E978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 26, 2006 returned more than $400,000 in earned in- healthcare community through his dedication tives when a strong and competent leader was come revenue to dozens of groups. and commitment to several healthcare related needed, and at all times he was the right man As part of its mission, the Willows engages organizations. He has served on numerous for the job. He served as chairman of the Judi- youths in a variety of programs, including a healthcare related boards. He currently serves ciary Committee during a difficult time in our conservatory, a round theater arts and student as Chair of the Association of American Med- country’s history, and brought the highest level internship training program. In addition, it of- ical Colleges, and chairs the Health Care of integrity to his position. fers greatly reduced student ticket rates to en- Committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Mr. HYDE was appointed chairman of the courage family and school attendance at live Commerce. International Relations Committee shortly be- theater. It is our distinct pleasure to ask our col- fore 9/11, where he has valiantly led us With a remarkable record of achievement in leagues to join with us in saluting Mr. Priselac through the early crucial years of the War on the past 30 years, the Willows is now focused for his outstanding achievements and to con- Terror. In his career, Chairman HYDE has on the future. Later this year, the company will gratulate him on receiving this prestigious worked diligently to protect and expand the expand its operations by opening a 220–seat award. freedoms of unborn children, to protect the cabaret-style theater in Martinez, the seat of f honored symbols of this Nation from desecra- government for Contra Costa County. Earlier tion and to protect the freedoms of citizens all this year, the company completed a 9,000 HONORING THE STUDENTS AT over the world. HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH square-foot production facility in Waterfront Chairman HYDE has dedicated his career in SCHOOL EAST Park in Martinez, in close proximity to the public service to ideals worthy of a great Re- 1,000-seat John Muir Amphitheater. The facil- publican, and to principles worthy of a great ity was constructed to accommodate multiple HON. STEVE ISRAEL statesman. His determination to seek truth and performances of ‘‘John Muir’s Mountain Days,’’ OF NEW YORK justice has earned him the respect of his col- a musical, commissioned by the Willows, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues on both sides of the aisle. based on the life of the famed preservationist Thursday, May 25, 2006 My single regret is that I only had 2 years John Muir, whose residence in Martinez is a to learn from Chairman HYDE, but those are National Historic Site. Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lessons I will carry with me throughout my ca- These activities are part of the John Muir congratulate the students from Half Hollow reer. I wish him the best of luck in all his fu- Festival Center, an educational, cultural herit- Hills High School East in Dix Hills, New York ture endeavors. age and economic development project in for their hard work in the ‘‘We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution’’ national finals. which the Willows has taken a leadership role f along with its partners—the city of Martinez, These outstanding young Americans placed the John Muir Association, the National Park fourth in this nationwide competition and I am RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF SERV- Service, and the Martinez Historical Society. honored to call them my constituents. ICE BY COLONEL JOHN C. COLE- On July 3, 2006, the Willows will celebrate The students, Jason Aronson, Matt MAN, USMC its 30th anniversary with a gala that includes Bauman, Jillian Bernstein, Eric Bierman, Emily a dinner and a show in the John Muir Amphi- Chen, Davina Etwarn, Leily Faridzadeh, Zach HON. DARRELL E. ISSA theater featuring the Diablo Symphony and Goldberg, Chris Green, Arun Gupta, Jennifer OF CALIFORNIA performers from past Willows Theat