E588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 7, 2018 RECOGNIZING THE SAN ELIZARIO ties, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. Mr. Speaker, I would like to once again con- HIGH SCHOOL MEN’S SOCCER 5099 would have no significant effect on gratulate the Galena DeSoto House Hotel on TEAM spending by DHS. their 163rd anniversary and for their commit- Enacting H.R. 5099 would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you- ment to preserving its rich history. HON. WILL HURD go procedures do not apply. OF TEXAS CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 5099 f would not increase net direct spending or on- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES budget deficits in any of the four consecutive PERSONAL EXPLANATION Monday, May 7, 2018 10-year periods beginning in 2029. Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to H.R. 5099 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the HON. JEFF DENHAM offer my sincere congratulations to the San Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. OF CALIFORNIA Elizario High School Men’s Soccer Team for The CBO staff contact for this estimate is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES winning the District 4–A Championship. This Mark Grabowicz. The estimate was reviewed milestone is truly a testament to the team, by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Assistant Monday, May 7, 2018 their dedicated work ethic, perseverance, and Director for Budget Analysis. talents. f Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I missed votes I am proud to represent a group of young on April 27th to attend a funeral. Had I been TRIBUTE TO BETA SIGMA PHI men that are as determined and hard working present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call as this team. San Elizario High School is fortu- No. 162; YEA on Roll Call No. 163; NAY on nate to have such a dedicated group of indi- HON. DAVID YOUNG Roll Call No. 164; YEA on Roll Call No. 165; viduals representing the student body. I am OF IOWA and YEA on Roll Call No. 166. confident that the skills and lessons they have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f learned through this experience will continue Monday, May 7, 2018 to serve them well. I have no doubts that their PERSONAL EXPLANATION dedication and team work will help them in Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise their future endeavors. I encourage these today to recognize and congratulate Beta young men to continue to serve others and to Sigma Phi. This organization will be presented HON. ZOE LOFGREN with the Spirit of Christmas Award from the be active voices in their community as they OF CALIFORNIA continue their education. Salvation Army at their annual dinner on May IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congratulations again on this fine achieve- 9, 2018. ment. Beta Sigma Phi is an international women’s Monday, May 7, 2018 sorority that began working with the Salvation f Army in 1989. Every year, the Salvation Army Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, on April 27, I COST ESTIMATE ON H.R. 5099, THE provides toys for the women inmates at a missed the following votes. Had I been ENHANCING DHS’S FUSION CEN- nearby prison to select as Christmas presents present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call TER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE for their children. Beta Sigma Phi then wraps No. 162; NAY on Roll Call No. 163; YEA on PROGRAM ACT and packs the gift for shipping, so the children Roll Call No. 164; YEA on Roll Call No. 165; have presents at Christmas. and NAY on Roll Call No. 166. HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL Mr. Speaker, I commend Beta Sigma Phi for receiving this outstanding award and for their f OF TEXAS continued commitment to making their com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY munity better. I am proud to represent them, GIANNETTI, JR. Monday, May 7, 2018 and Iowans like them, in the United States Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, the following Congress. I ask that my colleagues in the cost estimate for H.R. 5099, the Enhancing United States House of Representatives join HON. JOE WILSON DHS’s Fusion Center Technical Assistance me in congratulating this group of women and OF SOUTH CAROLINA in wishing them nothing but continued suc- Program Act, prepared by the Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Budget Office was not made available to the cess. Committee at the time of filing of the legisla- f Monday, May 7, 2018 tive report. RECOGNIZING THE GALENA Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- U.S. CONGRESS, DESOTO HOUSE HOTEL ON THEIR er, the following thoughtful obituary was pub- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, 163RD ANNIVERSARY lished in The Binghamton Press & Sun-Bul- Washington, DC, May 4, 2018. letin on April 27, 2018: Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, HON. CHERI BUSTOS Anthony Giannetti Jr. passed with amaz- ing grace on Saturday 21 April 2018, at North House of Representatives, Washington, DC. OF ILLINOIS DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional Austin Medical Center surrounded by his lov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost ing family. He was born 10 March, 1939, in estimate for H.R. 5099, the Enhancing DHS’ Monday, May 7, 2018 Meshoppen, PA, to Anthony and Concetta Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Giannetti. One of four children, Tony, or Act. Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Junior as he was called by his family, was a If you wish further details on this esti- recognize the Galena DeSoto House Hotel on determined young man who graduated from mate, we will be pleased to provide them. their 163rd anniversary. The hotel was re- Vestal High School and served in the United The CBO staff contact is Mark Grabowicz. cently recognized by the Galena Chamber of States Marine Corps. He had a long and dis- Sincerely, Commerce with a Gold Ribbon cutting for wel- tinguished career as a project manager for KEITH HALL, Director. coming guests with hospitality, charm and rich International Business Machines in Endi- Enclosure. cott, NY, and Austin, TX. He worked for IBM history since 1855. for 32 years until his retirement in 1994. H.R. 5099—ENHANCING DHS’ FUSION CENTER The DeSoto House Hotel, which was named Tony was first and foremost a family man. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT after the great European explorer Hernando He enjoyed watching all kinds of sporting As passed by the House of Representatives de Soto; is an Illinois landmark. The DeSoto events, especially attending those his chil- on March 19, 2018. House Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in dren and grandchildren played in. He is sur- H.R. 5099 would modify current laws relat- the state and has hosted many great Amer- vived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly, son Mi- ing to fusion centers supported by the De- ican figures such as President Abraham Lin- chael, son Anthony and daughter-in-law partment of Homeland Security (DHS); those coln, President Ulysses S. Grant, Senator Ste- Silvana, son Joseph, daughter Christine and centers facilitate information sharing among son-in-law Bryan, and his two grand- federal, state, and local authorities. The act phen A. Douglas and many others. I have had daughters Nadia and Fiona. He will be eter- would direct DHS to provide technical assist- the pleasure of visiting the DeSoto House nally loved and sorely missed by his family ance to and share effective practices with fu- Hotel myself, and I can personally speak to and friends. Tony left nothing undone here sion center participants. Because the depart- the fact that it is a treasure for not only our on earth, . . . and he did it his way. Rest in ment currently carries out simi1ar activi- Congressional District, but the state. peace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:06 May 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07MY8.002 E07MYPT1 May 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E589 TRIBUTE TO MARY LEE ALLEN What is amazing is that Jessenia suffers Russ was a special leader in the world of from chronic Lupus disease and yet she man- higher education and public service, and a HON. VAL BUTLER DEMINGS ages to volunteer and help the underserved leader in the African American community. Ev- OF FLORIDA and most vulnerable in our community. erywhere he went, he made a positive impact IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jessenia is proud to bring hope and a smile on those around him. Monday, May 7, 2018 to all her initiatives. She states that she is very Fond memories of Russ will forever remain fortunate to be 35 years of age and able to with his daughter Lynn Jollivette Johns, and Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to live and contribute to society. his two beautiful grandchildren, Richard Frank- honor the accomplishments and life of Mary Please join me in saluting Jessenia lin II and Lauren Marie. Lee Allen as she celebrates her 10th birthday Filomeno and the Filomeno Family Awards Mr. Speaker, I was truly honored to have this year. Foundation Inc. on the celebration of its an- known Russ and to call him my friend. He was Mary Lee Allen was born on May 15, 1918 nual gala held on March 31, 2018. in Branchville, South Carolina. Throughout her kind and generous person, who was always f adult life, Mrs. Allen has given back to her giving back. I know that Russ’ spirit and loving community, neighbors, and church. She is HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY memory will always live on. My thoughts and known as a proud local small business owner OF MR. CYRUS ‘‘RUSS’’ M. prayers are with his family and friends during and mentor to countless young women. JOLLIVETTE this extremely difficult time. He will be dearly Mrs. Allen attended public school in New missed. York and went on to earn a degree from cos- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS metology school. After she moved to Florida, f OF FLORIDA she continued her education, taking advanced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES classes in hair and beauty. PERSONAL EXPLANATION On May 7, 1938, she married the late Wil- Monday, May 7, 2018 liam J. Allen. The couple moved to Winter Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. EVAN H. JENKINS Park, Florida, and quickly became involved in honor the life and legacy of my very dear their community. Mrs. Allen took the bold step friend, Mr. Cyrus ‘‘Russ’’ M. Jollivette. I was OF WEST VIRGINIA of opening her own business—Mary Lee fortunate to have known Russ for many years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Beauty Shop. Throughout the shop’s years of His untimely passing is a true loss for the Monday, May 7, 2018 business, Mrs. Allen provided constant advice State of Florida. and support to young employees. Russ was born on August 5, 1946 in Miami, Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Allen has been a member of Mount Florida to Frances Reeves Jollivette Cham- had I been present, I would have voted NAY Moriah Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 bers and Cyrus M. Jollivette, Sr. He is the on Roll Call No. 162; YEA on Roll Call No. years, and joined the church’s Senior Mis- brother of two sisters, Regina Jollivette Frazier 163; NAY on Roll Call No. 164; and YEA on sionary Society and Senior Choir. She also and Cleo Leontine Jollivette. Roll Call No. 165. helped found the ’Ideal Women Club.’ Over He held a bachelor’s degree in Business the years, she has received numerous awards Administration from C.W. Post College, a Mas- f and recognitions for her outstanding commu- ters of Business Administration in Manage- nity service, and has earned the love and ment from Long Island University, and a Juris HONORING WADE THOMAS friendship of her neighbors. Doctor from the University of Miami’s (UM) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have Mrs. School of Law. Mary Lee Allen as a constituent, and I extend Russ dedicated himself to the advancement best wishes to her on her 100th birthday. of higher education, health access and serv- HON. JARED HUFFMAN f ices, and public service. While well-known for OF CALIFORNIA COMMENDING JESSENIA his 24 years of service at UM, and his 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FILOMENO years of service at Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida, there are many other orga- Monday, May 7, 2018 nizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and community groups that Russ started, OF NEW YORK honor Wade Thomas Elementary School in chaired, or directed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marin County for its recognition on May 3, Russ committed himself to creating and 2018 as a 2018 California Distinguished Monday, May 7, 2018 supporting educational opportunities for stu- School by the California Department of Edu- ´ dents in Florida and beyond, at colleges and Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I cation. Chosen for its exemplary high perform- universities from the University of Miami to St. would like to commend Jessenia Filomeno, a ance, as measured by state and national as- Thomas University, Florida A&M University, young Latina who has dedicated her life to sessments, Wade Thomas Elementary School Florida International University, University of volunteerism and community service. She is a was one of 287 schools to attain this honor Florida, University of North Florida, Barry Uni- role model who selflessly mentors at risk statewide. This highly competitive award re- versity, Jacksonville University, Eckerd Col- youth and helps them achieve academic suc- flects outstanding achievement and the high- lege, and community colleges throughout the cess. est caliber of professional service, family com- She is a graduate from Brooklyn’s Pratt In- state. mitment, and community engagement. stitute where she earned a Bachelor degree in He also played a major role in the world of Architecture. She has served as a young Am- health, seeking support for several hospitals With 412 students across six grades, Wade bassador to Brooklyn representing Puerto and medical schools, and especially children’s Thomas Elementary School offers comprehen- Rico. Since her youth and for the past 20 hospitals and schools of nursing throughout sive educational programs that academically years, Ms. Filomeno has been a member of Florida. He had served as the Chairman of the challenge and instill a joy of learning in its stu- the Brooklyn Three Kings Day Parade Inc. Dade Public Health Trust, and always sought dents while ensuring that all children have the where she coordinates the distribution of more support for the Children’s Hospital at the Uni- skills and knowledge to reach their full poten- than 1,000 toys for underserved children. versity of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical tial. Jessenia is also the CEO of Filomeno Fam- Center, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Mr. Speaker, this hard-earned distinction re- ily Awards Foundation, Inc. A foundation who Center, part of the University of Miami Health flects true community success. From the stu- mentors and monitors the progress of the stu- System, as well as cancer centers throughout dents and their families, to the staff and ad- dents they support from kindergarten to col- Florida. ministrators, and the extended community, lege. Jessenia and the Foundation annually Additionally, Russ played a role in the world Wade Thomas Elementary School has devel- host a gala where students are awarded of philanthropy. He directed relations for the oped an education model for the state and the scholarships and recognition for their accom- UM Foundation for decades and directed the nation: empowering today’s students to be to- plishments. When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto BCBS Florida Blue Foundation. He was re- morrow’s problem-solvers, inventors, and pio- Rico, Jessenia organized a community relief sponsible for hundreds of millions of dollars neers. Please join me in congratulating Wade effort to help the children and families im- reaching education, health, community, and Thomas Elementary School on this impressive pacted by this disaster. nonprofit initiatives. achievement.

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