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in pastoral zones in which cows share the 

landscape with native birds, plants, and animals. Lying on the San Andreas Fault, PRNS 

also displays the effects of the 1906 San 

Francisco earthquake, the sign of geological 

land in motion as the peninsula moves north 

at the rate of two inches a year. 

This special area was first conceived as a 

park in 1938, and today it hosts over two million visitors a year. It is one of the country’s 

most visited national parks. 

Mr. Speaker, it takes hard work by many visionary and dedicated people to create and 

maintain a jewel like Point Reyes National 

Seashore. I am proud to congratulate all of 

them on 50 years of providing A Natural Sanctuary, A Human Haven. 

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HONORING VAN P. BARBIERI 

HON. JANICE HAHN OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Van 

P. Barbieri, who passed away on September 

5, 2012. Van P. Barbieri was born on August 

27, 1940 in San Pedro, California. He was a 

gentle, quiet man, who was never overbearing 

in expressing his ideas and thoughts about 

making our community better. He served on 

the Board of Directors of several local organizations. He was an affable San Pedro High 

School graduate who became one of the top 

real estate salesmen on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for 35 years, most recently at the 

Miraleste office of Remax, and was a former 

president of the California Real Estate Association. 

To those in sports, he is remembered as the 

former boxing publicist for the Olympic Auditorium during the arena’s heyday and a close 

friend and aide-de-camp for Pro Football Hall 

of Fame coach, George Allen. He was given 

the distinct honor of being inducted into the 

California Boxing Hall of Fame. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; 

mother, Eva; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis, (Lucretia), Anthony, (Linda) and John; 

several step children and grandchildren; and 

of course, countless friends. He was loved by 

all and will be missed dearly. 

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IN HONOR OF OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARLENE 

ANIELSKI 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

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

honor of State Representative Marlene 

Anielski of Ohio’s 17th House District. 

Representative Anielski holds a Bachelor of 

Arts degree from the University of Akron and 

a Master of Business Administration from 

Cleveland State University where she also received her certification as an Ohio Certified 

Public Manager. 

Representative Anielski’s political career 

began with her role as Walton Hills’ Councilwoman, a position she held for two years before being elected Mayor of Walton Hills. She 

served as Mayor/Safety Director of the City for 

ten years between 2000 and 2010. In 2011, 

she was elected to her first term as Ohio State 

Representative in the Ohio General Assembly. 

She is a member of the Economic and Small 

Business Development; Education; Finance 

and Appropriations; Public Utilities; and Joint 

Bingo and Skill Based Gaming Committees. 

Representative Anielski has also opposed legislation that would allow for drilling for oil and 

natural gas in state parks and other state 

owned lands. 

In addition to her responsibilities as a member of the State House, Representative 

Anielski is active in her community. She donates much of her time to various national, 

state, and local organizations including the 

Small Communities Council of the National 

League of Cities, the Mayors’ and Municipalities Automotive Coalition, the Chambers of 

Commerce, and Junior Achievement. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the achievements of State Representative Marlene Anielski. 

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RECOGNIZING MASTER CHIEF 

PETTY OFFICER (RET.) JOHN R. 

BRINKHEIDE FOR HIS MORE 

THAN 20 YEARS OF HONORABLE 

SERVICE TO THE U.S. NAVY 

HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise today to thank and commend Master 

Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) John Robert 

Brinkheide, of Dale City, Virginia, for his more 

than 20 years of honorable and courageous 

service to the United States Navy, his subsequent 17 years of service supporting the Department of Defense in the private sector, and 

his continued service to our community. We 

are fortunate to have among us veterans with 

MCPO Brinkheide’s sense of duty and continued commitment to public service. 

MCPO Brinkheide enlisted in the U.S. Navy 

in 1962 and completed electronics school the 

same year. From 1962 to 1964 he served 

aboard the USS Semmes, a ship he describes 

as truly unique, tied together by a crew committed to its mission and one another. His 

service aboard the USS Semmes instilled in 

him his sense of professionalism and ethics 

that guided him throughout the entirety of his 

military and professional career. He attended 

advanced electronics school in 1965 and then 

served for three years in Vietnam aboard an 

in-river LST. After completing his tour in Vietnam, MCPO Brinkheide served aboard the 

USS America from 1969 to 1976 and was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer. MCPO 

Brinkheide’s last few years at sea were served 

aboard the USS Nashville as the Electronics 

Material Officer from 1976 to 1980. MCPO 

Brinkheide spent his last year with the Navy 

working on strategic communications for the 

Naval Electronic Systems Command performing oversight of electronic equipment acquisitions. 

After retiring from the Navy in 1981, he 

began a long career working for a contractor 

supporting the Department of Defense, specializing in systems acquisitions. Since retiring 

from the Navy, Mr. Brinkheide has actively 

worked to better his community through the 

Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand 

Knight of the John Paul I Council of Dale City, 

Virginia, from 2006 to 2007. MCPO Brinkheide 

also worked tirelessly for 24 years to help organize and implement the Prince William 

County Tree Trimming Day of Remembrance, 

a ceremony held to honor those who died in 

alcohol and drug-related vehicle crashes. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise 

to join me in recognizing and thanking John R. 

Brinkheide for his steadfast and selfless service to our country and for his ongoing contributions to the betterment of our community. 

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CONGRATULATING JENNIFER 

POTTER ON HER RETIREMENT 

HON. ADAM SMITH OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise to honor and congratulate Jennifer Potter, 

the President and CEO of the Initiative for 

Global Development (IGD), on her retirement. 

Jennifer joined the group who would found 

IGD in 2003 with a goal to reduce global poverty through economic growth and investment. 

Under her leadership as President and CEO, 

the Seattle-based organization grew from an 

ambitious idea to a widely recognized international organization. Jennifer has also led 

IGD’s efforts to direct more than $100 million 

in investments to the developing world and altered the way governments and businesses 

engage in these areas. Her recent focus on 

African communities has opened the door for 

employment opportunities and increased their 

access to various markets. 

Jennifer’s true passion for non-profit work 

stems from her service in the Peace Corps 

and experience leading multiple urban planning and development organizations. She has 

also served on various boards of organizations 

focused on international policy. Her inspirational drive and vision will be difficult to replace, and her efforts to eliminate world hunger will always be remembered and appreciated. 

Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 

recognize and congratulate Jennifer Potter on 

her retirement. I wish her the best in all her future endeavors. 

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RECOGNIZING DR. NEAL A. YOUNG 

HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

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

recognize the accomplishments of District of 

Columbia resident Dr. Neal A. Young, recipient of the 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to 

America Medal for Science and Environment. 

These prestigious awards, presented annually 

by the Partnership for Public Service, honor 

outstanding achievements by federal employees in nine categories. 

Dr. Young is the Chief of the Hematology 

Branch, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 

and the director of the NIH Center for Human 


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