E 942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 1995

CONCLUSION

It is urgent that Congress act today to

erase the deficit. The tax bill passed by the

House makes that goal much harder to fulfill. A tax cut in such circumstances is selfindulgent. We should not shift to the next

generation a burden that this generation

should bear.

JIM HYLAND: A NEIGHBOR WHO

WENT THE EXTRA MILE

fHON. NITA M. LOWEY OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to

honor Jim Hyland—a resident of the 18th Congressional District of New York—for his enduring commitment to our community. Jim Hyland

exemplifies both leadership and service to his

community. For 36 years, Mr. Hyland has

worked with Citibank in the areas of lending

and marketing. During his impressive career

with the company, Mr. Hyland has served both

as branch manager and as area director.

Jim Hyland’s tireless community work is

firmly evidenced by his current position as

Citibank’s Government and community relations officer for the Westchester, Mid Hudson,

and Long Island regions. As the bank’s representative in the community, Mr. Hyland

brings Citibank’s resources to the neighborhoods it serves.

Mr. Speaker, Jim’s tenure at Citibank alone

would have been enough to merit recognition.

However, his grassroots campaign to improve

the quality of neighborhood life does not end

with his efforts at Citibank. In addition, he

serves on several area boards of directors, including: Food Patch; Private Industry Council;

Westchester Light House; Westchester/Putnam Affirmative Action; National Conference

of Christians and Jews; and the Long Island

Housing Partnership.

Aside from his commitment to community

service, Jim Hyland is a dedicated husband,

father and grandfather. Jim and his wife Joan,

a registered nurse, live in Yorktown, NY. They

have 7 wonderful children and 11 grandchildren.

Jim truly represents Citibank to the communities he serves. His love of people has compelled him to give of himself to help others.

Jim’s community outreach work, coupled with

his remarkable sense of humor, have brought

laughter and joy to so many over his 36-year

career.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the friends, colleagues, admirers, and family of Jim Hyland, I

hereby express heartfelt appreciation for his

years of service and recognize the joyous occasion of his retirement. I am pleased to salute him.

THE OKLAHOMA CITY TRAGEDY

fHON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER OF COLORADO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I would

like to talk about several Coloradans impacted

by the Oklahoma disaster.

A Fort Carson soldier spoke yesterday of

the bitter irony that sent a good friend to a

deadly work detail in Oklahoma City instead of

him.

Sfc. Lola R. Bolden, 40, died in the bombing

attack last Wednesday that killed at least 80

people in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

It could just as easily have been Sfc. Bobby

Thornton who was killed.

‘‘I wish I had taken the assignment, and she

stayed here,’’ Thornton said sadly yesterday.

‘‘It’s hard to take.’’

But, he said, ‘‘If I had gone to Oklahoma

City, my kids would have been in that day

care—where 13 children were killed—that’s

what I’ve always been thinking, and it hurts

the most.’’

Bolden, 40, formerly of Widefield, transferred to Oklahoma City in January. She and

Thornton had been promoted at the same

time, and one had to leave Fort Carson.

But Bolden was quicker making telephone

calls, and she beat Thornton to the Army recruiting assignment in Oklahoma City.

‘‘Everyone liked here. She would always get

the job done, no matter what,’’ Thornton said.

‘‘This really hurts a lot.’’

Thonrton said he talked to Bolden a month

ago. She had spotted a good job assignment

that he could have applied for, and she wanted to pass on the tip.

‘‘That’s the kind of person she was,’’ he

said.

When he heard of the bombing, ‘‘Chills went

through my body. I kept calling her home that

day. I finally got a neighbor and told him, ‘Tell

me it’s not true.’ ’’

But it was.

Lola Bolden was divorced and is survived

by three children. Two of them, ages 11 and

13, lived with her in Oklahoma City. An adult

daughter lives in Birmingham, AL.

Meanwhile yesterday, another former Colorado man struggled with dimming hopes that

his wife of 25 years would be found alive.

‘‘There’s been no word yet. Not a word,’’

said Michael Meek, now of Moore, OK.

Claudette Meek, 43, graduated from

Widefield, CO High School in 1969. She and

Michael met there and had been together ever

since. She worked at the Federal credit union

in Oklahoma City.

Michael Meek had bought her 25 roses and

was set to meet her for lunch Wednesday to

celebrate his birthday.

He never got to give her those roses.

The Meeks have two children, ages 21 and

25.

‘‘She (Claudette) touched a lot of people.

That’s the type of person she is,’’ he said.

‘‘Her challenge is to serve people.’’

These wonderful Americans were just trying

to serve their country when they died. My

deepest sympathy goes out to their survivors.

Mr. Speaker, let me put some biographical

sketches of Special Agents killed in Oklahoma

City. We must not forget them.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

Mickey B. Maroney, Special Agent, October

29, 1944–April 19, 1995

Mickey was appointed as a special agent on

June 14, 1971, in the Forth Worth Office.

Prior to his assignment to Oklahoma City,

he served with the Johnson Protective Division. He is survived by his wife, Robbie, and

children, Alice Ann (age 27) and Mickey Paul

(age 23).

Linda G. McKinney Office Manager, body

recovered on April 30

Linda was appointed to the Secret Service

on June 28, 1981, in Oklahoma City. Linda is

married to Danny McKinney and has a son,

Jason Derek Smith (age 22). Linda’s mother,

Ms. Minnie J. Griffin, resides in Fittstown,

Oklahoma.

Alan G. Whicher, Assistant Special Agent in

Charge, July 12, 1954–April 19, 1995

Al was appointed to the Secret Service on

April 12, 1976, in the Washington Field Office.

His career included assignments to the Vice

Presidential Protective Division, New York

Field Office, Liaison Division, and the Presidential Protective Division. He is survived

by his wife, Pamela Sue, and three children,

Meredith Sue (age 16), Melinda Therese (age

15), and Ryan Gerald (age 13). Al’s mother,

Mrs. Elizabeth Whicher of Boonsboro, Maryland, also survives him.

Kathy L. Seidl, Investigative Assistant,

November 13, 1955–April 19, 1995

Kathy was appointed to the Secret Service

on March 17, 1985, in Oklahoma City. She is

survived by her husband, Glenn, son Clinton

Glenn Seidl, age 7, and stepson, Marcus

Glenn Seidl, age 15. Kathy’s parents, Dallas

and Sharon Davis of Mustang, Oklahoma,

also survive her.

Donald R. Leonard, Special Agent, June 27,

1944–April 19, 1995

Don was appointed as a special agent on

November 16, 1970, in Oklahoma City. His career included assignments in the Tulsa Resident Agency, the Protective Support Division, the Vice Presidential Protective Division, and the St. Louis Field Office. Don is

survived by his wife, Diane, and sons, Bradley Eugene (age 26), Jason Ray (age 23), and

Timothy Gordon (age 22).

Cynthia L. Brown, Special Agent, April 15,

1969–April 19, 1995

Cindy was married to Special Agent Ron

Brown of the Phoenix Field Office. She was

appointed as a special agent on March 21,

1994, and assigned to Oklahoma City. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her

parents, Linda Campbell of Rantoul, Illinois,

and Gary Campbell of Sherman, Texas.

TRIBUTE TO FRANCISCO DUENAS

fPEREZ

HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD OF GUAM

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would

like to take this occasion to commend one of

the island’s principal leaders upon his induction to the Guam Business Hall of Fame. Mr.

Francisco Duenas Perez, through the years,

has contributed greatly towards the development and economic stability of his home, the

Island of Guam.

Better known as Frank D. Perez, he was

born in the city of Agana to Jesus Flores

Perez and Margarita Mendiola Duenas on July

5, 1913. He attended the Guam Elementary

School and the Guam Evening High School,

where he graduated with honors in 1933. Although he was accepted by the University of

California at Davis, he decided not to leave

the island in order to stay with his ailing mother. This industrial pioneer instead opted to engage in his first business venture at the young