E990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 14, 2017 RECOGNIZING THE 52ND ANNIVER- able lessons from other countries. They are my sincerest congratulations to the SARY OF THE OLDER AMERI- also taking with them the values that made Easterseals Southern Georgia program as it CANS ACT America what it is today. They will build life- celebrates 60 years of serving individuals liv- long relationships and be ambassadors for ing with disabilities and their families. The HON. JOYCE BEATTY America for years to come. Congratulations. Easterseals Southern Georgia will celebrate OF OHIO f this significant milestone with a celebration on July 15, 2017 at the Doublegate Country Club IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- in Albany, GA. Friday, July 14, 2017 MENT OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL Easterseals Southern Georgia was brought Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, today marks LARRY WYCHE to life by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Huie after they the 52nd Anniversary of the Older Americans spent nearly eight years traveling back and Act, a landmark bill signed into law by Presi- HON. MO BROOKS forth from Atlanta with their daughter Carlton dent Lyndon Johnson on July 14, 1965. OF ALABAMA The Older Americans Act provides critical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whose health was ailing. After struggling to find a facility that accommodated her daugh- support services for tens of millions of senior Friday, July 14, 2017 ter’s needs, Mrs. Huie vowed to start a reha- citizens and their families. Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every bilitation center in Albany to serve the disabled would like to pay tribute to Lieutenant General people of Southwest Georgia. day, our country has an obligation to keep Larry Wyche, Deputy Commanding General, these programs strong. United States Army Materiel Command, and After nearly two years of letter writing and Older Americans should be able to live a life Senior Commander of Redstone Arsenal in my talking with every women’s group in Albany, of dignity and independence. home state of Alabama, on the occasion of his Mrs. Huie convinced the Junior League of Al- However, that promise is under attack by retirement following more than 42 years of ex- bany to take on the sponsorship and they the Trump Administration and Congressional emplary service to the United States Army. began working toward establishing what would Republicans. Lieutenant General Wyche began his career become the Easter Seal Guild. In 1954, the Trumpcare will hurt older Americans by gut- as an enlisted soldier rising to the rank of Ser- Devane Home in Albany was rented, and later ting Medicaid by $722 billion and allowing in- geant and he will retire with three stars. Those purchased for use. The center officially surers to charge older Americans more money stars were not easy to come by. They were opened on November 25, 1957 and on No- for less coverage, no matter their health sta- hard earned. Lieutenant General Wyche has vember 21, 1961, the Easter Seal Guild was tus. been critical in transforming the manner in formed, boasting 25 charter members. Not to be outdone, Trump’s very first budget which Sustainment is provided to our Nation’s However, in 1990, the Easter Seal Guild would eliminate programs like Meals on Warfighters and he has been a champion for Wheels and senior employment services, forc- dissolved and Easterseals Southern Georgia the health and welfare of the Organic Indus- became a direct affiliate of the National ing countless older Americans into a life of trial Base—our arsenals, manufacturing de- hunger and poverty. Easterseals Organization. Through the pots, and ammunition plants. changes, the program continued to grow into We cannot break our promise to our sen- Lieutenant General Wyche has shaped and a multi-faceted organization, becoming even iors. led the day-to-day operations oflhe U.S. Army more responsive to the needs of the region it Democrats will continue to fight to protect Materiel Command, a $58 billion logistics en- set out to serve. the Older Americans Act and ensure every terprise, staffed by more than 120,000 Sol- American can live their full life with dignity. diers, Civilians, and Contractors for more than The programs for adults and children cre- f two years. The command has a presence in ated by Easterseals Southern Georgia over RECOGNITION OF FULBRIGHT all 50 U.S. states and 155 countries. the years have helped families of individuals GRANTEES As Senior Commander of Redstone Arsenal who are amputees and those who suffer from in my district, Lieutenant General Wyche was traumatic physical and emotional injuries, de- in charge of the security and well-being of the velopmental or intellectual disabilities, and HON. DAVE BRAT more than 70 tenants, Soldiers, Army Civil- mental illnesses by providing programs that OF VIRGINIA ians, and Families. Under his watch, the qual- are customized to their needs. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity of life for residents and employees alike Easterseals Southern Georgia continues to Friday, July 14, 2017 greatly improved. provide these and new services to help ensure Lieutenant General Wyche’s many stellar Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- that each group’s needs are met. achievements are too many to recite, but they ognize four constituents who received pres- Beyond working to provide opportunities to have had far reaching effects at home and tigious Fulbright awards during the 2016–2017 adults with disabilities, Easterseals Southern abroad. As a major, he deployed with the academic year. They are, Ms. Tyra Beaman of Georgia opened ‘‘Megan’s House’’ to serve XVIII Airborne Corps to Haiti and did his part Glen Allen, Virginia, Ms. Ellen Korcovelos of families of children with disabilities. The house to restore democracy to that country during Henrico, Virginia, Mr. Colfax Phillips of Rich- was so successful that the Georgia Depart- Operation Uphold Democracy. His bravery and mond, Virginia, and Ms. Eileen Wang of Glen ment of Behavioral Health and Developmental courage were also tested in Afghanistan dur- Allen, Virginia. Disabilities provided funds for a second home These scholars will be joining alumni of the ing Operation Enduring Freedom. Lieutenant General Wyche began his career in Waycross, Georgia, and the U.S. Congress Fulbright program who have and will continue earning stripes and retires having earned provided federal funds in 2009 for a third to be extraordinarily successful in their lives. every one of his three stars. We thank him for home in Valdosta, Georgia. Fulbright scholars go on to excel in nearly his leadership. On behalf of all those touched Since its inception in 1957, Easterseals every seclor of our economy, as well as serv- by his service, we wish Lieutenant General Southern Georgia has served over 70,000 citi- ing in the highest levels of government and Wyche and his wife, Denise, and their family, zens in need and has aimed to ensure that Congress. good luck, good ground, and Godspeed. Army those with developmental disabilities have val- According to the United States Department Strong. ued roles in the community by administering of State, more than 370,000 individuals from training and other services that support indi- the United States and over 180 countries have f vidual choices and opportunities. Easterseals participated in the Fulbright program since IN HONOR OF THE 60TH ANNIVER- has expanded its area of outreach to under- 1946. The Fulbright Student Program boasts SARY OF EASTERSEALS SOUTH- privileged adults and children in Northern Flor- that ‘‘The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is ERN GEORGIA the largest U.S. exchange program offering ida and East Georgia. opportunities for students and young profes- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and the more than 730,000 residents of Geor- sionals to undertake international graduate OF GEORGIA study, advanced research, university teaching, gia’s Second Congressional District in ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and primary and secondary school teaching pressing our profound gratitude to Easterseals worldwide.’’ Friday, July 14, 2017 Southern Georgia for providing citizens with This program is a terrific way for students to Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I con- disabilities the long-lasting skills needed to be gain worldwide perspectives and learn valu- sider it my great honor and pleasure to extend outstanding members of their communities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:17 Jul 15, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY8.009 E14JYPT1 July 14, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E991 IN HONOR OF JOSEPH NOUFAL an active disinformation campaign, and covert ment’s sponsor a brief lesson on the history of cyberattacks. Yet this past weekend, in an act religious persecution and freedom in the HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK that confounded Republicans and Democrats United States. alike, President Trump bragged about dis- OF VIRGINIA In 1620, a group of English-born Puritans cussing with Vladimir Putin the possibility of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES braved the Atlantic Ocean in order to found establishing a joint cybersecurity unit with Plymouth Colony in the New World of Amer- Friday, July 14, 2017 Russia. The idea that we would cooperate ica—they were fleeing, above all else, reli- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like with Russia on cybersecurity, which would gious persecution in England, where discrimi- to take a moment to commemorate the life of necessarily mean sharing some of our strate- natory religious tests were common practice my constituent Mr. Joseph ‘‘Joey’’ Noufal from gies, defies logic. and the law. Leesburg, Virginia, who passed away on May Naturally concerned by this reckless an- nouncement, this week several of my col- On September 17, 1878, two and a half 31, 2017, at the age of 48. Throughout his life, centuries later, 39 delegates signed the United Mr. Noufal was an esteemed entrepreneur in leagues and I offered amendments to H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act States Constitution; in Article 6, Section 3 of our community and a devoted husband, father, this Constitution, they wrote that ‘‘no religious and friend. Revered for his sincerity and be- for Fiscal Vear 2018 to prohibit such coopera- tion. However, House Republicans refused to test shall ever be required . . . under the loved for his contagious smile, generosity, and United States.’’ compassion, Mr. Noufal embodied an innova- bring a single one of them to the floor for con- tive and zealous character. His legacy en- sideration. In the First Amendment, they went even fur- Not only has our President refused to fully dures and he will always be remembered and ther: ‘‘Congress shall make no law respecting accept the overwhelming evidence that Russia missed by many. an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the actively sought to influence our elections, he Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Mr. Noufal free exercise thereof.’’ now continues to place our national security at immigrated to Northern Virginia during his Every child in America knows these facts risk by floating the absurd idea that we should childhood. From a young age, he developed about our nation’s founding. actually cooperate with Vladimir Putin, who or- the essential entrepreneurial qualities of reli- dered this campaign against our democratic The essential human right to freedom of ability, creativity, and determination by working institutions, in order to guard against future worship, without fear of persecution or dis- in his family’s salon. Later on, he earned his cyber threats. crimination, is explicitly written into our genetic Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design. As an Mr. Speaker, it would be laughable, if it code as Americans. award-winning hair stylist, he successfully ran were not so shameful, that House Republicans Noufal Hair Color Studio for more than a quar- What we do not teach our children is to as- are refusing to do anything to even consider sociate any particular religion with the violent ter-century. Throughout his career, Mr. Noufal prohibiting such a dangerous course of action garnered numerous international certifications acts of a few extremists who claim to belong by President Trump. Why not let the full to that religion. and made house calls to royal families and House vote on this proposal? If any of my col- foreign dignitaries. Additionally, Mr. Noufal op- leagues do think it’s a good idea to work with We understand that such an accusation erated various business ventures involving Russia on cybersecurity, let them come to the would be irrational, intellectually dishonest, franchising, coffee distribution, and corporate floor and explain themselves. and ineffective at identifying and combatting cleaning. What will it take before House Republicans the real roots of violent extremism. Recently, Mr. Noufal and his wife, Vicky, take a stand against Russia’s actions? If we It would be remiss for me to neglect to point celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. To- do not do it, then I promise you it will happen out that the Ku Klux Klan was founded and gether, they have three sons, Alexander, again in the next election. continues to identify as a Christian organiza- Brandon, and Mason. Mr. Noufal often re- f tion, or that racial terrorist Dylann Roof, who marked that his greatest accomplishment in murdered nine innocent churchgoers in cold life was being father to his sons and a partner NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- blood, was himself a member of a Lutheran to his wife. He is also survived by his mother, TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 church. six brothers, and two sisters. Yet Representative Franks’ amendment Mr. Noufal leaves behind a remarkable leg- SPEECH OF does not require any strategic assessments of acy and an extensive entrepreneurial career to HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ‘‘violent or unorthodox’’ Christian doctrine. the Commonwealth. His unyielding strength OF TEXAS Instead, Amendment No. 13 wrongfully and devotion to his work and clients attested IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his selfless character and genial demeanor. casts the specter of terrorism upon all Muslim Thursday, July 13, 2017 He will be greatly missed by the countless communities and individuals through the use lives he has touched. The House in Committee of the Whole of coded language like ‘‘strategic assess- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join House on the state of the Union had under ments.’’ me in celebrating the life of, and bidding fare- consideration the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for mili- Nowhere does this Amendment acknowl- well to, Joey Noufal. May he rest in peace, tary activities of the Department of Defense edge the fact that many Muslims, both domes- and his family be comforted. and for military construction, to prescribe tically and abroad, have been contributing f military personnel strengths for such fiscal wholeheartedly to the U.S.’s mission to end year, and for other purposes: violent extremism. THE HOUSE’S RESPONSE TO Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I rise in Amendment No. 13 mandates the identifica- PRESIDENT TRUMP’S REMARKS strong opposition to the Franks Amendment ON U.S.-RUSSIA CYBERSECURITY tion of key Islamic leaders who practice any No. 13 to H.R. 2810, the ‘‘National Defense COOPERATION form of Islam, with no exception for those who Authorization Act’’ (NDAA), which would re- have never violated any laws—this is not only quire the federal government to conduct so- a completely nonsensical proposition, but a HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE called strategic assessments of Islamic reli- dangerous violation of the principles of reli- OF RHODE ISLAND gious doctrine. gious liberty, individual privacy, and equal pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am shocked and appalled at this blatant tection as established by the First Amend- attempt to single out Muslims for a religious Friday, July 14, 2017 ment. test in a direct violation of the Constitution and Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- our nation’s founding principles. Amendment No. 13 requires the Secretary press my distress over the House’s response It frankly astounds me that such a hateful, of Defense to create a ‘‘team of experts’’ to to President Trump’s recent comments on cy- discriminatory, and incoherent piece of reli- determine which practices and beliefs of the bersecurity cooperation with Russia. gious bigotry has been made in order for this Islam are legitimate or acceptable—another di- The U.S. Intelligence Community has over- bill and is under consideration today. rect violation of the Constitution. whelmingly concluded that Russia actively To illustrate the sheer absurdity of this Mr. Chair, this Amendment is a stain on our sought to influence the 2016 election through amendment, I would like to offer the amend- national honor and pride as Americans.

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