November 15, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1677 INTRODUCING THE ‘‘HONORING an executive at many companies in the indus- is not a serious attempt to level the playing OUR FALLEN HEROES WITH DIG- try and eventually became President of Flynt field or to curb real abuses. Instead, it puts NITY ACT OF 2013’’ Amtex, where he retired at age 65, but contin- Congress’ thumb on one side of the scale of ued serving on their board of directors. justice. HON. JIM McDERMOTT Jim’s friends and family will remember him I urge my colleagues to vote against this OF WASHINGTON as a level headed and dispassionate man who bill. could bring a lighthearted sense of humor to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f every situation. He took pride in his profes- Friday, November 15, 2013 sion, cared deeply about his family, and en- HONORING RIVERDALE HIGH Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today joyed golfing with his friends. SCHOOL AND H2O FOR LIFE to introduce the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest condo- with Dignity Act of 2013. lences to Jim’s wife Daryl, his son James, his HON. EARL BLUMENAUER This act protects the rights of families to daughter Jill, his great grandson Brayden, his OF OREGON leave small keepsakes at the gravesites of brother David, and his nephew James in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time of difficulty. It saddens me to know that servicemembers buried in Section 60 of Ar- Friday, November 15, 2013 lington National Cemetery, many of whom the world is missing an honorable and dedi- bravely served their country in Iraq and in Af- cated man, but I am humbled to know that he Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, I ghanistan. is now in a better place. would like to take a moment to honor an indi- During the summer of 2013, officials at Ar- f vidual who, for the last four years, has been lington National Cemetery came through Sec- inspiring the next generation of global water tion 60 and, without providing advance notice LAWSUIT ABUSE REDUCTION ACT activists. to families, threw away mementos left behind OF 2013 Riverdale High School teacher Laurie for the heroes buried in Section 60. LePore began teaching the ‘‘H2O for Life’’ SPEECH OF Teresa Arciola, a mother whose son was course as a way to introduce a service-learn- killed in Iraq in 2005, cried when she found HON. JARED HUFFMAN ing component to her students’ education. out that the mementos she left at her son’s OF CALIFORNIA At the beginning of each H2O for Life gravesite had been removed. ‘‘It was like no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES course, students select one or two schools currently lacking a proper, healthy, water one cared anymore,’’ she told The Washington Thursday, November 14, 2013 Post. source. The class is then divided into five stu- The act would allow mementos to be left on Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in oppo- dent-led groups, each tasked with their own the top of and immediately next to grave sition to H.R. 2655, the so-called ‘‘Lawsuit jobs to do, working together to raise funds for markers in Section 60 of Arlington National Abuse Reduction Act.’’ the building of wells, water purification sys- Cemetery as long as they did not interfere This is a misleading title and a misleading tems, and restrooms for schools in need. Lau- with normal operations and maintenance pro- bill. A plaintiff courageously seeking to stand rie also educates students about water issues cedures, such as mowing the grass. up to civil rights violations, equal protections in my home state of Oregon, including dam The items can not be a health or safety haz- violations, or voting rights infringement IS NOT breaching, overfishing, and the impact of bot- ard, be permanently affixed to gravestones, abusing anything: she’s exercising her rights tled water. and can’t interfere with normal operations of enshrined in the Constitution. This year, her class is assisting two elemen- the Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery. When I practiced law in California, I know tary schools in South Africa to raise $5,000 to At end of each month, items left on the grave that those I represented—from victims of bring water, sanitation, and hygiene projects stone will be collected, cataloged, and stored. workplace discrimination to women athlete and practices to their schools—benefiting a f scholars looking for equal opportunities— total of 2,086 students. At the end of the year, would have been hurt by this bill, and their eight schools from Africa, the Philippines, and HONORING JAMES BRYON ADAMS, cases may never have been heard. India will have first-time access to water and JR. Ordering sanctions should be at the discre- sanitation facilities thanks to the H2O for Life tion of the judge, not Congress. This bill would class and Mrs. LePore’s dedication. HON. PHIL GINGREY reverse the good judgment and counsel of the Bringing water and sanitation into schools is OF GEORGIA Judicial Conference of the United States and an essential part of having an effective edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Supreme Court, both of which rec- cation system. Without adequate sanitation fa- ommended the change twenty years ago. cilities, young girls are embarrassed to attend Friday, November 15, 2013 Our Courts are a great equalizer; the court- school and too often stay away as a result. If Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I room is often the only place that a plaintiff can there isn’t water in their place of learning, rise today to celebrate and honor the life my find a fair and equal footing with employers, many children are forced to choose between dear friend James ‘‘Jim’’ Bryon Adams, Jr.— corporations, and even their government. providing water for themselves and their family an exemplary American citizen, husband, fa- This bill would have a chilling effect on the or their education. When it’s a matter of life ther, and grandfather. ability of Americans to find justice for civil and death or learning, school always loses On November 10, Jim passed away peace- rights violations, employment discrimination out. fully at his home in Greensboro, North Caro- claims, privacy suits, equal protection viola- As the lead sponsor of the 2005 ‘‘Water for lina at the age of 70. tions, voting rights claims, consumer protec- the Poor Act’’ and the current ‘‘Water for the Born and raised in Atlanta, Jim was the old- tion claims, and so much more. World Act of 2013,’’ I applaud local efforts to est son of the late James Byron and Marie The changes proposed in this bill would highlight this ongoing challenge and am deep- Black Adams. After graduating from Druid Hills negatively impact cases where the bulk of the ly appreciative of the impact this program has High School, he attended Georgia Institute of evidence rests with one party, disproportion- and will have not only on her students, but for Technology and joined Sigma Nu fraternity, ately impacting plaintiffs in civil rights and con- the thousands of children they’ve helped where we became friends. Jim was a reliable sumer protection litigation. around the world. friend and fraternity brother. And on top of This bill would also negatively impact civil f that, he was a dedicated leader in whatever cases that involve new legal theories, meaning organizations he joined. While I knew him, he that landmark cases in our nation’s history PERSONAL EXPLANATION was a Rush Chairman of our fraternity, Cap- may never have made it to the Supreme tain of the Varsity baseball team, President of Court; cases like Brown v. Board of Education, HON. KEITH ELLISON the Rambling Wreck Club, and a member of Griswald v. Connecticut, Massachusetts v. OF MINNESOTA the ANAK honorary society. EPA. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After finishing his degree and a short stint If my colleagues are serious about reform- with the Chicago Cubs minor league team in ing the legal system, I would be very inter- Friday, November 15, 2013 Washington State, Jim joined Deering ested in working with them. There are abusive Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, on November Milliken—presently Milliken & Company—in litigation tactics by both plaintiffs and defend- 12, 2013, I missed rollcall votes No. 571 and New York City which began a long and suc- ants, and we could work in a responsible, bi- 572 for district business. Had I been present cessful career in the textile industry. He was partisan manner to address those. But this bill I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:14 Nov 16, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.016 E15NOPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2013 WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Nancy met her husband, Robert Field, as a State. On behalf of the residents of Louisi- FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS teenager. They moved to Salem in 1972, fol- ana’s Sixth Congressional District, I congratu- lowing 20 years of Army life. Nancy, a devout late the Louisiana Business and Technology HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Latter-Day Saint, spent much of her time Center on the tremendous contribution it has OF MARYLAND working to serve her Heavenly Father and as- had in fostering and developing small busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sist those in need. nesses which are a vital component to our Na- Friday, November 15, 2013 Those who knew her are well aware of her tion’s economy. long-time participation in 4-H and Extension f Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Homemakers, and of her involvement in HONORING LEBANON ON ITS 70TH recognition of World Day of Remembrance for Scouting. I had the pleasure of working with INDEPENDENCE DAY Road Traffic Victims. Nancy for a number of years in the Boy This Sunday around the world, millions will Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Mountains pause to remember those who have died or Council, Catawba District. Whenever a task HON. RICHARD L. HANNA been injured in road crashes. Every year, the needed to be done, Nancy would wait to see OF NEW YORK list of those injured and suffering as a result if anyone else would step forward. If no one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of road crashes grows. This tragedy is in- else volunteered, we could always count on Friday, November 15, 2013 creased by the fact that many of these deaths Nancy to say, ‘‘Well, I could probably do that.’’ Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, one week from and injuries could have been prevented. This It was widely known in the community that is a growing global epidemic predominantly today, on November 22, 2013, the Lebanese Nancy Field was a quiet leader who would get people will come together to celebrate the impacting young people. More than 40 percent the job done. of all road traffic deaths occur among individ- 70th Independence Day of Lebanon. As a Nancy loved music, gardening, and quilting. proud Lebanese-American, I extend my con- uals under 25 years old and road crashes are Over the years, I always enjoyed looking at the second leading cause of death for young gratulations on this momentous occasion to her many award-winning entries in the Salem President Sleiman, Caretaker Prime Minister people aged 5–25 years. Fair. Promoting global road safety requires a Mikati, Speaker Berri, and all citizens of Leb- Nancy leaves behind her husband of 62 anon and those around that world who proudly focus on education, advocacy and support for years, Robert, and a sister, Mary Lou Voils. targeted road safety projects in low and mid- claim Lebanese heritage. Also surviving are four children David Field For seventy years, Lebanon has exemplified dle income countries where the problem is and his wife Marianne of Columbus, Mis- its rich history of multiethnic heritage and co- more prevalent. That is why I have been a sissippi, Sharon Crenshaw of Roanoke, Rob- hesion through its ability to bring together pop- long supporter of the Association for Safe ert (Brian/Rob) Field, of Naples, Florida, ulations that enjoy the freedom to show their International Road Travel (ASIRT). Charles (Rich) Field and his wife Dawn, of diversity in areas such as their religious prac- ASIRT encourages governments in devel- Salem; and four grandchildren. tices while remaining bound together through oping nations to reduce road traffic deaths and My thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy’s their love for a unified and sovereign Leba- injuries through dialogue, research and advo- family and loved ones. She will be greatly nese nation. The National Pact that set the cacy. ASIRT encourages and promotes U.S. missed. Her love for her family, friends, and foundation for the Lebanese state in 1943 es- government involvement in road safety abroad community will always be remembered and tablished a framework of independence, diver- by emphasizing the importance of sharing cherished in Salem. sity, inclusion, and unity that have endured U.S. technical assistance and injury treatment through these last seventy years as the key- expertise with other nations and international f stones of a strong and lasting sovereign na- organizations. ASIRT also works closely with CONGRATULATING AND HONORING tion. the Congressional Global Road Safety Caucus THE LOUISIANA BUSINESS AND The Lebanese people have not only contrib- to raise awareness among members of Con- TECHNOLOGY CENTER uted to outstanding and continuing achieve- gress about this urgent problem and with U.S. ments within Lebanon and the Middle East, embassies abroad to promote road safety ini- HON. BILL CASSIDY but all around the world. Here in the United tiatives in host countries. States of America, the early Lebanese Ameri- I want to congratulate ASIRT for being se- OF LOUISIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans who arrived in the 19th century quickly lected to participate in the new Bloomberg established strong communities built on the Friday, November 15, 2013 Global Road Safety Initiative. This initiative will foundation of strong work ethic, ingenuity, and devote $125 million over five years to fund Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cultural integration. Those characteristics con- road safety interventions in 10 target countries honor of the Louisiana Business & Technology tinue to define today’s generation of Lebanese around the globe. ASIRT is the only non-gov- Center (LBTC), located on Louisiana State Americans who make up the largest demo- ernmental organization among the Bloomberg University’s South Campus in Louisiana’s graphic of Arab Americans at 26.9 percent ac- partners on this project. ASIRT will work to Sixth Congressional District. It is indeed a cording to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most re- strengthen NGO capacity in target countries great honor and privilege to join with the LBTC cent American Community Survey. I am hon- through grassroots programs and is currently in commemorating and celebrating 25 years of ored that many of these Lebanese-American working on programs in Egypt, Kenya, and dedicated service to the business community families have chosen to call New York—and Turkey with plans of expanding to other coun- in the State of Louisiana. especially Upstate—home. I embrace all of the tries. Over the past 25 years, the LBTC has positive contributions that they continue to World Remembrance Day is a time for the partnered with small businesses and entre- make every day in our society. public to think about the devastating loss and preneurs to help them reach their goals of lon- Today, the role that Lebanon plays within suffering that still occurs because of road gevity and self-sufficiency. Under the leader- the world and the Middle East is as important crashes and reminds us of how much more ship of Executive Director Charles D’Agostino as ever, and it is of upmost importance that it we must still do to bring this suffering to an and his team, the LBTC has created over endure as a beacon of hope and a truly inde- end. 10,000 jobs and helped start up companies pendent ally and nation free from the insta- f raise $172 million in loans and equity invest- bility, foreign influence, and war that have en- HONORING NANCY ELLEN VOILS- ments. Additionally, the LBTC has been instru- gulfed its Syrian neighbor. The strength of the FIELD mental in providing Small Business Innovation people of Lebanon and their leaders has been Research (SBIR) grant assistance to over demonstrated through their ability to remain HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH 2,500 companies amounting to $77 million in resilient and united even in the midst of a re- awards. Finally, the Center has enlisted the OF VIRGINIA gional crisis that has displaced 814,002 Syrian support of LSU’s student body in creating a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES refugees as of November 12, 2013, into more Student Incubator which has spawned 28 full than 1,400 Lebanese communities. It is imper- Friday, November 15, 2013 time businesses with 97 jobs and has raised ative that the United States continue to sup- Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I over $3 million in capital since 2010. port Lebanon as it grapples with these difficult submit these remarks in honor of Nancy Ellen Based upon the LBTC’s long record of ac- times and maintains its strength through what- Voils-Field of Salem, Virginia, who went to be complishment and achievement, they have ob- ever may lie in the days and years ahead. with her Heavenly Father on November 8, tained the reputation of being known as one of Given all that Lebanon has been through 2013. the best entrepreneurial launchpads in the these past 70 years, it is important that this

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