February 3, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E187 lives on what would become known as ‘‘The Chronicles. Again with Jacobs, Schoenfeld these trying economic times, it is more impor- Day the Music Died.’’ Fifty years ago today, was instrumental in moving A Chorus Line tant than ever that family members be able to on February 3, 1959, a plane crashed near from the New York Shakespeare Festival to take time off of work to care for each other, Clear Lake, Iowa, killing Buddy Holly, Ritchie Broadway, where it ran for 15 years. without the risk of losing their jobs. Valens, J.P. ‘‘The Big Bopper’’ Richardson, Gerry Schoenfeld knew all the players, big Then-presidential candidate Obama en- and the pilot of the plane Roger Peterson. and small, in the Broadway theatrical commu- dorsed this concept in a June, 2008 speech in These musicians individually and collectively nity and in the world beyond it. His dedication Albuquerque, NM, saying, ‘‘With more and influenced a generation. to Shubert employees was legendary. He more households headed by two working par- Charles Hardin Holley, the singer known as knew everyone from the box office workers to ents—or a single working parent—it’s also Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 the backstage crewmembers by name, and time to dramatically expand the Family and and was a pioneer in rock-’n’-roll. He was often spent his Saturdays making the rounds Medical Leave Act. Since more Americans are raised in a musical family and found his calling of the Shubert theaters, personally ensuring working for small businesses, I’ll expand in rock-’n’-roll in 1955. Buddy Holly shared the that things were running the way he wanted FMLA to cover businesses with as few as 25 stage with many of the artists who were influ- them to. employees—this will reach millions of Amer- enced by his work, such as Bob Dylan, Paul Perhaps one of his most important contribu- ican workers who aren’t covered today. . . . Simon, The Beatles, and the Rolling Stones, tions lay in his tireless efforts to demonstrate We’ll allow parents to take 24 hours of annual prior to his untimely death at the age of 22. how powerful an economic engine the theater leave to join school activities with their kids.’’ Ritchie Valens, born Richard Stevens industry is, not only for New York, but also for On behalf of America’s families, I urge my Valenzeula, was equally influential in his brief the nation. Still another achievement was his fellow colleagues to join me in support of the musical career. Born of Mexican decent, success in spearheading the effort to make Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act. Valens was raised on mariachi and flamenco New York’s theater district and the sur- f guitar music. He later used this influence to rounding Times Square area family-friendly develop the unique Spanish language rock so destinations. COMMEMORATING STONY BROOK many grew to love, such as in his hit ‘‘La A native New Yorker, Schoenfeld attended FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 100TH AN- Bamba,’’ which was originally a Mexican Folk local public schools, graduated from the Uni- NIVERSARY song. versity of Illinois, served in the Army during Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr., known as ‘‘The World War II, and earned a law degree from HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP Big Bopper’’, was a disk jockey, singer and New York University’s School of Law. He was OF NEW YORK songwriter who thrilled fans with classic re- a member of the American Academy of Arts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cordings such as ‘‘Chantilly Lace,’’ and wrote and Sciences and a faculty member of Colum- Tuesday, February 3, 2009 such as ‘‘White Lightnin’’ for George Jones bia University’s School of the Arts. American and ‘‘Running Bear’’ for Johnny Preston. Fifty theater suffered a true loss with the death of Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, years later after their death, their songs con- Gerald Shoenfeld on November 25, 2008 at I rise today to mark an important milestone in tinue to grace the airways and influence many the age of 84. the civic life of Stony Brook, New York, a pic- musicians today. Madam Speaker, it is fitting that Gerald turesque college town on the shores of Long Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Schoenfeld, who left such an important legacy Island Sound. In 1909, a small group of volun- me in celebrating the lives of Buddy Holly, to Broadway and to America, be remembered teers founded the Stony Brook Fire Depart- Ritchie Valens and J.P. ‘‘The Big Bopper’’ and honored. ment, beginning a tradition of service that has Richardson for their lives were cut tragically f continued uninterrupted for 100 years. short but whose music will continue to live on. The job of volunteer firefighting has INTRODUCTION OF THE FAMILY f changed significantly in the past century. Fire AND MEDICAL LEAVE ENHANCE- alarms in Stony Brook are no longer broadcast CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MENT ACT with church bells, and the Fire Department’s GERALD SCHOENFELD original hand-drawn chemical firefighting appa- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY ratus has been replaced with state-of-the-art HON. JERROLD NADLER OF NEW YORK equipment. OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, Madam Speaker, the spirit of vol- unteer firefighters remains undiminished, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 3, 2009 is as vital today as ever before. I join their Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, Nearly neighbors in thanking the Stony Brook Fire Mr. NADLER of New York. Madam Speaker, 16 years ago, President Clinton signed into Department for 100 years of protecting the I rise today to celebrate the life of Gerald law the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA, community and wish them the best as they Schoenfeld, who, as chairman of the Shubert PL 103–3), legislation that allows employees enter a second century of service. Organization for more than 3 decades, was in- to take time off from work to care for a new f strumental in revitalizing theater in New York baby or sick family member. Because of this and in making Broadway a national brand. landmark legislation, tens of millions of Ameri- TRIBUTE TO FOUR FLORIDA The Shubert Organization owns and oper- cans have been able to take up to 12 weeks VETERANS ates theaters in New York, Boston, Philadel- of unpaid leave without the risk of losing their phia, and Washington, DC. On Broadway, jobs. HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK where it is preeminent in theatrical influence, Building on the successes of the FMLA, OF FLORIDA the organization owns 17 theaters, most of today I will introduce legislation that would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which are in my Congressional District. Addi- allow more workers to take leave to care for tionally, the Shubert Foundation provides their family members and allow parents to Tuesday, February 3, 2009 major support to nonprofit theaters and dance take leave for parent-teacher conferences and MR. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, companies across the country. family members’ doctor’s appointments. today I rise to pay tribute to the lives and leg- Gerry Shoenfeld believed that the Shubert The Family and Medical Leave Enhance- acies of the late Ernest Holman, John Joseph Organization was much more than a custodian ment Act would broaden protections under the Sweet, Nathaniel Henry Winger, and Pedro of theaters. In fact, the organization invested FMLA to allow employees in companies with Aguero. Following years of courageous, dutiful in and produced many significant plays and more than 25 employees to take family or and patriotic service to their country while musicals, winning numerous Tony Awards. medical leave. Current law applies only to serving in the United States Army, these four With his friend and business partner Bernard companies with 50 or more employees. The men found themselves homeless and without Jacobs, Gerry Schoenfeld was involved in pre- legislation would also provide up to 24 hours families. senting or producing everything from popular per year of unpaid Parental Involvement and After dedicating years of their lives, these blockbusters, like Cats and Phantom of the Family Wellness leave, which will allow par- four brave and patriotic men answered the call Opera, to critically acclaimed productions like ents and grandparents to attend parent-teach- of duty by risking their lives to serve and pro- The Life & Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, er conferences or to take their children, grand- tect our Nation. As citizens we owe these men Amadeus, Dreamgirls, Sunday in the Park children or other family members to the doctor an overabundance of gratitude and respect for With George, The Real Thing, and The Heidi for regular medical or dental appointments. In their compassion, commitment, and dedication

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Holman, Sweet, In its report Thinking Big About Thinking dogs won the title on December 13, 2008, with Winger, and Aguero suffered from a complex Small, which can be found on my website, the a convincing 42–13 win over East Bladen set of factors that affect all homeless individ- Blue Ribbon Task Force on Nanotechnology High. This adds to the winning history at uals—an extreme shortage of affordable hous- made a series of recommendations for ways Thomasville High, which will place an 8th ing, a livable income, limited access to health that the nation can promote the development championship trophy in its collection. care, which is exacerbated by a lack of family and commercialization of nanotechnology. The This year’s championship, which was won at and social support networks. The Department NANO Act includes a number of these rec- Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Caro- of Veterans Affairs estimates nearly 196,000 ommendations. lina, meant that the Bulldogs, who were led by veterans are homeless on any given night and In addition, the bill addresses concerns that Head Coach Allen Brown, completed an approximately 400,000 veterans experience have been raised about whether the federal undefeated 16–0 season. The Bulldogs are homelessness during the year. Homeless vet- government is doing enough to address poten- accustomed to winning; Thomasville has won erans are in dire need of housing, nutritional tial health and safety risks associated With 4 of the last 5 State championships in their di- meals, physical health care, substance abuse nanotechnology. The NANO Act requires the vision. aftercare, and mental health counseling. development of a nanotechnology research While there were many strong efforts, the championship win was a team effort led by Messrs. Holman, Sweet, Winger, and Aguero strategy that establishes research priorities for seniors Chris Brooks, D.J. McLendon, Brad are quintessential examples of the deeply the federal government and industry that will Wilkes, Dujuan Ingram, Brandon Moss, Heath tragic treatment dealt to our Nation’s homeless ensure the development and responsible stew- Stroud, Martez Wilson, Vince Sanders, Alex veterans. ardship of nanotechnology. This strategy will Parham, David Coard, Desmond Hare, Robert In July of 2007, the then Senator Barack help to resolve the uncertainty that is one of Obama stated, ‘‘As long as there are veterans Benjamin, Darius Baxter, Thomas McLendon, the major obstacles to the commercialization and Roberto Duhart, juniors De’arius Dow, or veteran family members searching for shel- of nanotechnology—uncertainty about what ter on the streets . . . we have failed in our Jonathan Hinson-Brady, Malcolm Ivory, Bran- the risks might be and uncertainty about how don Lucas, Ralph Woods, C.J. Campbell, duty to honor our commitment of the brave the Federal government might regulate nano- Tywon Little, Demonte Kearse, Brandon men and women who chose to serve.’’ I am technology in the future. Royall, Vince Gobble, Mark Green, Tariq confident that President Barack Obama’s ad- The NANO Act also includes a number of Camp, Joe Baranowski, and Kevin Green, ministration will sympathize with the plight of provisions to create partnerships, raise aware- along with sophomores Isaiah Williams, Rob- homeless veterans and correct these injus- ness, and implement strategic policies to re- ert Davis, Ian Flowers, John Campbell, tices. solve obstacles and promote nanotechnology. Devonte Gordon-Hunter, Lawson Hodges, Messrs. Holman, Sweet, Winger, and It will: create a public-private investment part- Lawrence Thomas, Steven Stanly, Jaquan Aguero inspired our Nation with their dedica- nership to address the nanotechnology com- Daniels, Sherrod Young, Kesean Green, and tion and heroic efforts during their respective mercialization gap; establish a tax credit for in- James Boyd. tenures in the Armed Forces. They will forever vestment in nanotechnology firms; authorize a Also assisting the team during this incred- be recognized for their honorable services. grant program to support the establishment ible season were assistant coaches Roger Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished and development of nanotechnology incuba- Bryant, Sam Captain, Heath Williamson, Nick colleagues join me in recognizing Ernest Hol- tors; establish a Nanoscale Science and Engi- Sweitzer, Jaz Tate, Tyler Tobin, Stan man, John Joseph Sweet, Nathaniel Henry neering Center for ‘‘nano-CAD’’ tools; estab- Baranowski, Brandon Staton, and Richard Winger, and Pedro Aguero for their contribu- lish grant programs for nanotechnology re- Herman, community coaches Vince Brown, Ed tions to the United States of America and search to address specific challenges in the Courtney, Kemp Harvey, Don Osborne, and safeguarding its freedoms. areas of energy, environment, homeland secu- Benjie Brown, trainer Kenney Coker, AV Crew f rity, and health; establish a tax credit for nano- Travis Leonard, Wade Loftin, Casey Medlin, INTRODUCTION OF THE technology education and training program ex- and Adam Oakley, middle school head coach NANOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCE- penses; establish a grant program to support Kelvin Carraway, and team doctors David Wil- MENT AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES the development of curriculum materials for liams and Robin Williams. Again, on behalf of the Sixth District, we ACT interdisciplinary nanotechnology courses at higher education institutions; direct NSF to es- would like to congratulate Principal Dirk HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA tablish a program to encourage manufacturing Gurley, Athletic Director Woody Huneycutt, companies to enter into partnerships with oc- Head Coach Allen Brown, and everyone affili- OF CALIFORNIA cupational training centers for the develop- ated with the Thomasville High School Bull- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of training to support nanotechnology dogs on having another great season and for Tuesday, February 3, 2009 manufacturing; and call for the development of winning the North Carolina 1–AA football Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today a strategy for increasing interaction on nano- championship yet again. The Bulldogs are to discuss the introduction of the Nanotechnol- technology interests between DOE national super once more. ogy Advancement and New Opportunities labs and the informal science education com- f (NANO) Act. munity. IN RECOGNITION OF MR. RICHARD The NANO Act is a comprehensive bill to I look forward to working with Science and D. BURNS promote the development and responsible Technology Committee Chairman GORDON to stewardship of nanotechnology in the United incorporate these provisions as his committee States. The legislation draws upon the work of HON. JERROLD NADLER works to reauthorize the Nation’s nanotechnol- OF NEW YORK the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Nanotechnol- ogy research and development program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ogy, a panel of California nanotechnology ex- f perts with backgrounds in established industry, Tuesday, February 3, 2009 startup companies, consulting groups, non- THE THOMASVILLE BULLDOGS Mr. NADLER of New York. Madam Speaker, profits, academia, government, medical re- ARE SUPER I rise today in recognition of Mr. Richard D. search, and venture capital that I convened Burns, Executive Director of New York City’s with during 2005. HON. HOWARD COBLE Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Nanotechnology has the potential to create OF NORTH CAROLINA Community Center. Mr. Burns proudly serves entirely new industries and radically transform IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the longest-serving Executive Director of the basis of competition in other fields, and I any LGBT organization in the United States. Tuesday, February 3, 2009 am proud of my work with former Science A graduate of Hamilton College and the Committee Chairman Sherry Boehlert on the Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, while the Northeastern University School of Law, Mr. Nanotechnology Research and Development Super Bowl may be over, we cannot close the Burns has built a long and distinguished ca- Act of 2003 to foster research in this area. books on this football season without men- reer of public service, diligently leading a num- But one of the things I have heard from ex- tioning a high school in my district that truly ber of important service and advocacy organi- perts in the field is that while the United States defines the word super. On behalf of the citi- zations through the years.

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