E32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2014 Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR BOB RECOGNIZING THREE MAINERS Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this BOLEN, FORMER MAYOR OF FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATH AND day to bestow a Congressional recognition on FORT WORTH, TEXAS SCIENCE Ms. Theresa Walker for her leadership, friend- ship and service to all of the citizens in Geor- HON. KAY GRANGER HON. CHELLIE PINGREE gia and throughout the Nation; now therefore, OF MAINE OF TEXAS I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attest to the 113th Congress that Ms. Theresa Thursday, January 9, 2014 Walker of DeKalb County, Georgia is deemed Thursday, January 9, 2014 Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I worthy and deserving of this ‘‘Congressional Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to would like to recognize three constituents in Honor’’, Ms. Theresa Walker, U.S. Citizen of honor Bob Bolen, the beloved former mayor of my District who have recently been selected to Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Bolen passed away receive Presidential Awards for excellence in Georgia. in the early morning hours of January 6th, math and science. Teachers Karen Jagolinzer of Frank H. Har- Proclaimed, this 25th day of October, 2013. 2014 at the age of 87 at his home in Fort Worth. rison Middle School in Yarmouth and Eliza- beth Heidemann of Cushing Community f Robert Eugene Bolen was born on April 10, 1926 to Milford and Bee Bolen in Chicago, Illi- School in Cushing will receive 2012 Presi- dential Awards for Excellence in Math and HONORING JACKIE’S BEAUTY nois. While he and his family moved more Science Teaching. By being chosen for this BOUTIQUE than a dozen times during his youth, Texas is where he would ultimately call home. prestigious award, Karen and Elizabeth distin- guish themselves as some of the top teachers Bob Bolen gravitated to public service at a in the country. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON young age. He chose Texas A&M University in I am proud of both Karen and Elizabeth for College Station for his undergraduate degree OF MISSISSIPPI what they are doing to give our students solid in the 1940s. However, he soon left College skills in math and science, along with a great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Station to serve in the U.S. Navy as a gunnery er sense of where those lessons can take officer on the USS Iowa during the waning Thursday, January 9, 2014 them in life. Karen has taught for 18 years, days of combat in the Pacific Ocean during creating classrooms where students can learn Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- World War II. Following his military service, he mathematics in a safe and supportive environ- er, I rise today to honor a well respected rural returned to College Station where he grad- ment. Elizabeth is a kindergarten teacher who town minority owned business, Jackie’s Beau- uated with a degree in Business Administra- challenges her young students to apply les- tion in 1948. ty Boutique. sons in their community and natural sur- Upon graduation from Texas A&M Univer- roundings. Jackie Bailey, originally from Edwards, Mis- sity, he began his career as a management In addition, Daniela Oliveira, an Assistant sissippi, became inspired to enter the profes- trainee with McCrory’s, a chain of five and Professor at Bowdoin College, will receive the sion of barber/stylist through her early inter- dime stores. While his career led him to loca- 2012 Presidential Early Career Award for Sci- actions with Ms. Doris Green. Ms. Green was tions like Syracuse, New York, he would later entists and Engineers. This honor recognizes a well-known stylist in the Bolton community be transferred to McCrory’s Fort Worth store promising scientists and engineers who are who performed a number of services, mainly and he never moved again. beginning their careers with important re- hot comb presses. Ms. Bailey distinctly re- Bob Bolen was first elected to public office search and community service. Daniela is con- members watching Ms. Green hot comb press in 1979 as the District 6 representative on the ducting groundbreaking work on using innova- a number of young girls hair and noticing the Fort Worth City Council. After just one term on tive technology to make our computers more ease and serenity in which Ms. Green styled the city council, he ran in the special election secure. hair. for mayor. He won and served until 1991, ce- Mr. Speaker, advancing math and science is menting his legacy as the longest serving critical to keeping the United States competi- Driven by her inspiration, Ms. Bailey en- mayor in Fort Worth history. tive in a global marketplace, driving innova- rolled at Utica Junior College in Utica, Mis- He was a dedicated public servant through- tion, and discovering more about our world. sissippi in 1983 in the Barber/Stylist program. out his time as the mayor of the ‘‘Panther My deep appreciation goes to Karen, Eliza- After obtaining her degree in 1984, she ac- City″. Bob Bolen’s efforts were carefully beth, and Daniela for their commitment to quired a job with Apollo Hair Design in 1985, watched by other cities. What the city is today these goals, as well as my sincere congratula- which was located in Jackson, Mississippi. is a direct result of much of the work he ac- tions for receiving these awards. She later resigned in 1986 to take a year hia- complished while leading the city as mayor. f tus to recover from a car accident. In 1988, an During his tenure, Bob Bolen’s Fort Worth STRONGHOLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH opportunity to co-own her own business pre- experienced a rebirth and revitalization of the sented itself, so she and her cousin, Madge downtown area. Companies like Burlington Sherry, opened a beauty salon in Bolton, Mis- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Northern expanded and public-private partner- OF GEORGIA sissippi. ships helped to cultivate the growing commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. Alliance airport was developed within the Her primary clientele were residents of Thursday, January 9, 2014 Bolton and neighboring towns. Men, women, city limits and Fort Worth became home to the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I and children were serviced in various man- only printing location outside of Washington, submit the following Proclamation. ners, such as haircuts, shaves, relaxers, and DC for the Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Bureau continues to print money Whereas, Stronghold Christian Church has general hair washing. With the presentation of been and continues to be a beacon of light to another business opportunity, Ms. Bailey and there today. He was a renowned leader and in the proc- our district for the past twenty years; and her cousin separated business ties, allowing Whereas, Pastors Benjamin and Sherry ess he helped so many people. He had a par- for Ms. Bailey to be one of the longest stand- Gaither and the members of the Stronghold ticular affection for helping young people as ing Black-owned salons in town. Her profes- Christian Church family today continues to up- well. He would go out of his way to encourage sionalism and expertise in barbering and styl- lift and inspire those in our district; and them and steer them either toward public serv- ing has allowed her business to thrive in this Whereas, the Stronghold Christian Church ice or toward appreciating it. rural area. family has been and continues to be a place Bob Bolen left an indelible mark on the city where citizens are touched spiritually, mentally Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me of Fort Worth and the transformation that he and physically through outreach ministries and in recognizing Ms. Jackie Bailey and Jackie’s oversaw helped create the distinguished city community partnership to aid in building up Beauty Boutique for its remarkable contribu- that it is today. our district; and tion and undying commitment to provide pro- Bob Bolen loved Fort Worth and Fort Worth Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious fessional barbering and stylist services to the loves Bob Bolen. He gave the city far more Church of God has given hope to the hope- citizens of Bolton and neighboring rural com- than it was ever able to give him and that’s a less, fed the needy and empowered our com- munities. legacy worth remembering. munity for the past twenty (20) years; and

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In ing his CRS career, he has written more than with DeKalb County their passion to spread addition, the Foundation sponsors songwriting 200 reports and confidential memoranda and the gospel of Jesus Christ; and concerts throughout the Southeast. conducted hundreds of briefings for Members Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the My prayers and thoughts go out to Mike’s and staff, all of which were completed with au- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this family as they mourn a loss that will be felt by thoritative and objective analysis and the skills day to honor and recognize the Stronghold many in Northeast Georgia. of a masterful teacher. Just over a year after Christian Church family for their leadership f his arrival at CRS, his comprehensive knowl- and service to our District on this the 20th An- edge of world hunger issues were tapped by niversary of their founding; now therefore, I, HONORING CHARLES E. HANRAHAN the Select Committee on Hunger as Charles RETIRING FROM CONGRES- HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby testified at a public hearing on food supplies in proclaim November 10, 2013 as Stronghold SIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE drought ravaged sub-Saharan Africa. His ex- Christian Church Day in the 4th Congressional pert testimony at this hearing and his accom- District of Georgia. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN plished work in the nearly three decades fol- Proclaimed, this 10th day of November, OF MASSACHUSETTS lowing have gone a long way in keeping Con- 2013. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress informed on the important humanitarian f Thursday, January 9, 2014 issues of international food aid and agricultural development. HONORING MACK H. SHORTER Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today In addition to his many years of excellent di- to honor Dr. Charles E. Hanrahan, Senior rect support to Congress, Charles has served HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Specialist in Agricultural Policy in the Re- in acting supervisory and mentoring roles with- sources, Science, and Industry Division of the OF MISSISSIPPI in CRS, including most recently as acting dep- Congressional Research Service (CRS). After IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uty assistant director in his division and as di- a distinguished career of 47 years of federal Thursday, January 9, 2014 vision reviewer of the reports and memoranda service, including more than 29 years of serv- of CRS analysts. In these roles, he has Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ice to Congress on agricultural trade and inter- earned the great respect of his CRS col- er, I rise today to honor a hardworking and national food aid issues at CRS, Charles will leagues for his deep knowledge, fairness in self motivated man, Mr. Mack H. Shorter. be retiring on January 31, 2014. evaluating their work, and his ability to man- Mr. Shorter, a native of Issaquena County, Charles Hanrahan’s work on international age challenging administrative problems. has always called the Delta his home. He has food aid issues has been of enormous value In retirement, Charles plans to pursue his been a farmer since 1976. to the Members and staff of the House Hunger favorite extracurricular pursuits of travel, read- Mr. Shorter retired from the U.S. Corps of Caucus, which I co-chair. He was famous for ing, cooking, dining out and spending time Engineers as a construction supervisor in his ‘‘International Food Aid 101’’ briefings that with his beloved family. We wish him the very 2008 and began farming full time. Farming helped every congressional office understand best in his retirement and thank him for his has been his favorite past time for the last 37 the importance of our global food assistance dedicated and stellar record of service to Con- years. During this time he has grown cotton, programs, how they worked, the challenges gress, the American people, and vulnerable corn and soybeans. ‘‘I just love to make things they face, and how they might be strength- people around the world. ened and improved. My staff and I relied on grow,’’ stated Mr. Shorter. Since retirement he f farms about 160 acres of soybeans and raises his insights and we will miss not being able to about 75 to 80 cattle. pick up the phone or send him an email seek- TURNER MONUMENTAL AFRICAN Mr. Shorter has six children. He and his ing information and advice. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH wife, Hazel, reside in Fitler, Mississippi in During his tenure at CRS, Charles has DAY Issaquena County and are active members of achieved a remarkable record of accomplish- Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cary, Mississippi. ment providing invaluable support to the au- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me thorizing and appropriations committees and OF GEORGIA Members of Congress on agricultural trade, in recognizing Mr. Mack H. Shorter. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f global food security, and international agricul- tural development. Over his illustrious career, Thursday, January 9, 2014 HONORING THE LIFE OF MIKE he has worked on 10 omnibus farm bills, 3 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I BANKS multilateral trade negotiations, and numerous submit the following proclamation. bilateral and regional free trade agreements, Whereas, Turner Monumental African Meth- HON. DOUG COLLINS and has been indispensable in congressional odist Episcopal Church has been and con- OF GEORGIA consideration of these measures. His unparal- tinues to be a beacon of light to our district for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leled institutional knowledge on these issues the past one hundred fourteen years; and will be greatly missed by Congress. Whereas, Pastor Jai S. Haithco, Sr., and the Thursday, January 9, 2014 Charles began his federal career working members of the Turner Monumental African Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I part-time in the offices of his representative Methodist Episcopal Church family today con- rise to honor the life of a great Georgian, Mike and senator from his native Kentucky and op- tinues to uplift and inspire those in our district; Banks. erating an elevator here in the U.S. Capitol and Earlier this week, Mike lost his earthly battle while earning his Bachelor of Science at Whereas, the Turner Monumental African with pulmonary fibrosis. Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Methodist Episcopal Church family has been Mike’s absence leaves a void in several Service. After graduation, he volunteered for and continues to be a place where citizens are Northeast Georgia circles, ranging from bank- the Peace Corps and served over 2 years in touched spiritually, mentally and physically ing and broadcasting to community service or- Guinea, West Africa where he taught agricul- through outreach ministries and community ganizations and his home church. tural economics and farm management. When partnership to aid in building up our district; Mike’s commitment to community service he returned stateside, he earned his Ph.D. in and was inspired by Matthew 25:36-40, ‘‘whatever 1972 at the University of Kentucky. Before Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious you did for one of the least of these brothers coming to CRS in 1984, Charles worked at Church of God has given hope to the hope- and sisters of mine, you did for me.’’ USDA’s Economic Research Service where he less, fed the needy and empowered our com- Among his many outlets of civic involve- rose to deputy director in international eco- munity for the past one hundred fourteen ment, Mike was a founder of the John Jarrard nomics, and earlier served at the U.S. Agency (114) years; and Foundation. for International Development as a senior Whereas, this Church has produced many Under the leadership of Mike and the rest of economist in the Africa Bureau, and as a staff spiritual warriors, people of compassion, peo- the Executive Committee, the John Jarrard economist at the National Academy of ple of great courage, fearless leaders and Foundation grew from an annual concert to a Sciences. servants to all, but most of all visionaries who

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