E1464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2012 

Honor’’ by declaring Ms. Teryle L. Berry U.S. 

Citizen of Distinction in the 4th Congressional 

District of Georgia. 

Proclaimed, this 14th day of July, 2012. 

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HONORING 2012 UPPER PENINSULA 

OF MICHIGAN VETERAN OF THE 

YEAR 

HON. DAN BENISHEK OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, let it be 

known that it is an honor and pleasure to pay 

tribute to Corporal Richard M. Morrison for his 

extraordinary service to our country both on 

and off the battlefield, for which he has been 

named the 2012 Upper Peninsula of Michigan 

Veteran of the Year. 

Corporal Morrison served in the Fighting 4th 

Division of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, and was 

awarded the World War II Victory Medal and 

Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two 

Bronze Stars. 

Long after he retired his Marine Corps’ uniform, Corporal Morrison has continued to 

serve our country as a public servant and 

mentor to our veterans. He has dedicated his 

life to serving veterans and their families in 

communities throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Corporal Morrison is currently affiliated with the Walter W. Cole American Legion, the Marine Corps League Detachment 

and Military Order of the Devil Dogs among 

other organizations. Corporal Morrison has 

also been elected as the Adjutant, Vice Commander and Commander of American Legion 

Post 301, as well as the American Legion 11th 

District Commander. 

For his more than 25 years of work as a 

Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs Service Officer and his 8 years as Chairman of the 

American Legion Department of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee, the American Legion officially named their annual officer service school the ‘‘Richard Morrison Service Officer School.’’ 

During 2012, Corporal Morrison attended all 

American Legion district and zone meetings; 

visited four Marine Corps Detachments; 

served on the 2012 Michigan Marine Corps 

League State Convention Committee; taught 

students about military history at six local 

schools; trained American Legion Service Officers; and was a member of the Delta County 

Veterans Council Funeral Honor Guard. 

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan’s First 

District, it is my privilege to recognize Corporal 

Richard M. Morrison as the 2012 Upper Peninsula of Michigan Veteran of the Year for his 

service, sacrifice, and continued patriotism. 

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RECOGNIZING 150TH ANNIVERSARY 

OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION 

HON. LAURA RICHARDSON OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise 

today to recognize the 150th anniversary of 

the Emancipation Proclamation. On September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln 

issued a proclamation as of January 1, 1863 

all slaves residing in the states in rebellion 

against the Union would be forever free. President Lincoln’s bold move changed our Nation 

for the better and is a defining moment in 

American history. In honor of this historic moment many organizations from coast to coast 

are hosting celebrations. 

In my district, radio station Classical KUSC, 

MusicUNTOLD and the Colburn Foundation 

are partnering together to support a 150th Anniversary Emancipation Proclamation concert. 

The concert program will consist of solo and 

duet performances interspersed with spoken 

texts describing the American journey from 

slavery to the election of President Barack 

Obama. The concert will be preceded by a 

lecture about the music and the Civil War era 

giving participants a historical context of the 

inspiring music following. 

Featured artists represent a wide range of 

styles and have appeared on the stages of 

great opera houses and concert halls worldwide. Artists include tenor George Shirley, baritone Donnie Ray Albert, soprano Latonia 

Moore, violinist Sanford Allen and Annelle 

Gregory, violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, soprano Jammieca Mott, composer-pianist Richard Thompson and pianist Lukas Swidzinski, 

Polli Chambers-Salazar, and Althea Waites. 

In past years, John Malveaux, president of 

the Long Beach Central Arts Association and 

a longtime arts promoter who runs 

MusicUNTOLD and Classical KUSC radio station have presented an annual Juneteenth 

Concert in Long Beach. Promoting historical 

awareness through music has been a strong 

tradition of MusicUNTOLD and Classical 

KUSC radio stations. I commend their tireless 

work in the Long Beach community. 

Mr. Speaker, the Emancipation Proclamation established a moral strength that reverberates throughout American history. The 

Emancipation Proclamation was a milestone 

along the road to slavery’s final destruction 

and has justly assumed its hallowed place 

among the great documents of human freedom. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 199TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF 

LAKE ERIE 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 

recognition of the 199th anniversary of the 

Battle of Lake Erie. 

Fought on September 10, 1813 during the 

War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie was a 

naval victory for the Americans led by Master 

Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry. The American fleet consisted of nine vessels: Brig Lawrence, Brig Niagara, Brig Caledonia, Schooner 

Ariel, Schooner Scorpion, Schooner Somers, 

Sloop Trippe, Schooner Porcupine, Schooner 

Tigress and Schooner Ohio carrying 557 crewmen. Commander Robert Heriot Barclay led 

the British forces and their six vessels: the Detroit, Queen Charlotte, Lady Prevost, Brig 

Hunter, Little Belt and Chippeway. 

The Battle of Lake Erie, waged over control 

of Fort Malden, started early in the morning. 

Following hours of fierce gunfight, the American flagship, the Lawrence had been disabled. However, the Niagara had been spared 

and within another half hour, Perry and his 

crew from the Lawrence had moved over to 

the Niagara from which they led the Americans to victory. They had captured all of the 

British vessels. 

This year’s celebration will span from August 30 to September 8. It will feature performances by the U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland 

Jazz Band at the Port of Cleveland Harbor 

and the Navy Band Concert at Catawba Island 

Club. This year’s events have been selected 

to be a lead up to next year’s bicentennial 

celebration. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in recognition of the 199th anniversary of the 

Battle of Lake Erie. 

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HONORING MARGARET JEAN 

LABORN 

HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 

submit the following proclamation. 

Whereas, twenty-nine years ago a virtuous 

woman of God accepted her calling to serve 

in the Government of the United States of 

America; and 

Whereas, Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn began 

her career service with two years in the United 

States Marine Corps and since 1987, has 

served in the United States Department of 

Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) retiring today as an Economic 

Development Assistant; and 

Whereas, this phenomenal woman has 

shared her time and talents in both military 

and civilian service giving the citizens of our 

District a friend to help those in need, a fearless leader and a servant to all who wants to 

insure that the system works for everyone; 

and 

Whereas, Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn is a 

cornerstone in our community that has enhanced the lives of thousands for the betterment of our District and Nation; and 

Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the 

Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this 

day to honor and recognize Ms. Margaret 

Jean Laborn on her retirement and to wish her 

well in her new endeavors; 

Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim July 31, 2012 as 

Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn Day in the 4th 

Congressional District. 

Proclaimed, this 31st day of July, 2012. 

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HONORING MR. ROMAN PUCINSKI 

AND HIS WORK UNCOVERING 

THE KATYN MASSACRE 

HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI OF ILLINOIS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor Roman C. Pucinski, whose tireless efforts helped shed light on the horrific Katyn 

Massacre of 1940. Mr. Pucinski was a leader 


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