9392 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 7 June 15, 2011 about stem cells. A testament to his belief in and returning to the classroom and although as a free circulating reference library open to providing quality and equal access education he will be greatly missed, I wholeheartedly all City residents. By 1897, there were 32,000 to all students, he secured commitments from wish him luck in every future endeavor. Steve registered borrowers. the UC Office of the President to fund enroll- Kang has made a lasting impression on the Today with over 3.5 million items in circula- ment growth for the next three years. Of spe- entirety of the Merced community, its faculty, tion and 37 locations, the Buffalo and Erie cial note, Chancellor Kang has supported the and above all, its students. We will forever be County libraries have served nearly 4 million vision for UC Merced’s future as a medical indebted to his noble efforts in bringing excel- patrons. teaching university and his actions are greatly lence in education to the Central Valley. With a diversity of programs including adult instrumental in ensuring that it will one day f computer training, resume tips and techniques serve as an independently accredited School seminars as well as preschool story hour—the of Medicine. SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY libraries continue to serve as centers of infor- Steve’s first love is teaching and he has in- STUDENTS—JEFFREY HERRERA mation, culture and entertainment for the resi- spired generations of successful students in- dents of Erie County. side the classroom. Prior to taking his position HON. SAM JOHNSON It is with great pride that I stand today to at UC Merced, he served as a professor in OF TEXAS commemorate the Buffalo and Erie County Li- electrical and computer engineering at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brary system’s 175th year of service. I am University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Wednesday, June 15, 2011 grateful for the array of programs and services from 1985 to 2000, becoming a department they offer to the Western New York commu- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, head in 1995. He taught as a visiting pro- nity and am happy to acknowledge the kick-off I rise today to honor an extraordinary group of fessor at several international universities, in- to their summer reading initiatives. young men and women who have been cho- cluding the Swiss Federal Institute of Tech- sen as future leaders in our armed forces by f nology, the University of Lausanne, and the the prestigious United States service acad- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Technical University of Munich. He also emies. It is a privilege to send such a fine served as the Dean of the Baskin School of group from the third district of Texas to pursue ´ Engineering at the University of California, HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA a world-class education and serve our nation. Santa Cruz, during which time he took a bud- OF ARIZONA As we keep them and their families in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ding engineering program to significantly prayers, may we never forget the sacrifices greater levels of achievement, ensuring its they are preparing to make while defending Wednesday, June 15, 2011 place among the nation’s top engineering our freedoms all across the globe. I am so Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. schools. proud of each one. God bless them and God 413, I was unavoidably detained and was un- Steve Kang was raised in South Korea and bless America. able to cast my vote. Had I been present, I moved to the United States after receiving a Today I salute Jeffrey Herrera, a United would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ scholarship to the Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- States Air Force Academy Appointee. Jeff is a sity in Teaneck, New Jersey where he grad- f graduate of Wylie High School where he ran uated summa cum laude with a degree in junior varsity cross country as well as partici- SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY Electrical Engineering. He received his Mas- pated in junior varsity track and field. He STUDENTS—JOSEPH HAYS ters of Science degree from the State Univer- served as the National Honor Society presi- sity of New York at Buffalo and his doctorate dent and was a Hispanic National Merit Schol- HON. SAM JOHNSON from UC Berkeley. A master of his field, Kang ar. Jeff was also part of the Air Force Junior OF TEXAS has co-authored 11 books on the subjects of ROTC and served as the Deputy Group Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES electrical and computer engineering, written mander. Jeff chose to apply to the Air Force over 350 technical papers, and has well over Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Academy because he wanted to receive the a dozen patents to his name. He has been Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, exemplary service academy education and ex- recognized with numerous awards in edu- I rise today to honor an extraordinary group of perience. Since the beginning of his involve- cation and research, including the Distin- young men and women who have been cho- ment in his junior ROTC program, he had de- guished Korean-American Award in 2008, the sen as future leaders in our armed forces by veloped a deep and strong interest in serving IEEE Third Millennium Medal in 2000, and the prestigious United States service acad- his country and becoming an officer in the Outstanding Alumnus Award in Electrical Engi- emies. It is a privilege to send such a fine United States Military. Jeff stated in an essay, neering from UC Berkeley in 2008. group from the third district of Texas to pursue ‘‘Nothing would please me more than to give Along with his passion for education, Steve a world-class education and serve our nation. back to my country while leading the future Kang is also an advocate for the community. As we keep them and their families in our servicemen, servicewomen and protectors of He is personally dedicated to the principle of prayers, may we never forget the sacrifices this country.’’ providing educational opportunities to children they are preparing to make while defending from lower income families and expanding ac- f our freedoms all across the globe. I am so cess to a UC-quality education. He serves on HONORING THE BUFFALO AND proud of each one. God bless them and God the UC Merced Foundation as President, the ERIE COUNTY LIBRARY SYS- bless America. Great Valley Center as Chairman of the TEM’S 175TH YEAR OF SERVICE Today I salute Joseph Hays, a United Board, and the Central Valley Higher Edu- States Air Force Academy Appointee. Joseph cation Consortium as an executive board HON. BRIAN HIGGINS is a graduate of Plano West Senior High member. He, along with his wife Mia, have School where he was a part of the varsity OF NEW YORK long carried the torch for the needs of the re- wrestling team. While excelling academically, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gion, consistently looking out for the valley as Joseph gave of his time at the St. Elizabeth a whole. Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Ann Seaton’s Parish Pastoral Council as a Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is with pleas- Board Member, and worked as a Lifeguard for my other distinguished colleagues join me in ure I acknowledge the Buffalo and Erie County the City of Plano and swim teacher. Joseph commending Chancellor Sung-Mo ‘‘Steve’’ Library system’s kick-off of their 175th anniver- comes from a military oriented family, where Kang for his dedication and service as a lead- sary celebration and their summer reading ini- his grandparents served in WWII and Korea. er at the University of California, Merced. tiatives. His stepfather served as a Black Hawk pilot Without his efforts, the university would not be The first public library service in Western and instructor. After life at the Academy, Jo- the outstanding academic institution that it is New York began with the creation of the seph aspires to attend medical school to serve today. His selflessness and lifelong commit- Young Men’s Association (YMA) in 1836. The as a medical doctor in the United States ment to education is worthy of the highest association circulated 5,500 items to its mem- Armed Forces. Joseph feels that his dedica- praise and it is my great privilege to pay trib- bers in its first year alone. tion toward his goal of attending a Service ute to and offer my sincerest appreciation to 50 years later the institution was purchased Academy reflects his values as both a devout him today. Steve will be leaving UC Merced for the City of Buffalo and was re-established Christian and as an American. VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:48 Jun 17, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR11\E15JN1.000 E15JN1 pmangrum on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD June 15, 2011 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 7 9393 RECOGNIZING THE 68TH ANNIVER- RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY SARY COMMEMORATION OF THE MILITARY SERVICE OF CAPTAIN STUDENTS—ELIZABETH CAR- BAKERS CREEK AIR CRASH IN THOMAS H. FARRIS PENTER AUSTRALIA DURING WORLD WAR II HON. DARRELL E. ISSA HON. SAM JOHNSON OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 15, 2011 OF PENNSYLVANIA Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ISSA. Mr.