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December 16, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1153 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2020 CONGRESSIONAL ART dedication to keeping California safe. Chief In his later years, he founded and served as COMPETITION WINNER McLaughlin also assisted in the development president of two construction companies: of the HERO Act, legislation I introduced to Kadena Pacific and Cal American Construc- HON. DEBBIE LESKO provide first responders access to critical men- tion Inc. According to his family, Fred loved OF ARIZONA tal health resources which passed the House dogs. Over the years, he was a proud dog of Representatives this fall. I ask my col- dad to Herman, Nikko, Rambo, Ace, Ivan, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues to join me in celebrating Mr. Jude, Sadie and Rocco. Fred loved to hunt Wednesday, December 16, 2020 McLaughlin for his work in the community and and fish, and enjoyed going out to dinner or Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today wish him the best in retirement. out for a cup of coffee. Before he passed, to congratulate Evie Nguyen of Glendale, Ari- f Fred shared with his family that he had ‘‘no re- zona on winning the 2020 Congressional Art grets’’ and truly his life’s testimony reflected a HONORING THE LIFE OF DAMIEN Competition for Arizona’s 8th Congressional full, well lived life. JEROME LOPEZ District. In addition to his wife, Emerita, Fred is sur- Evie’s artwork, completed in charcoal and ti- vived by his children: Susanna, Beverly, and tled ‘‘Mutual,’’ highlights the close relationship HON. TOM O’HALLERAN Ray. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the between humans and nature by showcasing OF ARIZONA Neff family, his friends, and everyone fortunate herself with a Cactus Wren, Arizona’s state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enough to know Fred. Although Fred may be bird. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 gone, the many contributions he made to his Evie was a senior at Deer Valley High community and family will have a lasting im- Mr. O’HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, I rise School when the artwork was completed. Her pact. today to honor the life and legacy of Damien art is currently being displayed in the U.S. f Jerome Lopez, a brave first responder and Capitol along with the other Congressional Art firefighter from Globe, Arizona, who passed CELEBRATING MR. KEN TUCKER Competition winners from around the country. away last week after his battle with COVID– ON HIS RETIREMENT Each spring, I am proud to host the Con- 19. gressional Art Competition to showcase the in- For over two decades, Damien bravely credibly talented students across Arizona’s 8th HON. MO BROOKS served his community as a first responder and Congressional District. OF ALABAMA firefighter, retiring as a Captain in 2016. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is an honor to represent these promising This year, during the coronavirus pandemic, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 young artists in Congress. Lopez selflessly answered the call to care for f his community and began working as a health Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ken Tucker on HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF care educator, assisting COVID–19 response his retirement from Boeing. FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL W. efforts on the San Carlos Apache reservation. An Alabama native and alumnus of the Uni- MCLAUGHLIN A beloved community member, colleague, friend, and father, he was known for his dedi- versity of Alabama, Ken earned his bachelor’s cation to helping all people. Damien was a degree in American Studies and History in HON. AMI BERA generous man with a kind heart and a warm 1982 and his master’s degree in Administra- OF CALIFORNIA sense of humor. I know how much he meant tive Science in 1984. Ken began his career as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the people of Globe. Director of Governmental Relations for the Wednesday, December 16, 2020 My family and I are keeping the Lopez fam- University of Alabama in Huntsville. In 1988, ily, Damien’s friends and loved ones, and the Ken joined Boeing as a Public Affairs Spe- Mr. BERA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to entire Globe and San Carlos Apache commu- cialist. recognize Chief Michael McLaughlin and cele- nities in our prayers as we mourn his passing. Ken held several positions at Boeing, includ- brate his retirement from the Cosumnes Fire f ing Community and Education Relations Spe- Department. Chief McLaughlin started his fire cialist, Government and Community Affairs service career in 1988 as a Reserve Fire- TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE PATRICK Manager, and State and Local Government fighter with Contra Costa County Consolidated NEFF Relations Manager. He concluded his distin- Fire Protection District. Throughout his fire guished career serving as Boeing’s Director of service career, he has served for South Lake HON. KEN CALVERT State and Local Government Operations for County and Lawrence Livermore before being OF CALIFORNIA the Southeast Region. promoted to Assistant Fire Chief. He then be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ken contributed to the success of significant came a Division Chief for the Merced Fire De- space and defense programs, including partment before serving with Cosumnes CSD Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Ground-based Midcourse Defense, Space Fire Department which covers my district. Dur- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today Launch System, International Space Station, ing his time with the CSD Fire Department, he to honor and pay tribute to Freddie ‘‘Fred’’ Delta Launch Vehicles, Starliner Commercial has held the title of Deputy Fire Chief before Patrick Neff, who passed away on Saturday, Crew capsule, and Space Shuttle, to name a his promotion to his current role as Fire Chief. October 31, 2020. Fred was a veteran, small few. Before Chief McLaughlin became a fire- business owner, a devoted family man, and he Ken fostered workforce development fighter, he worked as a paramedic in Alameda will be deeply missed. through enhancing STEM education in the and Contra Costa Counties. He was also in- Fred was born on March 17, 1936 in Den- Southeast. Notably, he helped establish aero- strumental in the creation and growth of the ver, Colorado. After traveling throughout the space technician training programs at Calhoun South Lake County and Lawrence Livermore West as a youth, Fred decided to join the Air Community College and at Nunez Community Paramedic Programs and has been a licensed Force. The Air Force took him to many military College. Paramedic in California since 1990. Mr. bases in the Far East as well as around the Ken selflessly contributes to several profes- McLaughlin has an Associate of Science De- United States. While stationed at Clark Air sional and civic organizations throughout Ala- gree in Fire Technology from Yuba College, Force Base he met his wife, Emerita bama. He is an active member of the Hunts- along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Arrogante. Following a stint at March Air Force ville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Fire Department Administration from Cogswell Base, Fred retired from the military after put- Board of Directors, the Business Council of Polytechnical College. ting in his 30 years as a decorated veteran. Alabama, the Public Affairs Research Council I want to extend my congratulations and Retirement from the military allowed Fred to of Alabama, and the Alabama Center for Pro- thank Chief McLaughlin for his hard work and do many things in the second half of his life. ductivity. ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:51 Dec 17, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16DE8.001 E16DEPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with REMARKS E1154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 16, 2020 Madam Speaker, Ken Tucker’s tireless work My brave state of Vermont may be small, extraordinarily dedicated public servant and over the past 32 years has made America a but it is large in its spirit of community and fierce fighter for working people, Ms. Sharon stronger more secure nation. I wish Ken the service. Madam Speaker, that is why I take Palmer of Waterford, Connecticut. My friend very best as he embarks on this next stage of great pleasure in recounting the many com- Sharon passed away at her home in Con- life. mendable attributes and service of my con- necticut on Friday, December 4th, 2020. She stituent, Dr. Terry for the House and the na- f was 77 years old. tion. It clearly demonstrates the work that one RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND individual can do for his town, state and the Sharon’s life represents the best of Con- SERVICE OF DR. TOM TERRY nation to make it a better place to live and necticut. A longtime educator, labor leader, work. and ultimately, Labor Commissioner, Sharon I am pleased to congratulate Dr. Thomas dedicated her life to bettering the education of HON. PETER WELCH Terry and to thank him for his long service on our children and the circumstances in which OF VERMONT behalf of our Vermont community. He is one we work. She will be remembered as an ener- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our ‘‘indomitable people.’’ getic force to be reckoned with, solid in her Wednesday, December 16, 2020 f values, and strong in her accomplishments. Mr. WELCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING SOUTH METRO FIRE A lifelong learner, Sharon graduated from to offer congratulations to Dr. Thomas F. Terry RESCUE CHIEF JERRY RHODES East Hampton High School in 1961, earned a on his retirement after practicing for 45 years Bachelor of Science from St.