E1462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2012 

her neighbors and her church members at 

Saint Philip AME Church; she was a virtuous 

woman, a woman of great integrity who remained true to the uplifting of her community 

and our district; and 

Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the 

Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this 

day to bestow a Congressional Recognition on 

Mrs. Fannie Sheridan for her leadership, 

friendship and service to all of the citizens 

throughout the Nation; a citizen of great worth 

and so noted distinction; 

Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby attest to the 112th Congress that Mrs. Fannie Sheridan of Decatur, 

DeKalb County, Georgia is deemed worthy 

and deserving of this ‘‘Congressional Recognition’’: Mrs. Fannie Sheridan, U.S. Citizen of 

Distinction in the Fourth Congressional District 

of Georgia. 

Proclaimed, this 13th day of July, 2012. 

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TOM LEMMON—JOHN S. LYONS 

FOUNDATION LABOR LEADER OF 

THE YEAR! 

HON. BOB FILNER OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

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

proclaim that organized labor and its leaders 

are often the sole-source fighting for the rights 

of working men and women all across this 

great nation for many decades. 

One such leader from my 51st Congressional District, who has been at the forefront 

of this unified labor movement in Southern 

California, is the very dynamic Business Manager of the San Diego County Building & Construction Trades Council AFL–CIO, Tom 

Lemmon. In Tom’s capacity, he oversees 

twenty-two affiliates with separate jurisdictions, 

in addition to directing fourteen independently 

operated joint labor-apprenticeships. 

In addition to his other accomplishments, 

Tom is Chairman of the Board for the San 

Diego Buildings Trades Housing Corporation 

that owns and operates a four hundred and 

fifty-unit affordable housing complex in National City that he lived in during his early 

teens. 

Tom served as member of the Independent 

Citizens Oversight Committee for the San 

Diego Schools Prop MM Construction Bond, 

he was the Chair of the San Diego Community 

College District’s Construction Sub-Committee, 

and further served as Chair to the Advisory 

Committee for the Tech Academy which is located at Kearney High School. 

Tom is currently a very active member of 

the United Way and still finds time to serve as 

a trustee for the Western States Health and 

Welfare Benefits Trust Fund; he is the President of the Imperial County Building Trades 

Council. Tom is also a long time member of 

the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club having 

served their Board for several years in the capacity of their 2nd Vice President. 

Tom attended San Diego Mesa College before enlisting in the United States Marine 

Corps, earning an honorable discharge. He 

then earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 

Labor Studies from the National Labor College. 

Tom started his career in the building and 

construction trades as an entry-level construction worker and took full advantage of educational opportunities offered by the Insulators 

& Asbestos Workers Local Union #5 Apprenticeship Training Trust. After gaining experience in the field and classroom, Tom rapidly 

advanced to managing a variety of major construction projects throughout the Southwest 

and Hawaii. He is a life-long resident of San 

Diego where he still resides with his wonderful 

wife and daughter. 

We need to congratulate Tom Lemmon for 

his many years of dedicated service to the organized labor movement in San Diego and to 

working men and women all across this great 

nation! 

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TRIBUTE TO TIM CONLEY AND 

THE PEOPLE OF MORGAN COUNTY 

HON. HAROLD ROGERS OF KENTUCKY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise today to pay tribute to Morgan County 

Judge Executive Tim Conley and the first responders of West Liberty, Kentucky in honor 

of their steadfast resolve and perseverance to 

rebuild and recover the town of West Liberty 

in the midst of disaster. 

On Friday March 2, 2012, thousands of lives 

changed across southern and eastern Kentucky, when multiple deadly tornadoes ravaged our region, including an EF–3 tornado 

that destroyed downtown West Liberty with 

winds reaching 165 mph. Homes were leveled, businesses and community centers annihilated, families were displaced all over the 

countryside, and loved ones were lost. County 

Judge Tim Conley, West Liberty Mayor Jim 

Rupe, and first responders took charge immediately, serving as heroes both during and 

after the storm. Along with many others, 

Judge Conley risked his own life to rush a 

family into shelter at City Hall, barely hanging 

on as the violent eye of the storm nearly 

swept them away. Within days of the disaster, 

Conley made tough decisions to get the county back into operation after the tornado shut 

down every bank, grocery store, gas station, 

and government building in town. Through his 

dedication and hard work, Conley kept up morale, supplied vital information to residents, 

and rallied the community as they began to 

envision a new future for West Liberty. 

Thousands of volunteers and tireless emergency crews helped Kentucky families get 

back on their feet after the deadly tornado outbreak. Our brave first responders searched 

every home for survivors, staying awake until 

everyone was accounted for and had received 

medical attention. The volunteer efforts ranged 

from people of all ages, including Boy Scouts 

and Disabled American Veterans, who fed and 

clothed dozens of families in addition to cleaning and rebuilding homes and businesses. 

Volunteer efforts were so abundant that FEMA 

did not have to set up any temporary shelters, 

due to the numerous families in West Liberty 

that selflessly took in their neighbors and family members. 

As West Liberty continues to rebuild and 

look forward, we must remember and honor 

the hundreds of first responders, local officials 

such as Tim Conley, and volunteers who 

worked hard to lend a hand in the darkest 

hour. It was through their selfless service, resilience, and valiant leadership that helped put 

Morgan County on the path to recovery. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 

in honoring Tim Conley, our first responders, 

and the numerous volunteers throughout Kentucky for their heroic acts of bravery, compassion for those in need, and determination to 

recover and succeed. 

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RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAPTAIN EMILIANO 

TELLADO 

HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today I 

recognize Captain Emiliano Tellado of the 

United States Army for his dedication and 

service to our Nation. Captain Tellado recently 

moved on from his assignment as a Congressional Liaison for the Army to become the 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Land Command Stand Up Team Special Initiatives 

Group Leader. 

A native of Puerto Rico, Captain Tellado 

graduated from Norwich University and earned 

his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and 

International Studies. Following his graduation 

from Norwich University in May 2003, Captain 

Tellado was commissioned in the Field Artillery branch. His first assignment was with 5th 

Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th 

Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Light, where 

he served as a Fire Direction Officer and Platoon Leader. During that time he deployed as 

part of Combined Joint Task Force–76 to Afghanistan from March 2006 to November 

2007. Upon his arrival he was assigned to the 

2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Light, where he 

served as a Battalion Fire Support Officer and 

a Rifle Company Commander, deploying for a 

second time. 

For his second deployment, Captain Tellado 

deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom as part 

of the ‘‘Surge’’ from November 2007 to January 2009. Throughout his deployments Captain Tellado led soldiers in combat at both the 

platoon and company level in Afghanistan and 

Iraq. His awards and decorations are as extensive as they are impressive, and include: 

Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation 

Medal, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge. 

After transferring command in August, he attended the Field Artillery Captains Career 

Course. Upon completion, Captain Tellado 

was selected for the prestigious Army Congressional Fellowship Program, where, as part 

of the Program, he earned his Master’s in 

Legislative Affairs from George Washington 

University. 

This Master’s would serve him well, as Captain Tellado was then chosen to serve as a 

Defense Department Fellow on the House 

Foreign Affairs Committee. He utilized the 

skills he learned from his Master’s program, 

together with his extensive deployment experience, to provide expert advice on Middle East 

and South Asian affairs. 

In January 2011, he arrived in the House 

Army Liaison Division where he assumed his 


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