E446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 26, 2014 the next chapter of his life of extraordinary In July 1973, Stan and his family would be know that many community members are service. A member of numerous councils and transferred to a brand new terrain, sunny grateful for his service and salute him as he boards, he later became a City Councilman Southern at March Air Force Base receives this prestigious award. and a two-term Mayor. Marshall was President (March AFB). By August 1975, he had ex- of the Temple Chamber of Commerce, was celled in many positions, and eventually f commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, and was earned one of the top jobs on site, Wing Com- awarded Temple Citizen of the Year honors in mander. Though he had lived all over the IN SUPPORT OF NORTH CARO- 1992. He remains a respected leader who’s country, Stan had never quite experienced LINA’S SEVENTH CONGRES- made a real and positive impact on his com- anything like the camaraderie at March AFB. SIONAL DISTRICT BEING RECOG- munity. During his time there, he was credited with NIZED AS A ‘‘PURPLE HEART Ronald Reagan once said, ‘‘Some people starting the Airman’s Picnic, the Riverside Tro- DISTRICT’’ live an entire lifetime wondering if they’ve phy Dinner, leading the 22nd Bombardment made a difference in the world, Marines don’t Wing to become one of the most prestigious have that problem.’’ Keifer Marshall is a local in the Strategic Air Command, and estab- HON. MIKE McINTYRE treasure and a fitting recipient of the Drayton lishing the land space that would eventually OF NORTH CAROLINA and Elizabeth McClane Community Achieve- become the Riverside National Cemetery. He ment Award. I join all who celebrate his self- had formed invaluable friendships with individ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less service to his nation and his hometown. uals who provided him counsel throughout his Wednesday, March 26, 2014 f time at his next assignment serving at the Pentagon and over his many years with the TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is my great Strategic Air Command. pleasure to rise today to pay tribute to North STANFORD ‘‘STAN’’ E. BROWN, Though he was transferred to the Pentagon USAF, (RET) Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District as 1977, Stan could never seem to get the Inland home to recipients of the Purple Heart. So Empire off of his mind after leaving behind many of its residents have honorably served HON. KEN CALVERT many friends and family members. With hard our nation in its times of need—all gave some OF CALIFORNIA work and dedication, Stan achieved the rank and some gave all. As a reflection of Eastern IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Brigadier General in a matter of two years. North Carolina’s pivotal role in war efforts past Wednesday, March 26, 2014 A multitude of assignments came his way, and present, and the deep personal sacrifice until four years later he finally retired from the Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of so many of its residents, I stand to proclaim service as commander of the Defense Nuclear that North Carolina’s Seventh Congressional honor and pay tribute to an individual whose Agency at Kirtland AFB, N.M. With his retire- dedication and contributions to the community District should be recognized as a ‘‘Purple ment from the service came a new opportunity Heart District.’’ of Riverside, CA are exceptional. Riverside to serve as Vice President of Northrop Corp, has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedi- an experience that eventually gave him the As you know, The Purple Heart is one of cated community leaders who willingly and un- skills necessary to start his own defense com- the oldest and most recognized American mili- selfishly give their time and talent and make pany in . tary medals, awarded to service members who their communities a better place to live and After quite a ride, Stan made the decision to were killed or wounded by enemy action. In work. Brigadier General Stanford ‘‘Stan’’ E. officially retire in Riverside where his wife Bev- 1782, George Washington created the Badge Brown, USAF, (Ret) is one of these individ- erly continued to fight cancer; sadly, a battle of Military Merit to reward ‘‘any singularly Meri- uals. On March 27, 2014, Stan will be honored she would lose in 2002. Despite this, Stan had torious action’’ displayed by a soldier, non- as the 2013 ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ at the River- grown to love the community and became commissioned officer, or officer in the Conti- side Chamber of Commerce Installation Din- even more involved projects throughout the In- nental Army. This award was intended to en- ner. land Empire. He began planning of the Medal courage gallantry and fidelity among soldiers. On December 25, 1928, Stan was born in of Honor Memorial at Riverside National Cem- General Douglas MacArthur (then Army Chief the college town of Champaign, Illinois, to etery, which led him to become the founder of of Staff) revived the award on February 22, Rose Marie and Gilbert Brown. Stan grew up the cemetery’s Monuments and Memorial 1932, the 200th anniversary of George Wash- watching his father establish a successful ca- Committee established to make decisions re- ington’s birth. Since its inception and through reer as a police officer, and listening to stories garding future memorials. Because of his clear several wars and conflicts, the Purple Heart of his mother’s family emigrating from Sicily. leadership, Stan was appointed by the Na- has been given to more than a million wound- Times were tough and the Great Depression tional Cemetery Administration to its Advisory ed or killed while serving our nation. had hit the family living on one income hard. Committee on Monuments and Memorials in North Carolina is home to the third largest Stan’s natural entrepreneurial spirit proved 2004, which allowed him to assist other ceme- military population in the United States. Be- useful, and the family was able to survive on teries throughout the nation in developing their cause of its unique location between Fort the income generated by the chicken coup he programs and planning boards. Bragg, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, set up in their basement and the lush garden Stan’s experience created a need for his in- and Air Force Base Seymour Johnson, North in their backyard. His athletic nature eventually volvement in development for the March Joint Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District is earned him a baseball scholarship to serve as Powers Authority. He also earned appointment simply an exploding center for military life. It is starting pitcher at the University of Illinois. to the Riverside Planning Commission in estimated that there are over 50,000 Purple Though his passion for America’s greatest 2003, where he served two terms, would keep Heart recipients currently living in our great pastime was strong and could have turned him actively involved in the community. Cur- state, and a large percentage of these valiant into a career, Stan felt a greater calling to rently, Stan chairs an advisory committee men and women reside in the district I am serve his country in the United States Air aimed at establishing a U.S. Veteran Initiative honored to represent. Force during the Korean War. He left his at , which would pro- sweetheart, Beverly, behind, but would come vide job training to U.S. Veterans. Mr. Speaker, Eastern North Carolina has back shortly thereafter to marry her. Stan’s Stan is most known as an effective leader dispatched thousands of its sons and daugh- natural leadership ability was noticed within with a natural ability to organize the efforts ters to fight the enemy; many have sacrificed the Air Force, and afforded him the oppor- and goodwill of others. He proudly served his their health and many have sacrificed their tunity to move up very quickly in the enlisted country with the love and support of his family, lives. We will never forget these sacrifices and ranks. After earning an officer’s commission, and went on to contribute to the character of are grateful for the valiant men and women Beverly, Stan, and their three boys Stan Jr., the as a keen businessman. who have been harmed defending our country Bradley, and Gilbert, took up military life as Considering all that Stan has done for River- and our freedom. they moved frequently from base to base. A side, the Riverside Chamber of Commerce I ask that my colleagues to join me in rec- successful application for pilot’s school would named him their 2013 Citizen of the Year. ognition and appreciation of Eastern North eventually send him all over the world and up Stan’s tireless passion for service has contrib- Carolina’s Purple Heart recipients past and the chain of command. He experienced many uted immensely to the betterment of our coun- present. Now, in the spirit of that appreciation, an adventure: from flying reconnaissance jet try and community. He has been an inspiration let it be known that North Carolina’s Seventh missions over the Soviet Union, to a combat to many and I am proud to call him a fellow Congressional District should be recognized tour doing classified missions in Vietnam. community member, American and friend. I as a ‘‘Purple Heart District.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:12 Mar 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26MR8.016 E26MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E447 HONORING DELTA SIGMA THETA PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING RHO LAMBDA OMEGA SORORITY, INCORPORATED OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SO- GREENWOOD-ITTA BENA ALUM- RORITY, INCORPORATED NAE CHAPTER HON. OF WASHINGTON HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Wednesday, March 26, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 2014, I was unable to be present for recorded er, I rise today to honor a remarkable Rho Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- votes. I would have voted: Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa er, I rise today to honor Delta Sigma Theta ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 127 (on the Elli- Alpha Sorority, Incorporated that was estab- Sorority, Incorporated Greenwood-Itta Bena son Amendment to H.R. 3973), lished on October 23, 1988 by thirty-two Alpha Alumnae Chapter. ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 128 (on the mo- Kappa Alpha women who had a vision to ex- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, tion to recommit H.R. 3973, with instructions), pand and extend service to all mankind to a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote No. 129 (on passage of growing community in Jackson, Mississippi. provide assistance and support through estab- H.R. 3973), The chartering ceremonies are ceremonies that were conducted by then 18th South East- lished programs in local communities through- ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 130 (on the Polis ern Regional Director, Mrs. Nancy G. Sewell. out the world. Amendment to H.R. 3189), A sisterhood sorority of more than 250,000 Since its inception, Rho Lambda Omega has ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 131 (on the mo- predominantly black college educated women experienced success by implementing many tion to recommit H.R. 3189, with instructions), and the sorority currently has over 940 chap- ongoing community service projects which ful- ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote No. 132 (on passage of ters located in the United States, England, fill tangible needs and make a difference in H.R. 3189), Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the the lives of individuals in the Jackson Metro- Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote No. 133 (on the motion politan Area. Republic of Korea. to table H. Res. 517), Many of the chapter’s initial community The major programs of the Sorority are ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 134 (on the mo- projects that are focusing on Education, based upon the organization’s Five Point Pro- tion to recommit H.R. 4015, with instructions), Health, Government, Family, the Arts, and grammatic Thrust: and Economic Empowerment have been imple- Economic Development; ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote No. 135 (on passage of mented continuously over the years. Other Educational Development; H.R. 4015. projects are added as we continue to assess and address the needs of our local community International Awareness and Involvement; f and support the Sorority’s international pro- Physical and Mental Health; and gram initiatives. Political Awareness and Involvement. HONORING THE ACTIONS OF In a period of almost twenty years Rho Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was found- DANIEL AND GAGE STEPHENS Lambda Omega has grown from the initial thir- ed in 1913 by 22 students at Howard Univer- ty-two to an active membership of over one sity. These young women wanted to use their HON. DOUG COLLINS hundred. collective strength to promote academic excel- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF GEORGIA lence; to provide scholarships; to provide sup- in recognizing Rho Lambda Omega of Alpha port to the underserved; educate and stimulate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for their participation in the establishment of positive Wednesday, March 26, 2014 dedication to serving others in need. public policy; and to highlight issues and pro- f vide solutions for problems in their commu- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I nities. rise to honor two courageous young men in A BILL TO AMEND THE SIKES ACT my district whose actions saved a woman’s Their legacy continues today in the Mis- TO PROMOTE THE USE OF COOP- life during a recent winter storm. sissippi Delta through the Greenwood-Itta ERATIVE AGREEMENTS UNDER Bena Alumnae Chapter. With more than 50 16-Year-old Daniel Stephens and his young- SUCH ACT FOR LAND MANAGE- years since its inception, the chapter has er brother Gage were hiking near their North MENT RELATED TO DEPART- grown from 16 members in 1963 to 84 mem- Georgia home on January 28th when they MENT OF DEFENSE READINESS bers in 2014. saw a Ford F-150 slide off the side of a moun- ACTIVITIES AND TO AMEND Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tain. TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, in recognizing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, The driver suffered multiple broken ribs, a TO FACILITATE INTERAGENCY Incorporated Greenwood-Itta Bena Alumnae broken hip, a lower-back injury, and a partially COOPERATION IN CONSERVATION Chapter for its contribution to the black com- dislocated shoulder. PROGRAMS TO AVOID OR RE- munity. When she attempted to vacate the vehicle, DUCE ADVERSE IMPACTS ON she fell nearly 100 feet down the side of the MILITARY READINESS ACTIVI- TIES f mountain. Thankfully, both Daniel and Gage are Civil OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Air Patrol cadets with the 507 Ellijay Com- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO DEBT posite Squadron. OF GUAM These two young men sprung into action IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE COFFMAN using training they learned in the classroom as Wednesday, March 26, 2014 well as field exercises. OF COLORADO Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I have intro- Daniel scaled the terrain, stabilized the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duced a bill to amend the Sikes Act to pro- woman, and prevented her from falling nearly Wednesday, March 26, 2014 mote the use of cooperative agreements for another 150 feet to the bottom. land management related to the Department Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January First responders reported that Daniel was ‘‘a of Defense (DoD) readiness activities. The bill 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- great asset to the EMS team.’’ provides common sense reforms to the Sikes fice, the national debt was Meanwhile, Gage quickly returned home to Act. These reforms afford both programs with $10,626,877,048,913.08. call 911 and bring blankets for the injured greater flexibility to leverage cooperative Today, it is $17,550,128,150,467.43. We’ve woman. agreements and other federal funds to meet added $6,923,251,101,554.35 to our debt in 5 There is no doubt that these two brave program requirements. years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- Georgians saved a life last month, and In particular, the bill would provide additional tion, our economy, and our children could I join the entire Ellijay and Civil Air Patrol enhancements to the authorities provided to have avoided with a balanced budget amend- communities in commending Daniel and Gage DoD under the Sikes Act and parallels a simi- ment. Stephens for their heroism. lar amendment made in the FY 2012 National

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