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SAVE OUR SEAS 2.0 ACT to working with them and our colleagues on to students across Conway, AR elementary powerful solutions to solve our plastic waste schools. SPEECH OF crisis. When water fountains were disabled to stop HON. HALEY M. STEVENS f the spread of the coronavirus in schools, Maddie went straight to her jewelry box to col- OF MICHIGAN HONORING THE 100TH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lect all her allowance and gave it to her father ANNIVERSARY OF NIXON GEAR to purchase water bottles for her classmates. Thursday, October 1, 2020 Since then, their work has grown, providing Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- HON. JOHN KATKO water bottles to five elementary schools in port of S. 1982, Save Our Seas 2.0, and to OF NEW YORK Conway, and the educators and administrators commend my colleagues for their work to re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Conway Public Schools are thankful. solve the serious issues our country and our Friday, October 9, 2020 Charles and Maddie show the true heart of world have with marine debris. CPSD and the Conway community. Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to For over 70 years, plastic has evolved to be I’d like to thank the Finkenbinders for their honor the 100th Anniversary of Nixon Gear, a invaluable in many applications. It’s used as a honorable work and encourage them to keep division of Gear Motions Inc., located in Syra- high-performance material for medical devices looking out for their neighbor. and in safety components for automobiles. cuse, New York. Since its inception, Nixon Plastic is also convenient. It’s a mainstay in Gear has consistently grown and adapted to f American households from our toothbrushes changing times. Today, Nixon Gear has an im- to food storage to shampoo and detergent bot- peccable reputation, provides good-paying HONORING SHELLEY MCKITTRICK tles. Global plastic production increased from jobs for Central New Yorkers, and serves as 2 million tons per year in 1950 to 400 million one of the premier custom gear manufacturers tons annually in recent years. in the United States. HON. JASON CROW What happens to all of this discarded plastic In 1920, George Nixon founded Nixon OF COLORADO is why I am speaking out in support of this Broach and Tool Company with the intention IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legislation today. We can no longer deny that of selling special machining and tooling. As we face a plastic waste crisis. There are plen- operations began focusing on gear manufac- Friday, October 9, 2020 ty of reasons for why and how we got here; turing, in 1924 the company changed its name Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my honor however, a major factor is because we failed to Nixon Gear. In 1969, with plastics and elec- today to recognize the accomplishments of as a nation to invest in domestic recycling in- tronics replacing metal gears, Nixon Gear Ms. Shelley McKittrick and to congratulate her frastructure and policies to account for the adapted again, buying its first gear grinding on her retirement. growing demand for plastic. As a result, today, machine to produce these new products. In Throughout her career, Ms. McKittrick has the U.S. recycles just 9 percent of its plastic 1977, Nixon Gear was purchased by Gear dedicated herself to public service and has waste. Motions, allowing the company to transform been a tireless advocate for those experi- At least 8 million tons of plastic end up in into a precision gear grinding operation. encing homelessness and housing instability. our oceans and Great Lakes every year and After years of sustained growth and expan- She served as the City of Aurora’s Homeless- make up 80 percent of all marine debris from sion, Nixon Gear outgrew its facility, and in ness Program Director and led a pathway for surface waters to deep-sea sediments. This 1992 moved into a 45,000 square foot, state- prioritizing the need for homelessness and marine debris ends up being ingested or en- of-the-art building on Milton Avenue in Syra- housing instability solutions. In her role, she tangled by marine life, from whales to sea cuse. The move empowered Nixon Gear to was instrumental to the opening of the Aurora birds, causing severe injuries and death. improve its efficiency, and grow its operations, Day Resource Center providing 150 people In addition to the harm it causes our marine and invest in new precision gear grinding. per day with meals, showers, counseling serv- ecosystem, plastic debris also endangers our Over the years, Nixon Gear has evolved in- ices, and other resources. She also served as human health, coastal tourism, and threatens ternally as well. The company has gone the President of the Metro Denver Homeless our food safety. This important bill works to through changes in ownership, and today is Initiative for a year and continues to hold a improve the domestic response to marine de- led by Dean Burrows, President of Nixon Gear seat on the Board. bris, incentivize international engagement on and Gear Motions. In 2010, Gear Motions be- marine debris, and strengthen domestic waste came a 100% Employee Owned Company, al- She also led the way for Aurora’s Point in management infrastructure to prevent the cre- lowing its employees to have a larger role in Time count, an annual U.S. Housing and ation of new marine debris. the direction of the business. Urban Development effort to account for the This crisis will not be solved by only one bill Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues number of people in the nation experiencing or another. We need to work together as a in the House join me in honoring the 100th homelessness. Her work not only gave hous- Congress on bicameral, bipartisan solutions Anniversary of Nixon Gear. By continuing to ing to those directly impacted by homeless- that have the potential to create jobs, develop evolve and grow, Nixon Gear today is an in- ness in Aurora, but also strengthened numer- supply chains, and meet environmental needs. dustry leader and a vital part of Central New ous programs to help prioritize a change in This summer, I was proud to introduce the York’s local economy. how housing instability is handled. bipartisan Plastic Waste Reduction and Recy- f During an interview in 2016 when Ms. cling Act which directs the establishment of a McKittrick had just started her work in Aurora, plastic waste reduction and recycling research RECOGNIZING CHARLES AND she said homelessness is, ‘‘a large problem and development program to develop a world- MADDIE FINKENBINDER that has to be broken down into digestible, leading U.S. industry in advanced plastics re- attackable pieces. And little by little . . . we cycling technologies, and unleash the innova- HON. J. FRENCH HILL can do this.’’ tive potential of our nation to address our plas- OF ARKANSAS In the 4 years she was with Aurora and tic waste crisis and generate greater value IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through countless hours of meaningful work, from the plastics we do produce. Ms. McKittrick proved her statement from I would like to congratulate my colleagues, Friday, October 9, 2020 2016 true and showed our city that we can Congresswoman SUZANNE BONAMICI, Con- Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, make efforts to beat homelessness. I wish her gressman DON YOUNG, Senator DAN SULLIVAN, today I rise to recognize eight-year-old Maddie luck in this new chapter of her life and thank and Senator SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, on the Finkenbinder and her father, Charles, who are her greatly for the care and dedication she passage of this historic bill, and I look forward working hard to provide reusable water bottles provided our community.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:55 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.001 E09OCPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 9, 2020 IN RECOGNITION OF SPRINGFIELD, mental management systems, the summary Sullivan, his visionary and practical leader- MASSACHUSETTS PARKS DIREC- said. ship has not only been good for our environ- TOR PATRICK SULLIVAN Sarno, in a prepared release, congratulated ment, but also the bottom line of our budget, Sullivan on a well-earned and deserved life- too. time achievement award. He called Sullivan As a result of a multi-year effort to im- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL his point person on Going Green initiatives prove energy efficiency, the city as experi- OF MASSACHUSETTS in Springfield. enced a 30% decrease in city buildings since IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Pat has always been my ’Green Person,’ ’’ 2007. Sarno said. His visionary and practical lead- Friday, October 9, 2020 ership has not only been good for our envi- According to Sullivan, one his proudest ronment, but also the bottom line of our achievements is the organic lawn care pro- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I would like to gram in which the city has reduced the use take this opportunity to congratulate Patrick budget too. Sullivan said that working within Forest of synthetic fertilizers in city fields, replac- Sullivan, Parks Director for the City of Spring- Park is a dream job in itself. He recalled ing them with organic products, thus pro- field, Massachusetts, for being honored with a that when he began with the department, the tecting rivers and streams from toxic runoff. Lifetime Achievement Environmental Merit current rose garden area was just a ‘‘sunk- Coordination at the local government level Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection en’’ ground that would fill with water. It was to form partnerships with the business com- Agency. I would like to include in the RECORD restored to its current beauty, he said. munity and other agencies to identify and two articles from the Springfield Republican Some of the buildings were deteriorated study energy use and develop conservation that highlights his achievements. Pat’s out- and in jeopardy years ago including the Bar- measures is vital to help reduce carbon emis- standing career deserves the highest praise ney Carriage House and old Forest Park Zoo sions. Large and small cites all have role to building. The carriage house was fully ren- play. Having an experienced, dedicated per- for his continued efforts to implement environ- ovated and the old zoo building is planned as son leading these efforts, such as Sullivan, mentally cognizant initiatives that benefit both a horticultural learning center. can only get us closer to building an environ- our environment and thousands of local resi- Sullivan was one of nine people in New mentally friendly community. dents. England, including three people in Massa- [From the Springfield Republican] chusetts who received the EPA’s 2020 Envi- f SPRINGFIELD PARKS DIRECTOR PATRICK SUL- ronmental Merit Award—Lifetime Achieve- ment award for his dedication and support of LIVAN RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF REV. AWARD FROM U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC- the environment. Others receiving the Lifetime Achievement LONNIE WESLEY OAKS TION AGENCY award in Massachusetts were Margaret (By Peter Goonan) VanDeusen of Boston, and the late Barbara City Parks and Buildings Director Patrick Cianfarini of Pittsfield. HON. TRENT KELLY J. Sullivan did his best to share the credit The recipients were honored by teleconfer- OF MISSISSIPPI with others as he was honored last week with ence, due to the coronavirus, with Sullivan a lifetime achievement environmental merit and Sarno taking part. Those in on remote IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award from the U.S. Environmental Protec- video call included U.S. Environmental Pro- Friday, October 9, 2020 tion Agency. tection Agency Regional Administrator Den- I was just very honored and humbled when nis Deziel, and the Massachusetts Depart- I got the call from the EPA that the mayor Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, ment of Environmental Protection Commis- I rise today to celebrate the life of Rev. W.L. had nominated me for this award and they sioner Martin Suuberg. had chosen me, Sullivan said, during an Oaks, who passed away on August 7 in Ox- interview with The Republican at his office [From the Springfield Republican] ford, Mississippi. at Forest Park. I always had an interest in U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Born on September 26, 1922, in Lafayette the field of horticulture and the environment RECOGNITION OF SPRINGFIELD PARKS DIREC- County, Mississippi, Lonnie grew up on a farm and as I progressed, I tried to make decisions TOR PATRICK J. SULLIVAN ON THE MARK that are basically going to be in the best in- before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps terest of our environment and for our resi- (By The Republican Editorials) at Camp Wall Doxey. He married his child- dents. More cites and town throughout the U.S. hood sweetheart Frances Paralee Foster in Sullivan said credit needs to go to Mayor are taking a proactive, measured and coordi- 1941, who he remained married to for 68 Domenic J. Sarno for supporting Going nated stance toward protecting the environ- years until her death in 2009. From there, Green initiatives, and to municipal employ- ment. As a result, Going Green initiatives Lonnie joined the United States Army and ees for the focus on environmental protec- have been cropping up to study how power is served his country proudly during the second generated and analyzing energy management tion and energy efficiency related to city World War. While fighting the Axis Forces in parks, open space and buildings. systems within municipal buildings and Beyond protecting parks, the city con- schools. The goal, of course, is to make up- Italy, Lonnie received the Bronze Star and tinues a major, multi-year effort to improve grades and create improvements. Purple Heart. energy efficiency in city and school build- Larger cities, including Chicago, have no- Upon his return from the war, Lonnie moved ings, having resulted in a 30 percent decrease table goals. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has em- to Union County, Mississippi, where he began barked on a sustainable energy program in energy use in city buildings since 2007, preaching at Glenfield Baptist Church. Soon Sullivan said. within the city to power all city-owned Sullivan said he is perhaps most proud of buildings with renewable energy by 2035. after, he decided to continue his education at the organic lawn care program in the city, in Springfield has also been aggressive in Clarke College and Blue Mountain College for which the city has reduced the use of syn- partnering with private companies and non- pastoral training. He served many churches, thetic fertilizers in city fields and parks, by profit agencies to develop measures to cut including County Line Baptist Church, Carey replacing them with organic products. The down on energy usage. With its Climate Ac- Springs Baptist Church, and Golden Central synthetic fertilizers have chemicals that tion and Resilience Plan, the city has con- Baptist Church, among others. leach into the groundwater and ultimately ducted building-by-building surveys to iden- enter the rivers and streams, he said. tify areas where improvements to power gen- Most notably, Lonnie served at Golden Cen- Sullivan continues to work on developing eration, air quality and lighting that will tral Baptist Church when a devastating fire de- plans for a public education program on the not only cut down on carbon emissions but stroyed it. He lost a lifetime of memorabilia, impacts of synthetic fertilizers, officials save the city millions of dollars. which included his service medals. Although said. As a point person in Springfield’s Going devastating, the fire did not devastate Lonnie’s The EPA summary said that Sarno, in Green initiatives, City Parks and Building spirit, he rebuilt the church and continued to nominating Sullivan described Patrick’s Director Patrick J. Sullivan is instrumental serve for many years, becoming known to his steadfast work to build an environmentally in working with a variety of groups to lead friendly community. studies and identify and create carbon emis- friends as Brother Oaks. Lonnie continued to Sullivan, a Springfield native and resident, sion reduction goals. It is notable and com- preach across the nation until he was 97. If he has worked for 33 years for the city including mendable that Sullivan was recently hon- were here today, he would tell you: it is well as director of parks, buildings and recreation ored by the Environmental Protection Agen- with my soul. management. cy with a lifetime achievement merit award Left to cherish his memory are his children During his career, Sullivan has spear- for his multi-year effort to improve energy headed more than $80 million in park con- efficiency. Sullivan, who has worked for the Patsy Diane Oak Williams, Linda Grubbs, and struction projects, has helped improve ponds city for the past 33 years, was one of nine Lonnie Wesley Oaks, Jr.; brother, Dalton and lakes, and has overseen more than $500 people in New England and three in Massa- Oaks; his grandchildren, his great-grand- million in school renovation projects includ- chusetts who received the EPA’s 2020 award. children, as well as many other friends and ing roofs, windows, boilers and environ- Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said of extended family members.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:55 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.005 E09OCPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS October 9, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E937 RECOGNIZING LITTLE ROCK VEN- came a lifeline for residents. Operating six works printed without her support. Lastly, TURE CENTER FOR BEING days a week, ‘‘Team Camille’’ delivered thou- Frances was a proud advocate and champion NAMED BEST ENTERPRISE PAY- sands of emergency meals, food boxes, and for the LBGTQ community. She was iconic for MENTS SOLUTION AND BEST essential protection supplies to quarantined attending New York City’s Pride Parade. Be- FINTECH PARTNERSHIP and homebound seniors, unemployed families, fore her passing, she was pictured in the pa- and other vulnerable individuals throughout pers at the parade on her wheelchair. Despite HON. J. FRENCH HILL the Lower East Side’s public housing develop- her unfortunate passing at the peak of the ments. Camille’s volunteerism and efforts far pandemic, her legacy lives on through her OF ARKANSAS exceeded expectations. Today, she continues children and the many lives she touched over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to serve her neighbors and exemplify her pas- the years. At the time her passing the New Friday, October 9, 2020 sion for the community. York Times called her a ‘‘. . . protester, Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, Eric Diaz, Executive Director of Vision Ur- provocateur and voice for lost causes.’’ today I rise to recognize the Venture Center of bana Inc, Food Pantry program. Vison Urbana Frances was that and more, she was a trail- Little Rock who has recently been awarded is a community faith-based led organization blazer and a woman on a lifetime mission for the top prize in the Best Fintech Accelerator/ dedicated to the underserved families of the justice. The Lower East Side community will Incubator category at the second annual Seward Park Extension and its neighboring forever remember Frances Goldin. Finovate Awards, an international competition. communities. I recognize Eric Diaz for his f leadership and service to the community. The The Venture Center, a nonprofit, bested four pandemic not only disrupted lives but also the HONORING TERRANCE J. FULP, other finalists chosen by a group of industry access to the food chain. Constituents in my PH.D professionals from around the globe. Along district encountered empty shelves at local with the Venture Center winning the top prize, grocery stores and markets. Food insecurity two alumni of the Venture Center’s programs HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO grew to affect a record number of vulnerable received top prizes: The Best Enterprise Pay- OF CALIFORNIA residents. Eric swiftly worked to secure and in- ments Solution and Best Fintech Partnership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crease resources for the program. Under his awards. leadership, the food pantry program grew to Friday, October 9, 2020 The Venture Center has proven what hap- double its distribution and expand its coverage Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I rise pens when local people, organizations, and area. It delivered prepared meals and boxed to recognize Dr. Terrance J. Fulp as he retires entrepreneurs collaborate, and they have foods to hundreds of seniors and families in after more than three decades of federal serv- made Little Rock an epicenter of fintech inno- need. With his volunteers and partner organi- ice. We honor Dr. Fulp for his lifetime of public vation. I echo Governor Asa Hutchinson, say- zations, Eric and Vision Urbana’s pantry pro- service to our country and to the tens of mil- ing, ‘‘The Center’s successes enhance Arkan- gram reaffirmed its commitment to its mission lions of Americans who rely on the Colorado sas’ reputation as a leader in financial tech- and humanity. River for water and call the West home. nology and computer science.’’ Shaheeda Smith, who has devoted her life For the last eight years, Dr. Fulp has served I am extremely proud of what the Venture to empowering NYC residents to reclaim their as the Lower Colorado Regional Director for Center is doing in Little Rock and beyond and wellness through her innovative approach to the United States Bureau of Reclamation. As congratulate them on their earned recognition dance and movement therapy. Shaheeda, an Regional Director, Dr. Fulp is responsible for at this year’s awards. advocate from Henry Street Settlement’s Com- implementing the Secretary of the Interior’s f munity Advisory Board, teamed up with Henry water master functions for the last 350 miles COMMUNITY HEROES TRIBUTE Street and Good Old Lower East Side of the Colorado River—from Lake Mead to (GOLES), a neighborhood housing and pres- Mexico—including operation of the iconic Hoo- ´ ervation organization, to create the People’s ver Dam. Dr. Fulp brought a level of profes- HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ Permit Process, a guide to help community sionalism and technical expertise to the basin OF NEW YORK members navigate the city’s rules and regula- that was only matched by his ability to work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. When COVID–19 rocked the community across state, basin and national boundaries in with biased and violent arrests related to so- the water sector with multiple stakeholders. Friday, October 9, 2020 cial-distancing regulations enforcement, this These stakeholders of States, Tribes, water Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise civil rights activist interceded. Armed with ex- agencies, non-governmental groups—in both today to pay tribute and recognize this year’s tensive knowledge in the constitutional right to the U.S. and Mexico—saw a partner in Community Heroes for their life-time record of assemble peacefully, Shaheeda emerged as a Terry—and oftentimes left the negotiating public service, social activism, and charity. bold voice for these victims of unwarranted ex- table as his friends. He leaves a legacy in the 2020 will be remembered as one of the most cessive police force. Journalists and activists basin that future leaders can only aspire to unprecedented times in modem history. The have documented numerous excessive force reach. COVID–19 pandemic has tested us and for- cases related to protests or simply for not Dr. Fulp’s tenure has been highlighted by ever changed our lives. It has exposed our wearing a mask. I am proud to know that his successful efforts in the management of vulnerabilities but has also given rise to count- Shaheeda was proactive and recognized that the Colorado River. They include the 2007 less community heroes who, amid their own these actions are unacceptable. Guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, personal challenges, demonstrate courage Frances Goldin, posthumously, was known Minutes 319 and 323 to the Mexican Water and resilience. as ‘‘the Crusader for the Lower East Side’’. Treaty of 1944, the 2019 Drought Contingency I am honored to congratulate this year’s ex- Frances had an interesting life as a staunch Plan across the seven Colorado River Basin traordinary Lower East Side recipients of lifetime advocate and defender of housing, so- States, and a Memorandum of Understanding CODA’s Community Hero Awards. Their serv- cial and civil rights. As early as 1959, she on the Salton Sea. I am especially grateful for ice is immeasurable, and the residents of my launched a successful campaign that defeated Dr. Fulp’s leadership in ensuring the success district are enriched and strengthened by their Robert Moses’ urban renewal plan to replace of the Title XVI Water Reuse and Water Recy- contributions. affordable housing in the Lower Eastside with cling Program. This program has allowed Camille Napoleon, Vice-President of the Ba- a freeway. She was a founding member of the many Southern California water agencies to ruch Houses Tenants Association and a dedi- Metropolitan Council on Housing and was a invest in infrastructure development that meets cated lifetime resident of the New York’s City’s strong defender of the displaced families of local water needs, creating nearly 500,000 Loisaida community and Baruch Houses. Seward Park Urban Renewal area. Her activ- acre-feet of water in 2018 alone. When the state issued its stay at home order ism was instrumental in ensuring affordable Madam Speaker, Terry Fulp has been an in- and the pandemic swept the city, Camille housing for seniors at the newly developed valuable resource to Members of Congress, knew her neighbors and community would Essex Crossings. In 2019, the 100-unit senior our staff, and the constituents and water agen- need help to survive this monumental event. development was named The Goldin in her cies we represent. I ask that our colleagues Amidst a notable lack of timely response from honor. Frances was also a literary agent who join me in congratulating Dr. Fulp and wish the City at the height of the lockdown, Camille gave a voice to countless aspiring progressive him and his wife Nadine a rich and rewarding and her unstoppable crew of volunteers be- writers who probably never would have their retirement as they head home to Colorado.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:55 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.007 E09OCPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 9, 2020 RECOGNIZING THE ORANGE COUN- HONORING JOSE´ ROLANDO RECOGNIZING JULIE OLSON FOR TY VETERANS AND MILITARY VILLAREAL, J.D. BEING AWARDED THE ASSOCIA- FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE TION OF AMERICAN EDUCATORS FOUNDATION AND ARKANSAS HON. TJ COX STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION COVID–19 GRANT HON. HARLEY ROUDA OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. J. FRENCH HILL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, October 9, 2020 OF ARKANSAS Friday, October 9, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I Friday, October 9, 2020 Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today rise today to recognize Mr. Jose´ Rolando Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, to honor the Orange County Veterans and Villareal, J.D. whose story of success and today I rise to congratulate Julie Olson, an ed- Military Families Collaborative for its out- achievement is a true testament to all that is ucator from Woodrow Cummins Elementary in possible here in America. Throughout his life, standing service to the veterans and military Conway, AR. Julie has been awarded the As- Mr. Villareal has been a shining example of families of Orange County, California. This or- sociation of American Educators Foundation the immigrant experience in our country ganization, a commendable group of dedi- and Arkansas State Teachers Association through his perseverance, tenacious spirit, and cated professionals and volunteers, embodies COVID–19 grant. the spirit of collaboration and demonstrates service to others. Ms. Olson will use this special grant to buy the power of our community to come together Mr. Villareal and his three sisters were born robotic kits for her kindergarten through sec- and solve our toughest challenges. to Jose Maria and Elisa Villarreal in the border ond grade students. Julie’s had great success Established in 2012 by a small, passionate city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico and with these kits in the past and receiving more group of Vietnam War Veterans, who an- immigrated with his family to the United States will enable every student to have their own kit swered yet another call of duty, the Collabo- as a young child. The family originally arrived in a socially distanced classroom. Incorporating technology with traditional rative helps to connect veterans, active duty in Eagle Pass, Texas then, like so many other learning keeps her students engaged and and reserve service members, and military migrant farmworker families, lived in various states following the harvest until eventually eager to learn. Her proactive curriculum adap- families across Orange County to quality ben- settling in San Jose, California. There in Sil- tation allows students to benefit from hands- efits, services, and community-based opportu- icon Valley, Mr. Villareal was able to become on, experimental learning despite an unprece- nities. the first in his family to attend college. He dented classroom setting. Today, the Collaborative consists of nearly earned his bachelor’s degree from San Jose I congratulate Julie for receiving this grant, 120 member organizations, including busi- State University and then earned his Juris and I know she is making her community nesses, government offices at the federal, Doctorate from Santa Clara University School proud. I thank Julie for her innovative methods state and local levels, non-profits, and officials of Law. in educating Arkansas’ students. from the Veterans Administration. The Col- Mr. Villareal then began his professional ca- f laborative serves the Orange County veteran reer in the Central Valley, where he served in PERSONAL EXPLANATION community through eleven focus groups— various capacities focused on improving the dealing with critical topics like homelessness, lives of vulnerable, underserved communities HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON education, and employment—and other ef- in the region. He served as chief public de- OF IDAHO forts, such as a task force that works with fender in Fresno County for eight years and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES older veterans. as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Friday, October 9, 2020 The Collaborative works to ensure all vet- California Rural Legal Assistance, an organi- erans have a place to call home by helping zation that has transformed the lives of thou- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, for per- veterans to secure HUD-VASH benefits and sands of working families and immigrant com- sonal reasons, I was unable to vote on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. by filling the gaps for veterans where federal munities. Mr. Villareal has also served his Had I been present, I would have voted: resources are unable to compensate. Their community as Mayor of Sanger, California, NAY on Roll Call No. 213; NAY on Roll Call Housing Working Group monitors the by-name where he led efforts to spur economic devel- opment and strengthen public safety. No. 212; YEA on Roll Call No. 211; NAY on list of homeless veteran populations in Orange Roll Call No. 210; and YEA on Roll Call No. County and deploys rapid responses to vet- Our history as a nation of immigrants is rich 209. erans facing homelessness. Their Housing with countless stories of struggle and success. f Group has also worked to house over 100 vet- Like many child immigrants, Mr. Villareal spent erans and their families over the course of the much of his life striving to secure a foothold in TRIBUTE TO MR. MICHAEL COVID–19 pandemic. our country and achieve the American Dream. FEINSTEIN In addition, the Collaborative has made Though his experiences as an immigrant were never easy, he persevered and achieved his meaningful progress towards addressing the HON. DAVID J. TRONE ultimate goal of successfully gaining U.S. citi- tragedy of suicide among our veterans. In OF MARYLAND zenship. Throughout his career, Mr. Villareal 2019, the Collaborative partnered with Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES endeavored to encourage other immigrants to ica’s Warrior Partnership to conduct Operation Friday, October 9, 2020 strive for this goal and has become a role Deep Dive, a forensic study on the causes of model for his community. Mr. TRONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today veteran suicides and self-harm. Their commit- to celebrate the career of CEO & President of Mr. Villareal has become a source of pride ment to finding solutions to these issues re- The Bender JCC of Greater Washington, who for his wife Enriqueta and their four children minds us of Congress’ own duty and the ur- is stepping down this month. gent need to support veteran groups working Rolando, Adrian, Alejandro, and Meliza, who For nearly 15 years, Michael Feinstein has on this issue. have all supported him in sharing the story of served as the CEO & President of the Bender his life via a published memoir. His lifetime of JCC of Greater Washington. On Oct 30, 2020, In 2018, the Collaborative was recognized accomplishments has been rooted in his deep as the Community Veteran Engagement Board Michael is stepping down as the CEO & Presi- commitment to service. His dedication to the dent of the Bender JCC of Greater Wash- for Orange County by the U.S. Department of Central Valley’s immigrant community and per- Veterans Affairs, deepening their role as an in- ington. sonal mission to improve the lives of others Michael’s success was grounded in his un- tegral part of the Orange County community. perfectly exemplifies the virtues of American wavering dedication and exceptional skill. Prior I ask all Members join me in honoring the society. to becoming the CEO, he served as the Chief Orange County Veterans and Military Families Madam Speaker it is my privilege to recog- Operating Officer of the Center for three Collaborative for their work on behalf of over nize Mr. Villareal and I ask my colleagues to years. 130,000 Orange County veterans and their join me in celebrating his exemplary commit- However, Michael’s life of service did not families. ment to achieving the American Dream. begin with the Bender JCC. Michael has over

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He has owned and managed disabled for the remainder of his life. businesses in the manufacturing, service, and Even so, William kept fighting and forging CONGRATULATING DR. JOYCE E. high-tech industries, and served in a variety of forward. When the Army moved to the Bataan WIPF ON RECEIVING THE lay leadership roles in community and non- Peninsula as one last stand against the Japa- WORTHEN CAREER ACHIEVE- profit organizations before becoming a Jewish nese, William was promoted to corporal and MENT AWARD communal professional. would receive the battlefield promotion to Ser- Throughout his career, Michael has led by geant. Sergeant Tabor would spend three HON. ADAM SMITH example as a friendly but resolute face on the years and five months as a Prisoner of War to OF WASHINGTON Bender JCC rounds and beyond. Time and the Japanese surviving the infamous Bataan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time again, Michael has established himself as Death March and Malaria. Friday, October 9, 2020 a pivotal figure within the community. His abil- William was honorably discharged in May of ity and commitment showed every single day 1946 and was awarded the Presidential Unit Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, through his presence at the corridors of the Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters, two it is my privilege to rise to congratulate Joyce preschool, the Fitness Center, the indoor and Bronze Star Medals, the Philippine Defense E. Wipf, M.D. on receiving the 2020 Worthen outdoor pools, through his personal attention Medal, the Prisoner of War Medal, and many Career Achievement Award, which recognizes to the campers and their families, the special other decorations. In April of 2020, as a result her as an outstanding health professions train- attention to the inclusion campers, members, of his extraordinary service, he was issued his ee education champion whose lifetime con- through the multiple fundraising events, and third Bronze Star Medal. tributions have profoundly advanced and im- the enormous amount Board Meetings and After the war, William returned to Mississippi pacted the educational mission of the Vet- Committee meetings. where he married Frances Johnson and had erans Health Administration. Please join me in thanking Mr. Michael four children: the late Charlotte Tabor, William Dr. Wipf is a first-generation college grad- Feinstein for his incredible service to the E. Tabor III, Brenda Tabor Hunt, and Mary uate who always wanted to be a teacher. She Bender JCC of Greater Washington and to the Martha Tabor. found ways to integrate her passion for teach- Community at large. William’s life was one of service, grace, and ing with her career in medicine. While com- f love for his family and community, and his pleting her medical residency she began de- commitment to our country will never be for- veloping the Resident to Teacher curriculum to RECOGNIZING DR. PETE MOURANI, gotten. help second-year residents become better ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S RE- f educators. Now, nearly 30 years later, Resi- SEARCH INSTITUTE PRESIDENT RECOGNIZING LEROY KREBS 100TH dent to Teacher programs continue to help BIRTHDAY AND HIS YEARS OF residents in hospitals across the country. HON. J. FRENCH HILL Dr. Wipf also led the effort to establish VA SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY OF ARKANSAS Puget Sound’s Center of Excellence in Pri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SCOTT PERRY mary Care with the University of Washington Friday, October 9, 2020 School of Medicine and School of Nursing. OF PENNSYLVANIA The Center of Excellence takes an inter- Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disciplinary approach to improving health care today I rise to recognize Dr. Pete Mourani, Friday, October 9, 2020 services for Veterans by creating a collabo- who, after a nationwide search, has been rative program that includes a range of fields named the fifth president of Arkansas Chil- Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I’m honored and experience from internal medicine to so- dren’s Research Institute and senior vice to congratulate Leroy Krebs on the occasion cial work and interns to fellows. president and chief research officer. Dr. of his 100th Birthday, and for his years of Veterans who receive their medical care Mourani also serves as a professor of pediat- service to the American Legion, the from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System rics and pediatric critical care in the College of Susquehannock High School, the Common- are very lucky to have someone who has Medicine at the University of Arkansas for wealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States dedicated their career to improving health care Medical Sciences. of America. services for our nation’s veterans, while simul- Dr. Mourani previously served as medical Mr. Krebs was born on June 17, 1920, in taneously preparing the next generation of director of Children’s Hospital Clinical Re- Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. He served in the health professionals. It is truly remarkable that search Organization and most recently, the United States Army Air Corps from December Dr. Wipf has combined her passion for teach- medical director of Children’s Hospital Colo- 1, 1942 to February 2, 1946, as a bombardier ing and medicine so effectively. rado Research Institute. instructor for B–24 Bombers. He left active Madam Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Joyce Dr. Mourani was named the Ross and Mary service at the rank of First Lieutenant, after Wipf on receiving the 2020 Worthen Career Whipple Family Distinguished Research Sci- earning the American Theater Medal and the Achievement Award and thank her for improv- entist Endowed Chair at Arkansas Children’s. World War II Victory Medal. He served with I am confident that children and their fami- the 2519th Base Unit in Ft Worth, Texas, and ing health care for all Veterans. lies will find the best care possible under Dr. remained in the United States Air Force Re- f serve until he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel Mourani’s leadership, and I congratulate him THE COMPREHENSIVE BREAST on his new role. upon 38 years of uniformed service. He graduated from Temple University, and RECONSTRUCTION ACT OF 2020 f taught and coached basketball at Glen Rock HONORING THE SERVICE OF (now Susquehannock) High School. He later HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS WILLIAM E. TABOR, JR. became the school principal, and for 14 years OF FLORIDA worked at the School until retiring in 1978. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to Leroy’s military service, teach- HON. TRENT KELLY Friday, October 9, 2020 OF MISSISSIPPI ing, coaching and serving as principal, Leroy Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a Master of the Shrewsbury Masonic Lodge and an active member and former com- today to introduce the Comprehensive Breast Friday, October 9, 2020 mander of Austin Grove Post 455 of the Amer- Reconstruction Act of 2020. This bill would Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, ican Legion. Leroy also was a proud member provide breast cancer patients the option to I rise today to honor the service of the late of the Glen Rock Carolers for 35 years. have comprehensive reconstruction, including William E. Tabor Jr., who fought for our coun- Today, Leroy lives independently at nipple-areola complex tattooing. try during World War II. Normandie Ridge retirement community. Approximately 275,000 new cases of breast William was born to William E. Tabor, Sr. I’m truly honored and humbled to congratu- cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and Clara Watts Tabor of Lobutcha. After late Mr. Leroy Krebs on turning 100 Years this year. As surgical options have improved in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:55 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.014 E09OCPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 9, 2020 recent decades, the number of women pur- HONORING THE FORDHAM UNIVER- achieved Star Council. He then served as a suing breast reconstruction has continued to SITY HENRY C. RAVAZZIN CEN- Trustee for three years, and as Financial Sec- increase. In 2019 alone, 107,238 breast re- TER ON AGING AND INTERGEN- retary for ten years. An active supporter of the constructive procedures were performed in the ERATIONAL STUDIES Pro-Life cause, he established his Council’s United States—a 36 percent increase since annual bus trip to the March for Life in 1993, 2000 when 78,832 procedures were per- HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. and continues to serve as the trip’s Bus Cap- formed. Post-mastectomy breast reconstruc- OF NEW JERSEY tain. Recently, he chaired the Council’s tion is now universally recognized as a gold IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ultrasound Initiative Campaign, which pro- standard component of comprehensive breast Friday, October 9, 2020 vided a system for the Carlisle Area Family cancer treatment. Breast reconstruction has Life Center. SD Jago received the Star Coun- been proven to significantly improve a wom- Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise cil Membership and Star Council Insurance an’s psychological and physical well-being, today to recognize a great American institution Awards for the 2015–2016 Fraternal Year. providing self-assurance, and affording women of research and higher learning. SD Jago has held numerous fraternal of- a new beginning. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the fices within the Order, to include: District Dep- Fordham University Henry C. Ravazzin Center The final stage of breast reconstruction sur- uty, Harrisburg; Diocesan Chapter President; on Aging and Intergenerational Studies. The Central East Regional Chairman; State Free gery is to the nipple-areolar complex. This re- Henry C. Ravazzin Center on Aging and Inter- sults in fully restoring the breast to a natural, Throw and Soccer Chairman; and State Fam- generational Studies is nationally recognized ily Director. In 2005, he was elected as a dele- symmetric appearance. This is achieved by a for its strong partnerships with community or- combination of tattooing with or without the gate to the Supreme Convention in Chicago. ganizations to enhance research and evalua- He served as State Secretary in the O’Connor addition of a surgical procedure to create a tion initiatives. The Center has been recog- nipple. At times, tattooing is the only option for Administration from 2006 to 2008. For the past nized for empowering students, professionals, 25 years, he’s been a member of six CE State nipple-areolar reconstruction in patients that and communities to address the needs of may have damaged tissue due to radiation Convention Committees. In May 2018, he was older adults and their families through prac- Co-Chairman—and Registration Chair—of the therapy or simply want to avoid an additional tice, policy, and research. surgical procedure. Most commonly, nipple- 120th Annual State Convention, where he was The Center’s work focuses on a broad elected State Deputy. areolar tattooing is performed in a surgeon’s range of impact areas including Social Work office if a woman selects to have tattooing In 1993, SD Jago became a member of the Education, Health Care, lnterprofessional Fourth Degree by joining the Bishop J. W. performed, which is not always the case. How- Practice, Palliative Care, Intergenerational ever, plastic and reconstructive surgeons are Shanahan Assembly 917 in Harrisburg. The Care, Community Program Evaluation, Foster following year, he was elected Faithful Navi- increasingly recognizing that professional tat- Care and Family Supports, Loneliness and too artists can achieve superior results, includ- gator of that Assembly and became an active Social Isolation. member of its Color Corps. Ten years later, he ing an impressively realistic 3-D nipple-areola The Center was established in 1995 by the complex tattoo. The price of tattooing can start helped form the St. Martin of Tours Assembly Fordham University Graduate School of Social 2708 in Carlisle, and served as the inaugural at approximately $400 for a single breast and Service under the leadership of the former reach as high as $1,000 for both breasts. Faithful Navigator for three years. Following Dean, Dr. Mary Ann Quaranta, and Dr. Irene that, he served as its Color Corps Commander Greater standardization of insurance cov- Gutheil, the first chair of the Center on Aging for four years. In addition to these positions, erage for nipple-areolar reconstruction across and Intergenerational Studies. Dean Dr. Debra he served six years as the Harrisburg Dioce- insurance carriers is needed. In order to McPhee has led the Center since 2013, over- san Coordinator for the Fourth Degree. Cur- achieve this consistency, we need to amend seeing recent expansions of study and serv- rently, he is an Assistant Marshal for the the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of ices along with Endowed Chairwoman, Dr. Pennsylvania East District. 1998 (WHCRA), within the Employee Retire- Janna Heyman. SD Jago enjoys ceremonial work, traveling ment Income Security Act of 1974. Further, we Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- to various parts of our jurisdiction, and meet- need to enhance the requirements for Medi- leagues to join me in officially recognizing the ing new members and his Brother Knights. He care and Medicaid through the Social Security Fordham University Henry C. Ravazzin Center is certified on all four degree teams. He is Act to protect a woman’s right to comprehen- on Aging and Intergenerational Studies in the Chancellor for the Admission and Formation sive breast reconstruction, including nipple- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for its significant con- Degrees, Conferring Officer for the Knighthood areola complex tattooing. tributions to an improved quality of life for Degree, and Narrator for the Patriotic Degree. My bill will: older adults and their families over the past 25 For six and a half years, SD Jago served Amend the Women’s Health and Cancer years. the Brother Knights and their families on an al- Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) to state that nip- Go Rams. most daily basis, as a Field Agent for the ple-areola complex tattooing is medical nec- f Mitchell Agency. He earned the designation of essary and is a part of breast reconstruction; RECOGNIZING MARK JAGO’S SERV- Fraternal Insurance Counselor. In addition to Amend the Social Security Act to require ICE AS THE PENNSYLVANIA SD Jago’s impressive service and contribu- Medicare to follow the Women’s Health and STATE DEPUTY OF THE KNIGHTS tions to the Knights of Columbus, he’s also Cancer Rights Act of 1998; OF COLUMBUS served in our military. SD Jago is a retired Amend the Social Security Act to add li- U.S. Army Officer, Master Paratrooper, and censed tattoo artists to the list of Medicare HON. SCOTT PERRY Canadian Jumpmaster. He served in a variety of Airborne and Special Operations assign- providers; and OF PENNSYLVANIA ments. He was awarded the Honduran Para- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amend the Social Security Act to require chutist Badge during Operation Golden Pheas- Medicaid to add nipple-areola complex Friday, October 9, 2020 ant in 1988. He prepared the intelligence plan tattooing (as medically necessary) to the list of Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I’m honored for the invasion of Panama in December 1989. required services each State must offer relat- to congratulate Mark Jago on culminating his A Veteran of the Persian Gulf War, he was ing to breast cancer reconstruction. service as the Pennsylvania State Deputy of awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As Pentagon Madam Speaker, as you know, breast can- the Knights of Columbus on June 30, 2020, Crisis Action Team Chief, he was commended cer can affect not only a woman’s physical and for his years of service to the U.S. Army, for coordinating military support to civilian au- well-being, but also her psychological well- the Parish of St. Patrick in Carlisle, the Com- thorities during the Oklahoma City Bombing being. Considering the significant role psycho- monwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United and numerous natural disasters. His patriotism logical factors can play in patients’ overall States of America. includes membership in the Central PA Chap- well-being, it is essential that comprehensive State Deputy (SD) Jago joined the Order as ter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, breast reconstruction, including nipple-areola a member of Cardinal Gibbons Council 2838 the Corporal Orlando Newcomer VFW Post complex tattooing be required coverage by in Fayetteville, NC, in 1983. In 1992, he 477, and the Fr. Kritchen Post 1342 of the group health insurance companies, Medicare, moved to Carlisle, Pennsylvania and trans- Catholic War Veterans of America. and Medicaid. ferred into St. Patrick Council 4057, where he SD Jago is an active member of St. Pat- I urge my colleagues to assist women in became an active member. rick’s Parish. He taught Confirmation classes their fight against breast cancer by supporting In 1994, SD Jago was elected Grand Knight for the Religious Education Program, and this important legislation. and, under his leadership, the Council served three years on the Parish Council. As

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Education’s liaison to the Gifted Education You’’ and ‘‘Christ Renews His Parish.’’ Fre- Outside of the Clerk’s office, Mike and his State Advisory Committee, and liaison to Colo- quently, he is a greeter at Mass, sells bottled wife, Linda have been faithful stewards to the rado’s Teacher of the Year and Milken Family water for the missions, and sells sub sand- community through various philanthropic ef- Teaching Award selection committees. She is wiches for the Council. Finally, he is part of forts. Together, they have collected thousands also the Board’s appointed Democratic contact the kitchen crew for his Council’s pancake of Christmas Shoeboxes for Samaritan’s to the state legislature, and Colorado’s rep- breakfast and spaghetti dinner fundraisers, as Purse, filled with gifts for less fortunate chil- resentative to NASBE’s Government Affairs well as other ministries. His wife, Janis, volun- dren around the world. Mike has also Committee. teers at the St. Patrick School where she pre- partnered with the Manchester Baptist Church Jane has worked side by side with students, pares school lunches. and Blanket America to collect and distribute educators, and me to help improve outcomes Mark and Janis have been married for forty- more than 10,000 coats for the people of Ken- for students and our entire community. She seven years. They have three daughters and tucky’s Appalachian region who are most in- leaves a lasting legacy for Colorado’s students eight grandchildren, all of whom live in the need during winter months. and she will be dearly missed on the State of Carlisle area. They enjoy camping and month- As he begins a new chapter of life, I wish Board of Education. Jane, thank you for your ly dinners with their family. Mike many wonderful years of retirement with friendship, your partnership, and your service Madam Speaker, I’m honored to congratu- his family. to public education and to the State of Colo- late SD Jago for his tireless work and distin- f rado. I wish you the best in your retirement. guished service to the Knights of Columbus, f St. Patrick’s Parish, the Commonwealth of HONORING THE CAREER OF JANE IN MEMORY OF GREGG WILLIAM Pennsylvania, and the United States of Amer- GOFF WINTERS ica. f HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORDO HON. GREG PENCE RECOGNIZING FIREFIGHTERS TOM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA MARTIN AND TIM KENDEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, October 9, 2020 Friday, October 9, 2020 HON. J. FRENCH HILL Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Jane Goff, a life- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in OF ARKANSAS long educator who will be retiring from the memory of fallen Muncie Police Officer Gregg IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colorado State Board of Education after 12 William Winters. Officer Winters was tragically Friday, October 9, 2020 years as the representative from the 7th Con- killed in the line of duty on January 8, 1991 at Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, gressional District. Jane’s dedication to edu- the young age of 32. Gregg Winters was born on February 25, today I rise to recognize Tom Martin and Tim cation for the State of Colorado made a sig- 1958 to parents Ezra ‘‘Zeke’’ and Beverly Sny- Kendel, who have tirelessly served the Higgin- nificant impact which will last for years to der Winters. A lifelong resident of Muncie, he son Fire Department. Both will receive a spe- come. attended Muncie schools, graduating from cial ceremony to honor their contribution to the A native of Colorado, Jane graduated from Southside High School in 1976. He had station and their community. Jefferson County Public Schools where she worked for Wise’s Food Market and Motion In- Tom Martin has served as the department’s would later spend 34 years as a French and dustries before joining the Muncie Police De- chaplain and has always been available to the Spanish teacher. During this time, Jane co- partment in 1986. He graduated from the Indi- crew during times of personal crisis and of- ordinated the district’s first Administrator and ana Law Enforcement Academy in 1987. He fered his wisdom and spiritual guidance., He’s Teacher Performance Pay Pilots, served on attended Shawnee Heights Baptist Church been just as available to the community itself the Jeffco PTA Board of Directors, and helped and was a member of the Fraternal Order of through assistance with tornado and fire relief. design the Links for Learning program, a Police. His willingness and selflessness to the crew teacher-employer partnership between the On December 28, 1990, Officer Winters was could never go unrecognized. Jeffco Schools and the West Chamber of responding to the scene of an alleged public Tim Kendel has been a pillar of the Higgin- Commerce. She also served as the Coordi- intoxication. Officer Winters was transporting son Fire Department, as he has been a fire- nator of World Languages and International the subject to the Delaware County Jail when fighter since the founding of the department in Student Exchange, as President of the Jeffer- the man pulled out a concealed weapon and 1978. The department plans to celebrate Mr. son County Education Association (JCEA) and executed Officer Winters in cold blood. Officer Kendel soon with a parade to honor his serv- as Vice-President of the Colorado Education Winters was struck five times. He bravely bat- ice to the town of Higginson. Association (CEA), and four years as Vice tled his injuries for eleven days before suc- I thank Tom and Tim for their constant work President for Education on the Jefferson Sym- cumbing to his wounds. to protect their community, and I wish them all phony Board of Directors. Jane’s hard work Officer Winters served courageously for four the best in their future endeavors. and dedication serving the Jefferson County years on the Muncie Police Department. f School District leaves a lasting legacy. After the Columbine High School tragedy, Those that served with him describe a won- TRIBUTE TO MIKE BAKER Jane was frequently consulted on school safe- derful and brave man who always put his ty and crisis response providing a teacher’s community first. HON. HAROLD ROGERS perspective to a variety of local, state, and na- As the thirty-year anniversary of Officer Win- tional audiences. ters’ death approaches, I want to let his widow OF KENTUCKY Molly and two sons Kyle and Brock know that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After her retirement from Jefferson County Public Schools in 2006, Jane worked as a leg- we are forever grateful for Officer Winters’ Friday, October 9, 2020 islative aide for the Colorado House of Rep- service and his memory will always live on. God bless. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, resentatives. Jane was first elected to the Col- I rise today to pay tribute to Mike Baker who orado State Board of Education in 2008 rep- f recently retired as Clay County Clerk after resenting the 7th Congressional District and HONORING TOMMIE MABRY, PH.D. nearly a decade of service to the people of was re-elected in 2014. From 20I0–2016, Jane Clay County who elected him to that role in was a member of the original Governors’ P– HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON 2010. 20 and Education Leadership Councils. She OF MISSISSIPPI Mike’s heart for public service was inspired served as a member of the National Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by his aunt, Florence Baker who also served tion of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE) as Clay County Clerk. In fact, his first job in Board of Directors for three years before being Friday, October 9, 2020 public service was under her watch, when he elected President of that association in 2014. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam started working as her Deputy Clerk at the In 2018, she received NASBE’s Distinguished Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding

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In vide insight to educators on factors that often 1979, she received her BS in Computer hamper access to academic achievement. HON. ADAM SMITH Science, married her college sweetheart Mabry has traveled across the United States OF WASHINGTON Pasin, and moved to California to join her fam- speaking about the importance of student in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily who were able to escape the Khmer Rouge. vestment and development. Friday, October 9, 2020 As a first-generation high school graduate, Rosana became a U.S. citizen in 1984. She he embarked on his undergraduate journey at Mr. SMITH of Washington, Madam Speaker, went on to achieve a long and illustrious ca- Tougaloo College receiving a Bachelor of Arts it is my privilege to rise to recognize William reer as a software engineer. As an Asian- degree in Education in 2011 and a Master of ‘‘Bill’’ Carpentier on 50 years of combined American woman in the early years of the Arts in Child Development in 2017. He is the service to his country, both as an active duty computer industry, she overcame barriers Best-Selling author of two books: A Dark Jour- military member and a civil servant as a Vet- such as racial and sexual discrimination with ney to a Light Future and If Tommie Can Do erans Affairs (VA) employee; He has reached her programming talents and tenacious per- It, We Can Do It. a truly remarkable milestone. sonality. Rosana began working for the Boeing Despite many obstacles and distractions, Bill was originally drafted into the military in Company in Long Beach in 1986 and retired Mabry has been determined to better himself 1969 at 19 years old, and when his country in 2015 after three decades with the company. in order to give back to his community and called on him to serve, he didn’t shy away Rosana and Pasin Chanou are proud par- others. He recently received his Ph.D. in High- from the opportunity. He chose the Air Force ents to three children: Diana, Ryan, and Ron- er Education from Jackson State University. and left for Naval Utility School in 1970 where ald. They instilled in their children the values Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join he graduated with top honors. Bill went on to of hard work, education, and family. They en- me in recognizing Tommie Mabry, Ph.D. serve for eight years working in missile facility couraged their children to be progressive and f sites around the world. forward-thinking while also remembering the After his time in the military, Bill began a ca- wise lessons of tradition. All three of their chil- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF reer of civil service accepting a job working on dren completed their college education at the THOMAS R. COOPER the flight line at Tinker Air Force Base in Okla- University of California, began their successful homa. In 1980, he started his first job at the careers, and started families of their own. HON. TRENT KELLY VA and eventually landed a position back in Rosana loved playing with her grandchildren, OF MISSISSIPPI his home state of Washington. He currently is showing them how to make 3D origami, blow- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a plumber on the Facilities Management Serv- ing bubbles, and picking exotic fruits and flow- ices team where his work is essential in keep- ers together around the vast garden that she Friday, October 9, 2020 ing the building operating properly for the vet- maintained. She also loved to travel to places Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, erans and staff. all around the world such as Australia, France, I rise today to celebrate the life of Thomas During his time with the VA, Bill has had the Canada, the Bahamas, Alaska, Hawaii, and Regan Cooper, who passed away peacefully chance to work on projects, with the Wall of numerous countries throughout Asia. She has on September 22, 2020. Heroes being one of which he is most proud traveled back to Cambodia several times to Thomas’s life began on March 13, 1943 in of. The Wall of Heroes reminds patients, visi- visit friends and family, showed her children Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was raised in An- tors, staff and volunteers of the sacrifice, where she grew up, gave back to her home guilla, MS, where he graduated from high valor, bravery and heroism all Puget Sound country, and witnessed the amazing develop- school before attending Mississippi State Uni- veterans have. ment it has gone through despite its tragic his- versity. Madam Speaker, I sincerely thank Bill tory. Shortly after his graduation from college, Carpentier for dedicating the last 50 years In addition to her personal success and Thomas moved north to New Albany to start serving our country and its veterans. This is achievements, Rosana Chanou was a commu- a career in management for Futorian Manufac- an incredible achievement that few have nity activist and leader. She volunteered for turing Company. His devotion to his commu- achieved. events such as the Special Summer Olympics, nity and commitment to public service began f Long Beach Marathon, NCCJ Peace Walk, soon thereafter, as he was elected Alderman and LA Heart-Walk. She ardently championed of Ward One in 1981, a role he served three IN MEMORY OF ROSANA CHANOU Cambodian arts and culture by inviting Cam- terms. After his tenure as an Alderman, he bodian artists to perform at the Asian Pacific was then Mayor and Chancery Clerk of New HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL Heritage Month celebration. She generously Albany until his retirement in 2008. OF CALIFORNIA donated to various Cambodian community or- Thomas’s dedication to service and love for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganizations such as Cambodia Town, Inc., his town went far beyond the parameters of Cam-CC, and Khmer Arts Academy. In 2001, Friday, October 9, 2020 his official roles. He was a volunteer fireman she co-founded the Cambodia Town Initiative for more than 30 years and a member of Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Speaker, I rise Task Force (CTITF), whose mission was to of- countless clubs, societies, charitable organiza- today in memory of Mrs. Rosana Chanou, a ficially designate a section of the Anaheim tions, and boards. He balanced these many Cambodian American community leader and street corridor in Lon Beach as Cambodia responsibilities all while being a private busi- constituent in my 47th Congressional District, Town, in honor of Cambodian Americans who ness co-owner of Custom Alloys Corporation who passed away on September 22, 2020 in transformed the neighborhood into a vibrant and devout member of First United Methodist Long Beach, California. community. In 2005, CTITF was restructured Church. Born in 1951 in the Kampong Cham Prov- as a nonprofit known as Cambodia Town, Inc. No less important than his community im- ince of Cambodia, Mrs. Rosana Chanou spent Rosana served as the First Vice-Chair of the pact was his remarkable character. Thomas her childhood in the capital, Phnom Penh. In organization. Both Rosana and Pasin were was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and 1972, she passed the Cambodian National major donors to the Long Beach Mark Twain friend, known for his unmatched integrity, Baccalaureate II Exam. Rosana dreamed Neighborhood Library’s ‘‘Cambodia Town’’ friendliness, and unwavering desire to serve. about studying abroad in the United States Community Room, and proud sponsors sofa Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Gloria with its world class education. Within a year, Cambodia Town street sign. of 54 years; his son, William Thomas Cooper; she successfully acquired a student visa, bid Rosana was multi-talented. She provided his daughter, Mary Katherine Cooper; his two farewell to family and friends, and began a tremendous support to Cambodia Town, Inc. brothers, Herman and Bill Cooper, and many journey to pursue her ambition. at all levels. She designed pamphlets and other family members. Rosana arrived in the United States with booklets, organized parades, and conducted Thomas R. Cooper’s life was one of service, just $200 in her pocket. She worked several signature drives. She used her love of cooking grace, and love for his family and community. minimum wage jobs to support herself while to build team spirit, hosting meetings in her

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A native of Bronx, New York, Bob was born which organizes the annual Cambodian New f with an innate determination to excel, which Year Celebration, and the Long Beach-Phnom was apparent in virtually every aspect of his Penh Sister Cities, which promotes trades, HONORING THE SERVICE OF life—and especially in his pursuit of education. cultures, education, and humanitarian services JUDGE DOUGLAS FAHL After completing his primary and secondary between Cambodia and the United States. education in New York, he earned a B.A. in Rosana Chanou was a remarkable woman, HON. JIM BANKS Political Science from The Citadel, The Military mother, grandmother, and community leader. OF INDIANA College of South Carolina, in 1954, along with She would always warm the hearts of those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his commission as a Second Lieutenant; around her with her creative passion, caring earned his Juris Doctorate from Tulane Uni- demeanor and infectious energy. With her Friday, October 9, 2020 versity in Louisiana in 1957; and in 1967, he passing, it is a true loss to the Cambodian Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to received an M.A. in International Relations American community. On behalf of the people honor the service of Whitley Superior Judge from Boston College. In addition, he attended of the 47th Congressional District, I offer my Douglas Fahl. The Hague Academy of International Law in deepest sympathy and condolences to the As a practicing attorney of nearly 25 years, the Netherlands as well as The Army War Col- family of Rosana Chanou, her husband Pasin, Judge Fahl’s record of public service is noth- lege. and all of their children and grandchildren. ing short of exceptional. He served in the U.S. Army for twenty-four May we continue to serve the community in Having practiced law in the United States years and retired at the rank of Colonel. He honor of the memories and dedication of for over 20 years, Judge Fahl has also been began his distinguished military career as an Rosana Chanou. called upon to represent military law across Infantry Officer and he was a parachutist, f the world, including Guantanamo Bay and serving one combat tour in Vietnam. He then Iraq. transferred to the Judge Advocate General RECOGNIZING THE KANAGAWA In Whitley County, Judge Fahl spearheaded Corps, where he was prominent in the trials of CITRUS COMPANY a new veterans treatment court program. high-ranking officers involved in the My Lai in- Through the program, jurisdictions serve a cident. Bob also served as Legislative Counsel HON. TJ COX large segment of the veteran population in- to Secretary of the Army, Howard (Bo) OF CALIFORNIA volved in the criminal justice system. The pro- Calloway; Staff Judge Advocate at Ft. Belvoir, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram has long fostered a better understanding VA; and Legal Counsel to the Secretary of the Friday, October 9, 2020 between judges and the issues with which vet- Army and Secretary of Defense on Labor Re- Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I erans, often casualties of war, struggle. So lations (1955 to 1979). In recognition of his ex- rise today to recognize the Kanagawa family successful in Whitley County was this program emplary service to our country, he received of Sanger, California, who for three genera- that two neighboring county’s court systems the Vietnam Ribbon, Legion of Merit, Com- tions have operated the Kanagawa Citrus now direct qualifying veterans to Judge Fahl. mendation Medal, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Company. The Kanagawa Citrus Company, In September 2020, Judge Fahl was ap- he was elected to the Ranger Hall of Fame. In commonly known as the Sanger Nursery, has pointed the Indiana National Guard’s very first addition to these prominent awards, he later been an institution in their community for over certified military judge. Few men were more received the Clara Barton Award, the highest one hundred years. qualified for such an appointment. Brig. Gen. honor bestowed by the Red Cross. T.Y. Kanagawa immigrated from Japan to Bobby L. Christine, National Guard adviser to Following his military service, Colonel California in the early 1900s in pursuit of the the Judge Advocate General’s Corps spoke in Poydasheff made Columbus, Georgia his per- American Dream. He incorporated the support of Judge Fahl’s credentials and stat- manent home and entered the private practice Kanagawa Citrus Company with the State of ed, ‘‘Lt. Col. Doug Fahl’s selection to serve as of law. Bob loved Columbus, Georgia, and California in 1907. military judge for the state of Indiana is proof through his leadership, the City of Columbus The Kanagawa family’s small business has positive that the rights of those who defend experienced extraordinary growth and pros- thrived over the years despite many chal- America will be safeguarded. No finer selec- perity which stemmed from his terms as a City lenges including the internment of T.Y. tion for judge could be made.’’ Counselor from 1994 to 2002 and as Mayor Kanagawa, his spouse Jitsuyo, and their son Judge Fahl has served northeast Indiana, from 2003 to 2007. During his tenure as Robert Kanagawa during World War II. It was and our Nation, with the highest honor and Mayor, the area gained more than seven thou- in the camp that Robert met his spouse, Yuki, distinction. This record is a testament to his sand new jobs and under his leadership the who also joined the family business. tireless commitment to the people which make Columbus Consolidated Government exer- During the family’s internment, their neigh- our country great and ideals to which our Na- cised fiscal responsibility resulting in balanced bors—the William Boes family—watched over tion strive. budgets and a surplus. A staunch advocate for and protected their property. Upon the family’s f equal opportunity and diversity, he made his- release from the camp, the Kanagawas contin- tory on February 1, 2005 by appointing the ued their work to serve their community and IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE first African American City Manager, The Hon- grow the company. T.Y. and his two sons, ROBERT STEPHEN ‘‘BOB’’ orable Isaiah Hugley, who continues to serve Robert and Jerry, focused their efforts towards POYDASHEFF, SR. the city. That was on top of his membership meeting the needs of California’s growing agri- in a multitude of civic organizations that did cultural industry and the company grew stead- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. positive work, which included: Chattahoochee ily, with Jerry managing the day-to-day oper- OF GEORGIA Valley Citadel Club (President); Chattahoo- ations and Robert maintaining the books and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chee Boy Scout Council (Past President); As- sociation of U.S. Army (Past President); Anne finances. Friday, October 9, 2020 Robert’s son, Dallas, was the third genera- Elizabeth Shepherd Home (Past President); tion of the Kanagawa family to manage the Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it Fort Benning Sojourners (Past President); company, took over in the 1980s. Known for is with a heavy heart and solemn remem- Board of Directors American Red Cross (Past friendly, personalized service, Dallas brance that I rise today to pay tribute to an ex- Chairman); Military Affairs Committee, Colum- Kanagawa and his staff continued providing traordinary husband, father, grandfather, sol- bus Chamber of Commerce (Past Chairman); fruit trees, hardware, and much needed agri- dier, veteran, attorney, public servant, and Civilian-Military Council (Past Chairman); Mili- culture supplies to farmers in Fresno County dear friend of longstanding—Former Mayor of tary Order of World Wars (Past Commander); and throughout the Central Valley. Columbus, Georgia, Colonel Robert Stephen Minority Business Development Council; Black Today, the Kanagawa Citrus Company ‘‘Bob’’ Poydasheff, Sr., USA, Ret. Sadly, Bob History Month Steering Committee; Urban serves as many as 350 farmers, many of passed away on Thursday, September 24, League (Director); Columbus Lawyer’s Club; which have relied on the Kanagawa Citrus 2020. A private family graveside service was Georgia Council of the Humanities; Kiwanis Company over all three generations. Now, held on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Club of Columbus; Leadership Columbus after proudly serving Valley farmers for over Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia, and Alumni; Shriner; Scottish Rite; and Masons. 30 years, Dallas Kanagawa looks forward to a a memorial service will be held at the National He was recently selected for the Order of happy retirement with his lovely wife, Paula. Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Colum- Saint Maurice for distinguished contribution to

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In the Before becoming a law enforcement officer Association. fall of 1970, the Children’s Attention Home in Conway, Mr. Kear battled alcohol addiction. During his life, he played many roles, and in opened its doors to provide shelter for children Through a faith-based rehabilitation center, he each role, he gave it his all. In addition to who had been victims of child abuse. was able to overcome his struggle. being a successful attorney, dedicated soldier, Throughout the last 50 years, the Home has Officer Kear, does not hide from his pre- and public servant, he was also a published provided the love and care over 8,000 children vious struggles, instead he uses them to as- author. His first published work, entitled ‘‘A desperately craved. 8,000 young lives have sist and encourage others facing similar chal- Banana in the Sun’’, was published in Harp- been improved through initiatives like the Pal- lenges. er’s Magazine in 2006. Yet, in all his roles, he metto School, which provides individualized Serving as a mentor for many in the juvenile embodied the Army values of loyalty, duty, re- educational opportunities for children, and the detention system, he reassures them that spect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and Crossroads program, which helps older youth things will get better and that he will not give personal courage. He never stopped serving pursue a path to successful independence. up on them. His love and commitment to and advocating for what was right even in the The lifechanging work of the Children’s At- those in the community serve as an inspiration face of criticism. He was a longtime member tention Home is a shining example of the for all. of the Black History Observance Breakfast sense of community felt across Rock Hill. It is Thank you to Officer Kear, the Conway Po- Committee in Columbus, and his most recent for that reason I congratulate them on a suc- lice Department, and our law enforcement offi- form of advocacy was on behalf of disadvan- cessful 50 years of helping the most vulner- cers around the country, whose positive im- taged Veterans with regards to the location of able members of our community, and I look pacts on our communities often get over- the new VA Clinic in Columbus. forward to hearing how they continue to serve looked. Congratulations to Officer Kear for On a personal note, Bob was my friend. He over the next 50 years. winning the 2020 Teen Court Faye Shepherd always gave me wise advice and sage coun- f Award for Juvenile Justice. sel. He never told me what I wanted to hear, f RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF THE but he always told me what he felt I needed HONORABLE JON D. SHELTON REMEMBERING ANTOINETTE M. to hear and always ended with ‘‘I love you.’’ RICH PENNEL Audrey Hepburn once said, ‘‘You have two hands. One to help yourself, the other to help HON. TRENT KELLY others.’’ Mayor Robert S. ‘‘Bob’’ Poydasheff, OF MISSISSIPPI HON. TIM RYAN OF OHIO Sr. used his hand to help others with an abid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing sense of friendship and brotherhood. He Friday, October 9, 2020 Friday, October 9, 2020 will be missed but his legacy will live on Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, through all of those whose lives he touched. I rise today to celebrate the life of Jonathan Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Bob accomplished much in his life, but none Douglas Shelton, who passed away on Sun- honor the life of Antoinette M. Rich Pennel, of this would have been possible without the day, August 30, in Tupelo, Mississippi, at age formerly of Campbell and Warren, Ohio, who Grace of God; the love and support of his wife 46. passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 of more than 60 years, Anastasia ‘‘Stacey’’; Jon Shelton was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, at the age of 98. his children, Catherine (deceased) and Robert, on May 21, 1974. He was raised in Tupelo, A 1938 graduate of Campbell Memorial Jr.; and a host of family, friends, and loved graduating from Tupelo High School after High School, she also graduated from the ones who will miss him deeply. standout careers in high school football and Youngstown College of Business. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join powerlifting. Jon then attended the University Her first husband, Michael J. Rich, whom my wife, Vivian, and me, along with the more of Mississippi, where he continued his studies she married September 25, 1943, passed than 730,000 residents of Georgia’s Second for his Juris Doctorate. During his youth, Jon away February 20, 1964. Together, they Congressional District, in paying tribute to The also served as the executive coordinator of owned and operated Masi Furniture Store in Honorable Robert Stephen ‘‘Bob’’ Poydasheff, Mississippi Young Democrats. Campbell where she served as the company’s Sr., and in extending our deepest condolences Following school, Jon moved back to his Vice President and bookkeeper. Previously, to all who mourn his loss during this difficult hometown of Tupelo, where he owned and op- Antoinette worked as a bookkeeper for the time of bereavement. Moreover, we pray that erated a successful law firm for many years. Strouss-Hirshberg Company, Youngstown. we will all be consoled and comforted by an In 2004, the Lee County Courier chose Jon as Antoinette then married Frank Pennel on abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, Lee County’s ‘‘Best Man.’’ and Lee County’s June 22, 1968. He preceded her in death on weeks, and months ahead. ‘‘Best Attorney’’ four times in 2012, 2013, January 5, 2007, following 39 years of mar- f 2014, and 2016. Outside of his successful ca- riage. Antoinette and her first husband, Michael, COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- reer, Jon was an avid BMX bicycle racer, win- ning the Mississippi State Championship and were founding members of St. Lucy Church, VERSARY OF THE CHILDREN’S Campbell. Throughout the years, she re- ATTENTION HOME achieving a national ranking for many years. Through his law firm and his service to his mained an active member of the church and church, East Heights Baptist Church, Jon was participated in the Infant of Jesus Guild. Antoi- HON. RALPH NORMAN a caring soul whose proudest moments were nette and her mother, Nellie, always looked OF SOUTH CAROLINA helping those around him. forward to the annual Assumption Festival IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Left to cherish Jon’s memory is his mother, held at the church, as well as decorating the festival float. Friday, October 9, 2020 Dr. Judy Woods; his stepfather, Buck Woods; his brother, Mayor Jason L. Shelton; his neph- She enjoyed cooking, baking, taking trips to Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today ew; and a host of cousins, family, and friends. the casino and spending time with her family, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the especially her grandchildren and great-grand- f Children’s Attention Home in Rock Hill, South children. Carolina. RECOGNIZING OFFICER JOSHUA Antoinette is survived by three sons, John The Children’s Attention Home provides nur- KEAR Pennel of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, Attorney turing care and life changing services for Michael P. Rich and his wife, Dolores and Dr. youth in need. The Home’s noble objective is HON. J. FRENCH HILL Frank A. Rich and his wife, Dolores, all of to provide a temporary care shelter where a OF ARKANSAS Canfield; a daughter, Cynthia G. D’Amico and child can experience a loving, secure family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her husband, Dr. Lawrence D’Amico, of War- life until their own home conditions improve or ren; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grand- a permanent home can be found. Friday, October 9, 2020 children. The need for a children’s home in Rock Hill Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I In addition to her parents and husbands, became evident 50 years ago when children rise today to recognize Officer Joshua Kear as Antoinette was preceded in death by an infant

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TRENT KELLY dren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, ingly mobile, these requirements also dramati- OF MISSISSIPPI her entire family, and to all whose lives she cally decrease the flexibility of our nation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES touched. teaching workforce. For military spouses—who Friday, October 9, 2020 f frequently relocate and among whom teaching is the second most common profession—or Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, INTRODUCTION OF THE INTER- out-of-state college graduates who want to I rise today to honor the U.S. Military service STATE TEACHING MOBILITY ACT teach in their home state, this problem is es- of Robert Wilson who is a recipient of the Pur- pecially pronounced. Long term, these road- ple Heart Medal. Robert ‘‘Bobby’’ Wilson, a HON. ANDRE´ CARSON blocks likely deter many prospective teachers native of Tupelo, Mississippi, volunteered for OF INDIANA from entering this vital profession. The bottom the U.S. Army in December 1951. Once he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES line is this: differing licensing requirements completed Basic Training in Hawaii, he en- and lack of licensing reciprocity prevents too tered the Korean War. Friday, October 9, 2020 many teachers from serving in understaffed On February 6, 1953, Mr. Wilson was on Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I and underserved communities across state patrol with other members of his company 11⁄2 am pleased to reintroduce the Interstate lines. And as we have seen in states like Indi- miles in Chinese territory called the Coonwah Teaching Mobility Act. This broadly supported ana, our communities desperately need more Valley. On that frigid night with the tempera- legislation will create a new voluntary program high-quality teachers to lower student-teacher ture below zero, he and his fellow men were at the Department of Education (DOE) to allow ratios and improve outcomes. attacked by the enemy who were firing mortar licensed teachers to use their licenses across These obstacles have real and negative im- rounds. Mr. Wilson was seriously injured and state lines. I am pleased that this legislation pacts on our students. Teacher shortages dis- needed to be transported to receive medical has been endorsed by both National Edu- proportionately harm students in underserved treatment. He was picked up by a medic and cation Association (NEA) and Third Way. communities by denying them adequate teach- placed on a stretcher. Another firefight ensued In 2018, the United States experienced a er-student ratios that research shows help to before he could be taken to a Mobile Army shortage of 112,00 teachers in our classrooms enable student success. School administrators Surgical Hospital where he would be treated across the country. This shortage deprives our in underserved communities face difficulties in for 18 shrapnel wounds over the course of 39 students of high-quality learning and nega- attracting out-of-state, high-quality teachers to days. His courage and bravery under fire tively affects student outcomes. Alarmingly, fill their open teaching positions due to licens- earned him the Purple Heart Medal. It is my our country’s projected annual shortage of ing inconsistencies. honor to recognize Mr. Wilson for his service teachers is expected to almost triple—to That’s why I am reintroducing the Interstate to America and his pledge to protect our free- Teaching Mobility Act today. This legislation 316,000—by 2025. Teacher shortages dis- doms. will create a voluntary interstate application proportionately disadvantage students in un- In December 1953, Mr. Wilson completed program at the Department of Education derserved communities by widening student- his military service and returned home to his (DOE) to allow licensed teachers to use their to-teacher ratio which then negatively affects wife, Tomicene. The high school sweethearts student achievement. Having low student-to- licenses across participating state lines. This legislation will empower teachers to remained in Tupelo where they raised two teacher ratios ensures that every student gets boys, David and Robert. The Wilsons were the attention they need, and struggling stu- apply for open teaching positions in partici- pating states without being subject to addi- married 64 years before Tomicene passed dents are not left behind. In Indiana, this prob- away. In the years since her death, Mr. Wilson lem has gotten worse: between 2016 and tional certifications or assessments. As a re- sult, it will be easier for teachers to transfer has often reflected on his days of service. ‘‘I’d 2020, the student-to-teacher ratio in my state their skills across participating state lines and do it again,’’ Mr. Wilson said. ‘‘I still have grew from 16:1 to 17:1, bringing our state’s provide more students with access to high- shrapnel in my leg and pain, but I will always student-to-teacher ratio well above the na- quality teachers. Importantly, this new flexi- be proud that I served my country.’’ tional average. In fact, Indiana remains the bility will help alleviate teacher shortages—es- Mr. Wilson’s service and sacrifices made to 42nd worst state in the nation for student-to- pecially in disadvantaged communities and defend our nation will always be remembered. teacher ratios. And this teacher disparity does school districts—by allowing school adminis- I am honored to call this Mississippi patriot a not affect all students equally: student-teacher trators greater ability to hire more high-quality friend. ratios are highest in minority schools and teachers. f schools with the most low-income schools. Under this legislation, increased flexibility Teacher shortages not only affect student- THE PASSING OF COMMUNITY will not come at the cost of teacher quality. A LEADER AND ACTIVIST SHARON teacher ratios, they also limit the number of participating state will be required to adhere to COTRELL subjectmatter teachers available for students. standards of content knowledge, pedagogical In Indiana, we have consistently faced major assessment, and performance assessments. teacher shortages as defined by the Depart- This would ensure high standards for our HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL ment of Education (DOE). In the most recent teachers, while maintaining the essential role OF CALIFORNIA data available, Indiana continues to face a of the states in setting specific requirements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shortage of teachers in the subjects of mathe- for teaching in the state or obtaining licenses Friday, October 9, 2020 matics, science, early childhood, and tech- in the state. nology. Study after study has shown that The COVID–19 pandemic has taught us the Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Speaker, I rise teacher shortages which results in poor stu- importance of flexibility and teacher quality in today to express my deep sadness on the dent-to-teacher ratios, insufficient subject-mat- ensuring that our students receive the best passing of my dear friend Sharon Cotrell. A ter teachers, and the corresponding decline in education. However, the current state-by-state voice of the progressive community in Long education quality disproportionally disadvan- inconsistences regarding teacher licenses pre- Beach for over 40 years, Sharon was a con- tages Black and Brown students. vent many high-quality teachers from transfer- summate professional who cared deeply about One of the main reasons that many schools ring their skills across state lines to serve in our community and making the world a better can’t fill teacher shortages is because of the communities facing teacher shortages. place for us all. inconsistent state-by-state differences in The Interstate Teaching Mobility Act will She was the first woman dock worker on teaching licensing requirements. This prevents help address these issues by empowering the West Coast, starting with SeaLand in 1974 licensed teachers from taking their skills and teachers to transfer their skills across state at the Port of Long Beach, and eventually be- credentials to teach in other states without sig- lines and enabling school administrators to coming the leader of Teamsters Local 692. nificant obstacles. These obstacles can in- hire more high-quality teachers to fill teacher Karen Harper, a longtime friend, told the clude completing additional requirements, shortages, especially in disadvantaged com- Long Beach Press-Telegram that Sharon was such as exams or coursework, or paying addi- munities, and lead to better student outcomes. ‘‘. . . not welcomed by the men at first and

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Through our years together she been endorsed by MENTOR: The National docks fighting for a greater voice for all port was both my mentor and formative political Mentoring Partnership and I am grateful for workers, cofounding the Long Beach chapter conscience who I relied upon for her incredible the feedback I received from my constituents of the Teamsters for a Democratic Union. Be- insight and wisdom. on this proposal. This legislation will make a cause of her organizing against what she Sharon touched so many lives and her meaningful difference in the lives of all Hoo- called the corruption of the Teamsters Union passing is a loss for all of us. She was a role sier students, and young Americans across hierarchy, her life was threatened, and she model and inspiration for all who met her, and the country, by ensuring that college students was forced for a time to live in hiding. she will be sorely missed by everyone who can be compensated for the critical work of Despite such temporary roadblocks, Sharon fights for a more just society and a better mentoring and supporting their younger coun- remained a tenacious activist fighting for world. terparts. equality and justice, as well as an ardent com- f It is an honor to represent students of all munity watchdog, for more than four decades. CONGRATULATING DR. BETH RIP- ages in Indiana’s Seventh District. I am contin- She served for many years as a member of ually impressed by the many college students Long Beach Area Citizens Involved (LBACI) LEY ON RECEIVING THE 2020 SAMUEL J. HEYMAN SERVICE TO in my district and across the country that, in and worked for the establishment of the Long addition to their studies, help mentor and sup- Beach Citizen Police Complaint Commission. AMERICA MEDAL IN SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT port K–12 students in after-school programs. She was an early member of both the Black These college students, by serving as power- Lives Matter and Occupy Long Beach organi- ful examples and mentors, continue to inspire zations. HON. ADAM SMITH my colleagues and I about the importance of Karen Harper said Sharon saw the brutal OF WASHINGTON peer mentorship opportunities. This includes treatment of African Americans on her family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the crucial role of work study programs in television ‘‘and sought solutions for racism Friday, October 9, 2020 helping students finance their postsecondary from then on. She loved working with young education. people and mentoring them on effective grass- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to rise to congratulate Beth Several examples in Indiana underscore the roots organizing.’’ importance of supporting mentorship pro- Sharon was also an outspoken advocate for Ripley, M.D., Ph.D. on being the recipient of grams, both to the mentee and the mentor. LGBTQ rights and the homeless, which she the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to Amer- David, a biology major at Marian University in fought for through her involvement with the ica Medal in the Science and Environment cat- Indianapolis, also served as a mentor. Long Beach Area Peace Network, the Justice egory. Dr. Beth Ripley is an assistant professor of Through David’s mentoring, his mentee has and Peace Committee for the South Coast radiology at the University of Washington and improved in school and built up self-con- Interfaith Council and Harbor Halfway House. fidence; David, too, recognizes that he has According to the Press-Telegram, Sharon the Director of the Veterans Health Adminis- learned from his mentee and is inspired to was born on Dec. 2, 1942, in San Francisco. tration’s (VHA) 3D Printing Network in Puget help additional younger students. But from 5 years old, she grew up on a dairy Sound. She saw potential in this emerging technology back in 2017, and through her in- Another student, Celia, at the University of farm in the Lower Flathead Valley, near St. Ig- novative techniques, she has revolutionized Southern Indiana, mentored a young third natius, Montana, on the Salish-Kootenai Indian health care at the VHA. Dr. Ripley prints 3D grade student. Celia was mentored herself Reservation. while also in the third grade; this experience Her family moved there after her father, models of parts of people’s bodies from kid- helped her understand the importance of men- Lewis Cotrell—a descendant of the Little Shell neys to hip joints to hearts. These 3D models allow doctors to provide toring younger students to help achieve their Chippewa Tribe and the Cherokee people—re- veterans with the best possible health care goals and learn from their older peers. Men- turned from World War II service in the U.S. and have resulted in more efficient and effec- toring younger students has helped Celia dis- Navy. Sharon’s younger sister, Gretchen, said that tive surgeries by saving valuable time and cover her passion for education and youth de- minimizing the potential for mistakes. Doctors from early childhood her sister was sensitive velopment programs. Celia also shared her can also show models to their patients to give to the needs of others, reaching out to the left- college experiences with her mentee, who has them a better understanding of the procedure out, excluded, and mistreated. in turn become interested in attending college. ‘‘These traits grew to a keen interest in the they’re going to undergo. In some cases, The examples of David and Celia represent injustices of the world, the chief driving force these models have even shown surgery how the influence and investment from a men- throughout her life,’’ Gretchen told the Press- wouldn’t be the best course of action. tor can improve younger student lives and out- At the start of the COVID–19 pandemic Dr. Telegram. ‘‘She possessed the courage of her comes. Their stories are common: in fact, at- Ripley made the impossible possible and convictions and lived them fiercely.’’ risk youth that have a mentor are 55 percent Sharon’s ancestry also led her to another began printing personal protective equipment more likely to attend college. Moreover, at-risk for staff and veterans. She has even started area of activism—Native American and indige- youth that have a mentor are 52 percent less 3D printing parts needed for life-saving ventila- nous people rights. She was a tribal re- likely to skip a day of school and 46 percent tors. Dr. Ripley truly embodies what it means searcher for the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribal less likely to use drugs. Mentoring also in- to be a civil servant and the Puget Sound Council and was involved with the Puvungna creases community engagement, as at-risk VHA is incredibly lucky to have somebody with Coalition to save the tribe’s sacred land from students are 78 percent more likely to volun- the passion and innovation she does. teer in their community engagement, as at-risk development on the Cal State Long Beach Madam Speaker, it is an honor to congratu- campus. She also cofounded the People for students are 78 percent more likely to volun- late Dr. Beth Ripley on receiving this well-de- teer in their community and are 130 percent Palestinian-Israeli Justice. served award and I thank her for dedicating Sharon attended Lewis & Clark College in more likely to hold a leadership role in clubs her career to improving health care for our Portland, Oregon, and the University of Mon- or teams with a mentor in their lives. Men- veterans. tana, before moving to Long Beach in 1964. toring not only helps students stay away from She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in f drugs and violence, but also live healthier lives anthropology from Cal State Long Beach. REINTRODUCTION OF THE STU- and improve school performance. Mentees Her friend Karen Harper recalled to the DENTS HELPING YOUNG STU- participating in mentorship programs have also Press-Telegram that Sharon also had a great DENTS ACT performed higher on the Indiana Statewide sense of humor—even when jokes were di- Testing for Educational Progress (ISTEP) rected at her. Karen remembered that she ´ tests. HON. ANDRE CARSON Because of these unmistakable benefits, would often refer to Sharon as ‘‘the historical OF INDIANA Congress must do more to support these figure’’ because of her work on the docks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘She would laugh,’’ Karen said. ‘‘She al- after-school programs and their student men- ways got a kick out of that.’’ Friday, October 9, 2020 tors. Although after-school mentorship pro- But, to me, Sharon was not just a dear Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I grams often intersect with students’ courses of friend and fellow progressive; she was my am pleased to reintroduce the Students Help- study and benefit the community, after-school

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He was an avid fan of Blue helped support undergraduate and graduate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Grass Music and was known to travel far and students, who have exhibited financial need, Friday, October 9, 2020 wide attending Blue Grass festivals. J.E. trans- find part-time jobs. In the 2017–2018 school lated his musical passion into his community, Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today year, the Federal Work-Study program em- where he would become widely known at his to honor and congratulate my friend Captain home church, Campground United Methodist, ployed about 600,000 undergraduate and John A. Sweat, Jr. upon his induction into the graduate students. Across all higher edu- for his stellar songleading abilities. North Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame. J.E. treasured time spent with his family, cation, 7 in 10 college students work at least Over the years, CPT Sweat has answered many of whom are left to cherish his memory, 15 hours per week to help cover their tuition, historic calls to duty on behalf of our nation, including his daughter, Connie Walker; three and 1 in 4 work more than 35 hours a week. state, and community. He began his extraor- sons Barney, Jerry, and James Neil Hudson; While mentorship’s benefits are clear, the ab- dinary career in 1986 with the U.S. Air Force 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sence of after-school activities from consider- and served honorably in both Operation a host of extended family members and ation as work-study programs causes students Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. friends. with financial need to more often pursue other CPT Sweat’s leadership extended far beyond James Edward ‘‘J.E.’’ Hudson’s life was one opportunities. This means that many students the battlefield and he was named Active Duty of service, grace, and love for his family, com- Volunteer of the Year for his off-duty devotion are unable to serve in mentorship roles, even munity, and country. He will be greatly missed to family services. CPT Sweat was selected if it aligns with their course of study, for finan- by all whom he encountered. as the Tactical Air Command First Term Air- f cial reasons. This dynamic exacerbates the man of the Year and served in a special duty widening mentoring gap, which includes the billet as an instructor at the Security Police RECOGNIZING OFFICER JAMES over 9 million young people without a mentor Academy at Lackland Air Force Base. PHILLIPS outside their family to support their growth and Following tours in Turkey, Florida, and education. Texas, CPT Sweat went on to join the North HON. J. FRENCH HILL Carolina Air National Guard. Exemplary of his As a result, more work needs to be done to OF ARKANSAS tireless leadership, he became the first officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help compensate students who choose to to complete training with the U.S. Air Force Friday, October 9, 2020 serve their communities by mentoring younger Honor Guard. From his days at basic training students. That is why the Students Helping to his 2011 retirement from the North Carolina Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I Young Students Act is so important. This bill Air National Guard, he only missed one day of rise today to recognize the heroic actions of incorporates work at after-school programs service over his combined 24 years, 9 months, Little Rock Police Officer Mr. James Phillips. into the Federal Work-Study Program under and 23 days of military service. When Officer Phillips and fellow officers community service by making participation in He has led a career of distinction and is an were checking on an SUV that had abruptly stopped in the road, it soon became clear that these programs eligible for federal funds. In effective, prolific leader. In addition to his mili- there was a medical emergency inside the car. short, this bill allows college students to ac- tary service, CPT Sweat has served on the Concord City Council since 2009. A tireless Officer Phillips immediately took action, and cess Federal Work-Study funds for their par- public servant, he has also served on the Ra- after discovering a choking child in the vehicle, ticipation in after-school activities. Moreover, cial Diversity Committee, Historic Commission, he pulled the boy from the car and began this legislation requires eligible schools to allo- and the Planning and Zoning Commission for using the Heimlich technique to clear the boy’s cate federal funds to students who want to the City of Concord and is a member of the airway. work with after-school programs. Habitat for Humanity Executive Board and Lit- Officer Phillips successfully dislodged the piece of candy that had caused the boy to Through the Students Helping Young Stu- eracy Council for Cabarrus County. This year’s class was selected by an inde- choke and helped him regain a stable breath- dents Act, after-school mentoring programs, ing pattern. like those Celia and David participated in, will pendent selection committee that includes North Carolina military veterans and civilians. Thankfully the child, who is almost two- count as community service under the Federal In total, a group of eighteen was chosen to years old, was unharmed and returned to his Work-Study program. Students can be com- join the ranks of our state’s greatest heroes in parents safely. We thank Officer Phillips for pensated for their work, including time spent in the Hall of Fame. CPT Sweat is especially de- his quick, effective action in saving this young training and travel, directly related to the pro- serving of this honor and will now be en- boy’s life, as well as all the first responders gram. This will allow any student who wishes shrined forever for his remarkable contribu- who protect our communities every day. to serve in their community to participate in tions to our great nation and state. f mentorship activities, regardless of their finan- Madam Speaker, please join me today in TRIBUTE TO BILL NEIKIRK cial background. As a result, the Students congratulating CPT Sweat on his induction Helping Young Students Act will also help into the North Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame. HON. HAROLD ROGERS close the mentoring gap and ensure that OF KENTUCKY f younger students, especially those from dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advantaged backgrounds, have the support RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JAMES Friday, October 9, 2020 they need to succeed and reach their goals. EDWARD ‘‘J.E.’’ HUDSON Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will HON. TRENT KELLY I rise today to pay tribute to Bill Neikirk, co- join me in supporting this bill to ensure that founder and first President of the Mill Springs OF MISSISSIPPI Federal Work-Study students are com- Battlefield Association (MSBA), as we cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pensated for their mentorship efforts. The sto- brate the fruits of his tireless labor to preserve ries of Celia and David remind me of the un- Friday, October 9, 2020 southern Kentucky’s historic Civil War battle- deniable power of young people to lift and in- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, field. Bill Neikirk led the charge to secure 900- spire those around them. It is important that I rise today to celebrate the life of James Ed- acres of land and the battlefield’s iconic struc- Congress supports these students in their pur- ward ‘‘J.E.’’ Hudson, who passed away on tures in Pulaski and Wayne counties, which suit to serve our communities. I urge the Monday, September 7 in the comfort of his are now designated as a National Monument home. in the National Park System (NPS). House to support this bill. Born on June 21, 1919 to Milton Edgar In 1991, the National Park Service identified ‘‘Mit’’ Hudson and Florence Irene Dexter Hud- the Mill Springs Battlefield as one of the 25

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Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise place in Kentucky with some 17,000 soldiers For a small person, Justice Ginsburg took today regarding missed votes. Had I been engaged in the fight. During the battle, Con- up a lot of space. present for roll call vote number 215, On Or- federate General Felix Zollicoffer became one Her life and work testify that women belong dering the Previous Question for Providing for of the first Confederate generals to die in the in the classroom, on the bench, in Congress, consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1153 Civil War. He was laid to rest under a large and ‘‘in all places where decisions are being condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical white oak tree on the battlefield, now known made.’’ procedures on individuals without their full, in- formed consent, and providing for consider- as the Zollie Tree. I intend to honor her memory by continuing ation of the resolution H. Res. 1154 con- In 1993, the Mill Springs Battlefield was to take up space, and I encourage every demning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy designated as a National Historic Landmark, woman and girl in America to do the same. theories it promotes, I would have voted catapulting multifaceted efforts to secure addi- ‘‘nay.’’ Had I been present for roll call vote tional tracts of land from Nancy to Monticello, f number 217 H. Res. 1153 condemning un- Kentucky. In 2006, we worked together to RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF wanted, unnecessary medical procedures on build a $1.7 million, 10,000 square-foot Visi- JOHN J. OGDEN, JR. individuals without their full, informed consent, tor’s Center and Museum, adjacent to the Mill I would have voted ‘‘yay .’’ Had I been present Springs National Cemetery. The value of pre- for roll call vote number 218 H. Res. 1154 serving these hallowed grounds became the HON. TRENT KELLY condemning QAnon and rejecting the con- driving force behind the local mission to have OF MISSISSIPPI spiracy theories it promotes, I would have the Mill Springs Battlefield designated as part IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted ‘‘yay.’’ of the National Park System. On July 17, Friday, October 9, 2020 2018, I invited Bill to Capitol Hill to testify be- f fore the U.S. House Committee on Natural Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, HONORING BLAKE HURST Resources about the intensive preservation ef- I rise today to recognize World War II veteran forts of the MSBA and the desire to present John J. ‘‘Johnny’’ Ogden, Jr. in commemora- tion of the 75th Independence Day since the HON. SAM GRAVES the fruits of their labor to the National Park OF MISSOURI Service for everyone to enjoy. Bill’s heartfelt end of World War II. Johnny grew up in Memphis, Tennessee IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES testimony was a key turning point in this mon- Friday, October 9, 2020 umental endeavor. Highlighting the long-time and was drafted into the United States Army legislative efforts to protect our beloved battle- at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on July 23, 1943. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, field for future generations, the Mill Spring Bat- He was assigned to Company F, 314th Infan- I proudly pause to recognize Blake Hurst. tlefield National Monument Act was signed try Regiment, 79th Infantry Division as a Rifle- Blake is a close friend and fierce leader who, into law by President Donald Trump on March man. after many meaningful years of service, is re- 12, 2019, and on September 22, 2020, Interior On April 19, 1944 PFC Ogden landed in tiring as president of the Missouri Farm Bu- Secretary David Bernhardt officially estab- Glasgow, Scotland and remained in the United reau. Blake is a staple of the Missouri agricultural lished our new national monument as part of Kingdom until deploying to Normandy in sup- community after serving as a district board the National Park System. port of Operation Overlord on D-Day + 7–June member and Vice President of the Missouri Over the years, funding was sometimes 13, 1944. Johnny and the 314th entered com- Farm Bureau before being elected its Presi- scarce and doors were often closed, but Bill bat on June 19, 1944 with an attack on the dent in 2010. He is best known for his passion Neikirk maintained an unwavering resolve to high ground northwest of Valognes and the for agriculture and longtime advocacy on be- see the Mill Springs Battlefield earn its rightful high ground south of Cherbourg, France. On half of farmers. Blake has spent a significant place in the national spotlight. It has been one June 25, the 314th Infantry Regiment captured amount of his life ensuring that farmers across of the greatest honors of my service as the Fort du Roule during fierce fighting. Corporal the state of Missouri are heard and fighting for U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s Fifth Con- John D. Kelly from Company E and First Lieu- favorable agriculture policy at the state and gressional District to work alongside such a tenant Carlos C. Ogden from Company K federal levels. great friend and champion for our region, and were awarded the Congressional Medal of Blake’s devotion to the success of agri- to see the final victory of this battlefield to now Honor as a result of their fearless fighting and culture in Missouri has exponentially improved be included in the National Park System. The leadership. For their collective actions, the the life of all in the Sixth District and beyond. people of southern Kentucky owe Bill Neikirk 314th Infantry Regiment was awarded a Presi- While the Missouri Farm Bureau will miss the a great deal of gratitude for preserving this dential Unit Citation. institutional knowledge that Blake has brought rare jewel in our history. Following the capture of Cherbourg by Allied Forces, Johnny and the 314th Infantry Regi- to the table, I’m sure that Blake’s family will f ment fought to expand the Allied perimeter at enjoy having his experienced hand in growing HONORING THE LATE JUSTICE Saint-Loˆ in what has subsequently become their greenhouse business and taking care of RUTH BADER GINSBURG known as the Battle of the Hedgerows. It was their own corn and soybeans together. during this series of engagements that Johnny Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join HON. LAUREN UNDERWOOD was wounded on August 13, 1944 and evacu- me in recognizing Blake Hurst for his commit- ated to Exeter, England. ment to Missouri agriculture, the state of Mis- OF ILLINOIS souri and the Sixth Congressional District. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Johnny recuperated for six months in Eng- land and was redeployed to France as Allied am honored to represent him in the United Friday, October 9, 2020 Forces continued to advance to Germany. On States Congress and honored to call him and Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise December 21, 1945 Johnny was discharged at his family my friends and neighbors. today to celebrate the life of a woman who Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Subsequently, f represented the best of our country: Justice he returned to Memphis, Tennessee before fi- RECOGNIZING COACH LOU HOLTZ Ruth Bader Ginsburg. nally settling with his wife Jean at Moon Lake, It is difficult to overstate the impact of her Mississippi. HON. J. FRENCH HILL rulings and legal victories on the lives of It is because of members of the Greatest OF ARKANSAS American women, but today I want to highlight Generation like Johnny Ogden that America IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what she accomplished simply with her pres- was able to restore freedom and liberty to Eu- ence. rope. He selflessly served this great country Friday, October 9, 2020 As the first woman to represent my district, and his example is an inspiration for genera- Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I often think of the famous incident when the tions to come. today I rise to recognize Coach Lou Holtz on

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Madam Speaker, MANUEL ‘‘MEMO’’ CAVADA accomplishments in his career from winning today I rise to recognize the wonderful staff two national championships to being both and administration of Conway Regional Med- HON. JUAN VARGAS ACC and SEC Coach of the year. I am con- ical Center (CRMC) in Arkansas’ second dis- OF CALIFORNIA fident he will continue to have lasting positive trict, as they have recently been awarded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impact on my Arkansans. Magnet by the American Nurses Credentialing Friday, October 9, 2020 Center (ANCC). I thank Coach Holtz for his commitment to Mr. VARGAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today his students and his leadership. This great honor reflects nursing profes- sionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient to honor Manuel ‘‘Memo’’ Cavada, community f care, and one that only 8 percent of hospitals leader, artist, and Purple Heart recipient, who nationwide achieve. CRMC provides patient passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at PERSONAL EXPLANATION care and innovating professional nursing prac- the age of 76. tice. Memo was born in National City, CA in HON. JODY B. HICE They achieved this status through rigorous 1944. He attended and graduated from OF GEORGIA standards of nursing excellence such as: high- Kimball Elementary School, National City Jun- ior High, and Sweetwater High School. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er patient satisfaction, lower risk 30-day mor- later graduated from Sacramento City College Friday, October 9, 2020 tality and low failure to rescue rates, higher job satisfaction, and higher nurse retention and the Glen Fishback School of Photography. Mr. HICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, due rates. Memo served honorably in the United to unforeseeable circumstances, I was unable Conway Regional lives up to its motto to, States Air Force for four years as a Crew to participate in the votes on Friday, October ‘‘be bold, be exceptional, and answer the call.’’ Chief for 552nd Air Force Squadron in Sac- 2, 2020. This is an esteemed staff, who are making Ar- ramento, CA. He was a recipient of the Purple Had I been present, I would have voted kansas proud, as they join two Little Rock Heart Medal, and numerous other medals, for NAY on Roll Call No. 217 and NAY on Roll hospitals in receiving this prestige status. I being wounded in action during the Vietnam Call No. 218. congratulate the staff at Conway Regional for War. achieving this status. Among his many accomplishments, Memo f was the lead photographer of ‘‘100 Portraits, f REMEMBERING ARTHUR MICHAEL Pioneers, Visionaries & Role Models,’’ a 1994 CONNELLY RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF collaborative, travelling photographic exhibit LLOYD YOUNG and book (published in 2001) that highlighted the contributions of San Diego’s Mexican- HON. TIM RYAN HON. TRENT KELLY American community. He recruited nine other OF OHIO OF MISSISSIPPI Latino photographers to work on this project. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During a ten-year period, Memo travelled with a backpack and his camera gear and vis- Friday, October 9, 2020 Friday, October 9, 2020 ited numerous villages in Mexico to capture Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, the Mexican culture and its people. The beau- honor the life of Arthur Michael Connelly, of I rise today to honor the United States Military tiful exhibit was also displayed at the State Vineland, New Jersey, who passed away Sun- service of Lloyd Young, a recipient of the Pur- Capitol for a month. day, September 27, 2020, at the age of 50. ple Heart Medal. Lloyd Young, a native of the As a community leader, Memo owned and Born in Youngstown, he was the son of Leo Waterford Community, graduated from college operated Creative Images Photography Studio Connelly and Patricia Mollica. Art attended in 1967. Prior to entering the Vietnam War, in National City, CA for over 45 years, and he Howland High School, where he played foot- Mr. Young attended flight school where he taught photography at the Centro Cultural de ball. He then moved to Marietta, Georgia, learned to fly an Army helicopter. He later be- la Raza in Balboa Park. where he studied at Life College prior to mov- came a member of the United States Army One of Memo’s most honorable accomplish- ing to Vineland, where he has lived for over 237th Medical Detachment DMZ DUSTOFF ments was that he developed one of the first 20 years. Unit. programs for the prevention of alcohol abuse Art was employed as a professional chef by On Thanksgiving Day in 1968, Mr. Young among the youth in the community. The pro- career and personal passion. He was the ex- and a crew chief had just picked up an Army gram used puppetry, as a revolutionary form ecutive chef of Spiaggetta’s in Stone Harbor, of the Republic of Vietnam Soldier who was of entertainment, to convey the message of New Jersey. It was a career that he loved and injured. When they attempted to take off, the health issues to the children of the National held a deep passion for, and he also loved helicopter came under fire. Mr. Young was School District in National City, CA. cooking for his family and friends during the struck by shrapnel in his shoulder and leg. He Additionally, Memo served Sweetwater High holidays. He enjoyed landscaping, listening to was able to fly the helicopter to a more secure School for 25 years as a resident photog- music and trips to the Jersey shore. Above all spot to make an emergency landing. Mr. rapher. Along with working on the school year- though, Art was a dedicated father. Young recovered from his injuries in hospitals book, he devoted his time to career coun- Besides his parents, Leo (Doreen) Connelly located in Japan and at Fort Benning, Geor- seling high school seniors. At the average of and Patricia Tedesco (Denny) Mollica, Art is gia. 600 seniors per year for 25 years, Memo survived by his loving partner of 14 years, On July 4, 1969, Mr. Young was able to go served 15,000 Sweetwater High School stu- Susan Schofield; his two children, Tiffany home to Eupora and to his wife, Ann. They dents. Connelly and Michael Connelly; two brothers, would raise two children, Catie and Clint. The In 2012, the National City Chamber of Com- Jim Fry and Anthony Connelly; sister, Tara couple have been married 52 years. When merce honored Memo as the volunteer of the Dunmire; and many, many friends. asked about his military service, Mr. Young year, and he was recognized not only for his My heart breaks for the entire Connelly said it was frustrating to see Vietnam Veterans service to the organization, but also for his Family, who I have gotten to know through Ar- mistreated when they returned to the United contributions to helping others succeed in thur’s father, Leo, who is a veteran and dedi- States. ‘‘I was thankful for the opportunity to business and community affairs. cated advocate for all those who served our serve,’’ Mr. Young said. ‘‘I am glad to see that In 2015, Memo was honored as a ‘‘Latino country in my Congressional District and be- Vietnam Vets are getting a little bit of thanks Champion’’ by the San Diego Union Tribune. yond. Words alone cannot express my condo- now.’’ He shared the stage with two other honorees, lences for the entire family and all whose lives Mr. Young’s service and sacrifices to defend Roberto Pozos and Daniel Hernandez, two of were touched by Arthur. our great nation will always be remembered. his dear friends and community activists.

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