April 30, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1021 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS MR. CHRIS BLUM On July 16, 1709, the Town of Truro gained It is with pleasure and pride that I join its independence. Formerly a part of Eastham, Truro’s residents on this auspicious day to cel- HON. SAM GRAVES the nascent Town encompassed the district ebrate all the achievements the Town has ac- OF MISSOURI previously known as Pamet. complished, and all those to come. Happy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During the Revolutionary War, Truro’s militia birthday, Truro. May the years ahead be ever demonstrated remarkable skill and bravery in Thursday, April 30, 2009 prosperous and bright. keeping the British at bay. Once, the members f Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, it is with marched in a circular formation behind a bar- great pride and pleasure that I rise today to rier dune to convey the impression that there CONGRATULATING PAUL GIBLIN, recognize the outstanding service of Chris was a large force assembled ready to defend PATTI EPLER, AND RYAN Blum, FAA Regional Administrator for Central the town. At the time, Provincetown Harbor GABRIELSON RECIPIENTS OF Region, on the occasion of his retirement after was controlled by the British, and there was THE 2009 PULITZER PRIZE FOR 38 years of serving the FAA. no protection for Truro save its own meager LOCAL REPORTING Chris began his career in 1970 as a con- militia. troller at the Miami Air Traffic Control Center. Truro has a long and distinguished sea- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL He has since served in various management faring history, and at one time had a shipyard OF ARIZONA positions in the FAA’s Southern, Central and which produced large vessels in the Pamet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Great Lakes Regions. In April 2005, he was River basin. Truro whalers sailing from other Thursday, April 30, 2009 asked to handle two regions—Central and ports ventured as far as the Arctic and the Great Lakes. This resulted in a twelve-state Falkland Islands. Ultimately, the Town of Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise span, and was a first for the FAA. He was Truro’s intrepid and expert whalers helped today to congratulate three Arizona journalists, also responsible for such high volume and spur an industry that became profitable and Paul Giblin, Patti Epler, and Ryan Gabrielson, high visibility facilities as Chicago O’Hare. In culturally significant throughout coastal New for earning the most prestigious honor in their 2008, Chris was detailed as the Acting Admin- England. profession, the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local istrator for Regions and Center Operations, In fact, much of Truro’s economy was once Reporting. Their hard work and dedicated ef- Washington, DC. dependent on the sea. Truro’s men were fort on behalf of The East Valley Tribune are Chris has earned the gratitude and respect whalers, and the shipyard built large commer- deserving of recognition and should be a of his fellow colleagues and fellow citizens. cial vessels to sustain their activities. There source of pride for the people of Arizona. The Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting was His life’s dedication and hard work should were several try works in town to render the first awarded in 1948 to honor journalists who serve as an example to the rest of us on how whale blubber into lamp oil, and salt works display innovation and knowledge of their we can better serve each other and our great dotted the shores and hillsides, providing communities while reporting on important local nation. much-needed salt to preserve the catch. issues. The Pulitzer Prize Committee offers Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join These industries—along with subsistence and each winner a $10,000 award and a com- with me in commending Mr. Chris Blum for his commercial farming—have been replaced memorative certificate, but more important is dedicated service. I know Chris’s colleagues, largely by the seasonal tourist industry that these journalists have earned the respect and family and friends join with me in thanking him currently fuels the local economy. for his commitment to others and wishing him Today, slightly more than 2,100 residents admiration of their peers and the public. Paul, Patti, and Ryan have set a new stand- happiness and good health in his retirement. call Truro home year-round. During the sum- ard for all Arizona journalists with their com- f mer months, the tiny Town’s population swells mitment to excellence through their exhaustive by an estimated 17,000 to 18,000 people anx- HONORING THE TOWN OF TRURO, in-depth reporting on the impact of immigration ious to experience the breathtaking scenery MASSACHUSETTS ON ITS 300TH enforcement in Arizona. Despite facing tough for which Truro is known. More than half of its ANNIVERSARY conditions with the downsizing of the news- landmass is within the Cape Cod National paper industry—both Paul Giblin and Patti Seashore. Truro’s beaches stretch unbroken HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT Epler have since been laid off by The Trib- between its borders, offering water access for OF MASSACHUSETTS une—these individuals have reminded us all swimming, fishing, and boating. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that investigative journalism is still vital to The first lighthouse—what many consider an shedding light on and informing the public Thursday, April 30, 2009 icon of Cape Cod—was built in Truro at High- about significant issues that face the nation Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise land in 1797. At the time, the numerous today. shoals off the ‘‘great backside’’ claimed many today so that my colleagues in the House of It is only the fourth time in Arizona’s history ships as the prevailing winds and waves drove Representatives can join me in congratulating that a local media organization has won a Pul- vessels to the shore. This original lighthouse the Town of Truro, Massachusetts on the itzer Prize. More significantly, it represents was declared unsafe in 1857 and a new 300th anniversary of its incorporation. Since only the second occasion that a Pulitzer Prize tower, still standing and still in-use, was built its founding, Truro has enjoyed a reputation as has been awarded in Arizona for reporting. a diverse and culturally rich town, whose wel- to replace it. Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Truro, with its glorious sunsets; noisy, coming residents and awe-inspiring land- nizing Paul, Patti, and Ryan’s achievement storm-surf-beaten beaches; tranquil, sunny scapes are famous throughout New England. and their continued service to journalism in the Truro’s history harks back to November berry-laden hills; deliciously refreshing fresh- public interest. 1620, when the Pilgrims visited the area while water springs; adventuresome paths; and their ship, the Mayflower, was anchored in acres of protected National Seashore land, f what is now Provincetown Harbor. It was here has been home or temporary haven to politi- ADRIAN MURPHY that the Pilgrims found their first fresh water, cians, musicians, puppeteers, pirates, poets, and on Corn Hill, overlooking Cape Cod Bay, and ordinary folks. Its people are hardy and HON. ED PERLMUTTER the voyagers found a cache of seed corn be- resilient. Tradesmen and professionals, artists OF COLORADO longing to the natives which they stole to pro- and writers, bards and photographers, fisher- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vide seed for their own spring crop. Deter- men and farmers, retirees and schoolchildren mining that the land here was unsuitable for all contribute to the unique fabric of the Thursday, April 30, 2009 their purposes, the Pilgrims continued up the Town’s community. Some grew up here; many Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise coast of the Cape to present-day Eastham others have chosen this special place as their today to recognize and applaud Adrian Mur- and then ventured across the Bay to Plimoth. home. phy who has received the Arvada Wheat ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:33 May 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K30AP8.001 E30APPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E1022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 30, 2009 Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Federal budget, S. Con. Res. 13, passed by Brewer is a 7th grader at Wheat Ridge Middle Adrian Murphy is a 7th grader at Wheat Ridge the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. School and received this award because her Middle School and received this award be- The size of the deficit in this budget, some determination and hard work have allowed her cause his determination and hard work have $1.7 trillion for one year, is almost beyond to overcome adversities. allowed him to overcome adversities. comprehension. This could be a prescription The dedication demonstrated by Angel The dedication demonstrated by Adrian for future debt disaster for our Nation’s fi- Brewer is exemplary of the type of achieve- Murphy is exemplary of the type of achieve- nances. Even the United States can go bank- ment that can be attained with hard work and ment that can be attained with hard work and rupt if we continue spending at this rate. perseverance. It is essential that students at perseverance. It is essential that students at In the first 100 days of the new administra- all levels strive to make the most of their edu- all levels strive to make the most of their edu- tion, Congress and the administration have cation and develop a work ethic that will guide cation and develop a work ethic that will guide run up more debt than the entire 8 years of them for the rest of their lives.