May 27, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E989 As we look to improve the quality of care while used her chance at the microphone to tell the in recognizing the 21st annual DC Black Pride addressing high costs, we can learn from ef- world, ‘‘That’s my Scotty.’’ celebration, to be held in Washington, DC on fective programs like USFHP, which provides On behalf of the residents of the Sixth Dis- May 26–30, 2011. managed care and includes a focus on pre- trict, we offer our congratulations to Scotty and The DC Black Pride celebration is a multi- ventative care and managing chronic illnesses his family who live in the Sixth District. And day festival featuring music, dance, films, a to improve the lives of our service members from the state of North Carolina, we say poetry slam, a church service, community and potentially creating savings in the long again, congratulations, ‘‘That’s our Scotty.’’ town hall meetings, and a health and wellness run. Transferring beneficiaries to Medicare will f expo, among other things. The DC Black Pride celebration is widely considered to be one of only shift costs, rather than improve the quality IN HONOR OF MASTER GUNNERY the world’s preeminent Black Pride celebra- of care for those who have served our coun- SERGEANT (RET) LEWIS JAY tions, drawing more than 30,000 people to the try. STACK In light of this, and the success this program Nation’s capital from across the United States has had in providing for those who have as well as from Canada, the Caribbean, South served in uniform, I wish to reiterate my sup- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Africa, Great Britain, France, Germany, and port for USFHP. I hope we can avoid major al- OF GEORGIA the Netherlands. terations to the US Family Health Plan and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The DC Black Pride celebration has deep continue to offer this service to all eligible Thursday, May 26, 2011 roots in the DC community, dating back to beneficiaries, including those over the age of Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise 1975. It grew out of the Club House’s annual 65, who I believe have earned a right to this today to honor an American hero, MGy Sgt Memorial Day weekend celebration, called the high quality program through service to our (Ret) Lewis Jay Stack. Mr. Stack is being hon- Children’s Hour. After the Club House closed country. ored by his church, the Avalon United Meth- in 1990, local individuals and groups kept the f odist Church in Albany, Georgia this Sunday. tradition alive by organizing the first DC Black Master Gunnery Sergeant Stack was born on Pride celebration on May 25, 1991, at SIXTH DISTRICT CHEERS AMER- April 21, 1914, and recently celebrated his Banneker Field. The celebration has grown ICAN IDOL SCOTTY MCCREERY 97th birthday. from a few hundred people to the thousands Spurred by a love of country and selfless expected for the 2011 celebration. HON. HOWARD COBLE sacrifice, Master Gunnery Sergeant Stack The DC Black Pride celebration fostered the OF NORTH CAROLINA joined the United States Marine Corps on Feb- beginning of the International Federation of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruary 28, 1937 at the age of 23. He served Black Prides and the ‘‘Black Pride Movement,’’ which now consists of 40 Black Pride celebra- Thursday, May 26, 2011 admirably with the 1st Marine Division for sev- eral campaigns in World War II, which in- tions on three continents. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, for years, the cluded Guadalcanal, Cape Gloster, Pllilieu and Fittingly, the DC Black Pride celebration’s sounds and drama of American Idol have cap- Okinawa. Master Gunnery Sergeant Stack organizing body, Black Lesbian and Gay Pride tivated the eyes and ears of Americans, gluing also served one tour with 1st Marine Air Wing Day, Inc., a local affiliate of the International them to their TVs to find out who the next in Japan. Federation of Black Prides, chose ‘‘21 Years great singing star would be. Over the 11 sea- He was stationed at Intin during the Korean and Legal!’’ as the theme for this year’s cele- sons of American Idol mania, the state of War and later served a tour in Vietnam. His bration. The theme reflects the 21 years DC North Carolina and the Sixth District have final station in the military was at Marine Black Pride has fulfilled its mission to increase been well represented in the finals of this sing- Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia on awareness of and pride in the diversity of the ing competition. This season’s American Idol March 1, 1971. For his service to our country, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Afri- competition was no different, ending with 17- he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Viet- can-American community, as well as support year-old Scotty McCreery, from Garner, North nam Service Medal, the Combat Action Rib- for organizations that focus on health dispari- Carolina, crowned as the latest American Idol. bon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Navy ties, education, youth and families. Scotty has strong connections to the Sixth Achievement Medal, Nine Good Conduct med- DC Black Pride is led by a volunteer Board District, as well. Several members of Scotty’s als, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. of Directors, which coordinates this annual family live in our area. His grandmother and He has been married to the lovely Ruth event and smaller events throughout the year. grandfather, Paquita and Bill McCreery, reside Stack for 65 years. They have four children, We are pleased to also recognize DC Black in the Moore County town of Aberdeen, while eight grandchildren and four great grand- Pride 2011 board members: George Birdson, his aunt and uncle, Tina and Billy Creech, live children. He has been a member of the Ava- Jimma Elliott-Stevens, Earl Fowlkes, Jr., and just down the road in Pinehurst. lon United Methodist Church for almost 47 Danielle King. The members of Scotty’s family, however, years. I ask the House to join me in recognizing are just some of a long line of connections to GEN Douglas Macarthur once said that: the 21st annual DC Black Pride celebration, the Sixth District of North Carolina. We have ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country: Those three hallowed and to welcome its attendees. been home to two previous finalists in the words reverently dictate what you ought to be, f what you can be, what you will be.’’ Master American Idol competition, Fantasia Barrino RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- and Chris Daughtry. Fantasia, from High Gunnery Sergeant Stack did his duty by serv- ing his country, and he did it with honor and SARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS Point, won the American Idol competition dur- SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL ing its third season. Daughtry, from dignity because of his deep and unwavering McLeansville, though he did not win the com- love of his country. petition, has gone on to become a successful Because of him and thousands of brave HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY recording artist, releasing several multi-plat- men and women like him, millions of Ameri- OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inum albums. cans and billions more around the world are North Carolina is one of only two states that able to taste the fruits of freedom. God Bless Thursday, May 26, 2011 can boast more than three finalists over the Master Gunnery Sergeant Stack and God Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to competition’s history; the other is Alabama. Bless the greatest country in the world, the recognize the 30th anniversary of the Massa- North Carolina has had a total of seven final- United States of America. chusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC). For ists over the years. f the past 30 years, the MSAC has served as Joining Barrino, Daughtry and McCreery as RECOGNIZING THE 21ST ANNUAL a champion for low- and moderate-income American Idol finalists are four other proud DC BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION seniors, achieving gains in promoting the North Carolinians. Clay Aiken of Raleigh, rights and well-being of seniors. Bucky Covington of Rockingham, Kellie Pickler SPEECH OF Since its first meeting in April 1981, the of Albermarle, and Anoop Desai of Cary, a HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON MSAC has brought together thousands of area UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus, all represented seniors to participate in public meetings, rallies OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA North Carolina in the finals of the competition, and government hearings and has succeeded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as well. in bringing necessary services to seniors in Even Scotty McCreery’s grandmother, Thursday, May 26, 2011 need. Paquita, got some face time on American Idol. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Shortly after its inception, the MSAC re- Like any proud grandmother would do, she ask the House of Representatives to join me stored local bus routes, established medical

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Today, the MSAC has over 1,000 active What Section 526 Does OF LOUISIANA members of all ages working at the grassroots Prevents federal agencies from purchasing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES level to continue to ensure that seniors have unconventional fuels with higher greenhouse Friday, May 27, 2011 access to the resources they need most. gas emissions than conventional fuels. Seven chapters throughout Massachusetts Most relevant to the Department of De- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I was unable provide support, leadership training, and op- fense (DOD) because it is the Nation’s largest to cast my vote on rollcall 376. Had I cast my fuel purchaser and is leading federal efforts vote, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ for rollcall 376. portunities to advocate for those members of to support, develop and commercialize do- the senior community who otherwise would I am proud to support the intelligence commu- mestic alternative sources of fuel for mili- nity, as well as local, state, and federal law have no voice. tary use. I join my friends in the North Shore chapter For instance, the U.S. Air Force intends to enforcement agencies in their efforts to protect and so many others in congratulating the Mas- procure 50 percent of its domestic aviation our homeland and combat global terrorism. sachusetts Senior Action Council on 30 suc- fuel from alternative sources by 2016. f Also, the U.S. Navy plans to deploy a cessful years. I wish them the best as they CONGRATULATIONS TO AZER- continue to serve as a voice for all vulnerable ‘‘Great Green Fleet’’ by 2016, which will be entirely operated on alternative fuels. BAIJAN ON THEIR 93RD REPUB- residents of Massachusetts. Why Section 526 Is Important to the United LIC DAY f States and to the Advanced Biofuels Indus- try NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO Section 526 is helping low carbon fuels TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 OF WEST VIRGINIA bridge the ‘‘valley of death’’ between devel- opment and commercialization by pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF venting large, carbon intensive fossil fuel fa- Friday, May 27, 2011 HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY cilities from crowding out their opportuni- ties. Section 526 is therefore already helping Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF VIRGINIA the Air Force and Navy meet its alternative honor the Republic of Azerbaijan on the 93rd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fuel goals and the country move toward anniversary of Republic Day on May 28. Addi- Tuesday, May 24, 2011 greater energy independence and security tionally, the Republic of Azerbaijan will be and create jobs. celebrating the 20th anniversary of its inde- The House in Committee of the Whole The domestic biofuels industry is now con- House on the State of the Union had under pendence from the Soviet Union. tributing more than 400,000 jobs and $53 bil- Azerbaijan has become a critical ally of the consideration the bill (H.R. 1540) to authorize lion in new activity to the Nation’s econ- appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for mili- omy. A recent report found that additional United States due both to its location in the tary activities of the Department of Defense job creation from advanced biofuels produc- Caucasus Region and its access to rich en- and for military construction, to prescribe tion could reach 807,000 by 2022. ergy sources in the Caspian Sea. Additionally, military personnel strengths for fiscal year Since its enactment, Section 526 has pro- Azerbaijan has been an example of religious 2012, and for other purposes: vided a clear signal that energy security and and ethnic tolerance. As a predominantly Mus- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Chair, I rise climate security will be advanced in parallel lim country, Azerbaijan has maintained strong to express my concerns with repealing Section to federal alternative fuel procurement. This and active Jewish and Christian communities. 526 of the Energy Independence and Security has helped to focus private investment and Azerbaijan was one of the first nations to early DOD testing on advanced biofuels, Act through the Fiscal Year 2012 National De- which offer substantial greenhouse gas re- offer the United States support in the after- fense Authorization Act (NDAA). This provision ductions in addition to their energy security math of 9/11. They have participated in many of the NDAA would undermine Department of benefits. joint military efforts since their independence Defense efforts to reduce oil dependence and The prospects of a stable and long-term and recently doubled their military presence in could cripple America’s nascent algal biofuel customer in the DOD is a major driver of Afghanistan. They have also offered logistical industry. early investment in advanced biofuels for support for our efforts in Afghanistan, offering Our Armed Forces are making great aviation and marine applications. Elimi- refueling stations and over-flight permission. progress to reduce their dependence on oil in nating Section 526 could seriously undermine Once again, I am happy to honor and con- this investment certainty, leading to less a manner that promotes climate security. For and less investment and capital access for gratulate Azerbaijan on their 93rd Anniversary example, the Air Force plans to procure 50 advanced biofuels. of Republic Day. Azerbaijan has been a great percent of its domestic aviation fuel from alter- Congress must maintain Section 526 to as- ally to the United States, and I think it is im- native sources by 2016. It has already devel- sure continued U.S. leadership on biofuels, portant that we highlight all the efforts they oped the ‘‘Green Hornet,’’ a fighter jet that especially advanced and cellulosic biofuels have made to support efforts to bring peace runs on algae-based biofuel. The Navy is in for aviation and other military applications. and freedom to parts of the world that have the process of deploying its ‘‘Great Green Advanced Biofuels Companies and Projects known nothing but tyranny. That Could Be Negatively Affected if Sec- Fleet,’’ which will run entirely on alternative f fuels and be operational by 2016. tion 526 Were Eliminated‘ These improvements to national security The maps below illustrate existing and OPPOSING REPUBLICAN EFFORTS parallel new economic opportunities for the planned cellulosic biofuel biorefineries and TO ELIMINATE MEDICARE AS WE biofuel industry. According to the Bio- algae production projects at various stages KNOW IT of development in North America. technology Industry Association, ‘‘Section 526 Currently, there are more than 70 pilot and is helping low carbon fuels bridge the ‘valley demonstration advanced biofuel biorefineries HON. SILVESTRE REYES of death’ between development and commer- across North America—including cellulosic, OF TEXAS cialization,’’ and is ‘‘already helping the Air algae, and other advanced biofuel tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force and Navy meet its alternative fuel nologies—representing hundreds of millions goals.’’ The domestic biofuels industry contrib- of dollars in investment. Friday, May 27, 2011 utes 400,000 jobs and $53 billion to the Amer- There have been successes at each stage of Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ican economy while supporting deployment of research and development and all are in the strongly oppose the Republican’s plan to elimi- process of scaling-up. domestically-produced biofuels for our Armed Commercial development was slowed by nate Medicare as we know it. The Republican Forces. the recession but is regaining momentum as budget ends the Medicare benefits guarantee We cannot abort this critical effort to help a result of supportive federal programs, such and replaces it with an inadequate voucher our military achieve energy independence. It is as Section 526, and some thawing of capital system where seniors will have to buy their imperative that repeal of Section 526 be strick- markets. own health insurance in 2022. These actions

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