E1376 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2012 

to the contributions and impact he had on the 

lives of so many. He was a leader of our community, role model to our youth and a great 

American. 

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A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE 

LIFE OF DOROTHY MAE JAROCH 

HON. ANNA G. ESHOO OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the life of an exceptional woman, Dorothy Mae Jaroch, who passed away on June 

12, 2012, at the age of 88. Her youngest son, 

Pete, cared for her in her final weeks and was 

by her side at the moment of her passing. 

Dorothy Mae Jaroch was a devoted wife, an 

exceptional mother, a loving grandmother, a 

beloved sister, a teacher and a leader. She 

will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her, and I count myself 

among those so blessed. 

Dorothy Mae Jaroch, a longtime resident of 

the San Francisco Bay Area, was born and 

raised in Lenexa, Kansas. She attended 

Spring Hill High School, and after completing 

her academics there, Dorothy married Lieutenant Commander Eugene Jaroch in 1945. She 

moved to San Francisco to join her new husband, Eugene with the tune ‘‘Sentimental 

Journey’’ by Doris Day with the Les Brown Orchestra in her heart and mind. Together, they 

travelled extensively throughout the country, 

danced in harmony and were very much in 

love. Dorothy, a longtime friend of the Religious of the Sacred Heart at Oakwood, was 

dedicated to helping others, always making 

them feel that her home was also theirs. Her 

greatest attribute was her unswerving faith in 

God and the goodness of people, and her legacy of compassion serves as a positive example for us all. 

Dorothy is survived by her children Eugene 

Paul, Steven, Peter and Suzanne; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband, Eugene, the love and light of her life, 

passed away twelve years ago. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in extending our deepest condolences to Dorothy Mae Jaroch’s family and to all those who were blessed by her 

friendship. Dorothy Mae Jaroch was an exceptional citizen whose pursuits strengthened our 

community and bettered our country. 

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION 

HON. RUSS CARNAHAN OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I regrettably 

missed the suspension votes on July 31, 

2012. Please let the record reflect my position 

on each of these pieces of legislation. 

(1) S. 679 (Roll no. 537)—Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 

2011. I would like the record to reflect that I 

would have voted in favor of this legislation, 

which I support, had I been present to record 

my vote. 

(2) H.R. 828 (Roll no. 538)—Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011, as 

amended. I would like the record to reflect that 

I would have voted against this legislation, 

which I oppose, had I been present to record 

my vote. I believe that holding individuals with 

seriously delinquent tax debts accountable is 

important—to address our fiscal deficit and to 

ensure all Americans are fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens of this country. However, 

this legislation unnecessarily and unfairly singles out federal employees. For this reason, I 

oppose this legislation. 

(3) H.R. 3803 (Roll no. 539)—District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection 

Act. I would like the record to reflect that I 

would have voted against this legislation, 

which I strongly oppose, had I been present to 

record my vote. 

The District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act represents just one 

more step in the Republican’s agenda to undermine women’s access to reproductive 

health care. This measure cruelly contains no 

exemptions in the case of rape, incest, or a 

terminal fetal anomaly, requiring a woman to 

carry a non-viable fetus to term. Moreover, 

this bill is another instance of a congressional 

overreach into the District of Columbia’s affairs. If supporters truly deemed this legislation 

acceptable for all Americans, they would have 

moved to enact it nationally, as opposed to 

imposing it solely on D.C.’s population. 

I have long been a strong supporter of 

women’s reproductive rights, and I have continued to work to ensure that women’s rights 

and access to abortion care remain safe and 

legal. This Congress, we have seen the rights 

of women come under attack repeatedly in the 

House of Representatives. Though I firmly believe in encouraging healthy debate, the attacks we have seen are an affront to the rights 

and health of women around this country. I 

have, and will continue to, consistently oppose 

measures like this legislation, which undercut 

critical access to reproductive health care. 

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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT 

OF DALE JOHNSEN 

HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased 

to stand before you and my colleagues today 

to applaud Mr. Dale Johnsen upon his retirement. Dale has devoted his life to the interests 

of his fellow tradesmen and women, and to 

the entire community of Northwest Indiana. 

Mr. Johnsen has been a member of Bricklayers Local #4 Indiana/Kentucky for 36 years, 

22 of which he served as an officer and field 

representative. Additionally, he has served as 

President of the Indiana State Building and 

Construction Trades Council for the past two 

years. For his lifetime of service to the Bricklayers and the Northwestern Indiana Building 

and Construction Trades Council, as well as 

the Indiana State Building Trades Council, Mr. 

Johnsen will be honored at a retirement dinner 

taking place at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana on August 17, 2012. 

During his 36 years with Bricklayers Local 

#4 Indiana/Kentucky, Dale Johnsen has assisted those who want to work for a living 

wage in countless ways. For example, he has 

represented the union as a Trustee for the 

Pension Fund and the Health and Welfare 

Fund, as well as the Joint Apprenticeship and 

Training Committee. A leader in the truest 

sense of the word, Dale has also served as 

President of the Northwestern Indiana Building 

and Construction Trades Council. Also, he is 

currently a member of the Business Construction Resource Center and the Tripartite Committees for ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor and 

Burns Harbor. In addition, Dale served as Admiral for the Pirates Charity Organization and 

now serves on the organization’s Captain’s 

Table. Mr. Johnsen’s enthusiasm, dedication, 

and constant support to the Building Trades 

and charities within our greater community is 

truly outstanding, and for this, he is worthy of 

the utmost praise. 

Northwest Indiana’s building trades have a 

strong history of excellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty by its members, as well as a 

steadfast commitment to serving the community. Dale Johnsen has always exhibited these 

qualities, and I have a profound respect and 

admiration for his absolute dedication to helping others, both locally and statewide. When it 

comes to serving those in need, the Indiana 

State Building and Construction Trades Council and the Northwestern Indiana Building and 

Construction Trades Councils have long been 

one of the state’s most generous organizations. Dale Johnsen has been at the forefront 

of these efforts. 

From a personal perspective, I am proud 

and lucky to have Dale Johnsen as a friend. 

A friend who has been completely loyal, a 

friend who has been selfless, a friend who has 

always ‘‘been there.’’ 

Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, Dale Johnsen 

has generously dedicated his life and all his 

efforts to those he has worked with and represented so well. His passion and commitment 

to the Building Trades and to the community 

of Northwest Indiana is to be admired. I respectfully request that you and my other dignified colleagues join me in commending Dale 

for his many years of service and in wishing 

him well upon his retirement. 

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HONORING BLACK LAW 

ENFORCEMENT PIONEERS 

HON. E. SCOTT RIGELL OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Mr. RIGELL. Mr. Speaker, I arise today to 

recognize an important milestone in my community. On August 20, 2012, the Virginia 

Beach Police Department is hosting an event 

to honor Black Law Enforcement Pioneers 

from our area. Robert E.W. Sparrow, Mondoza 

Holloway, Clyde I. Siler, Alexander H. 

Woodhouse, Russell H. Lawrence, Charles 

Pace, Johnny E. Parks III, Warfield M. Wood 

and as many as 22 auxiliary police officers 

who patrolled Virginia Beach prior to 1969, will 

be honored for serving during a time when 

bigotry and racism ran rampant throughout our 

country. I want to thank these fine men for 

standing bravely in the face of hatred, and 

doing their jobs honorably. Because of men 

like these, America remains the greatest country in the world, where the bastions of liberty 

and freedom stand over those who wish to 

harm it. We can all learn from their outstanding character and commitment to doing 

what is right. 


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