September 8, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2187 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS HONORING THE MOST REVEREND well. He served on the Administrative Com- the original Plaza Ventana location in 1983. JAMES H. GARLAND ON THE AN- mittee and Board of the United States Catholic He has been very active in the community NIVERSARY OF HIS EPISCOPAL Conference/National Conference of Catholic serving on the board of the California Res- ORDINATION AND PRIESTLY OR- Bishops; he served as chairman of the United taurant Association of Fresno and as a mem- DINATION States Catholic Conference Committee for the ber of the Central California Hispanic Cham- Campaign for Human Development from 1992 ber of Commerce Toastmasters. Mr. HON. BART STUPAK to 1995; and he served as chairperson of the Borunda’s steadfast commitment to the com- OF MICHIGAN Bishops of Region VI of the National Con- munity has set an example for other business IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference of Catholic Bishops from 1995 to owners to follow. 1997. Through years of hard work and dedication, Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Bishop Garland retired as Bishop of Mar- Mr. Borunda’s investment in his business Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to quette on December 13, 2005, but he remains makes him worthy of this esteemed recogni- honor the Most Reverend James H. Garland active in spreading the Word of the Lord, serv- tion. He has managed to stand alone as a on the 25th anniversary of his Episcopal ordi- ing as executive director of the Bishop Baraga family-run and operated business among nation and the 50th anniversary of his priestly Association and writing articles for the dioce- many competitors and continues to put his ordination. For 50 years Bishop Garland has san Catholic newspaper. He also continues to customers first. It is for those reasons that we served the Lord, the Catholic Church, and care for those in the Marquette community as take great pride and honor in joining the Cen- countless members in his parishes. For 13 a hospice volunteer and enjoys reading, tral California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce years Bishop Garland served the Diocese of music, and gardening in his retirement. in recognizing David Borunda as ‘‘2009 Busi- Marquette, which remains today a church that Madam Speaker, the story of Michigan’s nessman of the Year’’ and we invite our col- is intrinsically linked to the spirit of the Upper Upper Peninsula is deeply intertwined with the leagues to join in wishing Mr. Borunda much Peninsula. history of the Diocese of Marquette. Bishop continued success and prosperity. Bishop Garland received his bachelor’s de- Garland’s years of service are now an impor- Mr. COSTA and I invite my colleagues to join gree in education from Ohio State University tant part of this history. In honor of the count- me in wishing Mr. Borunda many years of in 1953. During that year he began studies at less lives he has touched, his dedication to continued success. the seminaries of the Archdiocese of Cin- the Roman Catholic Church, and his unwaver- f cinnati and was ordained to the priesthood for ing faith in the Lord I would ask, Madam HONORING REAR ADMIRAL the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on August 15, Speaker, that you and the entire U.S. House MICHAEL K. MAHON 1959. Following ordination, Bishop Garland of Representatives join me in recognizing the served in several parishes and directed offices Most Reverend Bishop James H. Garland on of Catholic Charities in Springfield and Dayton, the 25th anniversary of his Episcopal ordina- HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Ohio, as well as the Archdiocesan Office of tion and the 50th anniversary of his priestly or- OF MARYLAND Catholic Charities. Bishop Garland also went dination. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on to receive a master’s degree in philosophy f Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of the Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I HONORING DAVID BORUNDA West in 1960, and a master’s degree in social rise before you today to honor Rear Admiral work from Catholic University of America in Michael K. Mahon upon his retirement from 1965. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH the position of Director of Surface Warfare for On June 2, 1984, Bishop Garland was ap- OF CALIFORNIA the United States Navy. pointed to the Episcopacy by Pope John Paul IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A 1979 graduate of the United States Naval II and ordained Titular Bishop of Garriana and Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Academy, Rear Admiral Mahon furthered his Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Cincinnati on education as he earned a Master’s degree in July 25, 1984. He has also directed the Arch- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, Mr. strategic planning from the Naval Post- diocesan Departments of Community Services COSTA and I rise today to commend and con- graduate School and national security strategy and Pastoral Services of the Archdiocese of gratulate David Borunda upon being named from the National War College, where he Cincinnati. the ‘‘2009 Businessman of the Year’’ by the graduated with distinction. On November 11, 1992, Bishop Garland Central California Hispanic Chamber of Com- Rear Admiral Mahon’s first sea tour was was installed as the eleventh Bishop of the Di- merce. Mr. Borunda will be recognized at the aboard the USS Dewey (DDG 45) where he ocese of Marquette, Michigan—a diocese rich 21st Annual Central California Business Expo, served as Electronic Warfare Officer, Assistant in history, rich in faith and rich in the Lord’s to be held in Fresno, California on Friday, Au- CIC Officer and CIC Officer. Since then, he spirit. During his tenure as Bishop of Mar- gust 7, 2009. has served as the Operations Officer aboard quette, Bishop Garland became known Mr. Borunda has been treating his cus- USS Gallery and COMDESRON 24 in 1986 throughout the diocese for his service, his tomers to, as he describes, ‘‘Mexican food and 1987, respectively. In early 1990, he re- generosity, and the cookies he baked for vol- with a passion’’ in Fresno since he established ported to the OPNAV staff and served as the unteers. My hometown church, the Holy Spirit Plaza Ventana in 1977. Plaza Ventana re- Joint Strategic Planning System Officer for the Catholic Church in Menominee, Michigan, re- mains one of the most awarded restaurants in Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, sides in the Diocese of Marquette and I am Fresno and enjoys the distinction of receiving Policy, and Operations. personally grateful for Bishop Garland’s steady the ‘‘Best of Fresno’’ award by Fresno Maga- In 1992, Rear Admiral Mahon served as the leadership and strong commitment to the zine and receiving ‘‘The Central Valley’s Peo- Commissioning Executive Officer of USS members of the diocese. ple’s Choice Award’’ awarded to Mr. Borunda Cape St. George. Cape St. George was se- Bishop Garland implemented the Legacy of by the Fresno Bee. With two locations in Fres- lected as the first ship other than a battleship Faith endowment program to develop faith for- no, Plaza Ventana offers an extensive menu to ever win the Arizona Memorial Trophy. He mation and to keep Catholic schools through- and is considered one of the top Mexican res- went on to serve as the Flag Secretary to out our diocese on solid financial ground. My taurants in the Central Valley by residents and CINCUSNAVEUR from 1994 to 1996 and wife, Laurie, and I are proud to serve as two visitors alike. Deputy Executive Assistant to the Commander of the bishop’s ambassadors, helping to pre- Mr. Borunda is one of the founding mem- of the NATO Implementation Force (IFOR) in serve Catholic faith throughout the Upper Pe- bers of the Central California Hispanic Cham- Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina. ninsula. ber of Commerce and he has served on the Rear Admiral Mahon’s most recent assign- Bishop Garland’s committed work ethic ex- board of directors since the chamber was ment was as Deputy Chief of Staff for Oper- tended beyond the Diocese of Marquette as founded during a meeting in his restaurant at ations, Allied Maritime Component Command, ∑ 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. 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From birth to death Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with two gold sizes and types apply for acceptance into the they serve as a critical part of the food chain stars), Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Serv- Management Assessment Program in hopes that sustains us and wildlife far beyond the ice Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal of becoming even stronger institutions. The streams and rivers in which they live. They (with three gold stars), among many others. program contains elements of peer review and provide food for animals such as bald eagles, Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me self-study that enable museums to identify bear, and other fish and their carcasses con- today to honor Rear Admiral Michael K.