E802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 12, 2017 perseverance. It is essential students at all diately limited those powers in order to block levels strive to make the most of their edu- levels strive to make the most of their edu- tyranny. cation and develop a work ethic which will cation and develop a work ethic which will ‘‘Even before statehood and even without guide them for the rest of their lives. guide them for the rest of their lives. D.C. voting rights in Congress, it is high time I extend my deepest congratulations to I extend my deepest congratulations to to recognize that Americans living in the Dis- Adalyn Lukowicz for winning the Arvada Amanda Alvarado for winning the Arvada trict count as ‘the people’ under the 10th Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Amendment, which says: ‘The powers not del- award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the egated to the United States by the Constitu- same dedication and character in all of her fu- same dedication and character in all of her fu- tion, nor prohibited by it to the States, are re- ture accomplishments. ture accomplishments. served to the States respectively, or to the f f people.’ Power to allow, forbid or regulate phy- sician-assisted suicide was never delegated to RECOGNIZING VICTORIA BERNABEI RECOGNIZING JORDAN COFFMAN the federal government. ‘‘Mr. Trump should heed President William HON. HON. KEN BUCK Henry Harrison’s wise words: ‘The people of OF OF COLORADO the District of Columbia are not the subjects of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the people of the States, but free American Monday, June 12, 2017 Monday, June 12, 2017 citizens.’ ’’ f Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ognize Victoria Bernabei, an Air Force Acad- ognize Jordan Coffman, an Air Force Acad- IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ARTHUR emy Appointee from Colorado’s Fourth Con- emy Appointee from Colorado’s Fourth Con- SMITH gressional district. I believe our greatest as- gressional district I believe our greatest assets sets are America’s brave men and women in are America’s brave men and women in uni- HON. PATRICK MEEHAN uniform. Victoria is making an incredible sac- form. Jordan is making an incredible sacrifice OF PENNSYLVANIA rifice for our country and deserves our utmost for our country and deserves our utmost sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support for her service. It is with great pleas- port for her service. It is with great pleasure ure that I give her my endorsement to attend that I give her my endorsement to attend this Monday, June 12, 2017 this prestigious institution. prestigious institution. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Victoria served as Honor Guard Com- Jordan has served in a variety of leadership honor Dr. Arthur Smith of Chester County, mander as well as Cadet Captain of the Civil roles from Co-President of the National Honor Pennsylvania for his 48 years of service to our Air Patrol for which she received the Earhart Society to Senator-at-Large of the Student community. Dr. Smith will be retiring at the Award. She has also received various Aca- Government Association at her school. In ad- end of this year after an astounding 48 years demic All-State honors. Additionally, she vol- dition to her service roles, Jordan has excelled of service to the Ridley, Delaware County unteers as a soccer coach in her community, in athletics, receiving the Hoehne Female Ath- School District. demonstrating exemplary leadership skills and lete award and placing first in several Track Dr. Smith has for decades been a fixture in a heart for service. and Field races. Ridley’s schools, serving in both teaching and Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude administrative capacities. It’s not uncommon than to those who fight to protect our freedom than to those who fight to protect our freedom today for Ridley Middle School’s ‘‘Parents and liberty. I commend Victoria and her family and liberty. I commend Jordan and her family Night’’ to be packed with parents of current for their commitment. On behalf of the 4th for their commitment. On behalf of the 4th students who themselves had taken classes Congressional District of Colorado, I extend Congressional District of Colorado, I extend taught by Dr. Smith years or decades ago. my best wishes to Victoria. my best wishes to Jordan. Dr. Smith brought to his teaching an un- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Vic- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Jor- matched commitment to his students and an toria Bernabei as an appointee to the Air dan Coffman as an appointee to the Air Force unwavering desire to see them succeed. But Force Academy for her commitment to protect Academy for her commitment to protect and his day as an educator didn’t end with the final and serve our nation. serve our nation. bell each afternoon. He then drove to West f f Chester University, where for years he’s taught evening classes. His typical days IN RECOGNITION OF AUBURN RECOGNIZING A LETTER TO THE began before 5 a.m. and ended after he got HILLS CITY CLERK TERRI KOWAL EDITOR: HEY, WHITE HOUSE: home at 10:30 that night. LEAVE D.C. ALONE Forty-eight years, 9,227 middle school stu- HON. DAVID A. TROTT dents, 6,700 college students and countless OF MICHIGAN HON. hours spent helping each of them succeed— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MARYLAND that’s Dr. Smith’s legacy. On behalf of our en- Monday, June 12, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tire community, I thank him for his service and Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to Monday, June 12, 2017 wish him the best in his retirement. f congratulate City Clerk Terri Kowal of Auburn Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Hills, Michigan, as she receives the pres- share an excellent Letter to the Editor, urging ADALYN LUKOWICZ tigious Quill Award from the International Insti- the Trump administration to respect the polit- tute of Municipal Clerks. ical autonomy of American citizens living in HON. Recognized for her outstanding contribu- Washington, D.C., written by David Jonas OF COLORADO tions in her profession, Clerk Kowal was se- Bardin to the Washington Post. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lected as one of only two recipients for this In ‘‘Hey, White House: Leave D.C. Alone,’’ unparalleled recognition, an incredible honor David writes: Monday, June 12, 2017 considering the thousands of municipal clerks ‘‘The May 28 editorial ‘More meddling’ said Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise across the United States and Canada. With that the White House has joined Congress ‘‘in today to recognize and applaud Adalyn this achievement, Kowal is proclaimed an trying to block the District’s Death with Dignity Lukowicz for receiving the Arvada Wheat international champion of her craft. law.’’ President Trump’s proposed budget Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Having dedicated her life to helping the City would unconstitutionally forbid implementation Adalyn Lukowicz is a student at Drake Mid- of Auburn Hills and her community, Kowal has of that law in the 2018 fiscal year, which starts dle School and received this award because built her career on serving others. Under- Oct. 1. The Constitution established federal her determination and hard work have allowed the responsibility and ethics required legislative power over a future federal district her to overcome adversities. to be a municipal clerk, she did not waver in as well as future federal installations outside The dedication demonstrated by Adalyn taking on this important task and great respon- the District of Columbia, such as Fort Bragg, Lukowicz is exemplary of the type of achieve- sibility in service of her fellow citizens. N.C., to safeguard legitimate federal govern- ment that can be attained with hard work and Receiving this award is not only a great ment interests there. The Bill of Rights imme- perseverance. It is essential students at all honor for Clerk Kowal and a testament to her

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Their work community before her own. ments. ethic and commitment to excellence serve as Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my most f the standard for all to follow. sincere congratulations to Terri Kowal as she f receives this extraordinary honor and is cele- RECOGNIZING ALEXANDER brated as a pillar of the City of Auburn Hills. HAMILTON HONORING GREG J. FEERE f HON. KEN BUCK HON. MIKE THOMPSON HONORING DR. GERARD OAKLEY, OF COLORADO OF CALIFORNIA JR. OF HUNTINGTON, WV IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, June 12, 2017 HON. EVAN H. JENKINS Monday, June 12, 2017 Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, OF WEST VIRGINIA ognize Alexander Hamilton, an Air Force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to honor Mr. Greg J. Feere upon Academy Appointee from Colorado’s Fourth his retirement after thirty years as Chief Exec- Monday, June 12, 2017 Congressional district. I believe our greatest utive Officer (CEO) of the Contra Costa Build- Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, assets are America’s brave men and women ing and Construction Trades Council. Mr. I rise today to recognize Dr. Gerard J. Oakley, in uniform. Alexander is making an incredible Feere has been a tireless advocate for over Jr. of Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Oakley sacrifice for our country and deserves our ut- 35,000 local skilled trades workers. served his country as a medical officer in the most support for his service. It is with great Mr. Feere graduated from Clayton Valley United States Air Force during Operation pleasure that I give him my endorsement to High School in 1966. He earned an Associate Desert Storm, retiring after 20 years of service attend this prestigious institution. of Arts degree at Diablo Valley College and a Alexander has earned a variety of awards with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from After serving in the armed forces, Dr. Oak- for his academic and athletic achievements, Chico State University. ley made his home in Huntington with his wife, including the Ironman Award for football and Before becoming CEO of the Council, Mr. Tanyia, and their four sons to continue his the Silver Cross Award for academics. He also Feere worked for ten years in Alaska as a practice as a gynecologic oncologist. Dr. Oak- served as captain of his school’s football hunting, fishing and photography guide on Ko- ley has spent the last 20 years providing qual- team, where he was selected for the Aca- diak Island and the Arctic Brooks Range. He ity cancer care for patients in his community, demic All State First Team. Additionally, he also worked on the Trans Alaskan Pipeline in both through his private practice and with the works as a volunteer for the Special Olympics, Palmer and Point Barrow. Mr. Feere joined the Mountains of Hope Cancer Coalition. demonstrating compassion and a true heart Heat and Frost Insulators Union Local 16 in Dr. Oakley has been recognized as a leader for service. San Francisco, where they recognized his Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude among his peers on numerous occasions, leadership abilities after just five years by than to those who fight to protect our freedom from service as the leader of gynecologic on- naming him the youngest business manager in and liberty. I commend Alexander and his cology at Marshall University to chief of staff their history. family for their commitment. On behalf of the at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Dr. Oakley was The men and women of the Contra Costa 4th Congressional District of Colorado, I ex- instrumental in the founding of the Edwards Building and Construction Trades Council tend my best wishes to Alexander. Comprehensive Cancer Center in Huntington Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize elected Mr. Feere to be their CEO nine times. and has been serving as its medical director. Alexander Hamilton as an appointee to the Air He has fought to protect their interests, create Dr. Oakley helped the Edwards Comprehen- Force Academy for his commitment to protect safe working conditions and promote their ca- sive Cancer Center obtain its certification as and serve our nation. reers through training and professional devel- an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program opment. Mr. Freere has served two terms as and brought new technologies in radiation on- f the Northern California Vice President of the cology and robot assisted surgery to the can- HONORING THE GETTYSBURG COL- California State Building Trades, where he cer center, allowing patients to have cutting- LEGE WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM worked to represent nearly 500,000 Califor- edge cancer care close to home. nians. Mr. Freere’s father used to tell him that I thank Dr. Oakley for his leadership, his HON. ‘‘there has to be somebody who looks out for service, and all he has done for the people of OF PENNSYLVANIA the little guy.’’ Greg has become that some- the great state of West Virginia in the fight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES body and has been able to look out for many against cancer. members of our community. Monday, June 12, 2017 f In addition to his excellent work with the Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I proudly Council, Mr. Freere has served as a commis- ALEX FLORES honor the Gettysburg College Women’s La- sioner for Contra Costa County Fish and Wild- crosse Team on earning the NCAA Division III life and a trustee of Contra Costa College. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Women’s Lacrosse Championship. The Get- Mr. Speaker, Greg Feere has led a long ca- OF COLORADO tysburg College Bullets earned a 6–5 victory reer serving the people of our community. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over top-ranked The College of New Jersey to has played a major role in fighting for well- earn its second National Championship. Monday, June 12, 2017 paying middle class jobs. Therefore, it is fitting With a record of 21–3, Gettysburg College and proper that we honor him here today and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise tied the program record for most victories in a extend our best wishes for an enjoyable retire- today to recognize and applaud Alex Flores season, and eclipsed the program and con- ment. for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service ference record for goals against average at f Ambassadors for Youth award. 4.79. The Bullets also defeated two number Alex Flores is a student at Mandalay Middle one teams this season for the first time in pro- ALIYA MOORE School and received this award because her gram history. Their accomplishments have determination and hard work have allowed her earned the respect of their peers as the Bul- HON. ED PERLMUTTER to overcome adversities. lets earned the top spot in the final Intercolle- OF COLORADO The dedication demonstrated by Alex Flores giate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is exemplary of the type of achievement that Division III Coaches’ Poll. can be attained with hard work and persever- I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Monday, June 12, 2017 ance. It is essential students at all levels strive Head Coach Carol Cantele and the school of- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to make the most of their education and de- ficials, family and friends that supported these today to recognize and applaud Aliya Moore velop a work ethic which will guide them for young women on their incredible and impres- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service the rest of their lives. sive journey. Ambassadors for Youth award.

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