21714 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 16 September 29, 2006 requirements in reading or English language actions of the noble Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, Jr. play on many of his recording projects. In arts and mathematics, must not have been His dedication to the medical community has early 1980, veteran writer/arranger Gene identified as a ‘‘Persistently Dangerous’’ improved the medical field for everyone and Page, whom East had worked with on White’s school within the last two years, and must his doctrines are certain to endure. sessions, called the bassist to play on a re- comply with other Department of Education re- f cording session for a Hertz commercial jingle. quirements. Impressed with East’s ability to read music as Point Comfort’s designation as a Blue Rib- TRIBUTE TO THE JAZZ GREAT, well as his diverse playing skills, Page used bon School is a tribute to the schools’ teach- NATHAN EAST East on numerous projects (Dionne Warwick, ers, administrators, and other employees’ Johnny Mathis, Whitney Houston, and Ma- dedication to providing students with a quality HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS donna). education. It also is a reflection of the students OF NEW YORK As East’s reputation grew on the L.A. ses- and parents’ commitment to the pursuit of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion scene, so did his job calls. From that educational excellence. I am therefore pleased Thursday, September 28, 2006 point on, East worked consistently, He did to offer my congratulations to Point Comfort sessions for Lionel Richie (‘‘Endless Love,’’ Elementary School for being one of the 26 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Kenny Rogers’ ‘‘Lady’’) and Kenny Loggins Texas schools designated as Blue Ribbon recognition of the renowned jazz musician, (‘‘Footloose’’, ‘‘Vox Humana’’). He toured with Schools by the Department of Education. Nathan East, a distinguished member of the Loggins appearing with the singer at Live Aid f music industry. It behooves us to pay tribute in 1985. Eric Clapton heard East and invited to this outstanding artist and I hope my col- him to join his band. With keyboardist Greg IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF leagues will join me in recognizing his impres- JOSEPH PIZZORNO, JR. Phillinganes and drummer Phil Collins, they sive accomplishments. toured the world over and performed multiple Born one of seven children to Thomas and concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall which HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Gwendolyn East on December 8, 1955, in resulted in the release of Clapton’s ‘‘24 OF OHIO Philadelphia, PA, Nathan East and his family Nights’’ CD, 1988. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved to San Diego, CA, when he was 4 In 1990, East was one of four musicians Thursday, September 28, 2006 years old to accommodate his father’s aero- that formed the supergroup, Fourplay. The Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to dynamic engineering position at General Dy- group had phenomenal success: albums sell- recognize and celebrate the contributions of namics. As a child, East would peck out famil- ing millions of copies, several times charting at Joseph Pizzorno, Jr., N.D. Dr. Pizzorno is a iar melodies on the family piano. Music filled No. 1 as well as remaining on the chart as pioneer in naturopathy, the founder of Bastyr the home as his sister Cecilia practiced the long as 90 weeks and a Grammy nomination. University, author of several books, and ac- French horn and their sister Gertrude played East was voted the Most Valuable Player in claimed by various health organizations. the flute. When Nathan was in the seventh the bass category at the International Rock Dr. Pizzorno has illuminated the field of na- grade, he began playing cello in the junior Awards. He also won Britain’s most pres- turopathy, or treatment by natural, holistic high school orchestra. At age 14, he switched tigious Ivor Novello Award for co-writing the methods, in the modern world of medicine. He to bass guitar, inspired by his older brother number one hit song ‘‘Easy Lover’’ with Phil has founded Bastyr University, a multidisci- David’s mastery of the guitar. He began play- Collins and Philip Bailey. East has developed plinary accredited school in natural health ing for local church groups and folk masses his own Yamaha Signature Series bass guitar sciences; where he served as president for 22 with his brothers. (the BBNE–2) available in stores worldwide. years followed by serving as president emer- East played along with the recordings of He also has an instructional VHS video, Con- itus, senior advisor to the president, member jazz bassists Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Charles temporary Electric Bass and instructional of the Board of Trustees, and a professor, Mingus, Buster Williams, Scott LaFaro, DVD, The Business of Bass, (distributed by until his recently announced retirement. Dr. Motown’s James Jamerson, James Brown, Sly Hal Leonard Music Publishing Co), a behind Pizzorno was appointed by President Clinton Stone with Larry Graham, Cream, and horn the scenes look that goes into considerable to the White House Commission on Com- bands like Chicago, Tower of Power and detail on the steps he has taken, the choices plementary and Alternative Medicine Policy Blood, Sweat & Tears as they came over the and decisions made and the mindset that has and by President George W. Bush to the radio or out of his record player. The young successfully earned him both the profile and a Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. He bassist began playing in his high school’s jazz respect many players would be pleased to call has also served on the Seattle/King County ensemble, marching band, choir, chorus, and their own. Board of Health, founding board of directors of pep band, as well as local Top 40 bands. He Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, the Sci- also listened to Wes Montgomery, Quincy on this body to recognize the accomplish- entific Review Board of the Cancer Treatment Jones, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, ments of Nathan East, as he offers his talents Research Foundation, chair of the American Wayne Shorter, George Benson, Bob James, and services for the betterment of our local Public Health Association, and vice chair of Harvey Mason, Lee Ritenour, Jimi Hendrix, and global communities, the Institute for Functional Medicine Board of Santana, session bassist Chuck Rainey, Mr. Speaker, Nathan East’s selfless service Directors. Dr. Pizzorno is an accomplished au- Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White, and has continuously demonstrated a level of altru- thor having written several acclaimed books Francis Rocco Prestia. istic dedication that makes him most worthy of and is the founding editor of Integrative Medi- East’s breakthrough came while he was a our recognition today. cine: A Clinicians Journal. In 2001, Dr. member of a band named Power. They were f Pizzorno founded SaluGenecists. Inc. to de- hired as the house band for a Stax revue. The velop artificial intelligence-aided advice sys- recognition brought the attention of Barry HONORING THE SOUTHWEST tems to provide smart, personalized heath pro- White, who hired the entire band for a national YOUTH SERVICES COLLABORATIVE motion, and self-care guidance for the public tour. Still a teenager, East became a member and practitioners. of the Love Unlimited Orchestra (‘‘Love’s HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Dr. Pizzorno was recognized as a ‘‘Pioneer Theme’’) playing The Apollo Theater, Madison OF ILLINOIS in Holistic Medicine’’ by the American Holistic Square Garden, Kennedy Center and other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medical Association; awarded ‘‘Naturopathic major U.S. venues. East earned a bachelor of Thursday, September 28, 2006 Physician of the Year’’ by the American Asso- arts degree in Music from University of Cali- ciation of Naturopathic Physicians; granted the fornia at San Diego. He began work on a Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘Founder’s Award for Pioneering Complemen- master’s degree when instructor Bertram honor the Southwest Youth Services Collabo- tary and Alternative Medicine’’ by the National Turetzky suggested that he already had rative, an outstanding organization for teen- Foundation for Alternative Medicine; and de- enough education and that it was time for him agers and young adults, that serves several clared ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year’’ by the Can- to move to Los Angeles to try and start a lu- Chicago communities troubled with gang vio- cer Treatment Centers of America. crative music career. lence, high drop-out rates, and high unemploy- Mr. Speaker and my fellow colleagues, While involved with the San Diego club and ment. For more than a decade, the today I ask you to join me in commending the studio scene, Barry White contacted him to Collaborative’s after-school programs have VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:49 May 16, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 01022 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 16\H29SE6.REC H29SE6 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 29, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 16 21715 given students a vision and focus they need to Organizational Development Committee, Liv- Congressman Broyhill’s first wife, Jane Mar- become responsible leaders of their commu- ing Wage Initiative, Water Advisory Com- shall Bragg, died in 1978. He is survived by nities—leaders that are agents of change. mittee, Interfaith Alliance, Health Care for All Suzanne Broyhill, his wife of 25 years; three Area churches, social service centers, rec- and many other projects. daughters, Nancy, Jane and Jeanne; a step- reational centers, and neighborhood organiza- Mr. Trullinger is survived by his sons Steven daughter Kimberly; four grandchildren; and tions are responsible for the good work of the and Mark; daughter, Laureen; and many three great-grandchildren.