October 29, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1593 Had I been present, I would have voted proves critical in the joint actions with Immi- church choir and winning first prize at the ‘‘yes.’’ grations and Customs Enforcement. Detective ‘‘Amateur Night’’ at the Apollo at 15. As she f Lair was selected from among hundreds of grew famous she never forgot her hometown, other applicants throughout the nation, where despite sharing the stage with many renowned RECOGNIZING LUCY BILLINGSLEY his credentials withstood the rigorous process names, including artists such as Quincy AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2013 H. of approval. The citizens of North Texas are Jones, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald. NEIL MALLON AWARD certainly safer due to his actions, and he is a Gloria will be long remembered for her ex- perfect example of how all members of Oper- traordinary voice, charisma, discipline, spirit, HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ation Community Shield Gang Task Force and clear purpose which won the admiration OF TEXAS should operate. of all who were privileged to come to know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In August 2011, Detective Lair was asked to and work with her during her distinguished ca- Tuesday, October 29, 2013 participate in an ongoing investigation of the reer in and around music. I consider myself Aryan Brotherhood of Texas as well as orga- fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. nize Dallas-Fort Worth area law enforcement Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lucy her music and observe her example as a per- in an effort to disrupt and dismantle the pow- sonal inspiration. Billingsley who received the 2013 H. Neil erful race-based criminal prison street gang in Mallon Award from the World Affairs Council But most of all Gloria Lynne was a loving North Texas. As a direct result of the actions mother and sister, and is survived by her son on Friday, October 25. Mrs. Billingsley is a of the law enforcement agencies Detective Dallas native and well-known real estate de- P.J. Allen and her brother John Wilson who Lair organized, three Aryan Brotherhood of now inherit the solemn pride of having known veloper in North Texas. Texas members have been indicted, one of Past recipients of the H. Neil Mallon Award Ms. Lynne so closely. which has pleaded guilty. The overall case Mr. Speaker, rather than mourn her passing, include Stanley Marcus, Ray Hunt, President currently has 36 defendants who have been George H.W. Bush, Ross Perot, and Trammell I hope that my colleagues will join me in cele- indicted on racketeering charges. Detective brating the life of my friend Gloria Lynne by Crow. The World Affairs Council was founded Lair has been instrumental in coordinating the by H. Neil Mallon in 1951 in order to educate remembering that she exemplified greatness flow of information between agency partners in every way. and involve Americans in global issues. and the Special Prosecutor from the Depart- f The only daughter of developer Trammell ment of Justice Organized Crime and Gang Crow Sr., Mrs. Billingsley is not only a local Section. Additionally, he has been essential in PERSONAL EXPLANATION real estate mogul but also has a major global the development of confidential sources, pro- impact. Billingsley serves as the International viding information on numerous short term in- HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ Board Chair of Women for Women, the vestigations of both federal and state viola- OF PENNSYLVANIA Chiapas International Founder, a member of tions. the National Geographic Society Council of Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Advisors, a member of the Council of Foreign sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Relations, a member of the Tate Board at guished colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Southern Methodist University, and on the the work of Detective Steve Lair and congratu- No. 561 I was unable to be present for the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Brain lating him on this prestigious award. vote on H.R. 2189. Had I been present, I Health Advisory Committee. f Before developing Billingsley Company with would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ her husband, Henry, Mrs. Billingsley was the IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE AMER- f Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Market ICAN JAZZ VOCALIST GLORIA CONGRATULATING THE NORTHERN Center and the Crow Design Centers across LYNNE VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF the United States. Billingsley also grew her COMMERCE, INC., AND THE travel agency, Wyndham Jade, to be the larg- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK AS- est privately owned travel agency in the OF NEW YORK SOCIATION Southwest. The recently re-imagined and ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES claimed Dallas Arts District was just one brain Tuesday, October 29, 2013 child of Billingsley’s many. HON. JAMES P. MORAN Lucy Billingsley has served as an inspiration Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF VIRGINIA not only to women of Dallas, but also nation- honor the passing of one of Harlem’s most tal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally and internationally. Her humanitarian ef- ented musicians, and a dear friend of mine, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 the late Gloria Lynne. As I speak with grief of forts to promote business and diplomatic rela- Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions across the globe will not go unnoticed. such an overwhelming loss, I join my commu- nity in rejoicing a life well-lived and to cele- congratulate the Northern Virginia Black Mrs. Billingsley is a personal friend and I ap- Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NVBCC) and the plaud her efforts in Dallas and globally. brate the accomplishments of a remarkable woman. At 83, Gloria remained a golden child Global Business Network Association (GBNA) f of Harlem, and with an incredible soul touch- on five years of dedicated achievement, and RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE STEVE ing the lives of everyone who met her. Her to recognize the Celebration Gala and Awards LAIR FOR RECEIVING THE PART- passing on October 15th, 2013 at Columbus Dinner being held to commemorate this auspi- NERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Hospital in Newark, N.J., brought immense cious occasion. AWARD sorrow to the countless fans of and individuals This year not only marks a milestone for associated with the R&B, jazz, and pop both organizations, it signals the emergence of HON. KENNY MARCHANT genres. an improving economy five years after the economic strife that impacted the globe. The OF TEXAS Gloria Lynne was born in Harlem on No- Celebration Gala and Awards Dinner will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vember 23, 1929. Throughout her lengthy ca- reer, which spanned more than five decades, honor the achievements of business leaders Tuesday, October 29, 2013 her signature resonant contralto could be rec- and young scholars in our region who are sig- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ognized on more than 25 albums. During her nificantly contributing to a more robust econ- in recognition of Detective Steve Lair of extraordinary life, Gloria Lynne brought great omy and vibrant business community. Carrollton, Texas and his earning of the Part- pride to her beloved neighborhood by releas- The NVBCC is creating opportunities for nership for Public Safety award for going ing such hits as her English rendition of ‘‘I businesses and entrepreneurs to build net- above and beyond his normal duties as a Wish You Love’’ and receiving a multitude of works, obtain practical professional develop- Carrollton police officer in his work with an Im- awards, including the Outstanding Achieve- ment, and gain the skills to strategically grow migrations and Customs Enforcement Task ment in Jazz at the New York MAC awards, companies. The Chamber delivers products Force involved in the statewide, multi-agency International Women of Jazz Award and hav- and services designed to maximize invest- investigation and prosecution of members of ing the City of New York proclaim July 25, ment, including networking events, seminars, the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. 1995 as ‘‘Gloria Lynne Day.’’ and resources, connecting members, compa- The Partnership for Public Safety Award is Gloria displayed immense talent and love nies, fellow entrepreneurs, public and private given to an officer on a local level which for her community, participating in her local leaders who can help advance businesses

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GBNA has as- SITY-BELLEVILLE are a sibling, parent, or friend, your support is sisted the local business community by work- necessary. Each day, three women die as a ing to bring the issues and concerns of small HON. WILLIAM L. ENYART result of domestic violence. Your support businesses to the forefront to the national eco- OF ILLINOIS could turn a battered woman into a survivor. nomic agenda. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Domestic violence not only affects more Mr. Speaker, we applaud the work of these Tuesday, October 29, 2013 than 12 million people each year, but one in four women have been a victim of physical vi- two venerable institutions in Northern Virginia, Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to olence by a partner. The Violence Against and send our best wishes for a successful ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Women Act (VAWA) is a helpful tool to com- celebration dinner. the 10th Anniversary of Lindenwood Univer- bat violence, but the fight against domestic vi- f sity-Belleville. olence must continue. VAWA improved the While Lindenwood University-Belleville, at CONGRATULATING SAINT MARIA criminal justice response to violence against 10 years old, is a relative newcomer for insti- GORETTI SCHOOL, A BLUE RIB- women and the reauthorization this year ex- tutions of higher learning, it is part of BON SCHOOL tends protection to native women, lesbian, Lindenwood University which has a long his- gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. tory in the Midwest. Founded in 1827 in St. Though policies are put in place to end do- HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Charles, Missouri, Lindenwood University is mestic violence and to support women who OF INDIANA the second oldest college west of the Mis- are survivors, it is essential that we also pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sissippi River. vide critical resources to save lives and pre- As a four-year liberal arts university with a Tuesday, October 29, 2013 vent future domestic crimes. When women are rich tradition in the St. Louis metropolitan silent, domestic violence thrives. But when Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I area, the administration of Lindenwood Univer- women speak out, domestic violence can end. rise today to congratulate an outstanding sity began talks with city leaders in Belleville, I urge my colleagues to support programs and school in my district that is being honored as Illinois around 2001, looking to expand the shelters nationwide that provide safety for the a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. It is a university to the east side of the Mississippi many survivors each day. pleasure to congratulate Saint Maria Goretti River. The Belleville High School District had School in Westfield, Indiana in celebration of recently moved the location of the Belleville f this special occasion. West High School to another location, leaving HONORING CHARLES L. BLOCKSON The National Blue Ribbon designation, given an existing facility ready for use. Talks proved by the U.S. Department of Education, is fruitful and Lindenwood University acquired awarded to both public and private schools HON. ROBERT A. BRADY the 22 acre tract of land for its Belleville cam- OF PENNSYLVANIA across our great nation. Started by President pus in November of 2003. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reagan and given annually since 1982, the The first classes for LU-Belleville were held award celebrates great American schools that in the Spring Quarter of 2004 for an incoming Tuesday, October 29, 2013 achieve very high learning standards or are class of 52 students. Initially only offering Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I making significant improvements in the aca- evening classes, the first programs were a rise to honor the scholarship and dedication of demic achievements of their students. In my Master of Arts in Education and Education Ad- historian Charles L. Blockson, upon the occa- district and across the country, the award rec- ministration. sion of the publication of his latest book—The ognizes the great educators, students and par- Today, LU-Belleville has over 1,000 full-time President’s House Revisited Behind The ents who have worked so hard to ensure Indi- students enrolled in a wide range of academic Scenes: The Samuel Fraunces Story. For ana’s children reach their full potential and programs with hundreds more in graduate, most of his life Mr. Blockson has collected and achieve academic success. continuing education and specialized pro- preserved African and African American histor- For all of these reasons and many more, I grams. In its first decade, LU-Belleville has ical tomes, art and artifacts. In 2001 I was am so proud that Saint Maria Goretti School is grown into a strong and vibrant institution that privileged to have sponsored an appropriation receiving this prestigious designation. It is a contributes much to the richness of Belleville to fund the digitalization of the Collection. wonderful acknowledgement of the school’s and to the higher education choices of South- Housed at Temple University, the Collection commitment to providing young Hoosiers an ern Illinois. is one of the nation’s leading research facili- exceptional education. While 417 schools na- This past spring, I had the high honor of ad- ties for the study of the history and culture of tionwide may be nominated, only 286 are cho- dressing graduates at LU-Belleville’s first com- Africans of the Diaspora with special emphasis sen as a National Blue Ribbon School, making mencement exercises. I quoted Lindenwood on the lives and experiences of African Ameri- this recognition all the more impressive. University’s mission statement to provide pro- cans in Philadelphia and the surrounding Since opening in 1996, Saint Maria Goretti grams ‘‘leading to the development of the Delaware Valley. School has consistently provided its students whole person-an educated, responsible citizen I am proud to know this much esteemed with an outstanding education in both aca- of a global community.’’ In its first decade, LU- and dedicated man who has provided us with demics and the Catholic faith and currently Belleville has done just that. a window into the lives of the African and Afri- serves 460 students in grades K–8. The Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me can Americans who too often have been writ- school starts each day with a prayer that pro- in congratulating the administration, faculty, ten out of history. I salute Charles L. vides guiding principles for its students. As a staff and student body of Lindenwood Univer- Blockson, a distinguished scholar. mother whose children attended Catholic sity-Belleville on the occasion of their 10th An- f school, I applaud Saint Maria Goretti for its niversary and wishing them continued success for many more years to come. HONORING BENAVIDEZ-PATTER- work to develop each child in mind, body, and SON ‘‘ALL AIRBORNE’’ CHAPTER, spirit. f 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSO- As a member of the Education and the RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC CIATION Workforce Committee, I also want to acknowl- VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH edge how important it is to our nation’s future to encourage and raise a new generation of HON. BETO O’ROURKE OF TEXAS Americans who have the skills and knowledge HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to succeed both in and out of the classroom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Students like those at Saint Maria Goretti Tuesday, October 29, 2013 School give me hope that we will accomplish Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am honored this vital mission. Their outstanding work is an Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. to recognize the Benavidez-Patterson ‘‘All Air- inspiration to students, educators and parents Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Do- borne’’ Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division,

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