Extensions of Remarks E86 HON. MATT GAETZ HON
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E86 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 2017 responders have to know exactly where an in- District with exceptional enthusiasm and an thing unique to contribute to the community, dividual is calling from, especially if the caller unwavering commitment to excellence. and he worked to make others see the same. is unable to communicate to the dispatcher, or In Northwest Florida, we are blessed with I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to the caller simply doesn’t know where they are. exceptional educational professionals and know Bishop White and tremendously grateful If first responders have to spend time search- schools, as evidenced by the fact that Walton for all that he did to strengthen the community ing buildings or going door to door, the time it County School District is among the top per- in Freeport and beyond. I offer my prayers takes to do this can be the difference between forming school districts in the state. and deepest condolences to Bishop White’s life and death. Ms. Brack’s contribution has been integral to family and loved ones and to the entire Zion During the subcommittee and full committee the success of this district, working diligently Cathedral congregation as they mourn his loss markups of this legislation in the last Con- to meet the requirement of high expectations, and celebrate his life. I pray that he will rest gress, I offered an amendment to require a lo- paramount to the mission of the District. As an in peace, and that his memory will continue to cation accuracy proceeding at the Federal incredibly knowledgeable Bookkeeper, Ms. inspire us all to act with love and commit our- Communications Commission (FCC) within Brack has admirably managed a multitude of selves to the pursuit of justice in our commu- 180 days of enactment of the bill. Unfortu- budgets and projects for the District. Her col- nities every single day of our lives. nately, my Republican colleagues did not leagues have expressed their extreme grati- agree to accept my amendment and instead tude for her many years of service. Ms. f proposed language requiring the FCC to con- Brack’s innumerable skills and historical duct a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) to solicit public knowledge make her an invaluable and greatly PERSONAL EXPLANATION comment on requiring location accuracy for appreciated resource. Multi-Line Telephone Systems. I did not ac- Ms. Brack has also generously shared her HON. TIM RYAN cept this proposal because I thought and still expertise by serving as a mentor to new OF OHIO do, that an NOI does not move the ball for- school bookkeepers. The guidance that she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ward. That view is shared by the FCC and the has provided throughout so many schools has Tuesday, January 24, 2017 public safety community. been a significant contribution to the success The FCC has studied location accuracy of countless staff members and students. For Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, due to a technology for Multi-Line Telephone Systems all of these reasons and more, I am truly medical emergency involving a member of my since 1994, and as recently as 2012, Con- proud to have Ms. Brack as a constituent in family, on January 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, gress directed the FCC to issue a Public No- Florida’s First Congressional District. 2017, I was unable to return to Washington, tice Seeking Comment on the feasibility of Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States DC in time to cast my vote for roll call votes Multi-Line Telephone Systems to provide the Congress, I am privileged to recognize Ms. 24 through 54. Had I been present, my votes precise location of a 9–1–1 caller. This was in- Sue Brack for her accomplishments and her would have been the following: cluded in Section 6504(b) of the Middle Class continued commitment to excellence at the Aye on roll call votes: 24, 25, 28 through 30, Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 and Walton County School District. I thank her for 34, 37 through 44, 46 through 50, 53. was modeled on legislation I introduced with her service and wish her all the best for con- Nay on roll call votes: 26, 27, 31 through my colleague and fellow bipartisan Co-Chair of tinued success. 33, 35, 36, 45, 51, 52, 54. the NextGen 9–1–1 Caucus, Representative f SHIMKUS, known as the Next Generation 911 f HONORING BISHOP FRANK OTHA Advancement Act of 2012. HONORING JIM MUNSON Despite the extensive history surrounding lo- WHITE cation accuracy, the FCC has failed to take action to require this essential technology in HON. KATHLEEN M. RICE HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. Multi-Line Telephone Systems. Not doing so OF NEW YORK OF NEW YORK places lives at stake in my view. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Last Congress, I introduced H.R. 5236, the Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Requesting Emergency Services and Pro- viding Origination Notification Systems Every- Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to where (RESPONSE) Act, which would require today to speak in honor of Bishop Frank Otha honor Jim Munson, the former head coach of the Federal Communications Commission to White, who passed away on Friday after serv- Tottenville High School’s football team. complete a proceeding requiring all Multi-Line ing for many years as the Senior Pastor of Throughout his 24 seasons as head coach, Telephone Systems to provide first responders Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Coach Munson demonstrated nothing but un- with the precise location of a 9–1–1 caller. I Freeport, NY. conditional dedication to his team and his intend to reintroduce the RESPONSE Act in Born in 1940 in Oakley, South Carolina, players. His devotion to the game is just one this new Congress and I’m hopeful my col- Bishop White moved with his family to Long of the many reasons that the Tottenville Pi- leagues will work with me to pass this impor- Island as a child, and went on to become a rates were so successful. Under his leader- tant bill and build on the work of H.R. 582. pillar of the Freeport community. In 1971, ship, the Pirates won the Public Schools Ath- Although H.R. 582 does not address the while serving as Assistant Pastor, Bishop letic League City Championship in 1997 and critical issue of location accuracy, it is none- White was the driving force behind the con- 2003. Moreover, Jim retired with a stellar 178– theless a step in the right direction that will struction of the Zion Cathedral Church, a 88–3 overall record. save lives and make progress. For these rea- beautiful place of worship that still graces the Among his many achievements, Coach sons I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Freeport skyline and will long stand as a visi- Munson coached two future NFL players: porting H.R. 582. ble testament to Bishop White’s leadership, three-time Super Bowl champion Joe Andruzzi, an offensive lineman for the New f faith, and commitment to the Church. I knew and worked with Bishop White both England Patriots, and Adewale Ogunleye, an RECOGNIZING MS. SUE BRACK AS in my current position, and when I served as All-Pro defensive end who played in Super THE 2016–2017 WALTON COUNTY the Nassau County District Attorney. He was, Bowl XLI for the Chicago Bears. But one of EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PRO- first and foremost, a man of God, a man who Coach Munson’s proudest moments was FESSIONAL OF THE YEAR dedicated his life to bringing people together coaching his son James, who now plays for and helping them to find in themselves the Navy as a safety, from 2011 through 2014. I HON. MATT GAETZ same enduring faith that motivated his work. am sure that Jim will spend a lot of time in re- OF FLORIDA And he was a leader not only in the Church, tirement cheering on James from the side- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but in the community. He was deeply com- lines. Luckily, the Pirates won’t lose Jim en- mitted to the pursuit of justice, and to helping tirely, as he will remain at the school as as- Tuesday, January 24, 2017 those who are most in need and so often sistant principal and athletic director. Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize overlooked by our society—the homeless, the Mr. Speaker, Jim Munson has served his Ms. Sue Brack as the 2016–2017 Walton poor, the sick, the elderly. He was a powerful team, school and community for dozens of County Educational Support Professional of advocate for children and for education. He years. I thank him for everything he has done the Year. For almost three decades, Ms. saw tremendous value in every human life, he for Tottenville High School and wish him noth- Brack has served the Walton County School recognized that every human being had some- ing but the best in his retirement. VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Jan 25, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JA8.013 E24JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS January 24, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E87 HONORING JAMESON KING IN HONOR OF NAVY FEDERAL one of the most difficult yet rewarding profes- CREDIT UNION’S GROUND- sions in existence. Ms. Redfern has exception- BREAKING CEREMONY ally performed her teaching duties, while also HON.