E234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 2014 wife Rhonda, also a graduate of Evangel, On March 11, 2004, the House of Rep- ented wrestlers from Katy to qualify for the have three grown children—Sarah, Jon, and resentatives passed H. Res. 540 expressing state tournament. David—and six grandchildren. the deepest sympathies and solidarity of the William is a repeat state champion, finishing Coach Jenkins’ exemplary devotion to American people to the Macedonian people. his senior year with an impressive record of coaching is only matched by his devotion in As a tribute to President Trajkovski, then- 51–3. He went undefeated at this year’s state the classroom, his love of his family, and his President Bush and then-Secretary Powell tournament, pinning all four of his opponents strength in his faith. The Springfield commu- recognized Macedonia under its constitutional to capture the gold in the 126 lb. division. nity is justifiably proud of Coach Jenkins and name Republic of Macedonia, on November 4, Texas is home to many outstanding ath- the Evangel basketball program. I urge my 2004. letes, and becoming a state champion is not colleagues to join me in congratulating him on President Trajkovski’s legacy remains today. an easy feat. Becoming one twice is extraor- his well-deserved victory. His wife Vilma has dedicated her life to work- dinary. On behalf of all residents of the Twen- f ing to continue his work in bridging youth of all ty-Second Congressional District of Texas, I am honored to recognize William’s accom- HONORING BORIS TRAJKOVSKI ethnic groups, promoting peace and dialogue, and religious freedom among all, and she is a plishment! Our community is proud of William tireless advocate for breast cancer research. Homalon. HON. CANDICE S. MILLER His daughter, Sara, currently works at the f OF MICHIGAN Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. HONORING CLAYTON SHRUGA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The American people will forever remember Tuesday, February 25, 2014 President Trajkovski’s friendship, and I hope Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I that one day his dream of Macedonia joining HON. SAM GRAVES rise today to honor Boris Trajkovski. NATO and the EU will become reality. OF MISSOURI As the founder and chair of the Congres- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional Caucus of Macedonia and Macedonian- Tuesday, February 25, 2014 HONORING NORM HARTY Americans, and having one of the largest Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Macedonian communities in my district, I proudly pause to recognize Clayton Shruga. would like to commemorate the 10th anniver- HON. JASON T. SMITH Clayton is a very special young man who has sary of the tragic and untimely passing of OF MISSOURI exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship Macedonia’s president Boris Trajkovski, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and leadership by taking an active part in the was a great friend to the United States and Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Boy Scouts of America, Troop 314, and earn- the American people. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. President Trajkovski and his entourage were Clayton has been very active with his troop, today to honor Norm Harty, who nearly 50 en route to an international investment con- participating in many scout activities. Over the years ago pioneered the technique of using ference when his plane crashed near Mostar, many years Clayton has been involved with dynamite to clean the inside of a power plant Bosnia-Herzegovina on February 26, 2004. scouting, he has not only earned numerous boiler, in order to remove slag deposit. Power President Trajkovski, aged 47, left behind a merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- plants burning any type of fuel, except natural wife, Vilma, and two children, Sara and Ste- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Clay- gas, eventually build ash that creates slag de- fan. His gravestone in Macedonia reads a Bib- ton has contributed to his community through posits on the tubes running through boilers. lical verse: ‘‘Blessed are the peacemakers for his Eagle Scout project. This build up can create inefficiency in the op- they shall be called the sons of God.’’ Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in eration of a power plant, requiring more fuel to As a member and pastor of the Methodist commending Clayton Shruga for his accom- be used to reach the same output a clean Church of Macedonia, President Trajkovski plishments with the Boy Scouts of America boiler could produce, not to mention being a was a tireless advocate for religious tolerance, and for his efforts put forth in achieving the safety hazard as well. The advances Norm religious freedom, and conflict resolution. He highest distinction of Eagle Scout. was a man of great faith. His great faith drove and his company helped create in boiler him to be a man who led reconciliation cleaning technology have made their mark. f throughout his region of the world. In 2002, he In 1964 Norm started his own business, N. HONORING CAPTAIN CHARLES R. was awarded the World Methodist Peace B. Harty, and hired his first employee. Now 50 BURROWS FOR HEROIC ACHIEVE- Award by the World Methodist Council for his years and more than 4,500 jobs later Harty is MENT role in promoting peace and political stability. still running his company which is regarded as At his inauguration ceremony in 1999, Presi- the number one explosive cleaning company HON. SEAN P. DUFFY dent Trajkovski promised: ‘‘I intend to be the in the world. Norm has done business in all 50 OF WISCONSIN president of all citizens of Macedonia, regard- states in the United States and in Canada, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less of their ethnic or religious background, re- Mexico and Korea. gardless of their political standing. I shall not In addition to his business achievements, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 allow ethnic hatred and intolerance to under- Norm and his late wife Billie, have contributed Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to mine Macedonia’s stability.’’ While deputy for- much to their community of Dexter, Missouri. present the Navy Commendation Medal to eign minister, he supported U.S. and NATO- For the advances Norm and his company Captain Charles R. Burrows for heroic led efforts against Serbia, and allowed for helped create in boiler cleaning technology, achievement while serving as an F Division NATO troops to be stationed in Macedonia, and his many other contributions to the com- Junior Officer, Secondary Battery Officer, 5th during which time Macedonia took in 400,000 munity, it is my pleasure to recognize his ef- Division Officer, and Senior Officer of the Kosovar refugees. forts and achievements before the House of Deck Underway from December 1942 until President Trajkovski demonstrated his will- Representatives. September 1945. ingness to work with all of Macedonia’s ethnic f During his service, Captain Burrows partici- groups, which helped to prevent a civil war. pated in fourteen major operations against the He worked to foster peace and integrate Mac- CONGRATULATING WILLIAM enemy while stationed aboard the USS Ten- edonia into the international community. HOMALON nessee in the South Pacific. Under President Trajkovski’s leadership, As stated by Captain Burrow’s commanding Macedonia was one of the first nations to pub- HON. PETE OLSON officer, John B. Heffernan, Captain Burrows, licly support NATO-efforts in Afghanistan and OF TEXAS ‘‘by his initiative, perseverance, outstanding Operation Iraqi Freedom and send troops to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ability, and the foresight with which he antici- both, and under his leadership, Macedonia ne- pated developments, he planned, trained, di- gotiated an agreement with the United States Tuesday, February 25, 2014 rected, and maintained a secondary battery under Article 98 of the Rome Statute of the Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to organization which met the most exacting re- International Criminal Court, signed the agree- congratulate William Homalon, a senior at quirements of the operations in which the USS ment on June 30, 2003, and ratified the agree- Morton Ranch High School in Katy, TX, on Tennessee participated.’’ ment on October 16, 2003, thereby helping to bringing home a gold medal from the Univer- Captain Burrows demonstrated immeas- ensure United States citizens will not be sub- sity Interscholastic League State Wrestling urable heroism during the Saipan and Oki- ject to politically motivated prosecutions. Championship. William is one of the 28 tal- nawa campaigns when the USS Tennessee

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The West Chamber serving Committee, and a campaign chair for the of the United States Naval Service. Jefferson County is a strong and vibrant orga- Committee to Defeat the Voucher. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring nization today due to members like Colorado After her election to the school board in Captain Burrows and thanking him for his State University Extension—Jefferson County. 1993, Beth continued volunteering her time courage and his service to our country. I extend my deepest congratulations to Col- and expertise to the Healthy Cities Tutoring f orado State University Extension—Jefferson program which strives to help children who County for 25 years of leadership and inspira- struggle to succeed in school. Beth was rou- HONORING MR. JIM BRICKER ON tion you provide in our community. I look for- tinely re-elected by wide margins since 1993. HIS RETIREMENT ward to many more years of your service. When it comes to supporting public schools, Beth Hunkapiller is at the head of her class. HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS f The San Carlos Education Foundation has been a success in large part because of its OF WASHINGTON HONORING MR. JERRY L. SMITH amazing volunteer parents, but also in part to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON one forever parent: Beth Hunlcapiller. Year Tuesday, February 25, 2014 after year, Beth and her husband Mike have OF MISSISSIPPI been generous donors and have set the Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to honor Jim Bricker, who has re- standard for philanthropy within any commu- tired after over fifty years of service in Wash- Tuesday, February 25, 2014 nity. But Beth doesn’t just write checks. She ington state. Throughout his career, Mr. Brick- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- volunteers for the largest annual fundraiser, er has shown a passion for education policy, er, I rise today to honor a hardworking and Spring Fling, and she lent her credibility as a including serving on the Council for Higher self motivated man, Mr. Jerry L. Smith. school board member to volunteer efforts to Education, the Office of Financial Manage- Mr. Jerry Smith was born in Hollandale, Mis- raise funds from residents and businesses in ment, and the State Senate, where he worked sissippi on July 27, 1953 to Rev. C. B. and and around San Carlos. She and her amazing as staff director of Committee Services. His in- Hattie Smith. He was reared on a farm. He husband, Mike, started ‘‘Fund-A-Need’’ ten terest in education reached into the class- graduated from Anguilla High School in 1971 years ago, an effort that is emblematic of their room, where he spent 38 years teaching as an and in May 1975 from Mississippi Valley State vision and generosity. The Hunkapillers have adjunct professor at the University of Puget University with a B. S. Degree in Industrial matched donations raised for specific needs Sound and at Pacific Lutheran University. Technology. such as science equipment, LCD projectors, Serving his country as a colonel in the Ma- Mr. Smith was enlisted in the U. S. Air smart boards, computers, iPads, PE needs, rine Corps for 33 years, Mr. Bricker had the Force as a Second Lieutenant from July, 1975 counseling and wellness programs, literacy distinguished honor of being the Senior Officer to August, 1978. In 1979, he started working specialists, calculators, musical instruments, in the Northwest for the past five years. His for Asmco as a plant manager for 10 years. art supplies and teacher development training. I must also note, Mr. Speaker, that Mike fervor for the integrity of the legislative proc- He started farming around 1994 and has been Hunkapiller is an outstanding business leader ess helped him play a critical role in major farming ever since. His motto is, ‘‘In order to and that his expertise contributed to modern pieces of education legislation, including the make your life better you have to get up each science being able to efficiently sequence the founding of Evergreen State College in 1967. day and strive for that’’. human genome. It could be said of Beth and He later served in the executive offices of four Mr. Smith is married to Patsy Smith and to Mike that they are a real team. Mike figures governors, ending as Governor Gardner’s that union they have one child, Nicholas. He out what makes us tick and Beth figures out Special Assistant for National Affairs. is an active member of St. Paul M. B. Church. how to make us tick better, through education. For the past 22 years he worked as the Di- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me No mention of Beth’s record in education rector of Government Affairs at PEMCO Fi- in recognizing Mr. Jerry L. Smith. would be complete without mentioning her nancial Services, where he improved insur- f ceaseless efforts to support bond measures ance policy. At age 50, Mr. Bricker ran his and parcel taxes. Beth is an advocate for fis- very first marathon, and continues to cultivate IN RECOGNITION OF BETH HUNKAPILLER cal responsibility, and in her role as a trustee, a passion for the outdoors and for physical ex- Beth was noted for asking important questions ercise. to ensure accountability by the administration Even in retirement, Mr. Bricker remains HON. JACKIE SPEIER for the funds that were raised. Beth realizes dedicated to improving education and will con- OF CALIFORNIA that education is the foundation of democracy, tinue to serve as a member of the Washington IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a well-funded education is the foundation State Board for Community and Technical Col- Tuesday, February 25, 2014 of every classroom. In public forums large and leges. A man of integrity and high principle, small, and literally across decades, Beth has his humility and his impact on the state of Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor lent tier voice and credibility to the effort to Washington and on his country will long be re- Beth Hunkapiller who has been named San grow the capacity of the district to support new membered. Carlos Citizen of the Year for her outstanding waves of children as they entered the schools. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in and numerous contributions to San Carlos Mr. Speaker, the schools in San Carlos are honoring Mr. Bricker for a lifetime of dedicated schools and the community at large. Beth is a bursting at the seams, so much so that many service. 20-year veteran of the San Carlos School new classrooms will soon be built. Young cou- f Board, and has worked tirelessly to ensure ples routinely mention the schools as their pri- that our children have access to a quality edu- mary reason for moving into San Carlos. Beth COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY cation and to outstanding facilities. is being named as the Citizen of the Year by EXTENSION—JEFFERSON COUNTY Beth was instrumental in creating the San the Chamber of Commerce, but the local real- Carlos Charter Learning Center, the first char- tors should name her salesperson of the cen- HON. ED PERLMUTTER ter school in California. She served as a tury. The schools of San Carlos are beloved. OF COLORADO founding member and chair of the State Board Beth would be the first to note that it takes a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Education’s Advisory Commission on Char- remarkable team of parents and staff and ad- ter Schools. She also served as the Depart- ministrators to create outstanding schools, but Tuesday, February 25, 2014 ment of Education’s Charter School Division make no mistake, Beth deserves a fair share Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Director. She currently is the chair of the of the credit. today to recognize and applaud Colorado board of directors of Aspire Public Schools, The Hunkapillers have raised their two chil- State University Extension—Jefferson County the largest charter school organization in Cali- dren in San Carlos and their children grad- for achieving 25 years of outstanding member- fornia. uated from Heather, Central, Menlo High ship in the West Chamber serving Jefferson It was Beth’s experience as a parent that School and Stanford. Their grandson now at- County. got her deeply involved in education. She was tends the Charter Learning Center. Beth is

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