December 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7655 ,(Montana); Evan Bayh, (Indi- Megan has excelled in her work. A ca- Kyle Wilson was born and raised in ana); Jeff Bingaman, (New Mexico); Bill reer maintainer, Megan has served as a Sidney, MT. A lifelong Montanan who Bradley, (New Jersey); Richard Bryan, (Ne- lead technician, flying crew chief, sec- graduated from Sidney High School in vada); , (); 2011. Kyle, dedicated his life to public Max Cleland, (Georgia); , tion chief, and flight line production (); Kent Conrad, (North Dakota); Al superintendent. As a testament to her service, by joining the U.S. Navy. Hard D’Amato, (New York); John Danforth, (Mis- capabilities, in February 2012, Megan working and disciplined are a few of souri); Tom Daschle, (South Dakota); Dennis was selected for a position on the joint the words used to describe those who DeConcini, (Arizona); , (Con- staff, working for the Senior Enlisted join the, Armed Forces, and Kyle is the necticut); , (North Dakota). Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint epitome of a hard working seaman. David Durenberger, (Minnesota); Russ Chiefs of Staff. In that position she was Anthony Byrns, Montana native, Feingold, (Wisconsin); Wyche Fowler, (Geor- the program manager and confidential from Hot Springs truly grew up know- gia); Bob Graham, (Florida); , ing the meaning of small town. Fol- (Nebraska); , (Iowa); , adviser on matters including joining (Colorado); Bennett Johnston, (Louisiana); forces, the Women in Service Review, lowing the footsteps of many in his Bob Kerrey, (Nebraska); John Kerry, (Massa- the Yellow Ribbon Program, and per- family, Anthony joined the U.S. Navy chusetts); Paul Kirk, (Massachusetts); Mary sonnel readiness. directly following his graduation from Landrieu, (Louisiana); Joe Lieberman, (Con- She has used her extensive experi- Hot Springs High School in 2015. An- necticut); Blanche Lincoln, (Arkansas); ence in the Air Force and the joint thony has been a dedicated leader, tak- , (Indiana). staff to help me serve Arkansans. ing initiative of the opportunities set Barbara Mikulski, (Maryland); Ben Nelson, before him. Proud of his small town (Nebraska); , (Georgia); Larry Throughout her tenure on my staff, Pressler, (South Dakota); , (Ar- Megan demonstrated the Air Force heritage, he is honored to represent kansas); Don Riegle, (Michigan); Chuck core values of ‘‘Integrity First, Service Montanans. Robb, (Virginia); Jay Rockefeller, (West Vir- Before Self, and Excellence In All We Kyle Wilson and Anthony Byrns are a ginia); Jim Sasser, (Tennessee); Alan Simp- Do.’’ I relied upon Megan’s input on all part of just 1 percent of the Navy who son, (Wyoming); , (Colorado); matters of defense and veterans’ pol- were chosen to be in the Navy Ceremo- , (Virginia); Lowell Weicker, nial Guard. Upon selection they both (Connecticut); , (Colorado). icy. Megan drafted legislation, rec- ommended policy positions, staffed me went through Ceremonial Guard f at Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee School, an 8-week program where they learn the protocol for important mili- TRIBUTE TO JANAN EVANS- hearings, represented me in meetings, tary ceremonies such as funerals. With WILENT and helped support my priorities dur- the passing the late President H.W. ing the appropriations process. She Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I Bush, both Wilson and Byrns were se- also assisted me in my role as a cochair wish to recognize Ms. Janan Evans- lected to carry his casket during the of the Senate Air Force Caucus. Megan Wilent, a Knauss Sea Grant fellow on state ceremony, an honor of a life time. the U.S. Senate Committee on Com- supported multiple congressional dele- I commend both Kyle and Anthony merce, Science, and Transportation, gation trips to Air Force bases and co- for their diligent service to this coun- for all of the hard work she has done ordinated meetings between Senators, try and congratulate them for rep- for me, my staff, and other members of the Secretary of the Air Force, and the resenting Montana with honor and the committee over the past year. Chief of Staff of the Air Force. pride. I look forward to seeing their fu- Ms. Evans-Wilent has leveraged her Megan was well versed in the subject ture success as they continue to make scientific expertise to inform public matter and fully steeped in research, all Montanans proud.∑ policy, having worked on several pieces and she always supplemented her f of legislation that have passed the Sen- knowledge with insights from her per- ate and several others being considered sonal experience as a senior enlisted TRIBUTE TO DAVE BUSIEK by the Committee on Commerce, leader in the military. In true senior ∑ Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Science, and Transportation. Her con- NCO fashion, Megan made time during would like to pay tribute to an Iowan tributions have helped ensure the prop- her year as a fellow to mentor junior whose stewardship at a leading tele- er management of our natural re- members of my staff, providing career vision news station in Des Moines, IA, sources and the continued protection advice, offering information about ex- has strengthened the principles of good and prosperity of our Nation. Her con- ecutive branch functions, and talking government, transparency and the tributions will help improve drought about professional development oppor- public’s right to know. monitoring for farmers and improved tunities. As a member of the broadcast press coastal management across the Nation. As the son of an Air Force master corps for four , Dave Busiek un- I would like to extend my sincere sergeant, I am especially proud to have derstands that freedom of the press is thanks and appreciation to Ms. Evans- hosted an enlisted fellow this year. I fundamental to liberty in this country. Wilent for all of the fine work she has am only surprised that Megan is not I often say that journalists serve an done. I wish her continued success in yet a chief master sergeant, and I look important role in our system of checks her career at the Federal Emer- forward to attending her promotion to and balances, which preserves liberty. gency Management Agency in the chief in the very near future. They are integral to keeping an en- years to come. Megan, thank you for all you have gaged and infoimed citizenry. They re- f done for Arkansas while working on port corruption, weed out wrongdoing, my staff. To her husband Chris—also and hold government accountable to TRIBUTE TO SENIOR MASTER an Air Force senior enlisted leader— the American people. SERGEANT MEGAN PARROTT and their two daughters, Natalie and Throughout my public service and Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today Emily, I say thank you for sharing political life, I hold myself accountable I wish to recognize and highlight the your amazing wife and mother with my to Iowans by making myself accessible significant contributions of Megan team this year. to members of the media. I hold reg- ular news conferences and answer their Parrott, my 2018 Air Force fellow. f SMSgt Megan Parrott began her fel- questions in the hallways of the U.S. lowship in my office in January and ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Capitol and after my county meetings immediately became an invaluable at home in Iowa. member of my staff. Her work as a part It is a commitment I have kept since TRIBUTE TO KYLE WILSON AND of my national security team has been my first campaign for the U.S. Senate ANTHONY BYRNS beneficial in the efforts of my office to back in 1980. And that happens to be advocate and improve life for service- ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this the year my political path crossed with members, veterans, and Arkansans. week I have the honor of recognizing Dave Busiek. In fact, for as long as I Megan was born in Longbranch, NJ, two outstanding Montanan men. Kyle have served Iowans in the U.S. Senate, and enlisted in the Air Force in 1999. Wilson of Richland County and An- Dave Busiek has served the people of In her 19-year military career, both thony Byrns of Sanders County for Iowa in broadcast journalism: as a re- on Active Duty and in the Reserves, their dedicated service to this country. porter, anchor, and news director at

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Currently, he is stories that keep Iowans informed. through the unfiltered lens of a cam- attending Concordia College in Moor- When there has been a story to tell and era. Specifically, audio/visual stream- head, MN, where he is pursuing a de- information that matters to Iowans, ing and broadcasting of the Federal gree in global studies and political Dave has led the coverage over the courts would enhance better apprecia- science. He is a hard worker who has span of four decades. Twenty-nine tion and understanding of the Federal been dedicated to getting the most out years ago, he covered the United Flight judiciary, a coequal branch of the Fed- of his internship experience. 232 plane crash in Sioux City. He made eral Governnent. That was 18 years I extend my sincere thanks and ap- sure Iowans knew what they needed to ago. And I am not giving up on getting preciation to Josiah for all of the fine know during the historic floods of 1993 this bill signed into law. They say slow work he has done and wish him contin- and during the tornadoes in and steady wins the race. The people of ued success in the years to come. Marshalltown, Pella, and surrounding Iowa graciously put me on this fence f communities this past summer. With post and I am committed to fighting fairness, accuracy and objectivity, the fight as long as I am serving in the TRIBUTE TO SEAN ZIMNY Dave has led a team of journalists to U.S. Senate. ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I I congratulate Dave Busiek on a re- report the news that affects the lives of recognize Sean Zimny, an intern in my markable career. His legacy will con- Iowans, including decades of coverage Washington, DC, office, for all of the tinue to shine long after he signs off as of one my favorite places in Iowa: The hard work he has done for me, my news director through the lens of Iowa State Fair. staff, and the State of South Dakota countless journalists he has trained Of course, Iowa is considered ground over the past several months. and mentored along the way.∑ zero for the presidential campaign trail Sean is a graduate of Milbank High and all things politics. Dave’s political f School in Milbank, SD. Currently, he is coverage extends to six Iowa Governors RECOGNIZING SCHILLING BEER CO. attending Concordia College in Moor- and dates back to George H.W. Bush ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, last head, MN, where he is pursuing degrees beating in the 1980 cau- in sociology and social activism. He is cuses. As I mentioned earlier, he cov- month, as fires raged across northern , a New Hampshire family a hard worker who has been dedicated ered my first Senate campaign in 1980 to getting the most out of his intern- and 35 years later, partnered with CBS business stepped up to help. For their efforts, I am proud to recognize Dr. ship experience. News and the Des Moines Register to Bruce Cozzens, his sons Jeff, Stuart, I extend my sincere thanks and ap- cosponsor the Democratic Debate for and Matt; long-time friend John preciation to Sean for all of the fine President at Drake University. work he has done and wish him contin- His 29-year tenure as news director at Lenzini, as well as head brewer Chris ued success in the years to come.∑ KCCI helped the station win countless Deapo of Schilling Beer Co. as Decem- awards for journalistic excellence. In ber 2018’s Granite Staters of the Month. f Schilling Beer Co. was founded in 2002, he was elected chair of the Radio- 2013 by friends and family who are MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Television News-Directors Association deeply committed to their community, and was named News Director of the At 3:05 p.m., a message from the and one of their core values as a busi- Year in 2014 by Broadcasting and Cable House of Representatives, delivered by ness is looking out for others. As CEO Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Magazine. He was inducted this sum- Jeff Cozzens put it, ‘‘part of living this mer into the Iowa Broadcasters Asso- nounced that pursuant to section value means that we help others when- 1501(c) of the FAA Reauthorization Act ciation Hall of Fame. He understands ever it is within our power do so.’’ that good content is integral to sur- of 2018 (Public Law 115–254), the Minor- As the Camp Fire blazed, Schilling ity Leader appoints the following indi- vival from an economic standpoint and Beer Co. agreed to be part of a national obviously, good content matters to vidual on the part of the House of Rep- ‘‘Resilience’’ fundraiser spearheaded by resentatives to the Syria Study Group: good government and quality jour- Sierra Nevada Brewing. As part of the nalism. He pursued KCCI’s expansion Ms. Anne W. Patterson of Falls Church, initiative, Schilling Beer Co. will join Virginia. into social media where the news sta- breweries across the country to help tion provides weather and breaking brew the Resilience Butte Country f news coverage across all digital plat- Proud IPA, of which all of the proceeds INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND forms to its consumers. Whether on-air will go to relief efforts in Butte Coun- JOINT RESOLUTIONS or online, Dave has worked to stay on ty, CA. Schilling Beer Co. also played top of the news, day after day, for four an important role by lending their The following bills and joint resolu- decades. trademarked name of ‘‘Resilience,’’ tions were introduced, read the first Dave Busiek is not a native Iowan, their American ale project, to the and second times by unanimous con- but we sure are glad he has called Iowa cause. sent, and referred as indicated: home since graduating from the Mis- In Jeff’s words, ‘‘Butte County resi- By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, souri School of Journalism. Remark- dents have suffered a tragedy of un- and Mr. GRASSLEY): ably, he is only the third news director speakable proportions,’’ and the brew- S. 3760. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the defini- at KCCI since it first aired in 1955. ery was honored to be able to play a From viewers to voters, I know that tion of navigable waters, and for other pur- role in assisting them. poses; to the Committee on Environment and Iowans carry a high bar of expecta- I am extremely grateful for their Public Works. tions. Dave earned his rise through the generosity and efforts to help the vic- By Mr. PAUL: ranks and certainly has raised the bar tims of the California wildfires, and I S. 3761. A bill to provide regulatory relief even higher for his peers in the profes- am proud to recognize the Cozzens and to alternative fuel producers and consumers, sion. Lenzini families of Schilling Beer Co., and for other purposes; to the Committee on I would like to thank Dave Busiek as well as head brewer Chris Deapo, as Environment and Public Works. for his service, professionalism and in- the December Granite Staters of the By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. MUR- PHY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. DURBIN, tegrity in broadcast journalis also like Month.∑ to thank him for his testimony at a and Mr. CARPER): f S. 3762. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- congressional hearing I led back in TRIBUTE TO JOSIAH LINDQUIST cation Opportunity Act to restrict institu- 2000. He testified in support of my bi- tions of higher education from using reve- partisan legislation to allow cameras Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I nues derived from Federal educational as- in Federal courtrooms. The Supreme recognize Josiah Lindquist, an intern sistance funds for advertising, marketing, or

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