E4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 7, 2014 Mr. Stephen Krupicka, the Comanche HONORING A–10 PILOTS BRIGADIER and greater individual attention from profes- Marching Band director, should be honored for GENERAL MACKEY AND LIEU- sors and coaches. It is through this winning such extraordinary commitment to these stu- TENANT COLONEL ROE formula that Grand View University has posi- dents, leading the band to such an out- tioned itself among our state’s premier univer- standing victory. To the members of the band, HON. VICKY HARTZLER sities. Mr. Speaker, the pride and excitement that Congratulations on a job well done! Your hard OF MISSOURI this team has brought to their campus and to work and dedication certainly paid off. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It should also be noted that I am nominating the state of Iowa cannot be understated. The Tuesday, January 7, 2014 the Comanche Marching Band to perform at unrelenting commitment of these coaches and the National Memorial Day Concert Series in Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today players speaks volumes about the Iowa work Washington, D.C. in May, 2014. The concert to recognize the brave airmen of the 442d ethic and the rewards of working together. It is series will commemorate the 70th Anniversary Fighter Wing of Whiteman Air Force Base. truly an honor to represent the players, coach- of D-Day May 24th-26th. Specifically, I want to commend the A–10 es and families of this team in the United States Congress and I invite my colleagues in Again, Congratulations to the Shiner High pilots who courageously protected Sergeant the House of Representatives to join me in School Marching Band. The community stands Mauricio Alejandro Arias and 16 of his fellow congratulating our 2013 NAIA National Cham- behind you in all your future endeavors! soldiers as they came under fire while serving in Afghanistan. pions. I wish President Henning, Coach Woodley, and all the students of Grand View f I sincerely applaud Colonel James Mackey (now Brigadier General Mackey) and Lieuten- University continued success, both on and off IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- ant Colonel Tony Roe for their actions of June the field, for many years to come. MENT OF COMMAND SERGEANT 5, 2008, as they provided close air support for f MAJOR RONALD T. RILING II 17 soldiers of the 201st Engineer Battalion of A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE the Kentucky National Guard. The soldiers OF THE HONORABLE HOWARD M. were pinned down for a lengthy time by HOLTZMANN HON. MO BROOKS enemy heavy-arms fire and running low on OF ALABAMA ammunition when these pilots intervened and HON. ANNA G. ESHOO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suppressed the enemy threat. Sergeant Arias OF CALIFORNIA credits these pilots for saving his and the lives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 7, 2014 of 16 fellow soldiers that day and I stand with Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I him in recognizing the heroic acts of these two Tuesday, January 7, 2014 would like to honor Command Sergeant Major pilots. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- Ronald T. Riling II, the 14th Command Ser- In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- leagues to join me in honoring the life of an geant Major of the U.S. Army Materiel Com- leagues to join me in applauding the bravery extraordinary man, Judge Howard Holtzmann, mand, on the occasion of his retirement fol- and commitment to service that General Mac- who passed away hours before his 92nd birth- lowing 31 years of exemplary service to the key, Lieutenant Colonel Roe and the airmen of day on December 9, 2013. United States Army. He is one of only four the 442d Fighter Wing exemplify. In doing so, Howard was the son of the late Lillian Plotz Command Sergeants Major of Four Star Com- they ask for no recognition, yet they protect Holtzmann and Jacob L. Holtzmann. He at- mands in the United States Army. our way of life while risking their own and are tended the Poly Prep Country Day School, Command Sergeant Major Riling began his very deserving of such recognition. Yale College and Yale Law School. He loved Army career in February 1983 as a 19D Cav- f all things ‘Yale’ and served it in many ways for alry Scout, completing his One Station Unit seven decades, earning the prestigious award TRIBUTE TO GRAND VIEW of the Yale Medal in 2006. Yale was one of Training at Fort Knox, KY and will conclude UNIVERSITY his career as the personal advisor to the Com- many beneficiaries of Howard Holtzmann’s manding General of the U.S. Army Materiel legendary philanthropy. He endowed the Jew- Command on all enlisted-related matters; pri- HON. TOM LATHAM ish Chaplaincy at Yale, the first such position marily focusing on the quality of life for Sol- OF IOWA at an American college campus. He also en- diers, Civilians and Families across the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dowed a professorship in international law and mand; and Command Sergeant Major Riling Tuesday, January 7, 2014 established fellowships in that field. has performed admirably and honorably at Judge Holtzmann, a brilliant attorney, was Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to home and abroad. an original member of the Iran-United States recognize and honor the 2013 National Asso- Claims Tribunal and served as a member of His career achievements include three suc- ciation of Intercollegiate Athletics Football the United States Delegation to the United Na- cessful combat tours, two in Iraq and one in Champions, the Grand View University Vi- tions Commission on International Trade Law. Haiti. CSM Riling’s awards and decorations in- kings. An acknowledged expert in arbitration, he clude the Silver Star, Legion of Merit (2nd Grand View University is one of eighty-five wrote and edited many books and treatises on OLC), Bronze Star (1st OLC), Meritorious football programs across the country that com- the subject. He held leadership positions as a Service Medal (Silver OLC), Army Com- pete in the NAIA. Each year, the best teams trustee or member of many organizations, in- mendation Medal (3rd OLC), Army Achieve- in the association qualify for the post-season cluding the Jewish Theological Seminary, St. ment Medal (4th OLC), and many other playoffs to determine a national champion. Bonaventure University, the American Foreign awards; and as Command Sergeant Major Only six years after establishing a football pro- Law Association, the Environmental Law Insti- Riling’s career winds down, he will be remem- gram, the Grand View University Vikings have tute, Pace Law, the American Arbitration As- bered for many of his attributes—strength of expertly developed a top-tier football team. On sociation and the New York Weill Cornell character, steadfast courage and superior and December 21, 2013, Grand View obtained its Council. compassionate leadership. He will also be re- first-ever national football championship by de- Judge Holtzmann is survived by his beloved membered and admired for being a ‘‘Soldier’s feating the top-ranked University of the Cum- wife, Carol, and his devoted daughters, Susie ″ Soldier . berlands by a score of 35–23. The Vikings fin- and Betsey. He also leaves his grandsons, As Command Sergeant Major Riling and his ished the 2013 season with a perfect 14–0 McLaren (Jodi), Anthony (Erin) and Abe wife, Melinda, begin the next phase of their record and the top NAIA ranking. Noyes, and Jill van Berg (David Manella), Eliz- lives, I am pleased that they are retiring in my Grand View University’s recent success on abeth van Berg and Allison van Berg. He also Congressional district. I want to express the the football field is emblematic of its long-held leaves five great-grandchildren, and at the warmest regards and heartfelt gratitude of the mission for both academics and athletics. time of his death was aware that a sixth was Nation for all that they have done and all that Since its founding in 1896, Grand View has in- due within days. He also leaves his step- the Riling family has sacrificed to support the stilled its students with an uncompromising daughter Louise Mullen (Henry) and his step- defense of the United States of America. focus on the traditional Danish perspective of son William van Berg. He was preceded in On behalf of all those touched by his serv- the ‘‘whole person.’’ Through this perspective, death by his first wife Anne Fisher Holtzmann ice, we wish Command Sergeant Major Riling each of Grand View’s 2,300 students is and his step-son, Peter van Berg. good luck, good ground, and Godspeed. Army uniquely enabled to reach their potential I have the privilege of knowing Judge Strong! through high expectations, smaller class sizes, Holtzmann’s daughter, Susie Richardson, a VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:56 Jan 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07JA8.004 E07JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS January 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 highly regarded member of the Palo Alto com- tion of the U.S. House of Representatives to Dr. Garcia was awarded the Presidential munity who has contributed in countless ways Louis Herman ‘‘Red’’ Klotz, a basketball leg- Medal of Freedom in 1984 by President Ron- to the civic life of our region. She is a woman end and long-time resident of Margate City, ald Reagan, and has been recognized by the of integrity and conscience, and I’m proud to New Jersey. At age 93, Red remains active in United States Army as one of the most influ- call her my friend.