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| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2257-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMENDING CHAIRMAN DAVE OBEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMENDING | E2257 | E2257 | [{"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2257 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMENDING CHAIRMAN DAVE OBEY ______ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Chairman Dave Obey on a remarkable career and to congratulate him on his retirement from the U.S. Congress. Chairman Obey has honorably served the citizens of Wisconsin's 7th district since 1969. When Chairman Obey began his service in the Congress--succeeding Mel Laird, who was appointed Secretary of Defense--he was the youngest Member of Congress in the United States. He has an impressive record of legislative accomplishments. He is now the longest-serving member of either House of Congress in Wisconsin's history. His commitment to the integrity of the House has taught me a great deal about the legislative process. His respect for the minority, interest in listening to all voices and his common-sense leadership have been critical in ensuring civil debate and productive solutions to extremely difficult problems. Chairman Dave Obey is the only Democratic Member of the House to have served on the three major economic committees in the Congress: the Budget Committee, the Joint Economic Committee and the Committee on Appropriation. Chairman Obey has been a mentor and a friend and I will miss his leadership in the U.S. House. I thank him for his service to the 7th district of Wisconsin, the country and the world, and wish him the very best in his retirement. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2257-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2257 | E2258 | [{"name": "Paul W. Hodes", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "118"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "335"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "628"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1377"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1461"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1621"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1733"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1746"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1757"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1767"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1779"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2925"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3243"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3592"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3874"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4748"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5809"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6533"}, {"congress": "111", "type… | 156 Cong. Rec. E2257 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2257-E2258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. PAUL W. HODES of new hampshire in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Mr. HODES. Madam Speaker, I missed the following votes from Friday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 22, 2010. I would have voted ``yes'' on the following votes: Friday: H.J. Res. 105--Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 (Representative Obey--Appropriations) (Voice vote) 1. H. Res. 1377--Honoring the accomplishments of Norman Yoshio Mineta (Representative Honda--House Administration) 2. Senate Amendment to H.R. 1107--To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, ``Public Contracts'' (Representative Conyers--Judiciary) 3. Senate Amendment to H.R. 628--To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (Representative Issa-- Judiciary) 4. H. Res. 1733--Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death (Representative Snyder--Oversight and Government Reform) 5. H. Res. 1621--Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the historic founding of Catholic Charities USA (Representative Holt--Oversight and Government Reform) 6. H. Res. 1767--Commending the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid (Representative Baldwin-- Education and Labor) 7. H. Con. Res. 335--Honoring the exceptional achievements of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and recognizing … | |
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2258-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF UNITED STATES-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E2258 | E2258 | [{"name": "Solomon P. Ortiz", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "291"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2258 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF UNITED STATES-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ______ speech of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as Co-Chair of the Romanian Caucus in the House of Representatives, to support the unanimous consent to Senate Resolution S. Con. Res. 67, which Senator George Voinovich introduced on June 30 of this year, to celebrate 130 years of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations, to congratulate the Romanian people of their achievements as a great nation, and to reaffirm the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania. This Resolution is concurrent with House Resolution H. Con. Res. 291 that I introduced on June 29 of this year. In my five years of leadership of the Romanian Caucus I worked closely with Romanian officials and leaders, and witnessed their commitment to upholding and advancing the values of freedom, democracy and prosperity. Romania has been an extraordinary ally in NATO and a critical partner in the European Union, in addressing some of the most important challenges facing our transatlantic and global community-- from ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan, to nuclear proliferation, to energy security. Romania is a trusted ally and a strategic partner of the United States, with whom we have developed great cooperation on issues of common interest, including security, economic and political conditions in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Black Sea and Caucasus regions. I am very proud of the Congress passing this Resolut… | |
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2258-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CLARIFYING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2258 | E2259 | [{"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2258 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2258-E2259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLARIFYING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION ______ speech of HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 3481, a bill that would clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater runoff from buildings, facilities, and lands owned or operated by the Federal Government. This common sense bill ensures that the Federal Government maintains its equitable responsibility for stormwater pollution runoff originating or emanating from its property. I applaud the outstanding work of the sponsors of this legislation, the distinguished Senator from the State of Maryland (Mr. Cardin), as well as the sponsor of the House companion for this bill, the Delegate from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton), for their efforts to move this legislation so quickly to the President's desk. Madam Speaker, simply put, this legislation clarifies that Federal agencies and departments are financially responsible for any reasonable Federal, State, or locally-derived charges for treating or otherwise addressing stormwater pollution that emanates from Federal property. Existing section 313 of the Clean Water Act states that ``Each department, agency, or instrumentality . . . of the Federal Government . . . shall be subject to, and comply with, all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements . . . including the payment of reasonable service charges.'' Unfortunately, over the past few months, Congress has learned of several Federa… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2258 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2258 | E2258 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2258 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 ______ speech of HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 3082, a continuing resolution that would fund federal government operations on a temporary basis through March 4, 2011. Regrettably, one of the last votes of the 111th Congress has become the first vote of the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take seriously my annual responsibility to assess funding priorities, perform oversight, and allocate federal dollars where they are most needed and will make the greatest impact. Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues in the House and Senate are choosing to abandon this important work. They are blocking action on a fiscal year 2011 funding package that would respond to the current needs of the American people and make critical investments in our communities. Due to Republican obstruction, the House is forced to consider this appropriations measure, which places the Federal Government on auto- pilot for two months. All difficult decisions are being delayed until another day. Critical federal agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense are being subjected to enormous--and avoidable--uncertainty. And the uncertainty created by this short-term continuing resolution goes far beyond Washington. Every state and community across the country will be deb… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IN HONOR OF STEPHEN J. ROSS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2237 | E2237 | [{"name": "Jim Gerlach", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF STEPHEN J. ROSS ______ HON. JIM GERLACH of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Stephen ``Steve'' J. Ross for his more than 40 years of faithful service to communities in southeastern Pennsylvania. During the last two years, the residents, businesses and all taxpayers of West Pikeland Township, Chester County have benefitted immeasurably from Steve's breadth of experience and tremendous leadership as Township Manager. Prior to taking the helm in West Pikeland, Steve had a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years as Township Manager in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. He has been an outstanding steward of public finances and played a critical role in helping a region experiencing phenomenal growth protect its open space and natural resources, enhance its recreational opportunities, and improve its infrastructure. The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors will recognize Steve for his exemplary efforts on December 28, 2010. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring Stephen J. Ross for his extraordinary commitment to public service and dedication to making southeastern Pennsylvania a great place to live, work and raise a family. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IN HONOR OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CONRADO JAVIER JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2237 | E2237 | [{"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CONRADO JAVIER JR. ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a young, brave soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Private First Class Conrado Javier Jr. of Marina, California was only nineteen years old. It is with a heavy heart that I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Conrado Javier Jr. Private First Class Conrado Javier Jr. served in the United States Army and was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment based in Vilseck, Germany. He was serving a tour in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. On Sunday, December 19, 2010, in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan, the vehicle he driving in struck an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Javier was unable to recover from his wounds sustained in the deadly explosion. Conrado Javier Jr. is the fifth service member from my district to pay the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country in Operation Enduring Freedom. Sadly, he is the youngest service member from my district to lose his life in Afghanistan. There are no words that can fill the far reaching potential of this young man. However, I have no doubt he touched many lives during his very short time on Earth and his life will continue through them. Conrado attended Seaside High School and was a member of the school's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. It is evident he was dedicated to serving his country and possessed the strengths of a leader. Some ma… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | KAY EHALT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2237 | E2237 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] KAY EHALT ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Kay Ehalt for her outstanding service to our community. Kay Ehalt has made a life of caring for others. She has raised two sons and a daughter. She puts her heart and soul into creating gift baskets that are creative and unique and adds the personal touch to make each recipient feel cherished. Kay has been involved with the Kiwanis for many years and travels annually with the Children's Hospital Jungle Mobile. The Jungle Mobile is an ambulance converted into a safety education classroom on wheels. It travels to rural areas to teach kids about fire safety, water safety and how to call 911. In addition, Kay is an avid supporter of the Jefferson Foundation's Crystal Ball. Volunteering her time for the event and donating items for the silent auction. Whenever an organization needs something for auctions, fundraisers or decorations, Kay is always offering her services or her baskets without being asked. I extend my deepest congratulations to Kay Ehalt for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | AMERICA COMPETES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2237 | E2238 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2237-E2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AMERICA COMPETES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Act. To maintain economic growth and a high standard of living, our nation must remain competitive in a global economy. To be competitive, U.S. companies must engage in trade, preserve market shares, and provide sustainable products, processes, and services. Scientific and technological advances serve as critical components of economic growth because they contribute to the creation of new goods, services, jobs, and increased productivity. Our country is in need of innovative concepts and ideas to strengthen our economy both domestically and internationally. The America COMPETES Act will increase the nation's investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM. Further, COMPETES provides critical federal investment in science through research and education. I am pleased that the 111th Congress will reauthorize this law, and I am pleased that it contains some important elements to broaden the participation of groups of Americans who are underrepresented in STEM fields, such as women and racial or ethnic minorities. According to the Census Bureau, 39 percent of the population under the age of 18 is a racial or ethnic minority. Yet, in 2003, only 4.4 percent of U.S. science and engineering jobs were held by African Americans and only 3.4 percent by Hispanics. In 2008, the American Community S… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2238-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TRIBUTE TO FERRARO MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2238 | E2238 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2238 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO FERRARO MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attenion the work of an outstanding medical practice Ferraro Medical Associates, P.A., which is celebrating its 65th Anniversary of dedicated service to its patients, and by extension, the greater community. It is only fitting that Ferraro Medical Associates, and its late founder Dr. Stephen P. Ferraro, be honored in this permanent record of the greatest democracy ever known, for the comfort and care that it has provided to so many Paterson families. Dr. Stephen P. Ferraro was born in 1920 in Paterson, NJ to Angelo and Natalizia who emigrated from Sicily to the United States. They had four children, two of whom died untimely deaths leaving Stephen and Joseph. Stephen's parents ingrained in their sons the importance of education, and became successful themselves, owning multiple properties in Paterson. Dr. Ferraro attended School No. 15 and graduated Eastside High School in 1937. In high school he was very athletic but music intrigued him most and he played the violin for the Eastside orchestra. After graduation he earned a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University in 1941. Stephen developed a passion for medicine and flying which lasted a lifetime. In 1946 Dr. Ferraro obtained his degree of Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University Medical School. He graduated in the top of his class. He returned to Paterson to pursue his career. He did a rotating internship at St. Joseph'… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2238-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | FEDERAL GRANTS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2238 | E2240 | [{"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2238 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2238-E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FEDERAL GRANTS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS ______ HON. JOHN J. HALL of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I would like to submit the following: I was proud to bring millions of federal dollars home to local taxpayers. New Yorkers pay more in federal taxes than New York receives in federal funding support, so I worked hard to bring additional dollars back home for local projects, thereby reducing the burden on local property taxpayers. orange county Obtained $19.6m from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for infrastructure upgrades and renovations at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Obtained $4.4m from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improved runway lighting and resurfacing at Stewart Airport, thereby increasing its air traffic capacity. The new lighting improves both energy efficiency and public safety during take offs and landings. Obtained $3.6m from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for repairs and renovations at the Stewart Air National Guard base. Obtained over $3.5m from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for energy efficiency improvements in Orange County. Obtained $2.3m for the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, including $1.5m in federal impact aid and $800,000 in federal funding to improve science and technology programs. Obtained $2m in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to construct a new water filtration plant for the Village of Warwick. [[Page E2239]] Obtained $1.33… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2238 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2238 | E2238 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2238 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 659, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "John Abney Culberson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, on December 21, 2010, I was unable to be present for all rollcall votes due to a medical necessity. If present, I would have voted accordingly on the following rollcall votes: roll No. 657--``nay''; roll No. 658--``aye''; roll No. 659-- ``nay''; roll No. 660--``nay''; roll No. 661--``nay''; roll No. 662-- ``nay''; roll No. 663--``aye''. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Carolyn C. Kilpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK of michigan in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I was unable to attend to several votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall Nos. 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662 and 663. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 660, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted, ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TRIBUTE TO GEORGE W. McCULLOUGH III | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2240 | E2241 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2240-E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO GEORGE W. McCULLOUGH III ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the story of an outstanding individual, Mr. George W. McCullough, III, who will visit New Jersey's 8th District on Sunday, December 12, 2010, for he is a great example of service to our Nation and communities. It is only fitting that he be honored in this, the permanent record of the greatest democracy ever known, for his story is a true embodiment of the American Dream. George W. McCullough, III serves as Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose for 2010-2011. He was elected to this post, which also serves as chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors, at the 122nd International Convention in Nashville in July 2010. He had previously served as Supreme Jr. Governor in 2009-2010, and Supreme Prelate during 2008-09. He is a Life Member of Charlotte, NC Lodge 1113, having been sponsored by his father in 1969. He immediately took an active role, serving on all standing and special committees, and holding all chairs, including Past Governor. He stepped in as acting Administrator for an eight month period. He has been an active Ritualist for more than 20 years, and has been honored as an International Champion in Ritual Competition. He has served on all the committees and chairs of WENOCA Moose Legion 78 and is a Past North Moose. He has served the North Carolina Moose Association on several District committee posts, as District President, and on most Ass… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Albio Sires", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ALBIO SIRES of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, on December 21, 2010, I missed rollcall vote numbers 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, and 663. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall 657, ``yes'' on rollcall 658, ``yes'' on rollcall 659, ``yes'' on rollcall 660, ``yes'' on rollcall 661, ``yes'' on rollcall 662, and ``yes'' on rollcall 663. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ______ speech of HON. IKE SKELTON of missouri in the house of representatives Friday, December 17, 2010 Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following exchange of letters on H.R. 6523 for printing in the Congressional Record: House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology, Washington, DC, December 21, 2010. Hon. Ike Skelton, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Skelton: I am writing to you concerning the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Science and Technology in H.R. 6523, the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Our committee recognizes the importance of H.R. 6523 and the need for the legislation to move expeditiously. Therefore, while we have a valid claim to jurisdiction over the bill, I do not intend to request a sequential referral. This, of course, is conditional on our mutual understanding that nothing in this legislation or my decision to forego a sequential referral waives, reduces or otherwise affects the jurisdiction of the Committee on Science and Technology, and that a copy of this letter and your response acknowledging our jurisdictional interest will be included in the Congressional Record during consideration of this bill by the House. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, … | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Henry Cuellar", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. HENRY CUELLAR of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I was absent due to personal family matters, but if present, I would have voted ``yes'' on: S. 3481--Amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution. S. 372--Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. Senate Amendment to H.R. 6523--Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | STATEMENT OF CONCERN ABOUT UNJUST IMPRISONMENT OF BAHA'I RELIGIOUS MINORITY IN IRAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2242 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "175"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2241-E2242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STATEMENT OF CONCERN ABOUT UNJUST IMPRISONMENT OF BAHA'I RELIGIOUS MINORITY IN IRAN ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express both my deep concern and the deep concern of some of my constituents about the unjust imprisonment of several members of a religious minority in Iran. In particular, I wish to speak of the member of the Baha'i faith who have been persecuted and imprisoned in Iran. My home district in Chicago has a rich diversity of people from all backgrounds and faiths, and I am fortunate to have Baha'is as part of this rich diversity. The Baha'i faith is a peaceful religion that teaches the oneness of humanity and that all forms of prejudice should be eliminated. Some of you will recall that in 2009 I was one of the co-sponsors to House Resolution 175. That resolution condemned the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. H. Res. 175 passed with 407 ``aye'' votes on October 22, 2009. However, some of my constituents have informed me that the persecution and suppression of the Baha'i faith in Iran persist with no relief in sight. In 2009 the international press reported that seven Baha'I leaders in Iran were unjustly arrested and held in prison without knowing the charges for their arrest for approximately 20 months. The unjust prosecution of these seven particular Baha'is was condemned by international leaders and drawn … | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | JENNIFER FRIEDNASH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JENNIFER FRIEDNASH ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Jennifer Friednash for her outstanding service to our community. Jennifer works full time as a real estate attorney, but always finds time to teach her kids the value of volunteering through leading by example. She has been an active member and fundraiser for Project PRIDE, which constructed an outdoor classroom alongside Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jennifer's work doesn't stop there. She is an active committee member of the Jefferson Economic Council, chair of a committee that provides junior NAIOP members an opportunity to learn about the real estate industry from seasoned professionals and has been a provisional instructor for the Colorado Association of Realtors. I extend my deepest congratulations to Jennifer Friednash for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2242 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COUNTERING IRAN'S NUCLEAR & TERRORIST THREATS, THE OPPOSITION'S ROLE: WHAT ARE THE U.S. POLICY OPTIONS? | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2242 | E2243 | [{"name": "Tom McClintock", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2242 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2242-E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COUNTERING IRAN'S NUCLEAR & TERRORIST THREATS, THE OPPOSITION'S ROLE: WHAT ARE THE U.S. POLICY OPTIONS? ______ HON. TOM McCLINTOCK of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to insert into the Record excerpts of remarks made at a symposium sponsored by Executive Action, LLC: ``Countering Iran's Nuclear & Terrorist Threats, The Opposition's Role: What Are the U.S. Policy Options?'' held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC on Friday, December 17, 2010. Michael Mukasey, former Attorney General of the United States This is one of those moments in history when we know that future generations are going to ask what we did to advance good and what we did to resist evil . . . . I'm a lawyer, and lawyers make their cases with facts and law and policy. So let's look at some facts, and some law, and some policy, and see whether the case is there. The history of the relationship between the United States and the Iranian regime since the 1979 revolution can be summed up as a series of attempts by the United States to, as the diplomats say, engage the Iranian regime, each attempt less successful than the one that preceded it. I'm not going to go through that entire history, but an important part of it begins in the 1990s, during the Clinton administration, when the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, also known as the MEK, was designated by the Secretary of State under U.S. law as a foreign terrorist … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF SANCTUARY, INC. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF SANCTUARY, INC. ______ HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of guam in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary service of Sanctuary, Inc., a community based non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for Guam's families and youth. Through their 24-hour crisis intervention, Sanctuary promotes mediation services during times of family conflicts while also providing temporary safe refuge to youth in need of further supportive counseling. In addition, Sanctuary fosters the development of responsible community members and assists in preserving and promoting family unity through their outreach, education and prevention programs. Founded in 1971 by Father Robert Phelps and Mr. Luis Martinez, with the goal of creating a safe refuge for Guam's youth, Sanctuary originated in southern Guam, with seven families volunteering their time and homes to provide temporary housing to troubled youth who are not suitable for youth correctional facilities. Sanctuary has since relocated to central Guam and now provides shelter and services at three dedicated buildings: an emergency shelter, a transitional living program, and substance abuse program. They have made tremendous strides over the years and annually provide safe haven for over 300 youth and also provide assistance through outreach and prevention programs to over 3,000 troubled teens. These services and programs, such as alcohol and drug treatment programs, provide safe alternatives to detention or youth correctional faciliti… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Barbara Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BARBARA LEE of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I missed rollcall votes 657 through 663 on Tuesday, December 21st. Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall vote 657 on H. Res 1771, rollcall 658 on H.R. 6540, rollcall 659 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5116, rollcall 660 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2142, rollcall 661 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2751, rollcall 662 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3082, and rollcall 663 on H.R. 6547. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | BARBARA ROOSE-CRAMER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BARBARA ROOSE-CRAMER ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Barbara Roose-Cramer for her outstanding service to our community. Barbara has been married 47 years, is the mother of three and grandmother of seven. She is an accomplished athlete, writer, motivational speaker and volunteer. Barbara has been the recipient of numerous awards including California's Outstanding Athlete and Most Inspirational Athlete, the YWCA's Most Courageous Athlete and a two time Olympic Gold Medalist. Since the onset of polio at age eight, Barbara has been in a wheelchair. In addition to her accomplishments as an athlete, Barbara has served on numerous committees for organizations dedicated to those with disabilities. She is currently writing for major publications on issues concerning those with disabilities. Being a sports enthusiast she has written a book about the history of the Denver Broncos and donated all the profits to a local wheelchair basketball team. I extend my deepest congratulations to Barbara Roose-Cramer for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2243 | E2244 | [{"name": "Xavier Becerra", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2243-E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. XAVIER BECERRA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, on December 17, 2010, I was unavoidably detained [[Page E2244]] and missed rollcall votes 651 and 654. If present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall votes 651 and 654. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 661, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IN HONOR OF SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Joe Baca", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI ______ HON. JOE BACA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I thank you for your service to our country, for your sacrifice and unyielding dedication. Because of your leadership, Democrats have much to be proud of during our work in the 110th and 111th Congress. As Speaker, you have made the United States a better country. Women have more rights in the workforce, children are safer, our military is stronger and our economy was saved from near complete collapse. Without you at the helm, healthcare for all would only be a dream. Because of your labor, it will be a reality. As the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, you have left an indelible mark on our history. Your positive, supportive and empowering leadership will forever remind us of what it is to be an American. Your strength of leadership will continue to serve the American people well as we protect the victories we have secured, and renew our efforts to move America forward. Speaker, I remember the day of your swearing-in. All the children surrounding you as you pounded the gavel leading us on a new direction. You have made them proud. You have made us all proud. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi. Thank you. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RECOGNIZING MS. JENNIFER CRASE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Geoff Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING MS. JENNIFER CRASE ______ HON. GEOFF DAVIS of kentucky in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Jennifer Crase, a mathematics teacher at South Oldham Middle School in the Fourth Congressional District of Kentucky. Ms. Crase has been an educator for more than thirteen years and has taught eighth grade mathematics in Crestwood, Kentucky for 6 years. In June 2010, Ms. Crase was nominated by President Barack Obama as a Presidential Awardee for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. In addition to being an outstanding teacher, she has worked at the State level to develop a standards-based report card for all Kentucky middle schools. Ms. Crase serves as a team leader, mentor, presenter and mathematics lead teacher for her school. Ms. Crase is a strong mentor and a reliable friend to her colleagues. She encourages collaboration and sets high goals for all students. Today, as we celebrate the accomplishments of this exceptional Kentuckian, it is my hope that others are encouraged by her hard work and determination. Madam Speaker, please join me in commending Jennifer Crase for her time and devotion in helping the youth of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States of America. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHAIRMAN DAVID OBEY OF WISCONSIN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHAIRMAN DAVID OBEY OF WISCONSIN ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, with the conclusion of the 111th Congress, a career of extraordinary public service in the House of Representatives comes to an end. My colleague, friend and mentor-- Chairman David Obey--is concluding his career in Congress representing the families of northwestern Wisconsin that began in 1969. For twenty terms, David Obey has been a liberal champion and a fierce defender of workers and their families. He has been a passionate and effective legislator for right of all Americans to access quality health care and education. And, in the realm of U.S. foreign policy, Chairman Obey has a lifetime record of always striving to advance human dignity, peace, and the highest ideals of the American people around the world. It has been my privilege to serve in this House with Rep. Obey for the past ten years--one-quarter of his congressional career. For the past four years, I had the honor of serving on the House Appropriations Committee, calling the gentleman from Wisconsin ``Mr. Chairman.'' I have watched David Obey work--work hard, tirelessly, and with tremendous determination and intellect--to advance an agenda that makes the lives of regular Americans the highest priority of the federal government. Chairman Obey always fought for the less fortunate, the vulnerable, those struggling for an opportunity to succeed, and to ensure those who have made this country … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2244 | E2245 | [{"name": "Luis V. Gutierrez", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2244-E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably absent for votes in the House [[Page E2245]] Chamber yesterday. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall votes 662 and 663. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS of washington in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 659 on, H.R. 5116 on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 660 on H.R. 2142, on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 661 on H.R. 2751, on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 662 on H.R. 3082, on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment, Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 663 on H.R. 6547, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I give birth to my baby daughter. H… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF OHIO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Steve Driehaus", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF OHIO ______ HON. STEVE DRIEHAUS of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DRIEHAUS. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the following individuals for their work on behalf of the people of the first congressional district of the State of Ohio and for their dedicated service to the 111th United States Congress. I offer my sincerest appreciation to Alyson Budd, Jay Stolkin, Robert George, Danielle Vizgirda, Sean Kelley, Ozie Davis III, Steve Brinker, Victoria Parks, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Shannon Faulk, Alex Kisling, Colby Nelson, Morgana Carter, Sarah McHugh, Aaron Wasserman, Tim Mulvey, Heidi Black, Greg Mecher, and Sarah Curtis. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONCLUSION OF MY SERVICE IN THE CONGRESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Earl Pomeroy", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONCLUSION OF MY SERVICE IN THE CONGRESS ______ HON. EARL POMEROY of north dakota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to thank the people of North Dakota for the chance to represent our great state in this great chamber for the past 9 terms. Words cannot adequately express the feelings of gratitude I have as my time as a member of body draws to a close. At varying times I've agreed or disagreed with virtually every member--Democratic or Republican--in this House. Steering the course for the United States of America is a very difficult and complex undertaking. As our country moves into its third century in the first decade of the new millennium, it seems like the challenges only get bigger as we go forward. But I conclude my life here with a strong sense of hope and optimism for the future. The United States Capitol is the icon of democracy known throughout the world. In this historic place, sometimes in the darkest hour, leaders here assembled have set the course to see us through. If the American people exhibit the best aspects of their nature-- courage, compassion, strength, resolve, community--the leaders in the chamber will deliver accordingly. I will always treasure the time I had here. I won some, I lost some, but I tried my best to reflect the concerns of those I represented, as well as the genuine goodness of the folks who call North Dakota home. North Dakotans have selected a new Congressman, Representative-elect Rick Berg, and I wish him great success in delivering for our state… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Adam Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 22, 2010, I was unable to be present for recorded votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 657 (on agreeing to the resolution H. Res. 1771); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 658 (on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6540); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 659 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5116); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 660 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2142); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 661 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 2751); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 662 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3082); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 663 (on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6547); and ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 664 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 847). ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | S. 3481--A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2245 | E2246 | [{"name": "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5724"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2245-E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S. 3481--A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT ______ HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of the district of columbia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 3481 to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which clarifies that the Federal Government, like private citizens and businesses, must take responsibility for the pollution it produces. This bill is the Senate companion to my bill, H.R. 5724, cosponsored by my good friends from Virginia and Arizona, Rep. Jim Moran and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The bill passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support because the Senate understood that this is simply an issue of fairness and equity to users and a matter of managing pollution and protecting the environment, In fact, this bill simply clarifies current law, that the Federal Government has a responsibility to pay its normal and customary fees assessed by local governments for managing polluted stormwater runoff from federal properties, just as private citizens pay. The consequence of failing to pass this bill is that we give the Federal Government a free ride and pass its fees on to our constituents throughout the United States. Section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act states, ``Each department, agency, or instrumentality . . . of the Federal Government . . . shall be subject to, and comply with all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements . . . in the same manner, and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity including the payment of reasonable service charges.'' Howe… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Mary Jo Kilroy", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MARY JO KILROY of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, on the legislative day of Tuesday, December 21, 2010, I cast a vote but it apparently was not recorded on rollcall vote 661. As a co-sponsor of this legislation, had my vote been properly recorded I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall vote 661. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2246 | E2246 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 662 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2246 | E2246 | [{"name": "Pedro R. Pierluisi", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 ______ speech of HON. PEDRO R. PIERLUISI of puerto rico in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PIERLUISI. Madam Speaker, I rise to express my strong support for the inclusion of increased funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program in the Continuing Resolution. Pell Grants are instrumental in helping students obtain college degrees and further prepare themselves to join the modern workplace. In Puerto Rico, over 280,000 students benefit from this funding each year. Last year, I was proud to join my colleagues on the House Education Committee in voting to increase the maximum Pell Grant award to $5,550 for the current academic year and to tie future awards to inflation. However, this increased funding will be put in jeopardy if Congress does not act today. Largely as a result of the economic downturn, Pell Grant applications have increased by 20 percent during the past year. Without an additional investment in the Pell Grant Program, the maximum award could be cut by more than 15 percent, putting college out of reach for many students. I urge my colleagues to support the Continuing Resolution to ensure that college remains affordable for our Nation's students. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2246 | E2247 | [{"name": "Timothy H. Bishop", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3447"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6430"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2246-E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3447, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010. The original GI Bill proved to be a landmark initiative for our troops and an outstanding investment in the future of our Nation. The Post-9/11 GI Bill, signed into law in 2008, built on the success of the original program by providing helpful and hard-earned educational and economic benefits for our newest generation of veterans. Although today's legislation seeks to make it easier for veterans to utilize their educational benefits, some of the changes will have detrimental consequences. Just as the veterans of WWII were the engine of economic recovery and expansion in the post-war period, the most recent generation of veterans will continue their service to America by reaching their full educational and economic potential through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. While I support this bill and urge my colleagues to vote for it, there are some provisions in the legislation that I believe deserve additional consideration. Although I support setting a national average tuition rate for benefits, I am concerned that students in states like New York will be negatively impacted by the $17,500 baseline. This legislation will reduce benefits for students in New York already enrolled in programs where the cost is above the baseline. Students based decis… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2246 | E2246 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I was unable to cast votes on the following legislative measures. If I were present for roll call votes, I would have voted ``aye'' for each of the following votes: Roll 657, December 21, 2010: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H. Res. 1771, Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. Roll 658, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act. Roll 659, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. Roll 660, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010. Roll 661, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments: H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Roll 662, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment: H.R. 3082, Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Roll 663, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 6547, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act. Roll 664, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Am… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on roll call No. 663, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Earl Blumenauer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. EARL BLUMENAUER of oregon in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, due to an illness, I was unable to be in Washington, DC, for votes on December 21, 2010 and December 22, 2010. Had I been present for the votes on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall vote No. 662: I would have voted in favor of the Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment on H.R. 3082, the Continuing Appropriations Act for 2011. Had I been present for the votes on Wednesday, December 22, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall vote No. 663: I would have voted in favor of the Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALPHONSE R. TELESE JR. AND SPECIALIST JIM BATCHELOR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALPHONSE R. TELESE JR. AND SPECIALIST JIM BATCHELOR ______ HON. RALPH M. HALL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, as we approach the close of the 111th Congress, it is important to remember our men and women in uniform around the world. These brave men and women sacrifice every day to ensure that United States citizens enjoy the freedom that we all cherish. We pay tribute as well to our wounded warriors and wish them a safe and happy holiday season. One such hero is retired specialist Jim Batchelor who has served his country proudly for over three and a half years. During his tenure in the Army he has earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, expert badges in driving and marksmanship, good conduct medals, and Army Commendation medals. Not allowing his military injury to slow him down, he has finished his degree in criminal justice and is now pursuing a master in psychology to help his fellow soldiers returning from the war. He and his wife, Antoinette, live in Cooper Texas, and are expecting the birth of their first child. Another hero who deserves tribute is retired Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse R. Telese Jr. Mr. Telese served in the U.S. Army for over 32 years before retiring in August of 2008. It was during his tour of duty in Iraq that he was permanently injured during a mortar attack. He has received numerous awards and decorations throughout his distinguished career. These include the Legion of Merit award, Nationa… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2247 | E2248 | [{"name": "Erik Paulsen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2247-E2248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ERIK PAULSEN of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 657, (H. Res. 1771), my flight was delayed due to weather and had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' [[Page E2248]] ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING DETERRENCE AND VICTIMS SUPPORT ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Lucille Roybal-Allard", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2925"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING DETERRENCE AND VICTIMS SUPPORT ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 2925, the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act. It is fitting that as one of the last acts of this Congress which has done so much to aid the most vulnerable in our society, we are considering legislation that would protect children from sex traffickers. Tragically, this heinous crime is becoming more common with as many as 100,000 young people trafficked every year within our borders. To address this heartbreaking trend, the legislation before us authorizes a comprehensive grant program to identify and assist victims and strengthens the National Crime Information Center, NCIC, database that enables law enforcement officials to track missing and exploited children. These commonsense steps will make a real difference in the lives of thousands of kids who have experienced unimaginable ordeals. S. 2925 mirrors House legislation authored by my colleagues Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Congressman Chris Smith. I applaud their hard work on behalf of these forgotten young people and commend them for their leadership in devising smart solutions to fight the scourge of child prostitution in America. The Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act will significantly augment our efforts to help children traumatized by the wors… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2248-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2248 | E2248 | [{"name": "Ruben Hinojosa", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I regret that I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 660 and 661. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2248-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REFLECTIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2248 | E2249 | [{"name": "John M. Spratt, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2248-E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REFLECTIONS ______ HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. of south carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, when I was elected to Congress 28 years ago, it was the fulfillment of a life-long ambition. But I had never served in elective office before, and frankly, I wondered how well it would wear--all the back-slapping and glad-handing and garrulous talk. My first revelation was to find that this House is not made up of back-slappers and glad-handlers. It is made up of members who work hard to get here, many out of patriotic purpose, hoping that they in their time can contribute something worthy of this great country. Most of the members are extroverted and energetic, and have to be, to get elected every two years. At Davidson College, my alma mater; at Oxford on scholarship; at Yale Law; in the Pentagon as a young analyst, and as a practicing lawyer, I made many good friends, but few as good as the friends I have made here. Of all the things I will miss, I will miss most the fellowship and camaraderie. I first experienced Congress as a young Army officer in the Pentagon, working for the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) on defense contractors in financial distress, mainly Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. As staff at the Department of Defense, we did a lot of work that I thought staff at Congress should be doing, particularly if Congress hoped to be a co-equal branch. The greatest difference between Congress then, from '69 through '71, and Congress 12 years later, when I came here in 1983 as an elected member, wa… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2248 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2248 | E2248 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 657, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING JOHN SHADEGG | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Jeff Flake", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING JOHN SHADEGG ______ HON. JEFF FLAKE of arizona in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a valued member of the Arizona delegation, John Shadegg. John Shadegg is ending his service to this institution after 16 years. He came here in 1994 and has served the State of Arizona extremely well during that time. During his time here, John promoted the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual responsibility, and has stayed true to his ideals while proudly serving the people of Arizona's Third District. Arizona has a habit of producing great legislators, including Barry Goldwater, Mo Udall, Carl Hayden, and others; John Shadegg's name will certainly be added to that illustrious list. I want to pay tribute to John today and tell him how much the Arizona delegation, and all of us will miss his steady, constant, principled leadership here in the House of Representatives. Well done, John Shadegg. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PFC JAYSINE P.S. PETREE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PFC JAYSINE P.S. PETREE ______ HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of guam in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Army Private First Class Jaysine P.S. Petree. PFC Petree was assigned to the 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Battalion, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at Fort Richardson, Alaska. On September 24, 2010, PFC Petree passed away in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. She was 19 years old. Known by her friends as ``Jen'', PFC Petree was born in the Philippines and moved to Guam in 2002. PFC Petree attended Simon Sanchez High School in Yigo, Guam, where she excelled in both academics and interscholastic sports. Shortly after her graduation in 2009, PFC Petree enlisted in the U.S. Army, and on September 24, 2010, she made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our Nation's freedom in support of combat operations in Afghanistan. I join our community in mourning the loss of PFC Petree and I offer my most sincere condolences to her parents, Herbert and Jayne Sucgang Petree, and to her many family and friends. We are eternally grateful for her service and will never forget the sacrifices of PFC Petree. May God bless the family and friends of PFC Jaysine P.S. Petree, God bless Guam, and God bless the United States of America. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 664 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | A ONE-OF-A-KIND-MINNESOTAN: WIN WALLIN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Erik Paulsen", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A ONE-OF-A-KIND-MINNESOTAN: WIN WALLIN ______ HON. ERIK PAULSEN of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Winston ``Win'' Wallin: businessman, philanthropist, pioneer and one-of-a-kind Minnesotan. Born in Minneapolis in 1926, Win, like so many in his generation, served in the military during World War II. After two years as a Navy pilot, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, Win began a long and industrious career with Pillsbury, rising through the ranks to Chief Operations Officer. In the mid-80's, Win left Pillsbury to head a little-known, struggling medical device company based in Minnesota, named Medtronic. Win's leadership and determination, changed the face of Medtronic. Today it is the world's largest medical device company. Although Win brought great success to the companies he led, his life cannot simply be measured in their bottom lines, but rather in the countless lives he touched through his philanthropic endeavors. Win was a true believer in empowerment through higher education. Since 1986, Win and his wife Maxine have helped over 3,000 high school students make the dream of a college education a reality through their Wallin Scholarship. While Minnesota will never be able to replace Win, his legacy lives on through the lives he has touched and the state he has made better through his presence. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-6 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONGRATULATING THE FERGUSON FAMILY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE FERGUSON FAMILY ______ HON. JOE WILSON of south carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, congratulations to our former Colleague from New Jersey, Mike Ferguson, and his wife Maureen Ferguson on the birth of their new daughter Lucy Therese Ferguson. Lucy was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. Lucy Therese Ferguson is eight pounds and two ounces of pride and joy to her loving grandparents, Patrick and Esther Malloy of West Swanzey, New Hampshire, and Tom Ferguson of Wellington, Florida. I am so excited for this new blessing to the Ferguson family and wish them all the best. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-7 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | POSTHUMOUS TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT WILLIE JAMES QUINCE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2249 | E2250 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2249-E2250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POSTHUMOUS TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT WILLIE JAMES QUINCE ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call your attention to the life and work of an outstanding individual, the late Sergeant Willie James Quince of Paterson, New Jersey, whose life was celebrated during a memorial service on Monday, November 29, 2010, at the First A.M.E. Zion Church. It is only fitting that he be honored in this, the permanent record of the greatest democracy ever known, for he served countless others throughout his lifetime. Sergeant Willie James Quince was born in Valdosta, Georgia in 1921 to Mr. Remer Quince and Helen Braswell. His family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he finished elementary school and graduated from Industrial High School. He went on to courses at Purple Kerpels School of Mechanical Dentistry in New York City, NY. He then studied 4 years at the Jones Barber School in Atlantic City, NJ, and the Interracial Barber College in Atlantic City, NJ, graduating in 3 years. After graduation, he moved to Paterson, N.J. in January 1958 and opened Quince's Barber Shop. He was married to Mary M. Quince for 61 years, and together they raised five children, [[Page E2250]] Wiley ``Sonny'' Quince, William A. Quince (Linda), Madgeline Z. Quince, Sylvia A. Lucas, and Kelvin C. Quince (Cora); and also now have 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Quince was a faithful husband, dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a committed community servant. He earned man… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT ______ speech of HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2751, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, a bill that would overhaul our Nation's food safety system by fundamentally changing the way we protect the safety of our food supply. The focus of this legislative measure is to prevent contamination of food before it occurs, which is a departure from the current system today that responds after a food-borne illness outbreak. Specifically, it requires food producers to come up with strategies to prevent contamination and then continually test to make sure these strategies are working. In addition, H.R. 2751 would allow the FDA to increase the number of inspections to conduct, and requires foreign importers to ensure their food products meet U.S. safety standards. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the leadership of the House and the Senate for this bipartisan legislation to provide a framework for developing preventive control standards from farm to table to protect the public from food contamination. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2250 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2250 | E2251 | [{"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2250 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2250-E2251] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS ______ HON. JOHN J. HALL of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I would like to submit the following: Legislative Actions ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND CREATING JOBS AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT, enacted to jumpstart our economy, create and save 3.5 million jobs, give a tax cut to small business and 95% of American workers, begin to rebuild America's road, rail, and water infrastructure, and make a historic commitment to education, clean energy, and science and technology, with unprecedented accountability. (Signed into Law) SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT, landmark legislation providing $12 billion in tax relief for small businesses by enacting 8 more small business tax cuts on top of the 8 already enacted by this Congress; creating up to 500,000 jobs, by leveraging up to $300 billion in private sector lending for small businesses through a $30 billion lending fund for community banks; fully paid for--doesn't add a dime to the deficit. (Signed into Law) TEACHER JOBS/STATE AID/CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES, creating and saving nearly 320,000 jobs; providing $10 billion to save 161,000 teacher jobs and $16 billion in Medicaid aid, with the effect of creating/saving 158,000 jobs, including police officers, firefighters, nurses & private sector workers; fully paid for by closing loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs o… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2251 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TRIBUTE TO AVIS GREEN TUCKER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2251 | E2252 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2251 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2251-E2252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO AVIS GREEN TUCKER ______ HON. IKE SKELTON of missouri in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with sorrow that I inform the House of the death of Mrs. Avis Green Tucker, a distinguished Missouri citizen from Warrensburg, in the 4th Congressional District. Avis Green Tucker was not just my own long-time friend. She was one of Missouri's most highly respected newspaper publishers. She was a willing volunteer frequently called to important service by Missouri governors from both political parties. And she was a particularly inspiring role model among women leaders in our state. Avis and her husband, William Tucker, bought the Daily Star-Journal in 1947 and the paper stayed in the Tucker family for some 60 years, until its sale in 2007 to another distinguished Missouri newspaper family, the Bradleys of St. Joseph. Bill Tucker was serving as publisher in Warrensburg when he died of a heart attack in 1966. Avis took over as one of the few female daily newspaper publishers in the Midwest. She once said: ``I decided I was going to run this paper. I was going to try. I told everyone that I had more nerve than ability, which was the truth.'' But that was a typically reticent and humble statement from a [[Page E2252]] woman whose abilities were quite remarkable. Those abilities were widely recognized. In 1982, Avis became the first female president of the Missouri Press Association. That was just one of many ``firsts'' achieved by Avis Tucker, including serving as the first female president of the Missouri Assoc… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2252-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2252 | E2252 | [{"name": "Carolyn McCarthy", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2252 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably absent on December 21, 2010. If I were present, I would have voted on the following: H. Res. 1771, Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules--rollcall No. 657--``yea''. H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act--rollcall No. 658-- ``yea''. H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act--rollcall No. 659-- ``yea''. H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010--rollcall No. 660--``yea''. H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act--rollcall No. 661-- ``yea''. H.R. 3082, Making Appropriations for Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 and for other purposes--rollcall No. 662--``yea''. H.R. 6547, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act--rollcall No. 663--``yea''. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2252-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | BLACK: THE DOMINANCE OF UNETHICAL BANKING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2252 | E2254 | [{"name": "Marcy Kaptur", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2252 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2252-E2254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BLACK: THE DOMINANCE OF UNETHICAL BANKING ______ HON. MARCY KAPTUR of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, today I am inserting into the Congressional Record a recent blog post by Professor William Black from the Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri--Kansas City. Professor Black has focused on white collar crime and routing out of fraud in our financial system, both in practice and as a field of academic study. Professor Black's answers on this CNN blog give direction to our work on cleaning up our financial system of the criminals while protecting those who follow the law. As this Congress [[Page E2253]] comes to a close and we look to the future, we are faced with the task of doing more to address the challenges of Main Street while holding Wall Street accountable. Professor Black's writing should be one of our guides. Black: The Dominance of Unethical Banking (By Jay Kernis) Only on the blog: Answering today's five OFF-SET questions is William K. Black, Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri--Kansas City. He was the Executive Director of the Institute for Fraud Prevention from 2005-2007. Black also served as litigation director of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, deputy director of the FSLIC, SVP and General Counsel of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and Senior Deputy Chief Counse… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2252 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | EMPTY CHAIR IN OSLO FOR LIU XIAOBO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2252 | E2252 | [{"name": "Christopher H. Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2252 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EMPTY CHAIR IN OSLO FOR LIU XIAOBO ______ HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, in the theatrical adaptation of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, Marius sings a haunting song--Empty Chairs and Empty Tables--an expression of agony at the loss of his idealistic comrades, gunned down on a barricade. ``There's a grief that can't be spoken,'' he sings, ``there's a pain that goes on and on. Empty chairs and empty tables, now my friends are dead and gone . . . .'' ``Here it was they lit the flame . . . Here they sang about tomorrow and tomorrow never came . . . from the table in the corner they could see a world reborn . . . And they rose with voices ringing. I can hear them now . . . Empty chairs and empty tables, where my friends will meet no more . . . .'' When prisoner of conscience Liu Xiaobo, Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2010, learned that he was selected, he wept and dedicated his prize to the martyrs of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. Throughout China today, families and friends know heartbreaking loss and the agony of empty chairs and empty tables--where young, brave, idealistic democracy activists were gunned down, bayoneted, or beaten to death by Chinese government troops and secret police. Both before and since Tiananmen, Chinese men and women have sacrificed their freedom--even their lives--in the struggle for faith and liberty. Yet the struggle for freedom, rule of law, and respect for human rights continues despite the enormous cost to individual Chinese men and women.… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2254-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2254 | E2255 | [{"name": "Carolyn C. Kilpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2254 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2254-E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVE ______ HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK of michigan in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Dear Madam Speaker, as I leave Congress as the people's representative for the 13th Congressional District of Michigan, I thank God, who is the head [[Page E2255]] of my life, for allowing me the blessing of serving in perhaps the most august, deliberate, elected body in the world. I am humbled and honored that the great citizens of Michigan and the people of Detroit chose me for so many years to fight and serve them for more than three decades as a public servant. The many friendships, relationships, and associations I have formed will remain with me forever. I finally want to thank perhaps the most underappreciated team in any elected body--the staff who have worked for me for those years in the State of Michigan and on Capitol Hill. The tireless dedication, devotion and work will never be forgotten by me or the people to whom you have been so effective and efficient for so long. I hope and pray for all of my colleagues that we may bring a better world to all Americans, and never flinch from fighting for justice and democratic ideals. We made history. We made difficult decisions. We fought the good fight. We have difficult days ahead, and I remain faithful to protecting the Constitution of the United States and the goals of our great nation. God bless. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2254 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2254 | E2254 | [{"name": "Kay Granger", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2254 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. KAY GRANGER of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 662 and 661, I was absent from the House. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2255-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2255 | E2255 | [{"name": "Erik Paulsen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ERIK PAULSEN of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 658 (H.R. 6540) my flight was delayed due to weather and had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2255-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 110TH AND 111TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2255 | E2256 | [{"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2255-E2256] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 110TH AND 111TH CONGRESS ______ HON. JOHN J. HALL of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I wold like to submit the following: As the Representative for New York's 19th Congressional District, I had numerous significant accomplishments in all aspects of meeting local community needs, individual constituent services, and enacting federal legislation on behalf of my constituents. I kept my annual promise of holding at least one public event in every town and city in the district to give my constituents an opportunity to speak directly with me about their opinions and concerns. I hosted Town Hall Meetings, Congress on Your Corners, business roundtables, issues forums and workshops throughout all 4 years of my Congressional service. In addition to these events, I attended numerous community events hosted by local organizations, senior centers, fire departments, schools, etc. I also did a series of ``work-a-day'' events where I worked alongside a constituent in a local job so I could better understand the day to day challenges they face. Some of these events included working with a nurse at an area hospital, an assembly line worker at a manufacturing plant, a ride along with a delivery truck driver, weatherization installation at a home, installation of a geothermal heat/cooling system at a new senior housing development, and installation of solar energy panels on the roof of an elementary school. The Congressional offices in Carmel, Goshen, and Washington responded to thousands of constitu… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2255 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2255 | E2255 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 658, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2209-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TRIBUTE TO IRVIN B. NATHAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2209 | E2209 | [{"name": "Nancy Pelosi", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2209 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO IRVIN B. NATHAN ______ HON. NANCY PELOSI of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express the appreciation of the entire House of Representatives to Irvin Nathan for his service and commitment as our General Counsel. Since beginning his tenure more than three years ago--taking his place as the sixth individual to serve as House General Counsel--Mr. Nathan helped assemble and supervise a highly competent and professional staff. He successfully and actively maintained the General Counsel's Office as a trusted, non-partisan resource. Through their hard work and achievements, he and his office have earned the respect of Members on both sides of the aisle. Under Mr. Nathan's leadership, the General Counsel's Office provided invaluable assistance and advice to the House and its Members, Officers and Committees in connection with a broad range of legal matters. He defended Members and other House employees and entities in judicial proceedings at the trial and appellate levels; responded to deposition, trial, grand jury and administrative subpoenas; and advised Members and Committees in connection with their interactions with both private and other governmental entities. Many House Committees and Subcommittees, in particular, have come to rely on Mr. Nathan's expertise and guidance in connection with their investigative and oversight activities. During the past three years, Mr. Nathan has also played a significant role in safeguarding the legal and institutional interests of the House, and in add… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2209-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RECOGNITION OF MIRIAM AND BERNIE YENKIN FOR AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2209 | E2209 | [{"name": "Mary Jo Kilroy", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2209 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF MIRIAM AND BERNIE YENKIN FOR AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ______ HON. MARY JO KILROY of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Miriam and Bernie Yenkin who have tirelessly devoted their lives to supporting education, culture, history and opportunity within the Jewish community of central Ohio. Miriam and Bernie are the 2010 recipients of the Columbus Jewish Federation Ben M. Mandelkorn Award of Distinguished Service in honor of their 50 years of leadership and dedication to the Columbus Jewish community. The Yenkins' have received numerous awards and recognitions over the years for their service to the Jewish community here and around the world. As officers and board members of several local organizations, they are involved in all facets of promoting and preserving Jewish culture and history in central Ohio. In addition to serving as President of the Federation, they have been involved with the Columbus Jewish Day School, Columbus Torah Academy, Agudas Achim, the Jewish Community Center, The Ohio State University Hillel, Soviet Jewry, the Jewish Education Service of North America, the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzilya, United Jewish Communities and the Columbus Jewish Historical Society. Members of the Columbus Jewish community often credit their own volunteer involvement to Miriam and Bernie's guidance and encouragement. I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in honoring Miriam and Bernie Yenkin for their extraordinary service to th… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2209-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING NORTH ALLEGHENY HIGH SCHOOL AS PENNSYLVANIA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2209 | E2209 | [{"name": "Jason Altmire", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2209 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING NORTH ALLEGHENY HIGH SCHOOL AS PENNSYLVANIA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS ______ HON. JASON ALTMIRE of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize and congratulate North Allegheny High School on winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's (PIAA) Class AAAA title. On December 18, 2010, the North Allegheny Tigers defeated the defending state champions, the LaSalle College Explorers, to earn the 2010 championship title. LaSalle College of Philadelphia was powerless against the Tigers' outstanding running game, despite the fact that an injury kept star running back, Alex Papson, on the sideline for North Allegheny's win. Before being sidelined by a dislocated collarbone in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Championship, Papson rushed for more than 2,000 yards this season. He is one of only six running backs to ever run for over 4,000 career yards in WPIAL history. During the game, running back Matt Steinbeck led North Allegheny with 120 rushing yards on 20 carries, including a 27-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. In total, North Allegheny rushed for 220 yards on 44 carries, including a rushing touchdown in each of the first three quarters. With La Salle unable to score, the title game at Hershey Park Stadium ended with a score of 21-0. It was a remarkable victory for North Allegheny, as they became only the second team to win the Class AAAA title with a shutout. To complete the 2010 season, the Tigers finish up with a … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2209-5 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RECOGNITION OF CHARLES FEESER FOR HIS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2209 | E2210 | [{"name": "Mary Jo Kilroy", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2209 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2209-E2210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF CHARLES FEESER FOR HIS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD ______ HON. MARY JO KILROY of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles Feeser for being selected as a winner of the first annual Excellence in Teaching Award. I applaud his extraordinary service to Benjamin Banneker High School, the District of Columbia, and to each and every student that has passed through his classroom. Praise and accolades fall short when describing the difference an inspiring teacher makes in a young person's life. Mr. Feeser's effectiveness comes from his earnest love of education. His lessons radiate beyond the classroom, teaching students to aspire to and achieve at high levels throughout their high school and college coursework. Mr. Feeser has his students use nametags that refer to themselves as ``Mr.'' and ``Ms.'' instead of their first names. The practice teaches students that there are rituals that transcend the classroom. That awareness gives students the tools they can use in the larger public sphere. Mr. Feeser creates a community within the classroom. He lectures less, opting to facilitate discussion among students instead. More than a teacher, he is a mentor and partner in the learning process. He takes his craft seriously, and expects the same from those who share the classroom with him. It comes as no surprise that his students consistently win awards, scholarships, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts of theater, painting, poetry and prose. At Benjamin Banneker High School, where he teaches… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2210-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RECOGNIZING WILLIAM D. JAMES, MD, FAAD, INCOMING PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2210 | E2210 | [{"name": "Chaka Fattah", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2210 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING WILLIAM D. JAMES, MD, FAAD, INCOMING PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ______ HON. CHAKA FATTAH of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. William James, a University of Pennsylvania dermatologist who recently took office as President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He will hold office for one year and also will hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association. After beginning his academic career at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Dr. James earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a medical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, DC, and his residency in dermatology at the former Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco. He is the Paul R. Gross professor and vice chair of the department of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also serves as the residency and fellowship program director. An active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. James has served as a member of the board of directors, the council on member services, and numerous task forces and committees. He is the past chief of dermatology service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has authored more than 310 publications, including co-authorship of the last three editions of Andrews' Diseases of the Skin. Additionally he served as founding editor-in-chief of the dermatology section of Emedicine.com, a clinical reference developed by WebMD. He live… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2210-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RITA PETERSON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2210 | E2211 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2210 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2210-E2211] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RITA PETERSON ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Rita Peterson for her outstanding service to our community. Rita Peterson has been co-owner and Vice president of her family owned appraisal business since 1977. The business has grown from one appraiser and a part time secretary to six full time appraisers and three administrative staff. They began primarily appraising operating farms and ranches throughout the state, and now deal with more complex issues involving eminent domain, conservation easement valuations and federal land exchanges. While running and expanding her business, Rita still found time to become involved in the community. Most notable has been her involvement with the Senior Resource Center since 1982. Her vision has been the key to the [[Page E2211]] $8.7 million dollar expansion and renovation project which includes a new 17,000 square foot Adult Day building. I extend my deepest congratulations to Rita Peterson for being honored by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2210 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 1777, A RESOLUTION RAISING AWARENESS OF SCHOOL PUSHOUT AND PROMOTING DIGNITY IN SCHOOLS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2210 | E2210 | [{"name": "Christopher Murphy", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1777"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1777"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2210 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 1777, A RESOLUTION RAISING AWARENESS OF SCHOOL PUSHOUT AND PROMOTING DIGNITY IN SCHOOLS ______ HON. CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY of connecticut in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Madam Speaker, I rise today in proud support of H. Res. 1777, a resolution raising awareness of school pushout and promoting dignity in schools. I want to start by thanking my colleagues Representatives Bobby Scott and Danny Davis for partnering with me on this effort and for their long and esteemed records of standing up for children and civil rights. I also want to thank the parents, teachers, students, school administrators, advocates and academics from across Connecticut whose expertise and input were essential in drafting this resolution. We are introducing this resolution for the millions of students who are pushed out of school each year at the hands of harsh and exclusionary zero-tolerance school discipline policies. We are introducing it for the 14-year boy with Aspergers syndrome from Richardson, Texas who was given a $364 police citation for swearing in class. We are introducing it for the six-year-old student of Newark, Delaware who was so excited about joining the Cub Scouts that he brought his camping utensil to school. Because it had a small knife, he was suspended and referred to an alternative school for 5 days. And we are introducing the resolution for the 16-year-old of New York City who broke school policy by using a cell phone. He was subsequently detained and beaten by school police officers, rushed to the eme… | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2211-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING BYRON LEYDECKER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2211 | E2211 | [{"name": "Mike Thompson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2211 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2211] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING BYRON LEYDECKER ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise with my colleague Congressman George Miller today to recognize the great accomplishments of our friend Byron Leydecker, who recently announced that he will conclude operation of Friends of the Trinity River, the organization he founded 18 years ago and has led ever since. The Trinity River flows through mountains in coastal northern California and is the largest tributary of the Klamath River. These rivers supported huge bountiful populations of both Chinook and Coho salmon, steelhead and other fish that sustained Native Americans for millennia and visitors from other continents for the past two centuries. The impacts of ill-advised and poorly managed development had devastated both the Trinity and the Klamath. Thanks in large part to Byron, the Trinity is on its way to recovery. He pushed the Department of the Interior to develop and then implement the historic 2000 Trinity Record of Decision, he has worked tirelessly ever since to ensure that the Trinity restoration program goes forward as intended, and he has pushed the agencies to follow the science. Byron has led an active and vigorous organization over the years, devoting his time, energy, and financial resources to make a real difference in the direction of the Trinity River restoration program, which is today one of the leading efforts of its kind. Byron and FOTR have worked with the usual alphabet soup of government agencies, as well as tribe… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2211-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | AN EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2211 | E2213 | [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2211 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2211-E2213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AN EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH ______ HON. JOE WILSON of south carolina in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I submit the following for the Record: What follows is an abridged transcript from The American Thinker by Alan Fraser of an extraordinary speech given by Lieutenant General John F. Kelly USMC on November 13, 2010. What renders it so is that General Kelly's son, First Lieutenant Robert Michael Kelly, was killed in action in Sangin, Afghanistan only four days before Lt. Gen. Kelly gave this speech. Lt. Gen. Kelly's eldest child is also a U.S. Marine. The American Thinker wrote earlier about this incident to which the general refers in his speech of Corporal Jonathan Yale and Lance Corporal Jordan Haerter. Recall that it occurred at a time when it appeared that our troop surge in Iraq had perhaps stabilized what had been for several years a horrific situation. Now think about how that troop surge--in fact, the entire war--would have been viewed had fifty of our Marines been massacred in their sleep on that April night in 2008. And finally, as we are in the season, it's good to remind ourselves that it is only because of men like Yale, Haerter, Gen. Kelly, and his brave sons that we are able to celebrate our holidays and not those of our enemies. [Semper Fi Society of St. Louis Speech] (By LTG Kelly on Nov. 13, 2010) Nine years ago two of the four commercial airc… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2211 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TAX RELIEF, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REAUTHORIZATION, AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2211 | E2211 | [{"name": "Wally Herger", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4853"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2211 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2211] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TAX RELIEF, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REAUTHORIZATION, AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. WALLY HERGER of california in the house of representatives Thursday, December 16, 2010 The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes: Mr. HERGER. Mr. Chair, Title VII of this legislation provides for the extension of a number of tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009, or were set to expire at the end of 2010. I understand an effort was made to limit this title to what are known as the ``traditional'' tax extenders, with the general test being whether or not an expiring provision had been extended in the past. As a result of this decision, several provisions that expired for the first time at the end of 2009, and that had been included in previous drafts of tax extenders legislation, are not extended in this bill. One of these, the Section 45 production tax credit for electricity produced at open-loop biomass facilities placed in service before October 22, 2004, is important to a number of energy producers in the district I represent. Under current law, these facilities were permitted to claim the production tax credit for 5 years, ending in 2009. Previous tax extension proposals inc… | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2213-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2213 | E2213 | [{"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "628"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "841"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "987"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1377"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1766"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1776"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3447"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3860"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3874"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4853"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4863"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2213 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, December 14, I requested and received a leave of absence for December 16 and December 17, 2010. For the information of our colleagues and my constituents, below is how I would have voted on the following votes I missed during this time period. On rollcall 640, On Motion to Suspend the rules and pass S. 841, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 641, On Motion to Suspend the rules and pass S. 3860, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 642, On Motion to Suspend the rules and pass S. 3447, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 643, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, H. Res. 1766, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 644, On Agreeing to the Resolution, H. Res. 1766, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 645, On Motion to Suspend the rules and pass S. 987, To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 646, On Agreeing to the Levin Agreement, H.R. 4863, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 647, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amdt to the House to the Senate Amendment H.R. 4853, I would have voted ``no.'' On rollcall 648, Honoring the accomplishments of N… | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2213-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING ORLANDO SANTOS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2213 | E2213 | [{"name": "Donna M. Christensen", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2213 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING ORLANDO SANTOS ______ HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN of the virgin islands in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise with pride to offer my congratulations to Orlando Santos, son of Diane Tutein and Enrique Santos, who was featured on the Food Network on Sunday, December 19th as one of the competitors on the Food Network Challenge Sugar Destinations. Orlando, the executive pastry chef at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh, hails from the island of St. Croix and truly represented his artistic and culinary talent with the sugar piece he produced. Although he did not win, he has made a name for himself and remains a favorite of the judges for his unselfish desire to take his mother to Denmark to connect with her Danish ancestry. Orlando is a product of the public school system in the Virgin Islands and was raised in a environment of strong, determined women to include his mother Diane, his maternal grandmother Mercedes and his maternal great-grandmother Mariel. He began his training in the culinary arts at St. Croix Vocational Complex. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University in North Miami, Florida and attended the French Pastry School in Chicago. Orlando won his first professional competition in Atlanta with our very own local sweetbread, a pastry that is typical in the Virgin Islands around the Christmas season. In 2004, he won first place in the wedding cake category at the Southern Pastry Classic. During the challenge on Sunday, Orlando displayed his signature technique; local Virgin Islands flowers, which represent … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2213-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONGRATULATING KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED ON ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2213 | E2214 | [{"name": "Alcee L. Hastings", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2213 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2213-E2214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED ON ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated on the historic milestone of 100 years of serving local and international communities. On January 5, 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated (KAC) was [[Page E2214]] founded by ten distinguished, God-fearing, high achieving, young African-American gentlemen who had the vision to foster leadership through fraternal brotherhood and Christian ideals on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. These men had the determination to defy customs in pursuit of a college education and professional careers during an oppressive time in American history for African-Americans. Kappa Alpha Psi currently yields a membership of over 150,000 college trained men on more than 360 university campuses, with alumni chapters located in 347 cities, and has representation in five foreign nations. Since its inception, the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi have fostered relentless support to our country. Through programs such as Kappa League and National Guide Right, the fraternity has provided thousands of at-risk youth in communities throughout the Nation with role models, mentors, and scholarships for higher education, which in return encourages our youth to make positive contributions to society through leadership and service. Kappa Alpha Psi holds an annual Holiday Food Drive to provid… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2213 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | LISA STEVEN & AMIE WALTON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2213 | E2213 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2213 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LISA STEVEN & AMIE WALTON ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Lisa Steven and Amie Walton for their outstanding service to our community. Lisa and Amie are founders of Hope House. A place that provides a stable, loving home, as well as programs to give young mothers the tools and skills they need to become self sufficient. After working with teen moms they soon found that many lived in fear, some were homeless, others hungry and many abused. They searched for resources for these young women and found none. There began the vision for Hope House. Hope House is now a place where young mothers and their children play and laugh, heal wounds and learn skills for success in the future. Staff work to help mothers obtain their GED, master life skills and learn effective parenting skills. Lisa and Amie say that ``We wanted each young mom and child to know that there is no mistake too big, no past too heavy that would make God give up on them''. I extend my deepest congratulations to Lisa Steven and Amie Walton for their well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt they will exhibit the same dedication and character in all their future accomplishments. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2214-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF VERNON AND CAROL SLOAN'S FARMING IN WILLIAMS COUNTY, OHIO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E2214 | E2214 | [{"name": "Robert E. Latta", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2214 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF VERNON AND CAROL SLOAN'S FARMING IN WILLIAMS COUNTY, OHIO ______ HON. ROBERT E. LATTA of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate one of Ohio's longest and continuous farming operations. The year 2010 marks the 175th anniversary of Lewis Clark homesteading and clearing the land south of present day Stryker, in Williams County, Ohio. The deed for the conveyance of one hundred sixty acres of land is dated October 7, 1835 and is granted under the signature of President Andrew Jackson. Vernon and Carol Sloan have carried on the stewardship of the land begun by Vernon's ancestor Lewis Clark and have helped to feed not only Ohioans, but Americans and people from around the world. American farmers are some of our hardest working and best producing citizens who continue to find innovative ways to produce crops and raise livestock. Today less than two percent of Americans earn their livelihood on the land while that number is even smaller in Ohio at less than one percent. These numbers are contrasted to the forty percent of Americans who were engaged in agriculture in 1900. Vernon and Carol Sloan have ingrained their love of the land in their children and their children's children. The Sloans look forward to passing on their farming heritage and tradition to their family's future generations to till the land and harvest the bounties of the earth. Madam Speaker, I salute Vernon and Carol Sloan on their faithfulness to the land and their family's wonderful achi… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2214-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | MICHAEL ROBERT KINDIG | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2214 | E2215 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2214 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2214-E2215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MICHAEL ROBERT KINDIG ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Michael Robert Kindig for the years of service to his brothers and sisters. Michael passed away on August 9, 2010, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael Kindig's achievements are many, particularly his leadership. As a member of the board of the Denver local of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, as a member of the National Board of Directors and President of the Colorado Branch of the Screen Actors Guild, Organizer for the Colorado Chapter of the National Alliance for Retired Americans and Editor of the Colorado Labor Advocate for nearly twenty years, Mike worked diligently to advance the labor community in Colorado. Michael was an alternate delegate to the National Democratic Convention held in Chicago in 1968, and spent the rest of his life dedicated to his political beliefs. He served in the U. S. Marine Reserves for six years. Mike Kindig was a patriotic American. Michael's father was declared missing in action in Papua New Guinea in 1944, when Michael was three years old. He met his future wife Patricia Gaffney when a search she had initiated for her father, also declared missing in action in Papua New Guinea, yielded the remains of both men. After 55 and 56 years respectively, Major Earl R. Kindig and 2LT George P. Gaffney, Jr., were buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery in … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2214 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING DENNIS R. FERGUSON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2214 | E2214 | [{"name": "Linda T. Sanchez", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2214 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DENNIS R. FERGUSON ______ HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dennis R. Ferguson, and to ask my colleagues who are not supporters of unemployment benefits to listen to his story and learn about the real value of this program. Dennis Ferguson lost his job with Douglas Aircraft in Los Angeles in 1964. He was 26 years old, living in a motel, and had reached a crossroads that would determine how the rest of his life would play out. He took advantage of California's unemployment benefits program for 4 months that year and used that money to go back to school and become a computer programmer. Mr. Ferguson thrived in his new field and eventually settled in South Carolina. Last month, Dennis wrote a check for $10,000 to the State of California to repay the state for the assistance it had given him 40 years earlier. Today, I applaud Dennis Ferguson for this act of generosity, but I also share his story to remind the members of this body about the real world impact unemployment benefits have. Unemployment in California has been at more than 12 percent for the past 2 years. There are those in this body who have opposed extending unemployment at every turn. I have heard some say that unemployment benefits make people lazy. I have heard others say that if we just cut them off, people will go out and get a job. Such statements show a misunderstanding of what unemployment benefits are for and how they can help those--who through no fault of their own--lo… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2215-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2215 | E2215 | [{"name": "Carolyn McCarthy", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "628"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1377"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1776"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2215 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably absent on December 17, 2010. If I were present, I would have voted on the following: H. Res. 1377, Honoring the accomplishments of Norman Yoshio Mineta-- rollcall #648: ``yea.'' Senate Amdt to H.R. 1107, To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, ``Public Contracts''-- rollcall #649: ``yea.'' H.R. 6523, Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011--rollcall #650: ``yea.'' Senate Arndt to H.R. 628, To establish a pilot program in certain U.S. district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges--rollcall #651: ``yea.'' H. Con. Res. 336, Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress--rollcall #652: ``yea.'' H. Res. 1776, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes--rollcall #653: ``yea.'' H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010--rollcall #654: ``yea.'' H.R. 5510, Aiding Those Facing Foreclosure Act of 2010--rollcall #655: ``yea.'' ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2215-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2215 | E2215 | [{"name": "Mike Ross", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1776"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4853"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2215 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MIKE ROSS of arkansas in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, on Friday, December 17, 2010, I was not present for votes as I was attending the White House signing ceremony for H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Had I been present for rollcall No. 652, H. Con. Res. 336--Sine Die Adjournment, I would have voted ``aye.'' Had I been present for rollcall No. 653, H. Res. 1776--Rule providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 105--Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, I would have voted ``aye.'' Had I been present for rollcall No. 654, H.R. 2142--Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2009, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2215-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ANDREW BARYLSKI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2215 | E2215 | [{"name": "Joe Courtney", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2215 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ANDREW BARYLSKI ______ HON. JOE COURTNEY of conneticut in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Andrew Barylski Sr., who passed away on December 8, 2010. Barylski fought for his country and survived the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. I am honored to stand in tribute to him. Barylski Sr., a Putnam, Connecticut native, was born in 1916 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1938. He was stationed in an observation tower high on Oahu at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941 when a surprise Japanese attack left 2,402 Americans dead and 1,202 wounded. After the attack, Barlyski Sr. stayed in Hawaii and helped rebuild the island until he was honorably discharged in 1945. Barlyski often spoke of his experiences in the war, but always remained modest about his accomplishments. He was a lifelong member of the Putnam American Legion Post 13 and Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1523. My thoughts and prayers are with the Barylski family. Andrew Barlyski Sr. served his country and led a remarkable life. I hope that is a small comfort for his son Andrew Barylski Jr., his daughters Linda March and Gloria Ghirarduzzi and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren as they cope with the loss of their father and grandfather. True American heroes deserve recognition for their accomplishments. Andrew Barlyski witnessed a turning point in American history and helped rebuild a devastated island in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack. I ask my colleagues to rise with me so that we may honor Andrew Bary… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2215-5 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | NICHOL WOOD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2215 | E2216 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2215 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2215-E2216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NICHOL WOOD ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Nichol Wood for her outstanding service to our community. Nichol has always set the bar high for herself. While working full time, raising two young sons, earning a college degree and doing it with Cum Laude Honors many would find that impossible. Nichol excels not only in her personal goals, but in her professional life as well. As the Branch manager of the Bank of the West she exceeded all of her goals in a regional competition among branches earning first place in customer service and loan production. In addition to focusing on her children and achieving at work, Nichol takes time to give back to the community. She is involved in numerous charitable events, including the March of Dimes Walk for Babies, Kids Against Hunger Food Drive, Operation Hope, Junior Achievement and Habitat for Humanity to name a few. I extend my deepest congratulations to Nichol Wood for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. [[Page E2216]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2215 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RETIREMENT OF GENEVA YOUNG FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RETIREMENT | E2215 | E2215 | [{"name": "Joseph Crowley", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2215 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RETIREMENT OF GENEVA YOUNG FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ______ HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an accomplished woman and a longtime leader in the Social Security Administration, Geneva Young. Ms. Young is retiring as the Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Manager for the Social Security Administration in the New York Region, after being employed with Social Security for nearly 40 years. Over the years, Geneva has proven herself as a dedicated and committed employee to the Social Security Administration and to the American people. Starting her career with the Social Security Administration as a Claims Representative in the Charlotte, North Carolina field office, Geneva moved up the ranks of the Social Security Administration. After only 3 months on the job, Geneva moved to New York to work for the Social Security Administration in the New Rochelle Field Office. By 1980, Geneva became an Operations Analyst for the Social Security Administration and only 6 months later was promoted to Operations Supervisor. Geneva remained in the New Rochelle Field Office until January 1995, when she began working in the Office of the Regional Commissioner as an Equal Employment Specialist. By 2007, she was promoted to the position of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Manager for the Social Security Administration in the New York Region. It is in this role that she is retiring today from the Social Security Administration. As Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Manager for the New York Reg… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2216-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2216 | E2216 | [{"name": "Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1776"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3874"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5510"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2216 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS of washington in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 652 on, H. Con. Res. 336, on Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 653 on, H. Res. 1776, on Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 654 on, H.R. 2142, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 655 on, H.R. 5510, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Aiding Those Facing Foreclosure Act of 2010, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 656 on, S. 3874, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been pres… | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2216-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING FERNANDO JOSE MOLLEDA RAMIREZ | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2216 | E2216 | [{"name": "Thomas S.P. Perriello", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2216 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING FERNANDO JOSE MOLLEDA RAMIREZ ______ HON. THOMAS S.P. PERRIELLO of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Fernando Jose Molleda Ramirez, who was with us from December 21, 1976 through August 22, 2008. Beloved son of Oscar and Elia Molleda; loving brother to Diego and Diana. You are dearly missed by your family and friends for the profound way you touched our lives and always sought to bring out the best in us. Your efforts will be long remembered and will continue to drive us in the future to exceed our expectations of what we are capable of accomplishing. I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatsoever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used to. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort. Life means all that it has ever meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past, nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before, only better, infinitely happier and forever--we will be one with God. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2216-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | JEANETTE TRUJILLIO-LUCERO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2216 | E2216 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2216 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JEANETTE TRUJILLIO-LUCERO ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero for her outstanding service to our community. Jeanette has been committed to the preservation of the cultural traditions of the Mexican and Spanish dance and music arts for its community. She has strived to create an understanding and appreciation of the Latino culture through educational programs and professional performance. Jeanette founded the Colorado Fiesta Dance Company in 1972. Her Lakewood based studio impacts over sixty thousand people through educational outreach and performances. Jeanette's outreach programs include a full array of offerings tailor made for grades K-12 where students discover the Hispanic arts and come to understand the roots of the culture and its traditions. I extend my deepest congratulations to Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2216-5 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IN HONOR OF F. MIKE MILES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2216 | E2217 | [{"name": "Doug Lamborn", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2216 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2216-E2217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF F. MIKE MILES ______ HON. DOUG LAMBORN of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. F. Mike Miles-- the Superintendent of Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mike is an innovative educator who has brought sweeping changes to the students and teachers in his district. Our local newspaper, the Colorado Springs Gazette notes, ``local and state educators are watching because Miles is in the vanguard of educators nationwide who are using controversial techniques in an attempt to turn around failing schools.'' Most recently, Miles implemented the most rigorous and innovative pay-for-performance plan in the Nation. Mike, who was born in the Panama Canal Zone, was one of eight children born to retired Army Sergeant Major Floyd Miles and his wife, Chiyo. Mike and his siblings worked hard in school and promised their father when he deployed to Vietnam that they would all graduate from college. All of them did. After graduating as valedictorian from Fountain-Fort Carson High School, he earned a degree in engineering from West Point, where he was eighth in his class. He then joined the ranks of the officer corps at Fort Lewis, Washington, where he served in the Army's elite [[Page E2217]] Ranger Battalion and commanded an Infantry Rifle Company. During a night training exercise at Fort Lewis, Mike was nearly killed in a C-130 crash. The fuselage of the plane split open as the plane skidded 200 yards and embedded in the desert floor. Mike recalls, ``I felt my hand… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2216 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | MEMORIAM FOR ANNA SUGI, COMMUNITY LEADER AND HEALTH CARE VISIONARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2216 | E2216 | [{"name": "Jerry Lewis", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2216 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEMORIAM FOR ANNA SUGI, COMMUNITY LEADER AND HEALTH CARE VISIONARY ______ HON. JERRY LEWIS of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I would like to join today with my friend and colleague Congressman Buck McKeon in a memoriam to Anna Sugi, a community leader and pioneering advocate for women's health issues in her hometown of Apple Valley, California. Ms. Sugi passed away Dec. 16, but will be long-remembered by her friends and supporters. A native of Brindisi, Italy, Anna Sugi came to Apple Valley in 1982, when her husband Ron Sugi was stationed at the former George Air Force Base in California's High Desert region. After an education in health care, Anna Sugi took a job as an office clerk in a local medical office. Over 20 years, she worked her way up to become the chief administrative officer of Choice Medical Group, a High Desert medical provider that has specialized in women's health. Under her leadership, the group established a Health and Wellness Center in 2008, focusing on helping women through the process of aging. Working to expand health outreach efforts to the all members of the community, Anna Sugi in 2000 founded the Today's Woman Expo. The first events drew a few hundred people for information on preventive health care and providing tools to help women improve their lives and physical well-being. The event has grown tremendously, serving more than 2,000 women annually in the past few years. They are provided free breast exams, career counseling and an expanding range of services. Today's Woman is now a non… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2217-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | KITTY PRING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2217 | E2218 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2217 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2217-E2218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] KITTY PRING ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Kitty Pring for her service to our community. Kitty balances her involvement in the community, her profession and her passions with skill and perfection. Professionally, she is a mediator and facilitator and is a Principal of ReSolutions Resources, which is an alternative dispute resolution practice. Kitty has been the recipient of many awards including Small Claims Mediator of the Year, Victim Offender Mediator of the Year and the Jefferson County Mediation Service Award. Her dedication to the environment is evident through her work locally and globally. She co-authored the University of Denver Study Book, ``Greening Justice: Creating and Improving Environmental Courts and Tribunals'' which is a step by step guide provided at no cost. I extend my deepest congratulations to Kitty Pring for being honored by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. [[Page E2218]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2217 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IN HONOR OF THE WORK OF THORAYA AHMED OBAID, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE UNFPA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2217 | E2217 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2217 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE WORK OF THORAYA AHMED OBAID, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE UNFPA ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mrs. MALONEY. I rise today to celebrate the extraordinary leadership and work of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund. Thoraya Ahmed Obaid will retire as Executive Director of the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, at the end of this year. For over a decade, Thoraya has been an exceptional and dynamic leader of this important U.N. agency and key partner to the United States. Thoraya has had a remarkable life and career where she was often the ``first'' trailblazing a path for others. Born in Saudi Arabia, her father made sure that she received the same educational opportunities as her brothers--sending her at age 7 to a Christian boarding school in Cairo, Egypt. She excelled in her studies and became the ``first'' Saudi girl to receive a government scholarship to attend Mills College in California, where she graduated with distinction. Thoraya became the ``first'' Saudi Arabian let alone Saudi woman to head a U.N. agency. At UNFPA, Thoraya has effectively implemented and advocated for UNFPA's global mandate to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV and AIDS, every girl, woman and young person is treated with dignity and respect, and that policies for poverty eradication are based on sound data. Thoraya has played a pivotal role in promoting understanding of the close linkages between … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2218-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LOUIS FINKEL TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2218 | E2218 | [{"name": "Bart Gordon", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2218 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LOUIS FINKEL TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ______ HON. BART GORDON of tennessee in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of a valued staff member of the Committee on Science and Technology, my Chief of Staff, Louis Finkel. While Louis still has decisions to make about his future, I've already made my choice. He may remain with the Committee or with the House, but after next week, I no longer will and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank him for his service. Louis worked for me in my personal office from 1996 to 2001 in several positions, including Legislative Director. He also worked in the office of former Representative Peter Deutsch (D-FL) and in the private sector, representing the interests of educational institutions, non-profits, and technology and energy companies. Louis was one of the first hires I made when we took over the majority. I have always said I wanted this to be the Committee of ``good ideas and consensus;'' and Louis was key to implementing that pledge, with his balance of Hill and private sector experience. He was responsible for steering our committee agenda and organizing our efforts to reach out to folks interested in the business of the committee. He performed that exceedingly well, and when my long-time Chief of Staff retired, there was no one but Louis I could think of to fill the role. He was able to provide a seamless transition and we didn't miss a beat. It helped that he came into the Chief… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2218-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2218 | E2218 | [{"name": "Lois Capps", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2218 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. LOIS CAPPS of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I was not able to be present for the following rollcall vote on December 17, 2010, and would like the record to reflect that I would have voted as follows: rollcall No. 656: ``yes.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2218-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REDUCTION OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2218 | E2219 | [{"name": "Joe Baca", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3874"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2218 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2218-E2219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REDUCTION OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER ACT ______ speech of HON. JOE BACA of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 17, 2010 Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for one minute. I rise in strong support of S. 3874, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to uniformly reduce the allowable lead content in solder, flux, pipe and fixtures. It is important to strengthen and clarify national standards for lead in drinking water. Our families and children should feel comfortable knowing that the water they drink is safe. In my district, California's 43rd, we are faced with many water issues and the most severe is perchlorate found in our ground water. Our drinking water was compromised. No one should have water compromised by perchlorate or lead. This bill is a positive step forward in eliminating the serious health threats and economic burdens caused by lead exposure. In California, we have a new lead free standard that requires manufacturers to phase out potential exposure from materials in drinking water plumbing by this year. With S. 3874, families in other states will have greater protection from lead exposure. I urge my colleagues to show their commitment to the safety of America's families and support S. 3874, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. [[Page E2219]] ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2218 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REFLECTIONS ON REPRESENTING THE 27TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2218 | E2218 | [{"name": "Solomon P. Ortiz", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2218 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REFLECTIONS ON REPRESENTING THE 27TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS ______ HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my deepest and most sincere appreciation to my colleagues of this Congress, and the constituents of South Texas, which has been part of my life while representing the 27th Congressional District of Texas for close to 28 years. I have had the distinct honor to serve as an elected official for the past 46 years, beginning at the ripe age of 27 as a County Constable, County Commissioner, County Sheriff, and finally as a Member of Congress. I leave many great memories of my time in the Halls of Congress and in the U.S. House of Representatives. Those vivid memories of my arrival that cold winter day in Washington, shortly after the victorious election of 1982, will live on forever. I remember driving around the Capitol and through Washington, DC; the opportunity was great; the moment was there; I had been granted the chance to represent hundreds of thousands of constituents from Deep South Texas. Today, as I retire from the distinguished House of Representatives, I reflect on the past with satisfaction as I look forward to the future with enthusiasm for the next chapter of what life has to offer. I will be spending well deserved time with my beautiful children--Solomon Jr. and Yvette--as well as my grandson, Oscar, and the rest of my family. I look forward to a much less hectic life. I must admit, I will miss my colleagues--both Democrats and Republicans--and will miss representing some o… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgE2219-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2219 | E2219 | [{"name": "Tammy Baldwin", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2219 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ______ HON. TAMMY BALDWIN of wisconsin in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team for completing an undefeated season and winning the NCAA Division III National Championship. The victory marks the Warhawks' third national title in the last four years. UW-Whitewater has achieved tremendous success on the football field-- winning six straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championships and earning six consecutive NCAA Division III playoff berths. During a remarkable run under Coach Lance Leipold, the team has amassed a record of 57 and 3 and won 30 consecutive games. On December 18, 2010, the Warhawks defeated the University of Mount Union Purple Raiders in the 2010 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl to win their second consecutive national title. UW-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer and Athletic Director Paul Plinske have fostered a culture of excellence that extends into the classroom. Over the years, 80 Warhawk student-athletes have been named WIAC Scholar Athlete of the Year for their sport. In addition, UW- Whitewater student-athletes have achieved a higher grade point average than the student body at large. The Warhawks could not have reached the zenith of Division III college football without a steadfast fan base. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and local supporters flood Perkins Stadium wearing the purple and white to cheer on th… |
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