E 1122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 1995

Quintin E. Cramer Junior High School in 1969,

and also saw Garber High School designated

as one of the top 10 high schools in the State

of Michigan in 1987 as well as being a National Excellence in Education Honoree that

same year.

His capabilities and commitment extended

to business where he held a number of directorships and offices with a number of area

companies, including First of America Bank

Michigan Airgas, Mid-Michigan Welding Supply, Bay City Inns, Peoples National Bank and

Trust, Valley Oxygen Company, Thermal Concentrates, Inc., and Bay Welding Supply. He

also exhibited a strong sense of other civic involvements with many organizations, including

the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, the

Great Lakes Center Foundation, United Way,

Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University, the YWCA, the University of Michigan,

the Rotary Club, the Bay Medical Center Fund

Drive, and as Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Essexville-Hampton Citizens Advisory Committee.

Mark Jaffe has had a sense of responsibility

to his community and to his work that is exceeded only by his commitment to his family.

His wife Judith, and his children Lynne Goldstein, Ellen Conginundi, and David, have all

been key components of his lifetime of caring,

and remain important anchors for those times

when we all need to rest on calmer shores.

Mr. Speaker, people of accomplishment

send the best kind of message to our young

people—that hard work and perseverance

have their just rewards. Mark Jaffe has been

a lifetime model for thousands of young people in the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools,

and I am sure that he will continue as a leader

worthy of respect and honors in all else that

he might chose to do. I urge you to and all of

our colleagues to join me in wishing him the

very best on his retirement.

SALUTE TO JEROME W. WILLIAMS

fHON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take

this opportunity to pay tribute to an outstanding American and former employee of the U.S.

House of Representatives, Mr. Jerome W. Williams. Jerome served as administrative assistant in my Washington office from January

1976 until his retirement in December 1992.

A native of St. Louis, MO, Jerome Williams

first distinguished himself in the field of education. He graduated from Stowe Teachers

College and earned his master’s degree in

education administration from St. Louis University. He began teaching at Bates Schools

in September 1955 and later served as principal of Sumner, Beaumont, and Hadley high

schools and Lexington and Cole elementary

schools. In September 1970 Jerome was

named district assistant superintendent of the

McKinley-Roosevelt District for the St. Louis

public schools and in June 1974 he became

director of the Inservice Center of the St.

Louis Board of Education. Jerome is a member of the Missouri State Teachers’ Association, the National Education Association, and

National Association for Curriculum Development.

In 1976 Jerome Williams left St. Louis and

came to work on Capitol Hill where he served

as my administrative assistant. He organized,

supervised, and maintained my congressional

office in a manner that effectively and efficiently served the people of the First District of

Missouri. His dedication and commitment to

this institution were unsurpassed.

In addition to 20 years of service in the St.

Louis public school system and 17 years on

Capitol Hill, Jerome served his Nation in the

U.S. Army from November 6, 1953, until August 10, 1955.

Jerome Williams has exercised a lifelong interest in his avocation, public speaking and

drama. He has studies radio announcing and

acting and has been a member of several

drama groups. Jerome has also manifest a

special interest in young people and is an outstanding father of four children—Yvette Williams, Karla Wallace, Jerome Williams, Jr.,

and Andrea Williams, and is grandfather of

Darrell Banks. In 1970 Jerome Williams was

honored as recipient of the Harris-Stowe College Outstanding Alumni Award.

Mr. Speaker, Jerome W. Williams has truly

led a distinguished life of public service and

devotion to is family, community, and Nation.

I salute Jerome in his retirement and wish him

godspeed.

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF

HARTFORD’S PARKS

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HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY OF CONNECTICUT

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, 100 years

ago, the leaders of my hometown of Hartford,

CT, made an important decision. They created

the Hartford Park system, that now comprises

many parks that have served countless residents throughout the past century.

One of the driving forces behind the creation of the park system was Mr. Frederick

Law Olmsted, also known as the Father of

Landscape Architecture. A native of Hartford,

born in 1822, Mr. Olmsted went on to design

almost 100 public recreation grounds and

planned communities nationwide, including

Central Park, Boston’s Emerald Necklace, and

the U.S. Capitol grounds.

In Hartford, our parks have remained places

of enjoyment in so many ways. They provide

recreational and cultural activities for our community. At Keney Park, families gather for a

variety of events throughout the summer

months, including golf, tennis, and swimming.

Elizabeth Park features beautiful rose gardens

through which to stroll, and ponds for watching

the ducks in summer and for ice skating in

winter. Goodwin Park is a premier location for

bike rides, golf, tennis, and other recreational

activities. These and Hartford’s other scenic

spots continue to enrich the lives of the residents of our community and surrounding

areas.

As we celebrate this important anniversary

in Hartford, I commend the city parks and

recreation department, the Hartford Parks Advisory Commission, and the many park advisory groups that have been instrumental in ensuring our parks continue to serve residents

for generations to come.

TRIBUTE TO THE SAN

BERNARDINO AMERICAN LEGION

AUXILIARY

HON. JERRY LEWIS OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I

would like to bring to your attention the fine

work and outstanding public service of the

American Legion auxiliary, San Bernardino

unit, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary of service to our community and our

Nation.

The San Bernardio American Legion auxiliary has a long and proud tradition of dedication and outstanding service. At the very first

meeting held on April 10, 1920, at the Women’s Club House and presided over by Mrs.

R.F. Gardner, 18 names were listed on the

original charter. At that time, the auxiliary was

organized to safeguard and convey to America’s youth the ideas and principles upon which

our Republic was built, to foster allegiance

and respect for our flag, and to offer support

for the men and women who served in the

Armed Forces. These responsibilities the

women of the San Bernardino auxiliary took

seriously in their service to our community,

State, and country.

The minutes from those early meetings are

intriguing and offer insights into the concerns

of that time. Purchasing savings bonds, entertaining patients at Arrowhead Hospital, working with the poor, and honoring our flag were

several subjects discussed in those early

days.

Over the years, auxiliary members have

served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm. Its members have participated in Operation Send-Off

at the former Norton Air Force Base, savings

bonds drives, health programs for the children

of our veterans, scholarships to our community youth, and working with the American Red

Cross, and other worthy organizations. That

spirit of giving and support continues to this

day as members of the auxiliary work with and

provide assistance for the veterans, their families, and children in their homes, and at the

Jerry L. Pettis VA Hospital in Loma Linda.

Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and our many friends in recognizing

the many fine achievements and selfless contributions of the American Legion auxiliary in

San Bernardino. Over the years, the auxiliary

has touched the lives of many people and it is

only fitting that the House of Representatives

recognize this outstanding organization today.

SUBTLE TRADE BARRIERS BLOCK

fU.S. FIRMS

HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I submit for

the RECORD the following excerpt taken from

the article ‘‘Protectionism Plays a Subtler

Hand’’ in the Washington Post on Sunday,

May 14. This article addresses the problems

which American firms are having in overseas

trade. Despite the dismantling of many of the