September 11, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1477 General Robert Arter of Lansing, Kansas for has become the largest private long-term care an active member of The Church of Jesus receiving the Alexander Doniphan Community insurance program in the nation with about Christ Kirtland Restoration Branch. Service Award. Lieutenant General Arter ex- 270,000 enrollees. Although it is an employer- Ida left these thoughts to those she loves: emplifies the attributes of General Alexander sponsored program, 100% of its costs are ‘‘Goodbye to my family and friends. I hope W. Doniphan, and has carried on Doniphan’s funded by enrollees, not the federal govern- that the paths we have traveled and passed legacy through a lifetime of service. ment or taxpayers. were good ones. I pray that we will meet Lieutenant General Arter has distinguished The Program has increased awareness in again in God’s Kingdom. Make the most of himself as a military leader since he first re- the federal community about long term care and celebrate your gift of life. So grieve for me ceived his commission in 1950. He has held issues and needs, helped enrollees provide for awhile, if grieve you must, then let your grief numerous command and staff positions includ- the high cost of long term care, and provided be comforted with trust. It’s only for awhile that ing command of the 1st Battalion, 506th Air- participants with the opportunity to take control we must part, so bless the memories with your borne Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air- of their future long term care needs. Before heart.’’ mobile) and command of the First Brigade, we created the Program, long term care serv- Ida Keiper passed away August 6, 2012 at 101st. His commitment to excellence in lead- ices were not covered by Medicare or the the age of 76. Her legacy lives on through her ership and command has led to great recogni- Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. family and the people she touched with her tion, including being named the Commanding The Department of Veterans Affairs offered selflessness and generosity. She is survived General of the United States Army Military only limited benefits, while Medicaid provided by her husband, Charles W. Keiper and their District of Washington and Commanding Gen- coverage only to the very poor. Since 2002, four children, Charles W. Keiper II, Faith eral of the Sixth United States Army. Even the Program has paid out almost $200 million Keiper, Linda Pallotto and Cindy Iozzia, four after his retirement, he continues to address in claims, with a claim approval rate of 97– grandchildren, Sara, Michael, Spencer, Nathan the needs of both civilians and military as a 98%. and Lauren, and five siblings, Pete Perazzola, member of the Governor’s Military Affairs Co- As the American population, and the baby Nick Perazzola, Stella Nixon, Lundy Fisco and ordinating Council. boom generation in particular, continues to Agnes Pinkney. I offer my condolences to the Lieutenant General Arter has also been in- age, there will be an increased need for vital family and all those whose lives who have strumental in the training and education of long term care services in this country. In been touched by her gentleness and grace. servicemembers. He has served as the Com- 2009, more than $250 billion was spent na- Italian mothers and grandmothers are a spe- manding General of the Third ROTC Region, tionwide on long term care services, including cial breed and Mama Keips was as special as Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. nursing home and other assisted-living serv- they come. She will be missed. Training Center in Fort Ord, and as Deputy ices. According to the Department of Health f Commandant, for the U.S. Command and and Human Services, at least 70% of people General Staff College. He went on to hold a over age 65 will require some long term care COMMENDING THE KINGS MOUN- position as the Superintendent of Wentworth services at some point in their lives. TAIN CHAPTER OF THE SONS OF Military Academy, and he maintains an active I am very pleased to recognize the great THE REVOLUTION FOR OBSERV- and vital role in the education of future leaders achievements of the Federal Long Term Care ING THE 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF as Chairman of the U.S. Army Command and Insurance Program in assisting enrollees and THE SIGNING OF THE UNITED General Staff College Foundation. their families in financing their future long term STATES CONSTITUTION ON SEP- Lieutenant General Arter has also been care needs and in shielding their retirement TEMBER 17 committed to furthering business and eco- savings and assets from the increasing costs nomic development in his community. He has of long term care services. I look forward to HON. DAVID P. ROE served as President and CEO of the Armed the continued success of the Program as it OF TENNESSEE Forces Bank in Leavenworth, Kansas and re- begins its second decade of voluntary cov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mains a member of their board. He is currently erage for our dedicated federal community of Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee of civilian and postal workers and members of the Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of the armed services. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise Commerce and a member of the Business Ex- f today to commend the Kings Mountain Chap- ecutives for National Security. ter of the Sons of the Revolution for observing Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in ap- REMEMBERING IDA KEIPER the 225th anniversary of the signing of the plauding Lieutenant General Robert Arter for United States Constitution on September 17. I his selfless acts of generosity through vol- HON. TIM RYAN am proud of these men for remembering Ten- unteerism. I know Lieutenant General Arter’s OF OHIO nessee’s part in obtaining our independence. colleagues, family and friends join with me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The limited, constitutional government that we enjoy was made possible by the sacrifice thanking him for his commitment to others and Tuesday, September 11, 2012 wishing him happiness and good health in his of American patriots. At the Battle of Kings future endeavors. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Martin Mountain, the Overmountain Men from Syca- Luther King, Jr. said ‘‘everyone can be great f more Shoals, Tennessee defeated British because everyone can serve.’’ I rise today to forces, creating a turning point in the Revolu- THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE remember and honor the life of a model of tionary War. By taking up arms to free a na- FEDERAL LONG TERM CARE IN- service, Ida Keiper. I used to tease her and tion from tyranny, these men exemplified Ten- SURANCE PROGRAM call her ‘‘Mama Keips’’ because I knew she nessee’s volunteer spirit. was Italian and she reminded me so much of I sincerely thank the Kings Mountain Chap- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS my Italian grandmother. She was born in ter of the Sons of the Revolution for observing OF MARYLAND Grindstone, Pennsylvania, in 1935 to the late this important day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Antonio and Emma Perazolla. She spent the f majority of her adult life in the Mantua, Ohio, Tuesday, September 11, 2012 area. Her life cannot simply be measured by IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN ALAN G. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the number of years raising children, the good POINDEXTER to congratulate the Federal Long Term Care Italian meals prepared or the countless hours Insurance Program on its 10th anniversary. spent helping with homework. Her service HON. SAM FARR The Program was established by the Long- went beyond the walls of her home and OF CALIFORNIA Term Care Security Act, and I am proud to stretched across the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been the lead Democratic cosponsor of Ida was a member of numerous organiza- that legislation. The Program provides long tions such as the PTA, the Boy and Girl Tuesday, September 11, 2012 term care coverage to active and retired fed- Scouts of America, and the Crestwood Band Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to eral and postal workers and uniformed Patrons. She also served on the Democratic honor the life of an American hero, Captain servicemembers who participate in the pro- Central Executive Committee for over 20 Alan G. Poindexter, United States Navy, sim- gram, and it covers care received at home, an years and was a member of the Federated ply known as ‘‘Dex’’ to those of us who were assisted living facility, or a nursing home. Democratic Women of Portage County Ohio. blessed to know and work with him. Captain Since the Program’s implementation in 2002, it In addition to her volunteer work she was also Poindexter’s deep sense of patriotism, selfless

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pilot, esteemed Dean of Students at the U.S. But a man is not measured alone by the Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Naval Postgraduate School or, for nearly 30 awards he earned or the medals he wore, nor years, living out his enduring love and respect even for his personal interests, sense of Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to sub- for his wife—Lisa—and his steadfast devotion humor and honor, his courage and compas- mit an article printed in the July 27th issue of to his beloved sons—Zachary and Samuel— sion. It is all of that and more. The Hill that came to my attention. Entitled ‘‘Dex’’ made a profound difference on our Alan’s wife, Lisa, and his two loving sons, ‘‘Native American tribal leaders: Indian Coun- world that will never fade away. Zach and Sam, will always remember Alan for try shouldn’t be hostage to far-off conflicts’’ Born on November 5, 1961 in Pasadena, his unflinching willingness to be the one who and written by Native American tribal leaders CA, Alan Poindexter grew up in Rockville, MD ‘‘slept on the rock’’ at the campsite, so that Eric Bruguier and Lloyd Irvine, the authors la- and Coronado, CA. As a youngster, he served they could take the more comfortable places. ment the fact that the Indian Tribal Trade and in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and fulfilled He became fondly, and gratefully, known to Investment Demonstration Project Act (H.R. his interest in aviation by playing with model them over the years as the ‘‘guy who slept on 2362) failed to secure the necessary votes to aircrafts and watching the Apollo flights. Fol- the rock.’’ Nothing greater could be said, with pass under a suspension of the rules. lowing his graduation from Coronado High more love, of any man. As a cosponsor of this measure, I am also School in 1979, Alan attended junior colleges disappointed this measure failed to pass. With Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak on behalf in both California and Florida. the unemployment rate on American Indian of the entire House, when I offer the Nation’s While in Florida in 1981, Alan met Lisa A. reservations averaging between 40 percent deepest sympathies to Alan’s wife, Lisa, his Pfeiffer of Pensacola, FL. They married on and 50 percent, with poverty that transcends sons Zach and Sam, and to their entire ex- December 23, 1983 while Alan was a mid- generations and incomes and educational at- tended family. Captain Alan Poindexter, loving shipman in the Georgia Institute of Technology tainment all well below the national average, husband and father, fighter pilot, astronaut, Navy ROTC program. Their son, Zach, was this bill would have enabled foreign investors and friend, demonstrated for all of us the born on August 9, 1985. Alan earned a Bach- to partner with Native Americans on reserva- qualities that characterize the greatness of elor of Aerospace Engineering degree in 1986, tions to create new businesses and generate America. graduating with highest honors. income where little to none exists today. Following his commissioning in the U.S. NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL LEADERS: INDIAN f Navy, and eventual designation as a Naval COUNTRY SHOULDN’T BE HOSTAGE TO FAR- Aviator in 1988, Alan reported to Fighter RECOGNIZING AMTRAK AND ITS OFF CONFLICTS Squadron 124 located at Naval Air Station IMPORTANT ROLE ON SEP- (By Eric Bruguier and Lloyd Irvine) Miramar, CA, for transition to the F–14 Tom- TEMBER 11, 2001 Being able to conduct business easily cat. Following his initial training, Alan—whose internationally is the lifeblood of the Amer- call-sign was now ‘‘Dex’’—was assigned to ican economy. Trade provides new markets Fighter Squadron 211, also at Miramar, and HON. CORRINE BROWN for American products and know-how, pro- viding choices to foreign consumers and made two deployments to the Arabian Gulf OF FLORIDA during Operations Desert Storm and Southern growth and prosperity at home. Yet appar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ently Congress does not feel that Native Watch. During this time, Alan, his wife, Lisa, Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Americans deserve to participate. and their son, Zach, welcomed a second son, This week, the House voted on H.R. 2362, a Samuel, on October 30, 1989. Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on simple yet important piece of legislation While on his second deployment in 1993, this day of remembrance of the tragic events that would have allowed Native Americans Dex was selected to attend the Naval Post- of September 11, 2001, I would like to take to do business with foreign companies from any of the 155 countries that are members of graduate School/U.S. Naval Test Pilot School this opportunity to thank Amtrak and its em- Cooperative Program. Following graduation in the World Trade Organization. ployees for its efforts in the minutes, days and Despite earning the support of 58 percent December 1995, he was assigned as a Test weeks following the attacks. Pilot and Project Officer at the Naval Strike of House members—and the backing of the On this very day 11 years ago, Amtrak and National American Indian Housing Council, Aircraft Test Squadron (NSATS), Naval Air its employees worked around the clock to pro- the National Congress of American Indians, Station Patuxent River, MD. Dex was with vide one of the only travel options in many and the National Center for American Indian Fighter Squadron 32, NAS Oceana, VA, when parts of this country. Within minutes of the in- Enterprise Development—the bill failed to he was selected for Astronaut training in June meet the two-thirds majority needed to pass cident, Amtrak jumped into action. It mobilized 1998. As a Naval Aviator, Dex logged over under the expedited process known as sus- and established a command center; evacuated 4,000 hours in more than 30 aircraft types with pension. It failed not because of any sub- a number of stations for inspections of trains over 450 carrier landings. stantive arguments against the bill’s merits Alan reported for Astronaut training in Au- and infrastructure; and dispatched police offi- but because of pressure from two ethnic lob- cers and staff throughout Amtrak facilities to bies with a history of grievances against gust 1998 and initially served in the Astronaut Turkey. And once again, Native Americans Office Shuttle Operations Branch performing patrol and conduct ongoing inspections. On the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak added are left to suffer. duties as the lead support astronaut at Ken- Current regulations and red tape prevent nedy Space Center. He later served as a Cap- about 30 percent more seating capacity to fill Native Americans from taking control of sule Communicator (CAPCOM) for several the travel gap. Over 1,600 daily seats were their own economic development. If a busi- missions and was a veteran of two space added to long-distance trains and another 300 ness wants to lease property to open a store flights—he served as Pilot on STS–122 seats to West Coast trains. or a factory, that business must first go aboard Atlantis from February 7–20, 2008 and Amtrak also provided transportation to New through a multilayer, multiyear review proc- ess required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, from April 5–20, 2010 he was the Commander York City for families and friends of victims, firefighters, police, medical teams, military and a process that can take up to six years—six of STS–131 aboard Discovery. During his years to complete paperwork that takes a NASA career, Alan logged over 669 hours in other public officials, and even airline crew week to complete in the rest of the country. space. After his retirement from NASA in De- members. In partnership with the American Business cannot operate under these condi- cember 2010, Dex returned to the Navy and Red Cross, Amtrak transported thousands of tions. This bill would have changed that. was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate emergency relief kits to New York City. In fact, Rep. Tom Cole (R–Okla.), the only Native School as the Dean of Students until his un- with the airlines grounded, the U.S. Postal American member of Congress, introduced timely death. Service turned to Amtrak to carry mail. this legislation with the sole intention of creating economic sovereignty for Native Alan’s many decorations include the De- Mr. Speaker, on the anniversary of Sep- Americans. He has firsthand experience of fense Meritorious Service Medal, two Legions tember 11, it is important we reflect on the im- the challenges faced by tribes. Native Ameri- of Merit, NASA Outstanding Leadership portant role of Amtrak and its employees and cans suffer from the highest poverty and un- Award, NASA Aviation Safety Award, Navy it is essential that we maintain our vigilance of employment rates in the country. Compared and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the security of all modes of transportation. with the rest of the United States, they are

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