November 29, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1575 CONDEMNING THE USE OF CHEM- HONORING MEGAN ROBERTSON I am deeply grateful for Ms. McCullough’s ICAL AGENTS ON UNARMED ASY- commitment to public service to the residents LUM SEEKERS HON. LUKE MESSER of San Benito County and state of California. OF INDIANA As she celebrates her retirement, I am proud IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize her for the invaluable work she HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Thursday, November 29, 2018 has completed. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my OF ILLINOIS colleagues join me in recognizing Mary Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- McCullough on her lifetime of service and con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize a former member of my staff, Megan gratulate her on a well-earned retirement. Robertson, for her work in my office and her Thursday, November 29, 2018 f service to our state. Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- Megan worked on our team during my first PLEASANTON VETERANS POST er, the cruelty, heartlessness and failure of the term in office, serving as Communications Di- OFFICE Trump administration immigration policy have rector. In that role, Megan advised me on reached a new low point with the reprehen- communications strategy and served as my HON. HENRY CUELLAR sible use of chemical agents against unarmed spokesperson. She brought a wide breadth of OF TEXAS asylum seekers including children. The unilat- political knowledge from her experience on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral, unlawful policy requires those seeking campaigns, which helped us establish the Thursday, November 29, 2018 framework for our communications operation. asylum in the U.S. to remain in Mexico after Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to adding their names to an interminable waiting She’s also a huge Bears fan and I always en- joyed talking about the NFL with her too. present H.R. 1210, which will re-name the list facing deteriorating living conditions in post office facility located at 122 W. Goodwin what increasingly have come to resemble de- I would like to thank Megan for her hard work in our office. I wish her and Katie contin- Street, Pleasanton, Texas, as the ‘‘Pleasanton tention camps. The use of violence and fear to Veterans Post Office.’’ This bill will show our deter legal asylum applications ignores the ued success in all that remains ahead for their family. appreciation for the veterans of Pleasanton, real social, political and economic forces driv- Texas, and ensure their service and sacrifices f ing emigration and the role of current and his- to our country is not forgotten. torical U.S. foreign and economic policies in HONORING MARY MCCULLOUGH Across my district, fine men and women of creating those conditions. A nation of immi- all walks of life have honorably served our grants such as the United States deserves, HON. JIMMY PANETTA country. It is critical that we honor their service demands, a policy collectively-negotiated with OF CALIFORNIA and dedication to our nation. Pleasanton alone our neighbors grounded in democracy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is home to over 600 veterans. Dedicating this human rights and dedicated to mutual social post office to our veterans will serve as an en- and economic development. Thursday, November 29, 2018 during reminder of the sacrifices that our Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to friends, neighbors, and family made while f honor Mary McCullough for a lifetime of serv- serving their country. These individuals put ice to her community, including her extraor- country ahead of self, and I am proud to rec- HONORING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER dinary efforts to address healthcare needs in ognize them with the dedication of this post of- NORVEL BAPTISTE KING Hollister, California. Ms. McCullough has been fice facility. recognized by many local civic and community Today, I acknowledge the service of Judge organizations for these efforts, most recently Robert ‘‘Bob’’ L. Hurley of Pleasanton, TX. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON as the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation’s Judge Hurley served in the United States Air OF 2018 ‘‘Heart for Hazel’’ award recipient. Force as a medic and eventually rose to the After moving to Hollister in 1963, Ms. rank of Staff Sergeant. He was NCOIC of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McCullough immediately immersed herself in U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Medical Clin- Thursday, November 29, 2018 the community. She joined several community ic—Medical Records and Appointments De- organizations and quickly distinguished herself partment. After the completion of his service, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- as a leader in local preschools, concert asso- he moved back to Pleasanton. He later be- er, I rise today to honor a valiant and selfless ciations, Girl Scouts, Woman’s Fund, and the came president of two companies and served community servant, Chief Petty Officer Norvel United Way. In addition to her volunteerism his hometown as both a councilmember and Baptiste King. Chief Petty Officer King has and community work, Ms. McCullough also mayor. He now serves as a Judge for shown what can be done through hard work, made time to help establish the Community Atascosa County, a position he’s held since dedication and the desire to serve his country Foundation for San Benito County, which 2014. honorably. serves as a hub for philanthropic work in the We owe our freedom to veterans like Judge Norvel, a resident of Bentonia, Mississippi, area. Hurley, which is why I am recognizing him is a 1988 graduate of Yazoo City High School. Most notably, Ms. McCullough chose to with the dedication of this post office. He is just one example of the many veterans who Norvel Baptiste King joined the Navy in dedicate her time and efforts to improving prioritize service to their country. The bravery 1987, prior to graduation on the delayed entry healthcare at local and statewide levels. In and commitment of these men and women to program. On September 6, 1988, he went to 1963, Ms. McCullough joined the Hospital our nation demonstrates what it really means boot camp in San Diego, CA. His first ship Auxiliary as a volunteer and, in 1982, began serving on the San Benito Health Care District to be an American. was the USS Midway CV–41 in Yokosuka, I would also like to take a moment to thank Japan. In October 1991, he left active duty Board of Directors, where she remained until her retirement earlier this year. She was also the veterans’ organizations throughout my dis- and in November of the same year, he joined trict for their tireless work in providing the care the Navy Reserves in Jackson, MS. In 2008, appointed to the Association of California Healthcare Districts Board of Directors where our veterans need. And in the words of Presi- he was mobilized to Kuwait and assigned to dent John F. Kennedy, ‘‘A nation reveals itself the Custom Unit. He held several positions she has served since 2002. In these roles, Ms. McCullough committed to herself to sup- not only by the men it produces but also by during his Navy career: Assistant Command the men it honors, the men it remembers.’’ Career Counselor, Assistant Department porting healthcare facilities and locations to f Head, First Class Petty Officer and Chief Petty better serve patients and their families. During Ms. McCullough’s tenure, the San Officer. HONORING DR. TIMOTHY QUINN Benito Health Care District Board oversaw the Chief Petty Officer King is married to Tracy construction of a skilled nursing facility, exten- Collier-King and they are the parents of seven sion of the main hospital, and development of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI children and five grandchildren. a state-of-the-art emergency department and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me women’s center. As Ms. McCullough prepares in recognizing Chief Petty Officer Norvel for her retirement from these positions, I am Thursday, November 29, 2018 Baptiste King for his dedication and tenacity to thankful for her work and feel confident that Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- serving his country and desire to be an exam- she will remain an active member of our com- er, I rise today to honor a dynamic young man ple for all. munity. of our community, Dr. Timothy Quinn.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:43 Nov 30, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29NO8.010 E29NOPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 29, 2018 Dr. Timothy Quinn is a native Mississippian HONORING JOHN WILSON HONORING FIREFIGHTER FRANCIS and graduate of in Jack- COOK FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE son, Mississippi. He earned his medical de- HON. LUKE MESSER gree from Meharry Medical College in Nash- OF INDIANA HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK ville, Tennessee and completed his residency IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK work at Martin Luther King Drew Medical Cen- Thursday, November 29, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter in Los Angeles, California. Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Thursday, November 29, 2018 In 2003, Dr. Quinn began practicing Family nize a former member of my staff, John Wil- Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi, with empha- son, for his work in my office and his service honor and recognize Firefighter Francis Cook for fifty years of active service with the Crown sizes on physical fitness and wellness. Cur- to our state. John worked on our team for over two Point Fire Department. rently, Dr. Quinn serves as Medical Director at years, serving as a Staff Assistant and later as Firefighter Francis Cook has been an instru- Quinn Healthcare, where he commits his life a Legislative Correspondent in my Wash- mental member of the Crown Point Fire De- to serve the people of Mississippi, focusing on ington, D.C. office. In this role, John was re- partment since he joined in 1968. He has held preventative health care and traditional medi- sponsible for advising me on a variety of pol- numerous positions in the Department, includ- cine. Since 2010, Quinn Healthcare has serv- icy issues, managing our internship program, ing Fire Chief for two years. Throughout his 50 iced over 22,506 patients. handling tour requests, and writing constituent years of service, Firefighter Cook dem- Dr. Quinn has lectured on physical fitness mail. Since leaving our office, he has gone on onstrated a superb work ethic and a commit- ment to becoming an outstanding firefighter. In and obesity prevention. Since 2012, he has to serve as a Legislative Assistant with Rep. Jim Banks and now works at Heritage Action 2018 alone, he responded to 96 emergency been writing health articles for The Jackson for America as a Senior Legislative Assistant. calls and attended 43 training events, totaling Free Press Newspaper and published many On a personal note, John Wilson is my just over 223 active hours. He also took ad- articles in the Clarion Ledger from 2005 friend. I admire his loyalty, intellect and work vantage of opportunities to become a card through 2012. He has also been a contributing ethic. He was a valuable member of our team, holder for CPR and First Aid to assist with first medical expert for the following local television and I have no doubt his future is very bright. response calls, and earned multiple NYS Fire- news stations: WLBT; WAPT; WJTV; and I want to thank John for his friendship and his fighting Certifications. FOX40, since 2005. Dr. Quinn is a familiar hard work in our office. I wish him continued Mr. Cook devoted 50 years of his life to fire voice on WJMI and WKXI Radio Stations’ seg- success in all that God has planned for him protection, and is an exemplary member of his ment, ‘‘Health Tips’’ since 2004. In 2009, Dr. and his family. community. On behalf of New York’s 21st Dis- trict, I would like to thank Firefighter Cook for Quinn was featured as an expert physician for f a lifetime of sacrifices and dedication to keep- the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Net- IN APPRECIATION OF THE ing the Crown Point community safe. work Special, ‘‘Heart of the City: Dying to Eat SERVICE OF ANDY TAYLOR f in Jackson’’, hosted by Star Jones. In 2012, he was named one of Mississippi Business HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE HONORING SHAKIRA CAIN-BELL Journal’s, ‘‘Top Forty Under 40’’. He also pro- OF CALIFORNIA vides a weekly medical commentary for two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON shows, the ‘‘Dr. Frank McCune Health and Thursday, November 29, 2018 OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prosperity Show’’ and the ‘‘Women for Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thursday, November 29, 2018 Progress Show’’ on WMPR 90.1 Radio Sta- to recognize the work of Andy Taylor, who has tion. In March 2015, he was featured as an been the lead staffer for global economic com- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- expert physician and appeared on NBC Night- petitiveness on the Foreign Affairs Committee. er, I rise today to honor Dr. Shakira Cain-Bell, ly News regarding the State of Mississippi’s Andy has worked tirelessly to advance Amer- is a 1992 Bachelor of Science, 1995 Masters proposed House Bill 130 (Authorize Exemp- ica’s international economic interests abroad, of Public Policy and Administration, 2002 Doc- tor of Education, and a 2012 Masters of Arts tions from Vaccinations for Medical Reasons leading bipartisan staff delegations overseas, in Sociology graduated of Jackson State Uni- or Conscientious Beliefs). According to Niel- conducting rigorous oversight of the executive branch, and advancing a robust legislative versity, she is a native of Canton, Mississippi son’s Ratings, Dr. Quinn reached 566,023 tel- agenda. with more than 16 years of experience as a evision viewers’ households through his tele- I thank Andy for his service to me and our motivational speaker, educator, conference or- vision appearances that began in the year committee and for his professionalism as a ganizer, advisor, compliance officer, commu- 2010 and is consistently increasing. As per staffer. He is creative and collaborative in his nity organizer, head start reviewer, college Magnolia Clipping Service, Dr. Quinn ap- approach to developing legislation and dogged SACS team member, 6th grade teacher, as- peared as an Expert Physician in the news, in his advocacy for our committee members’ sistant principal, early childhood program de- well over 100 times, since 2010 in all Mis- bills. veloper, early childhood childcare center de- sissippi and Alabama publications. Andy came to Capitol Hill in 2010 and has signer, and an early childhood consultant. worked on a wide range of policy issues, from Dr. Cain-Bell as the academic dean and ad- On July 2, 2014, Dr. Quinn led Mayor Tony biomedical research and drug development for junct professor of Sociology at the Jackson Yarber’s Medical Task Force for a Healthier patients with rare diseases, to energy and fi- Campus Academic Technical Center Hinds Jackson to identify individuals and implement nancial services policy, and Puerto Rico’s pub- Community College. She is a certified online measures to improve their health and through lic debt crisis. On the Foreign Affairs Com- learning professor through Jackson State Uni- this initiative, Dr. Quinn has screened hun- mittee, Andy ushered legislation to boost versity and the Institution of Higher Learning. dreds of individuals through community health American leadership in cyberspace, advance She is the former director of the Minority Male screenings and health fairs. women’s entrepreneurship and economic em- Leadership Initiative Higher Learning. She is powerment, modernize our anti-money laun- the former director of the Minority Male Lead- Dr. Quinn received: the George Washington dering and counter-terrorism financing regime, ership Initiative (M2M). Dr. Cain-Bell was the Stutts, Sr. Award on June 18, 2015 at the 26th and bolster U.S. energy diplomacy. first assistant professor hired in the Inter- Annual Honors Program sponsored by the In October, the President signed the BUILD disciplinary Studies Department at Jackson Robinson-Watson Book Company; the Best Act into law, major legislation Andy was critical State University. Doctor Award from The Jackson Free Press to creating a $60 billion U.S. International De- Dr. Cain-Bell also has a Masters in Higher Newspaper and Quinn Healthcare received velopment Finance Corporation. This new enti- Education from Mississippi College. She was the Best Clinic Award in July 2015. ty will mobilize private capital in support of the first and second cohort of GIFTS Scholars broad-based economic growth and provide selected at ; while co- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me countries a robust alternative to state-directed authoring the book Foundations in Global In- in recognizing this dynamic man, Dr. Timothy investments by authoritarian governments. quiry Institutional Guide—Jackson State Uni- Quinn, for aspiring to increase the health and I am grateful to Andy for his service pro- versity, which was collected and edited by Dr. education of the 2nd Congressional District of moting American foreign policy and U.S. en- Robert Blaine as part of the Apple iPad Initia- Mississippi. gagements overseas. tive at Jackson State University. Dr. Cain-Bell

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