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years, Gary distinguished himself as a clearthinking and approachable leader, earning him 

the trust and respect of government, business, 

and community leaders alike. In his capacity 

as trustee, Gary also assumed an active role 

as a township fire commissioner and as a 

member of the city planning commission. 

From the role of trustee, Gary was elected 

to the position of township supervisor, where 

he admirably served the residents of Kalamazoo Township from 1996 to 2008. For 

those 12 years, Gary also worked as a member of the Kalamazoo Township Policy and 

Administration Committee, the Kalamazoo 

Area Transportation Study, the Coalition for 

Urban Redevelopment, the Kalamazoo Regional Water & Wastewater Commission, and 

the Community Action Board. In 1999, he was 

elected to the Michigan Township Association 

Board, where he retired as president in 2008. 

Gary has always risen above the fray of 

partisan politics to ensure that the interests of 

those he represents are met. As both an administrator and representative, he truly exemplifies the best of the public servant. 

Once again, I would like to congratulate and 

express my gratitude to Gary Cramer for his 

many years of distinguished service to the 

residents of Kalamazoo Township. Southwest 

Michigan is truly stronger because of his contributions. 

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IN MEMORY OF NANCY HAWK 

HON. JOE WILSON 

OF SOUTH CAROLINA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam 

Speaker, on Friday, October 17th, South 

Carolina lost a true Charleston Southern Lady 

with the death of Nancy Dinwiddie Hawk. A 

native of Virginia, Ms. Hawk spent most of her 

life in Charleston where she raised nine children, practiced law as a Broad Street Lawyer, 

and become a tireless advocate and worker 

for the needs of her community. 

I had the honor of knowing Ms. Hawk as a 

fellow member of First (Scots) Presbyterian 

Church and growing up with her children. She 

was truly a pioneer for women’s involvement 

in political and civic service in our society. 

A fitting editorial tribute to Nancy Hawk was 

published on October 19, 2008, in The Post 

and Courier newspaper of Charleston, South 

Carolina. 

NANCY D. HAWK

[From the Post and Courier, Oct. 19, 2008] 

After Nancy Dinwiddie Hawk was named 

the United States Mother of the Year, a reporter wrote that chronicling her remarkable life in politics, historic preservation and 

law was more appropriate for a biographer 

than for a journalist. That was in 1989. Her 

impressive story got more so after that. 

Mrs. Hawk, who died Friday in hospice 

care, was a woman of purpose and drive. 

After rearing nine successful children, she 

enrolled at the College of Charleston to finish the undergraduate degree she had begun 

at the University of Virginia. Then, she commuted between Charleston and law school in 

Columbia. And before it became routine to 

see female lawyers, her shingle was hanging 

on Broad Street. 

What Nancy Hawk touched, Nancy Hawk 

influenced. 

East Bay Street might have been in the 

shadow of a 10-story apartment building had 

she not succeeded in stopping the planned 

building by saving several old warehouses. 

She worked to save historic Snee Farm, to 

shape plans for the Crosstown to mitigate 

damage to the peninsula, to restore the 

county courthouse, build the judicial center 

and organize the Charlestowne Neighborhood 

Association. 

She wasn’t afraid to take on controversy. 

She opposed Charleston Place and supported 

Lodge Alley Inn. Both were built. 

When her two bids for elected office 

failed—a 1975 race against Joseph P. Riley 

Jr. for mayor and a 1976 race against T. 

Dewey Wise for state Senate—she became 

vice chairman of the State Republican 

Party. 

She later said she probably wasn’t suited 

for politics because the ‘‘gamesmanship’’ 

that goes along with it didn’t fit with her 

straightforward manner. 

Mrs. Hawk was born in Charlottesville, 

Va., but she was thoroughly committed to 

Charleston where she moved in 1951 with her 

husband, Dr. John C. Hawk. 

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. The 

Girl Scouts. Charleston Civic Ballet. 

Charleston Opera Company. The Christian 

Family Y. The American College of the 

Bulding Arts. The Council of Urban Quality. 

H.E.L.P. Piccolo Spoleto. Meals on Wheels. 

The Lowcountry Open Land Trust. The 

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. 

Parents Anonymous. Mason Prep school. All 

were strengthened by her hard work and support. In 1993, she received the Order of the 

Palmetto. 

She once told The Post and Courier, ‘‘It’s 

hard to live with the knowledge that something happened because you didn’t act.’’ 

Surely she didn’t face sleepless nights on 

that account. 

Charleston is a better place because of 

Nancy Hawk. The city has lost a leader of 

strength and character. 

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A TRIBUTE TO THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF MILTON M. 

YOUNGER 

HON. JIM COSTA OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 

celebrate and honor the distinguished career 

of Milton M. Younger of Bakersfield, California. 

After more than 52 years as a senior partner 

for the law firm of Chain, Younger, Cohn, and 

Stiles, Milt is stepping down to begin a new 

law firm, Younger and Lemucchi, with his 

long-time friend attorney Tim Lemucchi. 

Milt was born in Bakersfield and has been 

a longtime resident of the city. He attended 

Bakersfield High School where he met his 

wife, Betty. Upon graduation, Milt attended 

Stanford University where he received his 

Bachelors and Masters Degrees. In 1956, he 

graduated from Stanford School of Law. After 

passing the California state bar, Milt became 

certified to practice law in 1957. Thereafter, he 

served as a JAG officer in the United States 

Army. 

Between 1956 and 2008, Milt served as a 

senior partner for the law firm of Chain, 

Younger, Cohn, and Stiles. He joined the law 

firm, originally owned and operated by Morris 

B. Chain, in 1956. When Mr. Chain died in 

1977, Milt became senior partner. During his 

tenure, Milt devoted his work to advocate for 

persons involved in accidents. Notable cases 

include representing burned Kern County oilfield electricians where he demanded safe machinery and equipment. In 2001, Milt argued 

on behalf of a three-year-old quadriplegic child 

whose car seat broke free from its seatbelt. As 

a result, infant seats are now required to undergo crash testing. 

Milt has proudly supported organized labor 

for the past 45 years, representing firemen, 

policeman, correctional officers, California 

Highway Patrol officers, Naval Weapons Center employees, doctors, educators and senior 

citizens. A recipient of prestigious awards 

such as the Presidential Award of Merit by the 

Consumer Attorneys of California, Bench and 

Bar Award from the Kern County Bar Association, and honorary doctorate from California 

State University, Bakersfield attest to Milt’s 

many accomplishments. 

Through his public works and relentless 

community service, fighting on behalf of all injured persons, regardless of socioeconomic 

background, Milt has accomplished his lifelong 

endeavor of making the world safer. Known as 

one of Kern County’s most trusted names in 

law, his significant contributions to the Valley 

will never be forgotten. Today, I take great 

pleasure in honoring, through these remarks, 

a good friend, valued advisor, and public servant Milt Younger. 

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HONORING DAVID PHILIP ISEMAN, 

JR. 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize David Philip Iseman, Jr. of 

Lee’s Summit, Missouri. David 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 1391, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 

David has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years David 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 David Philip Iseman, Jr. 

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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IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL 

AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE 

MONTH 

HON. BETTY McCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, November 20, 2008 

Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam 

Speaker, I rise in honor of National American 

Indian Heritage Month and to recognize the 

important contributions of American Indians to 

our history and culture. 

This year’s theme is ‘‘Celebrating Tribal Nations: America’s Great Partners.’’ For me, this 


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