August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1393 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

THE LIFE OF L.L. POWELL, JR. OF HONORING JACQUELINE BOWENS, IN HONOR OF BARBARA SCHAARS’ ASHLAND, OKLAHOMA CHILDREN’S NATIONAL MEDICAL DISTINGUISHED CAREER CENTER HON. BEN CHANDLER HON. DAN BOREN HON. JAMES P. MORAN OF KENTUCKY OF OKLAHOMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, August 2, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Thursday, August 2, 2012 to honor the career and contributions of a Thursday, August 2, 2012 Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Central Kentucky educator and one of my con- honor the life of L.L. Powell, Jr. of Ashland, Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stituents, Barbara Schaars. Oklahoma, who suddenly died on June 29, praise and give gratitude to Jacqueline After graduating from North Hardin High School in Radcliff, Kentucky, Barbara received 2012. I extend my deepest sympathies to his Bowens, who, after serving for 25 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Govern- both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in family, friends, and the community of Ashland special education from the University of Ken- ment and External Affairs Officer, is leaving for their loss. tucky. A proud member of the Kentucky Edu- Children’s National Medical Center. L.L. will be remembered as a dedicated and cation Association, she taught special edu- thoughtful servant to his community. While he Jacqueline Bowens joined Children’s Na- cation, gifted education, first grade, and art in will be missed tremendously by all who knew tional to make a difference. She established the Anderson County School District for over him, he leaves with us a legacy of service that the first-ever government and community af- 30 years before finally retiring in 2007. Along will inspire others to follow in his footsteps for fairs program at Children’s National. She and the way, she touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of students. many years to come. her team played a pivotal role in recruiting support from regional and national leaders, as Barbara’s accomplishments speak for them- As an employee of the McAlester Army Am- well as federal agencies, to make sure the selves. She served twice as president of the munition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma, where hospital kept pace with growing demands for Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honor society for women edu- he worked for 22 years, L.L. was part of the more beds and increased specialized services cators. She received a citation for outstanding important effort to produce and field munitions for the region’s children. Following 9/11, she to far corners of the globe for use by the U.S. elementary art program from the Kentucky spearheaded the effort to build the region’s State Legislature and was honored with the military. As many will tell you, the ammunition first pediatric decontamination and quarantine plant is the pride of southeastern Oklahoma, Golden Apple Award from Ashland Oil. As facility at the hospital, so that in the event of coach of Anderson County Schools’ academic and no one took its mission more seriously another national emergency, children and their teams and creative problem solving teams, than L.L. families could be treated together. her dedication to her students went beyond He was a man of many roles at the ammu- Under her stewardship, facilities at the hos- the classroom. nition plant. In his capacity as president of pital were built, expanded and greatly en- Since her retirement, Barbara has been pur- American Federation of Government Employ- hanced to address a commitment to patient- suing her Masters of Divinity at Lexington ees Local 2815, L.L. was an advocate for his and family-centered care. The emergency Theological Seminary. She is a student min- ister at Bethany Christian Church, Disciples of fellow federal employees. A calm and steady room at Children’s National was expanded Christ and previously served as the president hand, he worked effectively to resolve dis- and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, of the Women’s Fellowship at the First Chris- putes and problems. Each spring he traveled was enhanced and grown, as was the Pedi- tian Church, Disciples of Christ in Lawrence- to Washington to brief my staff and me on em- atric Intensive Care Unit, PICU, and the burg. ployee issues at the ammunition plant. I could Cardio Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, the Barbara’s passion for education, whether in always count on him to shoot me straight. East Inpatient Tower was built, the Children’s the classroom or at church, inspires those Work was but one place where L.L. made Research Institute was established, the Child around her and challenges all of us to make his mark. Always answering the call of duty, Protection program was created, and Chil- a positive difference in everything we do. Mr. he provided a valuable public service to his dren’s most-recognized logo—Dr. Bear—was Speaker, please join me in recognizing one of community by working for the Ashland Volun- born. Central Kentucky’s finest educators, Mrs. Bar- bara Schaars. teer Fire Department. He was an avid sup- Jacqueline’s professionalism and gracious- porter of local little league athletic programs, ness earned Children’s National favored re- f including football and basketball, and partici- views from Congress, the White House, and HONORING MARINE SERGEANT pated in local activities such as Pittsburg Play visiting dignitaries and diplomats from around JUSTIN M. HANSEN Day, Founder’s Day, and the Savanna Booster the world who recognize Children’s National Club, among many others. as an esteemed, world-class pediatric institu- HON. DAN BENISHEK Above all things, L.L. was a man who was tion. OF MICHIGAN dedicated to his family. He treasured his wife, I will personally miss working with Jac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeannie, and four children. In addition, he en- queline and can’t thank her enough for her Thursday, August 2, 2012 tireless dedication and commitment to the chil- joyed nothing more than spending time with Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, today, I join his twelve grandchildren and close friends. dren and families of the entire metro region, all Northern Michigan in extending my greatest the country, and the world. While we wish her In closing, Mr. Speaker, L.L. was not only sympathies to my constituent Ms. Vickie all the best, she will be greatly missed, as she someone with whom I enjoyed working on Hayes, of Vanderbilt, Michigan, as she and has become Children’s most visible and com- issues of importance to southeastern Okla- her family mourn the loss of Marine Sergeant mitted advocate. Ms. Bowens has been the homa, but a trusted friend and confidant. Like Justin Hansen. Sergeant Hansen was killed voice for those too little to speak and for their during combat operations in Badghis Province, his family members, friends, and the commu- families too consumed with the day-to-day Afghanistan on July 31, 2012. Justin had pre- nity of Ashland, I will miss his presence tre- trials that go along with caring for a sick or viously served in Iraq and was serving his mendously. physically challenged child. second tour of duty in Afghanistan.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.009 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 A gifted athlete, Sergeant Hansen served as MARINE DEBRIS ACT HONORING FLORENCE MURNEY captain of the track, wrestling and football AMENDMENTS OF 2012 teams for the Kingsley High School Stags dur- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI ing his high school career. Sergeant Hansen SPEECH OF OF ILLINOIS also enjoyed outdoor activities such as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES snowboarding and was an avid motorcyclist— HON. SAM FARR Thursday, August 2, 2012 often doing these activities with members of OF CALIFORNIA his family. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize Mrs. Florence Murney, a lifelong Sergeant Hansen graduated in 2003 from resident of Chicago, who is celebrating her Kingsley High School and enlisted in the Wednesday, August 1, 2012 100th birthday. United States Marine Corps in 2005. He at- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Florence Murney ne´e Klein was born on Au- tended the School of Infantry at Camp Pen- House passed H.R. 1171, known as the Ma- gust 9, 1912, on the southwest side of Chi- dleton, California, where he graduated with rine Debris Act Amendments of 2012. cago where she has resided her entire life. honors. In 2006, Sergeant Hansen was se- This act reauthorizes the NOAA Marine De- Florence is the older of two daughters of Ed- lected to participate in and graduated from the bris Program at currently appropriated levels ward and Augusta Klein; her loving younger Basic Reconnaissance Course in Coronado, through fiscal year 2015. It has strong bipar- sister, Dorothy Buhe, recently celebrated her California. He was also stationed at Camp tisan support, particularly from my colleague 98th birthday. Florence and her sister grew up Schwab with the 3rd Reconnaissance Bat- DON YOUNG, who was an original co-sponsor. in St. Raphael’s Parish where they attended talion in Okinawa, Japan. He was later de- Look, nobody wants to go out on the water Catholic school and developed their lifelong ployed with the 31st Expeditionary Marine Unit or to sit on the beach and see trash. But it’s devotion to the Catholic faith. and joined the Special Operations Command not just an eyesore—marine debris is a very On May 22, 1937, Florence married Edward in 2009. His honors include the Purple Heart, critical problem for marine ecosystems, fish- Murney at the historic St. Rita’s Church. The two Combat Action Ribbons, two Good Con- eries, and shipping. Marine debris can have married couple lived happily in the same duct Medals, certified Corps Parachutist, and devastating impacts on the U.S. economy too. apartment building in the Chicago Lawn neigh- a brown belt in the U.S. Marine Corps Martial For instance, it is estimated that $250 million borhood as Dorothy and her husband making Arts program. of marketable lobster is lost annually to dere- sure that Dorothy’s children would never be Sergeant Hansen is survived by his parents, lict fishing gear, which can also cause up to too far away from their beloved ‘‘Auntie Flor- Ms. Vickie Hayes of Vanderbilt, Michigan, and $792 million per year in damages to boat pro- ence.’’ Mr. Richard Hansen, of Williamsburg, Michi- pellers. Florence worked as a jewelry and clothing gan. Sergeant Hansen is also survived by his Right now, an estimated 5–20 million tons of saleswoman at several Chicago stores includ- stepmother, Shawna Hansen; stepfather, Ste- debris from the Japan’s tsunami are floating ing Busch Jewelers, Bond’s Clothing store, ven C. Cornell; sisters, Adrienne (Matthew) across the Pacific Ocean toward the United and O’Keefe’s Men’s Wear. During World War Russell, of Traverse City, Morgan Compton States. As this first wave of tsunami debris— II, Florence served our country as a true and Veronica Compton of Kingsley; step- including a 66-ft dock teaming with over 90 ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ working in a plant that brothers, Jeremy Borey, of Chicago, IL, and non-native species—washes ashore, I am as- manufactured airplanes for the war effort. Adam Cornell, of Traverse City; stepsister, tounded by the magnitude of this disaster’s In 1956, Florence and her husband moved Jessica Borey, of Elk Rapids; grandparents, global impact. Cleanup costs can be huge. to a house in the Mt. Greenwood neighbor- Wayne and Ardyce Hansen, of Traverse City, Alaska has already spent $200,000 just for hood of Chicago where she still resides by Ken and Sandra Sleder, of Traverse City, and aerial monitoring of the local debris field from herself with no assistance. Florence remains a Carol Hays, of Jackson; niece and nephew, the Japanese tsunami. While the Japanese devout parishioner at St. Christina’s Church Madison Goodwin and Garrett Russell, of Tra- tsunami debris resulted from a natural dis- and is very involved with Catholic Charities. verse City; aunts and uncles, Steve Hansen of aster, ocean trash is preventable. Florence Murney is a beloved and cherished Pacifica, California, Richard and Sue Costlow Added to the debris that’s already out aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt to 15 of Traverse City, USAF Chief MSgt. Erick M. there—is an average of 7 million tons of new nieces and nephews. She is also the god- and Mary Hays, of Benton, Louisiana, Lonnie trash dumped into the ocean each year. Solv- mother to several people who are all honored and Valerie Schaub, of Grand Rapids, Dave ing this problem is going to require: to know her. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing and LeAnne Sleder, of Traverse City, Jeff and Local action, national and international co- Bev Sleder, of Katy, Texas, and Kathy Sleder, Florence Murney a happy 100th birthday, and ordination; to thank her for being such a great contributor of Fort Collins, Colorado; as well as a large Unique partnerships between private and extended family throughout the United States. to her community and our country. public sectors; f I can find no words that can fully express Innovative technology; HUDSON HIGHLANDS LAND TRUST my gratitude for his service to our country or Education, Research and Prevention. for the sympathy I feel for family, friends, and AND THE WESTCHESTER LAND loved ones by the loss of this young man. I The NOAA Marine Debris Program has TRUST ACCREDITATION been achieving real successes at sea and on know Justin’s memory will live on through our shore, for a modest amount of funding. But actions and conduct towards others. this program expired in 2010 and must be re- HON. NAN A.S. HAYWORTH To Justin’s family, I can offer only the hope authorized. Over the past 5 years, funding has OF NEW YORK that you will find solace in the loving embrace ranged from 3.2 million to 4.9 million dollars. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of your family, friends, and the kind provi- It is clear from the recent tsunami debris Thursday, August 2, 2012 dence of God. I am well aware that my words events—the boat off the coast of Washington Ms. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, it is an will not soften your overwhelming grief, but I and the dock washed ashore in Oregon—that honor to recognize the Hudson Highlands am reminded of the words of President Lin- the problem is growing. There is no doubt in Land Trust and the Westchester Land Trust coln, written to a mother during the Civil War, my mind that the Marine Debris Program for receiving accreditation from the Land Trust ‘‘I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage could effectively spend $10 million dollars a Accreditation Commission. Accreditation rep- the anguish of your bereavement and leave year—that is the magnitude of the problem. resents the highest standard of excellence in you only the cherished memory of the loved And that is what was authorized in 2006. As land conservation, and provides public rec- and lost, and the solemn pride that must be this bill moves through the legislative process, ognition of land trusts that are engaged in the yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon I hope we can bring up the funding levels. long-term protection of the land in the public the altar of freedom.’’ Most of these funds go to local communities in interest. On behalf of the citizens of the First District the form of grants for marine debris cleanup, As a supporter of legislation to make perma- of Michigan, I would like to express my pro- education, research, and prevention efforts. nent the tax deductions for conservation ease- found sadness for the loss of Sergeant Justin Mr. Speaker, NOAA’s Marine Debris Pro- ments, I am committed to working with organi- Hansen. Northern Michigan has certainly lost gram is leading the effort to address this grow- zations to promote responsible stewardship of one of its finest, and his memory and service ing problem proactively and I thank my col- our nation’s most cherished natural resources. will not be forgotten. leagues for passing for H.R. 1171. The Hudson Highlands Land Trust and the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.012 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1395 Westchester Land Trust have played a crucial (Barbara) of San Francisco and ten beautiful HONORING SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN role in protecting the beauty of our Hudson great-grandchildren and two nephews. WEST TENNESSEE Valley; preserving biodiversity; and keeping Dorothy Rumsey Miller was the daughter of our air, water, and public lands for future gen- Sea Captain John Rumsey and Laura HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER erations to enjoy. Rumsey. She graduated from Richmond High OF TENNESSEE Congratulations to the Hudson Highlands School and attended the University of the Pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Land Trust and Westchester Land trust for cific. Thursday, August 2, 2012 their dedication and leadership in conserving She was an accomplished and dedicated land for the people of New York, and may Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to artist, who for more than fifty years, painted recognize schools in the Fayette County, they continue to enjoy great success in the with her Point Richmond artist group where years to come. Henry County, Hollow Rock-Bruceton, her passion and love of arts and the water McKenzie Special, Milan Special, South Car- f were expressed on her canvases. roll County Special, and Union City districts. PERSONAL EXPLANATION As an entrepreneur she successfully opened Each of these districts in West Tennessee and managed Rumsey’s restaurant, and went earned the state’s highest status of ‘‘exem- HON. ANDER CRENSHAW on to be one of the proprietors of Mama’s plary’’ for their efforts to raise student growth Mercantile, both in Martinez. and close achievements gaps during the OF FLORIDA 2011–2012 school year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dorothy was an avid reader of all books, in- cluding eastern and western spirituality. In her The Tennessee Department of Education Thursday, August 2, 2012 earlier days she volunteered at Loaves and recently received a federal waiver to replace Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, Fishes, and the Special Olympics. As one of the No Child Left Behind accountability system July 31, 2012 I unfortunately missed three the original Women of the Waterfront, a group with its own. Tennessee’s new accountability votes on account of travel delays due to which helped develop the Martinez Waterfront system recognizes students across the state weather at Reagan National Airport. I realize Park, Dorothy’s daily walks brought her great have different needs and a one-size-fits-all ap- the importance of the votes I missed and peace and solace throughout her life. proach doesn’t always work. It measures therefore would like to state for the record how Dorothy’s greatest joys were her children, growth and improvement based on a school’s I would have voted on the three bills that were her family, and her friends. The Miller home starting point of proficiency, rather than ex- before the House of Representatives on Tues- was always a safe haven and a warm gath- pecting all schools to meet specific proficiency day. ering place for the young and old seeking her targets each year. To reach exemplary status under Ten- First, I would have supported S. 679, the sage advice and loving ways. Through her nessee’s new accountability system, schools Presidential Appointment Efficiency and wonderful wit, eccentricity, humor, counsel, in the Fayette County, Henry County, Hollow Streamlining Act. S. 679 would seek to reduce and spirit she was able to share her wisdom Rock-Bruceton, McKenzie Special, Milan Spe- the burdens and improve the efficiency of the and laughter with her children. cial, South Carroll County Special, and Union appointment process for executive branch offi- Dorothy was predeceased by her sister cials. City districts met the majority of their achieve- Laura Carey and her distinguished husband, ment and gap closure targets and ensured I would have supported H.R. 828, the Fed- State Senator George Miller Jr. who passed eral Employee Tax Accountability Act. H.R. students moved forward or held steady in tar- away in 1969, while serving California’s 7th get areas. Attaining exemplary status shows 828 would prohibit individuals who have ‘‘seri- State Senate District. Senator Miller was a ously delinquent’’ tax debts from being eligible these schools are truly making improvements highly respected legislator, recognized for his and helping students learn. for federal employment in the executive and warmth, vigor, vision, courage and tremen- legislative branch. On behalf of the United States House of dous accomplishments as Chairman of the Representatives, I commend the teachers and Lastly, I would have supported H.R. 3803, Senate Finance Committee. the DC Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection staff of these school districts for their hard Act. As a co–sponsor of H.R. 3803, I whole Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Rep- work and commitment to improving public edu- heartedly support this measure that would pro- resentatives to join my colleagues—Leader cation for all students in Tennessee. Please hibit abortion within the District after 20 weeks NANCY PELOSI; Representative MIKE THOMP- join me in congratulating them on their suc- fetal age, unless the mother’s life is endan- SON; Representative DORIS MATSUI; Rep- cess and achievements. gered. resentative LYNN WOOLSEY; Representative f BARBARA LEE; Representative JOHN f IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE GARAMENDI; Representative JERRY MCNERNEY; OF KRISTINE J. MICHALSON TO A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE Representative JACKIE SPEIER; Representative THE CONSTITUENTS OF COLO- AND MEMORY OF DOROTHY PETE STARK; Representative MIKE HONDA; RADO’S FIFTH DISTRICT RUMSEY MILLER Representative ZOE LOFGREN; Representative SAM FARR; Representative DENNIS CARDOZA; HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Representative JIM COSTA; Representative HON. DOUG LAMBORN LOIS CAPPS; Representative BRAD SHERMAN; OF COLORADO OF CALIFORNIA Representative HOWARD BERMAN; Representa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive ADAM SCHIFF; Representative HENRY WAX- Thursday, August 2, 2012 Thursday, August 2, 2012 MAN; Representative XAVIER BECERRA; Rep- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, it is with Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resentative JUDY CHU; Representative KAREN mixed feelings that I announce the departure honor the extraordinary life of Dorothy BASS; Representative LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD; of a valued member of my staff, Kristine J. Rumsey Miller, a lifelong resident of Contra Representative MAXINE WATERS; Representa- Michalson. Words are not adequate to express Costa County and native of Richmond, Cali- tive JANICE HAHN; Representative LAURA RICH- how much she will be missed. fornia, who passed away on July 8, 2012, at ARDSON; Representative GRACE NAPOLITANO; For the past four years, Kristine has profes- the age of 97 years old, surrounded by her Representative LINDA SA´NCHEZ; Representa- sionally and enthusiastically served the con- devoted family after a long battle with Alz- tive JOE BACA; Representative LORETTA SAN- stituents of the Fifth Congressional District of heimer’s disease. CHEZ; Representative BOB FILNER; and Rep- Colorado as my Legislative Assistant and Dorothy Rumsey Miller is survived by four resentative SUSAN DAVIS—in extending our Press Secretary. She successfully handled her children, including our distinguished colleague deepest condolences to Dorothy’s children, duties with a wealth of knowledge of the legis- in the U.S. House of Representatives, her son grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, lative and procedural processes. Her dedica- Congressman GEORGE MILLER III of Califor- and friends, as well as her caregivers who tion and work ethic will be very difficult to re- nia’s 7th Congressional District, his wife Cyn- were so loving and dedicated to her over an place. thia and three exceptional daughters, Laura extended period of time. Beginning her career on the Hill as my Staff Miller of Martinez, Gretchen Miller of Martinez, We celebrate Dorothy’s life and her accom- Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary, she and Kat Miller of Mexico; four wonderful plishments, and we are proud to honor her faithfully carried out her duties and was pro- grandchildren, George Miller IV (Wendy) of El memory in the House of the People. Our na- moted to handle a variety of issue areas. She Dorado Hills, Stephen Miller (Kathleen) of La- tion has lost a beloved citizen who made her has particularly aided me in the area of For- fayette, Michael D’Aloisio and Sam D’Aloisio community stronger and our country better. eign Affairs, focusing on Israel and the Middle

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.015 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 East. Because I am co-chair of two Israel cau- When Operation Iraqi Freedom began in know. That is why I am introducing legislation cuses, she has coordinated various briefings March 2003, a Swiss company stopped ship- to require the USDA to publish kill data online and meetings on my behalf. ments of a crucial guidance system compo- by state, county (or other similar political sub- Kristine graduated from Grove City College nent for U.S. smart bombs. Both these inci- division), and municipality. in December, 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in dents could have resulted in U.S. forces being The killing of animals should not be a rou- History and certification in Secondary Edu- in harm’s way without necessary tools to de- tine or reflexive government response. It cation Social Science. fend themselves. Fortunately, neither incident should only be undertaken, if at all, after care- She is the daughter of Richard and Berit caused threats to our troops, but they clearly ful deliberation and under strict supervision. Michalson of Ramsey, New Jersey, and is sis- demonstrate the need to protect our produc- For that reason, the public and Congress need ter to Jacob and Andrew. She has worked tion supply lines from being cut, especially in to have the opportunity for vigorous oversight hard for the people of Colorado. Her conserv- times of war. to ensure that the USDA is acting appro- ative and Christian values are needed today Similarly, during the first Gulf War, the priately and considering all cheaper and more more than ever. So while I will miss her and United States was forced to turn to Japan— humane alternatives. her contribution greatly, I know that she will not once, but on three separate occasions— Congress must improve oversight of the provide great service to our country in the fu- for essential parts in the production of the Pa- Wildlife Services program and ensure that the ture. I truly believe God will bless her in her triot Missile. USDA is using tax dollars efficiently and ap- future endeavors. Additionally, Mr. Speaker, as one who is propriately. I urge passage of the Trans- f very concerned about the state of domestic parency for Lethal Control Act (TLC). manufacturing, I strongly believe that the Keep f THE KEEP AMERICA SECURE ACT America Secure Act will help re-ignite our high-tech sector. Between 2000 and 2010 the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CA- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER United States lost more than 5 million manu- PABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTEC- TION ACT OF NEW YORK facturing jobs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Keep America Secure Act would help SPEECH OF Thursday, August 2, 2012 promote the remaining U.S. high tech firms. We need to rebuild the domestic electronic HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today components industry, and this bill will help us OF NEW YORK to take a bold step to keep America secure do it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and rebuild our domestic electronics sector. We have spent the last ten years rebuilding Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Today I am introducing the ‘‘Keep America Iraq and Afghanistan while continuing to ne- Secure Act,’’ legislation that directs the De- glect our weakening manufacture sector here Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, partment of Defense (DoD) and the Depart- at home. Congress must make a commitment today I rise to applaud, yes applaud, my Re- ment of Homeland Security (DHS) to only pur- to rebuilding our domestic manufacturing base publican colleagues, who voted this week with chase electronic components that are manu- and to ensuring that our courageous defend- the Democrats to reject the anti-choice legisla- factured in the United States. These electronic ers continue to have the best equipment avail- tion H.R. 3803 D.C., the 20 Week Abortion components—including computer chips, com- able. And as our economy suffers, let us give Ban Bill. This bill was rejected by a vote of munications devices, and guidance systems— the manufacturing sector a needed shot in the 220 to 154. are used in crucial defense and homeland se- arm. Unless Congress stands up and puts a Had it passed, H.R. 3803 would have con- curity equipment. This bill is the perfect com- halt to it we will eventually be at the mercy of tained no exception for rape or incest, for plement to our ongoing efforts to enhance any adversary who controls the manufacturing medically futile pregnancies, or for the health ‘‘Buy American’’ requirements and to ensure of our weapons or the critical components of of the woman—forcing pregnant women facing that all DoD and DHS equipment be Made-In- our weapons. medical complications to wait until their condi- America. Mr. Speaker, in the days to come, I will look tions become life-threatening before termi- If we are to maintain the most advanced to my like-minded friends, on both sides of the nation of the pregnancy becomes an option. military force, with the most advanced weap- aisle, and say to my colleagues: let’s work to- Additionally, under this piece of legislation, onry, we must have a dedicated stream of do- gether to keep America secure. doctors could face two years in prison and mestically produced parts. Regrettably, today f fines of up to $250,000 for performing abor- this simply is not happening. Our armed forces tions and could be sued by their patients or dependence on foreign parts has major secu- INTRODUCING TRANSPARENCY their patients’ families. rity ramifications. From missiles to computers, FOR LETHAL CONTROL ACT This bill would have not only harmed much of our crucial defense and homeland se- women, but also is unconstitutional since this curity equipment relies on sophisticated elec- HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS legislation absolutely goes against current law tronic components to function. We must act OF CALIFORNIA as established in 1973 by Roe v. Wade. Here- now to eliminate our reliance on foreign elec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in lies the irony of the bill, Republicans, espe- tronic components in our defense systems. cially those who are members of the Tea In May 2012 the Senate Armed Services Thursday, August 2, 2012 Party, constantly espouse their support and Committee concluded a yearlong investigation Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise respect for the law, yet they conveniently for- that found a substantial increase in the num- today to introduce the Transparency for Lethal get the fact that Roe v. Wade is the law of the ber of counterfeit electronic parts used in the Control Act (TLC), legislation requiring the land. Trying to circumvent that law, which this production of sensitive military equipment. The United States Department of Agriculture to bill attempted to do, is in fact unconstitutional. Committee noted, ‘‘Our report outlines how publish clear and accessible information on My colleague Delegate ELEANOR HOLMES this flood of counterfeit parts, overwhelmingly animals killed through the Wildlife Services NORTON, who is the only duly elected rep- from China, threatens national security, the program of the Animal Health and Inspection resentative for Washington, D.C. in Congress, safety of our troops and American jobs.’’ Service. was even denied an opportunity to testify dur- Furthermore, the SASC report found ap- The Wildlife Services program is responsible ing a hearing on this bill. Even the Repub- proximately 1,800 cases of counterfeit parts in for intervening in situations when an animal is licans know that this bill is a travesty of jus- U.S. Military Aircraft while noting that both de- considered a threat or serious nuisance to hu- tice! fense contractors and the Department of De- mans. In some cases, animals are killed to ful- No matter what a person believes about fense lack an adequate understanding of the fill this mission. abortion, everyone can agree that we should depth and severity of the problem. My legisla- Efforts to gather adequate information re- reduce the number of unintended pregnancies tion will ensure that no counterfeit parts ever garding Wildlife Services operations have and the need for abortions. Abortion should be find their way into any U.S. military aircraft by been difficult. The USDA has not made de- a last option, not a form of birth control. In requiring that these parts be made right here tailed data available to the public relating to order to reduce the demand for abortion, we at home. And, for the first time, it will require where, why, how, and which animals have must provide our children with comprehensive the Federal Aviation Administration to formu- been killed. This lack of transparency and sex education and access to safe and afford- late rules to ensure no counterfeit parts are public reporting makes oversight impossible. able health care and birth control. making their way into passenger aircraft as The USDA could be acting inappropriately or Since the Republicans want to deny women well. recklessly and without this data, we can’t their right to choose, why not do something so

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.019 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1397 that most women will not have to be put in a ficult problems for mankind to combat, thriving HONORING REPRESENTATIVE situation where they have to choose. So, I ask agriculture reduces the acuteness of this issue ELENA PARENT my Republican colleagues to join me in sup- and diminishes our dependence on food im- porting the implementation of the Affordable ports. This land also provides access to fresh, HON. JOHN LEWIS Care Act, which will provide the needed ac- locally grown foods, giving residents in the OF GEORGIA cess to affordable health care and contracep- area healthier meal options. The agricultural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives and in doing so, not put women in the industry is unparalleled in its contributions to position where they have to consider abortion. New Jersey society, providing jobs, tourism, Thursday, August 2, 2012 f environmental protection, food security, raw Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise materials for manufacturing, and so much today to recognize Georgia State Representa- HONORING NEW JERSEY’S PROUD more. tive Elena Parent on the occasion of her re- AGRICULTURAL TRADITION AND Standing as a shining example of New Jer- tirement from the Georgia General Assembly. THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FARMS sey’s proud agricultural tradition is Wightman’s In her short time in the Georgia State House, LOCATED IN THE 11TH CONGRES- Farms, located in Harding Township, Morris Elena has made a profound impact on the SIONAL DISTRICT County. Celebrating their 90th Anniversary this Georgia Legislature, and I know that she will year, Wightman’s Farms has worked continu- be missed by her constituents from the 81st HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN ously to expand what began as a farm into the District. OF NEW JERSEY prospering business it is today. The farm is Outside of public office, Elena is incredibly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one of over 8,000 other family owned and op- involved in the Metro Atlanta community, cur- erated farms in New Jersey that support their Thursday, August 2, 2012 rently serving on the Foundation Board of the local and state economy. Currently managed Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise by the third generation of Wightmans, the inte- Advisory Board of Directors of It’s a Journey, today to recognize New Jersey’s proud agri- gration of tradition and innovation has certainly Inc., and the Women and Minorities in the cultural tradition and the contribution of farms helped Wightman’s Farms not only last the Profession Committee of the State Bar of located in our 11th Congressional District. test of time, but develop into a flourishing Georgia. She has also conducted fundraising The prospering agricultural industry of to- business enjoyed by customers near and far. and development efforts for HOPE Atlanta, a day’s New Jersey is the continuation of many Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues homelessness-prevention non-profit. I com- years of farming dating back to colonial settle- to join me in recognizing New Jersey’s agricul- mend her for such meaningful service to the ment in the sixteenth century. Primarily a rural tural tradition and the contributions of 11th people of Georgia. society, struggling settlers developed small District farmers. Elena recently announced that she will family farms to stave off starvation. Soon local f begin working as the Executive Director of farms not only became an important source of RECOGNIZING THE PORT OF SE- Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy group, fruits, vegetables, and grain, but also for raw ATTLE FOR RECEIVING THE 2012 at the end of her term this year. Having al- materials used for the prospering textile indus- SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EM- ready received numerous awards for her lead- try. Easy access to cotton, wool, and other PLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM ership, including inclusion in the Atlanta Busi- farm products fueled the Industrial Revolution AWARD ness Cronicle’s ‘‘40 Under 40,’’ Elena is an in New Jersey. Agriculture became not only a excellent choice for this position, and I look very profitable industry on its own, but also fed HON. ADAM SMITH forward to hearing of her successes in the fu- secondary manufacturing and merchant busi- ture. nesses. OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I wish Elena, her husband, Briley, and their Every day, farmers across the state raise son, Brooks, the very best. animals, harvest vegetables, pick fruit, and Thursday, August 2, 2012 f participate in the 400 year old tradition that Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I built New Jersey into an economic power- rise to honor the Port of Seattle for receiving IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE house. the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Sup- OF AUTUMN M. LEVA TO THE Today, New Jersey agriculture constitutes port Freedom Award. The Port of Seattle is CONSTITUENTS OF COLORADO’S an $82 billion industry that provides a strong one of just fifteen employers across the coun- FIFTH DISTRICT backbone for New Jersey’s economy. It also try to receive this honor. benefits surrounding businesses with the Each year, the Employer Support of the HON. DOUG LAMBORN growing popularity of agrotourism. This ex- Guard and Reserve, an agency of the Depart- OF COLORADO tremely successful business model involves ment of Defense, awards employers with their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enticing people from near and far to visit, learn annual Freedom Award. This is the Depart- Thursday, August 2, 2012 about everyday farm-life, and participate in ac- ment of Defense’s highest recognition award- tivities such pumpkin, wine tasting, hay rides, ed to employers for their exceptional support Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, it is with petting zoos, or horseback riding. This not of Guard and Reserve employees. More than mixed emotions that I announce the departure only brings customers from the surrounding tri- 3,000 nominations from Guardsmen and Re- of a valued member of my staff, Autumn M. state area to appreciate what New Jersey has servists, or their family members on their be- Leva. to offer, but also fosters a greater public un- half, were submitted and the Port of Seattle Autumn has served in my Washington D.C. derstanding of commercial farming. New Jer- distinguished themselves among all the nomi- office for the past year and a half, first as our sey’s large agricultural sector provides em- nees. Staff Assistant and most recently as my Exec- ployment, not only for farm workers, but also A Naval Reservist nominated the Port of Se- utive Assistant, Scheduler, and Legislative for those in construction for irrigation and attle because of the Port’s focus on hiring mili- Aide. She has successfully handled her duties drainage projects. This multibillion dollar in- tary members and veterans, as well as for with a wealth of knowledge of the legislative dustry supports New Jersey, providing jobs their participation in the military’s Transition and procedural processes. Her dedication and and raw materials, drawing in customers, and Assistance Program. Twenty percent of the work ethic will be very difficult to replace. serving as its own lucrative business. Port’s employees have served in the military A longtime resident of Colorado’s fifth Con- New Jersey truly is the Garden State, as and the Port has started a fellowship program gressional District and a graduate of Salida our motto says. Having a strong agricultural to help returning service members transition High School, Autumn received her Bachelor of industry not only provides a great deal of eco- from active duty to the civilian workforce. The Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in nomic benefits to New Jersey, but also con- Port of Seattle’s efforts at employing Guards- Spanish from the University of Montana in tributes to a rich social tapestry. There are men and Reservists serves as a model for 2007 and went on to receive her Juris Doctor over 790,000 acres of lands across the state other port districts that are establishing pro- from Regent University School of Law in 2010. devoted to farmland. This has been celebrated grams to hire more service members. She is the daughter of Kathy Messick of as an extremely environmentally friendly use Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I Salida, Colorado and sister to Shane Leva. of land that preserves both a smaller carbon honor the Port of Seattle for their superb treat- Autumn’s sparkling personality, enthusiastic footprint and the beautiful greenery char- ment of Guard and Reserve employees. The can-do attitude, and team-player mentality will acteristic of New Jersey. In a world where Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is be truly missed. However, it is her love for the food insecurity remains one of the most dif- a well-deserved honor. Lord that will be most remembered by myself

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.012 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 and her colleagues. Always ready with an en- father, two sisters, and brother-in-law. They ligence systems and people whom he couraging word, Autumn harnessed her pas- fled to a railway, climbed inside a railroad box- mentored to continue to achieve the seemingly sion for the law and traditional Christian val- car and jumped from the moving train as it ap- impossible in his memory. He will be greatly ues by handing the legislative portfolio of val- proached the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo. missed in the Intelligence Community and by ues issues. As her zeal for these issues deep- Pete and his family swam and waded through the House Permanent Select Committee on ened, she felt the Lord calling her to serve in a snake-infested swamp before reaching mul- Intelligence. this capacity fulltime and so she will serve as tiple tall security fences topped with barbed f spokeswoman for the Minnesota for Marriage wire. Pete carried his younger sister on his campaign this fall. back over the fences. After being picked up by RECOGNIZING HARCUM COLLEGE’S Autumn has worked hard for the people of a Navy patrol craft they sought and received NONPROFIT BUSINESS OF THE Colorado. Her conservative and Christian val- political asylum. YEAR AWARD ues are needed today more than ever. So In the early 1970s Pete studied electrical while I will miss her greatly, I know God will engineering at the Illinois Institute of Tech- HON. JIM GERLACH bless her in her future endeavors. nology, and was quickly drafted into the Air OF PENNSYLVANIA f Force. In the Air Force he served first as an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enlisted man, and then successfully completed Thursday, August 2, 2012 CONGRATULATIONS TO Officer Candidate School, becoming a U.S. Air LOUISBURG COLLEGE Force officer. He eventually went on to grad- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to uate school at the University of Florida, from congratulate Harcum College of Montgomery HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS which he received a doctorate in electrical en- County, Pennsylvania on receiving the Non- OF NORTH CAROLINA gineering in 1979. profit Business of the Year Award from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During his 26-year career with the U.S. Air Main Line Chamber of Commerce. Force, Pete ran several advanced technology Harcum College is an outstanding, inde- Thursday, August 2, 2012 space programs and was mission manager for pendent, two-year, co-educational college that Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a joint NASA—Defense Department project, seeks to prepare students for meaningful ca- congratulate Louisburg College on their 225th the Clementine mission, a small, low-cost reers by offering majors in over twenty dis- anniversary as an institution of higher learning. spacecraft that made history by mapping the ciplines. Enrollment has risen over 70% in the Throughout its tenure, Louisburg College surface of the Moon and discovering ice at its past six years, reaching new levels every se- has continued to prosper and educate stu- south pole. Daniel Golden, a former NASA di- mester since 2009, and is currently at a record dents during its 225 years, attracting students rector, said that Pete always ‘‘seemed to take high of 1,615 students. Harcum employs 140 from 42 states and 15 countries. on things that were impossible.’’ He retired full-time faculty and works with many organi- In four different centuries, students from from the Air Force in 1997 with the rank of zations on the Main Line, including the Main Louisburg College have excelled in many colonel but continued to deliver intelligence Line Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, areas of our economy, including business, systems that accomplished the seemingly im- Main Line First Fridays, Montgomery County government, politics, education, sports, and possible with National Security technical sys- Dental Association, and the Shriners. the military. Today Louisburg College has over tems. Harcum has been the recipient of over $1.3 700 students and nearly 14,000 alumni. After retiring from the Air Force, Pete con- million in federal funding over the past five I thank those who have played a role in the sulted on commercial space ventures and for years which has been used to update and im- success of Louisburg College and join the ad- federal intelligence agencies. He was on an prove classrooms, technology, student pro- ministration, faculty, students, alumni, Town of advisory board that recommended changes at grams, and training for secondary school Louisburg, and the County of Franklin in cele- the National Security Agency, one of the coun- teachers. And Harcum College has been a brating the 225th anniversary of Louisburg try’s largest intelligence agencies. As Michael Main Line Chamber member for almost 60 College. V. Hayden, a former director of the National years. May God continue to bless Louisburg Col- Security Agency said of Pete, ’’He was hands- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join lege, the students, teachers, and families that down the most valuable member of that board. me today in congratulating Harcum College of make it a great place to learn. He was creative. He was energetic. He was Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on receiv- f candid without ever being caustic or unkind.’’ ing the Nonprofit Business of the Year Award After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. HONORING PEDRO LUIS RUSTAN Pete returned to the government, leading re- f search efforts in satellite reconnaissance for HON. MIKE ROGERS the Defense and Intelligence Communities. He TRIBUTE TO DR. ED BRIDGES, DI- OF MICHIGAN held numerous positions at the National Re- RECTOR OF THE ALABAMA DE- PARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES connaissance Organization, NRO, including Director of the Advanced Systems and Tech- HISTORY Thursday, August 2, 2012 nology Directorate, Director of the Ground En- Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I terprise Directorate, Director of Small Satellite HON. JO BONNER rise today to honor a true American Hero, a Development and most recently, Director of OF ALABAMA man whose focus, drive, intellect and leader- the NRO’s Mission Support Directorate. He re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship were responsible for spawning innovative tired from the NRO officially in October 2011. Thursday, August 2, 2012 systems that have saved lives and ensured In each instance he enhanced the capability of the security of our great nation. the organization and demonstrated his well Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Pedro Luis Rustan, known as ‘‘Pete’’ to all earned reputation as a technical innovator and Dr. Ed C. Bridges, longtime Director of the within the Intelligence Community, was an ex- advocate of streamlined acquisition principles Alabama Department of Archives and History, traordinary American. His passing leaves a in space programs. He was a true asset to the which is the oldest state archives agency in void within the Intelligence Community and for NRO and to our country. the United States. After 30 years of service in all his family and friends. Pete contributed to improving the world out- this position, Dr. Bridges will be retiring at the Pete may not have appreciated my remarks side of work as well. He personally led mis- end of the current fiscal year. because he was never concerned about who sions to a small impoverished town in Hon- Dr. Bridges is a graduate of Furman Univer- received the credit, only that the job was duras where he provided shoes, developed sity, where he achieved both the Woodrow done. However, he was a man who was grate- aqueducts and tilapia fish farms. In his private Wilson and Danforth Fellowships. He went on ful for the gifts that God gave him and he and personal life he also was one who accom- to receive his Masters and Doctorate in His- could think of no greater use for these gifts plished the seemingly impossible. tory from the University of Chicago. This fer- than service of the Nation that had blessed On June 28, Pedro ‘‘Pete’’ Rustan lost his vent pursuit of knowledge eventually trans- him and his family with freedom. battle with cancer but won his eternal reward lated into a lifelong career. Pete was born in 1946 in a small city 40 after 65 vibrant years, passing away at his Before holding his current position as Direc- miles from the U.S. naval base at Guanta- home in Woodbridge, Virginia. He is survived tor, Dr. Bridges wore many hats in the aca- namo Bay. In August 1967, he made a dra- by his wife, Alexandra, and children, Peter and demic world; including, teaching at the high matic escape from Communist Cuba with his Amy. He leaves behind a legacy of intel- school level in South Carolina, teaching at the

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He has served as Presi- example for all to follow for his significant con- dent of the Alabama Historical Association, as Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tribution to the success of his unit and the a member of the Alabama Historical Commis- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable 22-year- Mississippi Army National Guard. sion, on the Governor’s Mansion Advisory old young man from Shaw, Mississippi. October 2011–November 2011. Specialist Board, and many more. He received the Ala- Jacques Alexander Marquis Matthews has an- Matthews received the Meritorious Service bama Humanities Foundation’s Annual Hu- swered the call of duty to his country and is Award in recognition of his superior physical manities Award and was inducted into the Col- currently serving as an active soldier in the ability during the annual training while as- lege of Communications Hall of Fame at the Mississippi National Guard stationed in Af- signed to Detachment 1 of the 2089th Vertical University of Alabama. Dr. Bridges expertise is ghanistan. Construction Company. also recognized beyond the State of Alabama, Specialist Matthews comes from a lineage May 7, 2012. Specialist Matthews’ unit, the having represented the United States in archi- filled with military servicemen and women. His 289th Vertical Construction Company, 223rd val exchanges with both the former Soviet paternal grandfather, Mr. William Carter, is a Engineer Battalion was activated to Afghani- Union and the People’s Republic of China, Vietnam Veteran who served in the United stan. and as vice chairman of the Information Policy States Air Force; his maternal uncle, Mr. I want Specialist Matthews’ story to serve as Task Force of State Governments. James Attaway, served in the United States a one of encouragement to those who think Marines; and his mother, Ramona Matthews, there is no hope for change and to those who Ed Bridges embodies the very best qualities had just enlisted in the United States Army prejudge someone because of their cir- of a true scholar, one who knows that knowl- when she learned she was pregnant with her cumstances. Specialist Matthews has ex- edge means nothing without the will to pass it first child, Jacques. pressed great interest in building an exciting on to others and to future generations. Dr. Specialist Matthews was raised in a single career in the military answering the call at Bridges has done this and more though his parent home by his mother, Ramona, along home and abroad whenever and wherever he outstanding career. with his two younger brothers, Chauncey and is needed. On behalf of the people of Alabama and my Malik. Specialist Matthews understood the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me colleagues in the Alabama Delegation, I would pain of his mother as she struggled to provide in recognizing Specialist Jacques Alexander like to extend my personal appreciation to Dr. for them and the reproach of his grandparents, Marquis Matthews, from the Second Congres- Bridges for his service to Alabama’s past, William and Alicestean Carter and Susie Mat- sional District of Mississippi, now serving as a present, and future through his stewardship thews. As his mother’s oldest child, much was member of the Mississippi National Guard cur- and tremendous leadership of the Alabama expected of him and he wanted to fulfill those rently stationed in Afghanistan. As he so Department of Archives and History. I would expectations. But like many other young men, proudly represents the United States, I too am like to wish him, his wife Martha and their fam- what appears to be quick and easy was proud to represent him as a Member of Con- ily the very best in their future endeavors. tempting. And sometimes he was prey to gress. I wish him a continued rewarding mili- those temptations. In fact he said and I quote, tary career and a safe return home to the f ‘‘my mother was more determined than me— United States. for me to succeed. So, she snatched me from f DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CA- that wrong path and told me my life had three PABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTEC- paths it could take and I had to choose one ON INTRODUCING THE PCIP TION ACT right then, college, military, or she was going IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2012 to commit a homicide and that’s all I needed SPEECH OF to know. Needless to say, I chose the mili- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS tary.’’ OF FLORIDA HON. BENJAMIN QUAYLE Mr. Speaker, Specialist Matthews has a lit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any of highlights during his military career in- Thursday, August 2, 2012 OF ARIZONA cluding: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2008 Year. Specialist Matthews enlisted in Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I the Mississippi National Guard. rise today to introduce the PCIP Improvement Tuesday, July 31, 2012 August 2008–October 2008. Specialist Mat- Act of 2012, a bill that will make much needed Mr. QUAYLE. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week thews did his basic training at Fort Jackson, improvements to the Pre-Existing Condition In- the House voted on H.R. 3803, the District of South Carolina. surance Plan (PCIP) program, created by the Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protec- October 2008. Specialist Matthews com- Affordable Care Act (ACA). tion Act that was introduced by my colleague pleted his basic training. He was recognized As you know, the ACA prohibits insurance companies from refusing to sell coverage or from Arizona, Representative TRENT FRANKS. during graduation for having scored a perfect This bill would generally prohibit abortions, ex- 300 on the physical fitness portion of the train- renew policies because of a person’s pre-ex- cept in cases where the mother is at risk, 20 ing. isting condition. While the provision already af- weeks after fertilization, the point at which July 10, 2010–July 31, 2010. Specialist Mat- fects children up to 19 years of age, it will only studies have shown an unborn child has the thews was a member of the 2089th Vertical apply to adults in January 2014. In the mean- capacity to feel pain. Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion. He re- time, adults with a pre-existing condition can ceived the Army Achievement Medal for his get coverage through the PCIP program, a I strongly believe that we have a moral obli- Superior and Unflagging Support of his unit. temporary high-risk pool which has helped gation to protect life and defend those who November 6, 2010. Specialist Matthews was over 50,000 previously uninsured individuals cannot defend themselves. Recognizing the honored with the Commanders Award for get coverage. gruesome nature of late stage abortions, nine scoring 297 on the Annual Army Physical Fit- While I have always been a strong sup- states, including my home State of Arizona, ness Test while he was a member of the porter of this important program, I believe that have enacted laws to restrict this procedure. 223rd Engineer Battalion. some improvements need to be made in order While I’m disappointed that we failed to se- November 7, 2010. Specialist Matthews to make it a success. Indeed, enrollment has cure the two-thirds vote necessary to pass while in the 168th Engineer Brigade received been significantly lower than initial projections, H.R. 3803 this week, I was heartened that a the Silver Castle Challenge Certificate of which varied from 200,000 to 375,000. One of majority of my colleagues in the House stood Achievement for having completed the Army the biggest obstacles for enrollment in the pro- to protect the unborn. This week’s vote has Physical Fitness test with a score of 297. He gram is a Congressional mandate requiring only strengthened my resolve to continue to was recognized for distinguishing himself by that individuals applying for PCIP coverage advocate for pro-life polices to hasten the day his excellent conditioning. He is truly to be have not had creditable insurance coverage when all life is valued and treated as a gift. commended for the accomplishment and de- during the 6 months prior to the date they

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Out of this need, Dr. COMMENDING THE FIRST GRAD- with pre-existing conditions to go uninsured for Lightfoot founded Victory Health Partners in UATING CLASS OF NORTH 6 months to qualify for the program. Individ- Mobile, Alabama, in 2000 and began seeing HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL uals who lost their health insurance through patients in 2003 with incomes less than 300 no fault of their own and can no longer find percent of the federal poverty line. HON. LEONARD LANCE coverage must wait 6 months to apply, thus What began as an act of faith by one physi- OF NEW JERSEY exposing themselves to high out-of-pocket cian and his wife has now turned into a fully IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medical costs and unnecessary health risks. functional partnership involving hundreds of Thursday, August 2, 2012 Unfortunately, because they go without insur- volunteers, medical providers, and churches. Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ance for such an extended period of time, they The clinic has grown from seeing 12 patients congratulate the first graduating class of North enter the program with a need for immediate on its first day in 2003, to serving more than Hunterdon Regional High School in Hunterdon care and cost more to the program. 18,000 in this past year. The clinic’s patients County, New Jersey. The class of 1952 cele- Furthermore, considering mini medical plans come over 20 counties in Alabama, eight in brates its 60th anniversary this year. as creditable coverage also encourages indi- Mississippi, and four in Northwest Florida. In As a graduate of North Hunterdon Regional viduals to go with absolutely no coverage for the past decade, Dr. Lightfoot has seen Vic- High School and as the Representative for 6 months in order to apply to PCIP. Mini med- tory Health Partners expand to offer dental New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District, ical plans are basic plans that may pay for and eye care, as well as wound care and dia- I have had the honor to observe the growth portions of a doctor’s visit or prescription drug, betic classes for adults. and expansion of the school’s educational ex- but do not provide catastrophic coverage or Dr. Lightfoot has devoted his life to medi- cellence. North Hunterdon continues to excel enough benefits for people with pre-existing cine and providing healthcare to the needy. as one of our Nation’s top high schools. In conditions. Individuals who choose to obtain Through his brilliant acts of generosity, faith, 2002, the Department of Education awarded such a plan within 6 months of applying for and dedication to his community, Dr. Lightfoot North Hunterdon the Blue Ribbon of Academic PCIP to limit their medical liabilities will no is an accomplished physician who has earned Excellence Award and it was recently highly longer be eligible for the program. the respect of his patients, staff and col- ranked by the Washington Post. Such a misfortune happened to one of my leagues. The class of 1952 began an outstanding tra- constituents who lost his health insurance On behalf of the people of Alabama and my dition of academic achievement at North when he lost his job and has been denied colleagues in the Alabama Delegation, I wish Hunterdon Regional High School that has con- coverage because of a pre-existing condition to extend a personal thank you and congratu- tinued for sixty years. I am proud to honor my since then. In June 2010, he received limited lations to Dr. Lightfoot on his monumental alma mater and I thank the first graduating coverage through a mini medical plan that did achievement and selfless acts of generosity class for commencing these celebrations. not cover his pre-existing condition. When he for the people of South Alabama and sur- f applied to PCIP in September 2011, his appli- rounding areas. May God continue to be bless IN CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH cation was denied because he had such plan him, his staff and all those they serve. BIRTHDAY OF EMMA SHAW within 6 months of applying. The only way for f him to qualify was to go completely uninsured for 6 months. I cannot, in good conscience, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CA- HON. JOE BACA advise my constituents in need of immediate PABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTEC- OF CALIFORNIA care to wait 6 months to seek medical cov- TION ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erage. Thursday, August 2, 2012 SPEECH OF Mr. Speaker, this legislation will address Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask these serious issues by eliminating the 6- HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY Congress to congratulate Emma Shaw, a be- month wait period and excluding mini medical OF NEVADA loved and respected community member of plans from creditable coverage. My bill will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES San Bernardino, who is celebrating her 100th bring us on step closer to ensuring accessible, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Birthday on August 9, 2012. affordable, and quality health care for all Born in Tallulah, Louisiana, Emma was Americans. I urge my colleagues to help make Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in oppo- raised and began her education in Louisiana PCIP a more successful program by sup- sition to H.R. 3803, the District of Columbia where she attended Madison Parish Training porting this important legislation. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Al- School. During her schooling, she met her fu- f though nine other states have passed similar ture husband George Shaw, whom she mar- abortion bans, this is the first attempt to pass ried on February 6, 1933. HONORING DR. ROBERT LIGHT- a law of this kind on a federal level. However, Emma and George Shaw lived in Tallulah FOOT, RECIPIENT OF THE SAM- even the nine state laws include at least a for nine years, until moving to Las Vegas, Ne- UEL BUFORD WORD AWARD narrow exception to protect women’s health. vada, in 1942 in search of a better life for their This bill unfairly singles out the District of Co- family. Two years later, in 1944, the family HON. JO BONNER lumbia, but more importantly it lacks any moved to San Bernardino, California, where OF ALABAMA health exceptions to the ban. Pregnancy can the Shaw family has resided since. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES become dangerous, sometimes even life- In San Bernardino, George Shaw worked threatening. This bill fails to provide women hard as a construction worker, and was also Thursday, August 2, 2012 with necessary health exceptions to save their the only African American barber in San Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor lives or their ability to have children in the fu- Bernardino for many years. Emma worked as Dr. Robert Dickson Lightfoot, for being award- ture. a housekeeper to help provide for her 11 chil- ed the Samuel Buford Word Award. This is the In addition to not protecting women who are dren. Although times were tough and money highest award given by the Medical Associa- pregnant, H.R. 3803 fails to provide excep- was tight, Emma always found extra time and tion of the State of Alabama in recognition of tions in instances of rape or incest, even when resources to give back to her community and service to humanity beyond the usual scope of it involves young girls. About 25,000 women those in need. medical practice. become pregnant due to rape each year and Since moving to San Bernardino, Emma Dr. Lightfoot is a fourth-generation physician about 30 percent of rape cases involve and her family have been active members at who graduated with honors from the University women under 18. This bill falls short in pro- the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and of Alabama School of Medicine in 1981 and viding the necessary protections for these later the Greater New Jerusalem Church of completed a general and vascular surgery women. God in Christ. Emma is known for her kind- residency at the University of Kentucky Med- I would have voted against H.R. 3803. Un- ness and generosity; all who know Emma af- ical Center in 1986. He later returned to fortunately my plane was delayed due to fectionately call her ‘‘Mother Shaw’’. Emma

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.018 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1401 often shares her wealth of experiences that formed officers on patrol are required to wear REMEMBERING CARL STEPHENS, she gained over the years in order to educate a protective vest. Unfortunately, this same THE VOICE OF AUBURN UNIVER- and pass on her wisdom to the younger gen- mandate is not included in the Byrne JAG pro- SITY erations. gram. I wish Emma the best as she celebrates her This is why I proposed an amendment in 100th Birthday with a large family gathering on Committee—similar to an amendment pro- HON. JO BONNER August 11, 2012. Her 8 living children, 45 posed to the BVPA reauthorization by Senator OF ALABAMA grandchildren, 87 great grandchildren, and 9 GRASSLEY, Ranking Member of the Senate Ju- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great-great grandchildren will join Emma in diciary Committee, and accepted by that Com- celebrating this monumental milestone. My mittee—that would have unified this manda- Thursday, August 2, 2012 congratulations go out to Emma, along with tory wear policy and extended it to the Byrne those of my wife, Barbara, and my children, JAG program. Chairman SMITH graciously Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with sad- Rialto Councilman Joe Baca Jr., Jeremy, Nat- noted his willingness to work with me on this ness that I note the passing of a beloved alie, and Jennifer. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- front, and so I agreed to withdraw my amend- South Alabama broadcaster and familiar voice leagues to join me today in congratulating a ment, but the issue is still worth mentioning on of Auburn University football. Mr. Carl Ste- beloved community member, Emma Shaw. the floor since it is such an important issue. I phens passed away August 1, 2012, at the f welcome the interest of any of my colleagues age of 77. A native Alabamian, Carl Stephens was at- EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUS- who would also like to work with me on ensur- tracted to sports and broadcasting early in life, TICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PRO- ing the extension of mandatory wear policies GRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT for body armor to additional federal grantees. taking the mic as a sportscaster at the age of ten in his native Gadsden. He later served as OF 2012 I highlighted another issue when proposing student manager of the college radio station my amendment in the Judiciary Committee, while at the University of Alabama. After grad- SPEECH OF which is body armor fit—an issue that con- uation, Carl Stephens began his television ca- cerns all law enforcement officers, but particu- reer with WSFA–TV in Montgomery, which HON. JUDY CHU larly the growing number of women in law en- spanned from 1957 to 1998. OF CALIFORNIA forcement. According to Bureau of Justice Sta- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tistics, the number of women in local law en- His booming, pleasant voice and profes- Tuesday, July 31, 2012 forcement grew from 7.6% in 1987 to 12% in sional over-the-air delivery were for decades 2007. In 2007, women accounted for 18% of synonymous with WSFA News. However, for Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, the Edward Byrne sworn officers in 12 of the 13 largest local po- many Alabamians he was best known as host Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program lice departments. of a popular children’s cartoon show in the has been an invaluable source of funding for late 1950s and co-anchor of the Auburn Foot- state and local law enforcement jurisdictions The need for properly fitted body armor for ball Review for many years. across the country, including in my district. women is extremely important. Much of the As Sports Director at WSFA–TV in Mont- Without this broad-based source of funding, armor currently offered is designed for male gomery from 1963–75, Carl Stephens served safety in our communities would suffer. This officers and simply does not take into account as the producer and host of Coach Ralph invaluable grant program supports a wide the anatomical differences. This of course ‘‘Shug’’ Jordan’s weekly television show where range of areas including from crime prevention leads to poor fit and discomfort. Fit issues also the popular Auburn phrase, ‘‘You’re so right, and education to technology improvements for apply to male officers, who we know also Carl,’’ was born. Following Carl Stephens’ police departments. come in different shapes and sizes. And opening comments of each show, Coach Jor- In addition, the Byrne JAG Program pro- whenever officers put on body armor that is dan would respond with, ‘‘You’re so right, vides resources for body armor, an area that not properly fitted, they are exposing them- Carl.’’ I highlighted during action on H.R. 6062 in the selves to greater harm since they are not as Judiciary Committee, of which I am a Member. protected as they could be. Along with his duties as host of the Auburn Football Review and responsibilities at Jordan- The grant program allows local law enforce- The International Association of Chiefs of Hare Stadium, Mr. Stephens also served as ment agencies and other grantees to purchase Police/DuPont Kevlar Survivors’ Club (Sur- the PA announcer at Auburn basketball and equipment, which can include bulletproof and vivors’ Club) has documented more than baseball games and as the voice of the Au- stab-resistant vests. Although the Bureau of 3,150 saves from disability or death by wear- burn Marching Band at football games. Justice Assistance (‘‘BJA’’) is not required to ing of or use of protective body armor. As track body armor purchases with Byrne JAG noted in a July 19th letter to me from Retired In addition to his work for Auburn, Mr. Ste- funds, according to a Government Account- Police Chief Ron McBride, Program Manager phens was the public address voice for the ability Office (GAO) study released in Feb- for Survivors’ Club, ‘‘It is appropriate to ensure first 15 Southeastern Conference Football ruary of this year, roughly 14 percent of grant- that taxpayers’ dollars expended on providing Championship games, 14 SEC Basketball ees surveyed had used JAG funds to buy body armor results in consistent wear of an Tournaments and six SEC Baseball Tour- body armor in 2010. issued vest. Protective body armor left in an naments. Mr. Stephens also did public ad- Without a doubt, personal body armor plays officer’s locker provides zero protection. dress work for NCAA Basketball Tournament a critical role in saving law enforcement offi- Unique fit is essential to optimizing protection. games in Birmingham. cers from disabilities and death. As a matter of A well fitted armor provides best coverage of Prior to the 1973 Auburn football season, fact, FBI data shows that the risk of death for an officer’s torso and is more comfortable to Mr. Stephens was asked to take on additional officers who did not wear body armor was 14 wear. These two issues equate to enhanced responsibility with Auburn as its public address times greater than those who did. Despite this officer safety.’’ announcer at the old Cliff Hare Stadium. Mr. finding, the Bureau of Justice Statistics esti- This is why the second part of my amend- Stephens held the PA duties at Auburn foot- mates that only 71% of local police depart- ball for three seasons before moving to Co- ments require field officers to wear body armor ment offered in committee would have re- quired that body armor purchased with Byrne lumbia, S.C., to serve as Program Director for at least some of the time, while only 59% of WIS–TV for two years. departments require the officers to wear pro- JAG funding be uniquely fitted to each officer, tective armor at all times. The benefits from including female officers. Carl Stephens returned to Montgomery in wearing body armor are evident, and yet . . . The issue of properly fitted body armor 1978 as Program/Promotions Manager for many departments still don’t require it. should not be taken lightly when considering WSFA and resumed his PA duties at Jordan- Recently, the U.S. Attorney General insti- the overall safety of law enforcement officers. Hare Stadium for the 1979 Auburn football tuted a new requirement for Fiscal Year 2011 Body armor saves lives, but only if it fits prop- season, which he has held ever since. grantees seeking matching funds from the Bul- erly and is worn by officers. I look forward to Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ala- letproof Vest Partnership Act (BVPA)—grant- continuing to work with the Chairman, Ranking bama, I wish to extend condolences to his ees now need to have mandatory body armor Member CONYERS, and other interested Mem- wife, Mary, son Richard, daughter Sandra and wear policies in place. This means that uni- bers in these areas. entire family. Carl will be missed.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.021 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 HONORING JUDGE JOSEPH P. lenge bantamweights. While Mr. Johnson did University in Virginia, Mrs. Clark served as a CRONIN JR. not reach significant popularity due to his nurse at Orange Memorial Hospital and Winter weight class and lack of defining fights, he Park Memorial Hospital. Shortly after, she be- HON. PATRICK MEEHAN went on to become one of the top pound-for- came the first African-American female to be pound fighters in boxing for several years. OF PENNSYLVANIA the Director of the Orange County Health De- During his career, Mr. Johnson won forty- partment in Orlando, Florida. At the time of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES four professional boxing matches and lost only her retirement, she worked as a Nursing Care Thursday, August 2, 2012 five. He had twenty-eight knockouts. During Coordinator at Orlando Veteran Administration Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Johnson’s amateur career, he won 125 Outpatient Clinic. boxing matches and lost only six. He won the a great American, legal scholar and friend— As a community activist, she gave of herself Judge Joseph P. Cronin, Jr. Judge Cronin has first Junior World PentaContinental title in 1993. He held the International Boxing Fed- and her talents to benefit both the individuals shown a lifelong commitment to public service and the many organizations she served. Mrs. and to Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Judge eration Flyweight title from May 1996 to Sep- tember 1998, the International Boxing Federa- Clark became chairwoman of the Parramore Cronin first served his nation as a Marine and Heritage Renovation project which was re- following law school he joined the District At- tion Super Flyweight title from April 1999 to sponsible for assessing the needs and defin- torney’s Office in Delaware County where he November 1990, and the World Boxing Orga- ing solutions for existing conditions within this prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Court. Fol- nization Junior Bantamweight title from August historic neighborhood. She worked tirelessly to lowing his service as a prosecutor, he went on 2003 to September 2004. Mr. Johnson was maintain the goal of the agency to preserve, to become Partner at the law firm of Cronin, the first African-American in history to capture Emuryan and Breen. Although in private prac- both a World Flyweight and Super Flyweight develop and improve the economics of the tice at the time, Judge Cronin still remained boxing championship, and he did that not area; improve the educational level of the resi- dedicated to the community by serving his once, but twice. dents; and preserve the cultural heritage of township as commissioner. Since 2008, after retiring from professional the community. She took special pride in the boxing in 2008, Mr. Johnson, along with his On November 5, 1991 Judge Cronin was area because she had close ties to the com- father and lifelong trainer, Abraham ‘‘Ham’’ elected to his first 10-year term to the Dela- munity having grown up there as well as her Johnson, has been training underprivileged ware County Court of Common Pleas. During own personal and historical connection her boys and girls in their gym located in South- these years as a trial Judge he earned a rep- family had to the neighborhood. Mrs. Clark’s east Washington, D.C. Today, Mark Johnson utation as a fair-minded and wise jurist. Judge parents, Leroy E. Richardson and Rosa is employed as a Roving Leader within the Cronin was retained for a second term and in James Richardson, her paternal grandmother, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, January 2008 he was elected President Judge Adeline Richardson, and other family mem- and in that capacity, he conducts home and by the 19-member Board of Judges to serve bers were among Orlando’s earliest residents school visits, and teaches at-risk children to a five-year term. In that role, Judge Cronin in Central Florida. Mrs. Clark could recall the read and write. He also is heavily involved in showed tremendous skill in leading a busy early days of the founding Orlando community gang violence prevention. Mr. Johnson serves Court System with significant responsibilities. where needs of families were often provided as a positive and accomplished role-model for Recently, Judge Cronin was instrumental in from the surplus of another. It was those troubled youth within the Washington, D.C. helping Delaware County establish a veteran’s memories that inspired and motivated her to area. treatment court to aid those heroes who now become president of the Parramore Heritage Mr. Speaker, on June 10, 2012, Mark ‘‘Too suffer from substance abuse and mental ill- Sharp’’ Johnson was the first Boxer from Foundation, president of the Carter Street ness. Judge Cronin will retire from his position Washington, D.C. to be inducted into the Box- Neighborhood Association, and Board Director on the Court of Common Pleas on August 31, ing Hall of Fame, and, at 40 years old, he is for the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement 2012. the youngest ever to have received such an Corporation. She also became a business Judge Joseph Cronin’s service to Delaware honor. ‘‘I have known Mark since he was 6; he owner in the area to contribute to the eco- County has been invaluable and he has our deserves it and he’s the best bantamweight nomic development of the vicinity by opening enduring gratitude. I join the citizens of Dela- ever,’’ former world-champion Sugar Ray a women’s boutique, Clarks’ Ladies Fashion. ware County and the 7th Congressional Dis- Leonard said of Mark Johnson’s induction into Mrs. Clark had a very successful career and trict in wishing him and his family the best for the Hall of Fame. I ask the House to join me received numerous awards through her contin- the future. in commending Mark Johnson for his out- uous involvement of various community, social f standing accomplishments as a boxing cham- and civic groups in Central Florida including RECOGNIZING MARK JOHNSON pion and his ongoing commitment to the youth the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma of the District of Columbia. Theta Sorority, Incorporated where she was f recognized for 15 years of outstanding service HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON and commitment. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TRIBUTE TO MERCERDESE CLARK A virtuous woman and mother of two, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES embrace her children and her family. She was Thursday, August 2, 2012 HON. CORRINE BROWN a loving and caring mother who nurtured not OF FLORIDA only her children, but the community. We Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask the House of Representatives to join me honor Mrs. Clark for the many contributions in recognizing Mark Johnson, the first African- Thursday, August 2, 2012 and the impact she had on the lives of many. American in history to capture both a World Ms. BROWN of Florida. On behalf of the She was truly an invaluable member of our Flyweight and Super Flyweight championship constituents of the Third Congressional District community and an outstanding servant. The twice in his career. Also known as ‘‘Too of Florida, I rise now to offer heartfelt condo- life of Mercerdese Clark was one of accom- Sharp,’’ Mr. Johnson was a top pound-for- lences and pay tribute to the life of an extraor- plishment, excellence and service. In her pound fighter during his sixteen-year career dinary accomplished woman, Mrs. Mercerdese passing, we pay tribute to a consummate pro- from 1990 to 2006. He perfected finesse, Clark, a humanitarian, healer, life activist, and fessional woman for her life of service and we power, and speed. Attesting to his athleticism, friend. pray that by her example each of us become his perseverance, and his well-developed We are moved and encouraged when recall- the bearers of her spirit and humanitarian leg- skills, Johnson attained twenty-one knockouts ing the life achievements and service of Mrs. acy of passion for service and excellence. We before his matches made it to the fourth Clark as a nurse, community leader, and so- come now to join in prayer for, son, Kenneth round. cial activist. She has been an advocate for so- Clark and daughter Kim G. Clark and a host Mr. Johnson had more than execution; he cial service, health awareness and a role of loving relatives, Sorority Sisters, and friends had an array of intangibles that set him apart model and mentor to youth and entrepreneurs whose lives have been forever changed by from the rest of his profession. In his pursuits, in the Central Florida community for many this woman of God. We thank Our Heavenly Mr. Johnson left his natural division to take a years. An Orlando native who received her Father for allowing us to be blessed with the Super Flyweight title and then go on to chal- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Hampton time spent with Mrs. Mercerdese Clark.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.023 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1403 PESONAL EXPLANATION any proposals that would undermine the multi- dent and CEO of the Baldwin County Eco- stakeholder model. Their testimony reinforced nomic Development Alliance. Under his lead- HON. MARTIN HEINRICH my belief that Democrats and Republicans in ership Baldwin County became the top Congress must stand united with the Adminis- ‘‘micropolitan statistical area’’ in the state and OF NEW MEXICO tration in its efforts to resist proposals that the 27th out of 576 in terms of economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would undermine the existing multi-stake- strength ratings for the United States. Thursday, August 2, 2012 holder approach. Robert’s record in economic development is Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. Speaker, on July 31, I am pleased that so many Democrats and considerable. He is a Past Chairman of the 2012, I unfortunately missed three votes, Republicans have signed on as co-sponsors 17-state Southern Economic Development which included rollcall Nos. 537, 538 and 539. of this resolution. Council, and in 2001, 2003, 2006 & 2007 re- If I had been present, I would have voted This large, bipartisan coalition of co-spon- ceived the organization’s highest award, the ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 537. sors demonstrates that there is support across Chairman’s Award of Distinction. Robert is a If I had been present, I would have voted the political spectrum for continuing the multi- past president of the Mississippi Jaycees, past ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 538. stakeholder model that allows the Internet to National Vice President of the United States If I had been present, I would have voted thrive. We urge the Administration to continue Jaycees, and past International President of ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 539. to resist international efforts to allow greater the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni government control of the Internet, and I urge Association. He previously served as Presi- f my colleagues to vote for this resolution. dent of the Mississippi Association of Cham- EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS f ber of Commerce Executives and President of ON GOVERNANCE OF THE INTER- the Mississippi Economic Development Coun- NET RECOGNIZING FLEX-A-LITE ON cil. Robert holds the Professional Community THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Economic Developer designation, is a grad- SPEECH OF uate of the Community Development Institute, HON. ADAM SMITH and served on the National Board of Directors HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN of CDI. In 2010, he was named by Janus Eco- OF WASHINGTON OF CALIFORNIA nomics, an international economic develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment consulting firm, as the first Janus Fellow, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Thursday, August 2, 2012 in recognition for his service to the profession. Robert has also served as Senior Vice Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Flex-a-lite company, a Fife, President of Economic Development for the join Representative ESHOO, Representative Metro-Jackson Chamber of Commerce, has BONO MACK, Representative UPTON, and Rep- Washington manufacturer for their 50 years of American manufacturing. The company has coordinated the marketing/recruitment effort of resentative WALDEN as an original co-sponsor the three-County, Metro Economic Develop- of this resolution. continuously set itself apart from its competi- tion in the automotive industry by promoting ment Alliance, served as President/CEO of the The Internet has been a unique and power- Greenwood/Leflore Industrial Board and ful driver of social and economic progress. A strong domestic sales and rarely outsourcing manufacturing abroad. served as Economic Development Assistant to critical element of that success has been the the President of the University of Southern Eddy Davis, along with his son-in-law, open manner in which the Internet is gov- Mississippi. Robert holds both a Bachelors Rainer Willingham, founded Flex-a-lite in erned. Rather than relying on centralized con- and Masters Degree in Business Administra- 1962. The company dramatically changed the trol by governments, the Internet instead tion from Southern Miss. automotive world, by inventing the very first adopts a multi-stakeholder model in which all On the volunteer side Robert has served as flexible fan created from hand-cut fiberglass who have an interest can have a voice in the president of a chamber of commerce and roofing material. In 1978, the founders pat- Internet’s operation. chairman of an economic development foun- ented the first electric fan and three genera- Lately, however, the multi-stakeholder dation. In the private sector he has been a tions later, the company continues to prosper. model towards Internet governance has been senior business developer and commercial The current president of Flex-a-lite and under assault on the global stage. In a few lending officer in a major financial institution granddaughter of Eddy Davis, Lisa Chissus, months at the World Conference on Inter- and made multi-million dollar business loans. has said that the business has been able to national Telecommunications in Dubai in De- In the public sector he has worked in eco- overcome hardships during tough economic cember, the International Telecommunication nomic development for the State of Mississippi times because Flex-a-lite remained loyal to Union may consider proposals that could fun- and has created a comprehensive county eco- three key factors: innovation, quality, and damentally alter the way the Internet operates. nomic development agency and 501(c) 6 sub- smooth succession. Some of these proposals, if adopted, would sidiary ‘‘from scratch’’. He also served as undermine the successful decentralized ap- The company has consistently produced Mayor of the City of McComb, Mississippi, proach to Internet governance and impose a new, innovative products and continues to where he both reorganized local government government-controlled management regime, bring new ideas to the table. Flex-a-lite takes and helped consolidate local economic devel- thereby threatening citizens’ access to content great pride in their top quality products that opment agencies. On the entrepreneurial side, and information via the Internet as well as the are made and sold in the United States. It is he was one of seven organizers and a charter global free flow of information online. clear that the business’s family-owned values director and officer of Pike County National We cannot allow this to happen. have helped to successfully guide the com- Bank. The Obama Administration has worked dili- pany for a half century. In his current position, Robert oversees the gently to ensure that the Internet remains a Mr. Speaker, it is with honor that I recognize day to day operation of the Alliance and works tool for the global dissemination of ideas, in- the Flex-a-lite company. I am confident that closely with private and public sector leaders formation, and commerce. In doing so, the Ad- Flex-a-lite will flourish for years to come. on countywide and regional community/eco- ministration continues the work of previous f nomic development related issues critical to Administrations of both parties in protecting a the future of south Alabama. Robert was ac- TRIBUTE TO ROBERT INGRAM, global open Internet as a tool that benefits citi- tive in the regional work of the Coastal Recov- BALDWIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DE- zens around the world. ery Commission and currently serves on the VELOPMENT ALLIANCE In May, the Subcommittee on Communica- Board of the Coastal Alabama Leadership tions and Technology held a hearing to exam- Foundation. ine proposals that would change the Internet HON. JO BONNER On behalf of the people of Alabama and my governance model. OF ALABAMA colleagues in the Alabama Delegation, I would At that hearing we heard from witnesses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to extend my personal appreciation to Mr. from the Administration and experts with a Ingram for his service to Alabama’s past, long history of working on issues relating to Thursday, August 2, 2012 present, and future through his leadership with Internet governance. The witnesses all agreed Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Baldwin County Economic Development that the United States must continue to resist Mr. Robert Ingram, who is retiring as Presi- Alliance.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.026 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 HONORING CHRISTA HARMOTTO U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is not plummeted by more than one-third. Full tank- OF THE USA OLYMPIC TEAM affiliated with any single entity or interest ers are idling in Iranian harbors unable to sell group—a status that allows C-Path to serve as crude in the world market. Although Iran has HON. BILL SHUSTER an effective and objective facilitator among attempted to work around the sanctions by re- OF PENNSYLVANIA scientists from the government, academia and flagging vessels and hiding transactions, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the private sector. shell game isn’t sustainable. Sanctions an- C-Path was founded after the FDA called at- nounced by President Obama in recent days Thursday, August 2, 2012 tention to an alarming decline in the number of and weeks and those authorized in the bill be- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- innovative medical products being submitted fore us today will tighten the grip. leagues to join me in honoring Ms. Christa for government approval. The FDA cited the Our message to Iran is loud and clear— Harmotto, an outstanding athlete selected to need for applied research to bridge the gap there is no escaping accountability. The con- the United States Olympic Team from the 9th between basic scientific research and medical sequences of defying the international commu- Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Ms. product development. nity and continuing an illegal nuclear program Harmotto’s Olympic Volleyball side has done Since then, C-Path has worked with sci- are severe and they will be gravely worse if very well to this point of the competition, and entists from academia as well as bio- the Iranian government continues on its cur- has earned an undefeated record following technology companies, the government and rent course. their first three matches in their group. the pharmaceutical industry to develop innova- This bill is our third round of congressional Christa Harmotto was brought up in Hope- tive new testing methods. This enables life- sanctions legislation since the Obama Admin- well Township, PA where she excelled at saving drugs, devices and biological products istration successfully galvanized U.N. Security sports from a young age. In high school, as a to reach patients faster and with proven safe- Council support for multilateral sanctions multiple year letterman for volleyball and bas- ty. against the Iranian nuclear program in June ketball, Christa won the Pennsylvania Developing effective drugs and medical de- 2010. Together with sanctions enacted in July Gatorade Player of the Year. She then trans- vices is a lengthy and expensive process— 2010 and December 2011, the sanctions in ferred her high school success to that at Penn even under the best of circumstances. It is a the bill before us today reinforce the message State, where she chose to continue her pursuit process that can take more than 12 years and to countries, companies and financial institu- of volleyball. Her student athlete career was cost $1 billion in laboratory research and test- tions that now is not the time for business as one of great success and achievement, as she ing. About 95 percent of new compounds fail usual with Iran. acted as an integral member of a two-time na- during development. The bill gives the Administration an array of tional championship team, while simulta- C-Path has demonstrated that public/private new tools to shore up international resolve. It neously attaining All-American status for four partnerships focused on noncompetitive con- has sharp enforcement mechanisms to help straight years. A prominent figure on the sensus science have the capacity to provide enlist other countries in the effort to starve the squad as a middle blocker, Christa makes her new tools so drug developers can speed im- Iranian nuclear program of cash flows from Olympic debut in 2012. I am positive she will portant new medicines from discovery to pa- Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Na- continue to fight valiantly and work hard for tients more quickly. tional Iranian Oil Company, the National Ira- her side in their journey to win the gold medal. C-Path was founded by Dr. Raymond L. nian Tanker Company, and other Iranian Mr. Speaker, I congratulate this Olympic Woosley, who stepped down as president and banks, businesses and government entities hero of Pennsylvania’s 9th district. With her ef- CEO earlier this year. He was succeeded by being used to funnel money into nuclear activi- fort and determination, this young lady is des- Dr. Carolyn Compton, an internationally re- ties. tined to do great things for our country and the spected scientist with extensive experience in The bill also expands sanctions against Ira- 9th district of Pennsylvania. I am very proud of translational science and personalized medi- nian and Syrian officials responsible for her hard work and determination to win for the cine. human rights abuses by using electronic moni- United States Olympic Team, and will continue I am proud to recognize the Critical Path In- toring and tracking of regime opposition and to track her team’s success throughout the du- stitute, based in Tucson, Arizona, for its impor- specifically targets the paramilitary organiza- ration of their competition. I hope you join me tant role in improving the way that research- tions that have been most insidious in terror- in wishing Christa and the rest of our Olympic ers, academia, the private sector and govern- izing democracy activists. athletes well in their respective competitions at ment work together to bring needed medical But what this bill does not do is authorize this year’s Games. advancements to the people who need them. war with Iran. In fact, the bill explicitly says so. f C-Path has shown us what is possible when I want to underscore that point, because the we work in partnership and collaboration to motivation of the sanctions is to pressure Ira- PERSONAL EXPLANATION solve important national concerns. nian leaders to abide by the International f Atomic Energy Agency’s demands and nego- HON. JAMES B. RENACCI tiate in good faith and to avoid a military esca- IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND OF OHIO lation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 As President Obama has stated clearly, the United States does not have a policy of con- Thursday, August 2, 2012 SPEECH OF Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. tainment. All options are the on the table if 537 due to a travel delay stemming from yes- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Iran does not change course. By passing this terday’s inclement weather, I was unable to OF CALIFORNIA legislation we will continue to leave no stone cast my vote on this legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unturned in our determination to try and Had I been present, I would have voted Wednesday, August 1, 2012 achieve a diplomatic resolution to this crisis. ‘‘nay.’’ f Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Iranian nu- f clear threat is a daunting and dangerous chal- HONORING MR. JOE HECKSTALL CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE lenge. With Iran stalling diplomatic talks, add- ing enrichment centrifuges, and continuing HON. JOHN LEWIS HON. RON BARBER work at unmonitored enrichment sites, there is OF GEORGIA frustration and alarm that time may be running OF ARIZONA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out. But time has not run out and if we are to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES avert a military confrontation with Iran over its Thursday, August 2, 2012 Thursday, August 2, 2012 nuclear weapons ambitions, we must make Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to use of every opportunity to pressure Iran to today to recognize Georgia State Representa- recognize the Critical Path Institute, a non- change course. This bill achieves that goal tive Joe Heckstall on the occasion of his re- profit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, with sanctions that are deeper and stronger tirement from the Georgia General Assembly. that plays an important role in helping to im- than any we have ever seen. For thirty-one years, Joe has served the peo- prove the way that much-needed drugs are Without a doubt sanctions against Iran are ple of Georgia, first as a City Councilman for brought to the market. having a powerful impact. In the last year the City of East Point, Georgia and then as a Critical Path, or C-Path, was founded six alone, exports of Iranian oil have dropped by State Representative from Georgia’s 62nd years ago by the University of Arizona and the sixty percent. The value of Iran’s currency has House District. These many years of public

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I know that he will be greatly his leadership in the Baldwin County Eco- baseless and politically motived measures to missed by his constituents. nomic Development Alliance. hold Attorney General Eric Holder in civil and I commend Joe for his courageous efforts to f criminal contempt. I declined to participate in break racial barriers throughout his career. He these partisan political games, and joined with IN CELEBRATION OF FOR THE was elected the first African American City my colleagues in vacating the House Floor in LOVE OF THE LAKE’S 200TH CON- Councilman of East Point, and as a Council- protest of the abuse of power and process SECUTIVE SECOND SATURDAY man, he helped the city become one of the demonstrated by the Majority Party’s decision SHORELINE SPRUCE UP first in America to celebrate the Martin Luther to bring H. Res. 711 and H. Res. 706 to the King, Jr. Holiday before it became a State or full House of Representatives, before under- Federal holiday. HON. PETE SESSIONS taking a serious effort to resolve the disagree- Outside of government, Joe is an active OF TEXAS ment between Congress and the Department member of the Greater Atlanta community, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Justice regarding the disclosure of materials having worked as a real estate salesman, cor- Thursday, August 2, 2012 related to Operation Fast and Furious. Had I porate personnel assistant, motivational been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll speaker, school teacher, and teen counselor. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call votes 441 and 442. He is known for his love of people and his en- congratulate For the Love of the Lake, a com- munity organization, on its 200th consecutive couraging attitude. f I wish Joe and his wife, Andrea, the very Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up that best with their future endeavors. will be held at White Rock Lake on November CONGRATULATING BARRY f 10, 2012. HUTCHINSON ON HIS RETIREMENT For the Love of the Lake is committed to the TRIBUTE TO BOB HIGGINS, BALD- preservation of White Rock Lake Park and WIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVEL- sponsors the Second Saturday Shoreline HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OPMENT ALLIANCE Spruce-Up initiative along with many other OF VIRGINIA noteworthy programs. Since April 1996, volun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JO BONNER teers of the Second Saturday Shoreline OF ALABAMA Spruce-Up have gathered on the second Sat- Thursday, August 2, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES urday of each month to pick up trash and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I scattered debris around the shores of White Thursday, August 2, 2012 rise today to congratulate and honor Barry Rock Lake. They also work closely with the Hutchinson on his retirement from the Depart- Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor City of Dallas’ Parks and Recreation Depart- ment of Defense after more than 40 years of Bob Higgins, senior vice president of the Bald- ment to protect the local wildlife. Over the dedicated and distinguished service to our win County Economic Development Alliance. years, this organization has devoted countless country and to our men and women in uni- On August 1, 2012, Bob retired from his lead- hours to this endeavor, ensuring that White form. ership position, which he has held for the past Rock Lake is kept clean and beautiful for all Mr. Hutchinson began his career as a stock decade. to enjoy. I have had the privilege of laboring handler at the Andrews Air Force Base Com- Bob Higgins joined the Baldwin Economic alongside these dedicated volunteers and missary in Camp Springs, Maryland, in 1972. Development Alliance in 2002. While serving know firsthand the hard work it takes to clean Throughout his years of service, he developed in the BCEDA, he organized many develop- up the shoreline. expertise in a wide variety of areas, including ment projects that have led to the betterment For the Love of the Lake truly understands supply management, logistics, program man- of our community. One of these projects, the importance of conservation, and continues agement, and information operations. For the which was facilitated through the Baldwin to protect White Rock Lake Park so it may re- past 34 years, Mr. Hutchinson worked for the Business Incubator, created an aviation train- main an urban oasis for the City of Dallas. I Defense Logistics Agency at Fort Belvoir, Vir- ing center for local high school students at the am thankful for these dedicated volunteers ginia, where he provided exemplary leadership Fairhope airport. With the recent announce- and For the Love of the Lake. Mr. Speaker, I serving the Information Operations Directorate ment of Airbus’ decision to locate its new ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in and retires as the Staff Director for IT Busi- manufacturing facility in Mobile, this effort will congratulating For the Love of the Lake on its ness, Licensing, and Performance Manage- be instrumental in preparing a workforce for 200th consecutive Second Saturday Shoreline ment. this new industry. Spruce-Up. This remarkable achievement Bob Higgins’ work has not only helped to speaks loudly to the organization’s continued Mr. Hutchinson certainly embodies the com- create future jobs in our area, but has also commitment to maintain the integrity of White mitment and caliber of our federal employees. aided in supporting local companies as they Rock Lake Park. While he will be missed in the Defense Logis- tics Agency we will continue to benefit from battled the 2010 oil spill. Through his accom- f plishments, the Coastal Resiliency Coalition the expertise and work ethic he has imparted and Business Support Center were created to ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER in his coworkers. raise support for those who were severely af- CONTEMPT VOTE Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. fected by the oil spill, and their efforts continue Hutchinson relied upon the support of his fam- today. HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE ily. He will enjoy his well-deserved retirement Though he will be retiring from the BCEDA, OF RHODE ISLAND with his wife, Joanne, daughters Krista and Bob Higgins’ work with these two groups will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kerri, grandchildren, Ashley, Jonathon, and not be ending. He now intends to shift his Hannah, and grand dog, Cutter. He will con- focus and devote more time to worker training Thursday, August 2, 2012 tinue serving his community, relying on his de- to help businesses prepare for the future, Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, the death of gree in Theology while teaching Christianity while the main focus of the Alliance will be in U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Agent Brian 101 at his local church. I ask my colleagues recruiting industry for the Baldwin County Terry is a great loss for our nation. Congress to join me in congratulating Barry Hutchinson megasite and in support of Airbus. has the responsibility to complete a full inves- for 40 years of honorable and valuable service As many of Bob’s former coworkers can at- tigation into the events related to his death. to our nation, thanking him for his many con- test, Bob’s work ethic and drive have been in- That is why I supported Mr. DINGELL’s motion tributions and the sacrifices he and his family fluential in transforming Baldwin County into a on June 28, 2012, to ensure a comprehensive, have made, and wishing them well in all of better place to live and work. Upon his retire- bipartisan and complete investigation into Op- their future endeavors.

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I am for outstanding service and accomplishments. confident that the company’s dedication the Colonel Mahaney assumed command just Thursday, August 2, 2012 Sacramento community will stand for genera- last year of the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions to come. Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington, recognize Teichert, Inc. and its employees as f D.C. In that short time, he has led the wing to the company celebrates its 125th anniversary. top marks for operational readiness and re- For well over a century, this company has en- HONORING COLONEL SAMUEL ‘‘BO’’ ceived high praise from commanding officers. abled the Sacramento region to grow and MAHANEY UPON ASSUMING COM- He is now moving to take over command of prosper into the wonderful place it is today. As MAND OF THE 452D AIR MOBIL- the 452d Air Mobility Wing, which includes a Teichert’s management, staff and business ITY WING, MARCH ARB C–17 ‘‘Globemaster III’’ flying squadron and partners gather to celebrate the company’s two KC–135R ‘‘Stratotanker’’ flying squadrons 125th anniversary, I ask my colleagues to join HON. JERRY LEWIS as well as numerous support squadrons. me in honoring Teichert, Inc. and its rich his- OF CALIFORNIA March Air Reserve Base provides air refueling tory. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Air Force, Navy and NATO aircraft as well Beginning with its inception in 1877, the Thursday, August 2, 2012 as rapid delivery of troops and all types of company has truly captured the spirit of the cargo in times of war and national emergency American Dream. Its founder, Adolph Teichert Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to anywhere in the world. The base creates a emigrated from Germany with little more than today to offer congratulations and good wishes total economic impact of $522 million in the a keen eye for outstanding craftsmanship and to one of the members of our armed forces, local area. More than 8,500 people work an unyielding drive to succeed. Adolph was Colonel Samuel ‘‘Bo’’ Mahaney, who put in ex- there. soon hired by California Artificial Stone Com- emplary service as a Military Fellow in my of- Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud and hon- pany to supervise various construction fice and who will soon assume command of ored to have been able to contribute to the projects, including laying concrete pavement the 452d Air Mobility Wing at March Air Re- distinguished career of Colonel Bo Mahaney, around some of California’s most recognizable serve Base, California. and I am delighted that he and Chris will soon landmarks, such as Golden Gate Park. Adolph It is true, Mr. Speaker, that we in this body be neighbors in the Inland Empire. I ask my then started his own construction firm and are proud of every brave member of our mili- colleagues to please join me in congratulating would become a pioneer in Sacramento’s tary. Their service to our nation deserves rec- him on his new command, and expressing our business community. ognition every day, and their sacrifice de- gratitude to all of the exceptional men and Over the next few decades, Adolph’s small serves our gratitude and honor no matter women of the armed forces who have served business progressively expanded into a multi- where they are posted or what their rank or us so ably in the Military Fellows program. faceted corporation that is responsible for station. f many of Sacramento region’s highways, But as a former Fellow, Col. Mahaney be- neighborhoods and iconic pieces of infrastruc- came a highly valued member of my staff, and HONORING THE WASHINGTON, NEW ture. In 1912 the company became known as he and his wife Chris became a part of the ex- HAMPSHIRE MEETINGHOUSE A. Teichert and Son when Adolf’s son joined tended ‘‘Lewis family.’’ It is especially delight- its ranks. Since its founding, Teichert has ful to be able to congratulate Bo on his As- HON. CHARLES F. BASS maintained its roots as a family business. Its sumption of Command of the Air Mobility Wing OF NEW HAMPSHIRE current CEO, Jud Riggs is the 4th generation at March, which is near my Redlands home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Teichert to lead the company and Fred and congressional district in the Inland Empire Thursday, August 2, 2012 Teichert leads the Teichert Foundation. The of California. 5th generation of Teicherts are dutifully at Mr. Speaker, many of my colleagues will Mr. BASS of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, work within the company’s ranks. agree that the Military Fellows program is an I rise today to commemorate the 225th birth- 125 years after its founding Teichert, Inc. is outstanding example of a collaborative venture day of the Washington, New Hampshire Meet- the proud holder of the State of California’s that helps Congress better understand the inghouse on August 11, 1787. In 1752, Gov- oldest active contractor’s license, license No. Pentagon, and helps the military become fa- ernor Jonathan Belcher granted a charter to 8. The company has led a wide array of miliar with the ways of the legislative branch. the settlement that was later established as Northern California’s most significant construc- After an intense selection process, 100 young the town of Washington, New Hampshire— tion projects, varying from the construction of men and women are assigned by the services named for our first president, George Wash- the Sacramento Weir in 1918 that has kept to join a congressional office or committee for ington. Sacramento safe from flooding to being an in- a year of service. These are some of the Pen- The original charter decreed that ‘‘a Con- tegral part of the team that built Sacramento tagon’s brightest young officers, and the ex- venient Meeting house be built.’’ The colonial- International Airport’s beautiful new state-of- pertise they provide Congress is invaluable. style, wooden structure henceforth erected the-art Terminal B, which opened in 2011 and While I served as chairman of the Defense has remained largely unchanged in both ap- now welcomes travelers to California’s capital Appropriations Subcommittee and later as pearance and purpose. Although a tower was city. Committee Chairman, I was honored to have added in 1825, the meetinghouse retains its The company’s values of ‘‘building,’’ ‘‘trust,’’ the aid of six Military Fellows: Army Colonel original exterior. Inside, the building has and ‘‘tradition’’ have helped sustain the com- Craig DeDecker, Marine Corps Colonel Mi- adapted to the community’s needs, continu- pany in good times and bad. The company chael Reilly, Marine Corps Colonel Carl Kime; ously serving as church, cultural center, has grown to include Teichert Construction, Army Colonel Chris Gibson; Air Force Colonel school, and Town Hall for over two centuries. Teichert Materials, StoneBridge Properties, Bo Mahaney, and Air Force Colonel Anthony The meetinghouse is a foundational estab- and Teichert Foundation embracing construc- ‘‘Awgie’’ Genatempo. All have gone on to dis- lishment, fostering the civic growth of Wash- tion, aggregate production, real estate devel- tinguished commands and careers—and one ingtonians who have contributed to both our opment, and charity. of them, Chris Gibson, is now one of our col- state and nation through their work as service By encouraging employee philanthropy and leagues from New York! members, small businessmen, farmers, edu- honoring their commitment to the region, Colonel Mahaney was commissioned in July cators, lawyers, ministers, and doctors. Merg- Teichert has created a special bond with the 1985 as a graduate of the Air Force Reserve ing its natural beauty with its dedicated and people of Sacramento. Above all of their in- Officer Training Corps (ROTC). He was a B– lively community, the town of Washington is dustrial efforts, the company is celebrated for 52 electronic warfare officer and commanded truly representative of the best qualities of the the charitable reach of the Teichert Founda- a KC–10 aircraft, amassing over 5,000 flying State of New Hampshire. tion. The foundation’s work is evident in many hours over the years. His academic training in- Mr. Speaker, I join the people of the Granite aspects of the Sacramento area, including the cludes a Masters Degree in Public Administra- State in congratulating the town of Washington Boys and Girls Clubs’ location in Lemon Hill tion and a law degree, as well as time as a on the 225th birthday of its Meetinghouse. that carries the Teichert name. Harvard National Security Fellow and a This tribute celebrates the history and birth of

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Mr. Speaker, I invite our colleagues to pendence, whose creation and preservation Board of Supervisors, I was proud to work join me in saying thank you to Lieutenant are reminders of the founding of our country. with Mr. Wenzel and members of the Civil War Colonel Pete Derouin for his dedication to our f Roundtable to raise awareness of the Coun- country. ty’s Civil War heritage, to erect new historic f IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND markers, and create a new five-acre public SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 park highlighting the monuments and the bat- INTRODUCTION OF COMPAS- tle significance in the history of our County SIONATE FREEDOM OF CHOICE SPEECH OF and our Country. ACT HON. JOE BACA Additionally, Mr. Wenzel played a major role OF CALIFORNIA in the Save the Battlefield Coalition, which HON. RON PAUL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES successfully opposed construction of a shop- OF TEXAS ping mall at Manassas battlegrounds in 1988, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, August 1, 2012 and he was a founding board member of the Thursday, August 2, 2012 Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Association for the Preservation of Civil War H.R. 1905. Sites. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce Today, it is vital that the U.S. sends a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the ‘‘Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act.’’ strong message to the Iranian government. in recognizing Ed Wenzel for his most recent This legislation allows terminally ill patients to A nuclear capable Iran is our greatest secu- accolade and in thanking him for his tireless use drugs, treatments and devices that have rity threat in a region currently defined by con- pursuits to protect such important aspects of not yet been approved by the Food and Drug flict, chaos, and uncertainty. our Nation’s rich history. Administration (FDA) if their physicians certify: (i) such patients have no other treatment op- We must prevent Iran from acquiring nu- f clear weapons through any and all means tions; and (ii) the patient executes written, in- necessary. TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT formed consent that they are aware of any po- There needs to be strong economic sanc- COLONEL PETE DEROUIN tential risks from the drug, device, or treat- tions and focused diplomatic efforts. ment. As a nation it is also essential to prepare a HON. GREG WALDEN It is important to remember that this legisla- strategy in the event that sanctions and diplo- OF OREGON tion only applies to otherwise terminally ill pa- matic efforts are not successful. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tients. Denying these patents a possible op- Allowing Iran to become a nuclear threat is portunity to cure their illness—or at least re- Thursday, August 2, 2012 not an acceptable outcome. duce their suffering—is nonsensical and cruel. That is why we must pass H.R. 1905, which Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The FDA’s approval process for drugs, de- increases the economic pressure on Iran’s recognize a fellow Oregonian and good friend, vices, and treatments is costly and time con- leadership to abandon their illicit efforts to de- Lieutenant Colonel Pete Derouin of the Or- suming. Yet, time is the luxury terminally pa- velop a nuclear weapon. egon Army National Guard, as he departs the tients do not enjoy. So why should the FDA Iran has the power to threaten and provoke National Guard Bureau’s Office of Legislative deny terminally-ill patients access to drugs, regional allies without consequence. Liaison in Washington, DC to return to Or- devices, and treatments that the patient’s phy- We must stand with our allies in these dan- egon. While Pete has served around the world sicians have determined represents the pat- gerous and challenging times to prevent a nu- over the past decade, he has always kept a ent’s only possible chance for survival? clear capable Iran. very special place for Oregon in his heart. For example, the FDA refused to allow Abi- We must pass H.R. 1905 before it is too Pete was born and raised in my great state gail Burroughs (who was diagnosed with head late for sanctions and diplomacy to reduce the and joined the Army by earning his commis- and neck cancer at the age of 19) access to Iranian threat. sion through the University of Oregon’s ROTC the cancer drugs Iressa and Erbitux by the f program. He served for many years as a part- FDA. Never mind that a renowned oncologist time soldier in Oregon as an officer in the Or- at Johns Hopkins had determined there was a RECOGNIZING ED WENZEL AND egon National Guard. After the attacks of Sep- significant chance of saving her life if she HIS HONOR FROM THE NATIONAL tember 11, 2001, Pete felt the call of service could use these new drugs. With her only CIVIL WAR TRUST and decided to leave the comforts of home chance of survival denied by the federal gov- and make military service his full time career. ernment, Abigail passed away on June 9, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Over the last decade, he has served his coun- 2001, at the age of twenty-one. OF VIRGINIA try in different corners of the globe, including Another example of why this bill is nec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iraq, Bosnia, and Kosovo. essary is the case of thirteen-year old Anna For the last four years, Pete has worked Tomalis, who enjoyed horseback riding and Thursday, August 2, 2012 here on Capitol Hill as an outstanding advo- soccer until she was diagnosed with Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I cate for the National Guard. I’ve worked close- embryonal sarcoma. Chemotherapy and sur- rise to recognize Ed Wenzel for his passion, ly with him during his time as a legislative liai- gery failed to reverse the cancer, so Anna’s effort, and success in preserving our nation’s son for the Guard, and have found his dedica- parents decided to try experimental drugs. historic Civil War battlegrounds. Mr. Wenzel tion and effectiveness to be exceptional. We They petitioned the FDA for approval to use recently received an honor from the national worked together on obtaining approval for the Deforolimus, developed by Merk and ARIAD. Civil War Trust on behalf of his preservation new Readiness Center in The Dalles and on Unfortunately, the FDA decided Ana was too efforts for a Civil War battlefield site in Chan- allowing the Oregon National Guard to retain sick to be admitted in Deforolimus’s clinical tilly, Virginia. The Ox Hill Battlefield Park was parts of the Umatilla Chemical Depot. Pete trials and did not grant her a ‘‘compassionate dedicated in 2008 thanks in large part to the was also instrumental in efforts to make sure use’’ exemption until three weeks before she tireless efforts of Mr. Wenzel. that National Guard soldiers were not unfairly died. Mr. Wenzel spent 22 years working to pre- denied promised bonus payments due to pa- Mr. Speaker, I have attached a list of other serve the grounds on which the Battle of perwork errors by the Guard. patients who were denied access to treat- Chantilly—referred to as the Battle of Ox Hill Now the time has come for Pete to return ments by the FDA even though their doctors by the Confederacy—occurred on September home to Oregon. He has been selected to believed these treatments where the only op- 1, 1862. It was during this battle that the lead the 2nd of the 641st Theatre Aviation tion left to potentially save their lives. I ask my Union army lost commanders Major General Battalion, which controls all of Oregon’s Army colleagues to help make sure that no more Philip Kearny and Major General Isaac I. Ste- National Guard aviation assets. I have no Americans with terminal disease are denied vens, but it ultimately succeeded in slowing doubt that he will serve our state and nation treatments simply because the FDA has de- General Stonewall Jackson and the well in this new role. cide these Americans are better off facing cer- Confederacy’s advancements and ended the I would like to thank Pete and his wife An- tain death than using an ‘‘unapproved’’ drug, Second Manassas campaign. In 1915, monu- drea for tolerating the frantic pace which treatment, or device. Please cosponsor the ments were built in commemoration of both comes with working here in Washington, D.C., Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act.

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PERSONS DENIED ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE doctors to prescribe for other conditions as (VI) KIANNA KARNES DRUG USE BY THE FDA they see fit. Thalidomide has become the 44 year old Kianna Karnes was a mother of (I) ABIGAIL BURROUGHS first line of treatment for multiple myeloma. four and grandmother of one when doctors Abigail Burroughs learned at the age of Id. told her she had kidney cancer that was nineteen that she had head and neck cancer. As Joel’s disease worsened in 2000, his spreading throughout her body. http://abi- http://abigail-alliance.org/WLFl oncologists recommended that he seek to gail-alliance.org/3_WSJ_Editorials_Kiannas_ FDAlLawsuit.pdf (last accessed May 21, participate in clinical trials of Revamid or Law.pdf (last checked May 21, 2012). Two dif- 2012). For the next eighteen months, Abigail PS–341 Velcade. Id. Revamid is a derivative ferent developmental drugs, BAY 43–9006 and fought the cancer by undergoing painful of thalidomide that avoids thalidomide’s side SU 11248, showed great promise against this chemotherapy and radiation treatments, to effects (which extend well beyond its noto- once untreatable disease, but the FDA did no avail. Id. Abigail was told in March of 2001 rious effect on pregnant women). Id. Joel was not move to approve the drugs, and instead that she had run out of FDA-approved op- unable to obtain a place in the Revamid began imposing new testing requirements tions. Id. Abigail’s cancer cells had very high trials or Velcade trials because his prior that make it all but impossible for their de- EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors) treatment with dex put him outside the nar- velopers—Bayer and Pfizer—to provide them expression. Her renowned oncologist at row protocols of the trial. Id. The massive to terminal patients on a ‘‘compassionate Johns Hopkins knew there was a significant number of patients who applied for the trials use’’ basis by forcing a placebo. Id. Karnes chance of saving her life if she could get the would have rendered it unlikely for Joel to died in 2005, the very same day that the FDA new EGFR cancer drugs Ire ssa and Erbitux. win a place, in any event. Thus, Joel was granted her compassionate use exemption. Id. Abigail could not get Iressa, however, be- prevented from using Revamid, which was Id. safer and more effective than his thalido- cause the clinical trials were very limited as (VII) ANNA TOMALIS to the number and type of patients who mide treatment. Id. could qualify—as is usual for clinical drug In light of Joel’s inability to obtain 13 year old Ana Tomalis liked horseback trials. Id. The Erbitux clinical trials were for Revamid or Velcade, his oncologists rec- riding and soccer. http://online.wsj.com/arti- _ colon cancer patients only. Id. Abigail never ommended an autologous bone marrow cle/SB1219447890 05365195.html?mod = opinion _ _ obtained Iressa or Erbitux, and thus a transplant, which he underwent on April 15, main commentaries (last checked May 21, chance to live, and so she died on June 9, 2001. Id. This is a dangerous and damaging 2012). From 2005 to 2008 Ana fought 2001, at the age of twenty-one. Id. The Abi- medical procedure. Id. Joel survived the embryonal sarcoma, a rare form of liver can- gail Alliance, created by her father Frank transplant, but was disabled from working cer. Id. After chemotherapy and surgery did Burroughs shortly after her death, is a 501(c) and still suffers from an impaired immune not work her parents turned to experimental non-profit organization and can be accessed system. A disease such as the West Nile virus drugs. Id. One drug that they petitioned the through http://abigail-alliance.org. The Abi- that would typically have mild effects on FDA for was Deforolimus, developed by Merk gail Alliance is now dedicated to expanding other people would probably kill Joel. Id. and ARIAD. Unfortunately Ana was too sick Approximately a year and a half after the access to experimental drugs through the to be admitted in the clinical trials and the bone marrow transplant, Joel’s cancer wors- compassionate use exemption. FDA did not grant her a ‘‘compassionate ened again. Id. He again attempted to enter use’’ exemption until three weeks before she (II) DAVID BAXTER numerous trials for Velcade, but was re- died, August 15, 2008. It was too little too High school student David Baxter was di- jected. He was disqualified from some trials late. Id. agnosed with colorectal cancer in the spring on account of his prior dex treatment and (VIII) JACOB GUNVALSON of 2001. http://abigail-alliance.org/WLF FDA from others on account of his transplant Lawsuit.pdf (last accessed May 21, 2012). (which had been made necessary by his lack Jacob, since the age of eight, had David was unable to participate in clinical of access to Velcade or Revamid). Id. To in- Duchennemuscular dystrophy, a rare and trials of promising new cancer drugs because crease his chances of acceptance into a trial, devastating disease, which has confined him clinical trials are usually open only to pa- on his doctors’ advice, Joel stopped taking to a wheelchair. http://www.huffingtonpost tients eighteen and older. Id. In the fol- dex or any other treatment; one of the cri- .com/2008/12/17/jacob-gunvalson-terminall _n lowing months he endured various types of teria of the trials was no dex or other drugs _151650.html (last visited May 21, 2012). His chemotherapy. Id. Of one of his hospital within the prior six months. The trials were mother, Cheri Gunvalson, with a master’s stays, he wrote, ‘‘You hear a lot of scary sto- repeatedly delayed. Id. Without medication, degree in nursing, was instrumental in get- ries about cancer patients, and let me tell Joel’s cancer grew much worse. Id. Finally, ting federal legislation passed to provide you right now that they are true—every sin- in June of 2003, through the efforts of one more research money for the disease. Id. Ja- gle one of them.’’ Id. From the stories of doctor, Joel was admitted to a trial of cob’s only hope was PTC Therapeutics’ nurses coming in at two in the morning to Revamid. Over the last three years, FDA re- PTC124, an experimental drug given to only take your vitals for some awful reason, to strictions on investigational drugs have 165 in a clinical trial. Id. Jacob was ineligible the noises from the room across the hall—ei- caused countless patients like Joel to die or because his disease was too far advanced al- ther screams or moans of who knows what.’’ suffer from bone marrow procedure. Id. ready rendering him unable to walk. Id. In David died in his sleep at home on October 6, December of 2008 the Third Circuit ruled (V) GIDEON SOFFER 2001, shortly after his seventeenth birthday. against the Gunvalson’s reversing a lower Id. Gideon was active in the Los Angeles Jew- court decision stating that a pharmaceutical ish community and a student at U.C. Berke- (III) ALITA RANDAZZO company does not have to provide an experi- ley. http://abigail-alliance.org/WSJ%20Sen% mental drug to terminally ill person. Id. Alita Randazzo, age thirty-five, was diag- 20Kennedy%20Gideon.pdf (last checked May nosed with colorectal cancer in the spring of 21, 2012). He passed away January 11, 2012. (IX) BRANDON RYAN 2000. Id. Alita responded well at first to http://www.tributes.com/show/Gideon-Joseph Brandon, at 22 years old, had severe mela- Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin), but she had to endure -Sofer90709467 (last checked May 21, 2012). In noma skin cancer.http://www.nytimes.com/ the expense and physical demands of trav- 2003 he was 22 years old; he stood five foot six 2010/09/19/health/research/19trial.html?page eling to France to get the drug. Id. She did inches tall and weighed just over 100 pounds. wanted=5&_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss&src not qualify for the clinical trial of Eloxatin Id. He suffered from Crohn’s disease which =ig (last visited May 21, 2012), http:// in the U.S. and was not fortunate enough to caused him to remove half of his intestine. www.legacy.com/obituaries/ bakersfield/obit- get into the drug’s limited compassionate Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease uary.aspx?n=brandon -p-ryan&pid=143628760 use program. Id. (Before finally being ap- of the bowels, which can cause breakage and (last visited May 21, 2012). He shared that proved in the U.S. in May of 2003, Eloxatin perforations in the intestines. 1.5 million skin cancer and the shared slim chance of had been approved in Europe six years ear- Americans suffer from it, including a dis- survival with his cousin Thomas lier.) After eight months, Eloxatin stopped proportionate number of Ashkenazi Jews. Id. McLaughlin. Id. A new drug issued by Roche helping Alita and her doctors believed her In 2007 Gideon enrolled in a clinical trial for called PLX 4032 was being offered in clinical last chance was Erbitux. Id. Alita was unable a treatment that could save his life: an adult trials at the University of Los Angeles Med- to obtain Erbitux, and died on July 20, 2002. stem cell therapy that helps damaged intes- ical Center which was near their homes. Id. Id. tinal tissue regenerate from the inflamma- Thomas who was in the trial urged his cousin (IV) JOEL OPPENHEIM tion caused by Crohn’s. The sponsor, Osiris to join lauding that the tumors stopped Joel Oppenheim was first diagnosed with Therapeutics, reported that Crohn’s patients growing after only two months of taking the multiple myloma in 1995 but the disease did in the therapy’s Phase II trial all experi- pills. Ryan was admitted to the trial but was not become active until 1999. Id. At that enced clinical improvement after receiving assigned by the lottery to be the control time, he was treated with dexamethadrone the cells. Id. A Phase III trial for the treat- arm—instead of taking the pills; he was to (‘‘dex’’), which had unpleasant side effects ment was nearing completion at the time of get infusions of a chemotherapy that had and was only minimally effective. Id. Tha- the petition, but the FDA approval was years been notoriously ineffective in treating lidomide, which is not approved for multiple away. He was placed in the trial but was melanoma. Id. The standard chemotherapy myeloma, was added to the dex by Joel’s doc- withheld the life-saving drug and given a pla- used in melanoma, decarbazine, slowed tors. This off-label use of thalidomide was cebo instead. http://abigail-alliance.org/ tumor growth in 15 percent of patients for an possible because thalidomide had been ap- WSJ%20Sen%20Kennedy% 20Gideon.pdf (last average of two months. Id. By contrast, PLX proved for leprosy, and is thus available for checked May 21, 2012). 4032 had halted tumor growth

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.039 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1409 in 81 percent of patients for an average of After retiring from the Navy in 1981, he A nuclear-armed Iran would pose a grave eight months. Brandon died in 2010. Id. began a long career as a contractor sup- threat to the State of Israel, a country the (XI) LIDDY SHRIVER porting the Department of Defense, special- President of Iran has stated should ‘‘be wiped In April 2002, Elizabeth Shriver was diag- izing in systems acquisitions. Since retiring off the map.’’ A nuclear Iran could also trigger nosed with Ewing’s sarcoma. http:// from the Navy, Mr. Brinkheide has actively a nuclear-arms race in the Middle East that sarcomahelp.org/liddy.html. She died Janu- worked to better his community through the would further destabilize an already volatile re- ary 15, 2004 at the age of 37 after the cancer Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand gion. It is in the national security interests of metastasized to her right thigh, lungs, brain and abdomen. Id. Liddy was a computer sci- Knight of the John Paul I Council of Dale City, the United States to prevent Iran from obtain- entist and sought to approach the cancer as Virginia, from 2006 to 2007. MCPO Brinkheide ing nuclear weapons. ‘‘just another problem to solve reading as also worked tirelessly for 24 years to help or- By most accounts, the sanctions passed by much as she could about cancer, various ganize and implement the Prince William Congress have ratcheted up pressure on the treatments, and the results of clinical trials. County Tree Trimming Day of Remembrance, Iranian government. But Iran continues to in- Id. More information can be reached by a ceremony held to honor those who died in crease its stockpile of enriched uranium. This going to http://sarcomahelp.org/index.html. alcohol- and drug-related vehicle crashes. bi-partisan measure is necessary to give the (XI) LORRAINE HEIDKE MCCARTIN Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise President additional tools to penalize the Ira- Lorraine raised four children and has been to join me in recognizing and thanking John R. nian regime for its continual refusal to heed battling a rare form of breast cancer since Brinkheide for his steadfast and selfless serv- the objections of the international community. 2006. http://www.boston.com/business/health ice to our country and our community. I encourage my colleagues to join me in care/articles/2011/01/05/testinglruleslforce f support of this conference agreement. lpatientsltolwaitlforlnew drugs/?page=2 (last viewed May 21, 2012). In 2010 her hopes IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND f were buoyed when doctors said she was a SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 VIETNAM’S CONTINUING ABUSE OF good candidate to take a promising experi- HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGIOUS mental drug called T–DM1 which had reduced SPEECH OF patient’s tumors with few side effects in clin- FREEDOM ical trials. Id. But before the treatments HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN were to start under an expanded access pro- OF MARYLAND HON. FRANK R. WOLF gram the drug’s maker Roche shut down the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF VIRGINIA program after the FDA refused to speed the Wednesday, August 1, 2012 approval process. Id. She is still alive, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must drive about 500 miles to get the treat- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Thursday, August 2, 2012 ment. support of the conference agreement for H.R. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the f 1905, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, a bill of which I am record several months’ worth of correspond- RECOGNIZING MASTER CHIEF a cosponsor. In addition to imposing sanctions ence with the State Department regarding PETTY OFFICER (RET.) JOHN R. on anyone found to be guilty of committing or Vietnam’s deplorable human rights and reli- BRINKHEIDE AND HIS MORE contributing to the repression or abuse of the gious freedom record. THAN 20 YEARS OF HONORABLE human rights of the Syrian people, this meas- The correspondence includes a recent letter SERVICE TO THE U.S. NAVY ure also continues the congressional efforts to signed by three other members and myself apply pressure to the government of Iran for calling for the removal of David Shear, U.S. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY its nuclear enrichment activities. Ambassador to Vietnam, for his failure to ad- vocate for basic human rights and religious OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, yesterday the president an- freedom in Vietnam while conditions are get- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nounced the application of new sanctions on ting worse. Thursday, August 2, 2012 the Iranian oil industry and on Chinese and Iraqi banks for helping Iran to circumvent the The U.S. must ensure that human rights Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I global sanctions regime. These sanctions are and religious freedom are at the forefront of rise today to commend Master Chief Petty Of- a part of an escalating series of penalties bilateral relations with Vietnam and the Amer- ficer (Ret.) John Robert Brinkheide for his against Iran. In June, the U.S. imposed a ican embassy must be an island of freedom. more than 20 years of honorable and coura- round of sanctions targeting any foreign coun- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, geous service to the United States Navy, his try that buys Iranian oil. Then, in early July, Washington, DC, May 15, 2012. Hon. DAVID SHEAR, subsequent 17 years of service as a con- the EU, a major market for Iranian oil, put in tractor supporting the Department of Defense, U.S. Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of place a complete embargo of oil imports from Vietnam, U.S. Department of State, C and his continued service to our community. the country. Street, NW, Wasington, DC. We are fortunate to have among us veterans Since the effort began, Iranian oil production DEAR AMBASSADOR SHEAR: We write today with MCPO Brinkheide’s sense of duty and has declined by a million barrels a day, its ex- to express our concern over the arrest and continued commitment to public service. ports have fallen by about 50 percent and its detention of a U.S. citizen, Dr. Nguyen Quoc MCPO Brinkheide enlisted in the U.S. Navy currency has plunged more than 40 percent Quan, by Vietnamese authorities on April 17, in 1962 and completed electronics school the against the dollar. Today, the House meets to 2012. Further, we write to express our con- same year. From 1962 to 1964 he served further tighten the sanctions on Iran’s energy, cern that you, as U.S. Ambassador to Viet- aboard the USS Semmes, a ship he describes nam, have not yet visited the U.S. citizen shipping and insurance sectors. This package and democracy activist, who has been im- as truly unique, tied together by a crew com- of sanctions will be the most comprehensive prisoned for nearly one month on politically mitted to doing good. His service aboard the passed to date. Virtually all of Iran’s energy, fi- motivated charges. USS Semmes instilled in him his sense of pro- nancial, and transportation sectors will be sub- During a hearing convened by the Tom fessionalism and ethics that guided him ject to U.S. sanctions and any company that Lantos Human Rights Commission today, throughout the entirety of his military and pro- does business in these sectors will run the risk Dr. Nguyen’s wife, Mrs. Mai Huong Ngo, pro- fessional career. He attended advanced elec- of losing access to U.S. markets. vided emotional testimony about her hus- tronics school in 1965 upon leaving the USS The economic sanctions imposed on Iran band’s ongoing detention. It was shocking to Semmes and then served for three years in hear that no one from the U.S. Embassy has have succeeded in bringing the Iranians to the reached out to Mrs. Ngo regarding the deten- Vietnam aboard an in-river LST. After com- negotiating table. It remains to be seen wheth- tion of her husband. We urge you to person- pleting his tour in Vietnam, MCPO Brinkheide er the Iranians are simply engaged in stall-tac- ally contact both Dr. Nguyen and Mrs. Ngo served aboard the USS America from 1969 to tics or are willing to end their effort to produce to show solidarity with and concern for two 1976 and was promoted to Master Chief Petty weapons-grade nuclear material. American citizens. Officer. MCPO Brinkheide’s last few years at As President Obama has made clear, it is In addition, if Mrs. Ngo decides to go to sea were served aboard the USS Nashville as unacceptable for Iran to develop a nuclear Vietnam and attempt to see her husband, we the Electronics Material Officer from 1976 to weapon. The U.N. Security Council has request that you ensure her safety by person- 1980. MCPO Brinkheide spent his last year passed numerous resolutions demanding that ally meeting her at the airport and escorting her to the embassy and the jail where Dr. with the Navy working on strategic commu- Iran comply with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Nguyen is being held so that she does not nications for the Naval Electronic Systems Treaty and suspend its nuclear enrichment ac- meet the same fate as her husband. Command performing oversight of electronic tivities. The IAEA has repeatedly found Iran to If the U.S. Embassy does not stand with equipment acquisitions. be in violation of the U.N. resolutions. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Quan then what assurances

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do other U.S. citizens have when traveling to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ably the embassy, which he leads, created authoritarian countries? America must be a Washington, DC, July 9, 2012. the guest list. Then he said he would have to voice for the voiceless. The U.S. Embassy in Hon. BARACK H. OBAMA, address this through State Department. I Vietnam must be an island of freedom. The President, asked him when we might expect to receive We urge you to meet with Dr. Nguyen and The White House, Washington, DC. a copy of the guest list and, after initially work to secure his immediate release so he DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: On May 15, 2012, the declining to be specific; he eventually con- can be reunited with his wife and two sons. Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, ceded that it would be ‘‘in a few weeks.’’ To speak with Mrs. Ngo, please contact Rep- which I co-chair, held a hearing on human Ambassador Shear’s entire handling of this resentative Wolf’s office at 202–225–5136 for rights abuses in Vietnam. As you undoubt- issue has been unacceptable. He showed little her information. edly know, the State Department’s own an- to no initiative in the case of Dr. Quan. nual human rights report aptly describes Then, after appearing to recognize the short- We would like to be kept abreast of this Vietnam as an ‘‘authoritarian state.’’ During sightedness of this approach, he agreed to case and look forward to your response. the hearing, several of my colleagues and I host an Independence Day event at the em- Sincerely, heard testimony from Mrs. Mai Huong Ngo, bassy attended by human rights and democ- FRANK R. WOLF. the wife of Dr. Nguyen Quoc Quan, a Viet- racy activists—only to go back on his word DANIEL E. LUNGREN. namese-American democracy activist and and mislead me about his intentions. Fi- LORETTA SANCHEZ. U.S. citizen. Upon his arrival at Tan Son nally, when posed with a simple congres- ZOE LOFGREN. Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh sional request for additional information BOB FILNER. City on April 17, he was arbitrarily detained about the guest list at a U.S. embassy event, and has been in prison ever since. Dr. Quan’s he was uncooperative at best and obstruc- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, wife was invited to testify in light of her tionist at worst. Washington, DC, June 6, 2012. husband’s plight. In light of these realities, I write today to DAVID SHEAR, Assistant Secretary Michael Posner was call for the firing of Ambassador Shear. U.S. Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of also invited to testify at the hearing on be- Sadly, his sidelining of serious human Vietnam, U.S. Department of State, C half of the State Department. At the time I rights issues in Vietnam is symptomatic of Street, NW., Washington, DC. expressed my shock and dismay that no one this administration’s overall approach to human rights and religious freedom. Time DEAR AMBASSADOR SHEAR: I write to follow from the department, not even the U.S. am- and again these issues are put on the back- up on our recent phone call, after the Tom bassador to Vietnam, David Shear, had been burner—to the detriment of freedom-loving Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing in touch with Dr. Quan’s wife since his de- people the world over. In a Constitution Day on Vietnam. I appreciate your willingness to tention. Only at my urging did Ambassador speech, President Ronald Reagan described assist in the case of imprisoned U.S. citizen Shear initiate contact with Mrs. Ngo to up- the United States Constitution as ‘‘a cov- Dr. Nguyen Quoc Quan. I hope that after our date her on her husband’s situation. enant we have made not only with ourselves, conversation a senior person from the U.S. This was disturbing on a number of levels. but with all of mankind.’’ We have an obliga- Embassy has reached out to his wife, Mrs. I have long believed that U.S. embassies tion to keep that covenant. If you were to Mai Huong Ngo. As I mentioned to you—both should be islands of freedom—especially in take this action, it would send a critical in my previous letter and on the phone, the repressive countries like Vietnam. Under Ambassador Shear’s leadership it didn’t ap- message to U.S. ambassadors globally, and U.S. Embassy in Vietnam must be an island just as importantly, to repressive govern- of freedom. pear that the U.S. embassy in Hanoi was em- bracing this important task. But even more ments which fear the words of the Constitu- It is with this in mind that I truly hope troubling is the fact that Dr. Quan is an tion and the promise they hold as much as you will invite Vietnamese dissidents and American citizen, and yet there appeared to they fear the aspirations of their own people. their families to the embassy’s July 4th cele- be little urgency to securing his release. I have repeatedly said that it would be fit- bration this year. In addition, I urge the U.S. In speaking by phone with Ambassador ting for a Vietnamese-American to serve as Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City to continue Shear following the hearing I expressed my U.S. ambassador Vietnam—someone who un- to work for the release of Dr. Nguyen. Please concerns and urged him to host a July 4th derstands the country, the language, and the let me know of any updates in his case and celebration at the embassy, where the guest oppressive nature of the government having when the embassy intends to have an Inde- list was comprised of religious freedom and experienced it themselves before coming to pendence Day celebration that includes free- democracy activists in Vietnam. I stressed the U.S. Such an individual would not be dom-loving people in Vietnam. I look for- that he should fling open the doors of the tempted to maintain smooth bilateral rela- ward to hearing from you. embassy and invite Buddhist monks and tions at all costs. Such an individual would Best wishes. nuns, Catholic priests and Protestant pas- embrace the cause of freedom. The Viet- Sincerely, tors, Internet bloggers and democracy activ- namese people, and frankly millions of Viet- namese-Americans, deserve better than what FRANK R. WOLF. ists. Such was the custom during the Reagan Ambassador Shear and this administration Administration, especially in the Soviet are giving them. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Union. This practice sent a strong message America must be a voice for the voiceless. Washington, DC, June 26, 2012. that America stood with those who stand for The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam must be an is- DEAR MR. WOLF: Thank you for your letter basic human rights. In many cases it af- land of freedom, headed by a bold American of June 6 following up on your phone con- forded these individuals protection from fu- ambassador. Ambassador Shear is not that versation last month with Ambassador Shear ture harassment and even imprisonment. man. regarding the Tom Lantos Human Rights Ambassador Shear said that he intended to Best wishes. Commission’s hearing on Vietnam and the honor this request. Following my conversa- Sincerely, tion with him I received the enclosed letter case of Dr. Richard Nguyen. FRANK R. WOLF. from the department indicating that, ‘‘Am- We continue to urge the Vietnamese gov- bassador Shear continues to engage with ernment to release Dr. Nguyen. In addition U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, civil society advocates, promoters of rule-of- to raising his case with high-level Viet- Washington, DC, June 26, 2012. law, and democracy activists and will wel- namese officials, our consular officers will DEAR MR. WOLF: Thank you for your letter come them to the Embassy’s July 4th cele- continue to provide all appropriate consular of June 6 following up on your phone con- bration.’’ I took Ambassador Shear at his assistance to Dr. Nguyen. Ambassador Shear versation last month with Ambassador Shear word and in fact shared this correspondence has personally spoken with Dr. Nguyen’s regarding the Tom Lantos Human Rights with members of the Vietnamese Diaspora wife, Mai Huang Ngo, and senior officials Commission’s hearing on Vietnam and the community in the U.S., several of whom from our Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City re- case of Dr. Richard Nguyen. were greatly encouraged by this develop- We continue to urge the Vietnamese gov- main in close contact with her. ment. ernment to release Dr. Nguyen. In addition Ambassador Shear continues to engage Late last week it was brought to my atten- to raising his case with high-level Viet- with civil society advocates, promoters of tion that many of the most prominent de- namese officials, our consular officers will rule-of-law, and democracy activists and will mocracy and human rights activists in Viet- continue to provide all appropriate consular welcome them to the Embassy’s July 4th nam were not invited to the event. These re- assistance to Dr. Nguyen. Ambassador Shear celebration. This is one of many ways we ports seemed starkly at odds with the assur- has personally spoken with Dr. Nguyen’s promote respect for human rights and rule- ances I had personally received from Ambas- wife, Mai Huang Ngo, and senior officials of-law in Vietnam. sador Shear. I called him directly this morn- from our consulate in Ho Chi Minh City re- We will keep you and your staff updated on ing to find out if the embassy had invited the main in close contact with her. developments regarding Dr. Richard Nguyen. dissidents as had been agreed upon. His re- Ambassador Shear continues to engage Please do not hesitate to let us know if we sponse was appalling. He said that he had in- with civil society advocates, promoters of can be of further assistance. vited a few civil society activists but then rule-of-law, and democracy activists and will Sincerely, said that he needed to maintain a ‘‘balance.’’ welcome them to the Embassy’s July 4th DAVID S. ADAMS, I then asked him for a list of the invitees. He celebration. This is one of many ways we Assistant Secretary, initially refused saying he was unable to pro- promote respect for human rights and rule- Legislative Affairs. vide this information, even though presum- of-law in Vietnam.

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Legislative Affairs. matter of his continued detention and press Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautifi- for his release. cation, Community Association: The Burke We do not believe that this administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centre Conservancy. Washington, DC, July 13, 2012. especially Ambassador David Shear, have Hon. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, sufficiently advocated for basic human Special Recognition Award: Marian Hardy Secretary of State, rights and religious freedom in Vietnam. In (Annandale Christian Community for Action). Washington, DC. fact, Ambassador Shear has sidelined these Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me DEAR SECRETARY CLINTON: I write to fol- issues which has been a cause for concern. in congratulating these outstanding residents The people of Vietnam yearn for American low-up on my letter of July 9 regarding Am- and companies and also in thanking them for bassador David Shear’s deeply disappointing leadership in this realm—leadership which pattern of sidelining of human rights and re- Ambassador Shear has been simply unable or their service to our community. Their efforts ligious freedom in Vietnam. In fact I was so unwilling to provide. As such, we urge you to and leadership have been a great benefit to troubled by his approach that I urged you to dismiss Ambassador Shear from his post, and our community and truly merit our highest fire him. I continue to believe that Ambas- move swiftly to appoint an individual who praise. sador Shear is not the man for the job. Fur- will embrace the struggle of the Vietnamese people and advocate on their behalf. thermore, I am eager to know when the f State Department will be able to provide me Unfortunately, the outstanding congres- sional request for the list of invitees to the with a list of invited guests for the recent Embassy Hanoi’s July 4th celebration re- RECOGNIZING THE ATHLETES AND July 4 event held at the embassy. mains unfulfilled. As such, we also urge you MEMBERS OF THE GUAM NA- I read with interest your public remarks to make sure that the list is provided in a TIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE’S earlier this week in Vietnam. While I appre- timely fashion so that we are able to see DELEGATION TO THE 2012 OLYM- ciated your general comments regarding which religious freedom and democracy ac- PIC GAMES human rights concerns, I was disappointed to tivists were invited, if any. see no public mention of the imprisoned Vi- We wish to see a mutually beneficial rela- etnamese-American democracy activist Dr. tionship with Vietnam. In order for this to HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Nguyen Quoc Quan. happen, we must have confidence in this ad- As you know, I have been unreserved in my ministration’s efforts to promote religious OF GUAM criticism of this administration’s policies in freedom and democracy in Vietnam. We have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES China on a host of levels. But, I will gladly lost confidence that Ambassador Shear is up concede that I have seen a promising trend to the task. Thursday, August 2, 2012 with Ambassador Gary Locke, himself a Chi- Sincerely, Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nese-American. In numerous meetings with FRANK R. WOLF. dissidents, human rights lawyers and activ- DANIEL E. LUNGREN. to recognize the athletes and members of the ists, I have learned that they have been wel- CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH. Guam National Olympic Committee’s (GNOC) comed into the embassy under Ambassador JOSEPH R. PITTS. delegation to the Games of the 30th Olympiad Locke’s leadership. He has taken a personal f in London, England. Since 1896, the Olympic interest in their cause. This is in keeping Games have been the premier gathering for with the finest traditions of our nation’s em- TO RECOGNIZE THE 2012 BEST OF athletic competition throughout the world with bassies over the years. It bears noting that BRADDOCK AWARD RECIPIENTS more than 200 nations participating. Guam Chinese human rights activists and self- trained legal advocate Chen Guangcheng re- first participated in the Olympic Games in cently sought refuge in the American em- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY 1988 and has sent a delegation to every com- bassy—not the embassy of any other coun- OF VIRGINIA petition since then. try. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This year I am proud to recognize eight ath- The American embassy must a beacon for Thursday, August 2, 2012 letes who carry the distinguished honor of rep- those seeking basic human freedom and dig- resenting Guam in London. Our athletes are, nity. The American ambassador must be a Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it Amy Atkinson, a runner competing in the stalwart defender of dissidents and advocate is my honor to recognize the recipients of the women’s 800 meter event; Ricardo Blas, Jr., a for human rights. Increasingly I hear from 2012 Best of Braddock Awards. The awards judoka competing in the men’s +100 kilogram the Vietnamese-American community in the are given annually to deserving individuals, or- U.S. that they no longer have any confidence event; Christopher Duenas, a swimmer com- ganizations and companies in the Braddock that Ambassador Shear is up to the task. peting in the men’s 100 meter freestyle event; I again urge you to remove Ambassador Magisterial District of Fairfax County, Virginia, Maria Dunn, a wrestler competing in the wom- Shear and appoint a Vietnamese-American who have demonstrated an outstanding com- en’s 63 kilogram freestyle event; Derek Hor- ambassador, preferably someone who is well mitment to the community. ton, a cyclist competing in the men’s cross- versed, through personal experience, in the Residents of the 11th Congressional District country mountain bike event; Derek Mandell, a oppressive ways of Vietnam’s communist enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Fairfax runner and my former Assistant Press Sec- government, to take his place. Such an indi- County schools are ranked as some of the retary, competing in the men’s 800 meter vidual would not need to be reminded that best in the country, our communities are safe, event; Benjamin Schulete, a swimmer com- human rights and religious freedom advo- and our employment rate is one of the highest peting in the men’s 10 kilometer marathon cacy feature prominently in their job de- in the nation. However, much of what defines event; and Pilar Shimizu, a swimmer com- scription. a community cannot be found in statistics; it peting in the women’s 100 meter breaststroke Best wishes. lies in the commitment and contributions of all Sincerely, event. FRANK R. WOLF. who strive for the betterment of the community as a whole. It is my pleasure to recognize the I commend each athlete for their dedication, passion, and sacrifice in preparing for their in- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, following individuals for their service to our Washington, DC, July 19, 2012. community, and to congratulate each of them dividual sporting events. Additionally, I ac- Hon. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, on being named a Best of Braddock honoree: knowledge the support of their families, rel- Secretary of State, Citizen of the Year: Kathy Augustine, Brad- atives, and friends in contributing to their suc- Washington DC. dock District and Fairfax County Communities. cesses as they represent our island and peo- DEAR SECRETARY CLINTON: We strongly be- Young Person of the Year: Dawson Taylor, ple. lieve that human rights and religious free- Frost Middle School. I also commend the GNOC Executive Board dom in Vietnam need to be at the forefront of bilateral relations with Vietnam, includ- Most Outstanding Business Person: Patrick Members, staff, and stakeholders for their ef- ing any discussion about a strategic partner- Gloyd, Burke Centre Conservancy. forts in preparing our athletes for this unique ship with the United States. While we were Most Can-Do State Public Employee: Kath- opportunity. I join our island in wishing Team pleased to hear that you mentioned democ- erine Stramel, Northern Virginia Community Guam the best of luck and I look forward to racy activists, lawyers and bloggers on your College. their successes in this year’s games.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.045 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 IN RECOGNITION OF THE VET- surrounding islands, and Henderson Field, a PERSONAL EXPLANATION ERANS OUTREACH CLINIC IN particularly important location to enemy forces. PLYMOUTH There is no doubt that this victory significantly HON. JAMES B. RENACCI contributed to the eventual end of the Second OF OHIO HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING World War. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Thursday, August 2, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in honoring and remembering this great sac- Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Thursday, August 2, 2012 rifice and appreciating the advancement of 539, due to a travel delay stemming from yes- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to freedom that came at such a high cost 70 terday’s inclement weather, I was unable to recognize the opening of the new Veterans years ago. cast my vote on this legislation. Had I been Outreach Clinic in Plymouth. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Our veterans in the South Shore of Massa- f f chusetts have long been calling for a local vet- IN RECOGNITION OF THE REDEDI- erans’ medical center of their own. After many HONORING THE D.L. MARTIN CO. CATION OF AMERICAN LEGION years of working toward achieving this goal, ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY POST 40 HONORING PFC EDWARD the Department of Veterans Affairs’ regional RIBIERO office in Boston was proud to announce that they would be opening a new Veterans Out- HON. BILL SHUSTER HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING reach Clinic in the Town of Plymouth. For the OF PENNSYLVANIA OF MASSACHUSETTS first time, veterans in the Plymouth area will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no longer need to travel to Cape Cod, Brock- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, August 2, 2012 ton, or Boston in order to receive care. In par- Thursday, August 2, 2012 ticular, this new addition to the VA Boston Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Healthcare system will make a tremendous Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- recognize the rededication of American Legion difference to those unable to seek medical leagues to join me in honoring the D.L. Martin Post 40 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, honoring care due to limited mobility or transportation Company as it celebrates its 50th anniversary PFC Edward Ribiero. In the spring of 2010, heavy rains caused resources. As approximately 40,000 veterans on August 9th, 2012, and to recognize and Little West Pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts live in Plymouth County alone, the new Vet- honor its founder and owner, Donnie L. Martin erans Outreach Clinic will go a long way to- to overflow, flooding American Legion Post 40. for receiving ‘‘Business Person of the Year’’ in The flooding occurred not long after renova- wards providing the quality care that our vet- Franklin County, Pennsylvania. erans deserve without overburdening them tions had been completed on the Post and with long travel. The D.L. Martin Company has experienced caused damage. The damage was so exten- When the Veterans Outreach Clinic opens outstanding growth since it was first founded sive that the entire building needed to be de- next spring, it will already have the capacity to in 1962, when Donnie Martin first purchased a molished. The Post’s members began con- care for up to six hundred patients. A doctor, 3,000 square foot machine shop in struction on a new, larger building in the hope a nurse, an LPN, and a medical assistant will Mercersburg, Pennsylvania and hired his first of funding some construction costs by renting be on hand five days a week to treat veterans two employees. D.L. Martin has now grown to out their function room and gaining new mem- bers. and to assist them with the various challenges over 40 acres and 150,000 square feet of Even when faced with such adversity and that they may face. It is essential that we do manufacturing floor space and employs nearly not forget the sacrifices that our veteran popu- loss, the members of American Legion Post 200 people, making it an integral business in 40 persevered. They remained committed to lation has made for our country. We must con- our community. pushing forward the reconstruction of a new tinue to care for these men and women once building, and did not falter. Such determination they return home, and ensuring access to We are proud of the resilience that the D.L. is a testament to the character and integrity of medical services is a necessary facet of the Martin Company has shown and the excellent the men and women who have defended our long-term care that our veterans deserve. service that it has provided to Franklin County Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to rec- over the last 50 years. The company has be- nation both past and present, and to Post ognize the opening of the new Veterans Out- come a world class provider of heavy indus- members who undertook this project. The role of American Legion Posts cannot reach Clinic in Plymouth. I urge my colleagues trial, construction and mining equipment, and be understated. They remain sacred places for to join me in recognizing the importance of also specializes in manufacturing custom hy- our veterans, playing a vital role in helping re- this new facility, and of the valuable role that draulics, elevator jacks and components, and integrate our servicemen and women into so- it will play in the lives of many local veterans. engine and transmission parts for class 8 ciety, especially those recently returning from trucks. Their commitment to quality products f Iraq and Afghanistan. That is why the rebuild- and customer service has not gone unnoticed COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNI- ing of American Legion Post 40 is such a to their clients or to our community. VERSARY OF THE GUADAL- great accomplishment. The members of the CANAL CAMPAIGN OF WORLD The company is holding a celebration in Post realized the important need for veterans WAR II Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania to to have a support community and they re- commemorate its 50 years of business on Au- mained committed to ensuring that Plymouth HON. ADAM SMITH gust 9th, 2012. Current and former employees had that in the new Post. as well as family and friends in the community Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- OF WASHINGTON lating the members of American Legion Post IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are invited to celebrate this anniversary and the promising future of D.L. Martin. 40 for their hard work and determination. I am Thursday, August 2, 2012 certain Post 40 will serve the community for I would like to thank Donnie Martin for his many years to come. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I service to our community and for being such rise in commemoration of the 70th anniversary f an important employer to so many in our dis- of the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II. trict. His integrity and strong work ethic have IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND This month, as we approach the 70th anni- SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 versary of Guadalcanal, we are reminded of brought him great success thus far and have enabled his company to grow and thrive in our the many sacrifices that brought freedom and SPEECH OF security to the South Pacific. We reflect upon community. D.L. Martin continues to provide HON. RUSH D. HOLT the 7,100 men who gave their lives in the quality service and lasting jobs to the citizens OF NEW JERSEY Guadalcanal campaign. of Franklin County and in other areas of Penn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guadalcanal lasted more than six months sylvania. As Congressman of the 9th district of and effectively ended the military expansion of Pennsylvania, I believe that their service has Wednesday, August 1, 2012 our enemies in the South Pacific. During that been very beneficial to the community and I Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of time, more than 60,000 Allied personnel par- know that they will experience continued suc- the amended version of H.R. 1905, the Iran ticipated in gaining control of Guadalcanal, its cess for many years to come. Threat Reduction & Syria Human Rights Act.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.036 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1413 I am a co-sponsor of and voted for the origi- who made significant contributions to a variety before dedicating herself to a career in public nal version of this bill when it was on the of constituent issues, and guided several leg- service. House floor in December 2011. Since that islative efforts addressing veterans affairs, Kathy has taken an active leadership role in time, the bill has been refined in the Senate health care, and financial services issues. a variety of organizations including the Atlanta with language designed to essentially paralyze Major Crowe spent eighteen months at the Community Food bank, Atlanta Women’s Net- Iran’s oil sector, which has already seen its oil Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Or- work, Planned Parenthood Atlanta, Central exports fall by 60 percent as a result of sanc- ganization (JIEDDO). He consistently provided Health Center, City of Atlanta Child Care Task tions imposed to date. The improved bill be- insightful advice to JIEDDO’s senior leader- Force, and many other boards and founda- fore us even more broadly targets Iran’s oil ship on the impact of proposed counter-IED tions. It goes without saying that her involve- sector and anyone who tries to do business initiates. He filled an important role keeping ment in the community is consistent and done with Iran in this area. It will prevent the Central Congress informed of the Department of De- with a graceful dedication. Bank of Iran from repatriating funds from the fense efforts to counter IEDs; the greatest Representative Ashe, your presence and sale of oil as part of bilateral trade agreements source of combat casualties this decade. leadership will be missed in the General As- Iran may have with other nations. Indeed, prior Major Crowe was instrumental in developing a sembly. Let it be known that your hard work sanctions passed by this Congress have Department of Defense legislative proposal to and dedication to all Georgians and to the caused India and Turkey to deny Iranian amend JIEDDO’s authority enabling it to fund people of Atlanta is appreciated, and I wish banks licenses to set up branches in those na- critical interagency efforts to disrupt the flow of you the best in your future endeavors. tions. Finally, this bill includes sanctions tar- improvised explosive components entering Af- geting Syrian officials responsible for the mas- ghanistan. U.S. Central Command identified f sacres in that nation since the Syrian people this authority as an urgent need, as the major- began their uprising more than 18 months ity of IEDs used against our troops are made IN RECOGNITION OF THE FIRST ago. with materials smuggled into Afghanistan. The ANNUAL STAND DOWN EVENT These are important steps we must take as measure was included in the Fiscal Year 2013 AT CAPE COD ACADEMY part of a strategy to use every means avail- Defense Authorization Bill. able to compel Iran to meet its international Major Crowe’s high level of integrity, dedica- obligations. Iran must renounce any effort to tion, outstanding leadership, relentless pursuit HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING acquire nuclear weapons, and that claim must of excellence, and focus on the mission, sig- OF MASSACHUSETTS be verified through thorough, intrusive on-site nificantly contributed to the effectiveness, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inspections and monitoring. readiness, and outstanding quality of the Joint I should also note that yesterday, President Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organiza- Thursday, August 2, 2012 Obama announced a fresh set of sanctions tion. In so doing, our men and women in uni- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to against Iran’s energy and petrochemical sec- form have been provided the tools necessary recognize the first annual Stand Down event tors based on existing sanctions law and his to carry out their mission in Iraq and Afghani- at Cape Cod Academy. own authority as president. As President stan. His outstanding service coupled with his On August 11, 2012, at its Stand Down Obama noted this week, ‘‘The United States selfless devotion to duty will have a lasting event, Cape Cod Academy in Osterville will remains committed to a diplomatic solution, and positive effect on JIEDDO’s future rela- open its doors to local veterans and will pro- but the onus is on Iran to abide by its inter- tions with Congress. I look forward to being vide these men and women with a variety of national obligations. If the Iranian government Major Crowe’s Representative as he embarks services and support. The term ‘‘stand down’’ continues its defiance, there should be no on the next stage of his career at Fort originated as a military term, designating that doubt that the United States and our partners Huachuca. a combat unit was temporarily moved away will continue to impose increasing con- f from the front lines for rest and rehabilitation. sequences.’’ The government of Iran should HONORING MS. KATHY ASHE The tradition of hosting service-oriented understand that Congress, on a bipartisan events for veterans, and giving them the basis, is sending the same message by pass- ‘‘Stand Down’’ name, originated in the United ing H.R. 1905. I urge my colleagues to join me HON. JOHN LEWIS States after the Civil War, when returning sol- in supporting this bill. OF GEORGIA diers were offered food and medical treatment f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the towns they passed on their long jour- MAJOR TIM CROWE Thursday, August 2, 2012 neys home. Modern Stand Down events have evolved as an opportunity to provide needed Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise services to local veterans. HON. RON BARBER today to honor the 21 years of service in the Georgia General Assembly House of Rep- The Stand Down event at Cape Cod Acad- OF ARIZONA emy will provide services—such as general IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives by Kathy Ashe. Upon her deci- sion to retire this year she leaves a legacy of health screenings and dental care, benefits Thursday, August 2, 2012 altruism inside and outside the legislature and assistance, registry of motor vehicles services, Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to her contributions will be greatly missed. the availability of clergy, and free clothing and recognize Major Tim Crowe, United States Kathy represents the heart of Atlanta, the hygiene items—in a safe and welcoming envi- Army, who is soon ending his tour of duty in city that I am proud to call home and rep- ronment. Most of the volunteers at this event Washington, D.C. Major Crowe distinguished resent in the U.S House of Representatives. will be Cape Cod Academy students. It is truly himself as both an Army Congressional Fellow Kathy has stood firm in her advocacy for admirable that these young people are ready and as a Legislative Liaison Officer with the women and children, and has been a leader in and willing to give their time on a Saturday U.S. Army and the Joint Improvised Explosive k–12 public education and a leader by exam- afternoon to honor our local veterans. Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). His ple in higher education. As more than thirty thousand veterans call next assignment is in my district at Fort Kathy was born in DeKalb, Illinois and has Cape Cod home, it is crucial that we offer as- Huachuca in Southern Arizona. always spent her life in service to the commu- sistance to the men and women who have Like many of today’s service members nity; first as a community leader, later as an served our nation. Cape Cod Academy, its Major Crowe spent years away from his family educator, and continually as a volunteer. She students, and its faculty have truly done the and serving our country in harm’s way, includ- is an example of someone who practices what community a great service by planning and ing deployments to Somalia, Kosovo and twice she preaches and has always used her bipar- hosting this event. I look forward to seeing the to Iraq. I came to know Major Crowe when he tisan leadership to represent the needs of her Academy’s success as it continues this newly- was an Army Fellow working for Congress- constituents. Before being elected to the Geor- annual tradition in the future. woman Gabrielle Giffords in 2009. Originally gia Assembly in 1991, Kathy graduated from Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to rec- an Infantry Officer and now a Military Intel- Agnes Scott College and went on to receive a ognize the first annual Stand Down event at ligence Officer, Major Crowe provided much Masters of Arts in Teaching from Emory Uni- Cape Cod Academy. I urge my colleagues to needed expertise to the office, with a special versity and further continued her path to high- join me in recognizing the students and faculty understanding of Fort Huachuca, home of the er education graduate studies at Georgia who have worked to bring this event to life, Army’s Intelligence Joint Center of Excellence. State University. She taught in the Marietta and the importance that this event will have to He was an indispensible member of our team, and Cobb County public schools for 8 years the Cape Cod community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.049 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 TRIBUTE TO DR. CAROL LOWMAN the senior leader of a military command and Runion’s years of service to this country. That DEPUTY TO THE COMMANDING was a true testament to the faith and con- is why today I want to recognize him on the GENERAL U.S. ARMY CON- fidence Army leadership had in her ability to floor of the House of Representatives. TRACTING COMMAND support Army acquisition requirements during Mr. Runion remains active in his community a time of war. Dr. Lowman resumed her dep- and remains involved in current political HON. MO BROOKS uty duties on May 17, 2012 when ACC wel- issues. He is a member of Wanoca Pres- OF ALABAMA comed its first commanding general. byterian Church in Washington, NC, and has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On September 20, 2011, the President ap- a good friend in Pastor Travis Boyd. I am hon- pointed Dr. Lowman as the Army representa- ored to represent such a fine man who has Thursday, August 2, 2012 tive on the Committee for Purchase from Peo- been such an asset to our country and Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recog- ple Who are Blind or Severely Disabled. The pleased to have him recognized by the United nize and applaud the achievements of Dr. committee is an independent federal agency States Congress. Carol Lowman, who serves as the deputy to that administers the AbilityOne program which f the commanding general of the U.S. Army is the largest employment resource for people Contracting Command (ACC). Headquartered who are blind or have other significant disabil- IN HONOR’S CODE, THE U.S. CPL at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, ACC includes ities. CODY STANTON more than 6,300 military and civilian employ- I also wish to acknowledge and thank Dr. ees across the globe who provide support to Lowman’s husband, Mark, a retired U.S. Army HON. VIRGINIA FOXX our warfighters by acquiring equipment, sup- Reserve colonel, for supporting his wife and OF NORTH CAROLINA plies, and services vital to our Soldiers’ mis- for his service to our country. The Lowmans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion and daily needs. Dr. Lowman will soon have been blessed with five children and five retire after more than 20 years of distin- grandchildren. We wish Dr. Lowman and her Thursday, August 2, 2012 guished service to America’s Army. Through- family all the best in the years ahead. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise today to out her career, Dr. Lowman has demonstrated f honor CPL Cody Stanton of Raleigh North the highest level of professionalism, initiative, Carolina, United States Army, 21st MP CO and selfless service in the execution of pro- IN HONOR OF CHUCK RUNION ‘‘ABN’’. On January 26, 2012 while out on a grams supporting the total force of quality Sol- mission CPL Cody Stanton was almost killed diers and Department of the Army civilians. HON. WALTER B. JONES in an IED explosion. With the quick help of his The distinctive accomplishments of Dr. OF NORTH CAROLINA brother in arms SSG Marcus Emelio, his life Lowman reflect great credit upon her, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was saved when he applied two tourniquets. Army Contracting Command, the U.S. Army, Thursday, August 2, 2012 In a few short months Cody has come so far and the Department of Defense. and so fast in his recovery over at Walter Dr. Lowman began her Army career as a Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Reed Hospital in Bethesda. Another very im- contracting intern with the Information Sys- take a moment to honor Chief Petty Officer portant part of his recovery has been his tems Command at Fort Richie, Maryland. She Charles Clinton Runion, U.S. Navy Retired, mother Nancy Stanton who has been there for has served with distinction at virtually every who resides in Washington, NC. him constantly. The families of our wounded level in the Army contracting community. Prior Mr. Runion was born in Irwin, TN, on Au- warriors are the unsung heroes who make the to her ACC Headquarters assignment, she gust 7, 1923, and over his lifetime he has difference in recovery. I ask that this poem was the acting director of the Mission and In- served his country and distinguished himself penned in his honor by Albert Caswell be stallation Contracting Command at Fort Sam as a role model in patriotism. placed in the RECORD. In October of 1940, Mr. Runion enlisted in Houston, Texas. She has also served as the In Honor’s Code . . . director and principal assistant responsible for the United States Navy and served his country What men must bare, contracting and chief, Business Systems Divi- for 24 years before retiring. As a successful this heavy load! sion for the Army Contracting Agency South- Navy pilot during WWII and the Korean War, All in where they must go! ern Region in Atlanta, Georgia and as chief, he has flown over 80 different aviation vessels All in what they must do! Management Branch for the Contracting Divi- throughout his military and civilian life. While, all in the face of death their fine sion at the U.S. Army Forces Command at Mr. Runion has had the honor and privilege hearts stand true! Fort McPherson, Georgia. to fly many important people of the time. He All for me and you! has flown President Gerald Ford and First To so provide freedom’s hue! While her career accomplishments are All for that old red, white and blue! many and significant, I wish to highlight Dr. Lady Mamie Eisenhower. He flew First Lady All in times of war, Lowman’s contributions to the establishment Jackie Kennedy from Washington, DC, to when hearts of courage must stand true! of the Army Contracting Command on March Growton, Connecticut, to launch the USS La- As what they are, 13, 2008. She was one of several senior Army fayette nuclear submarine. Mr. Runion contin- in what they do! leaders who worked tirelessly to create a new ued his streak of flying the country’s most im- As so Cody, major command from the ground up in record portant into the 1960’s with Hubert Humphrey, as so have you! time. Her wisdom, insight, and vision were es- Lady Bird Johnson and Tennessee Congress- As a man of faith . . . man Jimmy Quillen. Whose fine heart would not so wave! sential elements in building the foundation of Who so lives by such an ethos, a global enterprise that awarded and managed Throughout his career, Chuck Runion has SUCH A CODE, more than 198,000 contractual actions valued been honored with many accolades. He has that which so means the most! at more than $86.9 billion in fiscal year 2011. been awarded an air medal with gold star, Who to this our nation so gave! Dr. Lowman also played a key role last year Navy unit commendation, an American de- Almost his life, in the relocation of ACC Headquarters from fense letter ‘‘A,’’ an American/European Pa- and his two fine strong legs . . . Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Redstone Arsenal. cific theater medal, a WWII victory medal, a as death stood close! This move followed the transfer of ACC’s par- Korean unit commendation and a good con- For this hero, ent-Command, the Army Material Command duct medal with four stars. He also earned a can you but not so hear the Angel’s pray, all of those? (AMC) Headquarters to Redstone from Fort humanitarian ribbon and a Berlin airlift ribbon. For it was on a battlefield of honor bright, Belvoir, as directed by the Base Realignment Mr. Runion’s last flight was on Aug. 7, 2011— where heroes are so made who for us so fight! and Closure Commission’s decision in 2005. his 88th birthday. Where this fine hero almost so lost his life! While AMC had several years to plan for and Mr. Speaker, Chuck Runion is part of the But, coming back from the dead as his great transition to its new Alabama home, ACC Greatest Generation. Like most members of heart shone so bright! completed its relocation in less than 18 this generation, when the war was over they As he so looked down upon his new plight! months. This tremendous accomplishment came home and became an important part of As he so realized that things would never be was a direct result of Dr. Lowman’s inspired the community. Mr. Runion not only became the same that night! As his heart so went Air Borne, leadership, foresight, and team building skills. an important part of his community, but he oh what a sight! Dr. Lowman assumed leadership of the was able to continue his love of flying. As one of Carolina’s favorite son’s! ACC, as executive director, on September 27, I have been fortunate enough to visit Mr. Went off to war to so patriotically do what 2011. This was the first time a female Senior and Mrs. Runion at their home. I was pleased must be done! Executive Service member was designated to look through the scrapbooks from Mr. As have all of our most courageous sons!

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H.R. 1905 increases But, quit is a word that Cody just never so role in Massachusetts, ensuring that wages sanctions on human rights violators in Iran, learned! and benefits are fair and that working condi- imposes tougher sanctions on the Islamic As so deep down inside this Southern Son, tions are safe for the hardworking individuals Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and codi- something so burns! who drive our economy. Our sincere recogni- fies U.S. policy to prevent Iran from devel- With his next mission to recovery this coura- tion is due to the men and women who ensure oping unconventional weapons and ballistic geous Carolinian he earns! that these unions run smoothly and success- missiles. This bill takes steps to peacefully To So Teach Us! fully, as they often remain unsung heroes in thwart Iran’s nuclear aspirations. To So Beseech Us! our society. As longtime advocates of the During the markup of this bill, an amend- To So Reach Us! As all in him what we must learn! workers of southeastern Massachusetts, Mr. ment offered by Ranking Member Berman to That arms and legs we all need! Pinkham and Mr. Flaherty are highly deserving strengthen sanctions against Iran’s Central But, what lies within ones heart above all of the honor that is being bestowed upon Bank was unanimously agreed to. The Ber- else supercedes! them. man Amendment strengthens H.R. 1905 by in- As one day this man will go back to Caro- Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to rec- serting language that directs the President to lina’s to live under her blue skies, ognize Jim Pinkham and Mark Flaherty, this determine whether the Central Bank of Iran is as a hero indeed as so comprised! year’s honorees at the ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ Day engaged in sanctionable activity. Air Borne, Cookout. I am proud to call them friends and By sanctioning the Central Bank of Iran, the all in what his fine heart has formed . . . as a special breed! I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing United States would set a strong example for For such things forever live on as these . . . these two individuals who have worked so countries around the world that depend on a In men of faith who so live by such a code of hard to represent the workers of southeastern geopolitically stable Middle East for their own honor, Massachusetts. security and prosperity. Imposing tougher and believe . . . f sanctions on the Iranian economy will dem- For Heaven so awaits all of them and all onstrate that the international community will these! IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1905, IRAN not tolerate Iran’s continued refusal to end Who live by such an honor’s code indeed! THREAT REDUCTION AND SYRIA their nuclear enrichment program. By what code in your life will you so live? HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 Specifically, the Berman Amendment directs All in your heart’s of honor to this our world the President of the United States to deter- what will you so give? SPEECH OF IN HONOR’S CODE! mine whether the Central Bank of Iran has: (1) assisted Iran’s VVMD or missile programs, in- f HON. LAURA RICHARDSON OF CALIFORNIA cluding proliferation of WMD to other govern- IN RECOGNITION JIM PINKHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments; (2) financed Iran’s procurement of ad- AND MARK FLAHERTY vanced conventional weapons; (3) provided fi- Wednesday, August 1, 2012 nancial services for the Islamic Revolutionary HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Guard Corps; or (4) facilitated Iran’s support of OF MASSACHUSETTS today in support of the Senate amendment to international terrorism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 1905, the Iran Threat Reduction Act. This Should the President make the determina- bipartisan legislation is critical to the protection tion that the Central Bank of Iran is involved Thursday, August 2, 2012 of the American people and our allies around in any of these areas, the bill requires him to Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the world. apply sanctions under the International Emer- recognize Jim Pinkham and Mark Flaherty, the Mr. Speaker, I believe it is imperative that gency Economic Powers Act. The President two honorees at this year’s ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ the United States take the lead in opposing will have 30 days to make this determination. Day Cookout in Lakeville, Massachusetts. Iran’s effort to produce nuclear weapons. Such These sanctions would ensure that any foreign Mr. Pinkham and Mr. Flaherty are the Presi- a development would introduce an intolerable bank involved in significant transactions with dent and Secretary/Treasurer, respectively, of and destabilizing element into one of the the Central Bank of Iran is excluded from the Plymouth-Bristol Central Labor Council, world’s most volatile regions. The discovery of doing business with the U.S. which represents union members living and a plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to Mr. Speaker, the bill also includes Title WI, working in Plymouth and Bristol County in the United States on American soil is but a re- entitled the ‘‘Syria Human Rights Account- Massachusetts. It is not an overstatement to minder of the urgent need for the United ability Act of 2012.’’ I support the inclusion of say that they have dedicated their lives to pro- States to take forceful and effective action to this title. What began as a peaceful stand tecting the rights of workers and ensuring that ensure that Iran does not succeed in devel- against tyranny has degenerated into the the hardworking people of Plymouth and Bris- oping the capability to produce nuclear weap- bloodiest movement of the Arab Spring. Ac- tol County are adequately represented in their ons. cording to the International Red Cross more unions. In, Congress passed H.R. 2194, the Iran than 16,00o people have been killed in the Mr. Pinkham is a lifelong member of the Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act, conflict and the violence has increased sub- Utility Workers Union of America Local 369 which at the time were the most comprehen- stantially in the past few weeks. and a former Boston Edison employee. Mr. sive sanctions ever imposed on Iran by the This is why Title VII of this bill is necessary. Flaherty is a member of the Boston and Car- United States. But more needs to be done. It builds upon efforts to bring about a peaceful men’s Union and has been involved with union While current sanctions on Iran have im- and swift resolution by activities throughout his tenure as an MBTA peded Iran’s ability to successfully develop a (1) requiring the President to identify within employee. As leaders of the Plymouth-Bristol nuclear weapon, most experts agree that Iran 90 days and impose sanctions on officials of Central Labor Council, Mr. Pinkham and Mr. will have nuclear capabilities in the next two to the Syrian government or those acting on their Flaherty represent nurses, teachers, electrical three years if tougher sanctions are not im- behalf who are complicit in or responsible for utility workers, law enforcement and public posed. According to a report released by the the commission of serious human rights safety personnel, construction workers, public International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has abuses against Syria’s citizens, regardless of sector employees, and other working men and a stockpile of low-enriched uranium that if fur- whether the abuses occurred in Syria; women of Massachusetts. Throughout their ther enriched could produce three nuclear (2) imposing sanctions on anyone who careers as union representatives, they have weapons. transfers equipment or technologies including worked with companies to bring more jobs to Last year, I wrote to Chairman ROS- weapons, rubber bullets, tear gas and other the state, ensuring that the jobs brought are LEHTINEN, Ranking Member BERMAN, Leader riot equipment, and jamming, monitoring and ones that come with fair wages and working PELOSI, and Speaker BOEHNER urging them to surveillance equipment which the President conditions. They have also walked picket bring before the House legislation imposing determines are likely to be used by Syrian offi- lines, worked voter registration tables, and or- sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran. Shortly cials to commit human rights abuses, and ganized educational campaigns, all civic activi- thereafter, I was very encouraged and pleased (3) imposing sanctions on anyone who en- ties with great importance for our commu- that the Committee reported favorably and the gages in censorship, or activities relating to nities. Their efforts strengthen Massachusetts’ House passed H.R. 1905. censorship, in a manner that prohibits, limits,

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Mr. Speaker, I H.R. 1905 will help to refocus our efforts on would like to express my sincere condolences appropriately addressing these critical issues. to the families of the victims of the Aurora, Leaders in the Iranian and Syrian govern- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Colorado shooting, which took place on July ments have shown repeatedly that they are OF MASSACHUSETTS 20, 2012. unwilling to comply with international de- Twelve people were killed and 58 wounded mands. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in this senseless carnage, as they sought to For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I strongly enjoy a film with their family and friends. Thursday, August 2, 2012 support H.R. 1905 and the Senate amend- Compounding this tragedy, among the victims ments. I urge my colleagues to join me in vot- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were children and U.S. service-members, who ing to pass this bill. celebrate the 125th annual meeting of the had bravely fought for this country. f Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, a While we will never truly understand what INTRODUCTION OF THE INTER- professional organization representing over causes someone to take the lives of others in STATE LAND SALES UPDATE 330 cranberry growers throughout Massachu- cold blood, faith will console where reason cannot. We must find solace in the admirable ACT OF 2012 setts. examples of courage in the line of fire, as ordi- Established in 1888 to standardize the 100 nary citizens risked life and limb to help each HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY pound barrel, the measure with which cran- other. OF NEW YORK berries are sold, the Cape Cod Cranberry The shooter underestimated the strength IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Growers’ Association, CCCGA, is one of the and resolve of the community of Aurora. Au- Thursday, August 2, 2012 oldest farmer organizations in the country. rora will overcome this tragedy and we as a country will support them because what im- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise along Since its creation, the CCCGA has stayed true pacts them directly impacts us all indirectly. with my colleague Rep. MCHENRY to introduce to its original goal—to support and promote the Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act Up- the interests of Massachusetts cranberry f date of 2012. growers. MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD PROBES The Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act To execute its mission, the CCCGA’s pro- was enacted in 1969 to protect consumers fessional staff continuously sponsors profes- from being sold property where the property’s sional development seminars for growers, as- HON. TRENT FRANKS description in the contract and related mate- sists growers in regulatory compliance, pro- OF ARIZONA rials was not what was to be delivered to the vides resources for environmental sustain- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES buyer. ability, and supports community and profes- Thursday, August 2, 2012 It was intended to protect out-of-state buy- sional outreach activities. Through investments ers who were sold land that was not what was Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker. I sub- of over $500,000 dollars in studies and re- advertised and provides a right of action to re- mit the Politico article titled ‘‘In defense of scind the contract and walk away from the search efforts to improve the efficiency of Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood deal. However, Courts have ruled over the cranberry farmers as well as to promote envi- probes’’, dated July 29, 2012, and authored by years that ISLA applies to condominiums, and ronmentally compatible farming techniques, former Speaker Newt Gingrich. developers are required to file redundant pa- the CCCGA promotes the sustainable success The recent assault on the National Secu- perwork that is unnecessary and out of keep- of the Massachusetts cranberry grower. rity Five is only the most recent example of ing with modern condominium development. the fear our elites have about discussing and Cranberries are synonymous with Massa- understanding radical Islamists. During the economic downturn, some buy- chusetts and the significance of the Common- When an orchestrated assault is launched ers have used the recording requirements of wealth’s cranberry industry is illustrated by the on the right to ask questions in an effort to ILSA to rescind otherwise valid contracts for revenues generated in 2012, which exceeded stop members of Congress from even inquir- economic reasons, an unintended con- $120 million and the roughly 5,000 workers ing about a topic—you know the fix is in. sequence of the act and its intent. The law employed in the industry. In addition to sup- The intensity of the attack on Rep. Michele Bachmann (R–Minn.) as well as Republican now needs a technical fix to distinguish condo- porting large, commercial enterprises, the minium sales from other types of land sales Reps. Trent Franks of Arizona, Louie Goh- Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association and to recognize the unique conditions under mert of Texas, Tom Rooney of Florida and provides assistance to small, family owned Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia is a reminder which these units are sold in today’s market. and operated businesses. Approximately sev- of how desperate our elites are to avoid this I fully support the consumer protections that enty percent of CCCGA businesses are family discussion. Yet consider this rush to silence were enacted through ILSA, and this proposed questions in light of our history of unpleas- legislation does nothing to affect those protec- owned and operated, and some have been ant surprises during the Cold War. tions. But I also believe that we need to make continuously run by the same family for as Given all the painful things we learn about distinctions for condominiums in order to allow many as five generations. people every day and the surprises that the condominium development industry to re- The importance of the resources provided to shock even the experts (the head of the FBI bound from the recession. The bill would only anti-spy effort was a Russian spy, for exam- sustain the success of such hard-working ple), you have to wonder why people would exempt condominiums from ILSA’s registration growers cannot be overstated. Through its aggressively assert we shouldn’t ask about requirements but will maintain the consumer continued support, the CCCGA is working to national security concerns. protections to ensure consumers still have the ensure that Massachusetts cranberry farmers Remember the shock in 2001 when we right to rescind contracts in cases of fraud. can adapt to environmental changes, that they learned that FBI agent Robert Hanssen had Developers would, of course, still be required survive urbanization, and that they continue to been spying for 22 years—first for the Soviet Union and then the Russian Federation. This to comply with state laws that require specific experience success and growth into the future. disclosures. disaster came just seven years after the 1994 As we recover in this still fragile economy, Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating arrest of Aldrich Ames, a CIA counterintel- ligence officer who was a Soviet spy for eight we want to encourage, not discourage, buyers the 125th annual meeting of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association. May the years. and sellers to enter into real estate deals re- Why should we assume we’re in better sponsibly. CCCGA continue to fulfill its mission and be a shape today, when political correctness is That is why this bill is important to ensure strong, viable supporter of Massachusetts passionately opposed to tough counterintel- development and the return of an important in- cranberry growers. ligence screening? It’s as though our

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They were right to do about national security with a refusal to Bloomberg’s initial response to news that a so and it weakens national security for them think seriously and substituted political cor- car bomb had been found in Times Square. to be attacked for simply asking basic ques- rectness and a ‘‘solid’’ assurance that people Bloomberg is mayor of the city attacked on tions. One clear example of the Obama ad- must be OK because they are ‘‘nice’’ and Sept. 11—so did he shrewdly identify the ministration’s indefensible bias is its deci- ‘‘hard working’’ for the systematic, intense probable perpetrator? Of course not. sion to co-sponsor the Global Counterter- investigations of the past. Bloomberg opined it was a ‘‘homegrown, rorism Forum, which explicitly excluded I’m not suggesting that our primary threat maybe a mentally deranged, person or some- Israel. Launched on Sept. 22, 2011, by Sec- is espionage. Our greatest problem is getting one with a political agenda that doesn’t like retary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish the wrong analysis, advice and policy pro- the health care bill or something. It could be Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, this posals. It is the bias of the advisers and the anything.’’ forum brought together 29 countries and the disastrous policies they propose that are our Just as Bloomberg was desperately avoid- European Union. Yet it excluded the country gravest danger at this stage of the long ing blaming radical Islamists, the New York that has been the most frequently attacked struggle with radical Islamists. Our elites Police Department noted the similarities to and has the most experience defeating ter- refuse to even consider that the advice they a 2007 jihadist car bombing in London. A rorism. are getting is biased, tainted, distorted—or Taliban video from Pakistan claimed respon- On June 7, 2012, Sens. Joe Lieberman (I- just plain wrong. sibility for the car bomb. The person being Conn.) and Mark Kirk (R-I11.) condemned the The underlying driving force behind this looked for was a U.S.-naturalized citizen U.S. government for giving in to demands to desperate desire to stop unpleasant questions from Pakistan. exclude Israel. is the elite’s fear that an honest discussion Given that evidence, Bloomberg’s will to To make matters worse, Maria Otero, the of radical Islamism will spin out of control. hide from the truth illustrates the challenge undersecretary for civilian security, democ- They fear if Americans fully understood how that the National Security Five face in rais- racy and human rights, gave a speech ‘‘in serious radical Islamists are, they would de- ing appropriate and even frightening ques- which she notably failed to mention Israel mand a more confrontational strategy. tions. and Israelis as victims of terrorism.’’ Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair The case of the Pakistani-American car Isn’t it legitimate to ask: Who advised warned last week, ‘‘The West is asleep on bomber has yet another lesson for those will- Clinton to launch a counterterrorism initia- this issue.’’ Islamist extremists, Blair as- ing to learn it. At his sentencing, Faisal tive that excluded Israel? Isn’t it also legiti- serted in an interview with The Telegraph, Shahzad asserted, ‘‘If I’m given 1,000 lives, I mate to ask: Who advised Otero to give a seek ‘‘supremacy, not coexistence.’’ A young will sacrifice them all for the life of Allah.’’ major speech on terrorism and ignore the at- John F. Kennedy wrote ‘‘Why England He had apparently planned to build another tacks on Israel and Israelis? Slept’’ to try to understand how the leader- car bomb in the next two weeks. The Paki- The anti-Israeli bias in the Obama admin- ship of a nation could ignore, repress and re- stan Taliban had given him $15,000 and five istration shows up in strange ways. Daniel ject warnings about Adolf Hitler and Nazi days of explosive training just months after Halper of The Weekly Standard reported in Germany. A future JFK may write ‘‘Why he became a U.S. citizen. August 2011 that the ‘‘White House has ap- Washington Slept’’ to explain our current pe- As Fox News reported: ‘‘The judge cut him parently gone through its website, cleansing riod. The case of the National Security Five off at one point to ask him if he had sworn any reference to Jerusalem being in Israel.’’ would be a good chapter on the desperation allegiance to the United States when he be- It seems the Obama administration even of the elites to avoid reality and their deter- came a citizen last year. ‘I did swear’ went back to public documents from earlier mination to smother any wake-up call, Shahzad answered, ‘but I did not mean it.’ ’’ administrations to pretend this White which might make them come to grips with Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum clearly House’s rejection of Jerusalem as part of Blair’s warning. understood the threat. She stated in sen- Israel had been prior administrations’ poli- This desperate avoidance of reality is not tencing: ‘‘The defendant has repeatedly ex- cies. This is the Orwellian nature of the new. After Maj. Nidal Hasan shouted, pressed his total lack of remorse and his de- Obama system. ’’Allahu Akbar’’ (‘‘God is great’’) in Fort sire, if given the opportunity, to repeat the Its hostility to the city of David being con- Hood, Texas, and killed 12 soldiers and one crime.’’ Shahzad was not some desperate rep- sidered Israel’s capital was displayed as re- Army civilian while wounding 29 others, resentative of poverty or repression. His fa- cently as Thursday in the following colloquy there was pressure to avoid confronting his ther had been vice chief of the Pakistani Air between reporters and Jay Carney, White acts as inspired by his support for radical Force. This was the bomber Bloomberg was House press secretary: Islamism. An American of Palestinian de- confused about. Reporter: ‘‘What city does this administra- scent, Hasan had been in touch with a rad- The reaction to the National Security Five tion consider to be the capital of Israel? Je- ical American cleric in Yemen, Anwar al- and their request for investigations by the rusalem or Tel Aviv?’’ Awlaki. He declared Hasan a hero. Al-Awlaki inspectors general must be seen in this con- Carney: ‘‘Um . . . I haven’t had that ques- was himself declared a ‘‘specially designated text of willful avoidance and denial. In fact, tion in a while. Our position has not global terrorist’’ and, with presidential ap- there is a good deal in the Obama adminis- changed. Can we, uh . . .’’ proval, was killed by a predator missile. Yet, tration’s national security and foreign policy Reporter: ‘‘What is the capital [of Israel]?’’ despite the evidence, Wikipedia reports, to ask about. One theme of the inspectors Carney: ‘‘You know our position.’’ ‘‘One year after the Fort Hood shooting, the general letters is the administration’s court- Reporter: ‘‘I don’t.’’ motivations of the perpetrator were not yet ing of individuals viewed as leaders by the Lester Kinsolving, World Net Daily: ‘‘No, established.’’ U.S.-based Muslim Brotherhood. A recent no. She doesn’t know, that’s why she asked.’’ It did offer suggestions about motivation, terrorist finance trial produced 80 boxes of Carney: ‘‘She does know.’’ however. For example, ‘‘A review of Hasan’s evidence related to the activities of the Mus- Reporter: ‘‘I don’t.’’ computer and his multiple email accounts lim Brotherhood network in North America has revealed visits to websites espousing rad- over the past 40 years. Kinsolving: ‘‘She does not know. She just ical Islamist ideas.’’ Talking about Islam, he Unlike the Cold War, the primary focus of said that she does not know. I don’t know.’’ said, ‘‘Nonbelievers would be sent to Hell, de- concern in government today is not espio- Carney: ‘‘We have long, let’s not call on capitated, set on fire and have burning oil nage but influence. In the Cold War, there . . .’’ poured down their throats.’’ was value to learning secrets. The right spy Kinsolving: ‘‘Tel Aviv or Jerusalem?’’ A rational person would have some hints at the right place could give one side or the Carney: ‘‘You know the answer to that.’’ about what motivated a terrorist killing other a big advantage. Kinsolving: ‘‘I don’t know the answer. We spree. If even Wikipedia could reach some This long war with radical Islamists is a don’t know the answer. Could you just give conclusion about motivation, you would very different struggle. There are many nu- us an answer? What do you recognize? What think the national security system could do ances and long-term developments. Much of does the administration recognize?’’ the same. Not so. The Defense Department the struggle involves ideas and language Carney: ‘‘Our position has not changed.’’ official report instead focused on Hasan’s ac- alien to most American leaders and unknown Kinsolving: ‘‘What position?’’ tions as though they were ‘‘workplace vio- even to most of the State or Defense Depart- Carney then moved on to another question. lence’’ rather than terrorism. President ment professionals. Isn’t it legitimate to ask: Who advised the Barack Obama, in his speech at Fort Hood, So the right or wrong adviser can be enor- Obama administration to erase Jerusalem described the attack as ‘‘incomprehensible.’’ mously powerful. Getting the right advice from Israel? Isn’t it fair to ask: Who went Despite every effort by our enemies to can be everything. Therefore, whose advice back and forged public documents and who communicate why they hate us and why they we rely on becomes central to national secu- told them to do it? want to replace our world with theirs, our rity. Asking who the advisers are, what their Another example of these legitimate ques- leaders find their motives ‘‘incomprehen- prejudices are and what advice they give is a tions, consider the strange case of Louay

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As Andy McCarthy, a former plicity and passivity. cessions through the freezing of certain sanc- federal prosecutor in terrorism cases, ex- f tions. plained, ‘‘So what happens? Pentagon hires I strongly support Section 604 of this bill him as expert to teach Islam to our troops IN RECOGNITION OF THE SISTER which makes clear that nothing in this bill shall before they deploy from Fort Hood! And now, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MASSACHU- be construed as a declaration of war or an au- of course, he is the leader of the [Muslim] SETTS thorization of the use of force against Iran or Brotherhoods’ government-in-waiting for Syria. Yet this bill would further undermine Syria. You just can’t make this stuff up!’’ HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING and thwart the most effective tool we have to Isn’t it appropriate to ask: Who were the ensure that the United States does not get Muslim chaplains approved by this extrem- OF MASSACHUSETTS ist? How did he get chosen to be in such a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sucked into a war with Iran: diplomacy. THE EFFECTS OF SANCTIONS ON ORDINARY IRANIAN key position? What system of checking for Thursday, August 2, 2012 extremism broke down so badly, or is so bi- PEOPLE ased, that it allowed members and allies of Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Senate Banking Committee summa- radical Islamist organizations to play key recognize the arrival of a delegation from rized this bill by saying that it ‘‘aims to prevent roles in the U.S. government? Shichigahama, Japan, in Plymouth, Massa- Iran from repatriating any of the revenue from Part of the reaction to the National Secu- chusetts. sale of its crude oil, depriving Iran of hard cur- rity Five raising questions about the influ- This August, the Town of Plymouth will be rency earnings and funds to run its state ence of the Muslim Brotherhood has come welcoming individuals from its sister city, the budget.’’ Spoken plainly, this bill will destroy from a deliberate effort to deny the impor- Town of Shichigahama in Miyagi Prefecture, tance and the radicalism of the Muslim the Iranian economy and further hurt the Ira- Brotherhood as a worldwide network. The Japan, for a week-long stay. This visit is par- nian people that we claim to support. Iranians level of self-deception necessary to mis- ticularly special to the people of the two are already suffering under stifling sanctions understand the Muslim Brotherhood verges towns, as it is the first opportunity that they as they experience rising food prices and a on a psychosis. The organization’s motto is have had to reconnect since the devastating lack of access to basic medicine. ‘‘Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our earthquake and tsunami that ravaged For example, the sanctions against the Ira- leader. The Quran is our law. Jihad is our Shichigahama’s community and surrounding nian banking sector have greatly diminished way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest region in 2011. For nearly twenty-two years, the value of Iranian currency and have had a hope.’’ Our elites discount all these words— Plymouth and Shichigahama have shared this negative effect on nearly every aspect of the and refuse to take them seriously. Yet doesn’t the lesson of Munich in 1972, unique status as sister cities, an appropriate lives of ordinary Iranians: the price of rent, New York City on Sept. 11, Hasan at Fort relationship as the two cities have many com- education and bread have all increased. Rath- Hood, the Times Square car bomber, the monalities. They both are coastal towns that er than having the sanctions weaken the Ira- bombings in Iraq this week—the list is end- are surrounded by beautiful scenery with simi- nian regime, they are weakening the Iranian less—show that these words matter? lar industries and population statistics. The people and their ability to make a living or pur- Consider clause seven of one branch of the people of Plymouth and Shichigahama have sue an education. Muslim Brotherhood—Hamas. Perhaps no A recent publication by the International one in our elites wants to read the Hamas long taken in each others’ high school stu- dents on exchange trips, and they have sup- Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) quotes an Charter’s clause seven because it is too hor- Iranian women’s rights activist as saying that rifying. Consider: ‘‘The Day of Judgment will ported each other during times of tragedy. In not come until Muslims fight the Jews, when particular, the Town of Plymouth organized a ‘‘The international community’s sole focus on the Jew will hide behind the stones and number of fundraising events in order to aid the nuclear issue has resulted in the adoption trees. The stones and trees will say, ‘‘O Mus- Shichigahama following the 2011 tsunami. The of policies that greatly inflict damage on the lims, O Abdullah, there is a Jew behind me, deep bond that these two towns share is a Iranian people, civil society and women. Mili- come and kill him.’’ Apologists for Hamas prime example of how distance, variance in tarization of the environment will prompt re- insist this clause has no meaning. But the pressive state policies and the possibility of Hamas leaders claim they cannot remove it language, and cultural differences can all be overcome in the interest of shared human ex- promoting reform in Iran will diminish.’’ from their charter. The report further highlights that the sanc- perience and unity. The Muslim Brotherhood, in a 1991 docu- tions this Congress pushed ‘‘directly affected ment called the ‘‘Explanatory Memo- Mr. Speaker, it brings me great joy to recog- randum,’’ explained to its own supporters nize the arrival of a delegation from the availability of foreign-made medication and that its goal was ‘‘a kind of grand Jihad in Shichigahama, Japan, to its sister city of other healthcare products including vitamins eliminating and destroying Western Civiliza- Plymouth. I urge my colleagues to join me in for children and pregnant women. . . .’’ It tion from within and ‘sabotaging’ its miser- recognizing the significance of this visit, in points out that these sanctions are ‘‘doing the able house by their hands and the hands of most damage to those who are already vulner- welcoming our friends from Plymouth’s sister believers so that it is eliminated and God’s able—the urban poor.’’ city to the United States, and in wishing the religion is made victorious over all other re- Iranian-Americans are even facing discrimi- ligions.’’ delegation a pleasant stay. nation here in the United States. Several Ira- This memo cited 29 different allied groups, f nian-Americans were recently prevented from including the Islamic Society of North America, the Muslim Students Association IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND buying an iPhone or other Apple products sim- and the Islamic Association of Palestine. SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 ply because of their ethnicity. Such discrimina- Leaders in some of these allied groups found- tory treatment is emblematic of the unintended ed the Council on American-Islamic Rela- SPEECH OF effects of sanctions. tions. Just Friday, the Dubai chief of police HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH UNDERMINING THE IRANIAN CIVIL SOCIETY warned about a Muslim Brotherhood effort These sanctions directly undermine Iran’s to take over the emirates and seize their oil OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES civil society by giving the regime an excuse to and natural gas wealth. crack down even harder on internal dissent. The Muslim Brotherhood is a serious Wednesday, August 1, 2012 worldwide organization dedicated to a future These sanctions will ensure that this continues most Americans would find appalling. Seek- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in oppo- to happen. With many ordinary Iranians strug- ing to understand its reach and its impact on sition to H.R. 1905, the Iran Threat Reduction gling to simply make ends meet under our the U.S. government is a legitimate, indeed and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. This is sanctions regime, they cannot afford to or essential, part of our national security proc- yet another broad and indiscriminate sanctions spend the time necessary participating in so- ess. bill that will only serve to hurt ordinary Iranian cial movements which provide basic social The National Security Five were doing people, undermine their democracy movement services or to push for democratic change in their duty in asking difficult questions de- their country. Are these the intended effects signed to make America safer. Their critics and further tie the hands of the President and represent the kind of willful blindness that his team in their efforts to achieve a diplomatic we wish to have on the Iranian people or Ira- increasingly puts America at risk. resolution over its nuclear program. nian-Americans? If not, passing another broad If we do not want a book to describe ‘‘Why Proponents of this bill believe that tightening and indiscriminate sanctions bill sends the Washington Slept,’’ we will have to encour- sanctions on Iran will bring us closer to a dip- wrong message.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.059 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1419 If the sanctions the U.S. imposed on Iraq WELCOMING NAYYAR IMAM women made up 98 percent of sex trafficking are any precedent, we know that sanctions victims and 68 percent of labor trafficking vic- are not an effective tool in promoting or sup- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP tims. The traffickers were overwhelmingly (81 porting domestic democracy movements. We OF NEW YORK percent) male. Most of the victims were under also know that those sanctions did not prevent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the age of 25. With sex trafficking, most of the an unnecessary and wasteful war with Iraq. victims were U.S. citizens, while labor traf- Thursday, August 2, 2012 ficking largely affected undocumented individ- In effect, the expansion of the broad and in- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, to- uals. But this data just scratches the surface discriminate sanctions included in this legisla- day’s opening prayer was delivered by Nayyar of the problem that is out there, within our own tion hurts our ability to negotiate with Iran and Imam from Mt. Sinai, New York—in my district borders. imposes long-term detrimental harm on the on Long Island. Hundreds of thousands of trafficking victims Iranian people. It detracts from the real human I am honored to welcome Nayyar to the are exploited every year in the United States. rights abuses currently occurring in Iran by al- House as a distinguished representative of The Polaris Project estimates that there are lowing the regime to deflect blame on the Long Island’s Muslim-American community. 100,000 child sex trafficking victims in the U.S. United States and its allies. I also welcome his wife of 24 years, alone each year. This figure came into clear Rizwana, and their son, Ahmer, who attends focus in my hometown of Toledo, Ohio back in SUPPORTING REGIME CHANGE AND TYING THE 2005, when a child prostitution ring in Harris- PRESIDENT’S HANDS Baruch College, City University of New York, who are joining us from the gallery. burg, Pennsylvania was broken up. The sting Section 217 in this bill effectively states that I am especially pleased that Nayyar was involved 177 girls, 77 of whom were from To- sanctions on Iran’s central bank would not be able to make the trip during Ramadan, the ledo. One was a ten year old girl. They had lifted unless there is regime change. It does holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal. all been stolen away from their family, from this by creating new requirements for the ter- I have known him for ten years—as a trust- their community, and forced into prostitution in mination of sanctions that are dependent on ee of his mosque in Selden, New York and as a city over 400 miles away. That discovery led the cessation of the Central Bank’s financing a leading authority of Islamic culture across to the discovery of many other girls from To- of the Revolutionary Guard. Section 205 im- Long Island. He also serves the Islamic Asso- ledo who had fallen victim to sex trafficking. poses new restrictions on the President’s abil- ciation of Long Island and the Suffolk County The problem is big, but progress is being ity to waive certain sanctions. Collectively, Commission on Human Rights. made. One state representative from Toledo these provisions have moved the goal post As the first Muslim-American chaplain of the has worked tirelessly to address this issue at from negotiations over Iran’s nuclear enrich- Suffolk County Police Department, Nayyar has the state level. Representative Teresa Fedor ment program to regime change. The U.S. delivered the benedictions at its memorial recently saw her signature legislation signed record on successful regime changes is not services. He has also delivered opening pray- into law. The legislation, Ohio’s ‘‘Safe Harbor’’ law, ensures that children who have been traf- impressive. ers of the Suffolk County legislature. I commend him for his service to my district ficked are treated as victims and not charged The National Iranian American Council has and Long Island, as well as for the spiritual with violations like solicitation. The law also in- pointed out that this legislation ‘‘imposes col- leadership he provides my constituents. creases the penalties faced by adult traffickers lective punishment on the Iranian people by I thank Nayyar Imam and his family for join- and helps victims access services to help re- seeking to destroy the Iranian economy. The ing us to open the chamber with today’s pray- turn to society. Prior to the signing of this law, goal is to bankrupt Iran, and cause hyper- er. Representative Fedor passed a law to create inflation by destroying the value of Iran’s cur- f a human trafficking charge that could be rency, the rial.’’ added to related crimes to increase the sever- HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE U.S. ity of the sentence. If your goal is to punish the Iranian people, The good work that Representative Fedor undermine their brave efforts to push for de- HON. MARCY KAPTUR has done will undoubtedly help victims of traf- mocracy, and thwart our sensitive and critical OF OHIO ficking in Ohio. I would like to ask unanimous negotiations, then support this bill. If not, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consent to include an article from the Toledo urge you to join me in opposing this legisla- Blade detailing her work in this area. Thursday, August 2, 2012 tion. Human trafficking will remain a scourge on Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to SYRIA SANCTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS LEGISLATION our society until we can assure that no human highlight the problem of human trafficking. being is turned into a slave. I applaud the This legislation also requires the President Every day all over our country, vulnerable steps that have been taken so far, but also to impose sanctions on actors that are respon- women, and children and even men are stolen recognize that much more needs to be done. sible for or complicit in certain human rights away from their communities and forced into [From the toledoBlade.com, July 31, 2012] abuses in Syria. work to line the pockets of criminals. Their sto- FEDOR FOUND VOICE IN HUMAN-TRAFFIC This legislation fails to acknowledge that the ries and situations are different, but one com- BATTLE United States and a number of our allies are mon denominator remains: they are moved (By Jim Provance) away, they are forced to work, their wages are actively participating in stoking the violence on COLUMBUS.—‘‘Without her, we wouldn’t stolen, and they are unable to leave. They are have a voice,’’ a former human-trafficking the ground, including through the arming and modern day slaves. victim recently said of Rep. Teresa Fedor. support of Syrian rebel groups. Divisions and Under the federal Trafficking Victims Protec- But one might also say that it was this vic- in-fighting within the various militias operating tion Act, human trafficking is defined as the re- tim and others like her who gave the Demo- cratic lawmaker from Toledo her voice. on the ground are already occurring. If our cruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, own intelligence agencies are unable to fully The former elementary school teacher and or obtaining of a person to perform labor or a former Air Force staff sergeant has without grasp what is transpiring on the ground in commercial sex act through force, fraud, or a doubt experienced political success. She’d Syria, we can be sure that these targeted coercion. You can find human trafficking vic- been in the Ohio House only two years before sanctions will overlook other non-state actors tims everywhere. They are working in res- Lucas County voters promoted her to the that are participating in human rights abuses. taurants; nail salons; as maids and nannies; Senate in 2002. In 2010, when term limits on farms; in factories; in brothels, on the forced her out of the chamber, they sent her Recent reports also indicate that the insta- back to the House. She faces no Republican bility and chaos in Syria has opened the door street, and as online escorts—they exist in opposition for re-election this year. for fundamentalist groups to move in, including any industry where one’s work and freedom But making legislative gains proved more Al Qaeda. This threatens stability in the region can be stolen from them. elusive. An unscientific poll in the summer of 2007 as a whole and U.S. allies in the region, in- The Justice Department supports task forces dedicated to investigating human traf- by Columbus Monthly magazine of 100 law- cluding Israel. ficking cases. Between 2008 and 2010, these makers, lobbyists, and players in Gov. Ted We can all agree that the violence in Syria task forces rescued 527 confirmed human traf- Strickland’s administration, and other must end. But in order to do that, supporters Statehouse insiders ranked her among the ficking victims. Some of the people rescued least effective and politically savvy of state on both sides of the conflict must cease pro- were sex trafficking victims, others were labor lawmakers. viding either side with the tools to continue trafficking victims. But the statistics are telling. Her colleagues in the Senate Democratic this bloody conflict. The majority of trafficking victims are women: Caucus, a very small club, dumped her as

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.060 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 their elected leader in early 2008 after an in- Cordray, a Democrat, to create a commission ‘‘She’s helping them to realize that what ternal coup. to quantify modern-day slavery in Ohio. happened to them wasn’t necessarily their But just two weeks ago, many of those The statistics that emerged from the com- fault. Somebody did this to us, and we need same Democratic senators and their more mission were a kick in the stomach. to go after them.’’ plentiful Republican counterparts gave Ms. They suggested that as many as 2,879 Although happy with the bill that reached Fedor a standing ovation after the chamber youths born in Ohio are at risk for sex traf- Mr. Kasich’s desk, Ms. Fedor is already plot- unanimously passed House Bill 262, the so- ficking and that 1,078 have been trafficked ting her next move, battling what she per- called ‘‘Safe Harbor’’ bill. over the course of a year. ceives to be a misunderstanding among her Gov. John Kasich is to sign it into law In terms of raw numbers of arrests, inves- colleagues over whether a trafficking victim Wednesday at Second Chance, a Toledo so- tigations, and rescues of children involved in can consent to prostitution—even if she is cial service program offering help to traf- the sex trade, the commission suggested that over 16, the legal age of consent. ficking victims and prostitutes. Toledo ranked fourth in the nation behind ‘‘Age of consent should never apply,’’ she ‘‘There’s no higher calling than fighting Miami, Portland, Ore., and Las Vegas. When said. ‘‘These victims are not consenting. for those who can’t fight for themselves,’’ adjusted for population, Toledo climbed to They’re enslaved. They can’t get out. said Sen. Mark Wagoner (R., Ottawa Hills), No. 1. They’re being forced to have sex with 20 or 30 the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman ‘‘We feel that the models were reasonable men a night—beaten, drugged, raped, kid- who helped to work through last-minute and conservatively estimated, but I also napped. They go from city to city. There’s no changes to get the bill over the finish line. think the estimate woke some people up,’’ consent involved at all.’’ ‘‘Teresa is to be commended for taking up said Celia Williamson, professor of criminal this issue, for the energy she put behind it, justice and social work at the University of and for the commitment to see it through,’’ Toledo and leader of the commission sub- f he said. committee that presented the numbers. IN RECOGNITION OF THE MASSA- The bill seeks to push the reset button for But even when armed with those numbers, government, law enforcement, judges, and she was surprised at the success Ms. Fedor CHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COA- others to look at those forced or coerced into had. LITION selling themselves, especially minors, as vic- ‘‘I was astonished that she was able to pass tims rather than as criminals. such a comprehensive Safe Harbor law,’’ Ms. Initially struggling to get bipartisan sup- Williamson said. ‘‘It’s more than we could HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING port, Ms. Fedor reached out to a man who, at have realistically dreamed.’’ OF MASSACHUSETTS least through much of 2011, was considered The numbers were somewhat skewed by a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by Democrats to be the enemy—Mr. Kasich. 2005 federal child prostitution sting in Har- When the Republican governor signed on, risburg, Pa., involving 177 females. Seventy- Thursday, August 2, 2012 Ms. Fedor was in disbelief. seven of them, including a 10-year-old, were Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘This was different for her,’’ Mr. Kasich re- from the Toledo area. A 2006 series by The called. ‘‘She asked me, ‘Are you really seri- Blade trained a spotlight on Toledo’s role as recognize Against the Tide, a competitive race ous that you’re going to help me?’ ’’ a major recruiting hub for children in the benefitting the Massachusetts Breast Cancer The highly contentious fight over Senate sex trade. Coalition, MBCC, an organization dedicated to Bill 5, which ended last November when vot- ‘‘It made no sense to me that pimps ending breast cancer. ers rejected the Republican-passed restric- weren’t getting arrested, that johns weren’t Breast cancer is the most common cancer tions on public employee unions, was still getting arrested,’’ Ms. Fedor said. ‘‘They and second leading cause of death for fresh in lawmakers’ minds. were all misdemeanors. The whole focus was women. Studies estimate that in 2012, breast ‘‘I know I’m dancing on the edge of a knife on the prostitutes. In other words, it was al- here, but this issue’s more important than ways the woman’s fault. . . . And then, when cancer will claim the lives of over 39,000 the politics of this place,’’ said Ms. Fedor. I saw that it was reaching down to our chil- women in the United States. Statistics also No political backlash came. dren, I thought, ‘Enough is enough.’?’’ show that approximately 1 in 8 women born The trafficking issue has brought Mr. Ka- RUGGED DETERMINATION today will be diagnosed with breast cancer at sich, the father of 12-year-old twin daugh- some point in their lifetime. Judge Tim Grendell of Geauga County ters, close to tears multiple times. Common Pleas Court was a Republican state The citizens of my home state of Massachu- ‘‘I knew about human trafficking world- senator in 2010 when he teamed with then setts have been severely impacted by breast wide, but I was certainly not aware of the Sen. Fedor for the next step, creation of cancer. Our state has the highest incident rate situation in this state. . . .’’ he said. ‘‘It Ohio’s first stand-alone, second-degree fel- doesn’t just touch me because I have daugh- of breast cancer in the United States, affecting ony of ‘‘trafficking in persons.’’ Mr. ters. That’s part of it, but it’s anybody’s 139.5 per 100,000 women in Massachusetts, Grendell’s northeast Ohio district was deal- children.’’ as compared to a national average of 121.9 ing with its own problem of Asian massage per 100,000 women. Additionally, the highest In addition to signing the bill into law, Mr. parlors investigated for trafficking. Kasich’s own interagency task force on traf- ‘‘She brought a rugged determination and incident rates of breast cancer are within the ficking will release its recommendations on dedication to the issue that, I think, was counties of Dukes, Nantucket and Barnstable, how the state can better respond to the prob- critical in passage of that legislation a year which are all located in my district. lem on Wednesday. and a half ago and this legislation,’’ he said. The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, ‘‘Instead of prosecuting these people, we’re ‘‘In my personal opinion, [the latest bill] cer- beginning to recognize these people are vic- the MBCC, was founded in 1991 to combat tainly would not have passed in this ad- breast cancer. The organization challenges tims,’’ Mr. Kasich said. ‘‘Secondly, those vanced state without her efforts.’’ people who knowingly engage with these the commercialization and exploitation of But he also said that without Mr. Kasich’s traffickers and abuse them, the book is going breast cancer by corporations which stand to intervention, a bill as strong as the one that to be thrown at them. We had this bust [near ultimately just passed probably still would profit from the disease and those companies Bowling Green] that’s had a significant have been several years off. whose products contain carcinogens linked to amount of attention, so the word is out: ‘‘She’s been a huge force,’’ said Attorney breast cancer. Its mission to combat cancer You’re going to jail and for a long time. General Mike DeWine, a Republican who res- through prevention has led the MBCC to advo- ‘‘And the women who are out there, the urrected the trafficking commission begun people who have been trafficked, they can cate the investigation of environmental links to under his predecessor. come forward, and we will not prosecute breast cancer, to dispel misconceptions about ‘‘She has a real passion for this and per- you,’’ he said. ‘‘We will treat you and help the realities of breast cancer, and to reject the sistence,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve found in government you get your life back.’’ concept of breast cancer as a chronic disease. that you have to have those two, and she has INCREMENTAL GAINS them on this issue.’’ Through the funds raised by the Against the The gains have been incremental. In 2008, Theresa Flores, of Columbus, a former traf- Tide race, the MBCC has been able to con- Ms. Fedor persuaded her colleagues to amend ficking victim and now a member of Mr. tinue its cause to combat breast cancer. 2012 a separate bill to create a human trafficking DeWine’s commission, detailed her story in is the twentieth consecutive year the MBCC specification that, when attached to a re- the 2007 book The Sacred Bath: An American will hold this popular race, which unites people lated crime such as compelling prostitution, Teen’s Story of Modern Day Slavery: As a of all ages and backgrounds in a common could increase the severity of the sentence. teenager in an affluent Detroit suburb, she fight against breast cancer. Ms. Fedor said she knew the specification was blackmailed and trafficked at night, would not be used, but saw it as the first step even if she did return to her own bed under Mr. Speaker, please join me in applauding to getting human trafficking recognized in her unsuspecting parents’ roof before the sun the efforts of the Massachusetts Breast Can- Ohio law. rose. cer Coalition to fight this devastating epidemic More important, she said, was a provision ‘‘[Ms. Fedor] really is empowering victims and wish them the best of luck for a success- authorizing then Attorney General Richard and survivors to find their voices,’’ she said. ful race.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.063 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1421 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CA- A coherent and unified U.S. policy towards result of snowstorms, droughts, flood- PABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTEC- Iran is the best way to strengthen diplomacy, ing, earthquakes, and other natural TION ACT which remains the best, some say the only, hazards that require providing basic way to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear necessities to people across the coun- SPEECH OF weapons. This revised legislation—based on try. Indeed, one is reminded that Na- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO input from a broad coalition, including the tional Guard units played a major role OF GUAM White House—brings coherence and focused in providing security and assisting re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pressure to the negotiating table. covery efforts in the aftermath of Hur- Tuesday, July 31, 2012 I commend Chairwoman ROS LEHTINEN and ricane Katrina, in September 2005. Ranking Member BERMAN of the House For- Mr. Speaker, today, there are 54 sepa- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, as a society eign Affairs Committee for producing a bill that rate National Guard units—one for we must work to ensure that lives of those is based on policy, not politics. There were ex- each of the 50 States and the District who are unable to protect themselves are treme voices pushing to include some very of Columbia, plus Puerto Rico, Guam, safeguarded; however elected leaders also harsh language that, for example, would have and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There is no have an obligation to ensure that laws which made the few currently permitted humanitarian National Guard unit in American are passed, especially at the national level, transactions with Iranian financial institutions Samoa. allow for public input by the people they affect. illegal. To the benefit of the U.S. and innocent Mr. Speaker, on September 29, 2009, I strongly agree with the underlying intent of Iranian civilians, these provisions were left out. American Samoa was hit by a powerful H.R. 3803, the District of Columbia Pain-Ca- Another critical change to this legislation is earthquake which struck below the pable Unborn Child Protection Act, to prevent language that clarifies in the Act is not an au- ocean about 140 miles southwest of the termination of lives of the most vulnerable thorization of the use of force against Iran or Pago Pago, American Samoa, and 125 in our society—that of unborn children. H.R. Syria. miles south of Samoa. The earthquake, 3803 would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks The resolution would provide the administra- which registered 8.3 on the Richter of pregnancy, except when an acute physical tion with additional leverage for their broader scale, set off a massive tsunami that condition endangers the life of the mother. diplomatic effort. Sanctions are effective when crashed into American Samoa. Entire The bill further requires that any termination of it is clear that if concessions are made, the villages were devastated creating a dis- pregnancy be done in a manner that provides other side has the ability to reciprocate by aster of epic proportion in the Terri- the best conditions for the unborn child to sur- easing elements of the sanctions regime. This tory. vive. bill provides the administration with such flexi- Mr. Speaker, one of the lessons of the I am, however, concerned with the process bility. 2009 Tsunami is the fact that American used to develop and publicly debate the bill. In the midst of negotiations yet to yield Samoa is prone to disasters and we Further, I am concerned about the impact it progress, focused sanctions that unite both must be prepared. Especially, with has on home rule for the District of Columbia. Congress and the executive provides leverage American Samoa being out there on its Congress has delegated much authority to the that increases the likelihood of success, and own in the midst of the vast South Pa- D.C. government to establish policies that re- an alternative to military action, which our na- cific Ocean, it is very difficult to co- flect the needs of those who live here. But tion can ill-afford and which I oppose. ordinate and organize first responders H.R. 3803, which only affects Washington, f from the mainland. Having a National D.C., would implement this abortion ban with- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Guard unit is extremely helpful when out the input of D.C. residents and Congress- there is a State emergency. woman ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON who rep- HON. DAN BENISHEK In addition, American Samoa has a resents the people of the District of Columbia per capita enlistment rate in the U.S. in the United States Congress. OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military which is higher than any I believe that the United States should enact State or U.S. Territory. Our sons and strong policies that recognize and protect the Thursday, August 2, 2012 daughters have served in record num- sanctity of human life. However if Congress Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker on rollcall No. bers in every U.S. military engagement wants to make meaningful progress to achieve 539, on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, my plane from WWII to present operations in this, legislation should consider the views of was delayed in Detroit due to bad weather. As Iraq and Afghanistan. We have stood those impacted by the legislation and not ig- a result, I missed votes that evening, including by the United States in good times and nore their points of view or concerns. a measure of personal importance, H.R. 3803, bad, and I believe this relationship f the District of Columbia Pain Capable Unborn would only be strengthened by estab- IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND Child Act. lishing a National Guard unit in Amer- SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2012 Had I been present, I would have voted ican Samoa. ‘‘yea.’’ For these reasons, I am pleased to in- SPEECH OF f troduce legislation today to establish a HON. EARL BLUMENAUER IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO National Guard unit in American OF OREGON ESTABLISH A NATIONAL GUARD Samoa. I understand that there are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNIT IN AMERICAN SAMOA several other issues to consider in order to fulfill the objectives of this Wednesday, August 1, 2012 legislation. My hope is to work to- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, Today, a HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA OF AMERICAN SAMOA gether with my colleagues to make im- time of heightened tensions in U.S.-Iran rela- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provements and adjustments as needed. tions, I voted for the Iran Threat Reduction I urge my colleagues to support this and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, H.R. Thursday, August 2, 2012 important piece of legislation. 1905, a balanced and serious approach to- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise wards ensuring Iran will never have nuclear today to introduce legislation that will authorize f weapons. the Secretary of the Department of Defense to CONGRATULATING JOHN Throughout my time in Congress, I have establish a National Guard unit in American ANNALORO ON HIS RETIREMENT firmly opposed the use of indiscriminate sanc- Samoa. tions as a blunt tool of foreign policy, one Mr. Speaker, the National Guard has HON. ADAM SMITH a long, proud history in the United often more successful as political fodder than OF WASHINGTON States. As part of their federal duties, as leverage to effect positive change. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The timing of previous Iran sanctions legis- National Guard units have been mobi- lation was damaging, undermining the admin- lized to supplement regular armed Thursday, August 2, 2012 istration in the midst of complex, delicate dis- forces during times of war or national Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I cussions with Iran. Today, the circumstances emergencies. As State entities, Na- rise to honor John Annaloro, the CEO of the have changed. Negotiations are stalled, and tional Guard units have been utilized Northwest Credit Union Association, on his re- this legislation has been focused and toned- in their respective States upon declara- tirement after nearly 30 years of working in the down, making it an asset, not a liability, for the tion of a State of Emergency. credit union industry. administration as it works to prevent a nu- National Guard troops have been ac- John’s passion for people and economics clear-armed Iran. tivated in response to emergencies as a first brought him to the credit union industry in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.043 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 the mid-1980s. After leading the Congres- governmental organizations, and local govern- erside Boating Club in Cambridge, Massachu- sional and regulatory affairs teams of the Cali- ments to patrol our shores and pick up our setts. Although Natalie was less experienced fornia Credit Union League, John became the trash. For example, in 2010 more than 5,400 than the rest of her peers, her talent and sta- CEO at the Washington Credit Union League cars could have been outfitted with the tires tus advanced rapidly as she soon became a in 1997. He led the Washington League found during beach cleanup efforts. The work member of the U.S. National Rowing Team. through an efficient and effective merger with of these volunteers and organizations is in- Her rigorous training and the perfection of her the Credit Union Association of Oregon in valuable and they need our help. Not only in skill proved to be well worth the effort. Dell 2011. Now known as the Northwest Credit terms of their planned cleanup activities, but to achieved a position on the 2012 Olympic Union Association, this organization advocates help in times of catastrophic events that create Women’s quadruple sculls boat and is the first for more than 160 credit unions in the States debris that is beyond physical and fiscal capa- alumnus from Penn State to row for the USA of Washington and Oregon. Currently nearly bilities to remove. National Rowing Team. Her six day per week, 4.4 million consumers belong to a credit union Today, marine debris is of even more con- two-a-day training has aptly prepared this cou- in Washington and Oregon. cern since a massive tsunami tragically struck rageous woman to represent the United States John came to the credit union movement the coastline of Japan 16 months ago. The and the 9th district of Pennsylvania. with a great deal of previous experience. He disaster claimed nearly 16,000 lives, injured Mr. Speaker, I congratulate this Olympic spent seven years as the Chairman and CEO 6,000, and destroyed or damaged well over a hero of Pennsylvania’s 9th district. With her ef- of a computer software development corpora- million buildings with 130-foot waves. fort and determination, this young lady is des- tion with a worldwide client base. He spent six Studies by the Japanese government esti- tined to do great things for our country and the years at the University of California as a math- mate approximately 5 million tons of debris 9th district of Pennsylvania. I am very proud of ematics professor, dean, and department was swept into the ocean. Of that, 1.5 million her hard work and determination to help se- chairman. He is an author with more than a tons are thought to be heading towards the cure a win for the United States Olympic dozen published books and articles on com- West Coast of the United States. Team, and am very happy to see that all of puter science and business. This extensive As the Congressional representative for the her work has paid off with such an enormous expertise explains John’s approach to effect- longest coastline in the lower 48 states, the honor. I hope you join me in congratulating ing change in the credit union system. impending arrival of the tsunami debris is of Natalie Dell and her teammates and wishing Under John’s leadership, Washington credit utmost concern. It is essential that we have the rest of our Olympic athletes well in their unions encouraged the creation of a television fully developed contingency plans to remove respective competitions at this year’s Games. program, BizKid$ on PBS, to teach school debris that hits our shores, especially objects f children about business. John was ap- that are considered hazardous. PERSONAL EXPLANATION proached by a team of producers who were Over the past few months, debris from the trying to create a program to help educate Japanese tsunami (ranging from soccer balls children about corporations, financial responsi- to 66-foot piers) has landed along the Pacific HON. JAMES B. RENACCI OF OHIO bility, and entrepreneurship. John and his staff Coast of the United States. It is clear we can- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brought credit unions together to finance this not deal with this issue without proper funding program, which is now seen by children in and resources. In this economic climate, we Thursday, August 2, 2012 nearly every State. need to think critically and creatively to de- Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. John worked to ensure credit unions would velop funding solutions that address this in- 538 and 539, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on lend responsibly and was a driving force be- crease in marine debris. both. hind the establishment of the Business Lend- The reauthorization of the Marine Debris f ing School at the Northwest Credit Union As- Program by this legislation will facilitate na- sociation. Through this, credit union profes- tional and international efforts to research, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA sionals receive expert training on business prevent, and reduce the impacts of garbage BASEBALL lending issues. On John’s watch, the credit on our shores. Once we pass this crucial leg- unions of the Northwest maintained a safe and islation, the next step is to provide funding to HON. RON BARBER sound financial position, even during times of our states to handle both emergency debris OF ARIZONA overall financial instability. issues and everyday trash problems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I Marine debris is a global problem with local Thursday, August 2, 2012 recognize John Annaloro. John is a leader implications. More than ever, we need knowl- Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who personifies the core philosophy of credit edge and guidance on marine debris and I praise and celebrate the achievements of the unions, which is ‘‘People Helping People.’’ I urge a yes vote for H.R. 1171. University of Arizona baseball team, which has wish him the best for his retirement. f been selected for induction into the University f HONORING NATALIE DELL OF THE of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. MARINE DEBRIS ACT USA OLYMPIC TEAM This honor is extremely well deserved. Earlier this summer, the UA Wildcats were AMENDMENTS OF 2012 HON. BILL SHUSTER crowned national champions after winning the SPEECH OF College World Series in Omaha for the fourth OF PENNSYLVANIA time. HON. MIKE THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Wildcats won the title by beating the OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, August 2, 2012 South Carolina Gamecocks 4 to 1. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This was the Wildcats’ year. They won all Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- Wednesday, August 1, 2012 10 of their postseason games—going through leagues to join me in honoring Ms. Natalie the regionals, the super regionals and the Col- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Dell, an outstanding athlete selected to the lege World Series without a loss. In those 10 I rise in strong support of the Marine Debris United States Olympic Team from the 9th games, they outscored their opponents 88 to Act Reauthorization Amendments, which is im- Congressional District of Pennsylvania. I am 28. portant legislation to my district in Northern very proud to announce that Natalie and her I want to especially make note of the play California and the West Coast. This bipartisan Olympic team earned the bronze medal in of Robert Refsnyder, the right fielder for the legislation will maintain current efforts to re- yesterday’s Women’s quadruple sculls boat Wildcats, who was named the most valuable move marine debris from our coastlines, pro- event. player of the 2012 College World Series. vide updates on the status of marine debris, Natalie Dell, raised in Clearville, PA was a I also want to praise the work of Head and prevent redundant activities among state standout track star throughout her high school Coach Andy Lopez. He previously won a na- and federal agencies. career. Upon attending Penn State University, tional title as coach of Pepperdine University, Marine debris has been a problem for our Dell decided that she had reached her full po- and this is the first of what we expect to be oceans and coasts for decades. Trash has tential in track and field and wanted to pursue many titles with the University of Arizona. been filling our oceans and thereby impacting another competitive sport. She chose to begin The decisions Mr. Lopez made throughout human health, harming wildlife, and littering rowing where she quickly fell in love with the the College World Series were crucial in Arizo- our favorite beaches. For over 25 years, we sport. After graduation, she continued to hone na’s success. I’m sure he has more national ti- have been relying heavily on volunteers, non- her strength and technique and joined the Riv- tles in his future at Arizona.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.068 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1423 Congratulations to these latest inductees Many individuals buying a home want to This national focus will challenge civil rights into the University of Arizona Hall of Fame. avoid the financial risk of having to pay for groups, third party voter registration groups, As a UA alumnus, I am proud of my alma major repairs on major systems and appli- and voting eligible citizens to take action to mater on many levels and I am thrilled to say, ances. conduct the following: well done, Cats, for this incredible season. To reduce that risk and to get the peace of Register to vote. With voter registration Continue to ‘‘Bear Down Arizona!’’ mind that comes with knowing they can help deadlines approaching, many citizens may f guard against the cost of significant repairs, face significant barriers if they wait until the home buyers often purchase a home warranty. final hours to register to vote. HONORING MS. STEPHANIE Many individuals selling a home find that Verify voting status. Every voting eligible cit- STUCKEY BENFIELD providing a home warranty at their own cost izen will be encouraged to verify their voting can help facilitate a quicker sale at a higher status by confirming their presence on the HON. JOHN LEWIS price by reducing the risk of the unknown for voter rolls, and confirming that their address OF GEORGIA potential buyers. and personal identifying information in hand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is important to note that the purchase of matches what the state or local board of elec- Thursday, August 2, 2012 the product is completely optional, and is not tions has on file. Many voters believe that their made mandatory by any financial institution or voting status and information is current, how- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise government sponsored enterprise during the ever, citizens in Tennessee and Florida have to congratulate Representative Stephanie home-buying process. already found that voter purging is real and Stuckey Benfield upon her retirement from the Recently, however, HUD erroneously issued can impact the right to vote without a voter Georgia General Assembly and to thank her an interpretive rule blocking real estate agents being aware. for her fourteen years of service. from receiving a modest fee when they rec- Confirm polling place. Every voting eligible For years, Stephanie has valiantly fought for ommend the product to their client upon the citizen will be encouraged to verify voting loca- women’s rights, the environment, and families. purchase of their new home. tion before Election Day. Voters may find that She has been a leader in the Democratic As such, if this rule is allowed to stand, real- their poling location has changed from prior Party, an advocate for all Georgians, and a tors would have no incentive to inform their cli- elections. dear friend. ents about this product. Mr. Speaker, I have not seen such an as- Born in Eastman, Georgia, Stephanie has Consequently, first-time homebuyers, or sault on the right to vote since the civil rights always been an outdoors enthusiast. Her love low- and moderate income-families may not movement. As I look back on where we have for nature has translated into an active dedica- be made aware of this option, instead being come from in this country, it seems to me that tion to improving the environment and a com- forced to pay full price for the replacement of some of these state voting changes mirror the mitment to clean water and air that grew their home’s most expensive appliances. negative trends of Jim Crow in their effect to stronger when her son was diagnosed with At a time when our economy is still strug- scale back voting rights. asthma. gling, we need to ensure that hard working For instance, last week, the Brennan Center Stephanie obtained both her undergraduate American families are still allowed to gain ac- released another report showing how new and law degree from the University of Geor- cess to financial products that they depend on. voter ID laws could impose serious financial gia. While in office, she received several pres- That is why I urge my colleagues to support burdens on eligible voters. If the right to vote tigious awards, including the Environmental H.R. 2446. is available to every American citizen, then Leadership Award by the Georgia Conserva- f why are states making it harder to exercise tion Voters and the Georgia Urban Forest that right? Council Award for Promoting Arbor Day in CONGRESS MUST CALL FOR A NA- I. addition, a second Judge in Wisconsin public schools. It goes without question that TIONAL MONTH OF VOTER REG- has deemed Wisconsin’s strict voter ID law her most notable accomplishment, however, ISTRATION unconstitutional under the state’s constitution. has been her impeccable and unwavering Litigants in the law suit found that the law cre- service and support to Georgians. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. ated unnecessary hardships for minority voters We all know how much Stephanie adores OF MICHIGAN who are less likely to possess a valid ID. On her husband, Robert H. Benfield, Jr., her son, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the other side of the argument, the state of Robert, and her daughter, Beverly. Although Thursday, August 2, 2012 Wisconsin argued that the law was going to we will miss Stephanie’s enthusiasm and infi- help prevent voter fraud. nite knowledge in the General Assembly, I ap- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, recent events Some state lawmakers have raised the plaud her for continuing to be a proponent of have highlighted ongoing efforts to suppress issue of voter fraud to justify strict voter ID re- the environment. Upon the end of her term, the voting rights of American citizens. State quirements and other strict voting changes. she will be the full-time leader of GreenLaw, representatives and political leaders in New However, they won’t tell you that during the where she will maintain her pledge to prevent Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Florida have George W. Bush Administration’s five year air and water pollution that endangers human made public admissions that their particular probe of voter fraud from 2002–2007, that Ad- health and degrades Georgia’s natural re- state laws were designed to put a dent in the ministration came up with scant evidence of sources. democratic process. widespread voter fraud. Representative Benfield, we will miss you In order to confront this assault on the right In addition, they won’t tell you the amount of terribly; you leave enormous shoes to fill. to vote, we are introducing a resolution, ex- voter fraud cases that have come out of states Thank you for your 14 years of service and for pressing the sense of Congress that the that have strict voter ID, because there are always putting the people of Georgia first. month of September be dedicated to ensuring none. There were no cases of fraud in state that every eligible citizen is registered to vote of Indiana when the Supreme Court ruled on f in the United States, calling for a National Indiana’s voter ID law in Crawford v. Marion, RESPA HOME WARRANTY Month of Voter Registration. and states like Pennsylvania, Florida, and CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2011 This resolution will call for a nation-wide Texas have publicly stated that there are no focus to challenge voting age citizens around current cases of voter fraud being pursued in SPEECH OF the country to register to vote and confirm the their states. Mr. Speaker, our voting rights are HON. JOE BACA status of their voter registration. being threatened by the non-existent issue of The National Month of Voter Registration OF CALIFORNIA voter fraud. will encourage citizens to take action and mo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Therefore, if states are going to present bilize voter education efforts and voter reg- their worst laws to impact the franchise, then Wesnesday, August 1, 2012 istration efforts across the country. Since the the American people have to rise up and com- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of 2010 elections, misguided efforts in many bat these laws with better practices. H.R. 2446, the RESPA Home Warranty Clari- states have led to the enactment of laws that During the National Month of Voter Reg- fication Act. could turn the clock back to pre-2008 levels of istration, we encourage every American citizen This bill clarifies that the sale of home war- voter registration and voter turn-out. With no to take back their right to vote. We will work ranties cannot be considered a settlement response, thousands of Americans may be with citizens to ensure that they register to service, and therefore cannot be governed subjected to state actions that are not in com- vote, confirm their voting information is correct under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures pliance with our federal voting standards and on the voting rolls, and verify that they know Act, or RESPA. that harm the franchise. where to go to vote on Election Day.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.072 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 It is a troubling thought that in 2012, the acy of the trail was not always secure how- the healthiest way possible by helping moms- Congress has to rise up and introduce this bill ever, with severe weather, the Great Depres- to-be learn to care for themselves before, dur- to protect voting rights. Even though Recon- sion, and World War II threatening its con- ing and after their pregnancy. The New York struction Era and the Civil Rights Movement tinuity. Fortunately, the tremendous efforts of Chapter also partners with local medical are technically in America’s past, the current trail enthusiasts, lead by Mainer Stanley Mur- groups and organizations to establish guide- threat against voting rights is just as real as in ray, launched a campaign to save the AT and lines for how to care for pregnant women and those days. We are proud to stand with the preserve it for future generations. premature infants. American people to protect the exercise of Maine’s Appalachian Trail Club will be Over four million babies will be born across their voice in our democracy. hosting a 75th anniversary celebration of the the United States this year, and each and f AT’s completion 75 years ago. Members of every one will benefit from the March of Dimes the Club, Maine’s Appalachian Trail Land historic legacy of scientific breakthroughs— THE BERRIEN COMMUNITY Trust, the Trust for Public Land, the High from the polio vaccine to newborn screening. FOUNDATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY Peaks Alliance, the University of Maine, and The March of Dimes Commemorative Coin will the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will be help us reach the day when we celebrate a HON. FRED UPTON present. The event will be an opportunity to new scientific breakthrough: preventing pre- OF MICHIGAN reflect on the beauty of the trail and honor the mature birth. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countless volunteers who have helped to sus- Mr. Speaker, I’d like to thank the gentleman tain this national treasure throughout the Thursday, August 2, 2012 from Illinois, and I urge your support. years. f Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The enormous significance of the Appa- recognize the Berrien Community Founda- lachian Trail to the state cannot be overstated. HONORING THE LIFE AND tion’s 60th anniversary of providing invaluable Many of our local economies benefit from the CONTRIBUTIONS OF GORE VIDAL financial support to southwest Michigan. thousands of hikers that are drawn to Maine It is with great pleasure that I congratulate every year along its paths. I am deeply proud HON. STEVE COHEN the Berrien Community Foundation after six to share in this celebration of Maine and OF TENNESSEE decades of impeccable service to our commu- American history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. Founded in 1952 by William Vawter and Mr. Speaker, please join me again in com- many conscientious business men and memorating this momentous anniversary. Thursday, August 2, 2012 women, the Foundation has, been committed f Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to finding innovative ways to invest charitable highlight and remember the life of Gore Vidal, MARCH OF DIMES COMMEMORA- dollars to help residents of Berrien County. a celebrated American literary and cultural TIVE COIN ACT OF 2011 From grants to scholarships, the Berrien icon, who passed away this week at the age County Community Foundation has been SPEECH OF of 86. A writer famed for his acerbic wit, ele- working to educate our young people and pre- gant style, tough-minded radical views, and pare them to enter the workforce. Without that HON. NITA M. LOWEY versatile talent, Vidal’s incredibly varied career assistance, many students would not have the OF NEW YORK boasted over 20 novels, in addition to mem- academic prospects they do today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oirs, essays, plays, television dramas, and The Berrien Community Foundation rep- Wednesday, August 1, 2012 screenplays. resents the very best our district has to offer. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Vidal was impressively characterized by the Philanthropic individuals who desire to help support of the March of Dimes Commemora- inimitable and revered Christopher Hitchens deserving individuals reach their goals and tive Coin Act. as being a 20th century answer to Oscar meet their dreams are able to do so in a finan- I am proud to be an original cosponsor and Wilde, a tribute to Vidal’s cleverness and elo- cially responsible way by collaborating with the to work with my colleague from Illinois, Mr. quence. As British author Martin Amis said in Foundation. I have been very impressed by DOLD, to issue a commemorative coin hon- praising Vidal, ‘‘he is learned, funny and ex- the Foundation’s creative approach to making oring the 75th anniversary of the March of ceptionally clear-sighted. Even his blind spots dollars go far to help individuals who just need Dimes, based in my district in White Plains. are illuminating.’’ a little help in moving forward with their aspira- Funds from the sale of the coins would be In 2009, Vidal won the annual Medal for tions. I continue to marvel at their dedication used to support the March of Dimes’ vital work Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and good will and hope their work continues to ensure healthy pregnancies. from the National Book Foundation. Unlike for many years to come. The March of Dimes has a long and proud many of his intellectual contemporaries, how- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to again recognize history. President Franklin Roosevelt took the ever, he saw his role as a public intellectual the achievements and irreplaceable contribu- four billion dimes sent to him by Americans in not as a sidelined observer, but rather as an tions the Foundation has provided to my dis- the Great Depression and created the National active participant in democracy and public af- trict and look forward to their continuing efforts Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Later re- fairs, contributing frequently and prolifically to to make Berrien County a better place to live named the March of Dimes, the foundation the American political debate. and work. was dedicated to supporting the care of thou- This weekend, I will travel to New York to f sands of Americans with polio, as well as sup- see a revival of his play ‘‘The Best Man,’’ star- porting research into the prevention and treat- ring my fellow Memphian, Cybill Shephard. I COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNI- ment of the crippling disease. ask everyone to join me honoring Gore Vidal VERSARY OF THE COMPLETION The March of Dimes fulfilled President Roo- for his many contributions. His was a life well OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL sevelt’s dream of a polio-free nation by fund- lived. ing the development of polio vaccines, which f HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD led to its eradication in the United States and INVEST IN A CLEAN ENERGY OF MAINE much of the world. FUTURE! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the decades that followed, the organiza- tion helped stamp out rubella, pushed for Neo- Thursday, August 2, 2012 natal Intensive Care Units, promoted folic acid HON. BOB FILNER Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to prevent neural tube defects, and brought OF CALIFORNIA commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Ap- newborn screening to every American baby. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES palachian Trail’s completion. Today, the March of Dimes focuses on re- Thursday, August 2, 2012 On the 18th of August, 1937, the last mile ducing prematurity. Every year, nearly half a of the original Appalachian Trail (AT) was million babies in the U.S. are born premature, Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I have introduced completed at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine’s the leading cause of newborn death. In my the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act. (H.R. Carabassett Valley. Although the idea of a home state of New York, almost 600 infants 6275) The purpose of this legislation is to in- super trail on the scale of the AT had been are born preterm every week—representing vest in a clean energy future. discussed for years, it was the vision and de- 12.2% of all live births in the state. This legislation will allow all Americans to in- termination of Benton Mackaye and Myron The March of Dimes New York State Chap- vest in new clean energy technologies that will Avery who truly gave the project life. The leg- ter has one goal—to help babies start life in create over 1.7 million competitive American

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While Priests for Life is preaching abroad gles operate within and near the 37th Con- Funds raised from Clean Energy Victory the right to life for all—boys and girls alike— gressional District, and if left unregulated, the Bonds would: they are preaching here at home the right to California Air Resources Board estimates that Create billions of dollars in incentives to ac- life for all—boys and girls of all races and the ports will be the largest source of pollution celerate the development of clean energy and ethnicities. Close to home for me is their min- in the state by 2020—greater than the impact energy efficiency technologies; istry to the African-American community, led of every car on the road in California. The Create over 1.7 million new American jobs; by Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Lu- neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Long Ensure that the U.S. is a world leader in this ther King Jr. You see, my wife and I are the Beach also rank as one of the U.S. cities most increasingly crucial and competitive sector; proud parents of four adopted children. And, polluted by Particle Pollution. Exposure to air Reduce U.S. dependence on foreign two of our children came to us through crisis pollution such as this can be dangerous for sources of energy; pregnancy ministry—the exact type of ministry children whose lungs are still developing, and Allow Americans a safe opportunity to invest Priests for Life promotes. it increases the risk of emergency room visits in the future of their country. We pray and wait for the day that a ministry for asthma attacks. The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act draws like Priests for Life will not be necessary—a The purpose of this grant program is to pro- on the powerful history of Americans investing day when no woman is encouraged to end the vide schools with the equipment to treat asth- together to ensure our nation’s victories. Dur- life of her unborn child. While those of us vest- ma attacks as soon as symptoms present ing World War II, millions of Americans pur- ed with the responsibility have the ability to themselves, and without contributing to the chased Victory Bonds, raising over $185 bil- pass laws that promote a culture of life, our nearly 2 million asthma-related emergency lion for the war effort, the equivalent of over work is incomplete without the efforts of room visits each year. School personnel, par- $2 trillion in today’s dollars. groups like Priests for Life that provide the ticularly school nurses, play an invaluable role in detecting early symptoms and administering f support women and families need in order to live the culture of life. a quick medical response in emergency situa- HONORING PRIESTS FOR LIFE tions. This grant program would be a way to f support their efforts even as schools face HON. TIM HUELSKAMP THE BREATH OF FRESH AIR ACT budget cuts. It will ensure that they have ac- OF KANSAS cess to all possible resources and can prop- erly assist the students and families with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LAURA RICHARDSON full range of asthma management decisions. OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, August 2, 2012 I also want to acknowledge the indispen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Speaker, I join my sable work of my able staff members, Anna colleagues in honoring and celebrating the Thursday, August 2, 2012 Bartels and Gregory Berry, in developing this more than 20 years of service and work of the Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, later important legislation. Priests for Life ministry. Under the leadership today I will be introducing the Breath of Fresh I would also like to submit into the RECORD of Father Frank Pavone, Priests for Life has Air Act. This legislation would establish a grant a letter of support from the Allergy and Asth- grown from a no-staff operation to one of program to make funds available to elemen- ma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, and I more than 60 people. The have proclaimed tary and secondary schools to purchase thank them for their hard work to ease suf- the pro-life message at more than 12,000 nebulizers. I am proud to be joined by Con- fering from asthma, allergies, and other re- lated conditions. events across the country, and have worked gresswoman ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON as an Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join inter-demoninationally and ecumenically to ad- original co-sponsor, and I urge my colleagues me in support of the Breath of Fresh Air Act. vance the pro-life cause. Religious and sec- to join me as a co-sponsor. Let us work together to make schools a ular leaders alike praise the efforts of Priests A nebulizer is an extremely effective and healthy and safe place for children. for Life. They are second-to-none in their ad- easy-to-use medical device used to treat asth- ALLERGY AND ASTHMA NETWORK, vocacy and their support for the pro-life mis- ma attacks. It delivers the medicine in the MOTHERS OF ASTHMATICS, sion. form of a mist directly to the person’s lungs McLean, VA, August 2, 2012. But, in his humility, Father Frank would not and is the best remedy for young children who Hon. LAURA RICHARDSON, want us spending this hour talking about him. may not cooperate in their time of distress. 1330 Longworth House Office Building, Wash- He would want us talking about why his orga- This bill authorizes funding to purchase ington, DC. nization preaches the gospel of love and of nebulizers as well as to provide training to DEAR REPRESENTATIVE RICHARDSON: Found- ed in 1985 by families for families, Allergy & life. school personnel who administer the Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Abortion, plain and simple, is the taking of nebulizers. (AANMA) is the leading national nonprofit an innocent human life. It may be deemed a Mr. Speaker, across the United States, family organization dedicated to eliminating ‘right’ by judges, but a wrong it still is. What nearly 25 million people have been diagnosed death and suffering due to asthma, allergies does it say about our society that for some with asthma, including almost 7 million chil- and related conditions. people, it is a child at 20 weeks; for others it dren. That means on average one out of every AANMA supports the ‘‘Breath of Fresh Air is property, subject to mutilation at the hands 10 school-age children suffers from the short- Act’’ which would provide student access to nebulizers at school for use with their pre- of a so-called medical professional. If it is a ness of breath, chest pain, and airway restric- scribed medications. child to some, it should be a child to all. There tions that are common symptoms of asthma. Working together with 28 organizations, is no gray area, no two ways about it. The sci- This serious disease impacts every district in AANMA led the nationwide effort to ensure entific fact is without question—life begins at every state, and its effects are far-reaching. students have the right to carry and self-ad- conception. Low-income and minority communities are minister their lifesaving inhalers and auto- What does it say about our society that our disproportionately affected by this chronic res- injectable epinephrine during the school day. Today 50 states protect that right for stu- Commander-in-Chief views an unplanned piratory disease, and their health outcomes dents with asthma and 49 states protect stu- pregnancy as a ‘‘punishment’’? President are likely to be worse. The Environmental Pro- dents’ rights to carry their auto-injectable Obama said that if one his daughters became tection Agency reports that black children are epinephrine. unexpectedly pregnant, he would not want twice as likely to be hospitalized and four While students can carry and self-admin- them to be punished with his unborn grand- times as likely to die from asthma as white ister their inhalers, in some cases students child. children. Low-income and minority commu- may best be served by inhaling these medica- tions via the nebulizer. Priests for Life is known internationally for nities also disproportionately live in areas af- We support the ‘‘Breath of Fresh Air Act’’ its work. In fact, Mother Teresa of Calcutta en- flicted with high levels of air pollution, aller- and look forward to its passage. couraged all priests and deacons to join the gens, and other environmental factors that Sincerely, organization. And, she invited Fr. Frank to trigger asthma attacks. They may also have NANCY SANDER, travel to India to preach the pro-life message. limited resources to put towards asthma man- President and Founder.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.080 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 RESOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL AND lives of Sacramento’s seniors and their fami- CONGRATULATING ALI BERNARD GRID RELIABILITY CONFLICTS lies. Today, the ACC Nursing Home continues ACT OF 2012 to provide 24–hour, long-term health and nurs- ing care to vulnerable seniors. HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ SPEECH OF Recognizing the growing need to provide OF MINNESOTA HON. JOHN D. DINGELL more culturally sensitive services to senior citi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN zens in Sacramento, the Asian Nursing Home Thursday, August 2, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES changed its name to the Asian Community Center and established its Park City activities Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratu- center. Through Park City, the ACC is able to late Ali Bernard for being named to the U.S. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud that provide more than 150 classes each month in Olympic Team, and having the opportunity to the Energy & Commerce Committee has been a variety of subjects including wellness, com- compete in London this summer. This is an able to come up with another bipartisan piece puter literacy, physical activity and art. unbelievable accomplishment, and a testa- of legislation that addresses a significant prob- Located at Park City, the ACC Respite pro- ment to American dedication and talent. lem. I thank Chairman UPTON, Ranking Mem- gram provides daily care to older adults with Ali has been an incredible competitor in ber WAXMAN, as well as my good friends Mr. disabilities and impairments, and gives them wrestling since high school. From the Junior GREEN and Mr. DOYLE. The work they and the opportunity to participate in activities spe- Nationals to the Pan American Games to the their staffs put into this bill is admirable. cific to frail adults, and those with Alzheimer’s To quote Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, ‘‘the World Championships, it has all led up to be- Disease, dementia or Parkinson’s. In many coming a two-time Olympian. Ali’s achieve- law is an ass.’’ Current law makes no sense cases, the ACC Respite program provides a by forcing a utility to comply with one federal ment is an inspiration and a source of pride valued service to the families of disabled and for the New Ulm community, and I am proud agency and then be fined by another for com- impaired adults, and gives them an oppor- plying. The bill before us eliminates this con- to represent such an outstanding individual. tunity to fulfill daily tasks, run errands and at- I look forward to watching Ali represent our tradiction and will provide certainty to utilities tend appointments. that might need to operate under an order in country in London. I wish her and all the mem- the future. I believe the compromise nego- Additionally, in light of state and local budg- bers of Team USA the best of luck in the 2012 tiated will allow environmental protections to et cuts in 2010, the ACC then took over the Olympic Games. stay in place while ensuring the Department of operation of Sacramento’s Meals on Wheels Energy has the tools it needs in order to re- program. The ACC created a separate non- f spond quickly to true emergencies. profit and accepted responsibility for the pro- Of the few emergency orders that have gram as local service providers were faced RECOGNIZING THE OPENING OF been issued under the Federal Power Act, with shutting down the program. Today, Meals THE LEMAY—AMERICA’S CAR most have been short term propositions. If an on Wheels by ACC serves meals to 5,660 MUSEUM emergency order violates an environmental home bound seniors and older adults each law, the negotiated compromise will allow the week, and recently served its one millionth HON. ADAM SMITH Department of Energy to react to an emer- meal! gency situation and quickly issue a 90 day Lastly, the Asian Community Center has OF WASHINGTON order which is longer than most of the orders been instrumental in the creation of the Bridge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Healthy Families program, which seeks to that have been implemented. Should the Thursday, August 2, 2012 emergency last longer than 90, the Depart- build strong support systems for the families ment is required to consult with the appro- caring for elders suffering from Alzheimer’s Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I priate Federal agency of the violated environ- disease or dementia. Through its many pro- rise to recognize The LeMay—America’s Car mental law. The appropriate agency will sub- grams and services to seniors citizens and Museum, located in Tacoma, Washington for mit its recommendations on how to tailor the their families, the ACC has become an anchor opening its doors to the Pacific Northwest this extended order to minimize violations adverse in Sacramento. summer. The LeMay Museum is one of the environmental impacts. The Department of En- Mr. Speaker I am honored to recognize and largest automobile museums in the world and ergy may exclude recommendations it be- celebrate the outstanding service of the Asian will attract people of all ages with its modern lieves will interfere with implementation of the Community Center of Sacramento Valley on look and unique history. emergency order. its 25th Anniversary. The Asian Community The museum, named after Harold LeMay, I believe this is a good piece of compromise Center’s success is owed in large part to its honors one of the most accomplished busi- legislation that solves an unnecessary con- executive director, Donna Yee, its board of di- nessman from Tacoma, Washington. Harold tradiction in current law. I urge all my col- rectors, staff, volunteers, and the countless was born in Yakima, Washington in 1919, but leagues to support the Olson bill. supporters who keep it running each day. I grew up in the Pierce County area where he f ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring pursued his love for motorized vehicles. As a their valuable contributions to the community young entrepreneur, he became associated IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH AN- and honoring their continued tradition of sup- NIVERSARY OF THE ASIAN COM- with an automobile business in the Lincoln porting Sacramento’s seniors and vulnerable District of Tacoma. From there, he built Harold MUNITY CENTER OF SAC- citizens. RAMENTO VALLEY LeMay Enterprises, joined dozens of commu- nity organizations, and began his impressive f automobile collection. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Harold and his wife, Nancy LeMay, owned OF CALIFORNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION one of the largest privately-owned collections IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and other Thursday, August 2, 2012 HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND motorized vehicles in the world. The LeMays formed the Harold E. LeMay Museum, a chari- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF GEORGIA recognition of the Asian Community Center of table organization that would donate their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sacramento Valley (ACC) as they celebrate automobile collection to benefit the community their 25th anniversary. I ask my colleagues to Thursday, August 2, 2012 Harold adored. In November 2003, just a few join me in honoring the hardworking staff, vol- years after Harold’s passing, the museum’s unteers and supporters of the ACC who have Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, on board of directors approved the proposal to ensured that this fine organization has contin- rollcall No. 537, 538, and 539. open The LeMay—America’s Car Museum in ued to provide valuable senior health and so- I was unavoidably detained in Georgia due the City of Tacoma. cial services to Sacramento’s seniors. to a scheduling issue, and could not return to Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I Originally established as the Asian Nursing Washington in time to cast my vote. congratulate The LeMay—America’s Car Mu- Home in 1987, the Asian Community Center Had I been present, I would have voted seum. The museum showcases the history be- offers a wide array of culturally sensitive serv- ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 537, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall hind America’s admiration for automobiles and ices and programs dedicated to improving the No. 538, and 539. Harold’s inspiring story.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.083 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1427 INTRODUCTION OF THE ELECTRIC while on patrol when he stepped on an IED on Who so teaches us how the game of life is VEHICLE PURCHASING CREDIT July 8th 2012 in Andar Province in Afghani- won! EXPANSION ACT stan. Already within two short weeks his re- Moment’s are all that we so have! covery and his can do attitude is something to To fight the bad! To make a difference with it all! HON. JANICE HAHN behold. With his parents support and his For something noble, it’s better to lose your OF CALIFORNIA brother is a Capitol Policeman he is making two fine legs . . . remarkable strides. I submit this poem penned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Then at the end of your life to so moan and in his honor by Albert Caswell for the RECORD. beg, Thursday, August 2, 2012 THE FEW as so wished you a better world you had so Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, every day, we see The . . . made! the damage done by our dependence on oil. The Few! But, Only The Few to our world such gifts We see high gas prices threatening our eco- Only, The Few! can claim! As you Nathan, The Few . . . are but one and nomic recovery and burdening families already Only, The Brave! Can but so wear that most heroic title and the same! struggling to make ends meet. We see rising beret, And that’s why the word Ranger is in front temperatures and sea levels. We see higher of a United States Ranger as who! of your name! respiratory disease rates. And we see any And so bathe, all in that most heroic hue! The Few can claim! number of distant regimes holding our foreign Ranger’s like Jimmy Regan, Pat Tillman, f policy hostage, weakening our ability to stand and Kyle Comfort who our world have so by our principles and our friends. graced! RECOGNIZING THE OBERTO It is time for us to throw off these burdens Who have all so worn courage’s most coura- SAUSAGE COMPANY geous face! and step into the future. For Ranger’s Fight! One of the most promising and necessary And Ranger’s Lead! HON. ADAM SMITH things we can do to leave oil behind is speed And Ranger’s do it all at such deadly speeds! OF WASHINGTON our transition to electric vehicles. Passenger And for us one all, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cars alone use more than 40 percent of the oil Rangers will so die and bleed! Thursday, August 2, 2012 consumed in this country. By 2020, the Na- As The United States Ranger’s so give to our Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I tional Resources Defense Council estimates nation what she needs! rise to honor Art and Dorothy Oberto and the Americans will spend $260 billion a year on And Ranger’s hunt! And Ranger’s evil do so confront! Oberto Sausage Company, based in Kent, gas. Just think of what we stand to gain from To stand strong, Washington. This family-owned business was switching to electric vehicles. I drive an elec- to so right all of those wrongs! built on a foundation of providing quality prod- tric vehicle myself, back home in Los Angeles. To so intercede, ucts for their customers and treating their em- I get to drive right on past the gas station. In to so bring us peace! ployees well. This has made Oberto, which is fact, I have not been to a gas station in almost Bought and paid for, also commonly known as Oh Boy! Oberto, one a year. The technology is here, all we need to with but all of their fines lives indeed! of the most iconic companies of the Pacific do is implement it. As all in Strength In Honor they so believe! Beware, ‘‘THE DEMONS’’ are after you . . . Northwest. Unfortunately, the higher price tag of electric time to run! In 1918, Constantino Oberto and his uncle, vehicles has impeded wide-spread adoption Sorry but it’s time for you to so confront John, founded the Oberto Sausage Company by placing them beyond the reach of many of your ‘‘DEMON’S’’ my son! in Seattle, Washington. From the very begin- the Americans who stand to benefit most. As their strong arms and legs for all of us ning, Constantino and John dedicated their The Electric Vehicle Purchasing Credit Ex- they so willingly concede! For all out there but in the darkest of all company to selling the very best handmade pansion Act would increase the existing tax Italian sausages and salami. Art Oberto has credit offered for the purchase of these vehi- nights! As that’s where you shall so find them Lead- run the Oberto company since he was just 16, cles—broadening access and speeding de- ing The Way . . . The Charge, The when his father passed away. In all, Art has ployment in the near term, and helping to Fight! been responsible for the family business for jumpstart the market and realize the econo- The United States Rangers, nearly seven decades. mies of scale that will make electric vehicles who but bring their most magnificent of all In 1964, Art introduced Natural Style Beef no more expensive than a gas-powered car. lights! Jerky. He experimented with the product at Since 2009, qualified plug-in electric vehi- Because, Rangers Lead! Men like Nathan Rimpf, home and the jerky was a tremendous suc- cles have received a federal income tax credit cess. It led to the company doubling in size of up to $7,500, depending on their kilowatt- whose hearts so shine upon us all on this very night! and soon after Oh Boy! Oberto products were per-hour capacity. The Electric Vehicle Pur- As it was on a July patrol, available nationwide. chasing Credit Expansion Act would increase When this fine man’s life almost went away Art and the Oberto Sausage Company con- the tax credit to $10,000, raising the base ... tinued to be dedicated to innovation. They credit claimable by all plug-in electric vehicles With his two strong legs gone, launched turkey jerky in 1994 which solidified to $3,750, and the maximum kilowatt-per-hour as for him his men so knelt and prayed! And that’s when this platoon leader got up Oh Boy! Oberto as the nation’s top jerky man- credit to $6,250 (fully claimable at 19 kwhr). ufacturer. In 2011, Oberto released one of the By passing this bill, we can clean our air, and ran, ran with his heart that very day! biggest innovations to the jerky industry, All free our foreign policy by strengthening our Just one more hill to climb! Natural Jerky. The company was the first hand with regimes like Iran, and put money Just one more mountain to so scale all in his major company to develop a jerky made with lost at the pump back into the pockets of time! all-natural ingredients. American consumers. As against all odds once again we would find! Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- f That this Ranger led the way! ognize the hard work, perseverance and inno- Like Superman, the only thing that can stop ‘‘THE FEW’’—1ST LT NATHAN him is Kryptonite this day! vation of Art and Dorothy Oberto of Oh Boy! RIMPF, 2–16 RANGERS, 4BDE–1ST For such men are put upon this earth, Oberto. Their dedication to quality and our ID ‘‘DEMON CO’’, THE UNITED to so show us what comes first! community will drive the company forward for STATES ARMY To So Teach Us! many years to come. To So Beseech Us! f To So Reach Us! HON. VIRGINIA FOXX Who out of such darkness but defeat the IMPORTANCE OF VOTER OF NORTH CAROLINA worst! PROTECTIONS And come shining through like a star burst! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As have you Nate, Thursday, August 2, 2012 The Carolina Kid who at light speed has so HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO OF GUAM Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to traversed the most! For there are but blue skies up ahead of you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor a real American hero from Raleigh Nate to host! Thursday, August 2, 2012 North Carolina, Ranger 1st Lt Nathan Rimpf of ‘‘Can’t you just feel the sunshine?’’ The United States Army. Nathan was the team And if ever I had a son, I wish he could shine Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, the freedom leader of Demon Company 2–16 Rangers, as bright as this one! to vote for our elected leaders is the very

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Throughout the nation, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding in my home district of Guam, many Denver was a comfort and a source of pride voters have lost faith in the integrity of the Thursday, August 2, 2012 as I worked in Congress to improve the health electoral process or become complacent that Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and potential of people in my home state of their vote is irrelevant. honor of the upcoming one-year anniversary Colorado. Like many Members of Congress, I of the Kids Just Want to Ride Act being have often turned to Dr. Gabow for her exper- In Guam, voter turnout has decreased sig- tise in health care policy. For example, during nificantly over the last several years and alle- signed into law. This bill, which I authored to end enforcement of an overreaching prohibi- the process of crafting the Affordable Care gations of election misconduct have become Act, Dr. Gabow testified before the Energy common during every election cycle. Many of tion of lead in youth-sized ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles, was added to a larger piece and Commerce Committee on the role of safe- my constituents have been disenfranchised ty net providers in providing coordinated care, much in the same way as in some states try- of legislation that was signed into law on Au- gust 12, 2011. Medicaid’s vital function in health reform, and ing to lower voter turnout. I have raised this the importance of protecting Medicaid and issue with the Department of Justice, and I When Congress passed a law banning lead from children’s toys, no one thought that those Medicare funding that helps hospitals treat the hope they will focus on this issue in every uninsured and underinsured. Her influence state and territory where efforts to disenfran- enforcing the law would expand the definition of ‘‘toy’’ to include youth-size ATVs, motor- helped to expand the Medicaid program under chise voters are being made. health reform, which will help millions of chil- cycles and snowmobiles. But over the strong dren and their families across the nation. We The free exercise of the right to vote is the protests of riders and their advocates, Wash- share so many priorities and it is with a deep cornerstone of American democracy, and it ington bureaucrats forced youth-sized ATVs appreciation of and affection for Dr. Gabow ensures that government is accountable to and motorcycles to be pulled off showroom and representative of the people. that I recognize her invaluable service to our floors. All this did was force our kids to ride community and country. more dangerous adult-sized vehicles, putting f Dr. Gabow has proved that a researcher them at extreme risk. can run a hospital and run it well. In an era This just didn’t make sense. I authored the when many hospitals are operating in the red, IN MEMORY OF DANIEL Kids Just Want to Ride Act so that this issue FRIEDLANDER Dr. Gabow has taken a hospital that, even would be solved legislatively once and for all, while treating thousands of uninsured patients, but I didn’t do it on my own. An amazing com- maintains a viable, successful business model. HON. JARED POLIS munity of youth riders, their parents, and those Dr. Gabow has led this success by looking to who love youth racing and recreational activi- other industries, like the auto industry, and OF COLORADO ties backed me up with letters, phone calls, translating their business efficiencies into the and visits to Washington, DC, to rally for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care sector by developing integrated bill. I was honored to be included in the riding care models. Hospital administrators, doctors, Thursday, August 2, 2012 community and continue to be impressed by and researchers have looked to and will con- their love for sport and for their fellow riders. tinue to turn to Dr. Gabow for ways to re- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sad- Mr. Speaker, I am again honored to cele- imagine heath care in America. ness and privilege that I honor one of my con- brate the one-year anniversary of the Kids I do not know what is next for Patty Gabow. stituents, Mr. Daniel Friedlander, who died on Just Want to Ride Act, and thank you for the But I do know that whatever she does, we will Monday, July 9, 2012. Dan was born on Feb- opportunity to celebrate the amazing American be inspired, impressed, and indebted to her ruary 3, 1945, in Chicago. He received a Mas- riding community that rallied behind it. for all she will continue to do to strengthen the ters Degree in Economics from the University f rights and the outcomes for those among us of Chicago and spent the last years of his life who are sick and in need of quality health as Principal at CleanTech Solutions in Boul- TRIBUTE TO DR. PATRICIA GABOW care. Thank you, Patty, for your friendship and der, Colorado. work on behalf of the people of the First Dis- Known for his environmental activism and HON. DIANA DEGETTE trict of Colorado. art, Dan was an incredible resource for the OF COLORADO f Boulder community. He spent his life focused IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE OF JACKIE on building start-up businesses that moved in- Thursday, August 2, 2012 SCHMID formation technology into the 21st century. Using his expertise, he later shifted his focus Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay on our growing enivornmental crises and tribute to the tireless work and exceptional ac- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS OF NEW YORK sought to marry his long history of activism complishments of Dr. Patricia Gabow, Chief IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with his professional life with his position as Executive Officer of Denver Health and Hos- Principal at CleanTech Solutions. He engaged pital Authority. After a remarkable 20 year ca- Thursday, August 2, 2012 his community by creating the Shanahan reer at the helm of Denver Health, Dr. Gabow Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, Monday July 23 Neighbors for Climate Action, a neighborhood is retiring and leaving behind national models started like any other day in our congressional group intent on becoming more aware of how for institutions and aspiring leaders in the field. offices. But shortly after noontime, the unthink- lifestyle changes can make a significant and Dr. Gabow’s commitment to Colorado’s able happened. Our office was called by our positive impact on the environment and each health care safety net has been recognized in dear friend Sandi Schmid. During that call, other. many areas. She has been elected to the Col- Sandi told our District Director Megan Corbett orado Women’s Hall of Fame for her gen- Beyond his successful career and activism, Rizzuto that her daughter, our longtime Execu- erosity in mentoring others, her innovation in tive Assistant and Office Manager Jackie Dan was also a gifted artist. He worked with going outside health care in search of new Schmid, had suddenly passed away. clay tiles to create extremely unique pieces management ideas, and her commitment to To suggest that we were blown away is a that he described as the unity of his conscious best practices. In addition, Dr. Gabow is the severe understatement. There’s little that can and unconscious. recipient of numerous awards including the be said at a time like this, when someone so Dan was a dedicated father, husband and American Medical Association’s Nathan Davis young is taken suddenly from our midst. Jack- friend. I am privileged to have known his fam- Award, the Florence Rena Sabin Award, and ie was universally loved among civic, govern- ily including his wife, Diane Rosenthal, and his the 2008 National Healthcare Leadership ment and political leaders throughout our com- two sons, Michael Friedlander and David Award. She has been named as one of the munity. Acting as the hub of our Buffalo office, Friedlander. It has been an honor to consider top 25 women in health care, one of the top Jackie was at the center of all of the action, Dan my friend and I know that he will be 50 physician executives, and one of the 100 and played a role in virtually everything our of- missed by the countless people who consid- most powerful people in American health care. fice would do for the constituents I was elect- ered him a friend. Of note, Dr. Gabow was one of only four ed to serve.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.044 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1429 On Saturday July 28, Sandi and the rest of of love, respect and loyalty. She was char- Today, St. Peter is at the gates of Heaven, Jackie’s family honored me by asking that I ismatic and had a following of dutiful friends sitting at the table, selling split club tickets. eulogize her by sharing a few thoughts about who would eagerly walk through walls for God has turned to Peter and said, ‘‘Slide her. over. Jackie is here now. She’s on it.’’ her life and legacy. Jackie was a giver, a con- There was one persistent constituent caller tributor. She gave more than she got—a lot May God Bless Jackie, and may she rest in who routinely called Jackie with his com- eternal peace. more. She gave so much of her time and of plaint of the day. Something he had seen on herself to the many causes she loved so television or had heard on talk radio, often [From the Buffalo News, July 26, 2012] much. fueled by a vote I had taken with which he Mr. Speaker, Within this extension, you will had disagreed. Jackie was polite but would JACQUELYN A. SCHMID, HIGGINS’ EXECUTIVE see the remarks I delivered last Saturday in give it right back to him when he crossed the ASSISTANT honor of Jackie, and you will also see the obit- line. One Christmas Eve he called not with a Jacquelyn A. Schmid, executive assistant uaries published in the Buffalo News and the complaint, but rather to wish Jackie a to Rep. Brian Higgins and well known as a Am-Pol Eagle. Merry Christmas. Because Jackie was kind community and civic leader, died unexpect- to him and showed a respect a caring that he edly Monday in her Cheektowaga home. She EULOGY OF JACKIE SCHMID DELIVERED BY THE rarely received. was 51. HONORABLE BRIAN HIGGINS, ST. JOHN If Jackie loved you, you knew it. If Jackie Ms. Schmid over the years achieved a key GUALBERT CHURCH, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, liked you, you knew it. If Jackie didn’t like position in the congressman’s Buffalo oper- SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 you, you didn’t know it. But we did! ation, essentially serving as office man- St. John Gualbert was an 11th century Lyndsey Barnes is our newest staff mem- ager—and, in the words of one staffer, ‘‘orga- Benedictine monk. One Good Friday, he en- ber. She said that she was originally reluc- nizer extraordinaire.’’ tered Florence with armed followers and tant to accept a position in our office be- Her colleagues say she achieved that sta- came upon a man who had killed his brother. cause she was uncertain that she could han- tus through her ability to deal with people, He was about to kill the man in revenge. dle the job responsibilities. Chuck Eaton, our an essential skill for those in the world of Suddenly the man fell to his knees, said he chief of staff, said, ‘‘The job, you can learn. politics and government. was sorry and begged Gualbert to be spared. But you get along with everyone. And most She was active in many community and Gualbert spared him, forgave him and helped importantly, Jackie likes you.’’ Jackie gave Polish heritage organizations as well as the man to his feet. He encouraged the man Lyndsey the confidence and encouragement Democratic politics. Higgins called her to go forth and do good for the world. she needed to get off to a good start in our ‘‘Polonia’s goodwill ambassador to Western Gualbert then entered the Benedictine office. And she always provided friendship to New York.’’ Church in Florence to pray, and the figure her. on the crucifix bowed his head to in recogni- Carol Burns and Bill Greeley often gave ‘‘Jackie was a big part of our team,’’ he tion of Gualbert’s act of mercy and forgive- Jackie a hard time about all of the events said. ‘‘She had a unique relationship with ness to his fellow man. This is a story of re- Jackie would organize in Cheektowaga, civic each and every person based on loyalty and demption and second chances. polka parties and church fundraising events good humor, as well.’’ Thank you, Father Michael Burzynski for among dozens of others. Jackie would re- ‘‘She had a cult following of friends who welcoming us to your beautiful church this mind them, ‘‘Listen. On my first day of really loved her,’’ he added, ‘‘all a result of morning. You make us feel very much at work, the Congressman told me that my job her special charisma.’’ home here, and Jackie would be most proud was to keep Cheektowaga happy—and that’s A graduate of St. John Gualbert Elemen- of you and of this loving community. St. what I’m doing.’’ Jackie not only kept tary and Villa Maria Academy, Ms. Schmid John Gualbert’s was Jackie’s spiritual home. Cheektowaga happy, Cheektowaga is what also attended Erie Community College. She attended grammar school here and re- Jackie lived for and loved. At the funeral She was a member of Dyngus Day Buffalo mained very active in support of this church home for yesterday’s wake, seventeen dif- and the point person in planning the Pvt. throughout her adult life and her final days. ferent people introduced themselves to me as Leonard Post Pre-Dyngus and Dyngus Day Today we say goodbye to the only daughter Jackie’s best friend. Many more thought celebrations. Four years ago, she helped of Sandi and Bill Schmid. A loyal friend, a they were as well; that was her gift to all of found the Cheektowaga Crabapple Festival beloved colleague in government and poli- you and all of us. Unconditional love, devo- for families to enjoy at Cheektowaga Town tics, a civic leader and Polonia’s goodwill tion and friendship. Park and served as general manager of the ambassador to WNY and to the world. A Not only did they make their way because Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orches- leader like few others, holding important po- of Jackie’s love, she made her way because of tra. sitions within the Cheektowaga Symphony theirs. And especially because the love and Ms. Schmid was also a staff writer for the Orchestra, the Cheektowaga Patriotic Com- the life she found in her mom Sandi. Theirs Am-Pol Eagle, where she wrote a weekly col- mission, the Pulaski Day celebrations, the was not always an easy relationship. Like umn on Polonia, and annually organized the Cheektowaga July 4 celebrations, the Annual with any relationship, they had their mo- St. John Gualbert chicken dinner and theme Western New York Dyngus Day celebrations, ments. But Sandi always gave Jackie basket auction. the Cheektowaga Democratic Committee, strength and purpose, joy and friendship, and As a vice chairwoman of the Cheektowaga and so much more. In fact, the Cheektowaga stood by her always, especially in these last Democratic Party, Ms. Schmid played a key Chamber of Commerce named Jackie as its and hardest days. role in petition drives, fundraisers and Elec- ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ for 2012—an award that None of us can know or certain how long tion Day activities. She was elected as a dis- will now be bestowed posthumously. we have on this earth. We cannot know what trict committeewoman for many years. Jackie’s was an impressive list of civil and hardship and tragedy will test us along the She was recognized by the Buffalo Bisons cultural engagement. Someone once said to way. We cannot know what God’s plan is for in 2008 as Polish-American of the Year for Sandi: ‘‘Jackie runs everything in us. What we can do is live our lives as best her decades of service to the Polish commu- Cheektowaga.’’ To which Sandi replied, ‘‘Not we can with purpose, and love and joy. We nity, including stints with the Cheektowaga everything. She never ran the vacuum clean- can leave bitterness and that which is unim- Patriotic Commission, Cheektowaga Polish er, or the washing machine, or an iron.’’ portant behind, to reach beyond for love and But while it is her civic involvement that American Arts Festival and General Pulaski forgiveness. We can learn from our mistakes Association. she will be remembered and honored for, it is and grow from our failures. And we can use Her final public event occurred the day be- her loving and generous heart that we will each day to show those who we are closest to fore she died, as she supervised the Pulaski truly miss. I along with my colleagues in our us how much we care about them, and how Day Parade—at which she became a familiar Congressional office knew her as a trusted much we love them. And we can treat others figure directing activities from behind the friend and advisor. Jackie was loved and ad- with the kindness and respect that we wish reviewing stand—which capped off the an- mired by her colleagues—truly loved and ad- for ourselves. mired. She held the title of Executive Assist- This is Jackie’s legacy. This is how she nual Cheektowaga Polish Arts Festival in ant, but she was much more than that. She lived her life. We do not grieve today because Cheektowaga Town Park. ran the office and set the tone for our work- of the prestige and praise attached to her In September, Ms. Schmid was to be hon- space. Jackie organized birthday parties for name. We grieve because we loved this kind ored by the Cheektowaga Chamber of Com- her colleagues and helped with weddings and and giving woman. A woman who was moved, merce as its ‘‘Citizen of the Year.’’ showers, and any time there was a need for not for the sake of greed or self-aggrandize- The award will now be bestowed post- someone to provide music, to find tables and ment, not for wealth or power, but only for humously. chairs or to secure a hall for a fund raising the people and community that she loved so She is survived by her mother, Alexandra event, Jackie always ‘‘had a guy.’’ She was very much. ‘‘Sandi’’ Lawkowski Schmid; her father, Wil- always ready, she was always ‘‘on it,’’ and Jackie has gone home now guided by her liam F. Sr.; and a brother, William F. Jr. incredibly willing to help. Jackie directed faith and by the light of those she loved and A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered our student interns and was so loved by them lost. At last she is with them once more at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John Gualbert that she would often receive phone calls and leaving those of us who grieve her passing Catholic Church, Gualbert Avenue at Doat postcards from them long after their service with the memories she gave and the good Street, where Higgins will deliver the eu- was completed. She engendered a rare degree that she did. logy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.048 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 [From the Am-Pol Eagle] RECOGNIZING STAFF SGT. SEEKING FREEDOM FOR AMER- JEFFREY KELLY ICAN TRAPPED IN BOLIVIAN JACKIE SCHMID DIES PRISON Am-Pol Eagle’s polka columnist, polka promoter, Polonian and political activist HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Jackie Schmid, 51, died at home on Monday. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF FLORIDA OF NEW JERSEY Schmid, an executive assistant to Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressman Brian Higgins, had just helped or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganize the Cheektowaga Polish American Thursday, August 2, 2012 Thursday, August 2, 2012 Arts Festival and General Pulaski Parade in Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, Cheektowaga last weekend. Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased yesterday, the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Schmid was a Cheektowaga Chamber of to express my sincere appreciation for Staff Health, and Human Rights, which I chair, held Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2012. She Sgt. Jeffrey Kelly’s service to his country. a hearing to shine a spotlight on and to search was presented the Polish American of the After joining the U.S. Army Reserves in for a resolution of the extreme injustice being Year award by the Buffalo Bisons in 2008. At perpetrated by Bolivian government officials that time Judge Michael Pietruszka said of 2000 and transferring to the Regular Army in Schmid, ‘‘She is definitely one of the unsung 2006, Sgt. Kelly served three tours in Iraq. In against Jacob Ostreicher, an American heroes of Polonia. She works on all of these 2008, during his last tour, Sgt. Kelly was seri- trapped in the infamous Palmasola prison. projects behind the scenes and just does won- ously injured when his convoy came under Charged with crimes for which the Bolivian derful things for the community.’’ rocket-propelled grenade and mortar fire. De- Government has produced no evidence, either Despite feeling ill, Schmid attended the spite his injuries, Sgt. Kelly completed his as- of the crimes themselves or that Mr. Pulaski Parade and Cheektowaga Polish signed mission. Ostreicher committed either one, he is being Arts Festival on Sunday. Last year Schmid denied the most fundamental due process and stated: ‘‘The Polish Festival is really impor- Sgt. Kelly is a native of Central Florida and human rights both under Bolivian law and tant to keep the Polish heritage alive and graduated from Westside Vo Tech in Winter international human rights standards. pass down the traditions. The younger gen- Garden. Sgt. Kelly now lives in Clermont with On June 9, Sheri Rickert, my Staff Director erations need to keep the traditions going.’’ his wife, Michelle, and two young children, on the subcommittee, and I went to Bolivia to Ron Urbanczyk of the band City Side had Jade and Lindsey. meet with Mr. Ostreicher and to attend a court said of Schmid: ‘‘She promotes not only On behalf of the people of Central Florida, hearing for his release on bail which had been polka music but the Polish tradition.’’ I am pleased to express our gratitude and to repeatedly delayed since September of last Schmid planned the Pvt. Leonard Post Pre- year. The testimony presented at the Sub- Dyngus Day and Dyngus Day celebrations. praise Sgt. Kelly for his courage and dedica- tion to his country. His commitment to his committee’s June 6 hearing about this case Schmid was vice chairwoman of the country and his selfless service is an inspira- revealed the repeated due process violations Cheektowaga Democratic Committee, gen- tion to us all. being committed by Bolivian officials. eral manager of the Cheektowaga Symphony On June 11, I had the opportunity to witness Orchestra, a director of the General Pulaski Assn., Inc., an organizer of Squeezefest (an f some of them myself. Two attorneys from the accordion festival and old-fashioned polka Bolivian Ministry of Government, who I under- party), and a member of the Polish American CONGRATULATING GRAMBLING stand should not be intervening in the case, Arts Festival Committee. She was also ac- STATE UNIVERSITY aggressively threatened to take legal action tive as a polka promoter and member of St. against the judge if he refused to recuse him- John Gualbert Parish in Cheektowaga. self. Although the judge rightly rejected the lu- Cheektowaga Supervisor Mary Holtz has HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER dicrous reasons on which the Ministry of Gov- referred to Schmid as an ‘‘event planner OF LOUISIANA ernment attorneys based their threat, they ac- extraordinaire’’ for the Cheektowaga complished their goal of having the hearing Crabapple Festival. Schmid was also an ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES postponed and Mr. Ostreicher returned to pris- tive volunteer with the Cheektowaga Patri- on. otic Commission which organizes the Inde- Thursday, August 2, 2012 pendence Day celebrations including the pa- To underline the absurdity of the Bolivian ju- rade in the town. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with dicial system, Mr. Ostreicher’s case was then great pride that I rise today to congratulate referred to a court where the judge is detained Schmid was born in Buffalo and raised in in the same prison as Mr. Ostreicher. It took Cheektowaga, where she was active in local Grambling State University (GSU) on its 111th Democratic politics. She was a 1979 graduate anniversary. This milestone is a testament that fully six weeks for the hearing to be resched- of Villa Maria Academy. She also cooked for GSU is a true leader in education. uled in another court that has a judge. I’ve her family’s restaurant, which was located Opening on November 1, 1901, GSU was been told that, unfortunately, the same sce- on Broadway and Shepard Street on Buf- organized by a group of African American nario as occurred at the June 11 hearing took falo’s East Side, before it was moved to farmers who wanted to organize and operate place again on July 23. The Ministry of Gov- Cheektowaga. The restaurant was closed in ernment attorneys injected themselves into the 1985. a school for African Americans in north Lou- isiana. What began as an industrial school, hearing and aggressively threatened the judge Brian Rusk, president of the General Pu- Grambling State shifted its focus to rural if she failed to recuse herself. The judge re- laski Assn., lauded Schmid’s collaboration jected out of hand the basis asserted for the with other directors as she served as co-chair teacher education in the late 1930s. GSU transformed in the early 1950s into an institu- threat, but again postponed the hearing and of the parade for 10 years. He called her, ‘‘A returned Mr. Ostreicher to jail. fine and dedicated woman.’’ tion that offered students education in the While in Bolivia, I met with the Vice Minister Rusk added, ‘‘She was a foundation of our areas of science, liberal arts, and business. The university now offers 68 degree programs of Foreign Affairs Juan Carlos Alurralde, the Pulaski Assn. and parade for the last 15 Minister of Government Carlos Romero years. We will miss her at the General Pu- to its students. Bonifaz, and the Minister of Justice Cecilia laski Assn. and I personally dedicate the pa- In recent years, Grambling has incorporated rade yesterday in her memory.’’ Ayllo´n Quinteros to advocate for Mr. new academic programs and has added new Ostreicher’s release. Each one of them have Pulaski parade co-chair Mira Szramel said facilities including a business and computer made commitments with respect to this case Schmid was always dependable. ‘‘I knew I science building and school of nursing. could count on her,’’ Szramel said. She added but have not followed through. Throughout the university’s 111-year history, And in the meantime, Mr. Ostreicher con- that she knew she could always ‘‘Call Jack- the value of each individual student has al- ie’’ and the job would get done. tinues to face daily threats to his life in the vio- ways been emphasized. GSU continues to be lent, unsanitary, drug-infested Palmasola pris- Schmid is survived by her mother, Sandi an institution ‘‘where everybody is somebody.’’ (Alexandra), father William Sr., and brother on. He has been on a hunger-strike since April William. I commend Grambling State University on 15, and he was already extremely frail and A wake will be held at Barron Miller, 3025 this significant milestone, and its dedication to weak when I saw him over a month ago. Both William St., Cheektowaga on Friday from 2– positively influencing the lives of its students. a private and a Bolivian government doctor 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be of- I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring have examined Mr. Ostreicher and rec- fered 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Gualbert Grambling State University for this momentous ommended that he be referred to a medical Church in Cheektowaga. occasion. clinic for evaluation. Given everything else that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.048 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1431 has happened in this case, it is highly sus- who has spent considerable time and effort in- Major General Crutchfield’s tour as Com- picious that the prison officials are unable to vestigating Mr. Ostreicher’s case and who in- mander of the United States Army Center of find police escorts to take him there. terrupted his book tour in Washington State in Excellence and Fort Rucker is a textbook ex- Although our own State Department officials order to join us yesterday. ample of our great military leaders. From his are finally acknowledging that Mr. Ostreicher’s f dedication to his troops and their families to due process rights are being violated, they his unwavering support of the local commu- continue to seem hesitant and uncertain about IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE nity, his leadership and commitment to excel- what action to take on his behalf. The State OF MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY lence contributed significantly to our nation’s Department was invited to testify at yester- G. CRUTCHFIELD defense. day’s hearing, but indicated that they were not Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States available to do so this week. I look forward to HON. MARTHA ROBY Congress, I am pleased to recognize the sig- arranging a follow-up hearing at the earliest OF ALABAMA nificant impact Major General Crutchfield has possible date when they are prepared to dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had on Fort Rucker and the surrounding com- cuss their efforts in this case. Thursday, August 2, 2012 munity. My congressional staff, my husband Since undertaking my own advocacy efforts Riley, and I each offer Major General on Mr. Ostreicher’s behalf in early June, I Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Crutchfield and his wife Kim our most heartfelt have received reports about several Ameri- recognize Major General Anthony G. gratitude for their service to our Nation and cans who are imprisoned overseas and who Crutchfield, Commanding General of the wish them fair winds and following seas as are being denied their fundamental due proc- United States Army Aviation Center of Excel- they move on to their new duty station at ess and human rights. Out of a sense of obli- lence, upon completion of his tour of duty at Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii. gation to do all I can to help Mr. Ostreicher, Fort Rucker. Since August 2010, when Major General but also to assist other U.S. citizens in similar f situations, I am introducing legislation that will Crutchfield took command of the United States hold accountable those foreign government of- Army Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, HONOR FLIGHT ALASKA ficials who are responsible for the violation of he has demonstrated a deep personal commit- RECOGNITION due process and human rights of imprisoned ment not only to his troops, but also to their Americans. families and the surrounding community. HON. DON YOUNG This legislation is entitled the ‘‘Justice for Major General Crutchfield’s mastery of the OF ALASKA Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act’’ or ‘‘Ja- area of Army aviation is well known, and his cob’s Law.’’ It is premised on the principle that vision for the future of his branch has had a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES foreign government officials responsible for direct positive impact in the Army. But, equally Thursday, August 2, 2012 violations of fundamental due process and important, Major General Crutchfield’s well- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise human rights of imprisoned U.S. citizens, as known dedication to his soldiers is, perhaps, on behalf of a grateful Alaska Congressional well as their immediate family members, his most honorable attribute. Further, his de- Delegation, state, and country, to welcome should not have the privilege of traveling to votion to the success of his soldier’s training, four heroes to our nation’s capital. On Sep- the United States while our citizens unjustly performance, and morale illustrates his proven tember 27, 2012, four World War II veterans languish in their prisons. leadership among those who dutifully serve. are coming on an Honor Flight from Alaska to The bill would prohibit the issuance of a visa When Major General Crutchfield took com- visit the World War II Memorial here in Wash- and deny entry to any foreign government offi- mand of Fort Rucker, there was an untenable ington, D.C. cial who is violating, or failing to fulfill a re- backlog of would be pilots waiting to begin sponsibility to uphold, the rights of an impris- training. As one of his first directives, he chal- The Honor Flight program was started in oned American. The legislation would also lenged his staff to find a solution to this vexing 2005 to provide national transportation to D.C. deny entry to such officials if the American problem. Despite counsel from many that this for veterans who might otherwise never see dies from any cause while in prison. These was an unreasonable task, the backlog has the memorials built in their honor. Initially run visa and entry prohibitions would likewise been eliminated. Such actions exemplify his entirely by individual volunteers, the program apply to these officials’ immediate family mem- ‘‘can do’’ attitude. The entire Army Aviation has grown into a non-profit network of volun- bers. community has benefited as a result. teers, organizations, and airlines that work to- Entry to the U.S. would be denied only Always thinking about military families, gether to extend this amazing opportunity to when an American’s fundamental rights are Major Crutchfield would not accept that, de- those who most deserve it. being violated. Americans who violate the le- spite the growing population on base, Fort The four veterans on this Honor Flight are gitimate laws of foreign countries must accept Rucker was not scheduled to receive a new World War II veterans: William Joseph the consequences of their crimes. But the commissary until 2016. Through his efforts, Nuggent, Army Air Force; Louis Elmer Fessler, United States cannot stand by and simply Fort Rucker and its families will enjoy the ben- U.S. Army; Marc Stella, U.S. Marine Corps; ‘‘monitor’’ the case when our citizens are efits of a new commissary in 2013. However, Robert J. Ingram, U.S. Navy. being held hostage contrary to international this pales in comparison to his other efforts in Mr. Speaker, these four veterans from Alas- human rights standards. support of military families. As an example, ka join over 81,000 veterans, from across the I would emphasize that already under cur- Major General Crutchfield would often partici- country, who have traveled to our nation’s rent law, 22 U.S. Code Section 1732, the pate in story time with children of deployed capital since 2005 to visit and reflect on me- President must demand the release of any cit- family members. To think that a man of this morials built in their honor. This Honor Flight izen who has been unjustly deprived of his lib- magnitude would make time in his busy was made possible through generous public erty by or under the authority of any foreign schedule to spend with the children of de- donations and contributions from those who government, and to undertake appropriate ployed soldiers, on more than one occasion, wish to honor these heroes. means to obtain the release of such citizen. speaks volumes about his genuine concern for We truly can never repay the debt we owe This legislation provides the State Department his military families. It also says a great deal the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who with a tool that it should welcome in order to about his character as a man. put themselves in harm’s way to protect our help it fulfill this responsibility. Major General Crutchfield has also built freedom. The sacrifices made by these he- We were privileged to have with us yester- solid relationships with the Fort Rucker civilian roes—and the families they left behind—are day two attorneys who are representing Mr. community throughout his command. He took truly incredible. These servicemen returned Ostreicher in the Santa Cruz courts. I would time to meet members of the community, and home with heavy burdens and scars from war, like to thank them for coming all the way from worked hard to get to know them personally. and still helped our nation rebuild and achieve Bolivia to participate in this hearing on Mr. Most recently, after undergoing a coaching unprecedented prosperity. Their honor, cour- Ostreicher’s behalf. We also received an up- change at Enterprise High School, Major Gen- age, commitment, and sacrifice brought free- date about the case from Mr. Ostreicher’s eral Crutchfield spent some time with the foot- dom to much of the world, and allowed us to wife, Ms. Miriam Ungar, and his daughter, a ball team and offered a motivational speech to enjoy the freedoms we cherish today. constituent who resides in my district in New those young adults. Such actions are typical of Please join me in thanking these Alaska vet- Jersey, Ms. Chaya Weinberger. Finally, I his efforts to bond with the community and will erans for their selfless dedication, commit- would like to express my appreciation to Mr. have a lasting effect on those student athletes ment, and service to our great nation. God Stephen Moore, a retired FBI special agent for years to come. bless America and these brave men.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.051 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 A TRIBUTE TO TIFFANY nity in my district, in New Jersey, and through- cuts as leverage to make sure that the Bush- JOHNSTON out the entire United States on the progress era tax cuts for the wealthy are extended. their homeland has achieved. Today marks They use top-down economics as the argu- HON. TOM LATHAM the Anniversary of a huge step towards an ment for the validity of these cuts—that they OF IOWA independent Macedonia, and I am happy to help to restore our economy and reduce the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support the Republic of Macedonia as it con- unemployment rate, because the individuals Thursday, August 2, 2012 tinues to move forward on its path to full earning incomes in the top two percent are NATO membership. ‘‘job creators.’’ Contrary to this claim, the facts Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I am always pleased to recognize and com- demonstrate that fewer than 35 percent of recognize and congratulate Ms. Tiffany John- memorate historic occasions such as this one. small business owners make over $250,000 a ston of Graettinger, Iowa for being named a As a proud member of the Congressional year. Allowing the Bush tax cuts for the upper national recipient of the 2011 Teacher Mentor Caucus on Macedonia and Macedonian-Amer- class to expire would not affect the vast major- Award from the National Association of Agri- icans, I again commemorate the 109th Anni- ity of ‘‘job creators’’ in the American economy, cultural Educators. Ms. Johnston is one of versary of the Ilinden Uprising in Macedonia. but it would help relieve the tax burden of only six individuals nationwide who received Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- working families. this great honor. leagues, all Macedonian people, and me, in Mr. Speaker, I oppose H.R. 8 not only be- Over the past six years, Ms. Johnston has recognizing the 109th Anniversary of the cause the policies included within it would in- been educating high school students at Ilinden Uprising in Macedonia. flict an unbalanced tax burden on working Graettinger-Terril High School as well as f families, but also because it will prevent this Iowa’s new agriculture teachers through the Congress from helping to reduce America’s Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators JOB PROTECTION AND RECESSION budget deficit. My colleagues across the aisle New Teacher Program. Ms. Johnston’s pas- PREVENTION ACT OF 2012 consistently claim they are committed to re- sion has reinvigorated our state’s agricultural ducing our deficit, yet they have fought to SPEECH OF education through updated methodology and pass this bill, extending Bush’s tax cuts for the countless hours of dedication. HON. LAURA RICHARDSON wealthy. If we were to let these cuts expire, During the 2010 Iowa Association of Agricul- OF CALIFORNIA our deficit could be reduced by $50 billion in tural Educators Summer Conference, Ms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2013 alone. Simply stated, the tax plan laid Johnston teamed up with fellow Iowa agricul- Wednesday, August 1, 2012 out in H.R. 8 will not raise adequate revenue tural educator, Tara Fastert, to help other new to fund our national priorities or repay our teachers in the profession. Together they Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in debt. would help develop a new teacher program to opposition to H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Instead of arguing over tax cuts for those in- provide teachers with more resources and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. I oppose dividuals who don’t need our help, this Con- ideas for their lesson plans, as well as intro- this bill because it extends the 2001 and 2003 gress should be working across the aisle to duce them to cutting-edge online resources to Bush tax cuts to millionaires who do not need create a fair, comprehensive tax reform that assist in further professional networking. Ms. it, have not requested it, and at a time when unburdens our working families. The con- Johnston’s work to establish partnerships with- the nation cannot afford it. versation should be focused on continuing to in an agricultural education program, starting The extension of this 2001 tax policy would rebuild our economy and reduce our deficit, at the local level, has culminated to her na- keep the rates of all tax brackets at a reduced not give handouts to the wealthy few. When a tionwide recognition through the Teacher Men- level. While this reduced level would keep bill that outlines real, fair tax reform comes up tor Award. more funds in the hands of American families, for consideration on the Floor, I will support it. Mr. Speaker, the commitment Ms. Johnston it provides for a disproportionate distribution of Mr. Speaker, it is for these reasons that I has shown to Iowa’s agriculture, educators, the tax burden on different income levels. urge my colleagues to join me in opposing and students is unparalleled. Her efforts em- These reduced rates give a greater break to H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Pre- body Iowa’s proud traditions of quality edu- the incredibly wealthy, placing unfair monetary vention Act of 2012. cation and hard work, and it is an honor to responsibility on the middle class. f represent Tiffany in the United States Con- The extension of this tax policy also main- gress. I know that all of my colleagues in the tains a lower rate on capital gains, and taxes RECOGNIZING MARK DAVIS FOR 45 House will join me in congratulating her on dividends at the same rate as capital gains in- YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE AIR- this remarkable achievement and will wish her stead of as ordinary income. In addition, this LINE INDUSTRY IN SEATTLE continued success in educational excellence. extension lowers the estate tax. Lower rates f on such incomes further burden the middle HON. ADAM SMITH TRIBUTE HONORING THE 109TH AN- class, as they further relieve the incredibly OF WASHINGTON NIVERSARY OF THE ILINDEN UP- wealthy from their duty to give back to this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RISING country. As a result of these policies, the aver- age income tax cut for households making Thursday, August 2, 2012 more than $1 million a year would be over Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. $74,000 in 2013. rise to honor Mark Davis of Auburn, Wash- OF NEW JERSEY Concurrently, as a result of H.R. 8, some of ington, for forty-five years of dedicated service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the tax cuts for working families which were to the airline industry. Thursday, August 2, 2012 adopted in 2009 would be allowed to expire, In 1967, Mr. Davis began working on the Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Cred- ramp for Northwest Airlines, with a propeller- recognize the 109th Anniversary of the Ilinden it and the Child Tax Credit will be reduced. driven Lockheed Electra. Over the next 45 Uprising. On August 2, 1903, the Macedonian This bill also ends the American Opportunity years, he served in a variety of capacities for people rose together to fight for their freedom. Tax Credit, 85 percent of the benefactors of his company. These included time as a ramp Today is a cause for true celebration. which made less than $100,000 a year. These agent, cleaner, working in the commissary, The Ilinden Uprising’s ideas were rooted in actions will effectively raise taxes on 25 million fueling aircrafts, serving at the post office and, the ideals of the American and French Revolu- middle- and low-income households by an av- finally, as a freight runner. tions. The Macedonian people fought for an erage of $1000. At a special ceremony, Mr. Davis received a independent state, whose people would enjoy The conversation surrounding our nation’s pin commemorating his 45 years of service. civil liberties and be free in their pursuit of tax policies has focused on ensuring that tax Delta Cargo leaders and employees surprised happiness. cuts for the middle class are extended. It has him by unveiling a ramp tug personalized with Macedonia’s forefathers fought bravely for been made clear, on both sides of the aisle, his name, employment date and years of serv- the Macedonian nationhood, and their dream that this is imperative not only to helping ice. became a reality in 1991, when the Republic American families get back on their feet, but Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- of Macedonia became free, independent and also to the continuing recovery of the United ognize Mark Davis for a long career of service sovereign. States economy. to the airline industry in Seattle, Washington. I would also like to take a moment to con- Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues Employees like Mark make companies, our gratulate the Macedonian-American commu- are determined to use these middle class tax economy, and our country thrive.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02AU8.054 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1433 IN HONOR OF SAMUEL L. ODLE ON Cecelia will be retiring after 25 years of out- A STORY OF RECOVERY FROM HIS RETIREMENT standing leadership as Principal of Mother THE ALABAMA TORNADOES ´ Mary School in Phenix City, Alabama. On Sat- HON. ANDRE CARSON urday, August 4, 2012, Sister Cecelia will be HON. SPENCER BACHUS OF INDIANA honored with an appreciation luncheon at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Columbus Trade and Convention Center in OF ALABAMA Thursday, August 2, 2012 Columbus, Georgia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today Sister Cecelia, a native of Kingston, Ja- Thursday, August 2, 2012 I rise to congratulate Samuel L. Odle on his maica, was born on May 7, 1937, the ninth retirement from Indiana University Health. IU child of Philip and Agnes Harrison’s ten chil- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, the State of Ala- Health is our state’s most comprehensive dren. In 1956, she entered the Franciscan bama will never forget the devastating torna- does of April 27, 2011. healthcare provider, encompassing twenty Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual hospitals and health centers. U.S. News & Help of Jamaica. She graduated from Boston But the story that has been told since that World Report has named IU Health as one of College in Massachusetts in1966 and then as- destructive day is an inspiring one of personal the ‘‘Best Hospitals in America’’ for fourteen resilience and a resolve to rebuild neighbor- sumed a variety of principalships in Jamaica consecutive years—a laudable achievement hoods and communities. and further evidence of Mr. Odle’s prowess as and the Cayman Islands where she oversaw the increase of enrollment in several schools A critical factor has been the commitment one of the very best health care executives in that employers have made to their commu- and was appointed Member of the Cayman Is- the Nation. For 31 years, Mr. Odle has worked nities. to improve patient care and expand the reach lands Board of Education by the Governor for After a natural disaster of this scale, there is of IU Health to underserved communities seven years. always a choice to confront: rebuild or relo- throughout Indiana. The establishment of the In 1988, Sister Cecilia was assigned as cate? new IU Health Pathology Laboratory and Neu- School Principal and Program Coordinator at roscience Center are testament to his leader- An important part of the economic recovery Mother Mary Mission School in Phenix City, ship and devotion to advancing the practice of efforts in Jefferson County was the decision Alabama at a time when the school was al- medicine. made by Cliffs Natural Resources to rebuild its In addition to spending long hours at IU most defunct. It had poor academic standing Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Health and raising his three children, Mr. Odle and low enrollment and plans were in place Plant and remain as a strong presence in Ala- has worked tirelessly on behalf of the United for its closing. Sister Cecelia was only too bama. Way of Central Indiana, the Jordan Founda- happy to take on this challenge. Within three The tornadoes caused significant damage to tion, the Crossroads of America Boy Scouts years, Mother Mary School was thriving with the mine preparation plant and overland con- Council, and the Methodist Health Foundation. increased enrollment, high academic stand- veyor system at the coal facility, an employer Mr. Odle is more than just an outstanding ards and improved facilities. of more than 500 workers in the western por- executive, community leader and philan- tion of Jefferson County. It also disrupted the In her 25 years as Principal of Mother Mary thropist. On a personal level, he has served transportation system that Cliffs and other as a role model for me and a source of inspi- School, Sister Cecelia has become an edu- companies rely on to receive and move mate- ration for many years. Samuel L. Odle is a pil- cational and spiritual mentor in the community. rials. Not only does she contribute to the education lar in the community; he sets a fine example Most critically, and thankfully, all employees for all of us. of young minds but she also works to provide were accounted for after the storms and no Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in assistance to the needy within the community. one was reported as injured. honoring Sam Odle for his exceptional service Her generosity is flowing and never ending Even before the full magnitude of the recov- to the 7th District of Indiana. I wish him the and her faith is strong and enduring. ery challenge facing Alabama became clear, very best in his retirement, and look forward to Mr. Speaker, one of the things I admire company officials were already thinking about working with him for many years to come. most about Sister Cecelia is her selfless deter- how quickly they could begin to resume oper- f mination to help others. While she was in the ations. It soon became evident that this would OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Cayman Islands, there was an area of land entail the plant providing its own power and DEBT next to the school where she was Principal even building a new road. The company’s that was unusable because of its rocky and management and workers were undeterred. HON. MIKE COFFMAN uneven terrain. Sister Cecelia wanted the chil- In spite of many daunting challenges, under- OF COLORADO dren to be able to use this land for much- ground mining was restarted within two weeks. Within eight months, coal was again being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needed recess so in any spare moment she processed to meet our nation’s energy de- had, she would go out there and pick up the Thursday, August 2, 2012 mands. rocks one by one herself. Her dedication in- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, While planning for the long-term work need- spired others to help and within a year, Sister on January 20, 2009, the day President ed for full capacity, the company responded to Cecelia had the area leveled, graded and Obama took office, the national debt was the emergency needs of the ravaged commu- $10,626,877,048,913.08. cleared of rocks for the children to enjoy. nities around it. Cliff’s donated $100,000 to the Today, it is $15,907,138,660,280.97. We’ve Proverbs 11:25 says, ‘‘A generous person American Red Cross and another $60,000 to added $5,280,261,611,367.89 to our debt in will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be organizations serving storm victims in the im- just over 3 years. This is debt our nation, our refreshed.’’ Sister Cecelia has given her life to mediate area. economy, and our children could have avoided God and dedicated herself to the service of The Oak Grove operations marked a signifi- with a balanced budget amendment. others. She has been blessed in many, many cant milestone on May 16, 2012 with a cere- f ways and enjoys watching the children she mony that highlighted the rebuilding of the IN HONOR OF SISTER MARY has mentored and nurtured grow into good, Concord Prep Plant. This engineering and CECELIA HARRISON, FMS generous and hardworking men and women of construction achievement represented a $52 million investment and was accompanied by faith. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. an additional $30 million investment in a new, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me LEED-certified mine portal facility. OF GEORGIA today in paying tribute to Sister Mary Cecelia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In all, Cliffs invested $120 million towards its Harrison for her legacy of selfless life service Alabama operations and preserved more than Thursday, August 2, 2012 and her 25 years of dedicated leadership to 500 jobs during a year when our state needed Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mother Mary School and the surrounding com- it the most. It is a tale of resilience, determina- today to pay tribute to an inspiring woman of munity. tion, and a strong work ethic that stands out faith, beloved educator and spiritual leader, as my state continues its recovery from the Sister Mary Cecelia Harrison, FMS. Sister historic storms.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.094 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 ON THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOT- programs, have experienced tremendous brought home to the great State of Maryland ERS OF HOUSTON EDUCATION growth and improvement. the National Championship. FUND Most of Lakeview’s 3,000 residents, whether Yes, this team has reached the top of youth they have encountered Gordon as an em- soccer. They may just be rising 9th and 10th HON. GENE GREEN ployee, patient, colleague, or friend, are likely graders—most of them residents of Mont- OF TEXAS to agree about the positive impact he has gomery County, Maryland—but they have al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made on their community. This included one ready achieved in sports what most young of Gordon’s crowning achievements, a 10-year athletes can only dream about. And they didn’t Thursday, August 2, 2012 project to expand and upgrade the hospital. get there without putting in the work. Being Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Gordon and his board knew this project fast and strong and athletic are important, but today I rise to honor the League of Women wouldn’t be without its obstacles, but never- putting in the work is what sets you apart from Voters of Houston Education Fund for their theless began work on a plan to find additional your competition. These young ladies trained commitment to the encouragement of active finances, which included a plea to the commu- endlessly—in rain, snow, extreme heat, and and informed participation of citizens in gov- nity to support an $8 million bond. In 2008, freezing cold—while staying focused on aca- ernment. voters agreed that improving overall patient demics. The League of Women Voters of the United care and access was a worthy investment, They arrived in Rock Hill, SC last week as States and the League of Women Voters of and approved the ballot measure to help final- the sole representative of Region 1 (Maine to the Houston Area were both established in ize a 33,000 square foot expansion and up- Virginia), and they left Rock Hill, SC as the top 1920, the year that the Nineteenth Amend- grade to the hospital. U14 girls club team in America. I rise to recog- ment to the Constitution of the United States Mr. Speaker, even with this achievement, nize these young ladies, their families, and gave women the right to vote. The League of Gordon still understood the struggles associ- their great coaches for all of their hard work, Women Voters is a direct descendant of the ated with providing health care to rural pa- dedication, grit, and perseverance. women’s suffrage movement, and has become tients. Most areas within Oregon’s Second The MSC Coyotes Green qualified for the an active and effective organization that Congressional District are as rural as you can National Championships after winning the Re- serves all voters. get, and access to a health provider can be gion 1 Championships in Lancaster, PA hav- The League of Women Voters of Houston difficult. Lakeview is no exception, but fortu- ing to survive matches against some of the Education Fund has an extensive, respected nately for this community and its surrounding top ranked teams in America. They won this history of encouraging civic engagement areas, Gordon embodies the dedication and prestigious Regional Championship but not the throughout the Houston community. Their mis- vision that is necessary to provide quality care easy way—the Coyotes won their semi-final sion to encourage active and informed partici- and improved access. All this, however, and and final matches in winner-take-all penalty pation by providing accessible information and Gordon will be the first to say that while work- kicks. support services to the people is critical to the ing in the rural health care field offers its chal- The National Championships was a round- success of a democracy. lenges, it presents even greater rewards. robin between the Final 4 teams in America This August marks the 92nd anniversary of And as we develop policies in Washington, from Maryland, California, Ohio, and Ten- the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. I D.C., it is crucial for Congress to do so only nessee. To put the MSC Coyotes Green join the League of Women Voters in cele- after seeking the advice of on-the-ground ex- achievement in perspective, over 10,000 club brating Women’s Equality Day by remem- perts like Gordon and those like him. Fortu- teams competed for a chance to play in the bering this historic achievement and the cour- nately, he has always been more than willing Regional and National Championships. age, perseverance and accomplishments of to take time out of his otherwise busy days to The National Championships round-robin women who fulfill the promise of the Nine- offer his valuable expertise, and he has never started Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Rock teenth Amendment. been afraid to get in touch with me to express Hill, SC. The Coyotes Green tied their first Members of the League of Women Voters his concerns. Whether discussing pending leg- match against Beach FC ’97 from California of Houston Education Fund are volunteers islation, burdensome federal regulations—on 0–0 on Wednesday; lost their second match who work in their communities to help the re- which Gordon has certainly made his position against Tennessee ’98 Azzurri 2–0 on Thurs- alities of the American system of government known—or even sometimes non-health related day; and won their third match—a win or go live up to its ideals. The organization would issues, I have greatly appreciated his expert home game—on Friday against Ambassador not be the success that it is today without their guidance and useful counsel over the years. FC from Ohio 3–0. The Coyotes qualified for hard work and dedication. Their service to our So as Charlie Tveit, the Lake Health Dis- the Title Game and earned a rematch with community is greatly appreciated. trict’s new CEO, takes over, he begins on the Tennessee ’98 Azzurri on Saturday, July 28, And so it is with great pleasure that I recog- solid foundation laid under Gordon’s strong 2012 at 6:45 p.m. in Rock Hill, SC for the U14 nize the League of Women Voters of Houston leadership. And while I know Gordon had res- Girls National Championship. It was a tough Education Fund and celebrate the anniversary ervations about leaving his post after so many match, but the MSC Coyotes Green won 2–0, of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. dedicated years of doing what he knows best, earning their spot as the nation’s top U14 girls f I think all of those who know him, most nota- team. bly his wife Pauline and their family, would I would like to recognize the following MSC TRIBUTE TO LAKE HEALTH agree that he has earned a well-deserved Coyotes Green players who will play—or al- DISTRICT CEO GORDON ENSLEY break. ready do play—for several Washington, DC Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and Maryland suburban high schools: HON. GREG WALDEN in recognizing Gordon’s many years of service 1 McKenzie McCaull, F, Linganore; 2 Naomi OF OREGON to his community as we wish him a long and Gross, GK, B–CC; 3 Annika Jansa, M/D, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES happy retirement. Bullis; 5 Sara Johnston, D, Stone Ridge; 10 f Paula Germino-Watnick, M/F, B–CC; 13 Julia Thursday, August 2, 2012 Abbott, F, Good Counsel; 14 Cristina Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CONGRATULATING THE MSC Valianatos, M, Walt Whitman; 15 Jade Ruiters, pay tribute to a long time community leader in COYOTES GREEN UNDER-14 F/M, Holy Cross; 16 Amanda Wilson, D, Good the heart of Southern Oregon, Gordon Ensley. GIRLS SOCCER CLUB ON THE OC- Counsel; 20 Lindsay Wytkind, D, Walt Whit- On June 30th, after a career in health care CASION OF THEIR NATIONAL man; 21 Emma Anderson, F, Walt Whitman; spanning 38 years, Gordon retired as Chief CHAMPIONSHIP 23 Kristen Darragh, GK, Poolesville; 25 Deena Executive Officer of the Lake Health District in DeSilva, D, Magruder; 26 Kristen Bissell, M/F, the great town of Lakeview, Oregon. In 1996, HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Undecided; 27 Juliana Comer, M, Churchill; 28 after 11 years at another small town hospital OF MARYLAND Elizabeth Coletti, F, St. John’s Catholic Prep; in Gold Beach, Oregon, Gordon and his wife IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 29 Clare Severe, M/F, Walt Whitman; and 44 Pauline moved to Lakeview so he could serve Julianne Keehan, F, Holy Cross. as the Lake Health District Chief Financial Of- Thursday, August 2, 2012 I also want to commend the two coaches ficer. Then in 2003, Gordon took the helm as Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to who led them to victory—Alex Gould and Chief Executive Officer, and under his leader- recognize an incredible group of young la- Kevin Layton. ship the health district’s local hospital, long dies—proud members of the MSC Coyotes It’s not often that you can pause to recog- term care facility, and home care and hospice Green Under-14 Girls Soccer Club—who nize national champions in your congressional

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.098 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1435 district. Today it is my privilege to recognize called to minister Wesley Grove as both a the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- and congratulate the MSC Coyotes Green pastor and a teacher until 2005. A descendant severance. I am honored to represent Tyler U14 Girls Team, the best U14 girls soccer of one of the founders of the church, Rev- and his family in the United States Congress. team in America. erend Rivers presided over another period of I know that all of my colleagues in the House f tremendous growth for the church. Under his will join me in congratulating him in obtaining leadership, the Church established new min- the Eagle Scout ranking, and will wish him WESLEY GROVE UNITED CHURCH istries, expanded membership, and created continued success in his future education and OF CHRIST 125TH ANNIVERSARY lasting community partnerships to address career. issues and challenges facing the community. HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT Reverend McDonald was succeeded by f Reverend Dr. Alexander Jamison, Sr., who OF VIRGINIA served the community from 2007 until 2011. PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wesley Grove remains committed to main- Thursday, August 2, 2012 taining its legacy of faith and community ac- HON. BEN RAY LUJA´ N tion to this day. With a congregation that has Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW MEXICO historically included a large number of profes- today to congratulate a legacy of faith and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionals in the field of education, Wesley Grove community in Virginia’s Third Congressional established education programs that include Thursday, August 2, 2012 District. This year, Wesley Grove United after school tutoring and Project REACT, a Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia is Mr. LUJA´ N. Mr. Speaker, due to an oper- technology focused tutoring program to help celebrating its 125th anniversary, and I would ational issue with the voting machine on the improve students’ performance. It has also like to take a moment to reflect on the history House floor, my vote did not register on the provided numerous scholarships to college of this esteemed institution and its contribu- passage of H.R. 3803 (Rollcall vote No. 539). bound students, including the G. Wesley tions to the greater Newport News community. Had this issue not arisen, I would have voted Raney III Scholarship, the Olivia Smith Schol- ‘‘no’’ on this vote. Originally organized in 1887 by a group in- arship, and the Emma Gupton Scholarship. cluding Reverend J.H. Edlow and Deacon G. Wesley Grove also has an accomplished and Wesley Raney, the Wesley Grove congrega- talented choir program, featuring a men’s f tion originally met in a building just 20 by 30 choir, a senior’s choir, and a children’s choir. HONORING MR. JASON ROBERTS feet, at the time too large for the small con- These programs, amongst others, continue to gregation. As a poor congregation, it was dif- demonstrate Wesley Grove’s commitment to ficult for them to pay for this space. Fortu- the Newport News community. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON nately, the congregation found ways to make As the Wesley Grove United Church of OF TEXAS ends meet, and in 1895, under Reverend Christ gathers to celebrate this historic mile- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James M. Parson, a new house of worship stone, the church can truly remember its past, Thursday, August 2, 2012 was completed. celebrate its present, and focus on its future. In 1897, Elder S.A. Howell became pastor I would like to congratulate all of the members Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. of the Church. As time went by, the congrega- of the Wesley Grove United Church of Christ Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Jason tion continued to expand, eventually growing on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary, and Roberts, a White House ‘‘Champion of to over 1,000 and finding itself in need of a I wish them many more years of dedicated Change’’ from Oak Cliff, Texas. This week, the larger place of worship. Under the leadership service to the community. White House honored Mr. Roberts and other of Reverend Howell, a new building was con- leaders from across the U.S. for their ground- structed on the 700 block of 19th Street in f breaking initiatives to enhance their commu- Newport News. Dedicated in 1900, this build- A TRIBUTE TO TYLER HANSON nities. ing was used by the congregation under the Mr. Roberts’ leadership has been exemplary leadership of Reverend T.S. Crayton, Rev- HON. TOM LATHAM in his initiatives to improve local areas, and re- erend J.B. Jones, Reverend Thomas J. OF IOWA vitalize communities in South Dallas. As Moore, and Reverend Zander P. Jenkins. founder of the Oak Cliff Transit Authority, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1964, under the leadership of Reverend nonprofit organization dedicated to reclaiming Jenkins, having once again outgrown their Thursday, August 2, 2012 Oak Cliff’s past distinction, Mr. Roberts place of worship due to mergers with other Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worked to revive and modernize the Dallas congregations, the Wesley Grove congrega- recognize and congratulate Tyler Hanson of streetcar system. Through hard work and in- tion completed the purchase of a building Sergeant Bluff, Iowa for achieving the rank of genuity, Mr. Roberts led the city’s effort to ob- owned by another local church. Reverend Jen- Eagle Scout. tain a $23 million TIGER grant from the Fed- kins, feeling called to serve elsewhere, left the The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- eral Transit Administration for their revitaliza- congregation in 1970. vancement rank in scouting. Only about five tion efforts. Over the next few years, the congregation percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Mr. Roberts’ ‘‘Better Blocks’’ project re- struggled without a pastor at times. Reverend Award. The award is a performance-based claims blighted areas, converting vacant prop- Vernon Harris served the congregation for a achievement with high standards that have erties into temporary walk-friendly districts, year in 1972 before Reverend Jenkins, having been well-maintained over the past century. complete with pop-up businesses, bike lanes, fulfilled his calling to other congregations, re- To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout cafe´ seating, and landscaping. Mr. Roberts’ ef- turned in 1974. Unfortunately, Reverend Jen- is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- forts have been so successful in South Dallas kins passed away suddenly, leaving Wesley ganized by requirements and merit badges, as that over 20 U.S. cities have taken steps to Grove again without a pastor. well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit enhance neighborhoods in the same fashion With Reverend Jenkins’ passing, Reverend the community. For his project, Tyler planned, based on his work. Mr. Roberts’ ‘‘Better G. Wesley Raney, III, the grandson of one of organized, and painted badly faded curbs, Blocks’’ project has even gained international Wesley Grove’s founders, proved ready to light poles and parking lines at his local recognition, and has since been featured in lead the congregation. During his ministry, the church. His project also included adding hand- the New York Times, TED Talks, and on NPR. church flourished. Feeling called to pastor a icap accessible parking spaces in accordance Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor the church in another state, Reverend Raney left with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The hard work and vision that Mr. Jason Roberts Wesley Grove in 1985, and was succeeded by work ethic Tyler has shown in his Eagle continues to bring to South Dallas. His hard Reverend Isaac L. McDonald. Under his lead- Project, and every other project leading up to work and vision have allowed him to not only ership, numerous programs were established his Eagle Scout rank, speaks volumes of his envision a better Dallas, but to also act on that to help Newport News youth excel in their commitment to serving a cause greater than vision. I look forward to seeing what future ad- educational pursuits. himself and assisting his community. vances that Mr. Roberts will spearhead next, Reverend McDonald was succeeded by Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young and I stand ready to support these efforts at Reverend Prince Raney Rivers, who was man and his supportive family demonstrates every turn.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.100 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 ‘‘WE STOOD!’’—REMEMBERING THE As it was all for you, WE Now So Sleep! line to prevent what could have been a terrible FALLEN OF THE CHINOOK HELI- So Sleep, all in such cold dark quiet graves tragedy. COPTER CRASH ON AUGUST 6, so very deep! While performing a traffic stop on Interstate 2011, IN AFGHANISTAN, ‘‘WHO WE GAVE! 295 in Portland on the afternoon of July 1, All of Our Most Precious Lives! GAVE THAT LAST FULL MEAS- While, all of our Brothers In Arms did so Trooper Douglas Cropper received a call that URE’’ ON THIS ONE-YEAR ANNI- cry. . . a motorist was driving northbound in the VERSARY, THE UNITED STATES and did not ask why! southbound lane of Maine’s busiest highway. AIR FORCE, ARMY, AND NAVY As WE so raised our hands so way up high! Seeing no other options to stop the wrong-way And so swore to pledge our most precious driver, Trooper Cropper raced ahead of the HON. STEVE KING lives! car and nosed his cruiser into the travel lane. To Make A Stand! The driver hit the cruiser and came to a stop OF IOWA To Make A Difference With It All! just in time for oncoming motorists to avoid a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As WE so gave That Last Full Measure While collision. A dramatic dashboard video from the Thursday, August 2, 2012 Standing Tall! As WE died and so bled! cruiser shows just how quickly the incident un- Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today To so keep all of our most solemn vows of folded. in honor and in remembrance on this up and honor, said! No one was injured, and I’m extremely coming one year anniversary of the thirty mag- As way out across our Nation Our FAMILIES grateful that this scary moment didn’t end up nificent lost heroes from the Navy Special Now So Weep! being a tragic one. But it’s very likely that this All For The Greater Good, WE so gave all we Warfare Units, The Army and Air Force. Who would not have been the case without Trooper could! Cropper’s quick thinking and outstanding brav- so heroically gave That Last Full Measure for AS WE STOOD! God and Country aboard a Chinook Helicopter ery. As WE pray now to our Lord their fine souls Trooper Cropper says he was simply doing in Afghanistan on August the 6th, 2011. Our to so keep! thoughts and prayers go out to them and their For THEY So Stood For What Was Right. his job. But it’s my belief that he went above families and all of their Brothers and Sisters in All with their most brilliant souls so burning and beyond to protect lives—and that he Arms, on this anniversary, as I read this poem bright! saved many in the process. I want to thank Trooper Douglas Cropper for penned in their honor by Albert Caswell. As THEY died, all for that Old Red White and Blue this his actions, and for what he and other Maine P01 (SEAL) Darrick C. Benson, sight! State Police officers do every day in Maine: CPO (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, As into that face of evil, putting their lives on the line to protect people P01 (SEAL) Christopher G. Campbell, THEY so marched off casting their most he- of our state. We owe them all a debt of grati- CPO (SEAL) John W. Faas, roic lights! tude for keeping us safe. CPO (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston, To so go forth, LCDR (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, all in such a most brilliant force to fight! f MCPO (SEAL) Louis J. Langials, For THEY’D, HONORING TAYLOR MORRIS CPO (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, MUCH RATHER HAVE DIED FOR SOME- THING! CPO (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills, THAN, TO HAVE LIVED FOR NOTHING AT HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY CPO Nicholas H. Null, ALL! OF IOWA SCPO (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratziaff, FOR STRENGTH IN HONOR! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CPO (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves, Was but THEIR most sacred battle cry. . . Thursday, August 2, 2012 CPO (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson, call! P01 (SEAL) Jon T. Tumilson, Because, moments . . . are all that WE so Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise P01 (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn, have! today to honor Petty Officer Second Class, P01 (SEAL) Jason R. Workman, To Make A Difference! Taylor Morris. To Hear That Call! Taylor grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and P01 (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman, To Change The World! P02 (SEAL) Nicholas P. Spehar, after graduating from high school in 2007, To go off so boldly with flags unfurled! Taylor joined the Navy. Looking for a chal- P01 Expeditionary Warfare Specialist Jared Troops mount up, as Heaven calls! W. Day, Move on! Move out! lenge, Taylor trained as an Explosive Ordi- P01 Expeditionary Warfare Specialist John As there are 30 more new Angels, nance Disposal Technician. While all of our Douangdara, In The Army of Our Lord . . . servicemembers face danger in the course of P01 Expeditionary Warfare Specialist Mi- To fight that battle, who shall not pause! their service, EOD techs literally put their lives chael J. Strange, To so watch over us all! on the line to disarm bombs and keep all of And when there comes a gentle rain, SCPO Expeditionary Warfare Specialist our forces safe. their tears will wash down upon us to so re- Taylor deployed to Afghanistan for the first Kraig M. Vickers, main! Army SGT Alexander J. Bennett, time in January of this year. On May 3, while To ease our pain, working with Army Special Forces in the SPC Spencer C. Duncan, so we won’t have to cry anymore! Chief Warrant Officer Brian J. Nichols, As forever in our hearts YOUR most sacred Kandahar province of Afghanistan, Taylor Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, names, stepped on an IED while clearing a route. The SGT Patrick D. Hamburger, WE will carry ALL! blast of the IED blew off all four of Taylor’s Airmen Tech SGT John W. Brown, Because, limbs. Remarkably, Taylor remained conscious YOU died so WE can sleep! Staff SGT Andrew W. Harvell, after the blast and called out to the medics Upon, That Bed of Freedom . . . YOUR Gift that were rushing to help him to stop, recog- Tech SGT Daniel L. Zerbe, of Peace! The United States Army, Air Force, Navy. nizing the possible danger of other IEDs. After As now WE LAY YOUR FINE BODIES down the second EOD with Taylor had cleared the WE STOOD! to rest, area, medics arrived to address his wounds. We! to sleep! BECAUSE YOU STOOD! On May 6, Taylor arrived at Walter Reed WE STOOD! Medical Center, not too far from here in Be- WE STOOD! Amen! so you can sleep! f thesda, MD, where I first had the chance to While, out across our Nation, our Mother’s meet this remarkable young man, along with now so weep! HONORING DOUGLAS CROPPER, his girlfriend, Danielle, and his mother, Juli, WE FOUGHT, MAINE STATE TROOPER who’ve stuck by him since he got home. Tay- so you can live! lor is one of only five quadruple amputees All in such blessed peace, HON. CHELLIE PINGREE from the last decade’s wars, and despite his that which our most selfless sacrifice so OF MAINE wounds he’s remained upbeat and shown re- gives! markable courage in working to recover. Even As all in such pain and heartache our fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a few weeks after his injuries when I visited lies must now so live! Thursday, August 2, 2012 WE STOOD, so you could sleep! with him for the first time he was raring to Upon, That Bed of Freedom so very sweet! Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr Speaker, I move forward and get better. As to all of you our promises WE Did So would like to recognize a Maine State Trooper Just last week, on July 23, I was proud to Keep! in my district who literally put his life on the welcome Taylor, Danielle, and his sister Claire

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Greater Than Gold! of the district’s fourth college, Folsom Lake Mr. Speaker, I’d also like to enter the full And what we so hold in our hearts is but The College, which is a wonderful addition to the text of a poem by Albert Caswell that was writ- Greatest of All of Those! Sacramento region serving more than 9,000 ten for Taylor, titled ‘‘Greater Than Gold’’ into As it was you Taylor who so chose to so live, students to date. Furthermore, his concern for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Taylor is truly an and would not let go! Let go! students’ ability to access a quality education, American hero. And yet that even without legs, led him to fight to keep fees low in a time of GREATER THAN GOLD—IN HONOR OF AN AMER- as still you stood so! budget cuts, encouraged light rail and public And that even without arms, ICAN HERO, E5 TAYLOR JOHN KRULL MORRIS, transit access to the district’s colleges and led THE UNITED STATES NAVY all of our hearts still you can hold! to efforts to pass local bond measures to ex- GREATER THAN GOLD Still hold! Far greater than gold! pand Los Rios facilities. Greater! Greater than Gold! Under his leadership, the district began to Greater than gold! All in our lives to be told! As now Taylor, create programs to meet both the needs of the All in ones heart we can mold! to me you have so showed! local workforce and students transferring to All in our moments now so to behold! That The Greatest of All Things, the state’s four year college system. Under- All in what we so hope to all know! is but what so lies in one’s soul! standing the need for more nurses and In one’s soul! All in ones life, healthcare professionals, Chancellor Harris that which forever so glows! So deep down inside of our hearts, all in what we so hold! formed the HealthForce program, which has Forever so glows! strengthened and expanded the Los Rios’ As is ‘‘MIGHTY MO!’’ As now, Are such things to be found, it’s all ahead full... The Navy’s Crown nursing programs. He then went on to create as are all as so! Jewel! GreenForce, which encourages students to That which are but far much more precious As you so recover even in that hospital bed! enter into, and train in, the growing clean tech- than gold! For you have mountains to climb, nology fields. These initiatives exemplify Precious than gold! all in your time! Chancellor Harris’ forward thinking approach To Have and To Hold . . . As you even make The Navy Seals, say ‘‘Taylor you are my hero!’’ to education and his unwavering drive to help To Have and To Hold! students succeed. As upon our world, And you’ve got places to go! as your gifts to us Taylor you now so bestow! And hearts to so heal, Chancellor Harris has been an outstanding So bestow! as they so watch you all so! member of the Sacramento community. He As have all of our American Heroes! And people to so inspire, was honored by the Sacramento Metropolitan Heroes! for you will not ever so tire wherever you go! Chamber of Commerce as ‘‘Sacramentan of All in what our children must all now know! As you So Teach, the Year’’ and named ‘‘Humanitarian of the As is such so! and So Beseech Us... and all of those! Year’’ by United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento As is such so! All in that one fine thing that we all must now know! and Northern California. In addition, he has Something, that is far much more greater served as chair of the Sacramento Area Com- than gold! That what lies in one’s heart and one’s soul, Something, that could so launch a thousand is but Far Much More Greater Than Gold! merce and Trade Organization and of the ships as is so! Greater Than Gold! Northern California World Trade Center. Chan- Something that so leads men into battle, Yes arms and legs we all need, cellor Harris was also an active participant on yet not to know! but we can get by! the Crocker Art Museum Board of Directors. While, living on the very edge of death . . . But, without a heart and a soul... Mr. Speaker, as Chancellor Brice Harris pre- while there all so! we will so surely die! pares to retire I ask my colleagues to join me As time and again, And in Heaven you need not arms nor legs! And Taylor, in wishing him continued good fortune in his as Taylor you so chose to so stand! future endeavors. Chancellor Harris has stood As something so very special, that’s where you are going one day! to have and to hold! To look into our Lord’s eyes as so! as an instrumental force behind the strength- To have and to hold! Yes, Taylor... ening of Sacramento’s education system and That which so brings such tears, by God you were Taylor Made so! workforce, and we all are thankful for his ef- to even the Angels eyes as is so! To have and to hold, forts. As is so! to have and to hold! As from you Taylor, For you Taylor, f of what I now know! and what’s in your heart is Far Much More What is far greater than gold! Greater Than Gold! THE FEDERAL RESERVE As from that first moment on, Yea, ‘‘Mighty Mo’’ what’s in your soul! TRANSPARENCY ACT (H.R. 459) when I so walked into your hospital room so! Is Far Greater Than Gold! With that smile on your face! Albert Carey Caswell, 2012 HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN I knew in an instant, f oh what a man of such splendor and grace! OF MARYLAND As stood before me so! IN RECOGNITION OF BRICE W. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS So! Thursday, August 2, 2012 As all in that moment, as I so looked into courage’s face! HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, the Federal As all of those tears, Reserve is by charter and design an inde- OF CALIFORNIA I could not so hold, pendent central bank. At the same time, be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and would not so erase! cause ours is a system of checks and bal- Yea, Greater Than Gold! Thursday, August 2, 2012 ances, the Federal Reserve’s operations are As it was all in that moment Taylor I want you to know, Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to governed by congressional mandate and sub- when you so taught me the true greatness of celebrate the service of Brice Harris, as he re- ject to strict accountability and oversight. the human race so! tires from his position as Chancellor of the Los Specifically, the Federal Reserve has for And what is far much more Greater Than Rios Community College District. Throughout many years been audited by the Government Gold! his remarkable 16 years as chancellor, Mr. Accountability Office (GAO), as well as inde- As I so looked so deep down into your very Harris has skillfully guided the district on a pendent, third-party firms. Additionally, pursu- soul! steady path leaving a lasting legacy across ant to the Humphrey-Hawkins Act, the Chair- As your fine heart so all out to me so glowed! the Sacramento region. I ask all of my col- man of the Federal Reserve testifies before So glowed! To have and to hold! leagues to join me in honoring this remarkable both chambers of Congress twice a year. Min- To have and to hold! Sacramentan. utes of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market To carry with me now, Chancellor Harris joined the Los Rios Com- Committee are made public 6 weeks after its as I grow old! munity College District in 1996. He had been meetings occur, and the Fed publishes up- As you so taught Taylor, serving as the President of Fresno City Col- dated balance sheets on its website weekly.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.107 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 Moreover, the recently enacted Dodd-Frank from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, raising The United Nations, Organization for Secu- Wall Street Reform law further enhanced the the awareness of voting rights of African- rity and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and Federal Reserve’s transparency by expanding Americans. the European Union have all raised concern. the types of audits GAO must conduct and by Coming full circle from her attendance at the Even Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has mandating disclosure of transactions at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, Harriet publically called for free, fair, and competitive Federal Reserve’s discount window. served as the Southern Nevada Director of elections, but the Georgian government does In light of these facts, the issue in H.R. 459 Hubert Humphrey’s 1968 presidential cam- not seem to be listening. is not whether the Fed should be audited. It paign. For more than two decades, successive ad- already is. Instead, what is at issue in this leg- During the 1970’s, Harriet was active in the ministrations and my colleagues in Congress islation is whether the Fed’s internal delibera- League of Women Voters, National Organiza- have worked hard to expand democracy in the tions concerning the formation of monetary tion for Women (NOW), and the Clark County post-Soviet world. We did so believing that the policy should be made public. This is the Women’s Democratic Club. She fought pas- former Soviet states would be more stable and equivalent of asking whether Supreme Court sionately against segregation in the Clark more economically prosperous if governments justices’ pre-decisional debate should be County School District, for welfare rights and were more responsive to the will of the peo- made public—and it is a bad idea for the for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amend- ple. same reason. It would have a predictably ment. This is especially true in Georgia, where the counterproductive and chilling effect on that In March 1971, Harriet marched down the United States has invested considerable finan- debate and ultimately undermine the Fed’s Las Vegas Strip in support of opportunity for cial resources and political capital in an at- independence. Time and time again, history the disenfranchised. tempt to create a model democracy in a com- has shown that central banks whose decision- Harriet served as Southern Nevada Aide for plex region. making falls under the influence of short-term Governor Michael O’Callaghan from 1974 to These investments are now at risk. The political considerations quickly lose all credi- 1978 and as the Foreign Affairs Aide for Con- Georgian government is succeeding in cre- bility with the public and with the credit mar- gressman Harry Reid in Washington, D.C. ating an atmosphere of intimidation and fear, kets. This cannot be allowed to happen. from 1983 to 1986. handicapping the opposition’s ability to oper- It’s ironic that most, if not all, of the informa- In addition, throughout her extraordinary ca- ate and access the media and voters, and tak- tion proponents of this legislation cite to justify reer, Harriet has been an advocate for Oper- ing steps to ensure victory before election day. its enactment is in the public domain because ation Life, served on the board for NOW, and The United States can ill afford to stand of the transparency measures that are already been a lobbyist for the Feminist Majority Foun- aside and watch democracy in Georgia un- in place. Indeed, many advocates of H.R. 459 dation in Washington, D.C. ravel. are avowedly less interested in striking the Fifty years after Harriet’s initial foray into na- If another round of illegitimate elections oc- right balance between independence and ac- tional and state politics, she was a driving curs, there will be more instability, including countability at the Federal Reserve than they force in NOW’s ‘‘Elect Women 2000.’’ While the possibility of peaceful protests and a vio- are in abolishing the Federal Reserve alto- serving as Campaign Director in Louisiana, lent government response, which has been gether—or in ending the Federal Reserve’s she traveled throughout the State, and was the historic norm. dual mandate to achieve both stable prices successful in tripling the number of women This would threaten key American interests, and maximum employment. elected to the Louisiana State Legislature. including democracy promotion, energy secu- I am in neither camp. I support an inde- Presently, this remarkable woman serves as rity, stability in the Caucasus, relations with pendent Federal Reserve pursuing its con- the Political Director for the Nevada State Russia, and operations in Afghanistan. gressionally directed dual mandate, subject to Democratic Party. I have included a recent article that high- strict oversight and accountability—and that is As the Representative for Nevada’s First lights the Georgian government’s efforts to re- why I oppose this bill. Congressional District, it gives me immense press the democratic opposition. The article f pride to honor Harriet Trudell of Las Vegas, from the Economist notes that only 38% of Nevada, and I urge my colleagues to join me HONORING HARRIET TRUDELL ON Georgians think their country is a democracy in recognizing the accomplishments of this in- HER 80TH BIRTHDAY and that this election could be on course to a credible woman on the occasion of her 80th political crisis. birthday. If things continue on their current track, HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY f OF NEVADA there are few scenarios where this election will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CURRENT SITUATION IN THE be seen as legitimate. The United States should take steps now to Thursday, August 2, 2012 REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA prevent a potential political crisis that would Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I urge arise just before the U.S. presidential election. my colleagues to join me in recognizing the HON. JIM McDERMOTT I would encourage the Obama Administration life and achievements of Harriet Trudell of Las OF WASHINGTON and my colleagues to communicate clearly to Vegas, Nevada on the occasion of her 80th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Georgian government the importance of birthday. Thursday, August 2, 2012 free, fair, and competitive elections and that Harriet was born on August 22, 1932 in St. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, on March Georgia’s relationship with the United States Petersburg, Florida, into a family passionate in cannot survive a stolen election or subversion their beliefs of the Democratic Party and its 26, 2012, I introduced H.R. 4258, the Republic of Georgia Democracy Act of 2012. I intro- of democratic principles. principles. Like a canary in the coal mine, I will do my In 1948, 16-year-old Harriet had a life- duced this bill in response to the growing acts of repression by the Government of Georgia best to continue to warn my colleagues of this changing experience when she accompanied looming disaster and provide regular updates. her father to the Democratic National Conven- against the Democratic opposition there in the run-up to the October 2012 parliamentary I hope the United States acts before it is too tion where he was an alternate delegate. late. Hearing Hubert Humphrey’s civil rights speech election. [From the Economist, Jul. 13, 2012] during the convention had a great impact on After reviewing reports from the region and Harriet’s life, and she returned home to Florida meeting with members of the opposition, I be- GEORGIAN POLITICS—BLOOD FEUD passionate for the cause of equality and came worried that the parliamentary election (by G.E. Tbilisi) began a lifelong quest for social change. would be viewed as illegitimate if the situation Georgian democracy in trouble? The gov- Throughout every decade since, Harriet has did not change. ernment claims that the ‘‘Russian-influenced been a force to contend with, fighting for fair- I offered H.R. 4258, which threatened termi- opposition’’ could subvert Georgia’s par- ness and equality for all. nation of the tens of millions of dollars the liamentary elections in October this year. In During the early 1950’s, Harriet organized United States gives Georgia each year in as- contrast, Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of sistance—including millions for democracy Georgian Dream, an opposition party, com- unions for the state AFL–CIO in Florida. plains of systematic discrimination at the In 1962, Harriet moved to Las Vegas with promotion—in the event of illegitimate elec- hands of an increasingly authoritarian re- her husband and two children where she con- tions, in an attempt to demonstrate to the rul- gime. New polling results show that only tinued her passion for equality. ing regime the cost of stealing the election. 38% of Georgians think that Georgia is now In 1965, Harriet marched with Dr. Martin Lu- I regret to report that the situation is getting a democracy, compared with 49% in Feb- ther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists worse. ruary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.110 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1439 Georgians may have too pessimistic a view and only 21% fear falsification. But there is TRIBUTE TO CPL MARCUS W. of their own country. As a recent pre-elec- little room for complacency. Mr. Ivanishvili DANDREA, UNITED STATES MA- toral assessment from the National Demo- has said that if he has any evidence of vote- RINE CORPS cratic Institute (NDI) points out, Georgia rigging by the authorities, he will call for has implemented several key democratic re- street protests. For most foreign observers, forms in recent years. New institutions en- and many Georgians, that would be a step HON. ANDER CRENSHAW sure the accuracy of the voters’ list or regu- OF FLORIDA backwards. Yet 27% of those polled say he late party financing. Amendments to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES electoral code in late 2011 and early 2012 in- would be justified in doing so. Come October, troduced a raft of positive changes although that sentiment could matter. Thursday, August 2, 2012 the failure to redraw electoral districts While most Georgians are focused on who Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today (which range from 6,000 to 158,000 voters) will win, Georgia’s allies say the credibility to honor one of Florida’s brightest sons, Cor- means some votes are worth less than oth- of the electoral process is key. As the NDI poral Marcus W. Dandrea, United States Ma- ers. Recent ‘‘must carry’’ provisions will im- states, ‘‘further development of democratic rine Corps, from Jacksonville. On February prove opposition parties’ access to the media institutions and practices offer the best by obliging cable providers to transmit all 24th of this year, CPL Dandrea, a member of chance for western integration and for long- television channels with news programmes Charlie Company, stepped on a pressure plate during the sixty-day campaign period. In all, term prosperity and stability.’’ With the po- while patrolling a mountain top in Sangin, the ‘‘2012 electoral process is more litical temperature likely to rise further in Helmond Province. His recovery has been fast formalised and regulated compared to past coming months, Georgia’s politicians would and furious, as he is already moving to start elections’’, the NDI concludes. do well to bear that in mind. Will they? the next phase of his already inspiring life. Even so, the dark side of Georgian politics, However, his U.S. Marine Corps active duty which Thomas de Waal has likened to ‘‘a f service will continue through his wife, Lance blood feud’’, has been all too evident since Corporal Victoria Dandrea. They have three Mr. Ivanishvili entered politics in October IN HONOR OF ALEXANDER last year. Georgia’s richest man remains children, Naomi, DJ, and Micah. I ask that this without Georgian citizenship, an absurd situ- COCKBURN poem, penned in their honor by Albert ation of which most of his compatriots dis- Caswell, be placed in the RECORD. approve; the sooner that is resolved, the bet- INTEL ter. The Chamber of Control stands accused HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Intel . . . of levying disproportionate fines on the In every battle . . . Georgian Dream movement, which Mr. OF OHIO And in every fight . . . Ivanishvili has refused to pay. (It has re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And in every war, sponded by seizing some of his assets). And there is but such need to so bring such in- before Parliament adopted the must carry Thursday, August 2, 2012 sight! provisions, Channel 9, a new television sta- Intel . . . Intelligence, tion co-owned by Mr. Ivanishvili’s wife, and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in is what a war’s life blood so ignites . . . Global TV, the only broadcaster that carried honor of Alexander Cockburn, the bold Irish- leading us all to victory by shedding such it, suffered from almost continuous harass- light! ment. American journalist who passed away after a Both sides continue to vilify each other, courageous, private battle with cancer. He left To illuminate the darkness of war, complaining of harassment, improper cam- this world on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the to burn bright! For there are but only a few who so gather paign spending, attempted bribery of state youthful age of 71. officials and abuse of administrative re- such insights . . . sources. A debate in the European Par- Alexander Cockburn was born in Scotland For there are The Ph.D’s of the battlefield liament on 4th July about Georgian politics on June 6, 1941 and spent most of his child- who fight . . . reached similar extremes. As punch-ups dur- The men who are but armed with mind of hood living in Ireland. He attended the Univer- might, ing Georgian Dream campaign meetings in sity of Oxford and earned a degree in English the central Georgian villages of Mereti on and with heart’s of steel in sight! 26th June and Kareleti on 12th July suggest, literature and language in 1963. Alexander be- Top Secret! it could get nastier still. came a permanent resident of the United The United States Marine! Yet Mr. Ivanishvili’s political awakening States in 1973, where he wrote for several One of our brightest of all shades of green! has also awoken Georgian voters. Huge, noteworthy publications. He spent his first ten Jar Heads, who with such Intelligence so fight . . . and peaceful rallies have taken place across the years in the U.S. writing for The Village Voice, country, far beyond anything seen in recent so convene! years. Many more Georgians (75%) now plan an alternative weekly magazine based in New Where Technology So Meets Might! to vote in October’s elections than intended York City. He then became a writer for The Saving lives, to so in September last year (51%), polls Nation until the time of his death, in addition but with all of the knowledge that they so show. And the political debate is increas- to a variety of publications including The Wall provide . . . As from all of this, ingly focused on issues that matter to ordi- Street Journal and New York Press. Alexander nary Georgians, not just personalities. such battle plans are so devised! Georgian Dream unveiled some of their was also the co-editor of CounterPunch, a As many times, plans in May: cutting utility costs, investing newsletter in which he frequently expressed making the difference between death and in agriculture, free universal health-insur- his controversial, unfiltered opinions for which life! ance and increased pensions. Vano he became renowned and deeply respected. Darkness or Light! Merabishvili, the former interior minister So that out across a Nation, who became prime minister in late June, an- Friends and co-workers remember Alex- a mother will not have to so cry this night! nounced the government’s four-year post- ander for his remarkable talents. He could As warriors drop in from no where, election programme shortly after taking of- quickly write dazzling columns that were full of from out of sight! fice. He too wants to boost pensions, provide passion and conviction. He was unafraid to For they are both beauty and the beast, all at their height! universal health-insurance, and invest in ag- speak his mind, often writing in opposition to riculture. Mr. Merabishvili has also set up a Fighting with their brains and bodies, new ministry to tackle unemployment his colleagues at the same publications. His oh what an awesome sight! (roughly 34% of Georgians say they are un- bold style set him apart as a truly remarkable Putting, The Stealth in Technology! employed, compared with an official rate un- journalist. As how wars are won, employment rate of 16%), and promises to all in the cover of day and or night . . . provide each family with vouchers worth Alexander died on July 21, two years after As when it all so depends on who lives or dies $600. he was diagnosed with cancer. He kept his ill- As is the high cost so compromised! Does Mr. Merabishvili’s appointment indi- ness a secret and continued to write until the As that’s where you will find, cate that Mikheil Saakashvili, the president, day of his death, refusing to let cancer get in all of their most magnificent of all silent battle cries! is unlikely to become prime minister once the way of his passion. He will be missed by his term in office expires in early 2013? As As it was out on such a secret mission, one of the few big beasts of Georgian poli- his family, friends, and many readers. when this young Marine’s life would almost tics, Mr. Merabishvili would certainly be Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me not reach its fruition! hard to shove aside. At any rate, slightly in honoring Alexander Cockburn, the talented As an IED went off, more Georgians would oppose such a job- as so close to death he’d lie! swap a´ la Putin than would approve of it. journalist and audacious man who has left a As right there but on its very edge, Reassuringly, 55% of Georgians surveyed lasting legacy on the world of literature and as when Marcus so reached so deep down think the elections will be well conducted, the world at large. with something so left inside!

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.113 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 To so cheat death! their work on behalf of children in need, in Illi- many. ‘‘I have no doubt,’’ said Lord Mountbat- As from somewhere so deep . . . so deep . . . nois and across the country. ten, who helped plan the raid, ‘‘that the Battle so deep . . . down inside . . . First Book is a nonprofit that provides of Normandy was won on the beaches of From this Marine’s heart, but came his bat- brand-new books and educational resources Dieppe.’’ tle cry! On August 18, one of our esteemed former To somehow stay alive . . . to schools and community programs serving And from that moment on, he was gone! children from low-income families. Since 1992 colleagues, former Congressman and former Moving up and moving on! they have distributed over 90 million new state Senator James Barcia, and Viet Nam As this Marine got up and ran towards recov- books to kids in need. veteran Terry Watson, who is supervisor of ery . . . First Book was founded twenty years ago by Bangor Township, Michigan will represent the For he had a life to live, Peter Gold, Elizabeth Arky and Kyle Zimmer. United States during memorial ceremonies in and to this our world so much more to give After working with children in some of the Dieppe, France. The ceremonies will honor ... poorest neighborhoods in the Nation’s capital the courage and sacrifice of the men who took Oooh . . . Rahhhh! Jar Head! part in Operation Jubilee, including three For, it’s far better to die for something . . . and seeing how their futures were limited by than to live for nothing at all! their lack of access to books and resources, Michigan men who have since passed away. And that’s why you joined the Core they created First Book. They are: Pfc Stanley Bush, Walter A. And your fine heart so answered that most Ms. Zimmer continues to lead the organiza- Bresnahan and James C. Moseley. noble call! tion today, and her vision and passion have Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues in For some people are but put upon this earth, helped First Book grow from a local nonprofit the United States House of Representatives to To So Teach Us! To So Reach Us! And So Be- to a global social enterprise with an unsur- join me today in honoring those whose sac- seech Us, passed record of success. rificed 70 years ago at Dieppe, France and with all of their fine worth! First Book is set apart by more than their helped win the war that saved our Nation from As this fine son from Jacksonville, the tyranny of Nazi Germany. gives us all of us such a thrill . . . deep commitment to the children, teachers As you has so shone us what so comes first! and community leaders they serve. By working f For this United States Marine, with the publishing industry to create new and TRIBUTE TO LAURA FROEHLICH is one of the greatest things our nations has innovative ways to get books and resources to ever seen! children in need, they are creating a ground- The only secret he could not so keep! breaking and self-sustaining model that bene- HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA Is what so runs in your most magnificent fits both the donors and the recipients. heart so very deep! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First Book is also committed to empowering That which so out shines them all! Thursday, August 2, 2012 For Marcus, you won’t cry and he won’t teachers and program leaders, ensuring that crawl! the educators closest to the children choose Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As he you can climb any mountain, of them the books that have the greatest chance of honor and pay tribute to a dear friend of mine, all! turning those young people into lifelong read- Laura Froehlich. Laura passed away on And if I ever had a son, I’d wish he’d have a ers. Wednesday, August 1, 2012. As a pillar of the heart half as tall! I ask the House to join me in honoring First Moreno Valley and Riverside County military Surely, Marcus you are but one of Florida’s Book and further ask the members to intro- communities, her sudden passing was a shock Most Brightest of All Son’s! duce First Book to teachers and community Because, up in heaven you need not arms nor to all and she will be dearly missed. even legs to run . . . leaders in their home districts. The more Laura served honorably in the Air Force and And that’s were you are going Marcus, one schools and local programs join First Book’s began volunteering in 1985 through the day my son! network, the closer we will come to achieving Moreno Valley Military Affairs Committee, For you have so made our Lord so proud, equity in education for all our children. which she eventually chaired. March Air Re- with all of your inspiration and faith be- f serve Base (MARB) was and still is heavily stowed upon us all now! used by Marines from nearby Twentynine Maximus . . . Marcus . . . you’ve put the I in HONORING THE SOLDIERS, AIR- Palms and Camp Pendleton bases. As in- Intel this day! MEN AND AVIATORS IN THE creasing numbers of troops began to flow But, there are No Secrets . . . BATTLE OF DIEPPE 70 YEARS through the MARB facilities in the buildup to all in what you magnificent heart so says! AGO For you are one of our Nation’s, America’s Operation Iraqi Freedom, Laura wanted to en- Best! sure that the troops leaving and returning from Ooo . . . Rah Jar Head HON. DALE E. KILDEE war received a timely farewell and warm wel- f OF MICHIGAN come, a far cry from the public indifference IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and occasional contempt experienced by vet- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, August 2, 2012 erans returning from Vietnam, such as her fa- ther. She had organized a similar effort during HON. BILL HUIZENGA Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Persian Gulf War of 1991. OF MICHIGAN pay tribute and to honor the sacrifice 70 years With the help of her team of more than 100 ago this month of more than 3,600 Allied sol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteers, she transformed MARB’s austere diers, airmen and aviators in the Battle of Hangar 385 into a welcoming center where Thursday, August 2, 2012 Dieppe during a critically pivotal point in World troops could relax and enjoy good food and Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, War II. The Dieppe Raid, also known as Oper- entertainment during their 6–8-day layovers. on rollcall No. 537, 538, and 539, I was ab- ation Jubilee, was an Allied attack on the Ger- Her motto was, ‘‘When they come to March, sent due to travel delays and inclement weath- man-occupied port of Dieppe on the northern they’re taken care of.’’ er. Had I been present, I would have voted coast of France on 19 August 1942. The as- Laura, fondly known as the ‘‘Flag Mama’’ ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 537, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall sault began at 5:00 a.m. and by 10:50 a.m. because of her patriotic attire, made it a point Nos. 538 and 539. the Allied commanders were forced to call a to be present for the arrival and departure of f retreat. Over 6,000 infantrymen, predominantly virtually every MARB flight carrying troops to Canadian, were supported by limited Royal and from the Central Command Area of Re- CELBRATING FIRST BOOK’S 20TH Navy and large Royal Air Force contingents. sponsibility. She even purchased a motor ANNIVERSARY Among Allied soldiers who took part in the home to park in the lot near the hangar so she Battle of Dieppe were 50 U.S. Rangers, in- could go quickly between home and the base. HON. DANNY K. DAVIS cluding one from Michigan, and two additional At the end of 2008, Laura had individually OF ILLINOIS civilian support personnel from my State. Al- greeted more than 200,000 men and women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most 60 percent who made it ashore in that on 4,000 flights. When the troops saw ‘‘Miss crushing battle 70 years ago were either killed, Laura’’ at the base to shake their hands and Thursday, August 2, 2012 wounded, or captured give them a hug, it was how they knew they Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise This battle became a critical learning point were home. today to ask the House of Representatives to for the Allies who less than two years later Regardless of the recognition she received, join me in honoring First Book on the occasion launched D Day in June 1944 in the invasion Laura remained humble and modest. Upon re- of their twentieth anniversary and celebrating that eventually led to the defeat of Nazi Ger- turning home to California from the Pentagon

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.116 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 3, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1441 in Washington, DC after accepting the Spirit of In 1965, Rev. Hallie Richardson, Sr. be- time on another drill bill that has absolutely Hope Award in 2009, she remarked: came West End Baptist Church’s leader. He zero chance of becoming law when our na- I keep getting thanked for something I served faithfully until September 1990. During tion’s fiscal cliff looms, and Americans are shouldn’t be getting thanked for . . . What I his ministry, the membership flourished. Due looking to their government for effective lead- and my awesome group of volunteers do, we to the growth in the congregation, there again ership so we can accelerate economic growth do it because it’s the right thing to do. The was a need for a larger sanctuary. The first and put people back to work. These funda- men and women who put their life on the service in the new sanctuary at 2413 Shell mental defects are further compounded by the line every day for my freedom, for my grandkids to play safe in my backyard, Road took place in July 1982, and West End conspicuous absence of any safety or royalty they’re the ones that deserve to be thanked. Baptist Church has remained there to this day. reform in this legislation, and the majority’s in- Pastor Rufus Hill succeeded Pastor Rich- It is hard to imagine that Laura had any free sistence on gutting environmental review for ardson in September 1990, and he served time in addition to her tireless work at MARB the additional lease sales this legislation re- until 1999. Guest ministers rendered services yet she always found time to serve the com- quires—including lease sales off the mid-At- until April 2001. During this time, West End munity in other ways. She worked with many lantic coast as early as 2013. also saw its first woman, Edith Green, ap- aid agencies including the Veterans of Foreign I support the responsible development of pointed to the Diaconate. Rev. James Gray Wars and the Salvation Army, and was the our nation’s oil and gas resources as part of was officially installed as Pastor on November longtime coordinator of Moreno Valley’s Fourth a comprehensive ‘‘All of the Above’’ energy 2, 2003 and served until 2007. Pastor Paul of July Parade, the ‘‘Trees for Troops’’ cam- strategy that emphasizes a greater use of re- Sims was elected to serve as the 10th Pastor paign, and the Annual Family Day picnic at newables, efficiency and other clean energy of West End Baptist Church in November March Air Reserve Base for all the military sources over time. The forced lease sales in 2008. services, including 500 Navy Reservists who this legislation do not constitute responsible Over the years, the West End Baptist com- drill at Navy Operational Support Center development, and the ‘‘Oil Above All’’ strategy munity has continued to grow and flourish. Its Moreno Valley. advanced by the majority in this legislation Laura is survived by her husband Larry, members have offered programs in the Youth and throughout this Congress is ultimately a daughter Laurice (Don) Souron, and two Ministry, Outreach Ministry, Culinary Ministry prescription for energy dependence and eco- granddaughters, Laural Hite and Taylor Hite. and more. In addition to Sunday prayer, the nomic decline. Laura will always be remembered for her in- church offers Wednesday Noon Prayer As- I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. credible work ethic, generosity, contributions sembly. The Church is home to numerous f to the community and love of family. Her dedi- bands and choirs. The church has also orga- nized many functions including Children’s HONORING THE TRADITION OF cation to our men and women in uniform, fam- VETERANS DAY ily, and community is a testament to a life Church, new converts’ and new members’ ori- lived well and a legacy that will continue. I ex- entation classes, a monthly Men’s Fellowship tend my condolences to Laura’s family and Breakfast, hot meals for the hungry and an HON. SPENCER BACHUS friends; although Laura may be gone, the light Annual Homecoming. OF ALABAMA and goodness she brought to the world remain As West End Baptist Church gathers to cel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and will never be forgotten. ebrate this historic milestone, the church can Thursday, August 2, 2012 truly remember its past, celebrate its present, f and focus on its future as ‘‘the friendly church Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, honoring our WEST END BAPTIST CHURCH 120TH by the side of the road, in the heart of the veterans and their families for the sacrifices ANNIVERSARY community with the community at heart.’’ I they have made to protect the freedoms that would like to congratulate Pastor Sims and all we enjoy as Americans is not only proper, but HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT of the members of the West End Baptist a privilege that should always be cherished. On November 11, 2012, Birmingham, Ala- OF VIRGINIA Church on the occasion of their 120th Anniver- bama will mark its 65th consecutive year of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary. I wish them many more years of dedi- cated service to the community. serving as a national model for the commemo- Thursday, August 2, 2012 f ration of Veterans Day. Birmingham’s Vet- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise erans Day ceremonies are the oldest and larg- today to congratulate a legacy of faith in Vir- THE ‘‘CONGRESSIONAL REPLACE- est in our country. The legacy extends across ginia’s Third Congressional District. This year, MENT OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S generations. West End Baptist Church in Hampton, Virginia ENERGY-RESTRICTING AND JOB- Birmingham’s reputation as ‘‘the cradle of is celebrating its 120th anniversary, and I LIMITING OFFSHORE DRILLING National Veterans Day’’ first took root in the would like to take a moment to reflect on the PLAN’’ (H.R. 6082) final months of World War II. history of this esteemed institution and its con- Originally, November 11 was recognized as tributions to the greater Hampton Roads com- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Armistice Day to solemnly commemorate the munity. OF MARYLAND end of World War I, which was supposedly the The story of West End Baptist Church be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘war to end all wars.’’ gins on December 12, 1892, when Robert and Barely more than two decades later, Amer- Mary Herbert sold a piece of land forty feet by Thursday, August 2, 2012 ica’s soldiers would be again called to duty, one hundred feet to Joshua Morris, Isaiah Dil- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, domestic this time to confront the gravest threat to indi- lard and John Seton, Trustees of West End oil production is at an 18 year high, and Presi- vidual freedom in world history. Baptist Church, for $75.00. It was recorded dent Obama’s ‘‘All of the Above’’ energy strat- As World War II ended with the defeat of that the land be used solely for the purpose of egy has reduced our reliance on foreign oil the Axis powers, Birmingham’s Raymond building a church. from 57 percent of consumption during the last Weeks, a Navy veteran, began a new mission In 1901, the West End Baptist Church was year of the Bush Administration to 45 percent that would define the rest of his life: ensuring up and running under the leadership of Pastor today. We now have 50 percent more floating that the service and sacrifices of all of Amer- Linas. The fellowship began in the old Bates drilling rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico ica’s men and women in uniform would not be School House that was located where the than we did before the BP oil spill—and more forgotten. Beau Brummell building now stands. After the rigs operating in the United States than the In 1945, the concept of a National Veterans death of Pastor Linas, Pastor Beverly Garner rest of the world combined. The Administra- Day became fixed in his mind. In 1946, he became his successor. He saw a need for a tion’s existing 2012–2017 offshore drilling personally took a petition and a proposed pro- new sanctuary for his followers. The con- lease plan makes more than 75 percent of our gram, ‘‘National Veterans Day 1947,’’ urging gregation began to build the new church at offshore oil and gas resources available for the creation of a national holiday to honor all 2916 Shell Road. Unfortunately, Pastor Garner drilling, and the Interior Department reports veterans to General Dwight Eisenhower, who passed away before he could see his dream that oil and gas companies already possess was then the Army Chief of Staff. In 1954, completed. However, the new church sanc- 26 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico con- then-President Eisenhower signed legislation tuary was completed in 1903 under the leader- taining 18 billion barrels of oil that have yet to formally establishing November 11 as Vet- ship of Pastor Bray. After Pastor Bray’s ten- be developed. erans Day. ure, Pastor Hall was selected as the next Yet here we are for the eleventh time in the In presenting the Presidential Citizens leader and Pastor Atkins succeeded him. past eighteen months wasting valuable floor Medal to Raymond Weeks on Veterans Day

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.120 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 1982, President Reagan said, ‘‘Mr. Weeks has This is what inspires us as we prepare for and professional careers to the people of Sac- exemplified the finest traditions of American the annual observance of Veterans Day this ramento. volunteerism by his unselfish service to his coming November, and it is what continues to f country. As director of the National Veterans motivate my native Birmingham to set the Day Celebration in Birmingham for the past highest standard for honoring those who have TRIBUTE TO YOUNG STAFF MEM- years, Raymond Weeks, a World War II vet- preserved the precious gift of freedom for all BERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBU- eran himself, has devoted his life to serving of us. TIONS ON BEHALF OF THE 37TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT others, his community, the American veteran, f and the Nation. He was the driving force be- hind the congressional action which in 1954 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH AN- HON. LAURA RICHARDSON established this special holiday as a day to NIVERSARY OF THE NEIGHBOR OF CALIFORNIA honor all America’s veterans.’’ WORKS HOMEOWNERSHIP CEN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TER SACRAMENTO REGION The tradition of respect and honor estab- Thursday, August 2, 2012 lished by National Veterans Day in Bir- mingham would be ably carried on by Ray- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, each year mond Weeks’ successor, Colonel Bill Voigt. To OF CALIFORNIA about this time I rise to recognize the wonder- this pivotal position of community leadership, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ful young men and women who have contrib- uted a substantial amount of work to my of- Colonel Voigt brought his experience from the Thursday, August 2, 2012 Alabama Air National Guard and U.S. Air fice. Members of Congress know well, per- Force Reserves and a deep and abiding con- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to haps better than most, how important it is to cern for our veterans. His dedication went recognize the NeighborWorks HomeOwner- have such exceptional young men and women above and beyond duty. New leadership has ship Center Sacramento Region and its em- working towards our nation’s future. been tasked to continue this tradition. ployees as they celebrate their 25th anniver- We know this because we see them and As we look toward the 65th anniversary of sary. NeighborWorks is a nonprofit organiza- benefit from their contributions every day. America’s first Veterans Day and to 2014, the tion committed to improving the Sacramento Many of them work for us in our offices as jun- 60th anniversary of the legal holiday, we can community by increasing opportunities for fam- ior staff members, congressional fellows or in- cast our vision. It is to continue to honor our ilies to purchase their own homes and pre- terns. They do amazing work for the constitu- veterans. serving homeownership. I ask all my col- ents we are privileged to represent, and are a We would do well by restoring emphasis on leagues to join me in honoring NeighborWorks vital part of every aspect of this establishment. General Eisenhower’s request of Raymond Sacramento Region for their important con- Although the United States has experienced Weeks in 1947 for Veterans Day to perpetuate tribution to the Sacramento community. some hard times in recent years, I simply world peace: ‘‘I wish you every success in Originally founded in 1987, NeighborWorks have to look to the eager and idealistic young your purpose of arousing all American citizens has grown tremendously and now serves the staff members and interns in my office to to the need for cooperating among ourselves entire Sacramento Region as well as parts of know the future of our country is bright and to the utmost to achieve the greatest of all California’s Central Valley. Lead by a com- our best days lay ahead. goals—assurance of enduring peace.’’ mitted board of directors and CEO Pam Can- These are the people who toil in obscurity, The history of Veterans Day is a lesson in ada, the devoted staff and partners of but who willingly and happily jump at every character education that can be used to in- NeighborWorks continually work alongside task they are given because they know they spire students to learn ‘‘living history’’ from our local residents to improve Sacramento’s are serving a great purpose. veterans. Alabama teaches character traits neighborhoods, and make the dream of home- Mr. Speaker, I believe there is no higher daily, including those illuminated by the history ownership a reality for all. For 25 years, calling than serving your country. That is why of the founding of Veterans Day—patriotism, NeighborWorks has been successful in in- I ran for public office. When I was six years courage, perseverance, loyalty and citizenship. creasing homeownership, assisting first-time old I dreamed of becoming a public servant Raymond Weeks demonstrated these qualities home buyers, and empowering residents when I grew up so I could help others. As the in his pursuit of the creation of a National Vet- through education and community engage- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King once said: erans Day and stands as an example of good ment. It is my privilege to serve as an hon- Everybody can be great because anybody citizenship for all students and every genera- orary member of their Board of Trustees, as it can serve . . . You only need a heart full of tion. was the honor of my late husband, Congress- grace. A soul generated by love. The symmetry of service has been a power- man Robert T. Matsui too. I have enjoyed This rings true for a number of great young ful constant through the generations in Ala- working with Pam, and always find her and men and women who served as volunteers bama. her staff to be responsive to the needs of my this year in my office. Their contributions to As an example, recently a rededication was constituents. the constituents we serve are deeply appre- held for the Rainbow Viaduct Memorial in Bir- As our nation’s foreclosure crisis continued ciated and I wish to acknowledge them. They mingham, which commemorates the heroism this past year, the NeighborWorks Sacramento are: Ashley Guill, Ashley Bobo, Aliya Wishner, of the 167th Alabama Infantry during World Region has counseled more than 19,800 cus- Quentin Scott, Anna Bartels, Tara Karoian, War I. At that same ceremony, members of tomers on a variety of housing related issues Lilit Rostomyan, Amanda Osborne, Monique the modern-day 167th Alabama National including foreclosure prevention, refinancing Morgan, Sarah Birk and Francisco Guerra. Guard were recognized as they prepared for and home purchasing. Through their 3 offices, Mr. Speaker, the infusion of energy, intel- deployment to Afghanistan. Almost a century they have prevented more than 400 fore- ligence, and idealism young people bring to apart, the challenges may be different but the closures by helping these distressed home- their internships in my office and those of my ethos of service and duty remains the same. owners acquire loan modifications, and as- colleagues helps keep our democracy vibrant. It is important to remember both what we sisted 2400 residents in purchasing affordable The insights, skills, and knowledge of the gov- honor and who we honor on Veterans Day. homes. In conjunction with the McGeorge ernmental process they gain from their experi- We honor soldiers and their devotion to free- School of Law, NeighborWorks has provided ences will last a lifetime and prove invaluable dom, yes. But we reflect that these are people more than 670 customers with free legal serv- to them as they go about making their mark in around us who have willingly and unselfishly ices through the National Foreclosure Mitiga- this world. served on our behalf: fathers and mothers, tion Counseling program. Through their work, This is why I am so optimistic about our sons and daughters, husbands and wives, they have helped hundreds of families avoid country’s prospects for the future. As Margaret brothers and sisters, grandparents, a favorite homelessness. Mead said: uncle or cousin, a high school buddy or col- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Never doubt that a small group of thought- lege roommate, a best friend or a childhood the NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center ful, committed citizens can change the playmate. Sacramento Region on its 25th Anniversary. I world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever Some we have joyfully welcomed back from am confident that the organization will con- has. an assignment or waved at during a parade. tinue to be a beacon for those seeking the These particular young people I have had Others we thank at their gravesite, shedding a American dream of homeownership. I ask all the honor of getting to know have displayed tear in their memory. We thank them for their my colleagues to join me in recognizing the extraordinary talent, quality, commitment and sacrifice, bravery, and patriotism. We forget excellence of the staff and of NeighborWorks energy in their time in Washington. Their initia- none of them. Sacramento Region who commit their lives tive and drive have shown me that in time,

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Jeffersons’’, one of the longest-running sit- STATEMENT OF INTRODUCTION, f coms with a primarily black cast in television RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE history. GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE OF CENSUS BENJAMIN STAUB With the gospel-style theme song of ‘‘Movin’ On Up,’’ the hit show depicted the wealthy HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY former neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. OF NEW YORK in Queens as they made their way on New OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York’s Upper East Side. The show often dealt IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with contemporary issues of racism, but more Thursday, August 2, 2012 Thursday, August 2, 2012 frequently reveled in the sitcom archetype of a Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am short-tempered, opinionated patriarch trying, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to proud to be introducing a resolution supporting often unsuccessfully, to control his family. take this opportunity to thank one of the most the importance of census surveys and the dedicated and productive members of the Ju- Despite the character’s many faults data they produce. Special thanks to Senator diciary Committee staff for his service to the Hemsley managed to make the character en- JOHN ROCKEFELLER for his leadership on the House, Benjamin Staub. For six years Ben dearing, part of the reason it stayed on the air issue and for introducing the Senate com- has worked ably and diligently for the Judici- for so long. Hemsley’s Jefferson loved his panion, and to the House original cosponsors, ary Committee, and I would like to commend family, his friends (even the ones he relent- Reps. MICHAEL HONDA, JUDY CHU, KEITH ELLI- him on his achievements. lessly teased) and had a good heart. His per- SON, JOHN OLVER, BETTY MCCOLLUM, JOSE´ After growing up in Greeley and formance was Emmy and Golden Globe nomi- SERRANO, LAURA RICHARDSON, EARL BLU- Silverthorne, Colorado, and being named a nated. The show’s producer Norman Lear said MENAUER, FORTNEY STARK, JOHN LEWIS, and Boettcher Scholar, Ben graduated cum laude that when Hemsley read for the part ‘‘the BARNEY FRANK, for their strong support of cen- from Yale University. During his time at Yale, minute he opened his mouth he was George sus surveys. Ben worked for the Undergraduate Admissions Jefferson.’’ Since our founding, Congress has recog- Office, taught health in New Haven high This man, the son of a printing press-work- nized the value of census surveys to inform schools with the Community Health Educators, ing father and a factory-working mother, policymaking and measure our country’s worked at the Blake Street Head Start and served in the Air Force and worked for eight progress. By including this modern invention in Calvin Hill Day Care, volunteered in the wel- years as a clerk for the Postal Service. our Constitution, the founders turned a survey fare-to-work early childhood educator program into a tool of political empowerment. The de- Having studied acting as a teen at the Phila- at All Our Kin, and served as a Freshman cennial census is the basis for fair representa- delphia Academy of Dramatic Arts, he began Counselor for Davenport College. He served tion and fair distribution of hundreds of billions acting in New York workshops and theater as the Executive Co-Coordinator and on the of dollars in federal aid. In recent times, the in- companies, including the Negro Ensemble Board of Directors of Dwight Hall at Yale—the formation is used by the public and private Company. For years, he kept his job at the student-run nonprofit for community service sectors for planning purposes and to better post office while acting at night, before and social justice with more than 3,000 annual understand the needs of communities. transitioning to acting full-time. Sherman em- undergraduate volunteers. He interned at the The statistics gathered through the Census bodied the American dream, to ‘‘move on up’’. Paris branch office of the UN Office of the Bureau give politicians, researchers, urban He had many other production credits other High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) planners, educators, and other interested than playing George Jefferson. He made his and wrote and recorded a year-long radio col- Americans, a regular and measurable snap- Broadway debut in 1970’s ‘‘Purlie,’’ a musical umn for Colorado Public Radio about his sen- shot of the growth and the socio-economic adaptation of Ossie Davis’ Jim Crow-era play ior year in college. He earned Yale’s John C. status of our Nation. Census programs like the ‘‘Purlie Victorious.’’ (He would later star in a Schroeder Prize for social service and the American Community Survey and the Eco- 1981 made-for-TV version of ‘‘Purlie,’’ as well.) Davenport College Prize for Citizenship. nomic Census provide vital data to federal, It was while touring the show that he was ap- Ben came to Washington following gradua- state, and local governments, to all sectors proached by Lear about playing a character tion to work for the political television adver- and industries, and to all geographic areas on the sitcom that would become ‘‘All in the tising firm of Murphy Putnam Shorr and Part- across the country—from rural to urban to Family.’’ ners, and following the 2006 election, came to suburban neighborhoods. work for the House Judiciary Committee. In an interview Hemsley said his show busi- During his time with the Committee, Ben These surveys are a fundamental building ness career actually began in childhood. has worked on a host of issues of national sig- block for how our country measures itself; the ‘‘Making people laugh was automatic,’’ he nificance—principally in intellectual property value of these statistics cannot be underesti- said. ‘‘I was in a play in elementary school policy, antitrust law, and civil liberties. He dis- mated. They let us know how we are doing as and had to jump up and run away. I was nerv- tinguished himself as an excellent writer and a nation, identifying areas where we could ous and tripped and fell down and everyone was instrumental in the Committee’s work on grow, where we could be more economically laughed. Their laughter made me relax, so I performance rights legislation and protecting efficient, and how best to compete globally. I pretended it was part of the show.’’ intellectual property from digital theft. He au- urge my colleagues to support this resolution. When we visited with each other, I was truly thored large portions and supervised the edit- f impressed with his good-spirited personality ing and publishing of the Committee staff’s re- and optimism that could brighten the mood of IN MEMORY OF SHERMAN port Reigning in the Imperial Presidency: Les- any room he entered. He was a fun man with HEMSLEY sons and Recommendations Relating to the a good heart. He once said, ‘‘I always told my Presidency of George W. Bush, and always mother I wanted a job where I could have a stood ready to work on a host of issues at a HON. CORRINE BROWN lot of fun and have a lot of time off. She asked moment’s notice, including voting rights, health OF FLORIDA me where I was going to find that, and I said, ’I don’t know, but it’s out there.’ ’’ care, civil rights, immigration policies, and Ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ecutive Branch oversight. Sherman Hemsley will forever be remem- Thursday, August 2, 2012 Finally, Ben is well known among his peers bered as the loud and boisterous yet good- as a dedicated athlete and began a trend in Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise hearted family man whom he played for al- our office to use stability balls as desk chairs. today in honor and memory of my friend, actor most 10 years. The world is a little less funny On behalf of the Judiciary Committee, its Sherman Hemsley. This man was best known today, and we should all celebrate the mem- staff, and this distinguished body, I would like as the iconic and central figure, George Jeffer- ory of Sherman Hemsley.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:28 Aug 04, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02AU8.125 E03AUPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2012 HAPPY 108TH BIRTHDAY MRS. HONORING GRAY’S GENERAL was assigned to the Senior Executive Service LUCY SPELLER STORE in 2004. Prior to joining NASA in 1990, he worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority for HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE 6 years and in the nuclear power industry. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF RHODE ISLAND During his tenure, Mr. Goldman was award- ed the prestigious Presidential Rank Award in OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2010, the NASA Outstanding Leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, August 2, 2012 Medal in 2007, the Exceptional Achievement Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, since 1788, Medal in 2002, the NASA Certificate of Appre- Thursday, August 2, 2012 Gray’s General Store has served customers in ciation in 1997, and the Marshall Space Flight Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rhode Island. For seven generations the Center Director’s Commendation in 1992. He ask the House of Representatives to join me Waite family has owned what is considered also completed the Senior Executive Fellows in recognizing Saturday, August 4, 2012, the the oldest general store in the Nation. Gray’s Program at Harvard University. 108th birthday of native Washingtonian, Mrs. General Store closed its doors for the final Mr. Goldman is widely known and appre- ciated throughout NASA for treating every sin- Lucy Speller. time last Sunday. This store has been a cultural cornerstone gle person he encounters with utmost respect Affectionately known as ‘‘Aunt,’’ and ‘‘Sis- for more than two centuries in Little Compton, and value, regardless of their function. His ter,’’ Mrs. Lucy Speller was born in 1904, was a town in my district which itself was estab- strategic guidance, sage advice and leader- married for 76 years, and is a lifelong resident lished in 1682. ship have brought him unqualified success of the District of Columbia. As a Sunday Since 1879, the Waite family has owned and significant positive impact on NASA’s mis- school and Vacation Bible School teacher at and operated Gray’s General Store allowing sion. With extraordinary and sincere gratitude, Calvary Episcopal Church, Lucy Speller dem- generations of Rhode Islanders to have a I thank Mr. Goldman for his dedicated service onstrated her love of the District’s children by place to share an ice cream and a laugh. and outstanding contributions to our country. I touching their hearts and cultivating their Despite the tremendous loss the community wish Mr. Goldman all the best as he retires minds. Students of Mrs. Speller often recall will face, I extend my well wishes to the from NASA, and may God bless him, his wife her kind-hearted nature and the guidance and present owner, Jonah Waite, as he transitions Nancy, his daughter Jennifer, and his entire support that she offered through the years. into a new chapter of his life. family in the days ahead. Many residents also celebrate Lucy Speller’s I Honor Gray’s General Store for its place in f work as a professional planner for weddings, the history of Little Compton. TRIBUTE TO FIRST SERGEANT anniversaries, birthdays, and numerous other f functions. She even planned her own golden HECTOR SOTORODRIGUEZ FROM wedding anniversary. TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR E. ‘‘GENE’’ THE UNITED STATES MARINE GOLDMAN ACTING DIRECTOR, CORPS HOUSE LIAISON OFFICE I ask the House to join me in recognizing NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE the 108th birthday of Mrs. Lucy Speller, a spe- FLIGHT CENTER cial lady, whose service to our community is HON. MIKE COFFMAN OF COLORADO greatly appreciated. HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA f Friday, August 3, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Friday, August 3, 2012 today I recognize and pay tribute to First Ser- SARY OF MACEDONIA BAPTIST Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like geant Hector Sotorodriguez United States Ma- CHURCH, HURON, OHIO to pay tribute to Arthur E. ‘‘Gene’’ Goldman, rine Corps, on the occasion of his transfer Acting Director of NASA’s Marshall Space from the United States Marine Corps House Flight Center, on the occasion of his retire- Liaison office back into the Fleet Marine HON. MARCY KAPTUR ment from NASA and his 28 years of distin- Force. First Sergeant Sotorodriguez has OF OHIO guished federal service. Mr. Goldman provided served our great Nation for many years, earn- superb leadership to over 5,000 personnel ing many decorations and awards. I, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES across a wide variety of disciplines, and pro- many other members of this chamber, have Thursday, August 2, 2012 vided sound fiscal management of a $2.5 bil- had the pleasure of working with him over the lion budget. With those resources, he past two and a half years that he has served Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- achieved cutting edge advancements in as part of Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps nize the centennial anniversary of Macedonia launch systems, spaceflight vehicles, and the Office of Legislative Affairs, OLA, Fellow and Baptist Church, located in Toledo, Ohio. The supporting research and development efforts. as the Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer congregation will celebrate this milestone All of these will shape our great nation’s space In Charge of the House OLA liaison office. event on August 25, 2012. program for years into the future. First Sergeant Sotorodriguez distinguished Since its founding in 1912, Macedonia Bap- Mr. Goldman was born and raised in Rus- himself through exceptional meritorious serv- tist Church has served its congregation and its sell, Mississippi, where he was introduced and ice while serving as the Senior Staff Non- Commissioned Officer In-Charge of the Marine community inspired by Christ’s teachings as attracted to the awe of space when his father Corps House Liaison office. Every day he recorded in Matthew 25:40 that, ‘‘Whatsoever took him out one night and showed him the Echo satellite passing overhead. With that in- served in direct support of not only the Marine you do to the least among you, that you do spiration and desire to learn, he graduated Corps Office of Legislative Affairs but in direct unto me.’’ Its ‘‘rich history of service began on from Mississippi State University with a Bach- support of every member of Congress, every Yondota Street on the East side of Toledo’’ elor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Marine and every American. His keen abilities where the church originally stood and con- and thereafter earned his Registered Profes- in organization, interpersonal relationships, tinues to the present day from its location in sional Engineer-Civil certification, with the in- and communication were extremely critical to West Toledo. tention of building bridges. Although he never the successful accomplishment of the Marine Through a century of service the church has physically built a bridge, he certainly built, Corps mission. His achievements and ability to been a neighborhood mainstay. In addition to mended and maintained a multitude of bridges get the job done have been understated but worship services, Macedonia Baptist Church among NASA components, stakeholders and always effective and noteworthy. While serving members teach fellowship and provide serv- customers. in the Liaison office, First Sergeant ices to families in need. Motivated by their While at NASA, Mr. Goldman also held the Sotorodriguez was able to develop and exe- servants’ hearts and strong pastoral leader- positions of Deputy Director of Marshall Space cute legislative strategy for the United States ship, the church carries forth a tradition of Flight Center; Director and Deputy Director of Marine Corps. This strategy was instrumental reaching out. All are welcome into the faith- Stennis Space Flight Center; Manager and in creating a shared understanding between filled, inspired congregation. We proudly com- Deputy Manager of the Space Shuttle Main congress and the Marine Corps, allowing lead- memorate this 100th anniversary while looking Engine Project; and project engineer on the ership the ability to train and equip the Na- forward to Macedonia Baptist Church’s future. Marshall Shuttle Project Integration Office. He tion’s most elite fighting force, ensuring their

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Guemmer and their staffs, directly facilitating the in- commitment to friendly and dependable serv- also deployed as the Vice Wing Commander creased emphasis on improving Congressional ice, breakfast and lunch are made from for the 379 Air Expeditionary Wing. relationships—a cornerstone of the CMC’s scratch and served daily at the Soda Fountain Since assuming command at Fairchild two strategic vision. where friends and neighbors gather as they years ago, Col. Guemmer has overseen many Throughout his service he consistently dem- have for generations. improvements on the base. These improve- onstrated his expertise and knowledge by pro- Today, Sines continues to sell novelties of ments include completion of a nearly 14,000 viding timely and accurate information to the the past as they cope with the challenges that foot runway, a new fitness center, and even Congressional Members and their respective many small businesses across our nation more recently, ground breaking on a new wing staffs. First Sergeant Sotorodriguez was a vital face. command headquarters. Each of these im- asset for all matters relating to the Marine The dedication and perseverance dem- provements represents an investment in Fair- Corps in the House of Representatives. Mem- onstrated by the Sine family in these difficult child’s future. While the physical improve- bers and staffers alike respected and trusted economic times serves as an example of the First Sergeant Sotorodriguez’s straightforward ments cannot be understated, even more im- American entrepreneurial spirit which drives portant is the investment Col. Guemmer has and dependable assistance. His forthrightness our economy. Sines Nickel & Dime Store is an and knowledge were key attributes in main- made to solidify the relationship between the example of dedication to serving its cus- Air Force’s 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the taining the Marine Corps’ superb relationships tomers, I congratulate them on their 100 years with the many Members of the House of Rep- Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing. of success and wish them many more to resentatives. Under Col. Guemmer’s leadership, the asso- come. Throughout his tour, First Sergeant ciation between the 92nd and the 141st Air Sotorodriguez personally responded to, or su- f Refueling Wings has become one of the gems pervised hundreds of congressional inquiries, RECOGNIZING COLONEL PAUL H. in the Air Mobility Community when it comes some of which gained national level attention. GUEMMER FOR HIS SERVICE AS to utilization, collaboration, deploying to com- Through his exceptional inter-personal skills, COMMANDER OF THE 92ND AIR mon locations and maintenance. broad knowledge in a wide range of military REFUELING WING, FAIRCHILD Mr. Speaker, Col. Guemmer has made car- affairs, and personal efforts he assisted the AIR FORCE BASE ing for Fairchild’s airmen and airwomen and Director, Marine Corps Liaison Office, in gain- their families a top priority. Whether serving a ing the Members’ support and trust on critical Thanksgiving meal to those unable to make it issues. First Sergeant Sotorodriguez’s has HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS home for the holidays or taking time to speak OF WASHINGTON contributed immeasurably as a member in the to the ‘‘Caring for People Summit’’, Col. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marine Liaison Office here on Capitol Hill and Guemmer has tirelessly worked to improve the to the Marine Corps as a whole. I wish him Friday, August 3, 2012 quality of life for Eastern Washington’s serv- well in all of his future endeavors. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, icemen and women and their families. f I rise today to recognize the exemplary service So, today I urge all of my colleagues to join 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINES of Colonel Paul H. Guemmer, Commander, me in thanking Colonel Paul H. Guemmer for NICKEL & DIME STORE 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force his service to the United States Air Force and Base, Washington. the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild. I am After receiving his commission as a Distin- grateful for Paul’s unyielding dedication to our HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK guished Graduate from the Reserve Officer country and for all of his accomplishments as OF PENNSYLVANIA Training Corps, Col. Guemmer has held mul- Commander of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiple flying assignments as an aircraft com- While I look forward to hearing of his future Friday, August 3, 2012 mander, instructor, and examiner pilot. Prior to successes as Deputy Director (Military) Strat- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today assuming command at Fairchild, Col. egy, Policy, Programs and Logistics Direc- to recognize the 100th Anniversary of Sines Guemmer commanded at the squadron level, torate at Scott Air Force Base, Paul and his Nickel & Dime Store, a local institution in my including a deployment as an expeditionary family will be greatly missed in Eastern Wash- home of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. operations support squadron commander. His ington.

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