E1530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 14, 2012 

HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE 

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 EASTERN 

IOWA HONOR FLIGHT 

HON. DAVID LOEBSACK OF IOWA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Skpeaker, next week, 

over 80 Iowa veterans of the Greatest Generation will travel to our nation’s capital. Accompanied by volunteer guardians, these veterans will travel to Washington, DC to visit the 

monument that was built in their honor. 

For many of these veterans, next Tuesday, 

September 18th will be the first time they will 

see the National World War II Memorial. I am 

deeply honored to be joining them for a rally 

on September 17th to wish them well on their 

trip and to personally thank these heroes. 

I am proud to have a piece of marble from 

the quarry that supplied the marble that built 

the World War II Memorial in my office. Like 

the memorial that it built, that piece of marble 

reminds me of the sacrifices of a generation of 

Americans. When our country was threatened, 

they rose to defend not just our nation, but the 

freedoms, democracy, and values that make 

our country the greatest nation on earth. They 

did so as one people and one country. Their 

sacrifices and determination in the face of 

great threats to our way of life are both humbling and inspiring. 

The sheer magnitude of what the Greatest 

Generation accomplished, not just in war but 

in the peace that followed, continues to inspire 

us today. They did not seek to be tested both 

abroad by a war that fundamentally challenged our way of life and at home by the 

Great Depression and the rebuilding of our 

economy that followed. But, when called upon 

to do so, they defended and then rebuilt our 

nation to make it even stronger. Their patriotism, service, and great sacrifice not only defined their generation—they stand as a testament to the fortitude of our nation and the 

American people. 

I am tremendously proud to provide an early 

welcome to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and 

Iowa’s veterans of the Second World War to 

our nation’s capital next week. On behalf of 

every Iowan I represent, I thank them for their 

service to our country. 

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HONORING MARGARET SCHUELKE 

HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 

submit the following proclamation. 

Whereas, many years ago a virtuous 

woman of God accepted her calling to serve 

the citizens in DeKalb County and the state of 

Georgia; and 

Whereas, Ms. Margaret Schuelke began her 

career in service working diligently to assist 

citizens in need, as director of Project Community Connections, Inc., she has and continues to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness with permanent housing 

placements; and 

Whereas, this phenomenal woman has 

shared her time and talents, giving the citizens 

of our district a friend to help those in need, 

a fearless leader and a servant to all wanting 

to ensure that the system works for everyone; 

and 

Whereas, Ms. Margaret Schuelke is a cornerstone in our community that has enhanced 

the lives of thousands for the betterment of 

our District and Nation; and 

Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the 

Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this 

day to honor and recognize Ms. Margaret 

Schuelke for her outstanding leadership and 

service to our district and to congratulate her 

for being chosen as a Champion of Change 

by the White House; 

Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim August 29, 2012 

as Ms. Margaret Schuelke Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. 

Proclaimed, this 29th day of August, 2012. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLEVELAND 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

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

recognition of the 100th anniversary of Cleveland Catholic Charities. 

Cleveland Catholic Charities was first established by Cleveland Diocese’s Bishop John 

Farrelly in 1912 as a response to the failing institutions that were designed to assist those in 

need and Cleveland’s orphans. Throughout 

the past century, Cleveland Catholic Charities 

has expanded their services to encompass 

children, adolescents, families, seniors, people 

with disabilities and the impoverished and 

homeless. Meal delivery, transportation services, adult day activities, substance abuse 

support groups, parenting classes, job placement training, and mental health counseling 

are among a sampling of the programs provided. 

Today, the nearly 2,000 employees of 

Cleveland Catholic Charities work to build a 

just and compassionate society that respects 

the dignity of every person. Though Cleveland 

Catholic Charities’ impact on Northeast Ohioans is immeasurable, in the last year alone 

330,000 people were served, 100,000 emergency services were provided and more than 

three million meals were served. 

The centennial celebration of Cleveland 

Catholic Charities will be held on Saturday, 

September 15, 2012 and will feature the Inaugural Class of the Hall of Hope which includes 

Bishop John P. Farrelly (Bishop of Cleveland 

1909–1921); Bishop Charles H. LeBlond (First 

Director of Charity in the Diocese of Cleveland, 1912–1933); Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine; Rev. Walter H. Jenne (Secretary for 

Social Concerns in the Diocese of Cleveland, 

1980–1994); and J. Thomas Mullen (Secretary 

of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services, 1994–2010). Additionally, the event will 

include a special tribute to the Most Reverend 

Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus, as the 

‘‘Man of the Century’’ in recognition of his unwavering support of Catholic Charities. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in recognizing the 100th anniversary of Cleveland Catholic Charities. 

COMMENDING WILLIAM PAUL DILLON ON 40 YEARS OF MINISTRY 

AND SERVICE 

HON. TIM WALBERG OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

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

commend Mr. William Paul Dillon, who has 

dedicated 40 years of ministry and service to 

Chicago’s inner city. 

Born into a family devoted to urban ministry, 

Mr. Dillon’s grandfather and father both served 

as superintendents of the Sunshine Gospel 

Mission in Chicago, Illinois, a mission where I 

also had the opportunity to minister. At an 

early age, Mr. Dillon accepted Christ into his 

heart and began volunteering at the mission 

and working as a camp counselor. Though he 

did not feel a call to ministry, aspiring to work 

in the aviation industry for the hometown 

United Airlines, Mr. Dillon’s father convinced 

him to attend Moody Bible Institute to better 

prepare him for a career as a Christian in 

business. Intending to only stay for a year, Mr. 

Dillon stayed for three and earned his diploma 

in 1965. 

Mr. Dillon’s time at Moody fostered an appreciation for the city. His studies took him to 

a startup church on the south side of Chicago, 

where he taught Sunday school and allowed 

him to develop his gifts for teaching and administration. Still intending to follow his 

dreams of working in the airline industry, he 

continued his studies and eventually earned a 

degree in Business Administration and an 

MBA from Murray State University. 

Yet even with his MBA in hand, the Lord 

had a different plan for Mr. Dillon. A down 

economy meant few jobs in the airline industry, and he found work as the youth pastor of 

Salem Evangelical Free Church in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is here 

that Mr. Dillon grew to love the community and 

see the challenges faced by inner city youth. 

Equipped with little beyond his understanding 

of business, he and his wife, Sandy, started 

the Inner City Impact ministry to serve and 

disciple local youth. 

Inner City Impact has grown over the years, 

from an initial focus on young children, to a 

full-fledged inner city mission that has put 

down roots in the communities that it serves. 

Over time, three churches have developed out 

of the efforts of Inner City Impact, along with 

high school outreach programs in Humboldt 

Park and Cicero. Now headquartered in the 

Logan Square community, Inner City Impact 

continues to serve some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods through after school clubs, 

camps, leadership development programs and 

sports leagues. 

In addition to his ministry work, Mr. Dillon is 

an author and frequent speaker on college 

campuses and to other Christian ministries. 

He also serves as president of People Raising, an organization which helps missionaries 

and Christian organizations fundraise. The 

Dillons attend Arlington Heights Evangelical 

Free Church, and they have three grown children. 

In 2005, Moody Bible Institute recognized 

Mr. Dillon for his service in naming him the 

Alumnus of the Year. As a fellow Moody alum, 

I believe this honor is well-deserved, as Mr. 

Dillon’s life testimony captures the essence of 


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