June 11, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 11 15341 surviving are his three young daughters and for over 30 years of educational service to stu- call of duty flying multiple missions into hostile numerous friends. dents in Virginia, New York, and Germany. territory to evacuate severely wounded sol- It is my belief that Michael’s life symbolizes Originally from Long Island, Mrs. Siegel diers as an air ambulance pilot. It is estimated the ultimate sacrifice one can make for his began her career in education in New York, that Major General Brady may have evacuated country. His valor, strength, courage and de- teaching for six years on the high school level more wounded from the battlefield than any- termination to fight for our Nation will forever and two years for an education program at one in American history, over 5,000. live in the minds and hearts of his family and CitiBank. Mrs. Siegel’s calling as a teacher Major General Brady’s gallantry and her- Americans across the country. SSG Chris- didn’t leave her because of a geographic loca- oism has been well documented and he is the topher M. Moore’s dedication to the principles tion. As the spouse of an Army officer, she recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, of freedom and democracy will serve as an found herself in Germany and confronted with our Nations second highest award; two Distin- example to all of us and for generations to a base that lacked a teacher for the military guished Service Medals; the Defense Superior come. school there. She gladly stepped up and filled Service Medal; the ; six Distin- f that need. Upon her return to the U.S., Mrs. guished Flying Crosses; two Bronze Stars, HONORING THE LIFE OF TOM Siegel worked for six years at the Washington one for valor; the ; 53 Air Medals, KOSSORIS Business School of Northern Virginia. She one for valor; and the , the joined Fairfax County Public Schools in 1989, military’s highest decoration. While Major Gen- piloting the Technology Tools class for Lanier eral Patrick Brady had a distinguished and HON. PAUL RYAN Middle School in Fairfax, Virginia. Mrs. Siegel honorable military career, I speak today not OF WISCONSIN has been a dedicated educator at Lanier for only to honor those achievements and his 34- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past 21 years. year military career, but to recognize his serv- Thursday, June 7, 2007 Teaching students for over three decades ice to our country while not wearing the uni- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, and on two continents, she has demonstrated form. Southeastern Wisconsin lost a truly dedicated her unequivocal passion for education. Over Soon Major General Brady will step down teacher last week—Tom Kossoris, who taught her career, Mrs. Siegel found opportunities to as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of at Mukwonago High School over the past actively serve in different educational systems the Citizens Flag Alliance, after more than a three decades. He passed away after a in Virginia, New York and Europe. A proud decade of phenomenal service. Major General lengthy battle with illness brought on by a mother and grandmother, Mrs. Siegel will con- Brady’s outstanding ability enabled him to or- brain tumor. I would like to take a moment to tinue her service to young people during her ganize and motivate nearly 150 organizations honor his memory and reflect on the lessons retirement. She has fondly exclaimed, ‘‘my whose sole focus is on passing a Constitu- he passed along to his students and others role as an educator will remain, only my title tional amendment that would return to the who knew him. will officially shift from Mrs. Siegel to grand- American people the right to protect their flag. Tom taught history, political science and ec- ma.’’ He has testified before Congress and worked onomics. He demanded a lot from his stu- Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to closely with many Members of Congress to dents—setting high standards that challenged take the opportunity to recognize Mrs. Cynthia gain support for an amendment that would them to excel. In an account that appeared in Siegel for her enduring service as a teacher in ban the desecration of the American flag. I the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, his fellow Fairfax County and abroad. I call upon my col- commend the Major General for his work and teacher, Bruce Lammers put it well, saying: leagues to join me in applauding Cynthia am confident he departs knowing the mission ‘‘Tom taught me to have students meet your Siegel for her efforts and wishing her many of the Alliance will continue due in no small expectations. Challenge the kids academically, happy years in retirement. part to his involvement and diligence. and the kids rise to your standards.’’ Tom f I extend my best wishes to Major General combined this toughness with a dry sense of Brady as he turns his attention toward his humor and an unfailing commitment to his stu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION family. America will be forever indebted to him dents’ education. for his altruistic service to this great Nation. Every year, Tom brought students to Wash- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY f ington to enhance and expand on what they OF CALIFORNIA had learned—showing them their government TRIBUTE TO MOHAMMED H. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in action, as well as the site of so many water- QAYOUMI, PH.D., FOURTH PRESI- sheds and debates over the course of our na- Thursday, June 7, 2007 DENT OF CALIFORNIA STATE tion’s history. I could count on hearing from Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on June UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY Tom, who would ask for assistance with get- 5th, I was unavoidably detained and was un- ting tours of the Capitol or other opportunities able to vote on rollcalls Nos. 426–430. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK to make his students’ trip memorable. He held Had I been present, I would have voted in OF CALIFORNIA himself to the same high standards he ex- the following: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pected of others—working tirelessly to make Rollcall No. 426, H. Res. 327—‘‘aye.’’ Thursday, June 7, 2007 sure students got the most out of their experi- Rollcall No. 427, H. Res. 422—‘‘aye.’’ ence in Washington. Rollcall No. 428, H. Res. 430—‘‘aye.’’ Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay Over the years he retained a love of teach- Rollcall No. 429, H. Res. 451—‘‘aye.’’ tribute to Mohammed H. Qayoumi, Ph.D., who ing, as well as an intellectual energy and en- Rollcall No. 430, H. Res. 452—‘‘aye.’’ assumed the presidency of Cal State Univer- thusiasm that he passed on to others. On top f sity, East Bay on July 1, 2006. Dr. Qayoumi of his other teaching duties, Tom became a is the fourth president of the university and his driver’s education instructor, giving lessons TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL formal investiture will take place at the Hay- before school on weekdays and on Saturdays. PATRICK HENRY BRADY ward, CA, campus of Cal State University, His sharp mind, his wit, and his determination East Bay on June 1, 2007. to bring out the best in students will be greatly HON. JOHN P. MURTHA Prior to his employment at Cal State Univer- missed by the whole community. OF PENNSYLVANIA sity, East Bay, President Qayoumi served as f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vice president for administration and finance HONORING CYNTHIA SIEGEL and chief financial officer at California State Thursday, June 7, 2007 University, Northridge. He was also a tenured Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I would like professor of engineering management at the HON. TOM DAVIS to take this opportunity to congratulate Major university. OF VIRGINIA General Patrick H. Brady for his relentless and President Qayoumi has also served as vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selfless service to this country. Major General chancellor for administrative services and as Thursday, June 7, 2007 Brady should be remembered for his heroic adjunct professor at the University of Missouri- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- display while serving in the Republic of Viet- Rolla and was associate vice president for ad- er, I rise today to honor Mrs. Cynthia Siegel nam, where he went above and beyond his ministration and an adjunct professor at Sari

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