E870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 22, 2020 less than 40 percent of people with mental ill- SCARLETT’S SUNSHINE ON Congress, Robert Dizard, Jr., who credited her ness receiving any treatment. SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH ACT work as being an example for other projects These bills address this mental health care undertaken by the . Dep- crisis. SPEECH OF uty Librarian Dizard also attributed Suzanne’s H.R. 1646, the bipartisan HERO Act intro- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO work strengthening the administration of the duced by Rep. AMI BERA creates a data sys- OF Gershwin Prize as influential to its sustain- ability for many years to come. Not only was tem at the CDC to capture public safety officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suicide incidences and study successful inter- Suzanne able to build up the Gershwin Prize Monday, September 21, 2020 ventions, authorize grants for peer support be- within the Library itself, she was able to work havioral health and wellness programs within Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support alongside legal professionals, production fire departments and emergency medical serv- of H.R. 2271, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sud- agencies, artists, and others to elevate the ice agencies. It also requires the development den Unexpected Death Act. I’m proud to have prestige of the Prize and build a foundation for of best practices for addressing post-traumatic advanced this bipartisan bill through my its future success. stress disorder in public safety officers and Health Subcommittee and I’m pleased to sup- Suzanne’s work on the Gershwin Prizes em- educational materials. port it on the Floor. bodies initiative, commitment, and excellence. H.R. 4564, the bipartisan Suicide Prevention No family should suffer the death of a child Her thoughtful leadership in this endeavor, ac- Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 introduced without knowing why, yet over 400 children knowledged and celebrated by her colleagues, by Reps. KATKO, BEYER, and NAPOLITANO in- and 3,600 infants die each year from unex- is to be admired and emulated. I commend creases the authorization funding level of the plained causes. her for a job well done. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program We honor these children today by passing to $50 million each year, from FY 2020 the Scarlett’s Sunshine Act, which provides f through FY 2022. The bill also includes a pilot funding to improve data collection and death program to research, analyze, and employ scene investigations related to unexpected PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE various innovative technologies and platforms deaths and promotes safe sleep practices. IN THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA for suicide prevention. Because of the lack of a specific way to record sudden and unexplained deaths in chil- H.R. 4585, the bipartisan Campaign to Pre- dren, it’s impossible to know how widespread HON. vent Suicide Act, introduced by Reps. BEYER the problem is or to conduct more research and GIANFORTE directs HHS to carry out a na- OF COLORADO into the potential causes. tional suicide prevention media campaign to The Scarlett’s Sunshine Act addresses this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advertise the new 9–8–8 number. problem by funding child death review teams Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Finally, H.R. 5619, the bipartisan Suicide and improvement to the CDC’s National Re- Prevention Act, introduced by Reps. STEWART view Case Reporting System. Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and MATSUI, establishes two grant programs The bill also provides resources for the pro- express my concern regarding the ongoing de- to prevent self-harm and suicide. motion of evidence-based safe infant sleep terioration of good governance in the Republic Our health as a Nation, both physical and which the American Association of Pediatri- of Georgia. Recent reports indicate the Geor- mental, will be tested in the months ahead. cians say will clarify guidelines making them gian government has undermined the Digital These bills will help people find the care and easier for parents to follow. I urge my col- Silk Way, a digital communications project treatment they need and can save lives. I urge leagues to honor these lost children by sup- meant to transform the region’s technological my colleagues to support these bipartisan porting this bill. integration and increase independence from bills. f Russian and Iranian influence. In light of Rus- sia and Iran’s ongoing corruption and threats f RECOGNIZING SUZANNE HOGAN to international peace and stability, this matter FOR HER WORK ON THE LI- is of strategic importance to American foreign RECOGNIZING CONWAY COUNTY BRARY OF CONGRESS’ policy. FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR GERSHWIN PRIZE While the Georgian government is an impor- tant ally of the , it has become HON. J. HON. increasingly hostile toward investors in Geor- OF ARKANSAS OF GEORGIA gian infrastructure, which threatens critical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES projects in the region. Additionally, the admin- Tuesday, September 22, 2020 istration’s recent adoption of new taxes and Tuesday, September 22, 2020 bureaucratic barriers for Western businesses Mr. LOUDERMILK. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I only serves to further undermine American today in recognition of Suzanne Hogan and rise today to recognize The 3 Brothers Farm companies’ ability to operate within Georgia. I her contributions to the Library of Congress’ as the 2020 Conway County Family Farm of fear these changes to Georgian business Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The the Year. The farm, located near Sardis, is run practices risks increasing the nation’s depend- Gershwin Prize celebrates the work of an art- by brothers Lucas, Nicholas, and Josh Moore. ence on Russia and Iran. ist whose career reflects lifetime achievement Nicholas and Lucas started farming together in promoting songs as a vehicle of musical ex- As an aspiring NATO member and United 20 years ago by raising cattle and conducting pression and cultural understanding. States ally, Georgia must continue to remove a custom hay baling operation while they at- Suzanne’s dedication, leadership, and exper- itself from Russia and Iran’s sphere of influ- tending Morrilton High School. tise were instrumental to the success of the ence. By focusing on infrastructure projects In 2013, the two brothers began their crop- Gershwin Prize during her tenure at the Li- that bypass American adversaries in the re- rotation program after they acquired more land brary of Congress. gion, the Georgian government can create after their former employer, Randy Pettingill, Suzanne was recognized by former Librar- new economic opportunities, attract additional retired. ian of Congress, James Billington, for her abil- foreign investment, and protect the country’s Today, all three brothers raise a mixed ity to successfully facilitate relationships be- sovereignty from perverse international influ- breed of cattle using Black Angus bulls which tween the Library of Congress and the many ences. they sell based on their sterling reputation and stakeholders involved in supporting the Prize, The partnership between Georgia and the word-of-mouth sales. One day, they hope to as well as for developing and executing the United States relies on Georgia’s ongoing open their own retail store stocked by their move of the Gershwin Prize concert from the commitment to fair international business and own beef. White House to Constitution Hall. This move governance practices. I urge the Department I thank our farm families, whose contribu- highlighted the connection between the Prize of State to raise these issues with the govern- tions to our communities and state keep our and the Library’s mission and work, which Su- ment in Tbilisi and ensure the Georgian gov- economy strong while producing the best agri- zanne is credited with strengthening over the ernment facilitates an environment where busi- cultural products in the country. Congratula- course of her work on the Prize. nesses are able to develop projects to help tions to the Moore Family for winning the 2020 Suzanne’s work on the Gershwin Prize was Georgia remain free from Russian and Iranian Conway Family Farm of the year. also recognized by former Deputy Librarian of influence.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:05 Sep 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22SE8.011 E22SEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS September 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E871 COMMENDING THE WORK OF JOHN dress the dire need of diapers within the Kan- portunities for medical professionals to provide MOLIERE AND STANDARD COM- sas City area as I believe this will ultimately care in rural community-based settings. I urge MUNICATIONS lead to improved health for families within our my colleagues to support this bill. communities. f Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join HON. DENVER RIGGLEMAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF VIRGINIA me in recognizing HappyBottoms for their ef- fort in collecting, packaging and distributing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diapers to low income families across the Kan- HON. MARTHA ROBY Tuesday, September 22, 2020 sas City metro area. I am honored to rep- OF ALABAMA Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise resent this wonderful organization in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize the work being done by 5th . Tuesday, September 22, 2020 District residents to combat the COVID–19 f pandemic. The employees of Standard Com- Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I was unable MATERNAL HEALTH QUALITY munications, Inc. have worked diligently with to vote on Thursday, September 17. Had I IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020 the Department of Veterans affairs to install been present I would have voted as follows: NAY on Roll Call No. 193; YEA on Roll Call medical IT solutions. This work has included a SPEECH OF new device to aid in the decontamination of No. 194; and YEA on Roll Call No. 195. medical equipment using ultraviolet light. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO f OF CALIFORNIA As we continue to face the COVID–19 pan- IN RECOGNITION OF AUSTIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demic, we have had to adapt and change the HICKLE SELFLESS EFFORTS TO way we practice medicine in America. As the Monday, September 21, 2020 DEFEAT COVID–19 Congressman for Virginia’s 5th District, I have Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- been meeting with doctors, nurses, and other port of H.R. 4995, the Maternal Health Quality frontline healthcare workers to address our HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Improvement Act of 2019. I’m proud to have OF TEXAS medical needs. One thing has become clear: advanced this bipartisan bill through my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Increasing our telehealth capabilities is critical Health Subcommittee and I’m pleased to sup- Tuesday, September 22, 2020 to treating patients during the ongoing pan- port it on the Floor. demic. In rural communities, we have seen a My thanks to Reps. ENGEL, KELLY, Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise drop-off in patients seeking medical treatment BUCSHON, TORRES SMALL, LATTA, ADAMS, and today to express appreciation for Southern for non-coronavirus related illnesses and inju- STIVERS for introducing the Maternal Health Methodist University Student Body Vice Presi- ries. This can create serious long-term issues Quality Improvement Act of 2019, a bipartisan dent Austin Hickle of Lubbock, Texas. in our healthcare system, where veterans can bill to address the maternal health crisis. During this pandemic Austin has dem- be vulnerable. ‘‘The U.S. is the most the dangerous place onstrated true leadership. He used his position The work done by Standard Communica- in the developed world to deliver a baby.’’ This as SMU Student Body Vice President to es- tions and their founder John Moliere is helping quote was the conclusion of a major investiga- tablish the College Health Alliance of Texas to alleviate some of these issues. During the tion by USA Today. and recruited other student body presidents COVID–19 pandemic we must strive to find in- Each year, 700 American women die and from colleges and universities across Texas to novative solutions to the medical needs of our 50,000 women are severely injured due to become a unified voice. Together, this alliance community. Telehealth is now helping connect complications related to childbirth. If you’re a would be able to amplify the urgency of public patients with healthcare providers in a way we Black woman in the U.S., the risks are great- health compliance and coordinating greater had not considered before the outbreak. By in- er. Black women are three times more likely to student engagement in all necessary meas- creasing the number of doctor visits that can die from childbirth than white women in the ures to decrease the risk of outbreaks among be done without face-to-face meetings we can U.S., a startling statistic. students. By creating this alliance, Austin continue to slow the spread of the virus and This is unacceptable and it’s preventable. eliminated a leadership vacuum in the flatten the curve. I am grateful for the work of The CDC estimates as much as 60 percent of COVID–19 response due to the absence of a John Moliere and Standard Communications. these deaths could be prevented. strong student voice encouraging students to f This bill would prevent these deaths by ex- do their part and maintain best safety prac- panding programs that improve the practice of tices on campus. The message of these cam- HAPPYBOTTOMS DURING DIAPER maternal care across the country by devel- pus leaders was carried throughout the state NEED AWARENESS WEEK oping and disseminating best practices. in various media outlets. It encouraged stu- For example, the bill authorizes and funds dents to step up to keep their campuses and HON. the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health communities safe. OF MISSOURI or AIM, which includes provider, public health, For leadership that advanced the cause of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and consumer groups working at the state public safety during a global pandemic, I Tuesday, September 22, 2020 level to implement evidence-based ‘‘maternal would like to thank Austin Hickle for his self- safety bundles.’’ less efforts on behalf of the State of Texas. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, AIM works. States who implement AIM safe- f I proudly pause to recognize HappyBottoms. ty bundles have reduced their maternal mor- HappyBottoms is a very important organization bidity rate as much as 22 percent. This data- HONORING RAY PETHTEL, JR. as they help bridge the gap for the almost driven approach was spearheaded in my Con- 22,000 children that do not have enough dia- gressional District. Stanford’s California Mater- HON. H. pers and bring awareness to the need during nal Quality Care Collaborative has reduced OF VIRGINIA Diaper Need Awareness Week, which is cele- severe health problems from pregnancy-re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brated the week of September 21 through 27, lated hemorrhages by 21 percent and has Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Missouri. contributed to reducing the maternal mortality HappyBottoms is Kansas City’s only diaper rate in California by 55 percent. Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I offer bank and they have been instrumental in alle- H.R. 4995 also addresses the maternal mor- these remarks in honor of Ray Pethtel, Jr. of viating the need of diapers for families in the tality crisis in rural areas. Rural mothers are Christiansburg, Virginia, who passed away on Kansas City area since its creation. Created in 60 percent more likely to die during or after September 12, 2020 at the age of 83. Ray 2011, HappyBottoms has provided over 13 having a child than mothers in American cities, was a longtime public servant who was com- million diapers for low income families in col- and it’s even more dangerous for rural minor- mitted to accountability and high performance laboration with 41 partner agencies at 54 dis- ity women, including Native American women. in Virginia state government. tribution sites across 6 counties. In addition to Fewer than half of rural women live within a Ray was born in Gallipolis, Ohio and grad- their work within the community, 30-minute drive to a hospital with perinatal uated from high school in New Kensington, HappyBottoms is also active within 5 area services, and over 10 percent have to drive Pennsylvania. After service in the United hospitals providing diapers to eligible mothers 100 miles or more. States Air Force, he returned to Pennsylvania of newborns under their ‘‘Bundle of Joys’’ pro- This bill will close those gaps by expanding and earned a bachelor’s and a master’s de- gram. I strongly support these efforts to ad- telehealth grants and increasing training op- gree from the Pennsylvania State University.

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