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Gary began his long career as a columnist 

in 1970 while still working at the Lindsey Wildlife Museum. During his thirteen year tenure 

as curator of the museum, he established one 

of the Nation’s first wildlife rescue programs, 

tending to injured wildlife and raising a wide 

variety of orphaned animals. In 1982, Gary 

signed on as a full-time writer with the Contra 

Costa Times, using the skills and knowledge 

he gained as a curator to share his expertise 

on wildlife and domestic animals with the public in his own daily column. 

As a prominent voice for preserving and 

protecting the environment in our region, Gary 

has left a lasting impact on our community. In 

1990, when Oakland Athletics manager and 

animal-lover Tony La Russa realized that 

there was not a single ‘‘no-kill’’ shelter for animals in the area, he called on Gary for help. 

Together they cemented the idea that a nonprofit shelter was urgently needed. A year 

later La Russa launched his Animal Rescue 

Foundation (ARF), which has helped countless 

homeless and unwanted pets to find permanent homes. Through his column, Gary has 

also spread awareness about the importance 

of preserving our natural land and has been a 

valued partner with such organizations as 

Save Mount Diablo and the Muir Heritage 

Land Trust in advocating the preservation of 

open space in the East Bay. 

Over the years, Gary’s work has been widely recognized throughout the Bay Area as his 

writing was picked up by the Oakland Tribune, 

San Mateo County Times, and the San Jose 

Mercury News. He has also written five books 

that have connected with environmentalists 

and wildlife advocates worldwide. 

Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join 

me in commending Gary Bogue for his committed and diligent service to the community, 

our natural environment and the wildlife whose 

space we share on this planet. I am pleased 

to join his family, friends, and colleagues in 

congratulating Gary on an outstanding career 

and wish him the very best as he begins a 

well-deserved retirement. 

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TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY 

HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise 

today to honor Taiwan on its 101st National 

Day, which will occur on October 10th, 2012. 

As a member of the Taiwan Caucus, I recognize the importance of continuing to cultivate 

a strong relationship between the United 

States and Taiwan. 

The United States and Taiwan share a 

strong commitment to freedom. As a beacon 

of democracy for Southeast Asia and the rest 

of the world, Taiwan and its 23 million people 

enjoy self-governance, free elections, and the 

protection of individual rights. The policies pursued by President Ma Ying-jeou have made 

Taiwan a strong ally to the United States in 

these turbulent times. 

Taiwan also is a strong business partner for 

the United States. It is our tenth largest trading partner and the sixth largest market for 

United States agriculture exports. Georgia and 

Taiwan also have strong business ties. Taiwan 

is Georgia’s thirteenth largest export market, 

grossing $68 million in profit for Georgia last 

year alone. Taiwan imports chemicals, automobiles, and, of course, Coca-Colas. Taiwan 

is also a leading innovator and producer of information technology and knowledge-based industries. 

The United States has supported Taiwan’s 

transformation to a vibrant democracy. It 

should be congratulated for its 101 years of 

freedom and prosperity. It continues to be a 

model of democracy for Southeast Asia and 

countries all over the globe. 

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join 

me today in congratulating Taiwan on its 101st 

National Day. I am confident that the friendship and close relationship that has been cultivated by the United States and Taiwan will 

continue for many years to come. 

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A TRIBUTE TO C. KEVIN 

GILLESPIE 

HON. ROBERT A. BRADY OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise today to honor C. Kevin Gillespie. Father 

Gillespie will be inaugurated as the 27th president of Saint Joseph’s University on Friday, 

October 12, 2012. 

A native of West Philadelphia, Father Gillespie attended St. Margaret’s Grade School 

in Narberth, Monsignor Bonner High School in 

Drexel Hill, and then Saint Joseph’s College in 

Philadelphia. After earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1972, Father Gillespie 

went on to earn master’s degrees in psychology from Duquesne University and in divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology 

Berkeley. He holds a Ph.D. in pastoral psychology from Boston University. 

Father Gillespie entered the Society of 

Jesus in 1975 and later served at Loyola College in Maryland where he became the first director of the master’s program in Spiritual and 

Pastoral Care. There he also founded 

LOGOS, Loyola Overseas Gestures of Solidarity. 

Most recently, Father Gillespie was the associate provost for University Centers of Excellence at Loyola University Chicago where 

he lead five academic centers and in 2011, simultaneously served as interim dean of the 

School of Social Work. 

Father Gillespie credits his St. Joseph’s 

education for preparing him to meet the critical 

issues he faces every day. He has served on 

the Board of Saint Joseph’s since 2006. 

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to 

join me in honoring C. Kevin Gillespie for his 

years of service and congratulate him on his 

new journey as president of Saint Joseph’s 

University. 

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IN HONOR OF OHIO SENATOR 

MICHAEL J. SKINDELL 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

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

honor of Senator Michael J. Skindell of Ohio’s 

23rd Senate District. 

Senator Skindell graduated cum laude with 

a B.A. in business and political science from 

Walsh College before earning his law degree 

from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Upon 

graduation, he served under Attorney General 

Anthony J. Celebrezze as an Assistant Attorney General. After providing legal representation to the Director of Health, serving as a 

hearing officer for the Ohio department of 

Health, and beginning his own practice, Senator Skindell turned to public service, becoming a councilman for Lakewood from 1998 to 

2002. He was then elected to the Ohio House 

of Representatives for Ohio’s 13th House district where he served four terms until being 

elected to the Ohio Senate. 

Throughout his career, the Senator has 

been known to advocate for protections for the 

consumer, more affordable prescription drug 

coverage, protecting the environment, providing opportunities for working class and poor 

families, universal health care and developing 

Ohio’s renewable energy resources. Currently, 

he serves on the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Democratic Club, and Cuyahoga Democratic Party. 

Senator Skindell has been recognized as 

Environmental Legislator of the Year in 2004, 

Legislative Champion of Children by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Voices for 

Ohio Children, and the Legislator of the Year 

Award from the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers in 2007. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the achievements of Senator Michael J. Skindell. 

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IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT 

OF DR. MARCIA GOLDSTONE 

HON. ANDRE ́ CARSON OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today 

I rise to express my gratitude to Dr. Marcia 

Goldstone for her considerable achievements 

over the past 35-years with the Jewish Community Relations Council. Her vision, leadership and tireless devotion to promoting social 

justice and interfaith dialogue has strengthened and enriched the 71h District of Indiana 

in countless ways. 

As the long-serving Executive Director of 

the JCRC, Dr. Goldstone created and led dozens of issue-based coalitions made up of exemplary business and religious leaders, educators, and philanthropists to foster a welcoming and secure environment for our growing Jewish community. I applaud the JCRC for 

its embrace of the ancient tradition of 

tzedakah, the Hebrew word for charity, by assisting Jewish families who have fallen on 

hard times, assisting Soviet Jewry to integrate 

into American society, and promoting a deeper 

understanding amongst peoples of faith 

throughout Central Indiana. 

Dr. Goldstone’s influence and passion for 

fighting injustice and promoting tolerance extends beyond Central Indiana. Her persistent 

efforts as part of a broad coalition of religious 

and secular organizations encouraged the 

Reagan Administration and Congressional 

leaders to call for the end of Apartheid in 

South Africa and release of Nelson Mandela. 

These efforts have earned her numerous 


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