E1592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2012 

The Black Shield Police Association’s Annual Dinner and Dance Scholarship Awards 

Banquet is being held at Cleveland’s 

Doubletree Hotel on October 13, 2012. The 

theme of this year’s event is ‘‘Still moving 

FORWARD while celebrating 66 years of 

Unity.’’ Special tributes will be made to retirees Lieutenant John Cole, Sergeant 

Hughleam Medlea, Sergeant Andre Douglas, 

Sergeant Randall Bergeon, Police Officer Eugene Preston, Police Officer Arthur Fantroy, 

Police Officer Sandra Robertson, Police Officer Kevin Martin and Police Officer Paul 

Jones. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in recognizing the Black Shield Police Association and its important role in the Greater 

Cleveland community. 

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RECOGNIZING THE SEATTLE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS 

HON. ADAM SMITH 

OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise to honor the Seattle, Washington chapter 

of the National Association of Asian American 

Professionals (NAAAP—Seattle) for being 

named the Chapter of the Year. The 

NAAAP—Seattle chapter bested twenty-seven 

others from across the United States and Canada to receive the honor. 

This is the first time NAAAP—Seattle has 

been named Chapter of the Year. The organization stood out among the other chapters 

and associate chapters for its exceptional organizational involvement, membership development, and programs. 

The NAAAP was established in 1979 and is 

now the largest and fastest growing Asian 

American professional non-profit organization 

in North America. Members are not required to 

be pan-Asian and come from all parts of the 

professional community. 

The NAAAP works to empower leaders and 

connect professionals in the same region. In 

addition, members volunteer in the community. 

NAAAP—Seattle has hosted many charitable 

events, including a dragonboat racing fundraiser to benefit the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing, an event at Seattle 

Symphony to raise money for children’s literacy programs, volunteering with Habitat for 

Humanity, a Walk for Rice fundraiser for the 

Asian Counseling & Referral Service, and 

many others. NAAAP—Seattle also hosts career fairs and professional development seminars throughout the Puget Sound. 

Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the Seattle chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. 

The organization’s work to make meaningful 

contributions to government, education, business and society inspires leaders throughout 

the business community. 

HONORING CHAIRMAN STANLEY 

CROOKS, SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY 

HON. BETTY McCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I would like 

to take this opportunity to honor the life of 

Chairman Stanley Crooks of the Shakopee 

Mdewakanton Sioux Community. With the 

passing of Chairman Crooks on Saturday, August 25, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux 

Community, Minnesota and America lost a 

transformative and highly respected leader. 

Chairman Crooks lived his life serving our 

nation, the residents of Minnesota and the 

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. A 

proud veteran of the United States Navy, 

Chairman Crooks was first elected chairman 

of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in 1992. During his decades of leadership, 

he earned national renown for his eloquent 

and effective defense of tribal sovereignty. 

Chairman Crooks never missed an opportunity to reach out to less fortunate communities or to speak out on their behalf. He 

touched lives in a way that provided hope, opportunity, and dignity to Native American families and communities in need. He was a visionary and a proud leader, and his 

mentorship inspired a generation that will continue his work for Indian country. Those who 

knew him well share a tremendous appreciation, respect and fondness for him. I am grateful that he was always ready to lend a hand 

and to share with me his experience and wisdom regarding tribal issues. 

Mr. Speaker, the entire Congressional delegation from Minnesota extends our deepest 

sympathies to Chairman Crooks’ family, including Cheryl, his wife of 48 years, as well as 

the entire Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux 

Community, and all who encountered his generosity and profound spirit. Please join us in 

honoring the life of this great leader. 

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HONORING CITY MANAGER MARIA 

DADIAN 

HON. LINDA T. SA ́ NCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Ms. LINDA T. SA ́ NCHEZ of California. Mr. 

Speaker, I rise today to recognize Maria 

Dadian and her 18 years of public service to 

the people of Southern California. 

Maria’s devotion to public service is longstanding. In 1975, Maria began her career in 

municipal government working for the City of 

South El Monte. She later accepted the position of Parks and Recreation Director with the 

City of Hawaiian Gardens, and after four years 

was promoted to Assistant to the City Administrator. Following her 11 years of continuous 

service to Hawaiian Gardens, she was named 

interim Executive Director of the Coalition for 

Youth Development, the city’s newly established non-profit organization. During her municipal career she has been contracted by 

both public entities and private businesses to 

organize and implement public safety and 

recreation programs. 

Since joining the City of Artesia management team in 1994, Maria has worked tirelessly to ensure Artesia remains safe for its 

residents and economically vibrant for its business community. During her time as Assistant 

City Manager, Maria oversaw the City’s Public 

Safety programs, Capital Projects, Community 

Development projects, and grant program. On 

top of that, Maria also steered Artesia’s Parks 

and Recreation and Public Works departments. On November 20, 2000, she was appointed City Manager, and redoubled her efforts to serve the citizens and businesses of 

Artesia. 

Over the years, Maria never stopped working to improve Artesia through redevelopment, 

encouraging private sector investment, and diversifying and expanding Artesia’s economic 

base. As a result, Artesia flourished under 

Maria’s tenure. This includes an historic district renovation and restoration project, as well 

as numerous projects devoted to public infrastructure and facilities, downtown revitalization, and developmental and housing assistance. In short, Artesia has seen a renaissance 

with Maria as City Manager. 

I commend Maria Dadian for her many 

years of outstanding public service and dedication to the City of Artesia and the community. We need more public servants like Maria 

Dadian. Artesia would not be the community it 

is today without her. 

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ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 

THE CREATION OF THE OFFICE 

OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 

HON. DAVE CAMP OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, fifty years ago this 

October, Congress directed the President to 

appoint a Special Representative for Trade 

Negotiations to lead the Administration’s efforts to expand global trade. As a result, for 

the past 50 years, the U.S. Trade Representative has led the Executive Branch in aggressively opening markets to American-made 

goods and services and promoting economic 

growth and job creation through trade. USTR’s 

leadership has contributed in significant ways 

to the tremendous economic growth that the 

United States enjoyed over the past 50 years 

and firmly established our global economic 

leadership. 

Across Administrations, USTR has maintained an admirable bipartisan and close working relationship with Congress. I’ve always 

said that the very best people become the 

U.S. Trade Representative. The 50-year history of USTR demonstrates that the men and 

women who have served as the U.S. Trade 

Representative are strategic thinkers and 

tough negotiators—the kind of intelligent, cando people who have demonstrated their ability 

to advance our trade agenda. And the dedicated USTR employees who serve with them 

also exhibit that intellectual rigor and high caliber. I’m proud of all that they have accomplished in opening markets and enforcing our 

rights under our trade agreements. 

USTR is uniquely nimble, lean, and effective. In a world that has changed dramatically 

over the past 50 years, USTR’s small size, 


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