September 5, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1157 (PVIL). Hughes won three PVIL champion- Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other col- ships and placed second during two more will join me in thanking Ruth Hyman for her leagues to join me in honoring Marcus W. tournaments during his time at Terrell. When immeasurable contributions to the community. Malczewski, Sr. for his lifetime of leadership public schools desegregated in 1973, I.M. Ms. Hyman’s tireless efforts and dedication to and service to the community. His fifty-five Terrell was closed and Hughes forged an im- philanthropy are truly deserving of this body’s years of exceptional devotion and continuous pressive career at Fort Worth Dunbar High recognition. efforts to improve the quality of life for the School. f residents of Lake County is truly admirable. I Coach Hughes remained at Fort Worth Dun- ask that you join me in congratulating him and bar until he retired in 2005 with an astonishing RETIREMENT OF MR. MARCUS W. wishing him well upon his retirement. overall career record of 1,333–264. He had MALCZEWSKI, SR. the most wins in the entire nation until recently f when Coach Leta Andrews surpassed his HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY IN HONOR OF KENDRA LEE record. During his 47 seasons at Dunbar, OF INDIANA MURRAY ADAMS Coach Hughes led his teams to victory while IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also transforming the lives of thousands of Tuesday, September 5, 2017 students. As a coach, he broke the racial di- HON. GWEN MOORE Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with vide and bridged the gap between commu- OF WISCONSIN nities. For 50 years, the Southwest Con- great pleasure that I take this time to recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference denied entry to African-American high nize Mr. Marcus W. Malczewski, Sr. and to school athletes. Coach Hughes navigated wish him well upon his retirement from his po- Tuesday, September 5, 2017 around the prejudiced policies and created re- sition as Lake County Highway Super- intendent. Mr. Malczewski’s fifty-five years of Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lationships with the Big Ten, Pacific 8 and honor the life of Kendra Lee Murray Adams, Missouri Valley Conferences so that all of his service to the people of Lake County are to be commended. In honor of Marcus’s lifetime of who passed away on July 30, 2017 at the age players could be offered the same opportuni- of 39, following a brave battle with cancer. ties as their white counterparts. service, a surprise retirement celebration was held on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Gamba Originally from Pennsylvania, Kendra attended In February 2015, Coach Hughes’ career Gettysburg College, where she majored in po- was commemorated in a feature-length docu- Ristorante in Merrillville, Indiana. Marcus W. Malczewski was born in 1937 litical science. Upon graduation, her passion mentary about his career called ‘‘Relentless’’. for politics brought her to Washington, D.C. The film captured the accomplishments of and raised in Gary, Indiana. After graduating from high school, he worked in construction in and placed her on a bright and fulfilling career Hughes and his impact on the Texas basket- path. ball community. Alaska, which had not yet obtained its state- hood. Marc went on to attend Indiana Univer- I am speaking today because I had the Today, we recognize Robert Hughes for his good fortune of being a stop along that path. induction into the Naismith Memorial Basket- sity before beginning his career as a driver for the Lake County Highway Department in Kendra served as my scheduler and office ball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachu- manager when I first came to Congress in setts. Coach Hughes will join the more than 1962. Two years later, he transferred to the engineering department. In 1982, Marc was 2005. I’ve had many fine and dedicated staff three hundred inductees in the Naismith Me- members during my time in public service, and morial Basketball Hall of Fame and finally in- appointed assistant superintendent, a position he held until 1993, before being named super- Kendra stands out among them. At a time ducted during the weekend of September 7, when I was learning the protocols and proce- 2017. intendent of the Lake County Highway Depart- ment. dure of this great institution, this blonde bomb- I honor Coach Robert Hughes, a pillar of the shell immersed herself in the details, and in Fort Worth and Texas athletic community. Throughout his remarkable fifty-five-year ca- reer, Marc has been an outstanding leader many ways, was the heart of the operation. f and helped build an economy in Northwest In- She embodied the essence of grace under fire, there was no need, demand, or logistical IN HONOR OF RUTH HYMAN diana. Among his many accomplishments, Marc directed the repair and improvement of crisis that could ruffle her feathers. She would more than 1,000 miles of roads and over 100 simply execute and make the whole process HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. bridges. Throughout the years, Mr. Malczewski look effortless. OF NEW JERSEY worked to ensure a safe work environment, That, in and of itself, was exemplary. But IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES providing a plethora of assistance for all high- Kendra was integral to our office family be- yond that. She was a den mother of sorts on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 way employees. Given his concerns for em- ployee safety and to maximize their efficiency, one hand, and she was our comedic relief and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- Marc developed and implemented a program levity on the other. She was the kind of person lege to recognize Ruth Hyman, who was re- designed to test the skills of drivers and oper- one comes to rely on not only professionally, cently honored by Congregation Brothers of ators. Also, he oversaw the installation of GPS but also to sooth the soul. She left my office Israel in Long Branch, New Jersey for her systems in all department automobiles, trucks, to work for my friend and colleague, the leg- contributions to the synagogue and the greater and powered equipment. He continued to im- endary Charlie Rangel, when he served as community. plement new products and techniques for Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, Throughout Ms. Hyman’s long and vibrant maintenance and construction and developed and I know he joins me in saluting the public life, she has maintained her mission to serve a positive relationship between the highway service, and indeed the life, of Kendra Adams, the community. Her work and generosity have department and other county agencies. For his who was taken from us, far too soon. been recognized by many awards and tributes unwavering dedication to public service, Kendra was a privilege to know, a fantastic over the years and it is my honor to join with Marcus Malczewski is worthy of the highest and dedicated worker with a terrific heart, Congregation Brothers of Israel in lauding her praise. whether serving with Horton’s kids or just achievements and philanthropy. Marc’s excellence in his field is exceeded helping a friend through a tough time. Whether The daughter of Ida and David Hyman who only by his devotion to his amazing family. He you knew her for years or just met her, you were founding members of Congregation and his beloved late wife, Marilyn, have three got the best of her from minute one. Brothers of Israel, Ruth Hyman has a strong wonderful children, seven grandchildren, and In words written before her death, Kendra connection to the synagogue and remains an three adoring great-grandchildren, with three urged those she loved to not mourn but rather active member. Ms. Hyman’s commitment to more on the way. to ‘‘live life, go to the beach, go rock climbing, the Jewish community extends beyond Con- I am honored to call Marc Malczewski my and skydiving. Do the things you want to do!’’ gregation Brothers of lsrael with her support of friend. We should all be blessed with such That exemplifies her spirit, her courage, and Hadassah, the Jewish Community Center, wonderful friendships. More importantly, Marc her life. Jewish Family and Children’s Service and the has been a friend to all, a gentleman in the My heart, prayers, and condolences go out Visiting Nurse Association Health Group’s Ju- truest sense of that word, and the epitome of to Kendra’s family, including her son, daugh- daic pastoral care hospice program, among a public servant. His is a life we should all ter, husband, father and sister, who were her many others. seek to emulate. pride and greatest joy. VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:42 Sep 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.003 E05SEPT1 E1158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2017 HONORING SAMUEL HUGH not match the sacrifices made by Mr. Howard, Van Doren Shaw. The neighborhood was built MATTHEWS but surely we can try to match his sense of as a planned housing community for the peo- service. We cannot match his courage, but we ple who worked at Mark Manufacturing, one of HON. JEFF DENHAM can strive to match his devotion. the first mills along Indiana’s shoreline. OF CALIFORNIA Operator Gregory ‘‘G’’ Joseph Howard, Sr. Marktown is largely known for its distinctive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES survivors include his wife Dominique Howard, design in which the cars are parked on the two sons: Gregory J.