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June 5, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E759 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- casion of his 100th birthday. Carlo was born IN HONOR OF MRS. VEOLA SARY OF CONGREGATION BETH on June 8, 1918, in Bernardsville, New Jersey. DOTSON PORTER SHALOM He was one of 13 children in a proud Italian- American immigrant family. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER Upon completing basic training, Carlo was OF GEORGIA OF ILLINOIS assigned to the 9th Division, 60th Infantry, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Front Line Medical Battalion as medic. He Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Tuesday, June 5, 2018 served with distinction in the European and Af- rican Theaters. During his service in the Euro- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today pean Theater, Carlo was seriously wounded today to honor a great woman of faith, com- to proudly recognize Congregation Beth Sha- by a grenade as he rescued a soldier from the passion, dignity, grace and a dear friend of lom in Northbrook, Illinois on the occasion of field of battle. The blast from grenade was so longstanding to my wife Vivian and me, Mrs. its 50th anniversary. strong that both Carlo and the wounded sol- Veola Dotson Porter. Sadly, Mrs. Porter Congregation Beth Shalom is the spiritual dier were thrown through the air. Miraculously passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Her home to more than one thousand families and both men survived, but Carlo was paralyzed funeral service was Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at is, without a doubt, an integral part of the from the waist down for over a year and was Northbrook community. 11:00 am at the Friendship Missionary Baptist For the past half century, from generation to evacuated to London hospital to recover from Church in Columbus, Georgia. generation, the synagogue has pursued a mis- his injuries. For his actions, Carlo received the Mrs. Porter was born on November 28, sion of enriching lives through inclusion in the Bronze Star Medal. After nearly four years of 1921, in Gentian, Georgia to the union of Mr. ever-evolving ideals of Jewish observance, service, he received an honorable discharge and Mrs. Charlie Dotson, Sr. She was the eld- life-long learning, and acts of kindness. with the Combat Medical Badge, Combat In- est of six children that were born to this union. Across the years, Beth Shalom has built an fantryman Badge, WWII Victory Medal, Euro- Her formative years were spent in what is now extraordinary community of Jewish faith, family pean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal the Milgen Road-University Avenue area in and tradition. Every day, through the annual with three service stars, Army of Occupation Columbus, Georgia. cycle of the seasons, and across the long arc Medal and American Defense Service Medal. Her life would change forever when she met of life’s events, multiple generations join to- Upon returning home, Carlo met and mar- Mr. Jake D. Porter, Sr. at the Smith Grove gether to pray, learn, teach, and work together ried his wife, Mary. Together they raised five AME Zion Church. She married Mr. Porter in in service to the community, the Jewish peo- children. Carlo worked for the City of New 1942 and five children were born to this union. ple and the State of Israel. York in the Parks Department and retired after Her life was truly blessed because of her Through Limud (study), Tefillah (prayer), 30 years. A passion for remembering and hon- love for God and her family. She learned from and Tzedakah (acts of justice and loving kind- oring those who fought during WWII is a the Christian example of her parents and ness), Beth Shalom is a living example of cause that drove Carlo and his wife Mary to passed the lessons learned on to her children Jewish values and vibrant Jewish life. contribute greatly to the construction of the who in turn are passing them on to her grand- The Congregation prides itself on warmth WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. A con- children and great-grandchildren. and friendliness to members, celebrating that tribution that will serve as an eternal monu- Moreover, she had a love for people and ‘‘Shalom’’ is the Hebrew word meaning wel- ment to the brave service members, like this fueled her desire at a very young age to come. I can think of no better example of this Carlo, who sacrificed so much in defense of become a nurse. She attended and graduated warmth than the special holiday services cus- our great nation. from Practical Nursing School in Columbus. tomized to embrace people with special Her nursing career began at St. Francis Hos- needs. f pital and ended with her becoming a private Beth Shalom is also a force for positive so- duty nurse with a specialization in New Born cial action in the Tenth District. Their activities MARGARET AGNEW Care. During her nursing career, she upheld include delivering groceries to families in the principles as enunciated in the last sen- need, feeding the homeless, supporting our HON. ED PERLMUTTER tence of the original Florence Nightingale military troops overseas, hosting blood drives, OF COLORADO Pledge: ‘‘I shall be loyal to my work and de- and mentoring youth attending school in inner IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted toward the welfare of those committed city Chicago. to my care.’’ I believe Florence Nightingale Tuesday, June 5, 2018 As well, Beth Shalom is proud home to would have been proud that such a woman countless community leaders, young and old, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise entered her beloved profession. She ended who work tirelessly to improve lives in the Chi- today to recognize and applaud Margaret her distinguished nursing career after 40 years cago area, our nation and the world. Agnew for receiving the 2018 Trivity Health and went on to serve as a faithful volunteer at I congratulate my dear friends, Rabbi Aaron and SilverSneakers National Instructor of the the information desk at the Columbus Govern- Melman, Assistant Rabbi Ari Averbach, Cantor Year Award. ment Center. Steven Stoehr, and Rabbi Emeritus Carl This award honors SilverSneakers instruc- Mrs. Porter achieved much success in her Wolkin, and the entire Beth Shalom Congrega- tors who put in tireless dedication and efforts life, but none of it would have been possible tion on this anniversary. into making their classes a great experience without her strong faith in God. Her spiritual I wish Congregation Beth Shalom many and encouraging members to get more out of journey after Smith Grove took her to Hope- more years of success as they write the next life. Margaret was selected as the winner well Baptist Church in Upatoi, Georgia. Fol- fifty years of their history. based on her experience and teaching style. lowing her beloved husband’s death in 1980, f She has more than 34 years of experience as she joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist IN CELEBRATION OF CARLO an instructor and teaches nine different Church where she served diligently as a Sun- VERARDI SilverSneakers classes at Apex Community day School Teacher, member of the Choir No. Recreation Center in Arvada, Colorado. 2 and the Deacons’ Wives. Margaret’s commitment to those she teach- She is survived by her children, Deloris, HON. LEE M. ZELDIN es is commendable and has helped many Jake, Ibrahim, Melvin, and Gwendolyn; two OF NEW YORK class members become inspired and moti- sisters; Deborah and Ange; her 21 grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vated to live their best life. children and 37 great-grandchildren; and many Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Congratulations to Margaret Agnew for this other family members and friends. Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- well-deserved recognition by Trivity Health and George Washington Carver once said that, nize WWII veteran Carlo Verardi upon the oc- SilverSneakers. ‘‘How far you go in life depends of your being ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 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By have allowed her to overcome adversities. and always she treated people with dignity seeking American citizenship, they have made The dedication demonstrated by Yadira and respect. She used her God given talents the decision that they want to live in a place Tiscareno Escalera is exemplary of the type of to help babies enter the world and to help all where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment achievement that can be attained with hard people from all walks of life.