E1608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 30, 2008 In 1996, Foreman returned to Tokyo, scor- EARMARK DECLARATION unique three-way ‘‘chile’’ combination to gen- ing an easy win over the unrated Crawford erations of Tennesseans and made a reputa- Grimsley by a 12-round decision. In 1997, he HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART tion for himself by providing inspirational mes- faced fringe contender , winning OF FLORIDA sages that came to be known as ‘‘Thoughts a close decision in a grueling, competitive en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from The Bottom of a Chili Bowl.’’ Today, great-grandson Todd Varallo, who counter. Yet another opportunity came Fore- Tuesday, July 29, 2008 man’s way as the World Council de- joined the business shortly after he graduated cided to match him against in Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. from high school, operates the restaurant and a 1998 ‘‘eliminator bout’’ for the right to face Madam Speaker, I am submitting the following continues to serve up the ‘‘chile’’ that champion Lennox information for publication in the CONGRES- launched the restaurant’s ‘‘century of suc- Lewis. After 12 rounds, there was once again SIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I received cess.’’ The restaurant also continues to be the a controversial majority decision, but this time as part of H.R. 6599, the Fiscal Year 2009 scene of many negotiations, meetings, con- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- the victory went to Briggs. Foreman had ferences and consultations that shape the propriations bill. course of Nashville and Tennessee history. fought for the last time, at the age of 48. Requesting Member: Representative LIN- Madam Speaker, I join everyone in Ten- In January 2003, Foreman was elected to COLN DIAZ-BALART (FL–21). nessee’s Fifth District in applauding Varallo’s the International Boxing Hall of Fame, where Bill Number: H.R. 6599, Report 110–775. Restaurant, and I commend the entire Varallo he was inducted in June. That same year, he Account: Military Construction, Army. family for their century-long service to the citi- was named boxing’s ninth greatest puncher of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: United zens of Nashville and middle Tennessee. all time by Ring Magazine. States Southern Command. f Address of Requesting Entity: 3511 NW Foreman said he had no plans to resume EARMARK DECLARATION his career as a boxer, but then announced in 91st Ave., , FL 33172–1217. February 2004 that he was training for one Description of Request: I received an ear- more comeback fight to demonstrate that the mark of $81,600,000 for the second increment HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. OF SOUTH CAROLINA age of 60, like 40, is not a ‘‘death sentence.’’ of funding for the construction of a new head- quarters for the Southern Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bout, against an unspecified opponent, mand (SOUTHCOM) in Doral, FL. The funding never materialized. Having severed his rela- Wednesday, July 30, 2008 will continue the work of the first installment in tionship with HBO to pursue other opportuni- which SOUTHCOM received $100,000,000 in Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Madam ties, and the sport of boxing the FY08 Military Construction and Veterans Speaker, I submit the following: finally went their separate ways. Affairs Appropriations bill. The authorization Requesting Member: Congressman HENRY Life has definitely gone on after boxing for for this funding was included in the H.R. 5658, E. BROWN, Jr. ‘‘Big George Foreman.’’ In addition to becom- the Duncan Hunter National Defense Author- Bill Number: H.R. 6599—Military Construc- ing the Champion of the World ization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, which passed tion, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and an Olympic Medal Winner, Olympic Hall the House of Representatives May 22, 2008. Appropriations Bill, 2009. of Famer, he wears the titles of pastor, nation- The total cost of the headquarters construction Account: Military Construction, Air Force. ally recognized spokesperson, entrepreneur, is estimated to be $237,000,000. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Charles- author, reality television star, mentor and role Through the Department of Defense, this ton Air Force Base, United States Air Force. model. He has been the face of Meineke Muf- project has been undergone an open bid proc- Address of Requesting Entity: Charleston flers, and countless homes in the country have ess and the planning, engineering and design Air Force Base, South Carolina, 29404. the George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reduc- phase is well underway. The funds would be Description of Project: Provide $4.5 million ing Grilling Machine. used by the Department of Defense to build for construction of an addition to C–17 flight the new SOUTHCOM headquarters adjacent simulator complex at Charleston AFB. This ad- In 2004, Foreman began marketing the to the current SOUTHCOM facility in Doral, dition, which was included in the Administra- George Foreman brand of ‘‘Big and Tall’’ FL. The land for this facility is under long-term tion’s Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request, will clothes through the retailer Casual Male. He lease from the State of Florida. allow the facility to accommodate a new six- has even appeared as a judge on the second f axis flight simulator and loadmaster trainer season of the ABC reality television series with space for computers, briefing rooms, American Inventor. Foreman has four books: RECOGNIZING VARALLO’S RES- component and facility storage and other The Autobiography of George Foreman; God TAURANT AS IT CELEBRATES 101 needed space. Training needs of the aircrews in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir; Going the YEARS IN BUSINESS have exceeded the capabilities of the existing Extra Smile; and Fatherhood by George: three simulators. If this new simulator space is Hard-Won Advice on Being a Dad. HON. JIM COOPER not provided, established training goals will not On May 22, 2007, it was announced that OF TENNESSEE be achieved at an airbase that currently Foreman had become a partner in the Panther IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES houses two wings of C–17s currently meeting the needs of our troops deployed abroad. Racing Indy Car team, in the Indianapolis 500; Tuesday, July 29, 2008 and on July 16, 2008, TV Land premiered f Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, today I rise Family Foreman, a reality TV show, starring to recognize Varallo’s, Nashville’s oldest con- HONORING SAM BOVA FOR HIS George and his family. tinuously operated restaurant, and offer my LONGTIME CIVIC EFFORTS IN Big George Foreman continues to be ex- heartfelt congratulations on its 101st anniver- SUNSET BAY, tremely active in the community. He encour- sary. ages young people through his George Fore- Founded in 1907 by Frank Varallo, Sr., a HON. BRIAN HIGGINS man Youth Center in , and he built former traveling musician who played for the OF NEW YORK The George Foreman Youth & Community likes of President Theodore Roosevelt, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center in 1984 with money saved from his 8- Varallo’s Restaurant has been a gathering Wednesday, July 30, 2008 year retirement. Foreman wanted to create a place for Tennessee’s governors and legisla- haven for kids to hang out. tors, Nashville’s mayors and politicians, musi- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, today I rise cians and movie stars, athletes and artists, to honor a longtime businessman and civic I am proud to recognize my friend whom I business leaders and students, and anyone leader in the great community of Sunset Bay, admire greatly, Mr. George Foreman, for his who was hungry. New York. Sam Bova has owned and oper- accomplishments in and out of the boxing ring. Four generations of the Varallo family have ated the Sunset Bay Beach since the mid He has repeatedly shown us all that you can served their world famous ‘‘chile’’—a special 1990s, consisting of two prime waterfront at- overcome all odds and obstacles. He is a recipe acquired by Frank Varallo, Sr., during tractions: the Sunset Bay Beach Club, and shining testament of hard work and determina- his travels in South America. At the age of 14, Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill. tion, and I applaud all of his accomplishments Frank Varallo, Jr., took over the business As a businessman, Sam’s business pro- and service to the community. upon the death of his father. For more than 70 vides seasonal work to more than 150 people, And that’s just the way it is. years, Frank, Jr., served the restaurant’s and is the source of a tremendous amount of

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I consider it an honor to represent Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More than just as a businessman, however, Dunham in Congress, and I wish him and his Sam Bova has been a dedicated member of wife Sue, a long, happy and healthy retire- Wednesday, July 30, 2008 the community in northern Chautauqua Coun- ment. Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise ty, tirelessly dedicating his time and resources today to honor the City of Elkhart, which is to dozens of local and regional charities. Of f celebrating its 150th anniversary. particular note is an issue very close to my HONORING JOSE AND FELICE The Second District of Indiana is proud to own heart, Sam has a particular affinity for ZAMORA FOR THEIR 50TH WED- have cities like Elkhart with its Hoosier values charities associated with the fight against can- DING ANNIVERSARY and entrepreneurial spirit. From RVs to musi- cer, and has devoted tremendous efforts in cal instruments, Elkhart manufactures goods support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Can- that reach across the country. This entrepre- cer Foundation, Carly’s Crossing for Childhood HON. JOE BACA neurial spirit started early and helped Elkhart Cancer, the Roswell Park Cancer Institute and OF become the strong city it is today, a city of the Leukemia Society. Moreover, Sam’s sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 52,000 residents that has been named as one port of our men and women in uniform is well Wednesday, July 30, 2008 of the nation’s most livable. known throughout the community; he has Founded in 1831 by Dr. Havilah Beardsley, been a consistent supporter of local, regional Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in the city was incorporated in 1858. It grew and state police efforts, local fire and emer- honor of two great , Jose and Felice quickly and created the first hydroelectric dam gency services personnel, and is particularly Zamora, beloved parents, grandparents, and on the St. Joseph River; a dam still in use interested in helping returning veterans to find friends on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding today. Elkhart was also the second city in the jobs and opportunities back home in Western anniversary. world to use an electric streetcar system. New York. Jose and Felice—known to all as Tony and However, today Elkhart is probably best While summertime is always a special time Phyllis—first met in the spring of 1958. They known for being the largest producer of rec- in Sunset Bay, the summer of 2008 is a spe- met at a Los Amigos dance at Barstow High reational vehicles, earning it the nickname cial time for Sam Bova. Sam celebrated his School. After dating for only four months, they ‘‘RV Capital of the World.’’ 50th birthday recently, once again in the com- were married on August 29, 1958. Tony pro- Elkhart has a rich cultural life as well. The pany of his faithful employees, close friends, posed to Phyllis in between innings of a base- Elkhart Jazz Festival is considered one of and uniformed members of our local police, ball game he was playing in. She happily ac- America’s premiere jazz festivals. Several mu- fire and emergency services agencies. As I cepted. The two were married in a small pri- seums and theaters also contribute to the Elk- said before, Sam holds a very close connec- vate ceremony attended by close friends and hart community. And Elkhart is planning ahead tion to men and women in uniform, and he family. in order to maintain its vibrancy. It is building seeks to honor their service to our country After renting a house for a year, Tony and a wi-fi system that will be accessible to people every day. That is why I have requested that Phyllis bought a house in Barstow, the same along River Way. a United States Flag will fly over the United house they still reside in today. Tony started I am proud today to pay tribute to the City States Capitol in Sam’s honor, and I plan to work as a bus boy at the Bun Boy restaurant of Elkhart, Indiana and its residents for 150 present that flag to him, to be flown at Sunset in Barstow. He eventually worked his way up years of impressive history and wish them an Bay, so that he and all those who visit Sunset to chef, while Phyllis was a homemaker. In equally prosperous future. Bay may continue to honor the brave men and 1967, Tony started working as a warehouse- f women who serve our community and our na- man at the Marine Corps Logistics Base and CONGRATULATING HEISMAN tion so well. stayed there until retiring in 1996. Phyllis Madam Speaker, I hope that you will join began working as a housekeeper at a local TROPHY WINNER TIM TEBOW hotel, and would continue for 20 years. me in honoring a great Western New Yorker SPEECH OF and a great friend of the community in north- On July 16, 1959, the Zamoras were ern Chautauqua County. Here is hoping that blessed with their son, Victor Anthony. On Oc- HON. KATHY CASTOR Sam Bova will put another 50 great years into tober 10, 1967, the Zamoras celebrated the OF FLORIDA birth of their daughter Donna Lynn. On Octo- his business and supporting the many char- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ities he helps each day. ber 19, 1981, Tony and Phyllis had their sec- ond daughter, Crystal Ann. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 f Family has always been the focus of the Ms. CASTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today TRIBUTE TO DR. RON DUNHAM Zamora’s life. And they have been blessed to pay tribute to not only a great athlete but an with six grandchildren. They have four grand- excellent student and role model for today’s HON. TOM LATHAM daughters—Kristina Victoria Zamora, Heather youth. OF IOWA Marie Zamora, Ciera Ariel Taylor, and Cienna Tim Tebow exploits on the field are well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Faith Davis. They also have two grandsons, documented. In addition to being the first Sebastian Antonio Taylor and Simon Antonio sophomore to win the prestigious Heisman Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Taylor. In addition, they now have three great- Trophy in 2007, he also received the Davey Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- grandsons and a fourth on the way. Children O’Brien and Maxwell Awards for his athletic ognize the retirement of Dr. Ron Dunham, a have always been a big part of Tony and achievements. chiropractor at Dunham-Fritz Chiropractic in Phyllis’ lives, and since 1959, the sound of However, his off the field accomplishments Marshalltown, Iowa. kids at play has filled their house in Barstow. warrant praise as well. Tim Tebow is a mem- For 40 years, Dr. Dunham has served Cen- Growing up with Tony, we played fastpitch ber of the Southeastern Conference Academic tral Iowa as a chiropractor. He became inter- softball together for many years. He was a Honor Roll as well being an ESPN the Maga- ested in being a chiropractor when he hurt his great second baseman and I feel fortunate to zine’s Academic All-American first team selec- back doing construction work after he returned have such wonderful memories of our days to- tion. Tim is just the fourth sophomore to ever from serving in the Army. His attraction to the gether, all of the great tournaments we used receive first team Academic All-American hon- profession led him to chiropractic college and to play in as part of the same team and our ors at the University of Florida. back to Marshalltown where he has worked young days spent in the sun. While majoring in Family, Youth, and Com- ever since. Dr. Dunham is known for being Having known the Zamoras nearly all of my munity Services, Tim Tebow has shown his highly dedicated to his patients while having a life, I would like to extend my heartiest con- dedication not only to his local community but sense of humor that lifts the spirits in the of- gratulations on their fiftieth wedding anniver- to the entire world. He is a SEC Community fice each day. Dr. Dunham’s practice success- sary. On behalf of my wife Barbara, my family Service Team Honoree as well as a member fully quadrupled in size during his time as a and I, felicidades, and may you have many of the Goodwill Gators. Through the Goodwill chiropractor, and the many years of excep- more years of happiness. God bless you. Gators, he has worked to improve lives in his

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