E248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2012 able to tour upon its completion in 2002. The behind the historic county courthouse build- and families have a more pleasant and com- utility’s operations were previously spread ing. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations fortable experience during their time at the among multiple facilities. The consolidation Court now has eight judges and recently hospital. The greater Newark community as moved into the remodeled main court build- benefited the California Water Service Group’s ing. well as the UMDNJ family will truly miss this customers in Chico by allowing them to go to Her first volunteer job was collecting con- wonderful team. one central location for resolving their service tact information and other details from fam- Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of issues. ilies as they exited the courtroom, a task de- the House of Representatives agree that Dr. Mr. Foy also served as Chairman of the signed to save probation officers time. William F. Owen has been an integral part of Government Relations Committee for the Na- For the past decade, Ball has volunteered UMDNJ. He has had a stellar career here in tional Association of Water Companies for the Volunteer Interpreter Program, log- Newark and we wish him well in his future en- (NAWC) for four years. In the NAWC’s Annual ging the hours and types of cases for which deavors. interpreters are requested, and producing a Report to Congress, the organization presents monthly report on volunteer contributions. f their comments on the numerous issues facing ‘‘In the courthouse, there is more work private water utilities across the country. than even staff can do,’’ said Gibbs, coordi- Mr. Foy continues to be an extraordinary in- nator of the Volunteer Interpreter Program. dividual who has made significant and lasting ‘‘Without [volunteers], it would get done, but HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN contributions to our community through his ex- it would take double the time.’’ OF CALIFORNIA Ball said the mostly Spanish-speaking vol- emplary leadership and service as Chairman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the California Water Service Group’s Board. unteers tease her sometimes because she is the only person involved with the program Monday, February 27, 2012 I am extremely grateful for Bob Foy’s serv- who is not bilingual. But Gibbs sees that as Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, two of the least ice to our nation and community-at-large. I am an asset, because her skilled volunteer inter- pleased to celebrate and honor the accom- preters often get pulled to other tasks. noticed and most dangerous trends of recent plishments of this impressive American as he ‘‘I have told her she’s not allowed to learn years have been ’s rapidly growing retires this year. any other language,’’ Gibbs joked. military budget and its increasing bellicosity to- When Ball had double bypass surgery about f ward Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh. five years ago, Gibbs recalled, court staff and Last June, during Azerbaijan’s largest military HONORING JANET BALL FOR 30 volunteers visited her at the hospital every parade since the Soviet era, President Aliyev YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE day. They also threw a big surprise party for vowed to avenge the deaths of Azerbaijani her when she turned 90. soldiers killed during the 1988–1994 Nagorno- ‘‘It’s my family away from home,’’ Ball HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY said. Karabakh war and declared that ‘‘the war isn’t over yet; only the first stage is over.’’ He then OF VIRGINIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boasted that Azerbaijan’s defense budget is TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM F. twenty times larger than it was just eight years Monday, February 27, 2012 OWEN, JR., PRESIDENT AND CEO, previously and larger, in fact, than the entire Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I UMDNJ budget of . wish to include an article in the Fairfax Times Mr. Speaker, it is particularly appropriate from May 6, 2011, recognizing the tremendous HON. DONALD M. PAYNE that today, February 27—the anniversary of service Janet Ball has given to the Fairfax OF NEW JERSEY the 1988 Azerbaijani directed against County community for 30 years. I have known IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its own Armenian population in Sumgait—that Janet for years, and have seen her dedication we commit ourselves to stopping these ugly to helping others firsthand. She is an unbeliev- Monday, February 27, 2012 threats. Armenian history is drenched in trag- able example of the value of volunteerism. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to edy. Everybody knows about the Armenian GREENSPRING RESIDENT HONORED FOR 30 offer my best wishes to Dr. William F. Owen , even if, sadly, only a minority of my YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE as he concludes his tenure at the University of colleagues has been willing to recognize it offi- (By Kali Shumitz, Staff Writer) Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. It is my cially. But fewer know about the hundreds of During her 29-year career working for the distinct pleasure to thank Dr. Owen for all he thousands of murdered under the Department of Defense, Janet Ball said she has done for the students, staff and the Great- Ottoman regime in the nineteenth century. never did much to give back to her commu- er Newark community for the past four years And fewer still, it seems, know about the po- nity. in his capacity as President and CEO of groms and ethnic cleansing that Armenians So, soon after retiring, she responded to an UMDNJ. I am proud to add my congratulations living in Azerbaijan suffered at the hands of ad in the Golden Gazette that said the Fair- fax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations to that of his family, friends and colleagues as as the was breaking Court was looking for volunteers. they celebrate in honor of a man who has up. Now 90, Ball is still going strong as a vol- been an integral part of the changing land- The Sumgait pogrom that we recall today unteer office assistant for the court system. scape of Newark. For all the leadership he lasted three days and resulted in the She also volunteers to sort mail at the has shown and the contributions he has of hundreds of Armenian civilians. Other anti- Greenspring Retirement Village in Spring- made, Dr. Owen is a worthy recipient of the Armenian pogroms took place in Kirovobad field, where she now resides, and helps out at accolades he received on February 22, 2012 November 21–27, 1988, and in the Azerbaijani her church. during a reception held in his honor. capital January 13–19, 1990. During this ‘‘I’m one that likes to keep busy,’’ she said. ‘‘If I had to sit around doing nothing, I Fortunately, my office has always been able era, there were media reports of Armenians would be going to St. Elizabeth’s,’’ referring to collaborate with Dr. Owen and his staff to being hunted down and killed in their homes. to the psychiatric hospital in Washington, bring informative programs to residents of the The systematic pattern of all these attacks D.C. 10th Congressional District at various events suggested that something even more sinister Last month, the court staff honored her for including the bi-annual Health and Wellness than a mob uprising was at work. 30 years of volunteer service. Expo hosted by the Congressional Black Cau- Mr. Speaker, Azerbaijan seems bent on de- Her supervisor at the courthouse, Loida cus Foundation. Dr. Owen’s involvement was stroying every last vestige of the Armenian Gibbs, described Ball as ‘‘the admin assistant instrumental in making the 2011 Expo a suc- presence in Azerbaijan. For example, there is of the century.’’ Ball also used to volunteer to do office cess. Dr. Owen also guided UMDNJ through a videotaped evidence of the Azerbaijani gov- work for U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-Dist. tumultuous period of instability. His leadership ernment’s December 2005 systematic dese- 11) when he represented the Providence Dis- was key in bringing the institution back to a cration and destruction of an ancient Armenian trict on the Fairfax County Board of Super- prominent position within the Newark Colle- cemetery, including thousands of intricately- visors. giate and Healthcare Community. carved grave-stones in Djulfa, in a section of After he was elected board chairman, she Although Dr. Owen was very successful dur- Azerbaijan near the Turkish border. I believe asked him, ‘‘Do I get a promotion?’’ Indeed, ing his tenure at UMDNJ, there was one part- our State Department still has not adequately she continued to volunteer for Connolly ner who was an invaluable assistant, his wife doing office work until he was elected to examined this incident, and I call on it to do Congress. Alice Owen. Through their combined efforts, so. When Ball began volunteering for the they were able to work with the UMDNJ Hos- Today is a solemn day as we recall this his- court, there were only two judges and the ju- pital Auxiliary to help raise funds for several tory of murder, displacement, and destruction, venile court operated out of a small building new rooms. These additions helped patients but it is this very history that underscores the

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Dr. Hall’s legacy re- war now and to adhere strictly to the prin- who has worked with him and you will be told flects his selfless service, enduring faith, and cipled basis of the Minsk Process, namely, the stories of Paul’s ability to build coalitions and commitment to caring for those in need. search for a peaceful, negotiated solution for get things done. He is the go-to person for Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues Nagorno-Karabakh. I likewise call on the Ad- personal and political advice. He has been a to join me in congratulating Dr. Hall on his re- ministration to redouble its efforts to achieve a mentor to Senators, Governors, Congress tirement and 19 years of service to Buckner solution for Nagorno-Karabakh. And, on this people and our own current Secretary of the International. I wish him all the best in his fu- day when we once again reflect on the bru- Interior, Ken Salazar. But his advice is not just ture endeavors. tality Armenians have suffered, and endured, to famous or high-elected officials; it is warmly f for centuries, I once again call on the Adminis- available to anyone who asks. tration simply to acknowledge history and to He is also involved in quiet philanthropy. He RECOGNIZING JEFFREY PRIBBLE recognize the . has personally been responsible for numerous AS THE 2013 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER OF THE f scholarships for students at local high schools as well as supporting many school events. YEAR RECOGNIZING PAUL JOHN And he is a family man; he is the one who is SANDOVAL there for his 5 children and his brothers and HON. JEFF MILLER sisters, never giving them less than he gives OF FLORIDA HON. DIANA DeGETTE to his business and his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO Politics and education are a significant part Monday, February 27, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his make-up—and that tamale shop. When Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Monday, February 27, 2012 you talk to Paul, you talk about history, edu- cation and politics. In that tamale shop, where today to recognize Mr. Jeffrey Pribble as the Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to everyone gathers to eat, talk and get advice, 2013 Escambia County, Florida Teacher of the recognize the wonderful life and exceptional you can count on getting two things: wonderful Year. Mediocre teachers tell, good teachers accomplishments of a remarkable man in the tamales and straight-forward advice from a explain, excellent teachers demonstrate, and 1st Congressional District of Colorado. It is man who will tell you exactly what he thinks, the best teachers inspire. As portrayed by to- both fitting and proper that we recognize this a man who cares about people, a man who is day’s award and his students’ achievements, distinguished citizen for his impressive record true to his word. Mr. Pribble is someone who has been an in- of civic leadership and invaluable service. It is The contributions of Senator Paul Sandoval spiration to his students, driving them to real- to commend this eminent citizen that I rise to are numerous, and on behalf of the citizens of ize their potential and achieve excellence, and honor Senator Paul John Sandoval. the 1st Congressional District of Colorado, I I am proud to recognize the accomplishments Paul John Sandoval says that he is, ‘‘just a wish to express our gratitude. His service and that place him among the best of Northwest tamale maker.’’ And indeed, he is a wonderful accomplishments command our respect and Florida. tamale maker. I have had the opportunity to admiration. Please join me in paying tribute to Mr. Pribble has been an educator for 16 bring some of those fine tamales to this fair Senator Paul Sandoval, a distinguished cit- years and currently serves his students, par- city. But he is much more than just a tamale izen. ents, and community as the AP English Lit- maker. He has worn so many other hats in his erature and Composition, Dual Enrollment f distinguished life: salesman, entrepreneur, pol- English, and Multimedia Communications In- itician, elected official, family man, confidant IN RECOGNITION OF DR. KENNETH structor at Escambia High School. During his and a person of the utmost integrity. Paul be- L. HALL tenure at EHS, Mr. Pribble has excelled in lieves, ‘‘a person should be true to his word teaching students from diverse backgrounds, and look after the people.’’ Looking after peo- HON. PETE SESSIONS while also helping to facilitate the publication ple is something that Paul has been doing his OF TEXAS of the school’s yearbook and newspaper. As entire life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES someone who has the uncanny ability to com- Paul John Sandoval was born on June 29, bine a force of intellect with superb inter- 1944, to Jerry and Camilla Sandoval, the ninth Monday, February 27, 2012 personal, problem solving, and leadership of 11 children. Born in North Denver, he Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to skills, he has exceeded expectations. learned early a strong work ethic. His first en- recognize Dr. Kenneth L. Hall as his family, With a vast list of accomplishments, it is terprise was selling newspapers and his most friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate his hard to highlight them all. In the classroom, he notable customer was President Eisenhower. retirement and 19 years of dedicated service increased 2011 Florida Comprehensive As- Paul, having tracked down the President to at Buckner International. sessment Test (FCAT) scores by 79 percent get his famous sale, was rewarded with a 5 After earning his bachelor’s degree from the with his standardized classes and 67 percent dollar bill from the President himself. Never University of Texas at Tyler, Dr. Hall attended with his advanced classes. Outside of the one to miss an additional opportunity, Paul Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary classroom, his yearbook and newspaper staff asked the President to sign the bill, which he and graduated with Master of Divinity and has received numerous accolades. The Na- did. Then he promptly sold that five dollar bill Doctor of Ministry degrees. Prior to his leader- tional Journalism Education Association for 10 dollars, doubling his money. Paul grad- ship role at Buckner, Dr. Hall served as Pastor awarded Mr. Pribble and his multimedia stu- uated from high school in 1962 and got a for four churches in Texas. In 1994, he joined dents 18 National Edition and Featured Video scholarship to Louisiana State University— Buckner as President and Chief Executive Of- Awards for their work. Mr. Pribble and his stu- New Orleans, where he studied Russian, hop- ficer. dents have also produced and screened films. ing to go into the Foreign Service. He returned Founded in 1879, Buckner International has Last May, he organized a formal screening of to Colorado a year later and earned his de- devoted itself to helping orphans, vulnerable one of his class’s student films, Never Miss a gree in international affairs in 1968. Although children, and their families. As a global Chris- Beat, where over 300 students, parents, he never served in the Foreign Service, his life tian ministry, they annually serve over 400,000 teachers, and community members attended. has been dedicated to looking after the peo- people in 69 countries. They offer a variety of On a personal level, Mr. Pribble does not ple. Among other endeavors, Paul fought for family, empowerment, and community pro- believe in settling, and he strives to constantly fair housing as part of the federal War on Pov- grams, as well as retirement services, and hu- evolve as a teacher, mentor, and motivator. erty and with the Chicano Education Project, manitarian aid. Under Dr. Hall’s leadership, While some are defensive to constructive criti- which pushed for voter registration and bilin- Buckner extended its reach outside of the bor- cism, Mr. Pribble welcomes it as a way to im- gual education. Paul’s first language growing ders of Texas for the first time. In 1996, prove his efficacy. Likewise, while some up was Spanish. Buckner launched its international ministry, teachers are unwilling to take academic risks, Throughout his whole life, Paul has made supporting children living in orphanages in Mr. Pribble attributes some of his greatest many friends and they have become part of other countries. Aside from his duties at successes to the use of a novel approach. He his network. As one person put it, ‘‘Paul was Buckner, Dr. Hall has also devoted himself to incorporates innovative teaching practices Facebook before Facebook existed.’’ Paul was serving his local community. He has served as such as the use of technology and multimedia

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