E1062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in tial at these institutions as well as helping to July 15th, the USS Tappahannock was memo- commending Laddie for his commitment to cure a problem that supersedes political rialized in a ceremony on the Courthouse coaching thousands of athletes, who continue boundaries: children’s illness. Green in Tappahannock, VA. to carry the lessons of determination and for- I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for The USS Tappahannock was vital to the titude that were instilled in them as runners. H.R. 5385. support of U.S. aircraft carriers, battleships, f f destroyers and other combatants during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. During FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL RECOGNIZING THE 6TH ANNUAL WWII, the ship earned six medals and nine BAR ASSOCIATION CHARTER TASTE OF ETHIOPIA battle stars. Additionally her sailors were cred- AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2017 ited with shooting down a Japanese bomber SPEECH OF HON. MIKE COFFMAN and rescuing sailors from ships that were sunk OF COLORADO by Japanese aircraft. After WWII, the ship was HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES briefly decommissioned before being put back OF TEXAS Wednesday, July 25, 2018 into service for the Korean War and the Viet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nam War. The USS Tappahannock was finally Monday, July 23, 2018 Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stricken from the Navy’s roles in 1976 after its recognize the 6th Annual Taste of Ethiopia. 34 years of service. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in This yearly occasion celebrates and recog- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in hon- strong support of H.R. 5385, the GME Support nizes Colorado’s Ethiopian immigrant commu- oring the USS Tappahannock for its admirable Reauthorization Act of 2018. nity. The event encompasses an array of Ethi- service to the protection of our Nation. H.R. 5385 amends the Public Health Serv- opian music, foods, arts, crafts, games and f ice Act to reauthorize the program of pay- dances, creating an environment of cultural ments to children’s hospitals that operate immersion. The event truly highlights the many IN CELEBRATION OF THE FORT graduate medical education programs. wonderful and positive contributions our fellow KNOX CENTENNIAL Americans across our nation need care, and Americans of Ethiopian descent make to bet- the Children’s Hospital GME (CHGME) pro- ter our community. Best of all, the event is de- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE gram has been utilized by hospitals across our signed to welcome everyone and every year country to train doctors who can provide that OF KENTUCKY more and more of our neighbors come to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES necessary aid. enjoy, experience, and learn more about the I represent the 18th District of Texas which fascinating and deeply historic Ethiopian cul- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 is home to the Methodist Hospital System, one ture. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the largest medical institutions in the world. I am proud to represent the largest Ethio- honor the Fort Knox Centennial. Fort Knox H.R. 5385 will allow Houston to continue to pian community in the State of Colorado in the plays a vital role in our national security, and recruit and train many talented doctors. United States House of Representatives. The I am extremely proud to represent Fort Knox CHGME was created in 1999 because Con- Ethiopian community’s dedication to work, in Congress. gress recognized that a dedicated source of family, and education truly exemplifies the val- After serving as a military installation going support for training in children’s hospitals was ues that strengthen our nation. I have had the back to the Civil War, ground was officially necessary to strengthen the pediatric work- privilege of attending the past Taste of Ethi- broken for the installation we know today as force. Fort Knox on August 16, 1918. Established as Since then, CHGME funding has enabled opia events, and it is an honor for me to again an artillery camp during World War I, Fort children’s hospitals to dramatically increase take part in the festivities. I would like to again offer my sincere con- Knox was used as an active training center training overall, and in particular grow the sup- gratulations to the organizers and volunteers and housed soldiers returning from the war. ply of pediatric specialists—the area of great- of the Taste of Ethiopia for their dedication to During World War II, Fort Knox was chosen to est shortage in children’s health care. If CHGME is allowed to expire, we will lose promoting Ethiopian culture in the State of be the headquarters of the Armored Force, the progress we have made in this field. Colorado. Therefore, I include in the RECORD which trained soldiers in the use of armored According to data from a 2017 Children’s their names: vehicles, and remained the Armor head- Hospital Association survey, pediatric specialty 1. Fikru Ayele. quarters until 2005. Since then, Fort Knox has shortages continue to affect children’s ability 2. Girum Alemayehu. been the home of a number of commands, in- to receive timely, appropriate care. 3. Nebiyu Asfaw. cluding the Human Resources Command, Re- The funds generated from this legislation. 4. Bizuayehu Sebsebe. cruiting Command, and Cadet Command. Fa- will help train the medical professionals we 5. Sofia Belew. mously, Fort Knox is also home to the U.S. desperately need. 6. Adanech Dembel. Department of Treasury’s Bullion Depository. In a time when there are growing health dis- 7. Yalemwork Tekola. Fort Knox is a leader in military innovation parities within our nation, it is important to ad- 8. Senait Ketema. with its award-winning energy conservation dress the needs of underserved urban areas. 9. Tilahun Dessie. program. The more medical professionals we train, 10. Selam Ayele. Fort Knox is home to the future of our the greater the likelihood that these under- 11. Aynalem Mamo. Armed Forces. Here’s to the next 100 years. served communities will have access to proper 12. Helen Tekle. f medical care. 13. Sossena Dagne. CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH CHGME funds the training of pediatric pro- 14. Yohannes Mengistu. WENDE BREAST CARE ON OPEN- viders at eligible children’s hospitals. 15. Aschalew Agonafer. The 58 children’s hospitals that receive 16. Mequanent Mekuria. ING ITS NEW LOCATION CHGME funding train approximately half of the 17. Mahder Mengiste. nation’s pediatricians, more than 7,000 annu- 18. Admasu Chekole. HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK ally. 19. Elizabeth Moltot. OF NEW YORK We should provide the funds necessary to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES train students in a profession that will benefit Wednesday, July 25, 2018 society. IN RECOGNITION OF THE USS We must train the very professionals who ‘‘TAPPAHANNOCK’’ Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to will one day save the life of a child. honor and congratulate Elizabeth Wende I support this legislation because it will in- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Breast Care on the grand opening of a new crease the quality of medical training in the OF VIRGINIA site in Carthage, New York. United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elizabeth Wende Breast Care leads the field I believe that H.R. 5385 improves upon a in breast imaging and breast cancer diagnosis, system that sets the bar for medical care inter- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 and is well known for its state-of-the-art 3D nationally. Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mammography technology. In its fight against By passing H.R. 5385, CHGME can con- recognition of the USS Tappahannock, a Navy breast cancer, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care tinue to succeed in bolstering research poten- vessel with 34 years of service. On Sunday has partnered with Carthage Area Hospital to

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I commend the neighborhood. keep that right,’’ words spoken by Jefferson to Vindicator for challenging its readers to read On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I want Edward Carrington in 1787. ‘‘And were it left the Declaration of Independence. Freedom of to congratulate Elizabeth Wende Breast Care to me to decide whether we should have a speech and freedom of the press must ever on the opening of its new location in Carthage, government without newspapers, or news- be protected. Thomas Jefferson, who was the New York. I look forward to hearing about the papers without a government, I should not primary author of the Declaration of Independ- assistance they will provide to North Country hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I ence, said, ‘‘our liberty depends on the free- residents, and I wish them the best of luck in should mean that every man should receive dom of the press, and that cannot be limited the years to come. those papers and be capable of reading without being lost.’’ The Founding Father and the third President of the United States, Thom- f them.’’ Patriots, like Jefferson, secured these rights that folks enjoy today. Just because we as Jefferson, undoubtedly believed deeply in SALUTING THE ROUND ROCK, TX may not like what we read, does not mean the freedom of speech and of the press. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE that it should be silenced. Jefferson must have turned over in his It’s no big surprise to me that the folks over grave when he heard that the Declaration of HON. JOHN R. CARTER at Facebook don’t know the first thing about Independence was censored in America. freedom and rights. Their latest attack, using America’s defense of freedom and liberties is OF TEXAS a struggle that never ends, and the Vindicator IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES digital censorship, has stirred up a firestorm. Just in case you haven’t heard, the Liberty should continue to exercise the right to free Wednesday, July 25, 2018 County Vindicator, a newspaper that publishes speech and press, whether those that hate the First Amendment like it or not. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I sa- news for the City of Liberty, Texas and Liberty And that’s just the way it is. lute my friends and neighbors of the Round County, Texas posted the Declaration of Inde- Rock, TX Chamber of Commerce who were pendence in twelve installments leading up to f recently honored as the 2018 Chamber of the the Fourth of July. Casey Stinnett, managing HONORING MR. MIKE PARNESS Year by the Association of Chamber of Com- editor, said that the first nine parts posted as merce Executives. The Round Rock Chamber schedule, but part ten, of the historic docu- HON. MIKE THOMPSON are richly deserving recipients of this pres- ment did not appear. The Liberty County Vin- OF CALIFORNIA tigious award which recognizes the leadership dicator received a notice from Facebook say- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES role chambers have in their communities and ing that the post ‘‘goes against our standards Wednesday, July 25, 2018 excellence in operations and community lead- on hate speech.’’ I’m a fierce advocate of the ership. First Amendment protecting freedom of Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Throughout the years, the Chamber has fos- speech and press. This is, without a doubt, a I rise today to honor Mr. Mike Parness upon tered an unrivaled environment of economic flippant disregard and assault on the First his retirement from a distinguished 40 year success for the citizens of Round Rock. Amendment by Facebook. public service career in city management. They’ve helped to employ over 25,000 Texans For over 131 years, the Liberty County Vin- Mr. Parness grew up in Livermore, Cali- with over 10,000 investors supporting the local dicator newspaper, has told the story of every- fornia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of economy, making the Chamber one of the day America. It has documented community Santa Clara. He continued his education at largest and most active business associations history in a way that will forever be available California State University, Hayward, where he in Central Texas. Their efforts have been a to future generations. Since the newspaper earned a Master of Public Administration. critical part of Texas’s strong economy and began operations in 1887, it has covered local Mr. Parness worked as a City Administrator have been essential to making Round Rock a events, business happenings, politics, trage- in Renton, Washington for eleven years before place where business thrives. dies, civic improvements, and so much more. returning to California to serve as the City The Chamber continuously works to create The paper recently followed and covered Lib- Manager for San Clemente for twelve years economic opportunities for the people of erty High School’s Lady Panthers Softball and later, Walnut Creek for almost five years. Round Rock. In the past year alone, the Team who won the Texas UIL State Class 4A Since November of 2006 Mr. Parness has Chamber has won $257 million in capital in- Softball Champions. It has also followed wars been the City Manager of Napa, California. vestment, brought 575 jobs to Round Rock, and has told stories about our young freedom During his tenure at the City of Napa, Mr. launched the Entrepreneurship Round Rock fighters from the area who returned home and Parness was a member of the Sunrise Rotary program, and increased opportunities for en- some who did not return. It is everything a and served on the Board of Directors for the trepreneurs young and old. When it comes to community newspaper should be. The Vindi- California City Management Foundation and promoting education, talent development, and cator has always had its finger on the pulse of the International City Management Founda- quality of life in the Round Rock Community, folks in Liberty, Texas. tion. As City Manager, he oversaw the con- the Round Rock Chamber never rests. Liberty’s rich history of rugged Texas pio- struction of Fire Stations 4 and 5, the renova- The positive impacts made by the Chamber neers who settled near the Trinity River spans tion of the Edward I. Barwick Jamieson Can- are among the many reasons I am proud to more than 180 years. Today, Liberty continues yon Water Treatment Plant, the introduction of call the city of Round Rock my hometown. I to live up to its rich legacy and community Measure T and the launch of the 10-mile Pav- celebrate their work and am glad to see them spirit of patriotism. One such family epitomizes ing Program and Sidewalk Repair and Re- get the national recognition they deserve. I the spirit of Liberty County—the patriotic placement Program. Mr. Parness played an know that for the Chamber, as well as the citi- Ripkowski brothers. Twelve brothers from Lib- essential role in the revitalization of downtown zens they’re proud to serve, the best is yet to erty County, Texas served in our military in Napa, the expansion of public event space at come. various branches spanning from World War II the Oxbow Commons and the city’s financial f to the Korean War. And they all survived the recovery after the Great Recession. wars and returned to Liberty County, Texas. Mr. Parness also facilitated the growth of FACEBOOK TRIES TO SILENCE According to a pentagon spokesperson, there public areas during his career in Napa with the THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE has never been another family with that many additions of Trancas Crossing Park, China DECLARATION OF INDEPEND- sons from the same parents to join the service Point Overlook Park, Third Street Overlook ENCE in American history. Park, and the renewal of Veterans Park. He is The Ripkowski brothers believed their serv- also a wonderful colleague. His quick wit, HON. TED POE ice in the military was their duty as an Amer- sense of humor and lively stories are cher- OF TEXAS ican citizen. To them it was not performed for ished by those who work with him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heroics or to gain medals, but to answer the Mr. Speaker, Mr. Parness is a passionate honorable call of duty for their beloved coun- civil servant with an esteemed record for giv- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 try. Reality is that freedom doesn’t come free. ing back to our community. It is therefore fit- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, history tells It is the United States military that has always ting and proper that we honor Mr. Mike us that President Thomas Jefferson had a been on the front lines to defend the liberties Parness here today.

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