November 17, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1641 Born in Queens, NY, Dr. Wayne spent his In October, Sam State returned an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters de- childhood in Long Island, and after obtaining home victorious over Stephen F. Austin State gree in 2012. his Biochemical Sciences degree from Har- University in the 90th edition of the Battle of Clark Goodwin symbolized everything the vard College, he completed his seven-year the Piney Woods. This timeless rivalry be- Jesse Helms Center Foundation stands for— MD–PhD degree at Albert Einstein College of tween the Bearkats and the Lumberjacks free enterprise and principled leadership Medicine in the Bronx. Following additional began in 1923 and is one of the three oldest through education, public policy promotion and training in internal medicine and gastro- continuous rivalries in college football. historical preservation. His work and philan- enterology, Dr. Wayne joined St. Josephs has competed and won thropic endeavors helped enrich the lives of Medical Center in Yonkers, where he has championships in four different leagues: the countless folks across the 8th District, and for treated countless residents from the neighbor- Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association, that we all owe Clark Goodwin a debt of grati- hood. Lone Star Conference, Gulf Star Conference tude. I can think of no one more deserving of Beyond his service to our community and Southland Conference. a spot in the Free Enterprise Hall of Fame through his medical practice, Dr. Wayne has The team played its first bowl game, the than Mr. Clark Goodwin. served as President of the Medical Board, and Shrimp Bowl, in 1952. In 1964, our Bearkats Mr. Speaker, please join me today in hon- has been serving as Chief of Gastroenterology were National Association of Intercollegiate oring Clark Goodwin for his posthumous in- for most of this millennium. In addition to his Athletics (NAIA) Co-National Champions. duction into the Jesse Helms Center Founda- service on the boards of countless Gastro- Sam Houston State boasts six Southland tion’s Charles A. Cannon Free Enterprise Hall intestinal research groups and societies, Dr. Conference Championships, the most recent of Fame. Wayne has been recognized for his participa- just last year. f tion in clinical trials of drug therapies for hepa- Bearkat teams have made eight Football TOM HEINLY WINS PRINCIPAL OF titis B and hepatitis C. Championship Subdivision Playoff appear- THE YEAR Dr. Wayne and his wife, Ellen Tremper, ances, including trips to the National Cham- have four children, each contributing to their pionship Game in 2012 and 2013 and the Na- communities with the same vigor in their re- tional Semi-Finals in 2004 and 2014. HON. PETE OLSON OF TEXAS spective fields that Dr. Wayne has served And, our Bearkats are also close to another IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ours. Dr. Wayne’s passion for, and dedication major milestone—their 1000th game. With to, his work is made clear in and out the of- such an exciting first century, we can’t wait to Tuesday, November 17, 2015 fice. He advocates for bicycle safety, develops see what the next hundred years will bring. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to his personally-crafted electronic medical Eat ‘Em Up, Kats! congratulate Tom Heinly, Head of School at record program, and supports the St. Joseph’s f The Honor Roll School in my hometown of Endoscopy Unit, which hosts a clinic for the Sugar Land, for being named K–12 Principal uninsured and underinsured to be evaluated HONORING THE POSTHUMOUS IN- of the Year by Nobel Learning Communities, by a staff of board-certified endoscopists. DUCTION OF CLARK GOODWIN Inc (NCLI), the school’s parent organization. This year, St. Josephs Medical Center is INTO THE JESSE HELMS CENTER Mr. Heinly has served as Head of School of honoring Dr. Peter Wayne with the 2015 Out- FOUNDATION’S CHARLES A. CAN- The Honor Roll School for two years. Before standing Service Award. I want to congratulate NON FREE ENTERPRISE HALL OF joining the team at Honor Roll, Tom spent 18 Dr. Wayne on this honor and thank him for his FAME years in public elementary and middle years of dedicated service to our community. schools. Throughout his career he has helped f HON. RICHARD HUDSON his students become leaders and carries out that same mission at The Honor Roll School. IN HONOR OF 100 SEASONS OF OF NORTH CAROLINA He continually demonstrates great leadership SHSU BEARKAT FOOTBALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with his positive attitude and dedication to his Tuesday, November 17, 2015 students and colleagues. By fostering a com- HON. Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to munity that works as a team, everybody OF TEXAS honor H. Clark Goodwin for his posthumous achieves success. The Honor Roll School is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES induction into the Jesse Helms Center Foun- lucky to have him. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 dation’s Charles A. Cannon Free Enterprise On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in Hall of Fame on November 17, 2015. sional District of Texas, congratulations again Texas, fall means football, and this fall marks Clark Goodwin left a lasting legacy of serv- to Tom Heinly on winning Principal of the a special football milestone for Sam Houston ice not only across Union County and North Year. State University. Our Bearkats are celebrating Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, but f across the entire state and nation. He was 100 seasons of hard fought contests on the HONORING ERIC POLLARD college football gridiron. born and raised in Union County, attending What happens at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium Monroe High School and Wingate Junior Col- today has its roots in a cotton patch in the out- lege—Senator Jesse Helms’ alma mater—be- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF NEW YORK field of Joseph Pritchett Field in Huntsville, fore attending the University of North Carolina IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas. On October 6, 1912 the team from at Chapel Hill. Sam Houston Teachers College faced off After college, Clark began a career in bank- Tuesday, November 17, 2015 against a ‘‘pugnacious’’, as one observer re- ing that would last nearly 45 years and would Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to marked, Rice Institute to begin the inaugural see him become a leader in the industry. He honor Eric Pollard, a true public servant season of Sam Houston football. Since then, began his career back in Union County, and whose leadership, loyalty, and dedication to football has been a continuous sport at Sam eventually went to Albemarle where he be- his work has left an indelible mark on the Yon- Houston, except for the war years—1918, dur- came President of NC Federal Savings and kers Public School System. ing World War I, and 1943, 1944 and 1945, Loan. Clark then returned to Union County in Teachers, administrators, coworkers and during World War II. 1982 to start the Bank of Union. parents all have wonderful things to say about The inaugural season saw Sam Houston Aside from his success in business, Clark Eric and the job he has done as Head Custo- end with an even 2–2 record. That first team always stepped up to help his community. He dian of the School 16 Annex, located at 759 was comprised of just 19 students with the av- served as Chairman of the Monroe Economic North Broadway in Yonkers. His reputation erage player weighing in at just 135 pounds. Development Commission for 17 years and proceeds him, due to his work ethic and dedi- Their leather helmets cost $3 each and fully- was recognized as the Monroe Chamber of cation to the school. Principal Cynthia Eisner padded pants of heavy canvas were $12. Commerce Man of the Year in 2013 for his has lauded Eric, saying, ‘‘he makes sure that Today, the Bearkat squad has 100 players leadership and public service. Clark was a everything is not only in working order, but it with an average weight of over 200 pounds. founding board member of the Jesse Helms is in tip top shape.’’ In addition to his custodial And it cost about $800 to outfit each player for Center Foundation, where he served for 25 duties, Eric helps with arrivals and dismissals, game day. years in various leadership roles. He also serving as a de facto traffic officer, clearing This year’s ‘‘Century Season’’ brings with it served on the Wingate University Board of the bus lanes of cars to ensure a smooth dis- a legacy of big rivalries and even bigger ac- Trustees for more than 45 years. In honor of missal every day. The school’s Assistant Prin- complishments. his service, Wingate University awarded him cipal, JoAnn DiMaria, has also praised Eric for

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