June 19, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1067 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION semifinals by defeating the University of Flor- discriminated against people of Chinese de- OF JUNE 20, 2012 AS AMERICAN ida. Kent State opened up an early 5 run lead scent and blatantly contradicted our belief that EAGLE DAY that they never gave up, defeating Florida 5 to all people are created equal. 4. The Golden Flashes will go on to play the Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act HON. DAVID P. ROE South Carolina Gamecocks, last year’s cham- in 1882. The bill imposed a ten-year morato- OF TENNESSEE pions, on June 20th. rium on immigration and naturalization of Chi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is an incredible honor for them to have nese settlers. The law was expanded several made it this far and I am proud to offer my full Tuesday, June 19, 2012 times to apply to all persons of Chinese de- support to Kent State as their Cinderella story scent and each expansion imposed increas- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise continues in the College World Series. ingly tougher restrictions on Chinese immigra- today in support of designating June 20, 2012 f tion and naturalization. As the resolution be- as American Eagle Day and celebrating the fore us today states, the Chinese exclusion recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROSARY HALL laws ‘‘enshrined in law the exclusion of the national symbol of the United States. On June Chinese from the democratic process and the 20, 1782, the eagle was designated as the na- promise of American freedom.’’ tional emblem of the U.S. by the Founding Fa- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH The United States Senate passed a similar OF OHIO thers at the Second Continental Congress. resolution in October 2011. I believe passage The bald eagle is the central image of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of H. Res. 683 will be a historic acknowledg- Great Seal of the United States and is dis- Tuesday, June 19, 2012 ment by Congress of the injustice of the Chi- played in the official seal of many branches nese exclusion laws. and departments of the Federal Government. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in The bald eagle is an inspiring symbol of the recognition of Rosary Hall, on the occasion of I am proud to cosponsor this resolution and spirit of freedom and the democracy of the its 60 year anniversary of providing important I encourage my colleagues to support it. United States. Since the founding of the Na- services to individuals struggling with the de- tion, the image, meaning and symbolism of structive disease of addiction. f Founded by Sister Ignatia in 1952, Rosary the eagle have played a significant role in art, PERSONAL EXPLANATION music, history, commerce, literature, architec- Hall has remained at the forefront of effective ture and culture of the United States. The bald and innovative behavioral therapy programs, eagle’s habitat only exists in North America. developing shortly after the founding of the HON. BILL HUIZENGA Over the years, several members of Con- first Alcoholics Anonymous in nearby Akron. In OF MICHIGAN gress have introduced and passed resolutions affiliation with St. Vincent Charity Medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center, Rosary Hall works with families, in support of the designation of American Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Eagle Day. My friend and colleague, Senator friends, and co-workers of patients in a sup- LAMAR ALEXANDER has introduced the same portive and compassionate environment. Since Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, resolution for this year and I support his ef- the Hall’s founding it has helped to save over on rollcall No. 307 I was absent due to a fam- forts. 50,000 people from the debilitating and deadly ily matter. Had I been present, I would have I hope my colleagues will join in celebrating grips of addiction. voted ‘‘yes.’’ tomorrow, June 20, 2012 as American Eagle Rosary Hall’s success is facilitated by a Day, which marks the recovery and restoration process which spans the entire road to recov- f ery: from inpatient detoxification programs in a of the bald eagle. CONGRATULATING NANCY f hospital setting, to outpatient rehabilitation and finally to community-centered support net- BARBOUR ON THE OCCASION OF CONGRATULATING KENT STATE works. Rosary Hall is staffed by a team of HER RETIREMENT UNIVERSITY’S BASEBALL TEAM dedicated professionals who constantly seek to develop skills in order to ensure that each HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HON. TIM RYAN patient receives the personalized care and OF VIRGINIA OF OHIO strategies which will leave them equipped to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES handle this difficult disease. Rosary Hall con- Tuesday, June 19, 2012 tinues to be a pioneer in the field of addiction Tuesday, June 19, 2012 treatment research. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker and colleagues, join me in hon- rise to congratulate Nancy Barbour on the oc- recognize the tremendous accomplishment of oring Rosary Hall as it enters its 60th year of Kent State University’s advancement to the casion of her retirement on June 30th after 21 saving lives, families, and providing people the years at Dykema, where she was a founding semifinals of the College World Series. I wish freedom to live healthy and happy lives. to extend my sincerest congratulations and member of its government relations practice. f offer them the best of luck as they continue During her tenure at Dykema, she advocated their extraordinary journey in Omaha, Ne- EXPRESSING REGRET FOR PAS- for many worthy causes, including support for braska. SAGE OF LAWS ADVERSELY AF- the city of Detroit and the University of Michi- The 13th nationally ranked Golden Flashes FECTING THE CHINESE IN THE gan Medical System, where her efforts re- punched their ticket to Omaha after winning UNITED STATES sulted in the addition of both a new veterans’ an exciting series in the Eugene Super Re- hospital and a new children’s hospital. The gional against Oregon. In the bottom of the SPEECH OF Detroit Free Press, Crain’s Business Week, 9th inning with the series tied at one game HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN and Detroit News have recognized Mrs. Barbour’s many endeavors. apiece, Jimmy Rider became a hero by hitting OF MARYLAND Prior to her private sector advocacy, Mrs. the game winning RBI and sending KSU to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the College World Series. Kent State is the Barbour dedicated nearly twenty years to first Ohio team since 1980 to participate in the Monday, June 18, 2012 working on Capitol Hill, spanning both cham- heralded 8-team double elimination bracket. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today bers. She worked for Senator Phil Hart from They are also the first team since Eastern in support of H. Res. 683. This resolution ex- Michigan, Congressman Bob Traxler from Michigan in 1976 to represent the Mid-Amer- presses the regret of the House of Represent- Michigan, Congressman Jim O’Hara from ican Conference in the College World Series. atives for the passage of laws that adversely Michigan, Congressman Herb Harris from Vir- Last evening, June 18th, the Golden affected the Chinese in the United States, in- ginia, and Congressman Bill Ford from Michi- Flashes advanced to the College World Series cluding the Chinese Exclusion Act. These laws gan, who was Chairman of the Committee on ∑ 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 Mar 15 2010 05:42 Jun 20, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JN8.001 E19JNPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 19, 2012 Education and Labor. Mrs. Barbour served for ous decades hosting his iconic television pro- cent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout many years as Chairman Ford’s Legislative gram, Like It Is, Gil acquainted the country Award. The award is a performance-based Director. She worked on a host of issues dur- with the story and the culture of Black Amer- achievement with high standards that have ing her congressional tenure, including a hu- ica. been well-maintained over the past century. manitarian initiative helping to relocate a num- The show was truly groundbreaking. It en- To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout ber of Soviet Jews facing persecution in the gaged black leaders in sports, journalism, film, is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- USSR to the United States. Mrs. Barbour’s education, civil rights, politics and business, ganized by requirements and merit badges, as mastery of congressional issues and the fed- like Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit eral assisted her success in the private sector. Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dizzy Gil- the community. Seth’s project involved funding Having realized personal success in both lespie, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, Carmen and erecting 21 flags on Memorial Day Week- the public and private sectors, Mrs. Barbour McRae, Aretha Franklin, Dr. Billy Taylor, end along Highway 17 to pay tribute to our na- understands the importance of education, and Nancy Wilson, Sidney Poitier, Imhotep Gary tion’s heroes. Seth completed this project tirelessly gives back to her community.