June 20, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 9 13305 Cherry Point as the Public Affairs Officer, and Wildcats: Davey Gallagher, Laura Lucchesi, fairs. Her broad range of interests spanned finally at Camp Lejeune, where she served as Jeri Burke, Kellyn Savage, Lauren Corso, the horizon—higher education, leadership de- the East Coast Regional Representative for Kiersten Tupper, Maddie Farchione, Lindsay velopment, the advancement of women, the the Marine For Life program. Vona, Amanda Cizenski, Bre Hudgins, Nicole advancement of religious efforts, music, and Always dedicated to the mission in Iraq, Perkins, Amanda Corso, Maria DiFato, Emily health care. In fact, she championed the Major McClung took a civilian position in pub- Rozwood, Steph Dattellas, Ariel Kramer, cause of mental health. With her husband, Ar- lic relations in Baghdad, Iraq in 2004. While Carley Motondo, Lauren Welch, Lauren thur, she led the effort to create the Zepf there, she handled public relations preparation Bianchi, Morgan Corso, Sarah Brown, Karlyn Community Mental Health Center in Toledo to for Congressional hearings and escorted Tupper, Carly Graham, Nikki Greco, Jenny more effectively serve this population. She media throughout the theater. In 2006, she de- Perkins, and Kelly Fucillo. positively influenced the lives of all who met ployed with I Marine Expeditionary Force for f her. A committed Roman Catholic, she was one year in Al Anbar Province. While there, devoted to her husband, Art, and her family she worked as the Public Affairs Plans Officer HONORING HABORVIEW MEDICAL but made the time to advance the broader at Camp Fallujah and later volunteered for CENTER human family through her many church-related duty with the Army’s 1st Brigade, 1st Armored organizations, locally and nationally. She held Division, operating in Ramadi. HON. DAVID G. REICHERT the office of president in the Blessed Sac- Major McClung, the first female Marine offi- OF WASHINGTON rament Altar Society, the Toledo Diocesan cer killed in the war, was a polished profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Council Catholic Women, and then was elect- sional who received numerous accolades for ed nationally to serve as its president of the her ability to communicate complex thoughts Friday, June 20, 2008 National Council Catholic Women 1960–1962. and issues to various and diverse audiences Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I am Her community involvement included: Serving across the globe. She volunteered to serve proud to recognize Harborview Medical Cen- 13 years on the board of trustees for the Uni- and sought to be where she could make a dif- ter, a premiere hospital in the Pacific North- versity of Toledo with 7 of those as Vice- ference. Of her service in Iraq, she told her west, for receiving the 2007 Foster G. McGaw Chairman of the Board. She remained a mem- friends, ‘‘Before we leave here we will make Al Prize for Excellence in Community Service ber of St. Vincent Medical Center Advisory Anbar a safer place.’’ She accomplished her from the American Hospital Association (AHA). Board for 11 years, established the Women’s mission. Every year, the AHA presents this prestigious Cancer Education Council and was a past In her passing, Major McClung has done award to a U.S. health care organization that president of the board of trustees of Toledo what she did in life—bring people together to displays a strong commitment to the health Mental Hygiene Clinic. Elizabeth was one of create a better understanding. and well-being of its community. the founding members of the Toledo Opera I wish to extend my condolences to Major Harborview was chosen as the recipient of Guild and chairman of the Sapphire Ball in Megan McClung’s family and hope that they this year’s award because of its outstanding 1965. continue to find solace in Major McClung’s record of providing services to the surrounding President John F. Kennedy recognized her lasting impact on both her country and her community. The medical center has made gifts when he named her to the board of direc- Corps. great strides in handling major public health tors of the American Freedom from Hunger f concerns including mental illness, homeless- Foundation, serving as its vice president. More HONORING THE WEST GENESEE ness, cultural and linguistic barriers to health so, she served as vice chairman of the board GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM care, childhood safety, and chronic illness. of the Lucas County Mental Health from 1963 Harborview is our region’s Level I trauma cen- and is now an Honorary Life member. She ter, and continues to provide exceptional has served on the board of the March of HON. JAMES T. WALSH emergency care for people across the North- Dimes. OF NEW YORK west. For her dedication improving the quality of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harborview is a deserving recipient of rec- life of her community, in 1960 she received Friday, June 20, 2008 ognition for its outstanding commitment to the Distinguished Citizenship Award from the Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, public health and quality care. I offer my sin- Toledo Blade ‘‘for outstanding service to her I rise today to congratulate the West Genesee cere congratulations to Harborview Medical community’’. Additionally, a clinic, in San Sal- High School Girls Lacrosse Team on their Center for receiving this honor and their con- vador, for homeless mothers and children, Class A New York State Championship vic- tinued dedication to Washington State. was named the Elizabeth Zepf Madonna Shel- tory. West Genesee defeated Farmingdale by f ter. In 1974, the Elizabeth Zepf Community a score of 13–12. Mental Health Center was opened by the The Wildcats played an impressive game HONORING ELIZABETH A. ZEPF Lucas County Mental Health Board. In Sep- returning from a 10–12 deficit to take home tember 1988, the Satellites of the Medical Col- another state title. This talented team has HON. MARCY KAPTUR lege of Ohio honored her as one of the claimed victory in their last 48 straight games OF OHIO– ‘‘Treasures of Toledo.’’ She was an honorary and was the only lacrosse team in all of New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member for 5 years of Family Child Abuse York State to post a perfect undefeated sea- Prevention Center. She was a life long mem- son. Friday, June 20, 2008 ber of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church as On behalf of the people of New York’s 25th Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, Elizabeth A. well as the Maumee River Yacht Club and the Congressional District, I congratulate these Zepf, a Toledo treasure to her family, friends Toledo Club. She is the widow of Arthur L. young ladies on their outstanding athletic and community, departed this life on Friday Zepf and is survived by her son, Arthur Zepf achievement and praise Athletic Director An- June 6, 2008. Elizabeth was born July 6, Jr. and grandsons, Kurt, Reilly and Arthur. Our thony Pascale, Head Coach Bob Elmer and 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Matthew and Eliz- entire community celebrates her life, her ever Assistant Coach Dan Hallinan on their team’s abeth McCarty. Elizabeth, a consummate and present smile and all her good deeds that success. I look forward to another exciting indefatigable social activist throughout her life, flowed from her productive and generous spir- season of lacrosse and congratulate the Lady was engaged in community and religious af- it. VerDate Mar 15 2010 14:28 Jan 21, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E20JN8.000 E20JN8 WReier-Aviles on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BOUND RECORD.