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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, I am working with my colleagues CHRIS VAN petitive and critically important field. Boasting ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED HOLLEN and BOBBY SCOTT to raise awareness a highly experienced staff of technicians, engi- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS of the dangers of this amendment. neers, and business professionals, U&S Serv- ACT, 2016 I urge my colleagues to vote NO. It takes ices offers a vast array of services to its cus- away our clean water future and our clean tomers. From energy and security systems to SPEECH OF water investments. This amendment is bad for fire and life safety monitors and video surveil- HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. Virginia and bad for the future health of the lance, U&S combines traditional approaches OF VIRGINIA Chesapeake Bay. with state-of-the-art innovations essential to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the smooth operation of business facilities of Tuesday, July 7, 2015 all sizes throughout its coverage network. PERSONAL EXPLANATION In its 25 year history U&S Services has par- The House in Committee of the Whole ticipated and continues to lead thousands of House on the state of the Union had under HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN projects both large and small, including work consideration the bill (H.R. 2822) making ap- on several notable Buffalo area landmarks and propriations for the Department of the Inte- OF VIRGINIA rior, environment, and related agencies for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES institutions. From the Buffalo-Niagara Inter- national Airport to Roswell Park Cancer Insti- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and Monday, July 13, 2015 for other purposes: tute, from First Niagara Center to the Darwin Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I missed a re- D. Martin House, U&S Services’ ubiquitous the Goodlatte amendment. The Goodlatte corded vote on July 10, 2015. Had I been presence demonstrates why it remains an in- amendment removes the federal backstops present, I would have voted ‘‘NO’’ on roll call dustry leader. which ensure that states meet their respon- vote No. 433, H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a sibilities under the Clean Water Act to restore Act. few moments to honor and recognize U&S the Chesapeake Bay. f Services and I ask that all of our colleagues The Chesapeake Bay is a critical part of Vir- join me in congratulating U&S Services on a ginia and we are already starting to see the CONGRATULATING FRANCIS HOW- quarter-century of excellence in business, and results of successful Bay cleanup efforts. Vir- ELL HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS to commend it for the exemplary work it has ginia oysters are booming—last year the har- PLACEMENT IN THE TOP 25 MIS- done to enrich the communities of Western vest was up 25% and passed the 500,000 SOURI RANKED HIGH SCHOOLS New York. bushel-mark. That is why Virginia is committed f to working with EPA and other Bay states to HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER 177TH ANNIVERSARY OF METRO- clean up the Chesapeake. There have been OF MISSOURI POLITAN AFRICAN METHODIST hundreds of millions of dollars invested in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EPISCOPAL CHURCH effort and federal backstops play an important Monday, July 13, 2015 role to ensure that all states do their share. But this amendment puts our investments Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. TERRI A. SEWELL OF ALABAMA and progress at serious risk. This amendment today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suggests that it would preserve the rights of gratulating Francis Howell High School for its the states to write their own water quality placement in the top 25 Missouri high schools Monday, July 13, 2015 plans. But the Commonwealth of Virginia al- as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ready wrote its own water quality plan and the This school’s administration, teachers, and rise today to recognize the 177th Anniversary Total Maximum Daily Load submission was students should be commended for all of their of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal accepted by EPA. So in Virginia, this is simply hard work throughout this past year and for Church in Washington, D.C. For 177 years not a problem. So to me, this amendment their commitment to education. Metropolitan A.M.E. Church has stood at the looks like an answer in search of a problem. I ask you in joining me in recognizing forefront of the fight for social justice and A problem we do not have in Virginia. Francis Howell High School for a job well equality. But what this amendment does do is this. It done. Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, often referred creates a BIG problem for Virginia because it f to as the National Cathedral of African Meth- would allow upstream states off the hook. It odism, was formed by the unification of Israel would allow upstream states to stop their RECOGNIZING U&S SERVICES INC. Bethel and Union Bethel. The churches united cleanup with no consequences. In Virginia, we FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO as a reaction to the dissatisfaction among Afri- would feel—and see—real consequences. We WESTERN NEW YORK can-Americans over racial segregation at Ebe- could see increases in dirty water flowing nezer Methodist Episcopal Church. Their deci- downstream, reversing all of our hard work. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS sion to stand together as one body in the face If upstream states stop their cleanups, Vir- OF NEW YORK of unwarranted racism and to work for the ad- ginia would need to double the work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vancement of the black community was both more—and we would still not have a clean courageous and heroic. Monday, July 13, 2015 Bay. The fact is that this amendment would On July 6, 1838, the Baltimore Conference absolutely undermine the cleanup efforts al- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- of the African Methodist Episcopal Church offi- ready underway. It puts at risk future environ- nize U&S Services Inc. for its 25th Anniver- cially welcomed Union Bethel to the greater mental and economic benefits that Virginia sary of service to our community. With cor- community. In 1872, the name was officially would accrue with a cleaner, healthier bay porate offices centered in the city of Tona- changed to Metropolitan A.M.E. when the Bal- such as more abundant seafood, tourism, wanda in New York’s 26th Congressional Dis- timore Conference authorized construction of recreation, and improved quality of life. As the trict, U&S Services has established itself as a a new church that would be built in ‘‘close state at the bottom of the bay watershed, Vir- leader in building controls services in Western proximity’’ to the White House and the United ginia’s success in restoring our part of the Bay New York. States Capitol. is dependent upon what the other states do, Founded in 1990 with the desire to be at the The cornerstone for the new church was or don’t do. very forefront of technical growth in the indus- laid in 1881, and a stained glass window was This amendment would ensure that other try and with a firm commitment to excellence, dedicated to each contributing Annual Con- states would write the future of Virginia’s U&S Services this year celebrates a quarter ference that invested in the church’s construc- waters and the future of our Bay. That is why century of outstanding work in a highly com- tion.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.029 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2015 Since its founding, Metropolitan A.M.E. teemed guests such as Paul Laurence Dun- more than 1,800 people have died making that Church has played a pivotal role in seeking bar, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dorothy I. trip this year as of early June. On the cover justice for African-Americans. From leading Height. As a life member of the historic Brown of the April 25th issue of The Economist mag- anti-slavery efforts and harboring runaway Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama, I azine, the failure of the nations of Europe to slaves to providing AIDS awareness and reg- can truly say that it was the support of my devise a workable, humane policy toward istering voters, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church church family and the teachings of African those fleeing to their continent was described has always been on the forefront of trans- Methodist Episcopal Church ministry that as ‘‘a moral and political disgrace.’’ formative change. helped me grow into the woman I am today. Metropolitan A.M.E. Church serves as a I ask my colleagues to join me in recogni- Many of the refugees trying to cross the sanctuary to all, providing not only a place for tion of the 177th Anniversary of Metropolitan Mediterranean are Eritreans, who also have worship but also a safe haven. For 177 years, A.M.E. Church on this distinguished occasion. fled persecution and repression at home Metropolitan A.M.E. Church has met the May the glory of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church through the Gulf of Aden and also through the needs of the community and has influenced continue to grow and prosper for years to Sinai Peninsula, where they are often at the the civic, cultural, and intellectual lives of Afri- come. mercy of ruthless Bedouin groups, who traffic can-Americans. f them or hold them for ransom. Eritrea is a Their walls hold the memories and wisdom closed society, so our knowledge of conditions AFRICA’S DISPLACED PEOPLE of illustrious guests like Frederick Douglass there comes mostly from refugees, but one and Eleanor Roosevelt who addressed the has to ask how bad must conditions there be most pressing social issues that plagued our HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH if so many Eritreans are willing to risk their OF NEW JERSEY growing nation. Metropolitan A.M.E. Church lives and well-being to find refuge almost any- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has hosted numerous historic events including where else? the official pre-Inaugural prayer services for Monday, July 13, 2015 Unresolved conflicts have forced many refu- President William Jefferson Clinton in 1993 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, last and 1997—thus becoming the first African- gees to experience protracted stays in foreign year, nearly 60 million people were displaced countries. For example, refugees have not American church to ever serve in such a ca- worldwide. In fact, one out of every 122 peo- only had children but also grandchildren in pacity. Likewise, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church ple on Earth today is either a refugee, inter- camps in Kenya and Algeria. After more than hosted the National Memorial Service for Mrs. nally displaced in their home country or seek- Rosa Parks, the mother of the modern Amer- ing asylum in another country. two decades, the situation in Somalia remains ican Civil Rights movement. In sub-Saharan Africa, there are more than unresolved, and Somali refugees are unable Most recently, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church 15 million displaced people. Of that total, 3.7 to resume their lives in their homeland. Yet opened its doors to the community in the million are refugees and 11.4 million are inter- they face an increasingly hostile Kenyan envi- aftermath of the June 17, 2015, church shoot- nally displaced. These disruptions of normal ronment in which the government is unwilling ing at Mother Emanuel in Charleston, South life in Africa are caused by conflicts such as to allow Somalis to establish financial inde- Carolina. Hundreds came to Metropolitan in Somalia, the Central African Republic, pendence outside refugee camps. A.M.E. Church to honor the nine victims and South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Repub- In Algeria, Sahrawis, refugees from the to seek comfort in the church’s warm em- lic of the Congo, Mali, Burundi, Western Sa- Western Sahara territory under the control of brace. hara and elsewhere. These disruptions not Metropolitan A.M.E. Church follows in the Morocco, have lived in camps in western Alge- only affect those who are displaced, but also ria since being chased out of the territory by rich tradition and mission of its parent denomi- the people in whose communities these dis- the advance of hundreds of thousands of Mo- nation, the historic African Methodist Episcopal placed people are relocated. Church. The African Methodist Episcopal African refugees and internally displaced roccans in 1975. The Government of Algeria Church was born in protest of slavery and ra- people face numerous issues—from security not only provides a home for the Sahrawis, cial discrimination in 1787, after members of in the places in which they seek refuge, to but also supplies access to free education and the Free Africa Society were forced off their death and mayhem trying to reach places of health care. Still, income-generating activities knees as they prayed at St. George’s Meth- refuge, to conflict with surrounding populations by Sahrawis are discouraged to prevent com- odist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Penn- to warehousing that consigns generations to petition with local Algerians. sylvania. It was at this moment that the mem- be born and live in foreign countries. Internally displaced persons also face seri- bers of the Free African Society realized that A hearing I held yesterday examined the ous challenges. In Nigeria, for example, more when it came to the American Methodist various issues displaced people face and the than 1.5 million people from northeastern Ni- Church, their shackles had not yet been re- U.S. response to these conditions in order to geria have fled attacks by Boko Haram and moved. determine the effectiveness of our govern- resulting Nigerian military activities. However, Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and other ment’s efforts to help and to determine wheth- Nigeria is a patchwork of 36 states whose cre- free blacks established the African Methodist er course corrections are necessary. Episcopal Church as a refuge from racism—a The terrible plight of African refugees has ation over the years has inflamed ethnic and safe place to worship in spite of the opposition been much in the news in recent months be- religious tensions as state majorities became they received as members of St. George’s cause of the death of thousands trying to minorities suddenly. The Nigerian IDPs are Church. Their journey to establish a new reach Europe across the Mediterranean Sea generally living in communities rather than church denomination was not easy, but the and attacks on refugees in South Africa re- camps. The longer they remain in their current seeds they planted soon grew. In the weaning portedly caused by xenophobia. areas, the greater the chance their presence days of the Confederacy, the membership of On the South African case, I sent two mem- will inflame new unrest as the ethnic and reli- the African Methodist Episcopal Church grew bers of my staff to southern Africa last month gious balance in their new areas is again rapidly, as the Union army permitted church to look into the incidents of violence against changed abruptly. members to recruit newly freed slaves. refugees in South Africa. What they found was The United States and the rest of the inter- Metropolitan A.M.E. Church rose out of this appalling. Despite a very generous set of laws national community face serious challenges in rich legacy, and became a powerful agent for and programs to enable immigration into addressing the displacement of so many peo- change in its own right. Metropolitan A.M.E. South Africa, refugees were often refused ple. According to U.N. High Commissioner for Church has played a vital role in our history, medical service at hospitals that supposedly Refugees Antonio Guterres, the ‘‘international standing tall as a cornerstone of its community offer free medical care to all people. through the test of time. This tradition con- Apparently, no matter what the law in South response capacities are overstretched by the tinues today, and will continue well into the fu- Africa says, staff who screen patients often unprecedented rise in global forced displace- ture. simply refuse to allow people they consider ment.’’ We must carefully consider the U.S. On a personal note, I am pleased to serve foreigners to receive medical care. According role in meeting the increasing challenge of Af- as the keynote speaker for the 177th Anniver- to refugees who spoke with my staff, this has rica’s displaced people, taking into consider- sary Service on July 12, 2015. It is a high meant that refugee women have had to give ation our moral imperative to help those in honor to have the opportunity to celebrate the birth on the floor of hospitals while hospital need, as well as strategic interests in pre- 177 years of contributions and exemplary staff refused to provide services. venting the kind of neglect that makes terrorist service of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church. It is a As for those refugees trying to cross the recruitment among displaced people easier privilege to stand in the same pulpit as es- Mediterranean to seek sanctuary in Europe, than it should be.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.003 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1043 CONGRATULATING KURT ZWIKL as a Juvenile Officer and helped implement Coro Foundation, a leadership training pro- the Drug Abuse Resistance Education gram for future leaders in public service. HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO (D.A.R.E) program in Cabarrus County, North Thanks to his substantial experience and in- OF PENNSYLVANIA Carolina. sight, he continues to be a valuable consultant One of Bucky’s greatest qualities was his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to civic and educational organizations, speak- ability to teach and help youth in the commu- ing on topics ranging from education reform to Monday, July 13, 2015 nity. Bucky supervised the hiring of school the legislative process in California politics. Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. crossing guards who were known as ‘‘Bucky’s Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole Speaker, I rise to recognize a community lead- Angels,’’ and he patiently taught Bike Safety House in thanking Mike for his years of serv- er who has worked tirelessly to transform the and BB Gun Safety Training to hundreds of ice on behalf of the people of California. I Schuylkill River Heritage Area into a prime kids at Camp Spencer. He also faithfully know he looks forward to spending time with destination for outdoor recreation as well as a served on the Board of Directors at the Boys his family, including his four daughters Shelby, definitive source of historical information about and Girls Club where he once received the Melissa, Catherine, and Caroline. I wish him the significance of this scenic waterway, which ‘‘Father of the Year Award.’’ For his continued nothing but success and happiness. flows from the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthra- dedication to helping youth in Concord, Bucky f cite coal region to the City of Philadelphia. once received the L.T. Williams Award from CONGRATULATING CAMDENTON Kurt Zwikl has spent the past 12 years as the North Carolina Officers’ Association for HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS BRONZE executive director of the Schuylkill River Herit- being the ‘‘Most Outstanding Juvenile Officer’’ MEDAL AWARD age Area. He retired from the Pottstown-based of the year. non-profit organization on June 30th. Mr. Speaker, please join me today in cele- Thanks to his ability to foster community brating former Concord Police Sergeant Bucky HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER partnerships and his tireless advocacy, Kurt Simpson’s life as a dedicated husband, father, OF MISSOURI has expanded the number of miles available and public servant. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to bikers and walkers along the Schuylkill f Monday, July 13, 2015 River Trail. Eventually, families and residents IN HONOR OF MIKE ROOS Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise will be able to enjoy a unified, 130-mile trail today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- system stretching from Schuylkill County to HON. SAM FARR gratulating Camdenton High School on its Philadelphia. OF CALIFORNIA Bronze Medal Award as a top Missouri High A partnership with neighboring Montgomery IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School from U.S. News and World Report. County Community College enabled the Monday, July 13, 2015 This school’s administration, teachers, and Schuylkill River Heritage Area to open the students should be commended for all of their River of Revolutions Interpretive Center in Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hard work throughout the past year and for Pottstown in 2012. honor the long and distinguished public serv- their commitment to education. Students from local schools and tourists ice career of our friend, Mr. Mike Roos. I had I ask you to join me in recognizing from around the world can view exhibits and the great honor of working with Mike as col- Camdenton High School for a job well done. discover how the Schuylkill River has helped leagues in the California State Assembly along f secure our independence, fueled our pros- with several other current and former mem- perity and inspired stewardship and a deep bers of this House. I count myself fortunate to RECOGNIZING THE PRINCIPAL OF appreciation for preserving irreplaceable nat- call him a good friend. THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEE FOR ural resources. In 1999, Mike founded Mike Roos and Com- PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUB- And earlier this month, nearly 200 outdoor pany, a public affairs firm that Mike shaped LIC SCHOOLS enthusiasts paddled 112 miles from Schuylkill specializes in government relations, corporate Haven Island to Philadelphia during the issues management, media relations, and bal- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ‘‘Schuylkill River Soujourn.’’ This is an event lot measure campaigns. Prior to establishing OF VIRGINIA that has grown each year under Kurt’s leader- Mike Roos and Company, Mike served as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship. President and CEO of the Los Angeles Alli- Monday, July 13, 2015 Mr. Speaker, I want to express my gratitude ance for Restructuring Now, a coalition of Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Kurt Zwikl’s tremendous accomplishments business and civic leaders from the Los Ange- to recognize the Principal of the Year Award as executive director of the Schuylkill River les Area dedicated to implementing systemic nominee for Prince William County Public Heritage Area—all of which have improved the reform and restructuring within the Los Ange- les Unified School District. His significant ef- Schools. public’s access to and appreciation of the river The Principal of the Year for Prince William and reinvigorated community pride in this forts in this capacity have undoubtedly changed countless lives of children in the Los County will receive the Distinguished Edu- amazing natural resource. cational Leadership Award from the Wash- f Angeles area for the better. Mike’s distinguished Assembly career began ington Post. Nominated principals must dem- IN HONOR OF CONCORD POLICE in 1977. He earned the love and respect of onstrate the ability to: SERGEANT BUCKY SIMPSON both his Democratic and Republican col- Manage effectively Demonstrate and encourage creativity and leagues. His own caucus chose him Majority innovation Floor Leader in his second term, a position he HON. RICHARD HUDSON Foster cooperation between the school and held until his 1987 election as Assembly OF NORTH CAROLINA the community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker Pro Tempore. He had the reputation Maintain a continuing dialogue with students as a genuine legislator—someone who used Monday, July 13, 2015 and parents as well as faculty and staff the power of lawmaking to make the lives of Keep abreast of developments in the field of Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the People of California better. Perhaps his education honor former Concord Police Sergeant Rich- most well known achievement is the Mello Encourage team spirit ard Howard ‘‘Bucky’’ Simpson, who passed Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and Demonstrate leadership and exemplify com- away peacefully on June 24, 2015. the Roberti-Roos Weapons Control Act of mitment Sergeant Bucky Simpson was born on July 1989. Mike authored the strictest laws to date Continue to play an active role in the class- 31, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is protecting the confidentiality of HIV patients, room survived by his wife, Susan Phillips Simpson as well as the law creating the Alternative Test Maintain their position as principal through- of Concord; his children, Chad D. Simpson of Sites Program, which established centers out the 2015–16 school year Concord; Phillip A. Simpson and his wife, where individuals could receive free, anony- Participate in the five day 2015 DELA Sem- Jane Blackley Simpson, of Harrisburg; and his mous testing for the AIDS antibody. He con- inar to be held July 2015 grandson, Garrett Parker Simpson. sistently fought for a better education for all, I would like to extend my personal congratu- Bucky was a distinguished Army Vietnam authoring legislation prohibiting sex discrimina- lations to the 2014–2015 nominee, Joyce veteran who received many awards including tion in California’s educational institutions. Stockton of Philip Michael Pennington Tradi- the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. As a Con- Prior to his election to the State Assembly, tional School, for Prince William County cord Police Sergeant, he worked for 17 years Mike served as the Executive Director of the Schools, Principal of the year award.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.015 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2015 Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join BIRTHDAY WISHES gineer Company, 155th Armored Brigade. Dur- me in commending Ms. Stockton, Principal of ing Desert Storm, John was a Staff Sergeant the Year Award nominee for Prince William HON. TRENT KELLY and Engineer Squad Leader, I was an Engi- County Public Schools, and in thanking her for OF MISSISSIPPI neer Second Lieutenant and Platoon Leader, her dedication to leadership in our school sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kevin was a Specialist 4 and Engineer Soldier. John was First Sergeant for three of tem. Her continued service will ensure that Monday, July 13, 2015 students of Prince William County are pro- the four companies of the 150th Combat Engi- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, July neer Battalion and retired as a Master Ser- vided with a world class education in a more 10 is a special day to me. It marks the day of geant and Operations Sergeant in the 150th vibrant learning community. my first floor speech as a member of the Engineer Battalion, 155th Heavy Brigade United States House of Representatives, and Combat Team. f I rise to recognize and celebrate two great Big John was always a caring and giving in- men who have been influential in my life. They HONORING THE LIFE OF NORTH- dividual and was loved by most people who are John Forrest Kelly, my oldest son, who knew him. He was never too busy to help any- WEST FLORIDA’S BELOVED was born on this date in 1995, and my father, CLARENCE OLIN MARLER one in need. I have often said during my life John M. Kelly, who was born on July 9, 1941. if I am half the man my father was I will be a I rise in recognition and honor of my son, great man. He was a great husband to my John Forrest Kelly. John Forrest, or JFK as wonderful mother, Barbara. He was a great in- HON. JEFF MILLER we commonly refer to him, was born in spiration and role model for me and my sib- OF FLORIDA Tupelo, Mississippi to Sheila Stephens Kelly lings and the best father and grandfather a and me. John Forrest was the first grandchild IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man could ever ask to have. for both his paternal and maternal lines. JFK Happy Birthday to my son, John Forrest Monday, July 13, 2015 is an extremely smart and articulate man. He Kelly, and to my father, John ‘‘Big John’’ graduated from Saltillo High School in 2013. ‘‘Daddy’’ Kelly. I thank and honor them both Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise During his high school career, he achieved for being such a great influence in my life. I to recognize the life and legacy of Northwest high academic success. He was a well-liked love them both with all my heart and soul. Mr. Florida’s beloved Clarence Olin Marler. On and well-rounded student-athlete. He played Speaker, I am proud to acknowledge and July 9, 2015, Destin, Florida—the ‘‘World’s one year of football and started for the Saltillo honor two very important men in my life, one Luckiest Fishing Village’’—and the recreational High School Tigers Baseball Team as an out- with a great past, the other with a promising boating community suffered a great loss with fielder. After high school, he received aca- future. demic scholarships and is currently a business his passing. f major at the University of Mississippi; he is a Olin Marler was born in Destin on October member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. STUDENT SUCCESS ACT 10, 1934, to the late Clarence L. Marler and John Forrest is an extremely bright young Gladys Marler. A proud Northwest Floridian, man, and I am confident of a bright future in SPEECH OF he also pursued his higher education in the whatever career path he chooses. I am ex- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE area, graduating from the University of West tremely proud of him and his two siblings Mor- OF TEXAS Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Manage- gan Grace (age 16) and Jackson Trent (age IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. It was during his time working as a de- 9). fense contractor with Vitro Services, now I rise in remembrance and honor of my fa- Wednesday, February 25, 2015 known as BAE Systems, that Olin began his ther, John M. Kelly. John, commonly referred The House in Committee of the Whole to as Big John, Papa John, Top, 1SG Kelly, or career as a Charter Boat Captain, purchasing House on the state of the Union had under Papaw, was born on July 9, 1941 in Newton his first charter boat in 1965. As a result of his consideration the bill (H.R. 5) to support County, Mississippi to Madison Houston Kelly State and local accountability for public dedication and hard work, what began as a and Ludie Irene Robinson Kelly. The youngest education, protect State and local authority, small weekend business, Olin Marler Charters child, his parents were small farmers in New- inform parents of the performance of their would flourish into one of the oldest and most ton County, Mississippi. John excelled in children’s schools, and for other purposes: successful charter boat operations in the State sports, playing basketball, baseball, and foot- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- of Florida, and over the years, Olin helped ball for both Union and Decatur High Schools. position to H.R. 5, the ‘‘Student Success Act,’’ thousands of locals and tourists experience He graduated in 1959 from Decatur High which would harm the education of our na- the God-given natural beauty of the Eastern School. On June 3, 1961, he married Barbara tion’s youth. Gulf of Mexico. Carolyn Mott Kelly. Married for 44 years, Big I thank Chairman KLINE, Ranking Member To some, Olin Marler will be remembered John and Barbara had three children: Lisa SCOTT, and all the members of the Committee on Education and the Workforce for their work as a legendary boat captain; to others, he will Renee Kelly Carley, and two sons, JOHN to improve education for our nation’s children. be remembered for his great stories and his TRENT KELLY and James Kevin Kelly. With Barbara and his daughter Lisa by his side, Big Unfortunately, the bill before the House for love of fishing. To his friends and family, how- John passed away from lung cancer on Feb- consideration, should it become law, would ever, he will forever be remembered as a lov- ruary 7, 2005, while both of his sons were de- harm our most vulnerable children, including ing husband, father, grandfather, and great- ployed to Iraq as members of the 150th Engi- those who attend urban and rural schools, and grandfather. While fishing and the smiles on neer Battalion, 155th Brigade Combat Team. special needs children who need equal access his customers’ faces brought Olin great happi- Big John was a loving and caring father and to an excellent education. ness, his greatest blessing and love was his a great provider for his family. John started In my 18th District of Texas, over 30% of family. out on the line in the furniture industry. students in the Houston Independent School On behalf of the United States Congress, I Through hard work and intelligence, he district (HISD) live below the poverty line. am privileged to recognize the life of Clarence worked his way up to managing furniture H.R. 5 threatens to cut over $17 million from Olin Marler. Without question, his contributions plants. He was a foreman, supervisor, super- HISD, one of the largest reductions in Title I funding in the state of Texas. to the Northwest Florida economy will be felt intendent and held many other leadership po- sitions throughout his life. John always made I cannot stand by and support legislation for years to come; however, more important time for family and community, coaching his that takes funds and resources away from was the joy Olin brought to his customers, sons, daughter and others in Union, Mis- children who are already struggling to meet friends, and family, and the legacy he leaves sissippi little league baseball until they went to their own basic needs. behind. My wife Vicki and I extend our heart- high school. This bill allows Title I ‘‘portability’’ which felt prayers and condolences to his wife, In 1959, he joined the Mississippi Army Na- would allow states to redirect funds away from Donna; sons, Greg and Andrew; daughter, tional Guard until his retirement in 2001 at the high concentrations of poverty and siphon Hannah; grandchildren, Caden Lee Olin mandatory retirement age of 60. He served monies to low-poverty schools. Marler, Mallisa Marler Scott and Jacob Marler; with both his sons during his tenure in the Na- This proposal, if enacted, would allow states great-grandchildren; and the entire Marler tional Guard, including mobilizing in 1990 for to redirect funds away from districts with the family. Desert Shield/Storm in the 134th Combat En- highest concentrations of poverty, and into

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AWARD H.R. 5 guts education funding, while divert- It should not be overlooked that one of ing funds away from high-poverty schools by these programs that is considered expendable freezing funding at FY 2015 levels for six is STEM-focused education, an area of impor- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER years, which represents over $800 million in tance both nationally and to my constituents in OF MISSOURI cuts to these programs compared to pre-se- Houston. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quester funding. The Houston region is one of the most im- Monday, July 13, 2015 Mr. Chair, what does it say about our com- portant industrial bases in the world and was mitment to our youth that we are willing to cut recently ranked the No. 1 U.S. manufacturing Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise funding for the future leaders of America? city by Manufacturers’ News Inc. today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- For decades, we threw money at education Houston is also home to the largest medical gratulating Eldon High School on its Bronze without making sure our schools were actually complex in the world—the Texas Medical Cen- Medal Award as a top Missouri High School improving, or whether we were giving teachers ter—and provides clinical health care, re- from U.S. News and World Report. the tools they need, or whether our taxpayer search and education at its 54 institutions. These jobs, and truly the middle class of This school’s administration, teachers, and dollars were being used effectively. students should be commended for all of their And our students too often paid the price. this decade as a whole, are dependent on workers who get the right STEM education hard work throughout the past year and for The bill as it exists now allows for the estab- their commitment to education. lishment of separate, lower standards for stu- and job training today. I ask you to join me in recognizing Eldon dents with developmental disabilities. Brookings’ Metropolitan Policy Program’s re- High School for a job well done. As a result of these standards, opportunities port ‘‘The Hidden STEM Economy’’ reported available for students with disabilities later in that in 2011, 26 million jobs or 20 percent of life would suffer considerably. all occupations required knowledge in 1 or f H.R. 5 converts much of the funding cur- more STEM areas. The same report stressed that fully half of 21ST CENTURY CURES ACT rently directed at English learners, migrant stu- all STEM jobs are available to workers without dents, or at-risk students into block-grants, a 4 year degree and these jobs pay on aver- SPEECH OF which would enable those funds to be spent age $53,000 a year, which is 10 percent high- outside the target populations. er than jobs with similar education require- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO Support for these students would also be ments. OF OREGON eroded by suspending requirements that To eliminate federal funding aimed at en- school districts improve the English-speaking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hancing STEM education is to cripple an en- ability of such students. tire generation of America’s youth, leaving Thursday, July 9, 2015 It is my concern as H.R. 5 is currently draft- them without skills that may be essential in se- ed abdicates the historic Federal role in ele- The House in Committee of the Whole curing their own future and the economic pros- mentary and secondary education of ensuring House on the state of the Union had under perity of our nation. consideration the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the educational progress of all of America’s Finally, it must be addressed that the defin- the discovery, development, and delivery of students, including students from low-income ing characteristic of our primary and sec- 21st century cures, and for other purposes: families, students with disabilities, English ondary education system has been to prepare Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chair, federal funding for learners, and students of color. our students for college. biomedical research has been stagnant over ‘No Child Left Behind’ needs to be fixed, but H.R. 5 does not contain any provisions that the past several years, another victim of un- Republicans are pushing a bill that would gut states consult with institutes of higher edu- wise and shortsighted sequestration and budg- education funding, eliminate and weaken pro- cation in order to ensure that their academic et cuts that put deficit reduction before invest- tections for disadvantaged students, does not standards are consistent with what will be de- ments that can save lives. provide a well-rounded education for all stu- manded of those students once they graduate. With no increase to counter the effects of in- dents, and does not support educators. As a result, many students, even after re- The Statement of Administration Policy from flation and increased cost of research, NIH ceiving a high school diploma, will find them- has lost 22 percent of its purchasing power the Obama administration agrees on the need selves unprepared to pursue a college degree for high-quality statewide annual testing as re- over the last decade. NIH has been forced to if they choose to. cut or deny funding for thousands of promising quired in H.R. 5, so parents and teachers We must look at the environments in which know how children and schools are doing from studies that could hold the key to incredible we are asking these students to succeed and breakthroughs. year to year and to allow for consistent meas- ensure we have the best protections in place urement of school and student performance to provide safe educational institutions. We should do everything we can to bring across the State. Amendment #93 of this bill, Jackson Lee cures to patients as quickly as possible. Far However the administration has stated that Amendment, supports accountability-based too many people suffer from rare, serious and this bill should do more to reduce redundant programs and activities that are designed to deadly diseases, and its outrageous cures and unnecessary testing, such as asking enhance school safety, which may include re- could be found except for the lack of funding. States to limit the amount of time spent on search-based bullying prevention, It’s also important we make sure drugs are standardized testing and requiring parental no- cyberbullying prevention, disruption of recruit- safe and actually do what they are intended to tification when testing is consuming too much ment activity by groups or individuals involved do. I have concerns with some of the pro- classroom learning time. in violent extremism, and gang prevention pro- posed changes to FDA’s approval process de- In its current state the Obama administration grams as well as intervention programs re- signed to speed drugs and devices to market. recommends a veto of H.R. 5. garding bullying. We need to be certain that the proposed It is sobering to me, as the founder and co- H.R. 5 eliminates the current requirement changes will not subject patients to a high chair of the Congressional Children’s Caucus that districts take action when their schools level of risk. I expect the Senate will review and someone who has long advocated on be- are under resourced and unable to meet the and fix those provisions when they take up the half of young people from all backgrounds, to needs of all students. bill. see a bill that would have such a negative im- Together with the lack of consideration and HR. 6 does what Congress has been unable pact on the very children who need our help support for at-risk and low-income youth, this to do because the Republican majority refuses the most. will result in those students being marginalized to understand a simple fact: Funding bio- In addition to these sad truths, the bill cur- and denied educational opportunity rather than medical research, just like investing in our rently under consideration would strike a dev- given the support and resources they so des- roads and bridges, is an investment, not astating blow to our schools’ ability to provide perately need. wasteful spending.

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As far as I know, the NIH and most dedicated funding and allocate it for specific medical universities doing this research do not The House in Committee of the Whole initiatives. perform abortion procedures. It was simply a House on the state of the Union had under Additionally, all the important policy riders consideration the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate way, again, to mollify members and make the discovery, development, and delivery of that accompany federal funding through ap- them vote for this bill. 21st century cures, and for other purposes: propriations will be included—such as the Mr. Speaker, despite the importance of this Mr. PITTS. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong sup- Hyde Amendment and the Dickey-Wicker bill, despite the fact that it came out of com- port for H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act Amendment. mittee unanimously, despite the fact that so which will help advance the discovery, devel- This bill also includes a policy that excludes many people have worked on it, and despite opment, and delivery of new treatments and authorized generics from Average Manufactur- the fact that good things were in it, the proc- cures for patients and will foster private sector ers’ Price. This is a commonsense policy from ess was completely changed after it was over innovation here in the U.S. the President’s budget proposal, intended to by rewriting major portions of it. That doesn’t Arriving here today has been a long jour- ensure the appropriate calculation of Medicaid appear anywhere in the rules of the House. ney—full of lots of steps and some twists and brand name rebates paid by manufacturers. Now, let’s also think about what happened turns along the way. I especially want to thank The policy is not intended to effect Medicaid here last night during the debate on the Inte- Legislative Counsel for their tireless efforts in programs’ pharmacy reimbursements. Instead, rior bill, which was considered under an open helping translate our legislative aims into legis- the provision, which many states support, will rule. After the Ranking Member, BETTY lative language. They worked nights and result in an increase in manufacturer rebates MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, had yielded back her weekends and were consummate profes- under Medicaid and thus save money for time, a new amendment was offered at the re- sionals throughout the process. Specifically, I states and the federal government. quest of Republican leadership in order to pick want to thank the following: Warren Burke, Ed H.R. 6 will help America to innovate its way up enough votes to ensure final passage. This Grossman, Jessica Shapiro, Michelle Vanek, out of our entitlement crisis. The regulatory re- new amendment sought to undo two already and Jesse Cross. forms included in H.R. 6 will accelerate the adopted amendments that would restrict the I also want to thank the health care staff of pace of discovery, development and delivery display of the Confederate flags in National the Congressional Budget Office for all their of new treatments and cures, thereby pro- Park Service cemeteries. These amendments help in recent months. In addition to their role viding significant health care savings to the were initially noncontroversial—as they should in estimating the budgetary effects of numer- federal budget that will only grow over time. have remained. In fact, they were adopted by ous policies in the bill, they were instrumental By modernizing clinical trials, eliminating du- voice vote. However, following a revolt by in helping us shape a number of proposals the plicative administrative requirements, and per- Members of the Republican Conference, Re- Committee considered. I specifically want to haps most importantly, making FDA less bu- publican leadership offered this new amend- thank Holly Harvey, Tom Bradley, Chad reaucratic by advancing the voice and needs ment without any warning in order to gain Chirico, and all their colleagues for their dili- of patients in the drug and device approval more votes. In the end, the Majority pulled the gence and assistance through the process. process—H.R. 6 will make lasting, positive entire bill in order to avoid taking a vote on And I would be remiss if I did not again changes to the entire ecosystem of Cures. their effort to place Confederate flags in U.S. thank the outstanding team on Energy and Over 250 patient groups have enthusiastically cemeteries. Commerce, and most especially the Health said ‘‘yes’’ and endorsed Cures. Mr. Speaker, and then this morning the Ma- team, led by Chief Health Counsel, Clay I urge all of my colleagues to think of the jority chose to send Leader PELOSI’s resolution Alspach, supported by Josh Trent, Paul patients and vote ‘‘AYE’’ in support of H.R. 6. to committee in order to avoid taking a vote on Edattel, John Stone, Robert Horne, Carly f it. Her resolution would have required the re- McWilliams, Michelle Rosenberg, Katie moval of state flags containing the Confed- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Novaria, Adrianna Simonelli, Traci Vitek and erate battle flag from the House wing of the OF H.R. 6, 21ST CENTURY CURES Graham Pittman—without whose expertise, Capitol, unless the flag is flown by an indi- ACT wisdom and counsel, this legislative work vidual Member. Mr. MCGOVERN stated quite precisely that the resolution will die in com- would not be possible. SPEECH OF H.R. 6 was reported from Energy and Com- mittee—we will never see that one again. Un- merce Committee by a vote of 51–0 and ad- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER fortunately, that’s what happens here, but Mr. vances conservative fiscal and regulatory re- OF NEW YORK Speaker, it is time it was stopped. forms. Every dollar of advanced appropriations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I was born in a border State, in Kentucky. in the bill (which will sunset at the end of FY Thursday, July 9, 2015 I lived there most of my life. I was educated 2020) is offset with other permanent reforms— there. I never saw a Confederate flag in all including billions of dollars in mandatory enti- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am the those years. These battle flags that they are tlement savings in Medicare and Medicaid. Ranking Member of the Rules Committee. putting up appeared in the South after the civil But this is no ordinary mandatory spend- Rules, as you know, is the process committee. rights legislation. They were the products of ing—like the kind we usually see in entitle- Whether you are a majority or a minority Strom Thurmond and the Dixiecrats. That is ment spending such as Social Security, Medi- member, you have rights, but they have been when they started to bloom all over. It is a care, Medicaid and Obamacare. This manda- trampled on and abused with increasing regu- symbol of pure hate or fear. It needs to go. tory spending is for five years only and then larity under this majority, and we have two f stops or sunsets. This mandatory spending is glaring examples of that just today. fully paid for with mandatory spending cuts Mr. Speaker, this bill is important to all of RECOGNIZING THE 2015 OFFICERS elsewhere that will not stop in five years, but us, and we all agree on the importance of put- OF THE OCCOQUAN WOODBRIDGE are permanent reforms resulting in real sav- ting more money into major research in the LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DE- ings. By comparison, the Ryan-Murray budget United States, we are falling behind other PARTMENT deal for health care savings yielded much countries in finding the cures and the innova- less. tion for which we have been known for cen- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY This innovative hybrid approach allows us to turies. This is an important step that we are OF VIRGINIA cut mandatory spending (entitlement spend- taking. This is a critically important bill, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing) and use the savings to fund what would process matters. Monday, July 13, 2015 otherwise be a discretionary project—but in Mr. Speaker, after the Energy and Com- this case is 5-year dedicated spending on merce Committee had voted out this bill unani- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- medical research. mously, major changes were made with no ognize the 2015 Officers of the Occoquan Congressional Budget Office determined committee input at all. They include a reduc- Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Depart- that H.R. 6 will reduce the deficit by $500 mil- tion of the amount of money that the com- ment. The 2015 officers and members of the

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Organized in 1938 and chartered in ACT (REDUCING THE EFFECTS the future and health of our Nation’s citizens 1940, the Department officially formed to be- OF THE CYBERATTACK ON OPM and ecosystem. come the only fire department between Fred- VICTIMS EMERGENCY RESPONSE This thoughtful legislation is the culmination ericksburg and Alexandria. In the subsequent ACT OF 2015) of the hard work of my dedicated colleagues decades O.W.L. has expanded to staff three who have sought out and engaged in public stations and provide emergency medical serv- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON conversations with patients, innovators, pro- ices. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA viders, regulators and researchers about how The members of O.W.L. are dedicated com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to move advances in science and medicine into new therapies. munity volunteers, and the 2015 officers and Monday, July 13, 2015 directors will be diligent stewards of this tradi- This outreach has garnered the critical input tion of service. The 250 active O.W.L. mem- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- and support of more than 370 patient and phy- bers answer 14,000 calls and serve 60,000 duce the Reducing the Effects of the sician groups, state and local organizations, people each year. Their job is demanding and Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Re- cancer centers, and research and life the hours are long, but these brave men and sponse Act of 2015 (the RECOVER Act), a bill sciences. women are driven by their dedication to public to require the Office of Personnel Manage- I’m proud to be one of the cosponsors of safety and the communities that they serve. ment (OPM) to provide complimentary and H.R. 6, which represents a new national effort We would all do well to follow their example. comprehensive identity protection coverage to to find treatment and cures for thousands of I congratulate and commend the following all individuals whose personally identifiable in- unknown and rare diseases. 2015 incoming officers: formation was compromised during recent Looking to the various policies this legisla- Department Chief: James F. McAllister OPM data breaches. Senator BEN CARDIN (D– tion aims to address, it is important to highlight Fire Assistant Chiefs: Kurt Bolland, Michael MD) has introduced the companion bill in the the commendable objectives and that will not Clark, Steve Godin, Wayne Haight, and Dave Senate. Yesterday, OPM reported that more only accelerate the discovery, development Williams than 21.5 million current and former federal and delivery of new treatments and cures for EMS Assistant Chief: Edward A. Craig employees have had their personal informa- thousands of serious and rare diseases, but it Fire Captains: Jonathan Baldwin, Joshua tion compromised in a second OPM data will also open the doors of innovation and the Culp, Tony Carroll, Tim LeClercq, Ryan Wil- breach, five times more than the 4.2 million al- growth of health care system by enhancing liams, and Justin Witt ready reported, for a grand total of 25.7 million and enriching the medical field for all Ameri- EMS Captain: Diana Ondra federal employees and retirees. OPM said that cans. Fire Lieutenants: Lindsey Blasius, Jesus the 21.5 million individuals whose background The most ambitious action calls for $10 bil- Castro, Mark Chandler, Jon Colpitts, Jonathan check records were compromised would re- lion in mandatory funding to be delivered over Holland, Billy Moore, Kody Perry, and Stewart ceive only three years of credit monitoring and the next five years to the National Institutes of Young identity theft protection services and $1 million Health (NIH). EMS Lieutenants: Chad Fritz, Tammy Hill, in loss coverage, while the other 4.2 million in- NIH is part of our nation’s top ranked edu- Aaron Hope, Cynthia Thackwray, and Sandra dividuals whose personnel records were com- cational research institutions in the world. Williams promised would receive 18 months of credit In order to maintain our global competitive- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join monitoring and $1 million in loss coverage. In ness in the biomedical field, we must invest in me in congratulating these remarkable volun- light of the scope of OPM’s data breach and the industries that guarantee economic pros- teers on their new leadership positions, and in the limited protection that is proposed, I, along perity for our current and future economies. thanking all the members of the Occoquan with my House colleagues CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, It has been estimated that every $1 of NIH Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department DON BEYER, DONNA EDWARDS, C.A. DUTCH funding generates about $2.21 in local eco- for the vital service they provide to the Prince RUPPERSBERGER, ELIJAH CUMMINGS, GERALD nomic growth, and, in 2012, NIH funded re- William County community. CONNOLLY, and JOHN DELANEY introduce a bill search supported an estimated 402,000 jobs f that would provide free lifetime identity theft all across the U.S. protection coverage that includes identity theft The bill’s funding for NIH would provide for 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE insurance for losses up to $5 million. This pro- an annual 3% increases in the NIH budget, ANSAR SHRINERS OF SPRING- tection is particularly necessary since the which has been stagnant for the past few FIELD, ILLINOIS breach was discovered a year after hackers years and which desperately needs more had already infiltrated OPM’s system. funding to capitalize on emerging scientific in- HON. RODNEY DAVIS OPM’s proposed protection would not pro- sights. OF ILLINOIS tect current and former federal workers if This increased funding not only aims to con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hackers simply waited for a period of years tinue the sustainability of our economy but it also supports our President’s initiative to pro- Monday, July 13, 2015 before exploiting the stolen identities. How- ever, our bill would give current and former vide more resources to the biomedical field. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- federal employees some peace of mind. The 21st Century Cure Act supports the er, I rise today to congratulate the Ansar The RECOVER Act is necessary to reduce President’s Precision Medicine Initiative, which Shriners of Springfield, Illinois on their 100th the angst of our dedicated public servants re- would advance a new model of participant- anniversary. To date, they are the seventeenth sulting from this entire ordeal. OPM failed to centered research to accelerate biomedical largest chapter of over two hundred Shriner protect our current and former federal employ- discoveries and provide clinicians with new chapters worldwide. The Shriners are a frater- ees. It follows that the government must do tools and therapies tailored to individual pa- nity that believes in brotherhood, family, lead- the right thing to make up for its mistake. tients’ needs. ership, and giving back. They are dedicated to f The Obama Administration believes they providing assistance to those in need. can build on their progress in improving the Their philanthropic efforts enable the Shriner 21ST CENTURY CURES ACT drug development and approval process by: hospital network, containing nineteen children incorporating patients’ voices into the Food hospitals and three burn institutes, to provide SPEECH OF and Drug Administration (FDA) decision-mak- care at no cost to their patients. The Shriner HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ing; encouraging the development and quali- hospital network has cared for over one million OF TEXAS fication of reliable biomarkers to accelerate children since its inception, providing expert work on important new therapies; and reduc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pediatric specialty care regardless of their abil- ing barriers to initiating medical device trials. ity to pay. Thursday, July 9, 2015 In furtherance of this initiative, H.R. 6 allows The Ansar Shriners of Springfield exemplify The House in Committee of the Whole for the creation of an ‘‘Innovation Fund’’ the importance and power of community serv- House on the state of the Union had under through the National Institute of Health.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.019 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2015 This ‘‘Innovation Fund’’ is a welcome effort I am proud to say that H.R. 6 includes the are far more susceptible to this dangerous because it promotes the maintenance of the Jackson Lee Amendment, which makes a subtype than white or Hispanic women. best biomedical workforce in the world and good bill even better by ensuring that the na- Additionally, there are about 2 million people help to increase the diversity of the biomedical tional goals of finding and bringing more cures that carry the sickle cell trait and with about workforce. and treatments to patients and strengthening 100,000 having the disease. In particular, the $2 billion provided for the the biomedical innovation ecosystem in the According to the Centers for Disease Con- Innovation Fund, will not only increase the United States is aided by an expanding pool trol and Prevention, sickle cell trait is common number of the research projects it supports of diverse and talented medical researchers. among African Americans and occurs in about but it also increases the cap for NIH’s loan re- Specifically, the Jackson Lee Amendment 1 in 12, and sickle cell disease occurs in payment programs. provides: The Secretary of Health and Human about 1 out of every 500 African-American This would include a repayment program for Services shall conduct outreach to historically births, compared to about 1 out of every clinical scientists who do research in health Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serv- 36,000 Hispanic-American births. disparities and for clinical scientist from dis- ing institutions, Native American colleges, and Treatments for Lupus, triple negative breast advantaged backgrounds, from $35,000 per rural colleges to ensure that health profes- cancer and sickle cell disease are not pro- year to $50,000 per year plus a yearly inflation sionals from underrepresented populations are gressing as quickly as desired by patients, re- for adjustment. aware of research opportunities under this Act. searchers, and policy makers. With the support of H.R. 6, underrep- Many racial health disparities stem from lack We must support the advancement of legis- resented communities and those with dis- of access to effective test, treatments and lation that will allow for the remediation and advantaged backgrounds from across the cures for illnesses that have devastating con- end of health care disparities and the pro- country can undoubtedly provide the future re- sequences for African American, Hispanic and motion of research parity for diseases such as searchers and workers of the biomedical work- Native American populations. lupus, triple negative breast cancer, sickle cell force. For example: The Journal on STEM Education reported in 1. African-Americans represent 12% of the disease, and countless other rare and serious 2011 that only 8.34% of the STEM doctorates U.S. population but only 5% of clinical trial diseases. awarded in 2006 were given to underrep- participants. Race and ethnicity have also been shown to resented minorities, despite making up ap- 2. Hispanics make up 16% of the population affect the effectiveness of and response to proximately 28% of the U.S. population. but only 1% of clinical trial participants. certain drugs, such as anti-hypertensive thera- Furthermore, GAO noted that while the per- 3. Women are under-represented in cardio- pies in the treatment of hypertension in African centage of underrepresented minorities nation- vascular device trials, which have 67% male Americans and anti-depressants in Hispanics. wide increased from 13% to 19% from 1994 to participation. Increased diversity in research trials could 2003, the total number of STEM doctorates The most significant barriers limiting clinical help researchers find better, more precise awarded to the same group dropped during participation are race, age, and sex of partici- ways to fight diseases that disproportionately this period from 8,335 to 7,310. pants: impact certain populations, and may be impor- In response, the National Institute of Gen- 1. Women and minority patients are more tant for the safe and effective use of new eral Medical Sciences (NIGMS) created the difficult to recruit. therapies. Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) 2. Women and minority physicians have As one of the most diverse cities in the Division and similar academic intervention pro- less experience and are relatively more costly country, Houston is the 4th largest city in the grams. to engage. United States and the 5th most populated The MORE programs are comprised of four 3. Minority patients with limited English pro- metropolitan area in the nation. primary components: research experience, ficiency can require costly translation services. Houston is home to the largest medical mentoring and advisement, supplemental in- Physicians are the gateway to the patient. complex in the world—the Texas Medical Cen- struction and workshops, and financial sup- Increasing diversity of those conducting re- ter, which provides clinical health care, re- port. search will have implications on the types of search and education at its 54 institutions. In 2007, NIGMS’ annual budget was $1.9 conditions that are researched and the partici- The University of Houston, ranked number billion, of which nearly $126 million was spent pants in clinical trials that are seeking answers three out of all other colleges and universities on its MORE programs. to illnesses like lupus, triple negative breast in Texas, is an example of a premier institu- This amount includes the Minority Bio- cancer, and sickle cell disease that can be dif- tion that can produce students with advanced medical Research Support-Research Initiative ficult to detect, treat and cure. STEM degrees who would be able to join a for Scientific Enhancement (MBRS-RISE) pro- Certain medical illnesses have been known progressing biomedical field. gram, the Minority Access to Research Ca- to have higher prevalence in certain demo- Another important requirement of H.R. 6 is reers (MARC), Post-baccalaureate Research graphic groups, including type II diabetes, that it would require the National Institutes of Education Program (PREP), and the Bridges lupus, sickle cell anemia, and Triple Negative Health to publically report the number of chil- to the Baccalaureate and Bridges to the PhD Breast Cancer for which African Americans dren by race and gender who participate in programs. are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed NIH funded clinical trials. The amount of funds dedicated to these on average. This legislation would help ensure that chil- programs reflects the commitment by the Lupus, triple negative breast cancer and dren of all races are adequately represented science and research community to the goals sickle cell disease are of particular concern in clinical trials and that we can determine the of the MORE Division in addressing this prob- because they are often difficult to diagnose safety and effectiveness of drugs on children lem. and disproportionately impact persons of color of all demographic backgrounds. Increased funding set forth in H.R. 6 will and especially women. only strengthen NIH’s focus on diversifying the In particular, Lupus is a chronic, complex With 10,000 known diseases, 7,000 of biomedical workforce by requiring NIH to focus and prevalent autoimmune disease that affects which are rare, and treatments for only 500 of on ensuring participation from scientists from more than 1.5 million Americans. Yet, Lupus is them—clear there is much work to do. underrepresented communities. one of America’s least recognized major dis- Medical research saves lives and improves In addition to addressing the needs of eases. the quality of life for millions of Americans be- underrepresented communities, H.R. 6 also More than 90% of lupus sufferers are cause the government provides a steady and calls for specific action to increase representa- women, mostly young women between the reliable commitment to basic research into tion of racial minorities. ages of 15 to 44, and women of color are two cures for debilitating and deadly diseases. The 21st Century Cures Act acknowledges to three times more at risk for lupus than Cau- Given the array of commendable initiatives, that there are disturbing statistics on the low casians. H.R. 6 is a necessary piece of legislation that numbers of African Americans, Hispanics and Triple negative breast cancer also dis- will accelerate the discovery, development, Native Americans pursuing academic qualifica- proportionately impacts younger women, Afri- and delivery of promising new treatments and tion and participating in scientific research. can American women, Hispanic/Latina women, cures for all patients while investing in our na- Under H.R. 6, the National Institute on Mi- and women with a ‘‘BRCA1 genetic mutation, tion’s ability to maintain the best and most di- nority Health and Health Disparities will nec- which is prevalent in Jewish women. verse biomedical workforce in the world. essarily include strategies for increasing rep- More than 30% of all breast cancer diag- Mr. Chair, I call for the support of all of my resentation of minority communities in its stra- noses in African American are of the triple colleagues in ensuring the passage of the im- tegic plan. negative variety, and African American women portant legislation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.007 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1049 CONGRATULATING FESTUS HIGH teens in our community and its dedication to ism, Kevin attended American University in SCHOOL ON ITS BRONZE MEDAL creating brighter futures for the youth of Prince Washington, D.C., the epicenter of political ac- AWARD William County, Virginia. tion. f At American University, Kevin was active in student government and served as Student HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER TRIBUTE TO RILEY WEEHLER OF MISSOURI Government Secretary for two years. In addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, Kevin discovered his passion and talent HON. DAVID YOUNG for communications and design. He applied Monday, July 13, 2015 OF IOWA his time and talents politically by serving as Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Communications Director of the American today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- University College Democrats and also served Monday, July 13, 2015 gratulating Festus High School on its Bronze as the New Media Coordinator for the Ken- Medal Award as a top Missouri High School Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise nedy Political Union. from U.S. News and World Report. today to congratulate and recognize Mr. Riley After graduating from American University in This school’s administration, teachers, and Weehler for winning two state championships 2013, Kevin took his passion for politics and students should be commended for all of their at the Iowa High School Rodeo state finals on began working professionally with the Lone hard work throughout the past year and for June 5, 2015. Riley is the son of Neil and Jill Star Project, a Democratic political research their commitment to education. Weehler from Maloy, Iowa. and communications organization. Kevin’s I ask you to join me in recognizing Festus Riley placed first in tie down calf roping and hard work and talent for graphic design then High School for a job well done. partnered with Payden Dawnson from Mary- led him to New Blue Interactive, where he f ville, MO to capture the team roping crown. could apply his political passion and experi- His win is the culmination of many years of ence to many Democratic candidates and RECOGNIZING THE 2015 NATIONAL long practices and competitions throughout his causes. CAPITAL ‘‘A CINDERELLA BALL’’ high school career. He has qualified for the Kevin’s love and gift for graphic design and AND THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY 67th National Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, photography filled his spare time as well. OF THE HOUSE, INC. Wyoming on July 12–18. Kevin embraced living in Washington, D.C. by Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues in the capturing the sights and sounds of our beau- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY House to join me in congratulating Riley tiful Capital city. When traveling to other OF VIRGINIA Weehler on a job well done, and wishing him places, Kevin would return with the essence of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nothing but continued success at the National his travels captured visually. He graciously Rodeo Finals and his future in collegiate shared his work and, in doing so, not only Monday, July 13, 2015 rodeo. showcased his talent but let us all share in the Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- f joy of his experience. It is a gift he gave with- ognize the 2015 National Capital ‘‘A Cinderella out knowing and one that we will always cher- Ball’’ and the tenth anniversary of The House, PERSONAL EXPLANATION ish just as we cherish knowing this wonderful Inc. young man. Founded in 2005, The House, Inc. is a na- HON. DAVID P. ROE In honor and remembrance of Kevin Suther- tionally recognized youth development pro- OF TENNESSEE land, whose warm and kind heart touched gram and offers out-of-school programs for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many lives, I submit this statement. pre-teens and teens in the greater Washington f metropolitan region. Named by the Catalogue Monday, July 13, 2015 for Philanthropy: Greater Washington as ‘‘One Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I was CONGRATULATING HERMANN HIGH of the Best,’’ The House ensures that our unable to vote on July 10, 2015. Had I been SCHOOL ON ITS BRONZE MEDAL youth are equipped with the knowledge and present, I would have voted: AWARD skills needed to become future leaders. Roll Call #431—AYE. The House, Inc. is also the founder of the Roll Call #432—NO. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER National Capital ‘‘A Cinderella Ball,’’ which has Roll Call #433—AYE. OF MISSOURI been held annually in Washington, D.C., since f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2006. The Ball, which honors military families Monday, July 13, 2015 whose children are affected by a disability or HONORING KEVIN SUTHERLAND life-threatening illness, provides the oppor- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise tunity for children who are sometimes side- HON. MARC A. VEASEY today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- gratulating Hermann High School on its lined from social events to enjoy a formal OF TEXAS Bronze Medal Award as a top Missouri High event featuring dinner, entertainment, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards presentation. This is a moving and re- School from U.S. News and World Report. warding evening for these students and their Monday, July 13, 2015 This school’s administration, teachers, and families, and it is entirely organized by teen Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to students should be commended for all of their members of The House, Inc. Student Leader- honor a dear friend, Kevin Sutherland, a hard work throughout the past year and for ship Center. young man whose always cheerful personality, their commitment to education. This year The House, Inc. Student Leader- gentle nature and caring spirit touched all of I ask you to join me in recognizing Hermann ship Center is honored to have the First Lady us who knew him. Kevin was taken from us High School for a job well done. of the United States of America, Michelle much, much too soon this past July 4th. f Obama, serving as Honorary Chair of the Ball. Kevin Sutherland was born and grew up in HUMBLE ISD NAMED WINNER OF Alongside the First Lady, former Secretary of Trumbull, Connecticut, to Theresa and Doug- H-E-B EXCELLENCE IN EDU- State, Colin L. Powell and Mrs. Alma J. Powell las Sutherland. Kevin first caught the political CATION AWARDS PROGRAM are recognized as 2015 Honorary Committee bug when he joined his father collecting peti- Members. Washington Redskin quarterback, tion signatures door-to-door. The early political HON. TED POE Robert Griffin III, whose parents both served exposure proved to have a powerful effect on OF TEXAS in the United States Army, will be a featured Kevin. He became involved in local Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES speaker, and entertainment will be provided by necticut politics and quickly embraced the im- Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist, portance and value of personally engaging in Monday, July 13, 2015 dance music entertainer and actor, Chris public service. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Humble Brown. At just the age of 15, Kevin further honed Independent School District (ISD) was named Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me his political skills by working in Congressman the 2015 Large District winner of the H-E-B in congratulating the National Capital Area ‘‘A Jim Himes’ 2008 and 2010 congressional Excellence in Education Awards program. H- Cinderella Ball’’ and the tenth anniversary of campaigns in Bridgeport, Connecticut up until E-B is a state-wide grocery chain in Texas. The House, Inc. I thank the Student Leader- his graduation from Trumbull High School in Humble ISD competed alongside six large ship Center for its tireless efforts on behalf of 2009. Following his passion for political activ- districts statewide to win the cash prize of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.007 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1050 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2015 $100,000 and the title of 2015 H-E-B Large RECOGNIZING LIBBY ARY, BEN In recent years, Simon has drawn on his ex- District Winner. HEISERMAN, JUSTINE SANDERS, tensive overseas experience to help lead The H-E-B Excellence in Education Award LAUREL TEAL AND FIONA WICHT Chevron’s Corporate Social Responsibility recognizes the outstanding teachers, prin- strategy. As a result of this project and his cipals, and students of Humble ISD. HON. MIKE COFFMAN many other endeavors, Simon’s colleagues Humble ISD has announced that they will OF COLORADO within Chevron and the development commu- dedicate the $100,000 award to innovative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity have come to know him as a passionate education grants which are awarded to teach- innovator, a trusted and loyal mentor and, ers through the Humble ISD Education Foun- Monday, July 13, 2015 above all, an eternal optimist. dation. As a former teacher, and husband and Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Simon leaves Chevron with the respect, ad- father of teachers, I understand the hard work recognize Libby Ary, Ben Heiserman, Justine miration and gratitude of those who have had it takes to achieve such an honor. Sanders, Laurel Teal and Fiona Wicht for their the pleasure of working with him, and the Congratulations to the outstanding students hard work and dedication to the people of knowledge that he has positively impacted not and teachers of Humble ISD. The people of Colorado’s Sixth District as interns in my only Chevron, but thousands of people around the Humble and Houston community are fortu- Washington, DC office for the summer of the the world. nate to have such a school district. 114th Congress, First Session. I would also like to recognize Simon’s de- And that’s just the way it is. The work of these young men and women voted wife, Shirley, and their three accom- f has been exemplary and I know they all have plished children, Aubrey, Chris and Ashley. bright futures. They served as tour guides, Together, they built a family-focused life filled 2015 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS interacted with constituents, and learned a with new adventures, embracing each oppor- FOR THE EASTERN PRINCE WIL- great deal about our nation’s legislative proc- tunity with curiosity and enthusiasm. LIAM COUNTY DISABLED AMER- ess. I was glad to be able to offer this edu- We extend our appreciation for a job well ICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 48 cational opportunity to these five and look for- done, and wish Simon a well-deserved retire- ward to seeing them build their careers in pub- ment. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY lic service. f OF VIRGINIA All five of our interns have made plans to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue their education in Colorado and CONGRATULATING OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS BRONZE MEDAL Monday, July 13, 2015 throughout the United States. I am certain they will succeed in their new roles and wish AWARD Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- them all the best in their future endeavors. Mr. ognize the 2015 installation of officers for the Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Libby Ary, HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Eastern Prince William County Disabled Amer- Ben Heiserman, Justine Sanders, Laurel Teal OF MISSOURI ican Veterans Chapter 48. Surrounded by the and Fiona Wicht for their service this summer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pentagon, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, f and the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Chapter Monday, July 13, 2015 48 plays a vital role in the lives of the more HONORING SIMON LOWES Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise than 50,000 veterans and active duty service today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- members residing in Prince William County. HON. DEVIN NUNES gratulating Osage High School on its Bronze It is with great honor I submit the names of OF CALIFORNIA Medal Award as a top Missouri High School the following Chapter 48 Officers: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from U.S. News and World Report. Commander—Ron Burgess This school’s administration, teachers, and Monday, July 13, 2015 Senior Vice Commander—Ben Petrone students should be commended for all of their Junior Vice Commander—Darin Dsouza Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hard work throughout the past year and for Treasurer—Tim Perry congratulate Simon Lowes, of California’s 11th their commitment to education. Chaplain—Kristi Pappas District, upon the occasion of his retirement I ask you to join me in recognizing Osage Established by Congressional charter over from Chevron. High School for a job well done. 90 years ago, the DAV serves as an organiza- After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in f tion of veterans dedicated to ensuring the gen- Chemical Engineering from the University of eral well being of disabled military veterans of Birmingham in England, Simon began his 48- CONGRATULATING THE UNITED the United States Armed Forces and their year career at Chevron in 1967 working as a STATES BOWLING CONGRESS families. Operating independently of federal process engineer at the Richmond Chevron funding, the DAV Organization consists of Refinery. After subsequently earning a Mas- HON. MARC A. VEASEY more than 1900 local chapters and 1.2 million ter’s Degree in Finance at the University of OF TEXAS members. Whether it be assistance with filing Pennsylvania, Simon continued to build an im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disability compensation claims or transpor- pressive resume, holding over 15 challenging tation assistance to ensure the safe transport positions over the next four decades in Indo- Monday, July 13, 2015 of wounded or ill veterans to their medical ap- nesia, Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Singapore, the Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pointments, the DAV is readily available for United Kingdom, and the United States. take this opportunity to congratulate the United veterans in need. Among Simon’s most noted accomplish- States Bowling Congress, headquartered in While a new executive board has been ments was his leadership in developing Chev- the 33rd Congressional District, in Arlington, elected, the mission of Chapter 48 remains in ron’s Angola Partnership Initiative. Following a Texas which I have the privilege of rep- alignment with that of the national DAV: ‘‘em- 27-year civil war that ravaged Angola’s econ- resenting for leading the International Bowling powering veterans to lead high-quality lives omy, Simon helped to design a social invest- Campus Youth Development Initiative and with respect and dignity.’’ Over the past 30 ment initiative to rebuild local capacity and being the winner of the 2015 Sports Teach years, Chapter 48 has donated over $200,000 stimulate economic recovery. Due in large part Respect Initiative Values and Excellence to the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Ad- to his efforts, in partnership with the U.S. (STRIVE) Organization of the Year. ministration Medical Center in Richmond to Agency for International Development, Chev- On Tuesday, July 14, Representatives of ensure access to a full range of benefits for ron’s unprecedented $25 million commitment the U.S. Bowling Congress will be in the na- veterans and their families as well as public to this effort helped over 2 million people re- tion’s capital to accept the STRIVE award as education programs on the sacrifices and establish food security. part of the National Youth Sports Week activi- needs of veterans as they transition back into Simon was also instrumental in launching ties being hosted by the National Council of civilian life. the Chevron Aceh Recovery Initiative, which Youth Sports (NCYS) along with various fun Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleague join assisted victims of the 2004 tsunami in Indo- sports related participation stations and youth me in recognizing the men and women of the nesia. Through a series of micro-finance pro- sports participants. Eastern Prince William Court Disabled Amer- grams and the establishment of a polytechnic Each year the NCYS recognizes five finalist ican Veterans Chapter 48 for their service to institute, this program provided job training organizations that meet the ‘‘kids first’’ ap- our country and steadfast commitment to their and livelihoods to thousands of distressed In- proach. Nominations are submitted by the fellow heroes of the Armed Services. donesians. public nationwide and each team is accessed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.011 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1051 on how well they implement best practices on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, the most progressive legislation of its type in and policies that protect kids and promote marital status, or disability, as well as in the the country today. safety. The five finalist organizations are listed consideration of employment, housing, public It was through this visitability ordinance ef- on the NCYS website for voting by the public. accommodations, education, and credit, in fort that I first came to know both Bill and The STRIVE Award is then presented to orga- Prince William County. Colette. I immediately admired their commit- nizations that exhibit heartfelt passion and The BOCS approved the ordinance in Sep- ment to their cause, and equally as important, dedication to helping kids succeed in sports, tember 1992 to ensure that ‘‘each citizen is their commitment to each other. The love they while maintaining a commitment to safety pro- treated fairly, provided equal protection of the shared for each other was an inspiration to cedures. The STRIVE award recipient re- law, and equal opportunity to participate in the anyone who met them. They truly were soul ceives a $5,000 donation. benefits, rights, and privileges of community mates, meant to be partners in their lives and Comprised of numerous representatives in life.’’ Residents enlist the services of the com- in their vision for helping others. the youth sports industry, NCYS was founded mission if they feel their rights have been vio- Together they spent countless hours edu- in 1979, and its membership represents more lated in the areas of employment, fair housing, cating elected officials and their staffs, home than 200 organizations/corporations serving credit, education and public accommodation. builders, and community members alike about 60,000,000 registered participants in orga- In celebration of Universal Human Rights the incredibly positive impact that simple alter- nized youth sports programs. NCYS is the Day, the Human Rights Commission recog- ations to home designs can have for individ- largest known organization in America rep- nizes individuals and organizations that pro- uals with disabilities. Their efforts will benefit resenting the youth sports industry, and its mote the principles of human rights in Prince our community for decades to come. Bill and members include organizations such as, the William County. It is my honor to submit the Colette guided the committee’s efforts in cre- American Association of Cheerleading Coach- recipients of the 2015 Prince William County ating and passing a visitability ordinance that es and Administrators (Cheer Safe), American Human Rights Commission Awards: propelled Pima County to the forefront of en- Legion Baseball, American Youth Soccer Or- Eleana Boyer suring home accessibility for everyone. Their ganization, Jewish Community Centers Asso- Albert Brooks efforts helped many people remain in their ciation of North America, YMCA of America, Cynthia Brown homes, and access the homes of friends and Pop Warner, Special Olympics North America, Victoria Graham family with little significant costs added to the and U.S. Tennis Association. Luke Torian, 2nd Delegate price of a new home. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join International Bowling Campus Youth Devel- Bill may be gone from our material world, me in commending the recipients of the 2015 opment is a joint effort of the United States but he will remain in the hearts and minds of Prince William County Human Rights Commis- Bowling Congress (USBC) and Bowling Pro- anyone who was lucky enough to meet him. sion Awards. We owe a deep debt of gratitude prietors Association of America (BPAA). It is His life together with Colette is an inspiration to these honorees for their efforts to safeguard the largest organization serving youth bowling to everyone sharing their lifelong commitment our most basic rights and remind us of our (145,000 youth bowlers last season) that sup- to fighting injustice. ports a ladder-based development system de- common humanity. Let us use their example signed for the growth of the athlete. Since the to rededicate ourselves to the fight against in- f inception of the U.S. Bowling Congress’ equity and injustice. SMART program, more than $6 million schol- f OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL arships have been awarded nationally to youth DEBT HONORING MR. BILL ALTAFFER bowlers through organized league and tour- nament competition. They also collaborate with external amateur athletic organizations to HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA HON. MIKE COFFMAN protect the amateur status of student-athletes OF ARIZONA OF COLORADO within bowling, as well as other sports. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I commend the International Bowling Cam- Monday, July 13, 2015 Monday, July 13, 2015 pus Youth Development and the U.S. Bowling Congress on this wonderful achievement and Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, the people of Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January their work in Arlington and around the country, Tucson lost a tremendous presence in our 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- as well as the National Council of Youth community with the recent passing of Bill fice, the national debt was Sports on the work it does as the go-to source Altaffer. An attorney by trade and a humani- $10,626,877,048,913.08. for youth sports and safety programs. tarian at heart, Bill was deeply committed to Today, it is $18,151,931,284,495.35. We’ve improving the quality of life in Arizona, across f added $7,525,054,235,582.27 to our debt in 6 the country and around the world. years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF After graduating with honors from Pitzer tion, our economy, and our children could THE 2015 PRINCE WILLIAM COUN- College and earning his law degree from the have avoided with a balanced budget amend- TY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION University of Arizona, he served as associate ment. AWARDS general counsel to three Indian nations, assist- ing their governments in the interpretation of f HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY their constitutions and the enactment of envi- OF VIRGINIA ronmental protection legislation. CONGRATULATING SILEX HIGH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill’s affiliations speak volumes about his SCHOOL ON ITS BRONZE MEDAL commitment to helping others. He was a AWARD Monday, July 13, 2015 member of the Muscular Dystrophy Associa- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- tion’s (MDA) National Task Force Steering ognize the recipients of the 2015 Prince Wil- Committee, and a member and past chairman HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER liam County Human Rights Commission of the Southern Arizona Task Force on Public OF MISSOURI Awards. Awareness. In 1995, he received the MDA’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Prince William Board of County Super- National Personal Achievement Award, and in Monday, July 13, 2015 visors (BOCS) implemented the Human Rights 2002, received the Tucson Human Relations Ordinance January 15, 1993, formally estab- Commission’s Rabbi Albert T. Bilgray Make a Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise lishing the Human Rights Commission. Two Difference Award for his lifelong activism for today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- years prior, the BOCS formed the Human human rights and social change based on the gratulating Silex High School on its Bronze Rights Study Committee to explore the needs rule of law. Medal Award as a top Missouri High School of a community that was growing in population Bill and his wife, Colette, led the from U.S. News and World Report. and diversity. An exhaustive effort that in- groundbreaking effort to enact the Inclusive This school’s administration, teachers, and cluded numerous committee meetings and Home Design Ordinance in Pima County, Ari- students should be commended for all of their public hearings identified a strong community zona. This visitability ordinance requires new hard work throughout the past year and for desire for a human rights ordinance and an single-family houses to meet minimum acces- their commitment to education. agency to enforce it. The Human Rights Ordi- sibility standards, thereby promoting the inde- I ask you to join me in recognizing Silex nance prohibits discriminatory practices based pendence of people with disabilities. It remains High School for a job well done.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.014 E13JYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2015 RECOGNIZING THE 25TH PASTORAL mission and vision of the Church and expand- community, the Club promotes community ANNIVERSARY OF PASTOR ing the ministry’s reach into the community. service in elementary school students with the CHARLES ARTHUR LUNDY OF f Helping Hands Awards. This emphasis on op- EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH IN portunities for youth to serve and lead con- WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA RECOGNIZING WILL-GRUNDY tinues with Octagon and Junior Optimist Clubs MEDICAL CLINIC at local schools. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY The annual Charles A. Robinson Respect for Law Awards fosters positive relations be- OF VIRGINIA HON. BILL FOSTER tween the community and local law enforce- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. Annual Christmas tree sales and other Monday, July 13, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fundraisers support youth athletic teams, as Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Monday, July 13, 2015 well as academic, science and arts clubs at area schools. Club members dedicate hun- ognize the 25th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dreds of hours each year volunteering for Charles Arthur Lundy of Ebenezer Baptist recognize the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic in Jo- youth-related activities, such as Special Olym- Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. liet, Illinois, as it celebrates the one-year anni- pics, Alternative House, Ethics Day, the Vi- Pastor Lundy has had a distinguished pas- versary of its Wellness Program. toral career. His spiritual journey began at the enna Community Center Halloween Party, and For more than three decades, the Will- more. young age of 13, when he was baptized at the Grundy Medical Clinic has helped those in Wayland Baptist Church in Baltimore, Mary- The Optimists have also contributed greatly need receive the medical care they deserve. to Vienna’s community life by operating the Vi- land, under Reverend W.W. Payne. In Feb- Through partnerships with local charities, hos- ruary of 1981, Pastor Lundy received the dis- enna Saturday Farmers Market since 2006, pitals, businesses and individuals, the Will- providing not only a marketplace for local, tinction of becoming a deacon. Three years Grundy Medical Clinic has offered free med- later, he was licensed by Star Bethlehem Mis- fresh, and healthy foods, but also a meeting ical and dental service to thousands of pa- place for Vienna residents. sionary Baptist Church in Triangle, Virginia, tients in our community. under the tutelage of Reverend Doctor Fred- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Last year, the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic in congratulating the Optimist Club of Greater erick S. Jones. Pastor Lundy was ordained a launched the Wellness Program to encourage Gospel Minister in August of 1987 and served Vienna on its 60th Anniversary of service to overall health in our area. Through this pro- the Vienna community and thanking its count- as director of Christian Education for Star gram, the volunteer medical and dental profes- Bethlehem. less volunteers and supporters for helping to sionals not only treat patients, but also offer bring out the best in our kids. On June 23, 1990, Pastor Lundy was called educational opportunities to promote healthy to preside over Ebenezer Baptist Church in lifestyles. The Wellness Program features f Occoquan, Virginia. His first sermon was titled, classes on basic physical fitness, nutrition, TRIBUTE TO BEDFORD ‘‘Stay in the Ship’’ and established ‘‘putting the and how to cook healthy, well-rounded meals COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT family back together’’ as his pastoral focus. on any budget. Since 1990, the congregation has grown from I would like to congratulate the Will-Grundy 120 to over 800, and the Church is known as Medical Clinic on the one-year anniversary of HON. DAVID YOUNG a place of comfort and guidance. Dedicated to its Wellness program and thank the staff and OF IOWA maintaining a welcoming place to worship, volunteers who work so hard to ensure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pastor Lundy continues to lead worship serv- our community is a stronger, healthier place to Monday, July 13, 2015 ices in the Church’s Family Life Center while raise a family. a new, larger sanctuary is being constructed. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise The Family Life Center was dedicated in 2000, f today to recognize and congratulate Bedford and Pastor Lundy effectively supervised that RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVER- Community School District for receiving the project while simultaneously earning a Masters SARY OF THE OPTIMISTS CLUB Employer Support Freedom Award. of Divinity from Samuel DeWitt Proctor School OF GREATER VIENNA The Freedom Award is the highest recogni- of Theology at Virginia Union University, grad- tion given by the Department of Defense to uating Magna Cum Laude. To accommodate employers for their support of National Guard the evolving needs of his congregation, Pastor HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY and Reserve members. Almost half of the U.S. Lundy maintains a commitment to education; OF VIRGINIA Military is made up of National Guard and Re- on May 9, 2015, Pastor Lundy received his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve members, many of whom also hold jobs with civilian employers. The Freedom Award Doctorate of Ministry Degree. Monday, July 13, 2015 Pastor Lundy retired from the United States recognizes those employers that provide the Marine Corps, after serving 26 years and ris- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- most outstanding support for the Citizen War- ing to the rank of Major. Further showcasing ognize the 60th Anniversary of the Optimist riors. his commitment to service, Pastor Lundy is a Club of Greater Vienna and to thank its mem- I applaud and congratulate Bedford Commu- past-Parliamentarian for the Northern Virginia bers for their service to our community. nity School District for earning this prestigious Baptist Association. He is the past-Chairman The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna was award. I am proud to represent them in the of the Nominating Committee and a former chartered by Optimist International on June U.S. Congress and I know that my colleagues member of the Commission on Evangelism. 21, 1955. For sixty years the Optimist Club of join me in congratulating the school and wish- He served as Assistant Secretary for the Greater Vienna has served its mission, ‘‘to ing them nothing but continued success in the Northern Virginia Minister’s Conference and as bring out the best in kids’’ and lived up to the future. a former member of United Way for the Na- Optimist International motto by being the f tional Capital Area. In 2009, Pastor Lundy was ‘‘Friend of Youth’’ in our community. elected as President of the Samuel DeWitt This Club has served the youth of the Vi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Proctor School of Theology Alumni Associa- enna community in numerous ways, including tion, and this year he received an Honorary providing thousands of dollars in scholarships HON. DAVID P. ROE Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Richmond each year to local students through the Carol OF TENNESSEE Virginia Seminary. Waite Brennan Awards, the T.R. Cook Youth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He is married to the former Jacquelyn Hin- of Excellence Awards, the Communication Monday, July 13, 2015 ton McWhite. They are the proud parents of Contest for Deaf and Hard of Hearing stu- five daughters and two sons, and grand- dents; essay and other oratorical contests, Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I was parents of nine grandsons and two grand- and vocational scholarships. unable to vote on the afternoon of July 9, daughters. The Club raises tens of thousands of dollars 2015. Had I been present, I would have voted: Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me each year in support of pediatric cancer pa- Roll Call #427—NO in congratulating Pastor Charles Arthur Lundy tients and research through the Walk and Roll Call #428—AYE on his 25 years of service to Ebenezer Baptist Family Fun Day for Growing Hope. Recog- Roll Call #429—YEA Church. Pastor Lundy remains devoted to the nizing that it is never too early to serve one’s Roll Call #430—AYE

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School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Special Olympics continued to enhance Ayesha Khurseed—Graham Park Middle the original mission of the organization Monday, July 13, 2015 School through the creation of programs aimed at Ksanet Mehari—Stonewall Middle School Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise providing healthcare services to Special Olym- HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTANTS today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- pics athletes worldwide. gratulating St. Elizabeth High School on its This organization attracted bipartisan sup- Jacob Gonzalez—Thomas Jefferson High Bronze Medal Award as a top Missouri High port in 2004, when President George W. Bush School Denzel Goodlin—Potomac High School School from U.S. News and World Report. signed the ‘‘Special Olympics Sport and Em- Norman Jones—Stonewall Jackson High This school’s administration, teachers, and powerment Act.’’ students should be commended for all of their That piece of bipartisan legislation gave $15 School hard work throughout the past year and for million every year for five years to Special Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join their commitment to education. Olympics programs allowing them to continue me in commending the Delta Sigma Theta So- I ask you to join me in recognizing St. Eliza- their important work. rority, Inc. for recognizing the benefit that Dr. beth High School for a job well done. In February of 2012 the National Basketball King’s teachings bring to the development of our youth. We lay the foundations of a more f Association and Special Olympics, held the first annual NBA Cares Unified Sports Basket- tolerant society when we nurture the ability to RECOGNIZING THE SPECIAL ball game in Houston, Texas, which allowed engage and communicate with one another in OLYMPICS Special Olympic athletes to compete alongside a way that respects our common humanity. professional athletes. f HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE To think that a small summer day camp for PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF TEXAS intellectually challenged children and adults IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could evolve into a world-wide organization, is HON. SAM GRAVES Monday, July 13, 2015 a testament to the lasting vision of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, its founder, and the commit- OF MISSOURI Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise ment of volunteers, such as the 40,000 from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize the significance of the Spe- Texas, to fulfill her dream. Monday, July 13, 2015 cial Olympics which has established strong Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the and lasting competitive bonds worldwide while Special Olympics along with the progress this Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on simultaneously teaching the world that all peo- important organization has made towards Friday, July 10, I missed a series of Roll Call ple, regardless of their personal struggles, teaching the world those individuals with intel- votes. Had I been present, I would have voted possess the same courage and profound joy lectual disabilities accept the same challenges ‘‘NAY’’ on #431 and #432 and ‘‘YEA’’ on #433. in the face of athletic competition. as anyone else to compete and win. f The Special Olympics has dedicated itself to empowering individuals with intellectual dis- f THE TEXANS OF WWI abilities to become physically fit, productive, 25TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER and respected members of society through KING, JR. YOUTH ORATORICAL HON. TED POE physical education and sport competition. CONTEST HOSTED BY THE OF TEXAS The origins of this important institution PRINCE WILLIAM ALUMNAE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES began in the 1950’s when Eunice Kennedy CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA Monday, July 13, 2015 Shriver witnessed how children and young THETA SORORITY, INC. adults with intellectual disabilities were being Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, we are treated by their communities, throughout our quickly approaching the 100th anniversary of HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY the United States’ entrance into World War country with incredible disrespect. OF VIRGINIA One; A war in which Texans played a critical As her vision slowly came to reality, she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES began to hold special summer camps for role. Monday, July 13, 2015 young adults with disabilities in her own back- From the fields of Flanders and trenches of yard. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today France, to the towns of Germany and bases Throughout the 1960’s, Eunice Kennedy to recognize the 25th Annual Martin Luther on the home front, 200,000 Texans proudly Shriver continued as the influential voice King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest hosted by served in the Armed Forces during the First which assisted in shaping President John F. the Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta World War, between 1917 and 1919; They Kennedy’s White House panel on people with Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and its education went to a land they had never been and died intellectual disabilities. foundation. for people they did not know. Through her unwavering support and avoca- We must continue the fortitude of those who 5,000 Texans gave their lives. tion for our youth with intellectual disabilities to came before us as we gather to commemo- Boys who grew up on farms in Texas sud- be no longer viewed as less than a full mem- rate the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights denly became men as they found themselves ber of our society with nothing to provide, Eu- Act. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the muddy, rainy, and bloody trenches an nice Kennedy Shriver created the first Special left an indelible mark on our nation in his pur- ocean away. Olympics that were held on July 20, 1968 in suit of civil rights through civil dialogue. De- Life in the trenches was hard. Men were Chicago, Illinois. spite the violence perpetrated against Dr. King constantly bombarded with artillery and ma- At the first Special Olympics, thousands of and other leaders of the Civil Rights Move- chine gun fire. And they often faced the dan- participants with a variety of intellectual dis- ment, Dr. King responded with reverent ora- ger of going over the trenches and crossing abilities from 26 U.S. states and Canada com- tory and nonviolent resistance to condemn the no man’s land, trying to repel the enemy peted in track and field, swimming and floor injustice of social inequality. His legacy is one forces attempting the same. hockey. of tolerance and steadfast commitment to prin- In the midst of battle and in the face of the These young Americans came to prove they cipled and peaceful communication. enemy, some men displayed tremendous gal- could compete despite their disability. Contestants in the MLK Youth Oratorical lantry and were awarded medals for their ac- It is one thing to overcome obstacles to Contest pay tribute to Dr. King’s legacy with tions. compete in sports recreationally but it takes a their ability to exercise the strength of the spo- Four of the brave souls awarded the Con- genuine drive for excellence to succeed in an ken word. This skill will serve them well as gressional Medal of Honor for their actions arena that was once thought impossible for they seize future leadership opportunities and were from the great State of Texas. those with intellectual disabilities. forge the personal relationships necessary for Daniel R. Edwards, born in Mooreville, From that first Special Olympics competition effective community engagement and orga- Texas, was a Private First Class in the U.S. in 1968, this organization began to gain the at- nizing. Army on July 18, 1918. His citation reads that

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For his actions that day, Pfc. Private Barkley, and the other Medal of to go to college. He will attend Virginia Com- Edwards received the Medal of Honor. Honor recipients from Texas, proudly served monwealth University in the fall, majoring in David E. Hayden was born in Florence, their state and country during the First World Criminal Justice. Texas. He served as a Hospital Apprentice War, and they will forever be remembered for Casey Peschka attends Woodbridge Senior First Class in the U.S. Navy serving with the their brave actions. High School and is a member of the Ad- Marines. On September 15th, 1918, near 100 years later we still remember the Texas vanced Placement Scholars, National Honor Thiaucourt, France his brave actions earned boys of WWI, those that served and returned, Society, Viking Norsemen Community Service him the Medal of Honor. His citation reads, those that served and returned with the Club, and Student Activities Council. He ‘‘During the advance, when [his comrade in wounds of war, and those that served and did serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the school arms] was mortally wounded while crossing an not return. newspaper, The Valkyrie, and as Team Cap- open field swept by machinegun fire, Hayden And that’s just the way it is. tain of the Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team. One unhesitatingly ran to his assistance and, find- f of Casey’s most notable achievements is serv- ing him so severely wounded as to require im- ing as co-founder of ‘‘El Fuego’’ or ‘‘The Fire,’’ mediate attention, disregarded his own per- CONGRATULATING FRANCIS HOW- a recreational soccer team that raises funds sonal safety to dress the wound under intense ELL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL FOR for ACTS to help combat hunger and poverty machinegun fire, and then carried the wound- ITS PLACEMENT IN THE TOP 25 in the local community. In college, Casey will ed man back to a place of safety.’’ MISSOURI RANKED HIGH major in Biology and Organic Chemistry and Samuel M. Sampler was born in Decatur, SCHOOLS plans to pursue a career in medicine as an Texas. On October 8, 1918, near St. Etienne, Oncologist. France, the young U.S. Army Corporal be- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Anna Stapor will graduate as valedictorian came the third Texan in WWI to earn the OF MISSOURI from C.D. Hylton High School in June. Anna’s Medal of Honor. When his company suffered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teachers characterize her as an ‘‘exception severe casualties during an advance under Monday, July 13, 2015 among the exceptional.’’ With an extensive list machinegun fire, ‘‘Cpl. Sampler detected the of academic achievements, Anna won First position of the enemy machineguns . . . Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Place in the Prince William Youth Salute and Armed with German handgrenades, which he today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- was named an Advanced Placement Scholar had picked up, he left the line and rushed for- gratulating Francis Howell North High School with Distinction. She is a member of the Na- ward in the face of heavy fire until he was for its placement in the top 25 Missouri high tional Honor Society and the French Honor near the hostile nest, where he grenaded the schools as ranked by U.S. News and World Society, and is also a recipient of the Presi- position. His third grenade landed among the Report. dents Volunteer Service Award. Throughout enemy, killing 2, silencing the machineguns, This school’s administration, teachers, and her high school career, Anna has participated and causing the surrender of 28 Germans, students should be commended for all of their in a number of clubs and organizations; who he sent to the rear as prisoners. As a re- hard work throughout this past year and for among them, Virginia Girls State, National sult of his act the company was immediately their commitment to education. Council on Youth Leadership, Prince William enabled to resume the advance.’’ I ask you in joining me in recognizing Model United Nations, and AIU High School These three Texans who earned the Medal Francis Howell North High School for a job Diplomats. Anna was the Captain of Hylton’s of Honor were among the ones who survived well done. Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse Team, re- the war. f ceiving the following honors: Most Valuable A fourth Texan also earned the Medal of 2015 PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER Player, The Coaches Award, and Honorable Honor during WWI, but gave his life during the SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Mention for All Conference Field Hockey De- actions for which he earned the medal post- fender. In the fall, Anna will attend Virginia humously. Tech and major in Industrial Design to design David B. Barkley, of Hispanic descent, was HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY products to benefit poverty-stricken commu- born in 1899 in Laredo, Texas. His father was OF VIRGINIA nities. in the U.S. Army and his mother was a Mexi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join can-American native of South Texas. Monday, July 13, 2015 me in commending the 2015 Prince William David enlisted in the Army before his 18th Chamber Scholarship recipients for their birthday. Not long after, he was sent to the Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today achievements both in and out of the class- frontlines in France. On November 9, 1918, to commend the Education and Innovation room and in thanking the Prince William Private Barkley’s actions went above and be- Committee of the Prince William Chamber and Chamber of Commerce for their support of yond the call of duty. to recognize the scholastic achievements of educational excellence. the 2015 Prince William Chamber Scholarship His Medal of Honor citation reads: f ‘‘When information was desired as to the Program winners. Focused on educating the enemy’s position on the opposite side of the workforce of today and tomorrow, the Prince TRIBUTE TO EMILY GRAVLIN Meuse River, Pvt. Barkley, with another sol- William Chamber seeks to highlight the talents dier, volunteered without hesitation and swam and achievements of high school seniors who HON. DAVID YOUNG the river to reconnoiter the exact location. He have demonstrated a commitment to both aca- OF IOWA succeeded in reaching the opposite bank, de- demic success and community involvement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spite the evident determination of the enemy This year’s scholarship recipients are nothing to prevent a crossing. Having obtained his in- short of exceptional and for that I wish to rec- Monday, July 13, 2015 formation, he again entered the water for his ognize the following individuals: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise return, but before his goal was reached, he Matthew Critchley, Forest Park High School today to congratulate and recognize Miss was seized with cramps and drowned.’’ Casey Peschka, Woodbridge Senior High Emily Gravlin of Creston, Iowa, for winning a David Barkley’s body was not returned School State Championship at the Iowa High School home until 1921. His body was laid in state at Ann Stapor, C.D. Hylton High School Rodeo State Finals on June 5th, 2015. Emily the Alamo, ‘‘The Cradle of Texas Freedom,’’ Matthew Critchley is a lifelong resident of is the daughter of Michelle and Wayne Han- making him the second person to ever receive Dumfries, Virginia. Given his deep roots in the son and David Gravlin Sr. that honor, and then buried in San Antonio community, Matthew has expressed a par- Emily placed first in barrel racing after a National Cemetery. ticular interest in the history and legacy of the successful season at various rodeos through- His brave actions were acknowledged at Town of Dumfries. Currently he serves on the out Iowa. Her victory is the culmination of home and abroad. He received medals from town’s Parks and Recreation Commission and many years of hard work, training, and com- France and Italy; an elementary school in San volunteers at the Weems-Botts Museum peting. She has qualified for the 67th National

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The main characters in Calvin’s ad- gratulating Emily for a great season, and wish- School venturous dream were constant, grounded and ing her nothing but continued success as she Allyson Davis, Marsteller Middle School made many sacrifices. Those characters in- competes at the National Rodeo Finals this Deborah Ellis, Minnieville Elementary cluded Alean Brock, Calvin’s father, Calvance week and in all her future endeavors. School Brock who doubled as Calvin’s coach through- f Megan Hostutler, Patriot High School out his boxing career, and his precious sister Heather Mainwaring, Montclair Elementary Alexis. CONGRATULATING WRIGHT CITY School Alean Brock fought the cancer like a cham- HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS BRONZE Franki Miller, Old Bridge Elementary School pion and with all steadfastness continued to MEDAL AWARD Kathryn Miller, Dale City Elementary School encourage Calvin to pursue his dream. Along Michael Neall, Student Learning the way, Calvin achieved the honor as Na- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Joanne Ortiz, Marumsco Hills Elementary tional Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion OF MISSOURI School in 1998; and in 1999 with Alean standing tall, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kimberly Papandrea, Special Education bruised by her cancer, but never defeated, Monday, July 13, 2015 Matthew Ragghianti, Osbourn Park High Calvin won the U.S. Amateur Championship at School 201 pounds. Alean, Calvance and Alexis Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Kelly Riley, Swans Creek Elementary cheered Calvin on to Sydney Australia where today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- School he participated as an U.S. Olympics Boxing gratulating Wright City High School on its Barbara Rohr, West Gate Elementary Team Member during the 2000 Olympics. With Bronze Medal Award as a top Missouri High School strength and determination borrowed from his School from U.S. News and World Report. Lori Sterne, Stonewall Jackson High School This school’s administration, teachers, and mom’s playbook as she continued her battle Lydia Stewart, Osbourn Park High School with cancer, Calvin went forward to fight his students should be commended for all of their Wendee Sukanovich, Montclair Elementary hard work throughout the past year and for first well-known opponent, Clifford Etienne, School one of Mike Tyson’s opponents whom Calvin their commitment to education. Rebecca Utter, Battlefield High School I ask you to join me in recognizing Wright defeated by round 3 TKO on January 21, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join City High School for a job well done. 2005. Alean reached deep and found the zeal me in commending these teachers for their to cheer Calvin on to win the title of IBF World f commitment to education and professional de- Title Challenger in 2006. Still continuing to RECOGNIZING THE TEACHERS OF velopment. The Prince William County Public throw knock out punches at her cancer, Alean PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUB- School Division delivers a world class edu- dug down deep to find strength, but never LIC SCHOOLS GAINING CERTIFI- cation due to the tireless efforts of teachers wavered when she learned that Calvin would CATION FROM THE NATIONAL who make excellence the standard. be forced into early retirement after suffering BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL f an injury that caused damage to the retinal in TEACHING STANDARDS his right eye. TRIBUTE TO MRS. ALEAN Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that on July 18, ANDERTON BROCK ON THE OCCA- 2015 family and friends will gather from all HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY SION OF HER 66TH BIRTHDAY across the United States to pay tribute to OF VIRGINIA CELEBRATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alean Brock, including her mother and father, Rebecca and Clinton Anderton, her daughter, Monday, July 13, 2015 HON. ALMA S. ADAMS Alexis Brock and the apples of her eye, her Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF NORTH CAROLINA two grandchildren Jizelle and Brycen along to recognize the Prince William County Public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with their parents Calvin and Yolanda Brock. School Division teachers who recently re- Monday, July 13, 2015 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise ceived certification from the National Board for and join me in paying tribute to Alean Professional Teaching Standards. The Na- Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Anderton Brock, the picture of unwavering tional Board is an independent nonprofit orga- pay tribute to one of North Carolina’s most de- courage, determination and compassion that nization governed by classroom teachers, serving citizens, and a very special con- we all should strive to emulate. stituent, Mrs. Alean Anderton Brock. I applaud school administrators, school board leaders, f governors and state legislators, higher edu- Mrs. Brock on several significant fronts, first cation officials, teacher union leaders, and and foremost as the dedicated and nurturing PATRICIA APY: AMERICAN BAR business and community leaders. mother of Charlotte’s own Olympian Boxer, ASSOCIATION’S 2015 GRASSROOTS The teachers have met the standards estab- Calvin Brock. Equally worthy of mentioning, ADVOCACY AWARD WINNER lished by the National Board, and have under- Mr. Speaker, is Alean Brock’s redefinition of gone a rigorous application process that re- courage which she exhibited throughout her HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH quired they demonstrate the knowledge, skills battle as a two-time breast cancer survivor. OF NEW JERSEY and accomplishments that comprise teaching During her former years, Alean attended Eliza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beth City State University and was crowned excellence. A Board Certified teacher supports Monday, July 13, 2015 a vision of teaching based on the following their Homecoming Queens. Alean is compas- five core principles: sionate and kind and imparts words of encour- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Teachers are committed to students and agement to everyone whom she meets; as a am pleased to call attention today to the great their learning; result, Alean has earned the ‘‘most favorite’’ work and humanitarian achievements accom- Teachers know the subjects they teach and person status among her family and friends plished by Patricia Apy, who recently received how to teach those subjects to students; who are spread across the United States. the American Bar Association’s 2015 Grass- Teachers are responsible for managing and Mr. Speaker, all who love and admire Alean roots Advocacy Award. monitoring student learning; Brock for her courage, determination, stead- A partner at Paras, Apy and Reiss, P.C. in Teachers think systematically about their fastness and compassion, thought it would be Red Bank, New Jersey, Ms. Apy was selected practice and learn from experience; and appropriate to honor and pay tribute on the for this extraordinary honor by the Board of Teachers are members of learning commu- occasion of her 66th birthday. Governors of the 400,000 member ABA—for nities. Over the years, Mrs. Brock has exhibited her ‘‘outstanding support of legal protection I would like to extend my personal congratu- unwavering courage, determination and has and assistance to members of the military.’’ lations to the following National Board Cer- remained steadfast during her bouts with In announcing the award, the ABA noted tified Teachers for receiving their respective breast cancer. Those persons who are most that Ms. Apy is ‘‘recognized as one of the na- certifications. familiar with Alean Brock will support the claim tion’s leading experts in family law’’ who has

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John Jenkins, H.R. 5 would also divert critical Title I funds ABA also cited the countless pro bono hours, former T–Jag of the Navy, taught me so Ms. Apy has dedicated on Capitol Hill and at much more than how to be a great advocate. away from the highest poverty schools and the New Jersey state legislature. They high- They taught me about duty and honor, in districts—undermining our nation’s commit- lighted her equally effective advocacy on be- doing so. ment to ensuring that all students—regardless half of victims of international parental child My opportunities for public advocacy, of their zip code or where they were born— abduction. whether on behalf of the United States at should have equal access to high-quality edu- I first met Patricia Apy ‘‘Tricia’’ when she the Hague, or consulting with or for our cation. was serving as the lead American attorney for warfighters at the Pentagon, or on behalf of This is outrageous and it is wrong. disenfranchised and marginalized women at David Goldman, a New Jersey resident who Simply put, H.R. 5 undermines our promise the UN and the White House, or with my to students that they will have equal access to fought five years for the return of his son Sean hand in the air testifying before the Con- who was abducted by David’s ex-wife to high-quality education. gress have in large measure been opportuni- So let’s defeat this egregious bill and work Brazil. Tricia delivered expert advice and ties afforded me because of my affiliation to reauthorize ESEA that will reinvest in our counsel in David’s long, arduous, but ulti- with the ABA. The people with whom I have future, help close the achievement gap, and mately successful case. worked, whether in the military, diplomacy prepare our students for a 21st Century work- As the chairman of the subcommittee that or governance have typically devoted their personal and professional lives to the service force. oversees human rights, I authored legislation I urge my colleagues to vote NO on H.R. 5. to help bring an end to David and Sean’s of their country, usually in anonymity. I don’t know why anyone would do so in this f nightmare and I held—and continue to hold— age of cynicism and partisanship. But they Congressional hearings to ensure that other do, and we should all be proud and deeply SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Americans are spared this pain. Tricia Apy grateful for the continued commitment to Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, has provided comprehensive, world-class testi- justice that ABA has afforded. agreed to by the Senate of February 4, mony and analysis on the myriad of problems On the wall of my home hangs the Silver 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- left behind parents face. Her insights were key Star, and two Bronze Stars, the second with tem for a computerized schedule of all as we drafted, the Sean and David Goldman Oak leaf cluster in lieu of a third Bronze meetings and hearings of Senate com- International Child Abduction and Prevention Star. My father died in a VA hospital when mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- I was nine years old. I was raised and edu- and Return Act (The Goldman Act—PL 113– cated by the heroic efforts my mother, Glo- tees, and committees of conference. 150), my law to help prevent international pa- ria McHale, in extraordinarily modest This title requires all such committees rental child abduction and secure the return of means. It is not lost on me, how very im- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily those children who have been abducted and probable it is to be standing here in the Su- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- remain separated from their left behind parent. preme Court of the United States, as the mittee—of the time, place and purpose At the ABA award ceremony in her honor— child of a deceased war veteran. I thank my of the meetings, when scheduled and hosted at the U.S. Supreme Court—Patricia husband David Apy, my family, my law part- any cancellations or changes in the Apy paid special tribute to the inspiration she ners and longtime paralegal, and many col- meetings as they occur. draws from her parents, Joseph and Gloria leagues and friends in accepting this na- As an additional procedure along tional recognition. My experience, my inspi- McHale. Having served our Nation valiantly, with the computerization of this infor- ration and my faith serve as the motivation mation, the Office of the Senate Daily decorated WW II hero Joseph McHale died at for my advocacy. a young age in a VA hospital leaving Gloria to I have closed each and every one of the Digest will prepare this information for raise three children including Tricia who was over one thousand hours of continuing legal printing in the Extensions of Remarks only nine at the time. She credits their love education that I have conducted with and for section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and hard work with her success and it is with our military lawyers exactly the same way, on Monday and Wednesday of each great pleasure that I share with my colleagues never wanting any of them to go into harm’s week. her moving comments and acceptance way without knowing for certain and for Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July sure, that on behalf of my family we know 14, 2015 may be found in the Daily Di- speech. that we sleep in peace at night only, due to Patricia Apy, American Bar Association’s gest of today’s RECORD. their service and sacrifice. For that, and for 2015 Grassroots Advocacy Award Winner: this honor . . . I remain profoundly grateful. ‘‘Freedom, Justice, Liberty . . . without MEETINGS SCHEDULED Lawyers they’re just words . . .’’ Nearly 20 f JULY 15 years ago this was the theme of the Amer- ican Bar Association annual meeting. At the STUDENT SUCCESS ACT 9:30 a.m. time, we were accused of hyperbole, I don’t Committee on Environment and Public believe that anyone would accuse us of hy- SPEECH OF Works perbole today. I am a member of an associa- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- tion of 400,000 professional advocates, to be HON. BARBARA LEE tions of Kristen Marie Kulinowski, of distinguished in that number is a remark- OF CALIFORNIA New York, to be a Member of the able honor, and I am humbled by this rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chemical Safety and Hazard Investiga- ognition. I wish to express my appreciation tion Board for a term of five years, and to the Governmental Affairs Office and the Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Gregory Guy Nadeau, of Maine, to be Board of Governors of the ABA. The House in Committee of the Whole Administrator of the Federal Highway I believe that real advocacy, is evidence of House on the state of the Union had under Administration, Department of Trans- what inspires you, the experiences you share consideration the bill (H.R. 5) to support portation. and the opportunities you have had. I am a State and local accountability for public SD–406 person of faith, and my faith informs me education, protect State and local authority, 10 a.m. that nothing happens to us by accident. inform parents of the performance of their Committee on Banking, Housing, and Which is why I should not have been sur- children’s schools, and for other purposes: Urban Affairs prised to find myself the newest liaison to To hold hearings to examine the Con- the Standing Committee on Legal Assistance Ms. LEE. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposi- sumer Financial Protection Bureau’s for Military Personnel for exactly one month tion to H.R. 5, the so-called Student Success semi-annual report to Congress. on September 11, 2001. On that day, I went Act, which should really be called the Letting SD–538 (as my brother Michael has coined it) from Our Students Down Act. Committee on Commerce, Science, and being a ‘‘mere lawyer’’ to a ‘‘protector of he- Instead of making much needed improve- Transportation roes’’. I like that moniker, understanding ments to the Elementary and Secondary Edu- Business meeting to consider S. 1732, to that it is one I can only aspire to. cation Act (ESEA), H.R. 5 would weaken crit- authorize elements of the Department I am so proud of the work that has been ac- of Transportation. complished by the LAMP committee during ical federal protections for our most vulner- SR–253 my tenure on it, and by my colleagues, many able—including students of color, students Committee on Homeland Security and of whom are in this room who have shared with disabilities, low-income students, English- Governmental Affairs that laboring oar. The LAMP committee is language learners (ELL), migrant students and To hold hearings to examine securing the chaired by General Officers, they are all LGBT students. It would gut our nation’s edu- border, focusing on understanding

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