E1202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 22, 2004 TRIBUTE TO KATHERINE CORBETT Flowers, Chief of Engineers and Commanding were called, I was in my congressional district General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will in Pensacola, FL with Vice-President CHENEY HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS retire on July 1 after 35 years of dedicated for his speaking engagement. OF and meritorious service to our nation. I respectfully request that it be entered into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LTG Flowers followed his father into the the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD that if present, I Tuesday, June 22, 2004 Army after being commissioned from the Vir- would have voted rollcall vote No. 232, Re- ginia Military Institute in 1969. Since that time newal of import restrictions on Burma—‘‘aye’’; Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of he has led at every level of command, culmi- rollcall vote No. 233, on Prostate cancer Katherine Corbett in recognition of her dedica- nating in his current role as Chief of Engineers awareness, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 234, on tion to educating our children and improving and Commanding General of the United Rapid Acquisition Authority for Combat Emer- the quality of our educational system as well States Army Corps of Engineers. Prior to his gencies, ‘‘aye’’; and rollcall vote No. 235, on as her spiritual leadership in her community. selection as Chief of Engineers in October Recognizing 80th Birthday of President Katherine Corbett is a native of Brooklyn, 2000, he served as Commanding General of George H.W. Bush, ‘‘aye.’’ New York who has been married to a seventh the Maneuver Support Center at Fort Leonard f grade friend Eddie Corbett for 34 years. She Wood in , home to the Army’s engi- is the mother of four children; Kandice, Eddie neer school. In this post, General Flowers PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY Jr., Inez, and Frank. She is the grandmother helped produce and train our nation’s engineer GRIEVE, INGHAM COUNTY COM- of Diondre, Keilah, Joshua, and Sheraya. soldiers, units and leaders. MUNITY NEWS 2004 VOLUNTEER Katherine is honored to be the principal of Throughout his career, General Flowers ef- OF YEAR the Ronald Edmonds Learning Center-Middle fectively trained and led engineer soldiers School 113 in Brooklyn. During her 12 years around the globe. During Operations Desert HON. MIKE ROGERS as the educational leader, MS 113, she has Shield and Desert Storm he commanded an OF MICHIGAN earned numerous awards, grants and cita- expanded, ten battalion brigade and led more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. Of her many outstanding achievements, than 7,700 soldiers into battle in . Among the school remains the only middle school in Tuesday, June 22, 2004 his many other distinguished assignments in- the that has met the criteria to Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I clude Assistant Division Commander of the be a National Alliance of Black School Edu- rise to honor the accomplishments of Shirley 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Commander of cators Demonstration school since the pro- Grieve who is described as ‘‘a one-woman the Army Corps of Engineers 12-state Mis- gram began in 1997. In 1998, MS 113 was champion of causes’’ in Ingham County, MI. sissippi Valley Division; Deputy Chief of Staff one of six schools in the United States, out of Shirley Grieve’s contributions are best de- for Engineering U.S. Army Europe in Bosnia 54,000, to be designated by the United States scribed in an article in the Ingham County and President of the Mississippi River Com- Secretary of Education to be a Title One Dis- Community News, written by Editor Rachel mission, which develops and implements tinguished School. In the same year, Kath- Taylor: plans to improve navigation and safety, pre- erine was recognized by the New York State MASON, MI.—Shirley Grieve is a one- vent floods, and promote and facilitate com- Department of Education as a Title One Dis- woman champion of causes. merce and trade on the river. To find out which one she’s campaigning tinguished Educator. Yale University awarded In his current role as Chief of Engineers and Katherine with the Patrick Daly Award for Ex- for on any given day, just take a look around Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps her Mason home, where the 67-year-old resi- cellence in educational leadership. of Engineers, he is the Army Chief of Staff’s dent spends time raising money for worth- In addition to her service to Middle School senior advisor on engineer issues. Simulta- while efforts. 113, Katherine has served the New York State neously, he leads the U.S. Army Corps of En- Addresses, letters, leaflets and various Department of Education and Harvard Univer- gineers and its more than 35,000 soldiers and ‘‘thank you’’ notes litter Grieve’s dining sity as a mentor for principals and low per- room table. The mother of six takes volun- civilians. During a critical time in America’s forming schools. In December 2000, Katherine teering seriously, committing to fundraising history, General Flowers led the Army Corps was recruited to serve as one of the members goals and these days, surpassing most of of Engineers’ support to the Nation. Following of the Distinguished Faculty for New York City them. the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, This June, Grieve will be recognized for Department of Education’s Principals Institute. General Flowers ensured the immediate and her commitment, as the Ingham County Throughout the 2002–2003 school year, Kath- significant support given to recovery oper- Community News’ 2004 Agnes Corner Volun- erine served as a mentoring principal for New ations at the Pentagon and in New York City. teer of the Year recipient. The award, now in Leaders for New Schools, a national graduate its fifth year, is given to a member of the Mr. Speaker, under the leadership of Gen- program for aspiring educational leaders. community that has made significant volun- eral Flowers, the Corps of Engineers con- In addition to her work in the educational teer contributions locally. tinues to play a vital role in the community, Katherine serves as the senior Grieve fits the bill perfectly. This year and support reconstruction efforts in Iraq and alone the list of her efforts includes: Raising pastor of New Life Ministries in West Hemp- Afghanistan. His efforts have resulted in last- $6,000 for the Capital Area Community Serv- stead, New York. The church serves the com- ing and significant impacts to our nation and ices’ (CACS) Walk for Warmth in February, munity with a number of programs that are de- the Armed Forces. I know my fellow Members which helps pay heating and electric bills for signed to build the spirit and soul. Katherine is of the House will join me in thanking him for people in dire need of financial assistance; most grateful to be called, appointed, and cho- collecting hundreds of items to send to U.S. his years of dedication and selfless service sen to serve humanity as she serves her God. troops stationed overseas; organizing a spa- Mr. Speaker, Katherine Corbett has com- and wishing him all the best in the years to ghetti dinner to benefit the Mason Kiwanis mitted herself to educating our children come. Golden K Club; and raising over $7,000 to help through her work as a principal and as a men- f fund Angel House in a matter of weeks. The tor to other educators. She has also served project is headed up by Capital Area Child & PERSONAL EXPLANATION Family Services to build mid-Michigan’s her community through her work as a pastor. first emergency shelter and advocacy center As such, he is more than worthy of receiving for abused children. our recognition today and I urge my col- HON. JEFF MILLER I always said, ‘‘I’m going to get out and leagues to join me in honoring this truly re- OF FLORIDA make something of myself,’’ explained markable person. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Grieve, who grew up in West Virginia as the daughter of a coal miner. ‘‘Now, I didn’t f Tuesday, June 22, 2004 make something of myself by working but I RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would made something of myself by volunteering.’’ GENERAL ROBERT B. FLOWERS like to offer a personal explanation of the rea- Grieve said her volunteer efforts started 32 son I missed rollcall votes Nos. 232–235 on years ago after moving to Mason from Lan- HON. IKE SKELTON June 14, 2004. These were suspension votes sing with her husband Richard. She said the on H.J. Res. 97—Renewal of import restric- rural life style was a shock in many ways OF MISSOURI tions on Burma, H. Res. 669—Prostate cancer and made her desperate to make friends in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community. awareness, H.R. 4323—Rapid Acquisition Au- Tuesday, June 22, 2004 ‘‘The only thing I had was a dog in the thority for Combat Emergencies and H. Res. back yard,’’ remembered Grieve. ‘‘Then the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to 653—Recognizing 80th Birthday of President kids would go to school and I would just my attention that Lieutenant General Robert B. George H.W. Bush. At the time these votes have the baby.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:41 Jun 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN8.006 E22PT1 June 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1203 In an effort to meet people, Grieve said she The award honors graduating seniors that children’s dental services; Offer grants to ex- started volunteering in the schools, where excel in their community, both in and out of pand the availability of dental services in her children were attending. Through Girl the classroom. Each year, the White House health professional shortage areas. Grants Scouts and the PTO Grieve said she began feeling more at home. Commission on Presidential Scholars selects would be made available to dentists who prac- Soon Grieve began volunteering at St. the winners based on Academic and artistic tice in federally designated dental shortage James Catholic Church, where her family success, leadership, and involvement in areas if at least 25 percent of their patient- still attends services. Other projects fol- school and community. base receives assistance under Medicaid or lowed. Throughout all of it, Grieve said she Mr. Yang is invited to be honored in Wash- SCHIP. Grants would also be available to remembered to follow in her mother’s foot- ington during the upcoming Presidential Schol- qualifying community health centers, State steps—a woman who made her own mark ars National Recognition Week, which runs public health departments, Indian tribes/tribal with church fundraisers and bake sales in from June 19 through the 22. Mr. Yang and organizations and accredited dental education West Virginia. The most important rule her mother his family plan to travel to the Nation’s Capital programs; Ensure that States provide some taught her? ‘‘You always send a thank you at that time, along with his most influential level of dental benefits through SCHIP; Offer note and people will respond with your next teacher, Mr. Ron C. Carda of Dakota Ridge States the option to use their SCHIP funding fundraiser,’’ she said. High School. to provide dental coverage to children in fami- CACS Center Coordinator Deb Biehler said Mr. Speaker, Siming Yang has dem- lies who have medical but not dental coverage Grieve, who has been volunteering with the onstrated, through his academic accomplish- and meet SCHIP income-eligibility require- agency for five years, is a force of positive ments, his willingness to lead his peers, his energy. ments; Expand School-Linked Dental Sealant ‘‘She can work circles around people,’’ said community achievements, and his dedication, Programs to include eligible school-linked pub- Biehler. that he is worthy of receiving this honor. So lic or non-profit organizations and Indian tribes Grieve raises at least three-quarters of the once again, I recognize this young man’s that are under contract with an elementary or funds raised during Walk for Warmth each achievements before this House today, and I secondary school to provide dental services to year. ‘‘We wouldn’t have raised the money wish him all the best in his bright future. school-aged children. without her,’’ said Biehler. ‘‘She’s helped Mr. Speaker, this legislation is but a small hundreds of people.’’ f And then there are the little things, said step forward toward the goal of ensuring that CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH every child in America has good oral health, Biehler, like volunteering to collect food IMPROVEMENT ACT bank donations every Sunday at St. James but it is a necessary first step. I ask all my col- and picking up bread for the food bank at leagues to join with me in supporting H.R. local stores when no one else can go. HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON 4622. Members of the Mason Kiwanis Golden K OF IDAHO Club say Grieve is an asset to the commu- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. The club’s president-elect, Jim Day PERSONAL EXPLANATION stated, ‘‘She has that rare gift for causing Tuesday, June 22, 2004 other people to share their time and funds with a minimum of resistance and a max- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. ROB PORTMAN imum of positive results. I am in awe at introduce legislation that would improve ac- OF OHIO hearing about her achievements and of the cess to dental coverage for our Nation’s most IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wonderful good that she generates. People precious commodity, children. As a former Tuesday, June 22, 2004 who possess her awesome ability and dy- practicing dentist in my home state of Idaho, namic energy in motivating people in sup- I have long been concerned about access to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I porting worthwhile causes are very rare indi- dental coverage for our most vulnerable citi- was absent attending meetings in my Con- viduals.’’ gressional District in Ohio and missed the Mason resident Don Jacot said Grieve’s zens. While most Americans have access to volunteer efforts are felt throughout the the best oral health care in the world, low-in- votes on rollcall No. 276, on H. Res. 591, des- Mason community. ‘‘She is a trustee for the come children suffer disproportionately from ignating Community Banking Month; rollcall Fair City Golden K Kiwanis Club. She volun- oral disease. Even as our Nation’s health has No. 277, on H.R. 4363, the Helping Hands for teers for the Signal Corps Operation Up Link progressed, dental caries or tooth decay re- Homeownership Act; and rollcall No. 278, on for service men and women. She volunteers mains the most prevalent chronic childhood H. Res. 660, Congratulating Randy Johnson for the Book Buddies and Head Start. What disease. Millions of Americans, adults and with the Arizona Diamondbacks on pitching a energy.’’ children, lack access to dental care. In many perfect game. Grieve said she is happy to help further Had I been present, I would have voted good causes. ‘‘I know in my heart it makes parts of Idaho, as in many rural States, there me feel good,’’ she said. ‘‘I get so much out simply aren’t enough dentists within reason- ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 276, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. of it. I think if people did it once they’d do able distance of some communities. 277, and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 278. it again too.’’ For people who don’t have access to dental f The staff of the Ingham County Commu- care, oral disease is almost 100 percent inevi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION nity News is planning a luncheon ceremony table—albeit 100 percent preventable. This is in Grieve’s honor on Tuesday, June 29 in particularly heartbreaking when it affects chil- Mason. dren. Recent demonstration projects have HON. LOIS CAPPS Mr. Speaker, we wish to extend congratula- shown that with some Federal support, a little OF CALIFORNIA tions to Shirley Grieve for her commitment to funding can go a long way toward ensuring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving her community. We are honored to that low-income children have access to good Tuesday, June 22, 2004 support her efforts and ask that our colleagues oral health care. My legislation, H.R. 4622, co- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. in the U.S. House of Representatives join us sponsored by Congressman JOHN DINGELL, in recognizing their very worthy achievements. 276, had I been present, I would have voted would assist States in doing just that. ‘‘yes.’’ f H.R. 4622 would not issue Federal man- f PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. SIMING dates, but rather would provide support to YANG States as they determine how best to improve 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGE C. access to dental care in their communities. I MARSHALL INSTITUTE HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO believe that States are the best arbiters of how to enhance access to care for their resi- OF COLORADO HON. DARRELL E. ISSA dents, with the understanding that for any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA such effort to succeed, it must begin by reim- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 22, 2004 bursing dentists who participate in Medicaid Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and SCHIP at market rates. Tuesday, June 22, 2004 to recognize the accomplishments of an out- H.R. 4622 would: Provide financial incen- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take standing student from my district, Mr. Siming tives and planning grants to help States im- this opportunity to congratulate the George C. Yang. Mr. Yang has the distinction of being prove their Medicaid programs. States must Marshall Institute here in Washington, DC on honored as one of the more than 140 national first create a comprehensive plan for improv- their 20th anniversary this June. winners of the 2004 Presidential Scholar ing the delivery of dental services, and they For the past 2 decades, the Marshall Insti- Award. must also adequately reimburse dentists for tute has tirelessly promoted the use of sound

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