E160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 12, 2008 In 2001, following 7 years as CEO of the credited for converting a former Academy into Vernand Morency (Green Bay Packers) and Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Com- affordable housing for the less fortunate, de- LB Nate Webster (Denver Broncos). merce, Rusty grabbed the reins of the Los An- veloping a portion of a campus for the elderly William ‘‘Billy’’ Rolle, teacher and head foot- geles Chamber. Under his skilled leadership, seeking a God-centered environment and cre- ball coach, graduated from Coral Gables Sen- the LA Chamber was transformed into a thriv- ating Joseph’s Home, a home for homeless ior High School and later A&M Univer- ing and profitable organization—the ‘‘go-to’’ men with medical problems. sity. He began his teaching career in 1985 at group for area entrepreneurs and businesses For many years she has helped guide the Miami Edison Senior High School where he of all sizes. Famicos Foundation, a community develop- also began coaching football. Rolle guided Rusty was also a passionate advocate for ment corporation that provides housing for Northwestern to its 1998 State title, and also the least fortunate, and understood that good low-income families and seniors. led Miami Killian Senior High School to a schools and a healthy environment are funda- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join State title in 2004. Rolle is the only coach in mental to the Los Angeles area’s appeal. me in recognizing Sister Joan Gallagher. May Miami-Dade County history to lead two Rusty’s insatiable spirit was evident during her years of service to the most vulnerable schools to State championships. his battle with cancer. He published a book— among us be an inspiration to us all in the Coach Rolle returned to coach the Bulls in ‘‘When Cancer Calls Say Yes to Life’’—which world today. 2007 and achieved compiling two of the three he said he wrote to help others struggling with f State titles the School held. He has been rec- the disease. ognized as the 2007 Coach of the Year by Madam Speaker, Rusty Hammer touched HONORING THE MIAMI NORTH- Monthly. Rolle is committed many lives. He will be missed. WESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL to preparing his team for post-secondary edu- VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM f cational opportunities, and the world of work. The 2006 State Championship team featured HONORING TIAN-LI YUE FOR RE- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK seven stars that could sign with the University CEIVING THE 20TH ANNUAL OF FLORIDA of Miami in 2008, as well as infamous star PHRMA DISCOVERERS’ AWARD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES running back Antwan Easterling (Southern Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Miss). HON. JOE SESTAK To this day, there are still just as many de- OF PENNSYLVANIA––––– Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, voted fans as there were when the School today I rise to pay tribute and congratulate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opened in 1955. Not only has the School’s Miami Northwestern Senior High School var- academic arena earned noteworthy and posi- Tuesday, February 12, 2008 sity football team on being crowned the 2007 tive outcomes throughout the past 53 years, Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, each year, National Champions voted by ESPN’s High but the School’s football program has dem- the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactur- School Football Super 25 and winning the onstrated and become the highlight in Miami- ers of America (PhRMA) presents awards to 2008 Florida Class 6A State title. Dade County that has continuously produced researchers who have made incredible con- The Bulls have concluded the 2007–2008 the best crop of talent in the Nation. season with a 15–0 season record and a sec- tributions to the development of a revolu- f tionary medicine that helps patients live ond consecutive Florida Class 6A State title. longer, healthier lives. The Bulls won back-to-back State champion- TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL EVANS Today, Tian-Li Yue received the 20th An- ships for the first time in the School’s 50-year WILSON nual PhRMA Discoverers Award from PhRMA. history. They are only the fourth team from The Discoverers Award is PhRMA’s highest Miami-Dade County to achieve the feat since HON. MARION BERRY honor and is presented to the biopharma- 1963. OF ARKANSAS ceutical scientists whose research and devel- Since opening in the fall of 1955, Miami IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opment of medicines have greatly benefited Northwestern Senior High School students Tuesday, February 12, 2008 mankind, and whose dedication and interest in and faculty have had a sense of pride unlike improving the quality of life of patients exem- any other school in South Florida. The School Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise here plifies the best in the research. opened its doors as a learning institution, and today to pay tribute to a dear friend, Michael This year’s award has justly been presented nearly 1,050 Black students who attended the Evans Wilson, who was a longtime advocate to a cutting-edge researcher, and my con- School during its opening year were bused for advancement of education and a veteran stituent, Tian-Li Yue, who works for daily from Black communities throughout Dade who honorably served our country. His pas- GlaxoSmithKline located in my home state of County. Indeed, during this time period seg- sion for improving the lives of Arkansans will Pennsylvania. regated schools were still existent and sub- be missed, as well as his unwavering friend- Therefore, on behalf of the U.S. Congress I sisting; thus, Northwestern became the first ship. He delighted in asking penetrating ques- would like to recognize Tian-Li Yue, Ph.D. for new high school for Miami African-Americans tions, and his friendship was a treasure. developing Coreg(r), which is used as a treat- in a generation. Mike was a compassionate and caring fam- ment for congestive heart failure. Despite the trials and tribulations the School ily man who loved his wife and children more His unwavering dedication and life’s work to often fought long and hard to get past, the than anything else in the world. He had a improve the health and well being of mankind School won its first State title before integra- never-ending and burning desire to help peo- are to be commended. Patients suffering from tion in 1963. After court ordered desegregation ple, and he made a lasting impression on heart failure and hypertension are forever in of 1970, Northwestern continued to strive with- each and every individual who knew him. his debt. in its football program. In 1995 and 1998 the Mike was the son of the late Robert Edward f School won two more State titles. Lee Wilson III and Patte Evans Wilson. He Northwestern, which has the best record of was the great-great-grandson of Robert Ed- IN RECOGNITION OF SISTER JOAN any Dade team (68–13) since 2001, boasts at ward Lee Wilson, who founded Lee Wilson GALLAGHER, CSA least seven major Division I recruits on its ros- and Co. of Wilson in 1886. ter with several others who could go to mid- He attended high school at the Baylor HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH major programs. Five of those seven have School in Chattanooga, TN, and graduated OF OHIO committed to the University of Miami. Among from The Citadel at Charleston, SC, in 1965. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those is senior quarterback Jacory Harris (6– He served in the United States Army in Korea, 4, 170). He led an offense that scored no and he achieved the rank of captain in air de- Tuesday, February 12, 2008 fewer than 28 points during the team’s winning fense artillery prior to his honorable discharge Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise streak. It is a known fact that the State of Flor- in 1967. today in recognition of Sister Joan Gallagher, ida produces one National Football League Following his tour of duty in the Army. Mike in celebration of her years of kindhearted serv- player for every three of its high schools. returned to Wilson to work at Lee Wilson and ice to the less fortunate within the Northeast Northwestern has played a major part in this Co. He served as chairman and chief execu- Ohio community. contribution with 20 notable graduates includ- tive officer of Lee Wilson and Co. from 1987 Sister Joan is credited for her vigorous in- ing: OT Vernon Carey (Miami Dolphins), DB to the present. volvement in major projects that have touched Torrie Cox (), WR An- Mike loved the State of Arkansas. Through- the lives of so many people. Joan has been tonio Bryant (), RB out his life, he became well known and highly

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