11712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 155, Pt. 9 May 6, 2009 This competition involved a 3-day They will also travel to Arlington Na- Cadillac Mountain Sports was found- academic competition simulating a tional Cemetery. ed in May 1989 by Matthew Curtis. Mr. congressional hearing in which stu- This is the third of four flights Lou- Curtis set up his small shop in busy dents demonstrate their knowledge and isiana HonorAir is making to Wash- downtown Bar Harbor, a summer haven skills as they evaluate, take, and de- ington, DC, this spring. It is the 16th for those visiting Acadia National fend positions on historical and con- flight to depart from Louisiana, which Park. His intention, however, was to temporary constitutional issues. has sent more HonorAir flights than build a year-round sports store that The students from West Anchorage any other state to the Nation’s Capital. served both members of the local com- High School were the Nation’s top per- World War II was one of America’s munity and the region’s seasonal visi- formers in the competition’s unit on greatest triumphs but was also a con- tors. The store initially carried a wide How the Values and Principles Em- flict rife with individual sacrifice and variety of equipment for a host of indi- bodied in the Constitution Shaped tragedy. More than 60 million people vidual sports and fitness activities, American Institutions and Practices. worldwide were killed, including 40 from swimming and tennis to running This year is the 50th year of Alaska’s million civilians, and more than 400,000 and aerobics. It soon widened its prod- statehood and while we may be one of American servicemembers were slain uct line to include hiking, rock climb- the youngest States, the performance during the long war. The ultimate vic- ing, and backpacking equipment. tory over enemies in the Pacific and in of these students is indicative of the Immensely popular from the outset, Europe is a testament to the valor of unique contributions Alaska has made the business soon needed to signifi- American soldiers, sailors, airmen and to America’s institutions and prac- cantly increase its space. Mr. Curtis marines. The years 1941 to 1945 also tices. moved his business to a larger location I had the distinction of meeting these witnessed an unprecedented mobiliza- tion of domestic industry, which sup- across the street after just 2 years, students so it makes me even more doubling its size and allowing the com- proud to recognize them on behalf of plied our military on two distant fronts. pany to grow its product line. Since the State of Alaska. The names of then, the company has undergone sev- these outstanding students from West In Louisiana, there remain today more than 33,000 living WWII veterans, eral expansions and renovations. Addi- Anchorage High School are: Grace Ab- and each one has a heroic tale of tionally, over the years, Cadillac has bott, Sinivevela Aho, Spencer Bailly, achieving the noble victory of freedom expanded to become a five-store chain, Gizelle Baylon, Colby Bleicher, Blake over tyranny. This group had 44 vet- with four locations in downtown Bar Young, Jacqueline Braden, Santina erans who served in the U.S. Army, 27 Harbor, and one in nearby Ellsworth. Chamberlain, Caitlin Cheely, Jon in the U.S. Air Force, 42 in the Navy, 3 Its line includes Cadillac’s Patagonia, Derman Harris, Christa Eussen, Chris- in the Coast Guard and 4 in the Ma- Cadillac’s The North Face, and Cad- tina Hendrickson, Ryan Hunte, Terra rines. illac’s Nike, which all sell those par- Laughton, Logan Miller, Jasmine Our heroes trekked the world for ticular brands’ products. Cadillac now Neeno, Madeleine Overturf, Luke Park, their country. They fought in Ger- employs 30 people during the slow sea- Kassandra Smith, Krista Soderlund, many, France, Italy, Africa, Japan, son, a number that rises to 100 people Chelsea Thompson, Luicia Valencia, Guam, Guadalcanal, China, Okinawa, during the summer months. Stacy Wheeler, Sophie Wiepking- the Philippines, New Guinea, Korea, Cadillac Mountain Sports is grounded Brown, Amanda Xayasane, and Ethan Thailand, and Saipan. Their journeys in the communities where it is located, Zinck. included the invasions of North Africa, and strives to improve the quality of I also commend the teacher of the Sicily and Normandy, and the Battle of living in those towns. Cadillac was re- class, Pamela Orme, who is responsible the Bulge. Their fight for freedom ex- cently instrumental in supporting the for preparing these young constitu- tended to New Caledonia and the Sol- Ellsworth High Street Beautification tional experts for the national finals. omon Islands. Program to revamp its downtown area. Also worthy of special recognition are One of our Army Airborne veterans Additionally, Cadillac utilizes a num- Maida Buckley, the State coordinator, navigated a glider plane and became a ber of ‘‘green’’ business practices, in- and Todd Heuston, the district coordi- prisoner of war. He also lost a brother cluding recycling programs. As a result nator, who are responsible for imple- during the D-day invasion and earned of its considerable efforts to improve menting the We the People program in many awards, including the Purple the town’s well being, Cadillac Moun- Alaska. Heart. One of our Army Air Corps vet- tain Sports will be presented with the I congratulate these young ‘‘con- erans flew 50 European missions in a B– 2009 ‘‘Top Drawer’’ Award by the Ells- stitutional experts’’ on their out- 24 bomber as a flight engineer. Another worth Area Chamber of Commerce at standing achievement and for their of our Army Air Corps heroes flew 20 the organization’s 54th annual meeting proud representation of the State of missions as a tail gunner in a B–17 Fly- on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Alaska.∑ ing Fortress. And one of our Navy vet- The ‘‘Top Drawer’’ Award is pre- f erans fought at Pearl Harbor. I ask the Senate to join me in hon- sented annually to either a business or TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA WWII oring these 120 veterans, all Louisiana person that makes a lasting contribu- VETERANS heroes, who will visit Washington, and tion to the development and improve- ∑ Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I am Louisiana HonorAir for making these ment of the greater Ellsworth region. proud to honor a group of 120 World trips a reality.∑ The award was founded in 1980 to com- memorate the late Tom Caruso, who War II veterans from all over Louisiana f who will travel to Washington, DC, on established Bar Harbor Airlines to May 9 to visit the various memorials TRIBUTE TO CADILLAC MOUNTAIN ‘‘Link Maine With The World.’’ and monuments that recognize the sac- SPORTS It is clear that Cadillac Mountain rifices of our Nation’s invaluable serv- ∑ Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, with the Sports, with its solid and intelligent icemembers. weather beginning to warm up, commitment to the customer and the Louisiana HonorAir, a group based in Mainers and tourists alike are pre- community, is highly worthy of this Lafayette, LA, sponsored this trip to paring to once again head outdoors and recognition. A small business that has the Nation’s Capital. The organization enjoy the beauty that our State has to grown to become a regional leader in is honoring each surviving World War offer. I rise this week to highlight the the sale of sports equipment, Cadillac II Louisiana veteran by giving them an work one small business—Cadillac is a prime example of the success that opportunity to see the memorials dedi- Mountain Sports—is doing to ensure comes with hard work, community in- cated to their service. The veterans that outdoorsmen and women have the volvement, and customer responsive- will visit the World War II, Korea, gear and tools they need to make the ness. Congratulations to Matthew Cur- Vietnam and Iwo Jima memorials. most of their outings. tis and everyone at Cadillac Mountain

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:32 Aug 24, 2011 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\S06MY9.002 S06MY9 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 6, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 155, Pt. 9 11713 Sports for winning the 2009 ‘‘Top Draw- Mr. Zapata, one of its reading clerks, EC–1512. A communication from the Vice er’’ Award, and best wishes for contin- announced that the House has passed Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Depart- ued success.∑ the following resolutions, in which it ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to requests the concurrence of the Senate: law, a report relative to an interim response f to the reporting requirement of the Stra- TRIBUTE TO MATT GIRAUD H. R. 774. An act to designate the facility tegic and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act; of the United States Postal Service located to the Committee on Armed Services. ∑ Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, at 46–02 21St Street in Long Island City, New EC–1513. A communication from the Vice today I pay tribute, on behalf of myself York, as the ‘‘Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Depart- and Senator LEVIN, to Matt Giraud of Building’’. ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to Kalamazoo, MI. H. R. 1271. An act to designate the facility law, a report relative to the biennial report Each week on ‘‘American Idol,’’ Matt of the United States Postal Service located on stockpile requirements of the Strategic at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act; to sang his heart out and inspired many Beach, Florida, as the ‘‘Elijah Pat Larkins throughout Michigan. Early on, the the Committee on Armed Services. Post Office Building’’. EC–1514. A communication from the Dep- judges recognized his incredible talent. H. R. 1397. An act to designate the facility uty Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics Despite nearly being eliminated in the of the United States Postal Service located and Materiel Readiness, transmitting, pursu- early stages of the competition, Matt at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the ant to law, a report relative to the percent- rebounded with grace, confidence, and ‘‘Caroline O’Day Post Office Building’’. age of funds that was expended during the poise. His songs were a moving re- preceding fiscal year and is projected to be At 5:37 p.m., a message from the minder of the toughness and resilience expended during the current fiscal year for House of Representatives, delivered by of our State. the Department’s depot maintenance and re- Matt was born and raised in Michi- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- pair workloads by the public and private sec- gan. He went to high school in Ypsi- nounced that the House has passed the tors; to the Committee on Armed Services. following bill with amendments, in EC–1515. A communication from the Sec- lanti and graduated from Western retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Michigan University. Before he went which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- on ‘‘American Idol,’’, he performed at a eral Robert J. Elder, Jr., United States Air dueling piano bar in Kalamazoo. And S. 386. An act to improve enforcement of Force, and his advancement to the grade of on the show, he never forgot his roots. mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial lieutenant general on the retired list; to the institution fraud, and other frauds related to Committee on Armed Services. He got the opportunity to work with federal assistance and relief programs, for Smokey Robinson, the ‘‘King of EC–1516. A communication from the Vice the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, Chair and First Vice President, Export–Im- Motown,’’ during the show’s Motown and for other purposes. port Bank of the United States, transmit- episode. His rendition of ‘‘Let’s Get it f ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to On’’ deeply impressed Robinson, the transactions involving exports to Canada, show’s judges, and the audience. MEASURES REFERRED China, Panama, India, Ukraine and to other When he was faced with elimination The following bills were read the first countries yet to be determined; to the Com- in April, the judges, for the first time and the second times by unanimous mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- in the show’s history, intervened to consent, and referred as indicated: fairs. save a contestant. He came back strong EC–1517. A communication from the Dep- H.R. 774. An act to designate the facility of uty General Counsel for Operations, Depart- the next week, singing ‘‘Stayin’ Alive.’’ the United States Postal Service located at ment of Housing and Urban Development, His enthusiasm in spite of adversity 46-02 21st Street in Long Island City, New transmitting, pursuant to law, (4) reports was a real inspiration to his fans across York, as the ‘‘Geraldine Ferraro Post Office relative to vacancy announcements within Michigan. Building’’; to the Committee on Homeland the Department; to the Committee on Bank- After his elimination, Matt remained Security and Governmental Affairs. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. H.R. 1271. An act to designate the facility graceful and thanked his fans back EC–1518. A communication from the Sec- of the United States Postal Service located retary of Transportation, transmitting, the home for all of their support. at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano On behalf of myself and Senator Department’s Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Re- Beach, Florida, as the ‘‘Elijah Pat Larkins port as required by the Superfund Amend- LEVIN, and all the people of the great Post Office Building’’; to the Committee on ments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; to State of Michigan, we want to return Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Committee on Environment and Public the favor. We want to thank Matt for fairs. Works. reaching for the stars, for pushing him- H.R. 1397. An act to designate the facility EC–1519. A communication from the Sec- self to the limit, and for showing of the United States Postal Service located retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the suant to law, the Department’s annual re- America Michigan’s creative and resil- ‘‘Caroline O’Day Post Office Building’’; to ient spirit.∑ port on the administration of the Surface the Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Pro- f Governmental Affairs. gram; to the Committee on Environment and MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT f Public Works. EC–1520. A communication from the Acting Messages from the President of the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Administrator, Federal Emergency Manage- United States were communicated to COMMUNICATIONS ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- the Senate by Mrs. Neiman, one of his The following communications were curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- secretaries. laid before the Senate, together with port relative to the cost of response and re- covery efforts for FEMA–3302–EM in the f accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Commonwealth of Kentucky having exceeded EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED uments, and were referred as indicated: the $5,000,000 limit for a single emergency EC–1510. A communication from the Direc- As in executive session the Presiding declaration; to the Committee on Environ- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- ment and Public Works. Officer laid before the Senate messages ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–1521. A communication from the Direc- from the President of the United pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- States submitting sundry nominations ‘‘Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances for Emer- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, which were referred to the appropriate gency Exemptions’’ (FRL–8409–8) received in pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled committees. the Office of the President of the Senate on ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality (The nominations received today are May 5, 2009; to the Committee on Agri- Implementation Plans; Indiana; Extended printed at the end of the Senate pro- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Permit Terms for Renewal of Federally En- EC–1511. A communication from the Under ceedings.) forceable State Operating Permits’’ (FRL– Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- 8899–3) received in the Office of the President f mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vio- of the Senate on May 5, 2009; to the Com- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE lation of the Antideficiency Act that oc- mittee on Environment and Public Works. curred at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and has EC–1522. A communication from the Direc- At 2:26 p.m., a message from the been assigned Army case number 06–07; to tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- House of Representatives, delivered by the Committee on Appropriations. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting,

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