E1140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks June 5, 1997 payment limits in the next 5 years. Lifetime ment as the trumpet at 91. At the time of his some years ago. The ball is the largest annual caps are particularly devastating to those who passing, Cheatham was touring with 23-year- event to raise funds for the Marlboro Improve- become seriously ill, disabled, or injured at an old trumpet phenomenon Nicholas Payton. ment and Cultural Fund, Inc. early age. Some children born with certain Their performances, as well as their recently The fund is a charitable, nonpartisan organi- cancers or hemophilia reach their lifetime cap released recording, were widely praised in zation which raises money, instead of utilizing by the time they are 10 years old. both the general and the jazz press. tax dollars, to have some of the community Raising the payment cap will not only pro- Washington Post writer Richard Harrington needs met. In the past, this innovative fund vide more payments for patients, but also characterized their efforts as a ``cross- has assisted by purchasing needed equip- save money for the Federal Government. generational communion full of timeless verve ment, supporting summer concerts, supporting Price Waterhouse estimates that raising the and abundant joy.'' His colleague Geoffrey the Memorial Day parade, little league, the caps would save approximately $7 billion for Himes noted that ``despite their immense age young ambassador program, soccer activities, the Medicaid program over 7 years because difference Cheatham and Payton find common Pop Warner football, Holocaust programs, and people would not be forced to turn to the Fed- ground in their shared affection for Louis Arm- other special projects. eral Government as the health-care provider strong.'' Whitney Balliet of the New Yorker de- At a time when so many townships and of last resort. scribed Cheatham's playing as ``complete and local governments must stretch every dollar, it I urge my colleagues to support this impor- jubilant.'' is reassuring to see such innovative measures tant legislation. Early in his career, Cheatham played saxo- by the Township of Marlboro to find ways of f phone, in addition to cornet and trumpet. In providing for the needs of the Township and fact, on one of his earliest recordings he ac- its residents. IN MEMORY OF JOE MAYER companied the classic blues singer Ma Rainey This year, the honoree for the ball is Nancy exclusively on soprano saxophone. Accom- Horowitz, chairperson and founder of the Marl- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH panying blues and jazz vocalists was one of boro Township Municipal Alliance, a group OF OHIO Cheatham's strengths. He was a favored ac- that works to combat substance abuse. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES companist for such outstanding vocal stylists Nancy is a 22-year resident of Marlboro as Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, and Billie Holi- Township and she has been a volunteer for 21 Thursday, June 5, 1997 day. of those years. A teacher for 33 years and a Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor For most of his career, Cheatham was high- drug and alcohol abuse counselor for 12 the memory of Joe Mayer, whose radio show ly regarded as a first chair trumpeter. At one years, Nancy has brought to Marlboro Town- and personality were known to many admirers point or another Cheatham was associated ship her expertise, concern and dedication to in Cleveland, the rock `n' roll capital of Amer- with just about every significant big band, in- the welfare of others. In 1990, Nancy founded ica. cluding those of Chick Webb, Cab Calloway, and continues to chair the Marlboro Township Joe was born in Cleveland and went to high Teddy Wilson, Benny Carter, Benny Good- Alliance for the Prevention of Substance school in Fairview Park. He served in the U.S. man, and Count Basie. He was also active in Abuse. Navy as a radioman during World War II. Latin Jazz, performing with the likes of Perez Nancy has raised the consciousness of the Joe's radio career spanned more than 34 Prado, Tito Puente, Ricardo Rey, and the people of Marlboro Township from school chil- years. He made his debut in 1953 at WEOL great Machito. His small group associations in- dren to senior citizens, making them aware of in Elyria. He grew in popularity along with rock cluded stints with the Eddie Heywood Sextet, the effects of drugs and alcohol and of their `n' roll at stations WHK and WGAR. Herbie Mann, and the Wilbur DeParis' ``New'' responsibility to make the right choices for When the Beatles came to Cleveland in New Orleans Jazz Band. themselves and the community at large. 1964, Joe put them up in his home. He was Late in his career, Cheatham remade him- Nancy has helped to continue Marlboro's com- master of ceremonies for the Rolling Stones' self as a jazz soloist, vocalist stylist, and rac- mitment of taking care of its own. first Cleveland concert. onteur. He became a regular on the festival I applaud the efforts of those involved that Joe and rock `n' roll were bound together in circuit. Among the club venues he frequently have worked so hard on the mayor's ball, Cleveland's music consciousness. played was New York City's Sweet Basil, Nancy Horowitz, this year's honoree, the Marl- His voice, energy, and personality will be where he held forth at Sunday Brunch nearly boro Township Municipal Alliance, and the citi- greatly missed. every Sunday for 17 years. He was fond of zens involved with the Marlboro Improvement f telling his audiences that he had earmarked and Cultural Fund. on his second career. f CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF Cheatham was one of the most beloved fig- ADOLPHUS ANTHONY ``DOC'' ures in Jazz and a true national treasure. He TRIBUTE TO DARREN K. PEARSON CHEATHAM was a link to the beginning, a first person wit- ness who had also been an important practi- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. tioner from the very early days of Jazz. He OF NEW YORK OF MICHIGAN breathed the essence of Jazz through his horn IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and did so with a great sweetness and humil- Thursday, June 5, 1997 Thursday, June 5, 1997 ity. The jazz world was fortunate that he was active for so long and that he was able to Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise this pass along his knowledge and understanding commend an established entrepreneur, Darren evening to pay tribute to Adolphus Anthony to artists who will carry the flame of Jazz into K. Pearson. He developed and is currently ``Doc'' Cheatham who died Monday, June 2, at the next century. running three businesses in Brooklyn and age 91, at George Washington University Hos- f Queens, NY. pital in Washington, DC. A native of Nashville, Mr. Pearson's businesses include a full- TN, Cheatham would have celebrated his SALUTE TO THE MAYOR'S service real estate firm, apartment building 92nd birthday on June 13. He had just com- CHARITY BALL management, and construction and mainte- pleted an engagement at Blues Alley, a world nance. Before becoming involved in real es- renowned jazz club. HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS tate, Darren worked as an account executive The Nation and the African-American com- OF NEW JERSEY for Amergold Corp. He also worked for Van- munity have lost a major cultural figure. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guard Oil as a fuel salesman in the commer- Cheatham was one of the few musicians still cial and barge departments. His duties in- active whose career reached all the way back Thursday, June 5, 1997 cluded fuel sales to Con Edison, PSE&G, and to the beginnings of the jazz revolution in Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to LILCO. He was subsequently promoted to di- American music. He could count the legendary recognize this year's 5th annual Township of rector of public relations for Vanguard and Joe ``King'' Oliver as a mentor, and the even Marlboro Mayor's Charity Ball. The ball will was responsible for the home oil transfer pro- more legendary Louis ``Pops'' Armstrong as a take place tomorrow at the Robert B. Meyner gram, which provided oil to needy families at peer. Reception Center at the P.N.C. Arts Center in either a discount or no cost. His success in It was remarkable and quite wonderful that Holmdel, NJ. that position led to his promotion to vice presi- ``Doc,'' as he was affectionately known, was The mayor's ball was an initiative that dent of procurement and industrial sales for still performing on so demanding an instru- Mayor Scannapieco first began working on Vanco Oil Co., a subsidiary of Vanguard. June 5, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1141 Darren is the chairman of the Men's Caucus War II, President Harry S. Truman appointed HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO RAUL for Congressman TOWNS, a member of 100 Mr. Sengstacke to serve on the Presidential AND MINA BESTEIRO Black Men, Inc., and senator David Patter- committee to end segregation in the military. son's Progressive Professional Network. As a He served on a subsequent committee over- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ young businessman, Darren hires and trains seeing military integration in the Kennedy ad- OF TEXAS college-bound students as trainees in real es- ministration. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tate management and office administration. I Mr. Sengstacke was highly respected by all Thursday, June 5, 1997 am pleased to introduce him to my House col- of his colleagues as a newspaperman and a leagues.