Floor Statements

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Sister Ascension Banegas, an extraordinary woman who is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. Sister Banegas is truly deserving of this high distinction for the profound impact she has made not only upon Delaware, but around the world.

Sister Ascension Banegas, Spanish Carmelite Sister of Charity, has lived in Delaware since 1994. She has worked on behalf of the less fortunate in Japan, England, and New York City, before moving to rural Delaware to be the very first trained nonprofit immigration provider in the southern part of the State. In 1996, she helped co-found ``La Esperanza'' (``Hope'') Community Center, which is a multiservice, bilingual center in Georgetown, Delaware. Because of Sister Ascension's influence, La Esperanza and nearby Delaware Technical and Community College have great numbers of immigrant English language learners, which aids in the integration and empowerment of immigrants in Southern Delaware. In October of 2009, she received the Bank of America Local Hero Award, and is profoundly respected by her clients and colleagues for her ceaseless advocacy, spirit, strength and humor on behalf of the Spanish-speaking community.

Sister Ascension has dedicated 55 years to helping people in need around the globe, having a life-changing impact in communities in Spain, Japan, London, Brooklyn, NY and Delaware. Her tireless advocacy on behalf of those suffering from poverty and discrimination is unrivaled, and she remains committed to fight for justice for hardworking immigrants and foreign nationals living in Delaware.

Her ceaseless efforts to improve the situation of the immigrant population, as well as that of the broader community, are testaments to her tremendous quality of character. I commend her for her outstanding service to the State of Delaware, and wish her all the best as she accepts the well-deserved honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Kathryn Young Hazeur, who is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women for her notable lifelong involvement with education. Her outstanding work ethic, superb organizational skills, intelligence, and perseverance have enabled her to break through the many barriers that stood in her way.

Kathryn is an educational pioneer in the State of Delaware, as she was the first African-American to earn a graduate degree in the First State, and was also the first director of Head Start for the State. Throughout her outstanding career in education that spanned over four and a half decades, as both a teacher and as a principal, Kathryn impacted the

lives of thousands of young people fortunate enough to be under her tutelage.

Over the years, Kathryn has utilized her strong leadership skills to enact positive change in the community. She served as the Chair of the Desegregation Commission for the Wilmington Public Schools during the desegregation era in the Wilmington school system, and has been active on numerous committees for Saint Joseph's Catholic Church. In 2003, she was the recipient of the Phi Delta Kappa (Teachers) Sorority ``Lifetime Achievement Award.''

Kathryn has built a legacy of legendary teaching and nurturing of Delaware's young people, as well as community service. I am grateful for her marvelous service to the State of Delaware, and wish her all the best as she accepts the well-earned honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Jacquelin Pitts, an exemplary woman who is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. Jackie is truly deserving of this high distinction for the profound impact she has made not only here in Delaware, but around the world, as well.

Jacquelin Pitts is a gifted athlete, devoted educator, and invaluable leader in the Delaware community. She has advanced the sport of women's lacrosse around the world, providing advocacy and coaching in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, developing it in Japan and the former Czechoslovakia, as well as introducing the sport to Cuba. Here in the First State, she helped co-found the Delaware Women's Lacrosse Association, the Delaware High School Girls All-Star Game, and lacrosse and field hockey camps for high school students, serving 13,000 girls over 25 years.

Jackie's positive influence on young people extends beyond the field and into the classrooms and hearts of those she has coached, taught and worked with over the years. Now in her 51st year as a math teacher at Sanford School, she was also chairwoman of the Math Department for 25 years. She was selected for a U.S. Presidential Scholar's Teacher Recognition Award in 2000, and was once chosen to serve on an advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Education.

Jackie has made an indelible impact on the sport of lacrosse for girls and women locally and worldwide as a player, coach and ambassador with lacrosse associations in Delaware, around the United States and internationally. She continues to contribute to our State as a teacher, community leader and role model. I commend her for her outstanding service to the State of Delaware, and wish her all the best as she accepts the well-merited honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize Dr. Judith Gedney Tobin, who is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women for her remarkable accomplishments in the field of forensic pathology.

Dr. Tobin demonstrated expertise and longevity as a pathologist, working as the Assistant Delaware State Medical Examiner from 1964 to 2009. She became the only woman to serve as President of the Nanticoke Hospital Medical Staff and the first woman to be inducted into the Nanticoke Hospital's Physician Hall of Fame. In 2006, Dr. Tobin was recognized for her leadership and contributions to the discipline of pathology when the Delaware Division of Health and Human Services named the Southern Office of the Chief Medical Examiner building in her honor. She was appointed by the Governor of Delaware to the Board of Medical Practice, served on the Board of the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research, and in 1985 was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for her professional contributions.

Dr. Tobin has been the recipient of many awards for her role as a leader, role model and advocate for her profession and in her community. Her impact as a forensic pathologist will forever be remembered by the countless number of people who were affected by her work. In addition, she helped found the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, and served on the boards of the Blood Bank, American Cancer Society, as well as Children and Family First.

Dr. Tobin succeeded and thrived in an extremely challenging medical field, and contributed so much as a volunteer and citizen. I am grateful for her service to the State of Delaware, and wish her all the best as she accepts the well-earned honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.

Madam Speaker, it is with pride and admiration that I rise today to pay tribute to the Delaware medical groups that have traveled to Haiti over the past month to administer medical relief aid. To date, over five dozen individuals have gone to Haiti with Delaware's medical teams--including doctors and staff from Alexis I. duPont Hospital for Children, Bayhealth Medical Center, Christiana Care Health System, and St. Francis Healthcare Services--and a great many more have aided in preparing and assisting the teams with logistical planning and much needed medical supplies.

When news of Haiti's devastating earthquake reached members of Delaware's medical and disaster response community, plans of aid and assistance were immediately underway. Delaware medical professionals were on the ground, setting up emergency clinics and treating patients within ten days of the earthquake's occurrence, a remarkable feat considering the effect the earthquake had on travel into and out of the country.

These medical teams are comprised of truly dedicated individuals, individuals who are able to persevere despite the physically and mentally demanding nature of medical missions and the inevitable frustration and conflict that must attend a catastrophe such as this. Each day, all day, they see patients--administering aid and medications, performing desperately needed operations, and establishing local connections that will prove vital as relief work moves forward. They do this amidst logistical challenges and harsh conditions, contending with aftershocks, extreme weather, and a lack of shelter, supplies and running water. Their support, their efforts, and what they have been able to accomplish, including arranging for the transport and treatment of critical-need babies who require medical care not available to them in Haiti, are remarkable.

While I know there will be many more groups, organizations, and hospitals to thank going forward, I call attention today to the Delaware medical teams who have already responded with aid and resources in the wake of this major catastrophe. I wish to recognize these individuals for their quick response; they knew the importance of providing quality medical care and acted with great zeal. I wish to recognize them for their tireless dedication; they have worked day and night, performing surgeries back-to-back. Finally, I wish to recognize them for their continuing compassion; they have set aside, without reservation, their own lives in order to help others. Their commitment to the Haitian population has been tenacious.

The efforts of Delaware's medical and disaster response community are nothing short of inspirational. These men and women are not just medical professionals; they are heroes and role models. They have donated their time, their energy, and their hearts. Their efforts have been tireless, and I am humbled by that which they have already accomplished. I feel great pride in representing a state whose citizens are aware of and responsive to the needs and affairs of our global community. Catastrophes call for banding together. Delaware's medical community has answered that call and, I have no doubt, will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months.

Madam Chairwoman, I have an amendment at the desk.

Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

This amendment, offered with Mr. Lynch, requires the President, through the Secretary of the Treasury, to submit to Congress a comprehensive report on terrorism financing that was first mandated by the Intelligence Reform Bill of 2004, but has yet to be submitted.

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, our government acted quickly to combat terrorist financing. However, post-9/11 terrorist financing has become more decentralized, and those involved are using less sophisticated means to move money and avoid official banking systems. Terrorist financiers are exploiting new technology to transfer money electronically and employing money laundering schemes to cover up their activities.

In response to the 9/11 Commission recommendations, Congress passed the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. Section 6303 of this 2004 law required the President to submit to Congress a comprehensive report evaluating and making recommendations on the current state of U.S. efforts to fight terror financing. This important report was due in September of 2005, but it has never been completed.

Multiple U.S. Government departments and agencies are involved in the effort to combat terrorist financing, including Treasury, Justice Department, Homeland Security, State Department, Defense Department, FBI and the CIA. These various entities are to be commended for their efforts to track and disrupt complex terrorist financing schemes since 2001. Still, with so many government entities involved in combating terrorist financing, it is critical that we heed the lessons of the past and undertake a thorough assessment of our progress.

The amendment I am offering today with Congressman Lynch reiterates Congress' requirement that the President undertake a thorough evaluation of our efforts to disrupt terrorist financing, including the ability to coordinate our intelligence and keep pace with evolving trends.

The bottom line is that terrorists need money to operate, and we need to

be fully prepared and adaptable to combating their ability to access these funds. There is no room for delay in this endeavor, especially since top U.S. intelligence officials indicate a possible likelihood of another attempted terrorist attack on the United States at some time in the relatively near future.

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss my amendment. I look forward to working with the members of the committee on these important matters.

Madam Chairwoman, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Chairwoman, we hope this report can be done relatively soon. The amendment actually allows for 180 days more from this time in order to submit it. We have been in touch with the administration. We know that they're aware of this, and hopefully it can be completed. I think it may help with the safety of our country and perhaps dealing with the financing of terrorists in this world, so we look forward to it.

I appreciate the support. I also appreciate all the words and support of Mr. Lynch in getting to this point.

With that, I encourage everyone to support it and yield back the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Uni- Capitol Washington Internship Programme. This program provides Congressional offices with not only tremendous Australian students and employees, but also wonderful people, and I am pleased to have hosted a number of students--including our most recent student, Cassandra Lawry--over the past several years.

The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme was founded in 1999 to offer students from Australia's top universities the opportunity to learn and appreciate the American political system, serve as ambassadors for their country and gain valuable academic and professional experience. Each year, after competing for admission into this highly selective program, these students put their studies on hold and come to Washington, D.C. to intern for eight weeks, largely at their own expense. The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme is not only beneficial for the Australian students, but also for their new co-workers, who are able to gain insight from their unique perspective on political issues.

This year, I have the privilege of hosting Cassandra Lawry. Cass comes to us from Sylvania in New South Wales and is currently completing her bachelor's degree at Wollongong University, where she is studying history and politics. During her time here, Cass has attended briefings, drafted constituent correspondence and assisted my staff with various other administrative duties. Cass's work ethic and positive attitude have made her a great addition to our team. She hopes that experience gained from her internship on Capitol Hill will provide valuable knowledge that she can use in the completion of her degree when she returns home. Following graduation, Cass plans on returning to Washington, D.C. to work on Capitol Hill.

Once again, I thank and commend Cassandra Lawry for her outstanding service to my office and this country, as well as the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme for connecting us with numerous other dedicated students like her. I look forward to continuing our partnership for many years.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department as they celebrate their 75th anniversary in the state of Delaware on February 6, 2010.

The Ladies Auxiliary was formed on February 18, 1935, after Mrs. William B. Huston called a group of firemen's wives and friends together with the purpose of forming an organization to support the Seaford Volunteer firemen. Originally known as the `Seaford Ladies' Volunteer Auxiliary, the women chose Mrs. Huston as their first president, with Mrs. Sallie Robinson, Mrs. Malcolm Orr, Mrs. Norris Tull, Miss Florence Culver, and Mrs. Charles Marvel supporting the Ladies Auxiliary in other officer positions. The first years saw the women making do with limited means. Without a formal kitchen until 1942, the Ladies Auxiliary used Mary and Charlie Marvel's kitchen to prepare coffee and refreshments for fire scenes.

While the main reason for organizing was to provide refreshments for the firemen during emergency situations, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department has taken on a great deal more since its formation. Over the last 75 years, they have raised funds to benefit the fire company as well as the town of Seaford, hosting numerous events and fundraisers such as fashion shows, concession stands, banquets, and annual bake sales, craft shows and penny parties. And since the dedication of the new fire house in 1950, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department have hosted the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association State Convention three times. In 2001, the Ladies Auxiliary began a `junior' members program for students age 13 and over. Though the Ladies Auxiliary has experienced change over the years, their goal has always remained the same--to serve the volunteer firemen and community of Seaford in any way that they can.

On this 75th anniversary, I would like to recognize the unequaled devotion of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. Since 1935, the women of the Ladies Auxiliary have volunteered their time, their energy, and their hearts in support of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and its surrounding community. I commend them for their tireless dedication and immeasurable contributions, and I wish them all the best on this momentous occasion.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to acknowledge my home state of Delaware for its promotion of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM).

Dating violence amongst adolescents is a serious and sobering matter. In the U.S., one in three adolescent girls is a victim of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner. In fact, females between the ages of 16 and 24 are the most vulnerable to intimate partner violence, experiencing abuse at almost triple the national average; a resonating two-thirds of teens who experience abuse never tell anyone. These statistics underscore the vital importance of TDVAPM--an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to raising awareness and promoting prevention.

Combating the serious and often overlooked issue of teen dating violence begins with us. We have the power to educate and empower the young people in our communities and in our states. They must be given examples of healthy relationships. They must be taught that speaking out against physical and emotional abuse is crucial and necessary. Their attitudes must be changed away from supporting violence to embracing mutual respect. This is our responsibility--as elected officials and as parents and teachers and mentors--and these are the goals of TDVAPM.

In Delaware, the Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiative has, since its inception, been recognized as the full month of February, and this year marks the first time it will be recognized as such on a national level. Since 2006, Delaware schools and organizations have been partnering together for this worthy cause, demonstrating a commitment to ending teen dating violence and supporting the victims and survivors among us.

Delaware's Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Planning Committee, along with Child, Inc., the Delaware Coalition against Domestic Violence and the Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force, work diligently to not only raise public awareness, but provide young people with the resources they need to receive help and to break the cycle of violence. Today, I wish to thank and recognize these groups and the many other organizations and individuals involved in this initiative. They are proof that prevention is possible--through empowerment and education.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding funding benefitting the State of Delaware included in H.R. 3326, the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act.

Name of Intended Recipient: Delaware National Guard

Location: First Regiment Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: DRUGS

Name of Project: Delaware National Guard Counterdrug Task Force

Project Description: The Act includes $300,000 to provide counterdrug support to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and to Community Based Organizations requesting Drug Demand Reduction Assistance. Funding will provide unique military support and resources to our police agencies which enable the police to concentrate more police resources to other priorities in their department. Increased funding from federal appropriations will permit the Delaware National Guard to provide support to open requests from the FBI, Delaware State Police, and local authorities. It will also enable the Delaware Guard to expand its Drug Education Program.

Name of Intended Recipient: WL Gore & Associates

Location: 555 Paper Mill Rd., Newark, DE 19711

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: OM, DW

Name of Project: Special Operations Forces Modular Glove System

Project Description: The Act includes $4,780,000 to accelerate the fielding of the Modular Glove System for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). This is a five piece system that provides the war fighter the necessary protection across a wide range of climactic conditions. Developed to be compatible with the SOF's Protective Combat Uniform designed for frigid conditions, this SOF Modular Glove System provides cold weather protection to -50 degrees as well as waterproof protection in wet conditions. The Special Operations Command has an established requirement for a Modular Glove System to better meet the real-world mission needs of its SOF in a broad range of deployed environments. This funding would accelerate the fielding by about one year to ensure all U.S. SOF forces in theater have access to this high technology, readiness enhancing system.

Name of Intended Recipient: University of Delaware

Location: Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, A

Name of Project: Composite Applied Research and Technology for FCS and Tactical Vehicle Survivability

Project Description: The Act includes $3,200,000 to rapidly advance the Technology Readiness Level of existing and promising new ultra- lightweight composite structures and armor for combat and light, medium and heavy tactical vehicle applications. Using heavy materials such as steel and aluminum will continue to result in vehicles that are too heavy to transport and will overload vehicles--which reduces life, increases maintenance costs and requires more frequent vehicle replacement. The project is addressing the critical needs of the U.S. Army to protect our soldiers and provide them with the best equipment to carry out their missions. Lightweight composite vehicle structures and armor increase mobility and mission payloads while increasing soldier protection against direct fire, improvised explosive devices and explosively formed penetrators.

Name of Intended Recipient: INVISTA S.a r.l.

Location: 2801 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, A

Name of Project: Improved Thermal Resistant Nylon for Enhanced Durability and Thermal Protection in Combat Uniforms

Project Description: The Act includes $3,200,000 to increase the safety and protection of U.S. soldiers with improved flame resistant, durable, and lower cost materials for the U.S. Army combat uniforms. These improvements will meet an urgent need due to the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). This project will fund and accelerate research, development, testing, and evaluation for nylon fiber development, fiber formulation, fabric scale up and performance blend specification for U.S. Army combat uniforms.

Name of Intended Recipient: ILC Dover LP

Location: One Moonwalker Road, Frederica, DE 19946-2080

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, DW

Name of Project: Joint Services Aircrew Mask Don/Doff Inflight Upgrade

Project Description: The Act includes $2,400,000 for research, development, testing, and evaluation of a Joint Services Aircrew Mask, which will provide above the neck Chemical, Biological, and Anti-G protection to DoD aircrew personnel. The mask is a hood that goes over the wearer's head and seals at the neck. This project will enhance our military's mission capability while minimizing performance degradation in chemical and biological contaminated scenarios.

Name of Intended Recipient: Piasecki Aircraft Corporation

Location: 2nd Street West, Essington, PA 19029

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, N

Name of Project: X-49A Envelope Expansion Modifications

Project Description: The Act includes $3,600,000 to conduct flight demonstrations at New Castle County Airport in Delaware on the Vectored Thrust Ducted Propeller (VTDP) Compound Helicopter technology's potential to increase rotorcraft speed, range, and survivability. These funds will cover the cost of design, fabrication, assembly, instrumentation and check out of propulsion and control system modifications that will enable flight beyond the current operating limits of the baseline conventional helicopter. Many current US combat and humanitarian operations require rotorcraft capabilities well beyond those of existing fleet helicopters.

Name of Intended Recipient: ANP Technologies, Inc.

Location: 824 Interchange Blvd., Newark, DE 19711

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, DW

Name of Project: NIDS Handheld Common Identifier for Biological Agents

Project Description: The Act includes $2,400,000 for research, development, testing, and evaluation to develop a handheld device for detection of a variety of biological warfare agent related bacteria and viruses. According to the Report of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism (released in December 2008), a biological attack is more likely to be used by terrorists than any other weapons of mass destruction in the near future. The proposed handheld common identifier for biological agents will allow war fighters to perform rapid, on-site biological agent tests during threat situations.

Name of Intended Recipient: University of Delaware

Location: Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, N

Name of Project: Advanced Composite Maritime Manufacturing

Project Description: The Act includes $1,600,000 to research and develop design, engineering and manufacturing technologies for U.S. Navy ship structures based on advanced lightweight composite materials. The objective of this project is to keep Navy, SOCOM (Special Operations Command), and Coast Guard craft at the forefront of technology, and help insure superiority of the US military in the water over current and future adversaries. The application of these materials and technologies will provide ship structures that are optimally engineered, and manufactured using state-of-the-art methods to provide the highest performance at the lowest cost.

Name of Intended Recipient: University of Delaware

Location: Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, N

Name of Project: Millimeter Wave Imaging

Project Description: The Act includes $1,360,000 for research, development, testing, and evaluation to develop real-time millimeter- wave imaging to allow U.S. soldiers to see in harsh conditions, including dust, fog, sand, and clouds. Millimeter wave imaging systems are able to image through smoke, fog, marine layer, blowing dust and sand, and fabric. The technology development is supported by the Office of Naval Research with the intent to deploy systems on military helicopters landing in harsh environments such as the ``brownout'' conditions faced when landing in the deserts of places such as Afghanistan and Iraq. It will also improve situational awareness of Naval

vessels, particularly when close to the shore or at ports.

Name of Intended Recipient: University of Delaware

Location: Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, A

Name of Project: Cybersecurity in Tactical Environments

Project Description: The Act includes $800,000 for research, development, testing and evaluation to detect vulnerabilities and intrusions in the U.S. Army's battlefield networks.

The U.S. Army uses mobile computer networks to both communicate between soldiers, and between soldiers and their weapons systems. This concept is called network centric warfare, and the security and availability of this network is critical to combat operations. The project will focus on detection of data exfiltration in tactical networks, intrusion detection in mobile ad-hoc networks, detection of malicious hardware and software components, and detecting security threats in commercial off the shelf (COTS) wireless networking equipment.

Name of Intended Recipient: Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology

Location: 9 Innovation Way, Suite 200, Newark, DE 19711

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: RDTE, DW

Name of Project: Army Plant Vaccine Development Program

Project Description: The Act includes $1,600,000 for research, development, testing, and evaluation to deliver a combined multivalent one-shot vaccine to protect the U.S. Armed Forces and civilian communities against plague and anthrax. This quick response ability can assist communities around the world with mass therapeutic treatment or for mass vaccination in the event of bioterrorist attack or natural disease outbreak such as an avian influenza.

Name of Intended Recipient: Delaware National Guard

Location: First Regiment Road, Wilmington, DE 19805

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Account: OP, A

Name of Project: Phoenix Quad-Band Satellite Receiver for the Delaware National Guard

Project Description: The Act includes $3,200,000 for a mobile communications terminal to provide the Delaware National Guard with improved high data rate exchanges between various satellites and ground communications systems in secure and non-secure digital formats.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize the career of Colonel John Robert McCarnan, retiring Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department (DRBA-PD). Colonel McCarnan, through exemplary commitment and service, has protected the people of our great state for more than 40 years, and he has proven to be a tough and formidable leader in a profession that requires exceptional skill and dedication.

Colonel McCarnan's tenure as CEO of DRBA-PD began in July of 1993. Since that time, he has led the DRBA-PD to new heights, working hard to establish high standards and promote professionalism, integrity, and customer service-oriented policing. DRBA-PD is known as a professional and progressive police organization, and this is a direct result of John's diligence and talent. Police officers serve such an important function in our society, and to be as effective as possible, they must have dedicated and organized leaders. John has been this and more to DRBA-PD and he leaves behind him big shoes to fill for those that will follow.

A genuine Delawarean through and through, John earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University and later his Juris Doctor Degree from Widener University's School of Law. John began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Wilmington Bureau of Police, later moving to the New Castle County Police Department, where he served for 20 years. John worked faithfully and diligently during his years with New Castle County, serving eight of them as Chief of Police. After his retirement from the New Castle County Police Department, John lent his skills to the Delaware State Government, first as Deputy Attorney General and later as Executive Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Some of John's professional affiliations include: both the Delaware and American Bar Associations; the District of Columbia and the Pennsylvania Bar; the U.S. District Courts for Delaware and Pennsylvania; and Life Member, and former Chairman, of the Delaware Police Chief's Council.

John is a dedicated man who has had a very successful career, filled with achievements both impressive and numerous. But John is more than that; he is a loving husband to his wife, Sharen, he is a devoted father and grandfather to his children, Barbara and Darren, his daughter-in-law, Dana, and his grandson, Robbie, and he is a concerned citizen, serving as an Executive Board Member of the Delaware Safety Council. John also served 6 years as a member of the Delaware Army National Guard. I can attest to John's outstanding achievements and his fine character, and today, as he begins a new chapter in his life, I stand to honor and recognize the service he has rendered to both the individual citizens and the collective communities of Delaware. The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department's mission is to protect and serve Delaware and New Jersey, and Colonel John McCarnan has been doing exactly that for the past 16 years. I thank him for his service and wish him the best on this momentous occasion.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Marvin N. Schoenhals, former Chairman of the Wilmington Savings Fund Society (WSFS). Mr. Schoenhals, through his leadership, hard work and dedication, has accomplished a great deal for the state of Delaware, and I am honored to recognize him for his achievements, both personal and professional.

Skip joined WSFS in 1990 as President and Chief Executive Officer of both WSFS Financial Corporation and its principal subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, located in Wilmington, Delaware. He was named Chairman in 1992 and served in this capacity until November 1, 2009, when Skip assumed the role of non-employee director. Skip's nearly 20 years as WSFS Chairman are marked by many noteworthy accomplishments; during his tenure, Skip led the $3.6 billion financial services company to world class service levels and significantly increased shareholder value.

But Skip's impact on others is not limited solely to his professional career. He is a role model for others and is actively involved in his community, lending his knowledge and expertise to worthy causes and organizations. Skip is Chairman of Vision 2015, a coalition of Delaware leaders working towards making Delaware's public education the best in the world. He serves on, and from 2003 to 2004 was Chairman of, the Board of Directors of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and is also a member of the Delaware Business Roundtable, Chairman of its Education Committee, and a Trustee, and former Chairman, of the Delaware Public Policy Institute.

A cause very dear to Skip's heart is the Sunday Breakfast Mission, our state's largest shelter and rehabilitation facility. Each fall, WSFS partners with the Sunday Breakfast Mission to sponsor the Great Thanksgiving Food Drive, and, as Chairman of the Mission, Skip spearheads the effort, working diligently on behalf of his fellow Delawareans. With Skip's direct involvement in this initiative, the drive has experienced exponential growth, collecting a total of 37 tons of food for 2008. In 2009, Skip was awarded the Delaware State Chamber's Josiah Marvel Cup. This distinguished award is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made to the state, community and society; I applaud the Chamber's selection of Skip for this recognition and can say without hesitation that the honor which has been bestowed upon him is one he most truly deserves.

Skip's career in the financial industry has been nothing short of exemplary, and anyone that knows Skip knows that he is, and no doubt will remain, very active in his many professional, business, community, and advisory

organizations. Moreover, Skip is truly a great guy--dedicated to his wife, Linda, and to his church. Today, I commend Mr. Marvin N. Schoenhals for the service which he has rendered our state as not only Chairman of WSFS, but as a caring and devoted member of our society. In recognition of his tireless dedication and immeasurable contributions, I thank Skip and offer my best wishes on this momentous occasion.

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to the Bridgeville Fire Company for 100 years of outstanding service to the people of Delaware. The importance of emergency fire and medical services within our communities cannot be emphasized enough. I am proud to represent a state that is home to such selfless and dedicated firefighters, EMTs, and service volunteers as those of the Bridgeville Fire Company in Bridgeville, Delaware.

The Bridgeville Fire Company was born from a tradition of strong community involvement, and the Company has kept that tradition alive through the years. The fire department was organized on December 14, 1909 in the old Opera House. Ira Lewis, William E. Dimes, and Howard E. Hardesty were appointed to secure the necessary membership to incorporate what is known today as the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Over the next 12 months, plans were drawn and approved for the first building, at a cost of $1,100. Since then, the Bridgeville Fire Company has steadily grown into a pillar of strength within the community.

A century later, I would like to recognize and honor all the current and former members of the Bridgeville Fire Department for their service to our community, including: President Allen Parsons; Vice President Steve McCarron; Secretary John Tomeski, Sr; Treasurer Pete Stephens and Fire Recorder Malhon Baker. Their efforts inspire others and I am honored to highlight the positive influence that they have had throughout Delaware and beyond.

On this anniversary I would also like to once again commend the Bridgeville Fire Company for 100 years of exceptional service. The bravery and hard work of its members past and present and of its dedicated ladies auxiliary make Delaware a safer place to live, and I wish them all the best on this momentous occasion.

I thank the gentleman from Idaho for yielding.

Madam Chair, I rise in very strong support of this bipartisan amendment to create a Consumer Financial Protection Council which, of course, I am pleased to cosponsor. This amendment strikes the right balance in promoting strong consumer protections while ensuring the safety and soundness of our Nation's financial system.

I am convinced that the current language in the bill threatens to expand the reach of the Federal Government, to limit innovation, to restrict choices of financial products, and to interfere with day-to- day activities of small business. Utilizing a council of existing regulators is a cost-effective and responsible approach to achieving the same goals as intended by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

Our amendment establishes a council of existing regulators, which we know as the Treasury, Fed, OCC, FDIC, et cetera, instead of an entirely new agency and bureaucracy with all of the costs and attendant bureaucracy that would be involved with that. Utilizing a council balances power instead of using a single politically appointed administrator.

I would hope that everybody in the Chamber would support this change by the gentleman from Idaho. I think the underlying legislation has some problems. There are some cost issues, and there are probably some job issues and other things we have to worry about, but I think this particular change which is in this amendment is key to progressing in a way that would protect consumers but that would make sure that we are not distracting from the world of business in terms of commerce and banking in the United States of America.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding funding for Delaware included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010, H.R. 3288.

Division A--Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related

Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Name of Project: C & D Canal Trail Improvements

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways)

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Address of Requesting Entity: Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Description of Request: $1,000,000 to transform over 13 miles of existing Army Corps service road on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal--from Delaware City to Chesapeake City--into a multi-purpose recreation trail with associated amenities (trail heads, signage, and self-composting restroom facilities, and security). Creating a multi-purpose recreation trail on the existing service road would ensure a safer area for the residents of Delaware City (one of the fastest growing areas in the state of Delaware), Chesapeake City, and everywhere in between, to continue to enjoy the Canal.

Name of Project: Turnpike Improvement Project: SR-1 & I-95

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Interstate Maintenance Discretionary

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Delaware Department of Transportation

Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Bay Road, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903

Description of Request: $2,018,000 to improve the safety and efficiency of two major routes along the Northeast Corridor. It consists of three phases designed to improve the movement and safety of interstate, regional and local traffic through this heavily traveled intersection. The three phases include: a redesign of the I-95/SR-1 interchange, adding a fifth lane to I-95, and reconfiguring the I-95 toll plaza in Newark, DE, to incorporate Highway Speed E-ZPass toll lanes. This project is anticipated to reduce traffic congestion and improve overall safety.

Name of Project: Indian River Inlet Bridge

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Surface Transportation Priorities

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Delaware Department of Transportation

Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Bay Road, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903

Description of Request: $779,200 for the construction of a new bridge along State Route 1 over the Indian River Inlet. The replacement bridge will alleviate the safety risk caused by the present scour conditions at the foundations. The new structure will completely span the inlet with all foundation members constructed on dry land. The proposed alignment will be west of the existing bridge at a critical evacuation route in the event of natural disasters.

Name of Project: 40' Fixed Route Transit Buses

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Buses & Bus Facilities

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Delaware Department of Transportation

Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Bay Road, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903

Description of Request: $974,000 to replace fixed route transit coaches which were purchased in 1996. This is part of a comprehensive bus replacement schedule to ensure safe and efficient transportation equipment is used for fixed route services. The project will enable the Delaware Transit Corporation to continue to provide a high level of service to Delaware residents. DTC provides 10 million passenger trips annually with 14.9 million service miles and serves all three counties.

Name of Project: Automotive-Based Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus Program

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Buses & Bus Facilities

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Delaware

Address of Requesting Entity: Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716

Description of Request: $487,000 for a program to research, build and demonstrate fuel cell hybrid buses on the UD campus and in the state of Delaware. The objective is for the project's efficient and uniquely low-cost design of fuel cell transit buses to spur commercialization of this technology which will help reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil and enable the U.S. to meet its goal of greenhouse gases reductions.

Name of Project: Wilmington to Newark Commuter Rail Improvement Program

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Capital Investment Grants

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Delaware Department of Transportation

Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Bay Road, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903

Description of Request: $3,000,000 to install a third commuter rail track along the northeast corridor, build a new Newark Rail Station, and purchase four commuter rail cars. This program expands capacity to permit expansion of commuter rail services and increases reliability of intercity and commuter rail services. It will also assist in significantly reducing traffic congestion along the northeast corridor.

Name of Project: Remediation and Reuse of Reclaimed Port Land

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Surface Transportation Priorities

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Diamond State Port Corporation

Address of Requesting Entity: 1 Hausel Rd, Wilmington, DE 19801

Description of Request: $730,500 for the excavation and removal of decaying organic material and other debris left by a previous industrial activity, backfilling, surcharging and paving this 5 acre site for future cargo operations. Approximately 5 acres of Port land in close proximity to the wharf area is currently unavailable for cargo operations as a result of unstable substrate conditions that preclude working with heavy marine cargo in this area.

Name of Project: Delaware Children's Museum

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Economic Development Initiatives

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Delaware Children's Museum, Inc.

Address of Requesting Entity: 110 South Poplar Street, Suite 103, Wilmington, DE 19801

Description of Request: $194,800 for renovations to the existing buildings in Wilmington and the construction of exhibits to create Delaware's first children's museum. This will assist in revitalizing the Christina Riverfront area.

Name of Project: First Steps Primeros Pasos

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Economic Development Initiatives

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: First Steps Primeros Pasos

Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 1003, Georgetown, DE 19947

Description of Request: $194,800 to support the construction and start-up costs for a bilingual early care facility designed to help children of non-English speaking families develop the language and skills needed to be successful when they reach kindergarten. This will benefit Georgetown, Delaware, and its growing Hispanic community. Upon opening, the center will serve 60 children.

Name of Project: Ministry of Caring

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Economic Development Initiatives

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ministry of Caring

Address of Requesting Entity: 506 N. Church Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Description of Request: $194,800 to renovate the Josephine Bakhita House to serve as residence for young adults committed to social responsibility and giving back to the community through one or two years of volunteer service of working within the Ministry of Caring's network of 18 programs to serve the poor and the homeless. This is an invaluable way to gain job experience. This project not only promotes volunteerism, but will also assist those in need in Delaware.

Name of Project: Food Bank of Delaware

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Economic Development Initiatives

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Food Bank of Delaware

Address of Requesting Entity: 14 Garfield Way, Newark, DE 19713

Description of Request: $194,800 to expand the Milford facility to meet the needs of Kent and Sussex Counties. Expansion will include a full service kitchen to serve hot meals to those in need, a volunteer room for recruiting and meetings, a culinary school to provide job training for the unemployed, and more office space so that more jobs can be created.

Division B--Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies

Name of Project: Carvel State Building Video Surveillance Project

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--COPS Technology

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware Capitol Police

Address of Requesting Entity: 150 William Penn Street, Dover, DE 19901

Description of Request: $75,000 to purchase and install digital video cameras and head end capturing and recording equipment at the Carvel State Building that houses the Governor's office, Lt. Governor's office, General Assembly offices, Supreme Court, Attorney General's office and numerous other state agencies. The purpose of this project is to enhance the Capitol Police ability to monitor, capture and retrieve video surveillance of the state facility to protect its occupants.

Name of Project: Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: NOAA--National Weather Service Operations, Research and Facilities

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office

Address of Requesting Entity: 410 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

Description of Request: $500,000 to be used by NOAA to purchase, deploy, and operate a buoy and sensors on the Nanticoke River in Delaware, which is the largest Chesapeake Bay tributary on the Delmarva Peninsula, and is identified by NOAA as a priority location for the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS). The purpose of this project is to provide real-time data and interpretation to further protect, restore, and manage the Chesapeake Bay.

Name of Project: Delaware River Enhanced Flood Warning System

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: NOAA--National Weather Service Operations, Research and Facilities

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware River Basin Commission

Address of Requesting Entity: 125 State Police Drive, Trenton, NJ 08628

Description of Request: $200,000 for enhancements to the Delaware River Basin's flood warning system, including: (1) upgrades to the existing precipitation and stream gage network, (2) improvement of flash flood forecasting capabilities, (3) flood warning education and outreach, and (4) support of flood coordination. Following three Delaware River main stem floods, the continued development of an enhanced basinwide flood warning system is critical for ensuring that the existing flood warning system is adequately maintained and that technological advancements are continued.

Name of Project: Functional Family Therapy for At-Risk Youth (DE Girls Wraparound)

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--OJP--Juvenile Justice

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Children and Families First Delaware

Address of Requesting Entity: 2005 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19802

Description of Request: $350,000 for supplies and salaries needed to provide intensive community-based counseling and case management to youth ages 10-18 and their families in all three counties in Delaware. The purpose of the project is to improve family relationships, increases parent engagement, improves school attendance, and reduces involvement in the juvenile justice system and recidivism so that youth succeed.

Name of Project: In-Car Camera System for Delaware State Policy Patrol Cars

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ-COPS Technology

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware State Police

Address of Requesting Entity: 1441 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19903

Description of Request: $1,500,000 to purchase 350 digital in-car cameras for patrol fleet and centralized digital storage devices. The purpose of this project is to provide valuable evidentiary information in both criminal and civil processes.

Name of Project: Jobs for Delaware Graduates, Expand Available Services

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--OJP--Juvenile Justice

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Jobs for Delaware's Graduates, Inc.

Address of Requesting Entity: 381 W. North Street Dover, DE 19904

Description of Request: $1,000,000 to expand Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) programs to 1,320 additional ``at-risk'' students in Middle School and High School for the purpose of increasing school graduation rates.

Name of Project: Mentoring Initiatives for At-Risk Children and Youth

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--OJP--Juvenile Justice

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware Mentoring Council

Address of Requesting Entity: Delaware Mentoring Council, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716

Description of Request: $750,000 to create stable mentoring programs in at least four school districts and ten schools throughout Delaware, with at least five schools in the city of Wilmington. The purpose of the project is to provide stability in the lives of at-risk youth, those living in poverty, and those facing substance abuse in their family, incarcerated parents, or even homelessness.

Name of Project: New Castle County Courthouse Capitol Police Command Center and Lobby Surveillance Project

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--COPS Technology

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Delaware Capitol Police

Address of Requesting Entity: 150 William Penn Street, Dover, DE 19901

Description of Request: $130,000 to be used to upgrade surveillance and purchase a system to coordinate dispatch operations within the Capitol Police Command Center of the New Castle County Courthouse to protect the 1 million people per year that pass through the courthouse.

Name of Project: Police Weapons Range Improvements

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--COPS Technology

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Wilmington Department of Police

Address of Requesting Entity: 300 N. Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-3973

Description of Request: $400,000 for mandatory improvements to the weapons range due to safety and environmental concerns, so that it can continue to be utilized for firearms training by multiple local, state, and federal agencies.

Name of Project: Survival Equipment for Delaware State Police

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: DOJ--COPS Technology

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware State Police

Address of Requesting Entity: 1441 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19903

Description of Request: $125,000 to purchase equipment (30 shotguns, 30 handguns, and 150 vests) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the officers providing law enforcement and the citizens they protect.

Division C--Financial Services and General Government Appropriations

Act, 2010

Name of Project: University of Delaware, Newark, DE, for the Delaware Small Business and Technology Development Center

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Small Business Administration--Salaries and Expenses

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Delaware

Address of Requesting Entity: University of Delaware, Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716

Description of Request: $350,000 to be used for training and consulting at the Delaware Small Business Development Center to enhance technology-based economic development in Delaware.

Name of Project: World Trade Center Institute Delaware, for the export assistance webinar series for business education, Wilmington, DE

Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle-

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Small Business Administration--Salaries and Expenses

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: World Trade Center Institute of Delaware

Address of Requesting Entity: 702 West Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Description of Request: $50,000 to produce webinars, or live web streaming of business seminars, at the World Trade Center Institute of Delaware. The purpose of the project is to make the information available to broad ranges of businesses and individuals.

Division D--Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and

Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Name of Project: Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE, for facilities and equipment

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle-

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Health & Human Services, HRSA, Health Facilities and Services

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Beebe Medical Center

Address of Requesting Entity: 424 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958

Description of Request: $100,000 to construct a new 2-story School of Nursing building. The purpose of the project is to double Beebe's nursing enrollment to 120 students and train an additional 60 nurses to care for patients in Delaware and Delmarva.

Name of Project: Delaware Department of Education, Dover, DE for a school leadership initiative

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Education Elementary & Secondary Education

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware Department of Education

Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901

Description of Request: $250,000 to train, mentor, and coach superintendents, principals, and other leaders within the Vision 2015 Network to sharpen their focus on data and realign their time and resources to maximize student achievement.

Name of Project: Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Dover, DE to improve Internet access to Delaware schools, including the purchase of equipment

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Education Elementary & Secondary Education

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware Department of Technology and Information

Address of Requesting Entity: Department of Technology and Information

Description of Request: $100,000 for the purchase of equipment as well as the purchase of ancillary devices needed for computing operations in nearly 200 public school buildings throughout Delaware.

Name of Project: East Side Community Learning Center Foundation, Wilmington, DE, to support supplemental education and enrichment programs for high-need students

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle-

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Education Elementary & Secondary Education

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: EastSide Community Learning Center Foundation

Address of Requesting Entity: 3000 N. Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19806

Description of Request: $100,000 for supplemental educational and enrichment programs at East Side Charter School to ensure their students succeed in school, work, and society.

Name of Project: FAME, Inc., Wilmington, DE, to prepare minority students for college and encourage them to pursue careers in science, engineering, and math

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Education Elementary & Secondary Education

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (FAME, Inc.)

Address of Requesting Entity: 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 409, Wilmington, DE 19801

Description of Request: $125,000 to prepare minority students for college--concentrating in STEM and business education.

Name of Project: Nanticoke Senior Center, Seaford, DE, for facilities and equipment

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle-

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Health & Human Services, HRSA, Health Facilities and Services

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nanticoke Senior Center

Address of Requesting Entity: 301 N. Virginia Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973

Description of Request: $100,000 for the construction of new, 11,053 square foot Senior Services Center in the heart of Seaford, Delaware. The purpose of this project is to help provide a new approach to serving older adults through the expansion of services.

Name of Project: Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, for facilities and equipment

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle-

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Health & Human Services, HRSA, Health Facilities and Services

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

Address of Requesting Entity: 1600 Rockland Road, P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899

Description of Request: $350,000 for capital improvements by Nemours/ Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. The purpose of this project is to upgrade and expand the only children's hospital in Delaware, which also serves children from all over the U.S. and world who seek highly specialized services, in order to strengthen its ability to continue providing outstanding patient care.

Name of Project: Rodel Foundation of Delaware, Wilmington, DE, for the Delaware Parent Leadership Institute

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Education Elementary & Secondary Education

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Rodel Foundation of Delaware

Address of Requesting Entity: 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 704, Wilmington, DE 19801

Description of Request: $150,000 to expand leadership training for parents of Delaware public school students on how to advocate effectively for their children's education and partner effectively with their children's schools.

Name of Project: St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Wilmington, DE, for facilities and equipment

Requesting Member: Michael N. Castle

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: Department of Health & Human Services, HRSA, Health Facilities and Services

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Francis Hospital Foundation

Address of Requesting Entity: 701 North Clayton Street, Wilmington,