July 20, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1367 WNBA Championship twice in the last three the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in 3. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing seasons and they are now set to solidify their Jamestown, California on Friday, July 2, 2010. all involved many years of continued success. mark in women’s basketball. The Mercury Sierra No. 3 is an 1891 vintage steam loco- f proved to be the best team in the WNBA from motive built by Rogers Locomotive Works in start to finish, ending with the best record in Paterson, New Jersey. The locomotive was HONORING JACK SAUM FROM their conference and in the league. originally purchased in 1891 for use on the MARYLAND AS TRUCK DEALER The Mercury succeeded through the dedica- Prescott and Arizona Central, a railroad OF THE YEAR tion, hard work, and passion of the players, owned by Thomas Bullock. Due to the failure coaches, and staff. More importantly, this of the Prescott and Arizona Central railroad, HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT team owes a great deal of its success to their Sierra No. 3 was transported to California and OF MARYLAND fans, which have demonstrated their support used in the building of the Sierra Railway from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in record numbers. Arizonans and WNBA fans Oakdale, California. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 across the world share in the excitement and In the early 1900’s, Hollywood producers pride that the Phoenix Mercury displayed both first discovered Tuolumne County and its his- Mr. BARTLETT. Madam Speaker, I rise on and off the court during this inspiring vic- toric trains. Since then, Hollywood has been today to honor a constituent of mine who was tory. filming Sierra No. 3, the photogenic steam lo- recently honored by his peers within the truck- Madam Speaker, I am honored to congratu- comotive along the Sierra Railroad’s scenic ing industry. Mr. John ‘‘Jack’’ Saum was late the Phoenix Mercury team, including route, to satisfy America’s love affair with named the 2010 Dealer of the Year by the Head Coach Corey Gaines and his Assistant Western movies. Starring in more than 100 American Truck Dealers, ATD, and Heavy Coaches, Julie Hairgrove and Bridget Pettis; movies and television productions, Sierra No. Duty Trucking magazine during the annual and players Dawanna Bonner, Candice 3 has appeared in more motion pictures, doc- ATD Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL. Dupree, Sequoia Holmes, Tameka Johnson, umentaries and television productions than The award recognizes excellence in dealer- Taylor Lilley, Nicole Ohlde, Brooke Smith, any other locomotive. It appeared in The Vir- ship performance, industry leadership, civic Tangela Smith, Ketia Swanier, Penny Taylor, ginian with Gary Cooper in 1929, the first contributions and community service. The win- and Diana Taurasi. sound movie filmed outside of a Hollywood ner was chosen by a panel of distinguished I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- sound stage. Shortly after it appeared in The professors from Indiana University’s Kelley brating the remarkable success of this team, Texan, Sierra No. 3 was derailed from the School of Business. whose achievements and camaraderie should movie business as the depression hit and the Mr. Saum is Chairman of the Board of Belt- be models for other teams across the country. Sierra Railway was struggling with bankruptcy way Companies, LLC, which is headquartered Congratulations to the Phoenix Mercury on an and reorganization. In 1948, repairs were in Baltimore, Maryland in my Congressional impressive season and best of luck in con- made to Sierra No. 3 and the locomotive hit district. Beltway Companies LLC is a truck tinuing your championship stride. the movie scene once more, appearing in dealership with six locations in Maryland which provide sales, parts and service to a large f High Noon, The Great Race, Bound for Glory, Back to the Future III and Unforgiven. The lo- number of trucking companies and their truck RICHARD J. WILDING comotive also appeared on numerous com- fleets. Two of Jack’s dealerships are in the mercials and television shows, including Lone Sixth District. Central Maryland International HON. SAM GRAVES Ranger, Tales of Wells Fargo, Petticoat Junc- Truck is in Hagerstown, Maryland. Central OF MISSOURI tion, Rawhide, Death Valley Days, Lassie, Maryland International Truck and Idealease is in Frederick. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Wild, Wild West, and Little House on the Prairie. Mr. Saum has been involved in the truck Tuesday, July 20, 2010 After sitting idle for many years, Sierra No. business for more than 40 years having begun Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, 3 was overhauled and returned to service in his career with International Harvester as a I proudly pause to recognize Richard J. Wild- 1948. It operated for many years pulling spe- sales trainee in 1969. He held a series of ing. Richard will be retiring July 31 after 19 cial excursion trains and starring in movies. It management positions with International Har- years on the Mid-Continent Public Library was Sierra No. 3’s use in the movies that pre- vester in the Northeast region of the country Board of Directors. served the Historic Jamestown Shops and before joining Beltway International in 1984. Richard has served as Director of Libraries Roundhouse when most railroads were scrap- Mr. Saum initially served as general manager for the past four years, providing the leader- ping their locomotives and demolishing the old at the Beltway dealership and assumed the ship and vision that has provided the Kansas railhouses. In 1995, the Federal Railroad Ad- role of dealer principal in 1997 when he pur- City area with a fiscally sound library program ministration implemented new requirements to chased the dealership. and expanded the Mid-Continent Public Li- ensure the safe operation of the aging Amer- Under his leadership, the dealership grew brary system into the largest in the State of ican steam locomotives. The 110-year-old Si- exponentially from a single point location in Missouri. Richard has also taken an active erra No. 3 was assessed and it was deter- Baltimore to six locations throughout Mary- part in the construction and renovation of li- mined that major repairs were required for it to land. braries throughout Clay, Jackson and Platte be in compliance with the new regulations. In Mr. Saum is also a strong supporter of Counties throughout his many years serving early 2000, a crew began to disassemble the green technologies both in commercial trucks as Business Manager, Assistant Director and locomotive, but the project was put on hold as well as dealership fixed operations. His in- Director of Libraries. until a major fundraising effort was initiated in novative business approach is exemplified in Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join 2007. The restoration process took almost his ‘‘A New Truck is a Green Truck’’ initiative me in commending Richard J. Wilding for his three years and cost 1.5 million dollars to which focuses on environmentally friendly accomplishments with the Mid-Continent Pub- complete. truck technologies. With support from the Na- lic Library System and in wishing him the best Today, Sierra No. 3 is fully repaired, re- tional Automobile Dealers Association, NADA, of luck in the years to come. stored and ready for its debut. The locomotive and Navistar, Mr. Saum has led efforts to edu- f is housed at the original Historic Jamestown cate public officials about the environmental Shops and Roundhouse (now Railtown 1897 and fuel efficiency advantages of new truck HONORING SIERRA NO. 3 State Historic Park). Railtown 1897 operates, design improvements with a focus on new die- preserves and interprets one of just two re- sel-powered trucks, diesel-electric hybrid HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH maining, fully intact and still functioning steam- trucks, auxiliary power units, APUs, and ret- OF CALIFORNIA era shortline railroad roundhouse complexes rofit programs. Another example of Jack’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the United States. With the dedication of commitment to being a green truck dealer was many volunteers and partnerships, Sierra No. his incorporation of ‘‘green’’ features at his Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3, originally built almost 120 years ago, will be newest dealership in Frederick. Jack installed Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise available to carry passengers along the his- a recycled oil heating system at this state-of- today to commend and congratulate the toric gold country route. the-art facility that reduces the carbon footprint Railtown 1897 State Historic Park volunteers Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend of Beltway’s operations. upon their diligent work and commitment to re- and congratulate the Railtown 1897 State His- As part of his education outreach, Jack con- storing the famous Sierra No. 3 locomotive. toric Park volunteers and the partners involved tributed a new class 8 18-wheeler ‘‘green The restored Sierra No. 3 made it’s debut at upon their success in bringing back Sierra No. truck’’ as an exhibitor at the second annual Go VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:31 Jul 21, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K20JY8.003 E20JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 20, 2010 Green Conference that I hosted in Frederick, Greek Cypriots were evicted from their homes, also taught him a great deal about leadership Maryland on June 7, 2010. This free commu- never to return. and about caring for others, qualities that Tom nity service event featured more than 125 ex- Demetris Drakos, who was a child during has put to good use both as a labor leader hibitors including over 25 energy efficient, low the invasion, recently recalled his impressions and through his extensive charitable work.