November 20, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2329 

throughout the Lehigh Valley to discuss the 

importance of the Battle of the Bulge and 

teach students about the great sacrifices 

made by thousands of American soldiers over 

time to preserve our freedom. The Chapter estimates its education program has reached 

over 50,000 students since its inception. 

December 16, 2008, represents 64 years 

since the start of the famous Battle of the 

Bulge. On this date, members of the Lehigh 

Valley Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the 

Bulge will gather at 5:30 a.m. in two locations 

in my district to recognize the anniversary of 

this historic event and remember the many 

Americans who lost their lives ensuring Allied 

victory in World War II. 

Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues 

join me in honoring the veterans of the Battle 

of the Bulge and thanking all members of the 

Armed Forces for their brave service to our 

country. 

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HONORING NEAL ROBERT 

WINDHORST 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Neal Robert Windhorst of 

Kansas City, Missouri. Neal 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 1395, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 

Neal has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years Neal 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 Neal Robert Windhorst 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 THE MEMORY OF 

JOSEPH HENRY BAKER, JR. 

HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of 

Mobile and the state of Alabama lost a dear 

friend this week, and I rise today to honor Joseph Henry Baker, Jr. and pay tribute to his 

memory. 

Known affectionately as ‘‘Bobo,’’ he was a 

native and lifelong resident of Mobile. Bobo 

graduated from Murphy High School and entered the U.S. Army at the height of World 

War II at the age of 17. He would ultimately 

retire from the U.S. Army Reserves with the 

rank of colonel. 

As part of his military service, he attended 

both North Carolina State University and Oregon State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Following the war, Bobo earned an accounting 

degree from the University of Alabama. He 

was also named to the University of Alabama 

School of Commerce and Business Administration’s All Time All Star Academic Team. 

After finishing at the University of Alabama, 

Bobo began his career in the Mobile banking 

industry. During this time, he attended the National Trust School at Northwestern University, 

the New York State Trust School and Rutgers 

Stonier Graduate School of Banking. 

In 1955, Bobo joined the auditing department of the First National Bank of Mobile, now 

AmSouth Bank. The following year he was 

promoted to assistant trust officer and then to 

trust officer in 1960. In 1965, Bobo was 

named assistant vice president. He was elected vice president in 1967, senior trust officer 

in 1969, senior vice president in 1974 and 

head of the trust department in 1975. 

He was active in a number of professional 

banking organizations. He served as chairman 

of the Southern Trust Conference Planning 

Committee, president of the trust division of 

the Alabama Bankers Association, and member of the American Bankers Association. 

Bobo was also active in a number of civic 

and community organizations. He was a 

former secretary and director of the Lion’s 

Club of Mobile, former president of America’s 

Junior Miss, former president of the Mobile 

Preschool for the Deaf, a founding member of 

both the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the 

Family Counseling Center, and a member of 

the Senior Bowl Committee, the M.W. Smith 

Foundation, Quarterback Club, Mobile Touchdown Club, Coastal Conservation Association, 

Alabama Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited 

and the Mobile County Wildlife Association. 

Bobo also gave much of his time to his beloved parish, St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He 

was a member of the Equestrian Society of 

the Holy Sepulchre, Legatus, the Serra Club 

of Mobile as well as Catholic Social Services. 

He has also served as treasurer and member 

of the board of directors of the McGill-Toolen 

Foundation. 

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 

me in remembering a dedicated community 

leader and friend to many throughout south 

Alabama. Joseph Henry Baker, Jr. will be 

dearly missed by his family—his wife of 48 

years, Mary; his children, Laura Blakely Cooper, Leigh Eleanor Givhan, Joseph Henry 

Baker III, and Mary Lucille Green; his 12 

grandchildren, James Lucien Hinton Ill, Laura 

Blakely Hinton, Russell Baker Hinton, Mary 

Virginia Givhan, William Bowman Givhan, Jr., 

Eleanor Frances Givhan, Mary Deas Baker, 

Elizabeth Frances Baker, Charles Lansing 

Green, Jr., Mary Eleanor Green, Julia Baker 

Green, and Henry Harmon Green; his sister, 

Frances Baker Lauten; and his brother, William Costello Baker—as well as the countless 

friends he leaves behind. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with them all 

during this difficult time. 

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A TRIBUTE TO MILDRED COUNCIL 

HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today to congratulate and applaud The Honorable Mildred Council, Mayor Pro Tempore of 

Greenville, North Carolina. Known across the 

state for her longtime community service, 

Mayor Pro Tempore Council has spent 20 

years steadfastly representing her constituents. The National League of Cities recently 

honored Mrs. Council with its 2008 Women in 

Municipal Government Leadership Award on 

Friday, November 14, 2008. This award recognizes women for implementing civic programs 

in local government. Mrs. Council has devoted 

her life and career to social work and public 

service, including a focus on mitigating the effects of sickle cell syndrome on her communities. Her example and accomplishments 

should serve as a model for future women 

leaders. 

Mrs. Mildred Council is a native of Bethel, 

North Carolina. She graduated from Shaw 

University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, and later earned a master’s degree in 

social work from the University of Wisconsin. 

After first being elected to the Greenville City 

Council in 1987, she established Greenville’s 

first Youth Council. She also cofounded the 

Women/Ladies of Distinction program, which 

mentors at-risk young female students in 

North Carolina schools. She has also served 

on 17 boards and commissions in her career 

including Sheppard Memorial Library Board 

and the Recreation and Parks Commission. 

She has been a 4–H leader, serving as a role 

model for many children in Pitt County. 

Mayor Pro Tempore Council has been recognized throughout her career for her distinguished service. In 2006, she was awarded 

the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North 

Carolina Governor Mike Easley. She was 

awarded the National Association of Black Social Workers 33rd Annual Conference Certificate of Appreciation for Significant Contribution to the African-American Community in 

2007. She is also the recipient of the North 

Carolina Women in Municipal Government For 

Service As President Award. Further, she has 

received three awards from her religious community, including the Christian Awareness Organization Humanitarian Award. 

Mayor Pro Tempore Council’s commitment 

to her community is based in her strong faith 

and it permeates into all aspects of her life. 

She continues to work tirelessly to serve and 

assist the people with the greatest needs. 

With her help and support, there is now a Pitt 

County Habitat for Humanity office, located in 

the heart of Greenville. Her dedication to the 

community she faithfully serves truly makes 

her an exceptional leader and role model. She 

embodies the true spirit of a public servant by 

dedicating each day to improving the quality of 

life for every person living in her community. 

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to 

please join me in recognizing the efforts and 

accomplishments of Mildred Council. 

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RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS 

NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH 

HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF ILLINOIS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam speaker, National Adoption Month is a time when Americans can come together to celebrate families 

grown by adoption. Individuals and families 

choose adoption for many reasons. Common 

to all adoptive families is that they offer loving, 


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