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 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

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As the son schools located in and around the City of these protections, because, under the principle of a veteran myself, I cannot speak more high- Pittsburgh represent this year’s Girls of Steel of home rule, the President should not have ly of Scott’s commitment to his country and his team, and in recognition of their hard work, in- control over the District’s local police depart- loved ones. In 2013, Scott fully retired to telligence, and teamwork, I would like to men- ment. spend time with his family, enjoy fishing, boat- tion each of these inspiring young ladies by While it does not appear that a President ing, traveling, visiting friends and perfect the name. They are: Alexandria Adams, Aeryn An- has exercised this authority over MPD, this la- art of making sauerkraut. He is survived by derson, Ciara Anderson, Anjali Angal, Ariella tent power is totally unnecessary, should not both his wife and son. Avigad, Somdatta Basu, Meghna Behari, Jus- exist and is an affront to MPD, which has al- Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring tine Bennett, Ashnaa Bhide, Gracie Cain, ways voluntarily assisted federal authorities. the life, service, and legacy of Col. Scott Rosy Chen, Maya Cranor, Elizabeth MPD’s first responsibility is to protect District Colson Marcy. Crookston, Claire Cummings, Isha Das, residents and visitors, and it must always re- f Maggie Davis, Haruka Doi, Riley Doyle, Anna main under the authority of the D.C. Mayor to IN RECOGNITION OF WORLD WAR Fedele, Alexandra George, Susanna Getty, accomplish its mission. Moreover, federaliza- II VETERAN ALVIN H. PERRY Teadora Gildengers, Samhita Gudapati, Sofia tion is outdated in light of current practice. Heller, Kristina Hilko, Amanda Hulver, Anna MPD regularly assists the federal government Jablonowski, Caroline Kenney, Janise Kim, as a matter of comity, not as an arm of the HON. Isabelle Kowenhoven, Mary Laird, Alice Liu, federal government, just as I am sure other OF KENTUCKY Sally Liu, Eve Mango, Alisha Mattson, Lauren local police departments do in the region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Michaels, Abigail Miller-Peterson, Sreyashi There are approximately 30 federal police de- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Mandal, Lakshmi Mulgund, Abbey Murcek, partments under the President’s control in the Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Anna Nesbitt, Jimin Oh, Norah Ostin, Ariana District. In the case of a federal emergency, to recognize World War II veteran Alvin H. Pasquella, Lehka Pendyala, Emma Prokop, the President can unilaterally deploy these Perry, of Wilmore, Kentucky, who will receive Grace Raida, Lauren Raida, Ananya Rao, federal officers, as well as the D.C. National the Legion of Honor Medal from France this Sedona Rocher, Rachel Sadeh, Brittany Guard, to address it, and also request the week on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Sadej, Swathi Senthil, Vivian Shao, Lauren support of our local police department, as the Landings. The Legion of Honor Medal is the Shovlin, Kavya Soman, Aditi Srivastava, Anna President would do in any other jurisdiction. highest honor presented by France for military Staresinic, Tara Staresinic, Aditri Thakur, This is an important step to increase home service to the French people. Langley Turcsanyi, Prishti Tyagi, Anja Vogt, rule for the District, and I urge my colleagues Pfc. Perry served in the 331st Infantry Regi- Zoe Woon, Ziya Xu, Julia Young, and to support this bill. ment, 83rd Infantry Division. He fought in the Qingqing Zhao. f Battle of Normandy from June 18, 1944, to Additionally, I want to convey my deep ap- July 19, 1944, when he was wounded and preciation to the faculty and staff of Carnegie HONORING THE LIFE OF COL. SCOTT COLSON MARCY captured by enemy forces. He has been Mellon University’s Field Robotics Center, who awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, the Pur- have mentored the Girls of Steel since 2010. ple Heart Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, Because of their efforts, more young women HON. DAVID P. JOYCE and the WWII Victory Medal for his valiant have experienced real-world technological OF OHIO service. challenges and learned from some of the na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pfc. Perry truly represents the greatest gen- tion’s best at solving these problems. These Tuesday, June 4, 2019 eration, answering the call to defend freedom experiences will certainly benefit these young Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise and to liberate Europe from Nazi control. I am women in the future. incredibly grateful for his service. I can think of I congratulate the Girls of Steel and wish today to honor the life of Col. Scott Colson Marcy, a decorated military officer with twenty- no one more deserving of this prestigious them all continued success in their academic honor. and professional endeavors. seven years of service, and express my pro- found condolences to his family and friends on f f his passing. FOSTER YOUTH SHADOW DAY 2019 INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT Born in Conneaut in 1950, Scott was a clear OF COLUMBIA POLICE HOME leader from a young age. Upon graduating HON. J. RULE ACT high school, he was accepted into the Class of OF ARKANSAS 1972 at the U.S. Military Academy at West IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. Point only to be diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Tuesday, June 4, 2019 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA lymphoma just two years later. Through sheer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES determination and strength, he became the Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I first cadet in West Point’s history to be re- rise today to both acknowledge the hardships Tuesday, June 4, 2019 admitted after battling cancer, graduating as a many foster youths have had to endure, and Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- second lieutenant with the Class of 1973. to celebrate their persistence and determina- troduce the District of Columbia Police Home Throughout his storied military career, Scott tion as they navigate a complex system and Rule Act. This bill is necessary to eliminate served honorably both on and off the front transition into adulthood. the President’s authority to federalize the Met- lines all over the world, from an armored cav- In Arkansas, we have almost 5,000 children ropolitan Police Department (MPD), the local alry troop commander in Germany, to the Di- currently in the state’s foster care system. As District of Columbia police department. The rector of Strategy, Plans, and Policy in Italy, a Member of the Congressional Caucus on President has no authority to federalize any for a U.S. Joint Task Force with Allied Forces Foster Youth, I am proud to join them as an other local or state police department. Under Southern Europe in the War for Kosovo, to an original cosponsor of H. Res. 340, which rec- the Home Rule Act, ‘‘whenever the President advisor to the Army National Guard, to the Di- ognizes the month of May as National Foster . . . determines that special conditions of an rector of Alaska Operations for the ground Care Month. emergency nature exist which require the use based missile defense program. Over the For the past four years, I have had the of the [MPD] for Federal purposes, he may di- years, Scott also held teaching positions at the pleasure of a former foster youth personally rect the Mayor to provide him, and the Mayor U.S. Military Academy, Dickinson College, and shadowing me for a day. This year, I am hon- shall provide, such services of the [MPD] as the Naval Postgraduate School, helping to ored to host Michaella Halbert, a former foster the President may deem necessary and ap- shape the minds of our nation’s next genera- youth from my district. The proud mom of two propriate.’’ tion of leaders. By the time he retired from ac- boys, Michaella is a passionate advocate for Under the section of the Home Rule Act that tive duty in 2000, Scott’s exemplary service children within the foster care system. Many would be repealed by this bill, the President had earned him several prestigious awards, foster youths do not have access to a commu- may federalize MPD for a period of not more such as the Bronze Star, the Army Com- nity to help support them in finding a career

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