May 2, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 911

Veterans of the USA will hold their 50th anniversary convention May 5–7, in Sandusky,

OH.

The city of Sandusky is a community renowned for its civic pride and commitment to

service. It is an appropriate host to this most

special of guests, the Catholic War Veterans.

As a veteran myself, I am aware of the exemplary service rendered by groups such as the

CWV. Throughout its history there has never

been a lack of enthusiasm or volunteer labor

for its many projects.

Several years ago, I was honored to be

chosen Outstanding Legislator of the Year by

the Department of Ohio, Catholic War Veterans. It is one of the most cherished honors I

have received in my years of public service.

Anniversaries are a time to reflect upon past

accomplishments. They are also a time to look

toward new horizons. The Catholic War Veterans have made it their responsibility to serve

those in need by keeping pace with the ever

increasing challenges facing mankind.

It is obvious that the people of Ohio and our

Nation as a whole have greatly benefited from

the effort that was started in 1945. I ask my

colleagues to join me today in recognizing the

achievements of the Department of Ohio,

Catholic War Veterans and encourage them to

continue to build upon their proud tradition of

service in Ohio.

CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

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HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to

take this opportunity to honor a few very important people from eastern Long Island. Mike

Leonardi, Rita Rech, Terri Germano, and Paul

Casiano will all be honored on Friday May 5,

1995 for their exemplary service to the community by receiving the Bay Area Civic Association’s Third Annual Citizen of the Year

Award. Each of these individuals has distinguished themselves in the community in his or

her own way. Mike Leonardi is not only the

Mastic Beach fire commissioner, but an assistant to the Brookhaven Town Council. Rita

Rech is an active member of both the Bay

Area Civic Association and the Mastic Park

Civic Association. She embodies the true volunteer spirit in all of her activities. Beyond her

service to eastern Long Island as a library employee, Terri Germano has dedicated time to

the coordination of events for the Smith Point

Beach Youth Project. Paul Casiano, as principal of Moriches Elementary School, has led

them to become a National School of Excellence. Throughout his career, Paul Casiano

has been an important link between his students and the community participating in both

community and district activities. I would like

to commend these dedicated members of the

Long Island community for their service and

dedication. We are proud and lucky to have

them as neighbors.

TRIBUTE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

OFFICERS NATIONWIDE

HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to

pay tribute to the law enforcement officers

who serve and protect our communities in

Pennsylvania and across the Nation.

It is appropriate today to recognize these

brave men and women, especially those in the

Keystone State, because today is the 90th anniversary of the Pennsylvania State Police.

The first police organization of its kind, the

Pennsylvania State Police was born of legislation that was signed into law by Governor

Samuel W. Pennypacker on May 2, 1905.

In speaking with many of my colleagues in

the House, I know that the Pennsylvania State

Police enjoy an excellent reputation throughout the country—especially for their vigilance

in maintaining safe highway travel. I have

even had a few staffers who, in their enthusiasm to arrive at events in the Fifth Congressional District on time, have come to fully appreciate the keenness of their watchful eyes.

But while ensuring safe going for motorists

is one of our police officers’ most commonly

known duties, it only scratches the surface of

their tremendous breadth of responsibility. In

northwestern and northcentral Pennsylvania,

we are appreciative of and committed to the

rural way of life. By maintaining safe streets

and peaceful neighborhoods, our State and

local officers of the law contribute invaluably to

the preservation of our heritage.

On this special day, I rise to honor those

who serve, those who have served, and those

who have given their lives to protect our families, neighborhoods and friends. They are deserving of our most sincere thanks, and I am

pleased to have this opportunity to recognize

them here today.

IN MEMORY OF PAUL MARUYAMA

fHON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today

to honor the memory of a man who was a true

American—a man who truly believed in and

lived the ideals of this country—his name was

Paul Maruyama.

He came to the United States from Japan in

1934 to complete his education. Shortly after

the start of World War II he and his wife Mary

were given 48 hours to sell their possessions

and report for internment in a camp—they

were both American citizens. During relocation

after the war, Paul and his family settled in St.

Louis.

Paul spent the rest of his life in St. Louis

working to make our community a better place

to live. He became an importer of Japanese

products and a consultant for Japanese and

American companies who desired to do business in each other’s country. He was given

the title of ‘‘Goodwill Ambassador’’ for his work

in promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and his adopted

country.

The list of his civic accomplishments is too

long to enumerate but include: the founding of

the Japan-American Society of St. Louis, serving is the honorary Consul-General of Japan,

establishing the St. Louis Chapter of the Japanese-American Citizens League, conducting

citizenship classes for Japanese who wanted

to become citizens, and the establishment of

the Sister Cities Program between Suwa City,

Japan and St. Louis.

Paul’s legacy is faith—faith in the values

and ideals of this country. He never let his

mistreatment during the war affect his attitude.

He always believed this was the greatest nation in the world and loved and supported his

adopted country every day. The St. Louis

community has lost a good friend in Paul

Maruyama—the United States of America has

lost a true patriot.

TRIBUTE TO LEROY F. SMITH

fHON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to

acknowledge the contributions of Leroy F.

Smith, a man who has contributed greatly to

the community of Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Smith is

a graduate of the New York public school system. He attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, and received a B.B.A. from Brooklyn College and his M.B.A. from the University of

South Carolina.

Leroy has combined his academic training

with community activism and professional experience to make meaningful contributions to

my congressional district and greater Brooklyn.

Mr. Smith works tirelessly. Currently he

serves as the president of a Bedford

Stuyvesant tenant association, in addition to

being the president of the WilliamsburgThroop-Marcus Garvey Blvd. Block Association. He is also a member of the 79th Precinct

Community Council and the Willoughby

Square Corporation. His past endeavors included service on the board of directors for

the Bedford Stuyvesant Community Legal

Services Corporation, and he is past president

of various PTA organizations at Satellite East

J.H.S., O.S. 44, and J.H.S. 258. Additionally,

Mr. Smith served as a legislative aide to Assemblyman William F. Boyland, and he was

one of 13 members of the Brooklyn Congress

of Racial Equality [CORE] who walked 250

miles to attend the 1973 March on Washington.

I am pleased to introduce Leroy Smith to my

House colleagues and to congratulate him for

his valuable service to the community.

ARON S. EGNER WINS AMERICAN

LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORIfCAL CONTEST

HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, the American

Legion High School Oratorical Contest was