[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 43 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H1629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING RALPH HAUENSTEIN, MEMBERS OF THE HOPE COLLEGE WOMEN'S 
               BASKETBALL TEAM AND COLONEL JOSEPH MAZUREK

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to use my 5 
minutes now.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Michigan?
  There was no objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Hoekstra) is recognized for 5 minutes.


                       Honoring Ralph Hauenstein

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Ralph 
Hauenstein.
  Mr. Hauenstein rose to the rank of colonel while serving in the U.S. 
Army during World Wars I and II and was appointed Chief of the 
Intelligence Branch in the Army's European Theater of Operations under 
General Dwight Eisenhower.
  Mr. Hauenstein was later selected to serve as a consultant on the 
President's Advisory Commission during the Eisenhower administration. 
He served as a member of the team that supervised the first free 
elections in Russia and served as an auditor for the Second Vatican 
Council in Rome.
  At 93 years old, he continues his career of public service and has 
significantly impacted west Michigan through his charitable donations 
and tireless involvement in his community.
  His generosity made possible the founding of the Grand Valley State 
University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. The Center 
encourages students to emulate his career by aspiring to achieve 
leadership positions and committing to public service. It fosters 
discussion by students, government officials and the public about the 
role of the U.S. presidency in domestic and world affairs.
  Mr. Speaker, please let it be known that on this 6th day of April, 
2006, that the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledges the vision, 
contributions and achievements of Mr. Hauenstein as he continues to 
serve his country and community.


      Honoring Members of the Hope College Women's Basketball Team

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of the 
Hope College women's basketball team on winning the 2006 NCAA Division 
III national championship.
  On March 18, Hope defeated Southern Maine University 69-56 in the 
national championship game held in Springfield, Massachusetts. More 
than 500 Hope College students, alumni, faculty and fans were present 
at the Final Four tournament. With the win, Hope became Michigan's 
first women's basketball team to win more than one championship in any 
NCAA division. The college won its first title in 1990.
  Hope played all six tournament games on the road. The team finished 
the season with an NCAA Division III women's basketball record of 33-1 
after defeating the top four teams in the Nation.
  Senior guard Bria Ebels of Holland, Michigan, was voted the most 
outstanding player at the tournament and a Division III All-American. 
Coach Brian Morehouse was chosen as the NCAA Division III National 
Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association of 
America.
  Mr. Speaker, please let it be known that on this 6th day of April, 
2006, that the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledges the 
achievements of the 2006 Hope College women's basketball team and 
wishes its members the best of luck in the future.


                    Honoring Colonel Joseph Mazurek

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Joseph 
Mazurek as he approaches his July 1, 2006, retirement from the United 
States Army Reserve.
  Mr. Mazurek joined the Western Michigan University ROTC program in 
the fall of 1972. He graduated from the ROTC Advanced Camp and the Army 
Paratrooper School in 1975. He served 2 years of active duty and became 
an Assistant Adjutant before being assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve. 
Since 1978, he has served in a wide variety of Reserve assignments at 
locations throughout the United States.
  Colonel Mazurek continued to be promoted, and in 1992 he achieved the 
rank of Full Colonel. He has been called up for active duty three times 
since the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom as Deputy and Acting 
Adjutant General for Fort Hood, Texas.
  Colonel Mazurek has had a long and successful career serving in the 
United States Army Reserve. Since April of 1978, he has served the 
Admissions Department of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and 
has assisted numerous Michigan young people in gaining appointments to 
West Point. He has also served on the advisory committee for the Second 
Congressional District for young people to be appointed to the various 
military academies.
  Mr. Speaker, please let it be known on this 6th day of April, 2006, 
that the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledges the 30 years of 
service of Colonel Mazurek and wishes him well upon his retirement.

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