E2372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2005 He has expanded programming and high- of Canisius, a 36-acre private Jesuit college in their schools or build a new energy efficient lighted Nashville’s unique history and culture. located on Main Street in the City of Buffalo. building. Additionally, this legislation will allow We are thankful for Steve’s service and we A man with a brilliant educational past, with schools to work with the Department of En- wish him nothing but the best in his next en- certificates of degree from Fordham Univer- ergy to improve transportation systems that deavor. sity, Loyola Seminary, Woodstock College, are available to students, employees and f Yale University and the University of Wis- other members of the community. consin-Madison, Fr. Cooke’s vision for I urge my colleagues to support this bill that TRIBUTE TO USAF LIEUTENANT Canisius’ future would take the college and will benefit our environment while assisting COLONEL ROBERT M. WALKER surrounding community to places never imag- schools reduce their operating costs. ined. f HON. BOB BEAUPREZ Over the past 13 years, Fr. Cooke has led OF COLORADO the way in planning and implementing $115 CONGRATULATING PAULA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million in capital projects at Canisius, con- DAWNING Wednesday, November 16, 2005 verting the college from a commuter college to an institution ranked number one residential HON. FRED UPTON Mr. BEAUPREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today college experience among Jesuit institutions OF MICHIGAN to pay tribute to USAF Lt Colonel Robert M. and number five nationwide. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Walker, Deputy Group Commander of the Father Cooke has taken a hands-on ap- 460th Operations Group, 460th Space Wing, Wednesday, November 16, 2005 proach with each and every project which has Buckley Air Force Base. Lt Col Walker has Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resulted in state-of-the-art living and recreation been assigned to Buckley AFB since February congratulate Paula Dawning who recently was spaces and cutting edge classrooms. His suc- 20, 2004, and has recently been selected to awarded the honor of State Superintendent of cess has earned him recognition by The Buf- attend the prestigious USAF Air War College. the Year for 2006 in the State of Michigan. Lt Col Walker distinguished himself in 2004 falo News as the second most influential civic Dawning has been the Superintendent of Ben- in the performance of outstanding service to leader in terms of his positive impact on the ton Harbor Areas Schools since July of 2002 the United States as Director of the Space- community. after she retired from her career as an execu- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and Based Infrared System Mission Transfer Site tive at AT&T. gratitude that I stand here today to recognize Activation Task Force. He led a Total Force The Benton Harbor school system has Father Vincent Cooke as a Friend of Architec- 25 person task force that seamlessly trans- made progress by leaps and bounds under ture. Canisius College employs the motto ferred the $16B Space-Based Infrared System her direction of during the past few years. Her ‘‘Where leaders are made’’ and Fr. Cooke to the newly activated 460th Space Wing, constant commitment to academic improve- stands as a shinning role model for his stu- Buckley AFB, Aurora CO thus realizing USAF ment and reform—including additions like the dents and an example of how true leadership Space Command’s vision for space-based new freshmen academy, improved reading can transform a college and a community. warning operations. programs, and her fiscal responsibility—have In undertaking this endeavor, Lt Col Walk- f helped bring about a new sense of hope and er’s tireless efforts and ability to work with SCHOOL BUILDING ENHANCEMENT achievement in a school system that has myriad agencies, organizations, and people al- ACT faced difficult challenges. lowed for the activation of the 460th Space The award came as a surprise to Paula, Wing in a timely and efficient manner. who was not even made aware of her nomina- Lt Col Walker distinguished service contin- HON. RUSH D. HOLT tion until she had already received the award. ued into 2005 when, as Deputy Group Com- OF NEW JERSEY In her usual humble demeanor she accepted mander of the 460th Operations Group, 460th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the prestigius award that recognized her as an Space Wing, Buckley Air Force Base, Lt Col Wednesday, November 16, 2005 outstanding school superintendent; evidence Walker was second in command of an 850 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- that she stands out as the best among many person Total Force Group where his wisdom, duce legislation that will help schools imple- highly qualified school system administrators. I want to personally thank Paula for her experience and work ethic established a foun- ment energy saving measures to reduce their service which has improved not only the edu- dation for excellence in operations, personnel, energy costs. cation, but also the lives of the students in communications, and strategic planning. We are all too painfully aware of the rising Benton Harbor. Paula’s hard work and dedica- His accomplishments have truly had a pro- cost of energy. Americans across the Nation tion to the children of her community make her found impact not only on Buckley AFB but on are being forced to make tough decisions in a living example to all of people of South- the surrounding community as well. order to heat their homes or fill up their gas Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to offer my western Michigan. I congratulate her once tanks. The recent spike in energy prices will thanks to Lt Col Walker for his commitment again for her distinguished award. also be felt in our schools which already and record of achievement at Buckley Air spend $6 billion on energy costs—more than f Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. Lt Col Walker the amount they spend on textbooks and com- is a valuable asset to the United States Air IN SUPPORT OF MALCOLM MEL- puters combined. Schools across the country Force and our nation and I wish him well in VILLE ‘‘MAC’’ LAWRENCE POST are already facing tight budgets; rising energy his future endeavors. OFFICE costs will only worsen their budget situation f and could lead to the loss of important school HON. STEVE BUYER programs. HONORING REV. VINCENT M. OF INDIANA However, there are ways that schools can COOKE, S.J. UPON RECEIVING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF offset the soaring price of energy. Through Wednesday, November 16, 2005 ARCHITECTURE FRIENDS OF AR- basic changes in the operations and mainte- CHITECTURE AWARD nance of school buildings, operating costs can Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, some say the be reduced from 5-15 percent. To achieve measure of a man is the depth of the footprint HON. BRIAN HIGGINS even greater savings, schools can retrofit their he leaves behind. Malcolm Melville Lawrence, buildings with more efficient systems and ap- OF NEW YORK known as ‘‘Mac,’’ left a deep footprint on the pliances. community of Francesville as a war hero, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although these investments produce eco- community leader, and a teacher. Wednesday, November 16, 2005 nomic benefits in the long term, start up fi- Born on a farm in Wheatfield, Indiana, Mac Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nancing is often difficult for cash strapped attended Purdue University on scholarship pay tribute to Father Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., school systems. That is why I am introducing where he pursued a degree in Vocational Agri- President of Canisius College in Buffalo, New legislation that will provide schools with federal culture, Education, and Science. Despite being York, who is being recognized by the Amer- funding to implement these structural changes. denied acceptance into the ROTC program at ican Institute of Architecture with the Friends Specifically, my legislation will provide grants Purdue, Mac was drafted 5 months after grad- of Architecture Award. through the Environmental Protection Agency uating from college and immediately called to In 1993 Western New York was pleased to and the Department of Energy for schools that Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis to welcome Father Cooke as the new President are seeking to make energy efficient upgrades serve his country.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:17 Nov 17, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.013 E16NOPT1 November 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2373 It may be insufficient to say Mac simply did The family has undergone an intense legal A TRIBUTE TO RETIRING ASSO- his duty. Landing on the beaches of Nor- pursuit but has been guided with love, pa- CIATE PARLIAMENTARIAN mandy on June 6, 1944, with so many other tience, and support from Kinship, Adoption, MUFTIAH MCCARTIN young men from the greatest generation, Mac Resource, Education (K.A.R.E.) program. The served as a Medic alongside the 1st Battalion, K.A.R.E. program works with Grandparents HON. SAM FARR 18th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division. raising Grandchildren, and helped the Mac was awarded the Silver Star for valor, OF CALIFORNIA Hetherington family navigate a system that two Purple Hearts, and two Bronze Stars dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing five campaigns in World War II. does not understand the strength and needs After the war, Mac and his wife Phyllis of Grand Families. Wednesday, November 16, 2005 moved to Francesville where he began teach- The Hetherington family will soon celebrate Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing at Francesville High School in 1946. Mac a legal victory and adopt Kyle on December 6 honor Associate Parliamentarian Muftiah was beloved by his students for his patience of this year. Their emotional and legal struggle McCartin, who has served in the Office of the and dedication to his craft, teaching everything represents the battle of will over circumstance. Parliamentarian with distinction for nearly 30 from vocational agriculture to industrial arts. This day is an early birthday gift for Kyle and years. He finished as an administrator after more a life long family gift. Kyle is a second grader than 30 years in education. Muftiah began her career in the Office of the at Miller Elementary School in Tucson, AZ and Mac was the kind of person every commu- Clerk in 1976 and earned her bachelor’ s de- nity needs. Whether it was his service to his turns 8 on November 23. gree and juris doctorate by studying at night. country or community, Mac asked nothing in Jessie ad George Hetherington’s love, hard She became the first woman appointed a Par- return. He served on the library board, was work, and dedication, and that of all Grand liamentarian in 1991. active in Future Farmers of America, and par- Families, should be acknowledged today. When I came to Congress in 1993, Muftiah ticipated in 4–H for 25 years: He was a pillar was like a navigator on a ship. I was unfa- As Jessie states ‘‘Love can work wonders of the Francesville community and deserved miliar with the trappings of the House of Rep- done in the right way’’. every honor bestowed to him. Though he left resentatives and it was overwhelming. To find this world on July 8, 2004, his legacy lives on. the Parliamentarian had lived in Carmel Val- I welcome the opportunity to further honor f ley, California and knew my District helped me Mac Lawrence with the naming of the adjust. WINTER OUTDOORS MONTH Francesville Post Office, the Malcolm Melville RESOLUTION I commend Muftiah as a role model to ev- ‘‘Mac’’ Lawrence Post Office. Leading by quiet eryone. A lawyer and working mother, she example while he was living, Mac deserves re- was here at all hours, as long as the House sounding recognition after death. HON. MARK UDALL was in session, sometimes at the expense of f her family. Yet she has raised beautiful chil- OF COLORADO dren: Marissa, Elaine, Sandra and Luke with TRIBUTE TO JESSIE, GEORGE AND her loving husband, Terry. KYLE HETHERINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It’s always sad to lose longtime professional ´ Wednesday, November 16, 2005 staff; you lose that irreplaceable, institutional HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA memory. But I wish her well in her new en- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, as OF ARIZONA deavors, including spending more time with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES obesity and the associated health risks con- her family and training for her next marathon Wednesday, November 16, 2005 tinue to increase it is important to encourage or triathlon. American’s of all ages to participate in phys- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to day to ical activity all year long. honor Jessie, George, and Kyle Hetherington. f To help spread this message, today I am in- Jessie and George Hetherington, two grand- H.R. 1101 parents, have faced many obstacles in the troducing with my colleague from New York process of adopting their grandson, Kyle. This Representative JOHN SWEENEY, a resolution family is to be commended for they have per- urging the President to declare a Winter HON. DUNCAN HUNTER sisted through personal and legal struggles to Sports Month. OF CALIFORNIA ensure Kyle’s adoption. This resolution notes the increase in adult Kyle entered Jessie and George’s home in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and childhood obesity along with the negative October of 2000. This family joins the growing Wednesday, November 16, 2005 trend of 6 million children being raised by consequences of extremely overweight and ‘‘Grand Families’’ keeping children in loving obese people including a decrease in the av- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, legislation which homes. The Hetherington family is exemplary erage life span and rising health care costs I have introduced, H.R. 1101, revoking a Pub- proof that often the best chance a child has at stemming from obesity related illness. It also lic Land Order for certain lands erroneously in- leading a normal life filled with affection is with includes the role winter sport activities can cluded in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge a family of their own. play in addressing obesity and the positive ef- in California, was passed by this body on May It is Grand Families such as the fects of participating in physical activity. It re- 23, 2005. Additionally, this legislation was re- Hetherington’s that provide a safe and stable solves that the House of Representatives urge cently reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on September home for children who would otherwise fall the President to declare January 2006 Winter 28, 2005, and referred to the full Senate for into foster care systems. But the commitment Sports Month. to a happy family has many obstacles and re- consideration. quires perseverance. The determination of this Alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing It is my understanding that the Committee family defines unconditional love. and cross country skiing, not only offer excel- included report language with this bill express- When Jessie and George first brought Kyle lent aerobic and anaerobic exercise but they ing its intent that the 140 acres H.R. 1101 home, they lived in an age-restricted commu- also are activities that allow an entire family to transfers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- nity. To keep Kyle, the family moved. Finding play together in a natural environment. Colder ice to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management a new home was the first obstacle. Then, 15 temperatures and snow should not deter out- not be viewed as an endorsement for develop- months later, Kyle’s mother regained custody. door activities. ment and that any management changes pro- Kyle later returned to the Hetherington home, posed by the Bureau be made through the ap- ‘‘Winter Outdoors Month’’ would remind citi- but his health, physically and emotionally, was propriate planning process and include the worse than before. Since then, the family has zens of the importance to maintain a con- continued protection of natural, cultural, and been through several legal battles to keep sistent exercise program and healthy lifestyle historical resources located on this land. I rise Kyle from being returned to his mother, an ab- all year 12 months out of the year. Winter today to state my concurrence with this report sent father fighting Jessie and George’s adop- sports offer unique opportunities to allow all language and encourage the Senate to act tion rights, and accessing services for Kyle’s Americans a chance to be together outside, quickly on passage of this important legisla- health needs. enjoy the season. tion.

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