E2104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 10, 2007 they are doing in Missouri. Congratulations on RECOGNIZING HON. JOHN THOMAS doctors believed he had recovered, Sebastian an outstanding achievement. ELFVIN went to the gym for his regular workout, during which he suffered sudden cardiac arrest and f HON. nearly died. Thanks to a quick acting response OF team that shocked his heart back to its normal HONORING MAURICE KENNETH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rhythm, Sebastian was literally brought back to SHAW OF MIDDLETOWN, NJ life. Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Sebastian is one of the few lucky ones to Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today live through a deadly sudden cardiac arrest HON. VITO FOSSELLA to pay recognition to the Honorable John event. We in Washington have made great OF NEW YORK Thomas Elfvin, who is retiring after 60 years of strides fighting some of our Nation’s deadliest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service as a judge in the U.S. District Court for killers. Our next step should be to commit to Western New York. Judge Elfvin has dem- more research into the diagnosis, prevention, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 onstrated exemplary dedication throughout his and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest, includ- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I rise career, serving diligently until the age of 90. ing increased awareness efforts to improve today to honor the life and achievements of I would like briefly to touch on the many public knowledge of at-risk populations. We Maurice Kenneth Shaw of Middletown, NJ, areas of service that Judge Elfvin gave to our also must take steps to improve access to who died Sunday afternoon in Riverview Hos- county. I am proud to mention that Judge Automated External Defibrillators, AEDs, and pital in Red Bank, NJ. Maurice, or ‘‘Mo’’ as he Elfvin served his country during World War II implantable cardioverter defibrillators, ICD, to liked to be called, was born the son of a Coast as a member of the United States Navy before strengthen the ‘‘chain of survival.’’ Guard captain on April 16, 1939, while the graduating from Georgetown University Law I ask all Members today to join us in calling family was living in Rockville Centre, on Long School in 1947. He worked in private practice for a focused effort to fight sudden cardiac ar- Island. in New York City and Buffalo, NY, and was a rest and to do so in honor of the countless in- member of the Buffalo Common Council. dividuals who survived sudden cardiac arrest After his family settled on , Mo Judge Elfvin served on the Supreme Court of and in memory of the more than 250,000 fami- graduated from the former St. John’s Pre- New York in 1969 and became U.S. Attorney lies each year whose loved ones are not as paratory School in . He went on to for Western New York in 1972. lucky as young Sebastian. earn a bachelor’s degree in industrial engi- Judge Elfvin was nominated to the U.S. Dis- f neering from Lehigh University and a master’s trict Court in 1974 by President Gerald Ford. degree in business administration from Wag- He served as a Federal judge until October 5, RECOGNIZING ANN WATSON ner College. 2007. Known for his exceptional work ethic, After college, Mo Shaw joined KeySpan, for- Judge Elfvin is a wonderful example of what HON. JOHN P. SARBANES merly the Brooklyn Union Gas Company, in public service should be. OF MARYLAND 1960. He served in a variety of marketing and Madam Speaker, I salute Judge Elfvin and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES financial positions and eventually worked his congratulate him on his service to the legal Wednesday, October 10, 2007 way up the executive ranks until 1999, when field over the past 60 years. I pay tribute to he retired as senior vice president and cor- him for his commitment to our community and Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise porate affairs officer. My hometown paper, the to our country, and wish him all the best for today to recognize Ann Watson, Planned Par- Staten Island Advance described ‘‘that final a prosperous and enjoyable retirement. enthood of Maryland’s Volunteer of the Year role with the company, in which he handled f and honoree at the first annual William G. urban affairs and public relations, [as] a per- Robertson, Jr. Volunteer Award Luncheon, for fect fit for Mr. Shaw, who enjoyed making con- FIGHT SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST her 31 years of support for Planned Parent- nections in the Staten Island community and hood and 8 years of volunteer service in the lending corporate support to projects he knew HON. LOIS CAPPS Towson Health Center of Planned Parenthood would strengthen the borough economically OF CALIFORNIA of Maryland. and culturally.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The William G. Robertson, Jr. Award is given in honor of the late Bill Robertson’s Mo loved the sea, and his accomplishments Wednesday, October 10, 2007 more than 60 years of service as a former reflect that passion. Mr. Shaw joined and later Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise today board member and the sole board member became chairman of the board of the Noble on behalf of myself and Representative CHIP emeritus of Planned Parenthood of Maryland. Maritime Collection, a museum that show- PICKERING to call attention to one of our Na- Ms. Watson is truly deserving. She has cases the works of maritime artist John Noble. tion’s leading causes of death—sudden car- been involved with Planned Parenthood since He took on this endeavor in 1998, when the diac arrest. Unfortunately, far too little is she was a 19-year-old junior at the University museum had no operating budget or staff, but known and even less is being done to address of Arizona. She served as a volunteer and as through his tenacity, commitment, and inge- the prevalence of this serious condition. Sud- assistant clinical director for Planned Parent- nuity, helped the collection receive regular city den cardiac arrest claims the lives of more hood in Tucson, Arizona. She has also served funding and contributions from the business than 250,000 Americans every year. on the boards of directors for Planned Parent- community. Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs abruptly and hood in San Antonio, Texas as well as Mo was a proud Coast Guard veteran, and without warning, when the heart suddenly Planned Parenthood of Maryland. he was always eager to support the Coast stops beating and cannot pump blood to the Ms. Watson has served actively in the Guard and the Navy. He served as president rest of the body. Contrary to widespread be- Planned Parenthood of Maryland Speakers of the USS The Sullivans Foundation, which lief, sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as Bureau, teaching about contraception in Mary- supports the work of the Navy ship that was a heart attack. As the Sudden Cardiac Arrest land schools. She is a former chairwoman of commissioned in Stapleton, Staten Island in Coalition has noted, if your heart were a the Planned Parenthood of Maryland Edu- April, 1997. Mo was the driving force behind house, cardiac arrest would be a problem with cation Committee. the commissioning of the USS The Sullivans, the electricity, while a heart attack is a prob- Throughout her time as a Board member in which his friends describe as an act of love. lem with the plumbing. Maryland, Ms. Watson has made her position Afterwards, he formed a new group, the Sulli- Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to any- as a volunteer in the Towson Health Center a vans Foundation, in order to help maintain a one at anytime without warning. Unfortunately, top priority, advocating on behalf of the Center strong link between the USS The Sullivans even when there may be warning signs, we staff at board meetings. She has worked tire- and the local community. This past June, he may not recognize their presence due to a lessly to keep the people who come to presided over 4 days of celebration in honor of lack of knowledge about what actually occurs Planned Parenthood seeking accurate infor- that ship’s 10th anniversary. during cardiac arrest. mation and access to preventive care at the Madam Speaker, it is an honor to praise the Such was the case for a young man from center of strategic discussions. noble life of Maurice Kenneth Shaw. I offer my Southern California named Sebastian Hitzig. Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me deepest condolences to his wife, Mary Eliza- At age 24, Sebastian stepped on a toothpick, today in honoring Ann Watson. She has beth, his three daughters, Victoria, Anne, and resulting in a staph infection that led to an in- served as an exemplary volunteer and advo- Elizabeth, and his six grandchildren. flammation of his heart. Several months after cate for reproductive rights—demonstrating an

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:52 Oct 11, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.026 E10OCPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN October 10, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2105 outstanding commitment to the mission and vi- atives for the implementation of the July 8, Enjoyed at the Elizabeth Reinholz Theater by sion of Planned Parenthood. 2006, U.N.-brokered agreement between a variety of audiences, the presentation of f President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos timeless classics, modern masterpieces, and Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader original works has advanced more than the TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the reunification of amazing talents of aspiring actors, but devel- 200TH ANNIVERSARY COMMIS- Cyprus. As a co-founder and co-chair of the oped a desire and love for theater within the SION ACT OF 2007—SUPPORT Hellenic Caucus, I want to thank Representa- Beloit community. tive BILIRAKIS, my fellow co-chair, for intro- On this 75th anniversary of the Beloit Civic HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ducing the bill and working to bring it to the Theatre’s founding, I applaud its devoted staff, OF NEW YORK floor today. faithful volunteers, and talented and dedicated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On July 8, 2006, President Papadopoulos performers who have nurtured and supported this indispensable organization of cultural Wednesday, October 10, 2007 and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat agreed, under the auspices of the United Na- growth and entertainment for the past 75 Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today tions, to a set of principles to begin a process years. We look forward to 75 more. to express my full support for H.R. 3432, a bill of discussions aimed at ending the division of f that would authorize the establishment of a Cyprus. The agreement calls for a commit- federal commission to coordinate activities for ON THE 2007 ANGELS IN ADOPTION ment to the unification of Cyprus based on a PROGRAM the commemoration of the bicentennial anni- bi-zonal, bi-communal federation and political versary of the U.S. Transatlantic Slave Trade equality, as set out in the relevant Security Act. Council resolutions. The agreement also HON. NANCY E. BOYDA OF KANSAS Next year will mark the 200th anniversary of called for the establishment of technical com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in mittees and working groups to examine and the United States. Although the transatlantic discuss a variety of issues including those that Wednesday, October 10, 2007 slave trade represents a dark aspect of not affect the daily lives of the people. Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, only U.S. history, but world history, it provides I believe that the United States must play an on October 4, 2007, I had the great pleasure an opportunity to celebrate the progress with active role in the resolution of the serious of seeing one of the finest constituents of the human rights, civil rights, and race relations in issues facing Cyprus, and I hope that passage Second District of Kansas honored as an our great country. In addition to celebrating of H. Res. 405 by the House today will be a Angel in Adoption. This award was given by progress, the anniversary offers an opportunity positive influence in moving this process for- the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, of to educate and remind people all over the ward in preparation for new comprehensive which I am proud to be a member. The story world of the history slavery played in making negotiations leading to the unification of Cy- of the Second District’s Angel in Adoption, race such a dominant reality in our history and prus within a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. Stuart Griffiths, is a story of hard work, com- the role of the slave trade. I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- mitment, and humility. It is a story that I am The establishment of a federal commission tion. proud to share today. to coordinate the 200th anniversary of the f Stuart started working with children during abolition of the slave trade commemoration college when he was a wrestling coach. He activities would assist with reminding and in- CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- gave rides to and from practice to a young forming people of the past and present day SARY OF THE BELOIT CIVIC THE- man living in a group home and decided there implications of slavery in the development of ATRE was more that he could do to help. He began America as a nation. volunteering at the young man’s group At the present time, people are rightfully HON. TAMMY BALDWIN home—helping with homework, playing ball, consumed and burdened with issues that are OF WISCONSIN whatever was needed—until he was asked to impacting their personal lives, as well as, soci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES become the assistant director. After working in etal issues including the wars in Iraq and Af- public schools in Lawrence, Kansas, he re- Wednesday, October 10, 2007 ghanistan, terrorism, quality healthcare, edu- turned to his hometown of Clay Center and cation, and crime. Due to this, I believe people Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, it is with became a foster parent. Over the years Stuart would welcome being refreshed by something great pride that I rise today to celebrate the has hosted 32 foster children. Eventually he to celebrate versus something to worry about; 75th anniversary of the founding of an organi- was told by a caseworker, ‘‘You ought to be- especially because African Americans have zation that has influenced the advancement of come a social worker because you’re already made and continue to make immeasurable cultural opportunities for the people of Beloit, doing it so you might as well get paid for it.’’ contributions and advances in our great coun- Wisconsin. Originally envisioned as a show- So Stuart returned to school and earned a de- try since the abolishment of the transatlantic case of local talents, today the Beloit Civic gree in social work. He jokes that he made slave trade and slavery. Young people need to Theatre has grown into a remarkable attrac- this decision before anyone told him how have an understanding of and develop an ap- tion stimulating growth and support of the arts much social workers earn. All joking aside, he preciation for our country’s past, which would within the community and surrounding area. has devoted the last 8 years of his life to hopefully instill pride and hope for tomorrow. Initially named the Beloit Little Theatre Guild working in child protective services. I thank Congressman PAYNE for introducing upon its founding in 1932, the organization Part of what makes Stuart’s story unique is this bill and encourage my colleagues to sup- began its tradition of service with the produc- that he has made a conscious effort to help port it. I also encourage people all over the tion of the Whole Town’s Talking. The group children with special needs. He told case- world, especially young people to learn about concluded its first season with another per- workers he ‘‘wanted the kids nobody else the history of slavery. formance and 250 dedicated members. Word wants,’’ and they listened. He was contacted f of the outstanding organization spread quickly, by social workers from surrounding commu- and the guild membership grew to 1,300 by nities to help children who needed extra care EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR IM- the following year, the largest of any commu- and attention. Over the years, he has helped PLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT nity theater in the State. In 1948, the name children who were victims of abuse or had be- RELATING TO REUNIFICATION was changed to the Beloit Civic Theatre, as it havioral problems grow and mature into suc- OF CYPRUS stands today. cessful and talented adults. Although the Beloit Civic Theatre was not Stuart now has five adopted sons, ranging SPEECH OF incorporated as a non-profit organization until in age from 14 to 19. Another remarkable as- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY 1952, they have given back to the community pect of his story is that he is a single parent. OF NEW YORK since their very first season. Today their prof- In addition to his job and responsibilities as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its support a scholarship fund to cultivate the parent, Stuart also runs the football little talents of graduating high school students pur- league in his community and coaches his own Tuesday, October 9, 2007 suing a field within the arts. team. He is the epitome of a public servant. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, Throughout the past 75 years, the Beloit Despite his tremendous contribution to the I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 405, Civic Theatre has undoubtedly gone above community, Stuart is incredibly humble. In his of which I am a cosponsor, which expresses and beyond their mission to bring the people stories he continually talks about the many ac- the strong support of the House of Represent- of Beloit unique and distinctive performances. complishments of his sons. When asked about

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