E684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 and commitment to the University, faculty, valiantly at a time when getting caught as a uals. To honor their memory, we must con- staff and students. Her involvement has been spy could mean certain death by hanging or tinue to uphold the values of the American extensive, yet she finds time and energy to rotting to death on a British prison ship. The Revolution that these brave men and women serve, work and lead, shouldering countless Culper Spy Ring’s strategic location on Long were willing to give up their lives and freedom burdens with good humor and grace. She is a Island’s North Shore, situated between patriot for: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. tower of strength and a strong force for pro- New England and British occupied New York f gressive efficient public service. She always City, had a tremendous impact on the out- shows patience and tolerance, qualities of an come of the war. The ring was of great military INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK experienced and committed leader. Dr. Bland importance and contributed to many of the de- is a visionary leader who inspires staff, stu- cisive victories of the , includ- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN dents and the community. She is responsible ing those at Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. OF RHODE ISLAND for developing MVSU’s first Women in Science The critical intelligence gathered by the Culper IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Technology Conference (WIST) designed Spies also uncovered the betrayal of Benedict Friday, May 19, 2017 to encourage young girls in grades 7th Arnold and his treasonous plan to surrender Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through 12th to consider majoring in STEM West Point to the British. The brave work of join my colleagues in celebration of National disciplines. The conference will celebrate its the Culper Spies was also critical in thwarting Infrastructure Week. 20th anniversary in Spring 2016 and can a planned British assault on newly arrived Here in , meetings have brought boast of numerous female students who have French allied forces that landed at Rhode Is- together planners and civil engineers, builders gone on to become practicing women in land in 1780 to help turn the tide of the war. and innovators, labor unions and developers— Mr. Speaker, many of these brave men and science and technology. all dedicated to modernizing our American in- Dr. Bland holds an Associate’s degree in women, through the nature of their clandestine frastructure. And it does need modernizing. Mathematics from Coahoma Junior College, a service to the , never had In my home state of Rhode Island, for ex- Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, Bachelor of their names recorded in history. For the ample, one in four bridges is deficient, the Science in computer science, Master of names that we do know, I ask my colleagues worst rate in the country. They are battered by Science degree in computer science and a to honor their bravery and service, and I in- storms and suffering from aging concrete and Doctoral degree in computer engineering from clude their names in the RECORD. steel. Families and businesses alike suffer : (Code Name: John the University of Mississippi. from this infrastructure debt. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Bolton.) He reported directly to General That’s why this week I introduced the in recognizing Constance Bland, an Educator, , and was his director of ‘‘SAFE Bridges Act,’’ which will provide a re- a leader and Public Servant for her dedication military intelligence. He created the patriot spy newed focus on the safety of bridges across to serving others and giving back to the Afri- ring operating out of and head- the country. It will create a discrete new way can American community. ed the Culper Ring out of the village of to prioritize those bridges most in need. f Setauket on . Mr. Speaker, it is ‘‘Time to Build.’’ We need : The Chief informant of to invest in bread-and-butter projects, high- RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF the Culper Spy Ring and Benjamin THE WASHINGTON SPY TRAIL ON ways and transit that Americans depend on Tallmadge’s right hand man. He posed as a every day. LONG ISLAND AND THE SERVICE Tory merchant and befriended many British OF THE CULPER SPY RING IN soldiers in New York City to gather intel- f THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ligence. Because of his society connections, IN HONOR OF REDWOOD CITY’S he was widely known in British circles. He was SESQUICENTENNIAL HON. LEE M. ZELDIN a resident of Oyster Bay, NY. OF NEW YORK Austin Roe: He served as the messenger HON. JACKIE SPEIER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Robert Townsend. He owned a store and OF CALIFORNIA tavern in Setauket and rode fifty-five miles Friday, May 19, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES back and forth to New York City several times Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today per week through British held areas to deliver Friday, May 19, 2017 alongside my colleague Mr. SUOZZI to recog- and pick up coded messages written in invis- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor nize the dedication of Route 25A on Long Is- ible ink. the 150th birthday of one of the most beautiful land’s North Shore as the Washington Spy : (Code Name: Samuel and vibrant cities in my Congressional District: Trail and to pay special tribute to the brave Culper Sr.) He was an intricate part of the cir- Redwood City. men and women of the Culper Spy Ring, con- cuitous way the ring shared critical intel- Long before Redwood City was incor- sidered the first organized ring in ligence. Woodhull’s farm in Setauket was his porated, the area was inhabited by the Ohlone the United States. We thank these dedicated base of operation and it was there that he al- who lived by hunting, fishing and gathering. patriots for their loyalty and bravery. During lowed Austin Roe to pasture his cows so they The Ohlone had a rich culture and thrived on the American Revolution, Long Island’s North had a place to hide messages in a secret box. both sides of the mountain range that divides Country Road (now State Route 25A) was the : As a member of the ring, San Mateo County. Their villages dotted the road traveled by George Washington in 1790 he was the intermediary between Abraham countryside and the residents traded regularly to thank patriots for helping him win the Amer- Woodhull’s farm in Setauket and Major with nearby tribes. ican Revolution. It is also the road that Culper Tallmadge’s headquarters in . Spanish and Mexican explorers and settlers Spy Austin Roe traveled to cross enemy lines Brewster was a seafarer from Setauket and came later, and with them came rapid and to pick up and deliver secret messages to used his whaleboats to cross the Long Island substantial change. After the Mexican-Amer- other brave men and women serving in the Sound to Connecticut. He was also respon- ican War, Spanish and Mexican land grants Continental Army’s military intelligence and es- sible for capturing many British supply ships were challenged. Such was the case for Dona pionage units in New York City. Today, a spe- that were carrying messages. Arguello, who hired Simon Mezes to defend cial dedication ceremony will take place at the Anna Smith Strong: Setauket native Anna her land title. His payment was the land that Brewster House (built in 1665) in Setauket, Smith Strong’s assignment in the Culper Ring now includes most of downtown Redwood NY, where three historical markers will be un- was to signal Brewster’s arrival to Abraham City. Rather than fighting the squatters, he laid veiled across this route to commemorate the Woodhull. She did this by hanging laundry on out the town and sold lots to them, naming his unsung sacrifice of the Culper Spy Ring and her clothesline in pre-arranged configurations, town Mezesville. the critical role they played in our nation’s a system that fooled everyone by the wisdom Access to San Francisco Bay made Red- struggle for independence. of its simplicity. If she hung up a black petti- wood City an ideal location for a port. The port The Culper Ring, also known as the coat, it meant that Brewster was in town to and the railway revolutionized shipping and Setauket Spy Ring, was a group of operatives share critical intelligence. travel in the 1800s. Industries continued to de- whose purpose was to make General George These brave patriots will be recognized velop from oyster farming and canning to ce- Washington aware of the movements of the today, May 18, 2017, at the dedication of the ment and salt production, to nurseries and British in New York City and on Long Island. Washington Spy Trail. Mr. Speaker, we should small manufacturing plants. The Long Island Culper Spy Ring was a band be extremely grateful as both a people and a Redwood City was incorporated in 1867 of dedicated and brave patriots who served nation to each and everyone of these individ- with the purpose of raising funds to pave

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.040 E19MYPT1 May 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E685 downtown streets. The city has always been frontier of America because tomorrow is voted ‘‘Nay’’ on roll call votes 263, 264, and home to a diverse population. Joining the emerging through the celebration of our 265; I would have voted ‘‘Yea’’ on roll call vote large Latino population, German immigrants shared past, present and future. 266. started breweries and a tannery, the Chinese f f helped build the railroads and were engaged in shrimp fishing, and the Japanese brought HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALL- the floral industry. In 1926, the Chamber of ACT EN SOLDIER MARINE CORPORAL Commerce proclaimed Redwood City the (CPL) WILLIAM JUSTIN LEE COO- SPEECH OF ‘‘Chrysanthemum Capital of the World.’’ The PER floral industry thrived until one of the darkest HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. chapters of U.S. history, the internment of OF GEORGIA HON. TRENT KELLY Japanese Americans during WWII. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Redwood City experienced several popu- Tuesday, May 16, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation and housing booms. The 1906 San Friday, May 19, 2017 Francisco earthquake displaced thousands Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I who built new neighborhoods on the Penin- rise today in support of H.R. 1892, The Hon- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, sula. By 1920, many Redwood City residents oring Hometown Heroes Act. This bill will be today I rise in memory of fallen soldier Marine were commuting to jobs outside the city. In the crucial in giving the courageous first respond- Corporal William Justin Lee Cooper who paid 1930s the population doubled. By 1937, a mu- ers the recognition they deserve. the ultimate sacrifice while defending our na- nicipal marina and an international port with a The Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, or tion on May 19, 2008, during Operation Endur- widened channel were ready to ship cargo. H.R. 1892, will help give honor to those who ing Freedom. Cpl Cooper was killed in combat The largest population increase took place have passed away while serving their commu- near Garmsir, Afghanistan. after World War II when Redwood City grew nities. First responders are some of the most Cpl Cooper was assigned to the 1st Bat- from 12,400 in 1940 to 46,300 in 1960. Today, important people in the country. They put out talion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Ex- there are 82,000 residents. the fires that threaten our homes. They keep peditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Division, II Ma- No one can mention Redwood City without our streets safe to live on. They bring people rine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, celebrating its schools and the families that who are suffering from a medical issue to the North Carolina. According to 40 Days of thrive through the district’s services. Two great hospital to provide them with the care that Honor, Cpl Cooper’s skill as a marksman public high schools and multiple public ele- they need. They investigate the crimes that earned him a position on a sniper team. It was mentary and middle schools, as well as sev- have been committed and bring the perpetra- in fulfillment of his duties as a sniper that he eral charter schools, offer the American dream tors to justice. These brave men and women was killed. During his military service, Cpl of a quality, free public education to all. The are often volunteers, who merely want to help Cooper was awarded the Good Conduct city also incorporates several quality private their communities. Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign schools. These jobs are often dangerous. They in- Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Glob- Redwood City has amazing parks and is volve fires, carbon monoxide, violence, and al War on Terrorism Medal and two Sea Serv- dotted with redwood trees. Beautiful hillsides other hostile acts. Unfortunately, due to the ice Deployment Ribbons. in a nearby county park are covered with a dangerous nature of this work, not all of these After graduating from Europa High School in plethora of wildflowers and are home to ma- men and women survive. They are killed serv- 2004, Cpl Cooper briefly attended Holmes jestic mountain lions. The city itself is home to ing their communities, making them better Community College. It was Christmas Eve of the San Mateo County History Museum. The places to live. These men and women have 2004 when Cpl Cooper told his father he was city is also the county seat of San Mateo given the ultimate sacrifice to their towns and joining the Marine Corps. His father told the where I started my political career and have cities. They deserve as much honor and re- Associated Press, ‘‘I remember telling him that watched history unfold. Courthouse Square spect that can be bestowed upon them and he needed to have a lot of thought before anchors a revitalized city core that includes a their families. doing this. He felt his country needed him at wonderful theater, restaurants and bakeries. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the time more than he needed school.’’ He Redwood City is family-focused and young, these men and women and believe that this also said of his son, ‘‘He had more friends with nearly 25 percent of its residents being bill gives proper public respect to fallen first than anyone I know. He was daddy’s hero; under age 18. It offers cultural and rec- responders. Governors will now be able to de- now he’s everyone’s hero.’’ reational events in Courthouse Square clare the flag to be lowered to half-mast. This Cpl Cooper’s friend, Heather Burchfield, told throughout the year, aided in part by the city’s gives governors the ability to immediately the Associated Press, ‘‘Coop was that fun-lov- wonderful weather. In fact, the beautiful honor the fallen first responders. These men ing, crazy guy everyone liked. He’s the one weather is famously memorialized by the city’s and women deserve as much. you always wanted on your side because he motto ‘‘Climate Best by Government Test.’’ I believe that Congressman LARSON’s bill is is always going to take up for you. Even in There are celebrations of multiple national a necessity for the United States. It is regret- high school, he had a soldier’s heart. He was backgrounds, religions and cultures that are table that such legislation has not been a very loyal friend.’’ welcomed by city residents. Foreign-born resi- passed before this time. I put my full support Cpl Cooper is survived by his parents, Alan dents are 32 percent of all residents. The peo- behind this effort to honor those who have fall- Cooper and Debra Cooper. ple of Redwood City are proud that their city en in the service of others. This bill is an ex- The sacrifice of this brave soldier will always is a miniature United Nations, speaking to ample of true patriotism that all members of be remembered. America through dozens of languages heard this chamber, Republicans, Democrats, and f daily on its streets. Independents, can get behind for the benefit In the heart of Silicon Valley, the city is of the fallen first responders, their families, IN CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF home to such global brands as Oracle, and the American people. I therefore urge CHEERWINE Box.com and Google. One of today’s newer passage of H.R. 1892. and smaller companies creates 3D printers f HON. RICHARD HUDSON that will save our armed forces tens of millions OF NORTH CAROLINA PERSONAL EXPLANATION of dollars and strengthen our national defense, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while another small company seeks to end the dangers of hospital infection and opioid addic- HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ Friday, May 19, 2017 tion by transforming the delivery of pain medi- OF ILLINOIS Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor North Carolina’s favorite soft drink, Mr. Speaker, I ask the members of the Cheerwine, which is celebrating their 100th House of Representatives to join me in cele- Friday, May 19, 2017 anniversary on May 20, 2017. brating the sesquicentennial of Redwood City, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Handcrafted in Salisbury, North Carolina, a community that serves as a model for vi- avoidably absent in the House chamber for roll Cheerwine was created by L.D. Peeler, who brancy and friendliness. It’s a place where in- call votes 263, 264, 265, and 266 on Thurs- sought to create a soft drink of his own during novation soars because the celebration of the day, May 18, 2017. I would like the record to sugar rationing amid World War I. L.D. Peeler American spirit is ever-present. It is the real show that, had I been present, I would have purchased cherry flavoring from a traveling

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.043 E19MYPT1