September 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1889 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS IN HONOR OF CARMEL GALASSO contributions to the success of community pro- fited our community for over 30 years, and it grams that have served countless individuals is most appropriate to acknowledge that con- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ throughout New Jersey. tribution. OF NEW JERSEY f Since 1972, this alcohol and drug rehabilita- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion program has helped over 6,500 men over- PAYING TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS come their addictions. I am proud to note that Thursday, September 25, 2003 BROWN the success of this program is remarkable, in Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that, virtually all the men who graduate from to honor Carmel Galasso for her outstanding HON. SCOTT McINNIS Project 90 have successfully eliminated addic- tion and do not return to drug or alcohol commitment to serving her community. She OF COLORADO was presented the Mary T. Norton Memorial usage. I am also proud to note this program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award by the United Way of Hudson County began in my congressional district in San on September 16, 2003, at the Crown Plaza Thursday, September 25, 2003 Mateo, California with five men who were de- Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to termined to overcome the disease of addiction Ms. Galasso has demonstrated a remark- stand before you today and pay tribute to the and who were determined to form a recovery able passion for helping those in need and career of a dedicated servant from the state of process that worked. has provided, and continues to provide, valu- Colorado, Douglas Brown. At the end of this Mr. Speaker, Project 90’s recovery process able services that have touched many lives month, Doug will retire from his position as the is based on ‘‘Project Ninety’s Social Model throughout Hudson County. As a member of Director of the Colorado Office of Legislative Residential Treatment Program,’’ Which is the Saint Peter’s College Alumni Board, she Legal Services, ending thirty-one years of based on the philosophy that an individual currently works on special projects for the col- dedicated service to our state. Doug’s hard must take responsibility for his recovery. The lege, as well as the community as a whole. work and dedication have been instrumental in treatment is unique in that it helps addicts Since 1996, she has served as the program defining the shape of Colorado’s state govern- learns about the process of recovery, the dis- coordinator of Catholic Community Services ment, and I am honored to pay tribute to him ease of addiction, and how this has affected for the Hudson County Parish Access Center here today. their lives. Additionally, the addict learns about in Jersey City. Doug began his career as a staff attorney the path of self-destruction created by addic- Over the years, Ms. Galasso has worked with the Office of Legislative Legal Services in tion, how circumstances drive him to addiction, tirelessly to improve her community. She 1972 and was appointed Director of that office and how his behavior perpetuates it. began as a grammar school teacher and guid- eight years later. During his tenure as Direc- Treatment services are carried out through ance counselor at Saint Aedan’s School in tor, Doug helped represent the Colorado Gen- written assignments, group and individual Jersey City, where she taught for 8 years. She eral Assembly in thirteen cases before the counseling, as well as personal work following then became assistant director of Campus Colorado Supreme Court. the twelve-step program of Alcoholics Anony- Ministry at Saint Peter’s College for 10 years, In addition to his duties at the Office of Leg- mous. The Substance Abuse and Mental where she spearheaded food and toy drives islative Legal Services, Doug was also very in- Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and walks against hunger. As program coordi- volved with the National Conference of State also recently recognized Project 90 for its ex- nator for the Parish Access Center, Ms. Legislatures, serving as a member of the or- emplary data collecting methods, and partici- Galasso was instrumental in establishing a ganization’s executive committee. Doug also pants in Project 90 have spoken with other registration site for families to apply for New spent a year as an adjunct political science SAMHSA grantees to share record keeping Jersey Kid Care and creating satellite offices professor at the University of Denver and was methods developed by Project 90. that provide critical services for families in a lecturer in law at the University’s law school Mr. Speaker, Project 90 has expanded its need. These offices have provided countless for two summers. family baskets, Christmas gifts, toiletry items, facilities so that it now has the space to han- Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to stand and food gift certificates. dle 223 men and 12 adolescent males. The here today and honor the career of such a re- Ms. Galasso’s dedication is also evident in program can accommodate young men strug- markable citizen. Doug Brown’s knowledge her immediate response to the tragedy of Sep- gling with addiction who face incarceration by and expertise will be hard to replace, and I tember 11. In the days following the tragedy, providing the alternative of treatment in group know that his fellow attorneys and the staff at Ms. Galasso led efforts to provide sandwiches, homes. The remarkable services that Project the Office of Legislative Legal Affairs will miss water, and other supplies needed to help sup- 90 provides include a work-training program, him a great deal. I wish him all the best in his port those impacted by the World Trade Cen- transitional housing, clean and sober environ- future endeavors. ter disaster. With the help of the United Way ments, a strong alumni program, and services of Hudson County, Ms. Galasso was able to f for men with mental illness and addiction. process 186 cases for families who were im- As you know, Mr. Speaker, the benefits of ‘‘PROJECT 90’’ CONTRIBUTES TO pacted by the attack. this program include not only the men who OUR COMMUNITY Ms. Galasso continues to be involved with have received help, but also their spouses, the Resurrection Parish and the Bon Secours children, employers and communities. Children Health System. She helps coordinate the Par- HON. TOM LANTOS have fathers again, domestic violence is re- ish Nurse Program, which offers medical care OF CALIFORNIA duced, and homes are strengthened. Commu- nities are strengthened as these men become to parishioners at local churches through a ho- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES listic approach to physical, emotional, and productive members of society and increase spiritual needs. Thursday, September 25, 2003 work place productivity. Ms. Galasso was born and raised in Jersey Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, too often the Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join City, New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s sourge of drug and alcohol addiction perma- with me in congratulating Project 90 on its degree in Education from Saint Peter’s Col- nently destroys lives. For this reason, I invite success and wish it continued achievement in lege and her master’s degree in Adult Chris- my colleagues to join with me today in com- helping substance abusers win against their tian Community Development from Regis Uni- mending Project 90, Inc., for its success in fight with addiction. The organization has versity in Colorado. helping to rebuild and reclaim lives which have shown extraordinary vision and innovation in Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in been shattered by addiction. Project 90, which drug rehabilitation, and it has strengthened our honoring Carmel Galasso for her outstanding is located in San Mateo, California, has bene- community. ∑ 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 jul 14 2003 04:13 Sep 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE8.001 E25PT1 E1890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 2003 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF Commission, Alameda County Injury Preven- In addition to being an outstanding leader LIFEFLIGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA’S tion Project, local hospitals, and the Alameda and role model Superintendent Lee is also a FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- County Department on Aging. devoted husband to his wife Dorothy M. Lee, TRICT CARE is a unique program and is a first in affectionately known as ‘‘Lady Lee’’ and a the Bay Area initiated by law enforcement. I supportive father/grandfather to his five chil- HON. MELISSA A. HART applaud the Union City Police Department for dren and five grandchildren. spearheading this valuable resource for its OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I residents. I also pay tribute to the CARE vol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask that my colleagues in the 108th Congress unteers whose commitment and devotion Thursday, September 25, 2003 join me in saluting Superintendent Reverend make a difference in Union City. A.C. Lee for his undying support and leader- Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to f ship to the populace of Flint, Michigan. have the opportunity to pay tribute to a pio- CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS neer in the emergency medical services field SUPERINTENDENT REVEREND f which serves Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congres- A.C. LEE, SR. sional District. September 26, 2003 marks the HONORING LT.