September 21, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1589 

RECOGNIZING TERRE JONES ON 

THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE WOLF TRAP 

FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 

HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise along with my colleagues, Rep. FRANK

WOLF and Rep. JIM MORAN, to recognize and 

commend Terrence D. ‘‘Terre’’ Jones on the 

occasion of his retirement after 17 years of 

distinguished service as President and CEO of 

the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing 

Arts. Terre’s career in the performing arts 

spans more than 40 years, and he leaves a 

rich legacy both on and off the stage that will 

benefit the arts community and Northern Virginia for years to come. 

During his tenure, Terre helped fulfill and 

then expand Wolf Trap’s mission of providing 

a world-class platform for aspiring and accomplished artists alike at the majestic Filene Center and the 18th century Barns at Wolf Trap. 

Thanks to his innovative spirit, the Foundation 

continues to set new attendance and fundraising records. As the guiding force behind 

America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts, Terre has positioned Wolf Trap 

as a leader not only in the arts, but also in 

connecting education, technology and environmental stewardship through the arts and inspiring passion for those pursuits in a new 

generation. And though its artistic scope is on 

the national and global stages, Terre has 

made sure that Wolf Trap also is a resource 

for our local communities. 

In 2003, Terre helped lead the fund-raising 

effort to establish a National Center for Education on the Wolf Trap campus. Wolf Trap’s 

education programs focus on early childhood 

arts education and also serve as a resource 

for the entire community, particularly local 

school children. More recently, Wolf Trap received a competitively awarded grant from the 

U.S. Department of Education to demonstrate 

the effectiveness of the arts in advancing 

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and 

Math) learning for young children. 

Terre also has strengthened Wolf Trap’s 

connection to its environmental roots. In 2007, 

he launched the Foundation’s ‘‘Go Green’’ 

program with the stretch goal of making Wolf 

Trap carbon neutral. To date, the program has 

decreased the park’s carbon footprint by 20% 

and cut landfill waste in half. Wolf Trap has 

been designated as a Climate Friendly Park 

by the EPA and National Park service. Terre 

also led the effort to establish the National 

Council on the Arts and Environment and a 

partnership with the Aspen Institute on a nationwide Summit on the Arts and the Environment. 

Prior to taking the helm at Wolf Trap, Terre 

served as CEO and artistic Director of the 

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the 

University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He 

previously served as General Manager of 

Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Assistant Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Butler 

University, and he also founded the Bradford 

Repertory Theater in Vermont. 

Throughout his distinguished career, Terre 

has received local and national recognition. 

He received the Distinguished Alumni 

Achievement Award from his alma mater, the 

University of Kansas, was named Washingtonian of the Year in 2006 by Washingtonian 

Magazine, and was recognized by his peers 

with the Fan Taylor Distinguished Service 

Award from the Association of Performing Arts 

Presenters. During his tenure as Foundation 

president, Wolf Trap also has received numerous awards and accolades. 

Beyond these accomplishments, we want to 

recognize Terre’s exemplary role not just as 

an arts advocate and executive, but also as 

an individual. When asked in an interview 

what he loves most about his job, he said: 

‘‘People—I don’t think you could do this job if 

you didn’t enjoy people and didn’t like being 

around people.’’ We can all recognize and appreciate Terre’s unequivocal commitment to 

his craft and our community. 

Mr. Speaker, Terre Jones has left a tangible, lasting imprint on the rich history of our 

National Park for the Performing Arts, and his 

legacy will continue to inspire a new generation of artists. We wish Terre, his wife, Polly, 

and their family the continued success as he 

enters this next act of his life, and we ask our 

colleagues to join us in expressing our appreciation for his tremendous contributions to the 

arts, our nation and the Northern Virginia community. 

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION 

HON. AL GREEN OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I was unavoidably detained and missed 

the following votes: 

1. H.R. 5044, the Andrew Carpenter Tax 

Act, as amended. Had I been present, I would 

have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. 

2. H.R. 5912, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to 

provide for the return of previously distributed 

funds for deficit reduction, as amended. Had I 

been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on this 

bill. 

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IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN 

STATEHOOD DAY 

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 Armenian Statehood Day. As the Armenian community in Greater Cleveland gathers to celebrate, I join them in appreciation of 

their rich history and culture. 

September 21, 1991, marks the day that Armenia restored its independence by becoming 

the first republic proclaiming independence 

from the Soviet Union. Armenia was originally 

established by the Artashisian Dynasty in 189 

BC. Following hundreds of years of invasions, 

the last Armenian kingdom fell at the onset of 

the 14th century. The first Armenian democratic republic was not established until 1918, 

which followed the Armenian Genocide in 

1915. Unfortunately, just two years later, in 

1920, the Armenians were occupied by the 

Soviet Union until they declared sovereignty in 

1991. 

Cleveland is home to a strong Armenian 

community which has succeeded in preserving 

their heritage while wholeheartedly supporting 

American society, thereby contributing to the 

unique richness and diversity of our national 

culture. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honor and celebration of Armenian Statehood Day. May every American of Armenian 

heritage hold memories of their past forever in 

their hearts, remembering the day that their 

forbears gained their freedom. 

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RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT 

MICHAEL HUNTER 

HON. ADAM SMITH OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I 

rise to honor Master Sergeant Michael S. Hunter of the 1st Special Forces Group from Joint 

Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, who has 

received the Silver Star and the Bronze Star 

with Valor. These medals were awarded by 

Major General Jeffrey Buchanan, I Corps Deputy Commanding General on September 12, 

2012. 

Master Sergeant Hunter performed many 

heroic acts during his deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He helped execute a joint raid with 28 

Afghan commandos and three other American 

special operators. Master Sergeant Hunter put 

himself in danger to protect others and led the 

way for the U.S. and Afghan special operators. In June 2010, he delivered medical assistance to two injured soldiers during a long 

16 hour firefight. 

His courageous actions earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. The Silver Star is the Nation’s third highest medal for 

combat valor and ranked fifth in military 

awards. Master Sergeant Hunter’s award is 

also the highest for combat valor that is not 

unique to a specific service branch. 

Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Master Sergeant Hunter for receiving 

the Silver Star and the Bronze Star. I ask my 

colleagues to join me in expressing our great 

appreciation for his dedication to protect and 

serve our country. 

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IN CELEBRATION OF THE UNVEILING OF A STATUE OF FREDERICK DOUGLAS IN THE UNITED 

STATES CAPITOL 

HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 20, 2012 

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise 

today to honor an important milestone for our 

nation’s Capitol. The statue of abolitionist 

leader, Frederick Douglass, will soon grace 

the halls of the United States Capitol. This effigy will serve as a reminder of the hard work 

of this great American and civil rights leader 


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