E168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 15, 2013 TRIBUTE TO OFFICER MICHAEL Montrose, literally meaning ‘‘pink mountain’’ Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rec- CRAIN in French, was named by French sailors en- ognize and applaud Mr. Baudler for his sin- amored with the beautiful pink mountains that cere dedication to positively impacting the HON. MARK TAKANO they could see from sea. The area was first in- lives of others in his community and beyond. OF habited by the Gabrielino-Tongva Indians and Bradley’s commitment to a cause greater than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later settled by Don Jose Maria Verdugo who himself is a testament to the high-quality char- was awarded the land by the Spanish Crown. acter and unwavering work ethic instilled in Friday, February 15, 2013 In 1913, the Holmes Watson real estate agen- Iowans both young and old. Our future is Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with cy hosted an enormous barbeque to promote bright with young people like Bradley, and it is my colleague, Congressman , to the new town of Montrose with the intention of an honor to represent him and his family in ask that the House of Representatives join me garnering interest in the 300 acres of land the . I invite my col- in honoring and remembering Officer Michael available for auction. This is when the subdivi- leagues in the House to join me in congratu- Crain of the Riverside Police Department, who sion of Montrose took place. For the past cen- lating Bradley, thanking his supportive family, died in service of our community. tury, Montrose has prospered, overcoming set- and thanking all of those involved in this won- Born in Anaheim, California, Officer Crain backs such as the flood of 1934. Recently, derful project for their life-changing efforts. was raised in the Riverside area. After attend- multiple bear sightings in the backyards of ing Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa for a year, residents have brought Montrose to the f Michael joined the United States Marine Corps public’s attention. as a rifleman in the 15th Marine Expeditionary Montrose Avenue was built as the main HONORING DR. BEVERLY Unit, 3rd Battalion 1st Marines. He served two business district of the community and touted MITCHELL-BROOKS deployments in Kuwait and was promoted as the widest road in Los Angeles County. Al- from Squad Leader to Sergeant. He was then though this plan never came to fruition, nearby HON. stationed in Camp Pendleton where he taught Honolulu Avenue became the economic center Military Operations in Urban Terrain. For his of Montrose and in 1967 the Montrose Shop- OF TEXAS brave service, Michael was awarded the Good ping Park opened. To this day Montrose has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expedi- flourished with nearly 200 independently Friday, February 15, 2013 tionary Medal, the Sea Service Deployment owned businesses; some of which include ap- Ribbon with one star, a Certificate of Com- parel, art, dance studios, restaurants, and bak- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. mendation, and the Rifle Marksmanship eries. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Beverly Badge. Montrose has a diverse population of resi- Mitchell-Brooks, President and Chief Executive After his honorable discharge, Crain at- dents nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Officer of the Urban League of Greater Dallas tended the Riverside County Sheriff’s Acad- Mountains and within a minute’s drive of and North Central Texas. Dr. Mitchell-Brooks, emy and, upon graduating, joined the River- downtown Los Angeles. Every year, residents a native born Texan from South Dallas, is the side Police Department, where he served our enjoy annual events such as the Montrose first woman to lead the Dallas Urban League community for 11 years. Christmas Parade, an Arts and Crafts Festival, since its founding in 1967. On February 7, 2013, Officer Crain was fa- and ceremonies honoring our veterans. Dr. Mitchell-Brooks has proudly served as tally shot in an apparent ambush by former I am honored to recognize Montrose, with Dallas Urban League President and CEO LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner while he was its rich cultural history and flourishing commu- since 1990, and has helped the Dallas Urban on routine patrol and parked at a stoplight with nity and ask all Members to join us in con- League to achieve its prominence. Under Dr. a trainee officer. It is disheartening that a man gratulating Montrose upon it 100th anniver- Mitchell-Brooks’ leadership, the Dallas Urban who fought bravely for our country overseas sary. League has grown to serve more than 60,000 has lost his life in such a senseless act of vio- f clients by providing comprehensive employ- lence in his own community. TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY BAUDLER ment training, housing and education services, Officer Crain is survived by his wife Regina, and specialized ex-offender re-entry programs ten-year-old son Ian and four-year-old daugh- to low and middle income families throughout ter Kaitlyn. We send our thoughts and prayers HON. TOM LATHAM Dallas County. The Dallas Urban League has to his family and friends and urge our commu- OF IOWA been praised for its remarkable success in im- nity, and the entire nation, to forever remem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plementing these programs, and has been the ber Officer Michael Crain. Friday, February 15, 2013 recipient of numerous federal grants in rec- f Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ognition of their successes. PERSONAL EXPLANATION congratulate and honor Bradley Baudler, an Dr. Mitchell-Brooks is also widely recog- 18-year-old 4-H’er of Fontanelle, Iowa, who nized for her diverse achievements outside of HON. JIM GERLACH has achieved national recognition for exem- her work with the Dallas Urban League. Dr. plary volunteer service in his community from Mitchell-Brooks, in her capacity as an environ- OF PENNSYLVANIA the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community mental specialist for the EPA and the City of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Awards program. Dallas, was charged with analyzing lead con- Friday, February 15, 2013 The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards tamination in West Dallas, and consequently Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, program is our country’s largest youth recogni- contributed to the closing of hazardous smelt- on February 14, 2013, I missed one recorded tion program based entirely on volunteer com- ers in that area. She also served as Director vote on the House floor. Had I been present, munity service. The program was created in of Public Affairs for the Dallas Area Rapid I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 42. conjunction with Prudential and the National Transit, DART, system, where she expanded access to public transportation for working f Association of Secondary School Principals to honor middle and high school students for out- families by establishing the first crosstown bus A TRIBUTE TO MONTROSE’S 100TH standing service to benefit others at the local, route to Oak Cliff. ANNIVERSARY state, and national level. Since 1995, more Mr. Speaker, Dr. Mitchell-Brooks deserves than 345,000 American youths have partici- great recognition for her endless efforts to em- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF pated in this excellent program. power members of the Dallas community. Dr. OF CALIFORNIA Bradley was recently selected as one of Mitchell-Brooks has demonstrated leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iowa’s four distinguished finalists for creating a in bringing community-oriented services to weeklong camp for 4th and 5th graders. Mr. Dallas, and in making those services acces- Friday, February 15, 2013 Baudler’s camp, ‘‘Brains and Basketball’’, con- sible to individuals of all backgrounds. She Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sists of 14 teen mentors teaching science, has devoted her life working to improve the honor the community of Montrose, California technology, engineering and math (STEM) les- quality of life for countless individuals, and I upon its 100th Anniversary. For over a cen- sons while mixing in basketball drills and tech- join with my constituents in expressing my in- tury, this extraordinary community has grown niques. Bradley’s goal for the camp is to bol- credible gratitude and appreciation for all that and thrived as the center of local commerce ster young students’ interest in STEM subjects Dr. Mitchell-Brooks has done for Dallas, and for residents of the Crescenta-Canada Valley. through the popularity of athletics. the great State of Texas.

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