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shape, while making a series of turns to con- self to her fellow citizens and her constituency tion from the USGS, U.S. Senator BARBARA trol their speed. As students improve, they ski throughout her lifetime, and she is the epitome BOXER’s Women Making History Award, the downhill with their skis parallel. Countless ski- of what it means to be a public servant. Alquist Award from the Earthquake Safety ers, including my sons, have experienced the Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask you and my Foundation and the Meritorius Service Award joy of alpine skiing because of Hannes’ inno- other distinguished colleagues to join me in from the U.S. Department of the Interior. vative method of instruction. celebrating National Women’s History Month. Dr. Jones lives in Pasadena, with her hus- Hannes dedicated his life to skiing. He con- We are indebted to the many female leaders band Dr. Egill Hauksson, who is a fellow seis- tinued to instruct thousands of pupils until his in public service who work diligently to im- mologist and a Professor at Caltech, and they death in 1955. The Hannes Schneider Meister prove the quality of life for every American, have two children, Sven and Niels. Cup Race, which on March 12, 2016 is cele- and they are worthy of the highest praise. Dr. Lucile M. (Lucy) Jones will leave a sci- brating its 20th anniversary, is staged by the f entific legacy that will be appreciated for gen- New England Ski Museum to honor the legacy erations to come. I ask all Members to join me of Hannes Schneider and the veterans of the TRIBUTE TO DR. LUCILE M. (LUCY) today in honoring her for over three decades 10th Mountain Division. I am proud to partici- JONES of exemplary public service. pate in this year’s event, and to honor the f great achievements of Hannes Schneider. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF HONORING THE CAROL MOORE OF CALIFORNIA f MEMORIAL JAZZ FESTIVAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Monday, March 14, 2016 HON. JASON SMITH Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF MISSOURI HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY honor Dr. Lucile M. (Lucy) Jones, a pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA eminent leader in the field of seismology, who Monday, March 14, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is retiring from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise Monday, March 14, 2016 Dr. Jones received a Bachelor of Arts De- today to honor the outstanding tradition of the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with gree in Chinese Language and Literature, with Carol Moore Memorial Jazz Festival at Mineral great respect and admiration that I rise to cel- a minor in Physics, graduating Magna Cum Area College in Park Hills, Missouri. This year ebrate National Women’s History Month and Laude from Brown University, and her Doctor commemorates the 30th jazz festival, begun in its 2016 theme, ‘‘Working to Form a More Per- of Philosophy in Geophysics from the Massa- 1987. Music instructor Carol Moore cham- fect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service chusetts Institute of Technology. pioned the festival in its early years and and Government.’’ As we reflect on the strug- Dr. Jones has worked for the US Geological helped it grow to its current prominence. Ms. gles, sacrifices, and successes of women Service for the past thirty-three years. During Moore died of cancer in 2008 and the festival throughout our nation’s history, this year’s her time at the USGS, she has served in var- was renamed in her honor in 2010. In the theme honors the many women who have ious capacities, most recently as Science Ad- years since her death, the jazz festival has helped shape America through governmental visor for Risk Reduction, Natural Hazards Mis- been chaired by MAC faculty members Dr. roles and civil service. During this month and sion. In this position she leads long-term Kevin White, Dan Schunks, and Michael Gold- always, we honor the monumental efforts of science planning for natural hazards research, smith. American women who fought and continue to and directs the Science Application for Risk The festival features a day of jazz perform- fight for gender equality. Women have suc- Reduction (SAFRR) Project, which uses ances by hundreds of students from dozens of ceeded in all areas of society, from medicine USGS science to help communities at risk for schools. This year 42 bands will perform from and science to government and public service, natural disasters. Lucy is also a Visiting Re- districts as far away as Arkansas and Ken- and their contributions have paved the way for search Associate at the prestigious California tucky. This festival not only promotes jazz a better America. Institute of Technology Seismological Labora- music and inspires current jazz students, it The pioneers of the women’s movement tory, a position she has held since 1983. Prior also serves as an effective means to introduce fought for the right to vote for decades. to serving as Science Advisor for Risk Reduc- the community and potential students to the Through their determination, courage, and tion, Dr. Jones created, led and was Chief Sci- college. strong will, the suffragettes proudly witnessed entist for the Multi Hazards Demonstration In addition, the festival brings world class the passage of the nineteenth amendment in Project (MHDP), whose landmark programs in- jazz artists to the area to perform in concert 1920. The tireless efforts of these brave cluded the Great ShakeOut, an emergency with the community’s Kicks Band. These art- women brought more opportunity and demo- public preparedness program which has been ists have included saxophonist ‘‘Blue Lou’’ cratic change. The women’s liberation move- adopted throughout the state of California, and Marini of Blues Brothers fame, Delfeayo ment of the 1960’s and 1970’s helped ensure the Southern California Debris Flow Warning Marsalis of the famed Marsalis musical dy- ´ ´ that women had more say in government System, in partnership with the National nasty, trumpet player Jon Faddis, a protege of while leading the charge against workplace in- Weather Service. Lucy was also a scientist on jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, and trumpet mas- equality. This helped create better jobs for the USGS Earthquake Hazards Team for ter Doc Severinsen, who performs at the 30th women and promoted fair pay through anti- many years, including serving as Scientist-in- festival. For its impressive tradition and significant discrimination laws. Our nation’s success is Charge for Southern California from 1998 to artistic contributions to the community, it is my dependent upon the knowledge, skills, and ex- 2006. pleasure to congratulate the Carol Moore Me- pertise of women in public service. These In addition to her work with the USGS, Dr. morial Jazz Festival on its 30th celebration strong leaders fight every day for more oppor- Jones is a member of the California Earth- and to recognize all those involved before the tunity and equal rights, and they continue to quake Prediction Evaluation Council, which United States House of Representatives. have a profound impact on our nation. advises the Governor of California. She I would also like to take the time to acknowl- served as seismic safety advisor to Los Ange- f edge the many women who have served, and les Mayor Eric Garcetti, raising awareness HELENDALE LOSES COMMUNITY continue to serve, the people of the First Con- about the city’s need for greater earthquake LEADER gressional District at the local, state, and fed- preparedness. Lucy also served as Commis- eral levels. As a lifelong resident of Northwest sioner on the California Seismic Safety Com- HON. PAUL COOK Indiana, born and raised in the city of Gary, I mission. Author of multiple scientific papers on OF CALIFORNIA would be remiss if I did not pay special tribute seismic research with a primary focus on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to one of Northwest Indiana’s finest citizens earthquake hazard assessment and and my dear friend, the Honorable Earline foreshocks, Dr. Jones has often testified be- Monday, March 14, 2016 Rogers, State Senator for the 3rd District of fore the United States Congress on various Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the Indiana. Senator Rogers will be retiring from public safety seismic matters. Lucy has been memory of Michael Phillip Gouin, who trag- office at the end of the year after a remarkable the recipient of many awards, including ically passed away on February 16, 2016. Mi- thirty-four years in the state legislature. A Woman of the Year from the California chael’s life was taken by a drunk driver who teacher by trade and a former Gary city coun- Science Center, the Shoemaker Award for struck his motorcycle in Oro Grande, Cali- cil member, Senator Rogers has devoted her- Lifetime Achievement in Science Communica- fornia.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MR8.002 E14MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E295 Michael was employed by the Helendale Helene has done it all, and I cannot think of remember the sacrifices made by those our Community Services District as a wastewater a more deserving person to be named the country sends into harm’s way. Their courage treatment plant operator. Previously, he 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal. Con- and sacrifice allows us to live in a safer world. served honorably in the United States Navy gratulations to Helene on this honor. It is equally fitting that we also remember and and obtained his bachelor’s degree from San f consider those who are left behind—their Diego State University after his time in the wives, husbands, children and parents. And so TRIBUTE TO PAULEY PERRETTE— service. He also spent time as an employee I submit a poem entitled ‘‘My Gold Star’’ writ- 28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT for the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation ten by Debb Clay, a retired teacher with 40 WOMAN OF THE YEAR Authority some years ago. years’ service to our youth: Michael was well-known throughout the I took the road ‘‘less traveled’’ and arrived community of Helendale. He will be remem- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF upon a shore bered for his friendly demeanor and willing- OF CALIFORNIA Where sunlight danced on surface currents- ness to volunteer his spare time as a youth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opening a door soccer coach. Monday, March 14, 2016 To memories of you and me—our feet upon the sand I would like to pass along my condolences Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in And how our voices filled the air as your to Michael’s father, mother, and sister, who honor of Women’s History Month. Each year, touch filled my hand. are undoubtedly in a tremendous amount of we pay special tribute to the contributions and You were just a little child but even then pain right now. His family is in my thoughts sacrifices made by our nation’s women. It is you knew and prayers during this difficult time. I ask that an honor to pay homage to outstanding That giving of yourself was all that you were this body do the same in the memory of Mi- women who are making a difference in my meant to do, chael Phillip Gouin. Congressional District. I would like to recog- And day by day you walked the path that led f nize a remarkable woman, Pauley Perrette of you toward the day Hollywood, California. You’d place your country and its worth HONORING HELENE MURTHA ahead of ‘‘Self’’ and say, Pauley is an accomplished artist, writer, DOOLEY photographer, and civil rights activist. Her fam- ‘‘I’ll go and serve and do my part to keep my ily is from Alabama. She was born in New Or- homeland free, When others tread a different path it mat- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL leans and grew up in several southern states. ters not to me, OF NEW YORK After college where she studied Sociology, For this I know and will profess to all who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Psychology, and Criminal science, she spent choose to hear, Monday, March 14, 2016 time in New York City before moving to Los Our country needs us all to serve and that is Angeles working steadily in film and television. why I’m here.’’ Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the annual St. She is best known for her portrayal of the be- I stand alone now on that shore, as sorrow Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in loved Abby Sciuto on the CBS Television Se- fills my brow Eastchester has become one of the great so- ries NCIS, the Number 1 most watched tele- A mix of tears and smiles collide with cial events in my district, drawing the entire vision show in the world. thoughts of then and now, community together every year in the spirit of Pauley’s incredible commitment to commu- Yet as I witness warmth and sparkle from camaraderie and fun. The celebration is just nity is what sets her apart. She is known as the water’s skin, one of the reasons why Eastchester is such a The silent streams upon my face with bril- a philanthropist and she works with over 30 liant light begin tight knit community, and without the incred- charities including Project Angel Food, AIDS ible volunteer efforts of this year’s St. Patrick’s Project Los Angeles, the Trevor Project, LAFD To fill my heart, the air, this place with who Day Parade Grand Marshal, Helene Murtha you really are Foundation, Habitat for Humanities, the Thirst And what you did and why you had to ven- Dooley, it simply could not be done. Project, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the ture out so far, The oldest of four children, Helene was born Make a Wish Foundation, the Humane Soci- So now I’m left without you here—my grief in Queens and grew up on Long Island. She ety, People Assisting with the Homeless, the I try to hide graduated from Fairfield University in 1985 Los Angeles LGBT Center, Hope Gardens, the But what I can show is my ‘‘star’’—it shines with a BS in Business Management. Subse- Amanda Foundation, the Greater Los Angeles as does my pride. quently she started a career in banking at JP Zoo Association, and the Los Angeles Police f Morgan on Wall Street, where she met the Department Police Activities League, just to TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE love of her life and future husband, my good name a few. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT friend Joe Dooley. In 1992 the couple moved Pauley inhabits both a national and local to Eastchester where they welcomed their two stage with ease. She joined efforts across the wonderful children, Brian and Caroline. In nation to bring justice for Alabama and Detroit HON. KEN CALVERT 1998 Helene left the business world and child murder victims Shannon Paulk and OF CALIFORNIA began work in the Eastchester School District Raven Jeffries. She can be found at National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the librarian at Greenvale Elementary Night Out, an annual effort by the Los Angeles Monday, March 14, 2016 School. She has taught at all the schools in Police Department and Neighborhood Watch Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Eastchester, grades K through 12, and cur- to bring together local residents and their po- proud recognition of the 100th Anniversary of rently works at the middle school/high school lice officers. She uses her voice to speak up Riverside City College as well as the 25th An- library. for the most vulnerable in society, from chil- niversary of both Moreno Valley College and In 2001, the Dooley family joined the es- dren to our animal companions, from individ- Norco College. I have had the honor of rep- teemed Eastchester Irish American Social uals faced with seemingly insurmountable resenting these world-class community col- Club. Helene has volunteered for the EIASC odds to those fighting for civil rights for them- leges for the majority of my term in Congress over the years at multiple social events includ- selves and their communities. and am proud to commemorate today’s mile- ing at various times on the Christmas Party I ask all Members to join me in honoring an stones. Committee and organized the EIASC’s Sash exceptional woman of California’s 28th Con- Riverside Junior College was founded on Presentation dinner. She has chaired the St. gressional District, Pauley Perrette, for her ex- this date in 1916, becoming California’s sev- Patrick’s Day Festival several times, served as traordinary service to the community. enth community college. In 1964, voters ap- Mistress of Ceremonies last year, and has f proved the creation of the Riverside Commu- even assisted Enda McIntyre as the Saint Pat- ‘‘MY GOLD STAR,’’ A POEM nity College District and elected its five mem- rick’s Day Parade roving reporter. WRITTEN BY DEBB CLAY ber Board. The Board took on an ambitious ef- Helene is also an active volunteer in the fort to expand the college in an effort to meet Eastchester community, serving as Treasurer the needs of a fast-growing student body. In for the Friends of the Eastchester Public Li- HON. DANA ROHRABACHER 1991, the Riverside Community College Dis- OF CALIFORNIA brary, Board Member and Chairperson of the trict worked with local and state officials to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eastchester Public Library Board, Member of open new campuses in Moreno Valley and the Neighborhood Association Board, and she Monday, March 14, 2016 Norco. These campuses opened new doors to has volunteered for the PTAs in all the Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, as educational achievement for students across Eastchester schools. Americans and free people we must always the Inland Empire.

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