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ultimate sacrifice defending his country. I wish 

to extend my condolences to Petty Officer 

Beauchamp’s parents, Jack and Diana, and 

his sister Cheyenne and brothers Christopher, 

Brian and Timothy, and hope that they continue to find solace in his lasting impact on 

this grateful nation, his fellow soldiers, and our 

community. 

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HONORING SONIA GUTIERREZ ON 

40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 

CARLOS ROSARIO INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CHARTER 

SCHOOL 

HON. ED PASTOR OF ARIZONA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 

Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I ask 

my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 

many achievements of Ms. Sonia Gutierrez 

who is celebrating 40 years of service as 

President and Founder of the Carlos Rosario 

International Public Charter School in Washington, DC. 

Since 1972, Ms. Gutierrez has dedicated 

her life to educating and empowering diverse 

immigrant communities in our nation’s capital. 

In her capacity as Director of the Program of 

English Instruction for Latin Americans 

(PEILA), Ms. Gutierrez transformed the small, 

under-funded English as a Second Language 

(ESL) program into a comprehensive adult 

education program, known today as the Carlos 

Rosario International Public Charter School. 

At the school, Ms. Gutierrez has led a highly 

qualified, diverse, and dedicated team of faculty and staff to improve the lives of over 

60,000 adult immigrants. Ms. Gutierrez’s passion and tenacity are evident in her unwavering dedication to these individuals, giving them 

a chance to transform their lives. 

Ms. Gutierrez’s service has not only impacted the students at Carlos Rosario, but the 

DC public at-large. Her ongoing leadership 

and inspired vision provide opportunities for 

the DC immigrant population to become invested, productive citizens and members of 

American society who give back to family and 

community. 

Ms. Gutierrez has received recognition from 

the District of Columbia, the DC Board of Education, national and local Latino organizations, 

and from organizations in the African-American and the Asian communities. In 2001 she 

was one of the first four inductees to the Hall 

of Fame of the National Charter Schools. She 

holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Adult Education specializing in Supervision and Administration of Adult Education Programs. Ms. 

Gutierrez established the Council of Latino 

Agencies in 1977 and together with Jose 

Gutierrez and other community leaders was 

instrumental in creating the mayor’s Office of 

Latino Affairs. 

Ms. Gutierrez continues to make transformative contributions to immigrant and nonimmigrant communities alike in DC and nationwide. She is presently focused on ensuring 

the growth and long term sustainability of the 

Carlos Rosario School’s award-winning model. 

In 2013, a new workforce development satellite site, located in northeast DC, will be 

dedicated to Ms. Gutierrez—the Sonia Gutierrez Campus. 

Mr. Speaker, in light of all Ms. Sonia Gutierrez has done for the community of Washington, DC, it is only fitting that she be honored for her many years of dedication. Her 

tireless passion as a principal, counselor, advocate, and organizer has contributed immensely to the betterment of the immigrant 

community and our community as a whole. I 

ask that you join me in recognizing Ms. Gutierrez and her continued service. 

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MOON MAN NEIL ARMSTRONG 

HON. TED POE OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 

Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, years ago, 

a view of Earth from 238,900 miles away 

seemed impossible until Neil Armstrong became the first human to reach the 

unreachable. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong 

landed Apollo 11 running on fumes and set 

foot on the moon, where he left a foot imprint 

of a little less than an inch deep. ‘‘Houston, 

Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed,’’ 

were the words he radioed in the moment he 

achieved a national goal and changed the 

course of space exploration. 

In the 2 hours and 19 minutes of the moonwalk, Armstrong became one of the most significant American heroes. His out-of-this-world 

accomplishment drew the attention of our ambitious nation and people worldwide. Six hundred million viewers watched and listened to 

his historical landing that day. As he said, 

‘‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap 

for mankind.’’ I watched live Armstrong’s first 

steps on the moon on an old black and white 

T.V. in Texas. 

Armstrong was described as a man who 

‘‘cherished his privacy and always appreciated 

the expressions of good will from people 

around the world and all walks of life.’’ Two 

weeks ago, we lost this man who, in turn, 

made a national dream come true and inspired people around the world and all walks 

of life. 

He was born August 5, 1939 in 

Wapakoneta, Ohio. When he was 6, he 

climbed into a plane for his first ride. His talent 

was born at a young age when he began 

crafting model airplanes and had impressively 

collected enough books for a well-stocked 

aviation library. His above-average intellect 

was noticeable in his performance in his high 

school math and science classes. After his 

graduation, he attended Purdue University but 

only stayed two years to go on and fly combat 

missions in the Korean War as a Navy Pilot. 

Eight years later, he went back to the university and graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Then, he joined the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics, 

later becoming NASA, where he started his 

path to his historical leap into space. Armstrong made a name for himself during his 

seven years at a NACA high speed flight station at Edwards Airforce Base in California. 

His immeasurable accomplishments were rewarded in September of 1962, when NASA 

chose him to be an astronaut. Little did they 

know, they also selected the man who would 

later become the first human to set foot on the 

moon. 

Armstrong thought of himself as a ‘‘nerdy’’ 

engineer. His family thought of him as a ‘‘loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and 

friend.’’ His colleagues thought of him as a 

‘‘daring, yet humble person’’ and the world 

thinks of him as one of the greatest heroes of 

all time. 

He left his mark in space and on earth. 

Whether or not ‘‘someone goes up there and 

cleans up his footprints’’ like he had hoped, 

he’ll never be forgotten. 

And that’s just the way it is. 

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HONORING THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 

HON. DAN BENISHEK OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 

Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the 11th anniversary of the September 

11 attacks to commemorate those who perished as well as the first responders, volunteers and bystanders who acted so valiantly 

on that day we will never forget. 

Eleven years later, the events of that tragic 

day are still vivid. It was a day marked by fire 

and ash. By dust and smoke. By tears and 

sorrow. But it was also a day that showed the 

world what type of people call America home. 

While we witnessed the great evil which 

man is capable of producing, we also saw the 

great heroism and good nature of America’s 

citizens. It showed the selflessness of our first 

responders who rushed into burning buildings 

to save the lives of people they never even 

met, or the countless people, including residents of Northern Michigan, who stood in long 

lines to give their own blood or donate their 

time or materials to rescue workers and the 

recovery effort. 

There were certainly countless other acts of 

heroism and bravery on that day that the 

world will never know. Terrorists may have 

been able to knock down our biggest buildings, but they have never been able to diminish the kindness and generosity that the American people and millions of our neighbors 

around the globe have in our hearts. On that 

sad day, residents from all corners of our 

country reaffirmed what it means to be an 

American united with our neighbors across 

this vast land. It is my hope that all Americans 

can continue to represent the spirit of those 

who perished through our actions and conduct 

towards one another. 

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan’s First 

Congressional District, I wish to recognize the 

extraordinary actions of ordinary Americans on 

that fateful day and express my condolences 

for those who were lost on September 11, as 

well as those who lost their lives in the military 

conflicts that stemmed from this attack. Their 

heroism and sacrifices will never be forgotten. 

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LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROBERT 

ARTER 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 

Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is 

with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize the outstanding service of Lieutenant 


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