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independence, and direct access to the President have been critical to its success. With 

these attributes intact, I am confident that 

USTR will continue to fulfill its mission effectively and commendably for the next 50 years. 

Today, I honor USTR on its 50th anniversary, the 16 men and women who have 

served as the U.S. Trade Representative, and 

the thousands who have proudly served under 

them. I wish USTR the best for another 50 

years. 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO JASON C. 

YUAN 

HON. RANDY HULTGREN OF ILLINOIS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Taiwan’s Ambassador to the United 

States, Jason C. Yuan, for his service in the 

United States and his recent appointment as 

Taiwan’s National Security Advisor. 

I also would like to wish Taiwan a happy anniversary for her upcoming anniversary on October 10th. Known as double ten day, this will 

mark Taiwan’s 101st year. 

With so much turmoil in the world today, the 

region along the Taiwan Strait is one of the 

important places where hostilities are decreasing. Taiwan has forged constructive partnerships with China, and there is a working 

peace between the two countries. Much of this 

can be credited to President Ma’s leadership 

and the policies he has instilled. 

Since President Ma became president, there 

have been numerous daily flights between the 

two countries, large increases in tourism between China and Taiwan, and a pooling of 

joint resources to reduce crime along the Taiwan Strait. 

Happy anniversary to Taiwan, and thanks to 

President Ma for his part in maintaining peace 

and stability in Southeast Asia. 

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TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT 

OREGON 

HON. GREG WALDEN OF OREGON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 48 World War II veterans from Oregon who will be visiting their memorial tomorrow in Washington, DC through Honor Flight 

of Oregon. On behalf of a grateful state and 

country, we welcome these heroes to the nation’s capital. 

The veterans on this flight from Oregon are: 

Harry Barber, U.S. Army; Clarence Carnahan, 

U.S. Army; Elmer Hendricks, U.S. Army; Burl 

Jarrell, U.S. Army; Melvin McCoy, U.S. Army; 

Lowell Miller, U.S. Army; Walter Orum, U.S. 

Army; Wilburt Rathke, U.S. Army; Fred Riggs, 

U.S. Army; Willard Runion, U.S. Army; 

Dennison Thomas, U.S. Army; Frank 

Vaughan, U.S. Army; Harley Hess, U.S. Army 

Air Forces; Marion Kirkham, U.S. Army Air 

Forces; Urban Kluthe, U.S. Army Air Forces; 

Robert Mitchell, U.S. Army Air Forces; Roland 

Stewart, U.S. Army Air Forces; Francis 

Ellmers, U.S. Air Force; Jack Keeler, U.S. Air 

Force; Milton Kelm, U.S. Air Force; John 

O’Brien, U.S. Air Force; Robert Stubblefield, 

U.S. Air Force; Walter Lowblad, U.S. Coast 

Guard; Billie Tracy, U.S. Coast Guard; Harvard Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps; William Sexton, U.S. Marine Corps, Muriel Yandle, U.S. 

Marine Corps; Douglas Smith, U.S. Merchant 

Marine; Adam Bachmann, U.S. Navy; James 

Bratton, U.S. Navy; Richard Davis, U.S. Navy; 

Joseph Doyon, U.S. Navy; James Dunn, U.S. 

Navy; Teddy Freeman, U.S. Navy; Thomas 

Gibbons, U.S. Navy; William Jordan, U.S. 

Navy; James Kohl, U.S. Navy; James Lancaster, Sr., U.S. Navy; William Matthias, U.S. 

Navy; Warren McCoy, U.S. Navy; Jerald 

Muck, U.S. Navy; Franklin Nolan, U.S. Navy; 

Leonard Premselaar, U.S. Navy; Vance 

Strunk, U.S. Navy; Leonard Swanzy, U.S. 

Navy; Walter Thompson, U.S. Navy; Frank 

Spiegel Jr., U.S. Navy; Richard Watson, U.S. 

Navy. 

These 48 heroes join more than 100,000 

veterans from across the country who, since 

2005, have journeyed from their home states 

to Washington, DC, to reflect at the memorials 

built in their honor. 

Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the 

courage of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and 

Marines who put themselves in harm’s way for 

our country and way of life. As a nation, we 

can never fully repay the debt of gratitude 

owed to them for their honor, commitment, 

and sacrifice in defense of the freedoms we 

have today. 

My colleagues, please join me in thanking 

these veterans and the volunteers of Honor 

Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication 

and service to this great country. I especially 

want to recognize and thank Dick and Erik 

Tobiason and Michael and Cindy Jensen for 

their tireless work with Honor Flight of Oregon. 

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. RUTH 

COYNE 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

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

honor of Mrs. Ruth Coyne, the former ‘‘first 

lady’’ of Brooklyn, Ohio. 

Ruth was the wife of John M. Coyne, the 

former mayor of Brooklyn. She attended 

Rhodes High School and met John at a dance 

at Our Lady of Good Council. They were married at Old Pete’s Wayside Inn on November 

30, 1940. John went on to serve as mayor for 

an astounding 52 years, from 1947 to 1999. 

Ruth provided support for her husband 

throughout the years and came to be loved by 

the community. The couple was married for 72 

years. 

Ruth is remembered fondly by everyone she 

encountered. Councilwoman Kathleen Pucci 

has said that, ‘‘She exemplified grace, dignity 

and style. She genuinely cared about our 

community and its residents.’’ 

In addition to her role as ‘‘first lady’’, Ruth 

was a loving citizen and mother. She was the 

mother of four, grandmother of nine, and 

great-grandmother of fifteen. She always put 

her family first. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in memory of Mrs. Ruth Coyne, a woman who 

spent her long life working for others, and who 

will be greatly missed by her family and the 

City of Brooklyn. 

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RECOGNIZING TALBOT HILL 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

HON. ADAM SMITH OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise to honor Talbot Hill Elementary School, located in Renton, Washington, for being named 

one of the ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ by 

Parent & Child magazine. The school was 

also named a Washington State Designated 

Innovative School. 

Talbot Hill Elementary School is part of the 

national MicroSociety program. In this program, students participate in a fully-functioning 

society. Students apply for jobs, earn money, 

pay taxes, and participate in government. 

Each fall, the Talbot Hill Elementary School 

community elects a Legislature, comprised of 

a president, vice president, at-large members 

and senators and representatives from each 

grade level. Students work on a newspaper, 

run a post office, start small businesses, and 

manage a recycling center. 

This unique school is made possible by parent and community support. Parents get involved to invest in the school and in their children’s education. This includes spreading the 

word to the community about the needs of the 

school. The community’s involvement is essential to the success of Talbot Hill Elementary and helps to build a generation of successful and innovative students. 

Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the students, teachers, administrators, 

parents, and staff of Talbot Hill Elementary 

School. The school’s groundbreaking educational techniques prepare students to be 

life-long learners and engaged members of 

their communities. 

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NATIONAL DAY FOR THE 

REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN 

HON. DAN BURTON OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on 

October 3, 2012, the Taipei Economic and 

Cultural Representative Office, located in 

Washington, DC, will be celebrating the 101st 

National Day of the Republic of China on Taiwan at the beautiful Twin Oaks Estate. I rise 

today in advance of this celebration to offer 

my continued praise and support of the U.S.- 

Taiwanese relationship and to acknowledge 

the good work of Jason Yuan, who after serving four years as Taiwan’s Washington Representative is returning to Taiwan to continue 

his distinguished career by serving as Secretary General of the National Security Council. Mr. Yuan has worked tirelessly to further 

the mutually beneficial relationship between 

the United States and Taiwan. 

As the people of the Republic of China on 

Taiwan celebrate the 101st anniversary of 

their nation’s founding, I congratulate them on 

their National Day and would like to commend 


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