11526 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 8 July 16, 2013 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS HONORING HENRY POSEY Church. With his devoted guidance, the evident in the number of participants. Deaf church has thrived in the community and has athletes are distinguished from all others in HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER expanded its community outreach efforts. In their special communication needs on the OF TENNESSEE 2007, Father Pat was also assigned Pastor of sports field. Visual presentation of information IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Saint Mark Catholic Church in Gary. Through- during the Games for both athletes and visi- out the years, Father Gaza has served in var- tors are a critical part of the Games infrastruc- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ious organizations throughout Northwest Indi- ture, which includes the use of video screens, Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ana and Gary, including the LaPorte County captioning and information boards. A visual honor the retirement of Henry Posey from the FEMA Food Program, the Gary Ten Point Co- environment is critical for communication with Memphis Fire Department. alition, the Gary Urban Enterprise Association, deaf athletes, deaf officials and deaf spec- Mr. Posey has devoted his life to a career the Gary branch of the NAACP, Rebuilding tators. of public service. As a fire fighter and the retir- Together, and the Catholic Youth Organiza- Unlike Olympians or Paralympians, elite ing Division Chief for the Memphis Fire De- tion. Father Gaza’s involvement with these or- deaf and hard of hearing athletes must partment, he worked to keep communities in ganizations evidences his absolute commit- fundraise to pay their way and do not receive the Eighth District of Tennessee safe for over ment to minister and tirelessly work and advo- financial support from the United States Olym- 36 years. In this time, he has truly made a dif- cate on behalf of ‘‘the least amongst us.’’ pic Committee. This presents a twofold chal- ference in people’s lives, and in some cases Those who are without, those who suffer lenge for the Deaflympics athletes: fundraising his efforts have meant the difference between physically or are challenged physiologically, on top of training for the Games. People like life and death. and those who need spiritual guidance have you who support the mission of USADSF and I am proud to join Mr. Posey’s family, always found compassion, warmth, and a gen- its athletes are the ones who make it possible friends, and colleagues in congratulating him erosity of spirit in Father Pat. Father J. Patrick for the athletes to accomplish their lifelong for his many years of service. He deserves Gaza is a gifted, Godly, and good man. For dream. Each Deaflympian must fundraise our deepest thanks and appreciation. his constant and passionate devotion to his $2,350 (not including international travel and f God, his church and his flock, Father is worthy training camp expenses) to cover all costs at of our profound respect and gratitude. the 2013 Summer Deaflympics. Over 180 HONORING FATHER J. PATRICK Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other United States deaf and hard of hearing ath- GAZA distinguished colleagues join me in honoring letes and coaches are training for Sofia to rep- Father Patrick Gaza for his lifetime of leader- resent the U.S. in 11 sports. Among them will HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ship and selfless service to others. Saints be Jon Mowl of Alexandria, Virginia who will OF INDIANA Monica and Luke and Saint Mark Catholic be competing in team handball. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Churches, the community of Gary, and all of An accomplished athlete, Jon scored over 1,300 in his four year career on the Gallaudet Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Northwest Indiana have certainly been blessed by the good work of Father Gaza. University basketball team and was on the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with team that went to the 2007 World Deaf Bas- f great pleasure and admiration that I stand be- ketball Championships. This earned him a fore you today to recognize Father J. Patrick CONGRATULATING JON MOWL AND spot on the U.S. Deaflympics gold medal win- Gaza, Pastor of Saints Monica and Luke and THE UNITED STATES DELEGA- ning basketball team at the 2009 Deaflympics Saint Mark Catholic Churches in Gary, as he TION TO THE 2013 SUMMER in Taiwan. celebrates his retirement after 44 years of self- DEAFLYMPICS IN SOFIA, BUL- Mowl graduated from Gallaudet with a less service to the Catholic Church and the GARIA Bachelor of Science in mathematics and went countless individuals he has ministered to on to become an adjunct mathematics pro- throughout his life. Father Pat will be honored HON. JAMES P. MORAN fessor at Gallaudet for a semester before get- at a retirement reception on Sunday, July 21, OF VIRGINIA ting a job at the Department of Health and 2013, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Human Services. He was hired into the Work- Father Gaza dedicated his life to becoming force Recruitment Program and later a priest from the time of his studies at Saints Tuesday, July 16, 2013 transitioned to DLA Finance Energy. Mowl’s Peter and Paul School in Merrillville. Since Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to primary responsibilities are budget formulation then, he has not faltered in his commitment to congratulate Jon Mowl and the 180 deaf and and execution of the $425 million sustainment, God and to serving the people of his commu- hard of hearing athletes and coaches heading restoration and modernization program at DLA nity, especially those most in need. He com- to Sofia, Bulgaria for the 2013 Summer Finance Energy. pleted his higher education at Our Lady of the Deaflympics. Held quadrennially, the Since the 1935 London Summer Lake Seminary in Wawasee, Indiana, Saint Deaflympics are the world’s second oldest Deaflympics, the United States of America Meinrad College in Saint Meinrad, Indiana, multiple sports games after the Olympics. Deaf Sports Federation has been sending elite and Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. From July 26 through August 4 this summer, deaf and hard of hearing Americans to com- In 1968, Father Gaza was ordained a Catholic Sofia will host 14,707 athletes from over 90 pete in the Deaflympics. USA Deaf Sports priest at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. countries. Federation (USADSF) is the only national ath- Through his experiences as an instructor of The Summer Deaflympics are built on 89 letic association in the United States that co- religion at Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, years of tradition. At the recent 2009 Summer ordinates the participation of American deaf as well as his supervision of theological field Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan, more than and hard of hearing individuals in international education at the North American College in 2,500 athletes from 77 nations participated, in- sport competitions. USADSF is affiliated with Rome, Father Gaza has contributed tremen- cluding 140 Americans. The Summer the International Committee of Sports for the dously to the religious schooling of youth. Deaflympics are sanctioned by the Inter- Deaf (ICSD) and the International Olympic These stand as just a few teaching experi- national Olympic Committee. For the 2013 Committee (IOC). They support teams in 17 ences among his extensive contributions to Summer Deaflympics, the United States plans sports and represent over 100,000 deaf and the younger generation. to bring its best team that has been training hard of hearing athletes in the United States In 1992, Father Patrick Gaza became Pas- for four years for this opportunity. The need and have sent 2,031 Deaflympians to the tor of Saints Monica and Luke Catholic for separate games for deaf athletes is not just Summer and Winter Deaflympics since 1935. ● 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 Sep 11 2014 09:20 Dec 27, 2017 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR13\E16JY3.000 E16JY3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD July 16, 2013 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 8 11527 The Deaflympics were the first international as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of their HONORING DERREK COLLEY games for athletes with disabilities and, dif- Feast. The annual tradition is a community ferent from many other games, because ath- treasure and I wish them all the best for many HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER letes cannot be guided by sounds (i.e. a start- more successful years to come. OF TENNESSEE ers gun), they must rely on other methods of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competition and refereeing. Mr. Speaker, Jon Mowl and his 179 team- HONORING MARTINE THOMAS OF Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ROCHESTER, NY ON HER SELEC- mates deserve this body’s support. Their suc- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TION TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH cess is an example of preserving talent honor Paris Police Patrolman Derrek Colley ORCHESTRA OF THE UNITED through resilience and dedication in the face for his bravery in the line of duty. Because of STATES OF AMERICA of hardship. Officer Colley’s courage in the face of danger, f the city of Paris, Tennessee narrowly avoided HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER a tragedy. HONORING OUR LADY OF MOUNT OF NEW YORK On January 24, 2013, Officer Colley re- CARMEL CHURCH AS THEY CELE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponded to a call at Pine Ridge Apartments, BRATE THEIR 75TH ANNUAL Tuesday, July 16, 2013 a local apartment complex.