June 26, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 12 17295 home to Corvallis from the College cation to California’s teachers is service chief at the 3rd Mobile Army World Series in Omaha, NE, the NCAA matched only by her dedication to Surgical Hospital, MASH, at Binh Baseball Championship trophy. California’s schoolchildren. Thuy in the Mekong Delta during the By defeating the University of North Barbara Kerr began her career in Vietnam war. After the war, Dr. Carolina in the championship, the Bea- education as a first grade teacher at Carliner studied cardiology and ad- vers have joined the elite group of col- Woodcrest Elementary School in Riv- vanced electrocardiography before lege baseball teams who claim consecu- erside, CA. After a very long involve- moving back to Baltimore in the 1970s. tive national championships. What’s ment with the California Teachers As- Once he returned to his hometown, Na- more, the Beavers swept to the title sociation, she took the reins as its than continued his service both to his with the most lopsided scores in Col- president 4 years ago. During her presi- state and his country. He was a full lege World Series history. dency, Barbara has had an intimate professor at the University of Mary- As impressive as the Beaver’s ath- hand in six statewide elections, and she land School of Medicine and he was as- letic accomplishments are, even more has been on the winning side in most of sociate chief of cardiology and director impressive is the type of individuals them. Her success can be attributed to of noninvasive cardiology services at they are. Each and every time a Beaver her boundless energy, her ability to the veterans hospital. was interviewed, they didn’t speak connect across the political spectrum, Dr. Carliner was known not just for about themselves, they spoke about her keen insight, and her passion for his professionalism and his experience the team. They spoke of heart, char- giving every child the best possible but also for his calming demeanor and acter, and giving it your best. educational opportunities. his commitment to mentoring medical Oregonian Columnist John Canzano Last year, the Los Angeles Times students and postgraduate trainees. wrote, ‘‘What you didn’t see on the named Barbara Kerr the third most Nathan touched so many lives and field Sunday was the pediatrics unit of powerful person in southern California, made many great contributions both to Nebraska Medical Center. Coach Casey ranking her well ahead of both business his field and to his colleagues. toured the place with players, visiting leaders and elected officials. And the Nathan Carliner’s death is a tragedy. sick children this week. . . . What you Los Angeles Times was right. Barbara Yet his life was a triumph. I offer my probably didn’t see where thousands of has led the California Teachers Asso- heartfelt condolences to his family— fans from Iowa and Nebraska who were ciation through some of the most tur- his brother Mark, his sister Esther dressed in orange, and cheering for Or- bulent times in California’s history and Carliner Viros, and his four nephews, egon State because they identify with has done so with a clear aim to put particularly Paul Carliner, who worked hard-working, salt-of-the-earth over- California schools and their teachers in my office for over 12 years and who achievers and couldn’t help them- and students first. shares his uncle’s commitment and selves.’’ Barbara is retiring from both the dedication to helping others. I ask my colleagues to join me in sa- I am delighted to join with my col- California Teachers Association and luting this extraordinary man.∑ league Senator WYDEN in submitting from teaching. I know that teachers this resolution extending the congratu- across California will miss her strong f lations of the United States Senate to leadership, and I will miss her perspec- RECOGNIZING HASTINGS, Oregon State University, and I urge my tive and wisdom on issues of education NEBRASKA colleagues to visit OregonLive.com to and more. But Barbara is also consid- ∑ Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. Presi- read touching stories about this truly ering where the future may lead, and I dent, I wish to recognize the City of inspiring team. can only hope that she will continue to Hastings, NE, for being named ‘‘Amer- Allow me to specifically mention the stay involved and stay active. Where ica’s Greenest City’’ by Yahoo, Inc., names of all the coaches and players ever the future leads her, I know that the online search engine. During a time who have made my State so very Barbara will continue putting the when people around the world are con- proud: Head Coach , Asso- needs of our children first.∑ cerned about energy security and envi- ciate Head Coach , Assist- f ronmental quality, they need look no ant Coach , Volunteer As- further than the city of Hastings as a sistant Coach David Wong, and players REMEMBERING DR. NATHAN CARLINER perfect example of what a community Erik Ammon, , Hunter can do to help clean up the environ- ∑ Beaty, Scotty Berke, Reed Brown, Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I wish ment. Brian Budrow, , Bryn to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Hastings, with a population of 25,000, Card, Brett Casey, Jackson Evans, Dr. Nathan Carliner. Dr. Carliner was a located in south-central Nebraska, has Kyle Foster, Drew George, Mark well-respected cardiologist who prac- just won Yahoo’s ‘‘Be a Better Planet— Grbavac, Chad Hegdahl Chris Hopkins, ticed at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Greenest City in America’’ challenge, Koa Kahalehoe, Greg Keim, Blake Medical Center and a professor at the beating 350 other cities across the Na- Keitzman, Josh Keller, , University of Maryland School of Medi- tion which had entered the competi- Joey Lakowske, Lonnie Lechelt, Jor- cine. He will be remembered for his tion. Some of the environmental dan Lennerton, Mike Lissman, Anton commitment to his patients, his col- projects accomplished by the city of Maxwell, Jake McCormick, Chad leagues, and his students, as well as his Hastings include conversion of meth- Nading, Jason Ogata, Ryan Ortiz, Joe devotion to friends and family. ane to energy at its pollution control Paterson, Tyrell Poggemeyer, Joe Dr. Carliner was born in Baltimore center, production of E85 ethanol, in- Pratt, , Scott Santschi, and raised on South Road in Mount stallation of energy-efficient street Kraig Sitton, , Dale Sol- Washington. He followed in the foot- lighting, and creation of an extensive omon, Michael Stutes, Daniel Turpen, steps of his father, Dr. Paul Carliner, network of parks and hiking and John Wallace, Braden Wells and Joey who was also a doctor and codiscovered biking trails. Wong.∑ Dramamine in 1947. After his father’s Hastings, NE, the birthplace of Kool- f untimely death at just 46 years old, Na- Aid, is in the heart of farm country, than decided to devote his life to medi- which most certainly contributed to its IN RECOGNITION OF BARBARA cine. He was a 1958 Gilman School environmentally sound policies. Farm- KERR graduate and earned a bachelor of ers have always been leaders when it ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my science degree at Johns Hopkins Uni- comes to being good stewards of the colleagues to join me for a moment as versity. He went on to graduate from land, water, and air. I reflect on the many accomplishments Hopkins Medical School in 1965. For its efforts, Yahoo offered the city of Barbara Kerr, who has just stepped After completing his internship and of Hastings its choice of either a fleet down as president of the California residency, Dr. Carliner joined the of hybrid taxi cabs, similar to those do- Teachers Association. Barbara’s dedi- Army Medical Corps. He was medical nated to New York City during the

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Mr. President, today I has been a strong reflection of South five cities are being rewarded with de- recognize Kimberly Heinemann, an in- Dakota’s values and traditions. As liveries of thousands of energy-effi- tern in my Washington, DC office, for they celebrate this milestone anniver- cient compact fluorescent lightbulbs, all of the hard work she has done for sary, I am confident that Badger will compliments of Yahoo. me, my staff, and the State of South continue to thrive and succeed for the Hastings mayor Matt Rossen plans to Dakota over the past several months. next 100 years. solicit ideas from residents for future Kimberly is a graduate of Flandreau projects, and Global Green USA will I would like to offer my congratula- High School in Flandreau and also work with the city of Hastings to tions to the citizens of Badger on their Augustana College in Sioux Falls identify potential city greening anniversary and wish them continued where she received a bachelor of arts in ∑ projects, such as expansion of renew- prosperity in the years to come. biology with a minor in chemistry. able energy programs and energy-effi- f This fall she will begin studying at the cient renovations for city buildings. RECOGNIZING LOWRY, SOUTH As Nebraska’s Senator, I am ex- University of Nebraska Medical Center DAKOTA tremely proud of Hastings, NE, which College of Dentistry. She is a hard has shown an outstanding commitment worker who has been dedicated to get- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I to the development of renewable and ting the most out of her internship ex- recognize Lowry, SD. The town of sustainable energy solutions for pro- perience. Lowry will celebrate the 100th anniver- tecting the environment, improving I would like to extend my sincere sary of its founding this year. health, and saving money. In com- thanks and appreciation to Kimberly Since its beginning in 1907, Lowry mending the city of Hastings, NE, for for all of the fine work she has done has been a strong reflection of South being named America’s Greenest City, and wish her continued success in the Dakota’s values and traditions. As I wish to highlight the sentiments ex- years to come.∑ they celebrate this milestone anniver- pressed by Yahoo’s cofounder, David f sary, I am confident that Lowry will Filo, who said, ‘‘The determined green continue to thrive and succeed for the spirit demonstrated by the people of RECOGNIZING ADAM next 100 years. Hastings, Nebraska, underscores Ya- KLIPPENSTEIN I would like to offer my congratula- hoo’s belief that individual actions can ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I tions to the citizens of Lowry on their add up to significant change.’’∑ recognize Adam Klippenstein, an intern anniversary and wish them continued f in my Washington, DC, office, for all of prosperity in the years to come.∑ the hard work he has done for me, my RECOGNIZING KATIE BEHRENS f staff, and the State of South Dakota ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I over the past several months. LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY recognize Katie Behrens, an intern in Adam is from Oral, SD, and a grad- ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, today I my Washington, DC, office, for all of uate of the Academy of the New wish to acknowledge Louisiana Tech the hard work she has done for me, my Church in Bryn Athyn, PA. Currently University for its scientific break- staff, and the State of South Dakota he is attending Briar Cliff University, through and innovation in the depart- over the past several months. where he is majoring in political ment of nanotechnology. I would like Katie is a graduate of Lincoln Senior science. He is a hard worker who has to take a few moments to expand on High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Cur- been dedicated to getting the most out Louisiana Tech’s achievements and rently she is attending the University of his internship experience. wish the facility and student body con- of Tennessee-Martin, where she is ma- I would like to extend my sincere tinued success. joring in political science and public thanks and appreciation to Adam for Nanotechnology is the art of manipu- relations. She is a hard worker who has all of the fine work he has done and lating materials on an atomic and mo- been dedicated to getting the most out wish him continued success in the lecular level, and Louisiana Tech Uni- of her internship experience. years to come.∑ I would like to extend my sincere versity has risen to the top of this sci- thanks and appreciation to Katie for f entific threshold. This year a trade magazine, Small Times, ranked LA all of the fine work she has done and RECOGNIZING KELSEY MILLER wish her continued success in the years Tech third in micro and nanotechnol- ∑ to come. ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I ogy education. Small Times evaluated recognize Kelsey Miller, an intern in each college based on various criteria, f my Rapid City, SD, office, for all of the and Louisiana Tech surfaced as one of RECOGNIZING JAN CHRISTENSEN hard work she has done for me, my the elite universities. Louisiana Tech ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I staff, and the State of South Dakota also stands as one of the only univer- recognize Jan Christensen, an intern in over the past several months. sities in the country that offers a nano- my Washington, DC, office, for all of Kelsey is a graduate of Belle Fourche technology degree at both the under- the hard work she has done for me, my High School in Belle Fourche, SD. Cur- graduate and graduate levels. Their di- staff, and the State of South Dakota rently she is attending Dakota Wes- versity within the program, and their over the past several months. leyan University, where she is major- excellence in both faculty innovation Jan is a graduate of Mitchell High ing in public service and leadership and and curriculum ranks them among the School in Mitchell, SD. Currently she church music. She is a hard worker best major scientific universities. is attending the University of South who has been dedicated to getting the Louisiana Tech University also Dakota, where she is majoring in polit- most out of her internship experience. ranked tenth in the Nation for com- ical science. She is a hard worker who I would like to extend my sincere mercializing nanotechnology inven- has been dedicated to getting the most thanks and appreciation to Kelsey for tions, or the capability to process pat- out of her internship experience. all of the fine work she has done and ents and turn them into profitable I would like to extend my sincere wish her continued success in the years ideas. The university alone applied for thanks and appreciation to Jan for all to come.∑ 24 patent applications in the last year,

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