E690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 12, 2016 A TRIBUTE: REMEMBERING THE Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. IN HONOR OF JOHN MORRIS 2015 AMTRAK DERAILMENT I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- DAVIS’ EXTRAORDINARY SERV- cation and character in all of his future accom- ICE TO HIS COMMUNITY HON. ROBERT A. BRADY plishments. OF HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f OF Thursday, May 12, 2016 PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Thursday, May 12, 2016 rise to remember the 8 people who were HON. TIM HUELSKAMP Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. Mr. killed, as well as the more than 200 people in- OF KANSAS Speaker, today I seek to honor the life of John jured in the Amtrak train 188 derailment one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morris Davis, Jr., who died May 7th 2016 due year ago today in Philadelphia. This tragedy Thursday, May 12, 2016 to a cardiac arrest suffered while volunteering affected the entire region, touching the lives of as a firefighter in Kenly, North Carolina. hundreds of people across the country. It Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Mr. Davis had a fierce passion for serving serves as an important reminder that we must on May 11, 2016, I was not present for roll call his community, as made apparent through his work to ensure the necessary safeguards are vote number 182 due to a meeting with Sen- role as a local police officer and also as a vol- in place, in order to protect Amtrak riders and ator PAT ROBERTS. If I had been in attend- unteer firefighter. He always sought to provide employees from unnecessary heartbreaks ance, I would have voted yes on roll call vote aid to people in need, frequently showing up such as this. 182. to help even on days he wasn’t expected to. On this day, it is also important to remem- Mr. Davis’ heroic bravery in seeking to save ber and be thankful for the selfless work of our f the life of another speaks volumes about his first responders and hospital staff that treated AZERBAIJAN character and his dedication to the motto of the victims and consequently saved lives. others before self. Equally important was the open hearted re- Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Dwaina; sponse of the residents of the area, who truly HON. SCOTT PERRY three children, Courtney, Autumn, and Hanna; showed the nation why we are known as the OF PENNSYLVANIA and his brotherhood of the Kenly Fire Depart- ‘‘City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. by immediately opening their doors to the vic- Thursday, May 12, 2016 John M. Davis, like so many of our brave tims and providing food and water. In spite of Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express firefighters and policemen, sacrifice time with this terrible tragedy, we can be proud of the their families and loved ones to ensure our humanity exhibited by all those who offered deep concern over the recent surge in hos- tilities along the front line between Armenia community’s safety. We are forever indebted help. to them for their courageous service. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other and Azerbaijan. distinguished colleagues help me in honoring This outbreak of violence has claimed doz- f the victims of the train 188 derailment one ens of lives on both sides. year ago today. The recent violent clashes followed a suc- CONGRATULATING KIMMIE ETHEREDGE ON HER RETIRE- f cessful visit to the U.S. by President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, which included meetings with Vice MENT AS PRINCIPAL OF KAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION President Biden and Secretary of State Kerry, GRANGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL as both reaffirmed U.S. support for expanding HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD ties with Azerbaijan, a reliable strategic part- HON. OF ARKANSAS ner in a tough neighborhood. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Given Russia’s apprehension with the stra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 12, 2016 tegic Southern Gas Corridor project cham- pioned by Azerbaijan and providing energy se- Thursday, May 12, 2016 Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, on April 28 curity for our allies in Europe, and Azerbaijan’s Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through 29, 2016, I was inadvertently detained security alliance with the , this congratulate Kimmie Etheredge for her nine on Rollcall Votes 176, 177, and 179. Had I latest upsurge in fighting is a another sign of tremendously successful years as Principal of been present to vote, I would have voted Moscow’s meddling in the affairs of states Kay Granger Elementary School in Fort Worth, ‘‘yes’’ on each. In addition, I was inadvertently along its borders. Texas. detained on Rollcall Vote 178. Had I been As we’ve seen in Eastern Ukraine and Principal Etheredge came to the Northwest present to vote, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Georgia, Russia continues to exploit separatist Independent School District in north Fort f movements along its periphery to pressure Worth in 2007 to open Kay Granger Elemen- MASON KIM America’s friends and bring them back into its tary. She helped build a community in the new orbit. suburb by meeting parents and encouraging HON. Unfortunately, it’s not the first time that Ar- them to be a part of their children’s education. menia—the Kremlin’s key regional ally and the She called and personally welcomed every in- OF COLORADO host to a number of Russian military bases— coming student to the new school. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is being used as a proxy to intimidate U.S. She developed a strong academic and pa- Thursday, May 12, 2016 partners, including Azerbaijan and Georgia. rental and community support base, and is ex- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise As the latest loss of life shows, Armenia’s tremely popular among current and former stu- today to recognize and applaud Mason Kim nearly complete economic, political and mili- dents and their families. Under her leadership, for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service tary dependence on Russia no longer is a the campus has averaged over 10,000 volun- Ambassadors for Youth award. threat to its neighbors alone—it’s a security teer hours every year. Mason Kim is a 7th grader at Mandalay challenge to Armenia itself. The school won the district’s Partner in Edu- Middle School and received this award be- These latest hostilities between Azerbaijan cation Campus of the Year Award three years cause his determination and hard work have and Armenia once again remind us of the ur- in a row. It received an exemplary rating in allowed him to overcome adversities. gency to find a peaceful solution to the pro- academics for five straight years. It was cho- The dedication demonstrated by Mason Kim tracted Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. sen as a state School of Character in 2012, is exemplary of the type of achievement that I urge the Administration to step up its ef- and was designated a National School of can be attained with hard work and persever- forts to achieve a peaceful solution and work Character the following year. ance. It is essential students at all levels strive with both sides to stabilize the situation. During her 28 years in education, Principal to make the most of their education and de- Meanwhile, in the face of increasing Rus- Etheredge spent 12 years teaching Fourth velop a work ethic which will guide them for sian interference and aggression against its Grade, two years as assistant principal, and the rest of their lives. neighbors, the United States should remain 14 years as a campus principal. She was I extend my deepest congratulations to steadfast in its support for our friends in Azer- named a 2014 Texas National Distinguished Mason Kim for winning the Arvada Wheat baijan. Principal.

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