June 20, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 12 16749 Honeybee’s their third title in the past 6 years. graduation he entered Brooklyn College. After Big Chuck is an Emmy winner, a member of The win also gave Baker its 79th victory of the leaving college he decided to pursue a career the Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and the recipi- year, breaking its State record for wins in a in retail. However, Marc was bitten by the en- ent of countless awards. He truly is a living season. trepreneurial bug and in 1994 he launched his legend. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join very own business, MagMa Distribution, Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in congratulating Baker High School on a named after both he and his mother, distrib- me in honoring ‘‘Big Chuck’’ Schodowski for a great season and their State softball cham- uting detailing supplies to auto bodyshops and lifetime spent entertaining Northeast Ohio and pionship. This school deserves public recogni- carwashes. The company became extremely celebrating our rich cultural diversity. tion on this great honor, and I extend my con- profitable with sales of $125 million. f gratulations to each member of the team and Marc Grant decided to get out of the auto coaching staff: detailing distribution business and launch an- A TRIBUTE TO DR. LOUIS D. Baker High School Team: Kandace other business, the Success Connection CAMILIEN Breeland, 12th; Natalie Charles, 12th; Kelsey Team. The Success Connection Team is a Donaldson, 12th; Meghan Harbuck, 12th; seminar company that educates people in HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Amber Hester, 12th; Jenny Laird, 12th; Monica North America on ways they may increase OF NEW YORK Meadows, 12th; Krista Rodden, 12th; Jessica their net earnings of up to $600 per month IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES without working any additional hours. These Rodgers, 9th; Samantha Shelley, 11th; Jen- Wednesday, June 20, 2007 nifer Turner, 9th; Meghan Wallace, 12th; and seminars also inform clients of the tax breaks Head Coach Tony Scarbrough. passed by Congress for small home-based Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today f businesses as well as assist organizations and to pay tribute and honor Dr. Louis D. Camilien. individuals in reaching their financial goals. Dr. Camilien, a Brooklyn transplant, is a native IN HONOR OF THE STUDENT Marc Grant has experience in both tradi- of Haiti. While his parents remain in the coun- GRADUATES OF THE D.A.R.E. tional and non-traditional business ventures. try where he was raised, Dr. Camilien mi- PROGRAM FROM ZION LU- He is a highly sought after public speaker and grated to the U.S. and has lived in Brooklyn THERAN SCHOOL IN WESTWOOD, the former host of the Success Connection since 1979. NEW JERSEY Team radio program. Dr. Camilien began his medical career while Marc Grant gives back to his community in still in his native country of Haiti, graduating HON. SCOTT GARRETT his role as Marketing Director for the ‘‘By- from State University of Haiti Medical School. OF NEW JERSEY Ways and Hedges Real Life Times Immigra- He later performed obstetrics and gyneco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Newspaper.’’ His work with the paper is logical training at Kings County and Downstate an attempt to bring more awareness to the Hospitals in Brooklyn. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 issue of immigration. Marc believes that every- Dr. Camilien has become extremely active Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam one who comes to this country should have in the community since coming to Brooklyn. Speaker, last week, the Township of Wash- his quality of life or better. A motto he has He is a mentor for doctors at Downstate; testi- ington and Borough of Westwood Police De- passed on to his young son Marc, Jr. fies for the Student Loan Forgiveness pro- partments held a D.A.R.E. graduation cere- I would like to recognize Marc Grant, who gram; and he is the vice-chairman of the mony. More than a dozen students in Mrs. has been unselfish in sharing his business Brooklyn Prenatal Network which addresses Munsch’s Fifth Grade Class at Zion Lutheran skills and knowledge with all members of our maternal child disparages and high infant mor- School have been participating in this impor- community. tality rates in Bedford Stuyvesant, East New tant program that gives young people the sup- I urge my colleagues to join me in paying York and Brownsville. port they need to say no to drugs, underage tribute to Marc Grant. Dr. Camilien has been an advisor to elected drinking, and gang violence. f officials in the matters of maternal children Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or IN RECOGNITION OF ‘‘BIG CHUCK’’ since 1992. He counsels mayors and state of- D.A.R.E., began as a small program in Los SCHODOWSKI ficials in Albany, New York on issues involving Angeles in 1983. Today, it is implemented in maternity care. Dr. Camilien is also the past more than 75 percent of our Nation’s school president of the Brooklyn Gynecological Soci- districts and in more than 43 other nations. It HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ety and has been named one of the best doc- OF OHIO uses positive peer pressure to help children tors in the New York for several years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES defeat the negative cultural influences that Dr. Camilien currently resides in Manhattan bombard them daily. I am proud of the young Wednesday, June 20, 2007 and has two sons, Garvey and Stanley. boys and girls who participated in this program Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise I would like to recognize Dr. Louis Camilien in Westwood, and I would like to recognize: today to recognize ‘‘Big Chuck’’ Schodowski as one of New York’s most respected physi- them all for taking this step toward positive for over 40 years of laughter, and to celebrate cians. citizenship: Jerome Ashby; Melody Ashby; his considerable contributions to Northeast I urge my colleagues to join me in paying Kara Dawson; Rachel Diomede; James Doug- Ohio. tribute to Dr. Louis Camilien. las; Katherine Federov; Jessica Fitzner; Jor- In 1960, Chuck Schodowski joined the staff f dan Gregg; Chester Lee; Rebekah Orso; Cas- of WJW as an engineer, passing up an ap- sandra Petricca; Stacie Rinda; Emily Thomas. pointment to the Cleveland Police Department. RECOGNIZING BEN MIDGETT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO f Shortly thereafter, Chuck befriended Ernie An- derson and began making appearances on his MOBILE COUNTY AND SOUTH- A TRIBUTE TO MARC GRANT late night show, Ghoulardi. In 1966, when he WEST ALABAMA teamed up with ‘‘Hoolihan’’ Wells, ‘‘Big Chuck’’ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS found his true calling—making people laugh. HON. JO BONNER OF NEW YORK Through the next ten years, the Hoolihan OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Big Chuck Show entertained Cleveland IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with an array of characters and skits. In 1979, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Wednesday, June 20, 2007 ‘‘Lil’ John’’ Rinaldi took over for Hoolihan and Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today ushered in a new era of hilarity. Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with to honor Brooklyn businessman and immigra- For the last 28 years, the Big Chuck and Lil’ great pride and pleasure that I rise today to tion advocate Marc Grant. Marc came to New John Show has celebrated the rich cultural recognize Ben Midgett on more than three York from Guyana, South America in the late history of Cleveland with its unique brand of decades of dedicated service to southwest 1980s while he was still a small child. His par- humor and fabulous cast of characters. As the Alabama. ents had come to the U.S. in previous years. Kielbasa Kid, Cuyahoga Jones, or any other of Ben recently transferred from the DuPont Marc Grant attended George Wingate High his many characters, Big Chuck has never Mobile site to the DuPont DeLisle site in Pass School in Brooklyn and upon his high school failed to delight Clevelanders. Christian, Mississippi. After joining the Mobile

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Harvey Mason continued his education at tives of communist countries,’’ with depictions As Federal regulations changed and focus Berklee School of Music, later going on to the of Josef Stalin in many of the prints he cre- shifted to environmental impact, Ben’s exper- New England Conservatory of Music and stud- ated from 1968 through 1971—an offense that tise made him an integral part of DuPont’s en- ied performance, composing, arranging, per- led to a charge of sedition. vironmental team. Because of Ben’s knowl- cussion and mallets on a full scholarship. Mr. Kulha´nek spent a month in jail on this edge and expertise, he was promoted to pub- Harvey Mason toured Europe with the great charge, and he was interrogated every 14 lic affairs manager at the DuPont DeLisle site. Errol Garner before moving with his family to days for 2 years afterward. Although the laws I ask my colleagues to join with me in com- Los Angeles. He played with George Shearing under which he was charged were revoked by mending Ben Midgette for his years of service and did one semester of practice teaching at the president, his work was not immune from to Mobile County and southwest Alabama. I Hoover High School in Glendale to complete the government’s hand. know Ben’s colleagues, his family, and his his Bachelor’s of Arts Degree. In 1986, Harvey In a scene the artist has described as many friends join with me in praising his sig- went to Southwestern Law School and in 1988 ‘‘Kafkaesque,’’ eleven of his prints stood trial nificant accomplishments and extending to UCLA. in a Prague Local Court and were sentenced thanks for all of his efforts at making Alabama Harvey Mason’s precision time keeping and to destruction. He was forbidden to show his a better place. versatility have placed him as one of the most work or to collaborate with publishers. Despite f in-demand and most recorded session drum- this artistic exile he continued to create. Many mers of all time. He has been hired by a host of his pieces were shown illegally under a COMMENDING THE STAFF OF THE of recording artists including: Barbara pseudonym or smuggled to European coun- WEST MILFORD POST OFFICE Streisand; James Brown; Herbie Hancock; tries for exhibition. FOR EARNING THE STAR DES- Reba McIntyre; Sergio Mendes; and the Lon- IGNATION IN THE OSHA VOL- But today the Czech Republic celebrates don Symphony Orchestra. ´ UNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM Oldrich Kulhanek. He was commissioned to Harvey Mason signed a 5-year deal with design the new Czech Banknotes, and was Clive Davis at Arista Records in 1976 as a one of the principal designers of new Czech HON. SCOTT GARRETT solo artist. There he recorded 5 stylistically di- stamps, including one depicting President OF NEW JERSEY versified albums that captured the complete Va´clav Klaus. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arc of his musical artistry. These albums Madam Speaker, I am honored to welcome showcased the writing, arranging, and per- Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Oldrich Kulha´nek to Chicago and I thank him formances by both A-list artists and gifted for his fine work and commitment to art and Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam newcomers including: Earth, Wind and Fire; freedom of expression. Speaker, I rise today to commend the hard- Kenny Loggins; and Marvin Gaye. He has also working staff at the U.S. Post Office in West composed songs recorded by artists ranging f Milford, New Jersey. This post office is the from Donald Byrd to the Brothers Johnson. He first in North Jersey to earn the STAR des- added to his credits a television commercial IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN ignation, demonstrating their dedication to pro- for Mattel Toys and a percussion piece for RINALDI moting the health and safety of its staff. And, Quincy Jones’ ‘‘The Color Purple.’’ today, in a special ceremony at the post office, Harvey Mason is a founding member of the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH they will be recognized for their commitment to contemporary jazz group Fourplay, using this the well-being of the men and women who as a platform to flex his writing, playing and OF OHIO work there. arranging skills with partners Bob James, Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The more than 26,000 residents of West than East and Larry Carlton who later re- Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Milford and their neighbors in surrounding placed Lee Ritenour. communities rely on the post office for serv- The accomplishments of Harvey Mason are Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ices from passport needs to mail delivery. Like many. It is difficult to sum them all up in such today to recognize John Rinaldi, for the gift of most towns today, the mailman has become little time. However, today, though I cannot list over twenty-five years of laughter and commu- more than just a person in our neighborhood; them, I would like to recognize all of those nity service to Northeast Ohio. he has become an integral part of the overall achievements. After graduating from Ohio State University, community. Under the able leadership of their I urge my colleagues to join me in paying John moved back to Cleveland and began Officer in Charge, Emil Cimorelli, the men and tribute to this wonderfully gifted musician. working at Cowell and Hubbard Jewelers. He soon met Dick Blake who, recognizing John’s women who work at the West Milford Post Of- f fice have lived up to a high standard of excel- comic talents, introduced him to ‘‘Big Chuck’’ ´ lence and community service. And, the special WELCOMING OLDRICH KULHANEK Schodowski. ‘‘Big Chuck’’ invited John to do designation for which they are being honored TO CHICAGO guest spots on his late-night Hoolihan and Big today demonstrates that this excellence car- Chuck Show. In 1979, the Big Chuck and Lil’ ries through not only to the customers of the HON. RAHM EMANUEL John Show was born when Hoolihan moved facility, but also to the staff there. OF ILLINOIS on, and a local legend was born. For the en- suing twenty-eight years ‘‘Lil’ John’’ has de- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lighted Northeast Ohio with his unique wit. A TRIBUTE TO HARVEY MASON Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Hardly one to contain his exuberance, ‘‘Lil’ Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise John’’ has volunteered countless hours of HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS today to welcome the world-renowned artist, community service to and has helped raised OF NEW YORK Oldrich Kulha´nek, to my home city of Chicago funds for local organizations. John has won IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to exhibit his drawings and prints. numerous accolades for his commitment to Mr. Kulha´nek’s work is displayed in Chi- Northeast Ohio’s success. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 cago’s Art Institute, the Centre Georges Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Pompidou in Paris, Prague’s National Gallery me in honoring Emmy Award winner and to pay tribute to a masterful drummer and an and in more than twenty other of the world’s Broadcaster Hall of Fame inductee ‘‘Lil’ John’’ all around great musician, Mr. Harvey Mason. most prestigious museums. Rinaldi. His humor has been an invaluable gift Harvey Mason was born in Atlantic City, New Mr. Kulha´nek’s dedication to his work came to Northeast Ohio, and his efforts to create a Jersey. He began taking formal drum lessons at a high personal cost. His conviction that healthier and more vibrant Northeast Ohio are at the age of 7, playing in school bands and ‘‘the artist should reveal the pretence (or lies) appreciated by all.

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