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OPEN AND TRANSPARENT HONORING 19TH CENTURY AFRI- award will be presented during the Commit- SMITHSONIAN ACT CAN-AMERICAN LEGISLATORS OF tee’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Merion TEXAS Tribute House in Merion Station, Pennsyl- vania. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF TEXAS join me today in extending our deepest appre- ciation to Lewis F. ‘‘Lew’’ Gould Jr. for his ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emplary leadership, civic engagement and Thursday, March 4, 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 dedication to making Lower Merion Township Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. a great place to live, work and raise a family. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I in- Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and troduce the Open and Transparent Smithso- voice my support for a new monument that will f nian Act to further ensure that the Smithsonian be unveiled at the Texas State Cemetery in CONGRATULATING THOMAS Institution is accountable to the public for the Austin, Texas, on March 30, 2010, to com- THAYER FOR RECEIVING THE taxpayer funds it receives. This bill provides memorate the state’s African-American legisla- INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE OF EX- that, for the purposes of the Freedom of Infor- tors of the 19th century. CELLENCE AWARD mation Act, FOIA, and the Privacy Act, the This monument will serve as a reminder to Smithsonian shall be considered a federal all Texans of the role that African Americans agency. have played in Texas political history and give HON. ERIC CANTOR This bill was introduced in the Senate in credence to the first steps that these legisla- OF VIRGINIA 2008, and I saw it then and now as comple- tors made for the black community in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES menting my Smithsonian Modernization Act state. There were 52 African-American men Thursday, March 4, 2010 and my Smithsonian Free Admission Act. I in- who served in either the Texas legislature or troduce this bill today along with the other two were Constitutional Convention delegates dur- Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today because its purpose, like those, is to make the ing the last half of the 19th century, and while in order to congratulate Thomas Thayer, the Smithsonian accountable for the 70 percent of their time in office may have been short, their owner of International Truck Sales of Rich- its funding that comes from annual federal ap- impacts can still be felt today. mond, for his receiving of the International Cir- propriations. Although the Smithsonian was I often reflect on the endurance and tenacity cle of Excellence Award. created by Congress as a federal trust, it re- of these men who served a disenfranchised Tom’s business, International Truck Sales of ceives the great majority of its funding from community during a politically volatile time in Richmond, is headquartered in Ashland, Vir- the federal government, much like federal Texas history. They truly were political pio- ginia, where it was founded in 1998. Under his agencies, and had always been treated as a neers entering a system of government for the leadership, it has grown into one of the pre- federal agency. However, in the 1990s, the first time and working diligently to ensure a fu- eminent truck dealerships in the Southeast U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Co- ture for all African Americans and Texans. and the entire nation, with 109 employees and lumbia Circuit found that the Smithsonian is This work is not lightly forgotten, and that is three dealer locations serving Richmond and not a federal agency for purposes of FOIA and why this monument is so important for people its surrounding counties. In 2005, it was the Privacy Act. Indeed, the Smithsonian’s across the state and all Americans. named the International Dealer of the Year, an website clearly states that it is ‘‘not an Execu- Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- honor awarded to the one International dealer tive Branch agency, and FOIA does not apply leagues to join me today in remembering the who exhibits the highest commitment to best- to the Smithsonian.’’ 19th century African-American legislators of in-class customer service. With this most re- cent award, International Truck Sales of Rich- The lack of transparency is of great con- Texas and to honor them by supporting this mond has now received the Circle of Excel- cern, particularly in light of the Smithsonian’s monument that will help Texans understand lence Award under Tom’s leadership a total of recent history of secrecy and corruption. In the work and sacrifices of these great legisla- 13 times. 2007, an independent review committee found tors. The Circle of Excellence, which is awarded that the Smithsonian Board had violated many f by the international dealer organization, principles of good management during the ten- HONORING LEWIS F. GOULD, JR. Navistar, Inc., honors International truck deal- ure of Lawrence Small as Secretary of the erships that achieve the highest level of dealer Smithsonian. The report indicated that the performance with respect to operating and fi- Board had failed to provide desperately need- HON. JIM GERLACH nancial standards, market representation, and ed oversight, had overcompensated the Sec- OF PENNSYLVANIA most importantly, customer satisfaction. retary, and had allowed the creation of an ‘‘in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tom has achieved this level of accomplish- sular culture.’’ The report further found that the Thursday, March 4, 2010 ment and recognition through many years of Smithsonian’s deputy secretary and chief op- Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise hard work and service to his industry and erating officer had frequent absences from her today to honor Lewis F. ‘‘Lew’’ Gould Jr. for community. He has also built a successful duties because of outside activities, including his longstanding selfless and passionate serv- truck leasing business, Idealease of Rich- service on corporate boards, for which she ice to Lower Merion Township, Montgomery mond, is the current chairman of the Truck earned more than $1.2 million in six years. Im- County. Renting and Leasing Association, and is the portantly, the report indicated that Smithsonian As a four-term Lower Merion Township past chairman of the Make a Wish Founda- leaders took great measures to keep secret Commissioner, Lew has been a leading voice tion. He is also involved with the Rotary Club, these missteps and mismanagements. for fiscal responsibility and sound stewardship the United Way and the American Cancer So- While the Smithsonian now has new leader- of community resources. He has earned the ciety. Despite all these activities, he still finds ship that is moving away from the mistakes of respect of his colleagues for his frankness and time to work the concession stand at James the past, its transparency should not depend his willingness to mentor younger community River High School on Friday nights, and on who is in charge. A federally supported en- leaders on the duties and responsibilities as- serves as a band booster for his son, Robert, tity must be accountable to the American peo- sociated with governing the largest munici- and his daughter, Leah. ple. The American people have a right to pality in the 6th Congressional District. Through his commitment to hard work and know that their interests are being served. Lew’s efforts have earned him the 2010 outstanding customer service, he has built an I urge my colleagues to support this meas- Service Award from the Republican Com- economically vital business of which he can ure. mittee of Lower Merion and Narberth. The be justly proud. Madam Speaker, I ask you

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:15 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.001 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS E302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2010 and my colleagues to join with me in congratu- Even we in the United States, where there are cans who, by their demonstrated commitment lating Thomas Thayer for his record of accom- only about 15 percent of women in legislative and example, inspire others to engage in vol- plishment and for his many contributions to his positions and only 33 percent in ministerial po- unteer service. community, state and Nation. sitions, have a long way to go to fulfill this This year’s recipients of the Presidential f principle. It is important that lawmakers, both Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Achieve- here and abroad, advocate for policies that ment are exceptional individuals who epito- HONORING ROBERT WORKMAN ON empower women. In many countries that I’ve mize the true meaning of service. These 11 THE ADMISSION OF HIS WORK traveled to, I have seen firsthand the need for honorees exhibit a sincere commitment to TO THE MUSEE DU LOUVRE support from governments, international bod- helping others and creating positive commu- ies, NGO’s, and local communities. It is espe- nities. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI cially important that we educate young women As a representative, I am fortunate to have OF ILLINOIS and girls from an early age in order to give such benevolent and dedicated individuals serving within my district. Each one of the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them as many opportunities later in life. Just this last Congress the United States cipients should serve as an inspiration for us Thursday, March 4, 2010 joined the list of countries that have shattered all and encourage us to make service a cen- Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today the glass ceiling of female leadership in par- tral part of our lives. to honor Robert Workman, an acclaimed artist liament, with the appointment of Nancy Pelosi Madam Speaker, it is my honor to officially from Mt. Greenwood, Illinois. On January 15, as the first female Speaker of the House of recognize Kay Fisher, Shigeko Godsey, Ken- 2010, Robert Workman’s pen and ink drawing Representatives. We have yet to elect a fe- neth Hawkes, Marietta Hopkins, Gertrude became the first American work of the 21st male President—although we will surely see Huhn, Rena Johnson, Peter Loguda, Pamela century admitted to the internationally re- that day soon. Manaos, Helen McShane, Susanne Ulbrish nowned Louvre Museum in Paris. However, the leadership and courage of and Grant Whitney for their outstanding serv- A passionate artistic practitioner, Mr. Work- strong women in the United States who have ice to our community. man is a graduate of the Ecole du Louvre and broken down tough barriers continues to in- f the Art Institute of Chicago—two of the pre- spire many around the world. These women HONORING MR. PAUL HAZZARD eminent art institutions in the world. In addition have demonstrated remarkable accomplish- to having a place in the Louvre, his work is ment our nation, and women across the globe part of the Archives of the Musees Nationaux HON. BRIAN HIGGINS can be proud of. They are a testament to the OF NEW YORK de France. The specific piece of art admitted power of women everywhere. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the Louvre was a pen and ink work fea- Likewise we look to groundbreaking female turing an ancient Egyptian theme—mixing the leaders in other countries and praise their con- Thursday, March 4, 2010 human form with an array of hieroglyphic text. fidence and ability in forging the path for oth- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today This work was credited by the head of the De- ers to dare to fill their shoes and even go be- to pay tribute to the years of service given to partment of Sculptures with bearing ‘‘witness yond. One of the best examples of this, is Li- the people of Chautauqua County by Mr. Paul to the international renown of the Louvre.’’ berian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. She Hazzard. Mr. Hazzard served his constituency Mr. Workman’s art is only part of his con- inspired many when she addressed a Joint faithfully and justly during his tenure as a tribution to society. He is a tireless author and Session of Congress. member of the Busti Town Council. illustrator, and has published numerous chil- The challenges faced by peoples every- Public service is a difficult and fulfilling ca- dren’s books and a graphic novel. where are faced with the help of strong reer. Any person with a dream may enter but I ask you to join me in honoring Robert women. And today many women still face only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. Workman for his remarkable achievements in challenges fully acceding to all of the positions Hazzard served his term with his head held art, and his recognition by the Musee du and roles formerly reserved for men. The im- high and a smile on his face the entire way. Louvre. pact and involvement of women is critical in I have no doubt that his kind demeanor left a f reducing poverty, improving education and lasting impression on the people of Chau- health care, reducing the violence against tauqua County. COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNI- them, enhancing human rights on the whole, We are truly blessed to have such strong in- VERSARY OF THE BEIJING DEC- and even recovering from the brunt of the dividuals with a desire to make this county the LARATION AND PLATFORM FOR global economic crisis. wonderful place that we all know it can be. Mr. ACTION AND INTERNATIONAL We celebrate these advancements, but con- Hazzard is one of those people and that is WOMEN’S DAY tinue to pursue and address the various chal- why Madam Speaker I rise to pay tribute to lenges and inequalities women face day to him today. HON. RUSS CARNAHAN day. I would like to thank the Inter-Parliamen- f OF MISSOURI tary Union for its great work on this front and HONORING NATIONAL PEACE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for calling this gathering today, in the spirit of CORPS WEEK Thursday, March 4, 2010 cooperation and progress toward achieving the goals of equality, peace and development. Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, on Mon- HON. JIM McDERMOTT f day, March 8, 2010, the world will mark the OF WASHINGTON 15th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEERS FROM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Declaration and Platform for Action—the most THE EAST VALLEY RETIRED Thursday, March 4, 2010 comprehensive global policy framework to AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PRO- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I rise achieve the goals of gender equality, develop- GRAM today to recognize this week as National ment and peace. Peace Corp Week. While we reflect on this milestone and cele- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL In October of 1960, when then-Senator brate the advancements of women thus far, OF ARIZONA John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the we also need to pause and take stock of what IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Presidency, he visited the University of Michi- more can be achieved. To fully live up to the gan. At about 2:00 AM in front of the Univer- Thursday, March 4, 2010 goals of equality, development and peace it is sity of Michigan Union, he first outlined his imperative that we continue to promote oppor- Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise plan to create a program that would send tunities for women to directly shape these poli- today to applaud the accomplishments of 11 Americans to countries around the globe for 2 cies by being involved in politics at all levels, retired Seniors from the East Valley who have years of service. He said that night: and in all countries. Without this perspective, been awarded the Presidential Volunteer Serv- ‘‘. . . I think Americans are willing to con- equality is no more than a hollow word. ice Award for Lifetime Achievement. This pres- tribute. But the effort must be far greater than The 1997 Universal Declaration on Democ- tigious award honors those who have provided we have ever made in the past. Therefore, I racy states that true democracy cannot be more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service am delighted to come to Michigan, to this uni- achieved unless there is a genuine, equal and over the course of their lifetime. The Presi- versity, because unless we have those re- complementary partnership between men and dent’s Volunteer Service Award program was sources in this school, unless you com- women in the conduct of the affairs of society. created as a way to thank and honor Ameri- prehend the nature of what is being asked of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K04MR8.002 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E303 you, this country can’t possibly move through the country with its wide assortment of deli- mango, red bean (azuki), strawberry, and va- the next 10 years in a period of relative cious and original bakery items. nilla. strength.’’ Mikawaya manufactures and sells traditional Mikawaya’s traditional Japanese confections Since that speech, more than 200,000 Japanese pastry and confectionary (wagashi), and pastries are still available and made daily Americans have spent 2 years of their lives in mochi ice cream, and gelato. In addition to its at its Los Angeles factory and are still a favor- parts of the world that many of us have never traditional ‘‘mochi-gashi’’ and ‘‘manju’’ that ite in the Asian American community. heard of. And right now, dozens of Peace have been the foundation of the family busi- Corp volunteers from the Seattle area alone ness, Mikawaya has obtained nationwide pop- Always innovators, Mikawaya now manufac- are serving in countries as far as Mali, ularity and success as the creator of Mochi Ice tures and sells gelato—Italian-style ice cream Turkmenistan and Cambodia. Participants Cream along with its gelato offerings. made from milk, sugar, real fruit and other in- have worked on everything from helping farm- Madam Speaker, as Mikawaya celebrates gredients. ers produce more food to stave off hunger to its 100-year anniversary at the Kyoto Grand Along with Mikawaya’s centennial anniver- teaching computer skills and helping govern- Hotel on March 8, I ask my colleagues to sary, the company opened a new 100,000- ments bolster their technology infrastructure. please join me in congratulating the entire square-foot facility in Vernon, California. This While I’ve heard from many Peace Corp vol- Hashimoto family and their dedicated employ- facility is designed to meet the increasing de- unteers that their years of service are far from ees for bringing smiles to the faces of genera- mand for Mikawaya’s products and will be the easy, they also tell me about the tremendous tions of customers who have enjoyed the headquarters for new product research and impact those years have on their education unique and delicious Japanese-inspired ice development of frozen desserts. All of and how their time abroad helps build their cream and pastries that this one-of-a-kind bak- Mikawaya’s desserts are manufactured in character and self-esteem. ery has to offer. Southern California and are still held to But the program does far more than just I extend to them my best wishes for many Mikawaya’s standards of high quality and provide services to communities in other coun- more innovative, productive and profitable taste. tries and enrich the lives of its volunteers. It years ahead. The bakery presently operates retail stores helps participants come back with a far better To fully capture the remarkable story of the in Japanese Village Plaza, Little Tokyo understanding of other cultures. I have long Hashimoto family and the 100 year history of Square, Pacific Square Shopping Center in believed that America’s ability to operate in their bakery, I would also like to submit the fol- Torrance, Mitsuwa Marketplace in Gardena the world depends on how well we understand lowing historical overview: and Shirokiya Department Store in Honolulu, what’s going on in other nations. President ‘‘Just after the turn of the 20th century, two Hawaii.’’ Kennedy understood that our nation’s strength Japanese entrepreneurs decided to open a manju bakery. One of them was from Mikawa, depended on our level of engagement in the f global community, and the Peace Corp each an old Japan province in the area that today year provides thousands of emissaries to forms the eastern half of Aichi Prefecture. The FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX places that the U.S. might not otherwise ‘‘ya,’’ or store in Japanese, was added to the CREDIT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICA- touch. In many ways, the Peace Corp is like end of the name to create the name TION ACT community-based diplomacy. ‘‘Mikawaya.’’ And when participants return, many con- In 1910 Ryuzaburo Hashimoto purchased tinue their service. Some, like my colleagues the company, which was located at 365 East HON. SAM JOHNSON Senator CHRIS DODD, and Representatives First Street in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo dis- OF TEXAS HONDA, GARAMENDI, FARR, DRIEHAUS and trict. His nephew, Koroku Hashimoto and his PETRI, go on to serve in Congress. Other wife Haru, took over the operations 15 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later and reopened at the newly built Olympic alums go on to serve in Foreign Service, in- Thursday, March 4, 2010 cluding stints in USAID, the Organization of Hotel on North San Pedro Street, also in Little American States and the Department of State. Tokyo. Five years later, they moved the com- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Others serve in the non-profit sector in organi- pany back to First Street where they remained Speaker, I rise today to introduce the First- zations like the Sierra Club and Catholic Relief until 1942, when the U.S. entered World War Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Eligibility Services. And many others join the National II. Verification Act. From 1942 to December 1945, Mikawaya Peace Corp Association, an organization of The purpose of this bill is simple: to prevent some 30,000 former Peace Corp participants closed its doors as Executive Order 9066 forced more than 110,000 Japanese Ameri- those who are here illegally from claiming the that helps keep them engaged in service and refundable first-time homebuyer tax credit, advocacy. cans, including the Hashimoto family, into U.S. internment camps for the duration of the war. which is worth up to $8,000. According to a The Peace Corp has done enormous good January 25, 2010 Dallas Morning News article around the world, so let us recognize the thou- On December 23, 1945, the Hashimoto family proudly reopened Mikawaya at 244 East First by Steve McGonigle entitled ‘‘Feds find dubi- sands of Americans who sacrificed and ous home tax credit claims from Texas,’’ close served. Let us reaffirm this week as National Street, next door to their pre-war location. In 1970 Frances Hashimoto, their youngest to 1,000 claims from Texas have come from Peace Corp Week. individuals ‘‘employing a special taxpayer f daughter, took over the family business. Hav- ing the foresight that the surrounding First identification number primarily used by illegal A TRIBUTE TO MIKAWAYA ON THE Street area would become prime redevelop- immigrants, who are not entitled to the credit.’’ OCCASION OF THE BAKERY’S 100 ment property, she planned and built a new This is just plain wrong. YEAR ANNIVERSARY bakery on 4th Street, which was completed in Currently, the IRS does not require an indi- 1974. vidual to provide a Social Security number in HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD With the new location on 4th Street, order to claim the first-time homebuyer tax OF CALIFORNIA Mikawaya was able to expand its operations credit. Rather, if the individual does not have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and product offerings. Hashimoto’s husband a Social Security number, the individual can and Mikawaya’s Chief Financial Officer, Joel still apply for the credit so long as they are Thursday, March 4, 2010 Friedman, happened on an idea when he vis- able to get an Individual Taxpayer Identifica- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I ited Japan in 1984. In 1994, after spending 10 tion Number (ITIN) from the IRS. The problem rise today to recognize Mikawaya on the occa- years of research and testing, his brainchild— here is that illegal immigrants are getting sion of its 100 year anniversary. This historic mochi ice cream—became a reality. these numbers from the IRS. According to the Los Angeles-based family-owned bakery has Mochi ice cream, which is a serving of ice previously mentioned article, ‘‘the IRS has ac- been a fixture in Little Tokyo in the heart of cream surrounded by a thin layer of mochi knowledged that more than half of ITINs are my congressional district since its founding in (pounded sweet rice), has become a recog- filed by illegal immigrants.’’ In an effort to pre- 1910. nized addition to American pop culture like vent illegal immigrants from claiming the cred- Under the current dedicated leadership of sushi and sake. Today, it is Mikawaya’s signa- it, my bill proposes that a taxpayer must pro- Frances Hashimoto—the grand niece of the ture product with mass appeal that has vide a Social Security number rather than an bakery’s original founder—this successful en- reached beyond Asian American tastes. Cur- ITIN. Doing so will help to prevent fraud and terprise continues to satisfy the sweet-tooths rently there are seven flavors of mochi ice in turn protect the American taxpayer. I urge of Angelenos and dessert lovers throughout cream, including: chocolate, coffee, green tea, my colleagues to support this bill.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04MR8.007 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS E304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2010 HONORING THE PEACE CORPS It stated that because of the injustice of Today’s bill sets basic standards and gives DURING NATIONAL PEACE CORPS Santa Anna’s tyrannical government, Texans states 2 years to implement their own policies, WEEK were severing their connection with the Mexi- procedures, monitoring, and enforcement sys- can nation and declaring themselves ‘‘a free, tems to meet them. It provides grants to help HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ sovereign, and independent republic . . . fully train school staff and implement positive be- OF ILLINOIS invested with all the rights and attributes’’ that havior support programs. And it increases IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES belong to independent nations; and a declara- transparency and oversight by requiring Thursday, March 4, 2010 tion that they ‘‘fearlessly and confidently’’ com- states, for the first time, to collect and report mitted their decision to ‘‘the Supreme Arbiter data annually to the Secretary of Education. Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I rise of the destinies of nations.’’ With these measures, we can ensure the today to honor and commemorate the impor- The Texas Declaration of Independence safe learning environment that all our students tant contributions of the Peace Corps during was fully justified because this military dicta- deserve. I encourage my colleagues to join National Peace Corps Week. torship had ceased to protect the lives, liberty, me and support this bill. President Kennedy’s inspiring inaugural and property of the people of Texas. f quote, ‘‘Ask not what your country can do for Failure to provide these basic rights violated you, ask what you can do for your country,’’ the sacred contract between a government PERSONAL EXPLANATION sparked the establishment of the Peace Corps and the people, and Texans did what we still in 1961, and since then, almost 200,000 do today—stand up for our rights by declaring HON. KEITH ELLISON Americans have answered to this call to serv- our independence to the world. OF MINNESOTA ice. In response, the Mexican army marched to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For five decades, participants in the Peace Texas waging war on the land and the people, Thursday, March 4, 2010 Corps have made significant strides to ad- enforcing the decrees of a military dictatorship vance the cause of peace and human through brute force and without any demo- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, on March 3, progress in countries around the world. Just cratic legitimacy. 2010, I inadvertently failed to vote on rollcall as important, these dedicated volunteers often As delegates signed the Texas Declaration No. 78. Had I voted, I would have voted continue making a difference in their local of Independence at Washington-on-the-Braz- ‘‘aye.’’ communities in the United States once they os, General Santa Anna’s army besieged f return home. independence forces at the Alamo in San An- RECOGNIZING LAS VEGAS CHAP- At the present time, almost 7,700 volunteers tonio. TER 74 OF THE NATIONAL ASSO- serve in 76 countries across the globe. They Four days after the signing, the Alamo fell CIATION OF WOMEN IN CON- continue to work tirelessly to provide meaning- with her commander Lt. Colonel William Bar- STRUCTION ful assistance to people in need, helping to im- rett Travis, Tennessee Congressman David prove the lives of our brothers and sisters in Crockett, and approximately 200 other Texan other parts of the world. defenders. HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY The Peace Corps remains a strong symbol All these men were killed in action, a heroic OF NEVADA of our nation’s commitment to service and sacrifice for Texan freedom. If this tragedy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES progress. This program epitomizes the human were not enough, later Santa Anna’s army Thursday, March 4, 2010 desire to make a difference and the American massacred over 300 unarmed Texans at spirit, rooted in a willingness to help improve Goliad on March 27. Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, today I the lives of others. I encourage my colleagues In a dramatic turnaround, Texans achieved urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing to take this opportunity to recognize the impor- their independence several weeks later on the National Association of Women in Con- tant and meaningful work of the Peace Corps, April 21, 1836. Roughly 900 members of the struction, NAWIC, Las Vegas Chapter 74 for and I hope they will join me in commending Texan army overpowered a much larger Mexi- their representation of women in the construc- the Peace Corps’ achievements and commit- can army in a surprise attack at the Battle of tion industry. ment to service. San Jacinto. Las Vegas Chapter 74 has been rep- resenting women in construction for 48 years. f That battle is memorialized along the San Jacinto River with the San Jacinto Monument The NAWIC Las Vegas Chapter 74 has TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY in Texas in our district. The monument is larg- benefited Southern Nevada through numerous er than the Washington Monument here in educational and development programs. HON. GENE GREEN DC. The Las Vegas Chapter 74 has unceasingly OF TEXAS Today we give thanks to the many Texans promoted the employment and advancement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sacrificed for the freedom we now enjoy. of women in the construction industry. The construction community, represented by Thursday, March 4, 2010 God bless Texas and God bless America. the Las Vegas Chapter 74, has been a driving f Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam force in fostering community development Speaker, Tuesday, March 2, 2010, marked PREVENTING HARMFUL RE- through renovation and beautification projects, Texas Independence Day: 174 years ago, the STRAINT AND SECLUSION IN promotion of skilled trade careers, and a posi- Texas Declaration of Independence was rati- SCHOOLS ACT tive vision of the future. fied by the Convention of 1836 at Washington- They have sought to achieve successful re- on-the-Brazos. SPEECH OF sults for Las Vegas and surrounding areas in This is an important day for Texas identity HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN a cooperative spirit with other organizations. and patriotic Texans observe this occasion OF MARYLAND As the Representative for Nevada’s First with great pride. If it were not for the Texas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District, it gives me great pleas- Primaries, I would have been on the floor, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 ure to acknowledge the Las Vegas Chapter 74 paying tribute to Texas Independence Day and their many dedicated volunteers for their Tuesday. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise steadfast work to support women in construc- In 1824, a military dictatorship took over in today to support the Keeping All Students tion. I urge my colleagues to join me in recog- Mexico abolishing the Mexican constitution. Safe Act, a commonsense measure to provide nizing this outstanding organization. The new military dictatorship refused to pro- guidance for teachers and schools on the use f vide trial by jury, freedom of religion, public of seclusion and restraints. education for their citizens, and allowed the Last year, the Government Accountability HONORING JACK WALKER confiscation of firearms, this last one being the Office found hundreds of cases of alleged most intolerable, particularly among Texans. abuse of seclusion and restraints, including HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON The Texas Declaration of Independence cases that resulted in death. And while federal OF TEXAS states that Texas’ government had been ‘‘forc- law provides minimum safety standards for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ibly changed, without their consent, from a re- use of these interventions in hospitals and stricted federative republic, composed of sov- other facilities supported by federal dollars, Thursday, March 4, 2010 ereign states, to a consolidated central military there are no federal rules for public or private Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. despotism.’’ schools. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jack

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.003 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E305 Walker, a veteran of the Normandy campaign IN RECOGNITION OF EDWARD 1117, a resolution congratulating the California in northern France during World War II and BELL HIGH SCHOOL’S 1A BAS- State University system on its 50th anniver- beloved family man. KETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP sary. Its Chico campus is located in the North- Mr. Walker was born on July 1, 1913 and ern California Congressional District I rep- grew up in Longview, Texas. He enlisted in HON. MIKE ROGERS resent and provides residents of the North the army in 1942 and reenlisted again in 1945. OF ALABAMA State with exceptional academic opportunities. He served in northern France on the Nor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In fact, 69 percent of students currently at- mandy Campaign and received several cita- tending CSU Chico are from Northern Cali- tions and decorations including the European- Thursday, March 4, 2010 fornia. African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, the Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, CSU Chico is a vital part of the community. Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, a Good Conduct I would like to request the House’s attention It was established in 1887 and offers its Medal, the Victory Ribbon, and the World War today to pay recognition to the outstanding 15,797 full-time students over 300 academic II Victory Medal. young athletes of Edward Bell High School in programs and 66 undergraduate majors. To Mr. Walker returned to Dallas, Texas after Camp Hill, Alabama, for winning the 1A Bas- better enrich the lives of its students, the uni- he left the military and gained employment at ketball State Championship. This is the first versity is home to almost 240 student organi- Southern Methodist University. He was widely State Championship in school history for the zations. Its commitment to academic excel- regarded in the community for his cheerful na- Edward Bell Bears, and it was well deserved. lence, coupled with the many opportunities it ture and love for the United States and the On February 25, the Bears held on to their offers students, enable CSU Chico to produce United States Army. On June 4, 2004 he lead over J.F. Shields for a thrilling 66–65 win. informed and well-rounded individuals that passed away, and he continues to be remem- Coach Mitch Joiner and Assistant Coach contribute greatly to our local communities and bered with great affection by his family and Brownie Caldwell taught their fourth ranked the Nation. friends. Bears how to work together and strive under I offer my congratulations to the entire CSU Madam Speaker, America is stronger today pressure. Both skills were put to the test system on this noteworthy occasion, and wish because of the sacrifices of individuals like throughout this season—and were proven suc- it many more years of providing a high quality Jack Walker. I ask my fellow colleagues to join cessful in this final win. education to students from California and me today in recognizing the bravery of this All of us across Tallapoosa County and East across our Nation. man and honoring his service to our country. Alabama are deeply proud of these young f people for Edward Bell High School’s first RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PEACE f championship win. We congratulate them on CORPS WEEK HONORING MR. ROSS SZABO this achievement. f HON. FRANK R. WOLF HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY OBAMACARE 2.0 OF VIRGINIA OF RHODE ISLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE PENCE Thursday, March 4, 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 OF INDIANA Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I would recognize and celebrate March 1–7, 2010, as like to take a moment to recognize Mr. Ross Thursday, March 4, 2010 National Peace Corps Week. On March 1, the Peace Corps celebrated its 49th anniversary, Szabo, director of youth outreach for the Na- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, from the an impressive accomplishment. tional Mental Health Awareness Campaign. townhalls of August to the voting booths in Established by President John F. Kennedy After 8 years with National Mental Health Massachusetts, the American people have in 1961, the Peace Corps has inspired nearly Awareness Campaign—as one of the leading spoken. The American people want health 200,000 Americans to volunteer their time to young advocates for mental health education care reform, but they don’t want a government improve the lives of individuals in 76 countries in the Nation—Ross will be leaving soon for takeover of health care. across the globe. The Peace Corps has volun- Botswana to begin work with the Peace And despite the president’s latest polished teers in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central Corps. pitch, ObamaCare 2.0 is still a government and South America, Europe, the Middle East, The National Mental Health Awareness takeover of 1⁄6th of our economy—and the and the Pacific Islands. There are 7,000 peo- Campaign, launched following the 1999 White American people know it. ple currently serving in the Peace Corps, 18 of House Conference on Mental Health, is a na- The latest version of ObamaCare is a gov- tionwide public education initiative which whom are from Virginia’s 10th District. ernment takeover because: The Peace Corps has a strong legacy of seeks to eliminate the stigma associated with 1. It will mandate private citizens purchase mental illness. Ross joined the Campaign 8 promoting peace through the efforts of these health care, whether they need it or want it. selfless volunteers. In particular, the agency years ago as a speaker for the youth cam- 2. It will cause millions of employers to can- has tasked its volunteers with working on ini- paign. Using his own story of bipolar illness, cel the health insurance they currently offer tiatives dealing with education, business de- Ross’ success as a motivational speaker has employees and force tens of millions of Ameri- velopment, agriculture, information technology, highlighted the importance of talking about cans into a government-run Exchange. health and HIV/AIDS, youth, and the environ- mental illness, the effectiveness of treatment, 3. It will create a health care czar to impose ment. These volunteer efforts have signifi- and one’s ability to live successfully managing price controls on private health insurance that cantly improved the lives of countless people the illness. will lead to shortages and force even more After taking over as director of youth out- around the world. people into government-run care. I ask that my colleagues join me in cele- reach, Ross expanded the speakers’ bureau, Mr. President, government mandates, gov- brating National Peace Corps Week and rec- ‘‘The Heard,’’ into the only peer-to-peer youth ernment-run insurance and more government ognizing the nearly 200,000 people who have mental health speaker’s bureau in the country. control is a government takeover of health served their country and other communities His leadership has encouraged more young care. overseas as Peace Corps volunteers. people to share their stories through the Cam- f paign, and has reached millions of students f and adults in schools and military settings in COMMENDING CALIFORNIA STATE HONORING G. RUSS TRIMBLE AND 45 states. Although Ross has already trained UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL the next generation of speakers so that this TRUCKS, INC. crucial outreach program is continued, his ef- SPEECH OF forts will be sorely missed in the mental health HON. WALLY HERGER HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON community. OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS I would like to take this opportunity to thank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ross Szabo for his leadership, dedication, and advocacy. I thank him for his service to our Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 great Nation as he embarks on this next chal- Mr. HERGER. Madam Speaker, I am Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. lenge. pleased to express my support for H. Res. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.008 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS E306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2010 G. Russ Trimble, on the occasion that his Throughout their history, Saint Margaret’s persons in the armed services without regard business, Southwest International Trucks, Inc., has withstood the test of time by whole- to race, color, religion or national origin, initi- has been awarded the International Circle of heartedly committing themselves to education, ating an end to segregation in the Armed Excellence Award for 2009 by the international faith and service. Ever since its inception, the Forces and in the military. African American dealer organization, Navistar, Inc. parish has continuously strived to reach out servicewomen, because of their small num- The Circle of Excellence Award honors and respond to the changing needs of the bers, were often the first and, sometimes, the international truck dealerships that achieve the community. only to train, command, work and live in de- highest level of dealer performance with re- On March 18, 1860 Father Goetz broke segregated settings. spect to operating and financial standards, ground on the first Catholic Church in Middle Women like Army Nurse Captain Eleanor market representation, and customer satisfac- Village. Much of the original parishioners were Yorke, Private Sarah Keys, Dovey Johnson tion. It is the highest honor a dealer principal farmers concerned for their crops and animals. Roundtree, Mary Teague Smith, Helen Gentry, can receive from the company. To its parishioners, Saint Margaret’s acted as Freddie Mae Hopson, Annie Graham and Ann Mr. Trimble’s business, Southwest Inter- the protector of those animals against life Lamb not only served in the Army, Navy, Air national Trucks, is headquartered in Dallas, threatening epidemics and the crops against Force and Marines, but they were major fac- Texas, where it was founded more than 25 harvests that brought harsh weather. During tors and contributors in bringing down and years ago. Under his leadership, it has grown the civil war, Father Goetz and numerous wiping out Jim Crow in the United States mili- into a remarkable, locally owned and operated other priests from Saint Margaret’s made reg- tary. truck dealership with 305 employees and five ular visits to rebel prisons, which housed pris- In 1952, Army Nurse Captain Eleanor Yorke dealer locations throughout Texas. With this oners captured by Union soldiers. was the only female passenger among 4,200 most recent award, the business has now re- A small frame school was built to house 20 men sailing on military transport from the Far ceived the Circle of Excellence Award under pupils in 1890. Now that school holds 600 pu- East to San Francisco. Captain Yorke had Mr. Trimble’s leadership a total of 16 times. pils with over 50,000 graduates. Their mission spent more than two years in Japan and eight Additionally, his success has been recognized is comprised of community, charity and good- more months in Korea treating war wounded. by the industry and his business is a multi- will, in which they are tenaciously dedicated to On the 13-day trip home, her fellow pas- year IdealGold Winner for Excellence. pursuing. Throughout the years, Saint sengers treated Captain Yorke like a queen. Mr. Trimble has achieved this level of ac- Margaret’s Church has worked with some of Besides being the only woman aboard military complishment and recognition through many the most extraordinary pastors and presiders transport, Captain Yorke was one of only years of hard work and service to the industry in the country, and has developed a cadre of about 600 women, only a few of whom were and to the community. A dedicated family priests who have nurtured and challenged this African American, stationed in Korea during man, he has been married to his high school ministry to continue to grow in purpose and the entire three years of the Korean War. sweetheart for almost 49 years. They have commitment. ‘‘It was a terrible eight months, but I was too three daughters, ten grandchildren, one great- St. Margaret’s School works at building a busy to be scared. We received the wounded granddaughter and are expecting another family spirit while providing an education 20 to 45 minutes after they were hit, treated great-granddaughter in a few weeks. A cancer where excellence is encouraged and Christian them on the spot and than shipped them to survivor, Mr. Trimble supports the M.D. Ander- values permeate. They have dedicated their the rear depending on how badly they were son Cancer Center, Susan G. Komen for the existence to these values and their ongoing wounded. They came by helicopter and ambu- Cure, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Na- service to the community, serving in such lance. The helicopters flew continuously from tional Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Red things as Ministry to the Homebound and their dawn to dusk and the ambulances rolled on Cross, Frisco Family Services, Collin County food pantry for the less fortunate. constantly. It got pretty rough at times, work- Services, and many others. I am pleased to note the 150th anniversary ing under artillery bombardment, and many Through his commitment to hard work and of Saint Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church. times, I was rocked to sleep in my army cot outstanding customer service, Mr. Trimble has f from the reverberations.’’ Captain Eleanor built an economically vital business of which Yorke, Army Nurse Corps, speaking to a re- he can be justly proud. Madam Speaker, I ask SALUTING AFRICAN AMERICAN porter from the Baltimore Afro American in my fellow colleagues to join me in congratu- SERVICEWOMEN OF THE KOREAN May 1952. lating Russ Trimble for his record of accom- WAR ERA ON THE OCCASION OF Also in 1952, two African American military plishment and for his many contributions to THE 369TH HISTORICAL SOCI- women challenged segregation law to end Jim the North Texas community, the State, and ETY’S ANNUAL WOMEN’S HIS- Crow policies on interstate transportation. Pri- the entire Nation. TORY MONTH AWARDS CELEBRA- vate Sarah Keys was on leave, travelling in TION f uniform on a bus from New Jersey home to North Carolina. When the bus reached Roa- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL noke Rapids, North Carolina after midnight, OF NEW YORK there was a change of drivers. The new bus HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES driver requested that Private Keys, seated to- ward the front of the bus, exchange seats with OF FLORIDA Thursday, March 4, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a white Marine, also in uniform, seated near Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today the back of the bus. Keys refused. She was Thursday, March 4, 2010 to salute and honor African American service- arrested, detained overnight in jail, and fined Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, on Tues- women who served their Nation with distinc- $25.00. Convicted of disorderly conduct, Keys day, March 2, 2010, I was not present for 3 tion and great courage as the 369th Historical began a legal battle against discrimination and recorded votes. Had I been present, I would Society pays tribute to women in the military prejudice. have voted the following way: roll No. 75— in celebration of their Annual Women’s History Dovey Johnson Roundtree, a former WAC yea, roll No. 76—nay, and roll No. 77—yea. Month Awards Dinner Dance taking place at officer and then an attorney in Washington, f the elegant Eastwood Manor in the Bronx, DC, agreed to take the Keys case. In 1942, New York. Roundtree had volunteered for the Women’s THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) at the advice of SAINT MARGARET’S ROMAN Korean War, in which I served in the United her mentor, Mary McLeod Bethune. Bethune CATHOLIC CHURCH States Army. In recognition of the 369th His- had worked for years to desegregate the mili- torical Society’s salute to women in the mili- tary, both men’s and women’s services, and HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER tary this month, I would also like to pay spe- actively recruited qualified African American OF NEW YORK cial tribute to all of the no longer forgotten he- candidates. Roundtree became one of 36 Afri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES roes, African American Servicewomen who can American women to graduate in the served our Nation valiantly during the Korean Army’s first class of commissioned officers. Thursday, March 4, 2010 War Era, and during a time when the military After World War II, she attended Howard Uni- Mr. WEINER. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- was ordered to desegregate. versity Law School on the GI Bill, becoming ognize the 150th anniversary of the historic On July 28, 1948, President Harry S. Tru- one of the school’s first female law students. Saint Margaret Roman Catholic Church in man signed Executive Order 9981 mandating Dovey Johnson Roundtree and her partner Middle Village, New York. equality of treatment and opportunity for all Julius Robertson initially filed suit for Keys in

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.014 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E307 the U.S. District Court for the District of Co- African American women were not allowed IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE lumbia in October 1952, but the court decided in the U.S. Navy until 1944 after months of de- CHARLES ‘‘CHUCK’’ BURRIS the suit was out of their jurisdiction and re- bate to define the service’s racial policies. fused to hear the case. Roundtree then filed Once they were allowed to join, women in the suit with the Interstate Commerce Commission Navy served in desegregated assignments, HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. (ICC). The suit, Keys v. North Carolina Coach but the numbers were minute. In early 1948, OF GEORGIA Company, stated that Keys had experienced the Navy could claim only one African-Amer- unjust discrimination, undue and unreasonable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prejudice, and false arrest and imprisonment ican woman officer and only six African-Amer- on the basis of race and color. In 1955, an ican women among an enlisted force of 1,700. Thursday, March 4, 2010 New York’s first African American Congress- eleven-man ICC commission agreed with Keys Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I and Roundtree and reversed the separate-but- man Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., charged that rise today to honor the memory of the Honor- equal Jim Crow policy in force on all interstate the status of black women in the Navy proved able Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Burris, a man who dedi- transportation since 1877. A few months later that the service was practicing ‘‘not merely cated his life to improve Georgia. An accom- in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused discrimination, segregation and Jim Crowism, plished public servant who was devoted to his to give up her seat on a city bus, and a 381- but total exclusion.’’ The Navy worked to im- day boycott ensued. The Supreme Court sub- community, state, country, his family, and prove its public image and during the Korean friends, Chuck passed away on February 12, sequently ruled that state and local segrega- War, announced the achievements of African tion laws for public transportation were uncon- 2009. Tomorrow, on what would have been American women through black newspapers. stitutional. his 59th birthday, we celebrate his life. In Fort Lewis, Washington, Mary Teague In the Marines, African American women Chuck Burris’ numerous accomplishments Smith, the Detachment Commander of a pre- had never served in the Marines until Annie span an incredible career. He began as a dominately African American WAC Unit no- Graham and Ann Lamb volunteered in 1949. Merrill Scholar at Morehouse College and re- ticed that women in her unit were promoted Annie Grimes became the third to enlist in ceived proclamations from the Georgia State more slowly than white women in other units. 1950 and the first black woman officer to retire House and Senate. Chuck was a leader, serv- Commander Smith complaints went up the after a full 20-year career. Segregation shaped ing as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- chain of command without results, and by many of their experiences. Off-base they were nity, Inc., 100 Black Men (DeKalb Chapter), 1952, she was reassigned to Japan. Desegre- not welcome in public places with their fellow Leadership DeKalb, DeKalb Democratic Club, gation efforts usually meant placing African Marines and on-base, white beauticians would National Democratic Club, Southern Christian Americans into white military units. White not cross the color line to provide standard Leadership Conference, Spiritual Living Center women assigned to the detachment com- personal services. of Atlanta, Bethsaida Baptist Church (Stone plained because they were in the minority; the Mountain), Martin Luther King March Com- Secretary of the Army informed a congres- The American cultural climate of the time mittee, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, sional committee on the armed services of in- relegated most women to non-professional, Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Asso- tentions to reassign personnel so that African low-paying jobs and promoted a feminine ideal ciation of Black Elected Officials, Georgia American women would comprise only 20 per- of domesticity and maternalism. The armed Conference of Black Mayors, National Con- cent of the unit. The detachment at Fort forces reflected this attitude, offering women ference of Black Mayors, U.S. Conference of Lewis, Washington was an exception. It re- ‘‘pink collar’’ jobs with little room for advance- Mayors, and as the Third Vice President of the mained predominantly black throughout the ment. As the Korean War began, the effects of World Conference of Mayors. He was ap- Korean War. decades of protest, and political and legal ac- pointed by Governor Roy Barnes to sit on the Helen Gentry remembered the transition of board of Stone Mountain Park and was an in- the Air Force from segregation to desegrega- tivism had made few inroads into racial seg- regation. The inequities of the ‘‘separate-but- vited guest of First Lady Hillary Clinton at the tion. 1998 State of the Union Address. These roles ‘‘I experienced the termination of the Air equal’’ doctrine of the 1896 Plessy v. Fer- and accolades are merely titles, and do not Force segregated by race when our base unit guson Supreme Court decision still shaped fully explain the extent of his work. was integrated in 1949–50. As an Intelligence public policy, race relations and white attitudes Specialist I was assigned to a Fighter Wing in most of America. His legacy is best remembered through his initiatives. While serving as Executive Director headquarters at McChord Air Force Base, Madam Speaker, African American women of the Southern Regional Council, Chuck led Washington. My top secret clearance attuned who volunteered in the military during this pe- me to world wide events long before public an initiative, which was cosponsored by the riod broke through barriers to gender and race revelation, events such as our extensive spy Carter Center Library, to recognize the 50th plane flights over the Soviet Union.’’ in order to serve their country and test new Anniversary of Brown vs. the Board of Edu- In 1949, the first flight of African American policies. cation. As Mayor of Stone Mountain, he in- Women in the Air Force (WAFs) graduated The 369th Historical Society is an all volun- stalled a 5,000-pound ‘‘Freedom Bell’’ on Main from an eleven-week basic training course at teer non-profit organization, chartered by the Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. These 17 New York State Board of Regents. Estab- declaration to ‘‘let freedom ring from Stone women from 11 states were a small group lished in 1960 to collect, preserve and main- Mountain, Georgia!’’ compared to the 330 trainee strength of white tain artifacts, books, papers, photographs, film As the first African-American mayor of flights, but on graduation day, they came in and articles on the history of the 369th Regi- Stone Mountain, he did more than bridge a ra- third in the first ‘‘All Basic Training Parade,’’ ment, its allies and affiliates, and of African cial gap. One of Chuck’s first accomplish- competing against over 10,000 men. In 1949, American soldiers who served in the Military ments as Mayor was uniting Stone Mountain the Air Force officially mandated desegrega- by installing six miles of sidewalks. By making tion and the service disbanded Jim Crow Service of the United States. The 369th His- torical Society Museum is housed in the 369th Stone Mountain pedestrian-friendly, he con- units. nected downtown businesses with residential In the United States Navy, African American Regimental Armory, home of the famous Har- areas, saying, ‘‘When people walk through servicewoman served in desegregated units. lem Hellfighters. The Museum’s holdings con- town, they get to know their neighbors, and Freddie Mae Hopson enlisted in the Navy in sist of an extensive collection of photographs this enhances their sense of community.’’ early 1952. In 1953, she received an assign- and artifacts of the 369th Soldiers from WWI ment to Hawaii as the assistant to the Foreign to the present. The community was not always an inclusive Liaison Office of the Port Control Office at one. Stone Mountain was once dominated by As we remember and celebrate the 60th An- Navy Headquarters where she once served as the Ku Klux Klan, but Chuck declared there’s niversary of the Korean War, let me thank the hostess for a USO dance for soldiers returning ‘‘a new Clan in Stone Mountain.’’ He spelled from Korea. ‘‘There were 3000 men and 1000 President of the 369th Historical Society, it with a C: C-L-A-N, for Citizens Living As females . . . the band would play three songs Major General Nathaniel James, Ret. and all Neighbors. Now, it is a home where all are . . . 1000 men would be allowed into the hall of the officers and staff for your annual tribute welcome, due in part to the tremendous dedi- and at the end of the third song, they would to women in the military and for preserving the cation and work of Chuck Burris. Chuck did be sent out one door and the next 1000 would history and contributions of African American everything he could to honor Stone Mountain be let in the front door . . . That was indeed servicemen and servicewomen whom served and the state of Georgia, and it is fitting that an experience.’’ Stated Freddie Mae Hopson. our nation with distinction, courage and honor. he be honored tomorrow.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.017 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS E308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2010 READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE CON- Madam Speaker, as Women’s History TRIBUTIONS OF THE HONORABLE Month begins, it is with great honor that I rec- SPEECH OF ANNE C. CONWAY ognize the Honorable Anne C. Conway for her judicial leadership and commitment to social HON. DANNY K. DAVIS HON. ALAN GRAYSON justice. Her impressive record and contribu- OF ILLINOIS OF FLORIDA tions to the Central Florida community must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and should be praised. Judge Conway is an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 4, 2010 outstanding role model for young women who Tuesday, March 2, 2010 want to positively impact their communities Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Speaker, I rise through the legal system. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would today to pay tribute to the judicial and civic contributions of the Honorable Anne Conway. like to take this opportunity to acknowledge f and celebrate Read Across America Day, des- The Honorable Anne C. Conway is a United ignated as March 2nd, 2010, the birthday of States District Judge for the Middle District of COMMENDING THE PEACE CORPS Dr. Seuss. For the past thirteen years, thou- Florida. She was appointed by President FOR 49 YEARS OF GLOBAL SERV- sands of schools, libraries, and community George H. W. Bush in 1991, and is presently ICE AND RECOGNIZING NA- centers across our nation have participated in the Chief Judge of the Middle District of Flor- TIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK Read Across America Day by bringing to- ida. She presides over the Orlando Division. gether families and books. It is a pleasure to Judge Conway has an impressive record of use this occasion to also recognize the impor- serving the Florida Judicial system and its HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS tance of reading and the successes of reading people. OF FLORIDA interventions. Judge Conway attended the University of Florida’s College of Law, graduating with hon- Read Across America Day focuses on moti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ors in 1975. She served as an executive editor vating children and teens to read by providing of the law review. As a result of her work for Thursday, March 4, 2010 parents, caregivers, and children the re- the Center for Governmental Responsibility, sources and activities they need to make Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, she received the McIntosh Foundation Award. reading a year-round event. Read Across I rise today to honor the Peace Corps for 49 In addition, Judge Conway served as a Legal America Day has encouraged more than fifty years of global service and to recognize Na- Aid Student Intern. national nonprofit organizations and thousands Judge Conway began her legal career with tional Peace Corps Week. more local partners to join in celebratory a federal clerkship with the Honorable John A. Since its inception in 1961 by President events to promote children’s reading. An esti- Reed, Jr. in the United States District Court for John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps has mated forty-five million people will participate the Middle District of Florida. After completing placed nearly 200,000 American Volunteers in in the Read Across America program in 2010. her clerkship, Judge Conway joined the firm of 139 countries around the world to contribute to Members of our communities are working Young, Turnbull & Linscott, P.A. as an asso- the cause of peace and human progress. Its hard to motivate children to read because they ciate. In June 1978, she began practicing with impact has been felt in developing nations know that reading is an important factor in stu- the firm of Wells, Gattis & Hallowes, P.A., across the globe where Peace Corps Volun- dent achievement. Children who spend more where she became a partner and shareholder teers have assisted on a variety of issues, time reading do better in school and develop of the firm in March 1981. In July 1982 Judge working hand in hand with the people of these lifelong passions for reading. In order to pre- Conway joined the firm of Carlton, Fields, nations to build a better future for their com- pare our youngest citizens for a successful Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A. She munities. academic career, it is critical that we encour- also became a shareholder of the firm in Feb- There are currently 7,671 Volunteers serv- age parents to read with their children on a ruary 1985. While in private practice as a ing in 76 countries who are dedicated to better consistent basis. member of The Florida Bar, Judge Conway understanding the people of other nations Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, spent was admitted to practice before the United while helping to promote a better under- his life encouraging children of all ages to love States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit standing Americans in an effort to find com- reading. Through his playful prose and cheer- Court of Appeals, the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- mon ways to work together to address global ful rhymes, Dr. Seuss created books that are peals and the United States District Courts for challenges. an effective tool for teaching young children the Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. Among those Volunteers are three distin- the basic skills they need to be successful. As guished individuals from the 23rd Congres- we celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading, we send Judge Conway currently serves on the Judi- cial Conference Committee on Defender Serv- sional District. Laura Alexander has been a clear message to America’s children that serving in Tanzania since August of 2008. reading is important and exciting. ices and served on the Case Management/ Electronic Case Filing Working Advisory Aysa Gray is currently serving in Namibia, The continued support of Read Across Group. Prior to becoming Chief Judge she where she has been since September of America Day is essential in creating more op- chaired the Middle District of Florida Budget 2008. And Peggy Defray started in April of portunities for children to thrive in education Committee and participated in several other 2009 her service in Namibia as well. and become the leaders of tomorrow. Reading court committees including Security, Space With the help of these dedicated young peo- is a lifelong activity and children especially de- and Facilities, Case Management, and Auto- ple and the generations of current and former serve us to contribute to their success. In the mation. Judge Conway served on the Board of Volunteers from all over the United States, the words of Dr. Seuss, ‘‘the more that you read, Directors of the Federal Judges Association Peace Corps has become a symbol of Amer- the more things you will know. The more that from 2001–2004 and was Eleventh Circuit ica’s commitment to expand opportunities and you learn, the more places you’ll go.’’ membership chair from 2003–2007. assist those in need throughout the world. Judge Conway serves on multiple boards f and has represented the United States speak- For example, the commitment of Peace ing out on issues ranging from national secu- Corps Volunteers in the area of HIV/AIDS as- CORRECTION OF COSPONSORSHIP rity to the freedoms protected by the First sistance, awareness, and prevention has been Amendment. She presently serves on the Uni- a crucial part of the global response to this HON. ERIK PAULSEN versity of Florida Law Center Association pandemic. Volunteers have also made signifi- Board of Trustees and the Board of Advisors cant efforts in the areas of education, agri- OF MINNESOTA for the Center for Governmental Responsi- culture, the environment, and more recently, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bility. She participated in the Centers Annual business development and information tech- nology. Thursday, March 4, 2010 Conferences on Legal & Policy Issues in the Americas in Lima, Peru in May 2006 and Rio The lasting contributions made by those in Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, it’s come de Janeiro, Brazil in May 2008 speaking on the Peace Corps, past and present, are truly to my attention that I was incorrectly added as Judicial Education and Professionalism. She remarkable. I am thankful for the opportunity a cosponsor to H.R. 4529 due to another also served as a panelist for the Center for to honor the Peace Corps for 49 years of ex- Member’s staff error. They have apologized Governmental Responsibility’s inaugural sym- cellence during this National Peace Corps and made the correction. posium. Week.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.020 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E309 CONGRESSIONAL PAY CUT FOR NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK viously charged fees for films and shows, such DEBT REDUCTION ACT as IMAX films, the National Air and Space Mu- HON. LEE TERRY seum’s Planetarium, and the National Zoo’s HON. DAN BURTON OF NEBRASKA Christmas Lights special, the $6 admission fee for the Butterfly Pavilion marked the first time OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 4, 2010 admission fees were charged for a permanent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exhibit. My bill requires a report to Congress Thursday, March 4, 2010 Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, since 1961, in advance of any proposed fees and requires the Peace Corps has had 200,000 Americans Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to volunteer in 139 different countries around the submit a plan for funding the Butterfly Pavilion, rise today to introduce the ‘‘Congressional Pay globe. Today, the Peace Corps currently has Cut for Debt Reduction Act’’ and to encourage in order to eliminate the admission fee for the 7,671 volunteers working in 76 countries. exhibit. all of my colleagues to support this bill. In observance of National Peace Corps Madam Speaker, the American people are The Smithsonian Modernization Act, which I Week, I would like to honor 20 volunteers from am also introducing today, addresses the angry. They are struggling to hold onto their Nebraska’s 2nd District currently serving jobs, to hold onto their houses and to pay their Smithsonian’s fundraising capacity by restruc- around the world: turing and expanding the Smithsonian’s Board bills. Yet they see Washington spending their Thomas Connelly, Steven Easterby, Jen- hard earned tax dollars indiscriminately. of Regents, from a board almost half of whose nifer Gaspers, Ashley Gries, Brandon Gries, members are public officials to a board con- Over the last five years, Federal spending Laura Groggel, Victoria Hasiak, Curtis Hud- sisting solely of private citizens, who will have has increased from nearly 20 percent as a son, Margo Hunt, Annette Hunthrop, Mary greater experience and fundraising capacity share of the economy to 24.7 percent as the Johnson, Laura Koonce, Nathan Lee, Keith than public officials. The fundraising capability government’s expenditures jumped from $2.47 Petit, Terri Pohl, Brigitte Pohren, Clara of the Smithsonian is clear in the opening of trillion to $3.52 trillion—a 42-percent increase. Reyes, Diane Ruskamp, Jessica Scates, Kacie Sis. the National Portrait Gallery, for example. Ac- These are the highest levels of spending as a cording to a Congressional Research Service, share of the economy since World War II. These men and women have done a great CRS, report (RL 33560), donors contributed To make matters worse, much of this service to the Peace Corps, their country, and funds for the new auditorium and roof over the spending, particularly the spending spree of the world. courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery. the last three years, has been financed with f The Smithsonian Modernization Act and borrowed money. Currently, the national debt INTRODUCTION OF THE SMITHSO- similar measures, not admission fees, provide exceeds $12.1 trillion (about $40,000 per U.S. NIAN FREE ADMISSION ACT OF the most realistic vehicles to raise funds for citizen). And the spending shows no signs of 2010 the Smithsonian without cost to the govern- stopping. Less than a month ago my col- ment or to the public. Admission fees can leagues on the other side of the aisle, jammed bring in only token amounts. According to the through on a party line vote a bill to increase HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CRS, the Smithsonian has long prided itself the government’s debt ceiling by a staggering IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on ‘‘free access.’’ Admission fees are not the $1.9 trillion; to over $14 trillion. And the Presi- answer for taxpayers, who have already paid dent’s recently released budget plan for Fiscal Thursday, March 4, 2010 through the federal government’s 70 percent Year 2011 and beyond projects the national Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I in- contribution to this public institution’s annual debt to reach the unprecedented and astro- troduce the Smithsonian Free Admission Act budget. Federal taxpayers do not expect to nomical sum of $24.5 trillion by 2019. to reinforce 170 years of consistent Smithso- pay again through an admission fee to a fed- The American people are angry at this reck- nian policy of admitting the public to all perma- erally-financed institution. less spending. At Town Hall meetings across nent exhibits without charge. This policy has I urge my colleagues to support this bill. my District, Hoosiers are asking me when served the Nation well. Families come to f Washington is going to stop the madness. Washington to learn about their country They want leadership on this issue; they want through its public monuments and sites. While HONORING THE LIFE OF VENETIA accountability; they want to know where the the private amenities can be costly for the av- BRYERS buck stops. erage family, Americans have looked forward Today the buck stops here. The American to the free museums and other official offer- HON. BART STUPAK people are sacrificing to make ends meet for ings for generations. The Smithsonian’s free OF MICHIGAN the good of their families. Every department, admission policy reflects the intent of its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agency, program and office across the Federal founder, John Smithson, whose gift to the fed- government should follow that example by eral government carried the condition that the Thursday, March 4, 2010 finding common-sense solutions that will help Smithsonian be established to increase the Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- them save money—by doing more with less, knowledge of the public, free of charge. The ognize the life and achievements of Venetia just like the American people are doing. That bill establishing the Smithsonian, introduced Bryers of Gladstone, Michigan. Venetia de- same principle should apply to, and start with, by Senator William C. Preston on February voted her life to developing and improving the House and Senate as well. It is time—in 17, 1841, stated explicitly that the Smithsonian emergency medical services in Delta County fact it is past time—that the Congress steps would ‘‘preserve and exhibit with no fee’’ all and throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. up to the plate and shows we are willing to works of art and science. This intent and tradi- As an entrepreneur and advocate, Venetia make sacrifices too for the good of our coun- tion was interrupted by the Smithsonian’s often travelled to Washington, DC to advocate try. Board of Regents, without notice to Congress, for emergency medical personnel and medical That is why I am introducing the ‘‘Congres- with the casual comment that it would charge services across our Nation. Venetia was also sional Pay Cut for Debt Reduction Act.’’ This an admission fee for a permanent exhibit for a close personal friend going back 40 years to bill will reduce pay for members in the House the first time in its history, and on January 29, when we were classmates together at Glad- and Senate by 10 percent—starting in January 2007, the Smithsonian instituted a fee for ad- stone High School. 2011 to meet the requirements of the 27th mission to the National Museum of Natural Venetia’s devotion to public service began Amendment to the Constitution—block any fu- History’s Butterfly Pavilion. Congress, of with her career choice to study criminal justice ture automatic increase to member pay, and course, not the Board of Regents, should de- at Northern Michigan University. In 1974, use the money saved to help pay down our cide so basic a policy, especially when it de- Venetia began working for the city ambulance national debt. This would be the first pay cut parts from long-standing public policy. The ad- service in Escanaba, and within a year she for Members of Congress since April 1, mission fee sets a harmful precedent for future had become a full-time partner in the business 1933—during the Great Depression. This bill permanent exhibits, which will make it difficult changing its name to Rampart EMS. Venetia is unlikely to solve all of our Nation’s eco- to deny the other Smithsonian entities that became the sole owner of Rampart in 1979, nomic problems but it will show the American right and may encourage other Smithsonian eventually selling it to Marquette General people that Members of Congress are willing entities to structure their exhibits to fit the But- Health Systems in 1998, but staying on as di- to sacrifice along with them in these hard eco- terfly Pavilion model. rector of emergency medical services. nomic times. I urge my colleagues to support The Butterfly Pavilion opened on February Under her leadership and vision Rampart the bill. 14, 2008. Although the Smithsonian had pre- EMS grew into a successful company that

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.024 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS E310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2010 blazed the trail in providing emergency serv- the American Heart Association (AHA) must Seaman Garlen Eslick never expected spe- ices for residents across Delta County. demonstrate a minimum of 85 percent compli- cial attention for his service during WWII. At Venetia was instrumental in upgrading Ram- ance with the Coronary Artery Disease treat- the unveiling of the USS Oklahoma Memorial part’s ambulance services to advanced life ment guidelines for heart failure. Newark Beth in 2002, Seaman Eslick said ‘‘it’s always im- support services which enabled Rampart to Israel has exceeded the minimum and is re- portant to remember the ones we’ve lost and provide vital life-saving care including ceiving a Performance Award for the second those who are still with us.’’ defibrillation, airway management and medica- consecutive year. On Monday, February 8, Garlen passed tion. In a rural area like Delta County these life Newark Beth Israel was the first hospital in away, leaving his wife Betty of 65 years, their support services often make the difference be- New Jersey to perform a heart transplant. four children, 12 grandchildren, and 25 great- tween life and death in emergency situations. Since then, the Heart Failure Treatment and grandchildren. It is with gratitude for his serv- Emergency medical service was more than Transplant Program has evolved into one of ice and admiration of his heroism that I hope just a business for Venetia, it was her passion. the nation’s most active and respected cen- we all will remember Seaman Garlen Eslick, She was always eager to learn more and to ters. Newark Beth Israel is also the only Medi- his comrades, and their service to protect our advance the field farther. She was the director care-certified medical center in the state per- freedom. for Rampart, but was also a paramedic for the forming heart transplants. The center provides f company. She was an assistant to the Delta the most technologically advanced medical County medical examiner and taught emer- services, equipment, and research, protecting HONORING RENEE GALLIHER FOR gency medical technician and paramedic and improving the health of the region. BEING NAMED FIREFIGHTER OF courses throughout the Upper Peninsula. Newark Beth Israel also responds to the THE YEAR Venetia’s hard work can be found through- needs of the community. In addition to an an- out the community. She implemented code nual health fair for community members, New- HON. VIRGINIA FOXX alert teams in area schools—one of the first ark Beth Israel sponsors health screenings OF NORTH CAROLINA free of cost for members of the Newark com- communities in the state to do so—and taught IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CPR training and emergency response tactics. munity throughout the year. Thursday, March 4, 2010 She was a founding member of the Delta Madam Speaker, it gives me great honor to County Emergency Preparedness Committee acknowledge such an outstanding hospital. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and served on the Upper Peninsula EMS The administration and staff members of New- salute Renee Galliher of Mocksville, North Board of Directors. She initiated and finan- ark Beth Israel go beyond the call of duty to Carolina. Renee was recently named fire- cially supported the Save-a-Heart Foundation, provide quality service to the citizens of New fighter of the year at the Cornatzer-Dulin fire which put automated external defibrillators, Jersey and beyond. department in Mocksville. AED, in every fire truck, police car and school f She is the first women in the fire depart- in Escanaba. REMEMBERING A LIFE OF HEROIC ment’s almost 60-year history to be named Given all her work it is only fitting that SERVICE firefighter of the year. This is no small accom- Venetia was the first recipient of the Extraor- plishment and I am proud to recognize Renee dinary People/Extraordinary Service EMS HON. MAC THORNBERRY for her dedicated service to the public. Leadership Award from the Michigan Emer- As this month is Women’s History Month, I OF TEXAS think it is also very appropriate to single out gency Medical Services System and Trauma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES System. North Carolina women like Renee who are Venetia’s involvement in the community ex- Thursday, March 4, 2010 making a significant difference in their local tended well beyond her EMS work. She sup- Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise communities. ported the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, par- today to pay tribute to Seaman Garlen Eslick Today millions of women across America ticipated in the Rotary Club and the Public and his service to our nation. like Renee are making positive contributions to Health of Delta and Menominee Counties and Mr. Eslick lived in Amarillo, Texas. As an 18 their families, their communities and their was an active member of All Saints Catholic year old farm boy, he joined the Navy. Just country. It is a true honor to have countless Church. months later, on December 7, 1941, Seaman women like Renee as constituents and to Madam Speaker, Venetia has touched the Eslick was aboard the USS Oklahoma as it share their stories of success with my col- lives of countless people around her and her was attacked in Pearl Harbor. In the galley at leagues and the American people. absence will be felt by many. She built Ram- the time of the attack, he was a powder han- f part EMS into a successful business all while dler for the ship’s 14-inch guns. Making his ELIZABETH SMITH creating a close family atmosphere. She dedi- way to his battle station four decks below, cated her life to improving emergency services Seaman Eslick and a few others helped a and saving lives in Delta County, across wounded soldier through a hatch. After the HON. STENY H. HOYER Michigan and our Nation. I have seen first Oklahoma took heavy machine-gun fire and OF MARYLAND hand her warmth, her generous spirit and her five torpedoes, the ship rolled; knocking Sea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enthusiasm for her work. Madam Speaker, I man Eslick unconscious in his compartment. Thursday, March 4, 2010 ask that you and the entire U.S. House of He awoke in total darkness to rising water as Representatives join me in honoring the work the only survivor in that compartment. Hours Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today and the life of my friend Venetia Bryers. later another sailor carrying a light told him of to recognize and celebrate the lifetime accom- plishments of my good friend, Ms. Elizabeth f other survivors several compartments over. The two dove from compartment to compart- (Liz) Smith, who retired last week from the NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL ment, searching for a way out for themselves American Federation of Teachers, AFT. CENTER RECEIVES THE GOLD and the 12 others they found. After 28 hours Bringing opportunity and respect to working PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENT in the oil-soaked compartment, Seaman Eslick men and women across America was the driv- AWARD was one of the 31 sailors rescued and re- ing force in Liz’s more than 4 decades of pub- turned to active duty after a four-day stay on lic service. And this commitment never waned. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE a hospital ship. Workers fighting for fair wages, high-quality OF NEW JERSEY While assigned to the USS Saratoga, he healthcare and a secure retirement always IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES survived a torpedo attack from a submarine. had a strong ally in Liz Smith. She fought for Later, on the USS John Hancock he saw ac- them every day. Thursday, March 4, 2010 tion in Leyte and Manila in the Philippine Is- Liz began her professional career working Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, it is with lands, even weathering a typhoon and sur- for two of my colleagues in the House of Rep- great pleasure that I congratulate the Newark viving a kamikaze attack, and taking part in resentatives. She served as chief of staff to Beth Israel Medical Center for being recog- operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Representative James O’Hara of Michigan, nized by the American Heart Association Seaman Eslick was awarded a Purple Heart and later as legislative director to Representa- (AHA) with the Gold Performance Achieve- for his heroic actions and the injuries he sus- tive DALE KILDEE of Michigan; both benefited ment Award. tained on December 7, 1941 and the Honor- greatly from her energy and commitment. In Recipients of the Get with the Guidelines able Service Lapel Pin for his four years of those positions, Liz worked tirelessly to ensure Gold Performance Achievement Award from service. that the voices of constituents were heard in

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.027 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E311 Washington and that the federal government OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL HONORING MILDRED THOMPSON responded to their needs. DEBT Deciding to leave the Congress she loved HON. JEAN SCHMIDT was a tough choice for Liz. But it was a nat- HON. MIKE COFFMAN OF OHIO ural progression to join the labor movement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She knew that her next assignment as legisla- OF COLORADO Thursday, March 4, 2010 tive and political director at the Amalgamated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clothing and Textile Workers Union was in Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise keeping with her values and unwavering com- Thursday, March 4, 2010 today to celebrate the life of Mildred Thomp- mitment to the men and women of the Amer- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- son, long-time Clerk of Courts for Scioto ican labor movement. In this position, Liz er, today our national debt is County. Sadly, Mildred passed away on Feb- worked with passion and moved with dispatch $12,508,944,297,560.56. ruary 28th. She was a life-long resident of to ensure that the interests of the country’s Southern Ohio, and graduated from Minford On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th clothing and textile workers were fully rep- High School. She married Judge Lowell Congress, the national debt was resented not only before the U.S. Congress Thompson. Mildred is survived by two daugh- $10,638,425,746,293.80. and Executive Branch, but internationally as ters, two grandchildren, and three great-grand- well. This means the national debt has increased children. In 1995, Liz accepted a position as political by $1,870,518,551,266.70 so far this Con- First elected in November of 1968, Mildred director at the American Federation of Teach- gress. Thompson continuously served the citizens of ers in what would become the final and per- This debt and its interest payments we are Scioto County as their Clerk of Courts until haps most important stop in her accomplished passing to our children and all future Ameri- she retired in September of 2008. During her career. During her 15 years there, Liz’s work cans. nearly 40 years as Clerk—Mildred was known on behalf of the more than 1.4 million mem- for her tireless dedication to the citizens of bers of the AFT included many accomplish- f Scioto County. She served on the boards of ments and milestones. She carried with her an many state and local community organizations intimate knowledge of the important work per- TRIBUTE TO MARY ANN FLUNDER and, along with her husband, was a positive formed by AFT members and an ability to ad- influence on the lives of many local children vance with unmatched skill and grace the HON. DENNIS MOORE through her service as a 4–H advisor. causes she cared about most. Mildred was loved and respected by those Liz is a true leader, always doing the right OF KANSAS she came in contact with as Clerk of Courts thing in a manner that is respectful of others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for her hard work and the kind way she treat- and in turn earning others’ respect. She is a ed everyone she met. Outside of work, Mil- Thursday, March 4, 2010 wonderful woman and will be missed dearly by dred was known for her countless volunteer all of us who have had the pleasure of work- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I efforts. One of her favorite places to volunteer ing with her. I wish Liz all the best in the years rise today to pay tribute to the incomparable was the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Each to come. Mary Ann Flunder of Kansas City, Kansas. year the Friends of Southern Ohio Medical f A longtime elected member of the Kansas Center present the Mildred E. Thompson Scholarship to a high-school senior from HONORING ALYSON DUDEK City, Kansas Community College Board of Trustees, Mary Ann has given a lifetime of Scioto County who has placed service above service to the Kansas City community. A tire- self. HON. PAUL RYAN less community activist, she has long served Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- OF WISCONSIN as one of my most important advisors and nizing Mildred Thompson, who led a life dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sounding boards. I place this statement in to- cated to public service. Mildred has forever left Thursday, March 4, 2010 day’s CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, however, in an imprint on her community. God bless Mil- recognition of her upcoming receipt of an dred and may she rest in eternal peace. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I award from the Kansas City Business Maga- f rise today to honor the achievements of zine, which will recognize her at an event on Alyson Dudek, a native of Hales Corners, Wis- NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK March 11th as one of the most influential busi- consin, who along with her teammates—Lana nesswomen in the Kansas City area in 2010. Gehring, Katherine Reutter, and Allison HON. THOMAS E. PETRI Baver—won the bronze medal in the 3000- The March 2010 issue of KC Business in- cludes a brief profile of Mary Ann Flunder, OF WISCONSIN meter short track relay at the 2010 Winter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Olympics. which I include below. I thank you, Madam This performance ended a sixteen-year Speaker, for the opportunity to pay public trib- Thursday, March 4, 2010 medal drought for the United States in the ute to unique, irreplaceable, longtime Kansas Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, this week is event and Alyson’s impressive effort was an- City, Kansas community leader Mary Ann National Peace Corps Week, so I want to take other memorable instance of Wisconsin ath- Flunder. a moment to recognize the tremendous work letes admirably representing our country at the MARY ANN FLUNDER: BUSINESS CONSULTANT done by Peace Corps volunteers around the Olympic Games in Vancouver. On behalf of all Mary Ann Flunder has spent her life em- world. I myself served in the Peace Corps in Wisconsinites, I want to congratulate Alyson powering others to achieve their academic, Somalia in the mid-1960s and saw first hand on her accomplishments in the 3000-meter career and life goals. She has done so by as- the contribution that Peace Corps volunteers and 500-meter short track speed skating sisting more than 100 entrepreneurs with make to the communities in which they serve. events. business startups, by helping existing busi- Since the founding of the Peace Corps in The 2010 Winter Olympic Games showed nesses achieve licensing and government 1961, nearly 200,000 volunteers have served yet again the inspiring skills and talents of funding, and by lobbying for legislation that in 139 countries around the world. Over 7,000 advances small businesses. A tireless worker Wisconsin natives who participated and and champion of others, Flunder takes it volunteers are currently providing services in medaled in a number of different disciplines. upon herself to connect those who need con- 76 countries, making contributions in agri- Alyson’s exemplary performance in both the necting. A well-known advocate in the com- culture, business development, information individual 500-meter event and 3000-meter munity, the sage-like Flunder has a reputa- technology, education, health and HIV/AIDS, relay in Vancouver capped off a tremendous tion for stepping up to the plate and making youth, and the environment. Twelve of my skating season and it is my pleasure to con- things happen by expending her own time, own constituents are serving around the world gratulate Alyson, her family, coaches, and money and other resources. Flunder partici- in such countries as Panama, Kenya, and teammates on this achievement. pates on several boards, maintains an inter- Cambodia. est in the education of youth and runs a side I am proud to recognize Alyson Dudek and business that sells Watkins products pri- Next year the Peace Corps will celebrate its all the members of the 2010 United States marily to senior citizens. Flunder received 50th anniversary. During this anniversary year, Olympic Team for their inspiring performance, an Excellence Award at the 2009 National As- we will rightly recognize the achievements of breaking a record with 37 medals, and for sociation for the Advancement of Colored the Peace Corps and its volunteers over the their admirable representation of our country. People Freedom Fund banquet. past five decades. However, I hope we also

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.031 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS E312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2010 recognize that the mission of the Peace Corps his retirement from the Alaska Railroad. Mr. appreciation to James B. Blasingame for his is as important as it has ever been. At a time Blasingame started at the Alaska Railroad at long-standing dedication to the Alaska Rail- when there is still tremendous need outside age 35 starting as a programmer. He has road and his distinctive leadership role in moved up through the company culminating the maturation of the Railroad into an our borders, Peace Corps volunteers must award winning, world class state-owned cor- continue their mission of helping others help his career as Vice President of Corporate Af- poration; and themselves. Additionally, those volunteers fairs. In 1985, Mr. Blasingame was appointed Be it further resolved, that since James B. must continue to serve—as they have in the by the Alaska Railroad as the Federal coordi- Blasingame has invested countless hours to- past—as our nation’s citizen ambassadors to nator where he oversaw the transfer of the ward the development of the Alaska Railroad people in other countries, and, once they ar- Federally-owned Alaska Railroad to the State and because his dedication warrants perma- rive back home, as liaisons between the citi- of Alaska. nent recognition, the Alaska Railroad Cor- zens of our country and the citizens of the The Alaska Railroad has been an out- poration Board of Directors hereby adopts this resolution renaming the Alaska Rail- country where they served. standing organization in Alaska promoting ex- pansion and economic development through- road’s Denali Board Room the ‘‘James B. I hope that Congress will continue to sup- Blasingame Board Room’’. port and expand this vital institution for dec- out the state. I commend Mr. Blasingame and f ades to come. his tireless effort within the company to im- f prove the railroad’s operations, facilities and NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK, safety performance. Not only do I want to THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PERSONAL EXPLANATION commend him on his work, I would also like to CREATION OF THE PEACE CORPS applaud the amount of time he spent volun- HON. BRAD SHERMAN teering on a number of non-profit, civic boards HON. ROY BLUNT and organizations, including Providence Hos- OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSOURI pital, Anchorage School Business Partnership, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES World Trade Center of Alaska and Credit Thursday, March 4, 2010 Union National Association. Thursday, March 4, 2010 Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, on Mon- Today, I congratulate and recognize Jim on Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, I am contin- day, February 22 I was unavoidably absent his retirement and years of service to Alaskan ually inspired by the great philanthropy and from the House Chamber. Had I been present, residents and the development of the Alaska giving nature of the American people. When I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 49 Railroad and wish him good luck in the next humanity suffers, where calamity arises— and 50. chapter of life. floods in Indonesia, earthquakes in Haiti or Madam Speaker, I would also like to submit f Chile, war-torn landscapes around the world a resolution approved by the Alaska Railroad or in poverty stricken populations in the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK Board of Directors commending Jim for his Sudan—Americans respond with their time, service. energy and sacrifice. This outpouring of gen- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI RESOLUTION 2009–58 erosity to foreign lands and different cultures Whereas, James B. Blasingame, at the OF CALIFORNIA is a uniquely American trait. The Peace Corps, young age of 35, began his employment with created 49 years ago this week, embodies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Alaska Railroad as a Programmer and that trait. Thursday, March 4, 2010 was later promoted to various positions in- cluding Supply Analyst, Management Ana- It was President John F. Kennedy who Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, as a lyst, and Executive Administration Director urged Americans to serve their country by Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who spent leading to his ascension in 1993 to Vice Presi- working in developing countries and their local two years in Ethiopia with my wife Patti eradi- dent of Corporate Affairs; and villages to enhance the quality of life for oth- cating small pox and building schools, it is my Whereas, James B. Blasingame not only ers. Approximately 7,600 Peace Corps Volun- pleasure to recognize National Peace Corps loves history, but has helped to make his- teers, including five from Southwest Missouri, Week. tory at the Alaska Railroad, by serving as are serving in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the State Manager of the Alaska Railroad Forty-nine years ago this week, President Transfer Project supporting the effort in the Central and South America, Europe, the Mid- John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps early 1980s to transfer the Railroad from dle East and the Pacific Islands. as a way to show the world that the United Federal to State ownership; and I am proud of the service of the five South- States is interested in helping our struggling Whereas, James B. Blasingame has served west Missourians currently volunteering in the neighbors across the globe. Since then, nearly as the Alaska Railroad Board of Directors’ Peace Corps. Megan Abbott began her serv- 200,000 Americans have served in the Peace Board Secretary since 1985, managing cor- ice in Belize four months ago. Austin Durr has Corps in 139 countries around the world. porate governance, policy development, gov- been in Paraguay since 2007. Laura Pegram ernment and community relations, corporate Peace Corps volunteers educate children, asset oversight including records preserva- has served in Botswana since June 2008. treat illnesses, assist local businesses, intro- tion and philanthropy; and Bruce Taylor has served for one year in duce new technologies, modernize agricultural Whereas, throughout his tenure as Board Kenya and will serve another year. Scott techniques, and help protect local water sup- Secretary and Vice President Corporate Af- Tuttle has been in Niger since 2008. Leaving plies. To millions of people in the developing fairs for the Alaska Railroad, James B. behind the comforts and conveniences of world, Peace Corps volunteers are the face of Blasingame was part of a team instrumental home, Peace Corps volunteers like Abbot, America, and we are a safer and more appre- in qualifying the Alaska Railroad for federal Durr, Pegram, Taylor and Tuttle are symbols ciated nation because of it. grants used to improve the Railroad’s oper- of our nation’s commitment to progress, op- ations, facilities and safety performance; and To the 7,671 volunteers around the world Whereas, James B. Blasingame has worked portunity and development in the developing presently engaged in the Peace Corps’ noble tirelessly to mentor fellow railroaders, earn- world. mission, thank you for your service. So long ing terms of endearment such as ‘‘Mother’’, Their desire to make a difference, like that as I am in Congress, I will resolutely support ‘‘Dutch Uncle’’, and ‘‘Oracle’’ and instilling of 200,000 Americans who have served since you in your efforts. You stand on the shoul- an understanding in all for our past and a 1961, has improved the lives of millions of ders of giants, and you are a vital contributor commitment to our future as a state-owned people around the world. to a more peaceful and just world. enterprise that safely operates on a self-sus- Peace Corps volunteers learn languages taining basis and supports the economic de- and receive extensive cross-cultural training, f velopment of our state; and Whereas, James B. Blasingame has served enabling them to function effectively at a pro- RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT our Alaska community through his volun- fessional level. Volunteers have made lasting OF JAMES B. BLASINGAME teer time and efforts on a number of non- contributions around the world in agriculture, profit, civic boards and organizations, in- business development, information technology, HON. DON YOUNG cluding Providence Hospital, Downtown health, education, HIV/AIDS, youth and the Partnership, Association, Anchorage School OF ALASKA environment. Business Partnership, World Trade Center of Recognizing the legions of Peace Corps vol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alaska, Alaska Credit Union League, Denali/ unteers, past and present, who work hard ev- Thursday, March 4, 2010 Alaskan Federal Credit Union, Credit Union National Association; and eryday to improve the lives of the people they Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, Therefore be it resolved, the Alaska Railroad assist affirms our nation’s commitment to help- today I congratulate James B. Blasingame on Board of Directors extends its most sincere ing people help themselves in the pursuit of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:07 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.036 E04MRPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E313 life, liberty and prosperity throughout the Curt made his first appearance in the 2006 strong army of men to avenge Santa Anna at world. Olympics, when he and his team brought the Battle of San Jacinto 46 days later. On To Megan Abbott, Austin Durr, Laura home sixth place. With this first taste of com- April 21st Sam Houston led an army of 800 Pegram, Bruce Taylor and Scott Tuttle, I want peting on the world stage, he used his Ne- volunteers and angry Texans to defeat Santa to express my sincere thanks for your service braskan spirit and work ethic to strive for ex- Anna and his 1,500 strong Mexican army, in the Peace Corps. cellence in the 2010 games. The United most of whom were the same invaders that f States bobsled team, known as the ‘‘Night were at the Alamo. This victory played an im- Train,’’ set records as they accumulated a portant role in the Texas Revolution. HONORING THE LIFE OF RAYMOND time of 3 minutes, 24.46 seconds which Texas was an independent nation for 9 E. DOBRATZ, JR. proved to be nearly four-tenths faster than years following the Battles of the Alamo and second place. San Jacinto. The freedom the Texians enjoyed HON. JOE COURTNEY He has made all of Nebraska and America during those years would not have occurred OF CONNECTICUT proud and is an inspiration to younger genera- without the thousands of selfless volunteers who risked and gave their lives to protect the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. His intensity, work ethic, and service to the country was on display for all the world to liberties they believed every person should re- Thursday, March 4, 2010 see during the Winter Olympics. His efforts tain. Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise and accomplishments are remarkable and I Today the Alamo remains a great treasure today to mark the passing of a great citizen thank him for his dedication to the country and to the story of Texas and represents the and member of the community in eastern Con- excellent example to our State. steadfast, unrelenting character of the Amer- ican spirit. The fight for freedom that these he- necticut. Raymond E. Dobratz, Jr. of Old f Saybrook, a beloved son and brother, devoted roic Alamo defenders displayed is a testament THE FALL OF THE ALAMO husband and grandfather, died tragically while of living boldly and courageously for the cause working on the site of the Kleen Energy Plant of liberty. We honor and thank these volun- in Middletown on February 7, 2010. HON. TED POE teers for their role in defending and fighting for Ray was a masterful tradesman and a 40- OF TEXAS Liberty and for Texas. And that’s just the way it is. year member of the United Association of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777 who spent Thursday, March 4, 2010 ALAMO DEFENDERS 1. Abamillo, Juan, TX, 2. Allen, Robert, VA, his life giving back to the people around him. Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, He served his country with honor in the Army 3. Andross, Miles DeForrest, VT, 4. Autry, throughout U.S. history, individuals selflessly Micajah, NC, 5. Badillo, Juan A., TX, 6. Bailey, National Guard and also served a member of and courageously have taken a stand for free- Peter James III, KY, 7. Baker, Isaac G., AR, the Old Saybrook Police for 13 years. He had dom and liberty, many times against great 8. Baker, William Charles M., MO, 9. an incredible sense of what it meant to be a odds. Ballentine, John J., PA, 10. Ballantine, Richard citizen and he spent his life putting that into March 6, 1836 was one of those times. This W., Scotland, 11. Baugh, John J., VA, 12. practice. date is what most Americans know as the day Bayliss, Joseph, TN, 13. Blair, John, TN, 14. Ray’s love for his wife, 3 sons, and 5 grand- the Alamo fell against Mexico General Antonio Blair, Samuel, TN, 15. Blazeby, William, Eng- children is what really defined him. Two of Lopez de Santa Anna and his Mexican troops. land, 16. Bonham, James Butler, SC, 17. Ray’s sons grew up shadowing their father as The siege against the Texian Army lasted 13 Bourne, Daniel, England, 18. Bowie, James, a pipefitter. They admired him greatly and days. The battle began on February 23rd KY, 19. Bowman, Jesse B., TN, 20. Brown, were thrilled when they got to spend time with when Santa Anna and his army arrived at the George, England, 21. Brown, James, PA, 22. him on the football field. Ray co-founded the Alamo and caught the Texian Army by sur- Brown, Robert, unknown, 23. Buchanan, Old Saybrook Youth Football Athletic League prise. On the second day of the siege, Texian James, AL, 24. Burns, Samuel E., Ireland, and as a coach in the 1980s and it still exists Alamo Commander William Barret Travis 25. Butler, George, D., MO. today. He loved sports and often played foot- called for reinforcements, bravely stating: ‘‘I 26. Cain, John, PA, 27. Campbell, Robert, ball, soccer, and baseball with his friends and shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on TN, 28. Carey, William R., VA, 29. Clark, family when he had the time. He was a fixture you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and Charles Henry, MO, 30. Clark, M.B., MS, 31. in the community and will be deeply missed. everything dear to the American character, to Cloud, Daniel William, KY, 32. Cochran, Rob- Ray had a seemingly endless amount of en- come to our aid with all dispatch . . . Victory ert E., NH, 33. Cottle, George Washington, ergy to give to his country, town and family. or Death.’’ MO, 34. Courtman, Henry, Germany, 35. He was a model citizen and family man. I ask On the eighth day of the 13-day siege, 32 Crawford, Lemuel, SC, 36. Crockett, David, my colleagues to join me in mourning the loss additional men from Gonzales arrived ready to TN, 37. Crossman, Robert, PA, 38. of Raymond E. Dobratz, Jr. fight for Texas. Legend has it that Commander Cummings, David P., PA, 39. Cunningham, f William B. Travis drew a line on the ground Robert, NY, 40. Darst, Jacob C., KY, 41. asking the few men present to step over if Davis, John, KY, 42. Day, Freeman H.K., un- RECOGNIZING CURT TOMASEVICZ they were willing to stay and fight, to defend OF SHELBY, NEBRASKA known, 43. Day, Jerry C., MO, 44. Daymon, the Alamo for the sake of Texas. All present Squire, TN, 45. Dearduff, William, TN, 46. stepped over, except one. Dennison, Stephen, England or Ireland, 47. HON. ADRIAN SMITH There were 189 defenders, including fa- Despallier, Charles, LA, 48. Dewall, Lewis, OF NEBRASKA mous knife fighter Jim Bowie and former Ten- NY, 49. Dickinson, Almeron, TN, and 50. Dil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nessee congressman Davy Crockett. All of the lard, John Henry, TN. Thursday, March 4, 2010 defenders were volunteers and originated from 51. Dimpkins, James R., England, 52. all over the globe. Eleven of the defenders Duvalt, Andrew, Ireland, 53. Espalier, Carlos, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I were born in Texas, 131 of the defenders TX, 54. Esparza, Gregorio, TX, 55. Evans, rise today to recognize a rare achievement, were born in some 23 various states in Amer- Robert, Ireland, 56. Evans, Samuel B., NY, the pursuit of which took years of hard work ica, 29 of the defenders were born abroad, 57. Ewing, James L., TN, 58. Faunterloy, Wil- and dedication. On February 27, 2010, Curt mostly in Europe, one defender was a freed liam Keener, KY, 59. Fishbaugh, William, un- Tomasevicz became the first born and raised slave, and there are 17 defenders of which known, 60. Flanders, John, MA, 61. Floyd, Nebraskan to win a gold medal at the Winter their birthplace has not been identified. Dolphin Ward, NC, 62. Forsyth, John Hub- Olympics. The gold medal ended a 62-year All of the Alamo defenders stood their bard, NY, 63. Fuentes, Antonio, TX, 64. drought for the United States in the 4-man ground against the overwhelming odds. Some Fuqua, Galba, AL, 65. Garnett, William, VA, bobsled event. estimate that Santa Anna’s army consisted of 66. Garrand, James W., LA, 67. Garrett, Curt Tomasevicz was born and raised in 6,000 troops. At the end of the day on March James Girard, TN, 68. Garvin, John E., un- Shelby, Nebraska. He attended the University 6, 1836, after the smoke cleared, all 189 de- known, 69. Gaston, John E., KY, 70. George, of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he walked on to fenders gave their lives for Texas. The enemy James, unknown, 71. Goodrich, John C., VA, play football for the Cornhuskers and was casualties were enormous. As Travis said, 72. Grimes, Albert Calvin, GA, 73. Guerrero, named to the Academic All Big XII team in ‘‘Victory will cost the enemy more than de- Jose´ Maria, TX, 74. Gwynne, James C., Eng- 2002. He began his bobsledding career in feat.’’ land, and 75. Hannum, James, PA. 2004, just two years prior to being named to This historic battle resulted in General Sam 76. Harris, John, KY, 77. Harrison, Andrew the United States 4-man bobsled team. Houston having enough time to gather a Jackson, TN, 78. Harrison, William B, OH, 79.

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Johnson, William, Peace Corps volunteer, I rise to recognize Na- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. PA, 94. Jones, John, NY, 95. Kellog, John tional Peace Corps Week and the work of the Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Benjamin, KY, 96. Kenney, James, VA, 97. Peace Corps as we approach its 50th anniver- bravery and efforts of several North Texans Kent, Andrew, KY, 98. Kerr, Joseph, LA, 99. sary. For over 49 years, the Peace Corps has who assisted the citizens of Haiti after the ter- Kimbell, George C., PA, and 100. King, Wil- played an instrumental role in establishing rible earthquake of January 12, 2010 struck liam Philip, TX. prosperous foreign relations while fostering the country. I am remarkably proud of the 101. Lewis, William Irvine, VA, 102. Light- cross-cultural understandings. Countries from work they have done as their presence in Haiti foot, William J., VA, 103. Lindley, Jonathan L., all over the globe celebrate the contributions was absolutely critical in the days and weeks IL, 104. Linn, William, MA, 105. Losoya, of the Peace Corps and look forward with an- directly following the earthquake. Toribio, TX, 106. Main, George Washington, ticipation to its continued growth. I would particularly like to note the efforts of VA, 107. Malone, William T., GA, 108. Mar- During this week, we salute and honor the several medical professionals associated with shall, William, TN, 109. Martin, Albert, RI, 110. men and women of this nation who have self- the University of Texas Southwestern Medical McCafferty, Edward, unknown 111. McCoy, lessly served abroad as Peace Corps volun- Center who went to Haiti after the disaster to Jesse, TN, 112. McDowell, William, PA, 113. teers, as well as those current volunteers who help with relief efforts. Their work was critically McGee, James, Ireland, 114. McGregor, John, continue to carry out the Peace Corps mis- important and helped to save countless lives Scotland, 115. McKinney, Robert, TN, 116. sion: world peace and friendship. in the country. Dr. Karl Rathjen, an Associate Melton, Eliel, GA, 117. Miller, Thomas R., TN, The Peace Corps provides a unique oppor- Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UT South- 118. Mills, William, TN, 119. Millsaps, Isaac, tunity for volunteers to help some of the most western spent nine days in Haiti and operated MS, 120. Mitchell, Edwin T., unknown, 121. impoverished people in the world, work that on roughly 50–100 people in the time he was Mitchell, Napoleon B., unknown, 122. changes their global perspectives. My per- there. Andrew Tyan, a medical student, also Mitchusson, Edward F., VA, 123. Moore, Rob- sonal experiences as a former Peace Corps spent time in the country to help with relief ef- ert B., VA, 124. Moore, Willis A., MS, and 125. volunteer in El Salvador building schools and forts. Additionally, Scott McGough, a Lewisville Musselman, Robert, OH. health clinics continues to inspire me to ac- orthopedic therapist, and Emily Davenport, a tively advocate for the expansion of this pro- 126. Nava, Andre´s, TX, 127. Neggan, Physician’s Assistant, spent a week helping in gram. The work of the Peace Corps and the Caribbean nation. George, SC, 128. Nelson, Andrew M., TN, Peace Corps volunteers is invaluable—they 129. Nelson, Edward, SC, 130. Nelson, Madam Speaker, when disaster struck Haiti, are our country’s greatest diplomatic tool. My these North Texans answered a call to help. George, SC, 131. Northcross, James, VA, experience marked the beginning of my life- 132. Nowlan, James, England, 133. Pagan, I encourage my fellow colleagues to join me long commitment to public service. Most im- today in recognizing their hard work and sac- George, MS, 134. Parker, Christopher Adam, portantly, I returned to the United States with unknown, 135. Parks, William, NC, 136. Perry, rifice to help people in need. a deeper understanding of humanity and a f Richardson, TX, 137. Pollard, Amos, MA, 138. personal commitment to speak on behalf of Reynolds, John Purdy, PA, 139. Roberts, the marginalized and powerless. INTRODUCTION OF THE SMITHSO- Thomas H., unknown, 140. Robertson, James Since President John F. Kennedy’s call to NIAN MODERNIZATION ACT Waters, TN, 141. Robinson, Isaac, Scotland, service, almost 50 years ago, over 195,000 142. Rose, James M., OH, 143. Rusk, Jack- people have served as Peace Corps volun- son J., Ireland, 144. Rutherford, Joseph, KY, HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON teers. Although a lot has been achieved since OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 145. Ryan, Isaac, LA, 146. Scurlock, Mial, NC, the Peace Corps’s inception, the Peace Corps IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 147. Sewell, Marcus L., England, 148. Shied, is currently at half the size it was in 1966. As Thursday, March 4, 2010 Manson, GA, 149. Simmons, Cleveland the 50th anniversary approaches, and with the Kinlock, SC, and 150. Smith, Andrew H., TN. recent devastations in Haiti and Chile, we are Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I will 151. Smith, Charles S., MD, 152. Smith, only reminded of the significance of commu- introduce three bills to modernize the Smithso- Joshua G., NC, 153. Smith, William H., un- nity service and the valuable assistance that nian Institution and to enhance its governance known, 154. Starr, Richard, England, 155. the Peace Corps can provide. and fundraising ability, in keeping with the rec- Stewart, James E., England, 156. Stockton, It is with great appreciation for the Peace ommendations of a number of experts, includ- Richard L., NJ, 157. Summerlin, A. Spain, TN, Corps and its ability to foster a global commu- ing the Independent Review Committee, 158. Summers, William E., TN, 159. Suther- nity that alongside my colleagues, I have re- chaired by former U.S. Comptroller General land, William DePriest, unknown, 160. Taylor, quested $465 million for FY 2011 Peace Charles Bowsher. This bill, the Smithsonian Edward, TN, 161. Taylor, George, TN, 162. Corps funding. A commitment to increase Modernization Act, makes changes to the Taylor, James, TN, 163. Taylor, William, TN, funding will allow the Peace Corps to mod- Smithsonian’s governance structure by ex- 164. Thomas, B. Archer M., KY, 165. Thomas, ernize its systems, optimize the number of vol- panding its Board of Regents from 17 mem- Henry, Germany, 166. Thompson, Jesse G., unteers and staff in existing countries, bers, which includes six Members of Con- AR, 167. Thomson, John W., NC, 168. strengthen recruiting and diversity efforts, con- gress, the Vice President of the United States, Thruston, John, M., PA, 169. Trammel, Burke, tinue to expand to new nations, and maximize and the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Ireland, 170. Travis, William Barret, SC, 171. safety and security training and compliance ef- Court, to 21 members, comprised solely of pri- Tumlinson, George W., MO, 172. Tylee, forts. vate citizens. These changes will strengthen James, NY, 173. Walker, Asa, TN, 174. Walk- I am greatly encouraged by the work of the both the Smithsonian’s governance and fund- er, Jacob, TN, and 175. Ward, William B., Ire- Peace Corps and look forward to answering raising capacity, and it is the first significant land. President Obama’s call to continue to grow change in an old and revered institution since 176. Warnell, Henry, unknown, 177. Wash- the Peace Corps. In this time of world conflict, it was established in 1846. The second bill, ington, Joseph G., KY, 178. Waters, Thomas, economic disparities, and when so many are the Smithsonian Free Admission Act of 2010, England, 179. Wells, William, GA, 180. White, expressing an interest in national service, I seeks to preserve the longstanding free ad- Isaac, unknown, 181. White, Robert, unknown, hope we continue to re-invigorate the Peace mission policy for permanent exhibits at an in- 182. Williamson, Hiram James, PA, 183. Wills, Corps, our Nation’s greatest and most cost-ef- stitution that is largely funded by the federal William, unknown, 184. Wilson, David L., Scot- ficient diplomatic tool. During Peace Corps government, as envisioned by James land, 185. Wilson, John, PA, 186. Wolf, An- week, let us all pay tribute to the hard work, Smithson, its founder who contributed the thony, unknown, 187. Wright, Claiborne, NC, perseverance, determination, compassion, and original gift. Finally, the Open and Transparent 188. Zanco, Charles, Denmark, 189. John, a idealism of Peace Corps volunteers around Smithsonian Act of 2010 will apply the Free- Black Freedman. the world. dom of Information Act and the Privacy Act to

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Since its found- The Board of Regents, of course, has taken Unlike federal officials, private citizens are en- ing, the Smithsonian has developed an ex- some important action on its own. After irreg- tirely free to assist in private fundraising. Most traordinary array of world-class museums, gal- ularities were uncovered by the media, the important, private citizens will have sufficient leries, educational showplaces and unique re- Board responded to the controversies by cre- time and expertise to serve on the Board of search centers, including 19 museums and ating a Governance Committee, chaired by Regents, and will be able to devote the per- galleries, nine research facilities, the National Patty Stonesifer, a Regent and former chief sonal time and attention necessary to fulfill the Zoo, and a pending National Museum of Afri- executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates fiduciary responsibility that comes with serving can American History and Culture, which has Foundation, with a mandate to comprehen- such a venerable and complex institution. been approved by Congress and is now seek- sively review the policies and practices of the The bill preserves and strengthens the tradi- ing funding from the private sector for con- Smithsonian and how the Board conducts its tional role of the Speaker of the House and struction. The Smithsonian has grown with do- oversight of the institution. The Board also es- the President of the Senate in selecting mem- nations from American culture and life, and fi- tablished an Independent Review Committee bers of the Regents, while eliminating the self- nancial contributions, but most of its funding (IRC), chaired by former U.S. Comptroller perpetuating role of the Board of Regents in continues to come from federal appropriations. General Charles A. Bowsher, to review the selecting private citizens for the Board. The Despite receiving 70 percent of its support issues arising from an Inspector General’s re- Speaker of the House and the President of the from the federal government, the Smithsonian ports, the Board of Regents’ response, and re- Senate will each send 12 recommendations to has long had serious and unmet infrastructure lated Smithsonian practices. the President of the United States, who will and other financial needs. The IRC was forthright in its investigation select the 21 members of the Board of Re- Congress must help the Smithsonian Institu- and recommendations. The IRC stated explic- gents. tion strengthen its ability to build resources be- itly that the root cause of the current problems Considering the seriousness of the findings yond what taxpayers are able to provide. The at the Smithsonian was an antiquated govern- of the Board of Regents’ own Governance most important step that Congress could take ance structure that led to failures in govern- Committee and of the IRC, the changes pre- today is to rescue the Smithsonian from the ance and management. According to the IRC, scribed by this bill are nothing short of nec- 19th Century governance structure that keeps the Board must assume a fiduciary duty that essary. The reform of the fiduciary and gov- it from accessing needed and available private carries a ‘‘major commitment of time and ef- ernance issues that have brought public criti- resources and limits close and critical internal fort, a reputational risk, and potentially, finan- cism to this iconic American institution must oversight. This bill provides a governance cial liability.’’ The IRC further argued that the begin with the indispensable step of a making structure befitting an agency of the unique Smithsonian, with a budget of over $1 billion its governance consistent with that of similar complexity of the Smithsonian. a year, must have a Board of Regents who institutions today. Only congressional attention In no small part, the difficulty the Smithso- ‘‘act as true fiduciaries and who have both the can reassure the public that the controversies nian has faced results from limitations inherent time and the experience to assume the re- that recently have besieged the Smithsonian in its antiquated governance structure. The ex- sponsibilities of setting strategy and providing will not recur. In the face of an unprecedented isting structure may have fit the Smithsonian oversight.’’ The IRC cited lack of clarity of the public controversy, Congress would be remiss over 170 years ago, but today the structure roles of the U.S. Vice President and Chief if it left the Smithsonian to its own oversight has proven to be a relic that does a disservice Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on the and devices alone for improvement. to the Smithsonian. The present governance Board, and said that ‘‘it is not feasible to ex- structure places immense responsibility on pect the Chief Justice to devote the hours I urge my colleagues to support this bill. dedicated but overextended Members of the necessary to serve as a fiduciary agent.’’ The House and Senate, the Vice President of the same observation could be made of Members f United States and the Chief Justice of the of the House and Senate who serve on the TRIBUTE TO SARAH CARTER United States Supreme Court. These federal Board. The IRC recommended increasing the PERRY BROWN ON THE CELE- officials comprise almost half of the Smithso- level of expertise and the number of board BRATION OF HER 105TH BIRTH- nian Board of Regents, and must perform their members to ensure that the Regents have suf- DAY fiduciary duties as board members while giv- ficient time and attention to dedicate to the ing first priority to their sworn responsibilities Smithsonian. as important federal officials. The Smithsonian’s own Governance Com- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE In 2007, an independent review committee mittee identified several board weaknesses OF NEW JERSEY found that the Smithsonian Board had violated and concluded that the Regents did not re- principles of good management during the ten- ceive or demand the reports necessary for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ure of Lawrence Small, the former Secretary competent decision making, that the staff Thursday, March 4, 2010 of the Smithsonian, and had allowed him to whom the Regents depended upon for over- create an ‘‘insular culture.’’ The report indi- sight inquiries did not have direct access to in- Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, it is indeed a cated that the Board had failed to provide des- formation, and that the inability of staff to com- pleasure for me to add my congratulations to perately needed oversight and had overcom- municate red flag issues ‘‘crippled’’ internal that of her family and friends as Sarah Carter pensated Mr. Small. The report also found that compliance and oversight mechanisms. Perry Brown celebrated her 105th birthday at Sheila P. Burke, the Smithsonian’s then-dep- Only Congress, with the concurrence of the a Book Discussion and Tribute in her honor on uty secretary and chief operating officer, had president, can amend the Smithsonian Char- Saturday, February 13, 2010, at The Newark frequent absences from her duties because of ter. The last change to the Board’s structure Public Library. For all the contributions she outside activities, including service on cor- occurred over 30 years ago, but only to in- has made over the years, Sarah Carter Perry porate boards for which she earned more than crease the number of private citizens on the Brown deserves to be feted on this marvelous $1.2 million in six years. Further, the Board from six to nine. occasion. Smithsonian’s Business Ventures Chief, Gary The number of Regents, however, is not the Sarah was born and raised in Jefferson, Beer, was dismissed for financial indiscretions. root problem. Although this bill expands the Georgia, to Reverend Thomas Gray Carter, This unprecedented crisis caused by unprece- Board of Regents from 17 to 21, it most im- and his wife, Channie Louisa Tatman Carter. dented controversies and irresponsible risks portantly brings the board into alignment with Sarah was a witness to the cruelty African put into sharp dual-focus the need for new modern public and private boards by requiring Americans faced as a result of the enforced revenue streams and for a modern govern- all Regents to be private citizens. The search Jim Crow Laws. She migrated north to Phila- ance structure. The first full-blown scandal in for private funds by Smithsonian management delphia, Pennsylvania, for better opportunities, the Smithsonian’s history, replete with embar- was a major cause of the recent controversy. later settling in Sicklerville, New Jersey. rassing coverage, has damaged its reputation Faced with crippling budget problems, the Re- A strong and dedicated woman, Sarah and perhaps the confidence of potential con- gents must be free to give new and unprece- Carter Perry Brown has always had faith when

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