November 18, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8943 that, once again, Congress is kicking kicking the can down the road until strength.’’ Those words sum up Laura the can down the road and putting off December 20. We are nearly 2 months Chaffin, her life. properly funding the government by into the fiscal year, and not a single An accident last year in Uganda took another month. full-year appropriations bill has been her voice and paralyzed her for a cou- I urge my colleagues to recognize completed. Continuing resolutions are ple of trying weeks. She was there with government funding affects the lives of not the way that we should operate. her husband Scott trying to put their millions of Americans: USDA officials Priorities shift from year to year, family together. The Chaffin family is inspect our Thanksgiving turkeys; and the longer a CR lasts, the more it beside me right now. There is Laura, postal workers deliver our holiday hurts our military, our ports, and our there is Scott, and their three sons, cards and packages; TSA agents and infrastructure investment. I have seen Elijah, David, and Jonah. air traffic controllers keep us safe to no evidence that we are any closer to If you think Laura felt pity when she fly home for the holidays. Not to men- passing any full-year bills than at the was hurt, you are dead wrong. With a tion, millions of Federal employees end of September when we passed the team of experts at TIRR at Memorial rely on a steady income, especially last CR. Hermann Hospital and with the love of family and the love of Jesus Christ, she during the expensive holiday season. You will hear my colleagues across started talking and walking and teach- This is unfair to Americans. Clearly, the aisle blame this on Senate Repub- ing at Alvin ISD and cooking for her all Americans are affected by Congress’ licans, however, the House majority family. She became, again, a mom and inability to pass a budget. That is why appropriations bills were filled with a wife. I introduced the End Government poison pills that they continue to in- Mr. Speaker, in the name of Laura, Shutdowns Act, which safeguards sist upon, such as preventing the use of Scott, Elijah, David, Jonah, and Jesus against the damaging consequences of funds for the border wall. And now the Christ, I yield back. shutdowns. It lifts the shutdown bur- entire past month has been devoted to f den from the shoulders of Americans their sham impeachment efforts. and incentivizes lawmakers to reach I urge my colleagues, put the par- CONGRATULATING MATTHEW across the aisle and do our jobs. tisan investigations to the side so that CATANOSO Americans want to see us come to- we can come to a bipartisan agreement (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given gether and find bipartisan solutions to to fund the government in a respon- permission to address the House for 1 our Nation’s most challenging funding sible way. minute and to revise and extend his re- problems. My bill does just that. f marks.) Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, today f HONORING BERNARD TYSON I would like to send my congratula- NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given tions to an extraordinary south Jersey (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 native, who represented our Nation at permission to address the House for 1 minute.) the international Henley’s Royal Re- minute and to revise and extend his re- Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise gatta this past summer. marks.) today to honor the extraordinary life Matthew Catanoso is a rising sopho- Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, as a and legacy of Bernard Tyson, who more on the crew team at the United co-chair of the Congressional Caucus passed away on November 10 and is States Naval Academy, which was cho- on Foster Youth and a member of the being celebrated at this hour. sen to participate in the King’s Cup Adoption Caucus, I rise to recognize I had the privilege of serving along- competition in July. This race com- National Adoption Month. side Bernard on the board of the Amer- memorated the historic Henley’s Royal Mr. Speaker, all children deserve the ican Heart Association, and I can tell Regatta in 1919 that was originally held to celebrate the end of World War love and security of a family, but for you he was a visionary and a champion I. the 125,000 youth waiting to be adopted for high quality healthcare for all Americans and providing some 12 mil- For the centennial anniversary of the from foster care, that most basic of tournament, eight countries were in- human needs can seem so out of reach. lion American men, women, and chil- dren healthcare in the process. That is vited to send a team to compete for the Through the Foster Youth Caucus, we cup over the summer. Matthew, the try to shine a spotlight on these youth, what he fought for every day as presi- dent and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, in former coxswain of Ocean City High as well as the adoptive families that School, participated with the rest of open their hearts and homes to chil- which he served as the first African American in that role. the Naval Academy and he took home dren in need. the King’s Cup after narrowly beating Ted and Teena Sullivan are two such He was a trailblazer in the industry with a push-the-envelope mindset, Germany in the final race. adoptive parents from my home State I congratulate Matthew on his big quick wit, and he was a people person. of Rhode Island. Ted is also the senior win at the Henley Royal Regatta, and I He never forgot where he came from. director of Mission Advancement for thank him for representing our Nation Bethany Christian Services, and I was He mentored many and was a promi- and south Jersey at this historic event honored to recognize him as a 2019 Con- nent African American that we looked and wish him the very best as he con- gressional Coalition on Adoption Insti- up to. tinues his education at the Naval Acad- tute Angel in Adoption last week. My condolences, thoughts, and pray- emy. We are proud of him and we are Mr. Speaker, adoptive parents like ers are with his wife and dear friend, proud of what he has done. Congratula- Ted and Teena give children in need Denise, his son, and the entire family. tions. I am proud to call Bernard my friend the most important gift: a forever fam- f ily. Let them be our example this Na- and will miss him dearly and his excep- A SOLUTION TO THE tional Adoption Month as we recommit tional contributions to our Nation’s AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY’S NEEDS to serving our most vulnerable youth. healthcare industry. Rest in peace. Rest in power. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given f f permission to address the House for 1 b 1930 minute and to revise and extend his re- HONORING LAURA CHAFFIN marks.) CONTINUING RESOLUTIONS ARE (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, last NOT THE WAY CONGRESS mission to address the House for 1 week after many months of hard work SHOULD OPERATE minute and to revise and extend his re- by staff and Members here in a bipar- (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- marks.) tisan fashion, amazingly in this atmos- mission to address the House for 1 Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, the Holy phere here, we introduced the Farm minute.) Bible, the book of Mark, chapter 12, Workforce Modernization Act legisla- Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow verse 30 says, ‘‘Love your God with all tion. This will really clean up the proc- the House will consider another tem- your heart and with all your soul and ess for ag labor in this country, some- porary funding measure, this time with all your mind and with all of your thing desperately needed. It will be

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He is a proud dad to Griffin and dustry and for families and people. worker section will be able to be much Sydney and granddad to their wonder- There is a reason why we still see an better monitored and much better reg- ful children. average influx of people, a thousand a ulated, and indeed, much better off for Governor Perry is fairly famous for day in our great State. the workers themselves not having to being an Aggie. He received his bach- As Secretary of Energy, we continue live in the shadows. elor of science degree in animal science to see the benefits of Rick Perry’s un- This legislation modernizes the H–2A from A&M. He was commissioned to abashed love of Texas and these United program. It stabilizes wages, institutes second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force States. Thanks to his leadership, the a merit-based system for ag workers to upon graduation. He was a member of United States is now the largest energy eventually earn legal status after years Squadron 6 and served as a junior and producer in the world with a greatly of proven work and consistent employ- senior Yell Leader and was immersed expanded footprint in the international ment in the U.S. ag industry. in all aspects of Aggie student life. A market. So when you look at the whole pack- strong supporter of the Corps of Cadets Still, my favorite story which defines age here, where we stand right now at Texas A&M, Governor Perry has the man that is Rick Perry is one told with the disarray in nonofficial status been a speaker at countless Aggie mus- by a former rival turned friend, and that we have, this is going to be a vast ters since 1990 and was the principal that would be Senator Rick Santorum. improvement, and I urge people to get speaker at the main campus ceremony Former Senator and Presidential can- behind that. in 2002. And he was also the key note didate Rick Santorum told of the reg- f speaker at the 125th anniversary cele- ular frantic note taking of candidates bration of the Corps of Cadets in 2001. while they were on the debate stage, HONORING RICK PERRY He exemplifies the Aggie values, self- all except for Rick Perry. Instead, Rick The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. less service, respect, loyalty, integrity, recounted, Perry only wrote one note. ROSE of New York). Under the Speak- and excellence in leadership. It was when Rick Santorum told about er’s announced policy of January 3, Before I yield to my colleague, I the health difficulties his beloved 2019, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. would be remiss if I did not note that it daughter, Bella, had faced from her ROY) is recognized for 60 minutes as the was 20 years ago today that the his- birth. designee of the minority leader. toric tradition at Texas A&M, the A&M Following the debate, Rick said the Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I am here to- bonfire that is always built in prepara- two men spoke and Rick said as he night with a number of my colleagues tion for and lit the night before the looked over Perry’s shoulder at the sin- from Texas because Governor Rick game against the University of Texas, gle note written, it had three words: Perry, as we Texans refer to him, will one of the greatest rivalries in sports, ‘‘Pray for Bella.’’ That, Mr. Speaker, is be stepping down in a few weeks as the which is long overdue for renewal, 20 a man of faith, compassion, and integ- Secretary of Energy of the United years ago today it collapsed at 2:42 rity. It speaks to his character. It States of America. a.m. where 11 students and one former speaks to his effectiveness. It speaks to I have had the honor of serving on his student died and 27 others were in- his dedication to public service and to staff, working with him on a number of jured. Fifty-seven Aggies were working his love of this great country. projects, including a book, and working on the bonfire at the time when they I am grateful for having served under on his campaigns. He has been a State heard a crack, and it collapsed. My Governor Perry in the State house for Representative in Texas, the Agri- wife was a senior at the time. And as 4 years and with Secretary Perry in the culture Commissioner in Texas, Lieu- we commemorate Governor Perry to- Department of Energy. The great State tenant Governor, Governor of Texas, night, we also commemorate the lives of Texas and our Nation are better for but I always think of Rick Perry first of those great Aggies who were car- his service. As Rick Perry moves away from pub- and foremost as a proud Texan, an rying on the spirit of that great insti- lic life, his leadership will be missed, Aggie, an Eagle Scout, a husband, an tution. Air Force veteran, a father, and a Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman but the legacy he leaves behind will en- dure. grandfather. But for me personally, I from Texas (Mr. WEBER). I thank my friend, Governor Perry, always remember the Governor as a Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I for all he has done. I thank Anita for friend, a loyal friend who would help thank the gentleman for yielding. those who needed it, whether it was a I rise today to honor Rick Perry in loaning Texas and then America a true veteran, suffering after battle, who his final days as Secretary of the De- Texas treasure, a true statesman, and a needed a home, which the Governor partment of Energy. It makes sense truly fine individual. Rick and Anita and his lovely bride, Anita, would wel- that those lined up to speak would be both deserve a rich time together. come them into their home, or whether from our shared home State, the great Blessings to them both and please it was praying for me when I had can- State of Texas. We have served with enjoy the private life. cer as a staffer for him. Governor Perry him. We have benefited from Rick’s b 1945 literally called me from a Presidential leadership. We call him friend. Much Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the debate to check on me while I was can be said and will be said of Rick gentleman from Texas (Mr. BABIN), my going through chemotherapy. And he Perry in these next few weeks. friend. stood with me and my family through As already mentioned, Rick is a fifth Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the it all. He is above all a good and decent generation Texan, an Aggie, Air Force gentleman so much for yielding to me. man. pilot, state representative, agricultural Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a There are few people in this world commissioner, lieutenant governor, privilege to rise today in honor of En- who cause you to want to charge the longest serving Texas Governor, Sec- ergy Secretary Rick Perry, a devoted hill behind him, and you know it will retary of Energy. He will be rightfully statesman, a proud Texan, and a long- be for fighting a just cause, but Gov- lauded for a life well given to public time friend of mine. ernor Perry is one of those people. And service. In his early years, Governor Perry he learned this from his family and his In every stage of his life, Rick Perry became an Eagle Scout and was taught community. sought to do the best for Texas and for what a strong work ethic looked like, Governor Perry grew up in Paint the people of this Nation. As a state and he has practiced it in every office Creek, Texas, with no indoor plumbing representative, he was one of the most he has held since, and those are numer- for the first 5 years of his life in 1950s effective legislators pushing for more ous. west Texas. His dad, Ray, was a World strict budgeting. As Agricultural Com- I first met Rick Perry back when he War II veteran, who along with Perry’s missioner, Perry showed his skill at was Agriculture Commissioner for

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