E666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 17, 2021 advocate for a wide range of services, from I wish each of these young men continued During her time at the Health Department, training individuals to handle the most trau- success in the classroom and athletics. Go Anna has been a model public servant work- matic of cases, to educating communities Eagles. ing on behalf of the residents of New Hamp- about prevention. Mr. VandeLeest’s expertise f shire’s largest city. Public health known no and knowledge in the services provided by boundaries, and Anna has worked hard to Family Services will surely be missed by his HONORING CATHY LEWIS FOR HER build partnerships with a diverse group of peers and the entire Green Bay community. CONTRIBUTIONS ON HEARSAY stakeholders to address the needs of her city. Prior to Jeff’s career at Family Services of Since the onset of the COVID–19 pandemic Northeast Wisconsin he spent nearly 20 years HON. ELAINE G. LURIA last year, Anna has served her community as delivering and managing juvenile justice serv- OF VIRGINIA the co-leader of the Manchester Emergency ices. Jeff has dedicated his entire career to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Operations Center, which coordinates munic- giving back to those in our community who are Thursday, June 17, 2021 ipal first responder agencies and resources. most in need. Equipped with a background in emergency re- Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to sponse and health promotion, Anna took swift nizing Mr. Jeff VandeLeest’s 25-year career honor Cathy Lewis upon the culmination of her action when the COVID–19 pandemic threat- with Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin time as host of WHRO’s HearSay. ened the health and well-being of Manchester and wish him and his wife, Mary, all the best Twenty-five years ago, Cathy became the and its surrounding communities. Alongside in retirement. His service and commitment to founding host of HearSay, WRHO’s flagship the dedicated public servants at the Man- Northeast Wisconsin is deserving of the high- public affairs program. During her time with chester Health Department, which is only one est degree of recognition. HearSay, Cathy has connected listeners with of two standalone health departments in our f a variety of guests, from political candidates, state, Anna and her many partners have done to business owners, and civics leaders, includ- a remarkable job managing the most severe CONGRATULATING THE BARBERS ing President Barack Obama. Cathy has used public health crisis of our time. Now, as the HILL HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES ON her exceptional ability to lead civil discussion Granite State continues its crucial vaccination THEIR FIRST BASEBALL STATE to educate audiences about governance and effort, Anna has been an outspoken advocate CHAMPIONSHIP inform them about important issues in their for equity and expanding access to reach our communities. Her work has made Cathy a most vulnerable residents. HON. BRIAN BABIN prominent voice in Coastal Virginia, and she In addition to aiding public health efforts, OF TEXAS has routinely made lists of the most influential Anna is also a proud veteran and active com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES individuals in the region. munity member involved in a host of local or- Thursday, June 17, 2021 I am grateful for Cathy’s service and for the ganizations, including Veterans Count, Granite outstanding contributions that she has made United Way, Mary Gale Foundation, and Bean Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to to our community and beyond. Again, it is an Foundation. Anna works tirelessly to realize a congratulate the Barbers Hill High School Ea- honor to congratulate Cathy for her 25 years brighter, healthier future for the greater Man- gles Baseball team for winning the 2021 with HearSay, and I wish her the best as she chester area. Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) moves on to the next chapter of her career. During an unprecedented year of loss, Anna 5A High School Baseball State Championship. f has embodied smart, compassionate leader- The Eagles Baseball team joins the Lady Ea- ship benefitting our entire community. On be- PERSONAL EXPLANATION gles Softball team in clinching their first State half of my constituents in New Hampshire’s Championship in school history. Barbers Hill is First Congressional District, I congratulate the first 5A High School, and only the seventh HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO Anna Thomas for being named Citizen of the overall, in Texas history to win both State titles OF OREGON Year by the Greater Manchester Chamber of in the same season. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commerce and thank her again for her lifetime The Eagles finished the 2020–2021 season, of public service. with a record of 35 wins and eight losses. In Thursday, June 17, 2021 f the playoffs, Barbers Hill faced Manvel, Fos- Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, on Tues- ter, Santa Fe, Lake Creek, Friendswood, and day, June 15, 2021, I was unable to vote due IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE Amarillo before facing Hallsville for the State to a medical procedure. Had I been present, UNITED STATES MILITARY Championship. On June 12, 2021, the Eagles I would have voted: Yea on Roll Call Vote ACADEMY AT WEST POINT beat the Hallsville Bobcats by a score of two 159, On Motion to Suspend the Rules and CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES to one winning their first state title. Pass Certain Bills; Yea on Roll Call Vote 160. FROM MICHIGAN Raithen Malone, a senior pitcher, was On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, named the State Tournament Most Valuable the Equal Access to Contraception for Vet- HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR Player. Six Eagles were selected by the Texas erans Act; Yea on Roll Call Vote 161, On the OF MICHIGAN High School Baseball Coaches Association to Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES play on the Conference 5A All-Tournament Amended, H.R. 3325, To award four congres- Thursday, June 17, 2021 Team: Raithen Malone, Brodey Williams, sional gold medals to the United States Cap- Simon Larranaga, Braden Jacobs, Jace Mar- itol Police and those who protected the U.S. Mr. MOOLENAAR. Madam Speaker, it is my tinez, and Carson Garrett. Capitol on January 6, 2021; and Yea on Roll great pleasure to recognize the Class of 2021 I would like to personally recognize each in- Call Vote 162, On the Motion to Suspend the graduates from the United States Military dividual that contributed to this team’s winning Rules and Pass, as Amended, The LGBTQ Academy at West Point and twenty-seven ex- season. Players: Luke Sims, Carson Garrett, Business Equal Credit Enforcement and In- emplary graduates from the state of Michigan. Trevor Bates, Cameron Cauley, Jace Mar- vestment Act. From Plebes to Firsties, and now Second tinez, Raithen Malone, Braden Jacobs, Will f Lieutenants in the United States Army, the Buntin, Brent Holdren, Colin Schmadl, Class of 2021 has come through one of the McKade Massengale, Kyle Isaacks, Kasyn IN HONOR OF ANNA THOMAS most challenging and rewarding experiences Franco, Ernest Sanders, Josh Campbell, of their lives to join ‘‘The Long Gray Line.’’ I Brodey Williams, Logan Knichel, Hunter Mer- HON. CHRIS PAPPAS commend the graduates for their dedication to cer, Blaine Huntley, Colt Erickson, Alden OF NEW HAMPSHIRE support and defend the American Constitution Brookshire, Maddox Malone, Carson Dunham, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and uphold the ethical standards of the United Simon Larranaga, and Kaden Garcia. Head States Army and United States of America. Coach: David Denny. Assistant Coaches: Thursday, June 17, 2021 While their career of professional excellence Darren Seymour, Chris Cauley, Josh Presnall, Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today and service to our Nation has just begun, I am and Noel Garcia. Athletic Trainers: Gina Pace, to recognize Anna Thomas as the Greater confident these new officers embody the val- Adam Carroll, and Ha Nguyen. Manager: Manchester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of ues of ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country’’ and will be Brennan McDonald. Statistician: Maddi Clary. the Year. Anna has worked in the Manchester steadfast leaders Until the Battle Is Won. Superintendent: Dr. Greg Poole. Athletic Di- Health Department since 1994 and currently Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join rector: Tom Westerberg. Principal: Rick Kana. serves as its Director. me in congratulating Olivia Bennett, Tully

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