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where Dr. Fitts testified during court procedures, arranged transportation for Black students to desegregated schools, and enrolled 

his own son as one of the first African American students at Morehead Avenue Elementary School. 

In addition to his civil rights leadership, Dr. 

Fitts has served as a public health educator 

for Chapel Hill, N.C.’s District Health Department, professor and Chair of the Department 

of Health Education at NCCU, and as a consultant to the World Health Organization. His 

re ́sume ́ is filled with notable board positions, 

and his extensive work spans the tenure of 

every Executive Director of the NAACP from 

Walter White in the 1930s to Kwame Mfume 

in the 1990s. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 

in congratulating Dr. Howard Monroe Fitts, Jr. 

on this unique honor of being recognized as a 

Freedom Fund Honoree by the Durham Chapter of the NAACP. His lifelong contribution to 

his community and country cannot be overstated. 

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H.R. 6429 

HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OF OREGON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, 

with many of my colleagues, I voted to oppose 

H.R. 6429 introduced by Rep. LAMAR SMITH. 

While I strongly support creating a STEM Visa 

program, and cosponsor Rep. LOFGREN’s H.R. 

6412, the Attracting the Best and the Brightest 

Act of 2012, the bill brought to the floor today 

was a partisan, unserious approach to a serious question. It was a last-minute suspension 

bill designed to fail. It unnecessarily raises 

questions about its application and divides 

Congress when it should bring us together. 

We need serious comprehensive immigration reform. Legislation that creates a STEM 

Visa program should be low-hanging fruit that 

builds momentum toward this goal. H.R. 6429 

however, creates unnecessary divisions. Not 

only will it never be enacted into law but it 

sets us back on both this issue and the larger 

goal of immigration reform. 

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IN HONOR OF THE CITY OF 

LAKEWOOD 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

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

honor of the City of Lakewood, Ohio. Also 

known as ‘‘The City of Beautiful Homes,’’ 

Lakewood is an exemplary community within 

Northeast Ohio. 

Lakewood is one of Ohio’s most diverse and 

culturally rich cities. It is home to several art 

galleries, Winchester Music Hall and the Beck 

Center of the Arts. Additionally, both Malley’s 

Chocolates and Aladdin’s Eatery are based 

out of Lakewood, Ohio. 

Lakewood has been named as one of the 

best cities to live in by This Old House Magazine and Scene Magazine. It was listed among 

the best suburbs in the U.S. by Travel & Leisure Magazine. It was named the ‘‘Best Place 

to Raise Your Kids 2010’’ by Business Week. 

Today, the City of Lakewood is home to 

more than 52,000 residents who are led by 

Mayor Mike Summers. Mayor Summers, who 

had previously served as a Councilman, has 

been serving as mayor since 2010. There are 

seven members on the City Council: Tom Bullock, David Anderson, Shawn Juris, Mary Louise Madigan, Brian Powers, Monique Smith 

and Ryan Nowlin. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the City of Lakewood and all of its 

residents. 

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IN HONOR OF THE IBEW LOCAL 481 

ON THIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 

THE CIRCLE OF LIGHTS 

HON. ANDRE ́ CARSON OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today 

I rise to honor International Brotherhood of 

Electrical Workers Local 481, whose generous 

contribution of time and talent has helped to 

make the Circle of Lights the premier holiday 

event for central Indiana for the past fifty 

years. 

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, the remarkable transformation of Indianapolis’s signature landmark, Monument Circle, into the 

world’s largest Christmas tree symbolizes the 

beginning of the holiday season for Hoosiers. 

The extraordinary efforts of IBEW Local 481 

have helped to make the Circle of Lights one 

of the largest public events in central Indiana. 

Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in 

congratulating IBEW Local 481 for their outstanding contributions to this awe-inspiring 

holiday event. The Circle of Lights simply 

would not be possible without their expertise 

and generous support. My wife, Mariama, my 

daughter, Salimah, and I eagerly await the 

lighting of the world’s largest Christmas tree in 

the company of Hoosiers from all across the 

Great State of Indiana. 

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SUPPORTING TEAM USA AND THE 

U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE 

HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN OF RHODE ISLAND

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, in the summer 

of 2012, we, as a nation, watched with pride 

as Team USA competed in the Olympic and 

Paralympic games in London, England. With 

over 200 nations competing in 300 events, the 

Olympic Games once again demonstrated the 

capacity of international sports to captivate 

and inspire us all through friendly competition, 

sportsmanship, solidarity, and fair play. 

Team USA was well-represented, with 530 

Olympians and over 245 Paralympians, each 

of whom served as an example to all of us 

with their unyielding commitment to excellence. Their years of dedication paid off handsomely, as Team USA finished first in the 

overall Olympic medal count with 46 gold, 29 

silver, and 29 bronze medals, and fourth in the 

Paralympic medal count with 31 gold, 29 silver, and 38 bronze medals. 

I would especially like to point out the courage and fortitude put forth by so many 

Paralympians. Although they might not get the 

same television coverage as the Olympics, the 

Paralympics showcases some of the finest talent this country has to offer. Some of these 

world-class athletes are also wounded warriors who served in our military and fought for 

our country with honor and distinction. I have 

been pleased to work with the U.S. Olympic 

Committee and my Congressional colleagues 

to provide adaptive sports programs to injured 

service members, helping to speed their recovery time, bolster their self-confidence, and 

vastly improve their quality of life. 

Olympian or Paralympian, all members of 

Team USA put forth their best effort at the 

Summer Olympics. They have trained their entire lives for the honor and privilege of representing the United States in international 

competition. Their achievements are extraordinary, and we are proud of all they have accomplished. 

To honor the hard work and unparalleled 

success of Team USA and the U.S. Olympic 

Committee, I have proudly joined my fellow 

co-chairs of the Congressional Olympic and 

Paralympic Caucus to introduce H. Res. 780, 

a resolution in support of the goals and ideals 

of the Olympic movement. 

The Olympic movement is a testament to 

the power of international competition to unite 

us in common spirit and a reminder to all that 

we can achieve our dreams with courage and 

determination. I congratulate Team USA for 

their success and thank the U.S. Olympic 

Committee for their continued dedication to 

achieving a better world through athletics. 

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HONORING ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL 

HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD OF MAINE

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

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

congratulate St. Joseph Hospital on being recognized as a Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospital. 

Founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters, St. 

Joseph Hospital has proudly served community members from the Bangor area for three 

quarters of a century. St. Joseph is committed 

to wellness promotion and holistic healing by 

providing healthcare services which embody 

compassion, competence and community. It is 

this commitment that has helped them secure 

the Reuters Top 100 Hospital designation. 

The Thompson Reuters 100 Hospital study 

evaluates performance in a variety of areas, 

including patient safety, average patient stay, 

expenses, medical complications and patient 

satisfaction. St. Joseph was chosen from 

nearly 3,000 U.S. hospitals for demonstrating 

high-quality patient care and overall organizational excellence. 

St. Joseph Hospital, under the umbrella of 

St. Joseph Healthcare, is a 112-bed acute 

community hospital. They provide a comprehensive range of health care services, including primary care, specialty services, 

diagnostics imaging and screening, outpatient 

and inpatient surgery. The Hospital is consistently recognized for its quality of care and patient satisfaction scores. In addition to this 


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