Kenny Marchant

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6078) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 307 West Wheat Street in Woodville, Texas, as the ``Chuck Fortenberry Post Office Building''.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 6075, offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Pitts), would designate the facility of the Post Office in West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the ``Robert J. Thompson Post Office Building.'' Born on November 30, 1937, Senator Thompson graduated from Penn State University in 1959 and was known to be a loyal and devoted fan of the Nittany Lions. He was a native of West Chester, Pennsylvania, and began his career in public service in 1970 as a member of the West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors. He began serving as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1995, representing the 19th District, which includes parts of Chester and Montgomery Counties. During his distinguished career as Senator, Thompson also served as chairman of the Appropriations Committee and vice chairman of the State Government Committee. But his contributions were not limited to just the public arena. He and his wife, Nancy, were very dedicated to the community in which they lived. Senator Thompson's list of involvements was impressive. He was the founding Executive Director of the Chester County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Chester County Hospital Board, a member of the Immaculata College President's Council, and was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church of West Chester. He passed away in January of 2006 and will be greatly missed by friends, family, and the community. I urge all Members to come together and vote in favor of H.R. 6075. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6075) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 East Gay Street in West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the ``Robert J. Thompson Post Office Building''.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 4720, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, a 5-time Grammy winner, Tito Puente was one of the most influential Latin jazz musicians of his time. He began playing the drums professionally as early as the age of 13 and went on to study composing, orchestration, and piano at Julliard and the New York School of Music. Puente released 120 albums over the course of his 60-year career. His fans loved him for both his music and his showmanship. He will always be remembered for keeping his music fresh and current through the decades. I support H.R. 1472 in recognition of the remarkable gift for music that Mr. Puente joyously shared with the world and hope all the Members will join with me. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 1472, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1472) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the ``Tito Puente Post Office Building''.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5990) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 415 South 5th Avenue in Maywood, Illinois, as the ``Wallace W. Sykes Post Office Building''.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill now under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am pleased to support another bill introduced by my distinguished friend, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis). Pastor Wallace Wyatt Sykes is well known for his accomplishments within, and devotion to, his community of Maywood, Illinois. In addition to providing leadership to the Church of God since 1961, Pastor Sykes has played an active role in his church's day care center, music center, talent and tutoring center, as well as the community crisis center. His contributions to Maywood have greatly been appreciated by its citizens, and I hope all Members will join me in honoring him. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 5990, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5989) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10240 Roosevelt Road in Westchester, Illinois, as the ``John J. Sinde Post Office Building''.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill now under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume, and I am pleased to support H.R. 5989 introduced by the distinguished gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis). John J. Sinde began his political career in 1949 when he joined the Material Service following 3\1/2\ years of service to the United States Navy. In 1973, he became the president of the Westchester Park District Board, where he remained until being appointed president of Westchester, a position he maintained for 24 years. In addition to his political commitment, Mr. Sinde was also actively involved with the youth of his community. He found the time to manage the Pee Wee League, umpire the Westchester Girls Softball team, and served as a member of the Westchester Boys Baseball team. John Sinde passed away in November of 2005, and I am pleased to support a bill honoring him as a pillar of his community. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 5989, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill now under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill (S. 3187) to designate the Post Office located at 5755 Post Road, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, as the ``Richard L. Cevoli Post Office''.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, born in 1919, U.S. Navy Commander Richard L. Cevoli was a long-time resident of East Greenwich and a student at what is now the University of Rhode Island. He fought bravely in World War II, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross, as well as the Korean War, in which he served as the executive officer of his squadron. In addition to these honors, Commander Cevoli's courageousness and commitment to his country earned him eight Air Medals and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. His life was taken far too soon on January 18, 1955, when his plane crashed during a training mission. He was rightfully remembered in the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, and I am pleased to support this bill honoring his great legacy. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Honorable Mr. Davis. I appreciate having had the opportunity to share these few minutes with him. Mr. Speaker, I urge that all Members support the passage of S. 3187, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill (S. 3613) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2951 New York Highway 43 in Averill Park, New York, as the ``Major George Quamo Post Office Building''.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill now under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Major George Quamo was the youngest member of the Special Forces Unit during the Vietnam War. He was the leader of three reconnaissance teams while serving in Vietnam and was responsible for the safe return of 14 men whose lives would have otherwise been lost. Throughout his career, the major was awarded 26 medals, including the Distinguished Service Cross and two Silver Stars. He was killed at the very young age of 27 when the helicopter he was flying in went down. I urge all Members to join me in honoring Major Quamo for his remarkable life and service to the United States. Without the courage, dedication, and talent of soldiers like him, our country would not be what it is today. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of Senate 3613, and I yield back the balance of my time.