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Materials and Resources. Some of the amazing environmentally-friendly innovations include: Electricity requirements are met by the 

purchase of 100 percent wind-power energy; 

over half the wood used in construction did 

not originate from logging; low-emitting volatile 

organic compound materials are used for paint 

and adhesives; 90 percent of its structural 

steel contains post-consumer content; 2 million gallons of water annually are saved by recycling rainwater for building cooling and 

through the use of low flow plumbing fixtures; 

and the carpet uses backing made from recycled soda bottles. This kind of top-to-bottom 

environmental sensitivity is where our Nation 

and our planet’s future lies. 

I would also like to acknowledge APEC’s 

leadership in environmental education and 

awareness. Every year, over 35,000 school 

students from all over New York City and 

Long Island visit Alley Pond Park. At APECrun programs, students of pre-school, elementary school, middle and high school ages learn 

about the environment and conservation policy. APEC also runs wonderful teacher workshops to educate teachers in methods to enrich and improve their natural sciences curriculum when they return to the classroom. 

APEC restored and reclaimed Alley Pond Park 

in the 1970s as a refuge where New Yorkers 

could experience nature, wetlands and woodlands first hand. APEC features live animal exhibits and several miles of trails in both wetland and woodland areas, bird walks, nature 

hikes, craft sessions and workshops on environmental topics. Through the ‘‘Green Living 

Award’’, APEC continues its environmental 

mission by recognizing the ‘‘green’’ achievements of individuals throughout the New York 

area. 

Madam Speaker, I am delighted to recognize Tom Santiago for his exemplary work in 

green building construction and for receiving 

the ‘‘Green Living Award’’ from the Alley Pond 

Environmental Center. I know my colleagues 

in the House of Representatives will join me in 

congratulating Thomas Santiago and his colleagues at Citigroup for this well-deserved 

honor. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF KENNETH 

OWENS UPON HIS RETIREMENT 

AS PRINCIPAL OF CENTRAL 

HIGH SCHOOL IN MILTON, FLORIDA 

HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I 

rise today to recognize Kenneth Owens, who 

is retiring after almost 40 years of service as 

a teacher, coach, and administrator in the 

Northwest Florida school system. His passion 

and dedication proves that teachers can truly 

make a difference in the lives of their students, and I am proud to honor such an admirable leader of our community. 

Mr. Owens began his life as a public servant almost forty years ago. He spent his entire 

career enriching the lives of young people as 

both a teacher and a coach. Seventeen years 

ago, he came to Central High School in Milton, Florida as an assistant principal where he 

has remained ever since. As principal, Mr. 

Owens transformed Central High School from 

a ‘‘C’’ school to a ‘‘B’’ school under Florida’s 

A+ Plan for Education. This tremendous 

achievement exemplifies Mr. Owens’ commitment to Central’s mission statement of providing an environment that encourages students to achieve their fullest potential. He has 

touched thousands of lives, and his devotion 

will never be forgotten. Although he is retiring 

from his position as an educator, Kenny 

Owens will always be a Central High School 

Jaguar. 

Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Congress, I would like to thank Mr. Owens for his 

years of public service to the students and 

community of Northwest Florida. Vicki and I 

wish him and his family best wishes for continued success. 

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IN HONOR OF THE SONS OF THE 

REVOLUTION 

HON. JERROLD NADLER OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today 

to congratulate The Sons of the Revolution in 

the State of New York as they commemorate 

the 225th anniversary of Evacuation Day. 

The Sons of the Revolution in New York is 

an organization which keeps alive the memory 

of the men who achieved American independence through military, naval, or civil service. 

They also promote and assist in celebrating 

the anniversaries of events which relate to the 

War of the Revolution. 

November 25th is the anniversary of Evacuation Day, which signaled the end of the Revolutionary War when the last British troops departed Manhattan. Though the importance of 

this day is sometimes forgotten, the Sons of 

the Revolution have kept its memory alive. 

This year they are hosting a parade on November 22nd to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the British evacuation of New York. 

Once again, I offer my heart-felt congratulations to the Sons of the Revolution at the time 

of this celebration. As representative of the 8th 

Congressional District of New York, I am honored to have such distinguished citizens working in my district to keep the history of America alive. 

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EARMARK DECLARATION 

HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, 

I submit the following: 

Bill Number: H.R. 2638, the Department of 

Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009. 

FEL Capabilities for Aerospace Microfabrication. 

Account: U.S. Department of the Air Force, 

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. 

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Jefferson 

Science Associates on behalf of the Thomas 

Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. 

Address of Requesting Entity: 12000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606. 

Description of Request: Provide $1.4 million 

for the expansion of the Free-Electron Laser 

program at Jefferson Laboratory through the 

USAF RDT&E Account. The FEL has delivered world-record levels of infrared light for 

development of defense, science and industrial applications. This joint project of the Aerospace Corporation and the Jefferson Lab in 

support of the Air Force Research Lab has 

demonstrated the use of kilowatt levels of ultraviolet light useful as a microfabrication processing tool to produce miniature satellite components. The completion of the ultraviolet 

processing capability will enable microfabrication techniques for production of miniature satellites at substantially lower cost and processing time than what is achievable with current technology. 

$11 million was appropriated for the UV FEL 

project in the FY 2001–FY 2004 period, as 

well as an additional $1.6 million appropriation 

in FY 2008, which has allowed the hardware 

to be 90 percent completed. The FY 2009 request of $1.4 million is needed to complete 

and commission this project. There is no 

matching requirement. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Department of the Air Force, 

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation 

account. 

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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE 

OF THE HONORABLE MARILYN 

MASSENGILL 

HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I 

rise to honor and acknowledge The Honorable 

Marilyn Massengill, Plymouth Township Clerk, 

upon her retirement from the government of 

Plymouth Township after thirty-nine years of 

dedicated service. 

Throughout her life, Marilyn has striven to 

better our community. Mrs. Massengill graduated from Plymouth High School in 1952 and 

went on to work in several township departments. She began her dedicated career in 

June, 1969 when she was hired to work in the 

Building Department before advancing to the 

Planning Department and then the Clerk’s Office. Marilyn was first elected Plymouth Township Clerk in 1992, re-elected in 1996 and 

again in 2000. She received official recognition 

as a Certified Municiple Clerk in 1995 by the 

International Institute of Municipal Clerks following completion of specialized training. 

Marilyn has participated in multiple associations during her committed service to Plymouth Township, including; The First United 

Methodist Church, Plymouth Business and 

Professional Women’s Club, BPW, Wayne 

County Clerk’s Association, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Plymouth Study Club, 

and as a Charter Member of the Plymouth 

Canton Kiwanis Breakfast Club. Despite her 

numerous accomplishments and community 

activities, Marilyn remains most proud of her 

four children, all of whom attended and graduated from the Plymouth Canton Community 

School District, and her eight grandchildren. 

Madam Speaker, after over 30 tireless 

years, Clerk Massengill will be retiring from 

her position of Plymouth Township Clerk. As 

she enters the next phase of her life, she 

leaves behind a legacy of leadership, integrity, 


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