April 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E555 vital link for our police officers and firefighters these same parents, who now send their chil- sea. Oil companies are pressuring for more by monitoring their activities by radio, pro- dren to C–4, were themselves students at C– leasing opportunities and a greater presence viding them with essential situation informa- 4 in the past, as their parents were as well. both on land and in the coastal waters of Alas- tion, and insuring their safety. Public Safety They demonstrate this pride not just year after ka. Both climate change and oil exploration Telecommunicators of Luzerne County 911 year, but generation after generation. have the potential to devastate Native Alaskan play a substantial role in fighting crime, sup- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the fishing and hunting grounds. pressing fires, and ensuring patients receive Grandview C–4 School District today. Grand- It takes courage for two men to travel far necessary and timely treatment. These dis- view is a top-tier school district, comparable to from home to tell their story and ask for help. patchers exhibit compassion, understanding, the most elite of districts. We have a glorious I want to thank Mr. Eningowk and Mr. and professionalism in performing this crucial past and look forward to an exciting future. Kuzuguk for coming to Washington and telling public service. f Congress their story. Native Alaskans have a I am honored to recognize these exceptional voice that must be heard as Congress de- men and women for their distinguished service HONORING SPENCER DAUGHERTY bates issues that will directly affect their lives, to their fellow citizens. Their diligence and pro- livelihoods, and future generations. fessionalism keeps our community and our HON. SAM GRAVES The members of the Native Village of loved ones safe, and I thank them for all their OF MISSOURI Shishmaref Council passed a resolution last work to protect Luzerne County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year that I would like to submit. Their call for a moratorium on new oil and gas leases in the f Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Arctic Ocean should be heeded. Congress HONORING THE GRANDVIEW C–4 Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I and the Executive Branch need to consult and SCHOOL DISTRICT proudly pause to recognize Spencer dialogue directly with Native Alaskans as Daugherty. Spencer is a very special young these policies are being discussed and de- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER man who has exemplified the finest qualities cided. The future of their way of life is at OF MISSOURI of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- stake. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR COMPREHENSIVE 360, and earning the most prestigious award MANAGEMENT OF THE ARCTIC OCEAN TO Wednesday, April 9, 2014 of Eagle Scout. MAINTAIN ITS BIODIVERSITY FOR THE FOOD Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Spencer has been very active with his troop, SECURITY, TRIBAL HEALTH, AND CULTURAL speak to the extraordinary accomplishments of participating in many scout activities. Over the IDENTITY OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE GEN- the Grandview C–4 School District located in many years Spencer has been involved with ERATIONS, RESOLUTION NO. 13–05 Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District. The scouting, he has not only earned numerous Whereas, Alaska’s indigenous people are contributions this institution has made to the inextricably linked to the land and sea, de- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- pending on the natural world for our food se- community are beyond measure. And more ily, peers, and community. Most notably, curity, community well-being, and cultural importantly, to celebrate the positive dif- Spencer has contributed to his community identity; ferences made by the talented, dedicated, and through his Eagle Scout project. Spencer in- Whereas, the Arctic Ocean and surrounding hard-working people who are now, and have stalled landscaping for the Northland Thera- ecosystem have sustained Arctic indigenous been in years past, a part of this school sys- peutic Riding Center in Holt, Missouri, which peoples for thousands of years; tem. provides equine activities for people with spe- Whereas, The Arctic Ocean has been recog- In an April 9, 1914, election, Grandview, nized through science and traditional knowl- cial needs of all ages and abilities. edge as one of the most biologically impor- High Grove, Maple Ridge, and Mastin school Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in tant places on Earth; districts were consolidated into the Grandview commending Spencer Daugherty for his ac- Whereas, the Arctic Ocean is home to School District. In the early 1950s, two more complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- whales, seals, walrus, and other migratory school districts, including Martin City, became ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the animals that many Alaskan Tribes depend part of Consolidated School District No. 4 or highest distinction of Eagle Scout. on for their food security; Whereas, many animals and fish that Grandview C14 School District. f Through the years, district enrollment has Tribes across Alaska depend on for their food VISITORS FROM THE NATIVE VIL- security migrate to and from the Arctic each grown from 523 students in 1948, to its cur- year; rent enrollment of more than 4,200 students. LAGE OF SHISHMAREF, ALASKA Whereas, many Tribes along the Arctic In 2013–2014, the district had the highest per- COME TO CONGRESS coast continue to share and trade traditional centage increase in enrollment of any school foods from the Arctic Ocean with other in- on the Missouri side of the Kansas City area. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM digenous communities; Whereas, food security is a basic human The district has one high school, one middle OF MINNESOTA school, one K–8 school, four elementary right recognized by the United Nations and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES affirmed by the United States in the Inter- schools, an early childhood center and an al- Wednesday, April 9, 2014 national Covenant of Civil and Political ternative school. rights; I. 2013, the Grandview C–4 School District Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I recently Whereas, climate change is causing severe was recognized as one of the top performing had two very special visitors come to my office coastal erosion, loss of sea ice, ocean acidifi- districts in the state, according to final Annual from the Native Village of Shishmaref, Alaska. cation, and changes to the migratory ani- Performance Report (APR) data released by Mr. Johnson Eningowk and Richard Kuzuguk mals we depend on for our food security; the Missouri Department of Elementary and made the long journey from Alaska to Wash- Whereas, the loss of sea ice and other im- pacts from climate change are having an im- Secondary Education (DESE). Grandview C–4 ington, DC to educate and inform Members of pact on our ability to hunt and provide for School District earned ‘‘Accredited with Dis- Congress about the real life challenges to their our families; tinction’’ status based on the current fifth cycle families and community from climate change, Whereas, increased shipping and vessel Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP as well as the endless pressure of oil compa- traffic through Arctic waterways, and the 5) scoring guide, with a district-wide score of nies seeking offshore oil production. threat of offshore drilling and exploration, 93.6 percent. Living on an island in the Chukchi Sea that puts additional impacts on the ocean and On April 9th the district will recognize its is three miles long and one-half mile wide, Mr. coastal communities; Whereas, the United States government 100th anniversary. Historic photos spanning Eningowk and Mr. Kuzuguk want to continue and other Arctic Nations are moving forward the district’s 100 year history will be displayed to practice their traditional way of life—fishing, with plans to make further develop the Arc- at several public places throughout the Grand- hunting, gathering and sustaining a healthy re- tic Ocean; view and South Kansas City area. More cele- lationship with the natural resources they have Whereas, Alaska’s indigenous Tribes must brations are planned throughout the year—all traditionally depended upon for generations. stand together to support a vision for the of them richly deserved. They want to share this way of life with their Arctic that protects our way of life and puts For 100 years, the Grandview C–4 School community’s children and future generations. our people first; Whereas, Tribes must be at the forefront of District has been the fabric of the community. Unfortunately, the effects of climate change planning for the future of the Arctic eco- Considering the challenges many of our fami- are changing their traditional way of life, in- system; lies face, many parents take pride in the edu- cluding raising real concerns about whether Whereas, the traditional knowledge and cation their children get from the C–4. Many of their home will survive erosion and a rising wisdom of the elders, passed down through

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SAM GRAVES oversight to Arctic industrial activities that ond time in twenty-three years that Maine OF MISSOURI could impact our food security, way of life, South’s team has won the title. and the health of our peoples, and be it fur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther The ‘‘We the People: the Citizen and the Resolved, That the United States should Constitution’’ program, sponsored by the Cen- Wednesday, April 9, 2014 not issue any new oil and gas leases in the ter for Civic Education, promotes civic com- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Arctic Ocean until comprehensive and sci- petence and responsibility through course entifically proven plan is in place to deter- proudly pause to recognize Donald Allen mine the impacts, and whether development study and mock Congressional hearings. Stu- Kandlbinder. Donald is a very special young can be done without jeopardizing the safety dents study the fundamentals of our Constitu- man who has exemplified the finest qualities of nearby villages, food security, and the mi- tional Democracy and learn applied critical of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- gratory animals that Tribes depend on, and thinking, debate, and teamwork. The ‘‘We the tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop be it People’’ program encourages civic engage- 374, and earning the most prestigious award Resolved, That the United States must con- ment and promotes a next generation of lead- of Eagle Scout. sult with and engage in a process with Tribes ers, a mission that the Maine South team ac- to determine appropriate deferral areas and Donald has been very active with his troop, cepted and achieved. other protective measures for the important participating in many scout activities. Over the cultural, biological, and subsistence use Congratulations to all the members of the many years Donald has been involved with areas of the Arctic Ocean ecosystem to en- 2013–2014 Maine South Constitution team: sure our food security, cultural identity, and scouting, he has not only earned numerous protect our way of life. Coach Andrew Trenkle, Hope Allchin, Peter merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Barac, Meg Boyce, Molly Butler, Alex Camp- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Don- f bell, Ryan Curry, Ryan Dysart, Max Edsey, ald has earned the rank of Warrior in the Tribe TRIBUTE TO BRAD MAGG Lily Elderkin, Brendan Faley, Hannah Ferstel, of Mic-O–Say, become a Brotherhood member Jenna Galuska, Danielle Gomez, Nicole of the Order of the Arrow and led his troop as HON. TOM LATHAM Hassman, Jordan Helms, Brain Johnson, Kian the Quartermaster. Donald has also contrib- uted to his community through his Eagle Scout OF IOWA Khalili, Frank Lally, Cara Laskowski, Taylor Martell, Emilie McGuire, Katherine Miles, project. Donald cleaned and stained a wooden IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hayley Miller, Peter Mocarski, James Mroz, pathway and eight wooden benches in the Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Madeline Schulze, Samantha Smart, Lauren outdoor recess area at Liberty Early Childhood Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Smith, Amanda Sremac, and Amanda Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Donald also congratulate and recognize Brad Magg, owner Svachula. led his troop in building 28 plexiglass iPad ea- of Goldie’s Ice Cream Shop and Magg Family sels for the preschool center. On behalf of the Ninth Congressional Dis- Catering, for being named a 2014 Forty Under tinct of Illinois, I congratulate you on your suc- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa cess, and wish you the best of luck in the na- commending Donald Allen Kandlbinder for his publication, Business Record. tional competition. accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Since 2000, Business Record has under- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- taken an exhaustive annual review to identify ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. a standout group of young leaders in the f Greater Des Moines area who are making an f impact in their communities and their careers. RECOGNIZING THE GREATER Each year, forty up-and-coming community PHILADELPHIA FALUN DAFA AS- SOCIATION HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF and business leaders under 40 years of age MS. INERIA ELIZABETH HANLEY are selected for this prestigious distinction, HUDNELL which is based on a combined criteria of com- munity involvement and success in their cho- HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resent leaders like Brad in the United States Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, we recog- ognize and applaud Mr. Magg for utilizing his nize the Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa As- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I talents to better both his community and the sociation for its contribution to the advance- rise today to honor Ms. Ineria Elizabeth Han- great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in ment of the arts in the Philadelphia region, no- ley Hudnell of West Palm Beach, Florida. Ms. the House to join me in congratulating Brad on tably its presentation of the Shen Yun Per- Hudnell is the much loved and widely re- receiving this esteemed designation, thanking spected historian and archivist of West Palm those at Business Record for their great work, forming Arts program at the Merriam Theater Beach’s black community. A retired school- and wishing each member of the 2014 Forty in Philadelphia, April 25th through April 27th. teacher, Ms. Hudnell has spent more than Under 40 class continued success. This outstanding dance and music company promotes traditional Chinese culture and herit- three decades collecting memorabilia, news f age in the United States and around the stories, and photographs of West Palm TRIBUTE TO COACH ANDREW world. Shen Yun has graced many of the Beach’s often under-reported black history. TRENKEL AND THE MAIN SOUTH world’s greatest stages, performing in more On April 22, Ms. Hudnell will receive the HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITUTION than 100 cities on five continents. Its brilliant Judge James R. Knott Award, the highest TEAM productions feature classical, ethnic and folk honor presented by the Historical Society of dance, and music showcasing 5,000 years of Palm Beach County. This remarkable lady, a HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY civilization and the wisdom of Chinese leg- nonagenarian, hasn’t slowed down, continuing OF ILLINOIS ends. Therefore, we express our appreciation to collect and curate information about the im- to the Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portant events, awards and life in general of ciation for bringing this company of performers African Americans in West Palm Beach. I am Wednesday, April 9, 2014 to our area. In so doing, a significant contribu- delighted that she is a resident of my Con- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I tion is being made to arts and culture in the gressional district, and am proud to recognize rise to congratulate Coach Trenkle and the Philadelphia region. her on this day.

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