E1054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2010 Springfield, Missouri, celebrating its 100th year his journey, a testament to the dangerous na- further exemplified through their participation of service to the community and God. Trinity ture of his mission and the valuable cargo he in the ‘‘Thanks 4 Giving’’ shared revenue pro- Lutheran is honoring this milestone with a year guarded. gram. Since joining ‘‘Thanks 4 Giving’’ six of special services, events and history dis- In October 1944, after landing in Scotland, years ago, CHRP has raised over $100,000 plays. he and the Dragon were transported by rail for charity. Trinity Lutheran Church will welcome sev- and truck to the renowned Allied cryptography CHRP’s dedication to community extends eral preachers during this special year. Many center at Bletchley Park, and immediately put beyond Chicago, Illinois and the United States who were integral to Trinity’s 100-year history to use as Allied forces had their first battle on of America with their involvement in an ongo- will honor and remember the congregation’s German soil, at Aachen. All told, Sgt. Collins ing cultural exchange program. This program growth, achievements and history of serving used the Dragon to decode 143 Nazi mes- has given CHRP the opportunity to spread the Springfield area and bringing the word to sages. He was also instrumental in designing American tap dance across the globe by par- worshipers. a successor to the original Dragon, which was ticipating in exchanges with Brazil, China, Fin- Former Pastor Manny Rodriguez, who left to credited with hastening the defeat of the Nazis land, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, develop Amigos de Cristo, a mission church in by many weeks. and Venezuela. As a result of their commit- Sedalia, is joining current Trinity Lutheran Madam Speaker, heroism has many faces, ment to the international community, CHRP Pastor Bill R. Marler and Pastor Eric Tessaro and the labors of dedicated code breakers was selected to represent the United States of to celebrate this anniversary. The pastors are hundreds of miles from the front lines saved America at the 5th Anniversary Beijing Inter- encouraging the congregation to honor their many lives by providing our fighting forces the national Contemporary Dance Festival in 2007 history and consider long range plans to keep best intelligence available. Sgt. Collins is a liv- and the Gala de Estrellas Internacional in Ca- the spirit, message and mission of Trinity Lu- ing reminder of the varied contributions made racas, Venezuela in 2008. theran fresh. by members of the Greatest Generation in de- Madam Speaker, I want to thank the Chi- Like many churches 100 years ago strug- fending freedom. I humbly join the British Gov- cago Human Rhythm Project for their contin- gling with finances, Trinity Lutheran began ernment in honoring the wartime service of ued efforts. It is through their unabashed com- with a small group of households. Pastors Sgt. Thomas L. Collins. mitment to the arts and the community at from other congregations volunteered to min- f large that they have helped to perpetuate the ister in Springfield. Rev. A.F. Woker became love affair with American dance and to estab- the first pastor of Trinity in 1917. Soon, the RECOGNIZING OHIO CHRISTIAN lish Chicago as a global fine arts destination. UNIVERSITY’S GRADUATING congregation purchased property and con- f structed their first home. This building served CLASS OF 2010 them for three decades. HONORING SISTER ROSEMARIE Today’s well-known location of Trinity Lu- HON. STEVE AUSTRIA NASSIF, SSND, PHD theran is the result of a need to expand be- OF OHIO yond the restrictions of its first home. As if di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BARBARA LEE vinely inspired, Trinity Lutheran moved into the OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, June 9, 2010 wilderness of Greene County. This decision IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, on behalf proved to be a blessing, placing the church in Wednesday, June 9, 2010 a location that would easily accommodate of the people of Ohio’s Seventh Congressional phenomenal growth in the 1950s and 1960s. District, I am honored to recognize Ohio Chris- Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I It is still the congregation’s home today. tian University’s graduating class of 2010. rise today to honor Sister Rosemarie Nassif, Trinity’s growth has also been guided by ca- Over the past years, these students have SSND, PhD, for her celebrated and successful pable long-term pastors, each of whom were earned academic excellence and grown both 11-year tenure as Holy Names University strong leaders and deeply rooted scriptural spiritually and resourcefully. It was a privilege President. On the occasion of her retirement, teachers. Such sound leadership and con- to attend the University’s ceremony and wit- we recognize the quality and excellence of gregational support helped Trinity Lutheran ness such an achievement, as our future lead- Sister Rosemarie’s career and her talents as create a number of new ministries, including ers are sent out into the community. a dynamic and inspirational leader. During her campus ministry and a school. Thus, with great pride, I congratulate Ohio time as president, Holy Names University has Trinity Lutheran is one of Springfield’s Christian University’s graduating class of 2010 witnessed record-breaking enrollment, noted strong moral pillars, committed to the work of for its exemplary success and wish each grad- student diversity, expanded academic and God and compassion for those less fortunate uate the best in their future endeavors. sports programming, improved facilities, in- in our community. My hope is that Trinity Lu- f creased alumni participation and overall ac- theran continues its heritage of strong leader- claim. RECOGNIZING THE CHICAGO ship in Springfield for many centuries to come. Sister Rosemarie’s religious calling came HUMAN RHYTHM PROJECT early in life, and at the age of 17, she entered f the School Sisters of Notre Dame. During her HONORING THE SERVICE OF HON. MIKE QUIGLEY early career back East, Sister Rosemarie SERGEANT THOMAS L. COLLINS OF ILLINOIS gained a breadth of experience as Associate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Professor of Notre Dame College, St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Co-Vicar for the HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP Wednesday, June 9, 2010 OF NEW YORK Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri. In Balti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, today I rise more, she became President of the College of in recognition of the Chicago Human Rhythm Notre Dame of Maryland and later, President Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Project’s 20th anniversary. Over the last 20 of the Fund for Educational Excellence before Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, years, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s leaving that post to join Holy Names University I rise today to commend the intellect and dedi- extraordinary community building efforts and on May 1, 1999. cation of Sergeant Thomas L. Collins, a life- celebration of American tap and percussive With a 140-year tradition of providing edu- long resident of East Hampton, New York, arts has firmly established them as one of Chi- cational excellence in the Bay Area, Holy who received a medal and certificate of rec- cago’s artistic mainstays. Names University, HNU, is a premier, private ognition from the British government for his Founded in 1990, the Chicago Human university founded by the Sisters of the Holy service as a cryptologist during WWII. So se- Rhythm Project, CHRP, has maintained com- Names of Jesus and Mary and co-educational cret was his work during the war, Sgt. Collins’ munity outreach as the cornerstone of its suc- since 1971. Upon Sister Rosemarie’s arrival, invaluable contributions were not recognized cess. Most notably, CHRP has educated over the university entered a period of ‘‘refounda- and made public until the 1990s. 10,000 students and provided over $250,000 tion,’’ where she, along with faculty and lead- After distinguishing himself during training at in scholarships to students in need to study ership, assessed the university’s strengths and Arlington Hall, the U.S. cryptography center, tap dance during the summer. CHRP has also the critical needs of their students for the 21st he was chosen to escort the Allies’ most ad- provided a free outreach residency school pro- century. She described this process as making vanced code-breaking machine, the Dragon, gram for elementary, high school, and cultural the best match between tradition and innova- to Britain in 1944. Sgt. Collins carried a loaded centers throughout the Chicagoland area. The tion, while stretching to meet any challenges Smith & Wesson revolver at all times during cultivation of a stronger America through art is at hand. With foresight, dedication and solid

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This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the highest and most diverse enrollment in the matches the Major League Baseball record Wednesday, June 9, 2010 university’s history and surpassed initial fund- held by Yankee great and Hall of Famer, Joe raising goals to raise $5.3 million in a suc- DiMaggio, who hit in 56-straight games in Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- cessful $7 million campaign to transform the er, today our national debt is 1941. The only other person with a longer science facilities. $13,056,957,049,453.42. streak in college than Garrett is the all-time Di- She added four new athletic programs, com- On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th pleted a New Center for Social Justice and vision I record holder, of Okla- Congress, the national debt was Civic Engagement, and made campus-wide homa State University, who hit safely in 58- $10,638,425,746,293.80. technological advances, including student in- consecutive games in 1987. This means the national debt has increased formation and enrollment systems, a Tech- Garrett helped lead FIU to the Sun Belt by $2,418,531,303,159.60 so far this Con- nology Support Center for students and a Conference Championship and a berth in this gress. state-of-the-art video conference studio for year’s College World Series. Garrett had 100 This debt and its interest payments we are multi-state nursing programs. Additionally, hits in 2010, which set the single-season passing to our children and all future Ameri- HNU added five new baccalaureate majors, record for FIU; he was selected as the 2010 cans. four new master’s programs, returned to sta- Baseball Player of the f ble financial footing and completed The Cam- Year; and was named to the Louisville Slugger pus Master Plan through 2012. PERSONAL EXPLANATION All-American Baseball Team (first team). Sister Rosemarie’s accomplishments will leave an indelible mark on the HNU campus, While he is showing the nation that he can HON. BART STUPAK but the legacy of her work represents so much excel on the diamond, less attention is being OF MICHIGAN more than tangible results. Her personal com- focused on his achievements off of it. He has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to shaping a unique learning experi- made the Academic Honor roll as he works to- Wednesday, June 9, 2010 ence that explores and celebrates the beauty wards his degree in Sports Management. He of differences has forever touched the lives of shows us that he is as dedicated to hitting the Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, on Monday, students, faculty, alumni, trustees and local books as to hitting line-drives. He is a true May 24, 2010 and Friday, May 28, 2010, I community leaders. scholar-athlete and a fine example for other was absent for votes due to family commit- ments. Had I been present, I would have Her service has empowered countless young athletes to emulate. women and men from underrepresented cul- voted on the following: tures and nations throughout the world to Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait till next House rollcall vote 291—I would have voted practice civic engagement, tolerance and crit- season to see if Garrett can continue his ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall vote 292—I would have ical thinking. And, as President Emerita Sr., streak but, I’d like to take the time to congratu- voted ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall vote 293—I would she will continue to serve students through the late Garrett Wittels, his family, his teammates, have voted ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall vote 324—I Frieda Mary Nassif Scholarship award, named and the entire FIU community, for being one would have voted ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall vote for her mother. step closer to baseball immortality. We all look 325—I would have voted ‘‘no’’; House rollcall On behalf of California’s 9th Congressional forward to the start of FIU’s 2011 baseball vote 326—I would have voted ‘‘no’’; House District, I want to extend my congratulations season and Garrett’s pursuit of the record. rollcall vote 327—I would have voted ‘‘no’’; on this important milestone. Thank you, Sister House rollcall vote 328—I would have voted Rosemarie Nassif, for all that you do. I wish f ‘‘no’’; House rollcall vote 329—I would have you continued success in this next chapter of voted ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall vote 330—I would life. PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS have voted ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall vote 331—I f would have voted ‘‘no’’; House rollcall vote 332—I would have voted ‘‘yes’’; House rollcall HONORING GARRETT WITTELS OF HON. LAURA RICHARDSON vote 333—I would have voted ‘‘yes’’; House FIU FOR EXTENDING HIS HIT- rollcall vote 334—I would have voted ‘‘yes’’; TING STREAK TO 56 GAMES OF CALIFORNIA House rollcall vote 335—I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘no’’; House rollcall vote 336—I would have HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART voted ‘‘yes.’’ Wednesday, June 9, 2010 OF FLORIDA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, yes- HONORING RAUL H. CASTRO, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 terday was primary Election Day in my state of FORMER GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. California, which necessitated by remaining in Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Garrett my congressional district on Tuesday, June 8, HON. ED PASTOR Wittels of Florida International University, FIU, 2010, through Wednesday morning, June 9, OF ARIZONA who has extended his to an as- 2010. Consequently, I was unable to return in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tonishing 56 consecutive games. time for rollcall Votes 337 through 339. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Garrett has been a standout student-athlete I ask the RECORD to reflect that had I been since his days at Dr. Michael Krop Senior present I would have voted as follows: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam Speaker, High School in , Florida. While there, he while many have written of the inspirational made the Miami Herald’s All-Miami-Dade 1. On rollcall No. 337, I would have voted story surrounding Raul Hector Castro, Arizo- teams from 2006 to 2008, was selected as ‘‘aye’’ (June 8) (H.R. 1061, Hoh Indian Tribe na’s first Hispanic Governor, it seems only fit- team MVP his sophomore and senior seasons Safe Homelands Act). ting that in today’s highly charged atmosphere and posted a .420 average with six home runs 2. On rollcall No. 338, I would have voted of anti-immigrant sentiment, we take the occa- and 29 RBI’s during his senior campaign. He ‘‘aye’’ (June 8) (H. Res. 518, Honoring the life sion of Governor Castro’s 93rd birthday on was recruited by the University of Miami, of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, re- June 12th to examine his life as one who has North Carolina State, and Louisville, but he searcher, and pioneer in the field of marine surely proven the American dream is achiev- chose to attend FIU, Miami’s first and only able. In fact, he has not only shown that conservation). four-year public research university. With a dream is achievable, he has also underscored student body of nearly 40,000, FIU is one of 3. On rollcall No. 339, I would have voted the fact that those pursuing the dream con- the 25 largest universities in the nation. ‘‘aye’’ (June 9) (Motion on Ordering the Pre- tribute mightily to the strength of our Nation. While he began his collegiate baseball ca- vious Question on the Rule for H.R. 5072— Born in Mexico, the second youngest of 12 reer with moderate success, he is now FHA Reform Act of 2010 (H. Res. 1424)). children raised in Arizona by an immigrant

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