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APPROVAL OF THE KEYSTONE XL our late former colleague and friend, Con- trade-led economic growth in developing coun- PIPELINE gressman Phil Crane of Illinois. My memories tries around the world. Phil Crane understood of Phil are twofold. the way these preferential trade programs ad- SPEECH OF First, I will remember Phil’s kindness to me vanced a more open economic environment HON. FRED UPTON as a junior Member of Congress doing my where U.S. firms could compete, while cre- OF MICHIGAN best to earn a seat on the Ways and Means ating legitimate economic opportunities for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee. As a much more senior Member, people in nations struggling to overcome pov- erty and abject circumstances Thursday, November 13, 2014 Phil was incredibly busy with his many respon- sibilities but he made time to talk to me, ad- Later, as Chairman of the Trade Sub- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, in the summer of vise me and help me in any way he could so committee, Phil Crane was successful in the 2011, I stood on the House floor in support of that I could join him on the committee. I have passage of the Trade and Development Act of legislation to expedite approval of the land- never forgotten the example he set for me 2000, which contained several significant com- mark Keystone XL pipeline. We passed that during that exciting time and in turn, I have ponent parts. Among them were the African bill by a strong bipartisan vote of 279 to 147. tried to do the same for our junior colleagues Growth and Opportunity Act, legislation Phil But despite the overwhelming support, the who talk to me about their interest in joining authored to open a meaningful framework and White House issued a veto threat, declaring the committee. dialogue for trade relations with sub-Saharan the bill was unnecessary given that the admin- And of course, I remember and respect the African countries; and the Caribbean Basin istration was committed to reaching a decision strong intellectual legacy he leaves behind as Trade Partnership Act, which he sponsored to on the project by the end of the year. grant Caribbean countries NAFTA parity treat- Fast forward to today, and it’s de´ja´ vu all an early leader of our conservative movement in the United States. It was his well-informed ment in the U.S. market to avoid an unin- over again. More than three years after we tended consequence of Mexico’s preferential passed that initial bill, we still don’t have a de- and carefully thought out philosophy that shaped his career as an academic, elected of- access under NAFTA. cision from the president on this critical jobs As Trade Subcommittee Chairman, Phil project despite widespread support from ficial and presidential candidate. Near and dear to his heart was the principle of free Crane also led the effort to Normalize trade Democrats and Republicans, laborers, and job relations with China, which established a pre- creators. trade which he embraced with great enthu- siasm. dictable framework for trade relations between President Obama famously proclaimed in our countries through China’s membership in January 2013 that he would do ‘‘whatever it As a champion of free enterprise, Phil Crane understood the link between trade and the World Trade Organization. He also cham- takes’’ to create jobs and 2014 was renamed pioned the Normalization of trade relations the president’s so-called ‘‘Year of Action.’’ But open markets in advancing free institutions. In his farewell speech to this Body, he noted how with numerous former Communist countries when the chips are down, President Obama is following the fall of the Soviet Union, including trade offers the opportunity for personal con- incapable of saying ‘‘yes’’ to a project that the opening of trade relations with Vietnam for tact between peoples that nurtures democratic would create tens of thousands of American the first time after the war, to help lock in mar- values, and presents people in all countries jobs and advance our energy security. But de- ket reforms in these countries. spite the president’s excuses, we haven’t with an opportunity to build a better life. He Phil Crane was also influential in advancing given up on finding a bipartisan solution. devoted himself to advancing this notion of the the Trade Act of 2002, which authorized the We have now voted a total of eight times in power of the marketplace as a catalyst for negotiation of the U.S.-Central America Free the House to move this landmark project for- change around the globe and worked tirelessly Trade Agreement (CAFTA), as well as the ward. And now we are standing up for jobs to create opportunities for U.S. growth and U.S. free trade agreements now in effect with and energy once again. We are going to keep high paying export-oriented jobs for U.S. work- Colombia, Peru, Singapore and South Korea. fighting for Keystone until we get the job done. ers. The final negotiation and implementation of There is now no question that Keystone is During his tenure in the House, Phil was these landmark agreements after his depar- in America’s best interest. Keystone has been Ranking Member on the Ways and Means ture from the House stand as a lasting testa- exhaustively studied more than any other Trade Subcommittee for a number of years ment to the path that Phil Crane forged for pipeline in our nation’s history and the facts before becoming Chairman of the Trade Sub- U.S. trade relations in the world. are clear. Keystone will deliver nearly a million committee in 1995. His leadership was forma- A champion of the U.S. Customs and Bor- barrels of safe and secure North American oil, tive in trade legislation enacted over two dec- der Protection, and its predecessor the U.S. and President Obama’s own State Department ades. Customs Service, Phil Crane understood not has confirmed that it will support over 42,000 In his position on the Ways and Means only the agency’s law enforcement and secu- jobs without significantly increasing emissions. Committee, he led the effort to pass the legis- rity mandate, but also the important role the It’s also expected to be one of the safest pipe- lation implementing the North American Free agency plays in supporting our economy lines ever built, adhering to the new pipeline Trade Agreement in 1993 to foster the integra- through trade facilitation. He was a proponent standards we passed into law with additional tion of the U.S., Canadian and Mexican throughout his tenure as Trade Subcommittee safety requirements. economies to promote growth in each member Chairman of funding customs modernization Hopefully, this ninth vote is the charm, and country and enhance overall North American efforts, such as the Automated Commercial the Senate and President will finally agree, competitiveness in the global market. Environment (known as ACE), which is now that after six years, it’s time to finally say yes Phil Crane then led the effort in 1994 to operational. Throughout all of these efforts, to energy and yes to jobs. pass the implementing legislation for the Uru- Phil worked tirelessly to advance opportunities f guay Round of the General Agreement on for U.S. growth and high paying export-ori- HONORING THE LIVES OF FORMER Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which established ented jobs for U.S. workers. In this process, REPRESENTATIVES PHIL CRANE the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the he also spearheaded legislation for hundreds AND LANE EVANS global legal framework we know today that of miscellaneous tariff bills designed to further governs multilateral trade and effective trade the competitiveness of U.S. firms in the global SPEECH OF dispute resolution. market by eliminating import duties on prod- HON. KEVIN BRADY For many years, he championed legislation ucts used as inputs in U.S. manufacturing that to promote growth and combat narcotics traf- could not be acquired from U.S. sources. OF TEXAS ficking through the Caribbean Basin Economic Through such legislation and other bills which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recover Act and the Andean Trade Pref- facilitated the opening of overseas markets to Thursday, November 13, 2014 erences Act. He also advanced legislation re- U.S. exports, Phil promoted U.S. workers and Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- newing the Generalized System of Pref- their ability to compete in markets around the night to celebrate the life and achievements of erences, which promotes development through world.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14NO8.001 E14NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 14, 2014 Fundamentally, Phil Crane understood the by illegal narcotics production and trafficking Since independence, Turkey has made in- importance of trade to the U.S. economy and and has articulated policies to address it. credible gains and taken its place among the U.S. jobs. He also saw the economy as an im- However, the Lao government possesses little community of nations. Turkey remains an im- portant force for change in our world in ad- ability to act independently since a high per- portant ally in a turbulent region. Its economic vancing democratic institutions and economic centage of the government budget comes vibrancy has catapulted the country to become freedoms overseas, while promoting high-pay- from international donors. The United States the 6th-largest economy in Europe and the ing export-oriented jobs here at home. His leg- decreased its funding from $650,000 per year 16th in the world. Turkey has prevailed be- acy on trade is with us today and will be felt to about $330,000. This has made it difficult cause of its roots as a republic and its place by generations to come. for Laos to implement the 2013 work plan on as one of the few democracies in the region. f counter-narcotics. The Lao government is This political stability along with a strong hopeful that the U.S. will consider increased cultural connection has led to Turkish invest- HONORING AMBASSADOR SENG support for funding and also for further assist- ment in Native American enterprises. Turkish SOUKHATHIVONG AND THE LAO ance to build rehabilitation drug treatment cen- businesses have sought to share their experi- PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUB- ters in some provinces. ence and expertise with Native Americans. LIC Regarding GSP, Laos became a member of There have been several Native American del- the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2013 egations to Turkey, and Turkish businesses HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA and is looking forward to promoting bilateral have visited tribes to discuss ways in which to OF AMERICAN SAMOA trade with countries in the world including the work together. This relationship between Turks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Laos is hopeful that the United and Native Americans is a shining example of States will consider GSP approval to Laos. how stable governments help foster collabo- Friday, November 14, 2014 The Lao government is represented in the rative growth. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, on Au- U.S. by His Excellency Seng Soukhathivong, Mr. Speaker, all this is why, on this occa- gust 10, 1955, the Lao People’s Democratic Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary sion, I congratulate the people of Turkey on Republic (PDR) and the United States estab- of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to this important anniversary, and look forward to lished diplomatic relations. the United States. Ambassador Seng a strong and stable Turkish Republic for many Since this time, both countries have worked Soukhathivong began his diplomatic duties in generations to come. together on key issues, including carrying out June 26, 2010. He served as First Secretary f humanitarian work for and on behalf of those and Counselor from 1993 to 1997; and in IN RECOGNITION OF NEIL missing in action (MIA). In 2008, the Lao PDR 2001 as Minister Counselor and Deputy Chief TELFORD and USA established military-to-military co- of Mission at the Lao Embassy in Washington operation. Laos would like to work more close- D.C. Ambassador Soukhathivong has more ly on UXO clearance, counter-narcotics, and than 30 years of experience in the Ministry of HON. JACKIE SPEIER the Generalized System of Preferences Foreign Affairs. OF CALIFORNIA (GSP). Ambassador Seng Soukhathivong has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Laos is considered the world’s most heavily worked to strengthen bilateral relations and to Friday, November 14, 2014 bombed nation. From 1964 through 1973, dur- promote trade and investment in Laos. He has Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- ing the war in Indochina, the United States also been a strong advocate in calling for the gratulate San Bruno Police Chief Neil Telford flew 580,000 bombing runs over Laos and removal of cluster bombs in Laos and in urg- upon the occasion of his retirement from the dropped more than 2 million tons of ordnance ing the U.S. government to provide greater as- San Bruno Police Department after 32 years on the countryside, exceeding the amount of sistance. He is my dear friend and brother, of distinguished service. Chief Telford’s story bombs dropped on Germany and Japan in and I commend him for his outstanding serv- is an example of a boy who grew up to serve World War II. ice. his neighbors. Cluster bombs still continue to kill innocent I extend my kindest and highest regards to Neil Telford was raised in the adjacent city people and also affect rural economic devel- His Excellency Seng Soukhathivong and his of South San Francisco. He graduated from opment. Estimates of the number of lovely and talented wife, Madam Somdy South San Francisco High School and at- unexploded submunitions from cluster bombs Soukhathivong, and their two children, tended two of our outstanding community col- range from 8 million to 80 million, with less Prakaiseng and Sengfa. It has been my dis- leges: the College of San Mateo and Skyline than one half of one percent destroyed, and tinct honor to know them, and I wish them the College in San Bruno. He holds a Bachelor’s less than 1% of contaminated lands cleared. very best. Degree in Criminal Justice from San Francisco In response to a hearing I held in April 2010 f State University, an outstanding institution also drawing attention to the situation during my THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE located in California’s 14th Congressional Dis- service as Chairman of the Subcommittee on FOUNDING OF THE TURKISH RE- trict. Asia and the Pacific and after U.S. Secretary PUBLIC In 1982, San Bruno hit the jackpot when it of State Clinton made her historic visit to Laos offered Neil Telford the chance to be a volun- in 2012, the U.S. government increased as- teer Reserve Police Officer. During that time, sistance to Laos from $5 million to $9 million HON. TOM COLE he attended the basic police academy in San OF OKLAHOMA in 2012; and up to $12 million in 2014. Jose and was then sworn in as a full-time San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While the Lao government appreciates the Bruno police officer in 1984. He immediately assistance, this is a pittance. In order to be Friday, November 14, 2014 demonstrated his leadership capability by bomb-free, Laos needs the United States to Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, during this past re- serving as a Field Training Officer and as a assume responsibility for UXO clearance and cess, on October 29th, the Turkish people Detective. San Bruno promoted Detective contribute significantly—in a way that would celebrated Republic Day, which commemo- Telford to Sergeant in 1991. From there, his make a difference. rates the 91st anniversary of the establish- rise was swift as he was promoted to Lieuten- Regarding counter-narcotics, the United ment of the Republic of Turkey. ant in 1997 and to Captain in 2002. He be- States has facilitated the work of the National On October 29, 1923, the Turkish Par- came San Bruno’s sixth Police Chief in 2006. Committee for Drug Control and Supervision liament proclaimed the new state as a repub- San Bruno is a wonderful city of 42,000 since 1989. Due to Lao government action lic, replacing the Ottoman Constitution. Turkish nestled on the bay and across the hillsides of and international cooperation between 1998 soldiers prevailed in the War of Independence the San Francisco Peninsula. It is character- and 2007, opium poppy cultivation has de- despite being under equipped. Mustafa Kemal ized by families. There are families in San creased by 96 percent. However, cultivation Ataturk, who led the Turkish Army became the Bruno Park, families in its churches, families has since risen from 1,500 hectares (ha) in new country’s first President. Turkish women supporting its outstanding schools, and civic 2007 to 6,800 ha in 2012, as estimated by the played a crucial role in helping to bring about engagement that rivals that of any community UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). a new nation. During the war they were often in America. It is home to the Peninsula’s mid- Laos sits at the heart of regional drug trade left earning the only income in their house- dle class, an outstanding community college, in mainland southeast Asia and shares remote holds. They also assisted in the war effort by and amazing youth baseball. The city is and poorly-controlled borders with Burma, transporting ammunition on their backs, mov- blessed with beautiful trees, quaint streets and Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. The ing cannon balls, and pushing equipment to a new train station that will soon be a center- Lao government recognizes the threat posed the battle fields. piece of downtown revitalization. It is also a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14NO8.002 E14NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS November 14, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1577 community that supports its police and fire de- cifically in the Pennsylvania manufacturing Since its founding, the Church has had four partments, and a town in which children re- industry. homes in North Philadelphia. It has been in its spect public safety professionals. f current location since 2007 and has worked to In both the State Legislature and Congress, uplift surrounding residents through numerous it has been my privilege to represent this re- RECOGNIZING LARRY CHEEVES efforts, including the creation of a supermarket markable city, and to interact with Chief to serve the local underserved community. Telford on many occasions. However, none of HON. ERIC SWALWELL From the 63 members it began with, to the my interactions with the Chief were marked by OF CALIFORNIA 5,400 Philadelphians who call this church tragedy until one late afternoon on September IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home, Triumph Missionary Baptist Church has 9, 2010. Eight precious lives were lost that Friday, November 14, 2014 accomplished much in its forty-five years of fateful afternoon when a natural gas trans- Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, existence. mission pipeline exploded in a residential I rise today to recognize Union City City Man- I invite you and all of my colleagues to join neighborhood of San Bruno. Throughout the ager Larry Cheeves on his retirement. me in commemorating Triumph Missionary night and on through the days to follow, brav- Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baptist Church’s 45th anniversary. May its ery and compassion in the line of duty were Pepperdine University in 1975 and then a success and commitment to helping the City an every-moment event on the front lines. The Master of Public Administration degree from of Philadelphia be an inspiration to all of us in explosion shaped this nation’s laws and prac- California State University at Fullerton in 1977. the years to come. tices on pipeline safety. Since then he has devoted his 38 year career f Chief Telford led his police force through the to serving California cities. fire and the difficult days thereafter with out- CONGRATULATING THE HELIAS Following jobs with the City of Cerritos, City CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CRU- standing compassion, strength and calm. In of Pico Rivera, City of Buena Park, and City those difficult weeks, events that might other- SADERS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL of Norwalk, Larry took over as Director of Pub- TEAM wise have marked decades of experience cas- lic Works for the City of Union City in 1989. caded upon Chief Telford and other public Union City was in a period of growth at this safety professionals, the leadership and the time, and in his role Larry saw the creation of HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER residents of San Bruno. Through it all, Chief many new streets, parks, and fire stations. He OF MISSOURI Telford stayed focused on recovery, protection helped Union City win two Helen Putnam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of public safety, and the preservation of the Awards from the League of California Cities Friday, November 14, 2014 dignity of every resident of San Bruno. While and the 1999 All-America City Award. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise he has many other notable accomplishments Larry served twice as interim city manager today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- in his career, Neil Telford will always be re- of Union City before earning the position per- gratulating the Helias Catholic High School membered as the Chief who cared when car- manently in 2004. Since assuming this role Crusaders Girls Volleyball team for winning ing counted for everything. Larry has put together balanced budgets in the Class 3 Missouri State Championship. Mr. Speaker, Chief Telford is a graduate of each year for the city council, despite very dif- I ask that you join me in recognizing the the State of California’s Commission on Peace ficult economic circumstances. During this Helias Crusaders for a job well done. Officer Standards and Training (POST), the time Union City also developed the Intermodal Command College program, and he also holds Station District and the Mark Green Sports f Advanced, Supervisory, Management and Ex- Center. SPEECH BY HELMA ADDE ecutive certificates from POST. California law Larry is an active contributor to our commu- enforcement is marked by a high degree of nity. He is a member of the Alameda County professionalism. In truth, Neil Telford could City Management Association, a board mem- HON. STEVE ISRAEL have written the definitive textbook on police ber of the California Redevelopment Associa- OF NEW YORK leadership. tion, and a founding member of the Board of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Please join with me in congratulating Chief Directors of the East Bay Regional Commu- Friday, November 14, 2014 Neil Telford upon the occasion of his retire- nications System Authority. Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, to ment after 32 years of public service to the On behalf of the citizens of Union City and residents of San Bruno. He and his wife, draw your attention to a speech given by one the entire East Bay, I want to thank Larry of my constituents, Helma Adde of Huntington, Cindy, have lived for 22 years in the city that Cheeves for his years of dedicated service. I he protects. They have a son, Anthony, who NY, when I visited St. Peter’s Syriac Orthodox wish him good luck in the years to come. Church. Ms. Adde offered me a warm wel- also resides in this special place on the Penin- f sula. We wish the Telford family much happi- come and introduction to the community and I ness in the coming years. A CELEBRATION OF TRIUMPH MIS- would like to share her words. f SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH’S AN- Congressman Israel, let me start with our NIVERSARY customary greeting. Shlomo, which in the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Aramaic language literally means peace. We are very happy to have you here in our home HON. ROBERT A. BRADY today, so that we may get to know you bet- HON. LOU BARLETTA OF PENNSYLVANIA ter, as our Congressman and man chosen to OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be our voice in government. And we are also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 14, 2014 excited for the opportunity to introduce our- selves to you, so that you may know who we, Friday, November 14, 2014 Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I your constituents are, and so that you may Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, this week I rise today to honor Triumph Missionary Baptist understand our concerns as members of this was not able to vote because I was home Church as it celebrates its 45th church anni- community and participants in this democ- recuperating from surgery to remove plaque versary and Pastor James S. Hall, Jr.’s 63 racy. I hope this brief history I will share from my right carotid artery. I missed the fol- years of preaching and teaching as its leader. with you helps you connect with us. So who are the members of this congrega- lowing roll call votes: 516, 517, 518, and 519. Over the past forty-five years, Triumph Mis- tion? The Syriac Orthodox Church is one of Had I been present, I would have voted sionary Baptist Church has endured as the the most ancient Christian Churches tracing ‘‘aye’’ on roll call 516, the Government Re- spiritual home for countless numbers of Phila- its roots to the Church of Antioch where ports Elimination Act (H.R. 4194); ‘‘aye’’ on roll delphia citizens. Strong leaders, like Pastor Jesus’ disciples were first called Christians, call 517, the rule (H. Res. 748) to proceed to James S. Hall, allow institutions like Triumph and Apostle Peter is believed to have estab- the measure to approve the Keystone XL Missionary Baptist Church to thrive and sup- lished the first church. Ethnically and his- Pipeline; ‘‘nay’’ on roll call 518, the motion to port the communities in which they reside. torically, we are indigenous to northern recommit with instructions for H.R. 5682; and Since he was elected Pastor for Life in 1969, Iraq, southeast Turkey, northwest Iran, and northeast Syria, a region encompassing what ‘‘aye’’ on roll call 519, final passage of H.R. Pastor Hall’s wisdom and years of experience was in ancient times known as the Assyrian 5682, the bill to approve the Keystone XL preaching have allowed him to sustain the empire and is often referred to as Meso- Pipeline. I am a cosponsor of H.R. 5682 and church, even in the face of adversity, and pro- potamia, or the land between the two rivers, strongly support its passage, as construction vide a venue for Christians in the North Phila- and we are proud to say that we speak a dia- of the Keystone XL Pipeline means jobs, spe- delphia community to worship their Creator. lect of Aramaic, the language spoken by

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This cycle has been ham- tinue to flourish as a relevant and established As modern day Assyrians/Syriac Chaldean mering away at our people to the point presence in the region. people, we do not have our own country, and where they have realized the need for a safe those of our people that have managed to haven, a place in their ancestral homeland f stay in the homeland, today find themselves that they can call their own again, where referred to as minorities in the land of their they can feel safe and protected, and be who IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES forefathers. Our people are known to be a they are. But their voices in the Middle East VINCENT TASA God fearing, peace loving people, and have are being stifled, so we, their American contributed to Middle Eastern society in a brothers and sisters must be their voice. positive way over the years. But, after years We have undertaken this duty to be their of being the target of religious fanaticism, voice, not only as Christians and members of HON. JACKIE SPEIER many have fled the ancient homeland, and this church, but also as human beings and OF CALIFORNIA sought refuge in the diaspora in the hopes of defenders of human, God given rights. Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES providing safety and stability to their chil- gressman, we attempted to voice our con- dren and their families. cerns for our persecuted people outside the Friday, November 14, 2014 Today, The United States constitutes the UN where we rallied for our people back in largest population of Assyrian Christians in August. We also voiced our concerns when Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the diaspora. Our people first started arriv- we wrote to your office pleading for humani- Chief James Vincent Tasa for his 32 years of ing in Western New York in the late 19th tarian aid and help in stopping the barbaric service with the Pacifica Police Department. century, after the Christian massacre in acts of terrorism. And we were so grateful Chief Tasa has been an exemplary leader and Diyarbakir, Turkey. We witnessed another when you replied both to our invitation to confidant for his colleagues and the residents large influx of immigrants after the Chris- the UN rally and reached out to meet with us of Pacifica. tian genocide in 1915 under the sword of the here at our church today. And now that you Ottoman Turks, during which nearly 1 mil- are here, and willing to build a relationship Chief Tasa first joined the Pacifica Police lion Armenians and about 500,000 Assyrians with us, we want you to know that our peo- Department as an officer in 1982. Ten years were killed. As a result, many of our people ple need help, they are asking for their home later he was promoted to the rank of Police left Mardin, Midyat and other cities in Tur- back. We need a safe haven for them, in our Sergeant and in 2002 he was promoted to the key and eventually settled in parts of New ancient ancestral land, the Nineveh plains, rank of Police Captain. He successfully com- York and New Jersey. But after visiting under the protection of the United Nations pleted the POST California Law Enforcement Long Island, it was hard to resist its beau- so that we can break the cycle of constant tiful green pastures, and its relaxing beach- Command College in 2007 and in 2011 he persecution threatening our existence for too was promoted to his current position as es. Eventually, a small group made their way long. Thank you for giving me the oppor- out and settled there, mainly in parts of tunity to acquaint you with our community Pacifica’s Chief of Police. Though he officially Queens, and then later to Nassau County. today. It is our sincere hope that our voices retired in February of this year, he continued These immigrants worked hard, and became will be heard on behalf of our persecuted to serve as Chief until now to allow the City prominent entrepreneurs mainly in the jew- community, namely the hundreds of thou- of Pacifica time to search for his replacement. elry and garment industry, trades brought sands of displaced men, women, and children Chief Tasa has received numerous awards with them from the old country, back in the suffering at the hands of ISIS today. for his exemplary work as a law enforcement early 70s. They built homes, grew families Thank you. officer, including the Police Officer of the Year and raised children who became lawyers, f doctors, teachers, business owners, and up- Award by the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers standing members in the community. Even- COMMENDING MONGOLIA Association, the Captain’s Award, and count- tually, in 1985, this growing community, now less commendations from the community, citi- comprised of immigrants from Turkey, zens and law enforcement professionals. Syria, Iraq, and Jordan, became large HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA OF AMERICAN SAMOA Chief Tasa has approached every aspect of enough to establish a church where they could all congregate and meet regularly with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his work with professionalism, integrity and a other Assyrian Americans to preserve their Friday, November 14, 2014 refreshing sense of optimism and humor. He has earned the respect and admiration of his ancient culture and practice their sacred re- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise ligion. That church was named St. Peter’s fellow officers and residents. I’ve had the Syriac Orthodox Church. The community today to commend the Honorable President honor to work with Jim over the last three thrived and grew and after years of careful Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, His Excellency Ambas- years to combat human trafficking in San planning an opportunity arose that allowed sador Altangerel Bulgaa, the State Great Mateo County. His work and collaboration with them to finally purchase their own church. Hural, and the people of Mongolia for their all other chiefs of police have been essential And in 2001, with the purchase of this church commitment to the development of a stable in Hicksville that we are gathered in today, to find cures for this epidemic of modern day and prospering democracy. Since establishing slavery. we became permanent members of the Long diplomatic relations with the United States in Island community. 1987, Mongolia has successfully conducted During his three decades with the police de- Over the years, our American born genera- partment, Jim has witnessed many memorable tion has begun to assimilate into American six presidential and six legislative elections. Additionally, Mongolia has supported inter- moments. One of them is without a doubt the society and is proud of its American nation- afternoon of August 19, 2011. He accom- ality. But this generation is also proud of its national peace efforts by deploying troops to ancestral roots and works hard to maintain Iraq from 2003 through October 2008, and panied Mayor Mary Ann Nihart and other city a balance between its nationality and ethnic now has approximately 350 troops in Afghani- officials on a mayor’s walk on Palmetto Ave- heritage. We have always been grateful to stan supporting Coalition operations. nue to meet local business owners. Towards our brave people living in our homeland Mongolia has also achieved remarkable the end of the walk, they opened the door of knowing that we rely on them to preserve success over the past two decades as one of a ‘‘flower shop’’ and were met by an unmistak- our ancient culture and language; they are able aroma—the flower shop was a medical the true torch bearers so to speak. God has Asia’s fastest growing economies. Since 2003, Mongolia’s GDP has more than doubled. With marijuana dispensary. Jim had to deliver the somehow given them the strength and cour- bad news to the owner that he had a false li- age to stay rooted in their homeland, a feat one of the world’s largest copper and gold many of us here could not achieve. And we mines, such as the Oyu Tolgoi, which boasts cense and therefore needed to shut his flower have always feared that without them, our one of the biggest metallurgical and thermal shop. dwindling culture would undoubtedly face coal deposits as well, Mongolia is on track to Jim is married to Susan Kae Tasa and they extinction, and our name and language that become a thriving mining center in the Asian have two sons, Nick and Ryan. have survived for centuries would merely be region. Additionally, Mongolia’s trade with the Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- something people hear about in history books. For centuries, it is our ethnic herit- United States has surged in the last few atives to join me in honoring Jim Tasa for his age and religion that have made us seem like years, making the United States Mongolia’s outstanding service keeping the residents of a threat to governments in the Middle East. third largest trading partner. Pacifica safe. His leadership and warmth will Some have forced us to stop speaking Ara- Today the relationship between our two be remembered long after he moves on to the maic in our homes with our children, forced countries continues to grow and strengthen. I next chapter of his life.

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Mr. Speaker, I CEO, Lathran Woodard, and Board Chair, rise today to honor Mr. Alan R. Parham as he Carolyn Emanuel-McClain, for their continued HONORING THE LIVES OF FORMER receives the Labor Man of the Year Award dedication to breaking through the barriers REPRESENTATIVES PHIL CRANE from the Friends of Labor Committee of Labor- that often prevent the offering of high quality AND LANE EVANS preventive and primary health care services to ers’ Local 332. Mr. Parham is the Fund Ad- SPEECH OF ministrator of the Laborer’s International Union those in need. of North America Local 332, a local union rep- According to the America’s Health HON. SAM JOHNSON resenting thousands of construction workers in Rankings, South Carolina is ranked 43rd in OF TEXAS the Philadelphia area. the country for overall health. The United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health Foundation attributes this ranking to Mr. Parham is responsible for the adminis- Thursday, November 13, 2014 tration and operation of a variety of the Labor- numerous factors including high rates of dia- ers’ funds with assets in excess of $750 mil- betes, obesity and infectious diseases. With- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, lion for providing pension, health, and annuity out organizations like the South Carolina Pri- I rise to pay tribute to my good friend and benefits to over 12,000 people and their fami- mary Health Care Association these numbers former colleague, Phil Crane. Phil was one of the first members I met lies. He has more than 25 years of experience would in all probability be much higher. The when I came up here. working for the Benefit Fund, and been a people of my home state truly benefit from this Later on, I had the great honor and pleasure member of the union for even longer, following organization. to serve with Phil on the Ways and Means in the footsteps of both his father and grand- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- Committee. father, who were both members of Local 332. leagues join me in congratulating the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association for As a fellow conservative on the Committee, In addition to managing the benefit portfolio, I had the good fortune to work with Phil—from Mr. Parham has a passion for health aware- its 35 years of compassionate health care services. As the Association continues to grow fighting to provide tax relief to making health ness initiatives, serving on the executive board care more affordable for Americans. of the Delaware Valley Health Coalition. He and expand much-needed services, I com- mend the staff and administration for its com- As someone who got to know him well, I has led several initiatives within the union with can say that he was more than just a great a focus on the health of union members and mitment to improving the quality and accessi- bility of health care to the people of South public servant. their families. Under his direction, the Benefit He was a great conservative leader. Phil Fund is undertaking a program to educate and Carolina. I look forward to its continued serv- ice to my state. passionately believed in freedom and free-en- encourage 50% of eligible members to get terprise. f tested for prostate cancer. Back in 1973, he helped create a group for I invite you and all of my colleagues to join IN RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH AN- House conservatives known as the Republican me in commemorating Mr. Parham’s accom- NIVERSARY OF CLEAN OCEAN Study Committee. In fact, he served as the plishment. ACTION group’s first Chairman. f Years later, I was proud to follow in his foot- TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTH CARO- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. steps by helping to bring House conservatives LINA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF NEW JERSEY together again through the Conservative Ac- ASSOCIATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Team, the forerunner to today’s Repub- Friday, November 14, 2014 lican Study Committee. I am forever grateful for Phil’s longstanding HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fight for conservative principles. And I am for- OF SOUTH CAROLINA recognize Clean Ocean Action as it celebrates ever blessed by his friendship. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its 30th anniversary this year. Clean Ocean Mr. Speaker, above all Phil was a great Friday, November 14, 2014 Action continues to advocate for improved American. ocean quality off both the New Jersey and While he will be greatly missed, his legacy Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to New York coasts. to make this country a better place lives on. pay tribute to a community-based health care For 30 years, Clean Ocean Action has May God bless Phil and his family. association that has served my home state of worked to protect our waterways from pollution f South Carolina for 35 years. South Carolina and drilling. It conducts research, educates the Primary Health Care Association has provided public, lobbies elected officials and monitors APPROVAL OF THE KEYSTONE XL extraordinary care and has earned the appre- activity to ensure laws are being followed. It PIPELINE ciation and admiration of a grateful commu- not only identifies sources of pollution, it also nity. seeks solutions and alternatives to environ- SPEECH OF South Carolina Primary Health Care Asso- mentally harmful issues and activities. HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI ciation held its initial meeting on May 3, 1979 Since its inception, 8 ocean dumpsites have OF OREGON and became incorporated in August of the been closed, the first Clean Ocean Zone has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same year. Its mission is to provide a coordi- been established, federal legislation has been nating structure that assures access to com- established to prohibit ocean dumping and Thursday, November 13, 2014 munity-based primary, behavioral, and other over 5 million pieces of trash have been col- Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to health care services to every community in the lected from the Jersey Shore during its bian- express my opposition to H.R. 5682, a bill to state. nual beach sweeps. approve the Keystone XL pipeline by circum- Today South Carolina Primary Health Care Currently based out of Sandy Hook in High- venting the ongoing regulatory process. Rath- Association operates under the expressed vi- lands, New Jersey, Clean Ocean Action began er than building infrastructure to transport dirty sion, ‘‘Access to Quality Health Care for All above a hardware store in Sea Bright, New fossil fuels, we should be creating new jobs South Carolina’’ and has efficiently and effec- Jersey. It is led by Executive Director Cindy for our constituents by modernizing our trans- tively provided such services across our state. Zipf, who is also one of the founders of the or- portation system and upgrading failing infra- On December 5th, they will be celebrating ganization. The coalition is comprised of 125 structure. their 35th Anniversary of assisting the citizens groups, including community, environmental, Despite some recent gains, our economic of South Carolina. fishing, conservation, student, and service recovery is not yet reaching all of our constitu- Since their establishment in 1979, they have groups, among many others. Its members as- ents. I agree with supporters of this bill from been working to increase the availability of sist Clean Ocean Action staff in promoting both sides of the aisle that we must not delay quality health care to low-income, uninsured, policies and campaigns aimed at eliminating consideration of legislation putting our con- isolated, vulnerable and special needs popu- identified pollution issues. stituents back to work. House leadership

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I ask that you join me in recognizing the tinued reliance on an outdated, dirty energy Preserving the cultural legacy of our region Fatima Comets for a job well done. source. is an important component of caring for our f There is a long list of important legislation Great Lakes, and I look forward to working ANNIVERSARY OF THE awaiting consideration by this Congress that with my colleagues to achieve this goal. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE will support new jobs, including the National f Infrastructure Development Bank Act, the Bring Jobs Home Act, the Make it in America IN MEMORY OF BETTY FRANCIS HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS Manufacturing Act, and legislation to extend DENT OF FLORIDA tax provisions that lead to the construction of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clean energy projects. I have no doubt we can HON. JOE WILSON Friday, November 14, 2014 find consensus on these and other policies OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that will increase American competitiveness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mark an important anniversary. In two days, and put our constituents back to work, but the Friday, November 14, 2014 the Daughters of Penelope, an international bill I opposed today is not the approach we woman’s organization and affiliate organization Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- should be taking. of the American Hellenic Educational Progres- er, Betty Francis Dent died on Monday, No- I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill so sive Association (AHEPA), will celebrate its vember 10, 2014, at the age of 82. Funeral we can work together to create new economic 85th anniversary on November 16. Founded in services will be held at Shortess Chapel on opportunities for our constituents. San Francisco, the Daughters of Penelope November 15, 2014, in Columbia, South Caro- f originally worked to improve the status and lina. Betty Dent was a member of the board of CONGRATULATING THE FATIMA well-being of women and their families. They trustees for both Columbia International Uni- also sought to provide women with the oppor- HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS versity for 14 years and Ben Lippen School for tunity to make significant contributions to their COUNTRY TEAM seven years. Mrs. Dent was the wife of the communities and country. After successfully late, Harry Shuler Dent, Sr., the legendary vi- achieving many of their early goals, the HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER sionary who helped establish a two-party sys- Daughters of Penelope now promote the OF MISSOURI tem in South Carolina producing a Republican ideals of ancient Greece: philanthropy, edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES majority. cation, civic responsibility, and family and indi- Friday, November 14, 2014 Her obituary, published on Columbia Inter- vidual excellence, achieved through commu- national University’s website contained this Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise nity service and volunteerism. tribute: I am a proud Greek-American. As a young today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- BETTY FRANCIS DENT boy, my grandparents, parents, aunts and un- gratulating the Fatima High School Girls Cross Betty Dent, a former member of the Co- cles instilled in me an appreciation for our Country Team for winning the Class 2 Mis- lumbia International University Board of beautiful Greek culture, which focuses on fam- souri State Championship. Trustees and a longtime supporter of CIU, ily, community, and faith. As Co-Chairman of I ask that you join me in recognizing the passed away in West Columbia, South Caro- the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, Fatima Comets for a job well done. lina on Nov. 10. She was 82. it is with great pride that I see these values f Betty supported her husband, the late Harry Dent Sr. as he served in numerous shine through the Daughters of Penelope GREAT LAKES MARITIME leadership positions in state and federal gov- today, across all of its 250 chapters world- HERITAGE ASSESSMENT ACT ernment, including service in the White wide. Through the exceptional Penelope House under President Richard Nixon and as House in Mobile, Alabama and Penelope’s an advisor to Presidents Jerry Ford and Place in Brockton, Massachusetts, the organi- HON. MARCY KAPTUR George H.W. Bush. OF OHIO zation vigorously supports efforts to combat In the mid-1970s, Betty served on the S.C. domestic violence in Greece as well as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mental Health Advisory Board and was rec- United States. The development of these shel- Friday, November 14, 2014 ognized as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Women in Columbia. ters brought renewed hope to many areas with Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Betty and Harry served together in min- suffering families who previously did not have introduce the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage istry, founding Laity Alive and Serving in access to the same level of care. Assessment Act, an important bill to promote 1985, through which they coordinated mis- As a member of the Congressional Cancer and preserve the sunken treasures of the sion trips around the world, especially to Ro- Caucus, I am impressed with the organiza- Great Lakes. mania. Betty also coordinated Market Place tion’s efforts to provide financial support and The rich maritime history of the Great Lakes Bible Studies and assisted Harry when he raise awareness for medical research on treat- was chairman of the Billy Graham Crusade is an integral part of the American narrative. in Columbia. In 1992, Betty and Harry wrote ments for breast cancer, Thalassemia Millions of immigrants who settled the region ‘‘Right Versus Wrong: Solutions to the (Cooley’s anemia), muscular dystrophy, and and started America’s westward expansion ar- American Nightmare,’’ detailing stories of Alzheimer’s disease. The Daughters of Penel- rived on Great Lakes steamboats. As cities their upbringing in dysfunctional and alco- ope are also a leading sponsor of the U.S. grew, Great Lakes ships and barges carried holic homes. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- the timber, coal, and ore that fueled America’s Betty Dent’s memorial service will be cele- ment’s Section 202 Housing for the Elderly industrial might. One of America’s first great brated on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Program, which offers affordable housing to naval victories, the Battle of Lake Erie, was the place she loved most: Columbia Inter- senior citizens in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, national University. Visitation will begin at won on the Great Lakes. Today, much of this 2:00. Both the visitation and memorial serv- Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. heritage remains, beneath the waters of the ice will be in Shortess Chapel. In addition to helping the elderly, the Daugh- ters of Penelope Foundation, Inc., supports Great Lakes. f Despite thousands of shipwrecks throughout the educational objectives of the Daughters of the Great Lakes, the Thunder Bay Marine CONGRATULATING THE FATIMA Penelope by providing tens of thousands of Sanctuary is the only designated sanctuary in HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL dollars annually for scholarships, sponsoring the lakes. Located in Lake Huron, off the TEAM educational seminars, and donating children’s coast of Alpena, Michigan, Thunder Bay Sanc- books to schools, shelters and churches tuary has been a major economic driver for HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER through the ‘‘Penelope’s Books’’ program. Last the area, spurring tourism, research, and edu- OF MISSOURI year, the organization worked with our Hel- cational opportunities. We can build on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lenic Caucus and the Embassy of Greece to success of Thunder Bay by establishing addi- promote the health related benefits of eating a tional sanctuaries across the Great Lakes. Friday, November 14, 2014 ‘‘Healthy Greek Diet’’ here in Washington, This bill would direct the Administrator of Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise D.C. After eighty-five meaningful and produc- NOAA to identify underwater areas throughout today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- tive years, it excites me to see what the

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Through his tireless efforts, With today’s geopolitical events in Eastern Eu- HON. MIKE COFFMAN these have become the new standards in rope concerning Russia and Ukraine, it is im- OF COLORADO medical education. And like all great teachers, portant to recognize and honor those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Woolliscroft not only imparts knowledge, support the ideal of democracy and freedom Friday, November 14, 2014 but inspires others through his passion for for everyone who so desires it. Mr. Kwas´niewski served two presidential Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January educating. terms from 1995 to 2005. During this time, he 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- The discoveries being made in the life worked hard for European integration, leading fice, the national debt was sciences astound and amaze, opening up op- the bid from Poland to join NATO and the EU $10,626,877,048,913.08. portunities for therapies, treatments, and care Today, it is $17,936,639,705,375.46. We’ve never before possible. Thanks to the leader- and joining both in 1999 and 2004, respec- added $7,309,762,656,462.38 to our debt in 5 ship of individuals like Dr. Woolliscroft, the tively. Prior to his presidency, as part of the years. This is over $7.3 trillion in debt our na- United States will continue to lead the world in Social Democratic Party of the Republic of Po- ´ tion, our economy, and our children could providing the highest level of patient care and land, Mr. Kwasniewski participated in the Pol- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- medical training. ish transformation in government from a com- ment. f munist nation to a democratic one in the fa- mous Round Table negotiations in 1989. He f REMEMBERING BRAD DEMUZIO has been decorated and recognized globally RECOGNIZING BIPARTISAN INITIA- FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE as a political thought leader, receiving the Jan TIVE 21ST CENTURY CURES AND OF ILLINOIS Karski award in 2006 for opposing anti-Semi- JAMES O. WOOLLISCROFT, MD tism and serving as an inspiration for inter- HON. RODNEY DAVIS national mediation efforts during Ukraine’s HON. FRED UPTON OF ILLINOIS 2004 ‘‘Orange Revolution,’’ which eventually OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES led to Ukrainian democracy. The Congressional Caucus on Poland, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 14, 2014 which I have the honor to co-chair, focuses on Friday, November 14, 2014 Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- promoting bilateral relations between Poland Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, er, I rise today and join the rest of the state and the United States and raising the profile of I joined my Energy and Commerce Committee of Illinois in mourning the loss of a great public issues that are important to both countries. colleague DIANA DEGETTE of Colorado in servant, Brad Demuzio, who passed away this That relationship is why today we honor Mr. launching a bipartisan initiative called 21st week at the young age of 50. Kwas´niewski as someone who has been and Century Cures, which is taking the first-ever Brad was born in Carlinville in 1964, to the still is a valuable contributor to peace, pros- comprehensive look at the cures process here late state Senator Vince Demuzio and former perity and civil liberties in Poland and the in the United States—from discovery to devel- state Senator and current Mayor of Carlinville world. opment to delivery. Our goal is to help bring Deanna Demuzio. f lifesaving treatments, devices, and therapies Brad followed in his family’s footsteps of to patients faster and ensure our nation’s lab- public service as the Mayor of Carlinville from HONORING AMBASSADOR HEM oratories and manufacturers remain global 1993–2005, working in the Cook County HENG AND THE KINGDOM OF leaders in medical innovation. State’s Attorney Office from 1984–1986, as a CAMBODIA Our initiative has fostered a nationwide dia- criminal investigator for the Illinois Attorney logue, bringing together the brightest minds in General’s office from 1986–1999 and most re- HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA the field of public health. One of Michigan’s cently as the director of the Illinois Secretary OF AMERICAN SAMOA health leaders has been a part of that con- of State Police. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versation from the very beginning, taking part Perhaps one of Brad’s greatest legacies will Friday, November 14, 2014 in our first Cures roundtable on May 6: Dr. be his support, generosity and compassion for James O. Woolliscroft, MD, dean of the Uni- the law enforcement community, those he Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA . Mr. Speaker, I rise versity of Michigan Medical School. considered colleagues and friends. today to honor my good friend and brother, I recently had the opportunity to speak with In passing, Brad leaves behind his daugh- His Excellency Hem Heng, Ambassador Ex- some of the nation’s top health researchers ter, Brooke, his son, Blake, his mother, and traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom about the cutting-edge work being done in countless other family members. of Cambodia to the United States. Ambas- their laboratories at the University of Michigan. We send our thoughts and prayers to his sador Heng has been the Cambodian Ambas- The scientific discoveries being made there family during this difficult time and thank them sador to the United States since 2008. He has are truly incredible and will ultimately help for Brad’s service to the state of Illinois. more than 30 years experience working in for- save untold American lives. The work being f eign affairs. done within the University of Michigan Health It has been my honor to serve with him for System and at the U-M Medical School in par- HONORING FORMER PRESIDENT the past six years. Together, we worked to OF POLAND, ALEXSANDER hold historic hearings on U.S.-Cambodia rela- ticular is in no small part thanks to the vision- ´ ary leadership of Dr. Woolliscroft. KWASNIEWSKI tions during my service as Chairman of the Dr. Woolliscroft was recently recognized by Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and the Association of American Medical Colleges HON. MARCY KAPTUR brought attention to the need for the United (AAMC) with its highest honor: the Abraham OF OHIO States to forgive Cambodia’s debt. Ambas- Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sador Hem Heng has worked tirelessly to Medical Education. make debt forgiveness a top priority. Dr. Woolliscroft has been a national leader Friday, November 14, 2014 Between 1972 and 1975, Cambodia in- in medical education for more than three dec- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to curred a $276 million debt to the United States ades, since joining the U-M medical faculty in recognize, on the occasion of his 60th birth- through the provision of agricultural commod- 1980. He has served the school in several ca- day, a true leader of our time and a trans- ities. General Lon Nol incurred this debt to pacities until becoming dean in 2007, with a formative figure in the post-Soviet world, support his chaotic and dictatorial regime, focus on transforming the curriculum to train Alexsander Kwas´niewski. Not only did Presi- which seized power through a coup, making our next generation of medical leaders. dent Kwas´niewski lead Poland through a dra- his an illegitimate government. Lon Nol did In the words of one of his AAMC nomi- matic transition to freedom, he has remained nothing to address the debt and, in 1975, the nators, Dr. Woolliscroft ‘‘has been consistently an active participant on the global scale, con- Khmer Rouge came to power. This regime

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Additionally, the les Affiliate of the Armenian International menians, and received the Archbishop’s Khmer Rouge killed or starved at least 20% of Women’s Association upon the occasion of Award from Archbishop Derderian in May Cambodians, neglected infrastructure and fac- her receipt of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. 2006. tories, and reverted to ancient agricultural Recipients of this prestigious award exemplify I am proud to call Lily a friend and have techniques, all of which decimated the Cam- outstanding professional and personal accom- long appreciated her devotion to others, her bodian economy and any ability to repay debt. plishments while also preserving the richness selfless and daily endeavors to build America Cambodia now owes the U.S. $450 million in- of their heritage. Ms. Balian justly deserves through mutual understanding and tolerance, cluding interest as of December 31, 2009. this award. and her sense of warmth, humor and gen- Cambodia has asked the U.S. to forgive its From 1981 to 1997, Lily was the Corporate erosity. The experience of America is that of debt or use a portion of the payments towards Director of Civic Affairs and Public Affairs for an immigrant nation blending the cultures of U.S. assistance programs which include health Northrop Grumman Corporation. Northrop hundreds of geographic origins into the land care, economic competitiveness, civil society, Grumman is a major employer in California, that we know as the United States of America. and land mine removal, among others. How- and Lily was an outstanding advocate on be- Lily, through her goodwill, her wisdom, and ever, the U.S. Departments of Treasury and half of this important company and its thou- her always-present smile, is a superb example State, across administrations, have shown re- sands of employees. of why America thrives. We know that the fu- markable inflexibility and lack of cooperation. In public life, she served as the Executive ture of this nation is bright when we have en- Nonetheless, I commend Ambassador Hem Assistant for District Attorney, later California gaged the energies of millions of Americans in Heng for his continued efforts to encourage Attorney General, Evelle J. Younger, from the common endeavor of bringing peace and the United States to forgive the debt. In No- 1964 through 1979. In 1980, she was offered prosperity to every new dawn across this land. vember 2004, the U.S. forgave $4.1 billion of positions in the administration of President- Lily is one of those persons who rivals the sun Iraqi debt accumulated under Saddam Hus- elect Ronald Reagan, but Lily turned down in its energy, and she is therefore appro- sein’s leadership so as not to cripple the new these opportunities to return to her family in priately being recognized today for her ex- government. Bosnia-Herzegovina’s debt of California. Recognizing a talented individual traordinary accomplishments that benefit every $24 million and Yugoslavia’s $538.4 million and realizing that she could make a contribu- American. debt, both likely incurred under the dictator tion to our nation, President Reagan appointed Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Josip Tito, were forgiven in 1999 and 2002 re- Lily to the National Advisory Council on Adult lating Lily on her lifetime contributions to our spectively. Education, a position that allowed her to ad- great land. I remain hopeful that one day the United vise the administration and Congress from the f States will come to understand the strategic vantage point of an employer that regularly importance of Cambodia and offer a hand up. needed outstanding employees to maintain its HONORING THE HONG KONG Greater engagement with Cambodia would national operations. PROTESTORS STAND FOR DE- also help the United States achieve its foreign Lily’s superb talents were also recognized MOCRACY policy goals in the region. by others. For example, California Governor It has been my pleasure to know Ambas- Pete Wilson appointed her to the California HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS sador Hem Heng. With his support, I had the Commission on the Status of Women, where OF FLORIDA privilege of visiting Cambodia twice and, at the she served for six years, and was Chair from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1994 to 1996. The commission advises the time, met with Prime Minister Hun Sen, Dep- Friday, November 14, 2014 uty Prime Minister Hor Namhong, Secretary of Governor and Legislature on issues such as State Ouch Borith, and Minister of Commerce economic equity, education equity, health ac- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Cham Prasidh. All are committed to the goal cess, and violence against women. In 1995, am proud to recognize the brave protestors in of strengthening U.S.-Cambodia relations, and she represented the commission in Beijing at Hong Kong who, starting in September of this I commend Ambassador Hem Heng for the re- the United Nations Fourth World Conference year, engaged in, and continue to engage in, markable work he has done in representing on Women. peaceful protests against Mainland China’s re- Cambodia’s interests in the United States. Lily is legendary for her energy and commu- cent moves to undermine the implementation Ambassador Hem Heng was born in nity involvement. She not only managed a of universal suffrage for Hong Kong’s upcom- Kampong Cham province and graduated from challenging career in private industry, but she ing 2017 elections. the Agricultural School of Prek Leap in Phnom has led a decades-long effort supporting the As Aristotle made plain in the Politics, ‘‘lib- Penh. His diplomatic service began in 1979, Armenian community. She served as Chair of erty and equality. . . . will be best attained following the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge. the Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese of when all persons alike share in the govern- He has worked as Bureau Chief in the Ministry the Armenian Church of North America from ment to the utmost.’’ It is the hope of realizing of Foreign Affairs’ Protocol Department, as 1985 to 2005, and she was elected to the Di- this foundational principle that has brought Deputy Director of the Economic Cooperation ocesan Council in 2006 and re-elected in tens of thousands of protesters to the streets Department, as Deputy Director General of the 2008, serving as its Secretary. She was a of Hong Kong. ASEAN Directorate, as Minister Counselor in member of the Cathedral Fund Raising Com- As Americans, we champion Aristotle’s view the Cambodian Embassy in India, as Director mittee, a member of the Zorayan Museum that liberty and equality are more fully of the Asia 2 Department, as Director of Infor- Committee and of the Annual Christmas Ball achieved when the many, instead of the few, mation and Documentation, and as Advisor to Committee. As a longtime member of St. have a voice in how they are governed. We the Deputy Prime Minister. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles, she support this view with foundational principles He is married to the talented and lovely is a member of the St. James Ladies Society such as freedom of speech, freedom of as- Madam Savine Ek, and they have three sons. and currently serves as Chair of her Parish sembly, and transparency in government. I will long remember Ambassador Hem Heng Council. These are ideals that we must not turn away and I will miss him very much. I extend to him I am proud of my Armenian heritage, and from even when, as is the case with China, and his family my highest and kindest regards. proud that we have women like Lily to pro- we know we will have meaningful economic f mote an understanding of America’s cultural and foreign policy contact with countries that diversity, in part by supporting community- make it more difficult for people to fully realize IN RECOGNITION OF LILY RING wide efforts encompassing Americans of all these ideals. People around the world yearn BALIAN backgrounds. Lily has volunteered for the for freedom, and where they do so peacefully KCET Women’s Council and is currently on and with bravery, like our friends in Hong HON. JACKIE SPEIER the Board of Directors of this station. She has Kong, we ought to stand with them in soli- OF CALIFORNIA been a member of the Braille Institute Auxil- darity as they seek those democratic ideals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iary Board from 2011 to the present. At the that we champion at home and abroad. University of Southern California, she is cur- I, along with many of my colleagues, have Friday, November 14, 2014 rently President of the Friends of Armenian a long history of supporting human rights, de- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Music. mocracy and the rule of law around the world. honor Lily Ring Balian, an extraordinary Amer- In recognition of her support of the church, The protesters occupying the streets of Hong ican who has been active in business and Lily was awarded the Gontag and St. Nerses Kong have sustained repeated acts of vio- civic affairs for more than 35 years. Today Lily Shnorhali Medal from His Holiness Karekin II, lence in the face of their peaceful protests as Ring Balian will be honored by the Los Ange- Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Ar- they act to join us in the march toward a more

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Walnut Creek has continued to experi- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- New standards established under the ence rapid growth and today is the home to Healthy Hunger-Free Kid Act would prohibit SARY OF THE CITY OF WALNUT over 64,000 people. CREEK the sale of anything in schools that cannot While Walnut Creek is no longer a small meet the nutrition standards. A well inten- town it still boasts of the most open space per tioned policy, but one that when rigidly en- HON. GEORGE MILLER capita than any other community in the entire forced, excludes: cheese, milk, nuts and the OF CALIFORNIA state of California, bringing together the com- snacks made by Country Meats. The Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fort and excitement of city life while still maxi- ment of Agriculture applied common sense to Friday, November 14, 2014 mizing the conservation of the surrounding en- offering exemptions for each of those items vironment. Today with its vast expanse of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. and their many variations, but not to the small open space combined with a Mediterranean family business in my district. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the climate, sweeping views of nearby Mount Dia- 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Wal- blo, and diversity of flora, Walnut Creek has Country Meats is not an international busi- nut Creek, California. been established as one of California’s most ness that can pool resources into a common Walnut Creek is a vibrant city within the picturesque and charming communities. It is a interest of a multi-billion dollar industry to boundaries of my 11th Congressional District thriving city with a colorful history and a very make its concerns heard in Washington. Its in Contra Costa County. Once a small rural bright future. twenty employees in Ocala, whose jobs will be town, east of San Francisco, Walnut Creek I ask my colleagues to join with me today in lost as collateral damage to federal overreach. has evolved into a beautiful city with plenty of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Walnut This company does not have the clout to edu- open space and the reputation as a regional Creek’s incorporation and in wishing the resi- cate each state legislature on how to file ex- destination for shopping and fine dining. dents another century of continued prosperity. emptions with the Department of Agriculture. It Walnut Creek began as the home to four needs to do that in order to continue fund- f tribes of the Bay Miwok: the Chupcans, in the raisers that have been a mainstay in schools northern part of the Diablo Valley; the RECOGNIZING PREGNANCY RE- dating back to 1978. Instead, Country Meats Saclans, in present day Lafayette as well as in SOURCE CENTER OF SAINT will be added to the list of small businesses smaller valleys of the east bay hills; the CLOUD ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVER- that lost their income because of obtuse fed- Volvon, in areas surrounding Mount Diablo SARY eral regulation. and Marsh Creek; and the Tatcans along the San Ramon Creek. The region’s history was HON. MICHELE BACHMANN f first recorded in 1772 when Spanish explorer OF MINNESOTA Captain Pedro Fages led the first group of ex- TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY’S IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plorers into the Contra Costa County. The RECIPIENTS OF OPERATION REC- area began seeing an increase in settlement Friday, November 14, 2014 OGNITION following the Mexican Revolution in 1821. In Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 1834 Mexico encouraged settlement in its new to recognize and congratulate Pregnancy Re- territory and as a result, four large land grants source Center (PRC) in Saint Cloud, Min- HON. KEN CALVERT were made available. In 1849 the first Amer- nesota for 25 years of serving men and OF CALIFORNIA ican settler arrived and built a cabin in an area women in the greater Saint Cloud area. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES called Rancho Arroyo de las Nueces y PRC, through the hard work of their li- Bolbones, one of the original 4 land grants. censed medical team and volunteers, offers Friday, November 14, 2014 Americans called this area ‘‘Nuts Creek’’ due free and confidential pregnancy tests and to the many walnut trees and creeks that were screening for sexually transmitted diseases. In Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the region. addition, PRC provides medical information honor and pay tribute to a group of individ- Following the Mexican-American War, Cali- and counseling, enabling patients to consider uals—heroes—who are receiving the recogni- fornia became a U.S. Territory and subse- all their options before making decisions. tion and honor they deserve for their service quently gained statehood in 1850. As the area The chosen theme to mark this milestone is to our country. Operation Recognition is oper- grew, commercial structures were built includ- ‘‘Together for Life,’’ which pays homage to ated by the Riverside County Office of Edu- ing, a hotel, general store, a blacksmith shop, both their pro-life values and the fact that they cation with assistance from the Riverside and a meat market. Twelve years later with are ‘‘all in this ministry together for life.’’ County Department of Veterans’ Services. The the establishment of the U.S. Post Office the Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in program awards high school diplomas to vet- community was officially named ‘‘Walnut thanking everyone at PRC for their efforts and erans who missed completing high school due Creek’’. the services they have provided to countless to military service in World War II, the Korean As years passed Walnut Creek continued to men and women over the past 25 years. May War, or the Vietnam War, or for those who grow. In 1871, a plan to build a school failed they continue far into the future. were interned in WWII Japanese-American re- for lack of funding, so the residents took the f location camps. initiative to tax themselves $15.00 and Walnut A recognition ceremony was held on No- FEDERAL OVER-REGULATION AND Creek Central School was built. This tradition vember 12, 2014, for the following individuals THE CASE OF COUNTRY MEATS of valuing education remains as strong today who received their high school diplomas as evidenced by Walnut Creek’s exceptional through Operation Recognition: elementary, middle and high school programs. HON. RICHARD B. NUGENT Salvatore Joseph Amata; Joe Aviles; Gerald Residents continue to generously support OF FLORIDA L. Blokzyl; Gary Howard Crone; Manuel R. the schools with their time, talent and their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money to ensure a bright future for all of their Espudo; Phillip A. Klock; Henry J. LaPointe; children. Friday, November 14, 2014 Steven Phillip Netter; Joe Earl Pruett, Rudolfo The City of Walnut Creek was officially in- Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to B. Ramirez; Adam Henry Ruelas; Juan corporated on October 21, 1914 making it the draw the collective attention of the House to Serrano; Muhammad Shamsid-Deen; TL eighth city in Contra Costa County. Originally an unfortunate case of federal over-regulation Shelton; Philip W. Walker; Robert S. Wible a small town comprised of 500 acres, Walnut and the consequences to a small business in and George L. Zankl. Creek now covers almost 20 square miles. my district. In Ocala, Florida, we have a small Our country owes a debt of gratitude to all In 1951 Walnut Creek entered its modern family business that has produced and distrib- the above recipients for their service and sac- era of commercial growth. Broadway Plaza uted snacks to schools across the country for rifice. I salute all of these individuals and con- opened with 38 shops. The ’50s also saw the more than three decades. Country Meats gratulate them on receiving their high school first population boom for the region as total makes a pork-based snack that is common to diploma.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to will not convert, no we will not pay a Jizya, and if you kill us, we will be with a full heart tended to take, I was unable to be present for share a speech given by one of my constitu- knowing that we died for our Lord and Sav- the vote taken on Wednesday, November 12. ents, Robert Ghazool of Huntington, NY, when ior. You see my brethren these last souls Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ he introduced me during my visit to St. Peter’s were and are the bravest of our brave. They on rollcall vote number 516, regarding H.R. Syriac Orthodox Church. It was a pleasure were the ones that no matter what the cir- 4194. working with Mr. Ghazool in setting up my visit cumstance stayed to preserve our heritage, to the church. our language, our culture, and my God prob- f ‘‘The persecution of Christians and other ably the last chance of civility in a land that HONORING ROBERT W. BOGLE religious minorities in the Middle East is an frankly has little of it. Our Savior told us to affront to human rights and cannot be al- leave everything and follow him. Our breth- lowed to endure. We must stand with this ren in Nineveh have reminded us all what it HON. ROBERT A. BRADY community and stand up against this vio- is to be a true Christian. They are the mod- OF PENNSYLVANIA lence’’. ern day bearers of the cross, like our fore- fathers who themselves carried the cross as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This quote was sent to me by Congressman Israel and read during our rally for our in 1890 Dierbekkar and the Christian Geno- Friday, November 14, 2014 brethren in front of the United Nations. cide of 1915. We cannot let their sacrifice go Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Congressman, as in the rally in front of the in vain. For if we do, we lose the voice of moderation that the Christians have always rise today to honor my friend, Bob W. Bogle, United Nations, our church has been at the center of a movement that has taken on life had in that region. We lose the teachers that as he receives the Outstanding Community taught literacy to the people that came after Leader Award from the Friends of Labor Com- both here and abroad. Genocide is occurring and many Christians of the world can no us. We lose a part of Judea-Christian History mittee of Laborers’ Local 332. Bob is the longer be on the sidelines of history and see that once lost will be difficult to find once chairman, president, and CEO of The Phila- it happen. As we all know this genocide did again. Today for the first time in over 1600 delphia Tribune. not begin in June and July as the ISIS thugs years no Christians are in Mosul. The sounds Bob is chairman of the Hospitals and Higher poured in from neighboring Syria. This was of the church bells are replaced by the Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, the culmination, a last straw if you will, in sounds of war, our crosses, statues and signs of peace and love in the 45 Church facilities and also serves as the Mayor of Philadelphia’s what has been happening to the Christians in Iraq since 2003. For the sake of time, instead taken over by ISIS, now replaced by their appointee on the Independence Blue Cross black flag of hate, death and destruction. We Board. Bob is also chairman of the Council of of giving you an exact timeline here is an overview of what our brethren have endured. are the indigenous people of that land and we Trustees at Cheyney University, his alma They have endured over 60 church bomb- deserve and want better. mater, and serves on a number of boards, in- ings, countless kidnappings and executions, Congressman Israel you have been a leader cluding the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of our priests being killed, the massacre of the in Congress when it comes to issues of Commerce and the Philadelphia Convention church of Sayidat Al Najat, the ethnic human rights and religious equality. You cleansing in Dora, which was once called the were influential in the response and letters and Visitors Bureau. Additionally, he was ap- about Darfur. You sit on the U.S. Holocaust pointed by President George W. Bush to serve Vatican of Baghdad for the amount of churches and Christians that lived there, our Memorial Council, and were quick to stand as member of the National Museum of African with us and acknowledge what was tran- American History and Culture Commission. Archbishops being killed in Iraq and taken hostage in Syria. Due to all this most of the spiring to the minorities of Iraq and Syria as The Philadelphia Tribune is America’s oldest Christians of Iraq have fled the persecution was evident in your statement that was read and Greater Philadelphia’s largest audited they endured, and what was once a popu- in front of the UN. You have visited Iraq and paper primarily serving the African-American lation of 1.5 million is now estimated to be Afghanistan nine times which puts you in a community. Before assuming his present posi- 500,000. unique position to be our voice in Congress. In the last few years, the perils of the Our people are in harm’s way, they have en- tion, Bob held other high-level positions at the dured more than any people should and we newspaper, including director of advertising, Christians of Iraq are now being faced by our brethren in Syria. The Christians of the Mid- need your help. director of marketing, and executive vice presi- I would be remiss if I did not mention the dle East are now in a precarious situation of great sacrifice that our Armed Forces are en- dent. The magazine has been honored at failed nation states that cannot or will not during to bring the fight to ISIS. Their her- least five times by the National Newspaper come to the aide of the minorities being per- oism makes us all proud to be Americans. Publisher’s Association, a trade association of secuted, democratic elections being held Our thoughts and prayers are with them and 205 Black-owned newspapers across the only to see Islamists coming into power as for the families of the four American and we saw with Hamas in Gaza and the Islamic country. British citizens that have been beheaded by Brotherhood in Egypt. The void left by lack I invite you and all of my colleagues to join theses cowardice vultures. of strong central governments has unfortu- me in commemorating my friend Bob’s accom- Without further ado, on behalf of Reverend nately been filled by groups like Al-Qaeda, plishment and his dedication to the city of FR. Gabriel Adde, the board of trustees, and Al-Nusra, ISIS, and Khorasan just to name a the congregation of St. Peter’s Church please Philadelphia, the birthplace of America. few. help me in welcoming the Honorable Con- Now we come to the events that have f gressman Steve Israel. brought us here today. ISIS came in with CONGRATULATING THE FESTUS their black flag of hate and ignorance into f HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS Mosul and the Nineveh plains in late June. RECOGNIZING THE DE LA SALLE COUNTRY TEAM The ultimatum was clear—leave, convert or the only thing left for you is death by the HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PRO- sword. The conclusion for ISIS was simple; GRAM HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER these people would simply lie over and con- OF MISSOURI vert to their brand of Satanic Islam. This HON. GEORGE MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would show the world how weak Christianity OF CALIFORNIA is and how powerful the Islamic State has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 14, 2014 become. I am so proud to tell you how wrong Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise they were. Friday, November 14, 2014 today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- Even after the thugs of ISIS branded the Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. homes of the Christians with the Arabic N gratulating the Festus High School Boys Cross which means Nazarene, none converted and Speaker, I rise to recognize the outstanding Country Team for winning the Class 3 Mis- after vicious threats and attacks and with record of a remarkable high school football souri State Championship. minutes numbered they fled north to first program and Mr. Bob Ladouceur, the coach I ask that you join me in recognizing the the Nineveh Plains and then farther north who, for 34 years, brought out the very best Festus Tigers for a job well done. with nothing more than the clothes on their in his players both on and off the field. Under

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I ask this body join me in congratulating ment Bank (ADB) estimates that the current In 1979 at just 24 years of age, Bob them and wishing them the best in their as- growth rate of 6.5% could triple per capita in- Ladouceur was hired as both a religious stud- suredly bright futures. They are the pride and come by 2030 on the grounds that Myanmar ies instructor and Head Coach of the De La joy of Minnesota, and I expect they will con- will overcome the challenges ahead. These Salle Varsity Football Team to mold an athletic tinue to astound us. figures are supported by the McKinsey Global program in the early stages of development. f Institute, which estimates that Myanmar’s Coach Ladouceur masterfully shaped an out- standing program and by 1995 he was named HONORING AMBASSADOR U KYAW economy will quadruple by 2030 to over USD the National Football League’s first National MYO HTUT AND THE GOVERN- 200 billion. High School Coach of the Year. In 2001, he MENT OF MYANMAR Being a resource-rich country with a single was inducted into the National Federation of market of 60 million people and a developed State High School Associations Hall of Fame HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA private sector and middle class, Myanmar’s and has been named ‘‘Coach of the Year’’ by OF AMERICAN SAMOA economy suffers from an outdated financial both ESPN and USA Today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system and banking sector. In 1990 the Cen- In addition to the winning streak, the statis- Friday, November 14, 2014 tral Bank Law reestablished the country’s own tics for the De La Salle Spartans are quite Central Bank. Although new commercial banks Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise simply amazing: were established, Myanmar was affected by —399–25–3 overall record today to commend Myanmar for its positive developments in political transition and eco- Western sanctions. Due to these sanctions, —20 undefeated seasons, including 12 in a the banking system could not be connected to row, resulting in the 151 game winning streak nomic affairs. the rest of the world at that time. —49–7 average margin of victory during the After decades of isolation, Myanmar started streak a series of drastic political and economic re- In 2013, President U Thein Sein signed a —28 CIF North Coast Section titles forms under President U Thein Sein in 2011 new Central Bank Act giving the Central Bank —No. 1 in national rankings seven times that present a promising opportunity for sus- more independence while local banks ex- —A dozen future NFL players began their tainable development toward democratization, panded their branches and services rapidly. careers as Spartans. freedom, rule of law and peace—crucial fac- The opening up of the financial sector was fur- But the story of De La Salle football is more tors for a life of dignity. ther strengthened by the country’s decision in than touchdowns and field goals. To quote President U Thein Sein was welcomed to September to grant a provisional banking li- Coach Ladouceur, ‘‘I always placed the huge the White House in May 2013, the first cense to nine institutions, providing them with Myanmar leader to visit the United States in value in our program in how our kids treat the authorization to deal with foreign compa- 47 years. He updated President Obama on each other; what kind of students they are. nies, local banks and—in cooperation with a key developments since Obama’s visit to Are they learning things under our care?’’ He local institution—with Burmese companies. Yangon half a year earlier and both leaders masterfully developed this outstanding pro- Among the nine banks that have been se- gram to guide his students to excellence not praised Myanmar’s political and economic lected from a total of 25 applications are the just on the field but through life. progress. A year after U Thein Sein’s visit to three major Japanese houses: Bank of Tokyo- Mr. Speaker, I invite this chamber to join the U.S. 49 companies were registered in with me in recognizing Coach Bob Ladouceur Myanmar, among them GE, Chevron, Coca- Mitsubishi, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and for his tireless service to the students of De La Cola and Colgate-Palmolive. In November Mizuho Bank. Singapore is also well rep- Salle and to congratulate each of the mem- 2014, President Obama joined regional lead- resented with the OCBC and UOB. Further bers of the Spartans Football Team for their ers for the 25th ASEAN summit in Myanmar banks taken into account are Australia and dedication to the game and to values they and met both President U Thein Sein and op- New Zealand Banking (ANZ), Malaysia’s have carried with them off the field. position leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Maybank, the Bangkok Bank and the Industrial f The Myanmar government is represented in and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). Amer- the U.S. by His Excellency U Kyaw Myo Htut, ican banks did not participate in the applica- RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary tion process. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPI- of the Union of the Republic of Myanmar to The Myanmar government hopes that the ENTS the United States. Ambassador U Kyaw Myo admission of international financial institutions Htut has been the Myanmar Ambassador to will provide an important impetus to the ex- the United States since September 2013. Prior HON. MICHELE BACHMANN pansion of direct investment, as the nine se- OF MINNESOTA to that he served as Ambassador of Myanmar lected institutions represent the major investor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the United Kingdom (2011 to 2013) and in this role played a crucial part in the lifting of countries. This is important considering the Friday, November 14, 2014 the European Union’s sanctions on Myanmar. many challenges faced by the banking sector. Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ambassador U Kyaw Myo Htut aims to pro- The country is still struggling to recover from to proudly honor thirteen high school seniors mote trade and strengthen bilateral ties with the 2003 banking crisis, which had a lasting from the Sixth Congressional District of Min- the United States. An essential part of his job impact on the now mainly cash-based econ- nesota who earned the Congressional Certifi- is to push for more U.S. investment in omy. It will require a strong regulatory frame- cate of Merit for their exemplary citizenship Myanmar while addressing human rights work, updated information technology infra- and academic excellence. The award winners issues. In that regard, he works towards re-al- structure and skilled personnel to be ready for include: Spencer Clark, Andover High School; lowing the Generalized System of Preference the challenges ahead. Kevin Bloch, Immaculate Conception Acad- (GSP) for trade with Myanmar, which Con- Much more could be said about the work of emy; Brooke Volpone, Monticello High School; gress stopped extending in July 2013. Nobel Peace winner Aung San Suu Kyi, about Brandon Fabel, Central High School; Carissa In his role as Ambassador, U Kyaw Myo President U Thein Sein’s policy of openness, Nelson, PACT Charter School; Cole Anderson, Htut also serves as an economic facilitator Becker High School; Natalia Velenchenko, and regularly advises U.S. investors and com- and about the country’s positive developments Buffalo High School; Austin Schmitt, Royalton panies wishing to enter the Myanmar market. in regard to religious freedom, healthcare and High School; Grant Tesdahl, Elk River High U Kyaw Myo Htut takes a strong stand toward education. However, the policy of openness is School; Abbey Halonen, Dassel-Cokato High the improvement of human rights in Myanmar not irreversible and the international commu- School; Jiahui Jiao, Delano High School; Gino and shows continuous efforts to encourage nity must do all it can to ensure that Fraboni, Princeton High School; and Luke An- the United States to acknowledge ongoing re- Myanmar’s course is set right for sustainable derson, Legacy Christian Academy. forms. development. It is essential that stability is These students have made significant con- Since 2011, the Myanmar government has achieved through economic and social pros- tributions to their schools and communities strongly welcomed private and foreign invest- pects for all people, and I commend all who and stand out to faculty as the ‘‘cream of the ment. The Myanmar government revised sev- are working towards this goal.

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Mike’s thoughtful approach to law enforce- On behalf of the people of Tennessee’s Friday, November 14, 2014 ment has been appreciated and published on Fourth Congressional District, I congratulate Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor many occasions. He is a prolific writer. One of the students, faculty and staff of the McFad- Michael J. Massoni who is retiring as Police his articles was published in the FBI Law En- den School of Excellence for their leadership Chief after 35 years of outstanding service at forcement Journal and the South San Fran- in promoting environmental stewardship. the South San Francisco Police Department. cisco Municipal Code includes several of his f Mike is an exceptional law enforcement officer city staff reports on issues such as regulating and human being and I have had the great adult related businesses, side shows, curfew RECOGNIZING JMU’S CENTER FOR privilege of working closely with him to combat violations and commercial alarms. INTERNATIONAL STABILIZATION human trafficking in San Mateo County. His dedication and work have been noticed AND RECOVERY Mike started as a police officer in August and recognized throughout his career; he was 1979, was promoted to police corporal in 1983 awarded a Certificate of Commendation in HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN and to police sergeant in 1988. In his four 1981, the South San Francisco Police Depart- OF VIRGINIA years in that capacity, he served as traffic and ment Chief’s award in 1995 and the South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planning liaison sergeant, acting commander San Francisco High School Community Serv- Friday, November 14, 2014 of the investigations division, and acting watch ice Award in 2007. commander and in the patrol and criminal in- Mike firmly believes in giving back to the Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in vestigation divisions. In 2001, Mike became community, so in addition to his job obliga- support of the Center for International Sta- police lieutenant and served as patrol watch tions, he volunteers as a guest lecturer and bilization and Recovery (CISR) at James commander and training manager. Three advisory committee member at Notre Dame Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. years later he rose to police captain and was de Namur University, and is a member of the Founded in 1996, CISR’s mission is to help the commander of the operations and services South San Francisco Rotary Club, a member post-conflict communities by promoting recov- divisions. And finally in May of 2009, he rose of the Sitike Counseling Center and co-chair ery, rebuilding, and resilience. CISR achieves to the top of the department and became Po- of the Interact Club for South San Francisco this goal in a number of ways including train- lice Chief. Over the course of three decades, High School. He also participated in the an- ing and education, publications, conferences, Mike has served on the San Mateo County nual Senior Citizens Breakfast, Tip-A-Cop and and workshops. The center undoubtedly im- Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association, the Day in the Park events organized by the po- proves lives around the world by providing un- San Mateo County Commanders Association, lice department for the community. equaled support to populations struggling with the San Mateo County Training Managers As- As mentioned earlier, Mike’s wife of 32 the lingering effects of war. Staff members, sociation, the Police Athletic League and the years, Lexann McKay Massoni, will be his under the direction of Ken Rutherford, deploy Police Association—on most of them as presi- travel and social manager in his retirement. worldwide to support their ongoing mission. dent. As if that wasn’t enough responsibility, He will no doubt enjoy spending extra time CISR produces The Journal of ERW and he agreed to also serve as the Public Safety with their two children, Heather and Steven, Mine Action which provides a platform to edu- Chief this last year. What that really means is and watching San Francisco Giants games. cate and discuss issues related to explosive that he served as both Police and Fire Chief. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House of Rep- remnants of war. It also produces To Walk the You will never hear Mike complain. He just resentatives rise with me to honor the long Earth in Safety which documents the govern- gets the work done quietly, and with a smile and meaningful law enforcement career of ment’s commitment to conventional weapons on his face. However, I have heard him say South San Francisco Police Chief Mike destruction. The center makes these publica- over the last few months leading up to his re- Massoni whom I’m proud to call a friend and tions and many other reports, studies, and tirement that he is looking forward to relaxing colleague. He has touched and saved count- tools available to the public via its website. and spending time with his wife Lexann who less lives and leaves behind giant shoes to fill. CISR is dedicated to sharing this critical has lots of plans for him. Mike will be deeply missed, but his impact on knowledge with the communities that most Mike was born in South San Francisco in our community will be felt for years to come. need it. 1955 and attended South San Francisco High He will no doubt go down as one of the finest Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me School. He received his Associates of Art in police chiefs to serve in the history of San in recognizing the Center for International Sta- Administration of Justice from the College of Mateo County. bilization and Recovery at James Madison San Mateo in 1975. He continued his edu- f University. cation at Notre Dame De Namur University f where he earned his Bachelors of Sciences in TRIBUTE TO THE MCFADDEN Human Services in 2001 and his Masters of SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZING ORANGE COUNTY Public Administration in 2004. PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mike has completed a long list of profes- HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS sional classes and certificates, including the OF TENNESSEE HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Supervisory Leadership Institute, Executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Development and the Role of the Police Chief. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He also served on several regional commit- Friday, November 14, 2014 Friday, November 14, 2014 tees such as the North San Mateo County Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Gang Task Force, the San Mateo County to honor the students, faculty and staff of the Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am Commanders Subpoena Process Revisions McFadden School of Excellence in pleased to recognize Superintendent Barbara Committee and the San Mateo County Human Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for the leadership Jenkins and the teachers and staff of Orange Trafficking Committee, which Mike and I co- they have shown in promoting recycling and County Public Schools (OCPS) for being cho- founded in 2012. He was an incredible partner environmental stewardship. sen as a co-winner of the Broad Prize for in taking on an issue that nobody in San In acknowledgment of their hard work, the Urban Education. This year, OCPS will be Mateo County law enforcement knew existed. McFadden School was selected as a winner of awarded $500,000 to provide college scholar- Human trafficking on the San Francisco Penin- the 2014 Good Sports Always Recycle Award ships to high-achieving, low-income high sula is indeed a serious problem because of sponsored by Eastman Chemical Company, school seniors. high demand and an infrastructure that easily the University of Tennessee, Waste Connec- OCPS students have made remarkable supports it with freeways, an airport and a tions, and Food City. This selection, made by gains in recent years. Among them, the Broad large number of hotels. We brought together the nation’s largest stadium recycling program, Foundation cites narrowed income and minor- law enforcement on the local, state and fed- recognizes ten schools annually as having the ity achievement gaps, improved college-readi- eral level to combat this modern version of best recycling programs throughout Ten- ness and academic improvements among low- slavery. Mike took the lead in developing and nessee. income middle school students.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14NO8.039 E14NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS November 14, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1587 Educating America’s youth is an investment against these diseases. Particularly troubling Mason University. Together they have built in our nation’s future, and it is imperative that among these is Alzheimer’s disease, for which one of the nation’s most respected higher edu- all students have access to quality education. there are no preventative measures, palliative cation programs for the arts and arts manage- By equipping our students with the tools need- treatments, or cure. While we have seen re- ment, training hundreds of artists and arts ad- ed to become successful employers and em- duced incidence of some common diseases— ministrators, helping young professionals cre- ployees, we fuel technological innovation, like heart disease and some cancers—deaths ate new arts programs, and sustaining local wealth creation, and economic growth. from Alzheimer’s disease have increased over arts organizations in Fairfax communities. Again, congratulations to Orange County the last 30 years. The 2014 Arts Impact Award will be pre- Public Schools for being chosen as a winner Currently, Alzheimer’s disease affects more sented to the Greater Reston Arts Center of the 2014 Broad Prize. I sincerely appreciate than five million Americans. Families suffer (GRACE). Over the past 40 years, GRACE their leadership and dedication to educating both financially and emotionally as they care has enriched the Reston community with art the students of Central Florida. for loved ones with the disease, and it places exhibitions, arts education programs, and the f a staggering burden on our health care sys- annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, tem at a cost of over $200 billion per year. In which has become one of the region’s largest RECOGNIZING EMPLOYEE LEARN- Pennsylvania alone, more than 270,000 sen- arts festivals with tens of thousands of ING WEEK—DECEMBER 1–5, 2014 iors suffer from Alzheimer’s—13 percent of all attendees. Since its inception in 1974, GRACE senior citizens in the state of Pennsylvania. has mounted more than 250 exhibitions, pre- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS These numbers only underscore the impor- senting the work of local, regional, and na- OF NEW YORK tance of investing in public health research, tional artists. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which might yield valuable treatments and The 2014 Arts Education Award will be pre- sented to Cappies of the National Capital Area Friday, November 14, 2014 cures. Mr. Speaker, continued support for the Na- (Cappies NCA) for its innovation and impact in Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tional Institutes of Health is a critical step in arts education. Cappies—the Critics and recognize Employee Learning Week, which meeting the health care challenges currently Awards Program—engages high school stu- will be celebrated the week of December 1–5, facing our nation. I urge my colleagues to con- dents in a comprehensive theatre education 2014. A national campaign, Employee Learn- sider the far-reaching and long-term benefits program. Each year, Cappies NCA involves ing Week strives to emphasize the importance of investment in medical research through the approximately 3,200 students from 56 schools of the link between employee education and National Institutes of Health and the positive as theatrical performers, production managers achieving exceptional results within an organi- effect it will have on our nation’s health and and technicians, and critics. Since its inception zation. economy. in 1999, thousands of high school students Established by the American Society for f have experienced the breadth and depth of Training & Development, the campaign brings the theatre, with many becoming actors, the- awareness to the necessity of professional RECOGNIZING RECIPIENTS OF THE atre professionals, arts educators, and journal- training and workplace education for employ- 2014 ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX ists. ees and organizations alike. Each year, Em- COUNTY ARTS AWARDS The 2014 Arts Philanthropy Award will be ployee Learning Week recognizes and lessens presented to Pat and Steve Macintyre for their the growing skills gap in today’s highly com- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY outstanding support of initiatives that strength- petitive economy. An important facet of Em- OF VIRGINIA en the arts in Herndon and Reston. Through ployee Learning Week, the Niagara Frontier IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their generosity over the past three decades Chapter is an independently-incorporated, Friday, November 14, 2014 the Macintyres have founded or supported or- nonprofit organization affiliated with the Amer- ganizations including the Herndon Foundation ican Society for Training & Development. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- for the Cultural Arts, Council for the Arts of With over 140 members hailing from diverse ognize the Arts Council of Fairfax County and Herndon, League of Reston Artists, Initiative industries across the region, the chapter has the recipients of the 2014 Arts Awards. These for Public Art—Reston, Herndon’s Art in Public been successful in making a meaningful dif- awards recognize the extraordinary contribu- Places initiative, and Technology and the Arts ference in the area of professional growth. tions of artists and arts organizations, as well scholarships. Additionally, Pat has served on Through these efforts, the Niagara Frontier as individuals and businesses in Fairfax Coun- the boards of many of these organizations. Chapter has demonstrated a significant com- ty, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me mitment to developing the region’s workforce, Church that support the arts in our community. in congratulating the recipients of the 2014 a noble investment in Western New York’s Founded in 1964, the Arts Council of Fairfax Arts Awards and in recognizing and thanking economy. Mr. Speaker, please join me in iden- County, Inc. is a non-profit organization des- the visionaries, leaders, and supporters who tifying December 1–5, 2014, as Employee ignated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency. help to make our Northern Virginia commu- Learning Week, and congratulating the Niag- The Arts Council operates programs and initia- nities rich with cultural opportunities. tives that include grants, arts advocacy, edu- ara Frontier Chapter of the American Society f for Training & Development on their endeavor. cation, and professional development opportu- f nities for artists and arts organizations. In URGING SUPPORT FOR FY14, the Arts Council awarded over ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH FUNDING RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL $500,000 in County, public, and private funds INSTITUTES OF HEALTH through competitive grants and awards to arts HON. FILEMON VELA organizations and individual artists. These OF TEXAS HON. PATRICK MEEHAN grants helped to fund approximately 13,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES performances and 2,600 arts programs which OF PENNSYLVANIA Friday, November 14, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were attended by more than 1 million people. In addition, The Arts Council of Fairfax County Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge Friday, November 14, 2014 has been a strong supporter and sponsor of the inclusion of additional funding for Alz- Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the 11th Congressional District High School heimer’s research in the National Institute of express my strong support for the National In- Arts Competition and has been instrumental in Health’s (NIH) budget. This disease affects stitutes of Health and the vital importance of making this program one of the most success- over 5 million Americans, and every 67 sec- continued investment in medical research. The ful in the nation. onds someone develops Alzheimer’s. The im- National Institutes of Health is one of the The Arts Awards honor supporters of the pact on these patients and their families is im- world’s leading medical research centers and arts in four categories: the Jinx Hazel Arts mense, and Congress must act now to ensure represents our best hope for improving treat- Award, the Arts Impact Award, the Arts Edu- needed funding is available to researchers ments and finding cures for diseases that af- cation Award, and the Arts Philanthropy working to better understand, treat, and cure fect millions of Americans. Award. It is my honor to enter the following Alzheimer’s. Today, more than 30 million Americans suf- names of the 2014 Arts Awards Recipients As the Appropriations Committee drafts fer from rare or incurable diseases. The re- into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: The 2014 spending legislation for the current fiscal year, search conducted by the National Institutes of Jinx Hazel Arts Award will be presented to Bill it is critical that the NIH budget include an ad- Health is critical for success in the fight Reeder and Richard Kamenitzer of George ditional $200 million for Alzheimer’s research.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14NO8.003 E14NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 14, 2014 The requirement for this funding was validated HONORING THE 85TH ANNIVER- people. Under his leadership, People Inc.’s by the National Alzheimer’s Plan, a com- SARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF budget has grown from $2 million to over $144 prehensive Congressionally-directed initiative PENELOPE million, an impressive feat in Western New which serves as a blueprint to ensure that tax- York’s non-profit community. At his time of re- payer dollars are carefully invested in medical HON. JOHN P. SARBANES tirement, Dr. Boles had the responsibility of research. OF MARYLAND overseeing more than 3,200 staff that assist One in three seniors who die each year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 12,000 individuals. have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or de- A lifetime student and advocate for those Friday, November 14, 2014 mentia, and the Center for Disease Control with disabilities, Dr. Boles received his Doctor notes that it is the 6th leading cause of death Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of Education and his Masters of Education de- in the United States. In addition to the terrible to congratulate the Daughters of Penelope on gree from Columbia University, and his Mas- toll on individuals, the cost of treating Alz- its 85th Anniversary and to recognize the or- ters of Arts degree from Goddard College in heimer’s will cost over $214 billion this year. ganization’s civic contributions and commit- Clinical Psychology. With so much at stake, an investment of $200 ment to public service in the United States Dr. Boles has been a member of countless million in 2015 is clearly justified, and we must and abroad. groups such as Commissioner’s Advisory also continue to provide funding for Alz- Since its founding in 1929, the Daughters of Council on Intellectual and Developmental Dis- heimer’s research in future years. Penelope has become a preeminent inter- abilities, the American Association of Marriage On behalf of South Texas families affected national women’s organization and affiliate of and Family Counselors, the National Con- by Alzheimer’s, I urge my colleagues in Con- the American Hellenic Educational Progressive ference of Executives of Associations for Re- gress to support increased funding for Alz- Association (AHEPA), the nation’s leading as- tarded Citizens, National Rehabilitation Asso- heimer’s research. sociation of American citizens of Hellenic herit- ciation, and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. f age. Today there are 250 Daughters of Penel- He was appointed to the President’s Com- ope chapters around the world. mittee for People with Intellectual Disabilities IN HONOR OF PAMELA VON NESS I am especially proud to recognize the by President Bush in 2006, a committee that Daughters because I believe the organization I had the pleasure of nominating him for once HON. SAM FARR embodies the spirit of philotimo; a conviction again. OF CALIFORNIA for civic duty and deep honor in volunteerism During my years as an elected official I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that all Hellenes strive to uphold. have worked closely with Dr. Boles and Peo- Friday, November 14, 2014 The Daughters of Penelope was first estab- ple, Inc. The work they do is incredible and Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lished with the mission of improving the lives necessary. From creating and maintaining honor the career of Ms. Pamela von Ness on of all women and providing them the oppor- group homes across Western New York, eas- the occasion of her retirement from thirty eight tunity to make significant contributions to ing the pain of families and individuals that years of federal civilian service with the De- American society. Today, the organization need their care, to advocacy for the human partment of Defense. I have had the great strives to promote the ideals of ancient services on local, state, and national levels, pleasure of working with Pam during her ten- Greece: education, philanthropy, civic respon- Dr. Boles was consistently at the forefront. As ure as the Deputy Garrison Commander of the sibility, and family and individual excellence stigma surrounding the disabled decreases Presidio of Monterey. The Presidio garrison through community service and volunteerism. and awareness of conditions and care needed plays host to several thousand students and Through this enduring commitment to the rises, it is in no small part due to the work of faculty of the Defense Language Institute as philotimo ethic, the Daughters of Penelope Dr. Boles. well as several other Army missions. Pam ef- has achieved remarkable accomplishments: Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise fectively served as the city manager of these providing educational opportunities for youth, today to honor the amazing accomplishments dynamic communities. And it is in that capac- tirelessly caring for the elderly and victims of of James M. Boles Ed.D. during his career ity that I and my staff came to understand and domestic abuse, and raising funds for impor- and to congratulate him on the occasion of his rely on Pam’s deep professionalism and prob- tant civic causes and medical research. Dem- retirement. I am certain his advocacy for those lem solving skills. I would like to share with onstrating strong character, determination, and with disabilities will not cease with his retire- the House an excerpt from the Department of hard work, it’s no surprise that Daughters of ment from People Inc., and his enduring leg- Defense Exceptional Civilian Service Award Penelope members often rise to become lead- acy will impact our community for years to given to Pam in recognition of her service: ers in their respective professions, from gov- come. ‘‘During the period of August 2003 to No- ernment to business to the arts. f vember 2013, Ms. von Ness distinguished her- On this 85th Anniversary, I congratulate the HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL self while serving as the Deputy Garrison Daughters of Penelope for its tremendous ac- MICHAEL D. MIRALLES Commander, United States Army Garrison, complishments and thank the organization for Presidio of Monterey California. Throughout its enduring commitment to public service. Ms. von Ness’ outstanding 38 years of Civil f HON. PHIL GINGREY OF GEORGIA Service, she has had a long-standing record HONORING THE CAREER OF JAMES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of exceptionally distinguished performance. M. BOLES, ED.D. The culmination of her remarkably outstanding Friday, November 14, 2014 career has resulted in innumerable contribu- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I tions to the local Presidio of Monterey commu- OF NEW YORK rise today to honor Lieutenant Colonel Michael nity and significant contributions to the Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D. Miralles and to recognize his lifetime of ment of the Army. Her dedicated efforts re- service to our country. sulted in numerous groundbreaking accom- Friday, November 14, 2014 On April 1, Lt. Colonel Miralles retired from plishments, which set examples for cost sav- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the United States Air Force Reserve after ings and effectiveness, while delivering first honor the career and accomplishments of a twenty-nine years of sacrifice and service to class support to tenant organizations at the distinguished member of my community and this great nation. Presidio of Monterey and the fifteen functions my friend, James M. Boles, Ed.D. Dr. Boles’s Prior to his service as an American airman, and sub-installations the Presidio supports on work and unwavering dedication to better the Lt. Colonel Miralles was as a Petroleum Engi- the California Central Coast. Her extensive quality of life for those who need it most—the neer and Polymer Chemist in Oil-Field Explo- knowledge, expertise, and experience, cou- disabled, children, seniors, and their families— ration and Drilling Operations. In 1985 he pled with her dedication to mission accom- is a model and an inspiration. graduated from OTS and has since served our plishment, have directly provided immeas- Dr. Boles served as the President and Chief country in many different capacities. In his last urable benefit to the Installation Management Executive Officer of People, Inc., the largest assignment, he worked as the Deputy Com- Command and the United States Army.’’ non-profit human services agency in Erie mander of the 403rd Maintenance Group, Air Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole County. On October 1, 2014, after thirty-three Force Reserve Command, Keesler Air Force House in thanking Pam for her years of years spent growing this impressive organiza- Base, Mississippi. skilled, intelligent, and dedicated service to our tion, he retired. For his distinguished leadership and meri- nation’s defense. We wish Pam success and When Dr. Boles began his tenure with Peo- torious service throughout his career, Lt. Colo- happiness in the next chapter of her life. ple Inc. in 1981, the organization staffed 200 nel Miralles has been awarded the Bronze

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Medal with 2 M devices and Bronze Hourglass also honors Booz Allen’s commitment to diver- I join with her colleagues, friends and family device. sity in its workforce and promoting community in congratulating Marcia David as she com- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 11th District of integration for individuals with disabilities. pletes her remarkable career with Hormel Georgia, I extend my deepest thanks to Lt. Greenspring Village is being honored with Foods, and wish her well as she shifts gears Colonel Miralles for devoting his life to uphold- the Social Responsibility Award in recognition to an active and rewarding life after retirement ing the Constitution of the United States and of its continued support of MVLE and our local with her husband, Rob. to the protection of its citizens. I wish him a community. Greenspring has been a longtime f happy—and well-deserved—retirement. employment partner with MVLE and also sup- RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF f ports MVLE’s annual golf tournament and vol- unteer activities. HELIOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECOGNIZING THE 2014 MVLE Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS in commending MVLE for it success in helping HON. ED PASTOR individuals with disabilities achieve independ- OF ARIZONA HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ence and in congratulating the 2014 MVLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Annual Award recipients. OF VIRGINIA Friday, November 14, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise Friday, November 14, 2014 RECOGNIZING MRS. MARCIA A. today to recognize the accomplishments and Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- DAVID the impact of Helios Education Foundation on ognize the 2014 MVLE Annual Award Recipi- the success of all students in Arizona and ents. HON. KERRY L. BENTIVOLIO Florida. I also want to congratulate Helios MVLE is a not-for-profit corporation that pro- OF MICHIGAN Education Foundation on celebrating 10 years vides employment opportunities and support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of changing lives and strengthening our com- services to individuals with disabilities. For 43 Friday, November 14, 2014 munities through education. years, MVLE has partnered with commercial Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like Helios Education Foundation was created in businesses as well as with government agen- to recognize an outstanding individual, Mrs. 2004 through the sale and conversion of cies and other not-for-profit organizations to Marcia A. David of Novi, Michigan, for her Southwest Student Services Corporation led allow the individuals it serves to live in dignity more than 37 years of service with Hormel by a visionary President and CEO, Vince and as independently as possible. In the last Foods. She is the first woman in the com- Roig, and Board of Directors. At the time of year, MVLE assisted more than 600 individ- pany’s 123-year history to retire from the sales the sale, Southwest Student Services was the uals, and its workforce can be proud that it is division. She has probably sold more SPAM eighth largest holder of federally-insured stu- making a positive difference in someone’s life luncheon meat than any other woman in dent loans in the country. The net proceeds of every day. America during the course of her career. that sale were used to create the Foundation’s Each year, MVLE honors individual partici- Marcia started with the company imme- initial endowment of $525 million. pants, as well as business and community diately following graduation from The Ohio Since that time and in perpetuity, the Foun- partners, who exemplify MVLE’s ideals. I am State University in 1977 and during her 37 dation has and continues to be focused on its pleased to enter the names of the 2014 award and a half years there she has progressed ultimate goal of creating opportunities for recipients into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. into positions of increased responsibility to her every individual in Arizona and Florida to suc- The President’s Award is presented to indi- current post as Customer Business Manager. ceed in postsecondary education. Helios is in- viduals who have shown outstanding progress Marcia started as a trainee in Chicago, and vesting its knowledge, expertise and resources toward gaining independence and self-suffi- her first sales assignment was in Flint, Michi- to advance student academic preparedness ciency through participation in employment gan. After seven years in the field she trans- and to foster college-going cultures in both and community services. The 2014 President’s ferred to the corporate office in Austin, Min- states. Award recipients are Alfred Dews, Celeste nesota, as an associate product manager. It’s through a decade of strategic partner- Whalen and Rachel O’Donnell. One year later she advanced to product man- ships and investments that Helios has identi- The Chairman’s Award is presented to an ager—the first woman in company history to fied Early Grade Success, College and Career outstanding business partner who has shown hold this position. Readiness, and Postsecondary Completion as excellence in hiring practices, creating sup- After three years in Austin, she returned to the three most critical reform priorities needed portive work environments, and supporting the field sales in the Michigan district managing to ensure student success. In Early Grade mission of MVLE. The 2014 Chairman’s the Kroger account. In May 1995 she took Success, Helios is working to ensure that all Award recipient is Embassy Suites Springfield. over Kmart, advancing to customer team lead- children enter kindergarten prepared to suc- The hotel has employed Wounded Warriors, er while also taking on the additional responsi- ceed and read at grade level by the end of hosted Working Warrior Nation’s First Annual bility of the Target account in 1997. In 2003 third grade. In College and Career Readiness, Career Fair, launched an internship program Marcia was named the Detroit Grocery Prod- the Foundation strives to ensure that all high for military veterans, supported MVLE’s annual ucts district manager. Finally, in 2004 she was school graduates are prepared to enter the Golf Classic, and supplied volunteers for other promoted to the position she holds today, workforce or credit-bearing college courses. MVLE activities. Customer Business Manager of the East Cen- And, the organization’s work in Postsecondary MVLE presents four Community Awards in tral District where she is responsible for lead- Completion is focused on helping more tradi- honor of the four components of our commu- ing a team covering accounts in three states. tionally underserved students access, persist nity: Government, Employment, Social Re- Marcia has led several top-to-top meetings and attain a high-quality postsecondary certifi- sponsibility, and Integration. with one of the company’s largest accounts, cate or degree. The Government Champion Award recipient Meijer, and achieved a goal of being chosen Helios Education Foundation believes that is SourceAmerica in recognition of its support by them as a joint business planning partner, education is an investment and not an ex- of the AbilityOne program and its work to cre- an honor bestowed on only a handful of pense and has invested over $155 million in ate jobs throughout government agencies for Meijer’s most important collaborators. educational initiatives across the full education individuals with disabilities and military vet- Marcia is a two-time Chairman’s Inner Circle continuum. To that end, the Foundation has erans. award winner. She has been instrumental in supported the college-going aspirations of The Employment Partner Award recipient is increasing Hormel Food’s support of and ad- more than 135,000 students, provided more Capitol Office Solutions in recognition of its vocacy for the Network of Executive Women. than 8,000 scholarships for postsecondary partnership with Digital Stream, MVLE’s docu- Marcia has been a consistent and energetic education and provided professional develop- ment scanning business division, which pairs mentor for many of the young men and ment and training for more than 16,000 edu- Capitol Office Solutions’ software management women who have joined Hormel Foods as in- cators. Through these and future investments, with Digital Stream’s document management terns, sales trainees, and account managers. Helios is laying the foundation for the ongoing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14NO8.009 E14NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 14, 2014 economic viability of our communities and RECOGNIZING EMERGING BUSI- fend his nation and develop strong community paving the way for our students to compete NESS LEADERS UPON RECEIVING relationships wherever he was stationed. Ad- and succeed in a global workforce. THE AMHERST CHAMBER OF miral French’s commitment to community was Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me COMMERCE 2014 YOUNG PROFES- readily apparent in his second flag officer as- in recognizing Helios Education Foundation for SIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD signment serving as commander, Joint Region serving our communities, and in particular, I Marianas and concurrently serving as U.S. commend its Founder and Chairman, Vince HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Defense Representative to Guam, Common- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Fed- Roig, for his passion and commitment to this OF NEW YORK erated States of Micronesia and Republic of work. In addition, I congratulate Helios Edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation Foundation’s Board of Directors and Palau. Admiral French was one of the most Staff for the tangible and critical impact the Friday, November 14, 2014 popular and effective Admirals to have served Foundation has had over the past 10 years. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to on Guam. Most importantly, I am excited about the long- recognize the founding members of Emerging In particular, he advocated, prepared for lasting and transformative change Helios Edu- Business Leaders on receiving the 2014 and assisted in the military buildup on Guam, cation Foundation will have on our community Young Professional Leadership Award from and he did it through establishing strong rela- in perpetuity through education. the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. This tionships within the community. He also worked closely with then Brigadier General f award acknowledges a group of young profes- sionals that demonstrate commitment to the Doug Owens, Commander 36th Wing at An- HONORING THE EXCEPTIONAL Buffalo Niagara Region. dersen Air Force Base, on implementing the HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AC- Originally called the Creative Class Consor- Joint Region concept on Guam. There were CEPTED INTO THE WAUKEGAN tium, Emerging Business Leaders is a network many unique and difficult challenges in imple- menting this requirement from the 2005 round TO COLLEGE PROGRAM of over 500 smart and dynamic professionals of BRAC but their framework endures to this under the age of 40. Four years ago, Cham- day. HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER ber President Colleen DiPirro adopted a non- Moreover, he prioritized direct and open OF ILLINOIS traditional business model, and reached out to lines of communication with our community at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local firms and invited employees under the all the Navy regions he served. On Guam, he Friday, November 14, 2014 age of 40 to create a dialogue that encour- demonstrated a keen understanding of the ages their engagement. These members come Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I am Chamorro culture that is an important part of from different industries, have different ideas, understanding Guam and relating to our local pleased to rise today to honor Jazmin Bahena, but are all committed to innovation. With the community. Admiral French demonstrated a Luz Cruz, Roberto Flores, Vanessa Flores, creation of the Emerging Business Leaders, model of leadership that should be emulated Maria Gaytan-Martinez, Marely Guadiana, these professionals were given a network to by any military officer. He established ground Hansel Lopez, Mirian Lopez, Deshawn Mitch- become community stewards. rules on Guam which are still in place today. ell, Stephanie Pakula, Victor Solano, Mauricio I stand here today, Mr. Speaker, to recog- I also commend Vice Admiral French for his Sosa Cardenas, Fernando Tovar and nize the enormous contribution that comes leadership as Commander, Naval Installations Magruilio Zuniga for their admittance into the with the foundation of Emerging Business Command. He provided leadership of the Waukegan to College program. Leaders to the Buffalo Niagara region. This shore-based Navy installations at a time of Launched in 2009, W2C seeks to advance group of young and progressive individuals will budget constraints. He has been able to en- local students’ intellectual and emotional de- keep the Amherst Chamber of Commerce rel- sure that the sailors and marines are provided velopment, cultivating a strong commitment to evant, benefitting the entire region. with shore facilities that support their mission community and a profound belief that they can f and their families. Despite the budget chal- build a brighter future for themselves, their lenges he ensured that the Navy continued to families and their communities. By establishing RECOGNIZING VICE ADMIRAL WIL- invest in improving the housing and facilities high academic expectations and counseling LIAM D FRENCH ON HIS RETIRE- that support Marines and sailors. students and their families on the college ap- MENT FROM THE UNITED Despite his tremendous accomplishments, plication process, W2C helps students realize STATES NAVY Vice Admiral French and his family suffered their full potential by making the dream of col- an unimaginable tragedy earlier this year. On lege a reality. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO January 24, 2014 Admiral French’s daughter, All first-generation college students, these OF GUAM Teressa was tragically killed. Admiral French young people were selected for the W2C pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his family stood strong in the face of ad- gram because of their impressive academic versity and were an example for us all to fol- achievements as well as their contributions to Friday, November 14, 2014 low. In the days following Teressa’s passing their communities. As leaders in the class- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today there was a tremendous outreach to his family room, these students demonstrated tremen- to recognize Vice Admiral William D. French from any community in which Admiral French dous resolve in overcoming difficult obstacles on his retirement from the United States Navy served or where his family lived. That was a as well as dedication to positively contribute to after 35 years of Federal service. Vice Admiral clear demonstration of the strength of his per- society. French retired as the Commander, Navy In- sonal bonds and leadership wherever he In order to revitalize our communities, we stallations Command. served his nation. must dedicate ourselves to rebuilding the lad- Admiral French earned his commission as I have enjoyed working with Admiral French ders of opportunity so that all Americans are an officer in the United States Navy through when he was on Guam as well as during his assured the prospect of personal advance- the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps tenure as Commander, Navy Installations ment. This requires providing each and every Program in 1979. In addition to his bachelor’s Command. On behalf of the people of Guam child, regardless of zip code, access to a high degree in Mechanical Engineering from Van- and a grateful nation, I commend Vice Admiral quality, affordable education. derbilt University, Admiral French holds a French for his many years of dedicated serv- When our nation’s talented young people Master of Science degree from Naval Post- ice to our country. I wish him the best in his pursue their passions and follow their dreams, graduate School in 1986 and a Master of Arts retirement. they accomplish far more than personal from the Naval War College in 1999. f growth. By applying to college and achieving He served at sea on a number of sub- COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF individual success, these young leaders em- marines including as Executive Officer on the SARDAR GANGA SINGH DHILLON body and advance an ethos that permeates USS Helena (SSN 725) and commanded the into all aspects of society. Their efforts inspire USS Salt Lake City (SSN 716). Admiral hope and promise among their families, French also served as Deputy Commander of HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA friends and neighbors, igniting a social trans- Submarine Squadron 11; as Chief of the Strat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formation that has the potential to dramatically egy and Policy Division at U.S. Strategic Com- reshape our local communities and our nation. mand and Commanded Submarine Squadron Friday, November 14, 2014 These students truly are Champions of 3 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I, along with Change. I wish them all the best of luck in Throughout his distinguished naval career, my colleague Mr. Honda, rise today to com- their future endeavors. Admiral French has worked tirelessly to de- memorate the distinguished life of Sardar

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Nov 15, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14NO8.017 E14NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS November 14, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1591 Ganga Singh Dhillon, who passed away on uals who, through peaceful means, have truly He reminded me of my offer that day, and September 24, 2014 at the age of 86. changed the world. His efforts on behalf of the the last thing he said to me was ‘‘We’re going Ganga Singh Dhillon was born in the international Sikh community and the improve- to keep that date; and we’re going to taste Sheikhupura area of West Punjab. He re- ment of relationships between cultures will be that bean soup.’’ I only wish we could have ceived his early education at Chak 19 and the his enduring legacy. kept that date. It would have been my abso- Guru Nanak Khalsa High School Nanakana f lute pleasure. Sahib. He later joined the Sikh National Col- To his wife, Mary Sue, I extend my deepest lege Lahore. THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE condolences, thoughts, and prayers. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE This was a time of great political and reli- f gious turmoil throughout the Indian sub-con- tinent. The region was on the verge of being HON. DINA TITUS RECOGNIZING CCS ONCOLOGY divided, and the interests of the Sikh commu- OF NEVADA UPON RECEIVING THE 2014 INNO- nity were not being addressed. S. Dhillon be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VATION AWARD FROM THE AM- HERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE came one of the foremost original leaders of Friday, November 14, 2014 the Sikh struggle. In 1947, he was arrested in Lahore along with several other students for Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS promoting Khalistan, a Sikh nation. That same ognize the 85th Anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope. This fine organization was found- OF NEW YORK year, his father was shot and killed by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pakistani army while trying to resolve an issue ed on November 16, 1929, in San Francisco, Friday, November 14, 2014 between the Sikhs and Muslims. with the mission of improving the well-being of Ganga Singh Dhillon then moved with his Greek women and providing them with oppor- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to family to India where he was mentored by S. tunities to make significant contributions to recognize CCS Oncology as the recipient of Joginder Singh Mann, an old family friend. American society. Over the past 85 years, the 2014 Innovation Award presented by the While in India, S. Dhillon began his battle to Daughters of Penelope has grown into a lead- Amherst Chamber of Commerce. This award preserve Sikh holy sites, especially the birth- ing international organization of women of Hel- recognizes a firm that goes beyond the indus- place of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev, lenic descent and Philhellenes, recognized try standard to advance their service through and to allow Sikh pilgrims the right to visit and respected worldwide for its scholarship the integration of technology. these sites. However, his cause was consid- programs and public advocacy. Located in Williamsville, Kenmore, Lockport, ered far too radical, and he was taken into Today, the Daughters are instrumental in Niagara Falls, Hamburg, West Seneca, and custody and held in the Nabha jail for a year promoting the ideals of ancient Greece, with a Dunkirk, CCS Oncology provides comprehen- and a half. It would take fifty years for this bat- focus on education, philanthropy, civic respon- sive cancer services to Western New York. tle to be won; in 1999 the President of Paki- sibility, and individual excellence through com- With over 30 board certified physicians and stan finally granted the Pakistan Gurdwara munity service and volunteerism. Most re- 200 professionals, CCS Oncology is dedicated Parbandhak Committee the right to maintain cently, through their 250 chapters around the to providing the most advanced technology Sikh shrines and began granting more visas globe, they have supported efforts to end do- and personalized treatment plans to their pa- so that Sikhs abroad can visit them. mestic violence in the United States and tients. Their services include chemotherapy, With the help of S. Mann, Sardar Ganga Greece by sponsoring domestic violence cen- hematology, radiation therapy, general sur- Singh Dhillon moved to the United States in ters, shelters, and hotlines. gery, and genetic screening, and numerous the 1960s where he continued his advocacy I am proud to work with them on these im- others. on behalf of Sikh concerns. S. Dhillon was portant issues and look forward to continuing To better serve their patients, and all of committed to improving relationships and un- our partnership to empower the next genera- Western New York, CCS Oncology provides derstanding between Sikhs and other cultures tion of female Hellenic leaders. the highest quality clinical services, giving and religions. He discussed issues with pa- f hope for all stages and types of cancer. It is tience, logic, and advocacy for peaceful solu- HONORING THE LIFE OF RUTGERS with great honor, Mr. Speaker, which I stand tions, even with his most bitter adversaries. In UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR CLEM- here today to recognize CCS Oncology on the 1965, S. Dhillon founded the John F. Kennedy ENT PRICE receiving of the 2014 Innovation Award. Memorial Hockey Tournament. The core mis- f sion of this tournament was to build friendship HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. and stronger bonds through sport, and to de- REMEMBERING U.S. NAVY COM- OF NEW JERSEY velop better understanding and mutual respect MANDER CHRISTOPHER E. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for people of all countries, rich and poor, KALAFUT through competition and sportsmanship. This Friday, November 14, 2014 tournament is now one of the largest inter- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. PHIL GINGREY national hockey tournaments in the United honor Rutgers University Professor Clement OF GEORGIA States. Price, who passed away earlier this month. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1981, S. Dhillon returned to India to de- Dr. Price was born in Washington, DC, but Friday, November 14, 2014 liver a Presidential Address entitled ‘‘Sikhs Are adopted Newark as his beloved home. He be- a Nation’’ at the 54th All India Sikh Edu- came one of Newark’s most ardent supporters Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I cational Conference. Reaction to his speech and an esteemed author, historian, and hu- rise today to celebrate and celebrate the life of was overwhelmingly hostile, forcing him to manitarian. U.S. Navy Commander Christopher E. Kalafut, leave India immediately. He was banned from He moved to Newark shortly after the 1967 of Acworth, GA, and honor his service to this ever travelling to India as a result. riots, and earned his Ph.D. from Rutgers Uni- great nation. S. Dhillon was also a leader on other issues versity, later becoming a professor there. Commander Kalafut passed away in late of importance to the international Sikh commu- Dr. Price was a very thoughtful man, and he October while serving at Al Udeid Air Base in nity. He along with others established the was always supportive of me, often providing Qatar at the age of 49. Nanakana Sahib Foundation, the purpose of guidance. I will forever be grateful for his help A native of Oceanside, California, Kalafut which was to bridge the gap between Sikhs and dedication to our shared beloved city. was a gifted student and athlete. Upon his and their Pakistani Muslim brothers. This foun- Newark is without a doubt a better place to graduation, he attended the prestigious U.S. dation is jointly funded and run by Muslim and live because of Dr. Clement Price. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY Sikh private individuals, to support a library, a The last time I saw Dr. Price was just days where he earned a Bachelor of Science and guest house, and hospital where free medical before his passing. He was being honored by was commissioned into the U.S. Navy in 1987. care is provided to the poor. the Newark YMCA. Chris earned his pilot wings in 1990 and spent Mr. Speaker, we ask that our colleagues He had told me before that when he was a 23 years as an Active Duty and Reserve pilot join us in commemorating and celebrating the youngster, he was a server in the Members flying the E–2C Hawkeye in support of com- life of our friend, Sardar Ganga Singh Dhillon Dining Hall. Unfortunately, though, because of bat, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions. and in expressing sincere condolences to his the color of his skin, he was never able to Chris also served as a U.S. Customs pilot, family. Sardar Ganga Singh Dhillon rightfully dine there. So, I had invited him down to dine flew for Delta Airlines, and was first an officer belongs in a select group of very rare individ- with me. based out of Atlanta. In 2001, Kalafut and his

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES west Florida community mourns the loss of a Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest condo- great and compassionate individual. lences to Commander Kalafut’s family and Friday, November 14, 2014 Mr. Allen was born on November 4, 1921, in loved ones during this most difficult of times. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, just Tallahassee, Florida, to the late Samuel and f over two weeks ago marked the second anni- Aljonia Allen, who instilled in him the teach- IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT versary of Superstorm Sandy’s landfall in New ings of Jesus Christ at an early age. As a OF REVEREND RONALD WINTERS Jersey. I toured several areas hit hardest by young adult, Mr. Allen honorably served our the storm, meeting with residents and local of- Nation as a member of the U.S. Army Air ficials who have been working at the ground Corps from 1943 to 1946 before ‘‘discharging HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY level throughout the recovery. Their resiliency from the military and [falling] head over heels OF VIRGINIA is ever-present, and much progress has been in love with a beautiful girl in Texas,’’ as he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made. It remains clear however that as resi- would say. He married his beautiful girl, the Friday, November 14, 2014 dents and businesses continue to rebuild, the late Caroline J. Barker, on June 5, 1946. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today federal government can do more to ensure a Mr. Allen enjoyed a long and successful ca- to pay tribute to Reverend Ronald Winters and full recovery by incentivizing continued invest- reer as an educator. He taught in the to congratulate him on his retirement following ment in the hard-hit communities. Okaloosa County School district for 34 years 49 years of pastoral service to the Northern Many will never forget the iconic images fol- at Charles Drew High School in Baker, Flor- Virginia Community. lowing the storm of Casino Pier’s Jet Star roll- ida, and at Carver Hill High School and Rev. Winters is a native of Indianapolis, In- er coaster standing in the Atlantic Ocean off Richbourg Junior High School in Crestview, diana, where he graduated from Crispus the shore of Seaside Heights, NJ. Businesses Florida, until he retired in 1983. Mr. Allen’s Attucks High School in June 1950. He served such as Casino Pier would eventually receive pride in his teaching was extremely evident by honorably in the United States Navy and then insurance payments for their lost or damaged the impression he left on others. In addition to attended Bishop College in Marshall, Texas. In property, a transaction known as an ‘‘involun- his exceptional work in the classroom, Mr. 1969, Rev. Winters received the Bachelor of tary conversion’’ under the U.S. tax code. Allen was also a leader in Northwest Florida’s Theology and Honorary Doctor of Divinity De- Once the involuntary conversion occurs, busi- civic society, and on November 4, 1968, Mr. grees from Baltimore College of Bible and nesses have a two-year replacement period, Allen became the first African-American elect- Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland. after which time any gain may be recognized ed as a councilman to the Crestview City Reverend Winters was licensed to the Gos- and subject to taxation. Council, on which he served for 11 years. pel Ministry by First Baptist Church of North With amusement rides and other costly In addition to his successful career and self- Indianapolis, Indiana in 1954 and ordained to business assets, full replacement can be im- less leadership in the Northwest Florida com- the work of the Gospel Ministry by Mt. Calvary possible within the two-year period. Accord- munity, Mr. Allen was also a member of Leb- Baptist Church of Rockville, Maryland in 1965. ingly, following past disasters—including Hurri- anon Baptist Church of Baker, a member of He served as Pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Bap- cane Katrina, the 2007 Kansas storms, and their Trustee Board, a Sunday School Super- tist Church in Herndon, Virginia from 1965 to 2008 Midwest storms, floods, and tornadoes— intendent-Teacher and Student, the transpor- 1972, Shiloh Baptist Church in McLean, Vir- Congress has extended the replacement pe- tation chairperson, and was active in the Pro- ginia from 1973 to 1987, and Peace Baptist riod to five years, giving businesses the time gressive District of West Florida Association. Church in Dunn Loring, Virginia from 1988 to they need to reinvest the money in the com- From his humble beginnings, Mr. Allen 1993. In 1994, Reverend Winters organized munity. The Sandy Reinvestment Extension achieved tremendous success throughout his the Resurrection Baptist Church of Reston, Act of 2014 would provide the same extension lifetime, and his commitment to service never Virginia where he has served as Pastor for the to those affected in the Sandy disaster area, wavered. To some, Mr. Allen will be remem- past nineteen years. and would apply only where the replacement bered as a man of integrity who devoted his Rev. Winters has also been involved in nu- property is of substantial use in the same life to public service and the shaping of the merous religious and community service orga- area—ensuring reinvestment in the affected youth of Northwest Florida. To his family and nizations. He is the former First Vice Moder- communities. friends, he will always be remembered for his ator of the Northern Virginia Baptist Associa- This legislation complements bills I have co- loving and caring demeanor, and his dedica- tion; member of the Board of Directors of One sponsored—the Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief tion to his family. Church One Child of Virginia; Life Member Act (H.R. 2137) and the Mortgage Forgive- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States and Past President of the Fairfax County ness Tax Relief Act (H.R. 2994)—that together Congress, it is a privilege for me to honor the Branch of the National Association for the Ad- provide critical tax relief for homeowners and life and dedicated service of Mr. Samuel A. vancement of Colored People; and member of businesses still struggling to recover from Allen. My wife Vicki and I extend our prayers the Board of Directors of the Tinner Hill Herit- Sandy. As we have learned from many pre- and sincere condolences to his son, Samuel age Foundation. He is the past President of vious natural disasters, recoveries take time, Jr; his daughter, Aljonia; five grandchildren; fif- the Baptist Ministers Conference of Northern and victims are burdened long after the storm teen great-grandchildren; one great-great Virginia and a previous Board member of has passed. grandson; and the entire Allen family. Food for Others in Northern Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to con- f Reverend Winters’ professional experience sider the Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act as a United States Senate Staff member in- of 2014 and other critical tax relief legislation IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH AN- cluded Special Assistant for Minority Affairs for that will provide homeowners and businesses NIVERSARY OF COMBAT OPER- Senator Vance Hartke (1960–1973); Assistant in the Sandy-impacted region with the assist- ATIONS OF THE 55TH ELEC- Chief Clerk for the Senate Veterans Affairs ance and tools needed for a full recovery. TRONIC COMBAT GROUP Committee (1973–1975); Special Assistant to f Senator Harrison A. Williams (1975–1982); HON. RON BARBER and Special Assistant to Senator Nicholas F. HONORING THE LIFE AND DEDI- OF ARIZONA CATED SERVICE OF SAMUEL A. Brady (1982–1983). In 1970, he offered the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES convening prayer in the chamber of the United ALLEN Friday, November 14, 2014 States Senate and in 1968 his ‘‘Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’’ was published in the HON. JEFF MILLER Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. OF FLORIDA recognize the 55th Electronic Combat Group, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Compass Call mission, and its 25th anni- in thanking Rev. Winters for his service to the versary of combat operations in defense of our church, his community, and our country and in Friday, November 14, 2014 great nation. Compass Call is a United States congratulating him on his well-deserved retire- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am Air Force mission that uses modified C–130s ment. honored to commemorate the life and dedi- to fly above contested airspace, jamming

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JIM did not waste time Highway provides the primary access point to in a reunion in Tucson, Arizona, my home dis- making his mark on any number of local, na- the base, which has no transit connection, and trict. Since Operation Just Cause ended the tional, and international issues. He quickly be- JIM helped secure funding to widen the al- military dictatorship of Manuel Noriega in Pan- came a champion for consumers, working to ready clogged Route 1 to ensure the new ama, Compass Call has been flying in every prohibit state motor vehicle agencies from sell- workers and visitors to Belvoir could actually major conflict over the past 25 years. ing personal information to mail order compa- get there. Spanning the last eleven years, Compass nies and other organizations, and he worked In addition to those road improvements, JIM Call has provided exceptional electronic war- in bipartisan fashion with our former col- worked with the regional delegation to secure fare protection for the United States and allied leagues Dan Burton and Ed Markey to pass the long-term capital funding agreement with forces in Afghanistan in support of Operation legislation that allowed parents to better mon- Metro, in which the federal government has Enduring Freedom. To date, the mission has itor and control the television viewing habits of committed to match the contributions from Vir- amassed 37,000 combat hours and there is a their children. ginia, Maryland, and D.C. And I was pleased high likelihood that at this moment, there is an He was an early, outspoken critic of the mili- to stand with JIM and our colleague FRANK EC–130H flying overhead providing coverage tary’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and has WOLF, who is also retiring after 34 years in for our troops. been a consistent advocate for LGBT rights. Congress, at the recent ribbon cutting cere- I am proud that Davis-Monthan Air Force JIM was one of 67 members to oppose the mony for Metro’s new Silver Line. That one Base in Tucson is home to Compass Call. No Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. Nearly 20 project has been more than 50 years in the state is as fiercely loyal to our service mem- years later, he can feel a sense of vindication making and will have a transformative effect bers as Arizona. knowing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed in on the National Capital Region, and JIM and It is our honor to celebrate with the 55th 2011 and 30 states now recognize same-sex FRANK were among those who helped us fi- Electronic Combat Group as they reunite this marriage, with more likely to join them as the nally push it over the finish line. weekend. courts continue to question the constitutionality From his days working at the Department of It is no wonder that the group has been of banning such marriages. Health to his tenure as chairman of the House awarded the Air Force’s 2014 Electronic Com- Following one of the worst tragedies to be- Interior and Environment Appropriations Sub- bat Annual Award Program Unit of the Year fall our nation on 9/11, JIM was instrumental in committee, JIM has labored to make govern- and the Air Force’s Association of Old Crows the fight to restore air service, which had been ment work better for our constituents and our Outstanding Electronic Combat Unit of the temporarily suspended, at National Airport. He communities and to ensure we have com- Year. also helped lead the charge in questioning the petent and committed public workforce to ad- What these men and women do behind the legitimacy of the Bush administration’s case in vance our shared priorities. It is fitting that we scenes may not get much attention but it is the build up to the war in Iraq, ultimately vot- use the occasion of the 8th Congressional what wins wars. ing against the use of military force—some- District Democratic Committee’s annual Ken- f thing we continue to debate to this day as nedy-King Dinner, which honors the legacies other conflicts in the Middle East have erupt- of Sen. Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther RECOGNIZING JAMES P. MORAN’S ed. It was JIM who later introduced legislative King, Jr., to celebrate the tremendous record LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE language requiring regular reports to Congress of accomplishment of JIM MORAN. Like others on the Strategy for Success, including per- in our generation, JIM stepped forward to ac- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY formance metrics which have since become cept the baton to carry on Bobby Kennedy OF VIRGINIA benchmark standards. and Dr. King’s mission to promote a civil, just, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through it all, JIM never lost sight of his and prosperous society. Mame Reiley, who we local government roots. Early in his tenure, he tragically lost earlier this year to breast cancer, Friday, November 14, 2014 helped secure passage of legislation requiring was the impetus behind this annual gathering, Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the CBO and other agencies to analyze and and we rightfully take a moment to honor her great respect and admiration that I rise to rec- report on the fiscal impacts of federal legisla- legacy of service as well. ognize my friend and colleague, JIM MORAN, tion on state and local governments, capturing Though she ran her own communications for a distinguished career in public service the unfunded mandates, something to which I firm, Mame’s true calling was as a political spanning four decades. JIM announced earlier wish more of our colleagues in Congress strategist. As noted earlier, she counseled JIM this year that he would not seek re-election to would pay greater attention. He also partnered on his first run for Congress and went on to Congress, where he has spent the last 24 with our former colleague Tom Davis, the Clin- serve as his campaign manager and first Chief years as a formidable advocate for Northern ton administration, and former District of Co- of Staff. She was elected to the Democratic Virginia and the entire Commonwealth of Vir- lumbia Mayor Tony Williams to advance D.C. National Committee from Virginia, chairing the ginia. For anyone who knows him, JIM’s pas- Home Rule and reduce Congressional restric- Women’s Caucus. She advised former Gov. sion for public service is apparent. He wears tions on the District. During my tenure on the Doug Wilder in his Presidential exploratory it on his sleeve like a badge of honor. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, we campaign and went on to serve in political ad- Throughout his career, he has been a pro- worked closely with JIM and the rest of our visory roles for Gov. Mark Warner and Gov. ponent for protecting the environment, a de- Congressional delegation on the closure of the Tim Kaine. She also advised JIM’s brother, fender of the downtrodden, and a champion D.C.-operated Lorton Prison, and the eventual Brian, in his bid for statewide office. There is for commonsense, responsive government, sale of the 3,000-acre former prison property no question JIM and Mame were a dynamic even if that meant challenging his own party. to the County for use as parkland, public facili- political duo, and their collective efforts have I have had the pleasure of knowing JIM ties, and limited economic development. touched and improved lives throughout the since his days serving on the Alexandria City JIM’s fingerprints also are visible on most community. Council, where he was first elected in 1979. major transportation improvements across In closing, let me just say that for me per- He’d already amassed a respectable career in Northern Virginia in the last two decades. He sonally, JIM MORAN is first and foremost, a public service by that point, working for the worked with the regional delegation and lever- dear friend. When I came to Congress as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, aged his position on the Appropriations Com- junior member of the Northern Virginia delega- the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Senate mittee to help secure the major federal com- tion, JIM was there for me every step of the Committee on Appropriations. During JIM’s mitment to help Virginia and Maryland replace way. We’ve become true partners and have tenure on the City Council, Alexandria was ex- the aging Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the only collaborated on hundreds of issues facing our periencing rapid growth along with the rest of federally owned bridge in the nation. Later, JIM region, and I hope to be able to continue call- Northern Virginia. He was elected Mayor in worked with Fairfax County and the Common- ing on his counsel. I wish him and his family 1985 and re-elected to a second term. wealth to convince the Pentagon to help build all the best as he begins this new chapter of At the urging of his late friend, Mame a new road skirting the outer edge of Fort his life, and I congratulate him on a meaning- Reiley, and others in the community, JIM de- Belvoir after two popular commuter routes ful legacy of service and accomplishment for cided to run for Congress in 1990. He chal- through the base were closed following 9/11. which any of us in public life could be proud.

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BRIAN HIGGINS and his three sergeants owe their lives since. rison has been involved in legal aid work at OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the local, state, regional and national levels, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today in honoring Lieutenant Hank Sciaroni including at the Memphis Bar Association; the Friday, November 14, 2014 who represents the great courage of American Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar As- soldiers during World War II; his men, Ser- sociation; the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to geants Meton, Houghton and Doerwald; and Services; the Tennessee Bar Association; the congratulate Buffalo Spree, a magazine that equally important, the brave Italians who self- Southeast Project Directors Association; the showcases Western New York’s rich beauty, lessly protected our countrymen from certain National Legal Aid & Defender Association; on being awarded the Amherst Chamber of capture by enemy forces, Giovanni Silviero, and the American Bar Association. Harrison Commerce 2014 Stewardship Award. Buffalo Francesco Montevani and Sergio Montevani. I has received the Ben F. Jones A. A. Latting Spree performs a function that provides meas- ask the entire House of Representatives to Award, the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Serv- urable value to the community. join me in expressing our deepest gratitude for ices’ B. Riney Green Award, and has been in- The magazine was founded in 1967 by their remarkable service to our great nation. ducted as a Fellow by the Tennessee Bar Richard G. Shotell and Johanna Hall Van De f Foundation, the Memphis and Shelby County Mark as an outlet to celebrate Western New Bar Foundation and the American Bar Foun- York. Later, under Van De Mark’s leadership, CONGRATULATING HARRISON D. dation. the magazine became an outlet for creative MCIVER III FOR RECEIVING THE Mr. Speaker, Harrison D. McIver has served writers, along with contributions by local histo- CHARLES H. DORSEY AWARD the Memphis legal community well and I ask rian Austin Fox and architectural expert John all of my colleagues to join me in congratu- Conlin. Buffalo Spree was bought in 1998 by HON. STEVE COHEN lating him on receiving the American Bar As- Larry Levite and David McDuff and published OF TENNESSEE sociation’s 2014 Charles H. Dorsey Award. six times a year. Content was also added, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding a focus of arts, entertainment, life- f styles, and featured articles on local projects Friday, November 14, 2014 RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF and issues. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to THE 2014 NORTHERN VIRGINIA The magazine now publishes an issue once recognize and congratulate Harrison D. McIver LEADERSHIP AWARDS a month, along with yearly supplements. They III of Memphis, Tennessee for receiving the have been nationally recognized by the City American Bar Association’s (ABA) Charles H. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY and Region Magazine Association and locally Dorsey Award, which is awarded to attorneys OF VIRGINIA by the WNY chapter of the American Institute who work in legal aid or legal service corpora- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Architects, Preservation Buffalo Niagara, tions representing low-income people. He has and the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Buffalo been at the helm of legal aid organizations Friday, November 14, 2014 Spree has enhanced its community involve- from Mississippi to our nation’s capital, work- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- ment by relocating their headquarters and by ing to ensure that all people have access to ognize the 2014 recipients of the Northern Vir- their integration into the digital realm. legal representation regardless of their eco- ginia Leadership Awards presented by Leader- Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to recog- nomic backgrounds. ship Fairfax. nize with pride the accomplishment of Buffalo McIver received his undergraduate degree Leadership Fairfax is a nonprofit corporation Spree on their commitment to excellence in from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia dedicated to finding, training, and growing the Buffalo Niagara region. The publication before earning his doctor of Jurisprudence leaders in Northern Virginia. The mission of showcases Buffalo and provides proof of the from Rutgers University School of Law in Leadership Fairfax is to educate, prepare, in- depth of the Western New York area. Newark, New Jersey. He began his legal ca- spire, and connect leaders to serve and f reer as a Reginald Heber Smith Fellow with strengthen our community. Graduates from its A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF AIR North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and programs become part of a fast-growing net- FORCE LT. HANK SCIARONI, MR. later became a managing attorney for the work of civic leaders. I’ve always said, ‘‘When GIOVANNI SILVIERO, MR. Southwest Mississippi Legal Services and you walk into a crowded room, it’s easy to FRANCESCO MONTEVANI AND North Mississippi Rural Legal Services. McIver spot the graduates of Leadership Fairfax— MR. SERGIO MONTEVANI. was Executive Director of the Central Mis- they just stand out!’’ sissippi Legal Services in Jackson, Mississippi Leadership Fairfax alumni and the general before becoming Executive Director of the public submitted nominations for the 18th an- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Project Advisory Group in Washington, DC, nual Northern Virginia Leadership Award, and OF CALIFORNIA which is the national organization for legal a panel of community and business leaders IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service programs. He served in this position made the final selections. It is my honor to Friday, November 14, 2014 when Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. sat on the organi- enter the following names of the 2014 North- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to zation’s board of directors. ern Virginia Leadership Awards recipients into honor the life and courage of my distinguished In 1998, Harrison joined the Memphis Area the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. constituent, Air Force Lieutenant Hank Legal Services Inc. (MALS) as the Executive The recipient of the 2014 Regional Leader- Sciaroni, a recipient of the Bronze Star for Director and gave the program new direction ship Award is Mary Agee, LFI ’91, President bravery during World War II. and focus as well as expanded the program’s and CEO of Northern Virginia Family Service, In 1944, Lt. Sciaroni had to crash-land his outreach potential. He was responsible for cre- in recognition of her three decades of work to B–24 Liberator bomber on an enemy-held ating the program’s first vision and mission transform the lives of thousands of families in beach in Italy. Were it not for the bravery of statements, and strategic and business plans Northern Virginia, her influence on public pol- three Italian fishermen, he and his three Ser- that were focused around a common purpose. icy in the region and the Commonwealth, and geants, Leonard Meton, Olin Houghton and Al McIver also worked to improve access to serv- her service on the boards of directors of a Doerwald, would have been captured. Mr. ices by streamlining the program’s delivery wide variety of human services organizations. Giovanni Silviero, Mr. Francesco Montevani system. Additionally, Harrison formed partner- Steve Gladis, PhD, CEO of Steve Gladis and his son, Sergio Montevani, endangered ships and collaborations with the private bar to Leadership Partners is the recipient of the their own lives to save our servicemen who maximize resources. Under his leadership, Trustee Leadership Award in recognition of his they also housed and fed for nearly two MALS became the first legal aid organization long-standing commitment to civic, academic, weeks. They put themselves at even greater participant in the Program for Nonprofit Excel- and philanthropic leadership and for inspiring risk in procuring a small boat which the serv- lence, which is a nationally recognized capac- others through his role as team builder, coach, icemen used to make their escape. ity building program that assists in providing and mentor. As an author, professor an orga- On November 1, 1944, Lt. Sciaroni and his high quality legal service. His dedication to cli- nizer, Steve has developed and inspired a men successfully escaped from enemy terri- ent services has been outstanding and his 15- new generation of philanthropists and has

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