September 21, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1617 

RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF 

CALEB GOODWYN 

HON. SPENCER BACHUS 

OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, as a United 

States Representative, I have a duty to effectively serve the people in my constituency to 

the best of my ability. In this mission, it has always been my good fortune to be surrounded 

by a dedicated staff in both Washington and 

Alabama that has put service to the public as 

its first cause. 

As the District Director in my Birmingham 

office, Caleb Goodwyn has provided outstanding service as my ‘‘eyes and ears’’ in the 

6th District. As Caleb prepares to depart for 

an exciting new professional opportunity, I 

want to take this time to thank him for his 

work on my behalf and on behalf of the people 

of Alabama. 

As I have often said, staff members are 

public servants every bit as much as those 

who have been elected. During the past five 

and a half years, Caleb Goodwyn has represented my office with consummate skill, professionalism, and loyalty. He has been a trusted liaison between my Federal office and 

mayors and local and State government officials, the business community, law enforcement and fire officials, the nonprofit sector, 

and the citizens who call my office every day 

in search of assistance. Caleb’s approach has 

always been to listen and work towards 

thoughtful solutions to problems. 

Caleb is at his best when the issues are the 

most challenging. He provided poised leadership in my Birmingham office during the response to the devastating tornadoes of April 

27, 2011, and has worked with multiple stakeholders on important transportation improvements, economic development for our communities, and the construction of the Alabama 

National Cemetery in Montevallo, to name just 

a few. 

Caleb has also generously given his time 

and support to many charitable endeavors, including the ‘‘Three Hots and a Cot’’ project for 

homeless veterans in Birmingham. 

A native of Jasper, Caleb is a graduate of 

Sewanee: The University of the South and the 

University of Alabama. Prior to joining my office, Caleb gained valuable experience in the 

Office of Governor Bob Riley. 

In his new responsibilities with the 

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Montgomery, Caleb will continue to be heavily involved with local and State economic development. The policy knowledge, experience and 

relationships that he will bring to his position 

will help promote economic opportunity for the 

people of Alabama. 

It is my pleasure to wish Caleb and his lovely wife Elizabeth all the best as they begin this 

new adventure in their lives and to thank him 

for his diligent service to my congressional office and to the citizens of his home State of 

Alabama. 

AFFORDABLE HOME HEALTH CARE 

HON. STEVE CHABOT OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, states across 

the Nation are reducing their health care costs 

by doing something that makes a lot of fiscal 

and common sense: they are making it easier 

for seniors to receive care where they most 

want to be—in their homes. Washington 

should take notice. Instead of making it more 

difficult for home health care providers to operate, the Federal Government should strive to 

make these services more accessible to all 

seniors. After all, home health care is clinically 

advanced, cost effective, and, most importantly, patient preferred. 

Take my home State of Ohio as an example. Under Governor John Kasich’s leadership, 

Ohio has significantly increased seniors’ access to home health care—and, according to 

analysis by Miami University’s Scripps Gerontology Center, the State is saving half a billion 

dollars a year as a result. 

I think Governor Kasich put it best when he 

said, that he could not, ‘‘think of anything 

more important to a senior than to be able to 

stay in their home with assistance, rather than 

being put in a facility that they are not comfortable with.’’ The Governor is right. 

Mr. Speaker, as is usually the case, States 

are leading the way with low-cost, high-quality 

home health care. They are forging ahead 

with policies that not only save money, but deliver a better quality of life for our seniors. 

Making at home health care more accessible 

for seniors is a win-win for my State, and 

Washington would be wise to follow. 

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RECOGNIZING HONOR FLIGHT 

CENTRAL FLORIDA 

HON. DANIEL WEBSTER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, in honor of 

America’s World War II veterans, the Honor 

Flight Network conducts several Honor Flights 

year round to Washington, D.C. in order to 

provide our nation’s heroes a day to visit and 

reflect at their World War II Memorial. I am 

pleased to recognize that on October 7, 2012, 

an Honor Flight will take place to honor the 

World War II veterans of Central Florida. 

Honor Flight Central Florida was established 

on August 27th, 2011, and held their first flight 

on June 9th, 2012. The philosophy of the 

Honor Flight Network is that America felt it 

was important to honor veterans with dedicated memorials, and it should be equally important that those veterans get to see and experience their memorial. As a way to express 

appreciation and thanks for their service to our 

country, the veterans are able to fly with 

Honor Flight at no personal expense. Honor 

Flight Central Florida has 27 World War II veterans that will be flown to Washington, D.C. 

this October to see their memorial on the National Mall. 

We honor the brave men and women whose 

dedication to our great nation protected our 

freedom during perilous times. Among the 

courageous heroes of Honor Flight Central 

Florida in October are Chief Master Sergeant 

Melvin Jenner, USAAC–USAF; Private Joyce 

Geier, USAF–WAC; Corporal Eugene Hatley, 

USAF; Lieutenant Colonel James Krajicek, 

USAF; Private 1st Class Stanley Shader, 

Army; Sergeant George Focht, Army Air Corp; 

Sergeant Robert Thomson, Army Air Corp; 

Private 1st Class Arthur Lehmann, Army; Private Nicholas Liverani, USMC; Petty Officer 

2nd Class Julia Kelly, USN Waves; Petty Officer 2nd Class Gerald Langella, USN; Petty Officer 3rd Class Gene Gray, USN; Ranger 

Francis Coughlin, Army; Major Samuel Holland, Army; Ensign Donald Voorhees, USN; 

Corporal Kenneth Shappell, USAF; Staff Sergeant Thomas Sparks, Army; Staff Sergeant 

Charles Andresakes, Army; Lieutenant Colonel 

Frank Brown, USAF; Petty Officer 2nd Class 

John Franklin, USN; Private 1st Class Charles 

P. Hearn, Army; Petty Officer 2nd Class William Hancock, Jr., USN; Aviation Petty Officer 

3rd Class John Nelson, Navy Air Corp; Petty 

Officer 1st Class Charles Berkmeyer, USN; 

Corporal Andrew Kunkel, Army; Petty Officer 

3rd Class Russell Smith, USN; and James 

Moore, USN. The selflessness by which they 

voluntarily served and put their lives on the 

line for our safety and security is inspiring. 

It is my distinct pleasure, as a representative of the people of Central Florida, to recognize the honor, courage, and commitment of 

these heroes, along with all members of 

America’s armed forces. I thank them for their 

dedication and service to this country. 

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IN HONOR OF THE BUCKS-MONT 

CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING 

INDUSTRY 

HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK 

OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 

to recognize the Bucks-Mont Chapter of the 

National Association of the Remodeling Industry for their service to the local community. 

For twenty years, this chapter of NAIR has 

worked tirelessly to educate and grow successful business while improving the homes of 

families who need it most. 

Over the last decade the men and women 

of the Bucks-Mont NAIR have put in over 

7,334 volunteer man hours. These volunteers 

have donated their time, as well as the necessary tools and materials for worthwhile 

causes such as Habitat for Humanity, the New 

Beginnings Community Church, and the Vietnam Veteran Project. 

Throughout its twenty year history, this 

chapter has showed a continued commitment 

to serving others who are in need and I am 

confident that they will continue to do so for 

years to come. 


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