June 24, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1327 was assigned to be the pastor of the Church Mutual Benefit Insurance Company, a suc- Walter Reed Army Medical Center, or pro- of Saint Clare on Staten Island, a position he cessful business located in Huntingdon, Penn- viding them with suitable armor, or providing has held to the present day. sylvania. Incorporated in 1908, Mutual Benefit them with assistance after they return home Monsignor Murphy has always been in- is an irreplaceable attribute to the business would be a good place to start. spired to help and to serve. From a young community in both Pennsylvania and Mary- Here we have the opportunity to help a age, he was struck by the compassion and land. small number of veterans, estimated at 2,000 caring of the clergy that he met, and he felt At its founding, Mutual Benefit served the to 2,500, by lifting what amounts to a costly drawn to serve his community in the same residents of Corry, Pennsylvania and was and burdensome paperwork burden. Accord- way. Even after his upcoming retirement, he originally known as the Corry Mutual Fire In- ing to the Republican witness in the Judiciary still plans on working, continuing to help and surance Company. The company’s strong Committee, this bill is ‘‘targeted, specific, and to serve his community. He has always felt it foundation foreshadowed its future successes. quite modest.’’ important to meet people where they are at, In 1934, Corry Mutual’s charter was offered to Will it allow these veterans to commit fraud? going into the community and serving, not W. Emmert Swigart, founder of Swigart Asso- No. Creditors, the courts, the trustees, and the waiting for others to come to him. Monsignor ciates, one of the largest insurance agencies Department of Justice have ample tools at Murphy is of the opinion that true service to in the state of Pennsylvania. This financially their disposal to deal with anyone trying to others demands an active role, not passively beneficial relationship lasted almost 50 years, game the system. The case can still be dis- waiting around. It is in respect to his life-long until 1983 when the two companies split into missed for abuse based on the totality of the desire to aid his fellow person that he be hon- separate entities once more. At this time Mu- circumstances, the court can still deny or re- ored today. tual Benefit found themselves competing once voke the debtor’s discharge of debts, the mili- f again against one of the largest insurance tary could revoke the debtor’s security clear- HONORING OLD HICKORY POST 77 companies within the state of Pennsylvania. ance, and the criminal code provides for fines AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Led by a driven team of leaders, Mutual Ben- and imprisonment of up to five years. efit rose to this challenge and exemplified The means test is not stopping fraud. The HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN many attributes which have worked to set Bush Justice Department, which administers it, them apart from their competition. Through ac- has reported that less than half a percent of OF TENNESSEE tive leadership, unparalleled trustworthiness, all cases are dismissed based on the means IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and service to the community Mutual Benefit test. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 has become one of the most respected re- The form used to implement the means test Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask gional carriers in Pennsylvania. has 57 separate sections. It takes a pro se my colleagues to join me in congratulating the One hundred years after its humble begin- debtor approximately 10 to 12 hours, and it ri- Old Hickory Post 77 American Legion Auxiliary ning, Mutual Benefit Group now guarantees vals IRS form 1040 in complexity. I challenge in Lexington, Tennessee on its outstanding nearly $100 million through 250 independent my colleagues to fill it out. work and accomplishments. Across the coun- agents located in both Pennsylvania and So today members have real choice. You try, the women of the American Legion Auxil- Maryland. Not only do they serve 78,000 pol- can vote to support the troops or you can vote iary strive to promote American patriotism and icyholders, but they also serve as an important to support the big banks. It is a pretty clear responsible citizenship. This particular auxil- part of the community by employing 204 peo- choice. I urge my colleagues to support the iary in Lexington has fully lived up to the ple. Known for its customer service, stability troops. American Legion Auxiliary’s mission to serve and experience, Mutual Benefit Group was f veterans, their families and their communities. recognized as the number one insurance car- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chartered in 1933, the Lexington auxiliary rier in Pennsylvania and Maryland in 2006. was recently reactivated on January 26, 2008. Mutual Benefit Insurance Company has en- Led by their current president, Julia McBee, deavored throughout its history to improve its HON. STEVE COHEN the members of this auxiliary have accom- policies and atmosphere to fit the needs of the OF TENNESSEE plished a great deal in a short period of time. surrounding community. I look forward to cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Only days after reactivation, the members of brating the 100th anniversary of such a won- Tuesday, June 24, 2008 the Lexington Auxiliary organized a Valentine derful organization, as it has brought a greater Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to note Project for the local National Guard Unit de- appreciation to our area and has surely been that I was unable to arrive on the House floor ployed to Iraq. A resounding success, the an asset to the community. I congratulate Mu- in time to vote because my flight from Mem- event raised enough money to send care tual Benefit on reaching this significant mile- phis was significantly delayed due to bad packages to every member of the unit. These stone and wish the company all the best in its weather. Had I been able to vote, I would ladies have instituted various projects not only future endeavors. have voted in favor of the three measures to promote the well-being of veterans and f voted on by the House this evening: (1) H. troops, but also to support the community as Res. 1242, honoring the life, musical accom- a whole, with special attention to local Lex- NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERV- plishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan ington schools. ISTS DEBT RELIEF ACT OF 2008 Please join me in honoring the members of on the 100th Anniversary of his birth; (2) H. the Lexington American Legion for their hard SPEECH OF Con. Res. 372, supporting the goals and work, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. I HON. JERROLD NADLER ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the wish to thank all the members of Old Hickory outstanding contributions that African Amer- OF NEW YORK Post 77, including their officers and chairmen: ican singers and musicians have made to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Julia Annice McBee, Jo Ann Cody, Kathy United States; and (3) H. Res. 1051, congratu- Brown, Oneida Dangler, Mary Appell, Marcia Monday, June 23, 2008 lating James Madison University in Harrison- burg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and Gilbert, Ruth Hurtt, Marene Snow, Jane Galey, Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise it sup- leadership to the United States. Lutie Houston, Patricia Holmes, Venita Rus- port of this legislation which is a simple meas- sell, Linda Lindsey, Denise Joyner, Hester ure the House can take to help protect our f Stitch, Diane Jowers, Lynn Lewis, Marcia Gil- troops from undue financial hardship. We con- IN HONOR OF ROBERT STOLDAL’S bert, and Janice Barker. stantly receive stern lectures about the impor- CAREER f tance of supporting the troops. But supporting HONORING MUTUAL BENEFIT the troops is more than just wearing a flag pin, HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY or sticking a yellow ribbon on your car, or im- OF NEVADA pugning the patriotism of your political oppo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nents. HON. BILL SHUSTER Supporting the troops should entail some Tuesday, June 24, 2008 OF PENNSYLVANIA real benefit for those troops when they need Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our help. As President Lincoln put it so well, speak in honor of one of America’s finest Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to ‘‘care for him who shall have borne the bat- broadcast journalists and most effective com- Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise tle and for his widow and his orphan.’’ Per- munity leaders, on the occasion of his retire- today to recognize the 100th Anniversary of haps taking proper care of the wounded at ment this month.

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It is impossible to benchmark of professional values which has Finally, I would have voted Yes on rollcall measure the enormous impact these ministries been followed by hundreds of journalists, Vote No. 440, a motion by Mr. SARBANES of have had on lives throughout Lansing. They videographers, producers, and editors. Uni- Maryland to suspend the rules and pass H. merely reflect the loving hearts of the St. Ge- formly, those who have worked for Bob credit Res. 1051, a resolution congratulating James rard community and testify to the unwavering him with improving their professionalism Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, faith that has flourished at St. Gerard for the through his guidance and the example he for 100 years of service and leadership to the past fifty years. sets. United States. Madam Speaker, today I ask my colleagues Bob is a good friend of mine, and he has f to join me in honoring Saint Gerard Parish on my highest respect as a newsman and as a the celebration of its fiftieth anniversary since preeminent leader of the city we both love so PERSONAL EXPLANATION first coming together to follow the Lord Jesus. much, Las Vegas. Bob has led the charge for May others know of my high regard for the St. community causes too numerous to mention, HON. DEVIN NUNES Gerard community’s inspiring faith and eager- even as he has led one of America’s top local ness to serve, as well as my best wishes for OF CALIFORNIA newscasts for decades. Saint Gerard Parish in the future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bob and his corps of news professionals at f Channel 8 and sister station, Las Vegas Tuesday, June 24, 2008 NEWS ONE, consistently earn the highest Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, on the legis- POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF honors awarded by the national broadcast lative day of Monday, June 23, 2008, I was IMMIGRANTS news industry. At the same time, Bob Stoldal unavoidably detained and was unable to cast worked successfully for television cameras to a vote on a number of rollcall votes. Had I gain access to courtrooms; battled over the HON. JOE BACA been present, I would have voted: rollcall OF CALIFORNIA years to preserve Nevada’s historical legacy; 438—’’aye’’; rollcall 439—‘‘aye’’; and rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gained recognition across the Silver State as 440—‘‘aye’’. an authority on Nevada history; and, devoted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 himself to the growth of his alma mater, f Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, the positive UNLV. TRIBUTE TO SAINT GERARD contributions of the immigrant labor force to Bob Stoldal has the trait common to all PARISH our society are too often unnoticed. great journalists—courage—courage to stand up to organized crime and political corruption, Hardworking families contribute daily and courage to accept the risk of going into a high- HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG pay their share into the American system. ly dangerous jailhouse stand-off and negotiate OF MICHIGAN Hardworking mothers sometimes work three a peaceful solution, and, the courage to take IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jobs, give up weekends, and take overtime and night shifts to feed and clothe their chil- on the federal government over its use and Tuesday, June 24, 2008 abuse of Nevada as a nuclear proving ground, dren. Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise as just some examples of his fortitude. Hardworking fathers wake up at 4 a.m. to today to recognize Saint Gerard Parish in Lan- Southern Nevada is indeed most fortunate go to work, earn below minimum wages, and sing, Michigan on the celebration of its fiftieth that a person of Bob’s unflagging energy, en- manage to provide for their families. anniversary. It is with great admiration and thusiasm, creativity, and tenacity has set the Immigrants contribute in taxes from their pride that I congratulate St. Gerard on behalf pace for the area’s newsgathering during the paychecks, just like the next person. of all of those in south-central Michigan who four decades that metro Las Vegas has led In fact, the IRS reported that between have benefited from its steadfast commitment the nation in population growth. 1996–2003, immigrants contributed $50 billion to faith, education, outreach and prayer. Bob, I congratulate you on a tremendous in Federal taxes. St. Gerard Parish, named after St. Gerard career, of which I, and our fellow Las Vegans, Social Security reported that ‘‘other than Majella, Patron of Mothers, was established in are so proud. I know you will keep giving your legal immigrants,’’ will contribute 15 percent of June of 1958. Lacking a permanent meeting all for our community in your purported retire- the system’s projected long term deficit. place, its first Sunday services were held in ment! We cannot afford to ignore the figures and the gymnasium of Bretton Woods School. Best wishes to you, Kay, and your family as more importantly, we cannot afford to ignore Each parishioner was asked to give an hour’s we look to the future. the positive contributions of immigrants in salary a week to build a temporary church and America. f less than a year later, in April of 1959, ground f PERSONAL EXPLANATION was broken. The first liturgy in the packed 800-seat church occurred during Christmas PERSONAL EXPLANATION Midnight Mass in 1959, and in the fall of 1960, HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN Saint Gerard School opened its doors for its ´ OF MAINE first class. HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In October of 1974, a fund drive was an- OF CALIFORNIA nounced for a permanent church building. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Within three short months, the $350,000 goal Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, on June 23, was surpassed by $180,000. Bishop James S. 2008, I was unavoidably absent from the Sullivan dedicated the present church on June Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. House. 15, 1975. St. Gerard Parish continues to grow, Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I was unable If I had been present, I would have votes requiring an expansion of its facilities begin- to be present in the Capitol on Monday, June Yes on rollcall Vote No. 438, a motion by Mr. ning in 2000. Mirroring the impressive growth- 23, 2008, and was unable to cast votes on the SARBANES of Maryland to suspend the rules rate of the church, St. Gerard School is now House floor that evening. and pass H. Res. 1242, a resolution honoring filled to capacity with 350 students enrolled. However, had I been present I would have the life, musical accomplishments, and con- St. Gerard Parish stands out for its deep in- voted ‘‘yea’’ on H. Res. 1242, Honoring the tributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anni- volvement in the Lansing community, and it life, musical accomplishments, and contribu- versary of his birth. constantly seeks out ways to serve those in tions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary I would have voted Yes on rollcall Vote No. need. The church sponsors countless out- of his birth; ‘‘yea’’ on H. Con. Res. 372, Sup- #439, a motion by Mr. SARBANES of Maryland reach programs, including Senior Citizen porting the goals and ideals of Black Music

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