April 21, 1999 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7213 AUTHORIZING AWARDING OF GOLD geles. Every member of the Goren family DON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR OF MEDAL TO ROSA PARKS gives tireless and selfless service to a wide NASA GLENN RESEARCH CEN- variety of Jewish organizations and agencies. TER, NAMED LABORATORY DI- SPEECH OF The Goren family is legendary for its gen- RECTOR OF THE YEAR HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY erosity and commitment to human rights, civil OF MISSOURI rights and human relations. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Gorens have not only served their com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 20, 1999 munity in Los Angeles, they have extended Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to their benevolent service to many institutions in pay tribute today to one of our Nation’s he- Israel as well. Since their first visit in 1962, Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to roes. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks has been Ozzie and Dorothy have returned 62 times. call the attention of my colleagues to recog- called the Mother of the modern civil rights Like few other visitors, the Gorens have left nize the NASA Glenn Research Center Direc- movement. She was born in Alabama in 1913 their mark on Israel. If you are in Mitze tor Donald J. Campbell who has been named the 1998 Laboratory Director of the Year by and grew up in a racially segregated world. Ramon, you can visit the Dorothy and Ozzie Rosa was forced to endure the horrors of the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) for Goren Day Care Center, which serves children white hooded racists who burned crosses and Technology Transfer. terrorized blacks. She was part of a genera- from infancy to 3 years old. Together with our The award, presented annually, honors fed- tion of black children who were denied access mutual friends, Richard and Lois Gunther, the eral laboratory directors who have made ex- to a public education and denied their basic Gorens created a special park in Tel Aviv emplary contributions to the overall enhance- human rights as equal citizens under law. But where Arab and Israeli children play together ment of technology transfer for economic de- Rosa Parks was among those who cham- every day. velopment. pioned the cause of right over might, for the The Gorens taught their children well and Mr. Campbell was selected to receive the award in recognition of his successful efforts sake of black Americans and all Americans. the entire family is involved in philanthropic She overcame her fears of the segregated so- to broaden the commercialization of Glenn’s activities. Jerry Goren, (the Goren’s oldest ciety in which she lived and faced down the technologies. In the last five years, at least 20 son) and his partner Julia Coley, have imple- racial hatred that clouded her childhood. new products have been created due to December 1, 1955, marked a turning point mented a law and public school magnate pro- Glenn-developed technologies. in the life of Rosa Parks. After a hard day of gram at Dorsey High School in southwest Los Under Mr. Campbell’s leadership, the newly work, she claimed a seat on a Montgomery Angeles. Daughter Carol, together with her created Garrett Morgan Commercialization Ini- city bus and then she refused to give it up to husband Rob Corn, volunteers at the Board of tiative helps to increase the competitiveness of a white male. Her actions inspired the Mont- Hertzel School, the Colorado Humane Society disadvantaged and small businesses in Ohio gomery bus boycott that led to the Supreme and the Jewish Family Service of Denver. and the Great Lakes region through the use of Court ruling overturning the laws of Alabama. Bruce, Dorothy and Ozzie’s youngest son, met NASA technologies. The Glennan Microsystems Initiative is an- This simple act of courage changed her life his future wife, Susie, during a leadership mis- other highly successful program which was forever. Her decision is now remembered as sion to Israel. Now a successful businessman, the spark that lit the path of the march for civil launched under Mr. Campbell’s direction. The he is a past board member of Jewish Family rights. In 1955 Rosa Parks stayed in her seat Glennan Initiative, a public private partnership Service of Santa Monica. Susie is active with and stood up to scores of unjust and racist between NASA Glenn Research Center and laws. She has spent the rest of her life work- the Stephen Wise Temple board, the Jewish Case Western Reserve University, will enable ing and struggling for justice and equality for Federal Council and is completing the Wexner companies to capture significant market share all. Heritage Program. in the area of miniaturized sensors and actu- Mrs. Parks’ peaceful defiance of racial seg- Among Dorothy’s notable achievements is ators. In addition, the Lewis Incubator for Tech- regation made her a legend in the history of service as past president of Jewish Family nology was established to help entrepreneurs this Nation. Today, children who understand Service, as a member of the Board of the little of the real horrors of racial segregation and start-up companies gain financial and Jewish Home for the Aging, and as the first know the tale of Rosa Parts and how she marketing assistance as they commercialize woman to chair the overall United Jewish helped to lead our nation to the end of this NASA-developed technologies. truly terrible chapter in our history. Fund Campaign. Mr. Campbell also has been instrumental in Today, Mrs. Parks is a legend who reminds Ozzie has also chaired the United Jewish providing a hands-on educational experience us that though much has been accomplished Fund Campaign and served as Jewish Fed- to African-American and Hispanic students since that cold December night in Montgomery eration President. His close work with the each year through the Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy AL, nearly 44 years ago, the struggle to end Southern California Human Relations Commis- (SEMAA). The program, a collaborative effort racism and inequality is far from over. I salute sion and the Urban League has benefitted Rosa Parks for her innumerable contributions between Glenn and Cuyahoga Community thousands of people, including those who re- to our Nation—she is a woman whose story College, in Cleveland, Ohio, has proven to be ceived the 1,000 Christmas dinners he has will inspire generations to come. I urge pas- extremely successful. Since its inception, sage of H.R. 563, authorizing the President of provided annually to the poor for the past five SEMAA has been replicated twice, with plans the United States to award the Congressional decades. for seven additional sites in major cities. Gold Medal to Mrs. Rosa Parks. He is dedicated to the causes of civil rights Mr. Campbell’s leadership and personal commitment to work with industry and our f and human rights. I saw his devotion first community is exemplified in the highly suc- hand in our work together to initiate a program TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY AND OZZIE cessful programs described. I am happy to be GOREN AND THEIR FAMILY which used Israeli institutions to train South able to recognize his contributions today. He African leaders of the anti-apartheid move- has been a role model throughout his career. HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN ment. He is the first African American to win the FLC OF CALIFORNIA This listing is only a sample of the good Director of the Year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES works of the Gorens and so it is with enor- More than 600 of the largest federal govern- ment research laboratories and centers, rep- Wednesday, April 21, 1999 mous pride that I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Dorothy and Ozzie Goren and resenting 16 federal departments and agen- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cies, are presently members of the FLC. The their family, and in recognizing their extraor- pay tribute to my good friends, Ozzie and mission of the FLC is to promote and facilitate Dorothy Goren, and their children, Jerry, dinary spirit of charity and compassion. the rapid movement of federal laboratory re- Carol, and Bruce, who are all being honored search results and technologies into the main- this year by Jewish Family Service of Los An- stream of the U.S. economy.

VerDate jul 14 2003 10:08 Sep 29, 2004 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR99\E21AP9.000 E21AP9 7214 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1999 Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me the less, and inspired us all. We will miss them and in 1969 transferred to the U.S. Air Force opportunity to share this success story with terribly. at McCellan AFB, CA. After 33 years of dedi- my colleagues. Once again I commend the ef- f cated Federal service he is retiring on April forts and dedication of Mr. Campbell and the 30, 1999. entire staff at NASA Glenn Research Center IN CELEBRATION OF TUFTONIA John is among the most successful and tire- for a job well done. DAY less advocates of Federal managers and his f success is widely acknowledged. He has a HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY widespread and richly deserved reputation as THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN OF MASSACHUSETTS a passionately involved caretaker of federal SERVICE OF OTHERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees. Through his personal efforts, Fed- Wednesday, April 21, 1999 eral workers in the Sacramento area knew HON. FRANK R. WOLF that someone was fighting for their cause. His Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF VIRGINIA colleagues recognized his strong leadership recognize Tufts University in Medford, MA, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and vision and chose him to serve in a long honor of the more than 80,000 alumni who will Wednesday, April 21, 1999 list of distinguished elected positions. turn their attention today to their alma mater in Few people have given to their community Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, April celebration of the university’s 15th annual with the vision and commitment that John of- 18, David McCall, Penny McCall and Yvette Tuftonia Day. fered to us. He founded the McClellan De- This special day marks the anniversary of Pierpaoli died in a car accident while on their fense Task Force (MDTF) in early 1992. The Tufts University, the second oldest college in way to assist the refugees in Northern Alba- task force organized local community letter the Boston area. Tuftonia celebrates the day nia. David and Penny McCall were on assign- writing campaigns and produced almost in 1852 when Massachusetts Gov. George ment for Refugees International. Ms. Pierpaoli 400,000 letters supporting McClellan AFB. He Boutwell signed Tufts’ charter. The celebration was their Albanian driver. I insert into the personally delivered 127,000 letters to Depart- was established in 1985 as an opportunity for RECORD a press release from Refugees Inter- ment of Defense Secretary Les Aspin and alumni to celebrate their thoughts of the insti- national detailing their mission. 270,000 letters to the BRAC commission dur- tution and reminisce with old friends about the Having traveled the same road myself just ing their hearings on Capitol Hill in 1995. weeks ago, I know how dangerous it can be. bonds made at the university. The gathering During his career, John became known as The road—the only route between Tirana and provides an opportunity for those connected an expert on base closures and Federal em- Kukes—is crowded and crumbling. with the school to celebrate the many achieve- ployees’ issues by many local Sacramento David, Penny and Yvette gave their lives to ments of the institution. radio and television stations. He was a highly For these reasons, the focus of Tuftonia is serve others and bring some desperately sought after panelist for interviews and logged once again, TuftServe, which centers on the needed relief to the displaced Kosovar Alba- many hours on live and taped, local and na- school’s volunteer alumni in community serv- nians. Their death should serve as a stark re- tional television and even international radio. ice. The alumni of the institution have logged minder of the daily risks faced by aid workers John always shared his time and knowledge, over 350,000 hours of volunteer service rang- and the heroic efforts of all those risking their and made many appearances as a guest ing from a wide array of endeavors. The intent lives to help the world’s needy. speaker at local schools, societies, and gov- of the celebration is to allow the opportunity My sympathy goes out to the families of the ernment agencies. for current students, alumni, professors, ad- McCalls and Ms. Pierpaoli. He founded the Alliance of Government ministrators, and parents to join in a gathering Managers (AGM) at the beginning of 1987 to REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL—APRIL 19, 1999 commemorating the achievements of the col- protest Federal managers pay, entitlements It is with deep pain that we must confirm lege community. and benefits. John’s organization also included the deaths of David B. McCall, his wife Tufts University enrolls approximately 8,500 Penny McCall and Yvette Pierpaoli in a car an emphasis on participation and worked to students representing all 50 states and 90 accident Sunday on the road heading to- support beneficial legislation and programs, countries around the world. The campus com- wards Kukes, Albania. Their Albanian driver avert destructive administration issues, and munity extends from Medford, Boston, and was also killed. David and Penny were Board promote Federal managers’ prosperity and Members of Refugees International, and Grafton, MA, to the campus abroad in public harmony. Yvette was RI’s European Representative. Talloires, France. The diverse student body John served as president of Chapter 77, The three were in Albania on a humanitarian and vast cultural experiences it reflects further Federal Managers Association for 5 years. assessment mission. They were heading from instills Tufts’ reputation as a formidable institu- During his tenure, he implemented many inno- Tirana, the capital, to Kukes, the primary tion of higher education. Tufts has a reputation reception point for Kosovar refugees, when vative programs and provided members with of excellence in academic achievement, and their car apparently slid off the mountain an unprecedented level of support. He never its commitment to volunteerism and contribu- road in bad weather. hesitated to go to any means necessary when tion to the community serve as an integral part David, Penny, and Yvette gave their lives his members needed help. John received a for refugees they never met, but for whom of the impressive reputation. Gold Card (lifetime) membership from the they cared deeply. Refugees International is Tufts University should be applauded for in- Federal Managers Association for his extraor- an advocacy organization which seeks to stilling in its students, both past and present, dinary leadership in their organization. The ex- identify failures or gaps in the refugee pro- the importance of voluntarism. Their contribu- tremely selective nature of this award may not tection and assistance system and then tions to the community on all levels should presses for corrective action. David, Penny be immediately apparent, but some of us serve as an inspiration to us all. I commend and Yvette had made numerous such mis- know how few in the history of FMA have the students, alumni and faculty of Tufts Uni- sions in the past, including a humanitarian earned this level of gratitude. versity for their hard work and commitment to assessment mission to Albania last June. In 1983, John cofounded the Nor-Cal Fed- the community. This time, a part of their mission was to ex- eral Coalition (NCFC) and became their first plore the possibility of providing region-wide f help through radio broadcasts to refugees President. The NCFC offered Federal labor seeking to locate missing family members. TRIBUTE TO JOHN M. ELLIS unions and management groups an outlet for The widespread separation of families is a common interest matters. Through his efforts problem with profound human consequences, HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI with the many organizations he founded and and David, Penny, and Yvette wanted it presided over, John consistently championed OF CALIFORNIA solved as quickly as possible. It was not the the rights of Federal employees to make a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first time these three took matters into stronger more united Federal community. their own hands for refugees around the Wednesday, April 21, 1999 John never settled for anything less than his world. David, Penny, and Yvette personally brought water pumps, sought to improve the Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to best. He is a friend, a successful Federal system for clearing land mines and provided pay tribute to an outstanding citizen, Mr. John manager, a political activist, a husband, a fa- basic assistance for refugees in Thailand, M. Ellis, of Sacramento, CA. ther, a grandfather, and an inspiration to thou- Cambodia, and numerous countries in Africa. John began his career March 3, 1966 with sands of people in and around Sacramento, Their humanity was deep, abiding and self- the U.S. Army at the Sacramento Army Depot CA.

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