23328 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 17 August 4, 2007 Tommy was an internationally celebrated owned for 35 years was selected as the I commend Ms. Mumma for her achieve- folk musician, actor, artist, poet, songwriter, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year ments in the global wine industry and her and storyteller from Ireland who took pride in 2006 and the Oklahoma Main Street Business commitment to providing world-renowned wine sharing the Irish culture with those around the of the Year 2007. In addition, Charles contrib- education opportunities to wine professionals, globe. He immigrated to the United States in uted to his community as a member of the students, and consumers in Washington state. 1955 seeking work as an actor and settled in First Methodist Church of Antlers. f Dover, New Hampshire. After a brief period as I stand today to honor the life of Charles THE PASSING OF RICHARD an actor, Tommy Makem went on to join a Edward Uhles, an outstanding community RAUSCH band of Irish decent, The Clancy Brothers, member with a distinguished record of service. where he rose to international fame. Charles was a good man that I am proud to Tommy broke out on his own following his have known, and his dedication to service in- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON time with The Clancy Brothers and educated spired those who knew him to follow his lead OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA generations on the history, traditions, and cus- by reaching out and helping their communities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES toms of Ireland through his music, art, and po- in their own special way. Friday, August 3, 2007 etry. He wrote hundreds of songs including, f Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to ‘‘Four Green Fields,’’ ‘‘Gentle Annie,’’ and commemorate the fruitful life of Richard RECOGNIZING AMY MUMMA ‘‘The Rambles of Spring,’’ which have been Rausch, who served on the staff here in the played in Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Gar- House in past years. After Richard Rausch’s den, Royal Albert Hall and across the United HON. DOC HASTINGS funeral in June, his friends repaired to the States, Canada, and Australia. OF WASHINGTON American Legion watering hole on Capitol Hill Tommy Makem’s illustrious career has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to celebrate his life in his style. Here in Con- awarded him an honorary doctorate from the Friday, August 3, 2007 gress, Richard is remembered for serving on University of New Hampshire, gold and plat- the legislative staff of Representative Neal inum albums, and a host of other awards such Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam Smith of Richard’s home state of Iowa and as the Gold Medal of the Eire Society in Bos- Speaker, I wish to recognize Amy Mumma of Representative Phil Burton. Richard’s position ton, the Genesis Award from Stonehill College Ellensburg, Washington for her contributions as national director of the Young Democrats in Massachusetts, an Emmy nomination for a to the wine industry in Washington state and brought him to DC and he remained expert in New Hampshire public television series, as around the world. national politics, but local politics became sec- well as the first Lifetime Achievement Award in Ms. Mumma is the Founder and Director of ond nature to him. He came to the District the Irish Voice/Aer Lingus Community Awards Central Washington University’s World Wine from his beloved Iowa, and fell in love with and a listing as one of the top 100 Irish Ameri- Program. She was recently selected to serve this city and never left. In his home Capitol Hill cans in the Irish American Magazine five as President of the professional jury for the community, Richard was revered both for his years in a row. The World Folk Music Associa- second International Wine Women Awards, wit, wisdom, and his acumen as a behind the tion awarded him its Lifetime Achievement held in Paris, France. The Wine Women scenes political advisor and serious politician Award in 1999. Awards is an international competition hon- with the good humor not to take himself too His enduring memory and music will live on, oring female leaders in the wine industry. Ms. seriously. He gave his life to the Democratic as will the power and energy of his unyielding Mumma was the only American selected to be Party, attending every Democratic convention spirit. He remains a true inspiration to me and on the prestigious jury, comprised of well- for the past 50 years. million of others around the world. known wine experts from around the world. A gay activist before most gays dared to f In 2005, she was herself honored as the come out, Rausch was a founding member International Wine Woman of 2005–2006. Ms. and one of only three honorary life members TRIBUTE TO CHARLES EDWARD Mumma was selected from over 160 can- of the Gertrude Stein Club. He was DC’s first UHLES didates from 20 countries for her extensive openly gay member of the Democratic Na- technical knowledge and unique personal vi- tional Committee. HON. DAN BOREN sion of wine, and her understanding of the Richard was a quintessentially social animal OF OKLAHOMA global wine industry. and volunteer who knew who he was, where IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Mumma has presented both nationally he stood and why. At bottom, people and poli- and internationally on the topics of wine faults, tics were the loves of Richard’s delightful and Friday, August 3, 2007 marketing, and professional wine analysis. Her fully lived life. Although most Americans have Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today extensive wine education includes an Ad- yet to commit to a presidential candidate, to celebrate the life of Charles Edward Uhles, vanced Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Richard was making calls for Senator Barack a strong community leader from Antlers, Okla- Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London Obama from his hospital bed during his last homa. He passed away unexpectedly on June and a Diploma of Wine Studies and Tasting days. No doubt, Richard died a happy man, 2, 2007, at the age of 65. Charles was the from France’s University of Burgundy. She is but he left many friends like me, who feel the kind of man that everyone was happy to meet, currently a Master of Wine candidate at the void of his passing. Long live Richard. and he will be missed by all who knew him. prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine in Lon- f Charles’ commitment to leadership began at don, England. NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR Southwestern Oklahoma State University in In 2003, Ms. Mumma founded the World HEALTHCARE IN IRAQ Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he studied Wine Program at Central Washington Univer- pharmacy and was a charter member of sity and has worked hard to enhance the Kappa Psi, the pharmacy fraternity. After his knowledge of students, professionals, and HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN graduation, Charles continued this pattern of consumers of wine and the wine industry. The OF TENNESSEE community service in Antlers, Oklahoma, program currently includes a Wine Trade Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he held posts ranging from mayor of fessional Certificate program, a Wine Trade Friday, August 3, 2007 Antlers to Cubmaster. He held leadership po- Tourism minor, consumer courses, and Wine Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise sitions in organizations including the Jaycees, Trade Training Courses for wine industry em- today to commend the efforts of several of our the Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge and the ployees. 7th District constituents who are working to re- Boy Scouts. Charles’ desire to work for the Ms. Mumma is dedicated to expanding the build the shattered healthcare system in Iraq. good of his community also led him to be in- World Wine Program by establishing a com- The collaboration between Dr. Goran volved in business organizations, serving as prehensive program examining wine faults and Bekhtyar, a Kurdish-American physician from president of the Antlers Chamber of Com- methods for wine professionals to identify and Franklin, Tennessee and Smith & Nephew, a merce, Chairman of the Board of the Little reduce the number of faults in wine. The pro- global medical technology company based in Dixie Community Action Agency and president gram promises to improve wine quality and Memphis, demonstrates to all of us that indi- of the Deer Capital Tourism Association. The ensure the continued vitality of the wine indus- vidual people can indeed achieve remarkable pharmacy that Charles and his wife Jeanette try in Washington state and the Nation. results.

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