E1398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 30, 2015 Bill left one quarter before graduation at Because of my experience with the pro- band, Charles are the proud parents of 3 Ohio State in 1941, along with six other ath- gram, I have always enjoyed having the privi- grown daughters and 3 grandchildren. Dionne letes, to serve his country in the Army Air lege of hosting Cal in the Capital interns in my established a career with the San Francisco Corps. Bill did obtain his degree a year later congressional office. The passion and dedica- Police Department where she served for 14 when he submitted a thesis paper to his pro- tion that these student leaders display toward years as a Peace Officer. fessor. While in basic training, Bill was se- serving their country, their communities, and Whereas, now, a resident of Solano County, lected as the ‘‘Typical Air Corps Cadet’’ for a those whose voices too often go unheard is Dionne is co-owner of a successful small busi- nationwide publicity recruiting campaign, but an inspiration to all. ness, Front2Back Designs in Fairfield. he was far from ‘‘typical.’’ On behalf of the residents of California’s Whereas, Dionne is Past President of Fair- As part of the 449th Bombardment Group, 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Uni- field Kiwanis Club and Chair of Salvation Army Bill was sent overseas at the end of 1943. He versity of California, Berkeley, for its Cal in the Red Kettle. Dionne is an active supporter of was the original commanding officer of the Capital program and salute its 50 years of Solano Hearts United/Solano Turkey Trot, Mis- 718th Squadron stationed in Italy and is cred- service to our community. I thank the UC Pub- sion Solano, Heather House, Rotary Club, ited with 35 total missions as a pilot or copilot. lic Service Center for providing its students Yippie Yogurt Foundation, Heart2Heart, Little His missions spanned all over Europe, includ- with decades of public service opportunities Wing Connections, The Leaven, Ride to De- ing Italy, Austria, France, Yugoslavia and Ro- while leading the nation in developing the next feat Diabetes, Children’s Nurturing Project, mania. In August of 1944, Bill died in a plane generation of leaders. The Continentals of Omega Boys & Girls Club crash as part of an air support mission for the f of Vallejo, and Children in Need of Hugs. invasion of Southern France, also known as Whereas, Dionne has also served as Am- Operation Anvil. He was awarded the Distin- TRIBUTE TO ESTHER GOLAR bassador for several area Chambers of Com- guished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, three merce. Her business motto is ‘‘to treat cus- Oak Leaf clusters, and the Bronze Star during HON. DANNY K. DAVIS tomers how we would want to be treated as his service. OF ILLINOIS consumers and to give back to the community Bill was a true American hero and I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that has helped to sustain our business.’’ True pleased to honor his service to our country Wednesday, September 30, 2015 to her word, Dionne is a shining star. during World War II. I wish his family all the Resolved, That I Congressman JOHN best this year as they recognize the 70th anni- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- GARAMENDI of California’s Third Congressional versary of when he was set to return home er, Esther Golar was called home by the Lord District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the from war. on Monday, September 21, 2015 at age 71. accomplishments of Dionne McCullar. f Esther was born in Chicago, Illinois and was f educated here including attending college at HONORING CAL IN THE CAPITAL Malcolm X; and she was a member of Trinity PERSONAL EXPLANATION United Church of Christ. Esther devoted her HON. BARBARA LEE adult life to a tireless quest for social and eco- HON. JAMES A. HIMES OF CALIFORNIA nomic justice; and she worked with Alternative OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Policing Strategy, Neighborhood Housing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services of Chicago and Robert Fulton Ele- Wednesday, September 30, 2015 mentary Local School Council. In 2006, Esther Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor was appointed to represent the people of Dis- Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, on September 25, the 50th anniversary of the University of Cali- trict 6 of the Illinois State House of Represent- 2015, I was unable to be present for roll call fornia, Berkeley Public Service Center’s ‘‘Cal atives and was first elected in 2006 to the Illi- vote 518, on passage of the Responsibly And in the Capital’’ internship program; long known nois House and re-elected again in each elec- Professionally Invigorating Development as one of the premier internship programs in tion since and she was known and loved as (RAPID) Act of 2015 (H.R. 348). Had I been Washington D.C. one of the kindest and most compassionate present, I would have voted NAY. Since 1965, this student-led organization elected officials in Illinois, a woman who used f has prepared 75 UC Berkeley students each her powerful voice and enduring passion to year for once in a lifetime internship opportuni- selflessly champion for her constituents. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL ties. Placement opportunities include: across Esther leaves to mourn her passing her DEBT all levels of government, the nonprofit sector, daughter: Tiffany Golar; and grandchildren think tanks, and within our most advanced re- Briana Golar, Toni Thomas, Ananda Thomas HON. MIKE COFFMAN search institutions. and Jayden Golar, along with a massive host OF COLORADO In its 50th year, Cal in the Capital has af- of friends and co-workers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forded a total of 3,745 interns the platform to Now, therefore be it resolved, that we deep- Wednesday, September 30, 2015 engage in 1,608,489 hours of service. Their ly mourn the passing of our dear friend Esther dedication to public service and civic engage- Golar; and be it further resolved, that we ex- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January ment is showcased through real world experi- press to her family, friends and all who knew 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- ences and professional growth platforms. her, our appreciation, admiration and respect fice, the national debt was Through its offerings, Cal in the Capital has for her life and works and we commend her $10,626,877,048,913.08. been providing leadership, service learning, soul to the Almighty God for peaceful repose. Today, it is $18,151,025,702,418.99. We’ve and internship opportunities to the students of f added $7,524,148,653,505.91 to our debt in 6 my alma mater, UC Berkeley. Their program years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- has successfully demonstrated, for half a cen- HONORING DIONNE MCCULLAR tion, our economy, and our children could tury, the benefits of combining world-class have avoided with a balanced budget amend- education with hands-on experience in the ef- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI ment. fort to prepare their students for a life of public OF CALIFORNIA f service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alumni of the program have gone on to THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF serve in various capacities of public service. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 OMEGA DELTA PHI FRATERNITY, Some worked within presidential administra- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today INC., (GAMMA CHAPTER) tions, some went on to advocate for workers’ to recognize the work of Dionne McCullar, a rights, and some even became sitting Mem- business leader, community volunteer and one HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA bers of Congress. I too was once a Cal in the of my district’s 2015 Woman of the year. OF ARIZONA Capital intern for a great warrior, statesman Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and my predecessor, Congressman Ron Del- September, of the Year Two Thousand and lums. I remember my time as an intern fondly, Fifteen, Dionne McCullar was recognized as a Wednesday, September 30, 2015 and can tell you without hesitation that this 2015 Woman of the year. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I wish to rec- program changed my life, as it has for so Whereas, Dionne McCullar was born and ognize and congratulate the Omega Delta Phi many others. raised in San Francisco. She and her hus- Fraternity, Inc., (Gamma Chapter) from the

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