ber of the Congressional Community College during relationship between our two countries. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Caucus, I am delighted to have this oppor- Israel and its citizens have made out- tunity to recognize the fine work done by our standing contributions to global prosperity and Tuesday, May 12, 2009 community colleges. culture. The whole world has benefited from Israeli advances in science, medicine, tech- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise We can all agree on the increasing impor- nology, and the arts. As the longest-enduring this evening in recognition of Ms. Jessica tance of a college education in today’s knowl- democracy in the Middle East, Israel is a Lange of New York City, the guest of honor, edge-based economy. But many Americans strong and trusted ally in a volatile region. as we celebrate the 90th Anniversary of The do not have the opportunity to attend a 4-year After more than six decades, the United Butler Institute of American Art. Her work, 50 university. These reasons can be many, and States remains committed to its friendship with Photographs, is being celebrated by being on range from cost—an extremely important con- Israel. This friendship has endured, and will display here starting today through July 5th, sideration in the current recession—to aca- endure, because our countries share funda- 2009. demics, family commitments, or distance from mental values. Ms. Lange began her photography career in home. Often, these individuals turn to commu- The Jewish People’s Council, in approving 1967 while attending the University of Min- nity colleges instead, and there they can re- the Declaration of the Establishment of the nesota. Shortly into her freshman year, she ceive workplace training, a GED, or an associ- State of Israel, articulated many of our com- left the University to travel to New York and ate’s degree, or to begin a bachelor’s degree. mon values, stating ‘‘The state of Israel . . . will be based on freedom, justice and peace Paris to pursue her passion for photography. Community colleges often have lower, more While in Paris and other countries, she docu- as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will affordable tuition costs, locations convenient to ensure complete equality of social and political mented her travels through her photography. many homes, and day as well as evening In 1973, she returned to New York and began rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of reli- classes on an extremely broad range of sub- gion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of taking acting classes. Just two short years jects from physics to literature to cuisine. later, she flew to Hollywood to star in her first religion, conscience, language, education and These benefits attract an extremely diverse feature film, ‘‘King Kong’’, launching her award culture.’’ body of students who can also learn from the winning acting career. On the occasion of its Independence Day, I life experience of their classmates in a way congratulate the people of Israel for their con- Ms. Lange has won two Oscars and been that is not always possible in higher education. tinued commitment to these democratic prin- honored with countless other awards and ciples. I look forward to strengthening our rela- nominations for her outstanding work. In 1982, Community colleges also teach important skills which not only allow students to earn a tionship based on our many common ties in she won her first Oscar, Best Supporting Ac- the decades to come. tress, for her role in ‘‘Tootise’’. Her second living, but also to contribute to the community Oscar, Best Actress in a Leading Role, was at large. Law enforcement officers, fire fight- f won in 1994 for her role in ‘‘Blue Sky’’. Her ers, nurses, and health care professionals are CONGRATULATING THE TRITON acting career has spanned over 30 years, but all educated at our nation’s community col- HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKET- has yet to end, as she recently appeared leges. Even the high-tech professionals who BALL TEAM alongside Drew Barrymore in ‘‘Grey Gardens’’. help shape the future of our technology and our world economy are products of community In addition to her acting career and photog- HON. JOE DONNELLY colleges. raphy, Ms. Lange has done volunteer humani- OF INDIANA tarian work around the world. She began In my own district, Northern Marianas Col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege has undertaken the challenge of edu- working for the United Nations Children’s Fund Tuesday, May 12, 2009 (UNICEF) as a goodwill ambassador in 2003. cating our young people. Over nine hundred During that same year, she took her first mis- students are enrolled at the college, located Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Madam Speak- sion trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo on a fourteen-acre campus on the island of er, today I wish to extend my congratulations to raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS Saipan. The college offers instruction in Busi- to the Triton High School Boys Basketball and immunization for women and children. ness, Human Performance and Athletics, Lan- Team. The Triton Trojans succeeded in plac- guages and Humanities, Nursing, Education, ing 2nd in the IHSAA 1-A State Tournament Ms. Lange returned to her passion for pho- on March 28, 2009 at Conseco Field House in tography in the early 90s when she received Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts. I know that Northern Marianas Col- Indianapolis. After playing their way into the a Leica camera as a gift. Ever since then, finals, they suffered a 55-66 loss to Jac-Cen- she’s been documenting her experiences lege serves a very important function for its students in helping them achieve the goal of Del. around the world as an actress and volunteer. The Trojans worked tirelessly throughout the a college education and I believe career and The collection of her photographs shown here regular season in order to advance to the vocational education like that provided at NMC at the Butler capture a range of diverse sub- IHSAA 1-A State Tournament. They played is extremely valuable. ject matter from her years of travel. Due to her with focus, determination and grit in the tour- artistic vision, we are able to be a part of a fif- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- nament and their tremendous effort closed out teen year trek from Romania to Ethiopia and tion. I am proud to celebrate the goals of Na- an impressive 24-3 season. back to her home state of Minnesota. tional Community College Month and encour- The Triton team is led by Senior William I would like to commend Ms. Lange for her age Americans to recognize their local com- Keel, who is the only returning starter from continued selfless volunteer work and her munity colleges as the important institutions their championship season, and Seniors Joel dedication to the arts. they are. Meister, Dustin Kreft, Cody Carpenter and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:08 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12MY8.017 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS May 12, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1127 Zachery Moriarty. Juniors include Curtis Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- CELEBRATING THE 90TH Nordmann, Benjamin Montalban, Camron nizing Sandra Day O’Connor for bringing the BIRTHDAY OF DOROTHY O’LEARY Garey, Taran Holderman, and Kreig Voreis. very best to government and for her Sophomore members on the team are Austin unfaltering service to her community, state, HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER Davis, Griffyn Carpenter, Jordan Everett, Jor- and country. OF MICHIGAN dan Koontz, and Blake Lemler. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Also, I acknowledge the wonderful support f the team had throughout their spectacular Tuesday, May 12, 2009 2009 season. Head Coach Jason Groves and COMMUNITY BANKS OF NORTH- Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I Assistant Coaches Landon Hawkins, Dave EASTERN MINNESOTA ARE NOT rise to honor and acknowledge Dorothy Carpenter and Matt Landis guided the Trojans THE SAME AS WALL STREET FI- O’Leary upon the occasion of her 90th birth- to victory. I would also like to thank Principal NANCIAL INSTITUTIONS day. Michael Chobanov, Athletic Director Mason Dorothy O’Leary has selflessly dedicated McIntyre and above all, the fans in the com- her life to serving her community. Following munity, many of whom traveled to Indianapolis HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR her career at J.L. Hudson, she has become for the game and gathered to welcome the very active in her neighborhood, frequently OF MINNESOTA team home after their victory. participating and working with local Red Cross I offer my congratulations to the members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Blood Drives. She also volunteers her time the boys’ basketball team of Triton High regularly as an usher at the Fox, Fischer and School, the coaching staff, the school adminis- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit. tration, and the surrounding community for Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise Dorothy’s faithful commitment to the Redford their accomplishments this season on the road community is exemplified by the success she to their 2nd place finish in the IHSSA 1-A today to talk about the small town community banks in Northeastern Minnesota. The vast has had running the Used Bookstore at the State Tournament. Redford Township Library. In this capacity, majority of these institutions are in strong fi- f she raises approximately $20,000 per year to nancial condition. They are not AIG, and they support the library, and is vital to its survival. IN HONOR OF JUSTICE SANDRA are not staring at large sums of ‘‘troubled as- DAY O’CONNOR In addition to her devoted volunteer efforts, sets’’. Ms. O’Leary enjoys spending time with the The bankers living in my district don’t need West Side Silver Ladies, a social group of Re- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL a bailout. They have money to lend to small tired Detroit Police Officer widows. She also OF ARIZONA businesses and families. They know their local loves bowling with her friends, and treasures IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities because they live in them, their the time she is able to spend with her three Tuesday, May 12, 2009 kids attend the local schools, and oftentimes, great-grandchildren. Madam Speaker, as Ms. O’Leary continues Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise they personally know their customers from her legacy of passionate philanthropy and today in recognition of the Honorable Justice various interactions in the community. The fi- eager altruism, I ask my colleagues to join me Sandra Day O’Connor, who recently received nancial strength of their communities directly in extending sincere congratulations to Doro- the 2008 Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in affects them too, so they are actively working thy O’Leary on her 90th birthday for her enthu- Government from the Institute of Government with customers who are experiencing prob- siastic leadership and loyalty to her community and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. lems repaying their loans—people who lost and country. She was selected as the recipient for her life- their job though no fault of their own and small long commitment to good government and her business owners hit particularly hard by this f devotion to promoting respect for the highest historic economic downturn. IN MEMORY OF BILL ROWELL standards of public service, a record that is a tremendous source of pride among her fellow My constituents have seen rising foreclosure Arizonans. This annual award recognizes rates in their communities too, but it was not HON. JOE WILSON elected or career government officials, or Northeastern Minnesota bankers who were re- OF SOUTH CAROLINA former government officials, whose ideas, sponsible for many of these bad loans. In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES writings, or public actions have made a lasting stead, it was often out-of-state mortgage com- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 contribution to the practice and understanding panies who had overly risky lending standards Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam of ethical behavior in government. and who did not understand the local econo- Speaker, on May 6th, the community of Lex- Sandra Day O’Connor was the first female mies of Northeastern Minnesota, let alone the ington County lost a long time leader and Justice of the Supreme Court of the United housing market in general. friend with the passing of Bill Rowell. As a fel- States, serving from 1981 after her appoint- Irresponsible lending, over leveraging, and low Republican growing up in South Carolina ment by President Ronald Reagan until her re- risky financial products by large financial insti- in the 1960s, I admired Bill and counted him tirement in 2006. Prior to her appointment to as both a mentor and a friend. His dedication the Supreme Court, she was appointed and tutions of Wall Street have had devastating and contribution to the communities he served re-elected twice to the Arizona Senate, as- economic consequences for families and small was an example to all those who will follow in cending to majority leader in 1973. She was businesses located on Main Streets across his footsteps. He and his first wife, Bobbe, later elected to the Maricopa County Supreme Northeastern Minnesota. I look forward to were founders of the modern Lexington Re- Court and appointed to the Arizona Court of working with Chairman FRANK and my col- publican Party and his second wife, Dee, was Appeals. Currently, Justice O’Connor is the leagues on addressing the regulatory shortfalls an inspiration for his public service. Chancellor of the College of William and Mary that allowed the current financial crisis to Tim Flach of The State newspaper has and serves on the board of trustees of the Na- occur and on addressing the regulation of so- thoughtfully penned the following fitting tribute tional Constitution Center in Philadelphia. called ‘‘to big to fail’’ financial institutions. to Mr. Rowell. Since her retirement, she has frequently spo- These actions will be important to restoring [From The State, May 9, 2009] ken on the need to insulate the Court from po- the public trust in our financial system and our litical pressures. To support an independent long-term prosperity. FORMER TREASURER REMEMBERED FOR CARE, judiciary, she has tirelessly advocated for the PRINCIPLES I’m confident we won’t have to work too selection of judges based on merit. (By Tim Flach) I commend the Douglas Award national se- hard on restoring public trust in the small town Friends remember Bill Rowell as a soft- lection committee for recognizing such a de- community banks of Northeastern Minnesota spoken, progressive leader who helped make serving candidate. Justice O’Connor continues though, because the public trust in these insti- Republicans the political power in Lexington County. to be an excellent example of what others tutions already exists. They have maintained public trust by doing what banks do—accept- Rowell, county treasurer from 1992–2007, should strive for in public service. She has died Wednesday at age 76 after a long illness. lead with courage while maintaining a very ing deposits and making loans based on re- A funeral service for Rowell is set for 11 high standard of integrity in her public and pri- sponsible leveraging and responsible lending today at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in vate life. standards. Lexington.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY8.021 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E1128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 12, 2009 ‘‘He was quiet but he was firm,’’ county team educates elementary school students met safety awareness sessions because Coroner Harry Harman said. ‘‘He stuck by throughout Virginia of the tremendous health ‘‘that’s the age where they start to think the way he felt.’’ risks associated with riding a bicycle without a wearing a helmet is not cool,’’ said Roosevelt Friends credit him with investment im- Principal Willie Spelts. provements and modernizing operations that helmet. They recognize the importance of educating Dr. Winston Schandorf, medical director at benefited taxpayers. the rehab program, taught the kids about ‘‘He laid a foundation that we are building our youth during their formative years—at the the brain and how injuries to different parts on,’’ current Treasurer Jim Eckstrom said. age when they are most receptive—of the can cause such things as loss of vision, co- ‘‘I’m going forward on his shoulders.’’ possible life-altering brain injuries that could ordination and the sense of touch. Rowell was in real estate sales before be- result from not wearing a helmet while riding Students then got a real-life taste of what coming treasurer. He was a leader of the re- a bicycle. it would be like to live with such injuries. surgence of local Republicans in the 1960s In particular, Madam Speaker, I wish to laud A loss of touch would mean difficulty ‘‘but- and was active in several civic groups. the Inpatient RehabCare team in their most re- toning your pants’’ and ‘‘you wouldn’t be County political leaders called him an ad- able to feel a zipper toggle,’’ Damberg said to viser who preferred to work mostly out of cent outreach to fourth grade students at Roo- a group of fourth graders trying to find small the limelight. sevelt Elementary School in Virginia. objects in containers of rice while wearing ‘‘He was a lot like a father figure to me,’’ Each fourth grade class participated in a gloves. Sheriff James R. Metts said. ‘‘He was a guy safety awareness session where they learned you could go to talk to, who had quite an in- about the lasting consequences of brain inju- ‘‘You wouldn’t be able to feel the tempera- sight on things. I’m going to miss him as a ture of water. Getting into the tub and show- ries and the importance of wearing bicycle hel- er would be difficult. You’d have to make person I can contact and bounce things off mets. of.’’ sure the water wasn’t too hot because you Students received real-life simulations of wouldn’t know,’’ she said, as the kids Rowell was commemorated for his cour- what their lives would be like with such brain tesy, even to those who strongly disagreed searched for a spoon, pencil, plastic baggie with him. injuries, demonstrating the difficulty of every- and other things. ‘‘He reminded me a lot of the Southern day tasks and making a lasting impression on Meanwhile, Aronen asked a group of gentleman,’’ county public safety director the students on the importance of taking safe- youngsters to try writing their names on Bruce Rucker said. ‘‘As a public official, he ty precautions when riding a bicycle. paper while rotating their right legs counter- was always customer service first.’’ Such hands-on scenarios—combined with clockwise. ‘‘When you have a brain injury, Others said he took time to talk with tax- the team’s helmet safety information and their things slow down. This is how it would feel,’’ payers frustrated with bills and rules. she said as the students struggled with the direct experience with assisting patients who request. ‘‘He often took the blunt of ire for things have suffered brain trauma—provided these others had done,’’ county Councilman Smok- At a table nearby, Schandorf had students ey Davis of Lexington said. ‘‘He had the pa- elementary students with invaluable life les- attempt to put in order a deck of cards while tience to explain things again and again and sons in bicycle safety and the severity of brain wearing obstructed glasses. ‘‘See how dif- turn people around.’’ injuries. ficult it would be,’’ he said, noting that an Away from politics, Rowell appeared in It is vital that we teach our children about injury to the back of the head could cause vi- musical revues during the early days of the the many benefits of active and healthy trans- sion problems. Lexington County Arts Association 30 years portation and recreation through cycling; and ‘‘There’s nothing you can do to correct it,’’ ago. He also was a fan of local theater. safety education must go hand-in-hand with said the doctor. ‘‘The best thing you can do f these lessons. is prevent it. Wear your helmet all the time The RehabCare team’s effective outreach to and tell someone if you fall and hit your head.’’ PERSONAL EXPLANATION children is noteworthy and ought to be rep- ‘‘It’s important they learn at a young age licated throughout the nation. Their work—and to prevent brain injuries,’’ Aronen said. The HON. RUSH D. HOLT the work of similar groups in the United rehab program works with patients 18 and OF NEW JERSEY States—is deserving of our recognition and older who have suffered brain trauma. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continued support. ‘‘How many of you have been tempted to Tuesday, May 12, 2009 I thank the Virginia Medical Center’s Inpa- not put on a helmet because you’re only tient RehabCare team for their inspiring lead- going a block?’’ Schandorf asked, and a num- Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, on Thursday ership and dedicated work to instill in our chil- ber of kids raised their hands. ‘‘That’s bad May 7, 2009, I was traveling on official busi- dren a lifetime of bicycle safety habits. news. You should keep your helmet with ness outside of the country and missed six [From the Mesabi Daily News, May 6, 2009] your bike always to wear even during short rides,’’ he said. votes. BIKE SAFETY BEGINS WITH A HELMET ‘‘I learned when you fall you might lose Had I been present I would have voted (By Angie Riebe) ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 406 (Rollcall 237) providing your sight and hearing and not be able to VIRGINIA—.Writing your name while twirl- feel things that good,’’ fourth grader Kaitlin for further consideration of H.R. 1728, the ing your foot is not an easy feat. Nor is Knutson said after the activities. ‘‘Even if Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending stacking playing cards in order if you’re you don’t have a helmet you should ask your Act; ‘‘yes’’ on the Frank Amendment No. 2 to wearing glasses with lenses blocked by mom and dad to buy you one, like for Christ- H.R. 1728 (Rollcall 238); ‘‘no’’ on the pieces of tape. And finding pencils, paper mas or something. And if you fall and hit Hensarling Amendment to H.R. 1728 (Rollcall clips and rubber bands in a bowl of uncooked your head you should tell somebody.’’ 239); ‘‘no’’ on the Price Amendment to H.R. rice with gloved hands without looking is a ‘‘It wouldn’t be fun to have a brain in- 1728 (Rollcall 240); ‘‘no’’ on the McHenry downright laborious task. jury,’’ said 9-year-old Ben Kalinowski. Amendment to H.R. 1728 (Rollcall 241); and But permanently living with the effects of ‘‘Finding objects in the rice was the most a brain injury is much worse. difficult task,’’ said classmate Mikayla Lutz. ‘‘yes’’ on final passage of H.R. 1728, the Mort- Fourth graders at Roosevelt Elementary in ‘‘I learned we should always wear a helmet. gage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act Virginia learned about the lasting con- Some people don’t think they’re cool, but (Rollcall 242). sequences of brain injuries and the impor- you should always still wear one,’’ she said. tance of wearing bicycle helmets during a f ‘‘Some (helmets) can be really cool,’’ she presentation Wednesday at the school, led by added later during a question and answer members of the Inpatient RehabCare team at BICYCLE SAFETY AT VIRGINIA time. REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER the Virginia Regional Medical Center. The students partook in several activities de- ‘‘The kids have been asking great ques- signed to simulate bike-related brain inju- tions,’’ Aronen said after the last session. HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR ries. The fourth graders were given helmet safe- OF MINNESOTA ‘‘We don’t want to scare them, but we kind ty information to share with their parents, and the students will create posters, based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of want to scare them’’; just enough to moti- vate the use of helmets, said Robin Aronen, on what they learned Wednesday, for a con- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Inpatient RehabCare program director. test. The rehab program will award helmets Karen Damberg, the rehab’s community re- next week to the top two winning posters in Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise each of the four classes during a follow-up today to commend the Inpatient RehabCare lations coordinator, approached the school about holding the seminar as part of the pro- presentation, and all of the kids will receive team at the Virginia Regional Medical Center gram’s expanding community outreach ini- ‘‘goodie bags,’’ Aronen said. for their safety education and outreach to Min- tiative. Spelts said he was thankful for the rehab nesota’s youth. In addition to their outstanding The school’s four fourth grade classes were team’s effort. ‘‘Anything we can do to help work at the Medical Center, the RehabCare chosen to participate each in hour-long hel- the kids is great,’’ he said.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY8.026 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS May 12, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1129 VOTING AGAINST H.R. 1728 games in the mortgage market in Wall Street’s 2009 DISCLOSURE—Continued quest for the Holy Grail of ‘‘liquidity’’ over safe- No. of $ per HON. KURT SCHRADER ty for homeowners. These issues need to be Common & Preferred Stock shares share Value OF OREGON proscriptively addressed if there is to be any meaningful reform of the mortgage market. Verizon ...... 1509.55675 17.38 26,236.10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vodaphone ...... 323 17.42 5,626.66 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 There is a reason the system worked well Weenergies (Wisconsin Energy) 1022 41.17 42,075.74 when community banks and credit unions that Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Speaker, we are Total Common & Preferred knew you personally guaranteed you the op- Stocks and Bonds ...... 4,498,644.11 in the midst of the worst financial crisis since portunity to own a home. the Great Depression. Millions of Americans f are losing their jobs and their homes. A com- FINANCIAL NET WORTH plete lack of oversight, irresponsible lending Life Insurance Policies Face Surrender $ standards, outright manipulation of the mort- gage market place, and the loss of personal Northwestern Mutual #4378000 ...... 12,000.00 86,681.48 HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. Northwestern Mutual #4574061 ...... 30,000.00 208,485.38 responsibility are at the root of the crisis. Such OF WISCONSIN Massachusetts Mutual #4116575 ...... 10,000.00 12,816.82 a crisis demands significant, meaningful re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Massachusetts Mutual #4228344 ...... 100,000.00 324,980.56 forms to prevent hardworking American fami- American General Life Ins. #5–16070591 ...... 175,000.00 41,845.21 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Total Life Insurance Policies ...... 674,809.45 lies from being drawn into mortgages they cannot afford. This past Thursday, I voted Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Madam Speaker, against H.R. 1728 because it does not get us through the following statement, I am making my financial net worth as of March 31, 2009, there. Bank & Savings & Loan Accounts Balance H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti- a matter of public record. I have filed similar Predatory Lending Act, has some good fea- statements for each of the thirty preceding JP Morgan Chase Bank, checking account ...... 42,944.77 JP Morgan Chase Bank, savings account ...... 11,315.15 tures, but falls woefully short of serious re- years I have served in the Congress. M&I Lake Country Bank, Hartland, WI, checking account ...... 8,809.84 form. There are so many exceptions and ca- M&I Lake Country Bank, Hartland, WI, savings ...... 371.37 veats that lenders can still do most of the very ASSETS Burke & Herbert Bank, Alexandria, VA, checking account ...... 1,832.44 JP Morgan, IRA accounts ...... 135,819.17 things that got us into this crisis to begin with. Real property Value Incentives that encouraged mortgage origina- Total Bank & Savings & Loan Accounts ...... 201,092.74 Single family residence at 609 Ft. Williams Parkway, City tors to lead people into mortgages they could of Alexandria, Virginia, at assessed valuation. (Assessed not afford are not eliminated. New standards at $1,492,813). Ratio of assessed to market value: 100% (Unencumbered) ...... $1,492,813.00 focusing on the borrower’s ‘‘ability to pay’’ and Condominium at N76 W14726 North Point Drive, Village of ‘‘net tangible benefit’’ are a good start to Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, at as- Miscellaneous Value sessor’s estimated market value. (Unencumbered) ...... 155,200.00 meaningful reform, but the provisions enforc- Undivided 25/44ths interest in single family residence at 2007 Chevrolet Impala ...... $10,375.00 ing these ideas are weak, untested, and defi- N52 W32654 Maple Lane, Village of Chenequa, 1994 Cadillac Deville—retail value ...... 2,700.00 Waukesha County, Wisconsin, at 25/44ths of assessor’s 1996 Buick Regal—retail value ...... 2,355.00 nitions are left to regulators. Moreover, Wall estimated market value of $1,813,100...... 1,030,170.04 1991 Buick Century automobile—retail value ...... 1,070.00 Street’s secondary mortgage market is pro- Office furniture & equipment (estimated) ...... 1,000.00 tected from lawsuits and weaker Federal regu- Total Real Property ...... 2,678,183.04 Furniture, clothing & personal property (estimated) ...... 180,000.00 Stamp collection (estimated) ...... 120,000.00 lations are allowed to preempt stronger rem- Deposits in Congressional Retirement Fund ...... 174,512.00 edies currently available through state laws. It 2009 DISCLOSURE Deposits in Federal Thrift Savings Plan ...... 335,055.82 Traveller’s checks ...... 7,800.00 is not responsible for Congress to pass legis- No. of $ per 17 ft. Boston Whaler boat & 70 hp Johnson outboard lation that purports to prevent improper mort- Common & Preferred Stock shares share Value motor (estimated ...... 6,000.00 gage practices and market manipulations 20 ft. Pontoon boat & 40 hp Mercury outboard motor .... 12,000.00 Abbott Laboratories, Inc...... 12200 47.70 581,940.00 when in reality little will change. I do not agree Alcatel-Lucent ...... 135 1.86 251.10 Total miscellaneous ...... 852,867.82 with putting politics above good policy. Allstate Corporation ...... 370 19.15 7,085.50 AT&T ...... 5629.63965 25.20 141,866.92 Total assets ...... 8,905,597.52 The bill gives regulators 12 months to pro- JP Morgan Chase ...... 4539 26.58 120,646.62 mulgate a code and another 6 months to put Benton County Mining Com- pany ...... 333 0.00 0.00 that code in place. Congress should instead BP PLC ...... 3604 40.10 144,520.40 use that time to legislate good regulations, Centerpoint Energy ...... 300 10.43 3,129.00 Chenequa Country Club Realty Liabilities Amount regulations that can outlaw the irresponsible Co...... 1 0.00 0.00 practices that led to our current crisis. We Comcast ...... 634 13.64 8,647.76 None ...... Darden Restaurants, Inc...... 1440 34.26 49,334.40 Total Liabilities ...... $0.00 have allowed the economy to become domi- Delphi Automotive ...... 212 0.06 12.72 nated by banks that are ‘‘too big to fail,’’ banks Discover Financial Services ..... 156 6.31 984.36 Net Worth ...... 8,905,597.52 Dunn & Bradstreet, Inc...... 2500 77.00 192,500.00 that created this mess and asked the public to E.I. DuPont de Nemours Corp. 1200 22.33 26,796.00 get them out. This bill trusts the actors who Eastman Chemical Co...... 270 26.80 7,236.00 Eastman Kodak ...... 1080 3.80 4,104.00 led us into the current crisis not to give into El Paso Energy ...... 150 6.25 937.50 avarice and again find ways to manipulate the Exxon Mobil Corp...... 9728 68.10 662,476.80 Statement of 2008 Taxes Paid Amount Fairpoint Communications, Inc. 30.2714 0.78 23.61 system, while creating obstacles for the small Gartner Group ...... 651 11.01 7,167.51 Federal income tax ...... $113,028.00 banks and credit unions that acted responsibly General Electric Co...... 15600 10.11 157,716.00 General Mills, Inc...... 2280 49.88 113,726.40 Wisconsin income tax ...... 36,095.00 and had nothing to do with creating this crisis. General Motors Corp...... 304 1.94 589.76 Menomonee Falls, WI property tax ...... 2,456.00 We must take greater care to define what is Hospira ...... 1220 30.86 37,649.20 Chenequa, WI property tax ...... 23,569.00 ldearc ...... 67 0.04 2.68 Alexandria, VA property tax ...... 12,699.00 permissible. We can and we must demand Imation Corp...... 99 7.65 757.35 greater responsibility as we look to reestablish IMS Health ...... 5000 12.47 62,350.00 Kellogg Corp...... 3200 36.63 117,216.00 I further declare that I am trustee of a trust a functioning financial system. Kimberly-Clark Corp...... 1740 26.75 46,545.00 In the final analysis this bill still allows Wall Merck & Co., Inc...... 30449 26.75 814,510.75 established under the will of my later father, 3M Company ...... 2000 49.72 99,440.00 Frank James Sensenbrenner, Sr., for the ben- Street gamblers to bet on you losing your Medco Health ...... 8218 41.34 339,732.12 home. This bill does not make us anymore Monsanto Corporation ...... 2852.315 83.10 237,027.38 efit of my sister, Margaret A. Sensenbrenner, Moody’s ...... 2500 22.92 57,300.00 personally responsible than before. It does not Morgan Stanley/Dean Whitter .. 312 22.77 7,104.24 and of my two sons, F. James Sensen- require 10 percent cash down payments and NCR Corp...... 68 7.95 540.60 brenner, Ill, and Robert Alan Sensenbrenner. I Newell Rubbermaid ...... 1676 6.38 10,692.88 30 to 40 percent debt to income ratios; if the JP Morgan Liquid Assets Money am further the direct beneficiary of five trusts, 31 to 38 percent standards were good enough Mkt ...... 279.04 1.00 279.04 but have no control over the assets of either Pactiv Corp...... 200 14.59 2,918.00 for TARP and Treasury mortgage refinance PG&E Corp...... 175 38.22 6,688.50 trust. My wife, Cheryl Warren Sensenbrenner, and modifications, why not include those Pfizer ...... 22211 13.62 302,513.82 Qwest ...... 571 3.42 1,952.82 and I are trustees of separate trusts estab- standards here? Subprime mortgages are not Reliant Energy ...... 300 3.19 957.00 lished for the benefit of each son. banned. Securitization of mortgages is still al- RH Donnelly Corp...... 500 0.31 155.00 Sandusky Voting Trust ...... 26 1.00 26.00 Also, I am neither an officer nor a director lowed and therefore makes your house still Solutia ...... 82 1.87 153.34 subject to speculation beyond your control. Big Tenneco Automotive ...... 182 1.63 296.66 of any corporation organized under the laws of Teradata ...... 68 16.22 1,102.96 the State of Wisconsin or of any other state or profit motivated investment banks and hedge Unisys, Inc...... 167 0.53 88.51 funds, which are still allowed to play their US Bank Corp...... 3081 14.61 45,013.41 foreign country.

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