November 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1051 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO RE- based on a common vision for the world and munity and a profound belief that they can QUIRE AN ACCREDITATION PROC- shared values for our peoples. The Mutual De- build a brighter future for themselves, their ESS FOR EDX TESTING fense Treaty between the and families and their communities. By establishing the Republic of Korea endures to this day as high academic expectations and counseling HON. GREG WALDEN a pillar of stability for the entire lndoPacific re- students and their families on the college ap- OF OREGON gion. And in just the three generations since plication process, W2C helps students realize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Korean War, South Korea has emerged as their full potential by making the dream of col- one of Asia’s great success stories, building a lege a reality. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 dynamic and diverse economy with a vibrant All of these students will be the first in their Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today civil society and popular culture celebrated the families to attend college, and were selected to introduce a bill that will combat bad actors world over. for the W2C program due to their impressive taking advantage of Medicare by requiring an However, the relationship between the academic achievements and their contribu- accreditation process for electrodiagnostic American and Korean peoples goes even tions to their local communities. As leaders in- studies or EDX testing. deeper than the Korean War. In 1882, rep- side and outside the classroom, these stu- EDX testing is used to diagnose and guide resentatives of the United States and the dents show tremendous dedication and poten- treatment for neuromuscular conditions that Joseon Dynasty established diplomatic rela- tial. range from the uncomfortable, such as carpal tions between their countries through the Strengthening our communities requires tunnel syndrome, to the life threatening, such Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce and Navi- building new ladders of opportunity so that all as ALS and muscular dystrophy. Current Pro- gation. This was the first treaty Korea signed Americans can succeed and thrive. This be- cedural Terminology requires that a clinician with a Western power, a treaty that first ac- gins with providing every child, regardless of trained in EDX testing personally perform knowledged Korea’s status as an independent zip code, access to a high quality, affordable invasive needle electromyography and either country. education, and continues by ensuring all fami- perform or directly supervise nerve conduction My Hawaii has also played and continues to lies can afford to send their sons and daugh- studies. These requirements ensure proper play a major role in the strong relationship be- ters to college. testing is guided in real time based on bio- tween our two countries. In 1903, the first Ko- When our nation’s talented young people feedback from active study and a knowledge rean immigrants arrived in the United States pursue their passions and follow their dreams, of health history and potential diagnoses. through Hawaii, and I am proud of Hawaii’s they accomplish far more than personal An ongoing challenge for EDX testing has history and present as the gateway for new growth. They serve as role models in their been an increase of fraud and abuse when generations of Korean American immigrants communities and their achievements inspire mobile labs send ‘‘technicians’’ to provide an and as a major bridge between our countries and motivate other young people to equally excessive number of tests that are often not and peoples. Today, there are over two million strive and achieve. medically necessary and tend to be performed Korean Americans across the United States, These students truly are Champions of poorly, providing inaccurate results that are with almost 35,000 residing in my home state Change. I wish them the very best of luck in not clinically relevant. A 2014 report by the of Hawaii. It is a true honor to represent such their academic studies and in all their future HHS OIG entitled ‘‘Questionable Billing for a diverse and accomplished community that endeavors. Medicare Electrodiagnostic Tests’’ found $139 has contributed so much to the richness of f million in annual suspicious spending in this Hawaii. area. Today, this House passed two resolutions RECOOGNIZING JERRY THORNE This bill will require that professionals per- recognizing the importance of the U.S.-South forming EDX testing first demonstrate that Korea alliance. H. Res. 809 expresses the im- HON. ERIC SWALWELL they have the proper equipment to conduct portance of the United States alliance with the OF the test. Second, professionals must dem- Republic of Korea and the contributions of Ko- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES onstrate that they have the proper training to rean Americans in the United States, and H. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 interpret the results by going through an ac- Res. 1012 recognizes the 70th anniversary of creditation process managed by government the outbreak of the Korean War and the trans- Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam entities and professional societies. Accredita- formation of the United States-Korea alliance Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend, Jerry tion has been successful in combating fraud in into a mutually beneficial, global partnership. Thorne, on the occasion of his retirement from other patient areas such as mammography I am proud to support both resolutions and service to the City of Pleasanton, California, and sleep labs. will continue to pursue opportunities to one of the largest cities in my congressional This bill will protect patients seeking treat- strengthen this crucial relationship, as well as district. ment by ensuring they receive the most accu- to support Korean American communities in Jerry has made public service a way of life. rate results possible and I strongly urge my Hawaii and across the country. After completing commitments to the United colleagues support for its passage. Thank you: (Gam-sa-ham-ni-da and mahalo) States Army and the Anny National Guard Of- f f ficer Corps, he left the military holding the rank of captain. He then transitioned into the CELEBRATING THE ALLIANCE BE- RECOGNIZING WAUKEGAN TO tech world with a decades-long career in glob- TWEEN THE UNITED STATES COLLEGE al operations management, facilities design, AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA and environmental engineering for some of the HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER most recognizable names in Silicon Valley. HON. ED CASE OF ILLINOIS During that time, Jerry settled in Pleasanton, OF HAWAII IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he has made his home for over 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 His service to the city began in 1995 when Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I am so Jerry became Parks and Recreation Commis- Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pleased to rise today to celebrate an amazing sioner. He chaired that commission for ten celebrate and honor the longstanding friend- program in my community, Waukegan to Col- years before making his first successful run for ship and continued alliance between two great lege, and to honor this year’s class: Alexis the Pleasanton City Council. After three terms nations: the United States and the Republic of Valdovinos, Moises Arreola-Malagon, Daisy on the council from 2005 to 2012, he decided Korea. Camacho, Maurice Davison Jr., Diana Diaz, to take the reins and run for mayor. He won Seventy years ago, American and Allied Justin Garcia, Jesus Murillo, Jose Ochoa, that race and Jerry dutifully served as mayor servicemembers and civilians bravely came to Giselle Palomar, Emilio Salgado, and Gabriela of the City of Pleasanton for four two-year the defense of South Korea, fighting alongside Serna-Gutierrez. terms. so many brave Korean citizens against North A year-round college readiness service, the During Jerry’s tenure, Pleasanton went Korean aggression. While three long years of Waukegan to College program, or W2C for through a remarkable period of growth. It is bitter conflict yielded only a stalemate, from short, launched in 2009. Over the course of now home to numerous start-up and estab- the shared sacrifice and courage of millions students studies, W2C seeks to advance indi- lished technology and biotechnology compa- emerged an enduring alliance and friendship vidual’s intellectual and emotional develop- nies, enabling employees to work near where between the United States and South Korea ment, cultivating a strong commitment to com- they want to live. He also helped oversee the

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This has helped establish Pleasanton Secretary of Defense to report on the number ing in a noncombat role in the Navy, Dorie Mil- Unified School District as one of the premier of military bases, installations, and facilities ler responded heroically when the battleship districts in California. that are named after African Americans; and West Virginia was attacked at Pearl Harbor. All the organizations to which Jerry has de- directs each Secretary responsible for a He was the first African American to be voted his time and energy are too numerous branch of the military to establish a review awarded the Navy Cross, the third highest to mention. However, I would like to highlight process to consider the naming of military in- honor awarded by the U.S. Navy at the time. his role as a founding member of the stallations and covered defense property 2. Michelle Howard Pleasanton Sentinels of Freedom. This group under the jurisdiction of that Secretary after Admiral Michelle Howard is a four-star Ad- focuses its efforts on providing opportunities African Americans who served in the Armed miral and one of the highest-ranking African for veterans who have suffered severe injuries Forces with honor, heroism, and distinction American women ever to serve in any branch of the military. Admiral Howard is also the first as a result of their service. I also appreciate and are deserving of recognition. African American woman to command a U.S. Jerry’s guidance as he serves as one of my I thank my colleagues Representatives Navy ship, the USS Rushmore. BENNIE THOMPSON, WILLIAM LACY CLAY, GREG- Service Academy Nomination Board members; She is the Navy’s second highest ranking ORY MEEKS, A. DONALD MCEACHIN, MARC that board helps me recommend some of the officer and is currently serving as the com- VEASEY, STANFORD BISHOP, ANDRE´ CARSON, best and brightest student constituents for ad- mander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, com- and JAHANA HAYES for joining as cosponsors mission into some of our country’s finest edu- mander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of this Amendment. cational institutions and begin careers of serv- commander of Allied Joint Force Command In every war waged from the Battle of Lex- ice themselves. Naples. I thank Jerry. While I look forward to con- ington to the Battle for Fallujah, African Ameri- THE AIR FORCE tinuing to work with him on mutual areas of in- cans have honorably answered the call to 1. Lt. Col. Shawna Rochelle-Kimbrell duty, and served with valor and distinction in terest in our community, his retirement is well In 2012, Lieutenant Colonel Kimbrell be- earned, and I hope he is able to enjoy more America’s armed forces. came the first female African American fighter The fact that military bases have been time at home with his wife, daughter, and pilot in the Air Force history. Her flights in named after Confederate military leaders or grandchildren. Northern Watch marked her as the first female soldiers is hard to imagine given that they f pilot to fly combat missions for Misawa’s 35th were fighting to end the United States. Fighter Wing, and the first African American SUPPORTING MOTION TO GO TO The Confederacy was not something that woman to employ ordinance in combat. She CONFERENCE ON H.R. 6395 should be held up for honor by the United has more than 1,110 hours in the F–16, in- States or our nation’s military. There is no shortage of honorable replace- cluding 176 hours of combat time. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE 2. Colonel Ruth A. Lucas OF TEXAS ment candidates to receive the honor of hav- Colonel Lucas was the first African Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing a military base, installation or facility ican woman in the Air Force to be promoted named in their honor: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to the rank of colonel. At the time of her retire- UNITED STATES ARMY ment in 1970, she was the highest-ranking Af- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise 1. Gen. Roscoe Robinson, Jr. rican American woman in the Air Force. to speak in strong support of all the Jackson General Robinson was a 1951 graduate of 3. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Lee Amendments made in order for consider- West Point who attended the service academy In 1959 General Benjamin O. Davis became ation of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na- before the Army was desegregated. Robinson the first African American Major General in the tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal served in Korea and Vietnam, with valor deco- . In 1943, he organized Year 2021. rations in both conflicts, and as a training offi- and commanded the 332nd Fighter Group I thank Chairman SMITH and Ranking Mem- cer as part of the U.S. military support mission known as the Tuskegee Airmen. General ber THORNBERRY and their staffs for working in Liberia. He went on to become the first Davis received many decorations during his with me and my staff in consideration of sev- black commander of the 82nd Airborne Divi- career, including two Distinguished Service eral Jackson Lee Amendments. sion, deputy chief of staff for operations in Medals and a Silver Star. On December 9, I offered several amendments to H.R. 6395 U.S. Army Europe, commander of U.S. Forces 1998, General Davis was awarded his fourth to improve the bill. Japan, the U.S. representative on the NATO general’s star by President Bill Clinton. Jackson Lee Amendment 180 directs the Military Committee, and the first black four-star THE COAST GUARD Secretary of Defense to report to Congress general in the Army. 1. Alex Haley the extent, if any, of the threat to national se- 2. William Harvey Carney Chief Petty Officer Haley is best known for curity posed by domestic terrorist groups and William Carney was the first African Amer- writing letters for his shipmates and his short organizations motivated by a belief system of ican recipient of the Congressional Medal of stories and articles, which got him promoted to white supremacy, such as the Boogaloo and Honor, which he received for his actions on Chief Journalist of the Coast Guard in 1959. Proud Boys extremists. July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, SC while a Haley ultimately received a number of military The threat posed by accelerationists and mi- member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment honors, including the American Defense Serv- litia extremists—a range of violent anti-govern- in the Civil War—the state’s first all-black regi- ice Medal, World War II Victory Medal and an ment actors, movements, and organizations, ment. honorary degree from the Coast Guard Acad- some of which branch out of decades-old The 54th Massachusetts was the subject of emy. And most of you know him also as the ideologies and others which are relatively new the film, ‘‘Glory,’’ starring Denzel Washington author of ‘‘Roots.’’ has led to violent engagement of law enforce- and Morgan Freeman. 2. Bobby C. Wilks ment. 3. Lieutenant Colonel Charity Edna Adams In 1957, Captain Bobby Wilks became the My concern is that aftermath of a historic Lieutenant Colonel Charity Edna Adams first African American Coast Guard aviator. He national election, the activity of violence was appointed to lead the African American later became the first African American to influencers like Boogaloo Boys or Proud Boys Women’s Army Corps unit designated as the reach the rank of Captain and the first to com- will increase and lead to attacks becoming 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, mand a Coast Guard air station. He accumu- more frequent. which became known as the ‘‘Six Triple lated over 6,000 flight hours in 18 different In 2018, we saw too many instances of vio- Eight.’’ types of aircrafts. lent extremists searching for opportunities to This unit was instrumental in establishing Twenty-five percent of the today’s military is sow violence and disrupt democratic proc- and maintaining morale because it assured comprised of persons of color, of which 17.8 esses. that mail from the battlefront and the home- percent are African American. Boogaloo and Proud Boys are targeting front flowed efficiently and timely. In 2017, blacks made up 17 percent of the constitutionally protected activity for cooption 4. Lt. Col. Margaret E. Bailey DOD active-duty military—somewhat higher or to provide cover for attacks. In 1964, Margaret E. Bailey, Army Nurse than their share of the U.S. population ages Under the guidance that produced this re- Corps, was the first nurse to be promoted to 18 to 44 (13 percent). Blacks have consist- port, there should not be any activity directed lieutenant colonel. ently been represented in greater shares

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