E1110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 3, 2008 FRANK KELSO II RE- HONORING QUINN CHAPEL focusing on workers compensation cases. In CEIVES DISTINGUISHED GRAD- 1992, she and a colleague staked out on their UATE HONOR AT NAVAL ACAD- HON. DALE E. KILDEE own and started a law practice. In addition to EMY OF MICHIGAN being a fine lawyer and wonderful mother, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Barbara was a vibrant community leader. She was always active with women’s causes and HON. LINCOLN DAVIS Tuesday, June 3, 2008 OF TENNESSEE was engaged in many civic endeavors, even IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the after she retired in Hawaii. House of Representatives to join me in con- Barbara is survived by her children: Laura Tuesday, June 3, 2008 gratulating Quinn Chapel African Methodist LaMarre; Kevin McCarty; Christopher McCarty; Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Episcopal Church on celebrating 133 years of Trevor Nielsen; and her sister, Anne Gash. Speaker, watching over the air and sea while worship and outreach in Flint, Michigan. On She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and providing exemplary support for our land Friday, May 30th the congregation of Quinn countless friends in Sacramento and Hawaii. based services, the has a Chapel recognized this milestone at a special Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues service record that history has looked favor- anniversary program. join me today in paying honor to Barbara ably upon from the Revolutionary War through Quinn Chapel AME Church has a long tradi- McCarty for her exemplary service to those of the Battle of Midway to their present day serv- tion in Flint. This tradition began in the home us in Sacramento and across the Nation. Her ices around the globe. of Mrs. Nancy West, where in 1875 she first life and legacy—as a mother and advocate— One alumni of this cherished brotherhood, opened her doors for prayer services. Quinn will be an inspiration to us all. I ask that we Admiral Frank Kelso II, a man who dedicated Chapel reached out to the community, becom- take a moment and extend our utmost respect his life to service of his country, was recently ing a positive influence on families looking for and condolences to her family. bestowed with the 2008 Distinguished Grad- opportunity in the early days of Michigan. f uate Award during the U.S. Naval Academy As Flint grew, so did Quinn Chapel. In 1877 Alumni Association’s annual ceremonies in the congregation moved from Mrs. West’s IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANNE Annapolis, Maryland. home and into a new location on Seventh STARR With a Naval career as long as it is distin- Street. A decision was made in 1912 to build guished, Admiral Kelso, born in Lincoln Coun- a new sanctuary and the brick structure was HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ty, Tennessee, steadily rose through the ranks dedicated in 1922. The music program gained OF OHIO following his graduation from the Naval Acad- national recognition and the Senior Choir took IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emy in 1956. first place in a national music contest during Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Serving various tours on Balao, Skipjack, the 1940s. Permit, and LaFayette class and When the City of Flint decided to build the Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise attending the Navy’s School, Admi- municipal center in 1955, Quinn Chapel had to today in remembrance of Anne Starr, and in ral Kelso was promoted to Commanding Offi- relocate again. The first Church service was recognition of her dedication to her family, her cer of the Naval , USS held in the new structure on Lippincott Boule- country and her community. Finback and USS Bluefish. vard on December 25, 1960. Bishop Joseph Mrs. Starr was born in California, Pennsyl- In subsequent tours, the Admiral served as Gomez formally dedicated this sanctuary in vania and moved to the Cleveland area in the Executive Assistant to the Commander in 1961. early 1920s. Both she and her husband, Wil- Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command and the U.S. Designated a Historical Site by the State of liam, were active in the veterans community in Atlantic Fleet and Supreme Allied Com- Michigan, Quinn Chapel AME Church has ful- the greater Cleveland area. By setting an ex- mander, Atlantic. He was then assigned to re- filled their African Methodist Episcopal motto, ample of leadership and civic participation, establish and command Submarine Squadron ‘‘God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, Man they taught their children the importance of Seven. Our Brother.’’ Under the leadership of their community involvement. Her son, Gary Starr, In 1980 he was selected as Rear Admiral, Pastor, Reverend Stanley U. Sims, the con- learned that lesson well, and has served as where his Pentagon assignments included Di- gregation continues to provide the residents of mayor of Middleburg Heights since 1981. It rector, Strategic Submarine Division, Office of Flint with a place to worship in a faith filled was through Mrs. Starr’s orchestrations that the Chief of Naval Operations, and Director, community. Gary got an early taste for politics. A lifelong Office of Program Appraisal, Office of the Sec- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- ‘‘Roosevelt Democrat,’’ Mrs. Starr arranged for retary of the Navy. resentatives to join me in applauding this com- her son Gary to get credentials at the Repub- By 1985 Admiral Kelso was commanding munity for their dedication to Christian life. For lican National Convention in Miami in 1968 the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea and 133 years Quinn Chapel African Methodist when Gary was 17 years old and visiting ex- NATO Naval Striking Force and Support Episcopal Church has led services for its tended family in Florida. Through that experi- Forces Southern Europe. During this time the members and provided a foundation for the ence, Gary met all the national news anchors Admiral led successful operations against spiritual lives of many in Flint. I pray they will of the day and formed a lifelong interest in Libya. continue their blessed work for many, many politics himself. Later, Anne was active in all Earning his fourth star, Kelso was promoted years to come. of Mayor Gary Starr’s election campaigns. Mrs. Starr belonged to the Lions Club and to Admiral in 1986, shortly before assuming f the duties of Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. to the Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Admiral Kelso later became NATO’s Supreme IN HONOR OF BARBARA MCCARTY Post 703 in Parma and Middleburg Heights. Allied Commander Atlantic and Commander in She was a founding member of the Middle- Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI burg Heights Veterans Memorial, which stands Admiral Kelso’s naval career reached its OF CALIFORNIA in front of the Middleburg Heights community high point when he was named the 24th Chief IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES center. In 2004, I, along with the Cuyahoga of Naval Operations in 1990, making him the County Commissioners, U.S. Senator GEORGE first Tennessean to hold that position. He Tuesday, June 3, 2008 VOINOVICH, Ohio State Senators Dan Brady served as CNO for nearly four years. Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with and Doug White, and Ohio Representative Beyond serving in a high ranking military sadness that I rise in honor of Barbara Timothy DeGeeter, recognized Mrs. Starr for position in the U.S. government and the nu- McCarty, who passed away late last month in her outstanding service and leadership in merous medals he has earned, Admiral Kelso Hawaii. founding the Memorial. She sold many of the has remained humble and grounded—saying Barbara’s life was an American success bricks that comprise the Memorial, with each his greatest accomplishments are his children story. She immigrated to the United States brick displaying the name of a local veteran. and grandchildren. As a father of three and from England, became an American citizen, Mrs. Starr was also recognized by the Middle- grandfather to five, I can say family is the driv- graduated from Sacramento State University burg Heights Chamber of Commerce during ing force in life and is to be cherished as de- and later earned a law degree. Through all of the city’s annual Salute to the City Celebration scribed by the Admiral. this, she raised 4 remarkable children as a for her significant contributions to the commu- We are proud to have Admiral and Mrs. single mother. nity of Middleburg Heights. Kelso as native residents of the 4th District For the better part of the last 3 decades Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join and wish them the best. Barbara practiced law in Sacramento, primarily me in celebrating the life of Anne Starr, who

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:22 Jun 04, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03JN8.015 E03JNPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS June 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1111 committed her life to serving her family, her HONORING SAINT LUKE CHRISTIAN tainly want to express my condolences to country and her community. May her life serve METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH those killed, injured, or otherwise affected by as an example to us all. the recent fighting. f HON. DALE E. KILDEE I have been to Lebanon. I have talked to Parliamentarians in that country about the HONORING DEREK SCHIRMER OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs of that country. I have also supported a series of resolutions since coming to Congress HON. SAM GRAVES Tuesday, June 3, 2008 expressing strong support for restoring and re- OF MISSOURI Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today specting Lebanon’s sovereignty, disarming mi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to pay tribute to the Saint Luke Christian litias, and allowing the Lebanese people and Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Methodist Episcopal Church as the congrega- their representatives to direct the affairs of the country without outside influence from any Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly tion celebrates the 75th anniversary of the quarter. pause to recognize Derek Schirmer of Glad- Church’s founding. A celebration was held in My concern with this resolution is that it stone, Missouri. Derek is a very special young Saginaw, Michigan on May 31st in honor of does nothing to bring the fighting to an end or man who has exemplified the finest qualities this momentous occasion. Saint Luke Christian Methodist Episcopal to achieve any of its goals that it intends to of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- Church was founded in 1933 by King Wicker, advance, especially in light of recent events. tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop Otha Wicker, Mildred Wicker, Alton Wicker, Instead of writing resolutions that make Con- 1247, and earning the most prestigious award Margaret Wicker, Jerry Wicker, Odessa Fields, gress feel good, at this time the U.S. should of Eagle Scout. Derek has been very active with his troop, Bobbie Lou Anthony, Irene Blunt, Robert Tay- be supporting and cooperating with countries participating in many Scout activities. Over the lor, and Reverend S.J. Scott. Shortly there- in the region working to actually bring an end many years Derek has been involved with after Reverend S.J. Elliott became the first ap- to the violence and putting Lebanon on track Scouting, he has not only earned numerous pointed pastor and was active in developing to resolve the political paralysis that has merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- and organizing the Saint Luke congregation. gripped the country. I did not vote for this measure because I be- ily, peers, and community. Under Reverend Elliott’s pastoral guidance Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Saint Luke built its first Church where mem- lieve it does not move us forward in helping to me in commending Derek Schirmer for his ac- bers could gather and worship. bring peace to the region, especially in light of complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- In 1955 the congregation was expanding recent events that saw the Arab League and ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the and they began to look for a new home. The Qatar in particular take leading roles in ac- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. prayers and hard work of the membership tively working diplomatically to end the vio- were successful and they purchased the lence. While this resolution was pending a f Church and parsonage on Tuscola Street in vote before the House, the Lebanese parties HONORING STACY PRATER FOR June 1958. Through the hard work and gen- including the Lebanese government and its SELFLESS ACT erosity of the congregation, the mortgage was Arab neighbors were hammering out an paid in full and burned in a joyous celebration agreement to resolve the political crisis fueling HON. LINCOLN DAVIS on October 19, 1969. Over the years the con- the recent violence which has crippled the OF TENNESSEE gregation has added a new organ, a com- country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munion rail, a grand piano, a furnace, air con- I have included a copy of New York Times ditioning and the Church and parsonage un- articles on these regional efforts well as an- Tuesday, June 3, 2008 derwent extensive renovation. other article outlining the announcement by Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam While the physical structure of Saint Luke Israel of its negotiations with Syria using Tur- Speaker, it was nearly 100 years ago that the has changed, the congregation of Saint Luke key as a mediator. Nothing guarantees that so-called ‘‘Central Powers’’ of Europe opposed Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has not these talks will succeed but it certainly shows the free world in what would become the first wavered from its purpose—faith and devotion that some of the parties most affected by vio- of two World Wars. In the midst of our fight to God. Under the leadership of Reverend lence in the region are tired of empty rhetoric against Germany and her Allies at the begin- James C. Hendricks, Saint Luke has em- and are willing to sit down and engage in di- ning of the 20th century, one of Fentress braced the motto, ‘‘From Good to Great—Gen- plomacy to prevent there country from return- County, Tennessee’s most famous sons eration of Excellence.’’ Through the guidance ing to civil war. earned a Medal of Honor, and his place in his- of Reverend Hendricks, the members are in- Now is an opportunity to encourage the tory. spired to meet the daily challenges of life with Lebanese and others in the region to build on Sergeant Alvin C. York exemplifies perhaps vision and courage. these efforts to defuse tensions and begin to the most common understanding of what a Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- take a positive way forward. According to the hero embodies: an individual who answered resentatives to join me in applauding the cler- reports, the Lebanon agreement was the call of duty and risked themselves for the gy, staff and congregation of Saint Luke Chris- reached—not because of the Congressional betterment of others. However, it is the lesser tian Methodist Episcopal Church. For 75 years resolution—but because the Lebanese parties, known heroes that I rise today to commend. they have brought praise and honor to Our with the help of their neighbors in the region, Stacy Prater of Pikeville, Tennessee, prob- Lord, Jesus Christ, and may He continue to sat down at the negotiating table to try and ably did not have thoughts of heroism in mind bless them for many, many years to come. save their country from civil war. as he traveled home from work a few weeks f According to these reports, the agreement ago. But, when he noticed that the car in front addresses some of the issues that have polar- of him was on fire, Stacy stepped in to help REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE ized and paralyzed Lebanon and also makes the driver and her three children get to safety. GOVERNMENT OF LEBANON clear that all parties ‘‘commit themselves not With the driver and two children safely out of UNDER PRIME MINISTER FOUAD to use weapons or violence in order to the vehicle, Stacy rushed into the fire to res- SINIORA achieve political gains under any cir- cue a third child from a safety seat completely cumstances.’’ surrounded by flames. Using only a pair of SPEECH OF While the agreement is not perfect and it re- scissors, Stacy released and pulled the child HON. GWEN MOORE mains to be seen whether it will change the safely out of the vehicle. Through Stacy’s ef- OF WISCONSIN situation on the ground, it has received the en- forts, all three children and their mother sur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dorsement of all parties, Saudi Arabia, the vived the unexpected incident. U.N, and even the Bush Administration. The History will probably not remember Stacy, or Tuesday, May 20, 2008 agreement will not resolve all the pressing countless others like him, as it remembers Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I problems in Lebanon but it helped check the Alvin York. Stacy acted this month not for the certainly share the concerns of the proponents most pressing of the moment: a slow march glory of heroism, but for what it means to the of this resolution regarding the need to bring back to civil war. survivors of that fire. I am proud today to com- peace to Lebanon. I also add my voice in op- While many Lebanese were expressing re- mend Stacy’s selfless service, and to com- position to the use of violence against inno- lief at this news and returning to deserted memorate a hometown hero who deserves our cent civilians for any reason. It is wrong. I streets in Beirut, the House was voting on a continued thanks and appreciation. have always condemned such acts and cer- resolution which had been eclipsed by events

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