E58 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 21, 2010 Taylor Thorp, two teenagers from my district CONGRESSWOMAN JAN MEYERS woman and a respected member of this distin- who were part of this team. Their commitment POST OFFICE BUILDING guished body. I urge my colleagues to join me to service at such a young age is a model for in supporting this legislation. SPEECH OF people of all ages in our community. f In the coming months and years, American HON. TODD TIAHRT CONGRATULATING NICHOLAS churches, non-profits, and relief-aid organiza- OF KANSAS YOUNG, MASSACHUSETTS SU- tions will play a vital role in stabilizing and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR building the Republic of Haiti. I am convinced that Americans will answer the call to ‘‘Love Wednesday, January 20, 2010 thy neighbor,’’ not due to any government Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. RICHARD E. NEAL mandate or social obligation, but because it’s wholeheartedly support the naming of the OF MASSACHUSETTS just what Americans do. In crises both small United States Post Office Building located at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and large, the United States has proven itself 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas, Thursday, January 21, 2010 the most philanthropic and charitable nation in as the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Of- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speak- the world. I thank the members of Trinity fice Building.’’ Congresswoman Meyers rep- er, I rise today to extend my personal con- Methodist for providing such a courageous ex- resented the 3rd District of Kansas in the gratulations to Nicholas Young who was re- ample. United States House of Representatives from cently named superintendent of the year by January 3, 1985 until January 3, 1997. I had the state superintendents’ association. I would f the honor of serving with Mrs. Meyers in the like to express my gratitude for Mr. Young’s 104th Congress, her last two years in Con- hard work, dedication and leadership. HONORING THE LIFE OF REGI- gress. It truly was an honor to learn from her. Mr. Young has served with distinction as the NALD ‘‘JACK’’ HORACE FINNEY, The state of Kansas is a better place for her superintendent for the Hadley Public Schools JR. tireless service. for nine years and continues to be an exem- Born Janice Lenore Crilly on July 20, 1928 plary educational leader. in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mrs. Meyers was raised Nicholas Young is a very active citizen as HON. RALPH M. HALL in Superior, Nebraska. She attended William he serves as president of the state super- Woods College in Missouri and the University OF TEXAS intendents association and has previously of Nebraska, earning an Associate Fine Arts served as president-elect and vice president. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES degree and a B.A. in communications, respec- He is also the acting chairman of the state tively. She then married Louis ‘‘Dutch’’ Meyers Thursday, January 21, 2010 Task Force on Small and Rural School Dis- in 1953, eventually having two children, Val- tricts and a member of the state Professional Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise erie and Philip. Development Committee and the state Legis- today to honor the life and accomplishments Jan Meyers became active in politics in lative Committee. of a man who generously helped shape his 1966 on the campaign of Edward Lawrence We join with Mr. Young’s family, friends, col- state and community. Jack Finney of Green- ‘‘Larry’’ Winn, Jr. for the U.S. House of Rep- leges and students as he is honored next ville, Texas passed away on January 1, 2010, resentatives. She later went on to become a month at the National Conference on Edu- at the age of ninety-three. district co-chairwoman for Senator Bob Dole’s cation in Phoenix, Arizona. first U.S. Senate campaign. Mrs. Meyers went Jack was born to Reginald Horace Finney NICHOLAS YOUNG NAMED MASS. into public service herself as a city council- SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR Sr. and Valma Bracken in Commerce, Texas woman in the city of Overland Park, from (By Diane Lederman) on August 15, 1916. Finney attended Paris 1967–1972. She left the city council in 1972 High School in Paris, Texas. He later grad- The program is part of the American Asso- when she was elected to the State Senate. ciation of School Administrators National uated from Texas A&M in College Station with Congresswoman Meyers then served in the Superintendent of the year awards. a degree in agricultural administration. State Senate until her election to the United In a statement, Thomas Scott, executive Jack founded Finney’s Holsum Bread Com- States House of Representatives in 1984. director of the state association, stated that pany in Greenville shortly after graduation. At Congresswoman Meyers became the Chair- Young ‘‘is an exceptional educational leader. age thirty-six, Jack was appointed to the woman of the House Committee on Small In addition to his many accomplishments in the Hadley Public Schools, he has been an Texas A&M Board of Directors where he re- Business in the 104th Congress, becoming exemplary model for his colleagues through- cruited the famous ‘‘Junction Boys’’ football just the 4th Republican woman to become the out the state, influencing state policy coach Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant. President and CEO chair of a full committee. As a staunch fiscal through active research and providing com- of the Association of Former Students at conservative, she was dedicated to empow- prehensive and cutting-edge professional de- Texas A&M University, Porter Garner, called ering the small business owners of America by velopment programs.’’ Finney a great Aggie and states, ‘‘He was al- introducing legislation to protect their interests Young, who has been superintendent here ways there when Texas A&M needed him.’’ and lower taxes to help them expand. Kansas for nine years, said he was pleased and proud is strong because of our small businesses and to be recognized. Jack was a proud resident of Greenville, He said it was good for the community Congresswoman Meyers made them stronger. stating in a 2006 interview, ‘‘I could’ve left anytime someone is recognized in town—be Greenville when I sold the bakery, but I stayed She believed that government works best it he or a teacher or administrator. here. This is where I was meant to be.’’ He when it facilitates, rather than restricts private ‘‘It highlights the town having a top-notch donated land to the city where a public library business, as I do. school system,’’ he said. and swimming pool now sit. He was also a Congresswoman Meyers did not run for re- Young is president of the state super- election to the 105th Congress in order to intendents association and had previously major contributor to the nearby Texas A&M been president-elect and vice president. University at Commerce and Hunt Memorial spend more time with her family. She said ‘‘There are other things in life I want to do, He is also the chairman of the state Task Hospital District Foundation. Force on Small and Rural School Districts and being a Member of Congress, if you take and a member of the state Professional De- Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Lou the job seriously, simply does not leave time.’’ House Finney. He will be missed by his large velopment Committee and the state Legisla- During her time in Congress, the Congress- tive Committee. family and the grateful citizens of Greenville. woman was fond of saying ‘‘Listen to your In 2008, he was one of 158 educators from Madam Speaker, Jack Finney was my good conscience and your constituents—both. Most across the country selected to participate in friend for many years. I could always rely on of the time they’ll agree.’’ This is truly the best the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellow- Jack to give me his honest opinion about any way to represent your constituents and has ship, spending more than two weeks in that been my goal during my time in this body. country. issue—as well as his support. Jack was the Young and the other state winners will be heart and soul of Greenville, and he will be I would like to thank Jan Meyers for acting honored next month at the National Con- greatly missed. As we adjourn today, let us do as a mentor to me in my freshman year and ference on Education in Phoenix, Ariz. so in memory of this great American, Jack for her dedicated service to Kansas. This leg- The national winner will also be an- Finney. islation is a fitting tribute to an honorable nounced then. VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:27 Jan 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21JA8.004 E21JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS.