May 12, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 9 12265 AFL–CIO. Throughout her tenure she cham- married the love of his life, Kamenka, and they HONORING LESLIE ANN JONES pioned the causes of ‘‘the least of these’’ and moved to Clifton, NJ, where they still reside crusaded for social justice wherever it was with their children, daughter Blagica, now 16, HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY found wanting. In spite of her often disparate and son Steven, now 13. Slavco and his wife OF CALIFORNIA tasks—coordinating disaster relief operations, are naturalized citizens of the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Within a few years of coming to the United lobbying the Texas legislature, or directing Tuesday, May 12, 2009 voter registration drives—Rosa brought a con- States, Slavco opened his own business. tagious sense of purpose to her duties. Middle Slavco Construction, Inc., specializes in re- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise class families across Texas owe her a debt of moving asbestos and professionally executing today to recognize Leslie Ann Jones, Director gratitude for her tireless efforts to open doors technical and specific construction tasks. of Music Recording and Scoring for Skywalker of opportunity. While politicians are thrust into Slavco Construction, Inc. has grown rapidly Sound, in Marin County, California, for her 35 the limelight, we would be remiss and foolish and is recognized as one of the most re- years as a trailblazer in the recording and if we did not salute the too often unrecognized spected construction firms in New York, New music industries. grassroots work of individuals like Rosa Walk- Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The Ms. Jones began her career, making history er. They truly help us to believe that social company prides itself on abiding by environ- as the first female engineer at ABC Recording change can truly percolate from the bottom mental construction regulations. Slavco’s tal- Studio. Next, Ms. Jones joined the team at the up. ent, hard work and dedication have allowed legendary Automatt Recording Studios. It was him to celebrate the 18th anniversary of there she began her film score mixing career, f Slavco Construction, Inc., as a company in working on such acclaimed films as Apoca- CONCEPCION ENRIQUEZ continual growth. lypse Now. She also recorded with many jazz Slavco has made the most of the opportuni- greats, such as Herbie Hancock, Bobby HON. ED PERLMUTTER ties that have been possible for him, and he McFerrin and Angela Bofill. OF COLORADO is always willing to help others in return. He Ms. Jones took the experience and knowl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spends much of his energy, good will and fi- edge she gained while at Automatt and began nancial resources to improve the lives of the a long and respected tenure at Capitol Re- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 residents of New Jersey and also those in his cording Studios in Hollywood. While there Ms. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise homeland of Macedonia. Slavco has com- Jones worked with such talents as Rosemary today to recognize and applaud Concepcion pleted Community Emergency Response Clooney, Michelle Shocked and Michael Fein- Enriquez who has received the Arvada Wheat Team training, conducted by FEMA, and is a stein. Some of her film credits from Capital in- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. member of the President’s Citizens Corps. In clude, Grace of My Heart, Lost Highway and Concepcion Enriquez is a senior at Arvada addition, he is an active member of the New White Men Can’t Jump. High School and received this award because Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Presi- In February of 1997 Ms. Jones joined her determination and hard work have allowed dent’s Club, and the New Jersey Business Skywalker Sound. After only a short time she her to overcome adversities. and Industry Association. was elevated to her current position as Direc- The dedication demonstrated by Concep- Slavco has received awards and honors tor of Music Recording and Scoring, becoming cion Enriquez is exemplary of the type of from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, the first woman to hold this position. During achievement that can be attained with hard the Polish-American Children’s Foundation, her career at Skywalker Sound Leslie has won work and perseverance. It is essential that stu- Passaic County 200 Club, New Jersey Civil two GRAMMY awards. The first in 2004 for dents at all levels strive to make the most of Service Association, the Sheriff Jerry Speziale Best Chamber Music Recording for the Kronos their education and develop a work ethic that Foundation for Community Service, and the Quartet’s ‘‘Berg’’ project; the second in 2005, will guide them for the rest of their lives. Giblin Association. He was named Man of the when she won as a recording engineer for I extend my deepest congratulations once Year by the Greater Paterson Leadership Best Jazz Vocal Album for Diane Reeve’s again to Concepcion Enriquez for winning the Council. In a resolution passed by the New ‘‘Good Night and Good Luck’’ soundtrack. Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Jersey General Assembly, Slavco was recog- In keeping with her tradition of ‘‘firsts’’ Ms. Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit nized for his numerous and significant con- Jones also became the first female National the same dedication she has shown in her tributions to the State of New Jersey. He has Chair of the National Academy of Recording academic career to her future accomplish- been granted an Honorary Chieftainship in Ni- Arts & Sciences. ments. geria and has participated on a mission to the Leslie Ann Jones is an inspiration for f country in 2003 to review and analyze the women in her industry; she continues to lead socio-political and economic situation there. a fulfilling and accomplished career, marked TRIBUTE TO SLAVCO MADZAROV In the Macedonian community, Slavco is a with a pattern for establishing ‘‘firsts.’’ I am member and supporter of the Macedonian Or- honored to call her a constituent; congratulate HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. thodox Churches Sts. Kiril and Metodij in her for her mastery in the recording studio, OF NEW JERSEY Cedar Grove, New Jersey, and St. Nikola in and thank her for her efforts to encourage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Totowa, New Jersey. He is an avid soccer fan, women on the technical side of the recording Tuesday, May 5, 2009 and is a supporter of the Macedonian Soccer community. Club of Clifton, New Jersey, and the Miravci f Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would Soccer Club in Macedonia. Since its founding like to call to your attention the work of an out- in 2004, Slavco has strongly supported the STEPHANIE CHAPPEL standing individual, Mr. Slavco Madzarov who United Macedonian Diaspora, the only Wash- will be recognized on May, 5, 2009 by Catho- ington, DC-based international organization HON. ED PERLMUTTER lic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark as representing Macedonians and Macedonian OF COLORADO ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year.’’ It is only fitting communities around the world. Slavco is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that he be honored in this, the permanent recipient of the September 14th Golden Tuesday, May 12, 2009 record of the greatest democracy ever known, Plaque Award from the municipality of Sveti for his story is a true embodiment of the Nikole in Macedonia. Slavco and his family Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise American Dream. frequently visit Macedonia. today to recognize and applaud Stephanie Slavco Madzarov was born in Maravci in the The job of a United States Congressman in- Chappel who has received the Arvada Wheat Republic of Macedonia on August 16, 1957. volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. After earning an Associates Degree in Skopje compares to learning about and recognizing Stephanie Chappel is a senior at Jefferson and completing his mandatory military service the efforts of individuals like Slavco Madzarov. High School and received this award because in the Army, Slavco left Macedonia to come Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our col- her determination and hard work have allowed here to the United States of America to find a leagues, Slavco’s family and friends, all those her to overcome adversities. better opportunity to fulfill his potential. who have been touched by him, and me in The dedication demonstrated by Stephanie Slavco arrived here in December 1987, set- recognizing the outstanding contributions of Chappel is exemplary of the type of achieve- tling in Paterson, NJ. Three years later, he Mr. Slavco Madzarov to his community. ment that can be attained with hard work and VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:53 Aug 24, 2011 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E12MY9.000 E12MY9 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with BOUND RECORD.