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March 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E391 dollars for local charities while serving as the Computer Services in 1979. His leadership Lone Star Conference Championships. He has Chairman for numerous golf tournaments that has kept OJC on the cutting edge of tech- been inducted into the Lone Star Conference benefited local groups such as the Fender Mu- nology for over three decades. Hall of Honor and the Javelina Hall of Fame. seum Foundation, the Boy Scouts, the ARC Ken was born and raised in the Arkansas In the spring of 1983, Darrell Green was a Angel Foundation and the Happy Hairston Valley. He graduated from Otero Junior Col- first-round draft choice of the Washington Youth Foundation. He has also served as a lege with an Associate’s degree and com- Redskins. During his first regular-season committee member on several other charity pleted his Bachelor’s degree at Southern Col- game with the Redskins, he electrified football golf tournaments such as the American Can- orado State College, now the University of fans everywhere when he crossed the field to cer Societies, The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. He returned to chase down and tackle the legendary Dallas Temecula, and the Corona Regional Medical OJC as a computer operator in 1971. Cowboy running back, Tony Dorsett, pre- Center. In his thirty-two years at OJC, Ken oversaw venting a sure touchdown. Similar exploits on In addition to his service on established tremendous changes, watching his computers the field that year earned him the title of NFL charitable organizations, Bud initiated a new shrink from the size of a room to the size of Rookie of the Year. Since then, he has been program called ‘‘The Cool Down Corona Pro- his hand. Ken helped to connect OJC’s com- a seven-time All-Pro defensive back, four-time gram’’. During the hot summer months, senior puter network to the Colorado Community Col- NFL Fastest Man honoree and two-time Super citizens without air conditioning were suffering lege System and expand the role played by Bowl championship team member. Mr. Green needlessly. Bud decided to go down to the technology in the daily life of the campus and holds a remarkable number of NFL and Red- local hardware store and purchase 30 window its students. He also took the lead on tech- skins records, including first NFL player to air conditioners. He then contacted the Corona nology issues on a region-wide basis. In 1998, make at least one interception in 19 consecu- Police Department, the Corona Fire Depart- the Colorado legislature established the Con- tive seasons; first NFL player to return an ment and the Corona Senior Center and ob- nect Colorado project to develop technology in interception for a touchdown at age 37; first tained the names of seniors in our community rural Colorado by networking schools and non- NFL player to play cornerback at the age of that did not have air conditioners. Over the profit organizations. Originally serving as a 42; first Redskin to play 20 consecutive sea- past few years the program has grown and representative of OJC to the larger project, sons, start in 254 games and play 279 games; every year more seniors are helped during the Ken eventually agreed to take over as project first Redskin to have 54 interceptions; first summer months with much needed relief. manager himself. Redskin to return a fumble 78 yards for a Bud also co-founded the At Risk Children Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recog- touchdown—the longest in Redskin history; Foundation, or ARC Angel Foundation and nize Ken Goodwin for his service to Otero and the first Redskin to return six interceptions has raised and given back to the community Junior College and southeastern Colorado. for touchdowns in a season. over half a million dollars in goods and serv- Ken’s efforts have provided the foundation for Darrell Green has also been a shining star ices. One of the first activities organized by the continuing expansion of technology to stu- off the field through his dedicated efforts to ARC Angel was to take 700 children from dents and citizens in rural Colorado. I wish help at-risk youth. In 1988, he founded the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation, which low†income families to an Anaheim Angels him well in his retirement. opens doors of opportunity for neglected chil- ballgame at Edison Field, many of whom had f dren living in unsafe environments. The mis- never been out outside the city of Corona. sion was accomplished through community- Bud personally ftmded the tickets, food, sou- TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON RED- based, value-driven learning centers operating venirs, and a mobile disc jockey. SKINS CORNERBACK DARRELL One of the defining moments in Bud’s chari- GREEN in urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods table record, was his involvement after Sep- throughout America. The first Darrell Green tember 11, 2001. On the weekend following HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA Youth Life Learning Center was established in 1993 and has grown to six operating centers the tragedy, Bud gave away United States OF TEXAS in three states. For his extraordinary humani- flags to anyone who came into his car dealer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tarian endeavors, Green has received an hon- ship requesting a flag. He also offered to do- Thursday, March 6, 2003 nate $100 to the New York Relief Fund for orary doctorate from Marymount University. each car that was sold in the name of that Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr Speaker, it is with great He has also received honorary doctorate de- customer. On the week anniversary of Sep- pleasure that I rise today to honor Darrell grees from George Washington University and tember 11th, Bud closed the dealership at Green. Mr. Green recently retired after 20 American University. Darrell currently serves noon to have a brief program in remembrance years, as a star cornerback, with the Wash- on the board for the Baltimore-Washington of the victims. Local firefighters and police ington Redskins. During that time he became 2012 Olympic Games bid, NFL/NFLPA Sept. were honored and Bud announced he would one of the National Football League’s all-time 11 Relief Fund and the Loudon Education match funds for anyone who would like to do- best, and most honored, players. Foundation. He has received numerous nate money to the relief efforts. As a native of Houston, Texas, Darrell awards and was recently inducted into the Bud has set a standard of excellence and Green began his athletic career at Jones High Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. Mr. Speaker, I call upon my colleagues to commitment in his work with charity. His tire- School. From 1978–1983, he attended Texas join me in honoring my fellow Texan, Darrel less passion for community service has con- A&I University, which is now Texas A&M Green, for his extraordinary accomplishments tributed immensely to the betterment of the Kingsville and is located in the 15th district. both on and off the football field. His alma community of Corona, California. His involve- There he was an Associated Press Little All- mater, Texas A&M Kingsville, and I are justifi- ment in the community makes me proud to America and American Football Coaches As- ably proud not only of his fabulous football ca- call him a fellow community member, Amer- sociation All-America first-team honoree. Mr. reer, but of his long-standing commitment to ican and friend. I know that many community Green was on the All-Lone Star Conference help at-risk children reach their fullest potential members are grateful for his service and sa- first team as a junior and senior and was se- and achieve their dreams. lute him as he receives the ‘‘Ira D. Calvert lected as the Lone Star Conference’s most Distinguished Service Award’’. valuable player in 1982. He was selected to f the Lone Star Conference Team of the Dec- f TRIBUTE TO MAJOR JOSE RAMON ade for the 1980s. BACA HONORING KEN GOODWIN Much of Darrell Green’s collegiate stardom came from his accomplishments not on the HON. JOE BACA HON. SCOTT McINNIS football field, but on the track, where his phe- nomenal speed as a sprinter made him one of OF CALIFORNIA OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the world’s fastest runners. His mark in the 100-meter dash still stands as the all-time best Thursday, March 6, 2003 Thursday, March 6, 2003 in the Lone Star Conference. Mr. Green was Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to named to the NCAA Division I All-America ros- tribute to Major Jose Ramon Baca, who is a take this opportunity to recognize Ken Good- ter in 1981 and 1982, was on the NCAA Divi- very special individual to me. He was truly ap- win for exemplary service on the occasion of sion II All-America team in five events in 1981 preciated and loved by all who were fortunate his retirement from Otero Junior College. Ken and 1982, was NAIA All-America in 1981 and enough to know him. served in the college’s technology department 1982 in four events, and was named the most Jose ‘‘Ray’’ Baca was born in Las Nutrias, for thirty-two years, taking over as Director of valuable track performer at the 1982 and 1983 New Mexico, to Alberto and Josefita Peralta VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:22 Mar 08, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.005 E07PT1.

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