February 5, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E91 PERSONAL EXPLANATION gone before them to make this anniversary and contributions to light before this body of possible. Please join me in applauding these Congress. Charles began his career in jour- HON. JERRY WELLER young people, and in wishing the organizers nalism and later was instrumental in estab- OF ILLINOIS the best of luck in continuing to bring together lishing the gathering of the West’s most pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the sixth graders of Maryland and Connecticut. cious resource, water. Tuesday, February 5, 2002 f As a young newspaperman, Charles came to the town of Greeley, Colorado in hopes of Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, on January 24, HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE furthering his career in journalism. His first job 2002, I inadvertently missed a vote because of COMMITMENT OF KAREN was working as a part-time reporter/editor for an electrical failure in my office which caused PAPASODORA-COCHRANE the Greeley Tribune, where he covered stories the buzzer system to malfunction. Had I been throughout the Western Slope of Colorado. present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on this im- HON. J. RANDY FORBES Several years later, he bought several small portant legislation which amends the Higher OF VIRGINIA local newspapers and combined their re- Education Act of 1965 to establish fixed inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources and created the ‘‘Greeley Repub- est rates for student and parent borrowers. Tuesday, February 5, 2002 lican.’’ He further merged his resources with f the Greeley Tribune in 1913 and successfully SIXTH GRADE ALL-STAR Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, last week, the operated both endeavors as publisher and BASKETBALL EXCHANGE President in his state of the union address eventually as President of the ‘‘Greeley Trib- called upon all Americans to reveal the better une Republican Publishing Co.’’ side of their nature and to take time to con- Charles Hansen was a great cultural con- HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA tribute to their communities through a variety OF MARYLAND tributor to the region and was instrumental in of volunteer activities. I rise today to honor a bringing well known musicians and talent to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chesapeake, Virginia woman who heeded that Tuesday, February 5, 2002 the area. He was responsible for establishing call long before it was made. the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, which en- Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Karen Papasodora-Cochrane is an attorney ticed symphony orchestras from New York recognition of thirteen of my young constitu- and mediator, a loving wife and mother for and Los Angeles to visit the state, as well as ents, and in recognition of the organizers of four. But, she is also an active member of her bringing in notables such as the John Philip the Thirty-seventh Annual Potomac, Maryland/ community, volunteering her time, energy, and Sousa Marching Band. As a member of his Windsor Locks, Connecticut sixth Grade All- skills to a variety of causes. Since moving to community, he was active in the Greeley Star Basketball Exchange, which took place Chesapeake in 1989, Karen has volunteered Chamber of Commerce and dedicated his time this past weekend, February 1–3. to help her neighbors most in need of assist- and energy to the Northern Colorado Water For the past thirty-seven years, the best ance. She has offered her time raising money Conservancy Districts. It was for his dedication sixth grade basketball players from Potomac, for the Chesapeake Care Free Clinic, serving to bringing water to the plains from the moun- MD and Windsor Locks, CT have met to com- meals to the homeless, and working at the tains that Charles will be most remembered. Clothing Closet and Food Pantry at Kempsville pete and to forge friendships that span 300 As any Westerner knows, water is our most Presbyterian Church. Karen has also given of miles of Atlantic coastline. The exchange precious resource. The water in our state not her legal skills, providing pro bono services at began in 1965 when two gentlemen, an Alle- only satisfies our human requirements, but the Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Rela- gheny Airline pilot from Maryland and a Brad- also is necessary to provide moisture for our tions Court to help victims of domestic vio- ley Airport manager from Connecticut made a agricultural industries. Charles, well aware of lence and supervising a free legal clinic in a friendly bet on whose sixth grade basketball the need for this resource, lobbied Congress low-income community. team was better. Every year since, parents on behalf of the region and secured funding Furthermore, Karen has been an active par- and children from Potomac and Windsor for what came to be known as the Colorado- ticipant in the civic process that keeps our de- Locks have contributed memories to the his- Big Thompson Water Diversion Project. The mocracy moving at its most basic levels. She tory of the exchange. This year, the weekend project not only satisfied northern Colorado’s has been an active member and leader in the culminated in a Saturday night showdown at water needs but also became a model for as- Republican Party of Chesapeake and the Cen- the MCI center, here in Washington. I can piring agricultural communities throughout the tral Chesapeake Republican Women’s Club proudly announce to you that the game was world. His contributions to the project were for many years. Later this month, she will be won by the team from Potomac. The big later honored when a portion of the canal was honored by her colleagues for this commit- weekend followed a January trip to the Bas- named in his honor. ketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachu- ment as Chesapeake’s Grassroots Volunteer Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I setts, where the boys got a chance to learn of the Year. I can hardly imagine anyone who have risen today to pay tribute to a patriarch about the history and development of the is more deserving of this award. of the State of Colorado. Charles Hansen game. We can all learn from her commitment and The Potomac team, coached by Rick dedication to the principle of public service. I dedicated his life to improving his fellow Colo- Brown, consisted of Jamie Bloom, A.J. Brown, am honored to know her and to have had the radan’s lives through contributions to his com- Brian Casey, Ben Chernow, Matt Grady, Mike privilege of working by her side for the better- munity, commitment to quality journalism, and Giannangeli, Ian Hendrie, Kyle Moshkin, Matt ment of the city I call home. Her energy has dedication to providing his region with its most Nunez, Brendan Oldham, Colter Phillips, Blake been an inspiration, and I feel privileged to precious resource. I would like to take this Toll, and Ezra Weisel. The Connecticut team have the opportunity to share her spirit with time to congratulate his family on Charles’ re- was coached by Mike Heneghan and Mike this chamber today. cent award and let them know that all his fel- low Coloradans have benefited from his vision Barile. The team’s players were Kevin Barile, f Spencer Bernard, Kyle Cirillo, Bryan Doherty, and sacrifice, which had made the region Jose Forbes, Ryan Gilbert, Kevin Landry, PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHARLES strong and viable today. Steve McVey, Geoff Oliveira, Tyler Pepin, Tim HANSEN Quagliarolli and Matt Wadsworth. f In these days when the term ‘‘National HON. SCOTT McINNIS AMERICAN MACHINIST Unity’’ seems to be heard on a daily basis, OF COLORADO MAGAZINE’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY these boys and their parents have bridged a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES geographic gap and come together on the Tuesday, February 5, 2002 basketball court. While this tradition has been HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH wonderful for each of its thirty-seven years, Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF OHIO this year it serves a special role in reminding take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us all that while our country is vast and di- and memory of Charles Hansen, a Colorado Tuesday, February 5, 2002 verse, we need not a national tragedy to bring newspaperman and visionary whose life and us together, but instead only a common inter- dedication to his community is being inducted Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in est. and honored by the Colorado Business Hall of recognition of American Machinist magazine’s I am proud of these athletic young constitu- Fame. Though Charles has passed away, I 125th Anniversary, the oldest metalworking ents, their parents, and all those who have am honored today to bring his good deeds publication in existence.

VerDate 112000 05:42 Feb 06, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.077 pfrm04 PsN: E05PT1 E92 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 5, 2002 Since 1877, American Machinist has been synonym for quality. ‘‘Vogue’’ magazine in THE CAREER OF ALLEN D. dedicated to informing readers about ad- 1953 described the store as ‘‘ with a FREEMYER vances in manufacturing technology. This pub- French accent.’’ One example of his marketing lication has evolved with the industry. Amer- prowess was the introduction of exotic his HON. JAMES V. HANSEN ican Machinist has documented the manufac- and-her gifts in 1960, which turned the arrival OF UTAH turing industry’s path from the worker to the of the catalog into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES machine, and now to computers and robotics. a major news story each year. Today, Neiman Tuesday, February 5, 2002 This vital publication to the industry includes Marcus has 32 stores nationwide, from Hono- methods and practices of metalworking, cut- lulu to . Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. ting, forming, tooling, robotics, quality control, While creating a empire was one of Chairman to honor and celebrate the career of plant operation, and finishing. Its technical his greatest achievements, Mr. Marcus con- one of my longtime staff members, Allen D. depth and cutting edge graphics to illustrate tributed to the lives of North Texans in other Freemyer. For nine years, Allen has faithfully and support each concept separate American ways. He published books, wrote articles for served me, the people of Utah and our coun- Machinist from all other metalworking publica- the ‘‘ Morning News’’, lectured, and try as senior staff on the U.S. House of Rep- tions. founded the Stanley and Linda Marcus Foun- resentatives Committee on Resources. American Machinist is written to provide dation, which benefits endeavors of art and It is rare that a Member of Congress finds management amd engineers in the field of culture. He helped create the Dallas Opera an aide with the combination of intellect, talent metalworking with the most up to date techno- and helped save the Dallas Symphony when and commitment that Allen offers. logical information and insight into the future it experienced financial difficulties. He was an Allen served six years as staff director for of the industry . . . the intent of every issue art collector and connoisseur who defended the Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee— is to help readers to increase production, cut the right of the to dis- the largest and most active Resources sub- costs and to stay competitive in the global play controversial works. Even in his 90s, his committee. During those years, he shep- market. civic devotion never flagged. Stanley Marcus herded more than 500 bills through the sub- My fellow colleagues, American Machinist is a recipient of Dallas’s prestigious Linz committee, the full committee and the House. magazine deserves the highest respects for its Award, which is given for significant humani- Most are now law. In the 106th Congress role and dedication to advancing the manufac- tarian and civic efforts. alone, more than 100 Parks and Public Lands turing industry. Management within the indus- I have a special place in my heart for Stan- bills became law. His track record in the 104th try rely on this magazine to find the most up- ley Marcus. When I first ran for the Texas and 105th Congresses was equally as impres- to-date information on their industry. I com- House of Representatives in 1972, I was sive. With Allen’s assistance, Congress en- mend this long standing publication for its 125 working at the Veteran’s Hospital in Dallas. acted legislation that protects, preserves and years of work in the manufacturing industry. Under the Hatch Act, government employees enhances millions of acres of public land f could not seek elected office. Mr. Stanley pro- throughout our beautiful country. He accom- vided me a job and critical moral support dur- plished this while simultaneously defending TRIBUTE TO MR. STANLEY ing my campaign, and this opportunity gave the rights and interests of landowners and MARCUS me the political beginning that ultimately local communities, recreationists and sports- brought me to Congress. men. Many a battle has been waged in the HON. Mr. Speaker, when we think about Neiman Resources Committee in recent years. With OF TEXAS Marcus, we think about style, elegance, and a Allen’s guidance and political instinct we have joie de vivre. Mr. Marcus epitomized these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been able to protect our cherished way of life characteristics. His death on Tuesday, Janu- in the West. Tuesday, February 5, 2002 ary 22, at the age of 96 is a great loss for the This past year, he served as the Chief of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. city of Dallas and the nation. Staff of the Committee on Resources. He or- Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the pass- f ganized the Full Committee into the same leg- ing of a great American, Mr. Stanley Marcus. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS’ SUPER islative workhorse the subcommittee had During his lifetime, Mr. Marcus pioneered ad- BOWL WIN been. Under Allen’s guidance, the House Re- vances in the retail clothing market, helped sources Committee reported 61 bills, more make the Neiman Marcus department store a than almost any other House committee. Texas institution and made substantial con- HON. RONNIE SHOWS With Allen’s help, we were able to pass the tributions to the social and cultural life of North OF MISSISSIPPI mammoth 1996 Parks Omnibus Bill, which Texas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES created the Presidio Trust, an entirely new Mr. Marcus’s father, aunt and uncle founded Tuesday, February 5, 2002 concept in parks management; the Conces- Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas in 1907. Mr. SHOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sions Policy Act of 1998 and The Securing Mr. Marcus graduated from recognition of the New England Patriots’ out- America’s Future Energy Act of 2001. Each of in 1925 and received a master’s degree in standing Super Bowl victory this past Sunday. these bills has a profound and positive impact business administration from Harvard’s busi- It was undoubtedly one of the most exciting on the management of our nation’s parks, ness school a year later. Super Bowl triumphs in recent memory. public lands and resources. The energy bill, In 1926, at the age of 21, he took over as I commend the New England Patriots for the which codified President Bush’s energy policy, the company’s secretary, treasurer and direc- teamwork that enabled them to overcome the sailed through the House on a strong bipar- tor. He went on to become executive vice 17–17 tie score that held until the last seconds tisan vote despite the long odds and pre- president, president, chairman of the board, of the game. While the residents of New Eng- dictions of its demise that persisted through chief executive officer and chairman of the ex- land deservedly claim pride for their winning the eleventh hour. Allen’s veteran legislative ecutive committee. Mr. Marcus retired from the team’s feats, I am pleased that this team’s skills deserve considerable credit for this vic- company in 1975 with the title Chairman success was also born from true Southern tal- tory. Emeritus. ent. Indeed, we are all Patriots. His service has been unfaltering. His knowl- Stanley Marcus was part of the first genera- In Mississippi we are quite proud of the fine edge, expertise and manner has been exem- tion to celebrate and to sell designer fashion contributions to the New England Patriots from plary. This year, Allen and I are both moving in the United States. In the 1920s, Neiman Bobby Hamilton, of Columbia, who attended on to new challenges. Allen’s service and tal- Marcus was the first to offer personalized gift my alma mater, University of Southern Mis- ents have been very beneficial to me, the Re- wrapping for customers and created the first sissippi. I also wish to commend Grant Wil- sources Committee and the United States weekly retail fashion show in the country. liams, of Oak Grove and Clinton, Terrel Buck- Congress. Neiman Marcus became the first retail apparel ley of Pascagoula and Antowain Smith, former I will miss Allen’s wise counsel, legislative store outside New York to advertise in national student of E. Mississippi Community College. skill and political savvy. I wish Allen much suc- fashion magazines. These men are fine athletes and outstanding cess and happiness as he pursues new chal- His merchandising genius became leg- citizens and exemplify how to succeed through lenges. I am confident, the talent and tenacity endary. Stanley Marcus believed in elegance, dedicated teamwork. he has shown for his work for nearly a decade equating it with a keen understanding of ap- Mr. Speaker, please join me in paying trib- here on Capitol Hill, will assure his continued propriateness. He transformed a modest ute to the New England Patriots’ triumphant success. downtown Dallas shop into a world-renowned success on Super Bowl Sunday. Allen good luck and God bless.

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