October 29, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1593 Had I been present, I would have voted proves critical in the joint actions with Immi- church choir and winning first prize at the ‘‘yes.’’ grations and Customs Enforcement. Detective ‘‘Amateur Night’’ at the Apollo at 15. As she f Lair was selected from among hundreds of grew famous she never forgot her hometown, other applicants throughout the nation, where despite sharing the stage with many renowned RECOGNIZING LUCY BILLINGSLEY his credentials withstood the rigorous process names, including artists such as Quincy AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2013 H. of approval. The citizens of North Texas are Jones, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald. NEIL MALLON AWARD certainly safer due to his actions, and he is a Gloria will be long remembered for her ex- perfect example of how all members of Oper- traordinary voice, charisma, discipline, spirit, HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ation Community Shield Gang Task Force and clear purpose which won the admiration OF TEXAS should operate. of all who were privileged to come to know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In August 2011, Detective Lair was asked to and work with her during her distinguished ca- Tuesday, October 29, 2013 participate in an ongoing investigation of the reer in and around music. I consider myself Aryan Brotherhood of Texas as well as orga- fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. nize Dallas-Fort Worth area law enforcement Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lucy her music and observe her example as a per- in an effort to disrupt and dismantle the pow- sonal inspiration. Billingsley who received the 2013 H. Neil erful race-based criminal prison street gang in Mallon Award from the World Affairs Council But most of all Gloria Lynne was a loving North Texas. As a direct result of the actions mother and sister, and is survived by her son on Friday, October 25. Mrs. Billingsley is a of the law enforcement agencies Detective Dallas native and well-known real estate de- P.J. Allen and her brother John Wilson who Lair organized, three Aryan Brotherhood of now inherit the solemn pride of having known veloper in North Texas. Texas members have been indicted, one of Past recipients of the H. Neil Mallon Award Ms. Lynne so closely. which has pleaded guilty. The overall case Mr. Speaker, rather than mourn her passing, include Stanley Marcus, Ray Hunt, President currently has 36 defendants who have been George H.W. Bush, Ross Perot, and Trammell I hope that my colleagues will join me in cele- indicted on racketeering charges. Detective brating the life of my friend Gloria Lynne by Crow. The World Affairs Council was founded Lair has been instrumental in coordinating the by H. Neil Mallon in 1951 in order to educate remembering that she exemplified greatness flow of information between agency partners in every way. and involve Americans in global issues. and the Special Prosecutor from the Depart- f The only daughter of developer Trammell ment of Justice Organized Crime and Gang Crow Sr., Mrs. Billingsley is not only a local Section. Additionally, he has been essential in PERSONAL EXPLANATION real estate mogul but also has a major global the development of confidential sources, pro- impact. Billingsley serves as the International viding information on numerous short term in- HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ Board Chair of Women for Women, the vestigations of both federal and state viola- OF PENNSYLVANIA Chiapas International Founder, a member of tions. the National Geographic Society Council of Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Advisors, a member of the Council of Foreign sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Relations, a member of the Tate Board at guished colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Southern Methodist University, and on the the work of Detective Steve Lair and congratu- No. 561 I was unable to be present for the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Brain lating him on this prestigious award. vote on H.R. 2189. Had I been present, I Health Advisory Committee. f Before developing Billingsley Company with would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ her husband, Henry, Mrs. Billingsley was the IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE AMER- f Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Market ICAN JAZZ VOCALIST GLORIA CONGRATULATING THE NORTHERN Center and the Crow Design Centers across LYNNE VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF the United States. Billingsley also grew her COMMERCE, INC., AND THE travel agency, Wyndham Jade, to be the larg- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK AS- est privately owned travel agency in the OF NEW YORK SOCIATION Southwest. The recently re-imagined and ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES claimed Dallas Arts District was just one brain Tuesday, October 29, 2013 child of Billingsley’s many. HON. JAMES P. MORAN Lucy Billingsley has served as an inspiration Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF VIRGINIA not only to women of Dallas, but also nation- honor the passing of one of Harlem’s most tal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally and internationally. Her humanitarian ef- ented musicians, and a dear friend of mine, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 the late Gloria Lynne. As I speak with grief of forts to promote business and diplomatic rela- Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions across the globe will not go unnoticed. such an overwhelming loss, I join my commu- nity in rejoicing a life well-lived and to cele- congratulate the Northern Virginia Black Mrs. Billingsley is a personal friend and I ap- Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NVBCC) and the plaud her efforts in Dallas and globally. brate the accomplishments of a remarkable woman. At 83, Gloria remained a golden child Global Business Network Association (GBNA) f of Harlem, and with an incredible soul touch- on five years of dedicated achievement, and RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE STEVE ing the lives of everyone who met her. Her to recognize the Celebration Gala and Awards LAIR FOR RECEIVING THE PART- passing on October 15th, 2013 at Columbus Dinner being held to commemorate this auspi- NERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Hospital in Newark, N.J., brought immense cious occasion. AWARD sorrow to the countless fans of and individuals This year not only marks a milestone for associated with the R&B, jazz, and pop both organizations, it signals the emergence of HON. KENNY MARCHANT genres. an improving economy five years after the economic strife that impacted the globe. The OF TEXAS Gloria Lynne was born in Harlem on No- Celebration Gala and Awards Dinner will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vember 23, 1929. Throughout her lengthy ca- reer, which spanned more than five decades, honor the achievements of business leaders Tuesday, October 29, 2013 her signature resonant contralto could be rec- and young scholars in our region who are sig- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ognized on more than 25 albums. During her nificantly contributing to a more robust econ- in recognition of Detective Steve Lair of extraordinary life, Gloria Lynne brought great omy and vibrant business community. Carrollton, Texas and his earning of the Part- pride to her beloved neighborhood by releas- The NVBCC is creating opportunities for nership for Public Safety award for going ing such hits as her English rendition of ‘‘I businesses and entrepreneurs to build net- above and beyond his normal duties as a Wish You Love’’ and receiving a multitude of works, obtain practical professional develop- Carrollton police officer in his work with an Im- awards, including the Outstanding Achieve- ment, and gain the skills to strategically grow migrations and Customs Enforcement Task ment in Jazz at the New York MAC awards, companies. The Chamber delivers products Force involved in the statewide, multi-agency International Women of Jazz Award and hav- and services designed to maximize invest- investigation and prosecution of members of ing the City of New York proclaim July 25, ment, including networking events, seminars, the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. 1995 as ‘‘Gloria Lynne Day.’’ and resources, connecting members, compa- The Partnership for Public Safety Award is Gloria displayed immense talent and love nies, fellow entrepreneurs, public and private given to an officer on a local level which for her community, participating in her local leaders who can help advance businesses VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:23 Oct 30, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29OC8.008 E29OCPT1 PWALKER on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS.