24432 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 18 November 20, 2008 A TRIBUTE TO THE DISTIN- HONORING DAVID PHILIP ISEMAN, new language immersion and preservation GUISHED CAREER OF MILTON M. JR. programs to ensure the continuation of the YOUNGER Pueblo’s language, history and culture. Unfor- HON. SAM GRAVES tunately, I also saw crumbling school buildings OF MISSOURI and understaffed health care clinics where it is clear the Federal Government must do more HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor the promises made by treaty. I look OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, November 20, 2008 forward to working with the tribal communities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly and my colleagues to address these needs in pause to recognize David Philip Iseman, Jr. of the next Congress. Thursday, November 20, 2008 Lee’s Summit, Missouri. David is a very spe- In Minnesota our culture has been enriched cial young man who has exemplified the finest by the contributions of the Chippewa, Ojibwe Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and Sioux nations. I have been honored to celebrate and honor the distinguished career qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- work with alongside Native Americans to in- of Milton M. Younger of Bakersfield, California. ica, Troop 1391, and earning the most pres- crease funding for Indian Education, reduce After more than 52 years as a senior partner tigious award of Eagle Scout. health disparities, and strengthen tribal col- for the law firm of Chain, Younger, Cohn, and David has been very active with his troop, leges, but there is much more to be done. Stiles, Milt is stepping down to begin a new participating in many Scout activities. Over the As we join our families for Thanksgiving, we law firm, Younger and Lemucchi, with his many years David has been involved with must remember the critical role American Indi- long-time friend attorney Tim Lemucchi. Scouting, he has not only earned numerous ans played in the survival of the first European merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- settlers in America and in influencing our Milt was born in Bakersfield and has been shared American culture. We can also learn a longtime resident of the city. He attended ily, peers, and community. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join valuable lessons about the strength of com- Bakersfield High School where he met his me in commending David Philip Iseman, Jr. munity and the importance of conservation wife, Betty. Upon graduation, Milt attended for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts and good stewardship of our land from our Stanford University where he received his of America and for his efforts put forth in Native American brothers and sisters. This Bachelors and Masters Degrees. In 1956, he achieving the highest distinction of Eagle November, and every month throughout the graduated from Stanford School of Law. After Scout. year, I urge my colleagues, friends and con- stituents to learn more about the heritage, his- passing the California state bar, Milt became f tory and art of the tribal nations in Minnesota certified to practice law in 1957. Thereafter, he IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL and across the country. served as a JAG officer in the United States AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE f Army. MONTH Between 1956 and 2008, Milt served as a EARMARK DECLARATION senior partner for the law firm of Chain, HON. BETTY McCOLLUM HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT Younger, Cohn, and Stiles. He joined the law OF MINNESOTA OF MARYLAND firm, originally owned and operated by Morris IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES B. Chain, in 1956. When Mr. Chain died in Thursday, November 20, 2008 Thursday, November 20, 2008 1977, Milt became senior partner. During his tenure, Milt devoted his work to advocate for Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Madam Speak- Speaker, I rise in honor of National American persons involved in accidents. Notable cases er, pursuant to the Republican Leadership Indian Heritage Month and to recognize the standards on earmarks, I am submitting the include representing burned Kern County oil- important contributions of American Indians to following information regarding earmarks I re- field electricians where he demanded safe ma- our history and culture. ceived as part of H.R. 2638, FY 09 Defense chinery and equipment. In 2001, Milt argued This year’s theme is ‘‘Celebrating Tribal Na- Appropriations as part of the Consolidated Se- on behalf of a three-year-old quadriplegic child tions: America’s Great Partners.’’ For me, this curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing whose car seat broke free from its seatbelt. As theme recognizes both the opportunities and Appropriations Act, 2009. a result, infant seats are now required to un- the challenges facing Native American com- Bill Number: H.R. 2638. dergo crash testing. munities. The United States Constitution rec- Account: RTD&E Army Electronic Warfare ognizes tribal sovereignty and through treaties, Advanced Technology. Milt has proudly supported organized labor the Federal Government has a responsibility Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Thales for the past 45 years, representing firemen, to protect the right to self-determination of trib- Communication. policeman, correctional officers, California al nations. Congress must do more to live up Address of Requesting Entity: 22616 Gate- Highway Patrol officers, Naval Weapons Cen- to the commitments that have been made. way Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. ter employees, doctors, educators and senior Clearly there is work to be done to improve Description of Request: Funded $2.4 million citizens. A recipient of prestigious awards education, increase access to health care, and to provide Networked Dynamic Spectrum Ac- such as the Presidential Award of Merit by the support job opportunities. cess Investigation AN/PCR–148 Joint Tactical Consumer Attorneys of California, Bench and This month I had the opportunity to visit Radio System Enhanced Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios (JEM). The provision will sup- Bar Award from the Kern County Bar Associa- several pueblos in New Mexico to learn more about how the Federal Government can be a port the investigation of the benefits of Net- tion, and honorary doctorate from California working Dynamic Spectrum Access for the State University, Bakersfield attest to Milt’s better partner in improving education and ac- cess to health care. First hand I saw inspiring Army AN/PRC–148 JEM to include evaluation many accomplishments. examples of Pueblos coming together for the of CONOPS and ability to transition these ca- Through his public works and relentless greater good of their children and elders, and pabilities to the current force. community service, fighting on behalf of all in- I learned of areas of extreme need in their f jured persons, regardless of socioeconomic communities. HONORING JOSHUA JAMES background, Milt has accomplished his lifelong During the Feast Day, I was invited by tribal BLANCH endeavor of making the world safer. Known as members in the Pueblos of Tesuque and one of Kern County’s most trusted names in Jemez into their homes so I, and others from outside the community, could learn about tribal HON. SAM GRAVES law, his significant contributions to the Valley OF MISSOURI traditions and share some wonderful food. I will never be forgotten. Today, I take great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES saw Head Start centers built by the community pleasure in honoring, through these remarks, to provide the youngest children with edu- Thursday, November 20, 2008 a good friend, valued advisor, and public serv- cational opportunities. Tribal leaders, teachers Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly ant Milt Younger. and elders shared their plans to implement pause to recognize Joshua James Blanch of VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:20 Oct 31, 2017 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\E20NO8.REC E20NO8 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 20, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 18 24433 Liberty, Missouri. Joshua is a very special plary public servant and recently retired Su- land Indians fans and in the Greater Cleveland young man who has exemplified the finest perintendent of Scottsdale Unified School Dis- Community. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- trict. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- After working in education for 38 years, Dr. f ica, Troop 1418, and earning the most pres- Baracy is retiring from a post where he tigious award of Eagle Scout. brought leadership, vision and stability. Dr. IN MEMORY OF WALTER WILLIAM Joshua has been very active with his troop, Baracy thrived and excelled even though he HOFFMAN participating in many Scout activities. Over the was diagnosed with cancer within three weeks many years Joshua has been involved with of accepting the Superintendent position. HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Scouting, he has not only earned numerous In his four years, Dr. Baracy helped to sta- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- bilize the finances of the district. Under his OF CALIFORNIA ily, peers, and community. leadership, 22 of 32 schools now bear the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join label ‘‘excelling,’’ Arizona’s top academic rank- Thursday, November 20, 2008 me in commending Joshua James Blanch for ing. In addition to this, all five of the high his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of schools in the district were renovated under Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in mem- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- budget and on time. ory of Walter William Hoffman, who died on ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.