June 24, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1327 was assigned to be the pastor of the Church Mutual Benefit Insurance Company, a suc- Walter Reed Army Medical Center, or pro- of Saint Clare on Staten Island, a position he cessful business located in Huntingdon, Penn- viding them with suitable armor, or providing has held to the present day. sylvania. Incorporated in 1908, Mutual Benefit them with assistance after they return home Monsignor Murphy has always been in- is an irreplaceable attribute to the business would be a good place to start. spired to help and to serve. From a young community in both Pennsylvania and Mary- Here we have the opportunity to help a age, he was struck by the compassion and land. small number of veterans, estimated at 2,000 caring of the clergy that he met, and he felt At its founding, Mutual Benefit served the to 2,500, by lifting what amounts to a costly drawn to serve his community in the same residents of Corry, Pennsylvania and was and burdensome paperwork burden. Accord- way. Even after his upcoming retirement, he originally known as the Corry Mutual Fire In- ing to the Republican witness in the Judiciary still plans on working, continuing to help and surance Company. The company’s strong Committee, this bill is ‘‘targeted, specific, and to serve his community. He has always felt it foundation foreshadowed its future successes. quite modest.’’ important to meet people where they are at, In 1934, Corry Mutual’s charter was offered to Will it allow these veterans to commit fraud? going into the community and serving, not W. Emmert Swigart, founder of Swigart Asso- No. Creditors, the courts, the trustees, and the waiting for others to come to him. Monsignor ciates, one of the largest insurance agencies Department of Justice have ample tools at Murphy is of the opinion that true service to in the state of Pennsylvania. This financially their disposal to deal with anyone trying to others demands an active role, not passively beneficial relationship lasted almost 50 years, game the system. The case can still be dis- waiting around. It is in respect to his life-long until 1983 when the two companies split into missed for abuse based on the totality of the desire to aid his fellow person that he be hon- separate entities once more. At this time Mu- circumstances, the court can still deny or re- ored today. tual Benefit found themselves competing once voke the debtor’s discharge of debts, the mili- f again against one of the largest insurance tary could revoke the debtor’s security clear- HONORING OLD HICKORY POST 77 companies within the state of Pennsylvania. ance, and the criminal code provides for fines AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Led by a driven team of leaders, Mutual Ben- and imprisonment of up to five years. efit rose to this challenge and exemplified The means test is not stopping fraud. The HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN many attributes which have worked to set Bush Justice Department, which administers it, them apart from their competition. Through ac- has reported that less than half a percent of OF TENNESSEE tive leadership, unparalleled trustworthiness, all cases are dismissed based on the means IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and service to the community Mutual Benefit test. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 has become one of the most respected re- The form used to implement the means test Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask gional carriers in Pennsylvania. has 57 separate sections. It takes a pro se my colleagues to join me in congratulating the One hundred years after its humble begin- debtor approximately 10 to 12 hours, and it ri- Old Hickory Post 77 American Legion Auxiliary ning, Mutual Benefit Group now guarantees vals IRS form 1040 in complexity. I challenge in Lexington, Tennessee on its outstanding nearly $100 million through 250 independent my colleagues to fill it out. work and accomplishments. Across the coun- agents located in both Pennsylvania and So today members have real choice. You try, the women of the American Legion Auxil- Maryland. Not only do they serve 78,000 pol- can vote to support the troops or you can vote iary strive to promote American patriotism and icyholders, but they also serve as an important to support the big banks. It is a pretty clear responsible citizenship. This particular auxil- part of the community by employing 204 peo- choice. I urge my colleagues to support the iary in Lexington has fully lived up to the ple. Known for its customer service, stability troops. American Legion Auxiliary’s mission to serve and experience, Mutual Benefit Group was f veterans, their families and their communities. recognized as the number one insurance car- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chartered in 1933, the Lexington auxiliary rier in Pennsylvania and Maryland in 2006. was recently reactivated on January 26, 2008. Mutual Benefit Insurance Company has en- Led by their current president, Julia McBee, deavored throughout its history to improve its HON. STEVE COHEN the members of this auxiliary have accom- policies and atmosphere to fit the needs of the OF TENNESSEE plished a great deal in a short period of time. surrounding community. I look forward to cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Only days after reactivation, the members of brating the 100th anniversary of such a won- Tuesday, June 24, 2008 the Lexington Auxiliary organized a Valentine derful organization, as it has brought a greater Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to note Project for the local National Guard Unit de- appreciation to our area and has surely been that I was unable to arrive on the House floor ployed to Iraq. A resounding success, the an asset to the community. I congratulate Mu- in time to vote because my flight from Mem- event raised enough money to send care tual Benefit on reaching this significant mile- phis was significantly delayed due to bad packages to every member of the unit. These stone and wish the company all the best in its weather. Had I been able to vote, I would ladies have instituted various projects not only future endeavors. have voted in favor of the three measures to promote the well-being of veterans and f voted on by the House this evening: (1) H. troops, but also to support the community as Res. 1242, honoring the life, musical accom- a whole, with special attention to local Lex- NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERV- plishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan ington schools. ISTS DEBT RELIEF ACT OF 2008 Please join me in honoring the members of on the 100th Anniversary of his birth; (2) H. the Lexington American Legion for their hard SPEECH OF Con. Res. 372, supporting the goals and work, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. I HON. JERROLD NADLER ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the wish to thank all the members of Old Hickory outstanding contributions that African Amer- OF NEW YORK Post 77, including their officers and chairmen: ican singers and musicians have made to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Julia Annice McBee, Jo Ann Cody, Kathy United States; and (3) H. Res. 1051, congratu- Brown, Oneida Dangler, Mary Appell, Marcia Monday, June 23, 2008 lating James Madison University in Harrison- burg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and Gilbert, Ruth Hurtt, Marene Snow, Jane Galey, Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise it sup- leadership to the United States. Lutie Houston, Patricia Holmes, Venita Rus- port of this legislation which is a simple meas- sell, Linda Lindsey, Denise Joyner, Hester ure the House can take to help protect our f Stitch, Diane Jowers, Lynn Lewis, Marcia Gil- troops from undue financial hardship. We con- IN HONOR OF ROBERT STOLDAL’S bert, and Janice Barker. stantly receive stern lectures about the impor- CAREER f tance of supporting the troops. But supporting HONORING MUTUAL BENEFIT the troops is more than just wearing a flag pin, HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY or sticking a yellow ribbon on your car, or im- OF NEVADA pugning the patriotism of your political oppo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nents. HON. BILL SHUSTER Supporting the troops should entail some Tuesday, June 24, 2008 OF PENNSYLVANIA real benefit for those troops when they need Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our help. As President Lincoln put it so well, speak in honor of one of America’s finest Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to ‘‘care for him who shall have borne the bat- broadcast journalists and most effective com- Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise tle and for his widow and his orphan.’’ Per- munity leaders, on the occasion of his retire- today to recognize the 100th Anniversary of haps taking proper care of the wounded at ment this month. VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:54 Jun 25, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.014 E24JNPT1 jbell on PROD1PC69 with REMARKS E1328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2008 Robert Stoldal has achieved well-deserved to suspend the rules and pass H. Con. Res. potlucks and Bingo nights, Couple to Couple legendary stature over his 41-year career at 372, a resolution supporting the goals and League and the Lansing Regional Council of Las Vegas’ CBS affiliate, KLAS-TV, Channel ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the Catholic Women. St. Gerard has also been 8. Bob’s insistence on the highest journalistic outstanding contributions that African Amer- extremely instrumental in reaching out to the standards of accuracy, thoroughness, fairness, ican singers and musicians have made to the sick and homebound through its Befriender and aggressiveness established a clear United States.