June 24, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E689 Texas, this was the team’s first appearance in HONORING AVERY ALVES OF TUR- cated his life to public service. God Bless him the finals since 2015 and its second national KEY HILL SCHOOL IN ORANGE, and God Bless America. championship in baseball, with the first coming CONNECTICUT f in 1983. The Highlanders are led by head coach HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO HALBERT SULLIVAN Mitch Thompson, my brother-in-law. For OF CONNECTICUT Thompson, who has had a long and distin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CORI BUSH guished baseball career, this was his first na- OF MISSOURI Thursday, June 24, 2021 tional championship. Thompson played college IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES baseball at Fort Hays State University in Kan- Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, each year Thursday, June 24, 2021 sas, where he twice earned academic all-con- the community of Orange, Connecticut gathers ference honors and served as team captain as for a solemn ceremony and parade to mark Ms. BUSH. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a senior. Following his graduation from Fort Memorial Day. As part of this ceremony, local Mr. Halbert Sullivan, founder and CEO of Fa- Hays State in 1988, Thompson began his elementary school students are invited to sub- thers & Families Support Center (FFSC) who coaching career. Prior to being named the mit artwork that reflects the special meaning of passed away on April 15, 2021. Mr. Sullivan is head coach at McLennan in 2013, Thompson Memorial Day. One of these submissions is a shining personification of triumphing over served as an assistant at Mississippi State chosen as the cover art for the community’s mistakes and using them as a catalyst for University, Radford University, Auburn Univer- Memorial Day program. I had the opportunity change. As the founder of FFSC, Mr. Sullivan sity, and Baylor University. Additionally, he to join the Orange ceremony this year and was continually recognized for his was a scout for the Kansas City Royals orga- was inspired by the artwork by Avery Alves of groundbreaking work in the community, includ- nization in 2013. Throughout his coaching ca- Turkey Hill School, the student whose artwork ing being awarded with the Gold Pin for the reer, Thompson has become widely respected was selected for the program cover. President’s Volunteer Service Award, a Life- as a recruiter and evaluator of talent. I only wish that I could submit the actual art- time Achievement Award from the National I want to congratulate Coach Thompson and work. Avery did a wonderful job and I will try Partnership of Community Leadership, multiple his team on their fantastic season. Coming off to do it justice with this description. On a white honors from the NAACP, Missouri Association a year in which the baseball season was cut backdrop blue blocked letters spell out ‘‘Or- of Social Welfare, Washington University, and short, this season provided unique challenges ange, CT’’; scripted in black just below ‘‘Me- many others. In 2017, Mr. Sullivan was also and was unlike any other the players had pre- morial Day’’; blocked red letters spell ‘‘Pa- named St. Louis’ Nonprofit Executive of the viously experienced. I am proud of the rade’’; at the center of the page is a beautifully Year. He was unquestionably a change agent McLennan team and all that the Highlanders rendered bald eagle clutching an American whose work and impact reverberated in the accomplished this year by bringing home the flag in its talons; just below scripted in black lives of every person he touched. St. Louis top prize in junior college baseball. are the words ‘‘Never Forget’’; and the final has been made lastingly better because of his f line, once again blocked in blue lettering, is legacy and he will be sorely and widely ‘‘Ever Honor.’’ For one so young, Avery’s art- missed. HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF work is a stirring reminder of why we gather f STEVE KERR FROM WHEELER each year to pay homage to those who have HONORING SHERIFF JOHN MISSION made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our ROBERTSON Nation. HON. TREY HOLLINGSWORTH For more than two hundred years American OF INDIANA soldiers have answered the call to defend our HON. MIKE THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES land and our values of freedom and democ- OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 24, 2021 racy. With annual ceremonies like the one in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Orange, that engage our youngest citizens, we Thursday, June 24, 2021 Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I ensure that we will never forget that our rise today to honor a community leader Steve armed forces have a long and proud history, Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Kerr. Steve is retiring after 28 years of service and that every one of our veterans has dem- Speaker, I rise today to honor Sheriff John to Wheeler Mission, a ministry that has been onstrated outstanding courage, dedication, Robertson and to recognize his extensive con- serving Hoosiers for over 128 years, including and service. It is my honor to rise today to tributions to our community through his leader- two locations in my district. thank Avery Alves for her very special con- ship in law enforcement. Steve has been with Wheeler since Novem- tribution to Memorial Day and her community. A California native, Sheriff Robertson was ber 22, 1993. He began his role as the Capital born and raised in Burlingame, California. He f Campaign Director and then moved into the went on to attend San Diego State University, Director of Development role. He has built a DEKON FASHAW, SR. where he received his degree in Criminal Jus- strong legacy that has impacted thousands of tice. Sheriff Robertson began his accom- lives, went from three staff members to now HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW plished career in Law Enforcement at the San twenty-two who make sure the needs of resi- OF NEW JERSEY Mateo Police Department in 1981. It was there dents, staff, donors and volunteers are met IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that he established his expertise in Hazardous daily. Materials, Explosives, and Incident Manage- In 2003 Steve had the vision to bring run- Thursday, June 24, 2021 ment. Since June 1991, Sheriff Robertson has ners, walkers, and families together on Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I am been with the Napa County Sheriffs Office, Thanksgiving Day to help raise money for the here today to speak about an inspiring citizen where he established himself as a natural ministry. The Drumstick Dash is now headed of Cape May, New Jersey—Dekon Fashaw, leader and resource to the Napa community. into its 19th Dash and continues to grow. Peo- Sr. Back in February, he became the first Soon after, he began teaching at the Police ple from all over the country descend on Indy Black police chief for the City of Cape May. Academy and Criminal Justice Training Cen- and virtually to ‘‘Move Their Feet So Others Before becoming police chief, Dekon was with ter, where he instructed both Academy Cadets Can Eat.’’ The annual campaign, along with the Cape May Police Department for 22 years. and law enforcement officers on a wide variety other special events, raises around million dol- Throughout his career, he longed to be a po- of topics. lars each year for this vital ministry. lice officer because he felt that it was impor- He became Sheriff of Napa County in 2012 Wheeler Mission offers the Indianapolis and tant for a man of color to be in the esteemed serving for 11 years, including during the ter- Bloomington communities homeless shelters, position to look after his community. Dekon rible earthquake in 2014 and the apocalyptic residential programming, addiction recovery has the support of many behind him, including fires in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Sheriff Robert- services, and social enterprises. Wheeler has his predecessor, Anthony Marino. The City of son’s leadership and innovation has recently adapted to meet the community’s ever-chang- Cape May Mayor Zack Mullok also empha- led to a pilot program utilizing the European ing needs and is unwavering in its commit- sized how Dekon has brought the community ‘‘Hi-Lo’’ siren in patrol cars for use during ment to Christ and the transformation through together through his positive attitude and de- evacuations. As a result, departments across the Gospel. I thank Steve Kerr for his commit- sire to care for people. I have no doubt that California began participating in this program, ment to Wheeler Mission, and the lives he has Dekon will serve and protect the City of Cape leading to the passage of Senate Bill 909, and will continue to impact due to his legacy. May. He is an exceptional man who has dedi- which amended the California Vehicle Code to

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He has tirelessly advocated activities and work on their gross motor skills. vote YEA on Roll Call 180. for programs to improve his community, in- During his time as a Scout, Daniel served as cluding bicycle patrol in jurisdictions like both Assistant Patrol Leader and a Den Chief. f Yountville and Sheriffs Activities League pro- Daniel has also earned 35 merit badges as his grams in Napa and American Canyon. Serving time as a Scout. Daniel has excelled through- HONORING ARMAAN SHRIVASTAV under the mantra ‘‘The less you say, the more out his time as a scout, and I look forward to OF RACE BROOK SCHOOL IN OR- people listen,’’ Sheriff Robertson has estab- seeing what he accomplishes in the future. ANGE, CONNECTICUT lished himself as a leader in his community God Bless Daniel and God Bless America. and continues to be a resource to elected offi- f cials and department directors alike. His ex- HONORING THE LIFE OF JODY HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO tensive legacy will be continued by his son, HUBBARD OF CONNECTICUT Jack, who is serving as Deputy Sheriff in So- lano County. I wish my friend, colleague, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cycling partner well in his retirement. HON. MIKE LEVIN OF CALIFORNIA Madam Speaker, it is no doubt that Sheriff Thursday, June 24, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robertson’s achievements will leave a tremen- Thursday, June 24, 2021 Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, each year dous impact for generations to come. There- the community of Orange, Connecticut gathers fore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I for a solemn ceremony to mark Memorial Day. here today. rise today to honor the life of Jody Hubbard, As part of this ceremony, local elementary f a former Encinitas city councilmember, who school students are invited to submit essays passed away on June 7, 2021 after a coura- that share their thoughts on Memorial Day and HONORING THE CAREER OF CARLA geous battle with cancer. its meaning to them. Submissions from each DOLES Jody’s life-long dedication to the environ- ment pushed her to serve her community, first of the community’s three elementary schools HON. JIM BANKS as an engaged citizen, then as a Planning are selected to be included in the ceremony. Commissioner, and finally as an elected City I had the opportunity to join the Orange cere- OF INDIANA mony this year and was inspired by the words IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Council Member and Deputy Mayor of the City of Encinitas from 2018 to 2020. She led the of this year’s winners and am pleased to have Thursday, June 24, 2021 fight for city transportation projects, including a this opportunity to share them. Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to new protected bike lane along Coast Highway Armaan Shrivastav, a student at Race honor the career of Carla Doles. Carla just re- 101. She leaves a personal legacy of popular Brook School submitted the following essay: tired after 44 years of service as a public- spaces where people walk, run and bicycle safely, including the Coastal Rail Trail and Why is Memorial Day Celebrated? Unrea- school teacher and show choir director. All 44 soning leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. years of her career as an educator were in Leucadia Streetscape. She was an avid bodysurfer and cyclist, es- Hate leads to desire for power. Power leads northeast Indiana. to war. For war, we need soldiers. So many She was a beloved figure of her community, pecially around her community of Cardiff by soldiers die serving their nation. Memorial wielding a profound and lasting influence upon the Sea, along the scenic northern coast of Day is for remembering those brave soldiers students across two school districts for more San Diego County. She had an infectious who gave up their lives for their fellow citi- than two generations. 27 years of her career smile and was a crucial member of the zens. were spent at Carroll High School in Fort Encinitas community. Memorial Day is when we honor and re- A Southern California native, Jody started Wayne; the other 17 at Norwell High School in member the brave soldiers. We celebrate Me- her career as a certified public accountant with Ossian. morial Day to show respect for them. We large public accounting firms followed by fif- Carla’s love for her vocation and devotion to must thank these soldiers who sacrificed teen years as a chief financial officer and vice her students’ future was evident every single themselves for the country. Memorial Day is president of finance in the construction and a day to bow to them. Many people celebrate day. That love and devotion inspired the con- mortgage industries. She then began her own this day by going to their family’s graves to- fidence of many of her students to compete in business to provide long-term care planning to gether and hold a gathering or participate in choral and other national competitions across serve families in providing for the care of par- a parade. New York is the birthplace of Me- the country. ents and grandparents. morial Day. After the Civil War, which It was also evident in her desire to create Jody Hubbard will be long remembered by claimed many lives, people started deco- new opportunities for students. Carla helped her mother Joanne, her many friends, and ev- rating graves with flowers. This came to be known as Decoration Day. Since then, people found the small mixed (men & women) divi- eryone she touched. sion of show choirs. have started giving more importance to this I wish Carla the best for all that she has f day by visiting soldier’s graves every year, done after a long and distinguished career. PERSONAL EXPLANATION so the government officially announced the last Monday of May as Memorial Day. This is a testament to her service and selfless- ness for which Fort Wayne, Ossian and the Memorial Day is celebrated on the last HON. RONNY JACKSON Monday of May. This year Memorial Day is entirety of our region is grateful. OF TEXAS on 31st May. We should all honor these brave f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soldiers, offer flowers to them and remember DANIEL LEVINE—EAGLE SCOUT Thursday, June 24, 2021 their selfless service for the nation and what Mr. JACKSON. Madam Speaker, I was ab- they did for us. HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW sent from one vote on Wednesday, June 23, For more than two hundred years American 2021. Had I been present, I would have voted OF NEW JERSEY soldiers have answered the call to defend our NAY on Roll Call No. 176. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES land and our values of freedom and democ- f racy. With annual ceremonies like the one in Thursday, June 24, 2021 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Orange, that engage our youngest citizens, we Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I am ensure that we will never forget that our here today to recognize Daniel Levine, a Man- armed forces have a long and proud history, tua Township Eagle Scout who achieved HON. RODNEY DAVIS and that every one of our veterans has dem- OF ILLINOIS Scouting’s highest rank. Daniel is a senior at onstrated outstanding courage, dedication, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gloucester County Institute of Technology and and service. It is my honor to rise today to is enrolled in their Performing Arts Academy. Thursday, June 24, 2021 thank Armaan Shrivastav for his very special In the fall, Daniel will be attending Rowan Col- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam contribution to Memorial Day and his commu- lege of South Jersey. For his Eagle Scout Speaker, on June 23, 2021, I voted NAY on nity.

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