E2362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 10, 2008 

RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE DANIEL LEE MARTINEZ, JR. SCOTTSDALE 

HEALTHCARE’S ‘‘SALUTE TO 

MILITARY’’ HONOREE 

HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL OF ARIZONA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today in recognition of a member of the Armed 

Forces from my home state of Arizona. Every 

month Scottsdale Healthcare honors service 

members that perform diligent service to this 

country. For the month of December, they 

have recognized Lieutenant Junior Grade 

Daniel Lee Martinez, Jr. 

I commend Scottsdale Healthcare for paying 

tribute to such outstanding service members 

for their bravery and service to our country. 

Lieutenant Junior Grade Martinez entered 

the Naval Academy in 2001 and majored in 

Quantitative Economics. After graduation, he 

earned his wings as a Naval Flight Officer 

from Naval Air Stations in Pensacola and 

Jacksonville, Florida. After being permanently 

stationed in Whidbey Island, Washington, 

Lieutenant Martinez was deployed to Iraq, 

where he served seven months. He then went 

on to serve three months in South America in 

support of counter narcotic operations. Currently, he is expecting another deployment to 

Iraq in 2009. 

Throughout his brave military service, LTJG 

Martinez has received many awards, including 

a Battle ‘‘E’’ Ribbon, the National Defense 

Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism 

Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment 

Ribbon, Rifle Marksmanship (Expert), and Pistol Marksmanship (Expert). 

Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the inspiring efforts of Lieutenant Junior 

Grade Daniel Lee Martinez, Jr. who is serving 

our country and protecting the lives of his fellow servicemen in combat. 

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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE 

OF MR. ANTONIO RUGIERO, SR. 

HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I 

rise to honor and acknowledge the remarkable 

life and legacy of Antonio Rugiero, Sr. upon 

his passing at the age of 70. 

Antonio was born in San Giovanni Fiore, 

Calabria, Italy on June 18, 1938. He attended 

the Peitra Fitta Monasteri in Cosenza, Italy 

and later completed his college business degree. In 1960, he arrived in America and two 

years later borrowed $2,000 to begin his pursuit of the American dream. With his funds, a 

small pizzeria named Roman Village Restaurant was born. With his incredible commitment to make his business a success, Papa 

Rugiero created a thriving business. His sons 

carried on Antonio’s tradition of excellent food 

and premier service by opening Antonio’s 

Cucina Italiana, named after their father. Four 

restaurants later, it is clear that Antonio’s family has created a legacy. 

Antonio Rugiero, Sr. was a man deeply involved in the Detroit area community. He 

never hesitated to sponsor local events, such 

as kid’s hockey teams, baseball and football 

teams. Along with supporting his wonderful 

family, Antonio was a community leader in 

contributing to charitable causes including 

Dearborn Heights Spirit Fest, the Feast of 

Saint Antonio, Dine Out Detroit, Breast Cancer 

Awareness, Diabetes Foundation and numerous others. 

On October 19, 2008, Antonio passed away. 

A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, 

he is survived by his loving wife, Enrica, four 

sons Patrick Attilio, Mark Luigi, Robert Attilio, 

and Anthony Rugiero, Jr., and ten grandchildren. 

Madam Speaker, Antonio Rugiero, Sr. was 

a man of great respect, a successful entrepreneur, and a loving husband and father. 

Today, as we bid him farewell, I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his passing 

and honoring his lifetime of contribution to our 

community. 

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COMMENDING PENNY HOLMES 

ABRAHAM 

HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER OF LOUISIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today to commend Penny Holmes Abraham 

for her accomplishments and work benefitting 

Central Louisiana. 

For the past 11 years, Mrs. Abraham has 

been an excellent art teacher at Alexandria 

Country Day School and has established an 

art program recognized throughout the community for its high standards and talented students. 

Mrs. Abraham’s efforts at Alexandria Country Day School earned a $5,000 prize for the 

school in the educational competition as part 

of the ‘‘Heart of Spain’’ exhibit in Alexandria. 

Her students have won numerous awards, 

and their works have been highlighted on 

book covers, presented in art exhibits, as well 

as featured in fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American 

Heart Association. Mrs. Abraham and her students have also been a fundamental part of 

the River Oaks Art Square Van Gogh Gala by 

contributing hundreds of pieces of art for the 

auction. 

Moreover, Mrs. Abraham has volunteered 

as the art instructor for children who are being 

served by the Rapides Children’s Advocacy 

Center and has assisted them in producing art 

work for a CASA calendar. She created several pieces of art to be used in the show home 

tour for another CASA fundraiser. 

Mrs. Abraham’s art work has been displayed in numerous private homes and businesses throughout the area, giving her a 

prominent role in the professional art community in Central Louisiana. 

For these endeavors, it was my honor to select Mrs. Abraham to create the 2008 White 

House Christmas ornament for Louisiana’s 5th 

Congressional District. Her work, truly illustrative of the region, is displayed on this year’s 

White House Christmas tree. 

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 

me in commending Mrs. Abraham for her aptitude and accomplishments benefitting Central 

Louisiana. 

TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL AGENT 

SCOTT E. JACOBS 

HON. JIM SAXTON OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today 

in recognition of Special Agent Scott E. Jacobs, who will be retiring from the Naval 

Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) after 28 

years of dedicated service. 

Throughout his expansive career, Scott has 

been instrumental in the successful implementation of many operations within NCIS. When 

he first began his career in 1981, Scott was 

assigned to the Naval Investigative Service, 

NIS, in Seattle, Washington. After his initial 

post, he took on an undercover bidding operation in Yokosuka, Japan when he transferred 

to the NIS Resident Office. He then returned 

to the United States, where his keen operational style garnered Scott positions within 

management ranks, such as staff assistant to 

the regional director, Far East region, 1997– 

1988; special agent in charge of the Regional 

Fraud Office in New Jersey, 1988–1992; and 

assistant special agent in charge of the Metropolitan Northeast Field Office in New Jersey, 

1992–1995. 

I came to know Scott during his time as a 

Department of the Navy legislative fellow. For 

2 years, he worked with my staff as a Navy 

fellow and helped to ensure the people of New 

Jersey’s third district were well-represented. 

Following a stint as executive assistant to the 

deputy director and deputy assistant director 

for economic crimes, 1996–1997, he returned 

to Capitol Hill to work with the Joint Economic 

Committee. There, he focused his efforts on 

the Endangered Species Act. Scott then returned to NCIS headquarters and resumed his 

position as deputy assistant director for economic crimes. 

In 2001, Scott spent time in Seattle as a 

special agent-in-charge of the NCIS Northwest 

Field Office and spearheaded the NCIS Law 

Enforcement Information Exchange (LInX). 

This valuable data-sharing system has become one of the Nation’s premier tools for law 

enforcement agencies. He later returned to 

our Nation’s Capitol in 2005 upon his appointment to the Senior Executive Service as the 

executive assistant director for combating terrorism. Scott was also tapped to serve as the 

acting director of the Department of Defense 

Counterintelligence Field Activity (CIFA), 

where he managed the CIFA’s transition to the 

Defense Intelligence Agency. 

Madam Speaker, Scott’s enthusiasm and 

abiding loyalty for the NCIS are only surpassed by his genuine desire to embrace and 

enhance the world around him. As he celebrates his retirement, I would like to extend 

my sincere gratitude for his leadership, commitment, and service to our Nation. 

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MISSED OPPORTUNITIES ON 

HUMAN RIGHTS 

HON. FRANK R. WOLF OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, despite the 

seemingly heartfelt personal convictions of