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works diligently to improve the lives of individ- Conference, Congressman TOM PETRI, Con- The Salvation Army has offered a variety of uals with intellectual and developmental dis- gresswoman NITA LOWEY, Congresswoman humanitarian services to the people of Guam. abilities and their families. In the past, pro- SUSAN DAVIS and Steve Davis, and Congress- Its Family Services Center provides emer- ceeds from the gala have gone to such noble woman MAZIE HIRONO, in remembering gency assistance to families in need of food, causes as cancer research, educational schol- Tadashi Yamamoto. May his work and his leg- clothing, rent or utilities, and donates toys to arships, the American Red Cross, tsunami re- acy live on in continued cooperation between more than 1,500 children on Guam during the lief, and to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina the United States and Japan and the open ex- Christmas season. The Salvation Army also and the earthquake in Kashmir, India, and change between our leaders. runs the Lighthouse Recovery Center, which most recently, the Carmelite Home for Girls. f began as a 16-bed residence for substance Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other abuse recovery in 1998 and has since ex- distinguished colleagues join me in com- JOE LYLE panded to a state of the art facility with a bed mending the board and members of the Indian capacity of 30. The Lighthouse Recovery Cen- American Cultural Center of NWIHRC for their HON. SAM GRAVES ter facility is also utilized for after school activi- outstanding contributions to society. Their OF MISSOURI ties, day camp, summer camp, youth councils, commitment to improving the quality of life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the annual Community Thanksgiving the people of Northwest Indiana and through- Feast, which feeds more than 1,100 people in out the world is truly inspirational and should Tuesday, April 17, 2012 need. The Salvation Army also actively partici- be recognized and commended. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I pates in the Guam Homeless Coalition’s an- f proudly pause to recognize Joe Lyle for his nual island-wide Homeless Count and Pass- distinguished service to the Savannah Rural port to Services programs, which assists our HONORING TADASHI YAMAMOTO Fire Protection District in Missouri. Joe is one island’s homeless community as well as those of the founding board members for the district, at risk of becoming homeless. Further, the HON. DIANA DeGETTE and has served 32 years as the board’s chair- Salvation Army Thrift Store offers clothing, fur- OF COLORADO man. niture, and other household goods to the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During Joe’s tenure as chairman, the district munity at a low price. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 has overseen the construction of three new Over the last 20 years, the Salvation Army Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fire houses and purchased numerous fire has coordinated with federal and local officials honor the life of Mr. Tadashi Yamamoto. At trucks and fire equipment. The district has in providing disaster recovery and relief assist- the age of 76, Mr. Yamamoto died from can- also acquired top of the line safety equipment ance through its Emergency Disaster Services cer on April 15, 2012. He left behind four to assist in the protection of the residents of Team. This team has assisted Guam residents sons, four daughters-in-law, and eight grand- the district. Joe’s leadership and vision have whose homes and belongings were destroyed children. He left behind a legacy and enduring been instrumental to the district’s efforts to ex- as a result of natural disasters, by donating partnership with his friends in the United pand service and protection to the community. thousands of dollars of food, clothing, and States. Joe has also been heavily involved in orga- supplies. Further, the Salvation Army provided As Japan rose in world influence in the nizing fire protection services to the commu- humanitarian services to Kurdish refugees 1960s and ’70s, Tadashi Yamamoto created nities surrounding the City of Savannah. who were evacuated from Iraq to Guam as one of his country’s first nongovernmental or- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in part of Operation Pacific Haven in 1996, and ganizations in the field of international affairs. recognizing Joe Lyle, a dedicated volunteer, also supported Burmese refugees who were In 1967, he organized the first Shimoda Con- whose service to the Savannah Rural Fire seeking political asylum in 2000. ference, designed to bring together U.S. and Protection District is to be commended. I wish The Salvation Army has worked with many Japanese leaders to discuss issues of mutual to congratulate Joe on his contributions ac- local community organizations and businesses interest to both countries. Out of that con- complishments and I am honored to serve him in their charitable efforts, including the Guam ference, he founded and became president of in the United States Congress. Symphony Society, the Rotary Club of Tumon Bay, the Guam Women’s Club, the Guam the Japan Center for International Exchange f (JCIE). Since 1970, JCIE has enabled more Council of Women’s Club, the Soroptimist than 1,000 U.S. and Japanese political leaders IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH AN- International of Guam, the Guam Naval Offi- to engage in meaningful dialogue and prob- NIVERSARY OF THE SALVATION cers’ Spouse Connection, the Andersen Offi- lem-solving, strengthening our relationship and ARMY GUAM CORPS cers Souses Club, Chinese Ladies Associa- paving the way for decades of productive en- tion, Korean Women’s Association of Guam, deavors. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO KUAM Care Force, Chinese Chamber of Com- merce Guam, Marine Corps Toys for Tots, the In February 2011, Mr. Yamamoto, recog- OF GUAM Guam Homeless Coalition and the Council on nizing the necessity for continued bilateral co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES operation, decided to revive the concept of a Homelessness, Bank of Hawaii, Citibank, First Tuesday, April 17, 2012 frank discussion between political, business, Hawaiian Bank, and Wells Fargo Financial. and media leaders. He convened the New Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today I congratulate the Salvation Army Guam Shimoda Conference in Tokyo. I was pleased to recognize the Salvation Army Guam Corps Corps on their 20th anniversary, and I com- to lead the bipartisan, bicameral U.S. delega- for their 20 years of community service to the mend them for their years of providing human- tion to that historic event. Less than one island of Guam. Since their establishment on itarian services to the people of Guam and the month later the depths of the U.S.-Japan rela- Guam in 1992, the Salvation Army has built a Micronesia region. I also commend the efforts tionship were affirmed by the outpouring of as- strong network of services to individuals and of the Corps Officers, Advisory Board Mem- sistance in the wake of the devastating earth- groups in need of assistance in our island bers, and all volunteers, for their commitment quake in March 2011. community. to the mission and vision of the Salvation Tadashi Yamamoto was a pioneer. In the The Salvation Army is an international non- Army. I look forward to the continued growth decades before the Internet brought together profit organization that provides non-discrimi- and expansion of this organization for many people from diverse cultures to connect and natory humanitarian support throughout the years to come. exchange ideas, inspired individuals like world. In 1992, the Salvation Army Guam f Tadashi Yamamoto built bridges that made Corps was started by Lieutenants Ted and CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF our world stronger. At a time when both coun- Debby Horwood. Since then, several Corps WILLIAM VILLANOVA FOR RE- tries were in the midst of change and protest, Officers have assumed the leadership of this CEIVING THE 2012 POLICE CHIEF discovering post-war identities and ideals, organization on Guam. From July 1995 to OF THE YEAR AWARD Tadashi Yamamoto made our world safer. He June 2006, Captains Dave and Linda Harmon led us to a brighter future. The United States were instrumental in expanding the Salvation HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI and Japan has a distinct partnership today be- Army’s size and services. After the Harmons OF ILLINOIS relocated from Guam in June 2006, Captains cause of his vision, and those like him, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work tirelessly and optimistically toward peace Brian and Leticia Saunders served as Corps and security for all of humanity. Officers for Guam until June 2007, and were Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Today, I ask my colleagues to join me and succeeded by the current Corps Officers, Cap- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the House delegation to the New Shimoda tains Thomas and Christina Taylor. honor Chief William Villanova for receiving the

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A devout Christian and active member in quickly earned the respect of officers and vil- f the Chicago-area Greek Orthodox community, lage officials alike with his caring, methodical, Mrs. Mallis is one of the founders of the Holy and unselfish work. In his first year alone, MRS. LOIS KELLY Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Justice, Illi- Chief Villanova made 7 felony arrests and 11 nois. She is active in many fellowship and misdemeanor arrests, and issued 52 traffic HON. LOU BARLETTA philanthropic organizations including the Broth- and 741⁄2 village ordinance citations. Con- OF PENNSYLVANIA erhood of the Grammos, Holy Cross Greek tinuing his record of excellence, Chief IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Orthodox Philopticos, and the American Le- Villanova went on to earn several awards of Tuesday, April 17, 2012 gion. She also enjoys classical music, reading, distinction including the Police Club Officer of baking, and spending time with her three the Year in 1991 and the Cook County Sher- Mr. LOU BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to daughters and her granddaughter. iff’s Law Enforcement Award of Merit in 1997. honor Mrs. Lois Kelly, one of the 2012 recipi- On behalf of the residents of the Third Dis- In addition to his many achievements, Chief ents of the Governor Robert P. Casey Medal trict of Illinois and the students who have ben- Villanova has also bravely served in times of for a Lifetime of Service. This award is pre- efited from her dedication, it is my honor to great danger. In 1978, Chief Villanova nego- sented annually by the Neighborhood Housing wish Eugenia ‘‘Jennie’’ Muros Mallis a happy tiated with an estranged spouse to diffuse a Services of Lackawanna County and given for and healthy 100th birthday. hostage situation which resulted in the victim a person’s contributions to the region through- f being released unharmed. Also, in 1980, Chief out the years. The Neighborhood Housing Villanova persuaded a suicidal subject to sur- Services serves individuals and families IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE render. And in 2005, Chief Villanova success- through homeownership education and pro- OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR fully prevented an armed robbery of an Oak motion, property rehabilitation and affordable GABRIEL BERHANE Lawn jewelry store. I speak not only for my- lending. self, but also the community, when I thank After creating a legacy of community service HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Chief Villanova for all of his hard work and in her own family, Mrs. Kelly worked with the OF VIRGINIA dedication to the Village of Oak Lawn. Country Day Nursery School. The school has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been serving the community for over 40 years. Chief Villanova has touched countless lives Tuesday, April 17, 2012 as a police officer, leader, and mentor. It is fit- During this time, Mrs. Kelly provided guidance ting that such an upstanding member of soci- and encouragement to generations of children Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I ety should receive the high honor of Police in northeastern Pennsylvania. rise today joined by my colleague, Congress- Chief of the Year. This prestigious award is In addition, Mrs. Kelly was the first woman man JAMES MORAN, of Virginia’s 8th District, to cause for celebration for Chief Villanova and elected to the Dunmore Borough Council. She recognize Command Sergeant Major Gabriel his family, including his wife Linda, three chil- passionately advocated for community spirit Berhane for his 29 years of exemplary service dren, and five grandchildren. Please join me in and spent her career trying to encourage to our nation in the United States Army and to congratulating Police Chief William Villanova women to engage in the political process and congratulate him on the occasion of his retire- for his outstanding achievement and career of community service. ment. service. Mr. Speaker, today, Mrs. Lois Kelly stands The United States of America has distin- guished itself from other nations through the f as an example of selflessness to her family and community in northeastern Pennsylvania. entrepreneurship and spirit of our people, the INTRODUCTION OF THE ENDING I commend her for years of dedicated service knowledge that we can achieve any goal if we TAX BREAKS FOR DISCRIMINA- to our children, community, and country, and set our minds to it, our inherent compassion TION ACT OF 2012 I wish her continued success in the future. and generosity, our fierce patriotism, and the f extraordinary dedication to country and sac- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY rifices exhibited by our men and women in WISHING EUGENIA MUROS MALLIS OF NEW YORK uniform. CSM Berhane possesses each of OF SUMMIT A HAPPY 100TH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these qualities in abundance. BIRTHDAY Since enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1983, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 CSM Berhane has consistently excelled while Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, while the Au- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI honorably serving in every position in the gusta National Golf Course is known as a pre- OF ILLINOIS Armor and Cavalry field from Dismounted mier golf course and for hosting the Master’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout to Command Sergeant Major. Other tournament, the club is also known for its dis- than Sergeant Major of the Army, there is no criminatory policy of denying women member- Tuesday, April 17, 2012 higher rank; a soldier who attains the rank of ship. Yet Augusta is not the only ‘boys club’— Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Command Sergeant Major is the epitome of over 20 other clubs throughout the country congratulate Eugenia Muros Mallis who will success and professionalism. And while it is prohibit women from joining. celebrate her 100th birthday on May 2, 2012. impossible to detail each of the remarkable In addition to these unfair and unjust poli- Known as Jennie to her family and friends, events in CSM Berhane’s illustrious career, let cies, Augusta and other clubs around the Mrs. Mallis has been devoted to children’s bi- us highlight some of his more recent achieve- country are benefitting from federal tax breaks lingual education in Summit, Illinois for many ments and actions that should serve as an in- that allow deductions of business-related en- years. spiration to all Americans. tertainment, business meals, and business ex- Born in Slimnitsa, Greece on May 2, 1912, Between August 2000 and June 2002, CSM penses associated with travel and meetings. Mrs. Mallis immigrated to the United States in Berhane served as a Sergeants Major Course The government currently indirectly subsidizes September of 1927. Becoming an American Instructor, in which he provided pivotal instruc- discrimination by allowing tax deductions when citizen on February 19, 1928, she immediately tion and mentorship to more than 750 Senior individuals and corporations do business at kindled a strong relationship with her neigh- Noncommissioned Officers. In this role, he private clubs that discriminate. It is simply out- borhood Greek-American community. She provided invaluable insight into the manage- rageous that taxpayers barred from joining married her loving husband, Constantine J. ment of the academy and implemented an in- these clubs are forced to pay for business ex- Mallis, on April 22, 1934. After settling in the depth Standard Operating Procedure that was penses associated with them. This is why I am Chicago suburb of Bedford Park with her three a critical component of the accreditation of the reintroducing the Ending Tax Breaks for Dis- daughters, Jennie’s love of children led her to academy and the continued professional de- crimination Act of 2012 so that clubs that dis- seek employment with the local area school velopment of our military leaders. criminate will not be subsidized by the govern- district. As a teacher’s aide in an English-as- From June 2002 to March 2004 CSM ment. This legislation would deny all deduc- a-second language program at Walsh Elemen- Berhane served as Squadron Command Ser- tions for business expenses associated with tary School in Summit, Illinois, she helped chil- geant Major of the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry

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