June 15, 2011 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 7 9393 RECOGNIZING THE 68TH ANNIVER- RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY SARY COMMEMORATION OF THE MILITARY SERVICE OF CAPTAIN STUDENTS—ELIZABETH CAR- BAKERS CREEK AIR CRASH IN THOMAS H. FARRIS PENTER DURING WORLD WAR II HON. DARRELL E. ISSA HON. SAM JOHNSON OF OF CALIFORNIA HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 15, 2011 OF PENNSYLVANIA Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor I rise today to honor an extraordinary group of young men and women who have been cho- Wednesday, June 15, 2011 the distinguished career of Captain Thomas H. Farris on the occasion of his retirement from sen as future leaders in our armed forces by Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- the United States Coast Guard (USCG). I offer the prestigious United States service acad- nize the Bakers Creek Memorial ceremony Captain Farris my sincerest thanks for his 30 emies. It is a privilege to send such a fine being held today at the Selfridge Gate to Ar- years of dedicated service in protecting our group from the third district of Texas to pursue lington National Cemetery at Fort Myer, Vir- nation and safeguarding its future. a world-class education and serve our nation. As we keep them and their families in our ginia. An accomplished aviator, Captain Farris prayers, may we never forget the sacrifices Sixty-eight years ago today, a B-17C possesses over 6700 hours of flight time in six they are preparing to make while defending bomber flying with forty-one soldiers and air- different aircraft throughout his 30 years of our freedoms all across the globe. I am so men from Bakers Creek, Australia to New service as a veteran of the U.S. Army and proud of each one. God bless them and God Guinea crashed upon takeoff, killing forty indi- USCG. He most recently served as the Coast bless America. Guard’s Chief of Aviation Safety. In that ca- viduals. Due to the Army’s subsequent classi- Today I salute Elizabeth Carpenter, a United pacity he was responsible for the USCG Avia- fication of the event, the victims’ families were States Air Force Academy Appointee. Eliza- tion Safety program and one of only three not informed about the details of their loved beth is a graduate of Plano East Senior High senior aviators exercising program level over- School where she excelled at many things. ones’ peril until recently. Thanks to the persist- sight over the design, development, implemen- ence of the Bakers Creek Memorial Associa- She was a strong student who participated in tation, delivery and sustainment of all USCG National Honor Society and the International tion and the victims’ families, the events of aviation programs. Bakers Creek are not only known today, but Baccalaureate Program. Elizabeth is also an Captain Farris has distinguished himself by accomplished athlete. She played varsity are honored by a monument in Arlington. extraordinary acts of leadership. Among his volleyball and was the team captain at Plano I am proud to have joined the effort to bring many achievements, Captain Farris won the East. She comes from a family of service as the Bakers Creek monument from the Aus- U.S. Army’s European Helicopter Champion- her grandfather graduated from the United tralian Embassy to a permanent home on ship early in his career along with 18 ship- States Military Academy and retired as a colo- American soil. Pennsylvanians have a strong board deployments and extensive airborne nel from the Air Force and her sister is cur- connection to this monument, as six of the Law Enforcement experience in the North At- rently at the U.S. Naval Academy. Elizabeth forty victims of the tragic plane crash called lantic, Caribbean and Eastern Pacific theatres. has aspirations to become a pilot. Elizabeth Pennsylvania home. Many of my Congres- Captain Farris’ service in his current position chose to apply to the Air Force Academy be- sional colleagues from Pennsylvania, and both as the USCG Captain of the Port of San cause she is certain it is only there she can Senators, actively supported the effort to move Diego is the capstone to his military career. As study her interest in aviation and give her a this monument to its rightful home in Arlington. the Coast Guard Captain for San Diego, he is foundation that she can apply in any endeav- The Pennsylvania State Legislature also responsible for the safe conduct of commercial or. passed a resolution designating June 14th as maritime activity on all federally navigable wa- f terways within an area that extends from 200 Bakers Creek Memorial Day. nautical miles offshore San Diego then east to HONORING JIM LEHRER The distinguished speaker at today’s cere- the Colorado River from the Mexico border to mony at Selfridge Gate, the Honorable L. Utah. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Jerry Hansen, Principal Deputy Assistant Sec- Along with his many roles and responsibil- OF TEXAS retary of the Army for Installations and Envi- ities, Captain Farris serves as the designated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ronment, graciously accepted the monument Federal Maritime Security Coordinator and Wednesday, June 15, 2011 two years ago on behalf of the Secretary of Chair of the Area Maritime Security Committee Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. the Army. The Department of the Army overseeing commercial vessel and facilities Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a pledged to protect and honor the monument at compliance with the Maritime Transportation distinguished journalist. On May 12, 2011, Jim Fort Myer, as a permanent tribute to the brave Security Act. He also serves as the Oper- Lehrer announced that he is leaving the soldiers and airmen who perished at Bakers ational Commander for the USCG air and sur- ‘‘NewsHour’’ as a regular anchor effective the Creek, as well as their families. face force carrying out Search and Rescue week of June 6, the final step in a carefully I am pleased to thank Army Secretary John and Maritime law enforcement authority. Addi- planned retirement. He said he will still appear tionally, Captain Farris plays a pivotal role as McHugh and Fort Myer Garrison Commander, many Fridays to moderate an analysis of the the Senior Officer Ashore in San Diego as the Col. Carl R. Coffman, for arranging this appro- week’s news. primary local USCG representative to the San priate and dignified memorial ceremony—with Born in Wichita, Kansas in 1934, Jim Lehrer Diego County military, federal and civilian received an A.A. degree from Victoria College high standards of military honor. I am con- community. fident that this ceremony will be repeated each and a B.J. in 1956 from the University of Mis- As he enters this new stage of his life, I year on the anniversary date of the tragic souri before joining the Marine Corps. From hope that Captain Farris will benefit from his crash. 1959 to 1966, he was a reporter for The Dal- years of work, just as the United States Mili- las Morning News and then the Dallas Times- I extend my deepest sympathies to the fam- tary has benefited. I offer him my warmest Herald. He was also a political columnist at ily members of the heroic American warriors congratulations and may he enjoy a rewarding the Times-Herald for several years and in who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of retirement. 1968 became the city editor. our nation during World War II. But for their Mr. Speaker, I ask you to please join me in Lehrer’s newspaper career led him to public selfless and courageous service, the freedoms honoring all the brave men and women who television, first in Dallas, as KERA–TV’s exec- we enjoy today would not be. I and all Ameri- have served in the United States Armed utive director of public affairs, on-air host and cans are forever indebted to these true he- Forces, and the admirable service of Captain editor of a nightly news program. He subse- roes. Thomas Farris. quently moved to Washington, DC to serve as

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Kevin is a Lehrer has been honored with numerous raised, David Hollins Sr., Jynette Hamilton, graduate of Plano West Senior High School awards for journalism, including the Chair- Pastor Sudie B. Jones, Shirley Owens, Ruthie where he ran cross country, and track. Kevin man’s Award at the 2010 National Academy of L. Darrough and James Hollins Jr.; and their also participated in triathlons, winning a con- Television Arts & Sciences News & Documen- children. Instead of flowers, she requested an sistent first place amongst his age group, and tary Emmy Awards, the 1999 National Human- offering for home and foreign ministries; there- also achieving fifty miler awards for BSA ca- ities Medal, presented by President Bill Clinton fore, a collection was taken as people left her noeing and kayaking. Kevin worked hard at and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and in service. various jobs through his summers and serves October 2011, the National Press Club will Mr. Speaker, I rise because Dr. Sudie E. as an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of Amer- present him with their top honor, the Fourth Tatum is an example of the best of what Mil- ica. He served as president of the Plano West Estate Award. In 1999, Lehrer was inducted waukee and the Fourth Congressional District Cycling Club and was a member of the Na- into the Television Hall of Fame with Robert has to offer. She will be remembered as a tional Honor Society. Kevin’s personal ambi- MacNeil and into The Silver Circle of the woman who packed plenty of life into her 92 tion and motivation to protect freedom inspire Washington, DC Chapter of The National years and, who took the opportunity to com- him to attend a United States Military Acad- Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He bine the joys of her life: love of family, edu- emy. In an essay Kevin stated he aspires to has won two Emmys, the Fred Friendly First cation, social work, guidance and missionary become the best Ranger the Army has seen, Amendment Award, the George Foster Pea- work. and believes that the full four year lifestyle of body Broadcast Award, and the William Allen f military discipline and training is required as White Foundation Award for Journalistic Merit PERSONAL EXPLANATION his first stepping stone to success. and the University of Missouri School of Jour- nalism’s Medal of Honor. In 1991, he was f elected as a Fellow of the American Academy HON. NIKI TSONGAS of Arts and Sciences. OF MASSACHUSETTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to join me in congratulating Jim Lehrer on an Wednesday, June 15, 2011 extraordinary career. This trailblazing journalist Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I missed HON. MIKE PENCE has made a lasting impact on his profession. votes on the evening of June 13, 2011 be- OF INDIANA I thank Jim for his important contributions, and cause of pressing matters in my district. Had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish him a happy and healthy retirement. I been present, I would have voted for the f LaTourette Amendment to the FY 2012 Mili- Wednesday, June 15, 2011 A TRIBUTE TO DR. SUDIE TATUM tary Construction and VA Appropriations bill to Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I was absent from remove language from the bill which rolls back the House floor during rollcall votes 391, 408, worker protections by discouraging the use of and 409. Had I been present, I would have HON. GWEN MOORE Project Labor Agreements. In this fragile fiscal OF WISCONSIN voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 391, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall climate, Congress should be defending our 408, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 409. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skilled laborers, whose essential work contrib- Wednesday, June 15, 2011 utes to our economic recovery. Restricting ex- f Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to give isting policies which permit the establishment tribute to Dr. Sudie E. Tatum who passed of basic terms and conditions on complex, TRIBUTE TO MR. EDWARD away on June 1, 2011. On Sunday, June 5, large scale construction projects is harmful for HARVEY HOOMES, JR. 2011, services were held at Greater Galilee workers and a distraction from the important Missionary Baptist Church. The church had programs which are funded in the underlying long planned to celebrate her life on this date; bill. HON. JO BONNER Additionally, I would have voted against the they felt no need to change it and held her fu- OF ALABAMA Amash Amendment, which would have prohib- neral as part of ‘‘Dr. Tatum Day.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Tatum was born as Sudie Ethel Ware in ited compliance with the Davis-Bacon pre- Harrell, Arkansas and raised in Milwaukee, vailing wage law. The Davis-Bacon Act has Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Wisconsin. She was a high school dropout, been a cornerstone of labor protection for 80 years, and I would have proudly voted to up- Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor who became an educator. She graduated from the memory of Mr. Edward Harvey Hoomes, UW–Milwaukee with qualifications for both hold it. f Jr., of Brewton, Alabama, a respected public teacher and social work. Dr. Tatum earned a servant who passed away after an extended master’s degree in education administration SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY illness on June 9, 2011. He was 76 years old. and a doctorate in theology. Dr. Tatum taught STUDENTS—KEVIN CARRINGER During his lifetime, Edward Hoomes was a adult basic education at Milwaukee Area much beloved member of his community, and Technical College. HON. SAM JOHNSON spent many years working for the Escambia She was active in church leadership and for OF TEXAS County Commission. E.H., as he was called 38 years served as president of the Women’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by his friends and family, honorably served in Auxiliary of the General Baptist State Conven- the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, tion of Wisconsin. As president, she was a Wednesday, June 15, 2011 reaching the rank of Specialist 3. strong advocate for women, raising funds for Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, mission work and was quite able of reminding I rise today to honor an extraordinary group of Mr. Speaker, E.H. will be remembered for men in authority that women kept the church- young men and women who have been cho- his character, strength, love of the outdoors es going. sen as future leaders in our armed forces by and his loving heart. All who knew E.H. will Dr. Tatum’s work with the church led her to the prestigious United States service acad- surely miss him. distant La Hatte, Haiti, where she felt com- emies. It is a privilege to send such a fine On behalf of the people of South Alabama, pelled to build a new church and school. She group from the third district of Texas to pursue I would like to extend my condolences to his asked her family for money to help build the a world-class education and serve our nation. wife, Betty, their daughters, Beverly and San- church and school. She contributed money As we keep them and their families in our dra, their son Robert, and their families for the that she had saved to purchase a car and prayers, may we never forget the sacrifices loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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