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HONORING HENRY POSEY 2007, Father Pat was also assigned Pastor of assignment without the distraction of hunger, Saint Mark Catholic Church in Gary. Through- guarantees healthy meals to struggling fami- HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER out the years, Father Gaza has served in var- lies who have been hit hard by the recent eco- OF TENNESSEE ious organizations throughout Northwest Indi- nomic downturn, and lends to the economic ana and Gary, including the LaPorte County advancement of communities across the coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEMA Food Program, the Gary Ten Point Co- try. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 alition, the Gary Urban Enterprise Association, Forty-seven million people experience food Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Gary branch of the NAACP, Rebuilding insecurity in the United States. In New York honor the retirement of Henry Posey from the Together, and the Catholic Youth Organiza- alone, over three million New Yorkers receive Memphis Fire Department. tion. Father Gaza’s involvement with these or- food stamps. This bill as it currently stands is Mr. Posey has devoted his life to a career ganizations evidences his absolute commit- an attack on the nutrition programs, specifi- of public service. As a fire fighter and the retir- ment to minister and tirelessly work and advo- cally food stamps. ing Division Chief for the Memphis Fire De- cate on behalf of ‘‘the least amongst us.’’ We have an unparalleled moment of oppor- partment, he worked to keep communities in Those who are without, those who suffer tunity to generate policy that is in tune with the the Eighth District of Tennessee safe for over physically or are challenged physiologically, circumstances of ALL of the American peo- 36 years. In this time, he has truly made a dif- and those who need spiritual guidance have ple—those in both rural and urban commu- ference in people’s lives, and in some cases always found compassion, warmth, and a gen- nities. his efforts have meant the difference between erosity of spirit in Father Pat. Father J. Patrick Decoupling the nutrition programs from the life and death. Gaza is a gifted, Godly, and good man. For agricultural subsidies programs will in effect be I am proud to join Mr. Posey’s family, his constant and passionate devotion to his the death nail for the food stamps program. friends, and colleagues in congratulating him God, his church and his flock, Father is worthy There will be no incentives for conservatives for his many years of service. He deserves of our profound respect and gratitude. to support nutritional programs if this decou- our deepest thanks and appreciation. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other pling occurs, which is why I oppose this bill. f distinguished colleagues join me in honoring f Father Patrick Gaza for his lifetime of leader- HONORING FATHER J. PATRICK ship and selfless service to others. Saints CONGRATULATING JON MOWL AND GAZA Monica and Luke and Saint Mark Catholic THE UNITED STATES DELEGA- Churches, the community of Gary, and all of TION TO THE 2013 SUMMER HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Northwest Indiana have certainly been blessed DEAFLYMPICS IN SOFIA, BUL- GARIA OF INDIANA by the good work of Father Gaza. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HON. JAMES P. MORAN Tuesday, July 16, 2013 FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM OF VIRGINIA AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great pleasure and admiration that I stand be- 2013 fore you today to recognize Father J. Patrick Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Gaza, Pastor of Saints Monica and Luke and SPEECH OF Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Saint Mark Catholic Churches in Gary, as he HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE congratulate Jon Mowl and the 180 deaf and celebrates his retirement after 44 years of self- OF NEW YORK hard of hearing athletes and coaches heading less service to the Catholic Church and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Sofia, Bulgaria for the 2013 Summer countless individuals he has ministered to Deaflympics. Held quadrennially, the throughout his life. Father Pat will be honored Thursday, July 11, 2013 Deaflympics are the world’s second oldest at a retirement reception on Sunday, July 21, Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in multiple sports games after the Olympics. 2013, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana. vehement opposition to H.R. 2642, the Fed- From July 26 through August 4 this summer, Father Gaza dedicated his life to becoming eral Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Sofia will host 14,707 athletes from over 90 a priest from the time of his studies at Saints Act of 2013. Specifically, I oppose separating countries. Peter and Paul School in Merrillville. Since nutrition assistance programs from the agricul- The Summer Deaflympics are built on 89 then, he has not faltered in his commitment to tural subsidies programs and this is exactly years of tradition. At the recent 2009 Summer God and to serving the people of his commu- what this bill does. Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan, more than nity, especially those most in need. He com- Agricultural and nutrition assistance pro- 2,500 athletes from 77 nations participated, in- pleted his higher education at Our Lady of the grams have traditionally moved through Con- cluding 140 Americans. The Summer Lake Seminary in Wawasee, Indiana, Saint gress as part of the same authorizing legisla- Deaflympics are sanctioned by the Inter- Meinrad College in Saint Meinrad, Indiana, tion, allowing us to comprehensively address national Olympic Committee. For the 2013 and Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. both issues. Summer Deaflympics, the United States plans In 1968, Father Gaza was ordained a Catholic This amalgamation has united urban and to bring its best team that has been training priest at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. rural areas of America, serving as a mani- for four years for this opportunity. The need Through his experiences as an instructor of festation of the connection shared between for separate games for deaf athletes is not just religion at Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, these seemingly disparate communities. evident in the number of participants. Deaf as well as his supervision of theological field Divorcing food stamps from agricultural sub- athletes are distinguished from all others in education at the North American College in sidies would halt much-needed action that in- their special communication needs on the Rome, Father Gaza has contributed tremen- sures funding for food assistance to low-in- sports field. Visual presentation of information dously to the religious schooling of youth. come Americans. during the Games for both athletes and visi- These stand as just a few teaching experi- Republicans accuse Democrats of playing tors are a critical part of the Games infrastruc- ences among his extensive contributions to politics with farm issues, yet they propose a ture, which includes the use of video screens, the younger generation. two-bill strategy that is likely to stagnate any captioning and information boards. A visual In 1992, Father Patrick Gaza became Pas- progress toward assisting the nation’s most environment is critical for communication with tor of Saints Monica and Luke Catholic vulnerable populations. deaf athletes, deaf officials and deaf spec- Church. With his devoted guidance, the The moment has arrived in our Congress tators. church has thrived in the community and has where we have the ability to pass legislation Unlike Olympians or Paralympians, elite expanded its community outreach efforts. In that ensures a child can focus on a homework deaf and hard of hearing athletes must

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She will join a group of 120 of the finest you who support the mission of USADSF and Over the last 75 years, the congregants of young musicians in this country aged 16–19, its athletes are the ones who make it possible Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church have to each of whom was selected from over 1,200 for the athletes to accomplish their lifelong commemorate ‘‘the devotion that the Blessed applicants from all 50 states. Organized by the dream. Each Deaflympian must fundraise Virgin Mary has to those who are committed famed Carnegie Hall in New York City, it is $2,350 (not including international travel and to her.’’ The four-day feast features food, fun, truly a significant accomplishment. As part of training camp expenses) to cover all costs at and fellowship. After Sunday Mass at noon, their experience, in July the group will travel to the 2013 Summer Deaflympics. Over 180 there is a procession of the Our Lady of New York for two weeks of rehearsals at United States deaf and hard of hearing ath- Mount Carmel statute and a float featuring a SUNY-Purchase, and then embark on an letes and coaches are training for Sofia to rep- young girl chosen to portray the feast’s icon. international tour that includes a debut per- resent the U.S. in 11 sports. Among them will The procession travels through an arch lo- formance at the Kennedy Center in Wash- be Jon Mowl of Alexandria, Virginia who will cated behind the church, which was perma- ington, DC, as well as performances in Mos- be competing in team handball. nently installed and then two smaller tem- cow, St. Petersburg, and London. The last An accomplished athlete, Jon scored over porary arches which have been erected for the concert in London will be broadcast as part of 1,300 in his four year career on the Gallaudet occasion. the BBC Proms. University basketball team and was on the Dozens of parishioners volunteer their time, While there are many terrific local and re- team that went to the 2007 World Deaf Bas- working arduously for weeks preparing for this gional youth orchestras (such as the Roch- ketball Championships. This earned him a annual event. Two hundred pounds of ground ester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra) in this spot on the U.S. Deaflympics gold medal win- beef, two hundred forty pounds of sausage, country and several successful national youth ning basketball team at the 2009 Deaflympics five hundred pounds of onions, over two thou- orchestras in other countries, the National in Taiwan. sand pounds of veal hearts and more than Youth Orchestra of the United States of Amer- Mowl graduated from Gallaudet with a four thousand pounds of dough—the food ica is a unique and unparalleled opportunity Bachelor of Science in mathematics and went preparation is a massive undertaking which for young, high school-aged musicians in the on to become an adjunct mathematics pro- utilizes the two permanent kitchens in the United States to be recognized as the pin- fessor at Gallaudet for a semester before get- church hall as well as an industrial stove that nacle of our music training system. The suc- ting a job at the Department of Health and is temporarily installed. Sausage and peppers, cess of Venezuela’s El Sistema has generated Human Services. He was hired into the Work- soffritto and fried dough are among the feast increased international interest in the value of force Recruitment Program and later favorites. youth orchestras, and in my role as the Chair transitioned to DLA Finance Energy. Mowl’s Perhaps what is most special about the of the Congressional Arts Caucus, I am thrilled primary responsibilities are budget formulation Feast is that it is a means to preserve, cele- that Carnegie Hall has spearheaded this initia- and execution of the $425 million sustainment, brate, and pass on the culture and traditions tive to showcase America’s finest young musi- restoration and modernization program at DLA of this Italian-American community. People cians and reinvigorate interest in youth musi- Finance Energy. across the country struggle to create a sense cianship at home and abroad. Since the 1935 London Summer of community—a sense of belonging. Over the I am proud of Ms. Thomas, and proud of the Deaflympics, the United States of America course of its 75 year history, the Our Lady of entire group of musicians selected to rep- Deaf Sports Federation has been sending elite Mount Carmel Feast has served as a way for resent their hometowns and the United States deaf and hard of hearing Americans to com- the families of Waterbury to do just that. as cultural ambassadors during their time with pete in the Deaflympics. USA Deaf Sports It is events like the Our Lady of Mount Car- the National Youth Orchestra. I encourage all Federation (USADSF) is the only national ath- mel Feast, those forged in the bonds of family of my colleagues—many, many of whom also letic association in the United States that co- and community, which allow generation after have constituents who were chosen—to join ordinates the participation of American deaf generation to understand and celebrate their me in wishing these extraordinary young and and hard of hearing individuals in international shared heritage. They enrich our communities talented individuals the best of luck on their sport competitions. USADSF is affiliated with as well as renew our commitment to faith and tour. Many congratulations to Ms. Thomas and the International Committee of Sports for the family. I am honored to stand today to extend to Carnegie Hall in this endeavor. Deaf (ICSD) and the International Olympic my warmest congratulations to the Our Lady Committee (IOC). They support teams in 17 f of Mount Carmel Parish and its many families sports and represent over 100,000 deaf and as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of their HONORING DERREK COLLEY hard of hearing athletes in the United States Feast. The annual tradition is a community and have sent 2,031 Deaflympians to the treasure and I wish them all the best for many HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER Summer and Winter Deaflympics since 1935. more successful years to come. OF TENNESSEE The Deaflympics were the first international IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES games for athletes with disabilities and, dif- f ferent from many other games, because ath- HONORING MARTINE THOMAS OF Tuesday, July 16, 2013 letes cannot be guided by sounds (i.e. a start- ROCHESTER, NY ON HER SELEC- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ers gun), they must rely on other methods of TION TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH honor Paris Police Patrolman Derrek Colley competition and refereeing. ORCHESTRA OF THE UNITED for his bravery in the line of duty. Because of Mr. Speaker, Jon Mowl and his 179 team- STATES OF AMERICA Officer Colley’s courage in the face of danger, mates deserve this body’s support. Their suc- the city of Paris, Tennessee narrowly avoided cess is an example of preserving talent a tragedy. through resilience and dedication in the face HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER OF NEW YORK On January 24, 2013, Officer Colley re- of hardship. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponded to a call at Pine Ridge Apartments, f a local apartment complex. After hearing calls Tuesday, July 16, 2013 HONORING OUR LADY OF MOUNT for help, he located a man standing in the CARMEL CHURCH AS THEY CELE- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today doorway of Apartment 710. The man was en- BRATE THEIR 75TH ANNUAL in honor of a talented young musician from the gulfed in smoke, and he was unable to move FEAST 25th District of New York. Martine Thomas of himself to safety. Additionally, there were sev- Rochester was selected on March 4th to par- eral oxygen tanks in the apartment, and the HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO ticipate in the first National Youth Orchestra of man feared a catastrophic explosion as the the United States of America. flames slowly spread toward them. OF CONNECTICUT Ms. Thomas, a student at the Joseph C. In spite of the chaos and confusion, Officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilson Magnet High School, plays viola. She Colley remained calm and professional. Dis- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 is also a member of the Rochester Phil- regarding his own safety, Officer Colley res- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- harmonic Youth Orchestra. In addition to her cued the immobilized man and pulled him to ure to rise today to join the many families, pa- orchestral commitments Ms. Thomas is a safety. Then, he called for additional backup

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We are lucky to have such profes- School teacher but is probably best known as HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- sional and well–trained personnel to protect Tracy’s last Pearl Harbor survivor. our community. I am honored to join his col- SARY OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring leagues and neighbors in applauding him for FAIR Walter R. Gorr for his accomplishments and his courage. contributions. He will be remembered as a f HON. BETTY McCOLLUM highly respected Tracy school teacher and for CELEBRATING JAMES DARBY AND OF MINNESOTA his efforts in bettering and developing services PATRICK BOVA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for veterans. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 f HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF ILLINOIS pay tribute to the many dedicated volunteers, THE INTRODUCTION OF THE FED- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exhibitors, sponsors and visitors of the ERAL EMPLOYEE SHORT-TERM Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Ramsey County Fair on the occasion of the DISABILITY INSURANCE ACT OF Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 100th anniversary of this community festival. 2013 recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary This annual fair attracts thousands of of James Darby and Patrick Bova. Since attendees through a wide variety of events 1963, Jim and Patrick have been in a loving, and activities that entertain families today. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON devoted relationship and together they have The Ramsey County Fair began in 1913 in OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA White Bear Lake, Minnesota as a simple agri- fought to secure marriage equality in Illinois IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to allow gay and lesbian Americans to cultural event where farmers showcased serve openly in the armed forces. I am proud produce and livestock as well as recent inno- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 vations. As the rural parts of Ramsey County to recognize this Chicago couple who have Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, as many gave way to suburban development during the been at the forefront of the fight for equality in our federal workers face furloughs and a third 1950’s, the fair had to adjust its events to ap- Illinois and across the country. year of pay freezes, I introduce the Federal peal to a new generation of visitors. Creative Jim was born and raised on the south side Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act arts activities and shows became more preva- of Chicago, where he worked in the stock- of 2013, which will help provide some financial lent than traditional agriculture. As local histo- yards before enlisting in the Navy. He served relief for federal employees who suffer a short- rian Jim Lindner has said ‘‘the fair had to four years during the Korean War as a Com- term injury or disability. This bill will offer fed- change to stay relevant, and it did.’’ In 1953, munications Technician Second Class. In this eral employees short-term disability insurance the White Bear Lake School Board purchased role, Jim worked as a cryptographer and Rus- at no cost to the federal government. Employ- the former fairgrounds to expand a local sian linguist and earned both the National De- ees will be responsible for 100 percent of the school, forcing the fair to find a new home. fense Service Medal and the Naval Occupa- premiums. If federal employees elect to pur- The fair opened in its current location in Ma- tion Service Medal. chase the short-term insurance provided for in plewood, Minnesota in 1954 on what was Patrick grew up in Pennsylvania and at- my bill, and they become injured or ill because known as the Ramsey County Poor Farm. tended Georgetown University in Washington, of a non-work-related injury or illness, they will As the Ramsey County Fair prepares to D.C. before moving to Chicago in 1960 to at- be able to collect disability insurance benefits, begin its second century of community cele- tend the University of Chicago Graduate for up to one year, to replace a portion of their bration, the event continues to educate, enter- School in Education. lost income. After Jim’s honorable discharge from the tain and delight families from across the Saint military, he met Patrick in Chicago on July 17, Paul-Minneapolis metropolitan area. Mr. I decided to investigate how we could pro- 1963. They have been in a committed relation- Speaker, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of vide short-term disability insurance to federal ship ever since. Jim spent a 29-year career as the Ramsey County Fair, I am pleased to sub- employees after learning that many of them al- a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools mit this statement. ready buy short-term disability insurance as in- dividuals in the private market at high rates. where he was recognized in 1985 as the Out- f standing Teacher of the Year. Patrick spent a Although federal employees have good health career working at the National Opinion Re- HONORING PEARL HARBOR insurance, federal health benefits do not re- search Center. When Illinois legalized same- SURVIVOR WALTER R. GORR place lost income if employees are unable to sex civil unions in 2011, Jim and Patrick were work. And, while federal employees may have among the first couples to share in that new HON. JEFF DENHAM available sick or annual leave days, they may not have enough such days if they have to be form of partnership. OF CALIFORNIA out of work for an extended period of time. Together, Jim and Patrick have been work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing to ensure equality for all Americans serv- Moreover, although there are long-term dis- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ing in our armed forces. Jim founded the Chi- ability options for federal employees who be- cago chapter of American Veterans for Equal Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to come permanently disabled, federal employ- Rights (AVER) in 1992 and served for many honor Pearl Harbor survivor Walter R. Gorr, ees do not qualify for such benefits if they years on the organization’s executive board. who passed away on July 8. Staff Sergeant have not worked for at least 18 months. My Jim and Patrick have attended every AVER Gorr served the United States of America hon- bill does no more than put federal employees conference since 1992 and fought together to orably and earned a Bronze Star. in the same position as their private sector end discrimination against gay men and les- Mr. Gorr was born in Shell Lake, Wis., on counterparts, who have access to disability in- bians serving in the United States Armed July 4, 1918. He was living in Tracy, California surance through their employers at group Forces and for the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t at the Astoria Gardens care facility following a rates. The bill will not allow participating insur- Tell. long illness. ance companies to exclude persons based on Jim and Patrick are also active in the fight In addition to serving in the United States pre-existing conditions. And, because of the for marriage equality in Illinois. As the lead Army, Mr. Gorr was a member of Mount Oso federal government’s purchasing power, the plaintiffs in Darby v. Orr, the case before the Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star, bill will provide all of these benefits at a more Illinois Supreme Court challenging the ban on the Tracy American Legion and Veterans of competitive rate than is available if an em- marriage equality as unconstitutional, Jim’s Foreign Wars posts and several other organi- ployee sought such insurance as an individual. and Patrick’s advocacy and testimony have zations. He was a proud member of the First According to the Social Security Administra- been instrumental in the fight to bring equal United Methodist Church. tion, studies indicate that a 20-year-old worker rights to all citizens of Illinois. Mr. Gorr leaves behind a son, Darrell Gorr, has a one in four chance of becoming dis- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and his wife, Sherry, of San Jose; a daughter, abled by retirement age. The majority of dis- in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Linda Hahn, and her husband, Mark, of abilities are not caused by major accidents,

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After marrying his high school sweetheart, Springfield area for years to come. f Dorothy Berry, he enrolled at the University of However, the business success of TLC OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Missouri, Columbia, and earned his B.S. in Properties over the last 25 years does not out- DEBT Education with dual majors in Mathematics shine their contributions to the community; and English Literature. He taught high school they have donated time and money to various HON. MIKE COFFMAN mathematics in Salem, Missouri where he was worthy causes. Over the years, TLC Prop- OF COLORADO chosen as the faculty sponsor for the Class of erties has been honored with many prestigious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1957. As a testament to his character, he not awards including the W. Curtis Strube Small Tuesday, July 16, 2013 only mentored that class for the next four Business of the Year Award in 2009 and the years of high school, but maintained a 60 year Springfield News-Leader Best Property Man- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January relationship with his students, attending class 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- agement Company Award for the years 2009– reunions and other events. 2012. fice, the national debt was Dr. Crosswhite earned his M.Ed. in Sec- $10,626,877,048,913.08. ondary Education and Ph.D. in Mathematics I am honored to recognize TLC Properties, Today, it is $16,738,188,365,630.03. We’ve education before retiring from The Ohio State Sam, Carol, their sons, and their outstanding added $6,111,311,316,716.95 to our debt in University with the title of Professor Emeritus staff for the service they have given to the 4.5 years. This is $6 trillion in debt our nation, Springfield area for the past 25 years. our economy, and our children could have and accepting a full time position as President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathe- avoided with a balanced budget amendment. f f matics. Dr. Crosswhite was the President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathe- RECOGNIZING ERNEST J. GAINES ON THE RETIREMENT OF BELLE matics (NCTM) from 1984–1986 when the na- GROVE PLANTATION DIRECTOR, FOR RECEIVING THE NATIONAL tional mathematics standards were first being ELIZABETH MCCLUNG MEDAL OF ARTS FROM THE developed. This was the first attempt by an or- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ganization to develop national standards and STATES guidelines for the teaching and learning of any HON. FRANK R. WOLF subject. He finished his career at Northern Ari- HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. zona University as a professor of Mathe- OF VIRGINIA OF LOUISIANA matics. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joe has shown his incredible ability to trans- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 form lives and encourage students to strive to- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ward their dreams. There are two separate Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- to honor Dr. Ernest J. Gaines for receiving the scholarships given in his name to students ognize and honor Elizabeth McClung, the ex- National Medal of Arts from the President of who demonstrate excellence in mathematics. ecutive director of Belle Grove Plantation in the United States for his achievements as an Joe’s many accolades do not outshine his love Middletown, Virginia, who will retire at the end author and teacher in the state of Louisiana. of teaching or his unparalleled devotion to his of this month. When presenting this award, President students, for which he will always be remem- Barack Obama praised Dr. Gaines for rising bered. He is well respected and loved by all Elizabeth has led Belle Grove for 17 years above early childhood adversities in the seg- who know him. and I have had the privilege of working with regated rural south to make unique contribu- f her many times over the years. We both worked to establish Cedar Creek and Belle tions to American literature. The President PERSONAL EXPLANATION also thanked Gaines for spending ‘‘more than Grove National Park, which would not have 20 years teaching college students to find their been successful without her hard work and own voices and reclaiming some of the stories HON. TOM COLE dedication. She has also made extraordinary of their own families and their own lives.’’ OF OKLAHOMA improvements to the manor through her pas- Describing his journey as a novelist, Gaines IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion for restoration and historic preservation. once said, it was ‘‘only when I tried to write Tuesday, July 16, 2013 I want to commend Elizabeth on an out- about Louisiana, that I really put everything I standing job. I wish her all the best in her re- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on July 10, 2013, had—my soul—and everything I had into it.’’ tirement in Highland County. Gaines said he traveled swamps, bayous, res- I was unavoidably detained and was not taurants and bars throughout South Louisiana present for rollcall vote No. 343. Had I been I submit a recent news article from the Win- to prepare to write his classic novel, A Lesson present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ chester Star on Elizabeth’s remarkable career. Before Dying. Following its publication, he re- f [From the Winchester Star, July 9, 2013] ceived a Pulitzer Prize nomination and the Na- CELEBRATING TLC PROPERTIES EXITING BELLE GROVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES tional Book Critics Circle Award. Screen play 25TH ANNIVERSARY PRAISE adaptations of three of his novels have also broadcast on CBS and HBO. (By Laura McFarland) As writer-in-residence emeritus at the Uni- HON. BILLY LONG MIDDLETOWN.—Belle Grove Plantation Ex- versity of Louisiana at Lafayette, Dr. Gaines OF MISSOURI ecutive Director Elizabeth McClung is going holds numerous honors, including the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out on a high note. With the house in good Humanities Medal and recognition by the Tuesday, July 16, 2013 shape, visitation up, and a ‘‘great board in Academy of Achievement, the American Acad- place,’’ she said she is leaving Belle Grove in emy of Arts and Letters, and the Order of Art Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- good hands. and Letters in France. ognize and honor the 25th Anniversary of TLC She will retire July 31 after almost 17 Louisiana is blessed to have this world-fa- Properties. years with the historic house in Middletown. mous author among us. As a national treas- TLC Properties was founded 25 years ago Although there are plenty of new mile- ure, his books will continue to inspire future by Sam and Carol Coryell. The Coryells were stones ahead for the historic manor, generations of Americans. college music teachers who had a desire to McClung said she doesn’t have any regrets in f establish a real-estate business to supplement leaving them to her successor. She is proud their income and retirement and to fulfill a of what she accomplished at Belle Grove dur- HONORING DR. F. JOE dream of owning their own business. Over the ing her time and will remain an ‘‘enthusi- CROSSWHITE last 25 years, Sam and Carol have grown their astic supporter and continue cheering from the grandstands.’’ business from just a handful of units to ap- HON. JASON T. SMITH proximately 3,000 units in the Springfield area. ‘‘I wanted to leave on an upswing, and I OF MISSOURI also didn’t want to stay long enough to be- In 1999, Sam and Carol welcomed their come an antique,’’ she said with a laugh. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three sons Sam M., Daniel, and David to the Tuesday, July 16, 2013 McClung gave her notice to Belle Grove’s family business. The elder Coryells were sure board of directors in March and a search Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pass on to their sons the two leading values committee was formed to fill the position, today to honor the career of Dr. F. Joe of TLC Properties: strong character and serv- said John Adamson, chairman of the board.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Jul 17, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.008 E16JYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 16, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1065 An announcement about her replacement ‘‘while still keeping the important historic has been a critically important advocate for could be made as early as this week. structures true to their period,’’ McClung airport neighbors and airport users and he will During McClung’s time at Belle Grove, she said. be greatly missed. demonstrated that running the house was as ‘‘There were no computers. There were no much about helping it become part of the financial systems in place. We were the mule Bob discovered his love of aviation early in community as ‘‘preserving limestone walls train on the information highway,’’ she said. life. He got his first real taste of flying at the and beautiful grounds,’’ Adamson said. He ‘‘We had no Internet or hadn’t dreamed of Hawthorne Municipal Airport, where he flew praised her for doing the latter as well. getting email because we didn’t have any his first plane at the age of fourteen. He later TRIPLED HOLDINGS computers.’’ became a private pilot, a commercial pilot and In more recent years, she faced the same Under McClung, Belle Grove has tripled its in 1983 was hired as the Airport Manager in problem as other nonprofit groups in strug- property holdings with the acquisition of 183 Hawthorne, where he worked for 10 years. He gling to fund operating costs, she said. adjacent acres and of Bowman’s Fort near spent three years in Reno, Nevada serving as There were cuts in funding from the state Strasburg, Adamson said. the Airport Manager at the Reno Stead Airport and federal levels and private foundations, Both of these historic sites are within the who were no longer providing unrestricted before the City of Santa Monica hired him as boundaries of the Cedar Creek and Belle funds, she said. They began focusing instead Airport Director for SMO in 1996. Grove National Historical Park, he said. on fundraising for special projects. Bob took real pride in telling the story of the McClung championed the need for the ‘‘When you have a house that was built in rich history of the airport and delighted in park, was part of the team that wrote the 1797 and a lot of property with cattle, fences original legislation to establish it, and sharing a photo presentation about the evo- and other structures, there is always some- helped create a general management plan to lution of SMO. The airport opened in 1917, thing falling apart that you have to man- act as a road map for its future. gave flight to aviation adventurers like Amelia age,’’ she said. Adamson says the ‘‘active partnerships’’ Earhart and Bessie Coleman, and was once Over the years, McClung has maintained a McClung built with a number of organiza- small, capable staff and an active and ener- home to Douglass Aircraft, which produced tions in the community are a big part of getic group of volunteers that run the the celebrated DC–3. what made the park possible. house’s day-to-day operations and special But Bob’s lasting legacy will be his impas- ‘‘I think Elizabeth has been the glue that events, Andreae said. sioned advocacy, which made a real dif- pulled all of these together and made Belle ‘‘When we go through tough economic Grove something personal to each of these ference in the lives of airport neighbors and times, it is a difficult operation to run,’’ he organizations,’’ said Adamson, of Strasburg. users. He worked tirelessly with elected offi- said. ‘‘You have to be on your toes and be cials, the commissioners, and the surrounding MANOR HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS out raising money and keeping your staff community to promote transparency and seek and volunteers happy. They are the people That energy was also focused on Belle solutions to the challenges facing the airport. Grove, whether it was creating or putting to- the public sees.’’ gether an event or working to improve the Other highlights from her time at Belle I congratulate Bob on his many years of serv- house itself, said Nancy Lee Corner, lead vol- Grove that McClung looks back on proudly ice to the City of Santa Monica and wish him unteer. McClung approached the projects are restoring the historic landscape around all the best in his retirement. with a passion and organization that simply the house and gardens, beginning a junior f makes people ‘‘feel at ease as soon as they docent program to engage young people to meet her.’’ ‘‘maintain and preserve important touch- RECOGNIZING LEE GOLDMAN FOR The 1797 Manor House’s interior was re- stones,’’ and creating the Belle Grove 1797 HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN JOUR- stored to its historically accurate appear- Whiskey and Belle Grove 1797 Whiskey NALISM ance and the structure and its outbuildings Chocolates. were repaired using historic preservation FUTURE PLANS practices, she said. After working at Belle Grove for almost 17 HON. MARK MEADOWS ‘‘All the things she has done to bring that years and in the nonprofit sector overall for OF NORTH CAROLINA about on the decorative part of the house— more than 40 years, McClung, who declined the carpet, the painting, the furniture—all of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to share her age, said she is eager for that has contributed greatly to the house unstructured time. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 and interpreting it,’’ said Comer, of Stephens She earned a bachelor’s degree in 1969 at City. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- the Tyler School of Art of Temple University Those kind of changes take money, so gratulate Lee Goldman of Flat Rock, North in Philadelphia. McClung constantly was looking for new Carolina, on having three of his columns fea- Before coming to Belle Grove, she was the fundraising ideas, ways to improve upon ex- director of development for four years at the tured on the Supreme Court’s SCOTUSblog isting ones, or grant writing opportunities, Museum of American Frontier Culture in within the past month. said Sandy Dunkle, chair-elect of the board. Staunton. For three separate articles on controversial She is a ‘‘forward thinking person’’ who is McClung and her husband, Kent, will move legal issues to gain the attention of the highest cheerful and knows how to handle herself re- to their home in Highland County, which gardless of the situation, she said. court of the land is a tremendous achievement they have owned for more than 30 years. The Dunkle praised the Hite of Excellence Din- that deserves to be commended. move will allow her to spend time on her art- ner Series—now in its 16th year—that Mr. Goldman has shared his writing talents work, which she hasn’t had time to pursue in McClung created as a fundraiser. recent years. with the 11th District of North Carolina for ‘‘It has been one of our biggest sources of ‘‘When you are the director of a nonprofit years. From 2009–2012, Mr. Goldman wrote income and that is all because Elizabeth of any kind, it is fairly strenuous. It involves an op-ed column on national politics for the McClung brought that to us. Still today, it is a lot of weekends, evenings and holidays,’’ Asheville Citizen-Times in Asheville, NC. Now, a strong part of our financial picture,’’ said McClung said. ‘‘It will be wonderful to have as he did in 2008, he writes his column for the Dunkle, of Frederick County. time off.’’ Hendersonville Times-News in Hendersonville, MAKING CHANGES f NC. McClung had a tough road ahead of her Mr. Goldman devoted a large part of his life when she took over Belle Grove in 1997, said HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED to serving in the federal government from Fred Andreae, who has been chairman of the CAREER OF BOB TRIMBORN 1964–2001. He worked as Staff Director of the board twice and served on the search com- UPON HIS RETIREMENT mittee when she was hired as well as the cur- United States Senate Subcommittee on Health rent one that will seek her successor. and Scientific Research and also as an Asso- Before she came, Belle Grove was run in a HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN ciate Director at the National Institutes of ‘‘more casual way, a little less businesslike OF CALIFORNIA Health. Mr. Goldman was a member of the way,’’ Andreae said. When McClung was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senior Executive Service, Director of Federal hired, she put a more professional atmos- Liaison for the Association of American Med- phere in place and didn’t balk when it be- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ical Colleges and a Senior Policy Advisor for came apparent that the manor house’s fi- the National Alliance Against Mental Illness. nances were not as good as originally be- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- lieved, he said. leagues to join me today to honor the distin- Mr. Speaker, as a Representative for the The first three years were the most chal- guished career of Bob Trimborn, who retired 11th District of North Carolina, I commend Mr. lenging for her because they were all about on July 1 after seventeen years as Director of Goldman for his talents and thank him for his bringing the house into the 21st century the Santa Monica Airport. Over the years, Bob contributions to our district and nation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Jul 17, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.014 E16JYPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1066 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2013 INTRODUCING THE ‘‘SAVING Mrs. Bessie Gray was born in Pine Bluff, Ar- county seat and is a regional center for AMERICA’S POLLINATORS ACT kansas and moved to Milwaukee after grad- Downeast Maine, with agricultural, commer- OF 2013’’ uating from high school, where she met and cial, and educational resources that are uti- married her husband, Percy. She began her lized and embraced by thousands of nearby HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. child care business in her home in 1973 after Mainers. OF MICHIGAN working as a Head Start volunteer. Gray’s The town was settled in 1763 and named IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Child Development Center, Inc. became a after Oliver Ellsworth, a delegate to the 1787 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 nonprofit organization and was accredited by United States Constitutional Convention. The the National Association for the Education of city combines a comfortable small town feel Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Young Children (NAEYC). It was the first Afri- with the beautiful scenery of Maine’s coastline. with the support of my colleague and friend can American-led program in the State to One of Ellsworth’s many attractions includes Mr. BLUMENAUER of Oregon to introduce the achieve this accreditation. the Downeast Scenic Railroad, which begins ‘‘Saving America’s Pollinators Act of 2013.’’ Mrs. Gray earned her bachelor’s degree in in the town and travels along the historic, re- This legislation requires the Administrator of early childhood education from the University cently renovated, Calais Branch line. the Environmental Protection Agency to take of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and her master’s The residents of Ellsworth embody the val- swift action and prevent future mass die-offs degree in educational administrative leader- ues of the hardworking people of Maine, and of honey bees. ship from Marquette University. She was a they take great pride in the rich heritage they One of every three bites of food we eat is State certified child care trainer for many have created over the past 250 years. It is an from a crop pollinated by honey bees. These years and started hundreds of teachers on honor and a privilege to represent the people crops include: apples, avocados, cranberries, their way to successful child care careers. She of Ellsworth in Congress, and I am pleased to cherries, broccoli, peaches, carrots, grapes, served on many boards and is a past member have this opportunity to help the town cele- soybeans, sugar beets and onions. Unfortu- of Wisconsin Early Childhood Association brate its 250th anniversary. nately, unless swift action is taken, these (vice president), Midwest Early Childhood As- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- crops, and numerous others, will soon dis- sociation, Black Child Development Institute, lating the people of Ellsworth and wishing appear due to the dramatic decline of honey and Easter Seals Southeastern Wisconsin. them well on this joyous occasion. bee populations throughout the country. For She continues to be available for board con- over a decade now, honey bees have been f sultation. suffering rapid population losses as a result of In 1991, Mrs. Gray began purchasing a SUPPORT OF ROBUST FUNDING a phenomenon known as ‘colony collapse dis- property on North Teutonia Avenue from the FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES order.’ Another decade of these mass die-offs Sisters of Sorrowful Mother. After providing OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL will severely threaten our agricultural economy day care services for children at this site for CANCER INSTITUTE and food supply system. three years, the Sisters gifted the property to Scientists have reported that common Mrs. Gray. For the next 20 years, Gray’s oper- symptoms of this decline are attributed to the HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ated out of that facility until its closure in 2011. OF TEXAS use of a class of insecticides known as Many honors and awards have been be- neonicotinoids. The ’Saving America’s Polli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stowed upon Mrs. Gray during her career, in- nators Act’ will address the decline of honey Tuesday, July 16, 2013 cluding Milwaukeean of the Month (Milwaukee bee populations by directing the Administrator Magazine) 1981, First African American Na- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. of the Environmental Protection Agency to tionally Accredited Child Care Center in Wis- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of robust funding suspend the registration of certain consin 1994, State of Wisconsin Annual Martin for the National Institutes of Health and the neonicotinoids—known as imidacloprid, Luther King Jr. Heritage Award 2001, and National Cancer Institute. This funding is criti- clothianidin, thiamethoxam, dinotafuran—and Black Child Development Wisconsin Affiliate/ cally necessary to support life-saving research any other members of the nitro group of Child Care category 2009. She has touched for diseases like pancreatic cancer. neonicotinoid insecticides until the Adminis- the lives of thousands during her 48 years of In the 112th Congress, I cosponsored the trator has made a determination that such in- service to children and their futures. When Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, which calls secticides will not cause unreasonable ad- parents could not afford to pay the child care on the National Cancer Institute to develop a verse effects on pollinators based on an eval- fees, she absorbed these costs to ensure that scientific framework for combating pancreatic uation of peer-review scientific evidence and a parents could maintain employment stability or cancer and lung cancer. This scientific frame- completed field study. The bill will also require finish their schooling. work will identify the most promising avenues the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination Bessie Gray is a woman armed with a for research and coordinate resources to with the Administrator of the Environmental strong personal faith. She taught Sunday achieve a greater impact. Protection Agency, to regularly monitor the school and provided a nursing home ministry. Mr. Speaker, strategic investment in pan- health and population status of native bees She was married to Percy Gray, Sr. for over creatic cancer research is absolutely crucial. and identify the scope and likely causes of un- 55 years until his passing in December 2010, While overall cancer incidence and death usual native bee mortality. and is the mother of nine children, with 23 rates are declining, pancreatic cancer remains This legislation is extremely critical to exam- the deadliest of all major forms of cancer. ining the death of honey bees and will allow grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I am hon- Pancreatic cancer has a devastatingly low us the opportunity to adequately secure our five-year survival rate of just six percent, and future food supply. I urge my colleagues to ored to pay tribute to Bessie M. Gray, my friend. Mrs. Gray’s contributions have greatly it will impact over 45,000 Americans this year. support this legislation and protect America’s Unfortunately, funding for the NIH and the pollinators. benefited the citizens of the Fourth Congres- sional District. National Cancer Institute has been declining f f due to inflation and sequestration. I urge my IN TRIBUTE TO BESSIE MARIE colleagues to support a permanent fix to se- GRAY HONORING THE CITY OF questration and provide the resources needed ELLSWORTH, MAINE to help every American suffering from cancer. HON. GWEN MOORE f HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD OF WISCONSIN IN HONOR OF CARTERET COUNTY OF MAINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANIMAL SHELTER AND THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ASPCA Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, July 16, 2013 recognize a mother, teacher, mentor, and Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. WALTER B. JONES community leader, Bessie M. Gray. On July honor the city of Ellsworth, Maine as it cele- OF NORTH CAROLINA 21, 2013 her over 40 years of service will be brates its 250th anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrated and honored along with family, Located in the heart of Hancock County, friends, former employees, and former stu- and a gateway to Acadia National Park, Ells- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 dents at a program entitled, ‘‘Mother to Many, worth is one of our state’s fastest growing and Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Teacher to More and Mentor to All.’’ picturesque communities. It serves as the take a moment to honor the Carteret County

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ELLIOTT Small businesses make up the backbone of in my district, was facing the loss of its state LYNN, WINNER OF AUBURN’S PO- the U.S. economy and play a crucial role in license and possible closure unless it under- LITICAL SCIENCE LEADERSHIP American productivity and economic vitality. went significant improvement due to a tight AWARD We must continue to support small businesses budget on the local, state, and federal levels. like Killen’s Steakhouse, and I look forward to This shelter is the only facility in the area that HON. MIKE ROGERS hearing from Chef Killen as a small business provides a place for homeless pets to stay OF ALABAMA owner about the needs and concerns of the while they wait for adoption. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small business community. In an unprecedented outpouring of support Congratulations to Killen’s Steakhouse for Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from the community, more than 100 volun- achieving this prominent ranking. On behalf of teers, including 30 U.S. Marines from Marine Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I all residents of the Twenty-Second Congres- Corps Air Station Cherry Point, came together rise today to commend an outstanding young sional District of Texas, I am honored to rec- to renovate the facility. The ASPCA, through leader who attends Auburn University, which ognize this achievement. Our community is its nationwide grants program, was more than is a leading research and educational institu- proud that Killen’s Steakhouse calls Pearland willing to provide essential funding for supplies tion in my district in Alabama. Auburn’s polit- home. I wish Chef Killen and his staff the best and improvements as well. ical science department each year recognizes of luck in the future. As a result of this funding and assistance a student leader who excels in both the class- f from the community, the shelter was given room and the community. It’s my honor to an- PERSONAL EXPLANATION preliminary approval to reapply for its license nounce that Mr. Elliott Lynn is this year’s win- and continue its work as a safe haven for ner of Auburn’s Political Science Leadership homeless animals in Carteret County. Award. A faculty committee selected Elliott HON. RON BARBER This situation is a testament to the incred- after careful consideration of his outstanding OF ARIZONA ible results that are possible when local citi- credentials. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens, along with national organizations like the Elliott is from Phenix City, Alabama. He is a Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ASPCA, come together to serve a community. senior political science major with an out- Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, due to attending I want to thank the Carteret County Humane standing 3.95 Cumulative Grade Point Aver- the memorial for the 19 firefighters who died Society Animal Shelter, the ASPCA, and the age. Elliot is a National Merit Scholar and on fighting the wildfire in Yarnell, Arizona, I people of the Third District of North Carolina the Dean’s List. He is a member of many missed 20 recorded votes on July 9, 2013. I for their work on behalf of the homeless ani- honor societies, including Phi Eta Sigma, Pi would like to indicate at this point how I would mals in Eastern North Carolina. These individ- Sigma Alpha and Pi Lambda Sigma. Elliott is have voted had I been present for those uals and organizations have provided a tre- an Honors College Drummond Scholar and a votes. mendous service to Carteret County, and I am recipient of the Auburn University Marie Glass On rollcall vote No. 308, H. Res. 288, I pleased to have them recognized by the Ward Endowed Academic Scholarship. would have voted ‘‘yea’’ On Ordering the Pre- United States Congress. Elliott is active in helping the community, vious Question to begin consideration of the f and he participated in multiple service trips to bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for en- underserved communities in the U.S. and in ergy and water development and related RECOGNIZING KIA MOTORS FOR developing countries. He went to Haiti to build agencies for the fiscal year ending September THEIR ONE MILLIONTH CAR housing for the victims of the 2010 earth- 30, 2014, and for other purposes. BUILT IN WEST POINT, GA quake. He also volunteered as a teaching as- On rollcall vote No. 309, H. Res. 288, I sistant with the Victory Mission at a church in would have voted ‘‘yea’’ On Agreeing to the HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND Columbus, Georgia, and volunteers at the Co- Resolution for consideration of the bill (H.R. OF GEORGIA lumbus Habitat. Last summer, Elliott had the 2609) making appropriations for energy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity to intern with our colleague in the water development and related agencies for other chamber, Senator RICHARD SHELBY, and Tuesday, July 16, 2013 the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, he has also interned with a Circuit Court and for other purposes. Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I Judge in Alabama. On rollcall vote No. 310, Journal, I would come before you today to recognize a tremen- After graduating from Auburn, Elliott plans to have voted ‘‘no’’ on approving the Journal. dous milestone for Kia Motors Manufacturing attend law school and work in human rights or On rollcall vote No. 311, H.R. 2609, the Georgia: The completion of their one millionth public interest law. He hopes his career will FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, car built in West Point, Georgia. This is a allow him the opportunity to make a difference I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to strike the section huge achievement for Kia Motors North Amer- in the lives of others. of the bill that would prevent the Army Corps ica and for Georgia, as West Point is the first Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to of Engineers from updating guidance con- Kia automobile manufacturing facility on our Elliott and thank Auburn University for pro- cerning federal jurisdiction under the Clean continent. ducing such outstanding students and citizens. Water Act. Beginning in November of 2009, Kia Motors f On rollcall vote No. 312, H.R. 2609, the Manufacturing Georgia has been rolling out FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, cars and keeping over 11,000 Georgians em- KILLEN’S STEAKHOUSE I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to strike the section ployed. Using on-site and local suppliers, that would prevent the Army Corps of Engi- they’ve helped to grow the Third District’s HON. PETE OLSON neers from changing the definitions of ‘‘fill ma- economy with quality manufacturing, excellent OF TEXAS terial’’ or ‘‘discharge material’’ under the Clean jobs, and a deep commitment to improving our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Water Act. community. Kia Motors Manufacturing Geor- On rollcall vote No. 313, H.R. 2609, the Tuesday, July 16, 2013 gia’s continued success led to a $100 million FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, expansion in early 2012, increasing their an- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase renew- nual capacity to 360,000 vehicles. In fact, the recognize Chef Ronnie Killen and the staff of able energy, energy reliability, and efficiency best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the Optima, is Killen’s Steakhouse in Pearland, Texas. It’s no by $245 million and to decrease Weapons Ac- built in West Point, Georgia. secret that Texas is known for its beef. Killen’s tivities by the same amount. One million cars in four years is a huge suc- Steakhouse has been ranked the number one On rollcall vote No. 314, H.R. 2609, the cess for Kia and for Georgia. Kia’s achieve- steakhouse in Texas and the number six FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, ments showcase how great Georgia is for steakhouse in the United States out of The I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Renew- manufacturing and business, and I thank them Daily Meal’s top 20 American Steakhouses. able Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency for their commitment to improving our district’s This is an exceptional honor, and reflects the by $31 million and reduces Departmental Ad- economy. I am honored that Kia Motors Manu- hard work, talent and dedication to culinary ministration by the same amount.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as a running icon. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Renew- recognize Hope Carroll, winner of the Stars Nevertheless, Covert’s true impact has been able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency and Stripes Spectacular essay contest, for her on the many hundreds of students he’s by $50 million and decrease Weapons Activi- inspiring essay titled ‘‘What Freedom Means coached over the years. He instilled in them ties by the same amount. to Me.’’ I had the pleasure of listening to Hope not only the skills needed to be successful On rollcall vote No. 317, H.R. 2609, the read her essay at the annual Stars and athletes, but perhaps more important, the FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, Stripes Spectacular on July 4th in Portland, skills needed to be successful in life, espe- I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to reduce Renewable Maine. cially dedication and perseverance in the face Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency by One of the best parts of my job as a mem- of obstacles. $4.75 million and transfer the same amount to ber of Congress is having the opportunity to While few of us will choose to take on the the Spending Reduction Account. witness the great talent and potential of our challenge of running every single day for 45 On rollcall vote No. 318, H.R. 2609, the nation’s young people. This rising 6th grader, years, we can all strive to learn from and per- FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, from Lincoln Middle School, represents the haps live by his main principle: Never Miss. I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ to increase Renew- best and brightest among them. I would like to He may physically end his streak on July 23, able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency take this opportunity to share Hope Carroll’s but his dogged determination and commitment by $1 million and decrease Departmental Ad- essay with the House of Representatives. to leading by example will carry on. ministration by the same amount. On rollcall vote No. 319, H.R. 2609, the Freedom is bravery, confidence and love. f FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, Bravery is standing up for your freedom, confidence helps you believe in your free- INTRODUCING THE AIRLINE PILOT I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to reduce the Renew- dom, confidence helps you believe in your PENSION FAIRNESS ACT able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency freedom and love takes care of it. Freedom is and Fossil Energy Research and Development laughing and crying. When my family laughs HON. GEORGE MILLER by $1.5 billion collectively, and transfer the together there is not a care in the world and OF CALIFORNIA same amount to the Spending Reduction Ac- that is freedom. We cry together, it is the count. way we express our sadness, that is freedom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On rollcall vote No. 320, H.R. 2609, the Freedom is dancing around the room when Tuesday, July 16, 2013 FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, no is watching because being silly and happy is freedom. Freedom is nature, beautiful Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ to increase Renew- Speaker, today, I am proud to introduce the able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency trees and lovely pink flowers. Freedom is bravery, confidence, love, laughing, crying, Airline Pilot Pension Fairness Act, legislation by $10 million and decrease Departmental Ad- silly, happy and beautiful. that would prevent deep, unfair cuts in pilots’ ministration by the same amount. retirement benefits. On rollcall vote No. 321, H.R. 2609, the Hope showed bravery and confidence well Nearly forty years ago, Congress estab- FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, beyond her years in reading her essay, and I lished the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Renew- look forward to following her progress as a tion to insure the pension benefits of American able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency writer. workers. When employers terminate their by $15 million and decrease Weapons Activi- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- workers’ traditional pension plans, the PBGC ties by the same amount. lating Hope Carroll, winner of the Stars and On rollcall vote No. 322, H.R. 2609, the Stripes Spectacular essay contest. takes the plans over and makes monthly pay- FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, f ments to plan participants who are retired. When the PBGC takes over a company’s I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Renew- HONORING MARK COVERT able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency pension plan, the plan participants do not al- by $15.5 million and reduce Weapons Activi- ways receive the same benefit they would ties by the same amount. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER have received if their plan had not terminated. On rollcall vote No. 323, H.R. 2609, the OF OREGON For example, workers who retire before age FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 65—which the law considers ‘‘normal’’ retire- ment age—receive reduced benefits to reflect I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Renew- Tuesday, July 16, 2013 able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency the longer period that these retirees likely will by $20 million and reduce Weapons Activities Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise receive benefits. by the same amount. today to mark the end of an era. On July 23, This is bad news for many pilots. Until 2007, On rollcall vote No. 324, H.R. 2609, the 2013, the man who holds the U.S. record— under Federal Aviation Administration rules, FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, and possibly the world record—for the longest airline pilots were required to retire at age 60. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Renew- continuous running streak will be hanging up As a result, pilots whose pension plans were able Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency his shoes. Mark Covert, a legend in the world terminated—like the pilots at United Airlines by $40 million and reduce Weapons Activities of track and field, has run at least one mile and US Airways—wound up taking drastic by the same amount. every day for the last 45 years. cuts to their pension benefits because the On rollcall vote No. 325, H.R. 2609, the In D.C. terms, that means he has run PBGC treated age 60 as an early retirement FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, through nine presidential administrations, age and cut pilots’ guaranteed benefits as a I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to decrease Nuclear seven economic recessions and over 20 ses- result. Energy by $25 million and increases Office of sions of Congress. On a personal level, he This problem was caused because the Science account by the same amount. has laced up his shoes every day through FAA’s mandatory pilot retirement age of 60 On rollcall vote No. 326, H.R. 2609, the storms, heat waves, illnesses, surgery and and ERISA’s normal retirement age of 65 FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, even the births of his four children. If you ask were not aligned. ERISA does not provide a I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to reduce Fossil En- him how he did it, he’ll tell you it would never special rule for pilots. Pilots earn every dime ergy Research and Development and Weap- have been possible without the full support of their pension benefits and they didn’t ons Activities by $127 million collectively and and encouragement of his wife Debi—espe- choose to retire at age 60. The time to fix this increase Advanced Research Projects Agen- cially on the birthdays. problem is today. cy—Energy by the same amount. Not only has he run through history, he has The Airline Pilot Pension Fairness Act would On rollcall vote No. 327, H.R. 2609, the made it. In the 1972 U.S. Olympic Marathon put airline pilots subject to the old FAA rule on FY2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, Trials, Covert was the first athlete to cross a equal ground with other workers by requiring I would have voted ‘‘no’’ to increase Office of finish line wearing an unusual pair of shoes the PBGC to treat age 60 as the normal retire- Science account by $500 million and decrease with rubber soles that were made on a waffle ment age for these pilots—not as an early re- Weapons Activities by the same amount. iron. An entrepreneur by the name of Bill tirement age. In other words, these pilots

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