April 15, 2011 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6341 better bring about hope for a brighter, more RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- HONORING SHRINERS HOSPITAL peaceful future and reconciliation of the peo- SARY OF THE FIRST FLIGHT OF FOR CHILDREN—CHICAGO ple of Armenia and Turkey. THE SPACE SHUTTLE Only with a thorough examination of history HON. MIKE QUIGLEY and open acknowledgement of the past will HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON OF ILLINOIS the plight of the Armenians be fully under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stood. OF TEXAS Friday, April 15, 2011 As we continue confronting atrocities taking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, on the 85th an- niversary of its founding, I rise today to honor place today, and seek to prevent them from Friday, April 15, 2011 occurring in the future, we must also be reso- and recognize the outstanding impact that the lute in acknowledging genocides of the past. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Shriners Hospital for Children has had on the lives of children in Chicago. It is their mission Mr. Speaker, Chairman RALPH HALL joins me to provide the highest quality health care to all f as I rise today to recognize this week’s 30th children with orthopedic and neuromusculo- anniversary of the first flight of the Space skeletal conditions. A TRIBUTE TO SARAH SAVAGE Shuttle. On April 12, 1981, Space Shuttle Co- RAYMOND The Shriners founded their first children’s lumbia was successfully launched from the hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1922, and Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A at since then, their network has grown to include HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS 7 a.m. Under the capable control of Com- 21 more hospitals. The Chicago facility was mander John W. Young and pilot Robert L. founded on March 20, 1926 in the historic Oak OF NEW YORK Crippen, the STS–1 mission showed that a Park District. Here, children are treated for a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES safe launch into orbit and safe return of the or- host of orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal biter and crew was possible. In performing the conditions, spinal cord injuries, as well as cleft Friday, April 15, 2011 test flight, Space Shuttle Columbia traveled lip and palate. Not only do they provide for the needs of the children, the hospital takes into over 1 million miles at an orbital altitude of Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to account the needs of the whole family recognize Sarah Savage Raymond. 166 nautical miles. This was the first of over throughout all phases of the child’s injury and Sarah Savage Raymond has been a resi- 130 shuttle missions over a period of 30 years recuperation, including free transportation to dent of Brooklyn since 1927, when, at the age during which astronauts recovered and re- and from the hospital if necessary. Once chil- of 22, she moved from her home in Baltimore. paired satellites including the Hubble Space dren are accepted for treatment, they become During her more than 80 years in Brooklyn Telescope, conducted cutting-edge research, part of the Shriners Hospital System and are provided treatment for all facets of their condi- and the Tenth Congressional district, Mrs. and built and supported the largest structure in space, the International Space Station. tion. Raymond has been a positive example for all All care is provided by an interdisciplinary Mr. Speaker, on this 30th anniversary of the and a valued member of her community. team which works together to integrate the ex- Mrs. Sarah Savage Raymond has been in- first flight of the Space Shuttle, we are also on pertise of all appropriate healthcare disciplines volved with the First AME Zion Church, origi- the verge of retiring the Space Shuttle fleet. It in one center. In addition to providing treat- nally the Fleet Street Church, since she first is appropriate to honor the brave individuals ment for these conditions, all Shriners Hos- moved to New York and remains an active who have paid the ultimate price so that the pitals for Children are dedicated to continuing participant. The First AME Zion Church is Nation could pursue its goals, vision, and research in their specific fields and discovering new knowledge to better improve the quality of where Sarah met and married her husband, leadership in human spaceflight and explo- the lives of their patients and their families. Mr. Robert Raymond and where she became ration and to recognize the bravery and her- oism of all astronauts who have flown on the Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the involved in her adopted community, becoming Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago for a member in the lodge and on the committee Space Shuttle. It is also appropriate to ac- knowledge the tireless and dedicated work of its dedication to providing healthcare to suf- visiting the sick. fering children without regard to religion, race, the men and women of the National Aero- Through more than a century of life, Mrs. nationality, disability, or ability of the family to nautics and Space Administration (‘‘NASA’’), pay. This organization provides an invaluable Raymond has kept her indomitable spirit and its field centers, and its contractors without remains alert and energetic. Although Mrs. service to the city and has improved the lives whom these achievements would not have of countless Chicago children. I thank them Raymond has no biological children, she has been possible. once again for their 85 years of exceptional three very close relatives that are extremely services to children in need and their families. supportive of her who live in the Bronx, New The Space Shuttle has been a source of f Jersey and Pennsylvania. She also has five pride and inspiration for the American people. nieces and nephews that reside in Maryland It sparked interest in many fields of engineer- PROCLAMATION FOR DR. JOHN that also keep in touch with her. Mrs. Sarah ing and science which benefitted the United LOGAN CASHIN, JR. Savage Raymond has seen and heard what States economy, inspired successive genera- most of us could only read in history books tions, and contributed to our leadership in HON. TERRI A. SEWELL and she is always willing to share her experi- science and technology. We must continue to OF ALABAMA ences with those who are interested in listen- provide our children and grandchildren with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing. similar source of inspiration. As the chapter on Friday, April 15, 2011 the Space Shuttle closes later this year, a new Mrs. Raymond says that she is ‘‘thankful’’ to chapter in the book of human exploration be- Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- be one hundred six years of age because she nize a great American, Dr. John Logan gins. did not expect to live this long. She adds, ‘‘I Cashin, Jr., a visionary civil rights leader and appreciate every year and did the best that I Today, unlike 30 years ago, our leadership extraordinary Alabamian. could.’’ It is precisely this humble and exem- in space is being contested by many other na- Dr. Cashin was born in Huntsville, AL on plary attitude that has preserved Mrs. Ray- tions. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to April 16, 1928 to John Logan Sr., a dentist, mond in health and happiness for so long. join me in reaffirming our support for NASA and the former Grace Brandon, a school prin- and in committing to a robust national program cipal. His parents were active in social justice Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mrs. of human space flight and exploration. That and civil rights work. His paternal grandfather, Raymond for her extraordinary accomplish- will be the best way to mark this historic anni- Herschel V. Cashin, served in the Alabama ments and her spirit which reflect the best our Legislature during Reconstruction. Dr. Cashin versary. nation has to offer. received his B.A degree from Fisk University

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The District U.S. Army, where he was made a first lieuten- sponded to thousands of calls from constitu- of Columbia is almost alone in the nation in ant and Chief of dental services for soldiers ents whose lives have been affected by exist- establishing a robust alternative to our local stationed near Fountainebleu, France. Dr. ing air traffic patterns and related noise. public schools, our public charter schools, Cashin Jr.’s wife of 39 years, Joan Carpenter While the safety of passengers is para- which educate almost 40 percent of the city’s Cashin, died in 1997. They are survived by mount, and the vitality of the air transport sys- children and have long waiting lists. The their children, Sheryll Cashin Esq., Professor tem is important, people on the ground have House voted to approve these riders while de- of Law at Georgetown University, John M. a right to a quality of life with a minimum ex- nying voting representation in this body to Dis- Cashin of Lagos, Nigeria and Carroll L. Cashin posure to aircraft noise overhead. trict of Columbia residents. of Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Cashin has five I understand the need for improving the effi- The D.C. elected officials who engaged in grand-children: Winton, Etalvia, Jasmine, ciency of our Nation’s aviation infrastructure to civil disobedience were D.C. Mayor Vincent Langston and Logan. He is also survived by better accommodate the high demand for Gray, Council Chair Kwame Brown, At-Large his wife, the former Dr. Louise R. White of flights. Council members Sekou Biddle and Michael Washington, D.C. whom he married in 1998. However, the FAA has continually turned a Brown, Council members Yvette Alexander, As a visionary leader in the struggle for so- ‘‘deaf ear’’ to the issue of aircraft noise, which Muriel Bowser, and Thomas Wells, and House cial justice and equal rights for African Ameri- affects all citizens on the ground, regardless of Shadow Representative Michael Panetta. The cans, Dr. John L. Cashin, Jr. founded the Na- whether they travel by plane or not. District residents were Ann Aldrich, Lafayette tional Democratic Party of Alabama in 1968 Again, I have long fought against such noise Barnes, Peter Bishop, Robert Brannum, Jason and served as its Chairman until it disbanded increases. In particular, I strongly opposed the Cross, Billie Day, Jack Evans, Marc Ferrara, in 1976. FAA’s original redesign proposal in 2005, Corryn Freeman, Mary Gosselink, Lawrence Under the leadership of Dr. John L. Cashin, which would have had substantial noise in- Harris, Karen Hixson, Anise Jenkins, Eugene Jr., the National Democratic Party of Alabama creases throughout the New Jersey and New Kinlow, John Klenert, Rachel Madelham, changed the face of local political leaders in York metropolitan areas. Adam Maier, George Marion, Jr., Nicholas office throughout the state. In November of The FAA’s amended plan included some McCoy, Martin Moulton, Brian Pate, Joseph 1968, seventeen of the party’s candidates won noise reductions from their original proposal, Perta, Jeffrey Richardson, Deangelo Scott, local offices in Alabama’s Black Belt region, but did not go far enough. Deborah Shore, Carly Skidmore, Daniel Sol- comprising seventeen counties in the central Now, despite strong opposition from Mem- omon, Bruce Spiva, Jay Tamboli, Maceo and western part of the state. bers of Congress and citizens throughout the Thomas, Ryan Velasco, Patricia Vrandenburg, In 1970, Dr. John L. Cashin Jr., ran for Gov- region, the FAA is plowing ahead with its re- and Ilir Zherka. ernor of the State of Alabama as the first Afri- design plan, despite its flaws with respect to The city has long advocated its rights can American candidate since Reconstruction. increased aircraft noise exposure. The FAA through the usual channels and official re- His courage paved the way for numerous Afri- must cease this flawed redesign plan and sponses. However, from the day the 112th can American candidates to win and hold come back to the drawing board to develop a Congress convened, the House Republican elected offices. Dr. John L. Cashin, Jr. passed proposal that strikes the proper balance be- majority has repeatedly introduced bills to vio- away on March 21, 2011 at the age of 82 in tween airspace efficiency and preventing noise late the rights of our citizens, beginning with Washington, D.C. increases, as well as any other environmental the approval of new rules that summarily Therefore I, Terri A. Sewell, Representative impacts. stripped the District of the only vote on the to the United States Congress from the 7th I urge the FAA to carefully consider alter- House floor it has achieved, the House Com- District of Alabama, do hereby recognize Dr. natives that accomplish this goal. We must not mittee of the Whole vote, approved by the fed- John Logan Cashin, Jr. for his numerous con- forget about the ‘‘silent majority’’ of constitu- eral courts. tributions to the region, state, and nation. I do ents on the ground! The DC 41, as they are called, recognized hereby extend deepest sympathy to the family I urge support for this amendment and any that the House Republican majority intends to of Dr. John L. Cashin, Jr., a visionary leader effort to reduce the impact of aircraft noise return with more anti-home-rule riders. An ad- for the Civil Rights movement who never for- above New Jersey. ditional anti-home-rule rider was included in the original Republican spending bill, H.R. 1, got his roots, and who fought for equalities for f all mankind. I stand on the shoulders of Dr. but failed this time to become a part of the John L. Cashin, Jr. and for that I am eternally RECOGNIZING THE DC 41 final agreement. The message of the DC 41 grateful. was that DC elected officials and residents will HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON not walk away from the infringement of their f rights to govern themselves and to spend their OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STATEMENT ON H.R. 658, THE FAA taxpayer-raised local funds as they choose. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM I ask the House to join me in saluting the ACT OF 2011 Friday, April 15, 2011 DC 41, who acted in the long American tradi- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion of incurring arrests during peaceful civil HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN ask the House of Representatives to join me disobedience to protect and to further their right to full equality with the residents of the OF NEW JERSEY in recognizing the 41 District of Columbia 50 states. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elected officials and residents who stood up for the self-governing rights of the American f Friday, April 15, 2011 citizens who reside in the nation’s capital by RECOGNIZING RONALD Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise sitting down in a peaceful act of civil disobe- MCNAMARA’S 25 YEARS OF SERV- today in strong support of the amendment of- dience on Constitution Avenue in front of the ICE ON THE COMMISSION ON SE- fered by my colleagues Messrs. Garret, Engel, Dirksen Senate Office Building on Monday, CURITY AND COOPERATION IN Andrews, and Himes. April 15, 2011. The rally, organized by DC EUROPE Since the publication of the Federal Aviation Vote, protested the final 2011 continuing reso- Administration’s (FAA) ‘‘preferred alternative’’ lution (CR) which contains two anti-home-rule for the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia riders. The CR prohibits the District from HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY Metropolitan Airspace Redesign project, I have spending its local taxpayer-raised funds on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsored and cosponsored several similar abortions for low-income women, even though amendments that have sought to rectify this many state and local jurisdictions have done Friday, April 15, 2011 deeply flawed project that will increase aircraft so for decades. Without consultation with any Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, noise over Northern New Jersey. District of Columbia elected official, the CR today I am pleased to pay tribute to Ron

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