June 25, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1131 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS IN RECOGNITION OF BOBBY MOSER HONORING THE MUTUAL Washington, DC, on June 19, 2012 with Honor UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS THE MUSICIANS FOUNDATION Flight Chicago, a program that provides World LONGEST-TENURED DEAN AT War II veterans the opportunity to visit the THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER World War II Memorial on The National Mall in OF MISSOURI Washington, DC. This memorial was built to HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor their courage and service to their coun- OF OHIO Monday, June 25, 2012 try. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise The American Veteran is one of our great- Monday, June 25, 2012 today to acknowledge the Mutual Musicians est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Foundation for their tireless efforts in pre- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled serving Kansas City Jazz history. Jazz music Bobby Moser upon his retirement from the po- here on June 19 answered our nation’s call to has greatly influenced the history and culture service during one of its greatest times of sition of vice president for Agricultural Admin- of the United States and of Missouri’s Fifth istration and dean of the College of Food, Ag- need. From the European Campaign to the Congressional District, which I am honored to Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theater, ricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The represent. Located in the heart of the historic these brave Americans risked life and limb, Ohio State University. 18th and Vine Jazz District, the Mutual Musi- gave service and sacrificed much, all while Since its inception, the United States has al- cians Foundation continues to bring the nos- ways been known for its institutions of higher talgia of early jazz to the forefront of the music embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe education. Our universities and colleges rep- scene for generations to come. them more gratitude than can ever be ex- resent some of the most well-known and re- Originally home to the Colored Musicians pressed. spected schools in the world. In my opinion, Protective Local Union #627, the historic I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- these heavily lauded institutions remain only venue opened its doors in 1930. Established ington and to their memorial. I am proud to as successful as the administrators and pro- in 1917, Local Union #627, then known as the submit the names of these men and women fessors who make up its faculty. Every Amer- ‘‘Colored Musicians Union’’ operated as a so- for all to see, hear, and recognize, and I call ican who has attended a school of higher cial center, engagement clearinghouse, and as learning can fondly remember one or more on my colleagues to rise and join me in ex- a vehicle for grievances against unfair prac- pressing gratitude. faculty members whose impact resonates with tices from booking agents and band leaders. him or her today. We must not forget the role Some of the jazz music’s most influential mu- Nick Angelopulos, Olin Apgar, James E. At- of educators and administrators whose unwav- sicians have walked through their doors, in- kinson, Albert Augustyn, Douglas Babitzke, ering efforts sometimes go unnoticed. It is be- cluding Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe David Baruch, John M. Campbell, Lester cause of the intelligence and hard work of Turner, Hot Lips Page, and Mary Lou Wil- Catlin, John Ciolek, Joseph T. Connelly, Ed- these men and women that our schools stand liams. ward W. Connelly, Peter J. Cortopassi, Eldon today as some of the world’s finest places of In collaboration with the Historic Jazz Foun- L. Cueno, Charlie L. Davis, Donald DeKraker, learning and educational development. dation, the Mutual Musicians Foundation has Thaddeus J. Dobrowolski, Francis Duffy, For over 20 years Bobby Moser has rep- created an educational experience that will be Ladimir F. Dvorak, Bernard Ellman, Melvin resented one such educator and administrator. relished for many generations to come. Elmhorst, Eugene T. Entrican, Peter Eugenis, Since his introduction to The Ohio State Uni- Through my support for congressional funding, Alfred Evinger, Robert M. Flynn, Charles Ford, versity, the College of Food, Agricultural, and the Film Archival Project has been made pos- Rogers P. Freedlund, Wilbur Lee German, Environmental Sciences has gone on to be- sible. This project will be beneficial in Lawrence E. Gilford, Frank J. Gliwa, George come a well-recognized and respected depart- archiving historical photography, videos, and Griner, Eugene E. Hainchek, Martin A. ment nationwide. In light of his efforts, the col- memorabilia of jazz music’s most significant Halloran, Harold M. Halsten, William V. lege has seen an increase in grant awards, musicians. This project will also make the issuance of patents and donations. As an preservation of important film from jazz musi- Hervoy, Elden E. Holzwart, Ernest Hoskins, alumnus and a former member of the march- cians possible. Richard H. Hyde, David S. Jameson, Evert P. ing band at OSU, I can appreciate the efforts Jazz has been played continuously at the Johnson, Edward S. Killian, Edward Kozlow, and impact of quality individuals like Bobby. Mutual Musicians Foundation since 1930, Ralph H. Krichbaum, William E. Krueger, Clar- Much of his career has remained dedicated to making it the longest running jazz location in ence E. Kuhlman, Walter Leslie, Aaron H. the development of this college and the stu- the United States and in the world. Because it Levin, Louis G. Limperes, Edmund Lozano, dents who have devoted themselves to Ohio’s is the place where the Kansas City Style of Frederick Ruiz Maravilla, Emil L. Marcotte, oldest and most reputable industry. I am proud jazz was born, it has been designated as a Donald J. Marsaglia, Henry Alvin Mathews, to recognize the career of such a supreme National Historic Landmark by the U.S. De- William McNabola, Robert A. Mortensen, leader at OSU and look forward to hearing of partment of the Interior. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our col- Frank J. Muehlbauer, James M. Muirhead, his future successes and contributions to our John Mullen, Thomas J. Mulligan, Harold community. leagues in the House join me in honoring the Mutual Musicians Foundation for their years of Nicodem, Lawrence E. Nielsen, John S. Opitz, On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th Robert D. Pasquale, Angelo J. Pasquesi, Wil- Congressional District, I would like to thank dedicated service to Kansas City’s rich jazz community. Continuing to support such a wor- liam Payne, Sr., Frederick Thomas Pennix, Jo- Bobby Moser for his steadfast commitment to seph Persico, Edward Richards, Kenneth The Ohio State University. thy institution is not a duty, but instead an honor. Richardt, Walter Schauer, Arthur Shapiro, Jo- f f seph W. Sheade, William S. Sherwood, Wil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION liam F. Shipp, Edward Skrapka, Donald Frank HONORING THE WORLD WAR II Slapak, Calvin Sleeman, Robert N. Smedberg, HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS VETERANS OF ILLINOIS Arne Sorensen, Salvatore Sparacio, Donald F. Spitzer, Lyle Claude Springer, Robert Steege, OF NEW JERSEY HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Conrad L. Steindler, Lester Strejc, Evan B. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS Stubbs, Benjamin Sultz, Edward Telman, Wil- Monday, June 25, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liam L. Tiffin, Alexander T. Valos, Joseph J. Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Monday, June 25, 2012 Waickus, Reginald R. Watt, Bentley 395, I mistakenly voted ‘‘nay’’ when I had in- Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Weitzman, Bobby D. Whisler, Sidney Winters, tended to vote ‘‘yea.’’ the World War II veterans who traveled to Richard N. Wunderink. ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:25 Jun 26, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25JN8.001 E25JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS.