E1018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2006 leaders that they cannot continue to sponsor IN MEMORY OF PERRY BASS man made the ultimate sacrifice for the secu- terrorism and call for the destruction of Israel rity of his country and for the defense of de- and expect to receive American financial and HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS mocracy worldwide. He was an outstanding diplomatic support. America will stand firm OF TEXAS young man and we should all be grateful for with Israel against any enemy who seeks to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his noble contributions to this nation and the terrorize its people or disrupt the lives of its Tuesday, June 6, 2006 advancement of freedom. citizens. I am proud to call Specialist Garcia one of Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our own, and am, again, deeply sorry for his With that being said, it is also important for give tribute to Mr. Perry Bass of Fort Worth, family and friends who have suffered this loss. the Palestinian people to know that America is Texas, for his lifelong contributions to his com- His legacy will remain, as the men and women not an enemy, but that we seek to help estab- munity and to his fellow citizens. lish a two-state system, with Israel and Pal- Born in Wichita Falls, TX, on November 11, of our armed services continue to fight for lib- estine coexisting side by side in peace. Amer- 1914, Mr. Bass attended prep school in Penn- erty—both abroad and on our home soil. ica strongly believes in the peace process and sylvania and in 1937 received a science de- we hope to facilitate that process so the entire gree, specializing in geology, from Yale Uni- f region will be better for it. When Congress versity. Mr. Perry died the morning of Thurs- passed H.R. 4681 it was not a vote against INTRODUCTION OF LT. COL. JAMES day, June 1, 2006, at the age of 91. MEGELLAS MEDAL OF HONOR the Palestinian people, but a vote against ter- Mr. Bass began his career in the legendary BILL rorists of those who have called for the de- oil fields of Texas, where he worked with his struction of Israel and who have sponsored uncle beginning in the 1930s. In 1942 Perry terrorism in the past and continue to do so. Bass joined the armed services as a naval ar- HON. THOMAS E. PETRI Congress understands that we must be res- chitect designing torpedo boats before later OF WISCONSIN olute against terrorist leaders, but also show continuing his career in oil and gas. humanity and compassion towards the poor Perry Bass’s professional exploits are only a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small part of his life-long success. Throughout and innocent children and destitute people of Tuesday, June 6, 2006 the Palestinian territories. That is the only way his career Mr. Bass and his family donated we can achieve peace and stability in the re- generously to a wide variety of charities, learn- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- gion. Madam Speaker, I will continue to sup- ing institutions, the arts and hospitals. As a ducing legislation to honor a true American port the peace process between Israel and the former chairman of the Texas Parks and Wild- hero by awarding him the Medal of Honor. On Palestinian people along with my colleagues life Commission, he championed a law to pre- January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the here in Congress, and America will continue to serve the population of redfish and spotted Bulge, Lt. James Megellas led his platoon of provide humanitarian aid and assistance for sea trout in the Texas coastal waters and the 82nd Airborne Division on a surprise and those people who need it most. We will not let worked to preserve the natural beauty of the devastating attack on a much larger advancing the election of Hamas hijack the road to peace State of Texas. German force, killing and capturing a large that we have all sought for so long. The Bass family’s investments have number of the enemy and causing others to changed the landscape of downtown Fort flee. In an act of fearless courage, Megellas f Worth, transforming aging and often-vacant single-handedly destroyed an attacking Ger- buildings into trendy restaurants, hotels and man Mark V tank with two hand-held gre- IN HONOR OF GENERAL T. clubs, all anchored by the $65 million Nancy nades. He then led the charge of his men and MICHAEL ‘‘BUZZ’’ MOSELEY, USAF Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall. seized Herresbach, Belgium, during this fierce He was a dedicated civic pioneer and out- action of the Battle of the Bulge. Due to his spoken philanthropist, and it was my honor to aggressive, fearless and superior leadership, HON. PETE SESSIONS know him and to now represent part of the Lt. James Megellas inspired his men to excel. great city of Fort Worth that he helped develop OF TEXAS After serving 4 years as a rifle platoon lead- into one of the best places to live in the United er during World War II, including many combat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States. He leaves behind a legacy of gen- jumps into Italy and Holland, Megellas left the erosity and encouraged others do to the active Army and served for 16 years in the Tuesday, June 6, 2006 same. His wife, Nancy, and four sons, Sid, Army Reserve. He retired after 20 years of Lee, Edward and Robert, have continued that Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to service as a lieutenant colonel. honor my fellow Texan and good friend, Chief legacy of philanthropy and public works. I ex- His awards and decorations include the Dis- of Staff of the Air Force GEN T. Michael tend my deepest sympathies to his family and tinguished Service Cross, two Silver Star Med- ‘‘Buzz’’ Moseley, who received the high honor friends. He will be deeply missed and his serv- als, two Bronze Star Medals, two Purple of being knighted during a ceremony at the ice to his community will always be greatly ap- Hearts, and he is credited with being the 82nd British Embassy in Washington, DC on May preciated. Airborne Division’s most decorated officer. 30. f During World War II, Gen. James Gavin se- General Moseley was awarded the honorary TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST J. ADAN lected one 82nd officer—Lt. James Megellas— knighthood due to his contributions to British- GARCIA to receive the Military Order of Willhelm Or- American relations during his tour of duty as ange Lanyard from the Dutch Minister of War the commander of the air war over Afghani- HON. KENNY MARCHANT on behalf of his division. stan and Iraq. OF TEXAS To this day, James Megellas continues to In addition to being the Chief of Staff of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inspire. In February, 61 years since that mo- Air Force, General Moseley can now add the Tuesday, June 6, 2006 mentous battle, James ‘‘Maggie’’ Megellas set honorary title of ‘‘Knight Commander of the Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- foot on a battlefield with fellow 82nd Airborne British Empire’’ to an already impressive serv- press my condolences and heartfelt sympathy Division soldiers, this time in a current theatre ice record. General Moseley becomes the next to the family and friends of United States of war—Afghanistan. Megellas was impressed in a long line of some of our Nation’s most im- Army Specialist J. Adan Garcia, 20, of Irving, with what he saw of the paratroopers and their pressive leaders and skilled military com- TX. work. He listened to their stories of their past manders to be so highly honored by our Brit- Specialist Garcia died on May 27, 2006 at year of deployment and shared with them his ish allies including President Ronald Reagan, the National Naval Medical Center in Be- own experiences during World War II. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, GEN Jimmy thesda, MD, in support of Operation Iraqi I urge my colleagues to also recognize Doolittle, GEN Carl Spaatz, GEN Tommy Freedom. He died of injuries sustained on James ‘‘Maggie’’ Megellas by supporting this Franks, and Secretary of State Colin Powell. May 22, 2006, while serving in Baghdad, Iraq. bill to authorize and request the President to I congratulate my friend General Moseley on Specialist Garcia was assigned to the 1st Bri- award him the Medal of Honor for his acts of his knighthood, and thank him for his out- gade Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of standing service in leading the United States Division, in Fort Drum, NY. the Bulge. As time goes by, true heroes Air Force in its continuing operations in the I would like to take this opportunity to pay should never be forgotten, so please join me global war on terrorism. tribute to Specialist Garcia. This brave young in honoring this outstanding American hero. VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:39 Jun 07, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.037 E06JNPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS.