E20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 13, 2010 to helping those in need. I commend the men He lived his life by the Golden Rule, reaching diatric AIDS and one of the 14th Congres- and women of USAR Team 1 on their heroic out to help wherever needed. He grew up in sional District’s most distinguished and effec- efforts, mourn for those who lost their lives Cleveland, instilled with values of hard work, tive leaders, are an eloquent statement about and pray for those awaiting aid. service to community and an unmistakable joy the book and its subject. f for life. A talented athlete himself, Mr. Zunt ran ‘‘Ruthann Richter and Karen Ande have track at St. Ignatius High School, graduating in given a new voice and face to this pandemic, SALUTING THE ATHLETES OF THE 1950. As a student reporter at John Carroll 2010 WINTER GAMES OF TEXAS which continues to destroy the hopes, dreams University, Mr. Zunt began honing his journal- and lives of children. Through compelling and istic skills as a reporter for the university poignantly informed stories and narratives and HON. SAM JOHNSON paper, the ‘‘Carroll News.’’ He graduated from incredibly sensitive and touching portraits of OF TEXAS John Carroll in 1955, then served two years in children, families, providers and communities, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States Navy. In 1957, following his Richter and Ande remind us, in a deeply per- Wednesday, January 13, 2010 military service, Mr. Zunt joined The Plain sonal way, how important HIV remains in Afri- Dealer, where he worked as a sports reporter, ca and beyond.’’ Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam with an emphasis on high school sports, until Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Speaker, I rise to recognize the outstanding his retirement in 2001. me in honoring Karen Ande and Ruthann athletes of the fifth annual Winter Games of Throughout his tenure at The Plain Dealer, Richter for their extraordinary work and their Texas. Mr. Zunt made countless friends, many of efforts to bring to our attention the continuing This multi-sport youth athletic event is pat- whom remained close friends throughout his ravages of the AIDS virus on the children of terned after the international Olympic Games life. His honest approach, unwavering integrity Africa. and presented by The Texas Amateur Athletic and caring nature forged life-long bonds of Federation, a nonprofit organization estab- trust, friendship and admiration with coaches, f lished in 1925 to promote, organize and con- players, school administrators and colleagues. duct amateur athletics in Texas. He was very active in the community, serving GOVERNOR ALBERT ROSELLINI The sports festival serves as an excellent on several community, press and educational showcase of the talented young athletes of boards—and was an active alumnus of St. Ig- Texas. More than 4,500 young people will par- natius High School. Though not impressed HON. DAVID G. REICHERT ticipate in this year’s competition. with awards and accolades, Mr. Zunt’s many OF WASHINGTON An exciting Celebration of Athletes program achievements were publicly recognized. He will be held, featuring games, live entertain- was inducted to the St. Ignatius Hall of Fame, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, professional athletes, and past Olympic the Greater Cleveland Softball Hall of Fame, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 heroes. and the Cleveland Press Club Hall of Fame. Fourteen different sporting events are in- Madam Speaker, please join me in honor Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise cluded in the contest this year: soccer, basket- and remembrance of Mr. Richard J. ‘‘Dick’’ today in honor of Governor Albert Rosellini, ball, table tennis, wrestling, cheerleading, Zunt, whose love for family and friends, serv- who will celebrate his 100th birthday on Janu- swimming, flag football, ice hockey, figure ice to community and joy for living will be re- ary 21, 2010. Gov. Rosellini was elected to skating, volleyball, fencing, bowling, rock membered always. I offer my deepest condo- the Washington State Senate in 1938, and climbing, karate, and gymnastics. lences to his loving children, Mary ‘‘Cal,’’ served honorably as Washington State’s gov- I commend each of the athletes who will be Monica, Sarah, and Richard J. Jr.; to his ernor from 1957 to 1965. Ultimately, this man competing in these sports. Their hard work, daughters-in-law, Brooke and Ethel; to his has always worked as a servant and leader dedication and passion will serve them well in sons-in-law, Mike and Ruben; to his brothers, for his family, community and State. all aspects of life. J. Raymond and Robert; to his sister Mary; to As a 29-year-old law school graduate from I would also like to thank the City of Frisco, his dear companion, Doris; and to all his ex- Tacoma, Washington, Governor Rosellini including their fine leader, Mayor Maher Maso, tended family members and numerous friends. began his career early, serving in the Wash- the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, and all Mr. Zunt’s life—defined by kindness, joy, talent ington State Senate in 1938 and championing the volunteers throughout this city and state and a compassionate heart—will forever live in issues ranging from forward-looking transpor- who have expended their time and energy to the minds and hearts of his family, friends and tation policy to juvenile justice. He was an ad- prepare for this great event. all whom knew and loved him well—and he vocate for working families and never missed I wish all participants and volunteers an en- will never be forgotten. an opportunity to improve the lives of his con- joyable and successful tournament. f stituents. Later, as Governor, Rosellini played Let the games begin! an important role in starting one of our na- f A TRIBUTE TO KAREN ANDE AND tion’s finest medical schools at the University RUTHANN RICHTER IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF of Washington. He also helped create the Ev- RICHARD J. ZUNT ergreen Point Floating Bridge—a bridge that HON. ANNA G. ESHOO now bears his name. The type of leadership OF CALIFORNIA that helped build the Floating Bridge is typical HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Gov. Rosellini: visionary and decisive. OF OHIO Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Additionally, Governor Rosellini’s ascension IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the Governorship of Washington was a Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today seminal moment in the illustrious history of Wednesday, January 13, 2010 to pay tribute to two Bay Area women, Karen Roman Catholic Italian-Americans and he re- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Ande and Ruth Richter, and their compelling mains a leader in that community to this day. today in honor and remembrance of Mr. Rich- book Face to Face, Children of the AIDS Cri- ard J. ‘‘Dick’’ Zunt, dedicated father, uncle, sis in Africa. A Seattle columnist wrote in 2005 that Gov- journalist and friend, whose amazing life re- This very special work was conceived after ernor Rosellini ‘‘makes most governors after flected love for family, community and journal- Karen Ande and Ruthann Richter travelled to him look like slackers.’’ Madam Speaker, Gov. istic excellence. As a high school sports beat Africa in 2004. They were devastated by the Rosellini served Washington with a steely de- reporter, he consistently captured the energy, plight of children living under staggeringly bru- termination, with the cares, concerns, and best action and emotion of games played through- tal conditions, often without food, education or interest of all Washingtonians in his mind and out Greater Cleveland. From amazing tri- a stable, caring adult in their lives. Many of heart at all times. It is my distinct honor to rec- umphs, to shocking defeats, to predictable the children had watched their parents die and ognize him and his countless contributions to endings, Mr. Zunt’s reporting was always ac- then had to cope with the consequences of liv- the great state of Washington, and to chal- curate, compassionate, and respectful—and ing alone or with little support. They resolved lenge us all to aspire to serve in the same held the interest and imagination of tens of to bring the issue to light and their book is the way he has throughout his distinguished life thousands of readers. vehicle they chose to accomplish this goal. and career. Though a talented reporter, it was Mr. The following words in praise of the book by Along with this House, I wish Mr. Rosellini Zunt’s kind demeanor, great sense of humor Philip Pizzo, M.D., Dean of the Stanford Uni- a happy 100th birthday and thank him for his and generous heart that drew others to him. versity School of Medicine, a specialist in pe- dedicated public service. VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:19 Jan 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JA8.015 E13JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with REMARKS.