7842 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 6 May 10, 2006 Cheerleading Squad for their win at the Inau- rial Court also ensures health education and this event. The amateur athletes will go on to gural Silver State Spirit Championship this mentoring for the leaders of tomorrow through participate in the 49th annual CANUSA past March. the donation of book bags and school supplies Games. The CANUSA Games is a competition The championship consisted of four divi- for adopted schools and future members of held between the residents of Flint and its sis- sions: 1A through 4A, and teams in each divi- the Daughters of Isis. Its many members have ter city, Hamilton, , Canada. The sion performed a three minute routine judged become permanent fixtures in volunteering CANUSA Games foster goodwill between the on originality, appearance, smiling, difficulty, their time and effort during the annual College citizens of both communities. Held on alter- precision and recovery. This event is the only Fund/United Negro College Fund Scholarship nate years in each community, this year the State high school cheerleading championship Campaigns, Health and Medical Research, CANUSA Games will take place in Flint on offered in Nevada. American Cancer Society, Mental Retardation, August 11, 12 and 13. For many of the partici- The members of the Boulder City High the NAACP and other nationwide efforts bene- pants this is their first exposure to persons School Varsity Cheerleading Squad are to be fiting various communities. Consistent with its from another country. commended for their success and hard work. philosophy of stewardship, this organization In addition to the actual sports competitions, Cheerleading is a rather unique athletic event, has supported many underprivileged people the organizers have also planned a banquet to whereas most high school sports compete in throughout the world. be held in June and a outing for July. The only one season, cheerleading encompasses Dr. Albury served for almost 28 years both 50th Flint Olympian Games Celebration is a two. Their time and dedication is reflected in as an appointed and elected national officer. joint celebration sponsored by the Flint Com- their success. She is truly a social-service pioneer and lead- munity Schools, Citizens Blue Ribbon Com- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the Boul- er, for she has buttressed a rejuvenation of mittee, Greater Flint Olympian-CANUSA Asso- der City High School Varsity Cheerleading the Imperial Court’s Daughters of Isis. For her ciation, City of Flint, the Ruth Mott Foundation Squad for their win at the Silver State Spirit indefatigable work, she has been cited in the and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The Championship. I applaud them for their victory Book of Life of the Black Archives Foundation 50th Anniversary Games will be dedicated to and wish them the best in future seasons. and in the ‘‘Who’s Who in the South and the founders, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart f Southwest, as well as in the World.’’ Acco- Mott and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manley. lades from professional, civic, religious and Mr. Speaker, please join me in applauding TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLIE POWELL governmental agencies are both numerous, the dedication of the many volunteers and ALBURY and well-deserved. contestants that come together each year in With Dr. Charlie Powell Albury’s formal inau- the atmosphere of camaraderie to promote the HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK guration this Saturday, I join her countless ad- ideals of sportsmanship, physical well being OF FLORIDA mirers, and colleagues and members of her and friendly competition. Their vision of fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Imperial Court’s Daughters of Isis, in cele- lies playing and working together to accom- brating this historic event. I commend her cou- Tuesday, May 9, 2006 plish goals is to be commended. rageous vision and pragmatic approach to Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I want to helping others, for she and the organization take this opportunity to pay tribute to Dr. Char- she leads evokes in simple but noble terms f lie Powell Albury of Miami, Florida on her in- our spirit of hope and optimism in the great stallation as the 40th Imperial Commandress PAYING TRIBUTE TO EARL AND American spirit. MILDRED BURRIS of the Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis, Prince f Hall Affiliated. On Saturday, May 13, 2006 this great lead- TRIBUTE TO THE 50TH ANNIVER- HON. JON C. PORTER er will be honored at the Signature Grand Ball- SARY OF THE FLINT OLYMPIAN room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida by friends and GAMES OF NEVADA members of the organization to mark the as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumption of her new responsibilities. She HON. DALE E. KILDEE Tuesday, May 9, 2006 came up through the ranks of this 25,000- OF member charitable organization since she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to joined it in 1970. It has now grown to 226 Tuesday, May 9, 2006 honor Earl and Mildred Burris for 70 years of Shrine Temples and 200 Courts of the Daugh- marriage. ters of Isis, who serve as its women’s auxil- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House Earl and Mildred were married in 1936, and iary. Various temples and courts abound of Representatives to join me in congratulating over the course of 70 years have raised a throughout the continental United States, Can- the Flint Olympian Games as it celebrates 50 family that now includes two children, five ada, Germany, Italy, England, Spain, Japan, years of promoting physical fitness and sports- grandchildren, and seven great grand children. Korea, Guam, Thailand, Panama and the Ba- manship. Events commemorating this anniver- Earl and Mildred’s marriage dates back to the hamas. sary will be held throughout the summer in my days when Franklin Roosevelt was in the The group that Dr. Albury will spearhead is hometown of Flint, Michigan. White House, and the Berlin both a charitable and social organization Conceived 50 years ago as a finale to the preceding Hitler’s march through Europe. Dur- whose members have long been dedicated to summer athletic program for Flint students, the ing their time together, they have witnessed fostering civic, economic and educational de- Games have grown into a community wide ex- such historic events as the landing on the velopment. Formally organized on August 24, perience. Frank Manley and the Flint School moon and the construction and destruction of 1910, the Court’s Daughters of Isis stresses District Community Education Directors held the Berlin Wall. the development of leaders while encouraging the first planning meeting to organize the health awareness among youth and adults Games in 1956. The following year 1500 stu- They raised their children in an age where and the establishment of a network of services dents participated in 6 sports. Today the they did things together as a family and in- for the disabled and senior citizens. The group Games involve 11,000 contestants active in 22 stilled in them the values of service, commu- also recognizes and celebrates the historic sports. Encompassing the entire family the nity, and charity. In 1990, the couple moved to achievements of African-American women Games have become a tradition among gen- Boulder City, Nevada. Since that time Earl has who have exerted great influence and served erations of Flint residents. been very active in water-related citizens com- as exemplary models for generations of lead- The opening ceremonies will be held on mittees, and both Earl and Mildred have been ers in communities throughout the world. One July 11 at Flint Central High School followed active in the church. of its better-known projects targets teenage by a fitness walk and field day. The competi- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Earl and mothers, high school and college students, tions will commence on that date and continue Mildred Burris for their 70 years of marriage. who participate in ongoing activities for edu- through July 22 at locations scattered through- Their commitment to each other is admirable, cational opportunities and career planning. out the community. An awards dinner will be and should serve as a lesson to us all. I com- While its programs are focused on edu- held on July 27 to honor the participants and mend and congratulate them, and wish them cation and academic scholarships, the Impe- volunteers that have organized and sponsored many more anniversaries together.

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