July 30, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1493 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING FRIENDSHIP MIS- HONORING THE MILITARY SERV- States and he has published several books, SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH’S ICE OF LANCE CORPORAL AN- earning recognitions at the Feria Internacional 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE THONY ROBERTSON de Libro, International Book Fair. Alvaro has TO THE PONTIAC COMMUNITY served as a correspondent for Colombian HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI news network RCN, RCN Radio and RCN OF ILLINOIS Miami, and was instrumental in the creation of Radio Caracol, South Florida’s Colombian HON. GARY C. PETERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Radio Station, with daily programming in the OF MICHIGAN Thursday, July 29, 2010 United States and Colombia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Alvaro works to promote democracy and to honor Lance Corporal Anthony Robertson speak out for those who cannot express them- Thursday, July 29, 2010 of the United States Marine Corps. selves freely as he can, and he continues to Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Lance Corporal Robertson grew up in Jus- humor us each day through his writing. After 23 years of living in Miami, he is still as pas- to recognize the Friendship Missionary Baptist tice, Illinois and currently lives in neighboring Willow Springs. After joining the Marines, he sionate about his native Colombia as he is Church on the occasion of its 50th Anniver- was deployed to Afghanistan. While there, he about his home, the United States. sary of service to the Pontiac community. As was severely injured by a roadside bomb. It I ask that you join me in honoring Alvaro a Member of Congress, it is my privilege to was an honor to personally congratulate and Botero, a fine journalist, friend and the voice honor the Church, its leadership and its con- thank Lance Corporal Robertson, and his wife, of South Florida’s Colombian American com- gregation on achieving this most impressive Sheri Robertson for his brave service when munity. milestone. we met on July 26th at a welcome home cele- f bration conducted by the Village of Justice. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church began HONORING MACCULLOCH HALL its service to the community as a house of fel- His sacrifice will rightfully be honored with a Purple Heart—our Nation’s oldest actively lowship, joining the community together to af- used military medal. HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN firm the goodness of spirituality under the vi- It is a privilege to welcome home to his fam- OF NEW JERSEY sion of Reverend Alvin Hawkins, the Church’s ily and community someone who has given so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first Pastor. Under Rev. Hawkins’ leadership, much. As Lance Corporal Robertson prepares Thursday, July 29, 2010 the congregation of Friendship flourished, cre- to enter the ranks of almost 600,000 living vet- ating a Sunday School, nurses’ guild, and a erans who have received the Purple Heart Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I music ministry. Furthermore, to forever en- Medal, I ask you to join me in honoring his rise today to honor Macculloch Hall, in Morris- shrine and guide them in their greater service service, and the work of all men and women town, New Jersey, which is celebrating its to the community, the congregation adopted a in uniform who have shed blood in the service 200th anniversary, as well as the 60th anni- versary of the Macculloch Hall Historical Mu- covenant and the Articles of Faith. of our country. f seum. After seven years of service to the commu- The cornerstone of Morristown’s National nity through piety, charity and faith, Rev. Haw- HONORING MR. ALVARO BOTERO Historic District, Macculloch Hall Historical Mu- kins was called to a new journey, and leader- seum preserves the history of the Macculloch- ship of the Church was entrusted to Rev. HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART Miller families and the Morris area, and the Eddie McDonald. Rev. McDonald, another OF FLORIDA legacy of its founder, the Honorable W. Par- man of vision and action, guided Friendship in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sons Todd through its historic site, collections, its spiritual journey, creating an outreach min- exhibits, educational and cultural programs. Thursday, July 29, 2010 George Macculloch emigrated with his fam- istry and a young women’s group. During the Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. ily to America from London and in 1810 built prosperity of Rev. McDonald’s strong steward- Madam Speaker, this week Colombia cele- the Federal-style brick mansion in Morristown. ship, the Church paid off the mortgage on its brates 200 years as a sovereign nation. As we Macculloch is best known as the ‘‘father’’ of first home on Williams Street and expanded its congratulate our democratic ally and friend on the Morris Canal, an international engineering congregation, eventually seeking a larger its Bicentennial, it is fitting that we also honor marvel. Mrs. Macculloch was instrumental in space on Michigan Street, its current home. some of Colombia’s finest, and among them, establishing St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and It was with great sadness that the congrega- is Alvaro Botero. the Female Charitable Society, today Family tion of Friendship Baptist Church said farewell Alvaro is a respected journalist, author and Service of Morris County. The family and their to Rev. McDonald after 32 years, but with writer. He is a strong advocate for freedom of descendants influenced education, economics, the press. He knows that many around the politics and culture. hope for the future, they welcomed in Rev. world are censored and prohibited from speak- In 1949, Morristown philanthropist and William Dulaney. Rev. Dulaney has continued ing the truth, so he values his ability to write former mayor, W. Parsons Todd, purchased upon the steadfast and strong leadership of and report in a free and democratic society. and restored Macculloch Hall to house his col- his predecessors and established the Learning Alvaro is committed to keeping the connection lections of American and English decorative Lab and youth department to further expand between his native Colombia and his home of and fine arts as well as a major collection of the service of the Church to the community. 23 years, South Florida. He works hard to en- original works by Thomas Nast, America’s Under his leadership, the congregation of sure that the Colombian American community leading 19th century political cartoonist. Nast Friendship continues to grow strong. in the United States is informed and in tune once lived across the avenue and created the with what is happening in Colombia, South Republican Elephant, the Democratic Donkey, Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Florida and around the world. and popularized America’s image of Santa me, and the congregation of Friendship Mis- For more than 16 years, Alvaro has pub- Claus. sionary Baptist Church in celebrating their lished ‘‘El Notiloco de Botero’’ a satirical news With the Morristown Garden Club, Todd re- 50th Anniversary of fellowship in spirituality magazine and in recent years launched a cor- stored Macculloch Hall’s gardens—the oldest and service. I wish the congregants and lead- responding news site. He started his career in in Morris County. Three acres of original plant- ership of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Colombia studying journalism and public rela- ings and landscape features include more many more years of prosperity to come. tions. His work has appeared in publications than 40 varieties of heirloom roses; the first throughout Latin America and the United documented tomato grown in New Jersey is ∑ 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 02:02 Aug 01, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.071 E30JYPT1 rfrederick on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 30, 2010 said to have been grown here. The garden is Not Santa Ana’s Mater Dei, not Concord’s De also a firm believer in the principles of liberty a popular retreat and is open to the public La Salle, not Los Angeles’ Crenshaw High, not and freedom and works to ensure that his na- from dusk to dawn. Long Beach Poly—no athletic powerhouse, tive Colombia continues to be Latin America’s Through the efforts of its Trustees, staff, private or public in California, had completed leading democracy. members and volunteers, Macculloch Hall His- such a feat until Serra High did it. At the end I ask that you join me in honoring and torical Museum continues to serve thousands of the 2009–10 school year, Serra’s athletic thanking my good friend Ricardo Tribin for his of annual visitors from the greater Morristown, program was rated by ESPN as the fourth hard work, service and dedication to free en- New Jersey community and throughout the best all-around high school athletic program in terprise, empowering others, and seeing his United States, who come to the site to enjoy the USA and the number one program in Cali- community flourish. the beauty and history portrayed by its collec- fornia. I also understand the Cavalier Track tions, engage with compelling political history team came within two points of being state f in the works of Thomas Nast, and experience champions and that the Girls Basketball and the tranquility of the historic gardens. Track teams have also excelled. RECOGNIZING THOMAS G. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- I congratulate President Erick Rubalcava, DENOMME leagues to join me in congratulating Principal Michael Wagner, Athletic Director Macculloch Hall as they celebrate these mile- Ted Dunlap, Head Football Coach Scott stones.