May 15, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E789 award, Mr. Falbo said he couldn’t accept it un- Erie County Legislature, Jim put his manage- and later in the Opera Com- less his whole organization was also recog- ment skills to work as the Administrator for the pany singing basso. nized. Town of Amherst Justice Court. The largest After moving to the , Mr. Mr. Falbo also spent years coaching tee such court in New York State, Jim served sev- Gaynes became an accomplished Broadway ball, baseball, and soccer teams for the Dun- eral town justices in Amherst by administering actor, best known for his on-stage role in dalk-Eastfield Recreational Council. Further- the operations of the court with flawless qual- . He also had notable roles in more, Mr. Falbo helps with the group’s annual ity and impeccable honesty and integrity. Am- the musical Out of This World and Dundalk Christmas Parade. herst Town Justice Mark Farrell has said that, in the U.S. on-stage tour of . Mr. In addition to his volunteer efforts, Mr. Falbo ‘‘Jim transformed Amherst Town Court into the Gaynes has also enjoyed a distinguished ca- is a fixture in Dundalk’s business community, most efficient justice court in New York State, reer on-screen. He is perhaps best known for having owned and operated his auto-repair leading in the management of the largest his role in the Police Academy series as Com- shop since he took it over from his father in caseload and managing the largest such staff mandant , as Henry Warnimont the 1990s. He is a graduate of Dundalk High in the state. No one gets a job done better on the NBC television series Punky Brewster, School. than Jimmy Loughran.’’ and as Arthur Feldman on The Days and Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me Jim was an innovator. Working closely with Nights of Molly Dodd. Gaynes is also remem- today to honor Mr. Joseph Falbo. His genuine Judge Farrell, Jim was on the ground floor in bered for his role as Frank Smith on the pop- love for his community and neighbors are an the formation of specialized courts, including ular soap opera , and has ap- inspiration to us all, and are deserving of the service to veterans and to those in need of peared in movies such as , utmost gratitude. It is with great pride that I treatment for problem gambling. Jim also , and . congratulate Mr. Falbo on his exemplary con- worked with town justices to form the Amherst Gaynes met the love of his life, fellow danc- tributions to the Dundalk community. Drug Court and Therapeutic Foundation, er and actress Allyn Ann McLerie in 1952 in f where today he serves as President. Jim is in- New York where they were both performing on HONORING JAMES V. LOUGHRAN volved with dozens of professional and civic Broadway. The couple has been married for UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- associations and has a particular interest with 58 years and has two wonderful children, Iya TIREMENT fundraising efforts for the many charities, in- and Matthew. They have one grandchild, Ni- cluding the Leukemia Society, the Make-A- cole Falcone Stryjak and are expecting their Wish Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- first great-grandchild, Portia, in June 2012. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS tion, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. George and Allyn Ann moved to Santa Bar- OF NEW YORK Jim was faced with a health challenge not bara in 1989 and the couple immediately be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long ago, and his many friends and family came involved in the issues important to our Tuesday, May 15, 2012 members are delighted to see that he is work- community and could always be counted upon Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing through it. On Thursday, May 17, what is to support those causes they believed in honor James V. Loughran, a distinguished sure to be a capacity crowd will fill the deeply. In fact, George has continuously con- resident of the town of Amherst, Erie County, Sonoma Grille in the heart of Jim’s beloved tributed various ‘‘Letters to the Editor’’ on both New York, upon the occasion of his retire- hometown of Amherst to fete Jim upon the oc- local and national issues in several local ment. casion of his retirement. newspapers. The couple were also founding Coming from a large family with a longtime A long time ago, during his Marine service, members of the State Street Ballet Company dedication to public service, Jim Loughran Jim earned the nickname ‘‘Jimmy Good Guy,’’ in Santa Barbara. served with honor and distinction as a Rifle- and that is as appropriate an appellation as is a man who has devoted man with the United States Marine Corps. has ever been assigned to a person. Jim his life to the arts and his community. Today After multiple combat tours in Vietnam be- earned that nickname simply because of his I am pleased to recognize him as we cele- tween 1967 and 1969, Jim made the decision willingness to help someone—anyone—who brate his life as a distinguished actor and en- to dedicate his professional career to his was in need. No one who has had the good tertainer, a man dedicated to making the Cen- country with a career in the military. fortune to encounter Jim Loughran has left tral Coast and this Nation a richer, more vi- Jim spent his military career principally in that engagement without knowing that Jim brant place. areas of administrative management and re- would do anything he could to help them. f cruitment. Time and again Jim was called That is why, Mr. Speaker, I am asking that upon to manage and administer the safe de- all members of the House join with me, and IN RECOGNITION OF KATM KAT ployment of Marines, often doing so for the with Jim’s own friends and family, to wish Jim COUNTRY 103 largest active and reserve units within the Loughran—the one and only ‘‘Jimmy Good Corps. On multiple occasions, Jim received Guy’’—the very best of good luck and good HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA commendations from his commanders who health in the months and years to come. OF CALIFORNIA knew all too well the type of dedication and f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment that Jim showed to his country Tuesday, May 15, 2012 and to his duties. HONORING THE 95TH BIRTHDAY OF Jim maintains a close relationship with MR. GEORGE GAYNES Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter recognize KATM Kat Country 103, a country Pace, under whom Jim served when both HON. LOIS CAPPS music radio station located in the 18th Con- were stationed in Buffalo. On three different OF CALIFORNIA gressional District of California. The station re- occasions, Jim was fortunate to serve under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cently won two national awards in the country music industry. It was honored as the 2011 Gen. Pace’s command, and their relationship Tuesday, May 15, 2012 speaks volumes about the type of soldier Jim Station of the Year at the Country Music Asso- was, and the impact that Jim’s leadership had Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ciation Awards as well as at the 2012 Acad- on his commanding officers. honor Mr. George Gaynes on the occasion of emy of Country Music Awards. Both accolades Jim’s commitment to his brothers and sis- his 95th birthday. Mr. Gaynes is a distin- are highly prestigious and speak volumes of ters in the military did not end when soldiers guished member of the Santa Barbara com- Kat Country’s performance. removed their uniforms. Jim took a serious in- munity. He is a man who has devoted his life Debuting on the air on April 4, 1992, Kat terest in what soldiers and military personnel to the arts, a man who has delighted us all Country 103 has been providing country music would have to face after their careers ended, with his wonderful talents both on-stage and to the Valley for over fifteen years. Kat Coun- and spent several years in hands-on coun- on-screen. try 103 serves listeners from Sacramento to seling of veterans transitioning from military to George Gaynes was born in 1917 in Hel- Merced and from the Foothills to the Bay civilian life. sinki, . In Europe, he served in the Area. Under the slogan ‘‘Continuous Country In the mid-1990s, Jim faced that same tran- Dutch and British Navies during World War II. Favorites and Fun,’’ it provides listeners with sition himself. Our region was fortunate to at- Mr. Gaynes served as a translator on battle- radio music, host concerts and events for tract Jim to come back home. And his commu- ships since he spoke, and still speaks, six lan- fans, and participates in many charitable nity was all the better for that decision. guages fluently. Mr. Gaynes, blessed with a events as well. Kat Country is owned by Cu- After several years of service to one of our wonderful singing voice, started his career in mulus Media and is under the direction of region’s most highly regarded members of the opera companies in Switzerland and London, Nikki Thomas, Program Manager.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:17 May 16, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.010 E15MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 2012 Kat Country 103 received the news of its the National Math and Science Initiative, Inc. least some seafaring claim to the waters of nomination for the Country Music Associa- from 2007 to 2011. the South China Sea. tion’s award through a telephone call from In addition, following his resignation from We cannot let stand such intimidation and country sensation Taylor Swift. Kat Country the Department of Education, Mr. Luce re- let Taiwan suffer the same fate. It is in our na- 103 was the first to interview Swift when she joined the board of Dell Inc. He is the longest tional strategic interest and in that of Taiwan’s broke into the country music business. serving outside board member of this Texas- for us to continue our providing our steadfast Beyond providing music to its listeners, Kat based company and will leave the board when support and in supplying Taiwan with defen- Country 103 also strives to give back to the his term ends on July 13, 2012. sive capabilities as under our obligations in community and to those in need. Every year, During his time on the Dell Board of Direc- the Taiwan Relations Act. Being sufficiently it works with the Make-A-Wish Foundation by tors, Mr. Luce served on all four board com- armed and defensively capable is sadly the holding a telethon to raise money for the orga- mittees and oversaw a period of rapid growth only way that Taipei can interact with Beijing nization. It’s hosted several charity concerts to for Dell, a great American success story. In on what can at least pass for a perceived po- support St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Re- 1991, Dell reported $890 million of revenue sition of strength. The United States of Amer- search Hospital and even collected donations and debuted on the Fortune 500 rankings the ica and the American people must continue to of thirty-six million pennies for the hospital. In following year. Today, Dell is a $62 billion have the guts and vision to step forth and pro- addition, every year at Christmastime it partici- company and ranked No. 41 on the Fortune vide our democratic friend and ally access to pates in the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation 500 list. the tools it needs to defend itself and free way drive, collecting toys and gifts for disadvan- Michael Dell, founder, chairman and CEO of of life. taged children in the community. The station Dell, said, ‘‘Tom is a great friend and trusted Yet, while we must acknowledge the real also supports the Second Harvest Food Bank, advisor to us all here at Dell, and it’s been a concerns, the ever-looming storm on the hori- the American Cancer Society, and countless true privilege to know him and benefit from his zon in this conflict, we must also take note of other organizations. It also recognizes and wise counsel for so many years. During his the successes of democracy. Taiwan con- thanks its dedicated listeners by throwing an long service as a member of the Dell Board, tinues to hold free and fair elections and we annual Listener Appreciation Concert. To Tom has contributed to our success in count- will do our part in supporting such continued show its sincere appreciation of support, the less ways and has helped shape the strate- success. So, on this day, please join me in station invites nearly 20,000 listeners to attend gies that have allowed us to develop and de- congratulating President Ma on his inaugura- an all-day concert, absolutely free. It has had liver the very best in technology solutions to tion. But even in celebration, we will not fall such performers as Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, our customers. On behalf of the global Dell complacent; we will continue to urge our gov- Blake Shelton, The Band Perry and countless team and my fellow Board members, it is my ernment to continue providing our support of others. This year it will welcome Montgomery distinct honor to thank Tom for his commit- Taiwan and our commitment in providing ac- Gentry as their opening act. ment to our country and to Dell, and to wish cess to the defensive tools it needs to safe- Please join me in congratulating Kat Coun- him the very best in everything the future guard its democracy. try 103 and its staff on the recognition of their holds.’’ f Country Music Association and Academy of I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Country Music Awards. They are a very de- Mr. Luce and thanking him for his service to HONORING DR. SANDRA serving country music radio station and I am our country and his business leadership. We KURTINITIS proud to have served them in the 18th Cali- wish him the best in his future endeavors. fornia Congressional District. f HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER OF MARYLAND f TAIWAN PRESIDENT MA YING- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING MR. THOMAS W. LUCE JEOU’S SECOND INAUGURATION III Tuesday, May 15, 2012 HON. DAVID SCOTT Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. LAMAR SMITH OF GEORGIA before you today to recognize Dr. Sandra OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kurtinitis, president of the Community College IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Baltimore County, who was recently named Tuesday, May 15, 2012 the 2012 ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year’’ by the Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Optimist Club of Dundalk. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would on January 14th, 2012, Taiwan President Ma This prestigious honor is reserved for indi- like to recognize and honor a great Texan, Mr. Ying-jeou successfully won reelection and will viduals who serve the Dundalk-Edgemere Thomas W. Luce III, for his years of leader- be inaugurated for a second term on Sunday, community. As president of the Community ship and contributions to improving our public May 20th. The day will be one of a celebration College of Baltimore County for the past schools, strengthening higher education and of democracy, however, like every day in Tai- seven years, Dr. Kurtinitis leads the largest supporting business and economic growth. wan, it is one clouded by the ever-present, po- provider of higher education in the Baltimore Mr. Luce was a founding and managing tential danger lurking a mere 100 miles to its region and is credited with establishing a lean- partner of the law firm of Hughes and Luce, west. The People’s Republic of China and its er executive structure that prioritizes the class- LLP until his retirement from the firm in 1997. more than 1,400 missiles will continue to tar- room. In addition to his active law practice, Mr. Luce get Taiwan. While Taipei and Beijing have Throughout her tenure at the Community has served on the boards or as guest lecturer made strides in terms of trade, investment, College of Baltimore County, Dr. Kurtinitis has at a number of schools of higher education, in- travel and tourism, as well as political strides gone above and beyond the call of duty to re- cluding the Kennedy School of Government at via the repatriation of fugitives; the govern- connect the once fledgling Dundalk campus Harvard, the LBJ School of Public Affairs at ment of mainland China still espouses its be- with the community. As a result of Dr. The University of Texas at Austin, and South- lief in a right to take Taiwan by force. History Kurtinitis’ efforts, enrollment at the Dundalk ern Methodist University. is riddled with such fateful attempts in this campus is thriving, having doubled from 2,500 Mr. Luce also has been appointed five times conflict such as Mao Zedong’s bombings of students in 2005 to 5,000 students today. to major posts by Texas governors, including Taipei-administered islands Kinmen and Matsu Shortly after her arrival, Dr. Kurtinitis worked Chief Justice pro tempore of the Texas Su- in the 1950s. to place several of the college’s signature pro- preme Court. He is perhaps best known for In contrast to Taiwan’s culture of democ- grams on the Dundalk Campus in order to at- his role as the Chief of Staff of the Texas Se- racy, mainland China’s political culture is a tract new students. Under her direction, the lect Committee of Public Education, which pro- closed one. The leadership and its central school constructed a new building to house a duced one of the first major reform efforts planners listen to few, the least of which in- new program for dental hygienists and dental among public schools in 1984. clude its own people. There is little nuance, assistants. In an effort to integrate the school Mr. Luce served on the Dell Inc. Board of dialogue or meaningful negotiation unless with the surrounding community, the facility is Directors from 1991 to 2005, until he was ap- backed by the threat of brute force. The gov- open to the public and will offer low-cost pre- pointed United States Assistant Secretary of ernment of the People’s Republic of China ex- ventive dental work to more than 2,000 resi- Education for Planning, Evaluation and Policy tends its intimidation tactics beyond its borders dents each year. Development by President George W. Bush. and against its regional neighbors, nations like In addition, Dr. Kurtinitis has overseen a $6 He then served as Chief Executive Officer of Vietnam, the Philippines and others who lay at million renovation of the campus cafeteria and

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