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RECOGNIZING MR. CHRISTOPHER as well as on the Boards of several area Founded in 1865, ASAA advocates for equi- BROWNE Chambers of Commerce. Mr. Brown has self- table access for all students to the highest lessly dedicated himself and his career to the quality education, and develops and supports HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY betterment of our community, and his efforts school system leaders. Dr. Harris has been a OF VIRGINIA are truly worthy of our highest praise. I ask my member of AASA, as well as the Illinois Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues to join me in congratulating Chris- ciation of School Administrators since 2010. topher Browne on his accomplishments, and He has also been a member of the AASA gov- Thursday, May 10, 2018 in thanking him for his immeasurable contribu- erning board since 2014. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tions to our community. Prior to joining Barrington 220 as the Super- to commend Mr. Christopher Browne in rec- f intendent of Schools in 2014, he served as ognition of his contributions to Fairfax County Superintendent of Schools for Community Unit and the Northern Virginia region and to con- NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS School District 200 in the Wheaton/ gratulate him on being named the 2017 Tower FOR MISSING AND MURDERED Warrenville, Illinois area and Assistant Prin- of Dulles Honoree by the Committee for Dul- NATIVE WOMEN AND GIRLS cipal at Barrington Middle School’s Station les. campus. As the leader of one of the top Mr. Browne currently serves as Deputy Di- HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI school districts in Northern Illinois, Dr. Harris rector of the National Air and Space Museum, OF OREGON is well-prepared to serve on the executive which has historically been the most popular IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committee, where he will bring over 30 years Smithsonian Museum. Last year, 7.5 million of experience and expertise in education to people visited the National Air and Space Mu- Thursday, May 10, 2018 the national level. seum, and it is on track to meet or exceed Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, those numbers in 2018. ognize May 5, 2018 as the National Day of please join me in recognizing Dr. Brian Harris Prior to accepting this position, Mr. Browne Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native for his outstanding leadership and being elect- was Vice President and Airport Manager for Women and Girls. ed to serve on the executive committee of the Washington Dulles International Airport, a po- Native women in the U.S. face tragically American Association of School Administra- sition he assumed in 2005. This position was high rates of violence, sexual assault, and tors. the culmination of a career in airport manage- murder. According to the U.S. Centers for Dis- f ease Control and Prevention, homicide is the ment, which began in 1988 when he joined RECOGNIZING THE 2017 ELLY third leading cause of death for Native women the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority DOYLE PARK SERVICE AWARD and girls between the ages of 10 and 24 years as an Operations Manager at Washington Na- RECIPIENTS tional Airport. After seven years in that posi- old. A study commissioned by the Department tion, he was promoted to Airport Manager at of Justice found that, in some tribal commu- National, a position he held until accepting the nities, Native women face murder rates that HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Airport Manager position at Washington Dul- are more than ten times the national average. OF VIRGINIA les. His 29-year tenure with MWAA was This is unacceptable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marked by periods of massive construction I’m pleased that the Portland City Council Thursday, May 10, 2018 and expansion, as well as Y2K and the ter- recently passed a resolution recognizing the Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- rorist attacks of 9/11. During his time at Dul- disproportionate effects of human trafficking ognize the honorees of the 2017 Elly Doyle les, he was responsible not only for over- on people of color in our region, but we must Park Service Awards. These awards, spon- seeing a staff of more than 500, but also for do more to protect Native women. Importantly, sored by the Fairfax County Park Authority managing a $400 million revenue stream, we must recognize the institutional racism and Board in cooperation with the Fairfax County which included the profits from the Dulles Toll systematic inequalities they face, and we must Park Foundation Board, recognize individuals Road. seek justice on behalf of those who are miss- and organizations for their extraordinary con- These profits were a critical component in ing or murdered. tributions to our environment and public park the financing of the Silver Line project, which For those families who have not received system. will finally bring to fruition the vision of a rail justice, I stand with you. I’m committed to tak- The Elly Doyle Service Awards were estab- link between our nation’s capital and its pre- ing action to prevent these crimes in the fu- lished in 1988 in honor of former board mem- mier international airport. ture, and hope that your missing loved one will ber Ellamae Doyle’s many years of out- Mr. Browne’s tenure as airport manager of return home soon. standing service. Recipients have also been National and Dulles earned him multiple acco- f selected for the Eakin Philanthropy Award, lades, including being named Airport Manager named in honor of the family that donated the of the Year in 2002. He also served on the RECOGNIZING BARRINGTON first parcels of parkland to the Park Authority Board of Directors of the Southeast Chapter of SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 SUPER- more than 50 years ago, the Mayo Stuntz Cul- the American Association of Airport Execu- INTENDENT DR. BRIAN HARRIS tural Stewardship, named in honor of a cele- tives. brated local historian and military veteran, the Prior to entering civilian public service, Mr. HON. PETER J. ROSKAM Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship Brown served his country in uniform in the OF ILLINOIS Award, named in honor of a local champion of United States Navy, where he served as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES environmental education and protection, and Naval Aviator for seven years aboard the USS the Harold L. Strickland Partnership and Col- Thursday, May 10, 2018 Dwight D. Eisenhower. During his naval career laboration Award, named for the former Sully he amassed over 1,400 flight hours, made Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to District representative on the Park Authority over 300 carrier landings, and graduated from recognize Dr. Brian Harris, Superintendent of Board. In addition, a special recognition will be the Navy’s prestigious ‘‘Top Gun’’ Fighter Schools for Barrington 220 Community Unit given to Park Authority volunteers, who play Weapons School. School District in Barrington, Illinois. On April an integral role in the agency’s success. Mr. Speaker, Christopher Browne rep- 12, 2018 it was announced that Dr. Harris was It is my honor to congratulate all the recipi- resents the very ethos of service to the com- elected to serve on the executive committee of ents of the Elly Doyle Park Service Awards munity and our country. In addition to his AASA, American Association of School Admin- and to include in the RECORD the names of multi-decade career with the Navy and istrators. This July, Dr. Harris will be sworn in the following individuals: MWAA, Mr. Browne serves on the Board of as an executive committee member and will Harold L. Strickland Partnership and Col- Directors of the Special Olympics of Virginia, serve a three-year term. laboration Award: Fairfax County Department

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:21 May 11, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.005 E10MYPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2018 of Neighborhood and Community Services and to in the bilateral MOU negotiated under the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans The Athletic Council; Obama Administration. Crucially, the bill speci- (NCAPA). Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship fies that the assistance should be ‘‘not less Floyd’s many awards for his community Award: Norma Hoffman (in memoriam); than $3.3 billion’’—a clear statement that this service include the Outstanding Citizen Eakin Philanthropy Award: Jean and Ric MOU constitutes a floor rather than a ceiling. Achievement Award from OCA National, Coali- Edelman, Volkswagen of America, Chantilly This Congress can not accept predetermined tion Building Award from the Sikh American Youth Association, Timber Ridge at Discovery limits on its support to such a crucial ally. A Legal Defense and Education Fund, Voices of Square; floor, yes—a ceiling, no. Courage Award from the Islamic Cultural Cen- Student Honoree: Jennifer Ochs; The bill’s other provisions facilitate the ter of Fresno, the Distinguished Citizenship Special Recognition: Carol Melim, Patricia transfer of advanced precision guided missiles and Patriotism Award from the Pan Pacific Moran, Denise McKittrick. Emiko Takeuchi, for Israel’s use and lays the groundwork for bi- American Leaders and Mentors, Community Freddie Mac; lateral cooperation that will assist Israel in Leadership Award from the Asian Pacific Elly Doyle Park Service Awards: Kathy confronting an evolving landscape of threats, American Institute for Congressional Studies, Trichel, Villamay Community Association. including from unmanned aerial vehicles and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays Mr. Speaker, Fairfax County is regarded as (UAVs), cyber-attacks, and non-state actors. with Rosette Award from the Japanese gov- one of the best places in the country in which The many facets of cooperation supported by ernment. to live, work, and raise a family, and our na- this bill—from international development, to In March, Floyd retired from his position as tionally-recognized park system has played a space exploration, to cybersecurity—are not president and CEO of the Asian Pacific Amer- key role in that distinction. Our community has just for Israel’s benefit: they directly contribute ican Institute for Congressional Studies a strong commitment to promoting and pre- to our national security. (APAICS). For five years, Floyd has led serving our environment, including our public f APAICS to achieve significant growth in activ- parks and outdoor spaces, as the efforts of ity, public support, and sponsorship. The the individuals and organizations recognized HONORING THE SERVICE AND RE- APAICS we see today is more visible, well- tonight reflects. These are truly selfless ac- TIREMENT OF MR. SHIRO FLOYD connected, diverse, and ambitious because of tions done for the benefit of all and merit our MORI Floyd’s leadership. highest praise. I ask my colleagues to join me Floyd’s lifelong service reminds us all of in congratulating them on receiving these HON. COLLEEN HANABUSA how important it is that we continue to cherish awards and in wishing them great success in OF HAWAII and advance diversity across our country. all their future endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through his tireless efforts as a leader of the f Thursday, May 10, 2018 Asian Pacific Islander community, Floyd has enriched the lives of countless Americans of UNITED STATES-ISRAEL SECURITY Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today all backgrounds. He has inspired future gen- ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZATION to honor Mr. Shiro Floyd Mori, former presi- erations to build upon the important work he ACT MARKUP dent and CEO of the Asian Pacific American achieved. Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), Mr. Speaker, I ask my distinguished col- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH and wish him well as he retires from a distin- leagues to join me in celebrating Floyd’s ac- OF NEW JERSEY guished career in public service. complishments and years of service and wish- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Murray, Utah, outside of Salt Lake ing Floyd the very best in a prosperous retire- City on May 30, 1939, Floyd is the son of Jap- Thursday, May 10, 2018 ment and all his future endeavors. anese immigrants from Kagoshima. He grad- f Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I uated from Jordan High School and served for am pleased to be a co-sponsor of H.R. 5141, six months on active duty in the United States RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- the United States-Israel Security Assistance Army Reserves at Fort Ord, California. After SARY OF FIRST BAPTIST Authorization Act, and commend my good starting college at the University of Southern CHURCH OF VIENNA friend, Chairwoman emeritus ROS-LEHTINEN, California (USC), Floyd interrupted his studies for her leadership in introducing H.R. 5141— and served a two-year mission to Hawaii for HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY a critical, important bipartisan measure—along the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day OF VIRGINIA with Congressman DEUTCH. Saints. He earned his bachelor’s degree in ec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill responds to a crisis of converging onomics and Asian studies, as well as a mas- threats that imperil the security of our closest ter’s degree in economics and political Thursday, May 10, 2018 ally, Israel. Iranian forces and their terrorist science, from Brigham Young University Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today proxies now surround Israel from nearly every (BYU). Since then, Floyd has attended fellow- to recognize the 150th anniversary of First direction. With Iranian support, Hizballah con- ship programs at Stanford University and the Baptist Church of Vienna, which has been a tinues to amass a dangerous arsenal of thou- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). fixture of our Northern Virginia community sands of advanced rockets to the north that After college, Floyd began his career by since its founding. In 1867, shortly after the are trained on Israel’s main population cen- teaching economics at Chabot College in Hay- conclusion of the Civil War, Union Army Major ters. ward, California, for ten years. In 1972, Floyd O.E. Hine presented the founders of First Bap- Hamas, also with Iranian backing, threatens was elected onto the City Council of tist Church with a deed to a small piece of Israel from the south and west with terror tun- Pleasanton, California, before becoming land he owned for the purposes of building nels, rocket barrages, and now with a cynical mayor. In 1975, he was one of the first two educational and religious facilities. Using lum- campaign that manipulates civilian protests Japanese Americans elected onto the Cali- ber acquired from the Freedman’s Bureau and with the use of so-called human shields to fornia State Assembly. Floyd eventually be- from barracks that were being torn down, the threaten Israel’s sovereign border. To the came director of the Office of International first church building was erected on Lawyer’s east, in Syria, Iran continues to carry out stra- Trade in California, an international business Road in the town of Vienna, where the con- tegic outposts where it can station advanced consultant, and president of Mori-Silva Inter- gregation would remain until relocating to its weapons systems and fighters to challenge national. current location on Orchard Street ninety Israeli defenses. There is no doubt that Floyd has had a truly years later in 1957. Faced with such a constellation of fanatical distinguished career. Today, however, I rise to Throughout its 150-year history, First Baptist enemies, Israel cannot spare a moment’s vigi- recognize his extraordinary lifelong contribu- Church of Vienna has served as the spiritual lance—and neither can we for the sake of our tions to Asian Pacific Islander communities in and religious home to countless worshipers. In close friend. the United States. Besides his outstanding addition to fulfilling its religious missions, the By authorizing enhanced military coopera- work with APAICS, Floyd held numerous local philanthropic work of the church and its mem- tion between our countries and further en- and national positions for the Japanese Amer- bers is extensive, both locally and internation- shrining Israel’s qualitative military edge, H.R. ican Citizens League (JACL), including as ally. Working with area churches, First Baptist 5141 guarantees that Israel will also remain president and vice president. He served on has raised over $28,000 for tsunami relief in far and away our most capable ally. The bill the executive council of the Leadership Con- Asia and Africa, contributed over $53,000 to authorizes foreign military financing at an an- ference on Civil and Human Rights, the diver- the Community Coalition for Haiti for earth- nual level no less than the $3.3 billion agreed sity council for Comcast, and as chair of the quake relief in that devastated country, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:21 May 11, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.001 E10MYPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E623 donated $5,000 to a build a new community than just a coach, many of the athletes regard tribute food assistance to 20 million people in college in Zimbabwe. Else as a second mother, and she often refers four countries who are fighting famine and The congregation has also participated in to them as her kids. Despite the team’s re- other dangers, and in congratulating Mr. Nims the Rise Against Hunger campaign, which gional and national recognition, Else says for being a finalist for such a prestigious raised more than $14,000 and packaged she’s most proud that her kids graduate and award. 50,000 meals for communities around the go out into the world to make a difference. f world suffering from chronic hunger. Olie is retiring after 25 years as head coach, In our own Northern Virginia community, but it won’t be her last rodeo. You can be sure CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVER- First Baptist has partnered with numerous her kids will see and hear her from the stands SARY OF THE EMBASSY THE- nonprofits for a variety of charitable causes, in future competitions. ATER OF FORT WAYNE, INDIANA including Habitat for Humanity, the Northern In honor of rodeo moms and mothers every- Virginia Clergy Council, OAR Fairfax, and the where, today I honor Iola ‘‘Olie’’ Else for her HON. JIM BANKS Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna. Truly, dedication to education, the sport of college OF INDIANA First Baptist Church of Vienna is following the rodeo, and our Montana way of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ethos of ministry and working for the better- f Thursday, May 10, 2018 ment of all in our community. This ethos is RECOGNIZING MATTHEW NIMS Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise prominent in Northern Virginia, and I am con- today to recognize the Embassy Theater in fident this is part of the reason why this con- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Fort Wayne, Indiana. For 90 years, the Em- gregation has remained here for as long as it bassy Theatre has been a treasured cultural OF VIRGINIA has, and why it will continue to thrive. and performing arts center in downtown Fort Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have been a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wayne. The Embassy Theater opened its partner with First Baptist Church of Vienna on Thursday, May 10, 2018 doors on May 14, 1928 as a movie palace and many of these initiatives and have been fortu- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today vaudeville house. During its 90-year history, nate to join them for worship many times. I the theater has hosted numerous notable acts, commend Pastor Vernon C. Walton as well as to recognize a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in National including Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Doris former Pastor Kenny Smith for their leadership Day, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong. and devotion to their faith and our community. Security and International Affairs, Mr. Matthew Nims. Presented by the Partnership for Public Sadly, the theater fell on hard times in the I also congratulate the entire ministry and con- 1960’s and was closed in 1971. The commu- gregation on this milestone, and ask my col- Service, the Service to America Medals—or the Sammies—are highly respected honors to nity of Fort Wayne banded together to save leagues to join me in wishing them continued the Embassy, and the Embassy Theater Foun- success. highlight excellence in our federal workforce. Nominees for the award must show a strong dation was founded in 1972. The intent of this f commitment to federal service, a significant organization is to preserve this historic land- PERSONAL EXPLANATION accomplishment within their field that meets mark for future generations in northeast Indi- the needs of the American people, and excel- ana. The foundation sponsored a major ren- lence in customer service to citizens or other ovation of the property in 1995 and continues HON. BILL HUIZENGA to support the theater today. OF MICHIGAN beneficiaries. Matthew Nims, the Acting Director for the The Embassy Theater is a cherished cul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office of Food for Peace at the U.S. Agency tural landmark in Fort Wayne, and we cele- Thursday, May 10, 2018 for International Development, worked with his brate its 90th anniversary. Congratulations to everyone associated with the Embassy The- Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today team to distribute $1.4 billion in emergency ater on reaching this important milestone. regarding missed votes due to meeting with a food assistance to 20 million people in Yemen, constituent group. Had I been present for roll Somalia, South Sudan, and Nigeria, who are f call vote number 174, Adoption of H. Res. threatened by violent conflicts every day and CELEBRATING MIKE BUCCI WHO 879—The rule providing for consideration of fighting famine. The efforts of Mr. Nims and WILL BE HONORED AS PERSON the bill H.R. 3053—Nuclear Waste Policy his team have saved countless lives under OF THE YEAR BY COLUMBIA Amendments Act of 2018, I would have voted harrowing conditions. COUNTY ASSOCIATION IN THE yea. With civil war, violence, and terrorism threat- CITY OF NEW YORK f ening vulnerable populations in those four countries, getting aid to people who are suf- HON. JOHN J. FASO RECOGNIZING IOLA ‘‘OLIE’’ ELSE fering is difficult. Matthew Nims did not let OF NEW YORK such conditions deter him. According to his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GREG GIANFORTE colleagues, Mr. Nims was ‘‘out in front, meet- Thursday, May 10, 2018 OF MONTANA ing with, informing, coordinating, and leading IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hundreds of USAID staff, others in govern- Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ment and our international partners to choose ognize Anthony Michael ‘‘Mike’’ Bucci Jr., who Thursday, May 10, 2018 the right approaches, prioritize the most critical will be honored as Person of the Year by the Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today situations, and get food to people swiftly and Columbia County Association in the City of to honor Iola ‘‘Olie’’ Else, the long-time rodeo efficiently when lives were at stake.’’ New York on May 10, 2018. coach at the University of Montana-Western in In South Sudan, for example, the economy Born and raised in Hudson, NY, Mike was Dillon. was in a freefall, crime was rampant, travel an honors graduate of Hudson High School, For more than two decades, Coach Else was difficult, there were few functioning institu- where he was-a three-sport letterman. He has been the driving force behind the school’s tions, and some five million people were in went on to graduate cum laude from Villanova nationally recognized college rodeo team. The need of food assistance. To function effec- University in 1983, where he was the captain Bulldogs place high in the regional standings tively under such conditions required Mr. Nims of the intercollegiate bowling team. Upon grad- and compete for national titles. In fact, her to assess the needs, ensure the safety of his uation, Mike was immediately hired to work for teams rank in the top 10 in the National Colle- team, find creative ways to deliver food, plan the accounting firm Ernst and Whinney. During giate Rodeo Association every year. and manage the food distribution, and resolve his time with the firm, he was responsible for The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Associa- the day-to-day challenges. audit and consulting services for more than tion named Else Coach of the Year in 2004. As a former Peace Corps volunteer and 100 different audit and tax clients. She was the first woman to earn the award. USAID employee in Indonesia, Guyana, and 1988 brought a new adventure for Mike, as A red blazer and cowbell are Olie’s trade- Afghanistan, Mr. Nims has brought a unique he became the Audit Director and Controller marks at college rodeo competitions. UMW perspective to his role in the Office of Food for for the NYS Bridge Authority in Highland, NY. rodeo athletes recognize that ringing cowbell Peace and sees his mission as quite simple: In that capacity, he was responsible for a $10 from the stands whenever they rope or ride. ‘‘We work to keep people alive. When there million annual budget that handled the imple- Current and former athletes recall her lead- are hungry people out there, we try to feed mentation, maintenance, and adequacy of the ership and support that have guided them them.’’ I ask my colleagues to join me in com- Authority’s financial and management account- through college and beyond. Considered more mending Matthew Nims for his work to dis- ing and reporting systems.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:21 May 11, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.006 E10MYPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2018 In 1998, Mike became a partner at the pres- The lives of the youth served by PHILLIPS facility will also take in new residents once it tigious accounting firm of Pattinson, Koskey, & have been affected by a variety of personal is reopened. Rath P.C. In a short three years, Mike was and neurodevelopmental circumstances, so To celebrate their return to their original named Treasurer and equity owner in the firm. PHILLIPS staff tailor their approach to each home, the residents and staff at Park Manor During that time, the firm voted to be renamed unique individual. PHILLIPS provides these threw their visitors a Texas-themed goodbye Pattison, Koskey, Howe and Bucci, CPAs, youths a fresh start. They address each stu- party, complete with food, drinks, and, natu- P.C. Under his leadership as Managing Share- dent’s needs honestly with acceptance, re- rally, country music. While the folks from holder, the firm amassed ten partners, eight- spect, compassion, and a creative plan to Rockport will be glad to return home, their een CPAs, and six offices in the Hudson Val- make a better tomorrow. PHILLIPS focuses on farewell to their hosts was bittersweet. Despite ley. the students’ behavioral health needs, their the stress of being displaced from their home, Mike is also a dedicated and active member emotional needs, communication needs, and they take fond memories from their eight of his community who is always willing to lend beyond that their family and community needs. months spent in Bee Cave with them. a hand. He has served on several local PHILLIPS builds a program around each child, Mr. Speaker, the generosity, support, and boards including the Twin County Vikings, the rather than fitting that child into a particular helping hand provided by the Rockport and Hudson Little League, and the Hudson Boys program. Travis County Fire Departments, the South and Girls Club. Currently, Mike is a member of Mr. Speaker, for five decades PHILLIPS Shore Care Center, and of course the Park the Columbia County Sons and Daughters of Programs have provided youth and families in Manor in Bee Cave are yet another example Italy No. 659, serving as a trustee and was the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area with of the tremendous benevolence shown to the named its ‘‘Positive Image Award’’ recipient in the opportunity to achieve their dreams victims of Hurricane Harvey, and they rep- 2005. through education, combined with a full menu resent everything that is good about America. Mike’s service to Columbia County is greatly of support services. PHILLIPS is continuing its This is truly a country whose citizens will pro- appreciated, and I congratulate him for being tradition of support for youth with a focus on vide for each other in a time of need, even if honored as Person of the Year by the Colum- students transitioning from school to work it does mean going without a fitness area for bia County Association in the City of New through the expansion of career and technical eight months. York. education and workforce development, serving And that is just the way it is. f those others cannot. On behalf of the citizens f of the 11th Congressional District, I congratu- CONGRATULATING PHILLIPS PRO- late each and every member of the PHILLIPS SHARING STUDENTS’ ‘MARCH FOR GRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND community on this momentous anniversary OUR LIVES’ REMARKS FAMILIES ON ITS 50TH ANNIVER- and I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing SARY them continued success and growth. HON. STENY H. HOYER f OF MARYLAND HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PARK MANOR BEE CAVE AND OF VIRGINIA Thursday, May 10, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GULF POINTE PLAZA RESIDENTS BAND TOGETHER Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on May 9, I came Thursday, May 10, 2018 to the Floor and spoke about the March For Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. TED POE Our Lives on March 24 and the nine extraor- to congratulate PHILLIPS Programs for Chil- OF TEXAS dinarily poised students in Morristown, New dren and Families on its 50th Anniversary. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jersey, who spoke at the rally there, which I also want to recognize the outstanding faculty, attended. Because they were too long to insert staff, and Board of Trustees for the extraor- Thursday, May 10, 2018 into the RECORD together, I am submitting dinary impact they have had on the education Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, not far them individually. I hope my colleagues will and lives of thousands of youth in the commu- from the beach in Rockport, Texas, lies the read them and internalize the sense of fear in nities surrounding our Nation’s Capital. Gulf Pointe Plaza, a community providing care which our nation’s students are living every The growth of PHILLIPS Programs from for the elderly. day—and our responsibility as Members of their humble beginnings is astonishing. Years Their serene world was overturned when Congress to do something to address this cri- before the first federal laws were enacted to Hurricane Harvey bore down on the south- sis of gun violence. require all public schools to provide a free and eastern coast of Texas. Mobilizing quickly, the ‘MARCH FOR OUR LIVES’ REMARKS appropriate education for all students regard- care center successfully evacuated all of the (By Bella Bhimani) less of disabilities, in 1967 PHILLIPS began in 90-plus residents and transported them to sis- Hi, everyone. Before I begin, I would first a two-bedroom bungalow in McLean teaching ter facilities, out of harm’s way, before the like to thank everyone for coming today to four students. The PHILLIPS Programs now storm hit. The fire departments of both Rock- support such an important cause. The over- include special education schools on four port and Travis County played a significant whelming support we’ve received has made campuses, a vibrant home-based support pro- role in their successful evacuation. all the difference. And to everyone who do- gram (Family Partners), and its newest career Since September, the residents of Park nated, whether it be your time, money or and technical education initiative, Career Part- Manor in Bee Cave have graciously played even knitting hats, I cannot thank you enough. I would also like to thank both the ners, which launched in 2016. While all of host to their displaced visitors, heartily wel- mayor and the Morristown Police Depart- these programs teach important job skills, they coming them into their communities while the ment for all the help they have provided and also teach employability skills (general skills in future of the facilities in Rockport remained up doing everything possible to make this the areas of applied knowledge, effective rela- in the air. Current residents doubled up in march happen. We also have four sponsors, tionships, and workplace skills) that are nec- rooms, and the staff converted the physical Blue Wave NJ, Moms Demand Action, NJ–ll essary for success in the labor market at all therapy room into a makeshift dormitory that for Change, and League of Women Voters. employment levels and in all sectors. In tan- slept 14 people. These organizations are all truly amazing dem with academic and technical skills, em- The Rockport crew received support from and have done so much for us. Lastly I would just like to say how grateful I am for the in- ployability skills are crucial to career readi- well-wishers outside of Texas. Residents of credible group of students that we have. ness. the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, These students have worked so hard and At PHILLIPS Programs, the core of their Minnesota, gathered together and painted without them none of this would have been philosophy and practice is the ethos that with signs with messages of support, including possible. the right support and commitment, all of its ‘‘Stay Strong Texas’’ and ‘‘God Bless You,’’ One of the questions I’ve been asked a lot students will reach their full potential. PHIL- that they mailed to Texas to bolster the spirits is ‘‘what makes this shooting so different?’’ LIPS offers special education day school pro- of the uprooted Gulf Coast residents. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I know at grams for students in elementary through high Just recently, the Gulf Pointe Plaza resi- least for me, when the last major school shooting happened, (Sandy Hook) I had only school in nationally acclaimed facilities for stu- dents and employees, who relocated with their just turned eleven. It’s not that I didn’t care, dents for whom public or other specialized patients, received the good news that renova- because I was obviously upset, but I knew schools were not successful. tions on their new facility have been com- that as a fifth grader I didn’t have the power PHILLIPS serves a diverse group of youth pleted and that they will soon return home. In to do anything. Because we live in a world from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. addition to those returning from Bee Cave, the where we are taught growing up that ‘‘the

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One of completion of this program, each recruit is eli- tions would not be delayed and single member my favorite Gandhi quotes is ‘Be the change gible to graduate and become a Fire and Res- districts would be implemented based on you wish to see in the world.’ And that is cue Technician with the Prince William County equal population. why I am up here today. We are the ones af- Department of Fire and Rescue. The following obituary was published on fected and we are the only ones willing to fix The training and certification required to April 26, 2018, in The State of Columbia, this. But before I go any further I want to ad- achieve the status of a Fire and Rescue Tech- South Carolina: dress the preconceived notion that we are nician cannot be accomplished without signifi- Judge Robert Foster Chapman, born April trying to take away all guns. This is not the cant dedication and hard work. Today’s grad- 24, 1926, in Inman South Carolina, as the case. All we want is to make the world safer, uates have completed more than 600 hours of middle son of the five sons of James Alfred which is something I think everyone can the required coursework for certification in Chapman and Martha Marshall Chapman, agree. We believe this can be accomplished Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Infec- died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He attended the public schools through stricter gun regulations. We are tion Control, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), asking for stricter background checks, rais- of Spartanburg and graduated from ing the age limit of purchase and, while not Emergency Medical Training (EMT-Basic), Spartanburg High School in 1943. He entered everyone may agree, I am certainly in favor Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Emergency Vehicle the U.S. Navy on July 1, 1943, in the V–12 of a ban on assault rifles, which are truly Operator Course 2, Emergency Vehicle Oper- Program at Emory and Henry College. In weapons of war. ator Course 3, Flashover Simulation, Rapid March of 1944, he transferred to the naval Going off of that another question that I Intervention Training (RIT), Mayday, Hazmat ROTC at the University of South Carolina am frequently asked is, what am I actually Awareness/Operations, Swift Water Rescue and graduated in 1945 with a B.S. Degree and trying to accomplish with this march. With Awareness, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) with was commissioned as an Ensign. He was as- that comes the constant criticism that this signed to Guam and commanded the ship march isn’t going to suddenly make change Simulation, Rural Water Supply, Basic Life YW–92 at age 19. He later attended the Cross- happen. And to some extent they’re not Support (BLS) Protocols, Rope Rescue roads Operation where atomic bombs were wrong. This is not something that will hap- Awareness, Vehicle Rescue Awareness, and tested after the war. pen overnight and is a fight that is going to Child Passenger Safety Seat Instillation. He entered the University of South Caro- take time. Every fight has to start some- It is my honor to include in the RECORD the lina Law School in September of 1946 and where and this is only the beginning. So to following names of the Prince William County graduated in January of 1949. He entered the answer the question what I want is to keep Department of Fire and Rescue recruit class practice of law as an associate in the firm of this conversation going. To get Congress to Osborne, Butler and Moore in Spartanburg, graduates: South Carolina and remained with this firm begin discussing passing stricter gun laws William Allen, Tyler Barnikel, Jadon Carr, and to show the world that we won’t stop. until December of 1951 when he was recalled That being said, I would like everyone to Joshua Castellanos, Brice Deible, Samuel to active duty with the U.S. Navy. He was on take a second to turn to the people around Gorham, Lucas Gray, Kurt Hagen, David active duty as a Lieutenant from January of you and introduce yourselves. Get to know Hufford, Brandon Jacobs, Jeremy Lonas, 1952 until October of 1953, on the staff of the each other, because we are ultimately all one Damian Lyles, Corey Mcfarland, Seth Commander Naval Forces, Marianas Islands. community, and we are here for the same McGregor, Marcio Midence, Jharray Neal, He returned to Spartanburg in October of reason: to put an end to gun violence. And Adam Negvesky, Jordan Rigney, Christopher 1953 and formed the law firm of Butler and this change is only going to happen if we are Sager, Dante Sanders, Ian Sheedy, Michael Chapman, which became Butler, Chapman, united. Parler and Morgan where he practiced law Smith, Jesus Tapia-Lima, Sophia Therriault, f until appointed by President Nixon in May of Robert Traver, Ryan Turlik, Brooke Wallace, 1971 as a United States District Judge. In Oc- RECOGNIZING RECRUIT CLASS and Nicholas White. tober of 1981, President Reagan appointed 2017–02 OF THE PRINCE WILLIAM As the newest members of the Department him to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE of Fire and Rescue, the aforementioned grad- Fourth Circuit where he served until elect- AND RESCUE uates join the department as integral parts of ing senior status in May of 1991. the emergency response and community safe- Judge Chapman moved from Spartanburg to Camden, South Carolina shortly after he HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ty team. became a federal judge and he resided in OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Camden until moving back to Spartanburg IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in congratulating the newest members of in 2008. the Prince William County Department of Fire Thursday, May 10, 2018 He became active in the South Carolina and Rescue. I am confident that recruit class Republican Party in the spring of 1960 and Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- 2017–02 will serve the residents of Prince Wil- was a delegate to the Republican National gratulate the recent graduates of the Prince liam County with honor and distinction. In the Conventions in 1960, 1964 and 1968. He served William County Public Safety Academy. These tradition of their new firefighting family, I say: as the Chairman of the South Carolina Re- publican Party from July of 1961 until March men and women will soon join the ranks of ‘‘Stay safe.’’ those who have served and continue to serve of 1963. He was the Chairman of the f Spartanburg County Republican Party from in the Prince William County Department of 1964 through 1969. Fire and Rescue. APPRECIATING JUDGE ROBERT He received the Order of the Palmetto in Since its inception in 1966, the Department CHAPMAN 1978; the National Patriot’s Award from the of Fire and Rescue has led the way. In 1967, Congressional Medal of Honor Society in Prince William County became the first juris- HON. JOE WILSON 1985; an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of South Carolina in diction on the East Coast to implement the OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1986; an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from 911 System. That same year, Prince William IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became the first county in the Commonwealth the College of Charleston in 2000. He became of Virginia and the National Capital Region to Thursday, May 10, 2018 a member of the American Trial Lawyers As- sociation beginning on September 1, 1969. implement a physical ability exam for career Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- He married Mary Winston (Wince) firefighters. In 1994, Mary Beth Michos was er, South Carolina honored a Grateful Patriot, Gwathmey Chapman of Spartanburg on De- hired as Chief and became the first female fire Judge Robert Foster Chapman, who passed cember 21, 1951 and took her with him to and rescue chief of a metro-sized department. away on April 18, 2018. Guam. They had three sons: Edward Bates The Prince William County Department of Fire As a courageous pioneer for developing the Chapman, born December 11, 1953, of Tryon, and Rescue continues to maintain one of the two-party system, Judge Chapman was Chair- North Carolina; Alfred Foster Chapman, most forward-thinking combination fire depart- man of the South Carolina Republican Party in born October 16, 1955, of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Winston Gwathmey Chapman, ments in the country, and its legacy of ‘‘firsts’’ 1961 when Charlie Boineau of Richland Coun- born November 11, 1958 of Breckenridge, Col- continues. It is one of only three jurisdictions ty was elected the first Republican legislator of orado. Wince Chapman was the daughter of in the Commonwealth of Virginia with dele- the 20th Century, and in 1962 when State Dr. and Mrs. Edward M Gwathmey of gated training authority, granted by the Vir- Representative Floyd Spence of Lexington Spartanburg and she died September 28, 1998. ginia Department of Fire Programs. County, was the first legislator to switch par- He married Mary Vail St. Georges of South

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Daniel; four step grandchildren, Hannah, Valerie Armstrong; Sam and his wife Susan lived in the North- Ben, Lori, and Will; and ten great grand- Tom Davis Meritorious Service Award: ern California area since 1980. He had an es- children. Hossein S. Panah; tablished oral and maxillofacial surgery prac- Judge Chapman was the third son of the Gene Nelson Commissioner of the Year tice in Grass Valley, where he also served as late Mr. and Mrs. James A Chapman of Award: Todd Casey; Vice Chief of Surgery for Sierra Nevada Me- Spartanburg. His brothers who predeceased High School Coaches of the Year: Tom morial Hospital. him were James A Chapman, Jr; William Verbanic, Kyle Simmons; Sam was a member of the American Dental Marshall Chapman; Joseph Wallace Chap- High School Players of the Year: Nolan man, and Hugh McMaster Chapman. He is Association, served two terms as President of survived by his brother in-law, Edward M Cockrill, Spencer Alston, Dillon Spalding, Brian the Butte-Sierra District Dental Society, and Gwathmey of Vail, Co; and sister in-law, Cobbs, Ike Onwuka, Tyler Matheny; served three years as Chairman of the Cali- Elizabeth S. Chapman of Spartanburg, SC; Youth Coaches of the Year: Jason fornia Dental Association’s Council on Legisla- and many nieces and nephews. Goldsberry, Anthony Gutowski, Michael tion. In 1998, he was honored by the UCLA He was a Deacon and an Elder at the First Molinar, Adam Guild; School of Dentistry as their ‘‘Alumnus of the Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg and an Youth Sports Players of the Year: Miles Year.’’ CALAOMS (California Association of Elder at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Greer, Stacy G. Funches II, Adil Lodhi, Mi- Camden. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons) awarded Dr. chael Guruli, William Warter, Duncan Aanestad the ‘‘Distinguished Service Award’’ The family is most appreciative for the Bangerter, Jalen Bogues, Wyatt Singer, Chris loving care rendered to the Judge by ‘‘his for his leadership in the CA State Assembly. Ladies’’: Toni Moore, Felicia Hollis, Betty Clark, Cody Howard, Zack Holzworth, Ben- Prior to joining the legislature, Sam served Garrett, Courtney Oglesby, Karen Styles and jamin Hammond, Xavier Micah Butler, Blake 11 years on the Grass Valley School District Angie Lipscomb. Johnson, Calvin Van Pelt, Angelo Romero, Board of Trustees, where he fought for greater Honorary pallbearers will be the many law Jackson Stroud, Vincent Ordenes, Anthony local control and smaller class sizes. He was clerks who worked with and were mentored Giordano, Trenton Johnson, Allan Starks, Adri- a member of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley, by the Judge over his career. an Mejia, Veronica Paige Counts; A memorial service will be held Monday, a youth soccer, football, and baseball coach, Youth Cheerleaders of the Year: Emma and member of the KNCO radio broadcast April 30th, 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Clare Holloway, Darcy Johnson, Nevada Elyse Church of Spartanburg. team for Nevada Union High School football. Memorials may be made in Judge Chap- Whitfield, Hannah Rae Johnson, Winnie Sam earned his Bachelor of Science degree man’s honor to The Linville Foundation, Gondek. as well as his Doctor of Dental Surgery de- P.O. Box 99, Linville North Carolina 28646; or Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join gree from the University of California, Los An- The Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East St me in congratulating the Northern Virginia Hall geles. He then did a four-year Oral and Maxil- John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. of Fame, as well as those students, coaches, lofacial Surgery residency at Highland Hospital f and community leaders who are being hon- in Oakland. Additionally, Sam earned his Mas- ored at the 2018 Football Hall of Fame cele- ter’s in Public Administration from Golden RECOGNIZING THE 2018 NORTHERN bration. Gate University. VIRGINIA FOOTBALL HALL OF f Sam lived in Penn Valley with his wife FAME INDUCTEES AND AWARD Susan, where they were active in their local RECIPIENTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION church. They have three grown children and 10 grandchildren. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO Sam Aanestad was one of the most sincere, OF MASSACHUSETTS OF VIRGINIA sensible, genuine and honest people I have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever met and his passing is a loss that will Thursday, May 10, 2018 Thursday, May 10, 2018 never be filled in the life of anyone who knew him. It was my honor for several years to have Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, this week I missed two roll calls. Had I been present, I been his seat mate in both the Assembly and to recognize the Northern Virginia Football the Senate. He often agonized over votes be- Hall of Fame (NVFHOF) and to congratulate would have voted: Roll Call No. 167—Yes, and Roll Call No. cause he truly wanted to do right by his con- the 2018 inductees and scholarship award re- 168—Yes. stituents and his conscience, and he always cipients. did. Participation in organized sports instills f f many values that will serve our youth well TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SAM throughout life, including sportsmanship, team- AANESTAD RECOGNIZING MARK SILVERWOOD work, honesty, and the work ethic developed by striving for success and working to achieve HON. TOM McCLINTOCK HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY a common goal. OF CALIFORNIA OF VIRGINIA For 28 years, the NVFHOF has recognized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the efforts of players, coaches, officials, and cheerleaders from local youth and scholastic Thursday, May 10, 2018 Thursday, May 10, 2018 football programs, and has inducted a few ex- Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ceptional individuals who have made signifi- great sadness that I speak today on the pass- to recognize the recipient of the Devotion to cant contributions to the game. In addition, the ing of one of my dear friends and colleagues, Children Legacy Award, Mr. Mark Silverwood. NVFHOF presents several student-athletes the Honorable Sam Aanestad. Co-founded in 1994, by my good friend, Rose- with scholarships to help defray the cost of Sam Aanestad was a fixture in Northern mary Tran Lauer, Devotion to Children seeks college. California GOP politics for nearly 20 years. He to raise awareness and support for high qual- I commend the NVFHOF and congratulate served 2 terms in the California State Assem- ity education and child care programs for chil- the following students, coaches, and commu- bly, Third District, from 1998 through 2002, dren under the age of six who are from eco- nity leaders who are being recognized during before being twice elected in 2002 to the Cali- nomically disadvantaged families, which is crit- the 28th Annual NVFHOF Awards Banquet: fornia State Senate, Fourth District. ical in ensuring these children become men- $1,500 Scholarship Award Recipients: Ken- In the Legislature, Sam focused on cutting tally, physically and emotionally healthy mem- dall Malinchock, Nathan D. Leas, Charles S. government spending, opposing higher taxes, bers of society. Both working and unemployed Salette, Thomas A. Beamon; and preserving property and water rights, as families need access to affordable, quality pre- Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame 2018 well as constituent services. In 2009, he was school, daycare, health and educational serv- Inductees: Luke Bowanko (Baltimore Ravens, named by Capitol Weekly as the State Sen- ices, which are often unavailable to them with- Jacksonville Jaguars, Centreville High School), ate’s ‘‘Most Conservative Member.’’ out outside assistance. Devotion to Children

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Ambassador Philippou an individual who has made extraordinary con- with deep reserves and a new fixed asset fund has dedicated his life to the service of the tributions by promoting public awareness of set aside for the purchase of new equipment. country of Cyprus, its international relations, the organization and local needs, providing Liberty is also more recognizable as a city and the well-being of Cypriot children. funding for programs and services, and who than it was in 2009 and has a stronger sense Mr. Speaker, I know that my fellow mem- has collaborated with other community organi- of community. bers of the U.S. House of Representatives zations to support local children. I am pleased Gary’s idea of a retirement? Taking on a agree that Ambassador Vasilios Philippou de- to join Devotion to Children in congratulating new role as the city manager of Eagle Lake. serves to be recognized for all of his hard and thanking this year’s honoree, Mr. Mark Not that this comes as too much of a surprise, work and dedication to the lives of others both Silverwood, for his service to our community. since hard work has always been a staple of in his country and internationally. Mark Silverwood is President and CEO of Gary’s life. f Silverwood Associates, Inc. and Silverwood From working the Houston Rodeo to pay his Management, Inc., affiliated real estate devel- way through college and his experience work- PROTECTING CIVIL SOCIETY, opment and management companies, as well ing as a farmer and rancher to his decades- FAITH-BASED ACTORS, AND PO- as a partner in Silverwood Investments, LLC. long career in city governments across Texas, LITICAL SPEECH IN SUB-SAHA- Since founding Silverwood Associates in Gary has always met challenges in life head- RAN AFRICA 1993, Mr. Silverwood has been responsible for on, leaning on an indefatigable work ethic and the acquisition, renovation, and management the uncanny ability to get even the toughest HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH of several thousand apartments in the Wash- job done. OF NEW JERSEY ington, D.C. metropolitan area, North Carolina, In his new post, Gary will be able to spend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and West Virginia. Mr. Silverwood has more more time with his wife, Georgia, whom he Thursday, May 10, 2018 than 35 years of experience in the real estate married 39 years ago, as his office will only be industry, building more than 4,000 residential a brief fifteen minutes away from his house in Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, our units and one million square feet of commer- Columbus. hearing today will explore U.S. policy re- cial space. Mr. Speaker, it is individuals like Gary sponses to the growing trend of government In addition to his work as a developer, Mr. whose hard work done on behalf of our com- incursions on the space for non-state actors in Silverwood has served on the Board of Direc- munities makes our country great. Sub-Saharan Africa. As authoritarian regimes tors of the Arlington Free Clinic and the Co- And that is just the way it is. and backsliding democracies have entrenched lumbia Pike Revitalization Organization, as co- f themselves in countries such as Sudan, South chair of the Urban Land Institute Workforce Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Housing Committee and as a member of the HONORING AMBASSADOR VASILIOS Rwanda, and Burundi, governments have in- Governor’s Housing Policy Advisory Com- PHILIPPOU creasingly encroached upon the mediating mittee. Currently, he is a member of the Urban space between individuals and the state, par- Land Institute’s Washington District Council HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. ticularly against religious groups and journal- Advisory Board, the Virginia Housing Develop- OF NEW JERSEY ists, who often stand as independent institu- ment Authority’s Northern Virginia Advisory IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional checks to authoritarian rule. Board, and the Fairfax County Economic Advi- Protecting non-governmental sector in Sub- sory Commission. Thursday, May 10, 2018 Saharan Africa is critical to preserving civil Mr. Speaker, the dedicated work of citizens Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- and political rights within the region. As we like Mark Silverwood and the volunteers, staff, leagues to join me as I rise to pay tribute to learned from the U.S. civil rights movement, and sponsors of Devotion to Children are H.E. Ambassador Vasilios Philippou as he be- groups such as churches and independent some of the many reasons why Fairfax County gins his new position as the High Commis- journalists are the safekeepers of civil liberties. and Northern Virginia as a whole remains one sioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Ottawa, Through sanctions and public diplomacy tools, of the best places in the country in which to Canada. the international community can protect the live, work, raise a family, and start a business. Ambassador Philippou began his career in space for these safe-keepers to operate in I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the National Guard for the Republic of Cyprus. Sub-Saharan Africa. Devotion to Children for their dedication to fu- He went on to receive his B.A. in Economics, For example, the Catholic Church in the ture generations and in congratulating Mark Social Administration, and Political Science at Democratic Republic of Congo is the only or- Silverwood on receiving this award. University of Montpellier France in 1989, fol- ganization with a nationwide institutional pres- f lowed by a Master’s degree in International ence and moral authority capable of checking Politics from Free University of Brussels in Kabila’s growing authoritarian rule. The Na- GARY BROZ 1999, and most recently a Master of Arts in tional Episcopal Conference of the Congo International Relations from Alliant Inter- (CENCO, per its French acronym) is the only HON. TED POE national University in 2013. Ambassador civil society institution that pressures the OF TEXAS Philippou served in the Foreign Service of the Kabila regime to respect human rights and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of democratic principles. CENCO mediated the Thursday, May 10, 2018 Cyprus in 1991. He was later appointed as the Saint Sylvester political agreement in 2016. It Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this sum- Consul General of Cyprus in New York, in ad- also oversees the Episcopal Commission for mer will mark the end of Gary Broz’s tenure dition to later being appointed Counsellor to Justice and Peace (CEJP) which conducts as city manager of Liberty, Texas. Economic Affairs, Multilateral Affairs, and Am- voter-education and election-observer training Gary has been a valuable asset for the city bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of programs and is a recipient of USAID funding, of Liberty since he took over as city manager Cyprus to various other countries. He also and has expressed ‘‘moral support’’ for pro-de- in 2009. He revamped the city’s infrastructure served as High Commissioner of the Republic mocracy protests. by authorizing the reconstruction of the city of Cyprus to Antigua, Barbuda, St. Lucia, and The Catholic Church’s leadership in the electrical grid and the replacement of the dec- Trinidad and Tobago in 2016. Congo does not come without a cost. Priests, ades-old sewage plant and pipes system. He Ambassador Philippou has been honored nuns and parishioners have been targeted, at- is responsible for the new, modern police sta- and recognized by many different government tacked, and killed in retaliation for its leader- tion, upgraded parking meters, and the city’s entities and organizations. The United States ship. A few months ago, Father Sebastien new municipal golf course and country club. Congress honored him for his dedication to Yebo, parish priest of St. Robert in an outer Above all, his leadership and poise helped peace, understanding, and positive commu- eastern suburb of Kinshasa, was was ab- the city navigate the challenges brought by nication for human rights. Ambassador ducted by Congolese security forces. Inter- Hurricanes Rita, Ike, and Harvey, as well as Philippou was awarded the ‘‘The International viewed on RFI radio, Father Joseph Bema additional floods. The city’s levy withstood Good Scout Award’’ from the greater New from St. Kisito’s parish said he has rarely slept Hurricane Harvey last fall, preventing millions York Councils of Boy Scouts of America. He at home since the brutal suppression of the of dollars of damage to the city and requiring has been honored by the Cyprus Children’s protest marches organized by the Lay Coordi- only minimal repairs afterwards. Fund for his commitment to aiding the needy nation Committee on Jan. 21.

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The closing of space for faith based organi- and value, Senator BEN CARDIN and I intro- mentary School, Mark Twain Middle School, zations and other civil society organizations is duced the RECOVER Act in July 2015, which Mount Vernon High School, North Stafford a worrying trend in a number of Sub-Saharan would have provided affected individuals life- High School, Oakcrest School, Oxon Hill High African countries. Humanitarian aid workers, time protection and at least $5 million in iden- School, Patriot High School, Paul VI High journalists, priests and political candidates tity theft insurance. Congress subsequently in- School, Phillipsburg Middle School, Pinnacle (and their families), have been increasingly cluded a version of our bill in an enacted ap- Academy, Potomac Middle School, Rippon targeted and threatened by governments in propriations bill, but limited the duration of the Middle School, Rodney Thompson Middle Sub-Saharan Africa. protection. Under current law, OPM is only re- School, Samuel Ogle Middle School, Sidwell If we look north of the DRC, we can see quired to provide identity protection coverage Friends School, South County High School, that in South Sudan, a country I visited twice through fiscal year 2026. Under the bill we are South County Middle School, St. Stephen & since its independence, we see humanitarian introducing today, OPM would be required to St. Agnes School, Suitland High School, Tem- organizations are harassed by government provide the coverage for the remainder of the ple Baptist School, West Springfield High forces. Last year, humanitarian organizations life of affected individuals. School, Westlake High School, and Williams- reported over 700 cases of humanitarian ac- The current coverage is inadequate, particu- burg Middle School. cess incidents. The environment for humani- larly considering that there is no limit to when Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tarian operations grows increasingly difficult the thieves (or those they have shared the in commending the schools and students who and dangerous as the geographic scope of stolen data with) may exploit the data. There- are participating in the 2018 West Point humanitarian need continues to expand. South fore, there should be no limit to the duration LEADS Program. I thank the West Point Soci- Sudan currently have over 1.7 million IDPs. of the coverage provided to affected individ- ety of DC, the MITRE Corporation, and the There is also growing concern throughout uals. This bill would give current, former and Rotary Club of Springfield, for their support of the region on the closing of independent and prospective federal employees and contractors this vital program. I also would like to recog- objective media sources. Most recently, Bu- who were affected both some peace of mind nize Ms. Pat Walker Locke, who in 1980 be- rundi suspended Voice of America and BBC and protection. OPM failed to protect these came the first African American woman to earlier this week for a period of six months, people. It follows that the government must do graduate from West Point, for her critical role according to the announcement made at a the right thing to make up for its mistake. in creating and promoting the LEADS pro- press conference by the Conseil Nationale de I urge my colleagues to support this impor- gram, as well as for her decades of commit- la Communication (CNC). The CNC claims tant bill. ment to the growth and development of our fu- that this suspension is in response to ‘‘biased ture leaders. She has received numerous na- f reporting.’’ This suspension comes two weeks tional awards and accolades in recognition of before a referendum allowing Burundi’ s presi- RECOGNIZING THE 2018 WEST her efforts. Her support of all students, but pri- dent to serve into the 2030s, in apparent viola- POINT LEADERSHIP ETHICS AND marily those in underrepresented communities, tion of constitutional term limits. VOA’s local DIVERSITY IN STEM WORKSHOP has improved the lives of countless children correspondent told US Embassy Bujumbura and is truly worthy of our highest praise. that the decision was a complete surprise and HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY f we will hear more from VOA’s Africa Director OF VIRGINIA as one of our witnesses today. HONORING MASTER SERGEANT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All of the witnesses today bring us an on- RUSSELL BERKHEIMER, U.S. the-ground perspective of the closing space Thursday, May 10, 2018 ARMY, ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF for non-governmental organizations, though Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- SERVICE TO THE UNITED they will provide a snapshot of conditions in ognize the West Point Leadership Ethics and STATES OF AMERICA several countries, their testimony’s will provide Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, and to evidence of the growing regional trend of in- congratulate the students who have partici- cursions against civic space. My hope is that pated in the 2018 LEADS Workshop. HON. SCOTT PERRY this hearing will inform our view of possible The LEADS program began in 2011 and OF PENNSYLVANIA U.S. policy responses to better protect funda- was designed to engage students in the 6th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental civil and political rights in Sub-Saharan through 10th grades to help prepare them for Thursday, May 10, 2018 Africa, which includes using sanctions, greater the challenging academic courses required for Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I offer my support for faith-based actor via USAID, and acceptance into top tier schools like West heartfelt congratulations to Russell support media independence, specifically Point, focusing primarily on underserved and Berkheimer, a native of Thomasville, PA, on Voice of America—Africa (VOA). minority school populations. While a focus on his upcoming retirement after more than 20 f STEM education has been a top priority in years of service to the United States of Amer- INTRODUCTION OF THE RECOVER many schools, the West Point LEADS pro- ica. ACT gram adds another very important dimen- Master Sergeant Berkheimer currently sion—the role that ethics plays in effective serves as the Technical Director of the Joint HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON leadership. In addition to robotics and coding Communications Integration Element, where workshops, students in the LEADS program he provides daily guidance on technical issues OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA also participate in activities to explore and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facing the entire command, while leading re- begin their journeys to become not only edu- search and development projects to meet ca- Thursday, May 10, 2018 cated leaders, but also ethical leaders. pability gaps. He entered the United States Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- Students from forty-five schools are partici- Army in 1998, and served in numerous as- duce the Reducing the Effects of the pating in the 2018 LEADS program. I con- signments, to include Central America in sup- Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Re- gratulate each of these students and am hon- port of counter-narcotics and humanitarian sponse Act of 2018 (the RECOVER Act), ored to recognize the following schools who missions, as well as Afghanistan and Iraq dur- which would require the Office of Personnel have provided them with this opportunity: ing Operation Enduring Freedom and Oper- Management (OPM) to make permanent the BASIS DC; Bishop O’Connell High School, ation Iraqi Freedom, respectively. free identity protection coverage that Congress Colonial Forge High School, DC International His numerous commendations and awards, required OPM to provide for 10 years to indi- School, Deer Park Middle Magnet School, including the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense viduals whose Social Security Numbers were Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School, Epis- Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), the Meri- potentially compromised during the OPM data copal High School, Fairview Elementary torious Service Medal and others, are a testa- breaches. In 2015, OPM reported that the per- School, Forest Park High School, Fort Foote ment to his steadfast courage, personal integ- sonally identifiable information of as many as Elementary School, Friendship Collegiate rity, tireless work ethic and impeccable char- 25.7 million current, former and prospective Academy, Frost Middle School, Georgetown acter. His enduring legacy of service to our federal employees and contractors was stolen Visitation Prep School, Great Explorations Nation truly is exceptional and sets a standard in two data breaches. I appreciate that Rep- School, Hayfield Secondary School, HH Poole for all to follow. resentative C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER is co- Middle School, Imagine Foundation at On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Fourth Con- sponsoring this bill. Morningside, Irving Middle School, Lake Brad- gressional District, I commend and congratu- After OPM announced that it would offer dock Secondary School, Lake Ridge Middle late my fellow brother-in-arms, Master Ser- identity protection coverage of limited duration School, Langley High School, Lauren Hill Ele- geant Russell Berkheimer, upon his retirement

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Mr. Speaker, it’s that Thursday, May 10, 2018 dividuals with disabilities, and thereby created time of year again, ballparks are back in Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, we have an environment which has allowed its clients swing. You will be hard pressed not to find a often heard stories of American soldiers and to live in dignity and as independently as pos- little league game being played just about any airmen in World War II being rescued by he- sible. MVLE has achieved this success by day of the week. Most kids know the thrill of roic men and women throughout Europe. partnering with local businesses, as well as lacing up their cleats, wearing a uniform, and Today I rise to honor just such a man and his with government agencies and other not-for- being part of a team. My community desired family. profit organizations. MVLE, its staff, and dedi- that ALL kids have this chance. I am proud to On April 9, 1945, 2nd Lieutenant Warren cated volunteers and supporters can be proud announce that the Second District of Texas Aderholt, a cousin on my father’s side, that they are making a positive difference in has a new ballpark in town—Insperity Adapt- crashed his P–5l Mustang approximately 30 someone’s life every day. ive Sports Complex. miles behind enemy lines in northern Italy Each year, MVLE honors individual partici- Too often children with disabilities are near the town of Sarzana. The area was occu- pants as well as business and community forced to watch from the bench or sidelines. pied by German forces and the local civilians partners, who support MVLE’s mission. I am Playgrounds and sports fields are neither had been warned not to assist the Allied pleased to include in the RECORD the names wheelchair nor walker friendly. Humble Inde- forces. They were told that if they disobeyed of the 2017 award recipients: pendent School District and the YMCA this directive they risked being shot. Neverthe- The President’s Award is being presented to partnered to provide children with disabilities less, at great personal risk to himself and his individuals who have shown outstanding and special needs a unique barrier free envi- family, Mr. Osvaldo Ghio rescued Lieutenant progress toward gaining independence and ronment to play and participate in team sports. Aderholt. Mr. Ghio and his family gave Lt. self-sufficiency through participation in employ- The facility exists because of companies like Aderholt food and clothes and hid him in a se- ment and community services. The 2017 Insperity and folks like Joe Cleary, Mark cret hideout that he had constructed for just President’s Award recipients are Ivana Koenig, and Dr. Guy Sconzo; along with the this purpose. The hideout looked like a large Ardinoto, Willie Anne Belleh, Brittany Davis, executive directors, board members, private stack of concrete blocks, but inside was a and Jeremy Dustin. donors, and volunteers, who devoted count- place for Aderholt to hide. The Chairman’s Award is being presented less hours and money to improving the lives of Also, U.S. documents show that Mr. Ghio to an outstanding business partner who has children with disabilities. would personally remove mines from around demonstrated excellence in hiring practices, Insperity Adaptive Sports Complex is lo- the airport that the Germans had placed there. creating supportive work environments, and cated near Summerwood between Groves El- He would go through these mine fields at night supporting the mission of MVLE. The 2017 ementary and West Lake Middle School. It sits so as not to be seen and would then give the Chairman’s Award recipient is the National on 5 acres. It features two YMCA Miracle mines to the Italian Partisans in their fight Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Office League fields. Both fields are wheelchair ac- against the enemy. Had Mr. Ghio not removed of Headquarter Operations. cessible with a synthetic surface that allows these mines when Lt. Aderholt bellied his MVLE also presents four Community children of all abilities to take the field. The plane into the airport, he would have surely hit Awards for Government, Employment Partner, team dugouts accommodate wheelchairs and one as his plane skid in a crash landing. Advocacy, and Social Responsibility. other special needs such as walkers. Kids of Once the news that an American pilot had The Government Champion Award is being all abilities can now be a part of a team. They crash landed nearby, the Germans lined up presented to state Delegate Mark Sickles. proudly wear their uniform and round the the local citizens, including the Ghio family, MVLE presents this award to an outstanding bases just like their friends. And they have and interrogated them. One family even had partner who is committed to creating meaning- fans. It is joy to witness parents getting to their home burned by the Germans. However, ful employment opportunities by building part- watch their disabled child be a part of a team the Ghios continued to hide Lt. Aderholt until nerships across government and business for the very first time. the coast was clear. Once the German troops sectors. The new adaptive sports facility also has an left the area they led Lt. Aderholt to safety by The Employment Partner Award is being innovative playground with ramps, special hiking miles through the mountains to the front presented to Parkway Express. MVLE pre- swings, and sensory stations. It even has a where American troops were advancing. sents this award to an outstanding partner basketball court with modified basketball Members of Lt. Warren Aderholt’s family will who is committed to creating meaningful com- hoops. It feels like any other ball park with be traveling to Sarzana, Italy this month to munity employment opportunities for individ- concessions and a pavilion. It is important for meet the surviving daughter of Mr. Ghio, uals with disabilities and military veterans. those with disabilities to stay active. Adaptive Rosalba. I would also like to recognize the The Advocacy Champion Award is being sports and recreational programs bring health, painstaking research of Claudio Mischi, an presented to Lee District Supervisor Jeff wellness and social benefits to the special aeronautical archaeologist, who did extensive McKay. MVLE presents this award to an out- needs child. It is challenging but also healing. research on what exactly happened in April of standing partner who advocates for community The unique partnership, between the school 1945 at this location. Mr. Mischi has done this integration by fostering partnerships across district and the YMCA, allows students in the painstaking research out of his extreme grati- sectors to create futures one person at a time. district to use the facility during the school day tude to the United States and the Allies that The Social Responsibility Award is being and the YMCA uses the facility in the eve- liberated his country. It should also be noted presented to First Virginia Community Bank. nings and weekends. The community is wel- that Claudio Mischi is writing a biography on MVLE presents this award to an outstanding come to enjoy the open playground outside of Lt. Aderholt’s career as well. partner who supports MVLE through contribu- school times. A win win for the Lake Houston Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize the tions and volunteer work. area. courage of the Ghio family and their sacrifice Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me So this weekend, grab your sunscreen, and to help rescue Lt. Warren Aderholt back on in commending MVLE for its success in help- head out to our newest park in town. Be ready April 9, 1945, as well as all those who offered ing individuals with disabilities achieve inde- to cheer on some remarkable Texans, who acts of kindness and assistance to the United pendence and in congratulating the 2017 are happy to finally be a part of a team. States Military during WorId War II. MVLE Annual Award recipients. The efforts of And that’s just the way it is.

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