E688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 30, 2019 an eternal optimist by confronting the chal- the wrong religion, love the wrong person, or legacy of the late Theresa Turner Burroughs. lenge with grace and fortitude. Up until her are not married. Mrs. Burroughs, a champion of the right to passing, Joyce continued to do the things she My friends, this is discrimination. It is not vote, was a beloved member of the Hale enjoyed the most including spending time with right, not fair, and not just. County community who, through grace, grit her family and grandchildren, attending Plym- I am proud to sponsor the Every Child De- and love, helped move her hometown of outh Park United Methodist Church, and mak- serves a Family Act to change that. This bill Greensboro, Alabama towards a more just ing phone calls for her favorite local can- is the right thing to do, and quite frankly, it is and equal future. Sadly, Mrs. Burroughs didates. long overdue. passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Madam Speaker, I extend sincere condo- It does not matter whether we are gay or the age of 89. lences to the Pittman family and I ask all of straight, married or single, Christian, Jewish, Mrs. Burroughs was the youngest of eleven my colleagues to join me in honoring the life or Muslim. It does not matter whether we children born to Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon and and legacy of Joyce Howard Pittman. practice all religions or no religion. It does not Mattie Turner near Moundville, Alabama on f matter whether we are African American, August 14, 1928. Due to a flood, the family Latino, Native American, Asian American, or moved to Greensboro, Alabama, where she REMEMBERING ROBERT JAMES white. remained throughout her life. Mrs. Burroughs GLASS We are all one people, one country. graduated from Hale County Training School And we must each do our part to ensure in 1946 and later from the Bestita School of HON. JOHN GARAMENDI that every young person and aspiring parent is Beauty. She was married to the late Walter OF CALIFORNIA able to enjoy the dream of a loving, stable Kenneth Burroughs, who retired from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family. United States Army. Mrs. Burroughs was the I look forward to reintroducing the Every mother of four children: Paula Renee, Kathy Thursday, May 30, 2019 Child Deserves a Family Act next week. Sue, Leslie Erroll and Toni Teresa. Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise f From a young age, Mrs. Burroughs became today to honor the memory and service of fascinated by the right to vote and wondered Robert James Glass, a 40-year Yuba City HONORING MARIO CARTAYA why that right was solely given to white citi- resident who embodied the American spirit of zens in the Black Belt. During the Jim Crow enduring dedication to his family and country. HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ era, the board of registrars at Alabama’s Hale Born on December 4, 1927, Robert joined OF FLORIDA County Courthouse prevented African Ameri- the U.S. Merchant Marine at age 16 to fight in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans from registering to vote. Undeterred, she the Pacific Theater during World War II. went to the Hale County Courthouse to reg- Thursday, May 30, 2019 Through his service as a merchant mariner ister to vote on the first and third Monday of during the war, Robert joined in an effort that Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam each month, where she sometimes waited for proved to be an instrumental asset on an un- Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I con- hours before being tested with irrelevant ques- told number of occasions. gratulate Cartaya and Associates Architects tions. She was quizzed on how many red jelly President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated in on their 40th anniversary in South Florida. beans there were in a jar and was asked to 1944 that the Merchant Marine had ‘‘delivered Mario Cartaya and his firm Cartaya and As- recite the second line of the second paragraph the goods when and where needed in every sociates Architects have helped shape the of the U.S. Constitution and the American theater of operations and across every ocean look and architectural landscape of South Flor- Creed, among other tasks, but was denied the in the biggest, the most difficult, and dan- ida for our many visitors to enjoy. right to vote time after time. After two long gerous transportation job ever undertaken. As Mr. Cartaya is a visionary whose work can years, Mrs. Burroughs’ determination paid off, time goes on, there will be greater public un- be seen throughout Broward County, from the and she successfully registered to vote. derstanding of our merchant fleet’s record dur- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Air- Mrs. Burroughs carried these experiences ing this war.’’ It was in that ultimately vic- port and several municipal centers, to public li- with her throughout her life. Mrs. Burroughs torious cause that Robert volunteered to lend braries and performing arts centers, and even said it was a joy to finally be able to cast her his hand. in our police headquarters and fire stations. ballot but remarked that it should not have Following the war, Robert served 22 years Cartaya and Associates has also designed been so difficult to do so. She knew just how in the U.S. Air Force, including deployments several additions and renovations for many precious her right to vote was and worked across the world. He retired as a Master Ser- hospitals and health care facilities in the area. hard to ensure her own voice and those of all geant at Beale AFB, California. Through his Mario Cartaya has also dedicated himself to the citizens in the Greensboro community active engagement in local organizations such giving back to our community. He served as were counted at the ballot box. She never as the American Legion he remained a dedi- chairman of Broward College’s Board of Trust- missed a chance to exercise that sacred right, cated member of the Yuba City community ees, as a member of former Senator Bob Gra- voting in elections at every level. until his passing. ham’s Air Force and Naval Academy Selection Mrs. Burroughs showed the depth of her He is survived by his three sons, Robert, Committees, and as a member of the Broward bravery and dedication to the Civil Rights Richard and Bruce and their families. I know County Cultural Arts Council. He also served Movement when she marched over the Ed- that they, along with the rest of his family and as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic Uni- mund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on friends, join me in celebrating his life and his versity’s School of Architecture. March 7, 1965 along with hundreds of other memory. His life has been dedicated to the pursuit of Foot Soldiers to protest for their right to vote. f excellence in his professional career and the That day, Bloody Sunday, she was brutally improvement of the community in which he beaten and arrested by state troopers and HONORING NATIONAL FOSTER lives. sheriff’s deputies. CARE MONTH Mario Cartaya is a selfless, compassionate, Mrs. Burroughs is best known for her stew- and thoughtful citizen, one whom I am proud ardship of the ‘‘Safe House Museum’’ in HON. JOHN LEWIS to call my friend. I applaud his work and wish Greensboro, Alabama, which she founded in OF GEORGIA him continued success. 2002. The museum is located in the same IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f house where local residents hid Rev. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. from the Ku Klux Klan on Thursday, May 30, 2019 IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIFE a visit to West Alabama in 1968. The Safe Mr. LEWIS. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor AND LEGACY OF THERESA TUR- House Museum is a reminder of the pivotal of National Foster Care Month, which has NER BURROUGHS role the Black Belt of Alabama played in the been observed in May for more than thirty Civil Rights Movement. It houses photographs, years, and to speak about an issue that af- HON. TERRI A. SEWELL biographies and historical artifacts to docu- fects foster children and families across Amer- OF ALABAMA ment and educate future generations about ica. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the local struggle for the right to vote. The Too many children dream of a stable, lov- walls of the museum are lined with mug shots ing, family. Many adults want to open their Thursday, May 30, 2019 of Foot Soldiers, including one of Mrs. Bur- homes and their hearts, but they face barriers Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Madam Speaker, roughs holding a towel and glasses to protect because the system says that they practice I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and her eyes from tear gas. A black ’’X’’ police

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Never one to back GUARD OF AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 56 AND NO. 635 Laskowski, Bob Littel, Dan Maffeo, Denny down, she continued her efforts as an activist Meeks, Jack Menssen, Gus Miller, Clarence leading the Hale County Civic Improvement Mitchell, Jerry Monical, Rich Moran, Carl League, one of the oldest grassroots civil HON. DARIN LaHOOD Powell, Kirby Reese, Steve Riesenberg, Chris rights organizations in the nation. The organi- OF ILLINOIS Riley, Mike Rimshas, Rick Ross, Thomas zation was instrumental in sparking change in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rutherford, Bob Sable. Greensboro and Hale County by soliciting and Denis Sackett, John Schroeder, Mike Thursday, May 30, 2019 Scott, Larry Stokowski, Greg Struve, Keith supporting minority candidates to run for local Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today Throop, Roger Troxel, Steve Turbett, Jim office, including city council, county commis- to acknowledge the remarkable work that the Ulbrich, Jerry Vogler, Bill Warren, Paul sion, sheriff, school board and more. Honor Guard of Bloomington American Legion Whittmer, Roger Wilke, Bill Zimmerman. She remained engaged and active in her Post No. 56 and Normal American Legion community throughout her life and helped Post No. 635 do for our community. The f elect Greensboro’s first African American Bloomington-Normal Honor Guard is an inte- Mayor, John Owens. Her exemplary reputation IN RECOGNITION OF BRYNN gral organization for veterans and their fami- BROWN AND ELI STOWERS and prominence in Hale County drove many lies in Central Illinois. political candidates, both local and regional, to The Bloomington and Normal Posts have seek her council and support for their cam- worked together for decades to ensure the HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS paigns. Mrs. Burroughs also was instrumental Honor Guard Units are there to provide irre- OF TEXAS in securing various programs for the city of placeable services for the veterans in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greensboro and Hale County, and led the community. Over the past twelve years, the Thursday, May 30, 2019 charge to rename Depot Street to Martin Lu- Bloomington-Normal Honor Guard has con- ther King Drive. ducted over 1,000 funerals and 500 Color Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, today I On a personal note, I am deeply honored Guard events. rise to congratulate Guyer High School sopho- that I got to know Mrs. Burroughs as one of Not only do Post No. 56 and Post No. 635 mores Brynn Brown and Eli Stowers, who re- the real matriarchs of the Civil Rights Move- serve veterans and their families, but they also cently won gold medals at the 2019 UIL Texas ment in Alabama. Mrs. Burroughs was instru- work to improve the well-being of our commu- State Track and Field meet. mental as the keeper of the archives sur- nity. Over the past 25 years, both posts have The students’ victories are well-earned. Fol- rounding the role that Greensboro, Alabama presented the colors at the Illinois Special lowing her regional meet, Ms. Brown was a played protecting Dr. King from the KKK in Olympics State Track and Field competition at self-proclaimed underdog. At the beginning of 1968. As founder of the Safe House Museum, Illinois State University. Also, Post No. 56 and her mile run, Ms. Brown was seeded fourth in it was because of her efforts that future gen- Post No. 635 Honor Guard played a significant a competitive array of runners. Despite these erations will learn about the sacrifices and role at the dedication ceremony for the renam- circumstances, she finished first with a mile bravery of so many known and unknown Foot ing of the Normal Post Office in honor of Sgt. time of 4.48 minutes. Impressively, Ms. Brown Soldiers for justice. Mrs. Burroughs honored Joshua Rodgers, which my office and I helped won a second gold medal in the 3,200-meter me by attending my first election night victory to facilitate. run. party in November 2010 in Selma, when I was I would like to thank the Bloomington Amer- In the high jump competition, Mr. Stowers elected Alabama’s first black Congresswoman. ican Legion Post No. 56 and Normal American reached a remarkable 6 feet and 10 inches to I celebrated her as one of the ‘‘Black Women Legion Post No. 635 for their commitment and claim the gold medal. Persevering through in- Pioneers in Alabama’’ that night. So many of service to our veteran community. clement weather, he rose to the challenge—a us stand on the broad shoulders of Mrs. The- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join testament to his hard work and diligent prepa- resa Burroughs that her bright light will always me in recognizing the good works of the ration. glow through the many lives that she has im- Bloomington-Normal American Legion Post I commend Guyer High School track and pacted. Honor Guard Members. I include in the field coaches Jonathan Ponsonby, Megan On behalf of Alabama’s 7th Congressional RECORD the names of the Honor Guard mem- Hardesty, and Aaron Roberts for their leader- District, I ask my colleagues to join me in re- bers. ship and dedication. It is a privilege to rep- membering the exemplary life of Theresa Tur- BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AMERICAN LEGION resent Guyer High School in the U.S. House ner Burroughs, a civil rights icon and a true HONOR GUARD MEMBERS AND SUPPORT PER- of Representatives. I am pleased to recognize American heroine, who helped change Ala- SONNEL the achievements of Brynn Brown and Eli bama and the entire nation for the better. May Jim Allen, Thomas Asis, Derek Bishop, Stowers, and I wish them continued success we celebrate the totality of her life today and David Brown, Roger Cann, Tom Crawford, in their athletic and academic endeavors.

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