H6296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 25, 2017 what they endured. I learned so much Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, in closing, and raised three wonderful children: David, that I didn’t know. we heard tonight that we will miss Richard and Martha. Ralph brought phenomenal experi- Ralph Regula. He was a dedicated pub- In closing, Mr. Speaker let me just say this: ence to his public service. Others lic servant. He didn’t grandstand. He It truly was the honor of a lifetime to know talked about how he had practiced law, worked hard, and he got the job done Congressman Ralph Regula and call him my serving in the Navy, held a degree in for the people of and the people of predecessor, mentor, and my friend. He will business administration, served as a this country. We will sorely miss him. be dearly missed by all. school administrator, a teacher, a prin- Best regards to his beloved wife, f cipal, State legislator, and served on Mary, and three children and the rest the Ohio Board of Education. He was so of the Regula family. It was an honor RECESS level-headed. and privilege to know Ralph Regula. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- An article in the The Washington Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Post reported that he introduced lan- leagues today to offer my tribute on behalf of declares the House in recess subject to guage in appropriations bills and proce- my predecessor, mentor, and most importantly the call of the Chair. dural maneuvers to fight efforts to my friend, the late Congressman Ralph Reg- Accordingly (at 8 p.m.), the House change ’s Mount McKinley ula. We not only had the chance to share the stood in recess. name. Obviously, he held the seat that same district but we celebrated the same was once occupied by President McKin- birthday, something that always made our f ley, the 25th President, who, sadly, was connection feel stronger. b 2139 assassinated in 1901. Congressman Regula represented the 16th As a graduate of the old William District of Ohio in the House of AFTER RECESS McKinley School of Law in Canton, Mr. Representatives from 1973 until his retirement The recess having expired, the House Regula did not want to see the name of in 2009. For thirty-six years and eighteen was called to order by the Speaker pro his fellow Buckeye erased from the terms, Ralph Regula brought common-sense, tempore (Mr. WOODALL) at 9 o’clock tallest peak in North America. Ralph Ohio values to Washington each and every and 39 minutes p.m. said: The law says it is Mount McKin- day. f ley, and no President can change the Ralph came to Washington, often in his law by the flick of a pen. ubiquitous red pickup truck, to do a job for the REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- When he set his mind to it, he pre- American People. His was an office held in VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF vailed. His vast experience on the legis- trust for a time and then relinquished with H.R. 3219, DEPARTMENT OF DE- lative front led him and drove his suc- grace when that season of his life was over. FENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, cessful efforts to invest millions and Ralph Regula began his career as a teacher 2018 millions of dollars in the improvement and grade school principal. Throughout his of healthcare for the American people, Mr. COLE, from the Committee on long career in public service he always en- as well as Ohio institutions such as the Rules, submitted a privileged report couraged students who approached him to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, (Rept. No. 115–259) on the resolution (H. ‘‘Learn something new every day’’. It was Case Western Reserve University, and Res. 473) providing for consideration of more than advice: it was a heartfelt wish that MetroHealth. the bill (H.R. 3219) making appropria- He championed the Great Lakes and every young person he met would embrace a tions for the Department of Defense for fought mightily to find a way to clean lifetime of learning and go on to become the the fiscal year ending September 30, up coal. I can remember being on the very best versions of themselves. 2018, and for other purposes, which was Republican side of the aisle. He said: As a public servant, Ralph Regula was a referred to the House Calendar and or- thoughtful, conscientious man of the people. Congresswoman KAPTUR, you have got dered to be printed. From humble beginnings as village solicitor in to help me clean up coal. f He was always looking for a way to Navarre, Ohio, Ralph brought his experience try to make life better. He advocated as an educator to the Ohio Board of Edu- ADJOURNMENT cation, and from there, to the Ohio state for the National Endowment for the Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I move that house where he served in the Ohio House of Arts. He worked to clean up Florida’s the House do now adjourn. Representatives and the . In Everglades and led the construction of The motion was agreed to; accord- 1972, Ralph Regula was elected to Congress the popular children’s farm here in ingly (at 9 o’clock and 40 minutes to represent the 16th District of Ohio, an office Washington at the National Zoo. p.m.), under its previous order, the he always said he held in trust for the people When people come to public service House adjourned until tomorrow, he represented back home in Ohio. His con- at the national level, they learn that it Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 10 a.m. for stituents sent him back to Washington eight- is very hard to accomplish things over morning-hour debate. a brief period of time. It takes a long een times, asking for and receiving his best time. It takes decades to do something service and judgment on their behalf in the f of merit. Ralph certainly achieved People’s House. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, that. In Congress, Ralph Regula served most of ETC. In 2010, the Cleveland Plain Dealer his tenure in the Committee on Appropriations. quoted him. I will end my tribute to Ralph would say he was one of the keepers Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive him this evening with a quote that he of America’s checkbook. In that role, Ralph communications were taken from the gave to the Plain Dealer. He said: ‘‘In- brought his own brand of fiscal conservatism Speaker’s table and referred as follows: flammatory rhetoric may satisfy the to bear on the great issues facing the United 2076. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- partisans, but it does little or nothing States. As chairman of the Committee on Ap- ment of Defense, transmitting a letter au- to move the legislative ball to the goal propriations Interior subcommittee, Ralph was thorizing Captain Daniel L. Cheever, United instrumental in securing the future of Cuya- States Navy, to wear the insignia of the line.’’ He was talking about the neces- grade of rear admiral (lower half) while serv- sity of breaking legislative gridlock hoga Valley National Park. ing as Commander, Naval Aviation and advocating bipartisan compromise. I have no doubt that Ralph Regula will be Warfighting Development Center, pursuant I think by Congressman BOB GIBBS remembered for many things during his time in to 10 U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); Public Law 104-106, being on floor tonight, by my being on Congress. I think his sense of fairness and his Sec. 503(a)(1) (as added by Public Law 108-136, the floor tonight, in a bipartisan spirit, bi-partisan approach to lawmaking will, no Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 1458); to the Com- giving tribute to Ralph Regula, this is doubt, be among the best attributes recalled mittee on Armed Services. a life that Members of Congress can by his friends and colleagues. Debate ended 2077. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, learn from: real achievement, real at the doors to the House, but the friendship Legal Division, Consumer Financial Protec- tion Bureau, transmitting the Bureau’s merit, real honor. He brought real always endured. Major final rule — Amendments to Federal meaning to the word the ‘‘Honorable’’ Ralph was foremost, though, a family man. Mortgage Disclosure Requirements under the Ralph Straus Regula. The great love of his life, Mary, was his part- Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) [Docket May God let him rest in peace and ner through thick and thin. Partners in all No.: CFPB-2016-0038) (RIN: 3170-AA61) re- bless his spirit. things, Ralph and Mary built a life together ceived July 21, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

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