E2374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 10, 2008 

arenas. A graduate of the University of Mines 

in El Paso and a member of the U.S. Army 

Corps of Engineers during the Korean War, 

Frank jumped into the family business just in 

time to play an integral role in some of the 

most storied oil discoveries in Texas. A lifelong student, he always had a book handy to 

feed his quest for knowledge. 

It was during his wildcatting days that Frank 

embarked on the biggest adventure of his 

life—his 35-year marriage to Martha. They settled into the life of a west Texas ranching family moving to Fort Stockton and then Alpine to 

raise their three children. The tragic death of 

their oldest child, Mark, only served to 

strengthen the Pollard family’s bond by encouraging them all to live every day to the absolute fullest. 

A man who could play devil’s advocate on 

any issue, ‘‘Daddy Frank’’ was one of a kind. 

No matter the topic or the audience he could 

offer opinions and hold court. With a largerthan-life personality, he could enjoy himself in 

a roomful full of oilmen or children. He knew 

when to lead, when to inspire, and when to let 

someone learn their own lessons. 

If Hollywood had ever wanted to put a real 

Texas wildcatter and rancher on the silver 

screen, a casting director could have struck 

Texas gold with Frank Pollard. Always armed 

with a story, a joke, a way to draw people in, 

Daddy Frank was the epitome of the proud 

Texas wildcatter from the tips of his boots to 

the top of his cowboy hat, and we can all 

learn from his example of what it means to 

have Texas integrity. 

On December 6, Frank was reunited with 

his beloved Martha and their oldest son, Mark. 

He leaves behind for his family and friends a 

lifetime of Daddy Frank stories to tell and a 

legacy of the Texas spirit. Once again, I thank 

those in the chamber and all Americans for allowing me to share Frank’s story of the importance of family, friends, and living life each 

and every day to the fullest. 

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TRIBUTE TO JUDIE BOLAM 

HON. LEE TERRY OF NEBRASKA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise to 

honor the accomplishments of Judie Bolam, 

Judie recently celebrated 10 years of service 

in my Omaha Congressional Office. She is a 

dedicated servant to the Second Congressional District of Nebraska. She works hard 

and deserves accolades. 

Judie serves as staff assistant for my 

Omaha Congressional Office. Judie has the 

unofficial title of ‘‘director of first impressions.’’ 

She starts every day taking the time to speak 

to each staff member face to face. She is a 

dedicated worker who always has a smile and 

her face and knows everyone by first name. 

Judie, thank you for your positive attitude. It 

has made a difference in every project you 

worked on over the past 10 years. I am lucky 

to have found you, and I know the staff believes the office is lucky you found us. Hard 

work and patience pays off, and we could not 

have done it without you, Judie. Thank you. 

IN REMEMBRANCE OF 

KRISTALLNACHT 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today in honor of Congregration Shaarey 

Tikvah in Beachwood, Ohio as they commemorate the seventieth anniversary of 

Kristallnacht—The Night of Shattered Glass. 

Kristallnacht was a series of events that 

began on the night of November 9, 1938 in 

which the Nazi Third Reich in Germany and 

Austria destroyed over 200 synagogues, thousands of stores, hundreds of homes and a 

number of Jewish community centers in what 

is widely considered to be the beginning of the 

Holocaust. I stand with the members of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah and all members of 

the Greater Cleveland Community in marking 

November 9, 2008 as the official 70-Year Remembrance Day of Kristallnacht. I also rise in 

recognition of the organizers of this important 

interfaith program as all members of our community join in remembering the lives of those 

lost during the Holocaust and in commemorating this historical night. Their contributions 

exemplify the diversity and culture that our 

community is so fortunate to possess. 

Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join 

me in remembrance of Kristallnacht and in 

honor of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah as they 

join with members of our community in commemorating this historic event. 

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HONORING DENNIS RAINIER’S RETIREMENT FROM MURFREESBORO PARKS AND RECREATION 

HON. BART GORDON OF TENNESSEE

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam 

Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Director Dennis Rainier on his retirement after over 

37 years of service. 

Dennis grew up in Maryland and came to 

Murfreesboro to play baseball for my alma 

mater, Middle Tennessee State University. 

Like many MTSU alums, he never left 

Murfreesboro. 

In 1971, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation 

Director Ray Duffy noticed a young man working with children in a gym at Hobgood Elementary School. Dennis Rainier was holding a 

basketball camp, and Mr. Duffy must have 

liked what he saw because he offered Dennis 

the position of Assistant Director that day. 

Nine years later, Mr. Duffy retired, and Dennis 

was appointed to lead the fledgling 

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department that would become one of the best programs in Tennessee. 

Under Dennis’ direction, the Old Fort Golf 

Course was constructed, as was SportsCom, 

StarPlex, Barfield-Crescent Park, and Patterson Park Community Center, each offering a 

variety of fitness opportunities for everyone in 

Murfreesboro. 

Dennis and I worked together on making the 

Stones River Greenway and the Discovery 

Center and Nature Trail at Murfree Spring a 

reality. Tens of thousands of people use the 

Greenway, and an estimated 100,000 children 

and families explore the Discovery Center’s 

exhibits each year. 

In addition to fitness complexes, golf 

courses and greenways, Murfreesboro also 

hosts a variety of State high school sports 

championships. These events bring millions of 

tourist dollars into the city, and Dennis always 

worked hard to make them a success. 

Dennis, I’ve enjoyed working with you and 

have always appreciated your ‘‘can-do’’ attitude. I hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement with your wife, children and grandchild. 

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TRIBUTE TO CROOK COUNTY 

JUDGE SCOTT COOPER 

HON. GREG WALDEN OF OREGON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam Speaker, 

It is with great pride and gratitude that I rise 

today to pay special tribute to an outstanding 

public servant and community leader from Oregon’s Second Congressional District, Crook 

County Judge Scott Cooper. Scott has chosen 

to conclude his service as county judge at the 

end of this month, and I would like to share 

with our colleagues some background on this 

special leader. 

Judge Cooper was elected to his post in 

November 2000, and has served two terms in 

office. Before taking office as county judge, 

Scott was a member of the Prineville City 

Council, serving from 1997–2000. 

The position of county judge triggers memories of Oregon’s great frontier history, but the 

role is not one of living in the past. Judge 

Cooper’s colleagues will all tell you one thing 

definite about him: he gets things done. Shortly after coming to office and learning that the 

historic county courthouse had been without 

hot water for years, Judge Cooper decided he 

was going to get that fixed. Naysayers told 

him that it had been tried before, but it would 

cost too much and couldn’t be done. A call to 

a local plumber and a mere $20 later, folks realized the Judge wasn’t one to take no for an 

answer. This isn’t the only example. Technologically speaking, he brought Crook County 

into the 21st Century. When Judge Cooper 

came into office, many recall that the Crook 

County system of government had many moving parts. Thirty different departments worked 

separately of each other with little formal interaction. Without this formality among the departments and residents, county administration 

and budgeting tended to be a little chaotic. 

Judge Cooper’s vision led to a computer network being created so departments could 

interact and set up a county Web site where 

residents could keep track of county services 

and business. Reflecting Scott’s core beliefs 

that public service is about fiscal responsibility 

and making customer service a priority, Crook 

County now works as one body for the betterment of the whole. 

Judge Cooper has served not only Crook 

County well, but has looked out for the interests of central Oregon and the State as a 

whole in a wide variety of positions during his