E536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 25, 2018 the amazing transformation of the Indian sub- Today’s discoveries provide great hope for the Oakland Coliseum, and quickly put to- continent from an agricultural-based economy the future of cancer prevention and treatment. gether a championship dynasty. Led by Hall of to a leader in global innovation, information While it is uncertain what cancer care will look Famers Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and technology, design, and manufacturing. like 100 years from now, it is certain that Rollie Fingers, the ‘‘A’s’’ became World Series The M.S. Chadha Center for Global India Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center champions during three consecutive years: was made possible in large part by a gift from will be leading the way. 1972, 1973, and 1974. the Princeton Class of 1993, spearheaded by Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me During the 1980’s, beginning with manager Princeton alumnus Sumir Chadha. The center this time to recognize the great influence that Billy Martin’s ‘‘Billyball’’ system, the A’s found is named after Mr. Chadha’s grandfather, a re- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center new success and developed stars such as nowned physician and former Director General has had not only in the great city of Buffalo, hometown heroes Ricky Henderson and Dave of Health Services in India. I would also like to but throughout the nation. It is an honor to cel- Stewart, and Dennis Eckersley. In 1989, the take this opportunity to salute the other spon- ebrate this anniversary today. A’s won the ‘‘Battle of the Bay’’ World Series sors of this project for recognizing its impor- f in a four-game sweep against the San Fran- tance, and for supporting it. cisco Giants. Game 3 of that series was inter- CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAYS OF I will be traveling to Princeton University this rupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake—which GEORGE A. VALLONE AND MARY weekend to attend the grand opening of the claimed the lives of 39 people in Oakland and ‘‘DIXIE’’ VALLONE M.S. Chadha Center for Global India, and con- caused the series to be delayed for 10 days gratulate the generous men and women while both cities recovered. whose efforts contributed to the launch of this HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER Breaking tradition, the A’s decided against a new and exciting endeavor at Princeton. I look OF NEW JERSEY victory parade out of respect for those im- forward to attending the ceremony, and salute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pacted by the earthquake. the university’s faculty, administration and board of trustees for their dedication to culti- Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Following an ownership change in the vating a deeper understanding of the Indian Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise 1990’s and the team’s decision to hire the leg- contribution to our world, and to our national today to celebrate two very special birthdays endary Billy Beane as General Manager, mosaic of cultures and ideas. in North Jersey, George A. Vallone and Mary Beane instituted a system now known as ‘‘Moneyball’’ to find undervalued talent in order f ‘‘Dixie’’ Vallone. George A. Vallone, who was born on June to field competitive teams. Beane’s approach CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNI- 18, 1920, is a World War II Army veteran who was revolutionary, and led to the A’s outper- VERSARY OF ROSWELL PARK served in an anti-tank division in North Africa. forming expectations against better funded op- COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CEN- Later, George served in Rome as a Technical ponents. TER Sergeant working for the Allied Theater Com- During this period, the team won multiple mander. After returning home from the war, American League West division titles, and set HON. BRIAN HIGGINS George continued to serve his community as the then-American League record for the most OF NEW YORK the Co-Chair of the New Jersey Citizens for consecutive victories in 2002 when the A’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Property Tax Reform and as the President of completed ‘‘the Streak’’ by winning 20 games the Sussex County Senior Citizens Presi- Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in a row. This era was led by the ‘‘Big Three’’ dential Council. George’s work to better the pitchers: Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, and Barry Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I country he loves so dearly is a testament to Zito, and hitters Miguel Tejada and Eric Cha- rise today to recognize the celebration of the his patriotism. I ask my colleagues to join me vez. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s in recognizing George’s selfless sacrifices. The Oakland Athletics have an impressive 120th Anniversary. A time capsule will be bur- Additionally, Mary ‘‘Dixie’’ Vallone, who was history of outstanding players, including Hall of ied on April 25, 2018 to commemorate this born on March 8, 1929, has been an active Fame inductees, such as: Rickey Henderson, momentous occasion at Roswell Park’s cam- member in the Sussex County community for the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history; pus in Buffalo, New York. The capsule will re- decades. Mary is an award-winning crafter, Jim ‘‘Catfish’’ Hunter, an eight time all-star and main sealed until the year 2118. winning several Blue-Ribbon awards at our five time World Series champion; Rollie Fin- Included in this time capsule along with con- local Sussex County Fairs. Mary has been a gers, a seventime all-star and one of the first tributions from many others from the Western devoted wife and mother for nearly seventy modern ‘‘closers’’, Dennis Eckersley, one of New York community will be a copy of this ex- years. Residents like Mary are what makes the most dominant relievers in history, and tension of remarks presented alongside a North Jersey such a special place to live. Reggie Jackson a six-time all-star selectee, speech I delivered on the Floor of the House George and Mary, happy birthday. I wish World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP), of Representatives last week calling for the you both good health and happiness for years and three-time World Series champion. continuation of Roswell Park’s distinguished to come. In addition to the team’s on-field success, standing as a National Cancer Institute des- f ignated comprehensive cancer center. the Athletics have made an impact on the Doctor Roswell Park gave the world cancer HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- community they represent. Throughout the research when he opened as the first dedi- SARY OF THE OAKLAND ATH- years, the Oakland A’s Community fund has cated cancer center in 1898, and this es- LETICS made it their mission to serve the East Bay teemed facility has been contributing to our community by promoting educational pro- understanding of cancer and pioneering treat- HON. BARBARA LEE grams, health awareness, and crime and drug prevention. The team has also provided sorely ments ever since. OF CALIFORNIA needed athletic fields to Oakland’s kids, and For 120 years Roswell Park has been rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognized nationally for its groundbreaking work held the annual Community Fund Golf Classic in the fight against cancer. That same con- Wednesday, April 25, 2018 for the past 35 years, the annual Root Beer fidence is felt by people here in Western New Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- Float Day, and the annual Breast Awareness York who walk through those doors every day brate the 50th anniversary of the establish- Day to raise funds for the American Cancer knowing that Roswell Park is the home of ment of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. Society and the Cancer Prevention Institute of compassionate cancer experts who care for While the team’s history extends back all California. those afflicted with cancer. the way to 1901, when it was founded in I commend the A’s for being a valuable part Roswell Park gave the world the first pre- Philadelphia as one of the charter baseball of our Oakland community these past fifty clinical chemotherapy program, the prostate- clubs of the new ‘‘American League’’, this year years. I extend my congratulations on this im- specific antigen test, and it is collaborating marks 50 years since the team recognized the portant milestone to all managers, players, today with Cuba on a promising new lung can- potential of Oakland and the East Bay, and staff, and fans who have contributed to the cer vaccine. New clinical trials to treat meta- moved west in 1968. team’s rich legacy, and I wish the Oakland static breast cancer and immunotherapy are That year on April 17th, the team played its Athletics continued success on and off the occurring there today. first game in front of more than 50,000 fans at field in the years to come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:21 Apr 26, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25AP8.014 E25APPT1 April 25, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E537 REMEMBERING DEBRA KING acumen, have bettered the lives of many in an essential role in clearing unexploded ord- the greater Raleigh area and have left behind nance in Syria—a service that all sides on the HON. DAVID E. PRICE a strong organization—including many who conflict depend upon. H.R. 4681 will put crit- OF NORTH CAROLINA have learned and drawn inspiration from her— ical pressure on Assad’s forces and his allies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that will continue to serve. We join with by limiting this service to regions controlled by Debra’s family, her many friends and admir- U.S. allies and forces fighting for freedom from Wednesday, April 25, 2018 ers, and members of the communities she Assad’s tyranny. Concrete and powerful steps Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, served, in mourning her passing and honoring must be taken to move towards a resolution I rise today to honor the life and work of her life of compassionate leadership and pub- and H.R. 4681 is a good step in restoring Debra King, the chief executive of Community lic service. order in the region. Alternatives for Supportive Abodes—known f Providing aid worldwide is a critical element simply as ‘‘CASA’’—a nonprofit that has devel- ofthe United States position as an international oped housing for thousands in the Triangle HONORING THE LIFE OF PAUL voice for Democracy and peace. However, we counties in North Carolina. Debra died on April HOWARD RICH cannot assist a regime that attacks its own 14. My staff joins me in this Tribute, for we people with chemical weapons, and we cannot have long admired and supported her work to HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ support Assad by cleaning up his mess. H.R. ensure decent housing for some of the most OF CALIFORNIA 4681 will force Assad to face the con- vulnerable people in our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sequences of his actions and I support this Born and raised on a small farm in Wednesday, April 25, 2018 legislation. Beulaville, North Carolina in 1959, Debra was f the first in her family to earn a college degree, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with great majoring in journalism at The University of sadness that I rise today to honor the life of PERSONAL EXPLANATION North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following grad- Paul Howard Rich, an outstanding leader and uation, she settled in Raleigh, where she beloved member of the community. I am hon- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK began work as a medical transcriptionist. She ored to represent in Congress. Mr. Rich, born OF VIRGINIA soon transitioned into what would become a on April 14, 1941 in Worcester, Massachusetts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later moved to Southern California where he lifelong passion for non-profit work, beginning Wednesday, April 25, 2018 as a grant writer for Orange-Person-Chatham worked his way up in the labor movement as Mental Health. One of the first grants she an active member of the International Brother- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I was ab- landed was for a housing project to support in- hood of Electrical Workers Local 441. If it sent to attend a memorial service. Had I been dividuals with mental illnesses, a project that were not for Paul, I would not be where I am present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call set her on course as a champion for afford- today. He was a true mentor, not only to me, No. 148 and YEA on Roll Call No. 149. able housing. but to countless young people who joined the f Soon after, the Wake County Area Mental labor movement in Southern California. During HONORING MARGARET K. LEWIS Health Program launched CASA, seeking to his 55 years as an IBEW member, Paul was ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY secure housing for people with disabilities and an inspirational leader who left a lasting im- mental health challenges. In 1995, CASA pact on multiple generations of electrical work- asked Debra to serve as its Director and CEO, ers to come up through the ranks. Everything HON. NEAL P. DUNN overseeing 15 apartments with one other staff Mr. Rich championed served the greater good. OF FLORIDA member. Beyond his dedication to social justice at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CASA’s housing model was unique and far- work, Paul was an active member of his Wednesday, April 25, 2018 sighted for its time. Rather than housing peo- church community and the consummate family Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ple with illnesses in group homes or transi- man. His faith was an inspiration. I know that honor Margaret K. Lewis of Panama City, Flor- tional housing, the organization provided per- Paul will forever remain close to the hearts of ida who turned 100 years old on April 20th. manent, safe, and affordable units with access so many, including Mary, his wife of 57 years, Ms. Lewis has led a life of service to North to public transportation and supportive serv- his 5 children, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great Florida and represents the best of America. ices as needed. Through 22 years of remark- grandchildren. Countless other family mem- She pioneered special education in Bay Coun- able social entrepreneurship, Debra helped bers, friends, and colleagues will carry on ty, Florida and cared for a group of students the non-profit grow to a staff of 27, managing Paul’s legacy fservice to the community. who had seemingly been left behind. nearly 500 units in Wake, Durham, and Or- Although no words can take away the pain Fifty years ago, students with special needs ange counties. from Paul Rich’s loss, may his loved ones find had nowhere to turn when it came to school- Debra’s years at CASA coincided with most comfort in knowing that his legacy will never ing. Ms. Lewis took on the role as teacher and of my years working on affordable housing on be forgotten. advocate for these students. She started the House Appropriations Committee. She f teaching classes in shared spaces, and then was masterful at pursuing available funding NO ASSISTANCE FOR ASSAD ACT transformed a local school into an inclusive -picking up on the national mandate, for exam- environment for students with all levels of abil- ple, to end veterans’ homelessness-and put- SPEECH OF ity. In 1980, that local school was named after ting together the partnerships to put units on her. the ground. In the process she taught me and HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Ms. Lewis has been a pillar of the commu- the other elected officials and staff with whom OF GEORGIA nity and remains an active member of the she worked how to make public programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school’s advisory board. most effective. It was a joy to cut ribbons on Wednesday, April 24, 2018 Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing Ms. completed projects with her, but the spirit of Margaret K. Lewis a Happy 100th Birthday those occasions was always, ‘‘We’ve got to do Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I and thanking her for her service to students more.’’ rise in support of H.R. 4681 the No Assistance and families throughout North Florida. When she was named ‘‘Tar Heel of the for Assad Act. f Week’’ by the Raleigh News & Observer in This legislation limits U.S. assistance for re- 2015, Debra declared: ‘‘The greatest gift we gions of Syria controlled by Bashar al-Assad PERSONAL EXPLANATION can give people is the chance to be who they and Russian forces. H.R. 4681 states that we are . . . Housing is so critical to who we are. will not provide early recovery, reconstruction, HON. EVAN H. JENKINS If you lack that, how can you be okay?’’ She stabilization or aid in parts of Syria controlled OF WEST VIRGINIA was a stalwart believer and advocate for the by Bashar Assad or associated forces. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Housing First’’ philosophy, insisting that indi- The conflict in Syria is intensely complicated viduals in crisis will see better outcomes if and the Syrian people are suffering. However, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 their basic needs, particularly decent housing, we cannot keep providing support for a regime Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, are met from the onset. that is poisoning its own people and ravaging had I been present, I would have voted: Yea Debra’s compassion and dedication to her the region with irreparable wounds. The U.S. on Roll Call No. 148, and Yea on Roll Call No. cause, combined with hard work and business has provided over $7 billion in aid and plays 149.

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