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theme recognizes both the opportunities and 

the challenges facing Native American communities. The United States Constitution recognizes tribal sovereignty and through treaties, 

the Federal Government has a responsibility 

to protect the right to self-determination of tribal nations. Congress must do more to live up 

to the commitments that have been made. 

Clearly there is work to be done to improve 

education, increase access to health care, and 

support job opportunities. 

This month I had the opportunity to visit 

several pueblos in New Mexico to learn more 

about how the Federal Government can be a 

better partner in improving education and access to health care. First hand I saw inspiring 

examples of Pueblos coming together for the 

greater good of their children and elders, and 

I learned of areas of extreme need in their 

communities. 

During the Feast Day, I was invited by tribal 

members in the Pueblos of Tesuque and 

Jemez into their homes so I, and others from 

outside the community, could learn about tribal 

traditions and share some wonderful food. I 

saw Head Start centers built by the community 

to provide the youngest children with educational opportunities. Tribal leaders, teachers 

and elders shared their plans to implement 

new language immersion and preservation 

programs to ensure the continuation of the 

Pueblo’s language, history and culture. Unfortunately, I also saw crumbling school buildings 

and understaffed health care clinics where it is 

clear the Federal Government must do more 

to honor the promises made by treaty. I look 

forward to working with the tribal communities 

and my colleagues to address these needs in 

the next Congress. 

In Minnesota our culture has been enriched 

by the contributions of the Chippewa, Ojibwe 

and Sioux nations. I have been honored to 

work with alongside Native Americans to increase funding for Indian Education, reduce 

health disparities, and strengthen tribal colleges, but there is much more to be done. 

As we join our families for Thanksgiving, we 

must remember the critical role American Indians played in the survival of the first European 

settlers in America and in influencing our 

shared American culture. We can also learn 

valuable lessons about the strength of community and the importance of conservation 

and good stewardship of our land from our 

Native American brothers and sisters. This 

November, and every month throughout the 

year, I urge my colleagues, friends and constituents to learn more about the heritage, history and art of the tribal nations in Minnesota 

and across the country. 

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EARMARK DECLARATION 

HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT OF MARYLAND

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 

standards on earmarks, I am submitting the 

following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2638, FY 09 Defense 

Appropriations as part of the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2009. 

Bill Number: H.R. 2638. 

Account: RTD&E Army Electronic Warfare 

Advanced Technology. 

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Thales 

Communication. 

Address of Requesting Entity: 22616 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. 

Description of Request: Funded $2.4 million 

to provide Networked Dynamic Spectrum Access Investigation AN/PCR–148 Joint Tactical 

Radio System Enhanced Multiband Inter/Intra 

Team Radios (JEM). The provision will support the investigation of the benefits of Networking Dynamic Spectrum Access for the 

Army AN/PRC–148 JEM to include evaluation 

of CONOPS and ability to transition these capabilities to the current force. 

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HONORING JOSHUA JAMES 

BLANCH 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Joshua James Blanch of 

Liberty, Missouri. Joshua 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 1418, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 

Joshua has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years Joshua 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 Joshua James Blanch 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 SPC JAMIN Y. MOORE 

HON. KEVIN McCARTHY OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam 

Speaker, I rise today to honor those brave 

men and women who have been wounded 

while serving our country in the United States 

Army. SPC Jamin Y. Moore is one such individual who, while serving in Iraq, sustained serious injury after his platoon hit an improvised 

explosive device. SPC Moore is a graduate of 

Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California 

and I wish to honor him and his duty and sacrifice to our country by inserting into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a poem he wrote on Saturday, May 20, 2006, on why he joined the 

United States Army. 

I go because . . . 

I go for a multitude of reasons; many which 

make sense to me alone and cannot be 

expressed in words, for words can never 

describe the deepest truisms in life. 

I go to serve my country and to protect 

those I love. 

I go to honor those who have served and fallen before me, not only those of this 

country; but of all who paid with blood 

to make the world better. 

I go because I believe that I must be willing 

to fight and die for what I believe, or I 

am nothing. 

I go because I have been called upon to serve. 

I go because I will gain a deeper understanding of who I am. 

I go because I realize that a constant battle 

is raging between good and evil, hope 

and despair, life and death. 

I have chosen my side and go to fight in the 

War of Life. 

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RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN BARACY 

ON HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AS 

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF 

SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL 

DISTRICT 

HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL OF ARIZONA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today to recognize Dr. John Baracy, an exemplary public servant and recently retired Superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District. 

After working in education for 38 years, Dr. 

Baracy is retiring from a post where he 

brought leadership, vision and stability. Dr. 

Baracy thrived and excelled even though he 

was diagnosed with cancer within three weeks 

of accepting the Superintendent position. 

In his four years, Dr. Baracy helped to stabilize the finances of the district. Under his 

leadership, 22 of 32 schools now bear the 

label ‘‘excelling,’’ Arizona’s top academic ranking. In addition to this, all five of the high 

schools in the district were renovated under 

budget and on time. 

Throughout this, Dr. Baracy worked on 

forming a model of partnership for others to 

follow. Responding to calls to improve communication with parents and community members, Dr. Baracy moved towards more parent 

and community input into shaping the schools. 

By drawing upon his business background, Dr. 

Baracy shared his vision of finding common 

ground with parents and the community. The 

effects of his dedication will continue to shape 

Scottsdale schools for years to come. 

Therefore, I urge you Madam Speaker, in 

rising to congratulate Dr. Baracy on his accomplishments and recent retirement. 

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF HERB 

SCORE 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today in remembrance of Herb Score, revered 

pitcher and announcer for the Cleveland Indians, and in recognition of his contributions to 

the Cleveland Community. 

Herb Score was a legendary left-handed 

pitcher for the Cleveland Indians who was admired for his pitching records as much as his 

humble character. During his rookie season 

with the Indians in 1955, he secured his place 

both in baseball history and in the hearts of 

Cleveland baseball fans when he was named 

American League Rookie of the Year. He won 


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