February 1, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E41 Governor Ricky Bordallo. Governor Joseph Congressman , passed away from ‘‘I won’t.’’ She went over and whispered to Ada’s decision to retain Mae’s services when complications from Barrett’s disease. The fol- Howard and Moynihan. A few minutes later, he became the Commission’s Chairman is a lowing tribute to her by Bud Shuster, M.C., Howard said, ‘‘If Senator Moynihan agrees, testament to her dedicated service and unique ret., appeared in several papers throughout I’d like to add a project to replace a dan- gerous curve in Loysburg, , abilities. Mae served as the Commission’s Pennsylvania: with a bypass.’’ Moynihan replied, ‘‘Abso- senior Professional Staff Member until 1992. A TRIBUTE TO ANN EPPARD lutely! I agree!’’ Equally notable was her work with the Office (By Congressman Bud Shuster, Ret.) of the Governor promoting awareness of When I’m on the bypass I think, this is Once upon a shining time there was a team really the Ann Eppard bypass. women and family issues on Guam from 1992 that had a 35-year winning streak. I was the to 1995. Mae continued her work to promote coach and Ann Eppard was the captain of the Ann may be the only person to ever hang- women and family issues as a leader of im- team. Over the years we had all-star team- up on the President of the . portant community organizations on Guam. mates who became lifelong friends. One day she answered my private line and a She was a founding member of the Guam Sin- It all began when I instructed a manager voice said, ‘‘This is Ronald Reagan. Could I at Datel Corp. to find me an executive assist- please speak to Bud?’’ gle Parents Network, established in 1977. Ad- ant. After I nixed several who didn’t quite ‘‘Quit fooling around, Ralph,’’ she slammed ditionally, Mae became the first female presi- fit, he said he located an outstanding gal at dent of the Pacific Jaycees in 1987, ably rep- down the phone. It rang again and the White Computer Sciences Corporation who al- House operator said, ‘‘President Reagan was resenting the Jaycees and Guam throughout though only 26, was managing 28 people. trying to call the Congressman but got dis- the Pacific region and the world promoting ‘‘She’s smart, personable, energetic, knows connected. Could you please put him on?’’ community service and volunteerism. computers and she’s good-looking. I said I Mae’s commitment to improving Guam and preferred a man, and the last thing we need- When I was going through several oper- promoting the issues important to our island ed was a good-looking babe to distract the ations at Bethesda Naval Hospital to repair my broken neck, she practically took over and its people continued when she joined the salesmen. Just interview her, he pleaded. Re- luctantly, I agreed, and she was impressive. the ward, making sure I got my pain medi- Office of Congressman Robert Underwood in When I asked her to take a test she asked if cine on time. When she discovered a lost sail- 1995. As a respected and active member of I had taken it. When I said ‘‘no’’ she smiled, or hobbling through the hall pushing his I–V, that office she helped attract funding for The ‘‘Then I’ll take it after you do.’’ searching for the X-ray lab, she chewed out War in the Pacific National Historical Park ‘‘You’ve got spunk. You’ll do,’’ I laughed. the attendants and got him help. ‘‘Harris- Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall Project, ‘‘But I’d like to talk to your boss at Com- burg: Online’’ recently wrote, ‘‘She was the while compiling the list of names for the me- puter Sciences.’’ After he confirmed her ca- epitome of the self-made, tough-as-nails kid morial at the park, educating on and off-island pabilities I asked if she had any weaknesses. from Pennsylvania’s hard coal region.’’ ‘‘Oh yes,’’ he said, ‘‘ Overload her with work Chamorro groups about the project, and help- Ann loved coming to our farm, pestering or she’ll pester you.’’ So I did. For nearly 35 me to let her work. One spring when we were ing to plan the official dedication of the wall. years! Mae’s other contributions included providing When I announced for Congress, Ann vol- going to move the cattle into the barnyard, timely and responsive constituent services and unteered along with some Sigma Chi broth- she showed up in her designer jeans and red providing staff support to Congressman ers. She moved into an old converted smoke- cowgirl boots. I explained to everyone that we had to walk slowly behind the cattle, Underwood’s War Restitution, Philippine Visa house at the farm with my daughter, Peggy, and our team campaigned 24/7 for several arms outstretched, pushing them toward the Waiver, and Economic Task Forces. Mae also barn. If one cow broke away, they all would organized Guam’s Centennial Exhibit in Wash- months. My wife, Patty, and I went door-to- door with Ann, my daughter, Gia, and others and we would have to start over. Finally we ington, DC, a pictorial review of Guam’s his- advancing us. Ann’s sister, Karen, and her got them in. Losing her balance in the tory aimed to educate visitors to our Nation’s mother did nightly polling to measure our mucky barnyard, she cried, ‘‘I fell in the Capital about our island and the issues that progress. Ann helped design a superb com- mud!’’ My farm manager replied, ‘‘Miss are important to us. puter system to mail thousands of personal- Annie, that ain’t mud.’’ Mae will be remembered not only for the ex- ized letters on the weekend before the elec- Few knew of Ann’s many charities. Father cellent work she did on behalf of her beloved tion. Campaigning at the railroad shops, she Paulko in Hollidaysburg called her when a island and the United States of America, but wore a red miniskirt and white boots. The deserving family needed financial help. She for her grace, humanity, and humility. Her guys didn’t pay any attention to me, and for quietly responded. years afterward when we went through the good humor, mentorship, and friendship were When troubles came, as they sometimes do shops they would yell, ‘‘Hey, Annie, where’s in her life, her grace under pressure epito- appreciated by all who had the pleasure of your white boots?’’ We surprised everyone by mized class, as she ultimately prevailed. knowing her. Her efforts touched the lives of winning, and as they say, the rest is history. countless members of our island’s community Ann loved political combat. Once when she When she retired, the accolades poured in. and Guam’s friends in the United States and was deeply involved in reapportionment, she The entire Pennsylvania delegation pub- around the world. The influence of her work had a Democratic legislator make a last- lished a letter praising her as ‘‘a straight will remain strong for years to come. minute change to the map, putting an oppo- shooter whose word was trusted and advice But Mae was not a woman that can be de- nent’s residence a few yards outside the dis- was much sought after . . . you also served fined solely by her work; she was so much trict. The opponent insisted that a Repub- as a pathfinder for the now increasing num- lican had changed the map, for no Democrat ber of women assuming leadership positions more to so many. would do that. He was wrong! Another time, Mae, a caring mother to Christina, Nick and on Capitol Hill. Your dedication . . . helped when an opponent’s petitions were being cir- this delegation achieve legislative prodi- Andrew, a loving wife to Joseph Tenorio, a culated at a Democratic hangout, they sud- gies.’’ A lecturer at the trusted friend for many, a daughter of Guam, denly disappeared. On election night, a stated: ‘‘Ann Eppard was the most effective and a faithful servant to her island and her Democratic leader proudly produced the pur- Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill.’’ country, was called her home by her Heavenly loined petitions but Ann whisked him across the room to the bar before I saw them. Forming Ann Eppard Associates, she estab- Father on January 10, 2006. The call home lished a highly respected lobbying firm. Con- relieved her from her suffering. But it left a Ann loved the people of the District. She had Pennelec relocate a light pole because gressman publicly credited her definite void in my life and in the lives of those an elderly lady couldn’t sleep with the light efforts with helping pass the historic ‘‘Truth who knew and loved her. Mae’s full and re- shining in her window. in Budgeting Act,’’ to unlock the Highway warding life and our memories of her gentle The story behind creating the Loysburg Trust Fund. demeanor will serve as inspiration for us all for bypass exemplified her dedication. Still in But above all, she loved her family, espe- years to come. Mae was a kind soul. She will the minority, I worked for months to get cially her two darling granddaughters, Kelly be dearly missed. District projects in a transportation bill, and Shannon. They, need to know that their through the House, the Senate Conference. f ‘‘Annie’’ was a larger-than-life super-lady: On the last day of the Conference she whis- dedicated, smart, energetic and compas- TRIBUTE TO ANN EPPARD pered that we should put in a project to build sionate. Ann was devout and there is little a Loysburg bypass. I said it was impossible, doubt that she is in God’s arms. She’s prob- HON. BILL SHUSTER the Conference was ending. ably telling St. Peter how to better organize ‘‘But the people need that dangerous hair- the place. OF PENNSYLVANIA pin curve eliminated,’’ she pleaded. ‘‘Get IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES away,’’ I ordered. To paraphrase Shakespeare, she may have Wednesday, February 1, 2006 ‘‘What if I can get Chairman Howard and had the body of a tender woman, but she had Senator Moynihan to agree?’’ the heart of a lion. And we might add, the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, on Christmas ‘‘Don’t you breathe my name to them,’’ I soaring spirit of the indomitable American Eve, Ann Eppard, long-time chief of staff to hissed. eagle.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Feb 02, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01FE8.009 E01FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2006 TRIBUTE TO MARIJKE BYCK- CONGRATULATING JERRY Cleveland reflects throughout the Cleveland HOENSELAARS MOHELNITZKY Catholic Dioceses. It has been such a pleas- ure to work with Bishop Pilla over the years HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS and I am grateful for our years of friendship. OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS Bishop Pilla has been a great strength of hope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and courage for me through the years. His guidance, passion, leadership and unwavering Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Wednesday, February 1, 2006 commitment has illuminated hope and faith for Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to countless families and individuals of every with great sadness to honor my friend, Marijke congratulate Mr. Jerry Mohelnitzky on receiv- faith, throughout our Cleveland community, Byck-Hoenselaars, who died in a tragic acci- ing the Longhorn Boy Scouts of America Dis- and far beyond. dent on January 5, 2006. Marijke’s death tinguished Citizen Award for this year. f leaves a void in the Sonoma County commu- Mr. Mohlnitzky has been involved in the nity that will be a reminder of her compassion, Denton community for over 3 decades. He HONORING DORSEY, ILLINOIS grace, and generosity for years to come. participates on the boards of the Chamber of Born in Holland in 1933, Marijke met her Commerce, Greater Denton Arts Council, Eco- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS husband Walter Byck in the cafeteria of the nomic Development Partnership Board and OF ILLINOIS New York hospital where both worked, she as the Dallas Ecological Foundation. He also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a nurse and he as a radiologist. Long-time serves as the Board Chairman for the eco- Wednesday, February 1, 2006 lovers of the arts, the two decided to marry in nomic Development Board. 1961 while visiting the Kroller-Muller Museum The Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the Netherlands. America serves more than 40,000 youths with honor Dorsey, Illinois upon her sesquicenten- The couple moved to Santa Rosa in 1965 scouting programs in Central and North nial. Settled in 1856, the citizens of Dorsey will and purchased the Paradise Ranch in 1978. Texas. More than 15,000 adults volunteer to celebrate the sesquicentennial on July 22 and After raising grapes for many years, they help with the programs. This prestigious award 23, 2006. opened Paradise Ridge Winery in 1994. Their is given to members of the community whose An active railroad ran through Dorsey for five children were raised mostly on the 156- leadership focuses on volunteerism. over 100 years starting in 1854, two years be- acre property and several worked in important I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. fore the community was officially settled by the positions at the winery where Marijke was Jerry Mohelnitzky for receiving the Longhorn Dorsey Family. Also, in 1854, Emmaus Lu- chief executive. Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen theran Church was founded. After being set- Taking advantage of the beautiful site in the Award. His contributions and service to the tled in 1856, the first post office in Dorsey hills on the edge of Santa Rosa, Marijke and Denton community should inspire us all. opened in 1857. her family created a unique facility as well as f I congratulate the citizens of Dorsey on 150 producing outstanding wines. The grounds years of history in the community. I thank you feature a sculpture garden which exhibits the IN HONOR OF BISHOP ANTHONY M. for the contributions to our great Nation. May work of local artists, and the large central PILLA God bless Dorsey and may He continue to building with its stunning views has been bless America. home to many unique events over the years. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH f But Marijke’s legacy will be especially OF OHIO A TRIBUTE TO LANCE CORPORAL marked by her tireless efforts, frequently per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formed anonymously, on behalf of the less for- JERIAD PAUL JACOBS Wednesday, February 1, 2006 tunate in Sonoma County. From delivering in old sweat pants food packages and holiday Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. MIKE McINTYRE gifts for children to low-income families to honor and recognition of my good friend OF NORTH CAROLINA serving as a Board Member, benefactor, and Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, as we celebrate his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leader with local nonprofit groups, her helping twenty-fifth year as a spiritual teacher, leading Wednesday, February 1, 2006 hand and personal involvement were the hall- nearly 800,000 Roman Catholic individuals mark of her style. within the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Marijke’s compassion led to her participation Bishop Pilla grew up in Cleveland, the son pay tribute to Lance Corporal Jeriad Paul Ja- in the Sonoma Task Force for the Homeless, of Italian immigrants. His parents instilled with- cobs of Clayton, North Carolina, for serving the National Women’s History Project, Catholic in him a strong sense of family, faith and serv- his country valiantly with the United States Charities, The Children’s Village of Sonoma ice to others. His spiritual vocation began in Marine Corps in Operation Iraqi Freedom. On County, and other causes for which her winery 1959, when he was ordained to the priest- January 7, 2006, Lance Corporal Jacobs sac- served as the site for benefits and fundraisers. hood. Bishop Pilla served as pastor for a short rificed his life when he encountered enemy fire She also cared deeply about global peace time before accepting a teaching position at in Fallujah, Iraq. He was courageously serving issues, and her activism reflected these broad- Borromeo Seminary High School in Wickliffe, his Nation, and our heartfelt thanks and our er concerns as well. where he was named President in 1972. prayers go out to his family and friends in this According to one friend, her service went Seven years later, he was named Auxiliary time of grief. beyond compassion. She was hungry as a Bishop and on January 6, 1981, he was ap- Jacobs, a member of the Lumbee Tribe in child in Holland during the war years and felt pointed as Diocesan Bishop of Cleveland. the Seventh Congressional District, had a a deep empathy that was integrated Bishop Pilla’s service and presence has great love for family, country, and heritage. He seamlessly into her life. Whenever she went been a focused instrument of faith and hope was a fine young man who truly loved service out to dinner, she boxed her leftovers and did along the streets of Cleveland. Bishop Pilla’s and duty. As a young man growing up in rural not go home till she found a hungry person to dedication to the well being of Cleveland’s Robeson County, Jeriad enjoyed sports, give them to. urban residents is evidenced within the historic music, and poetry. After moving to Clayton, Commitment to her family played a key role churches throughout the city that remain open North Carolina, and graduating from Clayton in this seamless life. She is survived by her and viable sources of hope and faith for wor- High School, he fulfilled a lifelong dream and husband Walter, her five children, and many shipers of all ages. Additionally, Bishop Pilla’s enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. grandchildren whose presence gladdened her outreach efforts and vision of cultural and As a Marine, Lance Corporal Jacobs dedi- heart and enhanced her joy in life. Their loss interfaith unity has created unbreakable, vital cated his career to defending the values this will be deeply felt and shared by their many partnerships among members and leaders of Nation holds dear. By risking his life to ensure friends. all faiths—partnerships that promote under- the safety of others, Jeriad made the ultimate Mr. Speaker, it is hard to imagine life in standing and respect for differing views and sacrifice. His valiant actions and steadfast Sonoma County without Marijke Byck- bonds that celebrate our diversity. service remind us of the gratitude we have to Hoensellars’ warm smile, her friendship, and Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me him and all the other servicemen and women her humanitarianism. I am confident that her in honor and recognition of my dear friend, who have given their lives serving as guard- spirit will live on in those of us she has in- Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, whose spiritual lead- ians of this great country. Jeriad was indeed spired during her 40 years in the community. ership, guidance and devotion to the people of a man of courage and integrity.

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