December 10, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2377 

(AMT), cut the capital gains tax rate, increase 

expensing limits for businesses making capital 

investments, and encourage American companies operating overseas to reinvest in the 

United States. In the 110th Congress, PHIL became the ranking member on the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee. 

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 

me in recognizing a dedicated leader and 

friend to many in this body. I know his family—his wife, Chris—and his many friends and 

colleagues join me in honoring his accomplishments and extending thanks for his service 

over the years on behalf of the State of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. 

PHIL will surely enjoy the well deserved time 

he now has to spend with his family and loved 

ones. I wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors. 

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TRIBUTE TO ROSALYN ANN LOWE 

HON. MARION BERRY OF ARKANSAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise here 

today to pay tribute to a dear friend, Rosalyn 

Ann Lowe. I am proud to recognize Mrs. Lowe 

in the United States Congress for her invaluable contributions to our community, our State 

and our Nation. 

Mrs. Rosalyn Ann Lowe was born Nov. 8, 

1946, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to W.A. ‘‘Red’’ 

and Sallie Mary Wingfield. She was a retired 

teacher and an active member of the Gillett, 

Arkansas United Methodist Church. Her death 

took a pillar of the community from us. She 

lived her life as a true example of how we 

should serve others. 

From high school students in her home economics class to her precious preschoolers, 

she positively influenced the lives of many 

children with loving guidance and patience. As 

a home economics teacher she used the opportunity to teach and mentor her students to 

provide her real life lessons that would prepare them for the future. She had a special 

gift of making each child feel special and important, which is one of many reasons she 

was an exceptional teacher. 

Mrs. Lowe was the kind of citizen every 

community wishes they had more of. She 

served the city under a mayor and city council 

who had a vision for our small farming town 

during a transitional time in our community. 

Because she believed it was the right thing to 

do she was an active part of the leadership 

that brought positive changes to Gillett, Arkansas. 

As we recall Mrs. Lowe’s exceptional career, we find her accomplishments as a teacher pale only in comparison to her strong devotion to her family, her church, her community 

and our nation. On behalf of Congress, I offer 

my friend, Rosalyn Ann Lowe my deepest appreciation and gratitude for her tireless dedication and service to the children of Arkansas. 

We are grateful for the time she spent with us. 

Most importantly, we are all better people because of the time she spent with us. She was 

a great friend who will be missed by many. 

RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE 

ROBIN HAYES ON THE OCCASION 

OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today 

to honor the distinguished career of the Honorable ROBIN HAYES for his service to the people of North Carolina and the United States 

House of Representatives. Congressman 

HAYES has represented the Eighth Congressional District of the State of North Carolina 

for the past 10 years. 

Born and raised in Concord, North Carolina, 

ROBIN graduated from Duke University with a 

degree in history. Throughout college, ROBIN

worked at his family-run textile business, but 

after graduation, he ventured out on his own, 

eventually moving his family to Alaska to run 

a freight business. He later returned home and 

bought a small air charter business as well as 

a hosiery mill. 

ROBIN’s start in politics came as a Concord 

alderman, a post he held for three years. He 

ran successfully for a seat in the state House 

and was later elected Republican Whip. 

Elected to Congress in 1998, ROBIN was 

named to the Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Agriculture Committees, and is currently the top ranking Republican on the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee. From his seat on the House Agriculture Committee, ROBIN has earned a reputation as one of Congress’s staunchest defenders of tobacco—an industry vital to North 

Carolina’s economy. 

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 

me in recognizing a dedicated leader and 

friend to many in this body. I know his family, 

his wife of 40 years, Barbara; his two children, 

Winslow and Bob; and his many friends and 

colleagues join me in honoring his accomplishments and extending thanks for his service 

over the years on behalf of the State of North 

Carolina and the United States of America. 

ROBIN will surely enjoy the well deserved 

time he now has to spend with his family and 

loved ones. I wish him the best of luck in all 

his future endeavors. 

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DR. SHANNON HARVEY 

HON. DAVID G. REICHERT OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today in recognition of a principal in the 8th 

District of Washington, Dr. Shannon Harvey, 

who earned the National Educator Award from 

the Milken Family Foundation and a prize of 

$25,000 for showing exceptional educational 

talent and great leadership. The prize was 

awarded to her in October, and she was the 

only educator in Washington to receive the 

distinction. 

Dr. Harvey is the principal at Cascade Elementary School in Renton, WA, and has been 

since 2004. She started at Cascade as a 

teacher and has worked with the district for 16 

years. Under her leadership, Cascade involved community leaders and parents in developing a comprehensive learning environment that benefited students and teachers. 

She instituted such innovative ideas as giving 

her staff more time for professional development and posting test scores on a wall within 

the school for teachers and students alike to 

track academic progress. 

The overall effect of Dr. Harvey’s efforts has 

led to a wonderful balance of teacher intervention and student independence. Outside of 

clear anecdotal effects, her changes have led 

to a large jump in students’ test scores on the 

Washington Assessment of Student Learning. 

When Dr. Harvey began as principal, 48 percent of students at Cascade were passing the 

reading portion of the test. Now, the percentage has jumped to 81. 

When Dr. Harvey learned she won the 

award, she was quoted in the Seattle Times 

as saying, ‘‘It seems unfair to be honored for 

something I love.’’ Dr. Harvey truly possesses 

a servant’s heart, and I believe it is appropriate for this body to acknowledge her selfless dedication to the future leaders of America. 

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TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL AGENT 

SAMUEL K. HICKS 

HON. MIKE ROGERS OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, 

I rise today to honor the life of Special Agent 

Samuel K. Hicks, who was tragically killed in 

the line of duty on November 19. Throughout 

his career as a law, enforcement officer and 

special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Samuel Hicks served his country 

with honor. He will be remembered for his integrity, bravery, and firm commitment to protecting the people of the United States of 

America. 

First and foremost, Special Agent Hicks was 

a devoted father and loving husband. His 

commitment to law enforcement was surpassed only by his unmatched love for his 

family. My thoughts and prayers are with his 

wife Brooke and son Noah, as well as his entire family during this difficult time. 

Special Agents Hicks was born and raised 

in Somerset, PA, and after graduating from 

the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, he 

went on to graduate from the Baltimore Police 

Academy in 2002. He began his distinguished 

law enforcement career in the Southwestern 

District and remained there until 2005, when 

he was assigned to the organized crime division. Eventually, Special Agent Hicks went on 

to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an FBI 

agent in 2007, serving on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in Pittsburgh. He quickly 

proved to be an exceptional special agent. 

Special Agent Hicks’ life was dedicated to 

serving others—whether it be as an Eagle 

Scout, member of the Pennsylvania National 

Guard, or eventually a world-class law enforcement officer. His strong character and 

giving heart were recognized by everyone 

around him—from instructors at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, to fellow Agents on the 

Pittsburgh Joint Terrorism Task Force. A gifted 

leader, Special Agent Hicks was dedicated to