April 12, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E457 his brothers: James and Martin Woods settling things, the bill increases the funding authoriza- Certificate. She and her husband, Michael, are near present day Old Monroe. In 1802, Ira and tion for the Rape Prevention and Education the proud parents of two daughters. Almond Cottle, relatives of Joseph Cottle, Program, improves grant programs that serve On behalf of the Eighth Congressional Dis- moved from Vermont to . Several domestic violence survivors with disabilities or trict of Missouri, it is my great privilege to con- years later, Ira and Almond established the who are elderly, and ensures that Native gratulate Mrs. Patricia Morris on her recogni- town of Old Monroe—named out of respect for American survivors have access to justice tion by the ‘‘Daughters of Sunset’’ for a life- President James Monroe. Furthermore, H.R. 1585 recognizes the rela- time of service. In 1819, the town was the site of the first tionship between domestic violence and f election held in Lincoln County. The Territorial homelessness. In the Los Angeles Continuum General Assembly organized 8 new counties of Care area, which includes my congressional IN RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH AN- in Missouri, dividing them into three judicial district, nearly half of women who experienced NIVERSARY OF GOODWILL OF circuits: Southern, Northern, and North- homelessness reported that they had also ex- WESTERN MISSOURI AND EAST- western. Lincoln was placed in the North- perienced domestic violence and 14 percent ERN KANSAS western County. The first court of the new stated that domestic violence was the reason Northwest Circuit was held in the home of they became homeless in the first place. We HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER Zadock Woods. know that when women leave their abusers OF MISSOURI In 1859, the United Evangelical church of they are gravely concerned about finding safe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Old Monroe was organized by a group of Ger- and affordable housing and that too often Friday, April 12, 2019 man Protestants, with approximately 50 fami- they’re forced to choose between staying with lies participating. The next year, the congrega- their abuser or facing homelessness. Critically, Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I proudly tion merged with the Evangelical Synod of H.R. 1585 preserves and improves housing rise today to recognize and celebrate the North America Church eventually becoming protections for survivors. 125th anniversary of Goodwill of Western Mis- the St. Paul United Church of Christ that still I’d also like to respond to criticism from my souri and Eastern Kansas, a nonprofit organi- stands today. The settlers sought to honor Republican colleagues about firearms and zation whose core foundation is aimed at pro- God when establishing their town and would transgender people. viding people with the necessary resources be proud of how far the church has come. First, according to researchers from Johns and life skills to become self-sufficient and The city of Old Monroe will commemorate Hopkins University and others, we know that successful individuals. After decades of com- its 200th Bicentennial with three separate the risk that a woman will die increases more mitment to assisting those in their commu- weekends full of exciting events. The weekend than fivefold when her abusive partner has ac- nities, the organization now operates as a of May 4, the town will have a parade and day cess to a firearm. H.R. 1585 acknowledges product of two combined agencies, the Help- in the park, along with a flag ceremony, ball this reality and ensures that those convicted of ing Hand Institute and Goodwill Industries. tournaments, and local historian speakers. stalking misdemeanors and dating violence or Commencement of the organization’s mis- The weekend of June 8, Old Monroe will cele- who are subject to ex parte orders do not pos- sion within the Kansas City area began in brate with a car show, motorcycle rally, and a sess firearms. 1894 on Grand Boulevard with the Helping kayak river race. Finally, the weekend of Sep- Second, transgender people experience vio- Hand Institute, an organization committed to tember 14, the town will host a BBQ cook off, lence at disproportionately high rates—since providing shelter and employment resources street dancing, and a duck calling contest. A 2013 more than 128 transgender Americans to those in need. The Kansas City residents celebration fit for this incredible milestone. have been killed—and they deserve access to within the organization worked on the Helping Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in services for domestic violence survivors. I be- Hand Institute’s farm to feed the community or congratulating the city of Old Monroe on their lieve it is vitally important that the Violence found employment salvaging waste material, 200th Anniversary. May the town’s rich history Against Women Act is inclusive of trans peo- breaking rock at quarries, and bailing paper in continue to be the foundation for an undoubt- ple. exchange for food and shelter. edly bright future. The Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- Along the east coast, an organization shar- ing a similar initiative arose in 1902 inspired f tion Act takes important steps to address vio- lence against men and women in the United by Reverend Edgar J. Helms, the social inno- REMARKS ON H.R. 1585, THE VIO- States. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for bring- vator behind Goodwill Industries. After wit- LENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAU- ing this bill to the House Floor. I am proud to nessing innumerable immigrant families strug- THORIZATION ACT lend my support and vote in favor of it. gle to provide for themselves due to unem- ployment, Rev. Helms collected clothing and f HON. household items from wealthy families to be OF CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING PATRICIA MORRIS repurposed and resold at discounted costs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Using the revenue generated from those items, he funded his organization and em- Friday, April 12, 2019 HON. OF MISSOURI ployed a multitude of people in need of work Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to provide for their families. The organization er, I rise today in support of H.R. 1585, the Vi- quickly expanded across the nation, and in olence Against Women Reauthorization Act of Friday, April 12, 2019 1925, Goodwill Industries of Greater Kansas 2019, which was introduced by my good friend Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I City opened their first establishment at St. Representative . rise today to honor Mrs. Patricia Morris, the Peter’s Evangelical Church on Oak Street. In In 1994, Congress took the monumental Honoree for the ‘‘Daughters of Sunset’’, a non- the 1940’s, Goodwill Industries wished to fur- step of passing the Violence Against Women profit community service organization in ther amplify their mission by making employ- Act to address violence against women and Sikeston, Missouri, as they celebrate their ment services like skills training and vocational men and ensure they had access to justice 35th Anniversary. rehabilitation available to the community. and necessary services. Since its first enact- Mrs. Morris is the owner and director of In 1978, after thoughtful deliberation, Good- ment, Congress has reauthorized the law sev- Keidra’s Caring Center, a day program for the will Industries merged with the Helping Hand eral times to provide critical updates and en- elderly and disabled, serving Sikeston, MO Institution to form the Helping Hand of Good- sure that vulnerable persons, including Native and Caruthersville, MO. Prior to her work in will, now officially known as ‘‘Goodwill of Americans and LGBTQ Americans, are pro- the field of Adult Care Services, she worked Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas’’. tected. as a Youth Specialist, helping at risk adoles- Today, this remarkable nonprofit organiza- While domestic violence has declined in the cents become successful members of society. tion continues to carry out their mission by past two decades, it remains too high. One- Mrs. Morris is an active member of her helping community members find employment. quarter of women and one-ninth of men suffer church, the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Their services and programs, subsidized by from intimate partner violence or intimate part- where she is the Choir Director. She is also a grants, financial donations, and revenue gen- ner stalking; moreover, every year one in 15 member of the CBC Willing Working Women erated by their stores, allow the organization kids is exposed to such violence. That is why Auxiliary and the Pastor Aide Auxiliary. to continue their indispensable work without I am pleased that we are considering H.R. Mrs. Morris is a graduate of Charleston High any expense to the public. Additionally, Good- 1585, which reauthorizes and improves the Vi- School and Southeast Missouri State Univer- will manages and operates GoodWORKS Ca- olence Against Women Act. Among other sity, where she received a Medical Assistant reer Resource Centers across the Kansas City

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:23 Apr 13, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12AP8.017 E12APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 2019 region and other neighboring areas. These community to provide assistance to women Task Force were recognized by the Inter- centers are available to the public and during their time of need, and H.R. 1585 fails national Association of Fire Chiefs with the equipped with the resources, services and to provide protections for these faith-based Benjamin Franklin Award for Valor as a result programs needed to assist anyone with a gen- grant recipients or provide for religious hiring of their efforts in the aftermath of the dev- uine desire to enter the workforce. Their serv- exemptions. These organizations serve a vital astating earthquakes that struck Nepal in ices and programs include employment list- part in both protecting women and providing 2015. They also saw extensive work in , ings, career exploration, an overview of the support throughout the recovery process. Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Is- job application process, re´sume´ building, mock Instead of protecting women, this legislation lands as part of disaster relief and rescue ef- interviews, and computer training, along with could in fact potentially put more women in forts in the aftermaths of Hurricanes Harvey, guidance in goal-setting and identifying the harm’s way and is an affront to the privacy Irma and Maria. steps necessary to reach those goals. Their and safety of women. The legislation permits Fairfax County is fortunate to have such ex- support and guidance are all inclusive—help- biological males to be housed in women’s cellent ambassadors for our community and I ing those with physical disadvantages, mental prison facilities. Forcing women who have suf- commend them for all that they have done to health diagnoses, substance abuse histories, fered abuse to live and sleep in the same fa- protect lives and property not only here in criminal backgrounds, and developmental dis- cility as biological males is the opposite of pro- Fairfax County, but around the world. As the abilities. Furthermore, they seek to empower tecting women against violence. newest members of the Fire and Rescue De- local job seekers with the confidence and I also have concerns that VAWA grants partment, the 144th Recruit Class graduates skills necessary to aid them in their ardent have been used to fund Planned Parenthood. join the department as integral parts of our pursuit of employment. In fact, according to a 2018 GAO report, community’s emergency response and public Since its inception, Goodwill has served Planned Parenthood received approximately safety team. I am confident that this grad- more than 600,000 people and secured more $300,000 from VAWA formula grands during uating class will serve the residents of Fairfax than 200,000 paying jobs. In 2017 alone, 2013–2015. There is no specific language in County with honor and distinction. It is my Goodwill served over 700 individuals, secured 1585 that would prohibit this from happening great honor to include in the RECORD the 155 jobs, and employed 536 new members in the future. names of the 144th Recruit Class: with a total economic impact of 18 million dol- Finally, I have significant constitutional con- Kathryn Auer lars in Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas. cerns with section 903 of the legislation which Levi Bingman Moreover, they receive over 20 million pounds weakens the due process of individuals in trib- Carter Bowns of materials to be reused, resold, or recycled al courts on Indian reservations. Crimes com- Austin Cole annually, which kept approximately 15 million mitted on reservations should be addressed Austin Collins pounds of items from ending up in landfills. without eliminating the Bill of Rights and pre- Bernard Cory Madam Speaker, I ask that you and our col- venting federal review in cases where tribal Joshua Davis leagues join all of Missouri’s Fifth Congres- capacity to adequately prosecute crimes is a Joshua de la Cruz sional District as we proudly commemorate problem. Alberto Gonzales Cabrera the 125 years of exceptional service and indi- The reauthorization of VAWA should be William Maccallum vidual empowerment rendered to our commu- done in a manner that puts people, not politics Mark Martinez nity by the Goodwill of Western Missouri and first. Going forward, I hope to be able to vote Amos Nissley Eastern Kansas. Let us join in demonstrating for a truly bipartisan reauthorization of this im- Benjamin Rothwell our strong appreciation for the perseverance portant legislation. Zachary Stratton of this organization as it continues to offer es- f Sophia Therriault sential services and programs that meet the Christopher Uhrin needs of those in our community. RECOGNIZING THE GRADUATION Kevin Weaver OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE f Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT join me in congratulating the newest members VOTE EXPLANATION ON H.R. 1585, 144TH RECRUIT CLASS of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart- AS AMENDED ment. I thank them for their service to their HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY community and to all members of the Fire and HON. OF VIRGINIA Rescue Department, past and present, I say: OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Stay safe.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, April 12, 2019 f Friday, April 12, 2019 Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to HONORING LIFE-TIME ACHIEVE- Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise congratulate the Fairfax County Fire and Res- MENTS OF ANAHEIM UNION HIGH today to give an in-depth explanation for my cue Department and the graduates of the SCHOOL TEACHER MEG ELDER vote on H.R. 1585, legislation to reauthorize 144th Recruit Class. As they prepare to join the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and the ranks of the Fairfax County Fire and Res- HON. J. LUIS CORREA to speak out against the partisan process in cue Department, I encourage the 17 grad- OF CALIFORNIA which the Majority crafted this bill. uates to reflect on the history of the depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prior to the vote on H.R. 1585, I have made ment and the contributions and dedication of clear that I support the reauthorization of The the brave men and women who have served Friday, April 12, 2019 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). I am before them to protect our community. Mr. CORREA. Madam. Speaker, I rise to frustrated by the fact that instead of putting The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue De- honor the achievements of Anaheim Union forward a clean reauthorization of this vital partment’s Recruit School consists of an ex- High School Teacher Meg Elder, who has legislation, the Democrat Majority allowed the tensive and demanding 24-week program. In served as the school’s dance director and provision to expire at the end of the last Con- addition to two weeks of orientation, recruits founding director of the Anaheim High School gress for political purposes. completed seven weeks of EMT training and Performing Arts Conservatory. Protecting women from abuse is an issue so fifteen weeks of fire suppression training. She began her 31-year career at Anaheim important that partisanship shouldn’t even be Upon graduation, these recruits will be cer- High School in 1988 as a walk-on coach for in the same sentence, yet the Majority chose tified at the level of Firefighter I/II by the Vir- the school’s drill team. Since then, more than to use this opportunity to push VAWA as a ginia Department of Fire Programs. 6,000 students have found a second home in partisan political device instead of a bipartisan These recruits have the distinct honor of her music and dance programs. opportunity to help women in need. H.R. 1585 joining one of the best Fire and Rescue De- Hundreds of Mrs. Elder’s students have ob- will not be passed by the Senate in its current partments in the . The efforts of tained college degrees by following a path form and I remain committed to seeing that the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart- through the arts. Her students have also gone VAWA is reauthorized in a manner that pro- ment have been recognized across this coun- on to become doctors, attorneys, teachers, or tects women, makes needed reforms, and ad- try. Members from the Department serve on have found success in other professions out- heres to the Constitution. the elite VA Task Force 1, which is among the side the arts. She credits their prosperity to West Michigan is blessed to have countless first units called to disaster zones to provide the self-esteem and self-confidence they de- faith-based organizations that work in the search and rescue support. Members of that veloped through the performing arts.

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