CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E269 to discourage unauthorized workers from en- I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Illinois: Jonathan L. Lindley. tering this country illegally to seek work. En- enemy under Santa Anna. I have sustained a Kentucky: Peter James Bailey III, James suring a legal workforce must be a key com- continual bombardment and cannon fire for Bowie, Daniel William Cloud, Jacob C. Darst, over 24 hours, but I have not lost a man. John Davis, William H. Fauntleroy, John E. ponent of any immigration bill moving through The enemy has demanded surrender at its Gaston, John Harris, William Daniel Jack- Congress. discretion. Otherwise, the fort will be put to son, Green B. Jameson, John Benjamin Kel- I look forward to working with my colleagues the sword. I have answered that demand with logg, Andrew Kent, Joseph Rutherford, B. to build on this proposal to achieve a bipar- a cannon shot. And the flag still waves Archer M. Thomas, Joseph G. Washington. tisan solution to immigration reform. proudly over the north wall. Louisiana: Charles Despallier, James W. I shall never surrender or retreat. I call Garrand, Joseph Kerr, Isaac Ryan. f upon you, in the name of liberty and patriot- Maryland: Charles S. Smith. HONORING BROOKE EDWARDS ism and everything dear to the American Massachusetts: John Flanders, William D. character, to come to my aid with all dis- Howell, , Amos Pollard. patch. If this call is neglected, I am deter- Mississippi: M.B. Clark, Isaac Millsaps, HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND mined to sustain myself for as long as pos- Willis A. Moore, George Pagan, Christopher OF GEORGIA sible, die like a soldier who never forgets Adams Parker. what is due his honor and that of his coun- Missouri: William Charles M. Baker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try. Victory or death. George D. Butler, Charles Henry Clark, Thursday, February 28, 2008 As a child, I was so intrigued by this letter. George Washington Cottle, Jerry C. Day, I would always be the first in my class to vol- George W. Tumlinson. Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, I New Hampshire: Robert E. Cochran. rise today to recognize an essay written by unteer to play Travis at any given opportunity, New Jersey: Richard Lucius Stockton. Brooke Edwards, a fourth grader from Flippen if only just to read his words aloud. To me, he New York: Robert W. Cunningham, Lewis Elementary School in McDonough, Georgia. was the ultimate hero. Travis and his rag-tag Dewall, Samuel B. Evans, John Hubbard Her school sponsored a writing contest in group of relentless freedom fighters, made up Forsyth, John Jones, James Tylee. which students answered the ever patriotic of men from nearly every State in the Union North Carolina: Micajah Autry, Dolphin question, ‘‘Why I’m Proud to be an American.’’ and 13 foreign countries, including Mexico, Ward Floyd, William Parks, Mial Scurlock, held off an entire army of several thousand for Joshua G. Smith, John W. Thomson, Clai- It is stories like these that inspire all citizens. borne Wright. I am proud to report to the U.S. House of 13 days. Defeat was not an option. Retreat Ohio: William B. Harrison, Tapely Holland, Representatives that Brooke won first place in was never on the table. Victory or death. And Robert Musselman, James M. Rose. the contest, I would like to submit her essay the rest is—as they say— history. Pennsylvania: John J. Ballentine, James into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for all Ameri- History teaches us everything we need to Murry Brown, John Cain (Cane), Robert cans to read. know, if we just look. This letter was written Crossman, David P. Cummings, James nearly 2 centuries ago and its message still Hannum, Samuel Holloway, William John- WHY I’M PROUD TO BEANAMERICAN rings true today. It’s a story of ‘‘liberty and pa- son, George C. Kimble (Kimbell), William My name is Brooke Edwards and I’m a McDowell, John Purdy Reynolds, John M. fourth grader. I go to Flippen Elementary triotism and everything dear to the American character.’’ Freedom is still worth dying for. Thurston, Hiram James Williamson, John School in McDonough, Georgia. I’m proud to Wilson. live in Georgia because it is in the United And to do so as a soldier, ‘‘is what is due his Rhode Island: . States and I’m proud to be an American. honor and that of his country.’’ South Carolina: James Butler Bonham, What do I like about America? I like our Travis believed these words, believed that Lemuel Crawford, George Neggan, Edward freedom, military, and our 4th of July. the cause for independence was his life. Our Nelson, George Nelson, Cleveland Kinloch My first reason why I’m proud to be an freedom fighters today understand these Simmons, William Barrett Travis. American is freedom. I like our freedom be- words as well, they know that America is Tennessee: Joseph Bayliss, John Blair, cause we don’t have kings or queens bossing worth fighting for and that defeat is not an op- Samuel C. Blair, Jesse B. Bowman, James us around. For example, England has a (Robert) Campbell, David Crockett, Squire queen. We can vote for our presidents. In tion. We must not neglect the call. Daymon, William Dearduff, Almeron America we have a choice that other coun- Unfortunately, the call for help was not an- Dickerson (Dickinson), John Henry Dillard, tries don’t have. swered in time. Commander Travis and 187 James L. Ewing, James Girard Garret, An- My next reason is our military. Brave men volunteers sacrificed their lives on the altar of drew Jackson Harrison, Charles M. Haskell, and women fight everyday all around the freedom after 13 glorious days at the Alamo. John M. Hays, William Marshall, Jesse world for our freedom. We wouldn’t be free if The youngest to die for Texas was 15-year-old McCoy, Robert McKinney, Thomas R. Miller, we didn’t have the military. We have men William Phillip King. The oldest to die was William Mills, Andrew M. Nelson, James Wa- and women who are veterans. They served Gordon C. Jennings. He was 56. Their sac- ters Robertson, Andrew H. Smith, A. Spain our country and made me feel proud. rifice would later be remembered along the Summerlin, William E. Summers, Edward My final reason is our 4th of July. On the banks of the San Jacinto as GEN Sam Hous- Taylor, George Taylor, James Taylor, Wil- 4th of July, we celebrate our freedom and liam Taylor, Asa Walker, Jacob Walker. have fun too. We also celebrate our flag on ton led the Texans to victory and freedom. But Texas: Juan Abamillo, Juan Antonio the 4th of July because it stands for Amer- their courage will never be forgotten. Badillo, Carlos Espalier, Gregorio (Jose ica. I love the 4th of July! Travis isn’t just my favorite Texas war hero, Maria Esparza, Antonio Fuentes, Damacio There are many reasons I like being an he has intertwined himself throughout my life Jimenez, William Phillip King, William American. I like our freedom, military, and and even the lives of my children and grand- Irvine Lewis, William J. Lightfoot, Jose our 4th of July. These are my favorite parts children. He is the inspiration behind my pro- Toribio Losoya, Andres Nava, Richardson of America. fession. I always wanted to be a great lawyer Perry. Vermont: Miles Deforest Andross. f like William Barrett Travis. My grandson, Bar- Virginia: Robert Allen, John J. Baugh, rett Houston, is even named after Travis. In- WILLIAM BARRETT TRAVIS William R. Carey, William Garnett, John scribed along the bottom of my stationery are Camp Goodrich, Patrick Henry Herndon, his words, ‘‘I shall never surrender or retreat,’’ James Kenny, George Washington Main, Ed- HON. TED POE and for as long as I can remember, I end ward F. Mitchasson, Robert B. Moore, James OF TEXAS every letter with his famous words, ‘‘God and Northcross. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas.’’ Because of men like William Barrett Denmark: Charles Zanco. Travis, Texas is the great State that it is England: William Blazeby, Daniel Bourne, Thursday, February 28, 2008 George Brown, Stephen (or Ireland) today. His legacy embodies the passion and Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, it all started way Dennison, James R. Dimpkins, James C. loyalty that make Texans stand out around the Gwynne, William Daniel Hersee, James back in 7th grade, Mrs. Wilson made Texas world. Nowlan, Marcus L. Sewell, Richard Starr, history come alive and my fascination with And that’s just the way it is. James E. Stewart, Thomas Waters, Anthony Texas legends like Sam Houston, Davy Crock- DEFENDERS OF THE ALAMO WHO SACRIFICED (Avram) Wolfe, son age 12 Wolfe, son age 11 ett, , and of course my personal THEIR LIVES Wolfe. favorite, William Barrett Travis, took root. It Alabama: James Buchanan, William Ireland: Samuel E. Burns, Andrew Duvalt, was this month, 172 years ago, that Travis, a Fishbaugh, Galba Fuqua, Issac White. Robert Evans, Joseph M. Hawkins, Thomas 27-year-old lawyer, penned the most famous Arkansas: Issac G. Baker, Jesse G. Thomp- Jackson, James McGee, Jackson J. Rusk, son, Henry Warnell, Burke Trammel, William B. Ward. letter in Texas history from behind the walls of Connecticut: Gordon C. Jennings. Germany: Henry Courtman, Henry Thom- a besieged, rundown mission in San Antonio. Georgia: Albert (Alfred) Calvin Grimes, as. ‘‘To the people of Texas and all Americans William T. Malone, Elice (Eliel) Melton, Scotland: Richard W. Ballentine, John in the world, fellow citizens and compatriots, Manson Shied, William Wells, William Wills McGregor, Isaac Robinson, David L. Wilson.

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Smith, William Depriest Sutherland, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my hometown of Portland, Oregon, as bike Robert White, John (Last Name Unknown). ridership has skyrocketed as modest invest- Thursday, February 28, 2008 ments in facilities have improved access and f Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I rise today made biking safer. I have no doubt that com- to recognize the 47th Anniversary of the munities nationwide can reap the benefits of TRIBUTE TO THE PEACE CORPS Peace Corps and in doing so, join many oth- bicycling if the Federal Government provides 47TH ANNIVERSARY ers around the Nation in celebrating National the right incentives and works with State and Peace Corps Week. Their mission is to help local officials on a balanced transportation the people of interested countries in meeting system. HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA their need for trained men and women while Ever since I started the Congressional Bike OF ARIZONA helping to promote a better understanding of Caucus over 10 years ago, I have seen broad Americans on the part of the peoples served, and bipartisan support for bicycling grow with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as well as, a better understanding of other over 170 members from both sides of the aisle Thursday, February 28, 2008 peoples on the part of Americans. standing up for the role bicycles play in our Since the establishment of the Peace Corps transportation system. I now call on my col- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, more leagues to support this legislation that gives today to recognize the 47th anniversary of the than 190,000 U.S. citizens have served their bicycling its proper role for our Nation’s mobil- Peace Corps. country in the cause of peace by living and ity and health. working in 139 developing countries. As of f Since 1961, when the Peace Corps was September 30, 2007, 8,079 Peace Corps Vol- created by President John Kennedy in Execu- unteers are currently at 68 posts serving 74 PERSONAL EXPLANATION tive Order 10924 and subsequently authorized countries. by the Congress, 139 host countries have in- I am proud to say that two of those volun- HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES vited 190,000 Peace Corps volunteers into teers currently serving their country are from OF OHIO their territories and homes to serve those in my district in West Virginia. Daniel J. Beck will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need and build mutual understanding, co- finish up his 2 year’s of service in Guinea this Thursday, February 28, 2008 operation and respect. Peace Corps volun- June, while Amelia Dulee-Kinsolving will return teers have contributed to improving health, from Peru in September. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, due education and basic essential services for an Peace Corps volunteers have made signifi- to events in my district I missed votes held on inestimable number of persons in dire need. cant and lasting contributions around the world February 26 and 27. Had I been present the in agriculture, business development, informa- record would reflect the following votes: Tues- I am proud to say that this year, nine Peace tion technology, education, health and HIV/ day, February 26, H. Res. 974—A resolution Corps Volunteers from the seventh district of AIDS, youth and the environment. providing for consideration of H.R. 3521— Arizona have applied and been chosen to The 190,000 citizens, who have volunteered ‘‘yea’’; Wednesday, February 27, H.R. 5351— carry on this vital legacy, serving abroad over to serve their country since 1961, came from A bill to provide tax incentives for the produc- six continents on this ever-smaller planet. all walks of life and represent the best of what tion of renewable energy—‘‘yea’’; H.R. 5264— Of course, the Peace Corps is a uniquely the United States has to offer. The work they A bill to extend certain trade preference pro- precious legacy of our martyred President, have done over the past 47 years has played grams—‘‘yea’’. John F. Kennedy. The idea of the Peace an important role in developing nations and f continues to provide opportunities for people Corps is forever linked in American hearts to CONGRATULATING MURPHEY of different backgrounds to come together to the spirit of those one-thousand days that CANDLER LITTLE LEAGUE serve the cause of peace. were inaugurated with the words, ‘‘my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do f HON. TOM PRICE for you—ask what you can do for your coun- INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO OF GEORGIA try.’’ ENCOURAGE A NATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CON- This message still rings out strong and true Thursday, February 28, 2008 in this new century. Love of country still has DUCIVE TO BICYCLING: ‘‘THE NA- TIONAL BIKE BILL’’ a powerful and appropriate role in motivating Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I our young people to take up service, and the rise today to congratulate the Murphey Can- dler Little League on the celebration of its 50th people of this Nation take proper pride in the HON. EARL BLUMENAUER anniversary. The league has enjoyed enor- noble mission carried out by these young OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mous success and growth since it was found- women and men. ed, as ‘‘Brookhaven Baseball,’’ way back in I also choose to believe that in this new Thursday, February 28, 2008 1958. But most significantly, Murphey Candler century, we can also take a broader view of Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today has played a prominent role in the lives of the challenges facing the global community of I am introducing a resolution which recognizes generations of young athletes who learned to nations, in the face of global warming and en- that a national transportation system condu- love our national pastime on their storied vironmental degradation, global health cive to bicycling produces enriched health, re- fields. pandemics, and denial to billions of the rights duced traffic congestion and air pollution, Currently, over 850 kids play on 71 different enumerated in the Universal Declaration greenhouse gas emission reductions, eco- teams in 6 separate leagues. Bringing to- Human Rights. I choose to believe that we nomic vitality, and an overall improved quality gether the entire community, hundreds of par- have today a greater capacity to think deeply of life which is valuable for the Nation. ents and family members participate as board and act vigorously in response to a new call Communities across the Nation are seeking members, coaches, managers, scorekeepers, to service: Ask what you can do for your to reduce traffic congestion, improve air qual- and most importantly, passionate fans. This neighbor, and for your planet. ity, save energy and enhance neighborhood association of players and parents, rallied safety. The Federal Government can assist in around our beloved baseball and a desire to I offer my deepest respect, gratitude and those efforts by promoting increased bicycle build a fun and positive environment in which praise for those many courageous women and safety, supporting policies that establish na- to learn, has provided the means for 50 years men who have answered this clarion call to tional target levels for bicycle use, increase worth of improvement, growth, and fun. service, and a special note of recognition to intermodal travel, provide incentives to State Instilling the values of determination, team- my colleagues, Mr. FARR and Mr. HONDA and and local government, provide flexibility in work, and fair play, the members and sup- their service to this Nation and to humanity. Federal transportation law, and encourage porters of Murphey Candler Little League have

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