E1286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2014 artisanship, art, and excitement of America’s sion of his retirement from Green Diamond of the Sequoias and began his legacy in jour- best professional kitchens to the attention of Resource Co. Dr. Diller’s commitment and pio- nalism. After working in the radio and tele- the general public. And in doing so he has neering approach to scientific research and vision industry for a short time, he started his helped make his hometown of Monterey, Cali- monitoring of fisheries and wildlife has been of remarkable career at The Fresno Bee. Eli fornia, one of the world’s finest culinary treas- tremendous benefit to California’s North Coast worked at The Bee for 41 years. He started ures. and the United States. out writing a weekly column, and later in his Chef Pisto was born in Syracuse New York, Dr. Diller earned bachelors and masters de- on October 16, 1941. His Italian immigrant career, he was writing three columns a week. grees in zoology from Oregon State University In 2002, Eli retired, and the contributions he parents, Santo and Santa Pisto, soon moved before serving in the U.S. Army from 1970 to made to the paper and the field of journalism to Monterey, CA where Santo worked as a tai- 1971, with a tour in Vietnam. He then at- were highly commended. Eli was a very in- lor for the Naval Postgraduate School. After tended the University of Idaho, where he graduating from Monterey High School, Pisto earned a Ph.D. in zoology with a focus on her- sightful journalist, and his writing was both began work as a line cook at a fish house on petology. witty and humorous. His way with words could Fisherman’s Wharf, adjacent to Monterey har- In 1990, Dr. Diller was hired by Simpson go unmatched. bor. Within a couple years he had learned, Timber Co., now Green Diamond Resource Eli was a mentor and friend to countless in- saved, and bought the place. The fish house Co. Dr. Diller developed a Habitat Conserva- dividuals. His humble demeanor and ability to began to acquire a large local following and tion Plan for northern spotted owls for the poke fun at himself was always refreshing. Eli soon celebrities such as Clint Eastwood and company, the first for the species. The com- Doug McClure began flocking to what was one will be greatly missed by his wife, Yvonne, pany now has the largest demographic data daughter, Amy, and two grandchildren. of the few wharf restaurants that actually set within the range of the northern spotted Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I served fresh fish harvested from the Monterey owl. Dr. Diller was integral in developing Bay. ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- After years of working as a top line chef, Green Diamond’s Aquatic Habitat Conserva- tion Plan which covers the company’s 457,000 resentatives to honor the life of Eli Setencich, Pisto found his calling in developing new res- an American hero and distinguished journalist. taurants. Pisto first established Domenico’s on acres in California. Dr. Diller brought a passion for teaching to His presence will undoubtedly be missed, but the Wharf in the late 80’s, then followed up the impact he made on our community will with the Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria, followed Humboldt State University’s Department of never be forgotten. by Paradiso Trattoria, and finally the Whaling Wildlife Management, where he is an adjunct professor since 2001. He has contributed to at Station. Located in the heart of Monterey’s fa- f mous Cannery Row, Pisto’s Whaling Station least 37 peer-reviewed publications and major has earned an international reputation for reports. Dr. Diller is a member of the Cali- fornia Board of Forestry Research and HONORING PAUL AND EMMA some of the world’s best steaks and freshest ESKER seafood. Each of these creations have both Science Committee and a member of the boosted the Monterey Peninsula’s dynamic Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Team. tourism industry and added to Monterey’s Dr. Diller’s career in research and conserva- HON. ANDY BARR hometown charm for its own residents. tion will leave its mark for generations to However, Pisto is best known as the host of come. Please join me in expressing deep ap- OF KENTUCKY preciation to Dr. Lowell Verne Diller for his ‘‘Monterey’s Cookin’ Pisto Style’’. His unique IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES style of cooking brings simplicity to recipes long and impressive record of service. thought difficult to prepare, always with a f Thursday, July 31, 2014 touch of humor and informality. Pisto will often HONORNG THE LIFE OF ELI Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- take viewers on adventures to culinary exploits SETENCICH around the world, then return to kitchen to pre- ognize Paul and Emma Esker for their many pare a recipe related to the excursion. The contributions to healthcare, education and the show has been filmed in China, Tunisia, Italy, HON. JIM COSTA arts in Madison County, Kentucky. The leader- France, Thailand, Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, OF CALIFORNIA ship of both these citizens has been evident and Croatia, as well as dozens of U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and invaluable to Richmond and throughout locales. Celebrity guests have also been Thursday, July 31, 2014 Madison County. brought onto to the show, such as the leg- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In particular, I would like to recognize the endary Julia Child, renown chef Charlie Trot- pay tribute to the life of Eli Setencich, who Eskers’ dedication to the Pattie A. Clay Re- ter, musicians Michael Bolton, Johnny Rivers, passed away on July 12, 2014, at the age of Sammy Hagar, racing legend Mario Andretti, gional Medical Center and its Infirmary Asso- 90. Eli was a veteran of America’s greatest ciation, and to Baptist Health Richmond. Mr. and the past Secretary of Defense and per- generation who will be greatly missed by resi- sonal friend, Leon Panetta. Esker served as a member of the Pattie A. As Pisto slows down his schedule after dents throughout Central Valley. Clay Foundation Board of Directors from 2005 Eli was born on April 10, 1924, in Sac- years of dynamic work, it is appropriate to re- to 2012, and has worked at the hospital as a ramento, California and later moved to San- flect on how much he has enriched our lives. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist since And while he may let his business involvement ger, California to live with relatives upon his mother’s passing. In 1941, he graduated from 1973. cool down to a low simmer, I know that Pisto Mrs. Esker served as the St. Mark Catholic will continue to enrich the community that has Sanger High School and joined the Army Air Church representative to the Pattie A. Clay In- benefited so much from his efforts over the Corps. During World War II, Eli flew 142 com- past 50 years. bat missions. He flew the A–36 Apache and firmary Association and as a member of its Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole P–47 Thunderbolt. Eli always showed great Board of Directors from 2001 to 2012. In House in offering John Pisto, his wife Cheryl, courage and superior flying ability during his 2013, she joined the board of Baptist Health son Dana, and daughters Kim and Gia our combat missions. His service, heroism, and Foundation Richmond. She also served the gratitude and best wishes. Buon appetito! extraordinary achievements were recognized community as president of the St. Mark Catho- f with two Distinguished Flying Cross awards. lic School Board and as a director of the Rich- In 1944, upon receiving his first Distin- mond Area Arts Council. She is a retired Radi- CELEBRATING DR. LOWELL guished Flying Cross for the combat mission DILLER ology Technician who was employed at Bap- he completed in Italy, Eli was promoted from tist Health Richmond. First Lieutenant to Captain. In 1945, Eli re- HON. JARED HUFFMAN ceived his second Distinguished Flying Cross The retirement of Mr. and Mrs. Esker on Au- OF CALIFORNIA after flying a combat mission in Germany. He gust 1, 2014 marks the end of decades of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exhibited great leadership and determination. quiet, selfless commitment to Madison County Thursday, July 31, 2014 When the war ended, Eli continued his serv- and beyond. Their service is a role model and Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- ice at the 144th Fighter Wing of the California inspiration to many, and has made a real dif- ure to recognize Dr. Lowell Diller on the occa- Air National Guard. Later, he attended College ference to generations. VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:52 Aug 01, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JY8.003 E31JYPT1 jbell on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1287 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues SUPPORT FOR THE WORK OF FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE to join me in celebrating with the residents and ECODISTRICTS BOROUGH OF MADISON, NEW the officials that represent the wonderful Bor- JERSEY ough of Madison on the occasion of their one HON. EARL BLUMENAUER hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary. OF OREGON HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Thursday, July 31, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEBT Mr.