E2350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 9, 2008 

conclusion of this Congress, but today I rise to 

pay tribute to a member of my staff, Sylvia 

Snyder, who will also be retiring from service 

in this House. 

Sylvia was born in Grenada, Mississippi but 

moved to Canton, Ohio, when she was 10. 

She attended school in Canton and graduated 

from Timken High School. After raising her 

family Sylvia went back to school and obtained an associate degree in applied business with an executive secretarial major from 

Stark State College of Technology, one of our 

outstanding institutions in Stark County. 

It was on completion of her degree at Stark 

State that I interviewed Sylvia for the scheduler position in my office. I had contacted the 

school to let them know I was interested in 

interviewing their students for this position and 

told them I wanted the best they had. Sylvia 

became my scheduler in June 1980, and over 

these more than 28 years, she has indeed 

proven to be one of the best. I know that my 

colleagues will agree that one of the most 

challenging and stressful positions on Capitol 

Hill is that of scheduler, and with her terrific 

organizational skills and professional demeanor, Sylvia excelled at this position. During my tenure as chairman of two different Appropriations Subcommittees, the number of requests that Sylvia received for meetings with 

me would have nearly overwhelmed most people, but Sylvia methodically and efficiently organized and scheduled them in order for us to 

carry out our mission of constituent service 

every day. 

On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to 

thank Sylvia for her service to Ohio’s 16th 

Congressional District and to this House and 

wish her much health and happiness in her retirement. I know that she is very much looking 

forward to traveling and also taking in the 

wonderful cultural resources in our Nation’s 

Capital. We wish her all the best. 

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REMEMBERING THOSE LOST AND 

HURT IN THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI 

HON. BARNEY FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 

Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam 

Speaker, in response to the unspeakably terrible acts of murder perpetrated on innocent 

people by a handful of vicious, hate-filled fanatics in Mumbai. the Asian American Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts convened a candlelight vigil on December 4 at 6 p.m. in Boston and provided an opportunity for people of good will to express 

their horror at these terrible events and their 

determination to work together to prevent 

them from happening again. 

The Commission composed a moving, eloquent statement in response to these terrible 

acts and because its message is so necessary 

at this time, I ask that it be printed here. 

A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL—REMEMBERING

FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ALL THOSE LOST AND

HURT IN THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN

MUMBAI, INDIA NOVEMBER 26–29, 2008 

The Asian American Commission of the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites 

Americans of all faiths to join in a Candlelight Vigil on December 4, 6 p.m. at City Hall 

Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts. 

We are saddened by the loss of so many in 

Mumbai, India this past week because of the 

actions of a few terrorists. We offer our deepest condolences to their families and pray for 

the speedy recovery of those who were hurt. 

We applaud the heroic actions of the police, 

firefighters, armed forces and the staff of the 

hotels, restaurants, train stations and hospitals and all concerned citizens who helped 

to stop the terrorists and rescue and guide 

people to safety. 

In this global village, like the United 

States, India is a democracy with rights for 

every man, woman and child, regardless of 

religious or ethnic origin; a secular country 

with tolerance for many faiths; and a strong 

tradition of cooperation among its many 

ethnic, religious, and linguistic communities. India also serves as a positive influence for many people here and in countries 

around the world through its strong traditions, contributions to culture, political 

leadership, trade and world economic development. 

As the world’s largest democracy, India’s 

represents a religious cross-section of Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jews, Buddhists and people of every faith that have 

traditionally lived in harmony. Unfortunately, there are a few who seek to sow divisions and cause harm to its people, its economy, to all those who visit or wish to do 

business with India. We believe that terrorism affects us all and we must all unite 

and act to defeat this common enemy. 

As Asians and Americans we are all part of 

a global village and strongly condemn these 

heinous acts. No matter where terror raises 

its ugly head, it impacts all the citizens of 

the world. We believe that by coming together as a community to show support to 

the bereaved and by fostering greater bonds 

between all peoples and faiths here at home 

and across the globe that we will be able to 

stop such hate. 

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HONORING BRIAN LLOYD OTTE 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Brian Lloyd Otte of Liberty, 

Missouri. Brian 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 

1376, and earning the most prestigious award 

of Eagle Scout. 

Brian has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years Brian 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 Brian Lloyd Otte 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 MEMORY OF DR. CHARLES LEA 

HON. IKE SKELTON OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 

Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with 

grief that I inform the House of the death of 

Dr. Charles Lea, Lt. Col., United States Army 

(ret.) of Lexington, Missouri. 

Dr. Lea was born and raised in Brunswick, 

Missouri, and graduated from Brookfield High 

School in 1952. Dr. Lea then spent a year at 

Rolla School of Mines before he entered West 

Point where he graduated in 1957. Upon graduation he spent 31⁄2 years in Germany before 

taking paratrooper training at Fort Benning. 

Choosing to attend University of Missouri 

Medical School over Ivy League offers, he 

graduated in 1965 to intern at Fitzsimmons in 

Denver, Colorado. 

Following his education path, Dr. Lea went 

directly to Vietnam. Serving in the 1st Brigade 

of the 101st Airborne, Dr. Lea was awarded 

several medals and citations, including: 

Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Soldier’s Medal, 

four Air Medals, Army Commendation Medal, 

Viet Cross of Gallantry, Combat Medical 

Badge, and Parachute Badge. 

After his service in Vietnam, Dr. Lea choose 

to become a general practice family physician 

in Oklahoma and Lafayette County, Missouri. 

Dr. Lea served as the chief of staff at Stillwater Regional Health Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Lafayette Regional Medical Center, 

Lexington, Missouri; and I–70 Medical Center, 

Sweet Springs, Missouri. 

Madam Speaker, Dr. Lea was a respected 

father, physician, and soldier. I know the 

Members of the House will join me in extending heartfelt condolences to his family: his 

wife, Kay Lea; his children, DeJean, George, 

Elisabeth, Darren, Nikki, and Scott; and his 

grandchildren, Jacqueline, William, Emily, 

Chelsea, Hunter, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Dylan, 

Maxwell, Regan, and Hayden. 

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HONORING CODY WILLIAM CASH 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Cody William Cash of Liberty, Missouri. Cody 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 

1376, and earning the most prestigious award 

of Eagle Scout. 

Cody has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years Cody 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 Cody William Cash 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 CAREER OF MR. 

WALTER HOWARD MAYO, III 

HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 

Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today so that my colleagues in the House of 


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