E 1126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 1995

Texas, Virginia and Washington, as well as

the District of Columbia and the then-territory of Hawaii.

As has been the case in recent years, virtually all 1995 National Maritime Day observances will be in port cities. In Washington, D.C., we will remember the war time

service of our merchant mariners at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

No doubt we will recall the Maritime Day

tributes received a half century ago from the

leaders of America’s armed forces.

For example, Lieutenant General Alexander A. Vandegrift, United States Marine

Corps Commandant, pointed out how the Marine Crops had been aided by the merchant

marine:

‘‘The men and ships of the Merchant Marine have participated in every landing operation by the United States Marine Corps

from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima—and we know

they will be at hand with supplies and equipment when American amphibious forces hit

the beaches of Japan itself. On Maritime Day

we of the Marine Corps salute the men of the

merchant fleet.’’

The devotion to duty by the men at sea

was praised by the Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower:

‘‘The officers and men of the Merchant Marine, by their devotion to duty in the face of

enemy action, as well as natural dangers of

the sea, have brought us the tools to finish

the job. Their contribution to final victory

will be long remembered.’’

Earlier, ‘‘Ike’’ had said, ‘‘When final victory is ours there is no organization that

will share its credit more deservedly than

the Merchant Marine.’’

I hope all Americans, whether from desert,

mountain, or prairie regions or coastal

states, will pause on National Maritime Day,

May 22, 1995, to remember General Eisenhower’s words and the heroic deeds of our

merchant marine war veterans.

Like our military veterans, they deserve

our thanks and our recognition for securing

the freedom we enjoy today.

TRIBUTE TO JOHN MORLEY

fHON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, on May 31, 1995,

Mr. John Morley will be retiring after 51 years

of dedicated service to millions of baseball,

football, hockey, basketball, racing, and soccer

fans, as well as concert-goers, circus fans,

and many others in stadiums, arenas, parks,

and zoos across the country. Mr. Morley will

be retiring from his position as the vice president of operations for Harry M. Stevens, Inc.,

now a member of the Aramark family of companies. At Harry M. Stevens he has been a

leader of the team that provides food, beverages, souvenirs, and service to Presidents

and Popes, athletes and actors, musicians

and many more.

Mr. Morley began his career vending hot

dogs at Yankee Stadium, and then moved on

to be a steward in Washington. He later

moved back to New York as a manager, and

then on to Kentucky for the Derby. As the

Mets began playing in Shea Stadium, Mr. Morley returned to New York in order to serve as

general manager of the stadium. While in New

York he also worked in Nassau Coliseum after

the Islanders were established. Throughout his

career he has set the highest standards of

service to American fans at thousands of

games and events including several World Series, Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, Kentucky

Derbies, and many concert tours from the

Beatle’s first stadium appearance in the United

States to the Who’s farewell tour.

John Morley’s professional life has been

characterized by a commitment to excellence,

a commitment to respect for fellow employees,

and a commitment to making the best possible

experience for the fans. His commitment to

the fans is reflected in the smiling faces of

children enjoying that first ballpark hot dog or

wearing their teams’s hat; his commitment to

employee excellence is demonstrated by the

tens of thousands of men and women whose

working careers began in a stadium, many of

whom have chosen careers staying in the

service sector and many of whom have chosen to use the experience as a foundation for

other industries; his commitment to the fan experience is reflected in the many new services, menu items and quality programs that

enable fans to maximize their entertainment

experience.

Mr. Morley will be missed by all those he

has served and especially by those with whom

he has worked. His commitment to excellence

will continue through the legacy he has left

after half a century of service to sports fans

and music lovers.

TRIBUTE TO THE PASSAIC

COUNTY DARE PROGRAM

f

HON. MARGE ROUKEMA OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, substance

abuse—and the crime it breeds—is a real and

terribly dangerous threat to our communities,

our neighborhoods and our families. Winning

the war on abuse requires aggressive interdiction, vigorous enforcement, effective treatment

and tireless education. No one is more aware

of this and no one has worked harder to fight

the scourge of drug abuse than the men and

women of the Passaic County Drug Abuse

Resistance and Education Program.

DARE is the largest and most effective

drug-abuse prevention and education program

in the United States and is now taught to 25

million youths in school from kindergarten to

12th grade. The DARE curriculum was originally developed by the Los Angeles Unified

School District. Today it is taught by veteran

police officers across the country. After completing 80 hours of specialized training, the officers enter the classroom, where they provide

children with the skills and self-esteem needed

to resist peer pressure and the temptation to

use drugs.

The DARE program is clearly a success.

Independent research has determined that

DARE substantially affects students’ attitudes

toward substance abuse. It has helped students improve study habits, achieve higher

grades and gain a greater respect for police

officers, decreasing vandalism and gang activity in the process. I can testify that among the

police departments and educators in my Congressional district, DARE is unanimously singled out for the highest praise.

On June 11, the Passaic County DARE

family will celebrate the program by holding a

parade. DARE students, police officers, teachers, public officials and members of local civic

and fraternal organizations from 16 municipalities will march together to send the message

loud and clear that we will not tolerate substance abuse in our communities and schools.

Today, I ask my colleagues in the House to

join with me by showing our appreciation for

the dedication of the thousands of DARE volunteers in Passaic County who have made a

life-and-death difference for countless young

people in their communities. They make us all

proud.

A SPECIAL SALUTE TO GLENORA

STARKS 1995 CONGRESSIONAL

fSENIOR CITIZEN INTERN

HON. LOUIS STOKES OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, during the

month of May, our Nation celebrates National

Senior Citizen Month. In communities throughout the United States, senior citizens are recognized for their contributions to their communities and the Nation. This week, seniors from

congressional districts across the Nation will

gather on Capitol Hill for the annual Congressional Senior Citizen Intern Program. During

their internship, seniors receive a firsthand

look at the legislative process. They attend

meetings and issue forums on topics which

impact the elderly community, and have an

opportunity to engage in extensive dialogue

and congressional leaders and administration

officials.

Mr. Speaker, over the years, I have been

proud to participate in the Congressional Senior Citizen Intern Program. I rise to congratulate an outstanding senior citizen in my congressional district who has been selected to

participate in this year’s program. I want to

share with my colleagues and the Nation

some information regarding my 1995 Congressional Senior Citizen Intern, Mrs. Glenora

Starks.

Mrs. Starks is a resident of Oakwood Village, OH. She retired from the catering staff of

the Marriott Inn in Beachwood. The proud

mother of two sons, Bruce and Keith, Mrs.

Starks in a member of Liberty Hill Baptist

Church.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to state that the

Greater Cleveland area has benefited greatly

from Mrs. Starks strong commitment and leadership. She is the founder and director of the

Do Good Club, an organization which greatly

benefits seniors throughout the Greater Cleveland area. Under Mrs. Starks’ tutelage, young

children lend assistance to seniors who reside

in the neighborhood and area nursing homes.

Because of the Do Good Club, the quality of

life for those individuals is greatly improved.

Mrs. Starks is also a member of the National

Council of Negro Women; the NAACP; and a

member of the Missionary Support and Prayer

Club at the Oakwood Senior Center.

Glenora Starks is also politically active in

the community. She is a member of the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County

Democratic Party; a member of the Democratic Club and a precinct committeeperson. In

addition, Mrs. Starks is a member of the 11th

Congressional Caucus where she provides assistance to the Senior Citizen Committee. Mrs.