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outstanding institution that greatly promotes 

education. In just 20 years, the foundation’s 

assets grew by over $45 million and created 

some of the most notable foundations and 

buildings in the area. The expansion of the 

Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs was 

one of the first projects undertaken by the organization. Its success was followed by the 

construction of the Robert L. F. Sikes Center 

in Crestview, Florida, and the South Walton 

Center in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The 

foundation also launched the Arts Center Endowment Campaign and, when the college’s 

focus shifted to health programs, the foundation began the Nursing and Health Technology 

Campaign. 

For many years to come, the Northwest 

Florida community will continue to benefit from 

the lasting impression made by Mr. Chitwood. 

His inspiring involvement in the community 

and dedication to expanding education has 

provided infinite opportunities to the surrounding area. Though retirement will signal 

the end of Mr. Chitwood’s formal career with 

the Northwest Florida State College, it is 

merely the beginning of the lasting legacy that 

he leaves behind. 

Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United 

States Congress, I am proud to recognize 

James P. Chitwood upon his retirement and 

for his exemplary service in the First District of 

Florida. 

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HONORING MARK LEHN BALDWIN 

III 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Mark Lehn Baldwin III of 

Kansas City, Missouri. Mark is a very special 

young man who has exemplified the finest 

qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1314, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 

Mark has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years Mark has been involved with 

Scouting, he has not only earned numerous 

merit badges, but also the respect of his family, peers, and community. 

Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join 

me in commending Mark Lehn Baldwin III for 

his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of 

America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. 

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HONORING 1998 CALIFORNIA STATE 

UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, SOFTBALL 

TEAM MEMBERS 

HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today along with Congressman COSTA to congratulate the 1998 California State University, 

Fresno, Softball Team upon its induction into 

the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame. The team 

members and coaches will be honored at the 

50th anniversary enshrinement dinner of the 

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 6, 2008. 

On a hot day in late May 1998, second 

baseman Nina Lindenberg sent the first pitch 

in the bottom of the sixth inning over the leftfield fence and the Lady Bulldogs into history. 

The home run off Arizona ace, Nancy Evans, 

was Lindenberg’s 13th of the season, gave 

the Bulldogs a 1–0 lead in the championship 

game at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma 

City, Oklahoma. The Women’s College Softball World Series Most Valuable Player, 

Amanda Scott, then polished off a three-hit 

shutout, and the Wildcats, as California State 

University, Fresno, claimed its first NCAA Division I team championship in any sport. 

The 1–0 victory capped a magical season 

for Head Coach Margie Wright’s Bulldogs, 

who started the season with a 2–2 record and 

finished with 52 wins 11 loses. The season 

was highlighted by 4 wins and 1 loss in the 

Women’s College World Series (WCWS) with 

victories over Nebraska, Michigan, Washington and top-ranked Arizona. The national 

title was a united effort as four Bulldogs made 

the All-Women’s College World Series team: 

outfielder Laura Berg, first baseman Angela 

Cervantez, Nina Lindenberg and Amanda 

Scott. The Bulldogs captivated all of the San 

Joaquin Valley as their games were aired on 

local radio and ESPN. Seeded seventh in the 

field, they arrived in Oklahoma City determined to win the title for a school that had finished second in the WCWS four times. 

The team was led throughout the year by a 

pitching staff that included Amanda Scott (25– 

4, 0.79 ERA) and Lindsay Parker (21–4, 1.54 

ERA) and a balanced hitting attack keyed by 

Laura Berg (.458 batting average, 72 runs), 

Nina Lindenberg (.449, 77 RBI), outfielder 

Becky Witt (.392, 69 runs) and Amanda Scott 

(14 home runs, 72 RBI). The team included: 

OF Laura Berg, 1B Angela Cervantez, 2B 

Nina Lindenberg, Lindsay Parker, P Amanda 

Scott, Becky Witt, OF Candice Bowlin, OF 

Kara Campbell, SS Alicia Dowland, C/1B Jennifer Jokinen, 3B Jaime Maxey, P Kim Peck, 

C Jennifer Slaney, C Janna Todd, 1B 

Vanessa Valenzuela, C Amber Wall, C Carolyn Wilson, OF Daviana Wisener. The coaching staff was headed by Margie Wright, assisted by Margaret Sutter and Mary Ivy. Also 

involved with the team was Maribel Campos, 

manager, and Andrew Weeks, trainer. 

Madam Speaker, we rise today to commend 

and congratulate 1998 California State University, Fresno, Softball Team upon its achievements and induction into the Fresno Athletic 

Hall of Fame. I invite my colleagues to join me 

in wishing the 1998 Fresno State Softball 

Team congratulations on its many accomplishments. 

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EARMARK DECLARATION 

HON. THOMAS E. PETRI OF WISCONSIN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, pursuant to 

the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding an earmark I received as part of 

H.R. 2638—The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009: 

Requesting Member: The Honorable THOMAS E. PETRI. 

Bill Number: H.R. 2638—The Consolidated 

Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2009. 

Account: Army Operations & Maintenance, 

Operating Forces 115 Land Forces, Operations Support Account. 

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Deere & 

Company—World Headquarters. 

Address of Requesting Entity: One John 

Deere Place, Moline, IL 61265. 

Description of Request: Provide $3,200,000 

to complete the manufacturing of approximately 215 Light-weight Tactical Utility Vehicles at John Deere Horicon Works in Horicon, 

Wisconsin. (Joint request with Representative 

MIKE MCINTYRE of North Carolina.) The Lightweight Tactical Utility Vehicle is a rugged, air 

droppable, highly mobile diesel-powered tactical utility vehicle to expedite casualty evacuation and resupply activities of Corps units. 

They have been heavily utilized during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. 

This request is consistent with the intended 

purpose of the Department of Defense, Army 

Operations and Maintenance account. 

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IN HONOR OF THOMAS V. 

FUENTES 

HON. MIKE ROGERS OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, 

I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 

Thomas V. Fuentes, who is retiring after 25 

years of service in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Throughout his career with the FBI 

he has served his country with honor and integrity. 

Mr. Fuentes began his distinguished career 

with the Bureau in 1979 as a Special Agent in 

the Chicago Field Office. Serving in this office 

for over 10 years, Mr. Fuentes led the fight 

against organized crime and mob corruption. 

As an Organized Crime Task Force supervisor, his efforts were instrumental in bringing 

countless Chicago criminals to justice. I had 

the privilege of serving with Mr. Fuentes in the 

Chicago Field Office and witnessed firsthand 

his tremendous skill and dedication. 

Mr. Fuentes was promoted to FBI Headquarters in 1990 as a supervisor in the Organized Crime Section. As a result of his continued success against organized crime targets, 

Mr. Fuentes was eventually appointed as the 

assistant special agent in charge of the San 

Francisco Field Office. There he established 

the International Cybercrime Squad and was 

selected to serve as an FBI tactical commander at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. 

In August 1997, Mr. Fuentes was promoted 

to the Senior Executive Service as the chief of 

the Organized Crime Section at FBI Headquarters. Among his many ground-breaking 

law enforcement initiatives, Mr. Fuentes created the Organized Crime Task Force consisting of FBI Agents and Hungarian National 

Police Officers in Budapest, Hungary—the first 

such multinational organized crime task force 

of its kind in the FBI. 

Mr. Fuentes’ extraordinary career with the 

FBI has been marked by his transformational 


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