E292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2015 and manage the WC Parish Co., DBA Lee As- munity and is on full display during the ice in 1948 and returned home to begin a suc- sociates until her second retirement in 1998 Kutztown Folk Festival. cessful 40-year career with IBM. Mr. when she moved to Sun City, Arizona until Over the years the Borough fostered numer- Massarone became one of the original mem- 2010. ous industries. The Borough gave rise to the bers of IBM’s electric typewriter division and In addition to her prolific career, Mrs. Mil- Kutztown Iron Company, a brickyard, bottling was instrumental in creating the ‘‘Selectric’’ dred Massey broke barriers and was a dedi- companies, and even competing cigar compa- typewriter, which helped pave the way for the cated civil rights advocate. Among her efforts, nies. use of typewriter keyboards as the primary she worked with Mary McLeod Bethune to In 1866 the Borough saw the founding of method for people to interact with computers. come to Southern University in Baton Rouge the Keystone Normal School, the forerunner of Mr. Massarone spent his life giving back to to change her University’s discriminatory pol- Kutztown University. Today the University has his community. He helped form the first Little icy surrounding sorority pledging. Mrs. Massey an enrollment of nearly 9,500 students. League baseball teams to play at the IBM was also an active member of the Easter Star Situated in the East Penn Valley, nestled Park in Lexington. He was particularly active Lodge, Phyllis Wheatley Club, the NAACP, between the Blue and South Mountains, the with his parish, St. Paul Catholic Church, and Myrtle Avenue Methodist Church. Borough of Kutztown and its people continue where he served as council president, chair- Mrs. Massey enjoyed traveling and visited to thrive. Kutztown is an outstanding American man of the school board, and later became Greece, Italy, Spain, Hawaii, the Bahamas, town. Kutztown remains a great place to work, the oldest serving member of his church. Mexico, Grenada, St. Maarten, the Virgin Is- raise a family, to earn an education and to Rising to the leadership position of Grand lands, Cuba and Martha’s Vineyard, among enjoy the beauty of the surrounding country- Knight within the Knights of Columbus in Lex- her many trips. She was intrigued with the side. ington, Mr. Massarone devoted much of his beauty of butterflies and had a wonderful col- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House and time raising money for charities and helping lection of butterfly ornaments and personal my colleagues, I congratulate the people of others in need. As a member of the American items, which brought her a lot of joy. Kutztown on the occasion of the Borough’s Bi- Legion, Mr. Massarone committed himself to As Mildred’s daughters Barbara Lee, Mil- centennial. God bless them and may they supporting local programs to mentor youth and dred Whitfield, and Beverly Hardy mourn her know continued prosperity. provide support for service members and fel- death, they celebrate her life well-lived. They f low veterans. remember their mother as a kind and gentle CONGRATULATING ZACH BENNER soul, yet a strong woman who taught them to Mr. Massarone embodied the best of Amer- be confident, to be kind and to live life to its ica’s ideals, values, and ingenuity. His bravery fullest. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER and that of his fellow men and women in uni- At 90 years of age, Mildred stayed con- OF MISSOURI form liberated the world from tyranny and se- nected with her family and friends through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cured our American freedoms for future gen- texting and the use of technology. She played Tuesday, March 3, 2015 erations. He was truly an outstanding Amer- ican and an inspiration to us all. bridge, was very independent, and determined Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ‘‘do it her way’’ even while struggling with today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- f Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease gratulating Zach Benner, of the Fulton High (COPD). School Hornets Wrestling team, on his win in RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DRESS IN Today, The California Democratic Congres- the 195 Class 2 2015 State Wrestling Cham- BLUE DAY sional Delegation salutes and honors an out- pionship match. standing civil servant and individual, Mrs. Mil- This student and his coach should be com- dred Parish Massey. Her dedication and ef- mended for all of their hard work throughout HON. ALAN GRAYSON forts have impacted so many lives. We join all this past year and for bringing home the state OF FLORIDA of Mrs. Massey’s loved ones in celebrating her championship to their school and community. incredible life. She will be deeply missed. I ask you in joining me in recognizing Zach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Benner for a job well done. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 f HONORING THE BOROUGH OF Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to KUTZTOWN’S BICENTENNIAL HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. recognize March 6, 2015 as National Dress in THOMAS A. MASSARONE Blue Day, which was created to bring greater HON. CHARLES W. DENT awareness to colon cancer during National OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. ANDY BARR Colon Cancer Awareness Month. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY Dress in Blue Day and the month of March, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates unite to spread colon cancer awareness by Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to wearing blue, holding educational events, and rise today and congratulate my constituents Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- spreading the word about screening. residing in the Borough of Kutztown on the oc- brate the life, and mark the passing, of an out- Colon cancer is the second leading cause of casion of their Bicentennial. standing individual and a decorated World cancer death in the United States. Sadly, 1 in Kutztown, located in Berks County, Pennsyl- War II veteran, Mr. Thomas A. Massarone of 20 people will develop colon cancer and every vania, was incorporated as a borough on April Lexington, Kentucky. 10 minutes a life is lost to the disease. This 7, 1815. Kutztown is the second oldest munici- As a young man, Mr. Massarone began his year alone, 137,000 new cases of colon and pality in Berks County, after only the City of service in the United States Navy and quickly rectal cancer will be diagnosed in America and Reading. rose to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. over 50,000 deaths are expected to result Kutztown’s roots can be traced to the pur- Mr. Massarone entered the war in 1944 by from the disease. chase of 130 acres of land made by Mr. fighting within the U.S. Pacific fleet and did not George Kutz on June 16, 1755. In 1779 Mr. stop until the Allies achieved victory. A simple screening test is recommended to Kutz laid out plans to turn his acreage into a Mr. Massarone participated in combat oper- individuals over age 50 and those with a fam- town and began selling lots. ations while assigned to the Navy’s Southern ily history to help combat the disease. Edu- Like many communities founded during the Attack Force ‘ship-to-shore’ detail, within the cation and increased awareness can help in- 18th and 19th centuries, Kutztown was ideally III Amphibious Corps (MA), in order to help lib- form the public about methods of prevention situated along a key road, in this case, the erate Guam. He was assigned a dangerous and the early detection of colon cancer. Easton Road. The area served as a conven- mission to search for and capture Japanese Through recommended screenings, this can- ient lodging place for those making the then soldiers still at large on the island and then to cer can be caught early when treatment is two-day trip between Allentown and Reading. guard the captured Japanese prisoners of war. most effective. Settled largely by people from the Palatinate In addition, Mr. Massarone was assigned National Dress in Blue Day will help bring region of Germany, an area bordering the the task of securing the Japanese Type C greater awareness to the disease and the im- Rhine River, Kutztown enjoyed growth and submarines located on the island of Guam. portance of regular screenings. I ask my col- prosperity. The Borough’s vibrant Germanic After helping the Allies achieve victory, he leagues to please join me in recognizing heritage remains an important part of the com- was honorably discharged from military serv- March 6, 2015 as National Dress in Blue Day. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Mar 04, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03MR8.003 E03MRPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 3, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E293 CONGRATULATING KYRAN HAGAN As a representative for the great state of spoke out for peace, justice and equality for all Wisconsin, I strongly support the goals of the people—and as former U.S. Ambassador to HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Peace Corps and the passion and commit- the United Nations Andrew Young once said, OF MISSOURI ment of its volunteers on behalf of the United ‘‘If Father Hesburgh was for you, you didn’t IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States. I am pleased that the President’s care who was against you.’’ FY2016 request includes $30 million increase Father Hesburgh was first called to serve Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in funding to help increase the number of vol- his faith and his fellow Catholics.