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June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E709 Farm. Peterson’s Dairy was established in John C. Jacobson, Paul Johnson, John C. School Lady Archers of Paulding County on 1973 when Arne and Judy Peterson pur- Judge, Robert I. Kedzior, Anthony W. their victory in the 2019 Division IV state chased farmland in Lena, Wisconsin. In 2002, Kernagis, Patrick M. Kidd, Kenneth King, Wil- championship in softball. This was the team’s the family formed Peterson’s Dairy LLC when liam F. King, Norbert Knight, Kenneth R. Knoll, first-ever state championship, the second state their son, John, joined the operation as part Alan S. Kravits, Edmund J. Krupiczowicz, Jo- title in any sport for Antwerp, and one of a owner. Peterson’s Dairy LLC milks more than seph E. Lamy, Daniel E. Leimberer, Jim W. handful of state titles in Paulding County his- 1,000 registered Holsteins and farms about Lukas, Raymond S. Malinowski, Paul E. Mari- tory. 1800 acres. Their philosophy to produce qual- etta, Joel Martin, John M. Martinez, John The Archers held their opponent, Mechan- ity milk in a sustainable manner in a positive McCarthy, Joseph Medina Jr, Alan Mendels- icsburg, at bay, winning in a 5–0 shutout—the environment for both the animal’s and farmer’s sohn, Ronald C. Messner, John E. Miller, first for their opponent in the entire season. welfare is one to be admired throughout the Maurice M. Misner, John F. Molenda, Robert Another highlight of this historic win was the industry. Morales, Willard Muth, Terry Nelson, Ray- impressive performance of Pitcher Carlie Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this mond Nosal, Frank J. Notariano. Hanes, who tied the state record of 15 strike- body to join me in commending the efforts of Stanley W. Olenjack, David C. Patterson, outs in state DIV play and got her 300th Breakfast on the Farm to educate the commu- Donald J. Patterson, Ronald E. Pearson, strikeout of the season. nity through this time-honored tradition. Thank Benjam in Pennacchio, Chester A. Perczynski, Congratulations to Antwerp softball for their you to the Petersons, the Oconto County Joseph L. Perez, Kenneth Phillips, James L. state title. Breakfast on the Farm Committee, and the Popik-Fiore, Peter A. Prosiliakos, Ralph W. f countless sponsors and volunteers for their Reetz, Carl J. Roback, Luis Obed Rodriguez, continued support of Wisconsin’s dairy indus- Alan W. Rolla, Richard J. Ruggiero, Terrence GIRLS OF STEEL try. F. Ryan, R. William Ryden, Frank J. Schuster, f Robert Seeger, David L. Sewnig, Charles A. HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE HONORING THE WORLD WAR II, Siefert, William J. Skowronski Jr., Donald B. OF PENNSYLVANIA KOREAN WAR, AND VIETNAM Smith, Joseph A. Stupec, Richard L. Vachata, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAR VETERANS OF ILLINOIS Anthony James Vinci, Donald Wagner, HD Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Washington, Jr., Dieter M. Werner, Edward HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Yarber, Robert T. Zavala. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. f Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the OF ILLINOIS Girls of Steel Robotics team for qualifying for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER YOUTH SHADOW DAY the FIRST World Championship for the 9th Tuesday, June 4, 2019 year in a row. They received a Wildcard slot Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. JERRY McNERNEY as a Regional Finalist, and they also won the ® honor the World War II, Korean War, and Viet- OF CALIFORNIA Gracious Professionalism award at the 2019 nam War veterans who traveled to Wash- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greater Pittsburgh Regional FIRST Robotics ington, D.C. on June 5, 2019 with Honor Flight Competition in California, PA. Gracious Pro- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 ® Chicago, a program that provides World War fessionalism celebrates outstanding dem- Mr. MCNERNEY. Madam Speaker, more II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans the onstration of FIRST Core Values by working than 415,000 children are currently living in opportunity to visit their memorials on The Na- together both on and off the playing field. the foster care system in the United States. As tional Mall in Washington, D.C. These memo- The students are proud that their robot a member of the Congressional Foster Youth rials were built to honor their courage and qualified them to attend the FIRST World Caucus, I’m dedicated to strengthening our service to their country. Championship, which has been held in Detroit The American Veteran is one of our great- nation’s child welfare system for the children since 2018. I think that the remarkable accom- est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, of today and for future generations. plishment of continuously making it to the I participate in the annual Congressional Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled Championship speaks volumes about the Foster Youth Shadow Day, where current and here on June 5th answered our nation’s call to dedication these young women have in pur- former foster youth from across the country service during one of its greatest times of suing Science, Technology, Engineering, and come to Washington to meet with Members of need. From the European Campaign to the Math (STEM) careers, sustaining their team, Congress. Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theater, and spending thousands of hours collectively Today I had the privilege of hosting Erica these brave Americans risked life and limb, doing outreach in the community. Girls of Hickey, a bright young woman from my home gave service and sacrificed much, all while Steel are often referred to as the home-town state of California who has been a foster embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe favorite robotics group and continue to be fea- youth advocate with California Youth Connec- them more gratitude than can ever be ex- tured in videos, print media, and blog posts. tion (CYC) since she went into the foster care pressed. The Girls of Steel attended the FIRST World I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- system at the age of sixteen. Today, Erica Championship in Detroit, Michigan at the end ington and to their memorials. I am proud to serves as a member of CYC’s Board of Direc- of April—one of the largest competitions of its tors and attends UC Davis, where she is include in the RECORD the names of these kind, sometimes referred to as the Super Bowl men and women for all to see, hear, and rec- studying political science. She aspires to go to of Smarts—where they competed against top ognize, and I call on my colleagues to rise and law school after graduation to study anti-trust teams from all over the world. join me in expressing gratitude. and government fraud law. FIRST, which stands for ‘‘For Inspiration Erica is passionate about advocacy and Rudy L. Aguirre, Alva H. Allen, Robert Ar- and Recognition of Science and Technology,’’ policies that support youth mental health, fos- chibald, Douglas A. Askren, Werner J. is an organization dedicated to engaging our ter youth, homeless youth, and juvenile justice Baeckelandt, Charles R. Bakutis, Jerome E. students in STEM fields. Hundreds of thou- youth. It’s been a pleasure to host her in our Barton, Edward J. Beck, Todd A. Bennett, Pat- sands of students gain practical, team-based nation’s capital today, and I wish her the best rick R. Bergeron, Bernard W. Brogan, Daniel engineering experiences through FIRST every in her future endeavors. L. Brown, Robert J. Bruzek, Anthony T. year. Buckun, Edward D. Bush, Kenneth Cali, f As a founder and co-chair of the Congres- Miguel A. Camacho Jr., Thomas E Carls, IN RECOGNITION OF THE ANT- sional Robotics Caucus, I believe competitions Richard A. Carrigan, Jr., Raymond A. Carucci, WERP HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL like these are important opportunities for our Daniel R. Chiarito, Charles Louis Clark, Wil- TEAM ON THEIR 2019 DIVISION IV young people to explore potential careers in liam J Collins, Robert D. Copp Jr, Louis P. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP STEM. I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible Covelli, George A. Cridland, John M. Decillo, economic growth and development that these Ralph DeSanctis, Harry E. Diezel, Salvatore HON. ROBERT E. LATTA fields have brought to my home district, and I C. DiPrima, Ronald L. Edgecomb, Philip OF OHIO strongly believe that these fields are crucial to Givens, Robert J. Goettert, Gordon N. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation’s future prosperity. Grassle, Alex H. Grayes KWV, E. Barry The FIRST Robotics Competition allows stu- Greenberg, Gregory A. Grigas, John R. Han- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 dents to apply creativity and critical thinking in son, Stephen Hier, George E. Hoganson, An- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great the demanding and competitive field of robot- thony Isadore Sr. pleasure to recognize the Antwerp High ics, all while instilling a strong sense of pride VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.031 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2019 in participants. I want to commend organiza- than 30 days, unless a resolution passed by mendation Medal and the National Defense tions like FIRST for their important work en- Congress extending such federalization is en- Service Medal. couraging young people in these pursuits. acted into law. Congress may also terminate Equally as impressive as Scott’s career was Sixty-seven young women from 8th through the federalization at any time by enacting a the family he built alongside it with his wife, 12th grades associated with more than 20 resolution. This bill is necessary, even with Suzanne, and their son, Preston.