E410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 16, 2021 of his love, life, and legacy: his six children: IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL HONORING MORGAN MASSEY Elder JoeAnn (Lucious, Jr.) Moore Taylor, INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK Deacon Steven (Deborah) Moore, of Houston, HON. H. TX, SSgt. George (Melonie) Henry Moore OF VIRGINIA (USAF) of Orangeburg, SC, Psalmist Kimbur HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lee Moore Santacruze of La Place, LA, Sgt. OF TEXAS Felix Swanson (USAF) of Dallas, TX, Petty Of- Friday, April 16, 2021 ficer 3rd Karl Moore (USAF) of Houston, TX; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in along with their mothers: Mrs. Alma L. Hen- Friday, April 16, 2021 honor of Evan Morgan Massey of Richmond, derson and Ms. Minnie Moore; nine grand- Virginia, who passed away on March 10, 2021 children: Dr. Jessica Diana Jones, Dr. Vincent Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, at the age of 94. Morgan Massey was a busi- Johnathan Jones II, Enisha (Galen) I rise today to commemorate National Infertility ness leader and philanthropist whose visionary Santacruze-Joseph, Sophia Santacruze, Awareness Week and to salute the wonderful leadership in the coal industry made an impact Simeka Lou Taylor, Lucious Taylor III, and progress that has been made over the last across the globe and certainly in the Ninth Tarilyn Taylor, Tatiana Taylor; three great- four decades to help individuals have families Congressional District of Virginia I represent. grands, Luke Daniel Bailey Jones, Farrah, who otherwise could not. It would shock most Mr. Massey was born on December 29, Kayden Swanson and one soon-to-be great Americans to know that according to the Cen- 1926. He trained for service as an aviator dur- granddaughter whose name will be Princess ters for Disease Control and Prevention, the ing World War II and later graduated from the Zoe¨; and disease of Infertility affects one in eight, or ap- University of Virginia. He joined his family’s Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, FRED- proximately 7.4 million, American women of firm, A.T. Massey Coal Company, in 1949. Mr. ERICA S. WILSON, a member of the United reproductive age. The disease affects both Massey helped drive the company from a States House of Representatives representing men and women and it knows no barriers—it midsize operation to one of the largest coal the 24th Congressional District of Florida, am affects individuals of all races, religious back- companies in the United States. The family honored to recognize the late Staff Sergeant grounds, and economic status. The good sold the company to St. Joe Minerals in 1973, Specialist Joe Henry Moore for his commit- news is that since 1978, as a result of extraor- and Mr. Massey continued to run the company ment, dedication and service to our country. dinary medical advancements, millions of cou- until he retired in 1991. ples have been able to receive life affirming Following retirement, Mr. Massey extended f treatments that have resulted in the delivery of his endeavors across the globe, developing babies. While this is something that most of us operations abroad and championing new uses CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP AR- take for granted, it is a painful and devastating for coal. He expanded mining into China and KANSAS’ XV GRADUATING CLASS struggle for millions of couples throughout the Venezuela and founded the Evan Energy world. Company to improve coal mining safety in South America and China. Mr. Massey sup- As a nurse who has fought for medical ad- ported research such as that at Virginia Tech HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN vancements in cancer treatment and care, in which generates rare earth minerals from coal OF Diabetes care, and in dozens of health and coal byproducts. A tireless innovator and screenings that bring hope of saving lives, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES entrepreneur, Mr. Massey remained active in must admit to absolute amazement at the con- his office daily even late in life. Friday, April 16, 2021 tributions that research scientists and Repro- Beyond his role in business, Mr. Massey ductive Endocrinologists have made in the ad- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise served Richmond’s philanthropic community vancement of Infertility treatments—including a today to extend my sincere congratulations to through the Massey Foundation, founded by procedure that allows young cancer patients to a new crop of emerging leaders from the Nat- his uncle and father, and the Joan and Mor- preserve their fertility prior to undergoing life ural State. gan Massey Foundation. His interests included saving chemotherapy treatments. Organiza- higher education, medical research, and the Leadership Arkansas is a unique program tions like RESOLVE, the National Infertility As- development of new technologies, and his grounded in the belief that real progress is sociation, and the Alliance for Fertility Preser- philanthropic support of these causes have im- achieved by bringing a diverse set of interests vation advocate for the millions of individuals proved the lives of many. and backgrounds together. First introduced in and couples in this country who need the help Mr. Massey’s survivors include his daugh- 2005 by the Arkansas State Chamber of Com- to have a family. Ms. Barb Collura, the CEO ters, Elizabeth Anne Massey, Susan Chapman merce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, of RESOLVE, recently testified before Con- Massey and Nancy Lee Massey; sons, Evan Leadership Arkansas recruits highly motivated gress in support of fertility services for the Morgan Massey, Jr. and his wife, Robin, John individuals to experience first-hand the dy- countless military veterans whose service re- William Massey and his wife, Kelli, Charles namic interactions between cities, industries, lated injuries have rendered them infertile. I Taylor Massey and his wife, Sarah and Craig governmental units and the people they serve. am pleased that these organizations, these In- Lewis Massey and his wife, Sky; 15 grand- This year’s graduating class includes: Alli- fertility warriors, are active in my own state of children and four great-grandchildren. I offer son Bermudez, Jill Bobo, Kent Bridger, Danna Texas as well as throughout the nation. them my condolences on this loss of the great Caldwell, Nate Caldwell, John Cantabery, Jen- As a grandmother and great grandmother, business leader and philanthropist. nifer Christman Cia, Sammie Cribbs, Jake and with Mother’s Day around the corner, I sa- f Fair, Jill Floyd, Jay Geaney, Jeremiah Gentry, lute Infertility warriors throughout the country Maggie Jo Hansen, Nathan Harris, Jeff Hatley, and the world, who advocate on behalf of that FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR EX- Allison Hestand, Aaron Huntley, Chad Kinsley, most precious of gifts, that of family. TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Courtney Little, Rusty Meeks, Jennifer Mo- POTENTIARY OF ROMANIA, rales, Joey Msall, David Orr, Ryan Pettigrew, f GEORGE CRISTIAN MAIOR Grace Rains, Brandon Resecker, Karen Shaw, Hunter Stuckey, Ventrell Thompson, Amy Wil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. liams, and Drew Williams. OF CALIFORNIA More than 800 Leadership Arkansas alumni IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have gone on to accept roles of great respon- HON. HALEY M. STEVENS Friday, April 16, 2021 sibility in both the public and private sectors. OF MICHIGAN I rise today to congratulate these graduates on Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I rise today this high honor and to thank them for their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to bid farewell to Ambassador George C. commitment to serving our home. I am en- Friday, April 16, 2021 Maior, who will be ending his posting as Ro- couraged by the example of leadership, excel- mania’s Ambassador to the United States at lence, and professionalism demonstrated by Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, on April the end of May. After serving as Ambassador this year’s class, and I look forward to seeing 15, 2021, I missed Roll Call Vote 112 on the to the United States since 2015, he will be how these exceptional individuals will shape Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Reg- greatly missed by all who have had the pleas- the future growth of the State of Arkansas and istrants Act. Had I been present, I would have ure of working with him. He has consistently our Nation. voted YEA on Roll Call No. 112. devoted his impressive reserves of energy,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:25 Apr 17, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16AP8.013 E16APPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS April 16, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E411 enthusiasm, and wisdom in representing Ro- PERSONAL EXPLANATION of Haitian heritage. It was her Haitian roots mania, while working to develop the bilateral and strong cultural beliefs in the importance of relationship between Romania and the United HON. ANNA G. ESHOO faith, family, and friends instilled in her by her States. OF CALIFORNIA mother, Eugenie Moreau, that made her such Ambassador Maior’s diplomatic career IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a dogged advocate for others. spans three decades. He joined the Romanian Shirlee was an outstanding student at North Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1992 and served Friday, April 16, 2021 Miami High School. Although she was quiet, in the Department of Treaties and later the Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I was unable she was well liked for her friendly nature and Department of Strategic Affairs. From 1997 to to be present during roll call vote number 106. helpful attitude that would become the trade- 1999, he served as the Charge´ D’affaires at Had I been present I would have voted YES. mark of her life. As a flagette of the North the Romanian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland and f Miami marching band, she began to blossom in 2004, he was conferred the rank of Ambas- into the social butterfly that she would later sador. PERSONAL EXPLANATION become. Throughout his career, he has served in top After graduating from high school, Shirlee positions dedicated to public service, including HON. continued to excel academically earning a de- as State Secretary and head of the Depart- OF MISSOURI gree in business administration from Florida ment for Euro-Atlantic Integration and Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES International University. Even more impres- Policy within the Romanian Ministry of Na- sive, Shirlee worked while in college to sup- tional Defense. Friday, April 16, 2021 port herself, which is indicative of her inde- In November 2004, Ambassador Maior was Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I pendent spirit. Upon graduation, she devel- elected as Senator in the Romanian Par- was unable to be present for a recorded vote oped what initially began as an internship into liament, where he served as Chairman of the on April 15, 2021 during a period of time for a permanent supervisory position with Dade’s Committee for Defense, Public Order and Na- H.R. 1502, the Microloan Improvement Act. Team Metro. She was a natural for the posi- tional Security; member of the Joint Com- Had I been present, I would have voted YEA mittee for the Parliamentary Oversight on the tion which required her to help Miami Dade Foreign Intelligence Service Activity; and on Roll Call No. 114. residents resolve often complex issues with member of the Senate Committee for Human f county services. Rights, Cults and Minorities. In 1998, she elevated her burgeoning career RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND in public service by accepting a position as a In 2006, he was nominated to serve as the LEGACY OF SHIRLEE LAFLEUR Director of the Romanian Intelligence Service legislative assistant in the office of then-Flor- (SRI). During his eight years as Director, the ida State Senator Kendrick B. Meek. Shirlee’s SRI bolstered its bilateral and multilateral part- HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON commitment to helping her community shone nerships with intelligence services around the OF FLORIDA even brighter as a member of Senator Meek’s world. Ambassador Maior was consistently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff and she continued to be one of his most trusted staff members when he ascended to recognized by the United States Government Friday, April 16, 2021 for his outstanding partnership and exceptional the United States House of Representatives. leadership in that position. Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, I Shirlee played a prominent role in several I wish Ambassador Maior and his wife rise today to recognize the life and legacy of incidents that made national and international Anamaria the greatest success and happiness Shirlee Lafleur a beloved mother, wife, daugh- headlines. She was the central cog to many of as he moves to his next assignment as Roma- ter, sister, friend, a community leader in South the life-changing efforts that the congressional nia’s Ambassador to Jordan. While he will be Florida, and a longtime member of my staff. office undertook during her tenure. She was missed in the United States, I am confident he Shirlee Moreau was born on November 10, integral in helping to facilitate the efforts to lib- will continue to emphasize the strategic impor- 1969, in Miami Beach, Florida to Eugenie V. erate the nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls, tance of the bilateral relationship between our Moreau and Avenant Moreau, Sr. She was the known as the Chibok Girls, kidnapped by two nations. second of three children born to this union. Boko Haram as part of the international f Shirlee found her true purpose in life on #BringBackOurGirls campaign that I had January 26, 2002, when she laid the founda- pledged to wage until all of the girls are re- IN RECOGNITION OF CONNIE DORL tion for one of the most beautiful and God- turned home. Shirlee helped coordinate docu- blessed families by marrying Pierre Paul La- mentation and travel for several of the girls HON. fleur. Their love produced two talented and who escaped their captors to find safe havens OF MISSOURI amazing daughters, Amanda and Samantha and a brighter future in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES around whom they centered their lives, and This effort was not the exception, but the Friday, April 16, 2021 who like their parents excel in the classroom norm. She worked through the night many and in the many activities in which they take Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise times to stave off a deportation of parents who part. While Shirlee was dedicated to helping today to acknowledge the service of Con- were casualties of a sometimes-harsh immi- others, she was even more devoted to her two stance (Connie) Dorl, and to congratulate her gration system. Families were reunited and blessings from God, always glowing and ex- on her March 26th retirement. their stories made headlines, but Shirlee, a Connie has served at the USDA in Johnson cited when talking about them. central figure in turning miraculous efforts into and Henry counties for the last 31 years. She God touched Shirlee in a very special way reality, was soon on to the next challenge has helped many farmers, producers, and and she, in turn, touched the lives of so many within only a few minutes. Without exaggera- ranchers within these counties of Missouri’s others. A faithful member of Antioch Mis- tion, her work has saved the lives of thou- 4th District over those three decades. Connie sionary Baptist Church, led by Reverend Ar- sands who have sought refuge in our great has been with the USDA through all the years’ thur Jackson, III., she was very proud of her nation. changes and has never failed to help others membership and was not shy about inviting In one of the rare times she was unable to through her work. It is dedicated professionals others to find solace in the bosom of Christ. avoid the spotlight, she was recognized in a like Connie who enable our farmers to suc- Shirlee had a very close and personal relation- May 2013 Miami Herald article for organizing ceed and feed the world. ship with Christ. Her faith was grounded in be- an eleventh-hour effort to prevent a father In addition to helping agricultural commu- lief in Psalm 18:2, ‘‘The LORD is my rock, and from being ripped from his family and de- nities, Connie has also been a dedicated mili- my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my ported to Mexico. When an 18-year-old asked tary spouse and mother. She has been able to strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and at a town hall meeting if there was anything balance these three elements of her life in the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.’’ that could be done to save his father who was such a successful way that she has been Shirlee was especially proud of her Amer- set to be deported at 4 a.m. the following there for anyone in need. Those who know ican and Haitian heritage. She fought tirelessly morning, I was initially stunned by the short Connie can attest to her untiring support of for the rights and well-being of Haitians window within which there was to work, but her family and Missouri’s agricultural commu- throughout the diaspora and was an unparal- knew that if anyone could keep this family to- nities. leled leader in the Haitian community and at gether, Shirlee could. Needless to say, she did I would like to recognize Connie’s dedication the forefront of immigration issues, given Mi- and as the article noted as a true testament to and 31 years of service and congratulate her ami’s unofficial status as the second capital of her commitment, ‘‘Shirlee Lafleur called every- on her retirement. Haiti due to its large concentration of people one.’’

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