E1522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2017 City Commissioner (1983–1987). She also would have voted Yea on Roll Call votes 607 Mr. Donahue’s dedication to his country served as the Ward Leader for the renowned and 608, and Nay on Roll Call vote 609. leaves behind a legacy which will inspire fu- 50th Ward, where she was unanimously elect- f ture leaders and public servants. I ask my fel- ed by the Pennsylvania Democratic State low Members to join me in recognizing Super- Committee to represent Pennsylvania on the HONORING LONNIE RICHARDSON intendent John Donahue and his 38 years of Democratic National Committee. service. In 1988, Marian Tasco was elected as a HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD f Councilwoman for the Ninth District of the City OF ARKANSAS of Philadelphia, a position she held until 2016. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION As a Councilwoman, she served as both City Tuesday, November 7, 2017 HON. MAC THORNBERRY Council Majority Leader and Majority Whip. Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Her leadership was greatly valued by her OF TEXAS in honor of Lonnie Richardson of Mountain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES council colleagues and the administrations she View, Arkansas, who recently celebrated his served alongside. 100th birthday on September 12th. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 As a veteran legislator, she understood the Lonnie was born in 1917, in the Signal Hill Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, on Mon- importance of holding elected officials ac- community of Mountain View. In 1942, he an- day, November 6, 2017, I was unable to be in countable for their productivity and was ex- swered the call of duty and was drafted into Washington and missed Roll Call votes No. ceedingly effective in her commitment to ob- the U.S. Army. He served for four years during 607, To amend title 38, United States Code, to tain services that preserve and enhance the and after World War II, rising to the rank of authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to quality of life for her constituency. Impres- corporal. After the war, Lonnie returned home furnish assistance for adaptations of resi- sively, she introduced and secured the pas- to the Ozarks. He settled down, raised a fam- dences of veterans in rehabilitation programs sage of a multitude of bills and resolutions that ily, and tended to the family farm. under chapter 31 of such title, and for other directly relate to improving general city serv- Lonnie is truly a member of the greatest purposes; and No. 608, To direct the Sec- ices, protecting and enhancing the health and generation. We are all measured relative to retary of Veterans Affairs to submit to the welfare of women, children, and families, and people like Lonnie, who preserved global free- Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate making Philadelphia neighborhoods and com- dom, built our communities, and continue to and the House of Representatives a report re- mercial corridors safe havens for all citizens. shape America today. I hope you and Con- garding the organizational structure of the De- In addition to using her political influence to gress will join me in wishing Lonnie Richard- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other accomplish all of the above-outlined deeds, son a happy 100th birthday. purposes. Had I been present, I would have Marian Tasco chaired the City Council Public f voted Yes on both bills. Health and Human Services Committee and the Council Committee on Finance. While IN RECOGNITION OF SUPER- f Marian Tasco’s board appointments are many, INTENDENT JOHN J. DONAHUE 2017 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD she is held in high esteem and recognized for ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- WINNER—SHEILA ALLEN her commitment as the chair of the Philadel- TIREMENT phia Gas Commission, a lifetime appointment HON. JOHN GARAMENDI on the Board of Directors for the Board of City HON. OF Trusts, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and the OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Board. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 With more than 50 years of combined serv- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ice, Marian Tasco has received countless Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sheila Allen, a proven leader in awards and honors from numerous commu- today to recognize Delaware Water Gap Na- the Davis, California community who em- nity, civic and religious organizations. Those tional Recreation Area Superintendent John J. bodies the qualities of a true public servant. recognitions include: an Honorary Doctorate of Donahue. After a 38-year tenure with the Na- Sheila is currently the Executive Director of Law degree from Lincoln University; the Great- tional Park Service, Mr. Donahue has an- the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance. She has er Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition Dwight nounced he will retire on December 3, 2017. been instrumental in building an organization Evans Living Legacy Award, a Lifetime Long before he advanced to his current po- that serves as a vital voice for older adults in Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania sition at the Delaware Water Gap National Yolo County and elected officials and commu- Women’s Campaign Fund; a Good House- Recreation Area in 2003, Mr. Donahue began nity leaders consider her the expert in ad- keeping Magazine Award for Women in Gov- his federal career as a gardener at Cape Cod dressing senior issues. Sheila is credited with ernment, and a Pennsylvania Federation of National Seashore. From there he advanced organizing the 2010 Aging Summit that recog- Democratic Women’s Elected Women of the through the ranks, serving in a variety of roles nized the need for sustained attention of older Year Award. Most recently, she was ranked in that took him across the continental U.S. After adults. Her leadership has enhanced the lives the top 20 by Philadelphia Magazine for Most many years, a man who had started his career of countless older adults in Yolo County Influential people, was honored by WES as a gardener became the Superintendent of through educational programs, collaboration Health System through the renaming of some of our country’s most beautiful sites in with over 80 providers of older adult services Lindley Court Apartments as the Marian B. , Virginia, and Maryland. and is a faithful advocate for needed programs Tasco Arms, and bestowed ‘‘Best Kingmaker’’ As a dedicated leader, Mr. Donahue and services at every level of government. through the 2016 Best of Philly Awards for her oversaw critical projects and built relationships Working alongside County Supervisor support in electing James Kenney as mayor. with elected officials, business partners, and Provenza, Sheila was instrumental in helping The 2nd Congressional District of Pennsyl- local Native American tribes. Due to a recent to advocate for a new Adult Day Health Care vania extends gratitude to Marian Tasco for stewardship land acquisition program, there Center in Woodland as well as a Memory her dedicated support and service to the Com- are now hundreds of acres of connected open Center in Davis. Sheila also advocated for leg- monwealth of Pennsylvania. space stretching across Pennsylvania and islation to protect seniors from abuse and pro- f New Jersey. However, this is just a singular vide greater access to services in the commu- testament to his commitment and drive. During nity. She is currently working on a similar PERSONAL EXPLANATION his tenure, Mr. Donahue has written legisla- project in Winters, California. tion, regulations, policies, an numerous arti- Sheila’s community involvement includes, HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ cles. Trustee, Davis Unified School District, Board OF ILLINOIS The impact of Mr. Donahue’s work extends Member, First Five Yolo, Board of Director, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beyond our country’s borders. Recently, he led Explorit Science Center, Board of Governors, an American and international delegation to Agency on Aging, Board of Directors, Amer- Tuesday, November 7, 2017 China on behalf of the National Park Service. ican Nurses Association, Board of Director, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- He also attended the World Parks Conference Golden State Nursing Foundation, Advisory avoidably absent in the House chamber for in Australia and served on a 1999 delegation Committee, Yolo County Home Supportive Roll Call votes 607, 608, and 609 on Monday, to Haitian national parks in order to spur tour- Services, Member, Yolo County Health Coun- November 6, 2017. Had I been present, I ism and economic development. cil, Member, City of Davis Human Relations

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