E1016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks June 6, 1996 his belief in honor and consideration of others not from the congregation the school promotes TRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL FOR as bedrock leader values. a positive Christian emphasis and atmosphere STRINGS Lt. Gen. Howard D. Graves is dedicated to for its students and their families. excellence and service to America in the pro- Over the past fifty years many pastors have HON. JERROLD NADLER fession of arms. Throughout his long and dis- served the Trinity Lutheran Church of Gaylord. OF NEW YORK tinguished career, he has truly personified the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES excellence, spirit, and dedication of the sol- In 1994, the congregation built a new addition dier-scholar. His faithful service, integrity, firm and named it after the Rev. Richard T. Noffze Wednesday, June 5, 1996 commitment, and outstanding contributions to who was an interim pastor throughout the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our Army and the Nation are a legacy of great years at Trinity Lutheran. The current pastor is celebrate the accomplishments of New York's value. Rev. James F. Haenftling. first and largest Suzuki-based music school, Lieutenant General Graves' many friends From each member of this congregation, The School for Strings, on its 25th anniver- and fellow soldiers join together in wishing him past and present, to each pastor, from Rev- sary. The school, which is located in my dis- peace, happiness, and continued success in erend Noffze to Reverend Haenftling, the one trict, is celebrating this momentous occasion with a soldout Carnegie Hall concert on June all his future endeavors. thought that has prevailed as the Trinity Lu- f 14. I would like to commend the School for theran Church grew is found in Romans 12:5: Strings for its commitment to the musical edu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ``So in Christ, we who are many, form one cation of New York's children. With the School Body.'' for Strings, the musical opportunities pre- HON. SCOTT McINNIS The many citizens of the Gaylord commu- viously offered solely to child prodigies are of- OF COLORADO nity have provided 50 years of spiritual guid- fered to many other youngsters, including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance and community fellowship to form one those who cannot afford lessons. The music education provided by the School for Strings is Wednesday, June 5, 1996 body, the Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Speak- er, I would like to congratulate the Trinity Lu- not limited only to studentsÐof equal impor- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday theran Church on this, their golden anniver- tance, the school provides a program for train- June 5, 1996, due to a series of canceled and sary. ing teachers. The comprehensive offering of delayed flights, I regrettably missed a series of musical programs that the School for Strings rollcall votes which occurred as I was return- f provides to New York citizens has been con- ing from the Third District of Colorado. sistently excellent, and I would like to recog- f REPRESENTATIVE SHERWOOD nize the tremendous contribution the School for Strings has made to music and its vital role PERSONAL EXPLANATION BOEHLERT RELIEF FOR DAIRY FARMERS in education. f HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG OF FLORIDA THE POSTAL SERVICE AND THE HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT CITY OF EAST ORANGEÐPART- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK NERS IN PROGRESS Wednesday, June 5, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on roll- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE call No. 214, I was inadvertently detained and Wednesday, June 5, 1996 OF NEW JERSEY was not recorded. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Had I been present, I would have voted Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ``yes.'' strong support of House Concurrent Resolu- Wednesday, June 5, 1996 f tion 181, which calls on Agriculture Secretary Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Glickman to authorize the release of 200 mil- would like to bring to the attention of my col- TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH lion dollars' worth of grain reserves. This leagues, an extraordinary partnership between GAYLORD, MI should bring some much-needed relief to the city of East Orange and the post office farmers from across the country whose liveli- that serves its residents. HON. BART STUPAK hoods are threatened by the worst drought in The people of East Orange are just proud of OF MICHIGAN more than 100 years, coupled with the lowest their heritage as one of the cleanest cities in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES livestock prices in 20 years. America. Unfortunately, as in so many other communities, buildings and structures in East Wednesday, June 5, 1996 One generally thinks only of the Midwest Orange have become the targets of senseless Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for and South, when there is a severe drought disfigurement by thoughtless vandals leaving me to announce the 50th anniversary of orga- and low cattle prices, but in my neck of the an unwelcome trail of graffiti. nization of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Gay- woodsÐthe NortheastÐwe are among the Mayor Cardell Cooper and Postmaster lord, MI. Lutheran services have been held in first to feel the effects of these disasters. Henry Smiley have joined forces to help bring Gaylord and the vicinity since July 16, 1933. It is my dairy farmers who must import most the sparkle back to East Orange. Their joint Pastors from neighboring towns such as of their feed grain from the Midwest and effort, part of a larger citywide project to elimi- Boyne City and Cheboygen led the congrega- nate graffiti, will result in the repainting of all South. When supplies are tight, as they are tion until 1946 when Rev. Elmer Scheck set- 260 mail collection boxes in that city. The now, my farmers must pay incredibly high tled in Gaylord and became a permanent pas- Postal Service will be providing free paint and tor for the church. prices, if they can purchase feed at all. brushes. Participants in the City's General As- On March 3, 1946, the congregation adopt- Also, most people don't realize that a major- sistance Employability Program will do the ed a formal constitution affiliating their mem- ity of hamburg comes from dairy cows, not painting. bership with the Confessional Lutheran beef cattleÐand this process represents more While this project will have mail and relay Church-Missouri Synod. Along with the formal than 20 percent of the dairy farmer's income. boxes looking as good as new, the Postal constitution came the need for a permanent So when the livestock prices are so low, and Service' East Orange Service Team is plan- building. The white log church, as it came to feed prices are so highÐdairy farmers face a ning beyond that. Local residents and busi- be known, was erected in 1947±1948 for double hit. nesses will have the opportunity to ``Adopt a $10,000 plus donated labor. The congregation Box,'' receiving a special certificate and the eventually outgrew the white log church and a As chairman of the Northeast Agriculture supplies necessary to keep the mailboxes they new building was constructed in 1973±1974. Caucus, and a Member who proudly rep- adopt free of graffiti. In 1994 an addition was built to house the resents more than 2,700 dairy farmers, I Fifty gallons of blue and green paint may Sunday school classrooms and the congrega- would like to thank Mr. Barrett and the Agri- not sound like much, when spread over a city tion remains in the renovated building today. culture Committee for introducing this bill, and that is home to 75,000 people, but it can make In 1979, Trinity Lutheran Church began a I urge its adoption for the good of our Nation's a big difference. A single coat of paint can preschool. Although most of the students are farmers. make a shopper feel welcome, a visitor feel at June 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1017 home, and a prospective resident come back SUPPORTS NAMING NEW NURSING ing care facility at the Aspinwall VA Hospital in and take a second look. FACILITY IN HONOR OF THE his honor. One of the goals of the Postal Service is to LATE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ f be a good citizen in every community it CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF serves. Besides contributing to a record 91 HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE SCHOOL LUNCH percent on-time delivery performance in the OF PENNSYLVANIA local area, Postmaster Smiley and his staff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING and taking a leading role in helping to make Thursday, June 6, 1996 their community a better place to live. The OF PENNSYLVANIA partnership between the city of East Orange Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the U.S. Postal Service is a solid example pay tribute to the late Pennsylvania Senator Thursday, June 6, 1996 of the benefits of this type of cooperation. John Heinz and urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3376, which will name the new nursing Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the National School Lunch Program celebrated its f care facility at the Aspinwall VA Hospital in his honor. An advocate for the elderly and a de- 50th anniversary. This is 50 years of providing children with the nutrition they need to do well OROVILLE, CA, A 1996 ALL- fender of Pennsylvania's interests, John Heinz in school. AMERICA CITY FINALIST was an asset for the city of Pittsburgh and the As a former educator, I could tell the dif- State of Pennsylvania.