June 25, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11809 Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for come a household name to the Guyanese CSD 30 has created an interactive learning Rollcall No. 181, on agreeing to the amend- family. From a one-desk, one-phone and one- community employing the teachers, parents, ment to prevent use of funds to execute a final staff agency, National Pride is now one of the students, and local universities of Queens, lease agreement for oil or gas development in most successful enterprises in New York and New York, and its mission would greatly be the area of the Gulf of Mexico known as Guyana. Nigel Pile has expanded this oper- supported by additional funding. Lease Sale 181 prior to April 1, 2002. Had I ation to two offices in New York and five in I join with my dear friend from New York, in been present I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Guyana. Through this expansion, he has cre- that it is my hope that this body will find the Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for ated opportunities of entrepreneurship and additional 25 million dollars for the Magnet Rollcall No. 182, on agreeing to the amend- employment for the residents of the Flatbush School Assistance Program at the U.S. De- ment to require that none of the funds in the and Queens communities. The establishment partment of Education as this bill works its bill may be used to suspend or revise the final of National Pride has created channels way through the process. regulations published in the Federal Register through which Guyanese Americans can ini- f on November 21, 2000, that amended envi- tiate and maintain contact with relatives and ronmental mining rules. Had I been present I friends in Guyana. HONORING JOSE MARIANO would have voted ‘‘no.’’ In the spirit of fostering unity among Guya- CASTILLO Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for nese, Nigel Pile maintains his sponsorship of Rollcall No. 183, on agreeing to the amend- the Ms. Guyana New York Pageant, and con- HON. XAVIER BECERRA ment to prevent use of funds in the bill for the tinues to support social programs for youth as OF CALIFORNIA purpose of paying salaries and expenses of well as the elderly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personal of the Department of the Interior to Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Mr. Nigel Monday, June 25, 2001 extend leases, any standstill agreement, or the O. Pile as a Point of Light for all Americans. terms of the settlement agreement that took f Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is with ut- effect March 30, 2001, concerning the holders most pleasure and privilege that I rise today to of interests in seven campsite leases in Bis- 2001 SUPPLEMENTAL recognize a wonderful American, Mr. Jose cayne National Park, Florida, identified as APPROPRIATIONS ACT Mariano Castillo, for his admission into the campsite leases collectively known as Order of Queen Isabella the Catholic with the SPEECH OF ‘‘Stiltsville’’. Had I been present I would have rank of Officer’s Cross by His Majesty the voted ‘‘no.’’ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY King of Spain. Through his selfless work in providing valuable assistance, counseling and Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for OF NEW YORK legal services for the protection of citizens of Rollcall No. 184, on agreeing to the amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to reduce the amount for National En- Spain residing in Los Angeles, Jose Mariano Wednesday, June 20, 2001 dowment for the Arts by $10,000,000. Had I Castillo has earned this distinction. been present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The House in Committee of the Whole Achievement and accolade have followed Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for House on the State of the Union had under Jose throughout his life. Born in San Jose de Rollcall No. 185, on passage of the FY 2002 consideration the bill (H.R. 2216) making Colinas, San Barbara, Honduras he graduated Department of Interior and Related Agencies supplemental appropriations for the fiscal high school Suma Cum Laude and received Appropriations Act. Had I been present I year ending September 30, 2001, and for other the National First Place Honor gold medal pre- would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ purposes: sented by the President of the Republic of f Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Chair- Honduras. Jose continued his studies in the man, I would like to add additional comments United States at Los Angeles City College, A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL to the previous statement I gave regarding my learning the language of his newly adopted AMERICANS: MR. NIGEL O. PILE good friend from New York, Mr. CROWLEY’s home. The next stop on his educational jour- amendment to the Supplemental Appropria- ney was the University of California, Los An- HON. MAJOR R. OWENS tions bill. geles (UCLA), where he pursued general un- OF NEW YORK A few weeks ago this body voted on the dergraduate studies in Political Science and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President’s education bill, showing support for Public Administration. Jose interrupted his our students. Nothing is more important to our studies to serve in the United States Army for Monday, June 25, 2001 children’s future than a sound education. two years. He continued his military service in Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, as the nation of We all agree on that matter, but our schools the ready active U.S. Army Reserves Control Guyana celebrates its 35th Independence An- cannot meet the needs of our children if they Group for four years, all the while completing niversary, I would like to salute an outstanding are underfunded. both his undergraduate and law degrees. Guyanese American, Nigel O. Pile as a Point This amendment would strike 25 million dol- Following graduation from Southwestern of Light for all Americans. lars under the Operations and Maintenance University School of Law and passage of the Nigel O. Pile hails from Guyana. He was account of the Army that has been requested California Bar Exam, Jose embarked on an born on December 22, 1950. He held various for Recruiting and Advertising for this branch. impressive law career. He counts among his leadership positions while growing up in Guy- These much needed funds would be trans- major clients the governments of several ana, including Chairman of the St. James The ferred to the Department of Education for their countries and numerous national and inter- Less Anglican Church Organization. He also Magnet School Assistance Program. national companies. In addition to a thriving represented the Diocesan Youth Association Many of the students in my district benefit law practice, Jose has been involved in many at International Conferences, through various from Magnet Schools. Specifically Community professional associations and community serv- Youth Exchange Programs. Athletics con- School District 30 which serves a diverse stu- ice activities including service for two separate tinues to gain tremendous support from Nigel. dent population in Queens, New York. Magnet terms as the President of the Los Angeles Nigel Pile came to the United States in Schools are important places of learning be- County Parks and Recreation Commission. 1977. He holds an Associate Degree in Bank- cause these are specialized theme schools fo- Rightfully, Jose has earned a multitude of ing and Finance from Borough of Manhattan cusing on areas such as math and science. special honors and acclaim for his many ac- Community College and furthered his dis- These schools often provide innovative edu- complishments. He has been honored by the cipline in finance at Baruch College. He has cational programs. And perhaps most impor- City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County worked in the New York financial district as an tantly because these schools are public, they Board of Supervisors and by the countries of Account Administrator where he was respon- provide parents a choice within the public Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and Hon- sible for the investing of cash from various school system. duras. Of course, for Jose being husband to Pension Funds, such as the New York State This amendment would provide additional Nancy and father to Yvonne are the most Pension Fund. funding to increase assistance to Magnet cherished honors ever bestowed upon him. In 1983, he started a small Travel Agency Schools and other Local Education Agencies Mr. Speaker, as family and friends gather in on Fulton Street in the Bedford Stuyvesant to create or expand Magnet schools in needed Los Angeles to witness the presentation of the area. National Pride, as it is known, has be- communities. 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