February 17, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E257 would like to recognize Mr. Benke’s valor and Public broadcasting is often a lifeline for HONORING THE VILLAGE OF selflessness and do honor to one of Colo- Americans in times of natural disasters, pro- PALMETTO BAY rado’s most distinguished heroes. I am ex- viding up-to-date information on evacuation tremely proud to have David as a constituent routes and evacuation center locations. HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART and know that his bravery and courage will CPB funds are vital to the success of public OF FLORIDA shine as a beacon of magnanimity that others broadcasting. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will aspire to. You know, some years ago Newt Gingrich Thursday, February 17, 2011 f went after Big Bird and the results weren’t pretty. Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today FULL-YEAR CONTINUING to recognize the Village of Palmetto Bay on APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2011 The American people made it clear that they like their local NPR stations and other public the grand opening of the new Village Hall, the broadcasters. first ‘‘Platinum’’ LEED-Certified Municipal Cen- SPEECH OF ter and Emergency Operations Center in the They believed that supporting public broad- State of Florida. This state-of-the-art facility HON. LOIS CAPPS casting was a worthwhile use of their tax dol- will provide much needed services and sup- OF CALIFORNIA lars. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port for the residents and Council members of I don’t think that sentiment has changed. Palmetto Bay. Located on E. Hibiscus Street, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 I urge my colleagues to restore funding to this new 26,005 square-foot Municipal Center The House in Committee of the Whole the CPB by supporting Mr. BLUMENAUER’S is easily accessible and welcomes all resi- House on the State of the Union had under commonsense amendment. dents. consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- The facility was internationally recognized priations for the Department of Defense and f as a green building by its ‘‘Platinum’’ LEED- the other departments and agencies of the Certification. The design and construction of Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes. MENTS OF MARK DYER AND THE the building aims at energy savings, water effi- ciency, improved indoor environmental quality, Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chair, I rise to speak in VOLUNTEERS OF SHELTERBOX USA and carbon dioxide emissions reduction. The strong support of Mr. BLUMENAUER’s amend- framework used reflects environmental aware- ment to restore funding to the Corporation for ness and economic responsibility. Public Broadcasting. HON. PETER J. ROSKAM The Municipal Center provides a center for The Republican move to gut funding for OF ILLINOIS government and serves as the emergency op- public broadcasting in this Omnibus spending IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erating center for the Village designed to with- bill is an incredibly bad idea. stand category 5 hurricanes. I commend Millions of Americans rely on public broad- Thursday, February 17, 2011 Mayor Shelley Stanczyk and her staff for final- casting for their news, entertainment, and local izing the move and creating a smart and con- programming. Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mark Dyer, a resident of Elmhurst, servative community to engage the residents Public broadcasting provides programs and of Palmetto Village. services that inform, enlighten, and enrich our Illinois. Mark was recently recognized along with other volunteers for their efforts in fur- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me society. on this special occasion and commend those And in a world enlightened by all too often thering disaster relief efforts through ShelterBox USA. ShelterBox USA is a world- who have worked relentlessly to make the ill-informed and sensationalist cable ‘‘news’’ opening of the Municipal Center a reality. shows, public broadcasting provides thought- wide relief organization that specializes in pro- f ful, even handed analysis of the issues of the viding emergency shelter to those displaced day. by natural disasters. A TRIBUTE TO DR. ELLIN Simply put, public broadcasting helps edu- As the horrific events unfolded in the wake LIEBERMAN cate our society and celebrates the arts, edu- of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, many cation, respectful debate and civil discourse. watched as news reports flashed images of HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF The CPB enables nearly 1,300 public radio human tragedy and suffering, but Mark Dyer was moved to action. Through Mr. Dyer’s hard OF CALIFORNIA and television stations—like KCBX, KCLU, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and KOCE, in my district—to stay on the air work to raise awareness and funds, and broadcast quality, commercial-free news ShelterBox was able to provide more than Thursday, February 17, 2011 and educational programming. 28,000 ShelterBoxes full of cooking sets, Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to These stations reach 260 million Americans tents, water purification supplies, and other es- pay tribute to the extraordinary leadership of in every corner of this country—bringing ‘‘All sential items to the survivors in Haiti. Mark’s Dr. Ellin Lieberman. Through her unwavering Things Considered’’ and ‘‘Car Talk’’ into our determination is reflected in the fact that those commitment to service, she has transformed cars and Sesame Street, Frontline, the 28,000 ShelterBoxes accounted for one-quar- the lives of many and made profound contribu- Newshour and NOVA into our living rooms. ter of all the tented shelters in Haiti. tions to our community and country. I know that my district is a far richer place Mark is also a ShelterBox Response Team Dr. Lieberman, born and raised in New York because of these important public broad- member who volunteers his time all over the City, began her professional career of service casting outlets. world. In the past two years Mark has de- after receiving her B.A. from Harvard Univer- The CPB also promotes public-private part- ployed to Somaliland, Niger, Columbia, and sity and her medical degree, specializing in In- nerships. Haiti to deliver much needed assistance fol- ternal Medicine & Pediatrics with a sub- And as we look for ways to reduce our lowing disasters. specialty in Pediatric Nephrology, from Boston spending, we ought to look to agencies and Few are willing to heed the call to service University School of Medicine. She joined the programs that have the most bang for the following devastating natural disasters, and USC faculty in 1963, then headed the Division buck. even fewer are willing to commit to such a of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital Los An- By providing essential foundational money, level, and with as much passion, as Mark geles from 1967–1995. After retiring from an the CPB enables public stations to leverage Dyer. His efforts were recently recognized with outstanding medical career in 1998, Ellin con- funds to raise the additional resources they The President’s Volunteer Service Award, a tinued her work in medical education by ad- need to fully cover operating costs. special recognition presented on behalf of vancing medicine around the world. In 2001, Ending CPB funding would undeniably pun- President Barack Obama for those who con- she was a Senior Visiting Scholar of the Inter- ish these successful partnerships. tribute a significant amount of time to volun- national Society of Nephrology in Russia, Finally, the public radio and TV stations teer activities. Mr. Speaker and Distinguished started a postgraduate pilot program in St. Pe- supported by CPB are locally owned and con- Colleagues, Mark Dyer deserves our recogni- tersburg, and later founded the Los Angeles- sistently broadcast content important to their tion and commendation. St. Petersburg Sister City Medical Committee. communities. Please join me in recognizing the impres- After returning to her home in South Pasa- In rural areas, these stations are frequently sive work of Mark Dyer and the volunteers of dena, California, Ellin, turned her energy to the only source of free local, national, and ShelterBox USA while wishing them every community activism, championing a plethora international news. success in their future endeavors. of local and national causes. Ellin and her VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:30 Feb 18, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K17FE8.007 E17FEPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 17, 2011 husband Harry, both longtime supporters of These draconian cuts to the transportation and three younger siblings. His father had the arts, host an annual arts benefit that has and infrastructure budget will have a tremen- passed away two years earlier. With German supported victims of Hurricane Katrina, the dous impact on the health and stability of our planes overhead bombing nearby towns, the New Orleans National Kidney Foundation, and economy. Democrats and Republicans both Greenbaum family left their home and took the Louisiana Children’s Hospital. In addition agree that the Federal Government needs to refuge in the nearby countryside on a farm of to opening up their home for charitable func- tighten its belt when it comes to spending. a family friend. As German soldiers ap- tions, the Liebermans have also hosted edu- However, cutting funding to transportation proached, Mr. Greenbaum left his family and cational forums on issues such as climate and infrastructure programs will curtail the in- headed north-east with a deserter from the change, health care reform, sustainable/green vestments that are desperately needed to sus- Polish Army. living, as well as speaker sessions with Mus- tain our long-term economic recovery. The two were shortly joined by others seek- lim community leader, Dr.