September 24, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1867 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS HONORING GRANT DICKSON LANG tional champion in sheet metal fabrication at bec. Since then, the State Legislatures in all 8 the 2008 Skills USA/VICA National Leadership states have agreed to the Compact, and the HON. SAM GRAVES and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Mis- governors have signed the legislation. On Au- OF MISSOURI souri. gust 4, 2008 I proudly took part as Governor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kyle Baker is a senior at Jefferson-Scranton Granholm signed the Compact after it was High School where he excelled in industrial ratified by the Michigan Legislature. In the Tuesday, September 23, 2008 technology class for the past two years. In Senate, our senior Senator, CARL LEVIN, pro- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 2007, he placed fourth in the same competi- vided extraordinary leadership to get the bill pause to recognize Grant Dickson Lang of tion and was the Iowa state SkillsUSA/VICA passed through that body. Today, with the ac- Gladstone, Missouri. Grant is a very special champion the last two years. Kyle is the sixth tive support of members representing the young man who has exemplified the finest student from Jefferson-Scranton High School Great Lakes’ states, we will vote on this legis- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- to be a national champion in the last eight lation in the House. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- years. The Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin ica, Troop 1155, and earning the most pres- SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, Water Resources Compact will mandate a tigious award of Eagle Scout. teachers, and industry working together to en- general ban on new diversions of water from Grant has been very active with his troop, sure America has a skilled workforce. This or- the Basin with limited exceptions for commu- participating in many Scout activities. Over the ganization serves more than 300,000 students nities near the Basin meeting rigorous stand- many years Grant has been involved with and instructors annually and served more than ards. All of the Great Lakes’ states and their Scouting, he has not only earned numerous 9.6 million members since its founding in communities will have to comply with new merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- 1965. standards and all will be subject to consistent ily, peers, and community. I congratulate Kyle Baker on his well-de- decision-making and appeals processes. The Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join served award, and I’m certain that he will con- Compact also calls on Great Lakes’ states to me in commending Grant Dickson Lang for his tinue to excel in all future endeavors. It is a develop regional goals and objectives for accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of great honor to represent Kyle, his parents, and water conservation and efficiency. One of the America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- his teachers in the United States Congress, most important aspects of the Compact, it is ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. and I wish him the best. designed in a way that will ensure the Great Lakes Basin continues to provide a solid eco- f f nomic base for its surrounding states. HONORING DENVER HIGH SCHOOL GREAT LAKES—ST. LAWRENCE Mr. Speaker, as I have recently noted, the RIVER BASIN WATER RE- Great Lakes Basin deserves much more atten- HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY SOURCES COMPACT tion than it has gotten over the past 8 years OF IOWA from the Bush Administration. One of the ways IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF we protect the Great Lakes is by providing its governing agencies with the money they need Tuesday, September 23, 2008 HON. JOHN D. DINGELL to do their job. With my support, the House Mr. BRALEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF MICHIGAN passed last week the Great Lakes Legacy Re- to recognize the outstanding results achieved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES authorization Act which, among other things, by Denver High School in Denver, Iowa by Monday, September 22, 2008 authorized $150 million a year for 5 years to being named a 2008 No Child Left Behind- clean up toxic pollutants contaminating the Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Blue Ribbon School. Lakes. Another way we will serve the best in- strong support of S.J. Res. 45, Great Lakes— The program honors elementary, middle and terest of the Great Lakes is by moving forward St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources high schools that are superior academically or with the Great Lakes Compact and, with the Compact. As an original cosponsor of the that demonstrate dramatic gains in student help of our future President—hopefully one companion legislation reported by the House achievement to high levels. Students at Den- from Illinois who understands the importance ver High School ranked in the top 10 percent Judiciary Committee and as co-chair of the of protecting the Great Lakes—put the Basin on state tests. Great Lakes Task Force, I am very pleased on a path of sustained water levels over the Denver High School is one of five Iowa that Congress is taking this historic and much- long-term. Schools receiving the honor this year. This a needed step forward to enact legislation imple- Some have expressed concerns about the true credit to the staff and teachers who con- menting a framework for overall management Great Lakes Compact, such as whether the tinually challenge students to want more and of our precious natural resource: the Great Compact will subject Great Lakes waters to be better. Denver students can earn more Lakes basin. international trade agreements, what the legal than 30 hours of college credit before grad- The Great Lakes make up 20 percent of the and practical implications are of exempting di- uating high school. world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent of versions of water in containers less than 5.7 Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of the surface freshwater of the United States. gallons, and whether the designation of water the accomplishments of Denver High School, The Basin provides its surrounding states with as a ‘‘product’’ would subject state actions re- its former Principal Paul Gebel, and its current major economic benefits, some of which in- stricting diversions to claims under the World Principal Tom Oppelt. Earning this award clude tourism, manufacturing jobs, shipping, Trade Organization. These considerations and shows strength and persistence and I am and clean drinking water. It also provides habi- questions were raised as states legislatures proud to serve this fine school and its students tat for millions of breeding mallards, other were deliberating on approval of the Compact. in Congress. ducks, and migratory waterfowl, and supports The acknowledged need for action now—and a diversity of species and ecosystems vital to f not some time in the future—coupled with the our natural world. We in Congress, as well as reassurances of language already in the Com- TRIBUTE TO KYLE BAKER state and local policymakers, have attempted pact prompted all 8 Great Lakes states to rat- to address the potential threat low water levels ify the Compact. Today, the House must re- HON. TOM LATHAM in the Great Lakes will have in the future on spond with the same urgency; we must not let OF IOWA our national treasure. In 2000, the Congress the perfect be the enemy of the good. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES directed the governors of the 8 Great Lakes Mr. Speaker, again, I thank my colleagues States to negotiate a water management from the Great Lakes’ delegation who have Tuesday, September 23, 2008 agreement. In 2005, the governors completed worked so hard on the Compact over the Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today negotiations, which included coordination with years, and urge them to join me in voting to honor Kyle Baker, who was named the na- the Canadian Premiers in Ontario and Que- ‘‘yes’’ on S.J. Res. 45. ∑ 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 Aug 31 2005 05:38 Sep 25, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23SE8.001 E24SEPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E1868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 24, 2008 IN RECOGNITION OF DAWN A. 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE I first met John through his wife, Marion, MOLITERNO THE 2008 FLORIDA DAILY TIMES NEWSPAPER who is a community activist and all-around PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIA- get-it-done kind of person. It came as no sur- TION PERSON OF THE YEAR HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. prise to me that Marion would have married a OF TENNESSEE guy like John—he also was someone who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could not sit still. He just had to be doing HON. JEFF MILLER something. But for him ‘‘doing something’’ was OF FLORIDA Tuesday, September 23, 2008 making a contribution to his family, his com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today munity, and his Nation. to honor a newspaper and its editor that are In fact, John served 65 years in service to Tuesday, September 23, 2008 woven into the fabric of one of this Nation’s the country in one form or another. It started Mr. MILLER of Florida.