E1286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2014 artisanship, art, and excitement of America’s sion of his retirement from Green Diamond of the Sequoias and began his legacy in jour- best professional kitchens to the attention of Resource Co. Dr. Diller’s commitment and pio- nalism. After working in the radio and tele- the general public. And in doing so he has neering approach to scientific research and vision industry for a short time, he started his helped make his hometown of Monterey, Cali- monitoring of fisheries and wildlife has been of remarkable career at The Fresno Bee. Eli fornia, one of the world’s finest culinary treas- tremendous benefit to California’s North Coast worked at The Bee for 41 years. He started ures. and the United States. out writing a weekly column, and later in his Chef Pisto was born in Syracuse New York, Dr. Diller earned bachelors and masters de- on October 16, 1941. His Italian immigrant career, he was writing three columns a week. grees in zoology from Oregon State University In 2002, Eli retired, and the contributions he parents, Santo and Santa Pisto, soon moved before serving in the U.S. Army from 1970 to made to the paper and the field of journalism to Monterey, CA where Santo worked as a tai- 1971, with a tour in Vietnam. He then at- were highly commended. Eli was a very in- lor for the Naval Postgraduate School. After tended the University of Idaho, where he graduating from Monterey High School, Pisto earned a Ph.D. in zoology with a focus on her- sightful journalist, and his writing was both began work as a line cook at a fish house on petology. witty and humorous. His way with words could Fisherman’s Wharf, adjacent to Monterey har- In 1990, Dr. Diller was hired by Simpson go unmatched. bor. Within a couple years he had learned, Timber Co., now Green Diamond Resource Eli was a mentor and friend to countless in- saved, and bought the place. The fish house Co. Dr. Diller developed a Habitat Conserva- dividuals. His humble demeanor and ability to began to acquire a large local following and tion Plan for northern spotted owls for the poke fun at himself was always refreshing. Eli soon celebrities such as Clint Eastwood and company, the first for the species. The com- Doug McClure began flocking to what was one will be greatly missed by his wife, Yvonne, pany now has the largest demographic data daughter, Amy, and two grandchildren. of the few wharf restaurants that actually set within the range of the northern spotted Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I served fresh fish harvested from the Monterey owl. Dr. Diller was integral in developing Bay. ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- After years of working as a top line chef, Green Diamond’s Aquatic Habitat Conserva- tion Plan which covers the company’s 457,000 resentatives to honor the life of Eli Setencich, Pisto found his calling in developing new res- an American hero and distinguished journalist. taurants. Pisto first established Domenico’s on acres in California. Dr. Diller brought a passion for teaching to His presence will undoubtedly be missed, but the Wharf in the late 80’s, then followed up the impact he made on our community will with the Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria, followed Humboldt State University’s Department of never be forgotten. by Paradiso Trattoria, and finally the Whaling Wildlife Management, where he is an adjunct professor since 2001. He has contributed to at Station. Located in the heart of Monterey’s fa- f mous Cannery Row, Pisto’s Whaling Station least 37 peer-reviewed publications and major has earned an international reputation for reports. Dr. Diller is a member of the Cali- fornia Board of Forestry Research and HONORING PAUL AND EMMA some of the world’s best steaks and freshest ESKER seafood. Each of these creations have both Science Committee and a member of the boosted the Monterey Peninsula’s dynamic Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Team. tourism industry and added to Monterey’s Dr. Diller’s career in research and conserva- HON. ANDY BARR hometown charm for its own residents. tion will leave its mark for generations to However, Pisto is best known as the host of come. Please join me in expressing deep ap- OF KENTUCKY preciation to Dr. Lowell Verne Diller for his ‘‘Monterey’s Cookin’ Pisto Style’’. His unique IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES style of cooking brings simplicity to recipes long and impressive record of service. thought difficult to prepare, always with a f Thursday, July 31, 2014 touch of humor and informality. Pisto will often HONORNG THE LIFE OF ELI Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- take viewers on adventures to culinary exploits SETENCICH around the world, then return to kitchen to pre- ognize Paul and Emma Esker for their many pare a recipe related to the excursion. The contributions to healthcare, education and the show has been filmed in China, Tunisia, Italy, HON. JIM COSTA arts in Madison County, Kentucky. The leader- France, Thailand, Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, OF CALIFORNIA ship of both these citizens has been evident and Croatia, as well as dozens of U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and invaluable to Richmond and throughout locales. Celebrity guests have also been Thursday, July 31, 2014 Madison County. brought onto to the show, such as the leg- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In particular, I would like to recognize the endary Julia Child, renown chef Charlie Trot- pay tribute to the life of Eli Setencich, who Eskers’ dedication to the Pattie A. Clay Re- ter, musicians Michael Bolton, Johnny Rivers, passed away on July 12, 2014, at the age of Sammy Hagar, racing legend Mario Andretti, gional Medical Center and its Infirmary Asso- 90. Eli was a veteran of America’s greatest ciation, and to Baptist Health Richmond. Mr. and the past Secretary of Defense and per- generation who will be greatly missed by resi- sonal friend, Leon Panetta. Esker served as a member of the Pattie A. As Pisto slows down his schedule after dents throughout Central Valley. Clay Foundation Board of Directors from 2005 Eli was born on April 10, 1924, in Sac- years of dynamic work, it is appropriate to re- to 2012, and has worked at the hospital as a ramento, California and later moved to San- flect on how much he has enriched our lives. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist since And while he may let his business involvement ger, California to live with relatives upon his mother’s passing. In 1941, he graduated from 1973. cool down to a low simmer, I know that Pisto Mrs. Esker served as the St. Mark Catholic will continue to enrich the community that has Sanger High School and joined the Army Air Church representative to the Pattie A. Clay In- benefited so much from his efforts over the Corps. During World War II, Eli flew 142 com- past 50 years. bat missions. He flew the A–36 Apache and firmary Association and as a member of its Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole P–47 Thunderbolt. Eli always showed great Board of Directors from 2001 to 2012. In House in offering John Pisto, his wife Cheryl, courage and superior flying ability during his 2013, she joined the board of Baptist Health son Dana, and daughters Kim and Gia our combat missions. His service, heroism, and Foundation Richmond. She also served the gratitude and best wishes. Buon appetito! extraordinary achievements were recognized community as president of the St. Mark Catho- f with two Distinguished Flying Cross awards. lic School Board and as a director of the Rich- In 1944, upon receiving his first Distin- mond Area Arts Council. She is a retired Radi- CELEBRATING DR. LOWELL guished Flying Cross for the combat mission DILLER ology Technician who was employed at Bap- he completed in Italy, Eli was promoted from tist Health Richmond. First Lieutenant to Captain. In 1945, Eli re- HON. JARED HUFFMAN ceived his second Distinguished Flying Cross The retirement of Mr. and Mrs. Esker on Au- OF CALIFORNIA after flying a combat mission in Germany. He gust 1, 2014 marks the end of decades of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exhibited great leadership and determination. quiet, selfless commitment to Madison County Thursday, July 31, 2014 When the war ended, Eli continued his serv- and beyond. Their service is a role model and Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- ice at the 144th Fighter Wing of the California inspiration to many, and has made a real dif- ure to recognize Dr. Lowell Diller on the occa- Air National Guard. Later, he attended College ference to generations.

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MIKE COFFMAN EcoDistricts, a national organization founded today to recognize the one hundred and twen- OF COLORADO in my district in Portland, Oregon, and which ty-fifth anniversary of the Borough of Madison, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fosters innovation, community action, and sus- County of Morris, New Jersey. tainability at the neighborhood level. Thursday, July 31, 2014 The first residents of the borough of Madi- I have spent my career working to build liv- son were Lenape Indians with small villages Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January able communities in my hometown of Portland located near rivers and streams. In 1715, 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- and around the country. These are commu- when the first European settler, Barnabas Car- fice, the national debt was nities where people are safe, economically se- ter, reached what would become Madison, the $10,626,877,048,913.08. cure and healthy. The EcoDistrict model has Lenape had already left the area. The Pres- Today, it is $17,621,751,199,943.72. We’ve achieved great success in achieving this goal byterian Church of South Hanover acquired a added $6,994,874,151,030.64 to our debt in 5 by starting small and engaging neighbors, piece of land from Carter and built a meeting- years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- local businesses, and government in the proc- house on it. This place, known as ‘‘Bottle Hill,’’ tion, our economy, and our children could ess of improving communities and creating became a center for Presbyterianism. have avoided with a balanced budget amend- spaces where employers want to locate and When the Revolutionary War began, the 20 ment. families want to live. families who resided in Bottle Hill joined the f We have seen the success of Portland’s Morris County militia. The group was led by EcoDistricts, which are diverse and range from INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION REC- Reverend Azariah Horton, a Presbyterian min- downtown near Portland State University, to OMMENDING THE DESIGNATION ister. Bottle Hill provided a direct route to and the Lents neighborhood in the Southeast part OF A PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL from Morristown. The town served as a camp of the city. This is an area that has struggled ENVOY TO THE BALKANS for the largest Continental Army in the Revolu- for decades with crime, air quality, transpor- tionary War during the winter of 1777. Officers tation access, and equity issues. The engage- took up quarters in Bottle Hill, and General HON. JANICE HAHN ment fostered by these districts helped ap- George Washington was offered hospitality in OF CALIFORNIA prove a project to stripe bike lanes on the homes that are still located on Ridgedale Ave- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES major arterial to Lents, a farmers market now nue today. Thursday, July 31, 2014 runs every Sunday through the summer that Once a part of South Hanover, Bottle Hill features local immigrant communities, and vol- was divided between Morris and Hanover Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro- unteers are helping kids create gardens at Townships until 1806 when the village joined ducing a resolution to recommend the des- three neighborhood schools. with Florham Park, Chatham Township, and ignation of a Presidential Special Envoy to the The EcoDistrict model and process does Chatham Borough to create one Chatham Balkans. more than just set goals and implement Township. Bottle Hill was the name originally In November of 1995 the United States gov- projects. It helps neighbors identify shared val- given to Madison, and there are two beliefs ernment spearheaded a series of peace talks ues and work together to make their shared surrounding this moniker. One idea is that the in Dayton, Ohio ending more than three years spaces fit those values. I am thrilled that this name is derived from the bottle-like shape of of warfare and genocide plaguing the Croats model has since been expanded to other cities the town’s original land, which was formed by of the Balkans. Ultimately, from those talks around the country, and look forward to con- two hills. The other, more likely idea, comes stemmed the Dayton Peace Accords, estab- tinued success stories. from a tavern that was once located on top of lishing the new nation-state of Bosnia- Thank you to the EcoDistrict team, and to a hill at the meeting of Park and Ridgedale Herzegovina. However, as time has lapsed for the leaders involved in this initiative, for con- avenues that advertised by hanging a bottle- the Dayton Peace Accords the U.S. has made tinuing this important on-the-ground work to shaped sign outside. The nickname is also no attempt to revisit the many faults in the make communities across the nation more liv- used for Madison’s annual ‘‘Bottle Hill Day’’ original agreements. The time has come to able. lend our services in aid of the Republic of Cro- street fair. In 1834, to pay tribute to James f Madison, the fourth President of the United atia and effect positive, and lasting diplomatic States and father of the U.S. Constitution, Bot- change. CELEBRATING THE RUSSIAN tle Hill’s name was changed to Madison. In While the U.S. has demanded that the Bos- RIVER HEALTH CENTER 40TH AN- 1889, Madison seceded from Chatham Town- nian people initiate these revisions them- NIVERSARY ship to create the Borough of Madison. selves, we have witnessed a nation-state with In the mid-1800s, Madison was nicknamed great political and economic potential fall back HON. JARED HUFFMAN ‘‘The Rose City’’ during a time when Madison into violent patterns. As the Representative of OF CALIFORNIA was a popular destination for wealthy families the 44th district of California, an area steeped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from New York City seeking fresh-air and an in Croatian culture, I have heard firsthand the area on which to build their country homes. So concerns arising from growing political insta- Thursday, July 31, 2014 as to ornament their estates, these families bility in the Bosnian-Herzegovinian region. Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- wanted fresh flowers every day. Thus, they This region is integral to the future success of ure to recognize the Russian River Health used individual greenhouses to grow roses for our interdependent international community. Center on the occasion of the organization’s themselves and, later in 1856, for the com- We have an obligation to support the demo- 40th Anniversary Celebration and National mercial market. The growth of Madison’s rose cratic and free market progress that has been Health Centers Week on August 15, 2014. production was made possible by the Morris hard won over the last two decades. For four decades, the Russian River Health and Essex Railroad service that began in Therefore, I call upon this 113th Congress Center has been recognized as an invaluable 1937. Roses and rose shows in Madison be- to designate a special presidential envoy to asset within the community and has continued came internationally known, and working-class evaluate the successes and shortcomings of to serve the growing and diverse needs of the immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Ireland the Dayton Peace Accords, and to provide people of West Sonoma County. The Center’s were attracted to Madison because of jobs in tangible policy recommendations to the Re- HIV program has become a model and a lead- the rose industry and on the estates there. public of Croatia. It is my greatest hope that er in the integration of HIV care in a primary The descendants of these ancestors that still the United States can be a catalyst for change care setting and continues to provide care to reside in Madison make it the diverse munici- and success in the new Bosnia-Herzegovina people affected by the disease and reduce the pality that it is today. region. spread of it in our community. In 2002, West

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