May 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E611 votes. Had I been present for them, I would Salinas Rotary, Kinship Center, ASPCA, end of Sri Lanka’s thirty-year long civil war. have voted as follows: Meals on Wheels, Artichoke Festival, and This Remembrance Day is observed to re- Roll Call 203, H.R. 299, Blue Water Navy Community Christmas Dinner of Monterey. Uti- member and mark the sacrifices made by all Vietnam Veterans Act—YEA; Roll Call 204, lizing his culinary talents, Chef Jimenez has those who died, irrespective of their ethnicity, H.R. 2379, To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest mentored and prepared our community in the civil war. Partnership Grant Program—YEA; Roll Call throughout his career. Sadly, the hope that the end of this brutal 205, Ordering the Previous Question on H. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize war would usher peace in the country, and Res. 377—NAY; Roll Call 206, H. Res. 377— the incredible community service of the Amer- that Sri Lanka’s many communities would be NAY; Roll Call 207, H.R. 312, Mashpee ican Culinary Federation’s Monterey Bay reconciled with each other, has not been real- Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Chapter 2019 Chef of the Year, Chef Estevan ized. The Sri Lankan government won the Act—YEA; Roll Call 208, H.R. 375, To amend Jimenez, for his tremendous contributions to war, but it has not yet won peace. The tragic the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the au- ’s 20th Congressional District. I ask Easter Sunday bombings in April and tensions thority of the Secretary of the Interior to take my distinguished colleagues to join in me in between different communities thereafter are a land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other thanking him for all that he has done for our reminder of the divisions that still exist in the purposes.—YEA; and Roll Call 209, H.R. community on the Central Coast and con- country. 1892, Quadrennial Homeland Security Review gratulating him on this prestigious award. The current Sri Lankan government came to Technical Corrections Act—YEA. f power in 2015 with the overwhelming support f of the Tamil and Muslim communities. These RECOGNIZING LAWRENCE communities were encouraged by this govern- PERSONAL EXPLANATION GREAVES FOR HIS SERVICE AS ment’s promise to act on allegations of war SILVERDALE PORT COMMIS- crimes and crimes against humanity com- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER SIONER mitted during the civil war, as outlined in the OF MISSOURI September 2015 report by the Office of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DEREK KILMER UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. In OF WASHINGTON response to this report, Sri Lanka and the Thursday, May 16, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cosponsored UN Human Rights Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I regret- Commission Resolution 30/1, ‘‘Promoting rec- Thursday, May 16, 2019 tably missed votes on Wednesday, May 15, onciliation, accountability and human rights in 2019. I had intended to vote ‘‘yes’’ on Roll Call Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, I would like Sri Lanka,’’ in 2015. vote 207, ‘‘yes’’ on vote 208 and ‘‘yes’’ on to take a moment to celebrate the career of Unfortunately, the Sri Lankan government vote 209. my constituent, Mr. Lawrence Greaves. Fol- has not fulfilled the commitments it made in f lowing nearly two decades of service as a that resolution, which, if implemented, would Silverdale Port Commissioner, Mr. Greaves re- have promoted justice, peace, and reconcili- HONORING CHEF ESTEVAN cently retired from the commission, leaving be- ation in the country. This year, at the Human JIMENEZ hind an impactful legacy in our region and in Rights Council, Sri Lanka’s government once his hometown of Silverdale, Washington. again committed itself to reconciliation by co- HON. JIMMY PANETTA Mr. Greaves’ family roots were first planted sponsoring Resolution 40/1, again titled ‘‘pro- OF CALIFORNIA in Silverdale when his great-grandfather, moting reconciliation, accountability and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Charles Greaves, purchased land in what is human rights in Sri Lanka.’’ Thursday, May 16, 2019 recognized today as downtown Silverdale. Mr. I urge the Sri Lankan government to work Greaves was born and raised in Silverdale, towards implementing the provisions of the Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today where his parents, Lawrence and Ellen resolutions that it has cosponsored. This will to recognize Chef Estevan Jimenez for his ex- Greaves, owned a farm and local business. help heal the deep wounds that divide various emplary community service on the central After graduating from Central Kitsap High communities in Sri Lanka. It can also help Sri coast of California. Chef Jimenez’s important School, he attended the University of Wash- Lanka keep its important commitments to the work with at-risk youth at Ranch Cielo has had ington where he earned his bachelor’s degree international community. a lasting impact on the community and con- in mechanical engineering. Mr. Greaves then f tinues to inspire young people to pursue ca- began working for the Shell Oil Company, reers in the culinary arts. Recently awarded which moved his career to Anacortes, Wash- HONORING CORNERSTONE SERV- the 2019 Chef of the Year by the American ington, and then to Wood River and Chicago, ICES ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Culinary Federation’s Monterey Bay Chapter, Illinois. Chef Jimenez exemplifies the very best of the Eventually, Mr. Greaves found his way back HON. BILL FOSTER Central Coast. to Silverdale, where he tested torpedoes at OF ILLINOIS Chef Jimenez attended the California the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School of Culinary Arts’ Le Cordon Bleu pro- in Keyport. Following his retirement, Mr. Thursday, May 16, 2019 gram. He moved to Monterey shortly after Greaves began his service as a Commissioner graduating to work as a chef for Bon Appe´tit at the Port of Silverdale, where he spent the Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise Management, handling the restaurants and next 20 years overseeing port facilities, as well to recognize 50 years of outstanding work by events for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Al- as making marked improvements upon the ex- Comerstone Services in Will County, Illinois. ways exuding professionalism and expertise, pansion, improvement, and programming of On March 20, 1969 a group of community Chef Jimenez was promoted in 2007 and the Port of Silverdale. members, parents and civic leaders launched eventually moved on to the position of execu- His dedication to the community and to the the Will County Sheltered Workshop to create tive sous chef at the Ventana Inn in Big Sur. Port of Silverdale will long be recognized, and employment opportunities for adults with dis- He then returned to the Monterey Peninsula to I am especially grateful for his continued serv- abilities. Later renamed Comerstone Services, work for Aqua Terra Culinary and eventually ice to our region. Congratulations, Mr. the organization greatly expanded their serv- Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy. Greaves. ices as the demand for assistance grew. Over the years, Chef Jimenez has blazed a f Since the 1990s, Comerstone has extended fiery trail in the culinary industry and has al- its reach across Will and Kankakee Counties ways promoted excellence and encourage- TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE as they focus on moving individuals in need of ment. END OF SRI LANKA’S CIVIL WAR special assistance out of larger facilities and As executive chef of the Drummond Cul- into smaller neighborhood group homes. In inary Academy, Mr. Jimenez oversees all of HON. 2018, the program provided a record 187 new the culinary education programs and acts as a OF CALIFORNIA jobs for individuals with disabilities, delivering mentor to underserved and disconnected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over $1.5 million in wages. Today, youth to provide a path for a brighter future. Comerstone provides services to over 1,200 Chef Jimenez has also volunteered his time Thursday, May 16, 2019 people per day. for a variety of fundraising causes throughout Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to I would like to thank Comerstone Services Monterey County including the United Way, commemorate the tenth anniversary of the for its commitment to the citizens of Illinois

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Mandating inspection of vessels in water Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I after each through-hull penetration; Thursday, May 16, 2019 am pleased to reintroduce the Duck Boat g. Verifying watertight integrity of vessels in Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Safety bill, to implement safety regulations for the water at the outset of each waterborne de- in recognition of the lifelong contributions amphibious passenger vessels. These safety parture; and h. Otherwise complying with existing Coast made by Ellen Tauscher, who led the charge recommendations were made by federal agen- Guard regulations related to the inspection, in every aspect of her life, from politics to cies to address known problems associated configuration, and operation of such vessels. world diplomacy and from Wall Street to moth- with duck boats that have resulted in far too Those vessels that do not meet the one- erhood. many injuries and fatalities. I became aware of these problems when my year deadline to implement interim safety She was a woman with strong convictions, constituents, the Coleman family, were in- measures, as well as those that do not meet a steel backbone, and an unshakable moral volved in a horrible duck boat accident on July the two-year deadline to install reserve buoy- compass. As a Democratic centrist she didn’t 19, 2018 in Branson, Missouri. Tia Coleman ancy systems, would be prohibited from oper- let party politics rule every decision and was one of only two survivors in her family of ating on U.S. waterways until they are compli- bucked a lot of trends. 11, losing her husband Glenn and her children ant. Ellen never met an obstacle she couldn’t Reece (nine years old), Evan (seven years Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will overcome. Frustrated as a working mother old), and Arya (one year old). Tia’s 13-year- join me in supporting this bill to make com- struggling with lack of access to quality old nephew, Donovan Coleman, was the other mon-sense corrections to the persistent safety childcare, she wrote a book to help other surviving family member, losing his mother problems facing duck boats so that no other moms and put her money and her time where Angela, his younger brother Maxwell (two family must face the kind of tragedy experi- her mouth was by founding a service to years old), his uncles Ervin (76 years old) and enced by my constituents on Table Rock screen prospective child-care providers and Butch (70 years old), and his aunt Belinda (69 Lake. I urge the House to support this bill. donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to years old). Boarding a duck boat on Table f California and Texas schools. Rock Lake started out as a fun outing for this INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK She broke new ground as one of the first family, but it turned into an unspeakable trag- women to hold a seat on the New York Stock edy when the boat capsized and sank. Seven- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON teen of the 31 passengers on board were Exchange. At age 25, she was the youngest OF TEXAS killed. woman there ever. Ellen also was an officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the American Stock Exchange and worked Investigations by state and federal authori- Thursday, May 16, 2019 as an investment banker and bond trader for ties are still underway, and lawsuits are pend- 14 years before she became one of the driv- ing over the specifics of this incident. But Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, ing forces behind Sen. ’s there is a long record of problems associated I rise today to voice my support for the 7th an- successful 1992 bid for the U.S. Senate. with duck boat operations that should be ad- nual Infrastructure Week, which runs May 13 dressed now. Since 1999, more than 40 peo- through 20. America’s businesses, workers, In 1996, Ellen ran against Congressman ple have died in duck boat accidents, the vast citizens, and elected leaders from all levels of William P. Baker, the Republican incumbent, majority of them from drowning when the ves- government are all united around one mes- in a heavily conservative district in the East sel sinks. In 2002, the National Transportation sage: America’s future will be shaped by the Bay. She won the race, and the votes of many Safety Board (NTSB) issued recommendations infrastructure choices we make today. Republican women, with her common-sense to improve the safety of the vessels in cases In the 116th Congress, my fellow Transpor- campaign in favor of access to abortion, in- of flooding or sinking, but little has been done tation and Infrastructure Committee colleagues creased spending on education, gun-control to implement those measures. We know from and I are working across the aisle to achieve legislation, and focus on fiscal responsibility. these past incidents that more can be done to key objectives for the people, including cre- She served 13 years in Congress, including make these vessels safe. Congress does not ating and sustaining family-wage jobs, improv- her work in the House Armed Services Com- need to wait to act. ing the daily lives of Americans, preserving mittee, formerly known as the National Secu- While we wait to learn more about the spe- and protecting our environment, building sus- rity Committee, and as chairwoman of the cific circumstances and causes that led to the tainable and resilient communities, and ensur- Strategic Forces Subcommittee. tragedy on Table Rock Lake, this legislation ing U.S. economic competitiveness. Ellen’s interest in arms control and nuclear would implement the NTSB’s past rec- Specifically, in my home state of Texas, we weapons was a key asset during her tenure ommendations to improve the ability of duck have worked to establish milestones such as as a diplomat in the Obama Administration. boats (officially referred to as ‘‘amphibious laying the groundwork for the Texas Central She was integral to the negotiation of the New passenger vessels’’) to stay afloat in a flood- high-speed passenger rail line, which will con- Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty of 2010, ing or sinking situation. nect the fourth and fifth largest economies in which brought American and Russian nuclear Specifically, this bill would direct the Coast the country in less than 90 minutes. In Dallas, arsenals to their lowest levels in nearly 60 Guard to issue regulations within one year of there are currently over $2 billion dollars in ac- years. As said, ‘‘She made enactment to require operators of amphibious tive highway projects and an additional $1.5 American and the world safer through her passenger vessels to retrofit their vessels to billion in design-build projects. In Congres- work on arms control . . .’’ provide reserve buoyancy. Vessel operators sional District 30 alone, there are $1 billion would have no longer than two years to com- dollars’ worth of projects under construction. And she did all of this with a beautifully in- ply with the requirements. Other investments include a new 26-mile re- fectious smile that lit up any room she en- While vessel operators work to comply with gional transit passenger rail line, an airport tered. the reserve buoyancy requirements, this bill di- runway realignment project, and expansions of My heart goes out to Ellen’s daughter, Kath- rects them to implement interim measures to one of the largest inland ports as well as erine, and her other family members who lost improve vessel safety, including: major interstates and highways. These efforts her far too soon. I can only hope that they are a. Removing canopies from vessels for wa- have contributed to a $70-billion-dollar eco- able to take some comfort in knowing Ellen’s terborne operations, or replacing canopies nomic impact and nearly 67,000 jobs. legacy to make the world a better, safer place with structures that do not restrict escape in While we are focused on the need for sus- will live on. the event of flooding or sinking; tainable infrastructure, we must also highlight

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