June 30, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E593 identified with the promotion of fraternities, Mr. Swing is survived by his wife Ellen present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call and has widely advanced and enlarged the Rodriguez-Swing and his children, Zachary, No. 123; NAY on Roll Call No. 124; YEA on opportunities for growth and leadership among Joshua, Chloe, Mackenzie, Nico, and Sasha. Roll Call No. 125; NAY on Roll Call No. 126; college men through fraternities. Phi Delta My deepest condolences are with them, and YEA on Roll Call No. 127; NAY on Roll Call Theta asserts that fraternities, and the edu- the entire Los Angeles Filipino community who No. 128; and NAY on Roll Call No. 129. cation of their members therein, are a micro- has lost a dedicated and energetic leader to f cosm of university life. Bob Biggs has been in- this horrific disease. HONORING THE LIFE OF PATRICK strumental in collaborating with various college John Swing was a true public servant and KENNEDY and university presidents during his tenure. he will be deeply missed. His work will con- In Bob’s own reflections recently when tinue in all the lives he touched. Please join questioned about his impact on the Fraternity, me in honoring his legacy. HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS OF INDIANA he was emphatic that if not for his role at Phi f Delta Theta, he would not have had the op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portunity to meet and work with so many top PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, June 30, 2020 level university and college officials, business Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, executives, entrepreneurs, Nobel laureates, HON. MARTHA ROBY I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Pat- astronauts, and other citizens of great influ- OF ALABAMA rick William Kennedy, a friend to many in the ence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indianapolis community, including me. Pat In addition to his Fraternity related service, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 passed away on April 12, 2020, after a coura- he has always been dedicated to his commu- geous battle with Covid–19. He will be forever nity of Oxford, Ohio where he and his wife Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I was unable missed by his friends, family and colleagues. Coni raised their three children, Lori, Kyle and to vote on Monday, June 29. Had I been Pat Kennedy was born June 27, 1956, in In- Amy. He has been president or chairman of present I would have voted as follows: YEA on dianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from several local organizations, including the Ox- Roll Call No. 123; NAY on Roll Call No. 124; Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Pat went ford Rotary Club, Oxford Jaycees, Oxford YEA on Roll Call No. 125; NAY on Roll Call on to Notre Dame University where he grad- Community Foundation, has volunteered as a No. 126; YEA on Roll Call No. 127; NAY on uated in 1978. Upon his graduation from Notre troop leader with Boy Scouts of America, and Roll Call No. 128; and NAY on Roll Call No. Dame, Pat joined the Kennedy family business served St. Mary Catholic Church on the Fi- 129. and ultimately became the 4th-generation nance Committee. f president of the three Kennedy family compa- Throughout his career, Mr. Biggs has been nies: Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing in Indi- an ambassador and advocate for all Greek or- PERSONAL EXPLANATION anapolis; Southern Tank in Owensboro, Ken- ganizations. Based on his many achievements tucky; and STAFCO in Columbia City, Indiana. and long, distinguished tenure within the HON. AUSTIN SCOTT Pat worked along side family including his Greek movement and Phi Delta Theta, I am OF GEORGIA three sons to gain national recognition in qual- honored and proud, as one of his Fraternity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity fabrication of steel tanks, pressure vessels, brothers and a colleague in the collegiate and heat exchangers. Greek movement, to acknowledge with grati- Tuesday, June 30, 2020 In addition to Pat’s success in the business tude the distinguished career of Robert A. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Madam world, he was heavily involved in bettering the Biggs, on the occasion of the culmination of Speaker, on Roll Call No. 123 on the motion Indianapolis community. He had a deep pas- his career of selfless service to the Phi Delta to recommit for H.R. 1425, I am not recorded sion for auto racing that led to him attending Theta International Fraternity and the Phi because I was unavoidably detained. Had I fifty-seven consecutive Indianapolis 500 races, Delta Theta Foundation. been present, I would have voted YEA. but spectating was not all that he did. Pat f On Roll Call No. 124 on passage of H.R. served on the board of the 500 Mile Oldtimers 1425, I am not recorded because I was un- Organization, sponsored race car drivers, and HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOHN wrote two books on race trivia, collaborating SWING avoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY. with Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) histo- On Roll Call No. 125 on the motion to re- rian and friend Donald Davidson as a tech- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF commit for H.R. 5332, I am not recorded be- nical advisor. Pat was a former director of the OF CALIFORNIA cause I was unavoidably detained. Had I been 500 Festival Board and was a director of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES present, I would have voted YEA. 500 Festival Foundation Board at the time of his death. Pat was very involved in bettering Tuesday, June 30, 2020 On Roll Call No. 126 on passage of H.R. the experience for Hoosiers and fans all Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today 5332, I am not recorded because I was un- around the world when it came to his beloved avoidably detained. Had I been present, I to honor the memory of the late John Swing, Indy 500. whose life was tragically cut short by COVID– would have voted NAY. The 500 was not the only way Pat served 19. On Roll Call No. 127 on motion to recommit our community. He supported numerous orga- John Swing was a veteran of the United for H.R. 7301, I am not recorded because I nizations including Wheeler Mission, CYO, States Marine Corps and widely respected was unavoidably detained. Had I been United Way, Friends of Holliday Park, Little community leader in my district. He was re- present, I would have voted YEA. Sisters of the Poor, Indianapolis Motor Speed- cently appointed Executive Director of Search On Roll Call No. 128 on passage of H.R. way Foundation, and many schools and par- to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), a group 7301, I am not recorded because I was un- ishes in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Pat serving LA’s Filipino community. I was hon- avoidably detained. Had I been present, I was a passionate sports fan, rarely missing a ored to join their event last month to discuss would have voted NAY. game played by those in his family, but his in- the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on the On Roll Call No. 129 on passage of H.J. terest extended to any great competitive Filipino community in Los Angeles. In addition, Res. 90, I am not recorded because I was un- event. Pat was a devoted supporter and long- Mr. Swing was active in a variety of other avoidably detained. Had I been present, I time season ticket holder of the Indiana Pac- community groups, including the Filipino would have voted NAY. ers and the Indianapolis Colts. American Services Group, Inc., the Coalition f Pat was preceded in death by his beloved of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce, parents, William and Frances Kennedy. He is and the Festival of Pilipino Arts and Culture. PERSONAL EXPLANATION survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheryl Ken- Mr. Swing also served on the Riverside nedy; children Maura (Chris Page), Bill (Ellen), County Foundation on Aging, where he served HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Jimmy (Anna Grace Sterry), Patrick, and Joey as Board Director; as an employee of the Riv- OF WASHINGTON Gaines; grandchildren Kate, Grace, Luke, and erside County Probation Department; and in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bo; sisters Peggy Shorter (Mark), Kathy Fair- the United States Marine Corps. He was pas- child (Thom), and Ann Bolin (Paul); and sionate about improving our city and helping Tuesday, June 30, 2020 nieces and nephews Kelly Schneider (Matt), those most in need and was particularly in- Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Mickey Shorter (Ashley); Kimmie Rumer (Jus- volved in the efforts to combat the scourge of Speaker, due to a family commitment I unfor- tin) and Kyle Fairchild; and Courtney, Kevin, homelessness throughout Los Angeles. tunately missed votes yesterday. Had I been and Brian Bolin.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:36 Jul 01, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JN8.016 E30JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 30, 2020 On behalf of the Fifth District of Indiana I Momnibus Act and the Mothers and Offspring Mohamed and the incredible impact he made offer my deepest condolences to the family Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or on our society. and friends of Pat Kennedy. The Hoosier com- MOMMA’s Act. These bills would make critical f munity will greatly miss him and his extensive investments to support Black mothers, includ- contributions. ing 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, HONORING KIMBERLY BAXTER AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK f investing in rural maternal health, promoting a more diverse perinatal workforce, and ad- REMEMBERING ARIKA SAMANTHA dressing implicit bias in our health care sys- HON. CYNTHIA AXNE TRIM tem. OF IOWA Madam Speaker, I hope that we can honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT the life and legacy of Black mothers like Arika Tuesday, June 30, 2020 OF VIRGINIA and finally end the Black maternal health cri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sis. I hope that Arika’s family knows that her Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of Representatives to join me Tuesday, June 30, 2020 legacy of public service will continue to endure and motivate our important work. in recognizing Kimberly Baxter, Executive Di- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, it Madam Speaker, I would like to include in rector of Special Projects and Director of the is with great sadness that I rise today to honor the RECORD a statement from the American Iowa Accountability Program for the Iowa Judi- and remember the life of Arika Samantha Hospital Association in honor of Arika Trim. cial Branch, as our Iowan of the Week. Trim, my former committee press secretary. STATEMENT FROM THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL To those who know her, Director Baxter’s Arika tragically passed away at the age of 29 ASSOCIATION ON THE PASSING OF ARIKA TRIM mission is very clear: leave things better than on June 23, 2020, just a week after giving (By Rick Pollack, AHA President and CEO, how she found them. She strives to shine a birth to her son Djai. June 30, 2020) light on all voices—making sure everyone is I first had the honor of meeting Arika shortly Starting in January 2018 until her passing, not only heard but also understood—and to after I became ranking member on what was Arika Trim served as Associate Director of unite our communities. She is a firm believer then the Committee on Education and the Media Relations at the American Hospital that change starts when we make the effort to Workforce. Arika joined my committee staff in Association. We convey to the nation the as- stop and listen to each other. April 2015 as our press secretary and was sociation’s expression of grief. As a commu- Over the years, Director Baxter has had nications professional at the AHA, Arika was later promoted to deputy communications di- passionate about her work to ensure that all many opportunities to further that mission in rector. patients have access to affordable health the State of Iowa. She helped to establish Arika brought significant experience to the care. Her warm manner a gentle smile let ev- Iowa’s first-ever domestic violence court and Committee’s press team. A native of Tobago, eryone who had the privilege of working other innovative programs that offer safety and Arika was a 2008 graduate of Oxon Hill High with her know that in Arika, they had found resources to victims as well as offender reha- School in Maryland. After graduating Lee Uni- a friend. She has left us far too soon. bilitation. In her current role as Executive Di- versity in Tennessee in 2012 with a degree in We grieve for her family and her beautiful rector of Special Projects, she continues to new son, and that her time with us as our public relations, she interned with the Office of friend and colleague has ended. Please know provide assistance to and perspective on un- First Lady Michelle Obama. She then went on that Arika will always live on in the hearts derserved populations. Through the Iowa Ac- to join the communications staff at the U.S. and memories of her friends at the AHA, and countability Program, she seeks to make Department of Agriculture as a press assist- that our thoughts and prayers are with her ‘‘Good Courts—Great Courts’’ by examining ant. She was critical to communicating and family and all those who were fortunate to how the Iowa Judicial Branch can improve amplifying the important work of Democrats on have known her. policies on handling domestic violence cases the Education and the Workforce Committee f and enhancing access to justice. to the media and the American people. Arika In partnership with the Iowa Judicial REMEMBERING NUR OMAR played a key role in many of our key legisla- Branch’s Education Division, Director Baxter MOHAMED tive successes during my first three years as also was instrumental in the development and the top Democrat on the Committee, including co-facilitation of an implicit bias training pro- defending the Affordable Care Act, promoting HON. HALEY M. STEVENS gram; it included Harvard’s Implicit Association the importance of school meals and child nu- OF MICHIGAN Test—which helps people to identify sub- trition, and original introduction of the Raise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conscious preferences and gives them the the Wage Act. I will forever be grateful for her Tuesday, June 30, 2020 chance to educate themselves based on the work and dedication to America’s students, Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise results. This training was given to the Iowa workers, and families. today to recognize the exceptional life and Supreme Court and became a requirement for Arika left the committee in early 2018 to join light of Nur Omar Mohamed, father of my dear all judicial employees to participate. the communications staff of the American colleague, Congresswoman ILHAN OMAR. Previously, Kimberly Baxter served as the Hospital Association. I know Arika played an Nur passed away on June 15, 2020 of com- Division Director for the Iowa Department of outsized role there communicating the needs plications arising from the coronavirus at the Human Rights’ Commission on the Status of of hospitals, most recently the impact on our age of 67. He was taken from his family far African Americans—where she tackled racial hospitals of the COVID–19 pandemic. too soon, but he leaves behind a distinguished disparities and disproportionate actions Losing someone at such a young age with legacy as the ‘‘Superdad’’ to his children, com- against Black Iowans. In this role, she also so much more to give to the world is tragic, munity, and all of those in our nation who had helped to create programs to help educate and I cannot fathom the loss that Arika’s the good fortune to know him. Black leaders concerning domestic violence mother Donna, family, and many friends are After the outbreak of the Somali civil war, and help people to understand the impacts of going through at this time. Nur kept his family safe and secure until their violence. The untimely death of Arika challenges us ultimate move to the United States in 1995. Kimberly Baxter also served as Board Presi- as policy makers to reckon with the disturbing He became a mentor to many in the Min- dent of the Friends of Iowa Civil Rights Com- reality that plagues far too many women, es- neapolis Somali community, and encouraged mission, where she helped develop annual di- pecially Black women in this country. That is, his children to pursue their dreams no matter versity conferences that offered workshops on regardless of income or educational achieve- how unconventional. He was an open-minded social awareness, self-care, implicit bias, dis- ment, Black mothers are three to four times trailblazer who believed in the unique power of crimination, and expanding organizational out- more likely to die of pregnancy related ill- young people to make positive change—all reach to communities of color. She also nesses than White mothers. qualities that we admire about our colleague, helped organize annual Friends Luncheons to The COVID–19 pandemic has only wors- Representative OMAR, today. recognize Iowans’ recent and lifetime efforts to ened the systemic health and social racial in- Nur is survived by his seven children and improve civil efforts across the state. equities in our nation. The Black maternal many grandchildren, including Congress- In addition to all this important work, Direc- health crisis is only getting worse and has woman OMAR’s three children, Isra, Adnan tor Baxter also has produced an annual state- gone unaddressed for far too long. Congress and Ilwad Hirsi. He will be remembered for his wide African American Resource Guide over must take bold action and immediately pass laugh, listening ear, and open heart. the past 15 years, mapping out Iowa’s Black- comprehensive legislation to address this Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join owned small businesses, organizations, and issue, including the Black Maternal Health me in reflecting on the life of Nur Omar resources to help support Black communities

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