E1562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2012 

member of the National Black Caucus of Local 

Officials. His work in the community has resulted in the rebuilding of a local elementary 

school and senior center along with the cleanup and development of the community. 

Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the achievements of Councilman 

Zach Reed. 

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HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ONE WORLD NOW! 

HON. JIM McDERMOTT OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 

to honor the ten-year anniversary of One 

World Now!, a pioneering, Seattle-based educational program that presents underserved 

youth with the opportunity to learn world languages and cultures through after-school 

classes and study abroad programs. 

When it was founded, One World Now! was 

a pilot program run out of a single public 

school in Seattle with only 12 students enrolled. After ten years of hard-earned success 

and steadfast dedication to educating underprivileged youth, One World Now! has expanded to 8 Seattle high schools, 2 middle 

schools, and has also partnered with schools 

in Los Angeles, New York City, and Honolulu. 

Over 2000 youth have participated in programs orchestrated by One World Now!, and 

its consistent growth makes me optimistic that 

that number will continue to grow. 

As we integrate into a more globalized 

world, it is imperative that youth from all backgrounds receive a worldly education that 

teaches the importance of tolerance and cultural understanding. Since 2002, One World 

Now! has endeavored to paint a brighter future 

for our leaders of the next generation by giving them a strong foundation in international 

relations. 

The success of One World Now! in bringing 

youths of all cultures together under the common banner of education is admirable and has 

never been more necessary. As we celebrate 

the 10th anniversary of this commendable program, I would like to convey my unwavering 

support for One World Now! and its commitment to youth, culture, and education. 

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DR. CLEOTHUS MONTGOMERY 

HON. GENE GREEN OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to honor my good friend, Dr. 

Cleothus Montgomery, D. Min., for his fifty 

years of service as the pastor of the Northside 

Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. 

In September 1962, Dr. Montgomery founded the Northside Missionary Baptist Church 

and has been its leader ever since. In this 

time, he transformed the church from a gathering of a few people in his living room into a 

vehicle for community change, with more than 

450 members. He is currently working on an 

ambitious plan to build senior housing and a 

nursing home, and to cultivate small businesses, in an effort to further the church’s 

work toward improving the community. 

Montgomery grew up one of nine siblings on 

a farm in Henderson, Texas. He met and married Emma Tinch and together they reared five 

children. He is a grandfather to nine grandchildren and great-grandfather to three greatgrandchildren. 

Dr. Montgomery has a Bachelor of Science 

Degree in Engineering Science and a Bachelor of Theology. He is a graduate of Houston 

Civilian Police Academy and has earned a 

Master of Ministry, a Doctorate of Ministry, 

and two Honorary Doctorates: Honorary Doctorate of Divinity and Honorary Doctorate of 

Sacred Theology. 

In addition to leading Northside Missionary 

Baptist Church, Dr. Montgomery currently 

serves as the president of the CDC Association of Greater Houston. He has served as 

Vice President and Chairman of the Board at 

the College of Biblical Studies, Executive Director of Greater Northside Plaza, President of 

the Houston Christian Minister’s Fellowship 

Northeast Houston, Chairman of the Board of 

the World Christian Training Center, and Vice 

President of the Ministerial Advisory Board to 

the Mayor of Houston. 

The city of Houston is a better place because of Dr. Montgomery. On the 50th Anniversary of Northside Missionary Baptist 

Church which coincides with Dr. Montgomery’s 

80th birthday, I rise to thank and honor him for 

his tireless dedication to his parish and the 

greater community. 

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TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES 

CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

HON. NORMAN D. DICKS OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 

tribute to the United States Capitol Historical 

Society, which is celebrating 50 years of history and service to the United States Capitol. 

Congressman Fred Schwengel, Senator Hubert Humphrey, and a group of 15 other Members of Congress, historians, and civic and 

business leaders organized the United States 

Capitol Historical Society on July 17, 1962. 

Fifty years later, the USCHS continues to fulfill 

its mission by teaching the public about the 

founding, growth and significance of the Capitol of the United States as a tangible symbol 

of its representative form of government. 

Convinced that an understanding of history 

was inextricably linked with responsible citizenship, the founders of the United States 

Capitol Historical Society adopted a mission 

statement committing the nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational organization to the role 

of ‘‘history teacher to the nation.’’ 

More than 50 years after its founding, the 

Society continues to develop new and creative 

ways to bring the fascinating story of the Capitol to the public’s attention. Among its tools 

are educational tours, scholarly symposia, observances of historic events, enhancement 

and preservation of the Capitol’s collection of 

art and artifacts, sponsorship of research, the 

sale of publications and mementos of an historical nature, and assistance to Congressional and other Capitol offices. 

The partnership of the USCHS with the National Archives and Old Town Trolley in the 

We the People Constitution program is particularly innovative. The Society has committed to working toward seeing every eighth 

grade student in the Washington, DC public 

schools tour ‘‘monumental’’ Washington to 

learn about the U.S. Constitution. This educational tour’s sole purpose is to help students 

understand their place in American history and 

their role in the process of government. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 

in honoring a great organization dedicated to 

preserving the history of the most recognizable symbol of representative government in 

the world, the United States Capitol. 

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IN HONOR OF CLEVELAND CITY 

COUNCILMAN KENNETH L. JOHNSON 

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 Councilman Kenneth L. Johnson, 

who has been serving Ward 4 on the Cleveland City Council since 1980. 

Councilman Johnson has served Cleveland 

with a focus on enriching Cleveland youth 

through recreational and academic programs. 

He is responsible for starting free overnight 

summer and winter camping trips where youth 

from the city have the opportunity to experience different environments. Johnson has always been an outspoken believer in quality 

recreational activities for young people to help 

them learn important lifelong leadership and 

social skills. 

Along with working for the Cleveland youth, 

Councilman Johnson has supported bringing 

new jobs to Cleveland through development 

and investment in the community. He has 

strived to give those seeking work new opportunities by starting computer training programs 

across the city. He also began a volunteer 

street cleaning, tree cutting, and overall beautification program for senior citizens and disabled residents in his ward. 

Councilman Johnson has been the only 

Council Member in Cleveland history to have 

a building named after him while still holding 

office. The Kenneth L. Johnson Recreation 

Center was dedicated in October 2001 and 

has established an area for young people to 

gather and develop in a healthy environment. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the hard work and dedication 

Councilman Kenneth L. Johnson has shown 

serving the Cleveland community. 

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ON THE RETIREMENT OF GARY 

BOGUE 

HON. GEORGE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. I rise 

with my colleagues Congressman JERRY

MCNERNEY and Congressman JOHN

GARAMENDI to take this opportunity to recognize and congratulate Contra Costa Times pet 

and wildlife columnist Gary Bogue as he retires after 42 years of public service. 


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