October 7, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1769 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

A PROCLAMATION HONORING The Justice for Cyprus awarded has been Rifle Association. Joe Foss also served as the CONGRESSMAN RALPH REGULA presented to individuals, who have dem- first Commissioner of the American Football onstrated steadfast dedication and unparal- League, where his work led to the birth of one HON. ROBERT W. NEY leled commitment to the causes of freedom of America’s favorite sporting events—the OF OHIO and justice. Mr. Papanicolaou most unequivo- Super Bowl. cally fits this profile and is most deserving of Such a lifetime of selfless action speaks for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this award. itself. However, General Foss is not yet fin- Monday, October 7, 2002 Mr. Papanicolaou and his wife, Nasia, have ished. Along with the Foss Institute, he has Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, Congress- two daughters, Elizabeth and Elena. taken on a new task, leading senior veterans man REGULA has exemplified leadership in Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in in a campaign to educate our country’s youth Holmes County Ohio for 20 years; and honoring Mr. Panayiotis Papanicolaou for his in military history and the true meaning of pa- Whereas, Congressman REGULA dem- commitment to the people and the freedom of triotism. At 87 years young, this great Amer- onstrated a steadfast commitment to meet Cyprus, and to his unremitting devotion to a ican is continuing to serve his country in very challenges with passion, diligence, and con- just and peaceful world. valuable ways. I ask that the Congress join fidence; and f me in honoring one of America’s most appre- Whereas, Congressman REGULA is to be ciated and loved heroes, Brigadier General Jo- commended for his faithful representation of PERSONAL EXPLANATION seph Jacob Foss. Holmes County interests in Washington, DC; f and HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT A PROCLAMATION HONORING Whereas, Congressman REGULA has been a OF WISCONSIN WILLIAM JAKE OLSAVSKY dedicated and loyal Representative for Ohio’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 16th District; Monday, October 7, 2002 Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- HON. ROBERT W. NEY OF OHIO tire 18th Congressional District in commending Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressman RALPH REGULA for his 20 years because of commitments in my home State of of outstanding service to Holmes County. Wisconsin, I was unable to vote on rollcall Monday, October 7, 2002 f Nos. 400 through 403. Had I been present, I Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, William J. would have voted: ‘‘No’’ on rollcall No. 400; Olsavsky, known simply as Coach ‘‘O’’, was IN HONOR OF MR. PANAYIOTIS ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 401; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. an accomplished football player and played as PAPANICOLAOU 402; and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 403 a Wheeling Ironman from 1962–1969; and f Whereas, Coach ‘‘O’’ is an example to all HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ who know him, especially his students, of SALUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL OF NEW JERSEY steadfast character and loyal friendship; and JOSEPH FOSS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas Coach ‘‘O’’ is to be commended for his hard work and dedication to the Stu- Monday, October 7, 2002 HON. DAVID DREIER dents of Wheeling Central High, Brilliant High, Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA Bellaire High, and Union Local High School to honor Mr. Panayiotis Papanicolaou for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he served as Head Football Coach selfless commitment to the cause of justice from 1963–2002; and and peace in Cyprus, as well as for his tre- Monday, October 7, 2002 Whereas Coach ‘‘O’’ has received numer- mendous contributions to New Jersey’s busi- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, in recent months ous awards and accolades testifying to his ness community. For his devotion, Mr. Papani- we have been continually reminded of Amer- character, passion, dedication, and talent; and colaou was awarded the Justice for Cyprus ica’s heroes both here at home and abroad. Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- award at the Cyprus Federation of America’s The sacrifices of these men and women have tire 18th Congressional District in congratu- annual awards Gala on Saturday, October 5. been recognized by a very grateful country lating William J. Olsavsky on his retirement As a result of his great talent, hard work and will never be forgotten. These newly dis- after 40 years of brilliant service in education and dedication, Mr. Papanicolaou is now prin- covered American heroes hail from a long tra- and coaching. cipal of J.F. Contracting Corporation, a Brook- dition of men and women who have selflessly f lyn-based construction and engineering firm. given themselves to this great Nation. TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES He is also affiliated with the following organi- Brigadier General Joseph Foss exemplifies KRAUTHAMMER zations: The American Society of Engineers; this American tradition and is a model of un- the National Society of professional Engineers; selfish service and sacrifice. As an 11-year-old the Civil Engineering Honor Society; the Greek farm boy from South Dakota, Joe was inspired HON. CHRISTOPHER COX Orthodox Archdiocean Council; and the Advi- to fly by an encounter with Charles Lindbergh OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sory Board of Queens College and Saint Ba- at a rural airport near Sioux Falls. This desire sil’s Academy. fueled the fire of a man who, during World Monday, October 7, 2002 Mr. Papanicolaou has worked tirelessly and War II, became one of America’s leading Ma- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor has achieved great distinction for his work to- rine Aces with 26 confirmed and 16 probable Dr. Charles Krauthammer, a journalist who is wards peace in his native land. He is currently kills in the fight for Guadalcanal. In May 1943, very well known to the Members of this body. serving as vice president of the Cyprus Chil- General Foss received America’s highest On September 5, 2002, Charles Krauthammer dren’s Fund, and, from 1995 through 1999, he honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for was honored with the ‘‘Mightier Pen’’ award served as supreme president of the Cyprus outstanding heroism above and beyond the from the Center for Security Policy. Federation of America. call of duty. The Center for Security Policy launched the Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, Mr. Papanicolaou Upon his return home from the war, General ‘‘Mightier Pen’’ Award in 2001 to recognize in- served in the National Guard of Cyprus, and Foss served in public office as a member of dividuals who have, through their published attended the New Jersey Institute of Tech- the South Dakota State House and was over- writings, contributed to the public’s apprecia- nology, NJIT, where he earned a bachelor’s whelmingly elected to two terms as Governor. tion of the need for robust U.S. national secu- degree in civil engineering and a master’s de- We have also been blessed by his contribu- rity policies and military strength as an indis- gree in construction engineering and construc- tions as President of the National Society of pensable ingredient in promoting international tion management. Crippled Children and Adults and the National peace.

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