October 30, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1473 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

OATH CEREMONY ON NOVEMBER 2, TRIBUTE TO ST. JOHN’S UNITED congratulate Whitey’s Ice Cream for placing 2018 CHURCH OF CHRIST first at the National Dairy Expo for their ‘‘Chip- pers.’’ HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY HON. DAVID YOUNG f OF IOWA OF INDIANA GARRETT HALL EARNS RANK OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EAGLE SCOUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. PETE OLSON Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with today to recognize and congratulate a special OF TEXAS great pleasure and sincerity that I take this Iowa church congregation from Creston, Iowa. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time to congratulate twenty-five individuals St. John’s United Church of Christ celebrated Tuesday, October 30, 2018 who will take their oaths of citizenship on No- their 140th anniversary on October 6, 2018. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vember 2, 2018. This memorable occasion will When the church was established in 1878, congratulate Garrett Hall of Sugar Land, TX be held at the United States Courthouse and sermons were given completely in German for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Federal Building in Hammond, Indiana. and church members didn’t sing but simply Scout is the highest honor a Boy Scout can America is a country founded by immi- chanted their sermons. The church has earn. grants. From its beginning, settlers have come changed names from St. John’s German Only a small percentage of Boy Scouts from countries around the world to the United Evangelical Lutheran Church to St. John’s reach the rank of Eagle Scout. This honor re- States in search of better lives for their fami- Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1935 to quires years of effort to develop the necessary lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example St. John’s United Church of Christ in 1961. leadership, service and outdoor skills. To earn of what is so great about the United States of Members have changed and embraced sing- it, Garrett developed and provided leadership America—that people from all over the world ing and technology. Sermons are now in to others in a service project. For his project, can come together and unite as members of English, but the church has continued to be a Garrett redesigned and built a 2.5 mile com- a free, democratic nation. These individuals mainstay in Creston. petition-level orienteering course at Brazos realize that nowhere else in the world offers a Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate the Bend State Park in Needville, TX, which suf- better opportunity for success than here in members of St. John’s for their many years of fered damage from Hurricane Harvey. This in- America. faithful attendance and service to God. I am cluded remapping the course with new instruc- proud to represent them in the United States On November 2, 2018, the following people, tions, and creating and installing 15 posts that Congress. I know that my colleagues will join representing many nations throughout the could withstand future storms. His dedication me in congratulating St. John’s and wishing world, will take their oaths of citizenship in to our community has prepared him to be a them, their pastor, Rick Titus, and the commu- Hammond, Indiana: Tantawy Antar Ahmed leader in his future career. The leadership nity of Creston nothing but joy in the years Tantawy, Caroline Frederika Martin, Jose skills he has learned through Boy Scouts are ahead. Mario Carrera Nava, Guadalupe Castellanos already benefiting our community. de Cordero, Gurneet Singh Bajwa, Lucy Cha- f On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- vez Reyes, Geertrui Deroos, Aldo Estrada, HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF sional District of Texas, congratulations again Emmanuel Ntita, Gonzalo Torres, Yunae WHITEY’S ICE CREAM to Garrett for becoming an Eagle Scout. We Chung, Kaynaff Zafar Sheikh, Dianne Amanda are proud of his continued success and thank Torres, Steve Guga Magwegwe Nkosi, Fer- him for his dedication to making our commu- nando Diaz, Kristina Krstanovski, Elba Suarez, HON. CHERI BUSTOS nity a better place. OF ILLINOIS Jenny Thompson, Ornella Ntamikevyo, f Noreljaleel Mohamad Elshobaly, Lorena IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING STEPHEN PATRICIO Amaya, Dulce Maria Nolasco, Alice Jiang, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 FOR HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBU- Niren R. Shah, and Sandip R. Patel. Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TIONS TO AGRICULTURE Although each individual has sought to be- recognize Whitey’s Ice Cream from the Quad come a citizen of the United States for his or Cities for placing first with their ice cream HON. JIM COSTA her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- sandwiches at the National Dairy Expo. OF CALIFORNIA tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, Whitey’s Ice Cream has been serving Illinois IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each is inspired by the fact that the United since 1933, and has a large following in our States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- Congressional district. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 scribed it, a country ‘‘. . . of the people, by Whitey’s Ice Cream was founded and Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the people, and for the people.’’ They realize owned by Chester ‘‘Whitey’’ Lindgren until celebrate the achievements of Stephen that the United States is truly a free nation. By 1953, when he sold it to Bob and Norma Patricio as the recipient of the 2018 Western seeking American citizenship, they have made Tunberg. Their sons, Jon and Jeff Tunberg, Growers Award of Honor. Throughout his 45- the decision that they want to live in a place serve as its current owners, but leave the year career, Mr. Patricio has made exceptional where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment President position open for Bob, who has contributions to agriculture, including signifi- of the Constitution, they can practice religion passed on. Whitey’s expanded in 1977 from cant advancements in food safety and public as they choose, speak their minds without fear just Moline to East Moline and Rock Island. In health. of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- 1984, they expanded to Bettendorf, Iowa and Shortly after earning his degree in account- test should they choose to do so. other locations. Since 1988, their ice cream ing from Santa Clara University in 1974, Mr. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my has been able to be purchased in grocery Patricio began his career in agribusiness. other distinguished colleagues to join me in stores across the Midwest. Their ice cream Working as the chief financial advisor and congratulating these individuals who will be- sandwiches, or ‘‘Chippers’’ as they call them, general manager of the melon operation at come citizens of the United States of America have now placed first at the National Dairy Jess Telles’ large-scale farm, he gained first- on November 2, 2018. They, too, are Amer- Expo. hand experience and developed a funda- ican citizens, guaranteed the inalienable rights It is because of businesses such as mental understanding of the agriculture busi- to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Whitey’s Ice Cream that I am especially proud ness that would drive his life’s work. We, as a free and democratic nation, con- to serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. In 1993, Mr. Patricio and Mr. Telles gratulate them and welcome them. Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally launched Westside Produce in the Central

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:33 Oct 31, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30OC8.001 E30OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 30, 2018 San Joaquin Valley of California, which skill- COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF Bishop Hood was a man of courage, convic- fully connected farmers to the marketplace. BISHOP JAMES WALKER HOOD tion, and persistence. He was unwavering in Having experienced many challenges, such as ON THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNI- his commitment to the cause of Christianity the melon food safety crisis and E. coli out- VERSARY OF HIS PASSING and the establishment of the AME Zion break, he identified a need for scientifically- Church in North Carolina. It is remarkable that based information about food safety for both HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD Bishop Hood, who had little formal education, workers and consumers. OF NORTH CAROLINA would publish five books, including The Negro in the Christian Pulpit (1884) and Sketch of Mr. Patricio raised millions of dollars to fund IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Early History of the African Methodist research aimed at preventing food-home ill- Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Episcopal Zion Church (1914). nesses and worked with University of Cali- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, Bishop James Walker Hood’s fornia, Davis to assess the food safety risks today to recognize the legendary Bishop legacy continues through the work of AME associated with melons. This led to the first James Walker Hood on the occasion of the Zion’s Board of Bishops: Bishop George Ed- mandatory food safety compliance program for 100th anniversary of his passing. Bishop Hood ward Battle, Jr. (Piedmont Episcopal District), the cantaloupe industry in the state. He also is credited with establishing the North Carolina Bishop Kenneth Monroe (Eastern North Caro- played a significant role in the Leafy Greens African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Con- lina Episcopal District), Bishop Darryl B. Marketing Agreements, which have become ference, the Prince Hall Masons of North Starnes, Sr. (Mid-West Episcopal District), the model for produce safety in California and Carolina, and Livingstone College, all in my Bishop Dennis V. Proctor (North Eastern Epis- Arizona. home state of North Carolina. copal District), Bishop Mildred B. Hines (South In addition to Mr. Patricio’s dedication to On May 30, 1831, James Walker Hood was Atlantic Episcopal District), Bishop W. Darin food safety, he has also become deeply pas- born to Levi and Harriet Walker Hood on the Moore (Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District), Bishop sionate about water rights. He has led the farm of Ephraim Jackson in Chester County, Seth O. Lartey (Alabama-Florida Episcopal charge in advocating for a sustainable water Pennsylvania, nine miles from Wilmington, District), Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr. supply for California farmers and established Delaware. Hood’s parents instilled their love of (Southwestern Delta Episcopal District), the first orientation program for agribusinesses the church and a spirit to help fellow African Bishop Staccato Powell (Western Episcopal that focused solely on water rights. Americans improve their lives in their twelve District), Bishop George D. Crenshaw (Central children. Hood’s father was a Methodist min- Southern Africa Episcopal District), Bishop Throughout his long and distinguished ca- ister and his work moved the family around Hilliard Dogbe (Western West Africa Episcopal reer, Stephen Patricio has received continuous the country as he served various churches. District), and Bishop Uduak Effiong (Eastern support from his wife Nikki, his children, Blake, Together, Hood’s parents became involved in West Africa Episcopal District). Garrett, and Ashley, and more recently from the AME Zion church, established as the By the grace of God, Bishop James Walker his grandchildren, Yale, Taylor, Peyton, Brook- Methodist church for Blacks. Hood left an indelible mark on North Carolina lyn, Carter, Paxton, Kennedy, and Bryce. They Upon coming of age, James Walker Hood’s and the country that is still recognized one will be by his side at the Award of Honor Din- moral and religious convictions led him into hundred years after his passing. ner Gala in celebration of this momentous ministry. In 1856, Hood secured his license to On behalf of the people of the First Con- achievement. preach from the New York Conference of the gressional District of North Carolina, I ask my Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join AME Zion Church. In the following years, colleagues to join me in honoring Bishop me in recognition of Stephen Patricio for his Hood moved to Connecticut and Nova Scotia James Walker Hood’s life, work, and legacy remarkable contributions to California agri- to preach and work as a missionary. In early on this significant occasion. culture. His sustained efforts have left a last- 1864, following the path of the Union Army, f Hood was appointed to missionary work in ing impact on the health of the nation and North Carolina, recognizing that legal slavery RECOGNIZING MR. WILFRED R. continue to shape public policy in California would soon end. He would then stay in North DEFOUR, SR. and the Congressional District I have the Carolina for the remainder of his life. honor of representing. Although Hood was met with strong opposi- HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT tion in establishing the North Carolina Con- f OF NEW YORK ference of AME Zion Church for African Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES icans, he persuaded the Black Southern Meth- TRIBUTE TO MARIAN AND BRAD odist congregations in New Bern and Beaufort, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 TATE North Carolina to affiliate with the AME Zion Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Church. Among the more than 300 churches recognize a constituent from New York’s 13th he successfully established in North Carolina Congressional District, Mr. Wilfred R. DeFour, HON. DAVID YOUNG are St. Peter’s AME Zion Church (New Bern), Sr. and celebrate him on his 100th Birthday OF IOWA Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church (Fay- and highlight his service in defense of our na- etteville), and St. John AME Zion Church (Wil- tion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son). Mr. DeFour was raised in Harlem where he Tuesday, October 30, 2018 After becoming a Presiding Bishop in 1872, attended Dewitt Clinton High School, City Col- Bishop James Walker Hood resided in Fay- lege of New York, and the New York Univer- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise etteville until his death on October 30, 1918. sity School of Commerce. today to recognize and congratulate Marian He is interred in Cross Creek Cemetery in Mr. DeFour served in the 366th Air Service and Brad Tate of Bayard, Iowa on the very Fayetteville. Hood helped establish Zion Wes- Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Corps and later special occasion of their 55th wedding anni- ley Institute, now Livingstone College, in Salis- the 332nd Fighter Group; military aviators and versary. They celebrated their anniversary on bury, North Carolina to train African American personnel known as a Tuskegee Airmen dur- October 26, 2018. students for the ministry and to become pro- ing World War II. Marian and Brad’s lifelong commitment to ductive citizens in North Carolina. He presided Mr. DeFour was an aircraft technician work- each other truly embodies our Iowa values. As over the school’s board of trustees for over ing on many of the planes flown by the they reflect on their 55th anniversary, may thirty years. Tuskegee Airmen. In fact, Mr. DeFour painted Bishop Hood was politically active on behalf their commitment grow even stronger, as they the tails of aircraft red by hand that lent the of his people. In 1865, he presided over the airmen their signature moniker of ‘‘Red Tails’’. continue to love, cherish, and honor one an- first statewide political convention for African Mr. DeFour is a lifelong New Yorker and re- other for many years to come. Americans. In 1868, he participated in the turned to New York City after his military serv- Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple state constitutional convention which abolished ice to work for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 on their 55th year together and I wish them slavery, provided universal male suffrage, and years where he demonstrated extraordinary many more. I ask that my colleagues in the established free public education for all chil- pride in his work for the people of Harlem as United States House of Representatives join dren. He also held several governmental posi- evidenced by his ascendance to Super- me in congratulating Marian and Brad Tate on tions, including magistrate and assistant su- intendent of Special Delivery and Parcel. this meaningful occasion and in wishing them perintendent of the North Carolina Freedman’s Earlier this month, Mr. DeFour celebrated both nothing but continued happiness. Bureau. his 100th birthday and over the weekend, he

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