Kenny Marchant

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5736) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida, as the ``Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr. Post Office Building''.

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 to include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the adoption of H. Res. 973, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, there is no question that a sound financial foundation can provide people with more opportunities and a better quality of life. H. Res. 973, as amended, recognizes the importance of thorough planning to the achievement of financial aspirations, and it commends the millions of Americans who are already working and planning to achieve their personal goals. In the past year, proclamations have been made in several States, as well as the District of Columbia, recognizing this fact, and I am pleased to support H. Res. 973 designating the week of October 2, 2006, as National Financial Planning Week. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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 under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 973) recognizing Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process, as amended.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 5929, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Katherine Dunham was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in 1909, and from a very early age, she was passionate about the arts. She attended Chicago University and went on to earn a master's and doctoral degree in anthropology. In 1931, she opened her first dance school, and in 1948, she participated in a tour that was the first to bring African American dance to the European public. Upon returning from Europe, Dunham directed a production on Broadway, and in 1963, she became the first African American to choreograph for the Metropolitan Opera. Perhaps one of the most defining moments of her career, however, was receiving the Albert Schweitzer Music Award for a life's work dedicated to music and devoted to humanity at New York's Carnegie Hall. In recognition of her countless achievements and contributions to the arts, I urge all Members to join me in voting for H.R. 5929. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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 under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5929) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the ``Katherine Dunham Post Office Building''.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 6151, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT

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 under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of Southlake, Texas for it's 50th Anniversary of Incorporation. In 1956, Southlake was born on the North Texas Prairie as 1.62 square miles of land with less than 1000 inhabitants and now boasts 22 square miles with a population of more than 25,000 Texans. During the past 50 years, businesses and families alike have migrated to Southlake to plant roots in the stable and warm community. With the growth of the city's size in land and residents, Southlake has worked hard and succeeded at maintaining a comfortable and safe hometown atmosphere. The American family is thriving in Southlake, Texas with just over 60 percent of families having kids under the age of 18. Whether a faculty member in the accomplished local school system, or a participant in the storied high school athletic programs, these families take great pride in preparing their children for the future. Within these families are hard working employees at locally owned businesses or large corporations who strive for the betterment of the community in which they live. I commend Southlake's city officials of past and present for their dedication during challenging periods of growth and laud their accomplishments of making Southlake a premier North Texas community for families and businesses. I give my congratulations to the city officials and private residents of Southlake on their Golden Anniversary of Incorporation. I honor Southlake, Texas upon this milestone and look forward to the future as the city continues to be a shining example in North Texas. It is with pride that I serve such a distinguished city in my Congressional District and give my sincere congratulations upon this Golden Anniversary.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to honor the flight crew members that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. During the horrific attacks that took place on that fateful date, thousands of innocent people lost their lives at the hands of these terrorists. Among them, 25 flight attendants, 5 captains and 4 first officers were lost on American Airlines flights 11 and 77 and United Airlines flights 93 and 175. Everyone of them acted heroically in the face of the terrorist attacks, the magnitude of which is unparalleled in American history. In addition, on December 22, 2001, the flight crew members of American Airlines flight 63 responded with courage, determination, and skill, saving the lives of 185 passengers, 12 crew members, and countless people on the ground, by helping to restrain Richard Reid, who was attempting to detonate a bomb in his shoe. This Monday, September 11, 2006, on the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial Foundation will hold a candle light vigil and dedication of a new memorial to honor these American heroes in Grapevine, TX. It is my honor for this memorial to be located in my district. It will serve not only as an inspiration to every American because of the courage and fortitude the flight crew members showed in the face of danger on 9/11, but also as a stark reminder of the continuing danger that we all face and the vigilance we must maintain.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Tippets, the president and CEO of American Airlines Federal Credit Union, located in Dallas-Fort Worth on his election to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU). John has been an advocate for federal credit unions for over 15 years at the state and local level. I know John will serve with distinction in his new post, as this is just one more in a long list of accomplishments. In addition to serving as President and CEO at AAFCU, he previously served on the Board of Directors as well. John previously served on the Filene Institute Advisory Council, the Federal Reserve's Thrift Institutions Advisory Council and Fannie Mae's National Advisory Council. Further, John currently serves on the Aspen Institute's Advisory Board for the ``Initiative on Financial Security'' and on NAFCU's Legislative Committee. Under John's leadership, AAFCU has continued to grow, serving over 200,000 employees of the air transportation industry. During his time at AAFCU, John has worked hard to ensure that the credit union continue to reflect the original goals of the credit union movement; promoting thrift, encouraging volunteer leadership and cooperative ownership. AAFCU provides helpful, timely, personal service that caters to the needs and financial goals of individual members. It is that service that is the hallmark of AAFCU and the credit union movement. Again, I wish John good luck in his new position as a member of NAFCU's Board of Directors.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Captain George A. Wood of New York was killed on November 20, 2003, while fighting the war on terror in Iraq. Wood was on patrol when his tank rolled over an improvised explosive device. At the time, he was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, based out of Fort Hood, Texas. Growing up in New York's Mohawk Valley, Wood was a football and track star at Notre Dame Junior Senior High School in Utica, New York. He later went on to earn his degree from Cornell and completed his postgraduate work at both New York State University Colleges at Albany and Cortland. His lifelong dream was to teach history and coach football at West Point. Captain Wood leaves behind his wife and daughter and many lifelong friends. His friends will always reminisce about his wonderful storytelling ability and his goodheartedness that was transparent in everything that he did. I would urge all the Members to come together to honor Captain George Wood by passing H.R. 4962. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 4962, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Boehlert). (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

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.

Mr. MARCHANT

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I urge Members to support H. Res. 721, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I have no other speakers at this moment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 721 offered by the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Solis). This resolution would support the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran American Day. Currently, thousands of Salvadoran Americans reside in the United States, mostly within California, the Washington, D.C. area, and New York. August 6 marks the date of the celebration of Fiestas Agostinas, an observance that dates back to 1525, paying homage to the cultural festivities of El Salvador, and is widely observed by the Latino community in the United States. This day has grown in significance over the years as the Salvadoran- American community has matured and adapted the holiday to fit the lives of Salvadorans living in the United States. Living in a country built by offerings from many cultures and nationalities, Salvadorans have brought forth many economic and cultural contributions to weave into the American fabric. I urge all Members to come together to pay homage to many Salvadoran Americans that are thriving in our society today by adopting H. Res. 721. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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 resolution under consideration.

Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 721) supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the United States.