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COLLEGIATE BASEBALL NAMES House of Representatives join me in congratu- IN RECOGNITION OF THE COLO- KATY ATHLETE, JON lating Dr. Knott for his interest in publishing RADO SPRINGS BUFFALO SOL- DUPLANTIER AS AN ALL-AMER- and sharing local history with his community. DIER COMMUNITY MEMORIAL ICA PITCHER I wish him continued success in all his future endeavors. HON. DOUG LAMBORN HON. PETE OLSON OF COLORADO OF TEXAS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING NEW TOWN Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Wednesday, July 13, 2016 MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognition of the new Buffalo Soldier Commu- recognize Katy native, Jon Duplantier, for nity Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado. being named as an All-America pitcher by Col- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON In 1866, Congress authorized the establish- legiate Baseball magazine. ment of six all African-American units: the 9th OF MISSISSIPPI Jon Duplantier graduated from Seven Lakes and 10th Cavalry and 38th, 39th, 40th, and High School in 2013 and is currently a junior IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 41st Infantry Regiments—later reorganized as attending the great Rice University. Duplantier the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. These has been drafted and picked to pitch for the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 regiments were instrumental in the taming of Arizona Diamondbacks. Duplantier was named Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- the American West. Their primary missions the C–USA Pitcher of the week three times, er, I rise today to recognize New Town Mis- were to protect settlers as they moved west as National pitcher of the Week and has faced well as building the infrastructure necessary to sionary Baptist Church in Charleston, MS in- six nationally ranked teams. Duplantier has support these new settlements. Unsurprisingly, side of Tallahatchie County. displayed great discipline and dedication, we these mandates were expanded upon meeting are proud to have such talent representing our New Town Missionary Baptist Church was the realities of the frontier. These servicemen Katy community. built in 1805; therefore the church is more quickly found themselves assisting civil au- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- than 150 years old. Like so many Black rural thorities in controlling mobs; pursuing outlaws sional District of Texas, congratulations again churches the history of New Town Missionary and cattle thieves; providing protection for to Jon Duplantier for his outstanding athletic Baptist Church was passed down by word of stage coaches; delivering the mail longer than achievements. We wish him success in his mouth from members who were slaves. The the Pony Express; and serving as the first baseball career and look forward to rooting for church was built under the guidance of Spring U.S. Border Patrol and National Park Rangers. him in majors. Katy, Texas is proud of him. Hill Baptist Church which was an all-white One lesser known mission they completed f congregation. However, New Town Missionary was the mapping of the wilderness as the Baptist Church (an all-Black congregation) western development progressed. TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES L. KNOTT During their tenure in Colorado, members of was pastored by Rev. Porter, who was a white the 9th and 10th Calvary and 24th and 25th minister, until the church was successful in HON. DAVID YOUNG Infantry Regiments were stationed at Fort finding a Black minister who could lead. The OF IOWA Lyon and Fort Garland. These Buffalo Soldiers Rev. Hampton Clemmons was the first Black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assisted civil authorities in peace-keeping ef- pastor of the church. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 forts and participated in many important mili- The first building was a one room structure tary conflicts in Colorado’s territorial and early Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to located where the Old New Town Cemetery is statehood history. honor and congratulate Dr. James L. Knott of now. The following ministers have served as Between 1867 and 1907, 23 Medals of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for his interest in the pastor of the church: Rev. Matthew Black, Honor were awarded as well as 40 Certificates local history of Council Bluffs and Rev. Neison Harris, Rev. William West, Rev. of Merit for valor, endurance and courage. Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Dr. Knott wrote Willie Penn, Rev. Charlie Johnson, Rev. Wil- Buffalo Soldiers valiantly served during the two books, Gateway to the West: A History of liam Booker, Rev. Matthew Black (re-elected), Native American Wars, in the Spanish-Amer- Council Bluffs, Iowa and Mecca of the Mid- ican War, the Philippine-American War, the Rev. P.R. Gipson, Rev. J.T. Brown, Rev. H.C. west: A History of Lake Manawa Area. Mexican Expedition as well as World War I. Jones, Rev L.J. Jordan, Rev. R.S. Phamphlet, Dr. Knott retired in 1993 after 50 years of Most impressively, these units had the lowest distinguished service practicing medicine in Rev. David B. Curry, and Rev. Derrick Wil- desertion rates in the Army. Council Bluffs and Omaha, Nebraska. He was liams, Sr. (current pastor). Some of the dea- I want to commend the Colorado Springs accustomed to working 16 to 18 hours a day. con members of the church were: Bro. James Buffalo Soldier Memorial Committee on their Dr. Knott’s retirement was short lived. He had H. Reed, Bro. Burel Reed, Bro. James H. Bel- years-long quest to establish this Memorial. It a passion for history and decided that the only lamy, Bro. Robert E. Pollard, Bro. Nathan is fitting that it will be dedicated during this way to learn about Council Bluffs’ past was to Metcalf, Bro. Richard Gray, Bro. Ben Thomp- year’s 150th Anniversary of the inception of write a book. For the next 14 years, Dr. Knott son, Bro. Green Hudson, Bro. James Bellamy, these units. researched the history of Council Bluffs and Jr., Bro. Charlie Simmons, Bro. B.L. Reed, f the surrounding areas because he felt there Bro. John H. Gray, Bro. Barney Willis, Bro. was no ‘‘first source’’ for those interested in N.A. Boclair, Bro. Charlie Anderson, Bro. Jes- HONORING THE LIFE OF JUAN RAMON GUERRERO the history of the area. The results of his ef- sie Terry, Bro. Minon Reed, Bro. S.N. Drake, forts helped him write his two books on the Bro. Grafton Gray, Bro. John Winford, Bro. local history of Council Bluffs. These books in- George Fair, Bro. James Frost, Bro. Roberson HON. ALAN GRAYSON clude local history and information on social, Jennings, Bro. Eckles Simmons, Bro. Frank OF FLORIDA economic, and political events on various lev- Diltz, and Bro. Erwin Maynew. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES els that has influenced the development of Council Bluffs. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Wednesday, July 13, 2016 I applaud Dr. James Knott for his dedication in recognizing the New Town Missionary Bap- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and desire to preserve the history of Council tist Church in Charleston, MS in Tallahatchie honor the life of Juan Ramon Guerrero, a resi- Bluffs, Iowa. I am proud to represent him in County inside of the Second Congressional dent of my district who lived in Orlando, Flor- Congress. I know my colleagues in the U.S. District of Mississippi. ida. Juan lost his life during the tragic shooting

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He is remembered as someone who rival at Weihsien provided much needed relief I salute this lovely couple on their 60 years was loved instantly by anyone who met him. to the camp’s malnourished prisoners. of life together and I wish them many more. I He was always telling jokes and making peo- Mr. Speaker, Wang Cheng-Han is a great know my colleagues in the United States ple laugh. Juan came out to his family not individual who risked his life to save American House of Representatives will join me in con- long ago. For his upcoming birthday his family lives. I join with all of New Jersey in honoring gratulating them on this momentous occasion. were planning a party, with his mother cooking the selfless actions and service of this extraor- his favorite foods. dinary man. f Juan and his boyfriend, Christopher ‘‘Drew’’ f HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- Leinonen, lived together and had been dating SARY OF THE INSTITUTE OF IN- for nearly two years. The Guerrero family were CARL ROGERS RETIREMENT TERNAL AUDITORS loving and accepting of Juan and Drew and their relationship. Juan’s sister remembers that HON. DOUG COLLINS ‘‘They were so in love. They were soul mates. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY OF GEORGIA You could tell by how they looked at each OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other,’’ she said. Juan and Drew were to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether at the club on the night of the shooting. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 They loved dancing, which is what brought Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I them to the club that terrible night. Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rise to honor my friend Representative Carl The two died together. Drew was 32. recognize and congratulate the Institute of In- Rogers on his 22-year career in the state leg- The two families honored the love Juan and ternal Auditors (IIA) as they celebrate their islature and congratulate him on his retire- Drew shared with one another in a joint fu- 75th anniversary. ment. neral service, a side-by-side farewell. The art of auditing goes back centuries, but Carl Rogers represented Georgia’s 29th Juan Ramon Guerrero will never be forgot- 1941 marked the beginning of concerted ef- District from 1995 to June 30, 2016. He ten in our pursuit of a more just and loving forts to make internal auditing a recognized served in both parties under 4 governors in world. His memory, and his acts of kindness practice and fixture amongst governing bodies the Georgia House, capping off his tenure as will live forever in the hearts and minds of and management. In late 1941, IIA was incor- a Republican under longtime friend, Governor those who knew him. porated and shortly thereafter, 24 internal Nathan Deal. May his family, relatives and friends eventu- auditors gathered in New York City to begin Carl understood that what he did was not ally find solace and comfort, and may he rest what would become a growing success across just a job, but a way of life. He put his whole in eternal peace. the decades. Currently, IIA has more than heart into serving his constituents and the 180,000 active members worldwide, with f state of Georgia. For more than 20 years, he 63,000 members residing here in the United has been a highly respected and the very defi- IN HONOR OF WANG CHENG-HAN States. Although the professional association nition of a citizen legislator. has expanded over the years, the IIA remains I would also like to commend Carl’s wife, committed to their goal of promoting the core HON. DONALD NORCROSS Linda. Linda has played an integral role, serv- OF NEW JERSEY principles, best practices, and highest ethical ing as Carl’s aide and attending countless standards of internal auditing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meetings and functions over the years. I know The words ‘‘internal audit’’ may sound that Linda is looking forward to spending Wednesday, July 13, 2016 strange and unfamiliar to most people. How- more, well-deserved, quality time with her hus- ever, internal auditors play an important role in Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today band of 49 years. to honor Wang Cheng-Han, for his contribu- our society. As I have expressed in the past, Carl and Linda Rogers have two grown chil- auditors are required to tend ‘‘the stream,’’ tions and service in assisting U.S. soldiers in dren and seven grandchildren, one of whom, the liberation of the Weihsien Internment camp protecting the people by ensuring pollutants— Hartley Carter, has served as an intern in both or poor standards and practices—do not cor- in August 1945. my Gainesville and Washington offices. Like a Mr. Wang was a sophomore at Sichuan Uni- rupt the free-market system. While their work true Georgian, Carl is looking forward to taking is often unnoticed by the public at large and versity when he joined the military service in his grandsons hunting and fishing, focusing on December 1944. He was recruited into a tele- little thanks come their way, internal auditors’ being a good father, grandfather, and hus- work in public and private organizations communications group where he learned band. Morse code and completed interpreter training throughout the U.S. is integral to a smooth- I want to thank Representative Carl Rogers classes. running, prosperous society that benefits ev- for the tremendous work he has done for the eryone. At the age of 20, the American Office of state of Georgia. We love you Carl and we It was this spirit of custodianship, dedica- Strategic Services assigned Wang as trans- wish you the best. lator to a team of U.S. soldiers who were pre- tion, and service that IIA has built and main- paring to liberate the Weihsien Internment f tained over 75 years. camp. TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS AND As a CPA, I understand the vital role that in- Weihsien Internment Camp was created by HAROLD SCHOLL ternal auditors play in maintaining account- the Japanese in 1943 to hold westerners and ability and transparency within our federal, other enemy nationals in North China. Once state, and public institutions. Internal auditors an American Presbyterian Compound, the HON. DAVID YOUNG provide independent assurances that an orga- Japanese transformed the location into a pris- OF IOWA nization’s risk management, governance, and on by adding electrified fencing, a moat, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES internal control practices are working effec- armed security towers. Conditions in the camp tively and ethically. The IIA plays a pivotal part Wednesday, July 13, 2016 were poor. Sanitary conditions were terrible, in helping auditors craft these skills through a winters were harsh, and there was little food. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise variety of educational and development oppor- On August 17, 1945 Wang parachuted from today to recognize and honor Phyllis and Har- tunities. a B–24 plane and helped liberate 1,500 Allied old Scholl on the very special occasion of their Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join civilian prisoners from the camp. The mission 60th wedding anniversary. me in recognizing the achievements and con- was dangerous. Though the Japanese had of- Phyllis and Harold were married on June tributions of the Institute of Internal Auditors as ficially surrendered, it was unknown whether 10, 1956 and reside in Adair, Iowa. Their life- they celebrate their 75th anniversary. I wish Japanese soldiers in the area had received long commitment to each other and to six them continued success moving forward as the order to surrender or would continue to daughters, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grand- they mold the next generation of internal audi- fight. children and one great-great-grandchild truly tors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.004 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1099 BECK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- older citizens was growing and thought that CELEBRATES 20 YEARS ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- their special needs were not being met. His vi- TIONS ACT, 2017 sion was ‘‘gracious, carefree, secure living for adults in a self-contained community that pro- HON. PETE OLSON SPEECH OF vides all the facilities but none of the drudgery OF TEXAS HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA of home ownership.’’ His innovative dream IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES created self-contained senior communities, of- OF TEXAS fering rewarding living for older people still in- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terested in leading active and enriched lives. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 7, 2016 The first residents of Leisure World of Mary- recognize Beck Junior High School of the Katy The House in Committee of the Whole land moved into their new ‘‘manors’’ in August Independent School District for celebrating House on the state of the Union had under 1966. The available housing options at the their 20th anniversary since the school opened consideration the bill (H.R. 5485) making ap- time were townhouses called ‘‘Berkeleys’’ and its doors. propriations for financial services and gen- one-story duplexes called ‘‘Carvels’’ near the Beck Junior High School has been edu- eral government for the fiscal year ending first Clubhouse and across the street from the September 30, 2017, and for other purposes: cating students from the Katy Independent 18th hole of the golf course. Throughout the School District for twenty years now. The Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- 1960s and 1970s, Cortese continued devel- school credits its family-like atmosphere and port of this amendment and I thank my col- oping single family homes, townhomes and mentality to the success of both the students league, Representative SEWELL, for standing duplexes, along with the community’s golf and overall school atmosphere. Eight current up for consumers. course, administrative facilities and medical faculty members also attended the school as Time and time again, we hear about hard- center, and investing in the community’s phys- students. working families being exploited by predatory, ical and social infrastructure. Over the years, Leisure World continued to On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- small-dollar, short-term lenders, such as pay- day lenders. While these loans are meant to expand and provide seniors with additional sional District of Texas, congratulations again housing options and facilities. In 1980, to Beck Junior High School for providing a help underserved individuals in need of quick cash, far too many times the borrower ends Cortese teamed up with renowned Watergate quality education for Katy students for twenty developer Giuseppe Cecchi and his company, years. We thank the school for providing an up trapped in a vicious cycle of rollovers, fees and more debt. The IDI Group Companies, to complete the environment that both teaches and inspires development of the community. IDI reconfig- students. We wish Beck Junior High School We sell our families short when we accept that high-interest loans are the best we can do ured the site plan in a way that increased den- success in educating our students for genera- sity through luxury multifamily condominium tions to come. for our communities. Payday and auto title loans, with uncapped annual percentage rates, structures while preserving parkland, improv- have long enticed families in moments of des- ing the golf course, and adding a second com- f peration—offering short-term fast cash at the munity clubhouse. The final condominium HONORING JAYLIN RODGERS cost of long-term debt—at rates averaging 500 units were completed in 2013. percent APR. Today, Leisure World of Maryland continues In my home state of Texas, an average to be a model for active living. Home to more HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON $500 payday loan costs an astounding $1,100 than 8000 residents aged 55+ and including OF MISSISSIPPI or more to repay in a period of just a few three voting precincts, Leisure World offers its residents a wide variety of services and amen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months. Moreover, in Texas, payday and auto title lending is a $5.8 billion industry with over ities, including restaurants, clubhouses, a Wednesday, July 13, 2016 70 percent of the volume from refinances and medical center, an interfaith chapel and an 18- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- fees. In fact, four of every five payday loans hole golf course. Residents participate in an er, I rise today to honor Cadet COL Jaylin are rolled over or renewed within 14 days with extensive program of fitness classes, lectures, Rodgers of Lanier High School who was the majority of those costing the consumer concerts, trips, and nearly 100 clubs and orga- named the 2016 Jackson Public Schools Jun- more in fees than they borrowed, according to nizations. Miles of walking trails lead through ior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet of a CFPB study. a beautiful blend of pristine landscapes and the Year. Thankfully, the CFPB has taken the lead in natural settings. proposing to rein in these predatory and harm- Leisure World is a rare gem in Montgomery Cadet COL Rodgers serves as the Battalion County and in the State of Maryland. Its resi- Commander for Lanier’s 1st Battalion Mighty ful loans. We should be fighting to eliminate excessively high-interest rates and debt-trap dents enjoy an outstanding quality of life and Bulldogs. He holds a 3.33 GPA and has are active and engaged members of both the earned a score of 25 on the ACT. He has cycles that define much of today’s payday and auto title loan lending landscape, rather than Leisure World community and the greater taken advanced level courses throughout high community outside its gates. I urge my col- school, such as Accelerated English I and II, fighting against the CFPB’s efforts. Unfortunately, this financial services and leagues to join me in extending our congratu- Accelerated Geometry, and Advanced Place- lations to Leisure World of Maryland as it cele- ment U.S. History. general government appropriations bill en- shrines the status-quo of debt-traps and brates its 50th anniversary and our gratitude A member of the school’s National Honor and appreciation for its residents’ contributions Society, Cadet COL Rodgers is also the re- mountains of fees for consumers without any protections afforded by the CFPB’s proposed to our community. cipient of JROTC’s Scholastic Excellence f Award and was a Leadership Education and rule. Training, Level One top cadet. I applaud the CFPB’s rulemaking efforts in HONORING MR. FLOYD HASTINGS, this area, and I hope it ushers in a new era Cadet COL Rodgers served on Lanier High 2016 MYRA H. KRAFT COMMUNITY of responsible lending. School’s Battalion staff for three years as the MVP AWARD RECIPIENT Human Resources Officer, Executive Officer, f and now the Battalion Commander. Cadet TRIBUTE TO LEISURE WORLD OF HON. CHELLIE PINGREE Rodgers has attended the LeaderSTATE MARYLAND OF MAINE Leadership and STEM Camp and Boys State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Mississippi State University and the Junior HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Cadet Leadership Challenge at Fort Knox, OF MARYLAND Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Kentucky. His plans are to attend Jackson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the accomplishments of one of my State University, major in Electrical Engineer- constituents, Floyd Hastings, who has spent Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ing, and attain a commission into the Army as countless hours volunteering with the South- a second lieutenant. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ern Maine Agency on Aging’s Vet to Vet pro- Cadet COL Rodgers is the son of Mr. and in recognition of Leisure World of Maryland’s gram. Mrs. Larry and Tamarrus Rodgers. 50th anniversary. Mr. Hastings has received a Myra H. Kraft Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Leisure World was founded in 1966 by Ross Community MVP Award from the New Eng- in recognizing Cadet COL Jaylin Rodgers. Cortese, who observed that the population of land Patriots Charitable Foundation for his

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Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to work f Vet to Vet volunteers, who are all veterans with Major Weece during his time as an Army themselves, visit aging or disabled veterans in Congressional Liaison Officer in the House of TRIBUTE TO ALICE AND RICHARD their homes at least twice a month. The volun- Representatives. On behalf of a grateful Na- OSBORN teers provide companionship to the veterans tion, it is my honor to recognize the selfless they visit and often become close friends. service and sacrifice of Major Brenton Weece, HON. DAVID YOUNG Hastings has worked specifically with three his wife, Emily, and their children Lily and Gra- OF IOWA ham. I wish them the very best as they con- veterans and currently spends several hours IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each week talking with a group of veterans at tinue to dedicate their lives to the service of the Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford. our Nation. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ‘‘Vet to Vet is one of the best things I have f Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ever been involved in,’’ Hastings said. ‘‘It is re- today to recognize and honor Alice and Rich- warding and helps give meaning to my life. DR. VERA WEHRING RETIRES FROM B.F. TERRY HIGH SCHOOL ard Osborn of Clarinda, Iowa on the very spe- The program enables veteran volunteers, like cial occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- myself, to enrich the lives of veterans, often sary. They celebrated their anniversary on severely disabled, in their final days. My visits HON. PETE OLSON May 28, 2016. are the highlight of my week, and I have found OF TEXAS Alice and Richard’s lifelong commitment to this to be true for the veterans I visit.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each other and their family truly embodies Mr. Speaker, I truly admire Mr. Hastings for Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- his incredible service and dedication, and Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- would like to thank him wholeheartedly for the congratulate Dr. Vera Wehring on her retire- ries. May their commitment grow even strong- difference he has made in the lives of Maine ment from B.F. Terry High School in Rosen- er as they continue to love, cherish, and honor veterans. berg, Texas, after serving 22 years. one another for many years to come. f During Dr. Wehring’s time at Terry High I salute this great couple on their 50th year TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BRENTON School she inspired students first as a math together and I wish them many more. I know WEECE teacher and assistant principal, then later as my colleagues in the United States House of principal of the high school. Some of Dr. Representatives will join me in congratulating Wehring’s greatest accomplishments include them on this momentous occasion. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS being named as a Breakthrough School and OF NEW YORK when she was invited to participate in the Na- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Principals Association in Cuba. The stu- PAYING TRIBUTE TO CSU–PUEBLO Wednesday, July 13, 2016 dents of Terry High School have been well Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- served by her leadership in helping ensure a nize Major Brenton Weece of the United strong education for our students. HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON States Army for his extraordinary dedication to On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- OF COLORADO duty and service to our Nation. Major Weece sional District of Texas, congratulations and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thank you to Dr. Vera Wehring for her 22 will soon transition from his current assign- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ment as an Army Congressional Liaison in the years of service to Rosenberg and the entire House of Representatives to serve as an offi- Lamar Consolidated Independent School Dis- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cer in the Oklahoma National Guard. trict. We appreciate her service and dedica- honor Colorado State University—Pueblo for A native of Miami, Oklahoma, Brent was tion. its recent designation as a National Center of commissioned through the Oklahoma State f Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. CSU—Pueblo will University Army ROTC Program in 2005 and HONORING MR. JAMES MALLETT subsequently assigned to the Oklahoma Na- hold this honor for the next five years. tional Guard. Since then, Brent has served in Technological advancement has made the multiple staff and leadership positions in the HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON modern American economy possible, and we Oklahoma National Guard, including two de- OF MISSISSIPPI all rely on technology to succeed in today’s ployments with Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry Bri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world. Equally important is ensuring we main- gade Combat Team. In 2008, he deployed to Wednesday, July 13, 2016 tain the technical ability to protect the systems Iraq as the aide-de-camp to the commander of Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- that support the technology we interface with the Joint Area Support Group—Central in er, I rise today to honor a community servant, every day, and providing that protection has Baghdad and in 2011 and 2012, he com- Mr. James Mallett. Mr. Mallett has shown what become more and more challenging. The NSA manded an infantry company in eastern Af- can be done through tenacity, dedication and partners with institutions of higher learning to ghanistan. a desire to serve his community. help research and promote cyber security and During the course of Major Weece’s service James Mallett was born in the Carter com- defense education to help meet the ever rising to this Nation, he has earned awards and munity to Edward and Ethel Mallett. James’ demand qualified candidates in the cyber se- decorations including: the Bronze Star Medal, family lived on a plantation called Clark and curity field. Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meri- Cato. He grew up in a small church called Mt. The National Science Foundation gives stu- torious Service Medal, Army Commendation Salem. He learned many life lessons from dents the opportunity to earn scholarships and Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Assault working on the family farm. grants through Centers for Academic Excel- Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Combat Action James graduated from Yazoo City High lence while pursuing a greater education in Badge, and Combat Infantryman Badge. School in 1983. James attended Jackson cyber defense. This CAE designation is very In 2015, Brent was selected to serve as a State University, but returned home to take a important for the university and its students in Congressional Liaison in the US Army House job with Yazoo Industries, where he remained Pueblo and the surrounding areas who wish to Liaison Division. Army Congressional Liaison for ten years. pursue a career within cyber security. Officers provide Members and staff insight and In 1990 Chief BJ Wright offered James a Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the work that understanding of Army policies, actions, oper- job at the Yazoo City Fire Department. CSU—Pueblo faculty has done to achieve this ations, and requirements. Their first-hand Through the years, James also had the oppor- prestigious designation. The students enrolled knowledge of military needs, culture, and tradi- tunity to work under Charles Moore, Mike in the program will be receiving the highest tion is a tremendous benefit to Congressional Woodard, Roy Wilson and Terry Harber. quality education in the field. Congratulations offices. His service in the House of Represent- James credits his wife, Alma, for supporting to CSU—Pueblo for this accomplishment. I am atives has proven invaluable to both the De- him as he worked for the Yazoo City Fire De- proud to honor the staff and students that partment of Defense and Congress. Brent was partment for 25 years. make the university great.

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One persistent critic of Erdogan’s centralization agenda and Wednesday, July 13, 2016 PRESIDENT ERDOGAN’S ASSAULT authoritarian tendencies is Fethullah Gulen, Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE the founder of Hizmet, a moderate, Islamic great sorrow that I rise today to pay tribute to TURKISH PEOPLE civic movement dedicated to promoting edu- Sergeant Michael Smith of the Dallas Police cation, popular piety, and civic engagement. Department. Sgt. Smith, along with his fellow HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Because of this criticism, Hizmet and its fol- police officers: Lorne Aherns, Michael Krol, OF NEW JERSEY lowers have suffered wave after wave of un- Brent Thompson, and Patrick Zamarripa died IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded terrorism charges and forcible gov- in the tragic police ambush in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ernment seizures of businesses, universities, last week. All of these officers were serving to and schools. In May, the Turkish Cabinet ap- help facilitate the First Amendment rights of all Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I proved a decision to designate Hizmet a ‘‘ter- citizens to freely assemble and express their rise to remind our government that the human rorist organization,’’ guaranteeing that this views. When shots rang out in downtown Dal- rights abuses committed by Turkish President campaign of political retribution will continue. las on the evening of July 7th and the early Erdogan are grave and ongoing, and to distin- Gulen’s followers have been placed in the morning of July 8th, these officers ran towards guish between the Turkish president and the crosshairs of the very arbitrary policies they the danger and harm’s way to keep the citi- Turkish people—and to stand with the people. criticize. Yet neither our State Department, nor zens safe that they are sworn to protect. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has in re- the European Union, nor any other respected A resident of the 24th Congressional District cent years been aggressively violating the body outside Turkey, has ever characterized of Texas, Sgt. Smith lived in Carrollton and human rights of Turkish citizens and under- Hizmet as a terrorist group or anything like it— was a veteran supervisor officer of the Dallas mining the rule of law, in order to root out dis- the Cabinet’s designation is absurd. Police Department (DPD), having joined the sent and consolidate his personal power. The Mr. Speaker, in recent months, the Turkish force in 1989. Prior to his service as a police freedom of the press and the rights of com- people have been struck by a wave of violent officer, Sgt. Smith served all of us by wearing mon citizens to run schools, businesses, and attacks perpetrated by Islamist and Kurdish a different uniform—the uniform of an Army volunteer associations have come under direct terrorists—most recently, a triple-suicide attack Ranger. In both his military and police service, threat. at Istanbul’s international airport by Islamist Michael Smith was among the very best of Since assuming the presidency two years extremists killed 44 innocent civilians. Our public servants. ago, President Erdogan has undermined the thoughts and prayers go out to all those Service in uniform was only one of the ways independence of the judiciary, jeopardizing ac- maimed in these attacks, to all those who lost that Michael Smith gave back to the commu- cess to a fair trial and undercutting govern- beloved family and friends. nity. He was an active volunteer member for ment accountability. In 2014, he worked to I am confident that the Turkish people—for his church, Watermark Community Church, stack the country’s High Council of Judges centuries renowned for their bravery—will and the YMCA. His lasting legacy will be and Prosecutors with party loyalists, enabling never be cowed by terrorists, and that they will found in the hearts of the many people whom his government to ease arrest procedures and equally resist President Erdogan’s attempt to he touched, served, and protected. curtail opportunities for appeal. This facilitated undermine their rights, laws, and freedoms. He is survived by his wife Heidi, a teacher the detention of thousands of activists, journal- Our government should stand with the Turkish at Mary Immaculate Catholic School and a ists, and businessmen under the country’s people on both fronts. overbroad terrorism statute. The President has former city employee for Farmers Branch, f Texas, and two daughters, Victoria and Caro- exploited his growing leverage over the courts: line. his government’s reshuffling last month of HONORING WILLIE ‘‘SATELLITE’’ I ask that all of my colleagues, and the en- 3,700 judges and prosecutors rewarded pliant TOTTEN tire nation, honor the life of Sgt. Michael Smith members of the judiciary while punishing oth- and keep the Smith family in their thoughts ers who ruled against the government or HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON and prayers. heard cases involving official corruption. A law OF MISSISSIPPI passed earlier this month dismissed most of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the judges on Turkey’s highest courts, leaving ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH it up to the High Council of Judges and Pros- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 PIOPOLIS ecutors to reappoint them or pick their succes- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- sors. er, I rise today to honor Willie Totten, who is HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Mr. Speaker, in addition to undermining gov- a former professional football player and cur- OF ILLINOIS ernment institutions, President Erdogan’s tight- rent college football coach. Totten played his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ening grip on Turkey is also weakening the vi- high school football at J.Z. George High tality of Turkish society. Under President School in North Carrollton, Mississippi. Totten Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Erdogan’s direction, state authorities are un- was a four-year starter quarterback at Mis- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dertaking a campaign of retribution against sissippi Valley State University from 1981 to acknowledge the celebration of the 175th An- Erdogan’s critics. Since Erdogan assumed the 1985, along with Jerry Rice as his target as niversary of St. John the Baptist Parish in presidency in 2014, the government has wide receiver. Totten set more than 50 Divi- Piopolis, IL. opened nearly 2,000 cases against people sion I-AA passing records, and Rice setting St. John the Baptist church was established suspected of ‘‘insulting the president’’—a many Division I-AA receiving records. in 1841. The parish operated a school from crime in Turkey. The Delta Devils averaged 59 points a 1870 through 1964. Precious Blood Sisters Professional journalists and major news out- game during the 1984 season, with Totten came from Burwell, Germany, to teach at the lets in particular have incurred the wrath of the throwing for a record 58 touchdowns and lead- school. Nine sisters arrived on February 28th, President. For reporting that is unflattering to ing the Delta Devils to the Division I-AA play- 1870. There were Precious Blood Sisters Erdogan, whether on national security issues, offs in 1984. Archie Cooley, who was the head teaching in Piopolis until the school closed in the conflict with the Kurds, or official corrup- coach at MVSU from 1980 to 1986, was the 1964. tion, press outlets have been charged with architect of the pass-oriented offense that uti- The parish is in a farming community; their ‘‘supporting terrorism’’ or have had their entire lized the skills of Totten. membership is comprised of 184 families. Be- operations taken over by government-ap- Totten played professionally in the Canadian cause of the strength and character of its pointed trustees. In one of the most egregious Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions (and members, the parish possesses both a rich examples, Turkish authorities in March raided Toronto Argonauts before moving on to the history and a vibrant future. They are com- the offices of the nation’s highest-circulation National Football League (NFL), as a replace- memorating their 175th anniversary with a newspaper, Zaman, and overnight placed it ment player for the Buffalo Bills during the

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Mr. Speaker, I rise meetings all find a spot at the table. It is a alma mater and served as quarterbacks coach today to recognize and congratulate Mr. Jim meeting place for generations to come to- and running back coach during the 1990s be- Sorensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for his vol- gether. The Roanoker Restaurant also has a fore moving on to coach at the high school unteer services at The Center in Council rich history of supporting various groups in the level for two years. He returned to the MVSU Bluffs. Jim spends many mornings assisting community, including its longtime sponsorship coaching staff in 2000, and was elevated to members of The Center, which is a senior and of The Roanokers, a Major League Division head coach in 2001. Totten brought pride adult facility focused on health and wellness. team in Cave Spring National Little League. back to Mississippi Valley State, as he led the Jim was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa in It is an honor to represent the Sixth Con- Delta Devils to back-to-back winning seasons 1942. He graduated from Audubon High gressional District of Virginia, and businesses in 2005 and 2006. Totten resigned after the School in 1961 and began his career in the like The Roanoker Restaurant. Thank you for 2009 season, and took an administrative posi- auto mechanic industry from which he retired your continued presence in our community, tion at MVSU in 2010. In 2013, Totten became in 2005. Jim and his wife, JoAnn, have been and for bringing good food at good prices to quarterbacks coach at Albany State University married 54 years and are the parents of two generations of Roanokers. I wish you many in Albany, Georgia for one season before ac- children, Robert and Kimberly, and they have more years of success. Congratulations to The cepting the quarterback coaching position at three grandchildren. Roanoker Restaurant on this 75th anniversary. Alabama A&M University under new head Jim became a member of The Center about f football coach James Spady. 10 years ago and started to volunteer his PERSONAL EXPLANATION Totten is one of a few college football services at the facility. He enjoys helping with coaches ever to coach in a stadium named the welcome desk, assists with the annual after him. The Delta Devils football team plays health fair, and helps operate bingo games for HON. PETER WELCH in Rice-Totten Field, named for Totten and the many patrons. Jim said that once he OF VERMONT wide receiver Jerry Rice. He is a member of joined The Center, he started volunteering be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause there were a lot of people who needed the College Football Hall of Fame. Totten is a Wednesday, July 13, 2016 member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. help. Jim has been active in the community as a Cub Scout leader and he was a youth group Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to in- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me leader at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Jim’s dicate that I inadvertently voted ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll in recognizing Willie ‘‘Satellite’’ Totten, a pro- trademark is that he always wears a smile and Call 403. I intended to vote ‘‘Nay’’. fessor football player and educator, for his has never met a stranger. f dedication to serving others and giving back to I commend Jim Sorensen for the dedicated HONORING THE LIFE OF AMANDA the African American community. service he has provided to The Center and his ALVEAR community. I know my colleagues in the U.S. f House of Representatives join me in congratu- STAFFORD ELEMENTARY’S MS. lating Jim for his many years of community HON. ALAN GRAYSON CAROLINA SIEVERS IS NAMED service. I wish Jim and his family the very best OF FLORIDA 2015–2016 STAFFORD SCHOOL DIS- in the future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR f Wednesday, July 13, 2016 MARKING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. PETE OLSON OF THE ROANOKER RES- honor the life of Amanda Alvear, a resident of TAURANT—A LOCAL TREASURE my district who lived in Davenport, Florida. OF TEXAS Amanda’s life was cut short during the tragic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB GOODLATTE shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, in the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 OF VIRGINIA early morning hours of June 12, 2016. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amanda was only 25 years old and had a Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bright future ahead of her. She was a grad- recognize Stafford Elementary teacher Caro- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 uate of Ridge Community High School and lina Sievers for being named Stafford Munic- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, good food worked as a pharmacy technician. She was ipal School District Teacher of the year. at good prices—that’s The Roanoker Res- studying to become a nurse. She had re- Each year Stafford MSD recognizes a taurant’s tradition. The Roanoker Restaurant, shaped herself over the last two years, shed- teacher with this honor as a reflection of his or which opened its doors on July 1, 1941, is a ding 180 pounds with the help of gastric by- her outstanding work and dedication to the local treasure in the Roanoke Valley. I am pass surgery and daily workouts. Amanda students and the entire Stafford school com- honored to recognize owner Butch Craft, and proudly documented her transformation with munity. Carolina’s dedication to her students her team, as they mark 75 years of operation. her phone. made her this year’s recipient. She is the Bilin- Regardless of whether you’ve been going Amanda’s brother, Brian, remembers her gual Math, Science, and Technology teacher for decades or just trying it for the first time, positive energy and enthusiasm and that, for Stafford Elementary. She has a Master’s when you sit down for a meal at The ‘‘People got caught up in her wake. Whatever degree in Engineering Management from The Roanoker, you know you’ve found the real she was doing, that’s what they were going to Catholic University of America and previously deal. From homemade biscuits that you won’t do.’’ Amanda was the aunt who spoiled taught at two Houston area colleges before soon forget or the comfort food that reminds Brian’s daughters, Bella and Zatanna with becoming an elementary school teacher. She you of your childhood, The Roanoker does not clothes. ‘‘She was a fashionista,’’ he would is known for her passion for teaching and in- disappoint. I’ve enjoyed many a good meal say, ‘‘and she liked them to look good. She stilling reasoning skills in her students that will there with my family. wanted my girls—her girls—to look good.’’ be valuable to them for life. Stafford students Started in 1941 by Crafton Warren and later Amanda frequented gay and lesbian clubs are well served by her dedication to education. passed down to his son, E.C., The Roanoker because she believed they were places where On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Restaurant has continued to expand under the she could have fun and feel safe being her- sional District of Texas, congratulations again current owner, Butch Craft, now employing 75 self. She visited Pulse to enjoy Latin night with to Ms. Seivers for being named Teacher of the people with room to seat 300 diners. Over the a group of friends. One of her closest friends, Year by the Stafford Municipal School District. past 75 years, The Roanoker Restaurant has Mercedez Marisol Flores, also died in the We thank her for all that she does for our operated in five locations. But despite changes nightclub that night. community and the students at Stafford Ele- in address, The Roanoker’s tradition of good Amanda Alvear will never be forgotten in mentary. food at good prices has remained steadfast. our pursuit of a more just and loving world.

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Mr. Speak- Many of its members have and continue to ‘‘BILL’’ COORS er, I rise today to honor Wanderers Home Mis- serve in leadership roles as leaders, teachers, sionary Baptist Church, a remarkable house of and auxiliary heads in the organization. HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON worship in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF COLORADO The Wanderers Home Missionary Baptist in recognizing Wanderers Home Missionary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church has a rich history, which is a legend Baptist Church for their spiritual enhance- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 within itself. At the turn of the twentieth cen- ments in Mound Bayou, the surrounding com- tury, a group of Christian leaders and laymen, munities and the State of Mississippi. Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to some early settlers and others who migrated f honor the 100th Birthday of Bill Coors. A resi- to the town of Mound Bayou, were led by the dent of Golden, Colorado, he will be cele- HONORING THE WORLD WAR II inspiration of the Holy Spirit to come together brating this momentous birthday on August 11, AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS to organize a church in the year of 1908. 2016. Bill is the grandson of Adolf Coors, the OF ILLINOIS Some had acquired land and others founder of Coors Brewing Company, a major sharecropped farms outside of the town limit. pioneer in the beverage distribution business. There was no church in the near vicinity of HON. MIKE QUIGLEY After graduating with a Master’s Degree in their homes, and means of transportation was OF ILLINOIS chemical engineering from Princeton Univer- limited. There had been a yearning for a place IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity in 1939, Bill began his career in the family to meet and worship, to fellowship and to Wednesday, July 13, 2016 business. Over the course of 64 years he praise and give thanks unto the Almighty God worked his way up the business ranks, start- Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor for His goodness. Coming together in the ing as a chemical engineer and eventually the World War II and Korean War veterans home of Mr. and Mrs. Wash and Kerri Mosley earning the title of president of the company. who traveled to Washington, D.C. on July 13, who were early settlers, led to fruitful discus- Bill retired from Coors in 2003, at the tender 2016 with Honor Flight Chicago, a program sions and plans to lay the foundation for what age of 87. When Bill first started with Coors, that provides World War II and Korean War was to become their own place of worship, the the company was a mere regional operation. veterans the opportunity to visit their memo- Wanderers Home Missionary Baptist Church rials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C. Today, Coors beer is a recognized brand located 21⁄2 miles east of the town of Mound These memorials were built to honor their throughout the world. This fact serves as a Bayou, MS. courage and service to their country. testament to Bill’s determination and hard Initially, the church was located on the north The American Veteran is one of our great- work. side of Township Road, but later relocated to est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, His management of the Coors Brewing the south side of the road where they pur- Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled Company had a tremendous impact on the chased land and built a church. The land was here on July 13th answered our nation’s call Third Congressional District of Colorado, and sold and later, rebuilt back on the north side, to service during one of its greatest times of it continues to provide jobs in all parts of the its present location. need. From the European Campaign to the production process, from the earliest stages in The late Reverend W.M. Wilson was named Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theatre, the barley fields to the delivery trucks that the first pastor and began with a small group these brave Americans risked life and limb, carry Coors products to their final destinations. of faithful members under the most humble gave service and sacrificed much, all while Mr. Speaker, Bill Coors’ life has been full of circumstances and with lots of faith in God. As embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe incredible accomplishments. As a brewery pio- the town of Mound Bayou became a major them more gratitude than can ever be ex- neer, a successful manager for his family’s tourist attraction, with the growing population pressed. company, and as a lifelong Coloradoan, Bill is and industrial development, the membership I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- truly an inspiration for all. It is an honor to pay at Wanderers Home grew rapidly. ington and to their memorials. I am proud to tribute to Bill’s life and legacy, and I wish him The pulpit has been graced with some of submit the names of these men and women a very happy 100th birthday this year. the most remarkable preachers and ministers. for all to see, hear, and recognize, and I call f The late Reverend Thornton, Reverend H.H. on my colleagues to rise and join me in ex- TRIBUTE TO LAURIE AND GENE Humes, Reverend W.M. Stampley, Reverend pressing gratitude. JOHNSON W.M. Walden, Reverend Richardson, Rev- Lido A. Andreoni, Martin J. Baureis, Eugene erend Zack Pittman, Reverend T.F. Ham- J. Beausoleil, Joseph A. Brochman, William J. HON. DAVID YOUNG mond, Reverend C.H. Moreland, (who served Brown, Howard L. Bruning, Carmen L. Caputo, Frank A. Carbonaro, LeRoy L. Carlson, Louis OF IOWA as pastor for twenty-six years), Reverend An- A. Champa, Gerald Connerty, Jeremiah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drew Hawkins and Reverend Willie J. Jackson (the current pastor), was called as the leader Coughlin, Walter J. Crane, Domenico Wednesday, July 13, 2016 of the congregation in 1991. D’Alessandro, Fred Nelson Day, Leonard Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Under the leadership of Pastor Moreland, a Henry DeMichele, Raymond Devlin, Dominic today to recognize and honor Laurie and fellowship hall was added to the church as the L. Disandro, Christo M. Dragatsis, George J. Gene Johnson of Shenandoah, Iowa, on the need for a place to extend their fellowship be- Drobney, Russell W. Duller, August J. very special occasion of their 50th wedding yond the sanctuary. Under the leadership of Edelmann, Arthur R. Edelstein, Charles Na- anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary Pastor Jackson, many accomplishments have than Elias, Edward E. Fioretti, Frank Flores, on June 11, 2016. taken place: Wanderers Home became the Donald L. Forrest, Robert L. Foster, Earl S. Laurie and Gene’s lifelong commitment to first church in Mound Bayou to have full-time Fowlkes, Ernest G. Frantz, Marvin G. Free- each other and their family truly embodies worship services; incorporated 4th Sunday man, Harry Freudenheim, Nick Gallo, Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- Broadcast Worship Service; started weekly Donavon D. Gibson, James E. Gryczka, Je- versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- bible class for adults and youths; and orga- rome Lewis Handler, Leonard M. Hansen, ries. May their commitment grow even strong- nized and increased Youth ministry activities. Richard Harwood, Clarence R. Hutchison, er, as they continue to love, cherish, and The sanctuary was renovated with stained Robert W. Hynes, Ralph J. Imbrogno, George honor one another for many years to come. glass windows and new pews. Due to growth H. Kallas, Joseph G. Kaplan, Allan L. Kaplan, I salute this great couple on their 50th year in membership the church purchased a van to James R. Keith, Roger J. King, Gerald S. Kra- together and I wish them many more. I know transport elderly and youth parishioners. mer, Richard Krska, George L. Kucharchuk, my colleagues in the United States House of Over the years, the church has reached be- Eugene M. Kukla, Ralph M. Lacy, John R. Representatives will join me in congratulating yond its walls to support the community, fami- Lahaie, George J. Lamoureux, Myrtle L. Lar- Laurie and Gene on this momentous occasion. lies, other communities throughout Bolivar and son, James R. Lass, Robert R. Lovati, Francis

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We are a Donald P. Perille, Earl N. Pilgrim, Steve J. sixteen times shows how successfully she ac- stronger nation because she has worked for Pizzello, Walter R. Pollak, William D. Powell, complished that mission. And second, she all of us and we wish her every blessing in her Richard R. Pucin, Herbert G. Richards, Fred- was truly devoted to her family—her husband, well-deserved retirement. erick J. Richter, Jonathan N. Rivers, Philip E. William, and their children who are all special Robinson, Stanley D. Russell Jr., Leno and successful in their own right. f Santacaterina, George Martin Schallmo Jr., The positive footprint of Mary’s work will be Joseph Schmieder, Delbert L. Schoenbeck, gratefully remembered for years to come. I PRESIDENT OF THE VERMONT RE- Bernard H. Shedor, David S. Silverman, Rob- trust that her legacy will live on through the TAIL AND GROCERS ASSOCIA- ert L. Sinclair, Sheldon Sonheim, Thomas J. work of loving family—her husband, six chil- TION TO RETIRE Stacks, Walter E. Stankiewicz, Lawrence J. dren, and fourteen grandchildren. Her pres- Steskal, Frederick A. Stevens, Morton ence and spirit will be greatly missed both in Stillman, Donald Stillman, Robert R. Straits, and out of the legislature. I now ask that my HON. PETER WELCH Robert J. Sutphen, George R. Thompson, Wil- colleagues please join me in remembering OF VERMONT liam G. Vejvoda, Ronald E. Vezina, Gerald L. Mary’s full and altruistic life, and in offering our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wien, George A. Wilkins, William C. Witte, sincere condolences to her friends and family. George A. Wolters, Robert O. Yahn, Richard f Wednesday, July 13, 2016 K. Yohnka. TRIBUTE TO SHELLEY KESSLER f Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to UPON HER RETIREMENT congratulate Mr. Jim Harrison for his tireless IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF MARY work over nearly three decades on behalf of FRITZ HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Vermont’s retailers and grocers. After 29 OF CALIFORNIA years, Jim will retire at the end of this year HON. JOE COURTNEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from his position as President of the Vermont OF CONNECTICUT Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Retail and Grocers Association and its prede- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessor organization, the Vermont Grocers As- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sociation. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 honor Shelley Kessler, a pillar of the California In Vermont, the local grocery or general Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Labor Movement, as she retires from serving store is the heart of our small communities. in sadness to honor and remember a lifelong the people of San Mateo County with great It’s a place where locals gather for much more friend and colleague, former Connecticut State distinction and respect, as Executive Sec- than milk, meat, and produce. Indeed, these Representative, Mary Fritz, who honorably retary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County small businesses are woven into the fabric of served constituents in Cheshire and Walling- Central Labor Council. our communities. Each and every one of them ford for an impressive thirty-two years and Shelley Kessler has said that she became has benefitted from Jim’s passion and perse- who passed away last week. Mary dedicated involved in the labor movement because so- verance. her life to serving the people of the 90th dis- cial and economic justice struggles are the trict, and will forever be remembered for her basis of her life and work. She grew up in Los As President Pro Tem of the Vermont Sen- fighting spirit and genuine care for constitu- Angeles, graduated from Sonoma State Uni- ate and now as a Member of Congress, I have ents. Her strong sense of morality guided her versity and began working rotating shifts at worked closely with Jim over the years. He work in the legislature and marked her as a Owens Illinois. Her union career expanded in has been a respected leader in shaping public truly exceptional representative. 1977 at General Motors where she became policy throughout his tenure. He is a tireless Before her tenure in the Connecticut Gen- the first woman elected as a full-time Union and tenacious advocate who, without fail, ac- eral Assembly, Mary studied at Emmanuel Representative of the local UAW. She began complished his goals in a bipartisan and coop- College, Boston College, Trinity College, and her 34 year affiliation with the IAM in 1982 erative manner. He commanded the respect of Fairfield University. She later expanded her when she began work at Westinghouse Elec- governors and legislators, and allies and op- role in Connecticut school systems, serving as tric. In 1985 Shelley applied for the job of Po- ponents, because he has always been a man a Wallingford Public School teacher, the presi- litical Director of the San Mateo County Cen- of high integrity who cares deeply about the dent of the Yalesville School PTA, and ulti- tral Labor Council, a position she held for issues that impact the retail industry. mately, the Chairwoman of the Wallingford eleven years. For the past twenty years she Jim’s first job as a teenager was bagging Board of Education. She was an outstanding has been Executive Director-Treasurer of the groceries at Iandoli’s Market in Westborough, model for the value of education—a sentiment Labor Council where she represented 110 af- Mass. The retail touch he learned in that job that translated to her work in the legislature, filiated local unions and 70,000 working mem- served him well over the years in Montpelier as she prioritized education policy. Mary also ber families. and is appreciated by the many businesses he spent years forging the way for new legislation On her appointment in 2014 to the Cali- has represented. to battle crime and advance health care in fornia Commission on Health and Safety and He studied business at Nichols College be- Connecticut, while also paying special atten- Workers’ Compensation, IAM International fore transferring to Cornell University to study tion to protecting and serving senior citizens. President Tom Buffenbarger said ‘‘Kessler’s food marketing. After graduating he landed a I couldn’t agree more with Governor unyielding dedication to the working families of position in Hannaford Brothers’ training pro- Malloy’s recent statement, ‘‘She was a true California and her community is exemplary. gram and went on to manage its stores in Rut- public servant who put the priorities of her The CHSWC is fortunate to have such a land and South Burlington. After a stint in Bos- constituents first and represented her district proud advocate for workers’ health and safety ton, he returned to Vermont in 1987 to head with distinction.’’ From 1987 to 1994 I rep- as a member of its board. ‘‘Shelley Kessler’s the Vermont Grocers Association, which resented the citizens of Vernon, Connecticut advocacy has been a force for good. She po- merged with the Vermont Retail Association in at the General Assembly alongside Mary. For sitioned labor as a force in San Mateo County 2013. two years we sat side by side in the House and has been a leader in many organizing ef- chambers and I enjoyed every minute of her forts. She has served on countless boards and Mr. Speaker, I appreciate Jim’s leadership, steady commentary on the bills we were work- committees to advance workers and unions, advice, and friendship over the past three dec- ing on, the speeches we listened to, and the and has earned many accolades including the ades. He will be missed, but I have no doubt people who paraded by our seats on the back California Labor Federation ‘‘Women Labor that his wise counsel will always be available benches. She had a biting wit and shrewd Leader of the Year’’ award, and was inducted as needed. mind that sized up every bit of action going into the San Mateo County Women’s Hall of I ask the United States House of Represent- on—even into the late hours. During those Fame in recognition of ‘‘Extraordinary Achieve- atives to join me and all Vermonters in wishing long sessions she brought her quilting with ments and Contributions.’’ Jim and his wife, Pat, the best in retirement.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.027 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1105 DEBRA HANEY ELECTED ASSO- HONORING ADJUTANT MAJOR tus L. Collins, for his duty to his country, his CIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE GENERAL AUGUSTUS L. COLLINS state, and his troops. Thank you for your serv- ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON- ice. HOUSTON HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON f OF MISSISSIPPI 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIT/ HON. PETE OLSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WELLESLEY UPWARD BOUND OF TEXAS Wednesday, July 13, 2016 PROGRAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 er, I rise today to honor Jackson, Mississippi HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to native, Major General Augustus L. Collins, Ad- OF MASSACHUSETTS congratulate Debra Haney of Sugar Land, TX jutant General of Mississippi, who also serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the commanding General of both the Mis- for being elected to serve as Associate Super- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 intendent of the Archdiocese of Galveston- sissippi Army and Air National Guard. Houston. After 35 years of being active in the Mis- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- Debra Haney has served as the beloved sissippi Army National Guard, Major General brate the 50th anniversary of the MIT/Welles- principal of St. Laurence Catholic School for Collins announced his retirement, concluding ley Upward Bound Program. The program of- ten years. Prior to serving St. Laurence Catho- his service at the end of August. His passion fers excellent teaching and consistent men- lic School, Haney was the Principal of John for service began when he was invited to at- toring; and it has proved that young people Paul II Catholic School for six years. She has tend a National Guard drill, and saw the posi- whose parents have not themselves benefitted more than twenty three years of Catholic edu- tion as an opportunity to earn extra income. from higher education can succeed academi- cational experience. Under Debra Haney’s He enlisted in the Mississippi Army National cally. Each year, the Massachusetts Institute guidance, St. Laurence Catholic School has Guard’s company B, 1st Battalion 198th Armor of Technology (MIT) and Wellesley College expanded and thrived, adding specialized Regiment in March 1977, and was commis- provide year round educational support to 50 teachers, new opportunities to participate in sioned as a Second Lieutenant July 1980. low-income and/or first generation youth in the arts and sports, and greater access to new After enlisting, General Collins attended the grades 9–12, from the city of Cambridge, Mas- educational technology. Thanks to her leader- University of Mississippi where he received his sachusetts. The program’s goal is to give its ship, St. Laurence Catholic School has flour- Bachelor of Business Administration. After- participants the skills, confidence, and deter- ished while retaining a focus on spiritual wards, he received a Master Business Admin- mination to graduate from high school and growth and Catholic identity. As the new Asso- istration degree from Jackson State University. succeed in postsecondary education. ciate Superintendent, Debra Haney will reach He also earned a Master of Strategic Studies MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound provides an even more new students in the Galveston- degree from the United States Army War Col- intensive six-week summer session, con- Houston Archdiocese. lege. ducted in residence at Wellesley College. Rig- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Collins was appointed the Adjutant General orous academic courses are taught by experi- sional District of Texas, congratulations again of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in Jan- enced high school teachers and graduate and to Debra Haney for being named the new As- uary 2012, and was promoted to Major Gen- undergraduate students from MIT, Wellesley sociate Superintendent of the Archdiocese of eral in March 2012. He leads a ready force of College, and other local colleges and univer- Galveston-Houston. We also thank her for her more than 12,275 Citizen-Soldiers and Air- sities. Classes stress English and foreign lan- years of dedicated service to Sugar Land men. He also serves as the director of the guage arts; reading, writing, oral communica- Catholic students. Mississippi Military Department, and oversees tion, social studies and critical thinking. Plus, the development and coordination of all poli- quantitative skills, mathematics, laboratory f cies, plans and programs of the Mississippi sciences, and the use of computers. Individual National Guard in concert with the Governor tutorials are available on an as-needed basis, TRIBUTE TO SANDY HINSLEY and legislature of the State. and the academic rigor is enriched by cultural He refers to his military career as his great- activities and field trips. HON. DAVID YOUNG est accomplishment. General Collins com- During the academic year, participants at- OF IOWA manded 3,000 Mississippi soldiers—the 155th tend supervised study sessions and one-on- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Armored Brigade in Iraq at the time of Hurri- one tutorials, for a minimum of four hours per cane Katrina. Being in Iraq during that time Wednesday, July 13, 2016 week, at MIT. Participants must meet with pro- was a memorable experience for him because gram staff regularly to review their academic Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to he witnessed the strength of his troop. He progress and participation performance. Addi- honor and congratulate Sandy Hinsley of stated, ‘‘Twenty-seven soldiers went into com- tionally, the program provides college admis- Council Bluffs, Iowa, for her volunteer services bat with me who did not come back. I live with sions, financial aid, and career advice work- at The Center in Council Bluffs. Sandy spends that number. I’ll never forget them because shops to participants and their parents. many mornings assisting members at The they gave everything they had.’’ Troops were About 80–85 percent of Cambridge public Center. The Center is a senior and adult facil- forced to place their personal lives on hold to school students who participate enroll in post- ity focused on health and wellness. fight for the betterment of the country. Un- secondary education. I salute the remarkable Sandy is originally from Omaha, Nebraska aware of their living conditions back home and success of the Upward Bound Program. For and moved to Council Bluffs in 1997. She dealing with the grievances of other soldiers, 50 years, MIT and Wellesley students have worked many years at the Nestle Company in the troops remained focused on the task at made an immense difference in the lives of Omaha and retired in 2002. Sandy and her hand. less fortunate young people, and we draw in- late husband, Jack, were blessed with four General Collins has won many awards over spiration from everyone associated with this daughters, 14 grandchildren, and five great- the course of his military career including the extraordinary program. grandchildren. Sandy Hinsley can be found Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Ter- f assisting Center members at the welcome rorism Service Medal, and the Mississippi Lon- desk, helping with the ballroom dancing class, gevity Medal IN RECOGNITION OF TOMMY KONO and serving as a senior ambassador. She en- He appreciates his experience gained while joys gardening, adult coloring books, and tak- serving his country so the decision to retire HON. DORIS O. MATSUI ing walks with her daughters. Sandy said she was not easy. Though he will no longer be in OF CALIFORNIA loves to volunteer at The Center because she uniform, he plans to continue working and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES says, ‘‘Everyone is so nice.’’ spending more time with family. I consider I commend Sandy Hinsley for the dedicated General Collins a friend and he was always a Wednesday, July 13, 2016 service she provides to The Center and her consummate professional and there for me Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in community. I know my colleagues in the U.S. and my staff when we needed his assistance. recognition of the late Tommy Kono for being House of Representatives join me in congratu- His presence in command will be sorely an American champion. Mr. Kono is the most lating Sandy for her many years of service to missed. decorated American in the history of The Center. I wish Sandy and her family the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me weightlifting. He was born and raised in Sac- very best in the future. in recognizing Adjutant Major General Augus- ramento and suffered from asthma, making

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.030 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 him unable to participate in physical activity. ment and productivity which has revitalized Funk of Avoca, Iowa, on the very special oc- At the age of eleven, Mr. Kono and his family Hurst and the surrounding communities. casion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were moved to Tule Lake Relocation Center Allan’s dedication to providing excellent cus- were married on May 28, 1966 in Racine, Wis- following passage of Executive Order 9066. tomer service to the citizens he serves has set consin. While there, Mr. Kono began lifting weights a tremendous example for those in public Lou and Philip’s lifelong commitment to and joined a bodybuilding club. This marked service. Allan has established a culture of each other and their family truly embodies the beginning of Mr. Kono’s passion for leadership and development within the City of Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- weightlifting. Hurst that has driven its prosperity and suc- versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- After three years, Mr. Kono was released cess over the last two decades. ries. May their commitment grow even strong- and returned to Sacramento, enrolling in Sac- Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize er, as they continue to love, cherish, and ramento High School. Despite being known as Allan and his outstanding service to the City of honor one another for many years to come. the ‘‘a 98 pound weakling’’ when he was Hurst. I ask all of my distinguished colleagues I salute this great couple on their 50th year younger, he entered into local weightlifting to join me in congratulating Allan Weegar on together and I wish them many more. I know competitions and began winning. With the his well-deserved retirement. my colleagues in the United States House of start of the Korean War, Mr. Kono was sched- f Representatives will join me in congratulating uled to deploy to Asia, but the military allowed Lou and Philip on this momentous occasion. PERSONAL EXPLANATION him to stay in the United States after learning f he was a contender for the 1952 Olympic team. HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA OUR UNCONSCIONABLE DEBT Mr. Kono was an individual who was de- OF TEXAS voted to his country; he was a Japanese IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE COFFMAN American who was able to embrace new op- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 OF COLORADO portunities after World War II. Mr. Kono won Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I was unable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his first gold medal in 1952 and won a silver to be present in the House chamber for cer- medal at the 1960 Olympics. Mr. Kono went Wednesday, July 13, 2016 tain roll call votes on Monday, July 11th and on to win several bodybuilding competitions, Tuesday, July 12th for the first vote series. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January made the cover of national magazines, and Had I been present, I would have voted ‘aye’ 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- earned attention of fellow athletes when he set for roll calls 401, 402, 403, 410, 411, 412, fice, the national debt was world records in four weight classes. After re- 413, 414, and 415 and ‘nay’ on roll calls 404, $10,626,877,048,913.08. tiring, Mr. Kono invested his time coaching as- 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, and 416. Today, it is $19,366,974,554,360.50. We’ve piring champions, including young lifters in added $8,740,097,505,447.42 to our debt in 7 Sacramento and Hawaii, as well as tutoring f years. This is over $8.5 trillion in debt our na- high school students in Sacramento. Mr. Kono SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL EARNS tion, our economy, and our children could passed away in April in Honolulu. TOP GRADE FOR PATIENT SAFETY have avoided with a balanced budget amend- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to ment. Tommy Kono for being an American cham- HON. PETE OLSON f pion, as well as a mentor to young adults in OF TEXAS HONORING LEBANON MISSIONARY the Sacramento area. While family, friends, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and mentees gather together to celebrate Mr. BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Kono, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring his outstanding work of service to his Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON congratulate the Houston Methodist Sugar country as well as his commitment to his com- OF MISSISSIPPI Land Hospital for earning an ‘‘A’’ for patient munity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f safety. For almost two decades, Houston Methodist Wednesday, July 13, 2016 CONGRATULATING ALLAN Sugar Land Hospital has been a critical part- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- WEEGAR ON HIS RETIREMENT ner in the Fort Bend County community. Twice er, I rise today to honor a resourceful church, FROM THE CITY OF HURST, a year, Hospital Safety Scores are assigned to Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. TEXAS over 2,500 hospitals across the United States. The Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church had Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s its beginning in 1869, when the congregation HON. KENNY MARCHANT Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety worshipped under a ‘‘brush harbor’’ with the OF TEXAS Score is an elite designation which sets the Reverend David Adams serving as pastor and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highest standards for patient safety. Houston founder. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was one of Realizing the need for a structure in which less than one-third of those inspected to earn Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worship, the pastor and members put forth an ‘‘A’’ for patient safety. Fort Bend County to congratulate Allan Weegar, City Manager to every effort to design and construct the first residents are blessed to be under the care of the City of Hurst, Texas, on his retirement church. The building was erected approxi- some of the nation’s best doctors, nurses, after thirty-five years of dedicated service. mately 60 to 70 feet from the old church site. Allan’s distinguished career with the city technicians, and staff, who provide excellent As we look back over the 147-year history began in 1981 as assistant to the City Man- care for the patients that pass through their of Lebanon, we are reminded of the loyal de- ager. Soon after, Allan was promoted to As- doors. I commend all of these men and votion of the early pioneers and their stead- sistant City Manager of Administration. In women for their hard work and dedication. fastness to the cause of the Gospel of Jesus On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- 1997, Allan was selected to serve as City Christ. We attribute any success or progress sional District of Texas, congratulations to the Manager, a role he would excel at for nearly of this church to their loyalty. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for re- twenty years. The Reverend David Adams served faith- While serving his community, Allan has be- ceiving an ‘‘A’’ in patient safety. Thank you for fully as pastor until his death; and the Rev- come a member of the International City Man- all that you do for Fort Bend County. erend Riley Russell accepted the call as pas- agement Association, Texas City Management f tor and served diligently until his death. Some Association, Northeast Leadership Forum, and TRIBUTE TO LOU AND PHILIP of the early pastors were the Reverends: S.D. is a past-president of the North Texas City FUNK Smith; Joe Baskin; Dan Anderson; Connelly; Management Association. In addition, Allan J. A. Johnson; Pleasant Fractions; Jimmy currently serves on the board of directors for HON. DAVID YOUNG Mines; and J. Carter. The Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church is Texas City Management Association, North- OF IOWA recognized as the oldest land grant church in east Transportation System and the Hurst-Eu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less-Bedford Economic Development Founda- this area. It has served as a torch shining forth tion. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ‘‘her’’ brilliant light in this community. This light Allan’s vision and dedication to his city have Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise of hope and compassion has compelled many brought forward a period of economic develop- today to recognize and honor Lou and Philip to come to Christ.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.033 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1107 No church can survive without the dedicated Brothers: Coy Henderson; Leslie McKennie; armor of God, and continue to hold up the cooperation of its members. The long, suc- Charlie Wright; Larry McKennie; and Paul Gil- blood stained banner. cessful history of Lebanon is due to the dedi- more were installed as deacons. Installed on It is with this same spirit as soldiers going cated, cooperative efforts of the many pastors, the Mothers Board were Sisters: Ola Mae Bai- forth to war, accented with Christian love, de- deacons, church mothers, and general con- ley, Priscilla Anderson, Grace Kimbrough, votion and dedication to the cause of the King- gregation. Rose Gibson, and as Deaconess were Sisters: dom, which the history of the Lebanon Mis- Some of the early deacons were: Brothers Minnie McKennie, Sharon Wright, and Annie sionary Baptist Church continues. Joe Hodges; Pink Roseby; Ben Friar; C. H. Gilmore. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Benson; R. B. Roseby; Richard Epps; Michael Under the leadership of Reverend in recognizing the historic Lebanon Missionary C. Smith; George Friar; and Tom Randle. Redmond, a new roof was installed on the Baptist Church. In 1912, the first church was destroyed by church, the choir stand was elevated and car- f a violent storm. The force of the storm served peted, floral arrangements and doors were as the epitome for the rebuilding of the second added to the sanctuary. Following the leader- HONORING THE STENNIS CENTER church, and its completion was the epoch of ship of the pastor, the Lebanon Inspirational PROGRAM FOR CONGRESSIONAL the old church site. Choir dedicated to the church some choir INTERNS Some of the pioneer members of the Moth- robes, and added mirrors and double doors to ers Board were: Sisters Ophelia Anderson; the sanctuary, remodeled and refurnished the HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL Mary Benson; Sara Smith; Mary Anderson; pastor’s study. The Friar and Montgomery OF CALIFORNIA Lucy Hunter; Hassie Montgomery; Harriet families dedicated chandeliers to enhance the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Craighead; Mattie L. Benson; Martha Ross entrance of the church. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Benson; and Sallie Epps. Reverend Redmond exchanged mortality for Still moving forward, the Reverend A. W. immortality and entered unto eternity in Janu- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, this sum- Jones accepted the call as pastor. He served ary 2000, while serving as pastor of Lebanon mer marks the 14th year in which interns well until his accepting the call of another Church. working in Congressional offices have bene- church. Following Reverend Jones, the Rev- After the death of Reverend Redmond, the fitted from a program run by the John C. Sten- erends: C. D. Brown; C. L. Clark; George Har- Reverend Walter Eskridge, Jr. accepted the nis Center for Public Service Leadership. This per; Aaron Barron; and Melvin Lewis served call to serve as pastor of the Lebanon Mis- six-week program is designed to enhance their as pastor of Lebanon. sionary Baptist Church in October 2000. internship experience by giving them an inside Deacons serving under these administra- Under the leadership of Reverend Eskridge, look at how Congress works and a deeper ap- tions were: Brothers West Benson; Eddie the church has been blessed with many new preciation for the role that Congress plays in Donelson; Leslie Hodges; Edgar Waddell; members and rededications. A new church our democracy. Each week, the interns meet Pinkney Benson; Daniel Mickey; Daniel building was erected on land given to the with senior congressional staff and other ex- Kimbrough; Ira Blake; Mack Friar; O. W. church by Sis. Earsalean McClain’s family, perts to discuss issues such as the legislative Hodges; Mack McKennie; Samuel Friar; and the doors were opened for the first serv- process, power of the purse, foreign policy, Charles Quincy Spurlin; Jessie Harmon; L. B. ice on July 4, 2004; new choir robes were pur- the media, and more. Hathorn; Alphonso Wright; Jacob J. McClain; chased for LSC, LIC, and LYC; a television Interns are selected based on their college and Charlie Benson. and VCR were purchased through the aid of record, community service experience, and in- The Mothers Board consisted of: Sisters the Home Mission Society; Discipleship and terest in a career in public service. This year, Harriet Friar, Hallie Donelson, Elmira Horton, New Members classes were started; the Fel- 30 outstanding interns participated in the pro- Minnie Hodges, Lyda Friar, Mary V. Hodges, lowship Hall has been named the Earsalean gram. Most of them are juniors and seniors in Rebecca Kimbrough, Bessie Green, Roberta McClain Fellowship Hall in memory of Sis. college who are working in Republican and Blake, Priscilla Benson, Lillie Waddell, Mamie Earsalean McClain; the Educational Wing has Democratic offices in both the House and McKennie, Mary L. Friar, Mattie L. Hodges, been named the Martha Ross Benson Edu- Senate, including one in my office, Shannon Paralee McClain, Frankie Hodges, Eula cational Wing in memory of Sis. Martha Ross McConnell. Spurlin, Callie McKennie, Willie Mae Meeks, Benson; each classroom has been named in Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the interns for Ollie Harmon, and Olivia Garnett. memory of: Class Number 1—Deacon Samuel their involvement in this valuable program. I The edifice of the old church underwent Friar; Class Number 2—Mother Elmira Horton; also thank the Stennis Center and the Senior many changes such as: lowering the ceilings; Class Number 3—Mother Lillie Waddell; Nurs- Stennis Fellows for providing such a meaning- modern light fixtures; paneling of the sanc- ery—Mothers Callie McKennie and Roberta ful experience for these interns and for en- tuary; bricking; and the construction of a kitch- Blake; Choir Room—Sister Levirda Dixon and couraging them to consider a future career in en and fellowship hall. Sanctuary pews, a Bro. Eric Friar; and the Business Office in public service. communion table, and new pulpit furniture honor of Deacon Jessie Harmon, and the I submit a list of the 2016 Stennis Congres- were purchased to enhance the de´cor of the church is growing through his ministry. A new sional Interns and the offices in which they church. These ventures of improvement were roof ‘‘The Red Top’’ was installed on the work. all completed under the leadership of the Rev- church. On June 7, 2015 Bro. Andrew Lee Amanda Bennett, attending Bowdoin Col- erend Aaron Barron. Brown was crowned as Deacon. lege, interning in the office of U.S. Senator Reverend Barron served as pastor for 27 The Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church’s ANGUS KING; consecutive years. He was a faithful and dy- current Deacons and Trustees Board mem- Max Boyd, attending University of Cin- namic minister of the Gospel. During his ad- bers are Brothers: Jessie Harmon; Coy Hen- cinnati, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- ministration, many souls realized the need for derson; Lawrence McKennie; Andrew Brown; resentative PATRICK MCHENRY; peace in their lives—that peace that sur- and Sisters: Lula Friar; Lillie Benson Green; Jack Bryan, attending Mississippi State Uni- passed all understanding—and accepted and Earline Wright Hart. versity, interning in the office of U.S. Senator Christ as their personal Savior. Reverend The present Mothers Board members are THAD COCHRAN; Aaron Barron exchanged mortality for immor- Sisters: Ollie Harmon and Deaconess, Sister Allie Bull, attending Johns Hopkins Univer- tality and entered unto eternity in October Annie Gilmore. sity, interning in the office of U.S. Senator 1983, while serving as pastor of Lebanon. Through these many years of service to BERNIE SANDERS; In January 1984, the Reverend Melvin B. God and mankind, the Lebanon Missionary Anna Caliandro, attending Smith College, in- Lewis accepted the call and served as pastor Baptist Church has survived many trials and terning in the office of U.S. Senator BERNIE until 1987. Under the leadership of Reverend tribulations, but are determined that forces of SANDERS; Lewis, a pastor’s study was constructed, cen- evil will not hinder them nor separate them Maggie Callahan, attending Mercer Univer- tral heat and air conditioning was installed, from the love of God. sity, interning in the office of U.S. Representa- and an organ was purchased for the sanc- The torch carried by the pioneer members tive KEITH ROTHFUS; tuary. of the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, Daniel Russell Cheung, attending University In June 1987, the Reverend J. W. Redmond cast rays of light across their pathway. This of California, Berkeley, interning in the office accepted the call to serve as pastor of Leb- light gives the church hope of a brighter future of U.S. Representative MIKE HONDA; anon. The church was blessed with many for the church. Those following will raise that Nick Descamps, attending Occidental Col- members, an Inspirational Choir, and Evan- torch high and keep the light burning bright. lege, interning in the office of U.S. Senator gelist Quinzola McKennie. They will trim their lamps, put on the whole STEVE DAINES;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.039 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 Matt Dougherty, attending Suffolk University, HONORING MS. DONNIE NEELY munity. She serves in several capacities in- interning in the office of U.S. Representative FOR HER 50 YEARS OF DEDI- cluding Carl Junction Bright Futures, Habitat ROBERT BRADY; CATED SERVICE for Humanity, Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation, Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S., and the Maggie Duff, attending Mississippi State HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD Carl Junction Eastern Star. Sharon also University, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- serves on the Carl Junction Area Chamber of OF ARKANSAS resentative STEVEN PALAZZO; Commerce Board of Directors and plans to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elina Fisher, attending The George Wash- use her retirement to be ‘‘more active’’ in the ington University, interning in the office of U.S. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 community. Representative SETH MOULTON; Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Speaker, Sharon Clark’s work as Carl to recognize Donnie Neely for her 50 years of Junction Postmaster has set a great example Emily George, attending University of Idaho, of public service for the people of Carl Junc- interning in the office of U.S. Representative service at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Mountain Home, Arkansas. tion. I am proud to recognize citizens like her DAN NEWHOUSE; On June 7, 1966, Ms. Neely reported for her in Missouri’s Seventh Congressional District, Easton Gragg, attending Wake Forest Uni- first day of work at Baxter’s Mountain Home, and I urge my colleagues to join me in con- versity, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- Arkansas plant which had opened just two gratulating her on her well-deserved retirement resentative PATRICK MCHENRY; years earlier. She planned to work only three and service. Gary Haglund, attending Boston College, in- months to buy school clothes for her kids. f terning on the House Committee on the Budg- Now 50 years later she is still with the plant. RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- et; Ms. Neely operates a machine making injec- SARY OF BRANT LAKE CAMP tion molding parts used in numerous Katelyn Harris, attending Vanderbilt Univer- healthcare settings, and the parts she makes sity, interning on the House Committee on are shipped to manufacturing sites around the HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Education and the Workforce; world. She has always felt pride about the OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kate Henjum, attending University of Colo- work she does, particularly when seeing those rado Boulder, interning in the office of U.S. products in action while visiting relatives in the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 hospital. Ms. Neely is known by her supervisor Senator MICHAEL BENNET; Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as the model employee, someone who can be honor and recognize the 100th Anniversary of Victoria Hill, attending American University depended on every day, and an employee School of International Service, interning in the the Brant Lake Camp in Warren County, New who works well with all her coworkers. York. Located in the beautiful Adirondack office of U.S. Representative JOAQUIN CASTRO; Ms. Neely’s commitments extend to her Mountains, the Brant Lake Camp has served Conley Hurst, attending Washington and family. Her daughter now works at the plant as as a summer retreat for boys looking to enjoy Lee University, interning in the office of U.S. well. She got those school clothes, and much their vacations while learning the core values Representative FRENCH HILL; more, thanks to her mom’s dedication to Bax- that accompany individual and team sports. ter Mountain Home. Jessica Isler, attending Alma College, in- In 1916, three young teachers traveled to I thank Ms. Neely for her fifty years of dedi- Brant Lake from New York City searching for terning in the office of U.S. Senator DEBBIE cated and faithful service in Arkansas. a spot to establish a summer camp. Bob STABENOW; f Gerstenzang, Jack Malloy and Joseph ‘‘Unc’’ Jayden Raye Lapin-Tatman, attending Uni- Eberly decided to buy a plot of local farm land, HONORING CARL JUNCTION versity of California, Berkeley, interning in the and had the camp up and running by the sum- POSTMASTER SHARON CLARK office of U.S. Representative JANICE HAHN; mer of 1917. For the next 100 years, Brant Lake Camp has stayed in the hands of the Diane Lee, attending Pomona College, in- HON. BILLY LONG Gerstenzang family. The family’s legacy con- terning in the office of U.S. Representative OF MISSOURI tinues thanks to the current camp directors TED LIEU; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert Gersten (Emeritus), Karen Shannon McConnell, attending University of Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Gerstenzang Metzler (Emeritus), Richard California, San Diego, interning in the office of Gersten (Executive Director), and Max U.S. Representative ALAN LOWENTHAL; Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Gersten, all of whom are descendants of honor Carl Junction, Missouri, Postmaster Anna Perez, attending New York University founder Bob Gerstenzang. The camp has Sharon Clark for her eight years of service as grown from the original thirty-two campers dur- Shanghai, interning in the office of U.S. Sen- Carl Junction Postmaster and to congratulate ing that first summer to the 330 campers now ator THAD COCHRAN; her on retirement. annually hosted. As the camp has grown, di- Tony Rogari, attending University of Notre After holding the position for the past eight rectors Dave Cramoy and Andy Berlin, both Dame, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- years, Sharon retired from her position on long-time Brant Lakers, have joined the lead- resentative TED LIEU; June 3rd of this year. Since her arrival in Feb- ership team. ruary of 2008, Sharon has overseen the post Christian Ryan, attending Marymount Uni- Brant Lake Camp has four core sports pro- office in its upgrade to ‘‘First Class’’ post office grams along with secondary sport instruction versity, interning on the House Committee on status. During her tenure she has also in- and waterfront activities. The camp fosters the Appropriations; creased the visibility, and engagement of the idea of ‘‘appropriate competitiveness’’ in order Jared Sutton, attending Drew University, in- post office in the Carl Junction community. to instill the benefits of competition while still terning in the office of U.S. Representative During her time serving as postmaster, encouraging a friendly environment. The focus MARIO DIAZ-BALART; Sharon had made many meaningful contribu- of the camp is not necessarily sporting itself, tions, including Carl Junction’s success in the Marielle Thete, attending Wheaton College, but the values that come with competing and annual ‘‘Stamp out Breast Cancer’’ campaign. learning in a safe arena. interning in the office of U.S. Senator ANGUS This is a nationwide annual contest each Oc- All of the activities offered are aimed at fos- KING; tober between post offices to sell the most tering the feeling that Brant Lake Boys are a Quin Wetzel, attending Michigan State Uni- breast cancer awareness postage stamps to family. For a century now, the tight knit com- versity, interning on the Senate Committee on aid in funding breast cancer research. Since munity of Brant Lake Camp has been helping the Budget; Sharon’s first year in 2008, the Carl Junction campers to expand their horizons and chal- post office has ranked in the top ten for selling Stephanie Xiao, attending University of Vir- lenge themselves to push beyond that which these stamps and has won this national com- they first thought possible. ginia, interning in the office of U.S. Represent- petition each of the last three years. This Congratulations to the Brant Lake Camp on ative GREGORIO SABLAN; and, achievement could not have been done with- the 100th anniversary of its founding. I want to Katelyn Zimmerman, attending Georgetown out her hard work and determination. wish the camp, its campers, and its alumni University, interning on the House Committee In addition to her role as postmaster, Shar- continued success heading into its next hun- on Education and the Workforce. on has been active in the Carl Junction com- dred years.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.008 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1109 DR. CHRISTAL M. ALBRECHT Canaan Church of God in Christ. It has shown The first deacons of Sweet Canaan were LEADS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL what can be done through the years of dedi- Brother Phillip Blake, Brother Louis Brooks FOR WORKFORCE EDUCATION cation of a progressive church. and Brother Charlie Randle, and Mother Abbie BOARD The historic Sweet Canaan Church of God Banks was the church mother. in Christ, which is the second oldest Church of Some of the early saints of Sweet Canaan HON. PETE OLSON God in Christ in the World and is located at: were: Professor Allen Taylor, Brother Louis OF TEXAS 1946 Bellbottom Road in Lexington, MS Brooks, Brother Willis Randle, Brother Frank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 39095. Blake, Brother Jessie Banks, Brother Frank Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ‘‘The first church added to the number pro- Hoover, Brother Ben Simmons, Mother Sara fessing sanctification was located in Carroll Booker, Mother Ina Jenkins, Mother Ida Wil- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (Holmes) County sixteen or seventeen miles son, Mother Abbie Banks, Mother Ella Taylor, congratulate Alvin Community College Presi- north of Lexington, Mississippi.’’ This state- Mother Emma Brooks, and Deacon Payton dent Dr. Christal M. Albrecht for being ap- ment is from the book: ‘‘Fifty Years Achieve- Smith. pointed as the president of the National Coun- ment from 1906–1956 A PERIOD IN HIS- The present pastor, Elder Dr. Percy Louis cil for Workforce Education. Dr. Albrecht has TORY OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN Washington, was appointed to serve on May served on the board for many years, including CHRIST’’; By Charles H. Pleas, reprint 1991 p 18, 2003 by Bishop T.T. Scott. Pastor Wash- many roles such as Regional Director, Vice 5. The Editorial note stated: The Historic ington and his lovely wife, Glenda, have five President of Government Relations and Exec- Sweet Canaan church is located near the Car- sons and nine grandchildren. utive Committee Member. roll County line but it is actually in northern He and the Sweet Canaan congregation The National Council for Workforce Edu- Holmes County just south of Carroll County. have worked hard together to preserve the cation serves as the national forum to affect Sweet Canaan began as a little prayer mis- history of Sweet Canaan by enclosing the and direct the future role of two-year and other sion in a wayside house of Professor Allen whole building inside the Dr. Tyree and Mary postsecondary institutions in workforce edu- Taylor. Allen Taylor’s property was located on Carr Multipurpose Building. The beautiful Carr cation and economic development. I’m con- Bell Bottom Road which is located about ten Multipurpose Building houses not only the en- fident Dr. Albrecht will help provide out- to fifteen miles north of Lexington. During tire historic church, but it houses the fellow- standing conferences and offering a forum for those days Elder Morgan Williams was in ship hall, residential quarters, office and class- practitioners to learn from each other’s best charge of the small congregation. In the year room space. practices. On July 18, 2013, Bishop Charles Edward On behalf of all residents of the Twenty- 1909, the prayer mission decided to organize itself and the name Sweet Canaan was cho- Blake, the Pastor of West Angeles Cathedral Second Congressional District of Texas, I’m in Los Angeles, California, and the Presiding pleased to recognize Dr. Christal M. Albrecht sen. Prior to selecting the name Sweet Canaan, the church was known as the ‘‘Col- Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., and her contributions to the Alvin community visited Historic Sweet Canaan. They were as well as helping to improve postsecondary ored Sanctified Church.’’ It was through con- tinuous fervent prayer that other community joined at Sweet Canaan by General Board education across America. We are all proud of Members, Bishop Brandon Porter of Memphis, Dr. Albrecht and wish her the best of luck as people soon joined the early saints. The present site of Sweet Canaan was once Tennessee, and Bishop Wooten of St. Louis, President of the National Council for Work- the spot where cattle of Professor Taylor Missouri. Also joining Bishop Blake were sev- force Education Board. grazed. Professor Taylor donated the land to eral other bishops and more than half of the f the church for the sum of twenty dollars Trustee Board of the Church of God in Christ. TRIBUTE TO CONNIE AND GARY ($20.00), a legal formality. Pastor Washington has said many times; ALGER Although the small congregation did not ‘‘When I went to Sweet Canaan, on my way have seats, the community was blessed. Mr. to the church I saw many cows. When I got HON. DAVID YOUNG Isaac Randle was given a few dollars to bring to the church I saw a honey bee hive in the back of the church. I knew I was in the right OF IOWA some sweet gum logs to be used as seats in place. For I was in the Land of Milk and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the prayer mission. Recognizing the small congregation’s perseverance, Bishop Charles Honey—in the land of Canaan—Sweet Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Harrison Mason, Founder of the Church Of Canaan.’’ Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise God In Christ, appointed Elder Jeffery A. Sweet Canaan oftentimes invites many to today to recognize and honor Connie and Lewis as their first pastor. He was also ap- praise and worship with them every Sunday. Gary Alger of Clarinda, Iowa, on the very spe- pointed the first Overseer of the State of Mis- Their Prayer service begins at 9:00 a.m., Sun- cial occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- sissippi. At that time, the whole state was day school starts at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday sary. They were married on May 29, 1966 at under one jurisdiction. Worship Service starts at 11:00 am. Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Sweet Canaan is blessed to have had its Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Clarinda. first three pastors to serve as state overseers; in recognizing the historic Sweet Canaan Connie and Gary’s lifelong commitment to they were Elder Jeffery Lewis, Elder Stephen Church of God in Christ. each other, their children and grandchildren Rice, and Elder James Henderson. Sweet f truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on Canaan is also blessed to have had the juris- their 50th anniversary, I hope it is filled with IN MEMORY OF ERNEST HARRY dictional supervisor of women for northern ‘‘PETE’’ DENT SR. happy memories. May their commitment grow Mississippi, Mother Sarah Ann Braggs Gaston, even stronger, as they continue to love, cher- as a member during her youth. Bishop Tim- ish, and honor one another for many years to othy Titus, Prelate of Northern Mississippi Ju- HON. JOE WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA come. risdiction, preached at Historic Sweet Canaan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I salute this great couple on their 50th year during his early years as a young preacher. together and I wish them many more I ask The late Bishop Louis Henry Ford, former Pre- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 that my colleagues in the United States House siding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- of Representatives will join me in congratu- often talked about his experience when he er, today, July 13, 2016, a funeral service was lating Connie and Gary on this momentous oc- preached at Sweet Canaan, when he was a held for Pete Dent at Good Shepherd Lu- casion. child and a student at Saint Academy and Col- theran Church in Columbia, South Carolina. f lege in Lexington. As a dedicated family man and respected HONORING SWEET CANAAN The first State Holy Convocation of the business leader, he will be greatly missed. I CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Church Of God In Christ was held at Historic am grateful for his service as a member of the Sweet Canaan. U.S. Air Force and I would like to extend my Former Pastors of Sweet Canaan were: deep sympathy to his family during this time of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Elder J.A. Lewis, Elder Stephen Rice, Elder OF MISSISSIPPI mourning. He will be buried at Fort Jackson Fred Winans, Elder W.B. Hudges, Elder D.R. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Cemetery. Curry, Elder James Lee, Elder James Hender- A thoughtful obituary was published in The Wednesday, July 13, 2016 son, Elder D. Pitchford, Elder J.L. Pleas, Su- State newspaper on July 12, 2016: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- perintendent Fred Wade, and currently Elder COLUMBIA.—A funeral service for Ernest er, I rise day to honor a historic church, Sweet Dr. Percy Washington, Sr. Harry ‘‘Pete’’ Dent Sr., 82, will be held at

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.042 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Good businesses, and most importantly the genuine fidential Assistant to the County Supervisor, Shepherd Lutheran Church. Burial will be in families, all played a large role in creating the San Mateo, CA, and as Legal Secretary to the Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later community that is Braselton today. Assistant District Attorney, San Mateo County. date. The family will receive friends fol- As a sign of its stability and strong family No one questioned Carolyn’s love for life. lowing the funeral service in the Family Ac- tivities Building at the church. Dunbar Fu- ties, Braselton has elected only 5 mayors in its Her laugh was contagious. Her outlook and neral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assist- 100 year history: William Henry Braselton, positive spirit were unmatched. Yet nothing ing the family. Lewis Braselton, Henry Edward Braselton, Pat surpassed her devotion and love for her fam- Mr. Dent died Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born Graham and Bill Orr. ily, especially her son Tadd and her four in Columbia, he was a son of the late Arthur The town’s first one hundred years will al- grandchildren: Cody, Sam, Laney and Cooper. Kibler Dent Sr. and Elinor Stiller Dent. He ways be remembered, and have paved the Every holiday and birthday was a required trip was a member of the U.S. Air Force Class of way for its second century of growth and suc- to Janesville, WI. 55K Bantam, stationed at Spence AFB in I extend my condolences to Carolyn’s family Moultrie, Ga. He enjoyed a 30+ year career cess. I join in saluting Braselton’s Centennial selling automobiles in Columbia, primarily Celebration and congratulating its citizens on and the many individuals who were honored to Chevrolets with Love Automotive and Cen- this wonderful occasion. call her a friend. She will be missed but never tral Chevrolet. Many of his long term friend- f forgotten. ships were initiated from his auto sales. In f his post-retirement years, he enjoyed his HONORING THE LIFE OF JEAN part-time work with Lorick Office Products, CARLOS MENDEZ PEREZ HONORING THE GILFIELD M.B. allowing him more opportunities to spend CHURCH time with his son. He was a member of Wood- lands Country Club where he enjoyed his HON. ALAN GRAYSON weekly rounds of golf with friends and fam- OF FLORIDA HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ily. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Surviving are his wife, Mary T. Dent; son Wednesday, July 13, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and daughter-in-law, Harry and Andrea Dent; Wednesday, July 13, 2016 daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Shawn Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to O’Rourke; grandchildren, Ernest Harry honor the life of Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ‘‘Trae’’ Dent III, Aydan Leigh O’Rourke, who lived in Kissimmee, Florida, and was a er, I rise to recognize the Gilfield M.B. Church Ryan Michael O’Rourke; stepson, Tony resident of my district. Jean lost his life during in Doddsville, Mississippi. The church was Ramsay; stepdaughter, Tanya Ramsay Dan- the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in the founded and built by slaves on the banks on iels (J. Sam); and stepgrandson, Holt Dan- the Sunflower River located on the plantation iels; first wife and lifelong friend, Nadine early morning hours of June 12, 2016. He was Cantey and ‘‘husband-in-law’’, John B. 35 years old. of United States Senator James O. Eastland Cantey. He was predeceased by a grand- Jean moved to Florida from Puerto Rico in 1894. daughter, Ashley Nicole Dent. when he was a teenager. He quickly made The history of the church spans 122 years In lieu of flowers, donations may be made friends and built a new life for himself. He was with records showing three structures as its to The Ashley Dent Foundation, 303 N. charming, full of life and had a warmth that ev- home, each with its own fascinating and re- Woodlake Drive, Columbia, SC 29229–8933, eryone loved to be around. Jean loved indulg- markable journey. Early records of the church where funds will be directed to organizations were recalled and passed down by word of participating in Alzheimer’s research. ing his nieces and nephews with candy and ice cream. He was humorous and fun-loving. mouth from slaves down to the members of f Jean was a salesman at a perfume store. the church which were also relatives. The ear- CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL He assisted a customer, Luis Daniel Wilson- liest written record of the church was around OF THE TOWN OF BRASELTON, Leon, several years ago, who would become the 1980s. Many of the elders and other mem- GEORGIA his partner in life. Their friends described the bers were still attending the church, so Ms. moment they met as ‘‘love at first sight,’’ and Hattie Jordan, a member of the church, volun- HON. DOUG COLLINS the beginning of their nine-year relationship. teered to be the church historian and keeper of the records. She gathered documents, re- OF GEORGIA The two shared a home, frequented their fa- corded oral stories, researched ‘‘leads’’ of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vorite Hispanic restaurants and loved going to Latin Night at the Pulse club. where she could get more information or Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Jean and Luis were together at the club on someone who could corroborate the findings. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I the night of the shooting. The couple died One source of information she relied on were rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary alongside one another that night. two cornerstones located on the existing of the Town of Braselton, Georgia. Braselton Jean Carlos Mendez Perez will never be church front in Doddsville. One of the corner- is located partially in the Ninth Congressional forgotten in our pursuit of a more just and lov- stones was once the original place of the District, which I proudly represent. The town ing world. His loving spirit and acts of kind- church in 1894, and transferred thereafter to limits straddle four different counties, and ness will live forever in the hearts and minds structures one and two. spreads into adjoining districts represented by of those who knew him. In 1894 the location of the first church was my fellow Georgians, Mr. WOODALL and Mr. May his family, relatives and friends eventu- strategically planned to exist near water. It is HICE. ally find solace and comfort, and may he rest believed but not recorded that the location The town has a rich history. In 1884, John in eternal peace. was chosen because the river could be used Oliver Braselton opened a general merchan- f to secretly baptize members, a practice not dise store and laid the foundation for what openly approved of by plantation owners. Ms. would become the great town of Braselton. HONORING THE LIFE OF CAROLYN Jordan told the story of how she was baptized Braselton quickly became a prominent eco- RADCLIFF in the Sunflower River behind Gilfield M.B. nomic and geographic center in Northeast Church in 1953 by Rev. McGee. Gilfield M.B. Georgia and prompted town officials to seek HON. PETER T. KING Church was allowed to exist only because legal incorporation on August 21, 1916. OF NEW YORK Senator Eastland gave the slaves his ap- John Oliver Braselton’s three sons ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proval. panded the original general store to include a GILFIELD M.B. CHURCH—FIRST STRUCTURE— Wednesday, July 13, 2016 bank, a grocery store, and a feed and seed 1894 YEAR: The first pastors of Gilfield M.B. outlet all while maintaining its reputation as a Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise Church at its initial location were: Rev. C.C. social center of town. today to honor the life of a remarkable Edwards, Rev. Hester, Rev. Hobbs, and Rev. Transformational events paved the way for woman, Carolyn Radcliff, who passed away Mose Watson. No written records were kept the growth and prosperity of the town, includ- peacefully on June 17th. Carolyn was a de- by slaves. The only source for handing down ing the creation of a rail spur and state high- voted and distinguished public servant. Many information was by word of mouth to the ways, the continued development of the of those years were spent here on Capitol Hill younger generation. Braselton Brothers Store, and Governor Er- as an Administrative Assistant for myself, my GILFIELD M.B. CHURCH—SECOND STRUC- nest Vandiver’s decision to route I–85 through predecessor, Rep. Norman Lent (NY) and TURE—1921 YEAR: The second Gilfield M.B. the Town. The long term investments and vi- Rep. William Royer (CA). Prior to her Con- Church was built a mile down from the first sion of town leaders, the strength of small gressional service, Carolyn served as a Con- site on the banks of the Sunflower River on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.045 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1111 the Eastland Plantation. Rev. Mose Watson tirement from the Cypress Hills Local Develop- sources with the Council Bluffs Community was the pastor. He continued to lead the ment Corporation (CHLDC) in Cypress Hills School District as an administrator who has church as he did while pastoring at the first lo- Brooklyn, NY, where she started more than ‘‘worked to create a collaborative, collegial cation. After Rev. Watson, the church installed two decades ago on March 15, 1993. working environment for all staff.’’ Before join- Rev. Issac as the new pastor until his death As a long time community resident and prior ing the school district staff, Janet Reiners in 1947. Following Rev. Issac the church was to joining CHLDC, Michelle served as Presi- worked in the private sector and gained valu- led by Rev. Latson from 1947 to 1952. Rev. dent of the P.T.A. at Public School 65 for able experience as an effective human re- Latson left for the church to move to Chicago, three years. She was an active parishioner of sources officer. Ms. Reiners said she has IL. Immediately afterwards, Rev. McGee be- Blessed Sacrament Church where she served seen many changes and requirements in edu- came the pastor in 1952, but separated from as a volunteer religious education teacher for cation that directly affect classroom teachers the church in 1953. There was a short lapse 6 years. Michelle had been attending and administrators. She said the human re- in pastors because Rev. Fleming did not begin Kingsborough Community College pursuing a sources function and recruitment of teachers pastoring the church until 1954. Records indi- Business Administration degree when she and administrators is the lifeblood of the cate he was the last pastor of the second learned about the CHLDC job opportunity at school district. Ms. Reiners noted that, ‘‘The structure listed as the home of Gilfield M.B. the new school-based community center Bea- most important attribute the school district has Church. con Program. Motivated to return to the work- is staff committed to helping children learn and GILFIELD M.B. CHURCH—THIRD AND CUR- force after 12 years, she applied for the posi- grow.’’ RENT STRUCTURE—JULY 24, 1977 YEAR: Rev. tion and was hired. For five years, she served I applaud and congratulate Janet Reiners Fleming moved with the church to their third as the Administrative Assistant at the Beacon for earning the Together, Educators and Ad- home beside the site of the second home, on School Based Community Center and the ministrators Make It Happen Award. She is a the banks of the Sunflower River located on Beacon Family Place at IS 302, dividing her shining example of how hard work and dedica- the Eastland Plantation. The sanctuary section time with two programs. She was instrumental tion can affect the future of our youth and their of the second site was demolished leaving the in the start-up of these programs which are education. I urge my colleagues in the U.S. backside section to be used for church gath- now neighborhood institutions. Michelle set the House of Representatives to join me in con- erings, of which it still stands today. The pas- tone of safety and caring at the Beacon while gratulating Janet Reiners for her many accom- tors of the third site location in order of leader- establishing intake, health and safety proce- plishments serving the Council Bluffs Commu- ship were: Rev. Fleming, Rev. John H. Wil- dures and managing enrollment and sched- nity School District. I wish her continued suc- liams, Rev. Clarence Tolbert, and the current uling for thousands of young people and their cess and the very best in her retirement. pastor is Rev. Theautry Winters. families. f CHURCH MEMBERS (PAST AND PRESENT): Her exemplary work caught the attention of Gilfield M.B. Church was founded by slaves, Ms. Neugebauer, the Executive Director who HONORING DR. JOSEPH HAMILTON built by slaves, pastored by slaves, and hand- then promoted Mrs. Brown to serve as her AND DR. A.V. RAMAYYA ed to their descendants, of which many are right-hand Senior Administrative Assistant still members. Please know that many of the which she proudly did for the past 18 years. HON. JIM COOPER member’s names have yet to be recorded. Ms. In addition to her administrative role, Mrs. OF TENNESSEE Hattie Jordan is still researching the church Brown also serves as a Liaison with the Board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES history and compiling documents to be used in of Directors and as the Coordinator of the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 the recordings. Membership records show Communications Committee of the organiza- Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to these individuals as the members: Sis. Hattie tion—ensuring that the board members are honor Vanderbilt University and two of its Young and family, Sis. Mary Pittman, Sis. aware of all CHLDC happenings and that physics professors, Dr. Joseph Hamilton and Mary Ella English, Sis. Mahalia Jones and agency’s 400-plus staff and 17 offices know Dr. A.V. Ramayya. Their research with an family, Sis. Lucy Williams, Sis. Lubertha Wil- each other and the array of programs offered international team led to the discovery of ele- liams and family, Sis. Willie Ann Moore and by the CHLDC and Cypress Hills Child Care ment 117, tennessine, a new addition to the family, Sis. Grace Brown, Sis. Bettie Jones Corporation. periodic table. and family, Sis. Louis Pittman and family, Sis. Michelle has a wealth of knowledge and ex- Their work was a collaborative effort by Celestine Wallace, Sis. Mirays Brown, Sis. perience that will surely be missed by all who Vanderbilt, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Eddie Lee Barnes, Bro. Wiley Caples, Sis. have had the pleasure to work with her, but I University of Tennessee, the Flerov Labora- Ruth Caples, Sis. Hattie Robinson-Jordan and am certain that she is looking forward to this tory for Nuclear Reactions in Russia and the family, Deacon George Roby and family, Dea- exciting next chapter in her life and will enjoy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in con Charlie Edwards and family, Deacon Glay spending more time with her husband of 37 California. The name was chosen to honor the Smith, Deacon David Williams and family, Sis. years, Mr. Beaufus Lee Brown, her three contributions from our region; Tennessee is Susie Bowie and family, Sis. Bessie Williams, sons, daughter and 11 grandchildren. only the second U.S. state to have a name- Deacon Howard Lawrence and family, Brother I thank Michelle Denise Brown for her com- sake element. Thomas Hudson and family, Brother Joe munity service and longtime dedication to the After spending decades studying Henry Pittman and family, Mrs. Hattie Byrd, Cypress Hill LDC community. I wish her all the superheavy element research, the team’s dis- Sis. Magnolia Wright and family, Sis. Rose best and congratulate her on her retirement. coveries provide new evidence for the ‘‘island Lee Lacy and family, Bro. W.C. Williams and f of stability.’’ Tennessine will join three other family, Sis. Lillie Bell Robinson and family, Sis. TRIBUTE TO JANET REINERS newly discovered elements to fill the seventh Linnie Tripplet and family, Bro. Hays Robinson row of the periodic table. and family, Sis. Bessie Joiner, and Sis. Deloris Drs. Hamilton and Ramayya are the best of Lawrence. HON. DAVID YOUNG the best, and they have made the Volunteer Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF IOWA State proud. Their discovery will live forever in in recognizing the Gilfield M.B. Church of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES textbooks, and they have proven once more Doddsville, MS located in Sunflower County Wednesday, July 13, 2016 that science is a never-ending frontier. inside of the Second Congressional District of f Mississippi. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Janet Reiners of f IN HONOR OF EDWARD H. GANT Council Bluffs, Iowa, for being selected as the HONORING MICHELLE DENISE Together, Educators and Administrators Make HON. DONALD NORCROSS BROWN It Happen Award from the Iowa State Edu- OF NEW JERSEY cation Association. Janet Reiners has served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ´ as the Chief Human Resources Officer for the HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ Wednesday, July 13, 2016 OF NEW YORK Council Bluffs Community School District for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 19 years, and will retire from this position Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today later this summer. to honor Edward H. Gant, for his contributions Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Janet Reiners received the Together, Edu- and service in the International Brotherhood of Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cators and Administrators Make It Happen Electrical Workers Local Union 351 and congratulate Michelle Denise Brown on her re- Award for her outstanding work in human re- throughout southern New Jersey.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.048 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 Mr. Gant has been a member of IBEW of America, and her involvement in other such HONORING SYKES CHAPEL Local 351 since he began his apprenticeship organizations as Student Council, National MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH in the Spring of 1974. Mr. Gant served as an Honor Society, and the Fellowship of Christian apprentice for five years before he became a Athletes. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON full-fledged electrician in 1979. Ten years Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Missouri’s Sev- OF MISSISSIPPI later, at the age of 36, he joined the local enth Congressional District, I urge my col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES union executive board. leagues to join me in congratulating Sarah for Wednesday, July 13, 2016 From there, he moved swiftly up the ranks this distinguished achievement and wishing and was appointed IBEW Local Union 351 her the best of luck in all her future endeav- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- President in 1994. Until his recent retirement ors. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable histor- he served as the Business Manager and Fi- ical church, Sykes Chapel Missionary Baptist nancial Secretary of the local. f Church of Lambert, Mississippi and the great As an example of his commitment to not PASSMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL leadership it is under. only improving his immediate community but PLACES THIRD AT THE NA- Sykes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church the state as a whole, Mr. Gant has served as TIONAL SEAPERCH CHALLENGE was founded in the 1900s by the share crop- President of the New Jersey State Electrical ping plantation families: the Sykes family, the Workers Association since 2002. Noble family, the Cox family, and the McCray Mr. Gant has served as the Secretary- HON. PETE OLSON family. For years, there was no building for Treasurer of the IBEW Local 351 Joint Ap- OF TEXAS worship service. Therefore, the families went prenticeship and Training Committee to ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from house to house worshipping and praising vance opportunities for young people to join Wednesday, July 13, 2016 God. The plantation was first-owned by Mr. Yeager who later gave it to his relative, Mr. E. the workforce with gainful employment. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to H. Anderson. Mr. Anderson was more of a Ed Gant is a man who knows what it is to congratulate the Alvin, TX Passmore Elemen- God-fearing man who would often attend put in a hard day’s work with your hands. tary School Sea Sharks II for placing third in some of the worship services, sometimes Building trades jobs are some of the best jobs the Obstacle Course Challenge at the National standing in the back or just stopping by one of around but they are not always the safest. Mr. SeaPerch Challenge at Louisiana State Uni- the homes. Gant understood that and donated his time to versity. The Sykes family was the oldest and first serve as the Director of the IBEW New Jersey The U.S. Navy National SeaPerch Chal- family on the plantation. Therefore, the fami- State Lineman Safety Fund. lenge is an underwater robotics competition. lies gathered together and sold cakes to raise I had the distinct honor and privilege to work The Passmore Elementary School built and a little money. Afterwards, they asked Mr. An- with Ed at IBEW Local 351 until my retirement operated their own remotely operated vehicles derson to allow them to have a spot to build to join this body, and I wish him all the best that function underwater and are designed to a church. Mr. Anderson allowed them to build in his retirement after over 40 years. complete an obstacle course. The SeaPerch a one-room shot gun building and allowed the Mr. Speaker, Edward H. Gant is a great Challenge competition judges the students’ men on the plantation to provide the labor. man whose contributions toward the working underwater vehicles in poster and interview There was one wood heater and no air, but men and women of this country will not be for- first, and then two underwater challenges fol- the families continued to praise God. gotten. I join with all of New Jersey in hon- low. The first being an obstacle course and oring the investment that he has made in his The members along with Mr. Anderson the second being an orbs challenge where the agreed to name the church Sykes Chapel Mis- community. students move different sized balls into sub- f sionary Baptist Church. Afterwards, they se- merged containers. The students develop lected a pastor to lead them. Minister Richard- HONORING HAMILTON SCHOLAR problem-solving, teamwork and technical skills son was the first pastor selected. He served SARAH HILL through this competition. They were awarded for a while, and later God called him home. In 3rd Place in the Obstacle Course Challenge. addition to the church, Mr. Anderson provided HON. BILLY LONG We are very proud of what these bright young them with burial ground, and they called it the students have accomplished. Sykes Chapel Cemetery. Some of the mem- OF MISSOURI On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers are actually buried there. sional District of Texas, congratulations again Later, the church was destroyed twice—first Wednesday, July 13, 2016 to the Passmore Elementary School Sea by storm and later by fire. With the assistance Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Sharks II for placing third at the National of Mr. Anderson and loyal families, the church honor Seneca High School student Sarah Hill SeaPerch Challenge. Keep up the great work. was rebuilt twice. After rebuilding the church, for being awarded the 2016 Hamilton Scholars f they had worship service once a month. The Award for outstanding academic accomplish- church has been under the leadership of sev- ments and community service. TRIBUTE TO BONNIE AND RONNIE eral pastors: Rev. Harry Benimon, Rev. Rollie The Hamilton Scholars Award is presented EBLEN Lee, Rev. Arthur Lee, Rev. Lloyd Johnson, nationally by the Alexander Hamilton Scholars, and Rev. Robert Griffin. a non-profit organization designed to build HON. DAVID YOUNG Pastor Lloyd Johnson enjoyed praising God. leaders of character who improve our nation OF IOWA He encouraged members to attend church and our world through their service, innova- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every Sunday, and the membership increased. tion, and excellence. He later had a vision to build a larger sanc- To be considered for the Hamilton Scholars Wednesday, July 13, 2016 tuary. In the process of preparing to build a Award, one must be a high school junior who Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise larger church, no deed was found. Several has demonstrated financial need, academic today to recognize and honor Bonnie and deacons, including Deacon Albert Emerson, excellence, commitment to community service, Ronnie Eblen on the very special occasion of Deacon James Lee McCray, Deacon Ollie and leadership potential. 35 to 40 students are their 60th wedding anniversary. McCray, and Deacon Eddie Moore went to Mr. selected each year to complete a rigorous Bonnie and Ronnie were married on June 3, Anderson to inquire about the deed, and he three year program designed to provide them 1956, residing now in Creston, Iowa. Their life- sold the land to Sykes Chapel Missionary with practical tools for success in college and long commitment to each other and their fam- Baptist Church for $1.00. In addition to the the post-college world. Students like Sarah ily truly embodies Iowa’s values. As the years new sanctuary, a bus and van were pur- who qualify for this incredibly selective honor pass, may their love continue to grow even chased; outreach ministries and abstinence exemplify top-tier diligence and academic tal- stronger and may they continue to love, cher- programs were started. Pastor Johnson ent. ish, and honor one another for many more served as pastor for seventeen years, until Sarah has displayed the ability to not only years to come. God called him home. excel in the classroom, but to balance her I salute this lovely couple on their 60 years God sent Pastor Robert Griffin, who served academics with such extracurricular activities of life together and I wish them many more. I for approximately four years. Under his leader- as being president of her Future Business know my colleagues in the United States ship, the church continued to praise God. The Leaders of America chapter and district, presi- House of Representatives will join me in con- youth ministry flourished, and the church was dent and founder of her school’s Junior State gratulating them on this momentous occasion. paid off in one and a half years.

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CHRIS VAN HOLLEN are saved, minds are renewed, hearts are best possible service to residents, businesses, and each other in a professional, ethical, and OF MARYLAND cleansed, and members are rejuvenated. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emphasizes that the atmosphere will be shift- responsible manner. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 ed and a change will occur when we work to- Downey has experienced significant devel- gether and embrace others with love, for God opments during the last decade, including the The House in Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union had under is love. revitalization of its downtown; an arts and cul- They are a little country church, but they consideration the bill (H.R. 5538) making ap- ture movement, the city’s new branding iden- serve an awesome God, who is able to trans- propriations for the Department of the Inte- form minds, spirits, and lives. Under Pastor tity, Discover Downey; and, most significantly, rior, environment, and related agencies for the redevelopment of the former NASA Indus- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and Wiley’s leadership, they are growing physically for other purposes: and spiritually-studying and standing on the trial Plant Site. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong word of God. The following ministries have Today, the NASA site has been transformed opposition to the Goodlatte amendment, which been started: Youth Ministry, Jail Ministry and from a vacant and blighted eyesore to a new would jeopardize state efforts to clean up the Counseling, and the Convalescent Home Min- and thriving community asset. On the northern Chesapeake Bay. istry. In addition, the church webpage, end of the NASA site, the Downey Landing Mr. Chair, in my home state of Maryland, at www.sykeschapel.com, was established. Commercial Center boasts 375,000 square By faith, they are discovering their purposes the center of the Bay watershed, there’s a lot and trusting God for His promises. As God feet of high-quality retail options for Downey of concern about pollution behind the leads and guides, the future ministries will be residents. Kaiser Medical Center Downey, a Conowingo Dam. The sediment and nutrients developed: family ministries, couple ministries, new 352-bed hospital, created approximately there don’t just materialize out of nothing. and single ministries, as we become spiritually 3,000 jobs, and has many environmentally They come from Pennsylvania, down the Sus- and physically prepared for God’s kingdom. By friendly features and new medical offices. Dis- quehanna River, and are caught by the dam in Maryland. Pennsylvania’s water, and pollu- faith, mountains are being moved, sinners are covery Sports Complex provided Downey resi- seeking Christ, and Christians are being re- tion, doesn’t stop at the Mason-Dixon line. dents with its first new public park space in The Bay states have recognized the need to stored. more than 30 years. The Sykes Chapel Missionary Baptist work together to protect the Chesapeake for Church, believes that the greatest privilege The Columbia Memorial Space Center, three decades. But for most of that time, we and responsibility is to create disciples for which honors the crew of STS–107 lost on haven’t made the progress we need because Christ. The members are therefore committed February 1, 2003, has been named the official there was no way to make sure that every to fulfilling their purpose through worship, fel- national memorial to the Space Shuttle Colum- state was keeping its commitment. That’s why lowship, ministry, and Christian education. bia by a joint resolution of the U.S. Senate the states asked for federal assistance in 2008 and the federal government agreed to act as Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and House of Representatives. The center in recognizing Sykes Chapel Missionary Bap- a backstop, giving every state the confidence opened its doors in 2009 and is a popular to take action because they know they and tist Church for its dedication to serving our destination for students and educators seeking great community and country. their partners will be held accountable. to learn about space and science. This has been working and has been upheld f Most recent is the development of the by the federal courts. The states are not ask- CELEBRATING THE CITY OF Promenade at Downey, a 656,000-square-foot ing for repeal. But this amendment would re- DOWNEY’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY shopping center and entertainment district. move the accountability provisions that have been critical to the plan’s success. The Promenade is Downey’s newest commu- If Pennsylvania doesn’t meet its responsibil- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD nity gathering spot and tourist destination, OF CALIFORNIA ities, Maryland sees the consequences at the merging retail, dining, and entertainment with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Conowingo Dam. If Maryland doesn’t do its a one-of-a-kind walk through history. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 job, it jeopardizes Virginia’s oyster popu- Close to 60 years after incorporation, Dow- lations. We have a collaborative process in Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise ney remains a special place. Downey’s inde- place, and our states have made significant in- today to pay tribute to the City of Downey on vestments and important progress. I urge my its 60th anniversary, and I ask my colleagues scribable essence of community is why gen- erations of residents remain there, and why colleagues to respect the states’ partnership to join me in congratulating Downey and its and oppose the Goodlatte amendment. residents on this magnificent milestone. It is Downey continues to be a beacon to its sur- my great privilege to represent this distin- rounding cities. The relationships between f guished and dynamic city as part of Califor- Downey’s individuals and institutions—be- PERSONAL EXPLANATION nia’s 40th Congressional District. tween its community organizations, schools, The City of Downey, home to more than local businesses, houses of worship, and resi- HON. JOYCE BEATTY 113,000 residents, is a diverse community dents—mean that Downey is uniquely capable OF OHIO with a small-town friendliness located in the of facing the challenges of the 21st century IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES middle of an expansive metropolitan area. Downey, named an All-America City in 2013, with the same spirit of vigor and commitment Wednesday, July 13, 2016 was incorporated in 1956 after a lively local that created the city. This spirit will guide Dow- Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately debate in which residents campaigned for, and ney as it continues into the ‘‘Future Unlimited,’’ on July 11, 2016, I missed roll call vote 401. ultimately won, self-governance of the formerly ensuring public safety, encouraging economic On roll call vote 401, had I been present, I unincorporated Downey community. growth, supporting environmental responsi- would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on final passage of Since that time, Downey has consistently bility, and building on its illustrious past. H.R. 5602, ‘‘To amend title 31, United States been known for its quality residential neighbor- I hope my colleagues will join me in cele- Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treas- hoods, excellent schools, rich aerospace his- ury to include all funds when issuing certain brating Downey’s 60th anniversary, and in tory, and engaging civic life. From the first geographic targeting orders, and for other pur- Taco Bell restaurant and the oldest oper- wishing the city continued prosperity, growth, poses.’’ and happiness in all the years to come. ational McDonald’s, to the Apollo Space Pro- f gram and Space Shuttles, Downey embodies its motto, ‘‘Future Unlimited.’’ SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Like the proponents of Downey’s incorpora- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion in the 1950s—many of whom are still ac- agreed to by the Senate of February 4,

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