June 8, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E815 Richard Hill, William Hilgenberg, Ronald cated public servant and an active member of and everyone who had the pleasure of serving Hoagland, Robert Johnson, Ronald Klug, the community for years, he also previously with him. Although Governor Deukmejian may Terry Kramer, Lonnie Kruise, Darrel Kyger, served on the New Jersey State Parole Board, be gone, the many life-changing contributions Bertram Langeberg, Gerald Lauer, Jay Lee, the New Brunswick Theological Seminary he made in California will have a lasting im- James Lichty, Anthony Lucas, Thomas Board of Trustees and as Chaplain for the pact. Mannix, Juan Martinez, Modesto Martinez, Piscataway Police Department and Council. f James McDaniel, Kenneth McDonald, Ronald A community leader in her own right, Sister McDuff, Phyllis Minch, Alfred Montoya, Thom- Shirley has also endeavored to improve the PERSONAL EXPLANATION as Moreno, Donald Morris, Stephen Morris, lives of others. Through her work with the New Dennis Moss, Joseph Muzy, Emery Patrick, Jersey Conference Women’s Missionary Soci- HON. RODNEY DAVIS Joseph Plummer, Steven Prater, Benjamin ety, the Nubian Sisters for Christ Ministry, the OF ILLINOIS Prieb, Ronald Rains, Donald Ratliff, Richard Shirley A. Saunders Youth Liturgical Dance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Regan, Frederick Reiter, Thomas Robb, Ministry, the North Stelton Scholarship Min- Friday, June 8, 2018 Bonnie Rohn, Fernando Romero Jr, Charles istry, and many others, Sister Shirley has Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- Rossi, Janice Schilling, Dennis Seitz, William been a staunch advocate for youth and family er, on June 7, 2018, during consideration of Sladek, Michael Smith, Stephen Smith, Ed- issues . Her involvement with the New Bruns- H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Develop- ward Snider Jr, John Tallman, Bruce Tibboel, wick Theological Seminary Ladies Auxiliary ment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Gary Todd, Gary Trippel, Billy Trobee, David and the New Jersey Conference Women’s of 2019, I am recorded as voting ‘aye’ on roll Valdez, Wesley Van Pelt, Louis Velasquez, Missionary Society, as well as other faith- call No. 246. On this vote, I was misreported. Stuart Veltkamp, Paul Wallace, Bryan War- based organizations, exemplifies her commit- I duly intended to vote ‘no’ on roll call No. 246. wick, Tom Wasmer, Robert Watters, Steven ment to serving the Lord and community. f Wilson, John Yost, William Young. Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my col- It is my distinct pleasure as the U.S. Rep- leagues will join me in congratulating Rev. Dr. IN RECOGNITION OF PAT MONT- resentative of the 4th District of Colorado to Kenneth Saunders and his wife, Sister Shirley GOMERY FOR HER IMPACT ON recognize the honor, courage, and sacrifice of Harris Saunders on their retirement and thank- MICHIGAN’S EDUCATIONAL these heroes, along with all members of ing them for their years of service and leader- LANDSCAPE America’s Armed Forces. I thank them for ship to the North Stelton A.M.E. Church and their dedication and service to this nation. the greater Piscataway community. HON. DEBBIE DINGELL f f OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN Friday, June 8, 2018 HON. JARED POLIS HON. KEN CALVERT Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF COLORADO OF CALIFORNIA recognize Pat Montgomery for years of de- voted and distinguished leadership as she is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognized by ATHENA International. Her Friday, June 8, 2018 Friday, June 8, 2018 service to her students has given them the Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I was absent for Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today confidence to go out into the community and the vote on passage of H.R. 5895 (Roll Call along with the entire California Republican make a difference. No. 257). Had I been present, I would have Delegation to honor and pay tribute to former ATHENA International was founded in 1982 voted ‘‘No’’ on final passage. California Governor George Deukmejian, who by Lansing businesswoman Martha Mertz to H.R. 5895 is a consolidation of three appro- passed away in Long Beach, California on honor the contributions of those who help priations bills, all which deserve individual con- Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Deukmejian served the woman to succeed. Ms. Mertz has long held sideration. The FY19 Energy and Water ap- people of California in many ways throughout the belief that it takes a village to help women propriations bill does little to protect our envi- his life and he will be deeply missed. in our communities thrive and has seen her ronment, cuts investment in clean energy ini- Deukmejian’s parents, George Sr. and Alice small nonprofit grow exponentially over the tiatives, weakens safeguards to protect endan- Gairden, were Armenians who emigrated from years. Today, ATHENA International is a glob- gered species and makes drinking water less the Ottoman Empire in the early 1900s to es- al organization that mentors and trains women safe for children. cape the Armenian Genocide. George Jr. was in more than 500 cities and 8 countries around f born on June 6, 1928, in Menands, New York. the world. The ATHENA Leaders of Huron Deukmejian graduated with a B.A. in Soci- Valley help develop and support women IN HONOR OF REVEREND DR. KEN- ology from Siena College in 1949 and then through various programming initiatives includ- NETH SAUNDERS, SR. AND FIRST earned a Juris Doctor from St. John’s Univer- ing entrepreneurial classes and one-on-one LADY SHIRLEY HARRIS SAUN- sity in 1952. Shortly thereafter he served for mentoring. The great work of Michigan’s fe- DERS two years in the U.S. Army, assigned to the male leaders is honored at the ATHENA Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In 955, Awards each year. This year’s winners include HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Deukmejian moved to California and later met Pat Montgomery, an educator who sees end- OF NEW JERSEY his future wife Gloria Saatjian. They married less potential in each one of her students. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on February 16, 1957, and had three children. Inspired to promote education in an Following a brief time in private law practice unstructured setting, in 1967, Ms. Montgomery Friday, June 8, 2018 in Long Beach, Deukmejian entered politics founded Clonlara School in Ann Arbor in an Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct and, in 1962, was elected to the California effort to further her vision of a school that al- honor to rise today to congratulate Rev. Dr. State Assembly. A few years later, lowed students the freedom to explore their in- Kenneth Saunders, Sr. and his wife, First Lady Deukmejian was elected to the State Senate, terests in an intellectually stimulating learning Shirley Harris Saunders, as they celebrate where he would serve for twelve years and environment. Initially consisting of only 8 stu- their retirement. Dr. Saunders and Sister Shir- rise to become the Majority Leader. With a dents, Clonlara’s education offerings have ley have dedicated nearly 30 years of service legacy of advocating for law and order, grown and expanded over the decades, and to North Stelton A.M.E. Church in Piscataway, Deukmejian successfully ran for Attorney Gen- the school today runs a homeschooling pro- New Jersey, and their leadership and commit- eral in 1978. In 1982, Deukmejian was elected gram that serves students through inter- ment are truly deserving of this body’s rec- to his first term as Governor of California. He national offices in Europe and Central Amer- ognition. would later be re-elected to a second term in ica, as well as with online offerings. Ms. Mont- Dr. Saunders and Sister Shirley are devoted 1986. Throughout his time as Governor, gomery was the driving force behind the con- to their faith and community. Dr. Saunders is Deukmejian was known as a fiscal conserv- ception and development of Clonlara, serving Treasurer of the New Jersey Annual Con- ative who was tough on crime and helped as a teacher, executive director and in other ference and First Episcopal District, a member make the state economically competitive. roles and has been fundamental to the of the Episcopal Committee for the African Along with the entire California Republican school’s longevity. Her efforts have created a Methodist Episcopal Church and an officer on Delegation, I want to extend my heartfelt con- lasting impact on the Michigan educational the Middlesex County Black Caucus. A dedi- dolences to the Deukmejian family, his friends, community and have bettered countless lives.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:06 Jun 09, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08JN8.041 E08JNPT1 E816 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 8, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me many more. I ask that my colleagues in the the nation. Mr. Van Camp joined Southwest in honoring Pat Montgomery for her years of United States House of Representatives join Solutions as an administrative assistant in service. She has set a high bar for educators me in congratulating them on this momentous 1973 and worked at the company for years in Michigan and across the country. occasion and in wishing them nothing but the before being named Executive Director in f best. 1981. Throughout his tenure as CEO of f Southwest Solution, the company has ex- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- panded into one of the largest nonprofits in MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES PERSONAL EXPLANATION the state of Michigan. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Mr. Van Camp is known by his coworkers and friends for his leadership abilities and SPEECH OF HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL OF CALIFORNIA dedication to the men and women of metro HON. JACKY ROSEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Detroit. Under his leadership, Southwest Solu- OF NEVADA tion offers over 70 programs for Michigan resi- Friday, June 8, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents ranging from housing assistance to Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, in order to at- Thursday, June 7, 2018 workforce development to community engage- tend my son’s graduation on Thursday, June ment. The programs assist various populations The House in Committee of the Whole 7, 2018, I was unable to cast my votes on roll throughout southeast Michigan, primarily fo- House on the state of the Union had under call numbers 240 through 252. cusing on vulnerable populations including the consideration the bill (H.R. 5985) making ap- Had I been present, I would have voted: propriations for energy and water develop- homeless, veterans and children. Southwest ment and related agencies for the fiscal year NAY on Roll Call No. 240—On ordering the Solutions is lauded for its unparalleled work in ending September 30, 2019, and for other pur- previous question; housing development—the company has poses: NAY on Roll Call No. 241—On agreeing to spearheaded over 700 units of affordable Ms. ROSEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the resolution; housing and restored 25 multi-story buildings. our amendment, which strikes a provision in NAY on Roll Call No. 242—On approving Mr. John Van Camp has made a tremendous this bill that would prohibit the future closure of the Journal; impact on the direction of mental health and the Yucca Mountain project. NAY on Roll Call No. 243—On passage of rehabilitation services in Michigan, and his This extreme language severely undercuts H.R. 3, a rescissions bill, which eliminates hard work and expertise will be missed. any opportunity to pursue viable alternatives Children’s Health Insurance Program funding; Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me for Yucca Mountain, including job-creating al- AYE on Roll Call No. 244—On agreeing to in honoring John Van Camp for his service as ternatives that OMB would be required to the Tsongas amendment to increase funding CEO of Southwest Solutions. Mr. Van Camp study under my bill, the Jobs, Not Waste Act. for the purposes of offshore wind job training has effectively served the state of Michigan Even worse, this language we’re seeking to grants; and its vulnerable populations through his strike would essentially prevent another com- AYE on Roll Call No. 245—On agreeing to nonprofit work. munity that consents to storing nuclear waste the Beyer amendment to restore funding for f from being considered as the nation’s nuclear clean energy research; HONORING KENT BRAITHWAITE ON repository—effectively closing the door to NAY on Roll Call No. 246—On agreeing to THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- safer, more viable sites and forcing Nevada to the Gosar amendment to eliminate funding for MENT AS A SOCIAL STUDIES become the sole dumping ground for nuclear clean energy; AND ENGLISH TEACHER AT waste we never even generated. AYE on Roll Call No. 247—On agreeing to COACHELLA VALLEY HIGH Based on DOE’s own studies, Yucca Moun- the Lee amendment; SCHOOL tain is unfit as a repository site for nuclear AYE on Roll Call No. 248—On agreeing to waste because of the impact it would have on the Connolly amendment; national transportation. NAY on Roll Call No. 249—On agreeing to HON. RAUL RUIZ This bill throws evidence-based policy mak- the Gosar amendment; OF CALIFORNIA ing out the window in a narrow-minded effort AYE on Roll Call No. 250—On agreeing to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Lowenthal amendment to support clean to force Nevada into being a nuclear waste Friday, June 8, 2018 dump. oceans; Instead of spending billions more in hard- NAY on Roll Call No. 251—On agreeing to Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- earned taxpayer money on this project that’s the Blackburn amendment; and gratulate Mr. Kent Braithwaite on his retire- destined to fail and that will inevitably put fam- NAY on Roll Call No. 252—On agreeing to ment after 39 years of service as a teacher, ilies across the country at risk, let’s leave the the Norman amendment. counselor, and role model for the students of door open to forward-thinking alternatives for f Coachella Valley High School. Yucca Mountain. During his tenure, Mr. Braithwaite has left IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN VAN an indelible impression on countless students. f CAMP FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED As a social studies and English teacher, an TRIBUTE TO DONNABELLE AND CAREER WITH SOUTHWEST SO- advisor, and a mentor, he has helped count- ELVIN ERNEST LUTIONS less students prepare for and pursue a college education. More importantly, he instilled in his HON. DAVID YOUNG HON. DEBBIE DINGELL students a lifelong love of learning. OF IOWA OF MICHIGAN Many years ago, I was one of those stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents in Mr. Braithwaite’s English class. I like to think I tried my best in every class—but Mr. Friday, June 8, 2018 Friday, June 8, 2018 Braithwaite was the kind of teacher who not Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to only taught, but inspired his students to work today to recognize and congratulate recognize Mr. John Van Camp for his out- even harder. He challenged my classmates Donnabelle and Elvin Ernest of Bedford, Iowa standing career at Southwest Solutions. Mr. and me every day, pushing us to write clearly, on the very special occasion of their 70th wed- Van Camp has served the state of Michigan read carefully, and question the beliefs and ding anniversary. They were married on March and its homeless population well through his assumptions we brought to his classroom. 8, 1948. service. In the Coachella Valley—the region I grew Donnabelle and Elvin’s lifelong commitment Mr. John Van Camp returned to his home- up in and have the privilege to represent— to each other and their family truly embodies town of Detroit, Michigan after living overseas there are still far too many young people who Iowa values. As they reflect on their 70th anni- and serving in the Peace Corps. Once back in drop out of school before they can graduate or versary, may their commitment grow even the United States, he attended graduate pursue a higher education. Teachers like Mr. stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, school at Wayne State University and became Braithwaite are helping to show these students and honor one another for many years to involved in the newly created Southwest Solu- that they can achieve their dreams by pur- come. tions. The company was established as a suing their education. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple mental health agency in 1972 in response to During his nearly four decades of teaching, on their 70th year together and I wish them deinstitutionalization in Michigan and across Mr. Braithwaite has served his fellow teachers

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