June 8, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E811 Woman of Achievement by the Kappa Foun- of Mt. Tamalpias Railroad’s historic Gravity was very ill and remained in my congressional dation. Mrs. Jones has impacted countless Car Barn and Depot, where she once held the district in Miami to recuperate. Had I been lives through her career at Wayne County position of Project Director for the Mount present, I would have voted YES on Roll Call General Hospital and work in the Inkster com- Tamalpias Association. Working on her pas- Vote No. 231; YES on Roll Call Vote No. 232; munity. sion project to the very end, just weeks before YES on Roll Call Vote No. 233; NO on Roll The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti-Inkster Alumni her passing, Mrs. Halligan helped to secure Call Vote No. 234; NO on Roll Call Vote No. Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was es- the final steps to bring back to Marin County 235; NO on Roll Call Vote No. 236; YES on tablished on December 6, 1958. The organiza- the No. 9 Heisler from where it has been lo- Roll Call Vote No. 237; YES on Roll Call Vote tion was founded in order to foster relation- cated in Scotia, . It was the only re- No. 238; and YES on Roll Call Vote No. 239. ships between Michigan Kappa Alpha Psis, maining locomotive from the Mt. Tamalpias provide leadership to current students at Scenic Railway. f Michigan universities and mentor youth in sub- In addition to her extensive community serv- urban Detroit. Since its founding, group mem- ice, Mrs. Halligan was well known around IN RECOGNITION OF LOIS RICH- bers have come together to serve the local Marin and beyond for her famous Christmas ARDSON FOR BEING NAMED A community in a variety of ways including golf Eve parties, which many residents looked for- WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT BY tournaments, college fairs, pancake break- ward to all year long. Mrs. Halligan could also THE KAPPA FOUNDATION fasts, Meals on Wheels programs and robust be found playing a lively game of tennis, trav- scholarship programming. In addition to their eling around the world, passionately dis- myriad civic endeavors, the fraternity’s Kappa cussing politics, or voraciously reading any- HON. Foundation honors female leaders in south- thing she could get her hands on. OF MICHIGAN east Michigan annually at their ‘‘Women of Mrs. Halligan is survived by her son Shea IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Achievement’’ event. This year’s honorees in- Halligan, daughter Kelly Halligan and son in- clude Theola Jones, a beloved public servant law Don LeBuhn, and her three grandchildren Friday, June 8, 2018 in Inkster. Samantha, Andrew, and Mackenzie LeBuhn. Mrs. Jones distinguished herself throughout Mr. Speaker, the depth of Mrs. Halligan’s Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to her 33-year career at Wayne County General service to her community has left a positive recognize Lois Richardson for being named a Hospital, serving in numerous roles, including legacy across Marin County and the entire Woman of Achievement by the Kappa Foun- Ward supervisor and Worksite supervisor for Bay Area, and she will be profoundly missed. dation. Mrs. Richardson has distinguished her- students involved in Wayne County’s Score It is therefore appropriate that we pay tribute self through her civic activism and advocacy program. Additionally, Mrs. Jones was a reg- to her today and honor her memory. on behalf of the Ypsilanti community. ular contributor to local newspapers and pub- f The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti-Inkster Alumni lished the Caregiver’s Companion, a collection TRIBUTE TO GAVIN RODGERS Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was es- of prayers and reflections drawn from her ca- tablished on December 6, 1958. The organiza- reer and work as a caregiver to her mother. tion was founded in order to foster relation- Mrs. Jones has also been active in community HON. DAVID YOUNG ships between Michigan Kappa Alpha Psis, organizations, chairing the first federally spon- OF IOWA provide leadership to current students at sored food programs in Inkster, serving on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Michigan universities and mentor youth in sub- local YWCA Board of Directors, and remaining Friday, June 8, 2018 urban Detroit. Since its founding, group mem- engaged in supporting many other local orga- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise bers have come together to serve the local nizations. As a result of her service to the city today to recognize and congratulate Gavin community in a variety of ways including golf of Inkster and its residents, Mrs. Jones has re- Rodgers of Glenwood, Iowa for being selected tournaments, college fairs, pancake break- ceived numerous awards, including a Lifetime by the Glenwood Area Chamber of Commerce fasts, Meals on Wheels programs and robust Achievement Award and Key to the City of as their Junior Citizen of the Year. Gavin is a scholarship programming. In addition to their Inkster from city mayor Byron Nolen. She is senior at Glenwood Community High School myriad civic endeavors, the fraternity honors well-known in the community for her engage- and has received numerous awards and hon- female leaders in southeast Michigan annually ment and activism and remains involved in ors for his instrumental and vocal music tal- at their ‘‘Women Of Achievement’’ event. This civic life. ents. year’s honorees include Lois Richardson, a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Gavin is an accomplished drummer and spiritual and beloved leader in Ypsilanti, Michi- in recognizing Theola Jones for being named singer and according to the Glenwood Opin- gan. one of The Kappa Foundation’s Women of ion-Tribune, ‘‘Gavin provides drum lessons to A lifelong resident of Ypsilanti, Mrs. Richard- Achievement. Mrs. Jones’ work and involve- younger students and is always willing to give son received a B.S. in Social Work from East- ment in the Inkster community has been crit- his time at school and to his community. He ern Michigan University in 1965 and has ical to its growth and development. is known for offering encouragement and in- served the community in various capacities f spiration to fellow students and always going during her distinguished career. She is a li- IN MEMORY OF ARLENE BEVERLY the extra mile for others.’’ censed and ordained minister, having grad- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- HALLIGAN uated from Freedom Center Bible College in resent leaders like Gavin in the United States 1977, where she also served as an instructor. Congress. It is with great pride that I recog- Mrs. Richardson has also compiled an out- HON. JARED HUFFMAN nize and applaud him for his selection as the standing record of public service through her OF CALIFORNIA Junior Citizen of the Year by the Glenwood time on the Ypsilanti City Council. She was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Area Chamber of Commerce, and for his com- first elected to the Council in 2000 and has Friday, June 8, 2018 mitment to his community and school. I ask been a strong advocate for strengthening the that my colleagues in the United States House Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in city’s public education system, as well as of Representatives join me in congratulating memory of Arlene Beverly Halligan, who spearheading initiatives to address the needs Gavin on receiving this award and in wishing passed away on April 1, 2018 at the age of of working families and children. Mrs. Richard- him nothing but continued success in all his 82, after a lifetime of public service to her son’s selection as Ypsilanti Mayor Pro-Tem future endeavors. community. from 2008 through 2016 by her fellow Council Mrs. Halligan was born on March 30, 1936 f members underscores the respect she has in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and later moved to PERSONAL EXPLANATION earned for her outstanding service on behalf San Francisco in the late 1950s, looking .to of Ypsilanti and its residents. enjoy the single life in a big city. Not long HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me after, she would meet and marry Jim Halligan, OF FLORIDA in recognizing Lois Richardson for being named one of The Kappa Foundation’s and settle in Marin County to raise their chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dren Shea and Kelly. Women of Achievement. Mrs. Richardson has Known in and around Marin County as a Friday, June 8, 2018 distinguished herself with her work as a public prominent philanthropist, Mrs. Halligan’s most Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I was official and through her involvement in Ypsi- recent, treasured venture was the restoration not present for the following votes because I lanti civic life.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:06 Jun 09, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JN8.026 E08JNPT1 E812 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 8, 2018 HONORING MR. RAFAEL BARBOZA THE TOTE PROJECT IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- NIVERSARY OF ABERDEEN TIREMENT AS A GUIDANCE TOWNSHIP HOSE & CHEMICAL COUNSELOR AT COACHELLA HON. TED POE CO. NO. 1 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL OF TEXAS HON. , JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY HON. Friday, June 8, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Friday, June 8, 2018 Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, friends al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ways bring out the best in each other. In the congratulate Aberdeen Township Hose & Friday, June 8, 2018 case of Fay Grant and Michelle Chavez, Chemical Co. No. 1 in Aberdeen, New Jersey friendship yielded a business idea that would on its 100th anniversary. The fire company Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- combat a social ill. continues to provide exemplary service to the gratulate Mr. Rafael Barboza on his retirement These best friends have always had a heart residents of Aberdeen and is truly deserving of after more than 30 years of service as a guid- this body’s recognition. ance counselor for the students of Coachella for helping others. Several years ago, Grant had a full-time job as a music editor for Sony. Officially named the Aberdeen Township Valley High School. Hose & Chemical Co. No. 1 in 1977 after the On the side, however, she made tote bags by change of the township’s name, the fire com- For more than 30 years, Mr. Barboza has hand from old fabrics and clothing scraps, spearheaded Coachella Valley High School’s pany was organized in 1918 as the Oak which she then sold to raise money to help Shades Fire Company, which is still used by efforts to make attending college a reality, the victims of human trafficking. Chavez, a leading college application workshops and many as the unofficial name to this day. music director for a website at the time, had connecting students with financial aid and Prior to Oak Shades Fire Company’s found- also taken on roles to help fight human traf- ing, the section of Matawan Township that is scholarship opportunities. He has influenced ficking. She became an active campaigner, at- now Aberdeen had no official fire company, countless students’ lives, and our entire com- tempting to broaden awareness and exposure leaving the protection of its residents to an un- munity is grateful for his dedication and com- derstanding with the Matawan Borough Fire mitment to the next generation of leaders. to fair trade and human trafficking. Department. Disagreements over the arrange- The two friends realized that they could do When I was a student at Coachella Valley ment spurred citizens to organize its own fire even more by combining forces, so they de- High, my goal was to one day attend medical company. The company included 27 charter school and become a doctor. That dream cided to turn Grant’s bag endeavor into a full- members, four of whom served as the charter often felt very far away, and at times, I won- time business, which they named the Tote officers. In 1920, its name was changed, and dered whether it might just be a fantasy. If it Project. The main goals of this venture are to in 1932, the Matawan Township Hose & wasn’t for the support and encouragement of give back to others, to promote ethical manu- Chemical Company No. 1 was official incor- my teachers and counselors, especially Mr. facturing, and to spread awareness of human porated with the State of New Jersey. Barboza, I do not know whether I would have trafficking. Throughout its 100 year history, Aberdeen achieved my lifelong dream of becoming a The business took off, and soon Grant and Township Hose & Chemical Co. No. 1 has physician. Chavez were struggling to keep up with an been supported by its members and the com- munity. The fire company continued to expand ever-increasing demand for their eye-catching Mr. Barboza was my guidance counselor and add equipment, ensuring the safety of its and mentor, as he has been for thousands of bags, with requests pouring in from not only residents. Today, the fire company is housed Coachella students over the years. Few peo- from America but also from Australia, Ger- in the Lloyd Road Firehouse, which was built ple have had such a positive impact on my many, Japan, Korea, and several other foreign in 1962 and includes five truck bays, a training life. Mr. Barboza drove me to become a better countries. room, a kitchen and a meeting room. student and a better person. He taught me the Rather than selling these trendy, hip bags Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing value of hard work, integrity, and persever- for profit, however, the two decided that they the 100th anniversary of Aberdeen Township ance. would use a portion of the proceeds to help Hose & Chemical Co. No. 1 and thanking its Like myself, many students in my congres- victims of human trafficking. They found a will- members for upholding the duty to serve and protect the community. This milestone and the sional district aspire to pursue a higher edu- ing partner in Two Wings, an organization that dedication of the members of Aberdeen Town- cation, but often struggle to afford the applica- mentors human trafficking victims and helps tion fees, tuition, textbooks, and many other ship Hose & Chemical Co. No. 1 are to be them achieve their vocational and professional celebrated. expenses. When the time came for me to goals. Ten percent of the profits made by the f apply for college, and money was tight at Tote Project go directly to this organization. home, Mr. Barboza paid for my application, as TRIBUTE TO CALEB SANDERS The two have gone a step further in pro- I’m sure he has done for others. Without his generosity, the first step in my journey towards viding not only financial assistance to human trafficking victims but also employment and job HON. DAVID YOUNG becoming a doctor would never have been OF IOWA training. All of the bags for sale on the com- possible. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pany’s website are handmade by women who Mr. Barboza has also lent his voice to local were either trafficked themselves or have Friday, June 8, 2018 and national conversations about the rising deemed to be at risk of being trafficked. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise cost of higher education. As someone on the today to recognize and congratulate Caleb Human trafficking occurs in America and front lines of our public school system, I hope Sanders of Glenwood High School for winning he will continue to enrich this discussion with around the globe. Thousands of people are the Class 3A, heavyweight state title at the his insights. coerced or kidnapped to be trafficked, and Iowa High School State Wrestling Tour- thousands more are living with terrible phys- In recognition of the positive impact he has nament. Caleb has a 45–3 season and this is ical and emotional scars as survivors of traf- had on my life, and the lives of countless stu- Glenwood’s first state championship since ficking. dents and alumni of Coachella Valley High 2016. School, it was my privilege to host Mr. The Tote Project’s logo features the blue Iowa has a long and proud history of strong Barboza as my guest for President Barack rose, a symbol of achieving the impossible wrestling programs, producing college and Olympic champions for years. Caleb contrib- Obama’s 2015 State of the Union Address. and defying the odds to fight human traf- ficking. Mr. Speaker, we need more individuals utes his success to years of hard work and Now, on the eve of his retirement, I am hon- commitment, and the support he has received in the world today like Fay Grant and Michelle ored to congratulate my counselor and men- from his parents, family, coaches, and fellow Chavez striving to achieve the impossible and tor, Mr. Rafael Barboza, on his well-earned re- teammates. tirement and wish him health and happiness in end this scourge on humanity once and for all. Mr. Speaker, the example set by Caleb this new chapter of life. And that’s just the way it is. demonstrates the rewards of dedication and

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