E882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks May 6, 1999 children to their fathers hence, linking the ty, ``Rangeland Water Quality Research and lyrics of his songs, and his music. His first family together and creating the connection Education Program;'' Michael McKenry, major hit came in 1958 with ``Splish Splash'' that should be present between every parent Kearney Ag. Center, ``Orchard Replant Prob- and ``Mack the Knife'' which exploded onto the and child.'' lems and their Management;'' and Ron charts, rocketing to number 1, and stayed The Listen to the Cries of the Children Na- there for months. tional campaign strives to focus public at- Vargas, Madera County, ``Cotton Week Man- tention on the plight of children around the agement.'' Every program submitted is vitally Bobby inspired me and so many other world who are abused, neglected, or phys- important to production agriculture and every young people from the Bronx. He had a re- ically challenged; and who does not have participant received at least one ``first'' from in- markable passion for life, tenacity to accom- adequate food, shelter, clothing, and health dividual members of the panel. plish what he was set to do, great courage care and all children, young and old, who are Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and sensitivity. I can remember how proud we crying out for help. As part of its ongoing ef- Deanne Meyers as Winner of the ``Award for were in the Bronx to know that he came from fort to help suffering children, I fear O'Israel Outstanding Achievement,'' and recognize our own Borough. International, Inc. has been going into Mr. Speaker, May 14, 1999 has been pro- schools and detention homes, campaigning each of the five finalists, Steve Koike, Neil McDougald, Michael McKenry, and Ron claimed ``Bobby Darin Day'' in the Bronx by with former gang members who were shot Bronx Borough President, Fernando Ferrer and, after becoming quadriplegic, are taking Vargas. I urge all of my colleagues to join me with them the evidence and consequences of in wishing Ms. Meyers and each of the final- and, at the Bronx Science Spring Concert, the their actions in order to help the children to ists best wishes for a bright future and contin- school's alumni association will revive the become aware of the price they are paying. ued success. Bobby Darin award as a scholarship for tal- Hear O'Israel International, Inc. has also ented music students. What a fitting tribute. conducted community-oriented programs to f Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me help more children become aware of the neg- TRIBUTE TO BOBBY DARIN in paying tribute to a great American artist and ative consequences of gang involvement and in wishing the Bobby Darin Award Committee drug and alcohol abuse. continued success. The Mayor and the City Council of the HON. JOSEÂ E. SERRANO City of Houston do hereby salute Hear f OF NEW YORK O'Israel International, Inc. for its efforts to HONORING AZTECA BOXING TEAM improve and enhance the quality of life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our children, and external best wishes for Thursday, May 6, 1999 continued success. HON. DALE E. KILDEE Approved by the Mayor and City Council of Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay OF MICHIGAN the City of Houston this 8th day of April, tribute to Walden Robert Cassotto for all the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1999, A.D. joy that he gave to the world through his tal- Thursday, May 6, 1999 f ent, music, and generosity. He will be honored on his birthday, May 14. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before CONGRATULATING DEANNE MEY- Known as Bobby Darin, Walden Robert you today to recognize the longtime success ERS FOR OUTSTANDING Cassotto was born in Harlem on May 14, of a group that has provided a valuable com- ACHIEVEMENT 1936. For most of his young life he lived at munity resource in helping to teach many 629 East 135th Street in the Bronx. He at- youths discipline and character. On May 7, HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH tended PS 43 and Elijah D. Clark Junior and local officials, family, and friends will gather to celebrate the Azteca Boxing Team of Pontiac, OF CALIFORNIA graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in January 1953, at the tender age of MI, for 25 years of service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 16. Darin's first paying musical job was at a Twenty-five years ago, Pontiac resident Thursday, May 6, 1999 school dance at Bronx Science. For their per- Ruben Flores, a former Golden Gloves cham- pion, envisioned an opportunity to give Pontiac Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise formance, Bob and his band mates were re- youth a chance to help young people off of the today to congratulate Deanne Meyers on re- portedly paid ``twenty cents and a stick of gum streets and into positive activities that pro- ceiving the Friends of Agricultural Extension's each,'' a rather inauspicious start to what moted self-esteem and responsibility. He was ``Award for Outstanding Achievement.'' would turn out to be a brilliant career. Just a joined in this endeavor by Juventino Prieto, The ``Award for Outstanding Achievement'' few years out of high school, Bobby Darin would find fame and fortune. and the Azteca Boxing Team was born. In is designed to identify and bring broad rec- 1977, Flores and Prieto were joined by Robert Mr. Speaker, between the ages of 8 and 12, ognition to educational programs devised by Paramo as a coach, and the three of them Bobby suffered of rheumatic fever four times. University of California Cooperative Extension began a quarter of a century of teaching youth In those days, there was no effective treat- (UCCE) Farm Advisors and Specialists that not only about boxing, but about dedication, ment for the disease. During one of his bouts represent the most significant contributions to physical well being, and pride in one's self and with the illness, Bobby overheard the doctor production, agriculture and the consuming one's abilities. tell his mother that he wouldn't live to see his public. Since 1973, over 2,800 young people have 16th birthday. From then on, the young man Ms. Meyers is a UC Davis-based Coopera- benefited from the programs that the Azteca tive Extension Waste Management Specialist. became driven to succeed. He wanted des- Boxing Team has had to offer, many of whom She represents the University on an inter- perately to leave his mark on the world. have ventured and excelled in the field of pro- agency work-group for confined animal feed- Blessed with talent and determination, fessional boxing. The large volunteer staff they ing operations. Deanne presented her pro- Bobby Darin would see his dream come to fru- maintain assist in the children's total develop- gram on the subject,'' Environmental Steward- ition. With his musical gifts, and his intuitive ment, including educational guidance, diverse ship Short Course for California Dairy Opera- acting ability, and by the sheer force of his cultural experiences, and community activism tors.'' She is recognized for her research personality, Bobby Darin did indeed become a and awareness. The group, an official non- which addresses key areas of environmental legend in his own time. profit organization, receives 98 percent of its concern to dairy operators throughout Cali- On December 2, 1959, Darin was the sub- funding from donations, including computers fornia. Through her research, Ms. Meyers has ject of Ralph Edwards' ``This is Your Life.'' for their students, field trips, and more. The re- focused on creating a balance between the One of the gifts bestowed upon Bobby that maining 2 percent comes from a $2 member- current requirements of agricultural producers night was the establishment of The Bobby ship fee, however they have pledged never to and possible future requirements by dissemi- Darin Award at Bronx ScienceÐa medal pre- turn away a child due to lack of funds. nating information to dairy producers regarding sented to outstanding music students at Bob- Mr. Speaker, the contributions that the their obligations and liabilities for compliance by's old high school until it lapsed in 1965. Azteca Boxing Team has given the Pontiac with water quality regulations. Sadly, on December 20, 1973, at the age of community is tremendous. Many of these Five other finalists are also honored: Lonnie 37, Bobby Darin passed away following heart youngsters owe their very lives to the impact Hendricks, Merced County, ``Integrated Pest surgery. He left a son, Dodd. that the group has made. I ask my colleagues Management in Almonds;'' Steve Koike, Mon- Mr. Speaker, for me, Bobby Darin was more in the 106th Congress to join me in congratu- terey County, ``Unique County-based Plant Pa- than a great singer. He added great musical lating Ruben Flores, Juventino Prieto, and thology Lab;'' Neil McDougald, Madera Coun- joy to my world with his style and grace, the Robert Paramo for all their efforts. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E883 CONGRATULATING SENATOR deeply about those in his community and does has always treated them accordingly. In a re- GERALD CARDINALE all in his power to improve life in the State of cent article in the Providence Journal, Mrs. New Jersey. Ponticelli remarked that she loves children and HON. MARGE ROUKEMA f wishes she ``could take care of more.'' I stand in awe of this woman and her incredible gift of OF NEW JERSEY A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS J. DOYLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unconditional love and acceptance to these children, who undoubtedly struggled through Thursday, May 6, 1999 HON.