E528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2016 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE sources crucial in the transition to a senior liv- peting in this rigorous competition and wishing SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLO- ing community. Green Hill provides the tools him continued success in his education and GISTS—MARIA BENNETT and services required to evaluate the level of high school wrestling career. need for each prospective resident, determine f what financial resources are available to them, HON. PETE OLSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF TEXAS and explore their different lifestyle options at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Green Hill. Green Hill understands that transitioning to a senior living community can HON. TODD C. YOUNG Tuesday, April 19, 2016 be stressful for both the prospective resident OF INDIANA Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and their family; therefore Green Hill is dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate Maria Bennett from Katy, TX for cated to all efforts helping to ease the proc- Tuesday, April 19, 2016 being accepted into the National Academy of ess. Future Scientists and Technologists to rep- In addition to the quality care that Green Hill Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on resent the state of Texas at the Congress of provides to seniors on both ends of the need Monday, April 18, 2016, I was unable to be Future Science and Technology leaders. spectrum, including those independent and present for recorded votes. Had I been Maria attends Cinco Ranch High School and ‘‘on the go’’ as well as those who require full- present, I would have voted: ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call is one of 13 high school honor students se- time assistance, Green Hill also offers an im- vote No. 153, and ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. lected from the Twenty-Second Congressional mense selection of recreational, educational, 154. District of Texas. These students were se- and social activities. These programs increase f lected as Texas delegates at the Congress of the comfort of living in the convenient metro- TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT A. Future Science and Technology Leaders. This politan location of Green Hill. COPELAND, JR. program was designed for high school stu- Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking the dents to be recognized for their hard work in members and supporters of the Green Hill Re- school, as well as to support their aspirations tirement Community of West Orange, New HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN of working in a science or technology field. Jersey for all of their service to the commu- OF SOUTH CAROLINA The National Academy was founded by Rich- nity, and in congratulating them on their 150th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ard Rossi and Dr. Robert Darling; Mr. Rossi Anniversary. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 currently serves as president. The Congress is f being held at the Tsongas Center at the Uni- Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in versity of Massachusetts, Lowell from June OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL remembrance of Dr. Robert A. Copeland, Jr. a 29th through July 1st. Maria was selected by DEBT leading American ophthalmologist who helped a group of educators to be a delegate for the the profession deepen its understanding of Congress thanks to her dedication to her aca- HON. MIKE COFFMAN disparities and broaden its international reach. Dr. Copeland was the founding chairman of demic success and goals of pursuing science OF COLORADO the Department of Ophthalmology at the How- or technology. We are proud of Maria and all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of her hard work, and know she will make ard University College of Medicine, the posi- Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Katy proud. tion he held at the time of his untimely passing On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January on the evening of Monday, April 11, 2016. He sional District of Texas, congratulations again 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- is survived by his wife Candie, whom he mar- to Maria for being accepted into the National fice, the national debt was ried May 24, 2008, and children Kennedie, Academy of Future Scientists and Tech- $10,626,877,048,913.08. Robert III, and Lucas. nologists. Keep up the great work. Today, it is $19,203,643,099,493.25. We’ve Dr. Copeland was widely admired as an ad- vocate for the prevention of eye disease, a f added $8,576,766,050,550.17 to our debt in 6 years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- mentor to countless students, and an expert CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNI- tion, our economy, and our children could and attentive physician. His advocacy reached VERSARY OF GREEN HILL RE- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- Capitol Hill, where I had the pleasure of work- TIREMENT COMMUNITY ment. ing with him on patient issues. Dr. Copeland f was scheduled to come to my office for a HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN meeting in conjunction with the American TRIBUTE TO COLTON OF NEW JERSEY Academy of Ophthalmology on April 14, the CLINGENPEEL week of his passing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert A. Copeland, Jr., was born on De- Tuesday, April 19, 2016 HON. DAVID YOUNG cember 13, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF IOWA vania. His interest in the condition of the eye today in celebration of the 150th Anniversary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arose during his first week as a Fisk University of Green Hill Retirement Community located in undergraduate in 1973. Copeland was injured Tuesday, April 19, 2016 West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. playing football and had to be treated for blunt Green Hill Retirement Community is de- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise trauma to the right eye at Meharry Medical voted to providing personal care to older today to recognize and congratulate Colton College. After completing his studies at Fisk, Americans of lifestyles ranging from all levels Clingenpeel of Thomas Jefferson High School Copeland earned a medical degree in 1981 of need. Green Hill continues to preserve the in Council Bluffs, Iowa for winning the Class from Temple University School of Medicine. vision of its founders set 150 years ago by 3A, 152-pound bracket at the Iowa High He subsequently completed an internal medi- working to adapt to the changing needs of School Athletic Association State Wrestling cine residency at the Robert Wood Johnson their community. tournament on February 20, 2016. Medical School at the University of Medicine Established in 1866, Green Hill is a non- Iowa has a long and proud history of strong and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1982, an oph- profit facility dedicated to providing compas- wrestling programs in our state, producing col- thalmology residency at Howard University sionate care to seniors and their families. lege and Olympic champions for years. Win- Hospital in 1985, an external disease/cornea Originally founded by the Society for the Relief ning a state championship is the culmination fellowship at Wayne State University School of of Respectable Aged Women in 1866, fol- of years of hard work and commitment, not Medicine in 1986, and a cornea, external dis- lowing the end of the Civil War with just 13 only on the part of Colton, but also his par- ease, and uveitis fellowship at the University residences, Green Hill currently continues to ents, his family and coaches. of California, San Francisco in 1989. expand and innovate new ways of living such Mr. Speaker, the example set by Colton Dr. Copeland contributed more than three as the launch of their Green House Homes demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedi- decades of service to Howard University. In development in 2011. Though the world has cation, and perseverance. I am honored to 1982, he arrived at Howard University Hospital changed greatly since 1866, the need for self- represent Colton and his family in the United as a young ophthalmology resident. Four less personal care continues to grow. States Congress. I know all of my colleagues years later, he joined the Howard University Additionally, Green Hill provides families of in the United States House of Representatives Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthal- elderly loved ones with all of the necessary re- will join me in congratulating Colton on com- mology, as an instructor. He was elevated to

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TRENT KELLY chair in the document ratifying creation of the Academy was founded by Richard Rossi and OF MISSISSIPPI Department of Ophthalmology by the Howard Dr. Robert Darling; Mr. Rossi currently serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University Board of Trustees. as president. The Congress is being held at Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Dr. Copeland wrote multiple papers on cor- the Tsongas Center at the University of Mas- neal and external diseases, uveitis, and other sachusetts, Lowell from June 29th through Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, April diseases of the eye. His research focused on July 1st. Arnya was selected by a group of 7, 2016, was an exciting night for Mississip- conditions affecting the eye, as well as the so- educators to be a delegate for the Congress pians, as we were represented by gifted vocal- cioeconomic and gender disparities in cataract thanks to his dedication to his academic suc- ists, Trent Harmon, of Amory, and La’Porsha surgery, including factors such as insurance cess and goals of pursuing science or tech- Renae, of McComb, the final two contestants coverage, transportation, and other barriers to nology. We are proud of Arnya and all of his during the farewell season of ‘‘American Idol.’’ access. hard work, and know he will make Pearland While Trent was ultimately victorious, he and In 2012, in conjunction with a Duke Univer- proud. La’Porsha have bright futures ahead of them sity professor, Dr. Copeland published and made Mississippi proud. Copeland and Afshari’s Principles and Prac- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Born and raised in the First District of Mis- tice of Cornea, a definitive textbook on the sional District of Texas, congratulations again sissippi, I was inspired by Trent’s faith in God, cornea. The two-volume work is over 1,500 to Arnya for being accepted into the National hard work ethic, and humility. During the proc- pages long, includes 119 chapters, and Academy of Future Scientists and Tech- ess, Trent was diagnosed with mononucleosis weighs over 14 pounds. Dr. Copeland also nologists. Keep up the great work. and was given the option to quit the show. traveled throughout the world to perform hu- Thankfully, Trent’s hard work and determina- manitarian services for underserved popu- f tion allowed him to compete and overcome lations. He served the people of Haiti, Saint the illness. Lucia, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Chile, Liberia, CELEBRATING THE 275TH ANNI- Throughout the season, Trent was proud of Nigeria, and India. VERSARY OF THE CITY OF his state and his state was proud of him. This Over the years, Dr. Copeland’s work drew BETHLEHEM was on display during the hometown parade numerous awards and accolades. He was fre- and concert. Thousands of fans flocked to the quently honored by the American Academy of parade in downtown Amory wearing blue and Ophthalmology, garnering the Distinguished HON. CHARLES W. DENT white ‘‘Team Trent’’ shirts, businesses had Service Award, Achievement Award, Council OF PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘Vote for Trent’’ signs in their windows, and of Appreciation Award, Surgery by Surgeons fans crowded Amory High School to watch Award, and the Secretariat Award. He was fre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trent perform. This is what is special about quently listed as a ‘‘top doctor’’ in major publi- Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Mississippi. People are proud of where they cations. In 2008, Dr. Copeland received the come from and are happy to see each other Professional Service Award from the Preven- Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, in 1741, 275 years succeed. tion of Blindness Society of Metropolitan ago, a small group of Moravian settlers found- Most importantly, Trent had the love and Washington, and in 2013, he garnered an ed a community along the banks of the support of his family. He discussed working on Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Monocacy Creek in an area about 60 miles his family farm and restaurant and the need to nomination. At Howard University, Dr. north of Philadelphia. leave in order to find success in the music in- Copeland was honored at the Ninth Annual dustry. Even though he had to leave Amory, Spirituality and Medicine Seminar in 2005—he In recognition of their faith—and in the hope his family, community, and state continued to was a member of Washington’s historic Shiloh that they were establishing a community that support his dream. I congratulate Trent on his Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. How- would stand the test of time—they named their success and wish him the best in his future ard also honored Dr. Copeland with a Citation settlement Bethlehem. career. of Achievement Award in 2008. These Moravian settlers chose an excellent f Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues site for their settlement. Bethlehem quickly ESSAY BY JILLIAN SABOE to join me in remembering this barrier-break- grew to become an important hub for com- ing physician. Dr. Copeland was a leader in merce, industry and learning. It remains so to ophthalmology who used his expertise to help this day, and continues to evolve with the HON. PETE OLSON the underserved. His wisdom and compassion times while still retaining strong ties to its her- OF TEXAS will be sorely missed, but his contributions will itage and founders. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES live on through all those who learned from Bethlehem also remains a rich melting pot Tuesday, April 19, 2016 him. and serves as a shining example for other cit- f Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to ies. Many of its citizens share a connection to interact with some of the brightest students in NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE the former Bethlehem Steel plant, which was the 22nd Congressional District who serve on SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLO- once the number two steel producer in the my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I GISTS—ARNYA ARORA United States. While time and circumstances have gained much by listening to the high resulted in Bethlehem Steel’s closure, the peo- school students who are the future of this HON. PETE OLSON ple of Bethlehem have proven themselves to great nation. They provide important insight OF TEXAS be as resilient and strong as the steel they from across the political spectrum that sheds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forged. The City has continued to prosper, and a light on the concerns of our younger con- it consistently appears on lists of the best stituents. Giving voice to their priorities will Tuesday, April 19, 2016 places to live in the country. hopefully instill a better sense of the impor- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Now with a population over 75,000, a diver- tance of being an active participant in the po- congratulate Arnya Arora from Pearland, TX sified industrial base, and a unique blend of litical process. Many of the students have writ- for being accepted into the National Academy ten short essays on a variety of topics and I culture and commerce, Bethlehem is cele- of Future Scientists and Technologists to rep- am pleased to share them with my House col- brating its 275th Anniversary. resent the state of Texas at the Congress of leagues. Future Science and Technology leaders. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to serve Jillian Saboe attends Pearland High School Arnya attends Manvel High School and is and represent the people of Bethlehem, and I in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: What one of 13 high school honor students selected offer them my sincerest congratulations on makes the political process in Congress so from the Twenty-Second Congressional Dis- their numerous achievements over the course challenging? trict of Texas. These students were selected of their city’s long and storied past. May their In recent decades, many political sci- as Texas delegates at the Congress of Future city long continue to grow and to prosper. entists as well as ordinary people of the

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