E384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 2021 receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service worked to improve the quality of life for the no doubt he will continue to make Union Ambassadors for Youth award. citizens, especially the children, of her com- County and the First Congressional District of Rose Dorn is a student at Oberon Middle munity. She founded the Students and Par- Kentucky proud. School and received this award because her ents Against Risks to our Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) or- f determination and hard work have allowed her ganization. S.P.A.R.K. enabled Mayor Hill and to overcome adversities. her fellow community activists to promote ORVILLE WILLIS The dedication demonstrated by Rose Dorn sound public policies to safeguard the youth of is exemplary of the type of achievement that Southlake. HON. can be attained with hard work and persever- In order to promote the intellectual as well OF COLORADO ance. It is essential students at all levels strive as the physical well-being of the children in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her community, Mayor Hill also established to make the most of their education and de- Wednesday, April 14, 2021 velop a work ethic which will guide them for S.A.S.O. (Scholars and Athletes Serving Oth- the rest of their lives. ers) and S.K.I.L. (Southlake Kids Interested in Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise I extend my deepest congratulations to Leadership) during her years as a City Coun- today to recognize and applaud Orville Willis Rose Dorn for winning the Arvada Wheat cilwoman. With her election as Mayor in 2015, for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I she has continued to promote the interests of Ambassadors for Youth award. have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- the community’s youth through school safety Orville Willis is a student at Drake Middle cation and character in all of her future ac- initiatives, the ‘‘Mayor for the Day’’ program School and received this award because his complishments. and cooperative working groups with local determination and hard work have allowed him f high school students. to overcome adversities. Mayor Hill has championed the city’s busi- The dedication demonstrated by Orville Wil- HONORING THE WALKER BROTH- nesses and citizens with her leadership efforts lis is exemplary of the type of achievement ERS FOR THEIR YEARS OF to enhance the quality of life through sound that can be attained with hard work and perse- SERVICE fiscal management, excellent recreational of- verance. It is essential students at all levels ferings, public improvements, promotion of strive to make the most of their education and HON. unity and cultural diversity, and strengthening develop a work ethic which will guide them for OF communication within her community during the rest of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the pandemic through outreach programs, vir- I extend my deepest congratulations to tual town halls, and a cohesive and coordi- Orville Willis for winning the Arvada Wheat Wednesday, April 14, 2021 nated approach to reopening municipal gov- Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise ernment. Her tireless efforts in bolstering the have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- today to honor and celebrate the exemplary efficiency and efficacy of municipal operations tion and character in all of his future accom- career of the Walker Brothers on their selfless and its workforce have been invaluable to her plishments. acts of service in the United States Military. constituency. f This family embodies the definition of the all- It is with great appreciation for her tremen- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH American family and I would like to express dous contributions of time and effort to BIRTHDAY OF JOAN MCFARLAND my appreciation and gratitude for this West Southlake and North that I offer Mayor Michigan family. Hill congratulations on the completion of her All graduates of Fremont High School, these second mayoral term. Her selfless devotion to- HON. 11 brothers split between the branches of the wards the good of our community and region OF MICHIGAN Air force, the Marines, and the Army. Serving is a reflection of her compassionate service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in places like Germany, Vietnam, Korea, and ethic. Mayor Laura Hill has been an exemplary Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Thailand as well as domestically at bases model of civic service. Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise across the United States. f I would like to celebrate these men: today to recognize Joan McFarland of River- Brothers: James Walker, Norman Walker, HONORING PAYNE CARR view on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Charles Walker, Stephen Walker, Mark Walk- Her contributions to our nation are worthy of er, Richard Walker, Dennis Walker, David HON. commendation. Walker, Gerald Walker, Frank Walker, and OF KENTUCKY Mrs. McFarland was born in Canton, Ohio, and came to Ecorse, Michigan in 1933 when Robert Walker. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, please join me in con- her father got a job at Great Lakes Steel dur- Wednesday, April 14, 2021 gratulating the Walker family for their years of ing the Great Depression. A graduate of dedicated services to our country. Indeed, our Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Ecorse High School, she was considered the country would not hold the cherished free- to congratulate Mr. Payne Carr of Union class artist. At age 20, she married her hus- doms we have today if not for the bravery County on his decision to serve our country band but only a week after their wedding, demonstrated by the Walker family. and attend the United States Naval Academy Pearl Harbor was attacked and World War II f at Annapolis. began. He left to serve overseas, and Mrs. During his time at Union County High McFarland joined Ford Motor Company to IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR School, Mr. Carr excelled in the classroom build aircraft engines. As a Rosie the Riveter, LAURA HILL and athletically. Among his many wrestling Joan’s hard work, grit, and patriotism not only feats are winning the 2021 Kentucky State sustained the American war effort, but paved HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS High School Athletic Association 152 Pound a path for the next generation of working OF TEXAS Wrestling Individual Championship, placing in women. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three straight wrestling state tournaments, and When her husband returned from the war in leading the Union County High School Wres- 1947, the couple made their home in Lincoln Wednesday, April 14, 2021 tling Team to its 6th consecutive state title this Park, Michigan. Nineteen years later, the fam- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise year. ily moved to Southgate and purchased a party today to acknowledge the distinguished career Mr. Carr’s discipline, strong work ethic, and store. Together they had five children before of Laura Hill, the current Mayor of Southlake, unwavering dedication will serve him well as her husband passed at the age of 51. Mrs. Texas. A true model of civic leadership, Mayor he begins this next chapter of his life. I was McFarland is known by family and friends for Hill has endeavored to serve her community to honored to nominate him for this appointment her kind spirit and caring personality. her fullest capacity for almost two decades. As to the Naval Academy and am confident that A proud Rosie, she remained an active her second mayoral term comes to a close, it with his commitment to leadership, he will be member of our community through her church, is my privilege to recognize her estimable ac- successful in his military career. St. Pius X Catholic Church in Southgate. Her complishments. Once again, congratulations to Mr. Payne lifelong commitment to service in her church Mayor Hill’s public service began with her Carr for this incredible accomplishment. I look and neighborhood reminds us all of the impact election to the Southlake City Council in 2004. forward to seeing his many achievements at that the Rosies have had on our state and na- During her tenure on the Council, Mayor Hill the United States Naval Academy and have tion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:00 Apr 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14AP8.006 E14APPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS April 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E385 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join erly and her husband Dr. Servet Satir, and HONORING COLE R. SOUTHARD me today in celebrating Joan McFarland on with his son Troy McDonald and wife Rose, her 100th birthday. I join with her family and and especially his five grandchildren Troy HON. friends in extending my best and warmest McDonald II, Olivia Satir, Kyle McDonald, OF MISSOURI wishes to her on this special day. I am proud Micah Satir, and Megan McDonald. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor her life, her accomplishments, and Madam Speaker, I would like to thank Wednesday, April 14, 2021 her invaluable contributions to our Nation. Mayor McDonald for his lifetime of dedicated f service to the citizens of West Orange and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Cole R. CONGRATULATING MAYOR ROY wish him the very best during his well-de- served retirement. Southard. Cole is a very special young man MCDONALD who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- f zenship and leadership by taking an active HON. part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 180, OF TEXAS COMMENDING PLACE OF HOPE and earning the most prestigious award of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eagle Scout. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Cole has been very active with his troop, HON. BRIAN J. MAST participating in many scout activities. Over the Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF FLORIDA many years Cole has been involved with congratulate Mayor Roy McDonald on his re- scouting, he has not only earned numerous tirement after 26 years of faithful service to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- citizens of the City of West Orange, Texas. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ily, peers, and community. Roy was born on June 30, 1944 in Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Glenmora, Louisiana to Jesse and Della Mr. MAST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to me in commending Cole R. Southard for his McDonald and grew up in DeQuincy, Lou- recognize an organization that is celebrating accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of isiana. After graduating from DeQuincy High 20 years of service to our community. Place of America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- School in 1962, he went on to serve his coun- Hope has been dedicated to providing a stable ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. try in the from 1962 and loving environment for children, youth, f through 1965, where he earned the rank of and families that are suffering from abuse, ne- Specialist 5th Class. glect, homelessness, and human trafficking. RECOGNIZING THE FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF Following his time in the military, Roy Place of Hope has served over 17,000 chil- SOUTH DAKOTA moved to Texas in 1966 to work for Dupont, dren, youth, and families in our community where he remained for 32 years until his re- over the past 20 years. To date, a remarkable tirement in 1998. It was in Orange, Texas that 320 ‘‘forever families’’ have been created via HON. he met and married his wife LaVerne on Janu- adoption. They are the largest, most diverse, OF SOUTH DAKOTA ary 7, 1967 and raised their children Beverly residential children and families organization in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Troy. His children remember fondly the Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Wednesday, April 14, 2021 road trips he planned for his family, how he Coast. Moreover, because of their work, more Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam mapped out every trip they took, and how he than 40,000 community members have been Speaker, I rise today to recognize, celebrate, taught them to follow along on the map as educated about human trafficking. they traveled across the country. His children and honor the frontline healthcare workers of remember these road trips being such fun ex- Organizations like Place of Hope are indis- the great state of South Dakota. periences that they didn’t even realize how pensable to making the world and community Some of these South Dakota heroes are: their dad was teaching them at the time. a better place, so I congratulate them on their Kelci Schulz, Staci Schulz, Chelsea Schulz, Roy and LaVerne share a strong faith in 20 years of service and wish them continuing Becky Schulz, Kristina Schulz, Sheila God and have been faithful, lifelong members success in the future. Schumacher, Carol Schumacher, Cynthia of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church, where Schumacher, Mary Schumacher, Mary he has served as deacon, Trustee, and Sun- f Schumacher, Stacy Schumacher, Bette day School teacher for many years. Roy has Schumacher, Kara Schumacher, Jennifer SAMANTHA BOWES also served as a member of the Gideon Inter- Schumacher, Kristy Schumacher, Alyssa national organization. Schumacher, Andrew Schumacher, Amanda In 1987, Roy became involved in politics by HON. ED PERLMUTTER Schumacher, Jacobb Schumacher, Janice serving on the West Orange City Council for Schuman, Cindy Schuman, Jill Schuman, five years before becoming Mayor of West Or- OF COLORADO Janiele Schumm, Wanda Schummer, Melanie ange in May of 1995. During his time as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Schuppan, Natosha Schurch, Luanne public servant, he worked on numerous local, Schurger, Nancy Schuring, Mariah Schurman, regional, and state committees. Roy served on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Paige Schurman, Colleen Schurrer, Sarah the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Schuster, Thomas Schuster, Katherine mission from 1999 to 2004, working in several today to recognize and applaud Samantha Schuster, Stephanie Schuster, Hilary different positions from Secretary to President. Bowes for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Schuster, Kathryn Schuster, Cynthia Schuttler, He also served on the Texas Association of Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Marie Schutz, Courtney Schutz, Calley Regional Councils as Chairman of the Budget Schuyler, Rachael Schwab, Amanda Samantha Bowes is a student at Drake Mid- and By-laws Committee and as President of Schwader, Mary Schwaegerl, Kimberly dle School and received this award because the Association. In addition, he served on the Schwan, Angela Schwan, Kayla Schwan, her determination and hard work have allowed Texas Municipal League Small Cities Advisory Jacalyn Schwan, Sarah Schwarten, Sylvia her to overcome adversities. Council as Chairman. In 2002 and 2004, Roy Schwarting, Anne Schwartz, Kristi Schwartz, was appointed by Governor to the The dedication demonstrated by Samantha Michele Schwartz, Colette Schwartz, Brooke Southeast Texas Regional Review Committee. Bowes is exemplary of the type of achieve- Schwartz, Kelsey Schwartzle, Ellen Schwarz, During his tenure as mayor, Roy oversaw ment that can be attained with hard work and Bonita Schwarz, Dawn Schwarze, Linda the construction of a new City Hall, new Fire perseverance. It is essential students at all Schwebach, Claudia Schwebach, Katlyn and Police Stations, and numerous drainage levels strive to make the most of their edu- Schweder, Mattie Schweers, Sara Schweigert, and street projects. He also helped organize cation and develop a work ethic which will Nyree Schweigert, Kathy Schweitzer, Sandra the city’s recovery efforts after several natural guide them for the rest of their lives. Schweitzer, Linda Schweitzer, Carla Schweit- disasters, such as the ice storm in 1997, and I extend my deepest congratulations to zer, Kimm Schweitzer, Megan Schweitzer, as many as nine hurricanes and tropical Samantha Bowes for winning the Arvada Clay Schweitzer, Judith Schwerin, Heather storms over the last three decades. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth Schwichtenberg, Paul Schwichtenberg, Joel I wish Roy well in this next phase of life and award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Schwiesow, Peter Schwiesow, Staci have no doubt he will enjoy spending more same dedication and character in all of her fu- Schwingler, Tammy Scollard, Linda Scott, time with his bride LaVerne, his daughter Bev- ture accomplishments. Cheryl Scott, Pamela Scott, Julie Scott, Gina

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