June 1, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 6 8187 McNeally, David Covin, Robert Lynch, Ed competing in the AIBA women’s world cham- Family, Nieves Family, Norman Family, Walsh, Brian Bell, Erika Arellano, Gene pionships in Qinhuangdao, China. Ogawa Family, Phillippi Family, Protacio Fam- Strausbaugh, Alex Kersis, Ruth Porter, Henry Her success has ignited Flint and her ex- ily, Reedy Family, Rodriguez Family, Rosario Hastings, James McPheeters, Star Muir, Ilana traordinary accomplishments at a young age Family, Saul Family, Seagle Family, Simmons Naylor, Erica Seymour, James Gillespie, Skip in an incredibly demanding sport have made Family, Simons Family, Thompson Family, Brown, James Porter, David House, Joyce her a national star. Claressa’s dedicated and Thompson Family, Thompson Family, Tilden Rozier, James Sowers, Suzanne Morgan, Tina talented trainer describes her as the complete Family, Verosko Family, Walker Family, Yoon Cox, Jane Arseneault, Satya Khadka, James fighter, equally talented on defense and of- Family. Drummond Jr., Janet Radzimski, Jessica fense. Her high school principal, Cheryl Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Higham, Jean Gentry, Pat Hodgdon, Jeanne Adkins, praises her student’s academic focus, me in commending the Prince William County Endrikat, Richard Flaherty, Anne Walsh, Jim positive image and dedication to her goals. Department of Public Works Volunteers for Zech, Carmalla Coley, Yolanda Daniels, Joan Claressa has been featured in Time magazine their service and in thanking them for their Appleton Costanza, Venkat Viswanathan, and is fielding media interviews, all the while dedication to our community. Kelley Studholme, Armena Springs, Nancy maintaining her academic focus and training f Schalk, Lianetta Ruettgers, William McGuire, daily for the Olympics. She advises others not Liz Alcauska, David McDermott, Bob Schlipp, to rush headlong toward success but to take IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH LTC Peter Stenner, Sue Kang, Vivek everything in stride. Her life goals include win- WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. Koppikar, Martha Walsh, Jayne Hazen, Me- ning 10 to 15 professional titles in mul- AND MRS. JAMES H. BREWSTER lissa MacIntyre, Nancy Nelson, Katherine tiple weight classes. DeSilva, Patrick McNeally, Caroline Zong, Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- HON. MIKE ROGERS Jeanne Lynch, Rhonda Vanover, Clara Hipp, lating Claressa Shields on her historic OF ALABAMA Robert Brown, Karen Shankles, John Man- achievement representing the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Flint, Michigan in the first women’s boxing ning, Robert Mechler, Ruth Passarge, Joyce Friday, June 1, 2012 Andrew, Robert Stinson, Jim Hipp, Roberta competition at the Summer Olympics. She is Knussmann, Justin Terry, Rosanne Schubring, an outstanding individual who is truly a world- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Fabiana Parker, Rosie Jones, Aaron Burdick, class example for us all. ask for the House’s attention today to recog- Bob Sowers, Ruth Thomas, Doris Thomas, f nize the 50th wedding anniversary of James Sheri McGlothlin, Lyn Hildebrandt, Leslie and Mary Brewster. Stagg, Sonya Jacob, Martha Muirhead, Tiffany RECOGNIZING THE PRINCE WIL- James Harvey Brewster was born on Janu- Laseter, Walter Godlewski, William Cratty, and LIAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ary 6, 1939, in Ohatchee, Alabama. Mary Sister Theresa Anderson. WORKS VOLUNTEERS Emma Smith was born on March 17, 1943 in Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Ohatchee, Alabama. On June 2nd in 1960, me in commending the volunteers of the BEA- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY James and Mary were united in marriage in CON for Adult Literacy Program and in thank- OF VIRGINIA Calhoun County. ing them for their dedication to our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James worked for 21 years before retiring with Alagasco Gas Company in Anniston and f Friday, June 1, 2012 Mary stayed at home raising their family. They CONGRATULATING FLINT’S Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I had six children, three boys and three girls: CLARESSA SHIELDS AS SHE rise today to recognize the Prince William Gregory Lynn Brewster, Paul Harvey Brew- PREPARES FOR THE 2012 OLYM- County Department of Public Works Volun- ster, the late James Rossie, Janice Denise PIC GAMES AND THE FIRST teers. Tillman, Connie McKinzie Redwine and WOMEN’S BOXING COMPETITION Public Works staff works to ensure that ef- Sharron Redwine. IN OLYMPIC HISTORY fective, practical, and safe techniques are They are also blessed with 11 grandchildren used in all employment operations. They pro- and 16 great grand-children. James is an Au- HON. DALE E. KILDEE vide much needed training and support for burn Tigers fan while Mary cheers for the Ala- OF MICHIGAN employees and hold all practices accountable. bama Crimson Tide. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The staff offers guidance and understanding of Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to how tasks are accomplished, helping employ- Mr. and Mrs. Brewster on this milestone and Friday, June 1, 2012 ees provide services that are needed in the wish them many more happy years together. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, on July 28 a community. f skilled, savvy and courageous high school stu- It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- dent from Flint, Michigan will make history as SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for RECOGNIZING THE CHOPTICON one of only 36 women in the world competing Prince William County Department of Public HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND in the inaugural women’s Olympic boxing com- Works: petition in London, England. At the age of 17, Stonewall Jackson HS Ecology Club, Jes- HON. STENY H. HOYER this Northwestern High School junior’s drive sica Hruska, Rich Smith, Prince William Trails OF MARYLAND and determination has already earned her rec- and Streams Coalition, Friends of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognition as the world’s top ranked women’s Occoquan, Vulcan Materials—Manassas fighter. At the Summer Olympics, Claressa will Quarry, Windy Knoll Farm, Eric VanNortwick, Friday, June 1, 2012 be punching her way toward the gold. Ed Dandar, Adams Family, Aleman Family, Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to It was 19 years ago that another teenage Anwar Family, Babar Family, Bassett Family, recognize the Chopticon High School March- girl named Dallas Malloy went to federal court Broadhurst-Bibbee Family, Butkus Family, ing Band on earning the title of United States and won the right for women to participate in Chiodo Family, Couture-Morales Family, Scholastic Band Association Group IIIA Mary- amateur boxing. Years later, a father in Flint, Crespo-Galliver Family, Cronin Family, Darcy land State Champions. ‘‘The Showband of hoping to set his daughter on a positive Family, Dinga Family, Donovan Family, Southern Maryland’’ from Morganza, Mary- course, encouraged his 12-year-old to con- Ehtasham Family, Glass Family, Goodwine land, has earned this title for the past three sider boxing, his own sport. Claressa, wanting Family, Gough Family, Gross Family, Hopkins consecutive years. to bond with her father and attracted to the Family, Huang Family, Hunter Family, Hylton This momentous victory was made all the idea of competing outside of team sports, was Family, James Family, Jampole Family, Kaps more significant given the caliber of their com- introduced to trainer Jason Crutchfield. Once Family, Kay Family, Kristy Family, Kromer petition. After competing previously at three Mr. Crutchfield overcame his disbelief that a Family, Kronthal Family, Kulakowski Family, regional competitions, the band took first place girl was truly serious about taking up boxing, Makoge Family, McGeehan Family, McKinnon at the State Championship, hosted by Towson he provided the path for Claressa Shields’ his- Family, McPike Family, Melusen Family, University on October 15, 2011 with their per- toric journey. Just a few days ago, Claressa Menon Family, Mockenhaupt Family, Morris formance titled ‘‘The Heart of Madness.’’ The learned she had earned her Olympic spot after Family, Mory Family, Moser Family, Nielsen band went on to compete and place fourth at

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the National Championship in Allentown, It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- fied the core values of the United States Ma- Pennsylvania. SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for rine Corps: honor, courage, and commitment. This victory demonstrates that with hard The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Wade grew up in Leona, a small city near work, determination, and discipline, we can Corps: Centerville, Texas. He was a graduate of reach our goals. The band also received Vickie Andrews, Evelyn Ansah-Agyei, Centerville High School, and he was known to awards for best music, effect, visual, perform- Heather Baldwin, Valerie Bampoe, Hassan have a heart of a champion; whether on the ance, and guard. Fifty-three musicians quali- Bangura, Harry Beaver, Charlotte Bediako, football field or in the classroom. fied for the performance, and they remained Diondra Blyden, Sarah Boughman, Susan With his faith in God and country, at age 17, focused and determined to achieve their Brewer, Josh Brown, Eileen Brown, Pamela Wade enlisted in the United States Marine dream of victory at the statewide competition. Brown, David Bruce, Alisa Bruce, Kathryn Corps. He served in the 2nd Battalion, 5th Ma- I want to applaud the band’s staff—Todd Cantoni, Janice Chambers, Gabriella rine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Burroughs, Christina Burroughs, Bobby Jones, Chimenz, Kathy Cobb, Nancy Collins, Debbie Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Cali- Mark Lortz, Megan Howell, Briscoe Thomp- Constable, Judy Corcoran, Sonia Coughlin, fornia. On his second tour of duty, Wade un- son, and Kevin Burroughs for their dedication Marguerite Crozier, Lisa Cullom, Valerie derstood that the nation was at war, yet he and commitment to training these superb mu- Cyrus, Theresa Dailey, Estelle Daniels, Tele chose to charge headlong into battle for a sec- sicians. I also send my hardiest congratula- Dasilveira, Brian Davis, Annette Davis, Molly ond time. There are not many of us who tions to the members of the marching band on Davis, Monique Davis, Faduma Deghill, Patri- would be willing to volunteer to leap into the their victory—Carrie Barrett, Alexis Badovski, cia Demain, Mary Dessimoz, Joseph lion’s den of Afghanistan where the cowardly Samantha Lockard, Breanna Thorne, Brendan Dibisceglie, Kalima Drga Abreu, Douglas enemy hides in caves. It says something spe- Utt, Bailie Anthony, Elizabeth Barnes, William Dulaney, Blossom Ellicott, Gloria Ephraim, cial about the quality of this American fighting Husk, Kacey Roberts, Jennifer Russnogle, Bernadette Espy, Adrienne Foose, Sandra man that he would boldly face those who kill Paula Wills, Robert Konen, Chris Mitchell, Francis, Victoria Gammon, Bianca Garcia, Fil in the name of religion. Marlena Krauth, Jennifer Thalman, Sam Beth Gatmaitan, Miguel Granillo, Masako Grif- On Friday, May 11, 2012, Sergeant Wade Prettyman, Dakota Sparks, Josh Wetherald, fith, Brenda Grimes, Margaret Hayes, Shenna Wilson was killed while conducting a combat Geoffrey Westbrook, Joey Coleman, Kelsie Hess, Jenny Ho, Joan Howard, Miwa Hwang, operation in Afghanistan. He was just 22 years Gill, Philip Hayden, Garret Ordille, Matt Ordille, Annie Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Lucinda of age. As a soldier in Afghanistan fighting the Megan Mosier, Nick Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Jones, Jennifer Jones, Fatmata Kamara, Jane forces of the Taliban, Wade defended free- Kelly Purdy, Jacob Thorne, Kayla Bean, Keady, Katherine Ketchum, Stephanie Keyes, dom. He defended it for his mother, Cindy Kolleen Dare, Jake Flowers, Jennafer Harris, Elizabeth Koren, Hawa Kun, Cecilia Kusi, Lee; his stepfather, Ward; his father, Rusty; Rachel Kaper, Kayla Morris, Taylor Janiece Lacy, Grace Langebeck, Blake his stepmother Tammy, his three brothers, his McQueeney, Nicole Sadecki, Hunter Sparks, Leggett, Brunette Lewis, Joyce Lund, Nghi Lu- sister, his three step-sisters; and all of their Madison Bateman, Rachel Escolopio, Amber Tran, Linda Manley, Iris Matos, Jessica families. He defended freedom for all of us. Griffith, Sabrina Hill, Danielle Hilton, Carly Maybar, Kamil McClain, Pamela McGrath, Sergeant Wade Wilson was a true soldier. We Keating, Hannah Kozlowski, Emily McKoy, Ra- Megan McHugh, Cary McMahon, John Mee- all owe a debt that can never be repaid to chel Nussberger, Darby Powell, Layne Thomp- han, Judy Merring, Ryan Metz, Heather Mi- Sergeant Wilson’s sacrifice, and today and to- son, Melanie Thompson, Kristen Wetzel, randa, Emerita Mogrovejo, Esther Moniba, morrow, we will mourn with his family and Mackenize Wood, Meredith Wood, and Gina Monica Moore, Virginia Morales, Troy Morton, friends for the tragic loss of their son, brother, Zanelotti. Chrystal Morton, Margaret Nee, Ralph Neeper, friend, citizen, soldier and hero. I’m very proud of these young men and Nancy Neeper, Rachel Nissley, Lawrence My friend, Mayor Steve Stephens of Dayton, women, and I congratulate all those involved Ofosuhene, Juanita Oliver, Jose Quinones, Texas, has a farmhouse in Leona, Texas. His in bringing home the championship title. I ask Renee Ray, Teresa Rice, Mark Rivera, Me- long time neighbors are Ward and Cindy Lee that my colleagues join me in applauding this lissa Rivera, Donna Robinson, Julie Russell, Easterling, Sergeant Wade Wilson’s step-fa- significant accomplishment. JoAnn Saenz, Mary Simon, Shekhar Sharma, ther and mother. As a teen, Wade worked for f Anne Shaw, Carrie Slavens, Zondra Smith, Mayor Stephens on his farm. Mayor Stephens Kathleen Smith Peters, Jane Stottlemyer, RECOGNIZING THE GREATER said on May 18, 2012, hundreds of residents Kamar Sumrall, Raquel Upshur, Susana Vega, PRINCE WILLIAM MEDICAL RE- lined the streets of Leona and Centerville, Karen Villar, Valecia Washington, Margaret SERVE CORPS VOLUNTEERS paying tribute to the family of this patriot. Watkins, Shalanda Weems, Gail West, Mary Many of those on the streets carried flags and HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Weybright, Collis Williams, Siewadaye Wil- yellow ribbons. Others held banners saying, liams, Rhondra Willis, Kathryn Willis, Gladys ‘‘Greater love hath no man than one who OF VIRGINIA Wise, Reeza Woode. gives his life for a friend’’ John 15:13. Patriot- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join ism is alive and well in Texas. And, Sergeant Friday, June 1, 2012 me in commending the volunteers of The Wilson’s commitment to his country is one Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps reason why. rise today to recognize the volunteers of The for their service and in thanking them for their Wade’s funeral on Saturday, May 19, 2012, Greater Prince William Medical Reserve dedication to our community. happened to fall on Armed Services Day. Held Corps. f in Centerville High School’s auditorium, hun- The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve SGT. WADE DANIEL WILSON, dreds of supporters from Leon County came Corps (GPWMRC) is a cadre of volunteer TEXAS WARRIOR out to mourn the loss of America’s son, Wade health care professionals and community Wilson, and all those who came before him. members trained to respond to emergencies HON. TED POE We know that freedom is not free, and we and assist with public health events in Prince thank this fearless Marine for dedicating his OF TEXAS William County and the cities of Manassas life to America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Manassas Park. This unit is one of ap- Our young people who go to the valley of proximately 800 units that are part of the na- Friday, June 1, 2012 the gun and the desert of the sun are relent- tional Medical Reserve Corps program under Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today less, remarkable characters. They go where the direction of the Office of the U.S. Surgeon to pay tribute to one of Texas’ native sons others fear to tread and where the faint-heart- General and 1 of 31 in the Commonwealth of who served his country honorably in support ed are not found. These warriors represent the Virginia. GPWMRC volunteers frequently pro- of Operation Enduring Freedom. I was deeply best of our nation. They are the sons of liberty vide important services at events such as saddened to learn that Sergeant Wade Daniel and the daughters of democracy. These few, health fairs, vaccination clinics and large pub- Wilson of Leona, Texas was killed by enemy these noble few, are American warriors who lic gatherings. Volunteers also spend a lot of action in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan take care of the rest of us. their time attending trainings and exercises so on May 11, 2012. Sergeant Wade Wilson, your tour of duty that they are prepared to help the community Wade Wilson was one man whose life made has been honorably concluded. during an emergency. a difference at a very young age. He personi- And that’s just the way it is.

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