May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E775 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

CONGRATULATING SHRI Modi assumes his mantle as India’s next Smith, Jr., as he celebrates ten years in pas- NARENDRA MODI ON HIS Prime Minister, I have every confidence he will toral leadership at Greater Travelers Rest Mis- RECORD-BREAKING VICTORY AS cut across caste, creed and religion and bring sionary Baptist Church; now therefore, I, INDIA’S NEW PRIME MINISTER alive the dreams of over a billion Indians, and HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- a world that needs his leadership. claim March 23, 2014 as Dr. E. Dewey Smith, HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA As he promised, ‘‘Good days are coming.’’ Jr. Day in the 4th Congressional District. OF AMERICAN SAMOA And so, they are. I have personally met with Proclaimed, this 23rd day of March, 2014. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shri Modi as far back as 2010 and I know him f to be a sincere man who stands against cor- HONORING MS. MARY ANN TYLER Tuesday, May 20, 2014 ruption and for inclusive growth and develop- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise ment. Shri Modi is a man of vision and he, to- today to congratulate India’s next Prime Min- gether with each and every citizen of India, HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ister Narendra Modi on his resounding and will create something special—an India that OF GEORGIA historic victory. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s will assume its destined role. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (BJP) victory on May 16, 2014 is the first time Without a doubt, Prime Minister Modi will Tuesday, May 20, 2014 after Independence that a non-Congress party usher in India’s new era. He will make the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- has got absolute majority on its own, and 21st century India’s century. This is his des- er, I rise today to honor an outstanding young Narendra Modi is the reason why. tiny. And so, once more, I congratulate Shri lady making a difference in her school and her His victory is India’s victory and, while his- Narendra Modi on his path-breaking cam- life. She is a student at West Tallahatchie tory will remember India’s 2014 elections as paign, and I praise BJP Party President High School in Tallahatchie County, MS, Ms. unprecedented, I will remember the 2014 elec- Rajnath Singh for working shoulder-to-shoul- Mary Ann Tyler. tions as a triumph. The people of India have der with Shri Modi to ensure that the spirit of Ninth grade is a time when most fourteen triumphed, and I join with them in this momen- democracy has triumphed. I also commend year olds are just entering their first year of tous celebration of new development for all. Mr. Sanjay Puri, Founder and President of high school and getting acclimated to it. Ms. As a token of friendship and in commemora- USINPAC, for championing the cause and Tyler’s life changed in the ninth grade. She tion of the fulfillment of his destiny to lift up the work of Shri Narendra Modi early on in the became a teenage mother. But she did not let masses, assure social justice, and bring new U.S. Congress when India’s next Prime Min- that change define her future. hope for any and all who, like him, step for- ister was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Ms. Tyler said she started believing in her- ward and transform challenges into opportuni- Above all, I praise Prime Minister Modi’s self and taking steps to define and construct ties by sheer strength of character and cour- parents who gave rise to him, especially his her future. She started by attending class age, a flag was flown over the United States mother whose blessings he sought. From his more often, turning those absentees into pre- Capitol at my request in honor of him on April beginnings as a son of a tea seller to a land- sents; she began joining school organizations 7, 2014, to mark victory’s dawn. slide and ground-breaking victor, I wish Shri and clubs. Those among other changes have I pay tribute to Shri Modi for his clarion call Modi godspeed on his poetic journey forward been the turning point of life. for change, to save a nation from ruin. I ap- as India’s next Prime Minister. There is a saying that ‘‘attitude can help de- plaud his leadership and recognize his vic- f termine your altitude.’’ Well, Ms. Tyler has em- tory—the people’s victory—in the CONGRES- braced that philosophy which has yielded her SIONAL RECORD. A statement in the CONGRES- TRIBUTE TO DR. E. DEWEY SMITH, some positive returns. During her tenth grade SIONAL RECORD becomes part of U.S. history JR. year, she joined the Future Business Leaders and I firmly believe Shri Narendra Modi should of America (FBLA), and the Student Govern- be included not only in the annals of India’s HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ment Association (SGA) where she did more history but U.S. history, too, because he was OF GEORGIA than just join, she was elected by her peers as elected with a resounding victory despite the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the secretary. Organization and reliability is a United States using every recourse it could to Tuesday, May 20, 2014 great attribute. disrupt his destiny. As a member of the Future Business Lead- The U.S.-India partnership should be, could Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ers of America she progressed to the state be, one of the most defining of the 21st cen- submit the following Proclamation. competition to represent her school and there tury. But, I am disappointed that the United Whereas, Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., is cele- she placed third in the Community Service States failed to develop a strong friendship brating ten years (10) in pastoral leadership Project division of the FBLA competition. and comprehensive partnership with Shri this year and has provided stellar leadership The years just kept getting better and the Narendra Modi when it mattered most. U.S.- to his church on an international level; and growth and development in Ms. Tyler was India relations matter strategically, politically, Whereas, Dr. Smith, under the guidance of starting to take notice. She rejoined the FBLA and economically. And even if they didn’t mat- God has pioneered and sustained Greater and SGA school organizations in her junior ter, the United States should be a fair and Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, as year of high school. This time she served as honest broker about human rights. Regret- an instrument in our community that uplifts the the Vice-President of both organizations, a po- tably, in the case of India, the United States spiritual, physical and mental welfare of our sition bestowed upon her through the voting missed the mark by responding one way to citizens; and process of peer election. She was also in- the 2002 Gujarat riots, another way to the Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious ducted into the Beta Club and voted the ‘‘Most Godhra train burning which led up to the riots, man of God has given hope to the hopeless, Improved Student.’’ and still another way to the largest ethnic fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to By the time Ms. Tyler was a senior in high cleansing since the partition of India in which those in need; and school, leadership was natural and parenting between 300,000 to 500,000 Kashmiri Hindus Whereas, Dr. Smith is a spiritual warrior, a was a role that she did not take for granted. since 1990 have migrated due to persecution. man of compassion, a fearless leader and a She not only wanted to challenge herself to Nonetheless, despite the United States get- servant to all, but most of all a visionary who reach higher ground but, she also wanted to ting it wrong with India, Shri Narendra Modi is has shared not only with his Church, but with use her climb as an example for her child, looking ahead. He is dedicated. He is deter- our District and the world his passion to knowing that someday she would tell her story mined. He is dynamic. He is different. He is spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and of being a teen mom but not letting that define the leader of the world’s largest democracy. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the her future. During her senior year, Ms. Tyler And he is the key player for improved relations Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this became the president of SGA and the treas- between the U.S. and India. As Shri Narendra day to honor and recognize Dr. E. Dewey urer of the Beta Club.

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You see all Principal of Block Club. Weintraub, LLP as the recipient of the Small those years in FBLA and SGA have paid off Another individual being honored today is Business of the Year Award. because they have motivated her to think Maureen Munzert from Key Bank. Maureen Sweet Jenny’s chocolates and ice cream about her future. She has a dream of owning has utilized her expertise in financing and the has been a great story of success here in her own business. I am proud to have Ms. banking industries to better serve her clients WNY and will soon reach its 30th year in busi- Tyler as a citizen of the Second Congressional and her strong record of accomplishments ness. In using a ‘‘charity based business District of Mississippi. have led her to being recognized here today. model’’ Sweet Jenny’s has utilized corporate Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Maureen’s ability to go beyond a banking role giving to promote their brand on a local level in recognizing Ms. Mary Ann Tyler, an amaz- and truly become a financial partner to her cli- and to provide ice cream and products to ing student for her dedication to succeed. ents is exemplary. Her dedication to guidance charity organizations and local food banks. I f and leadership is expressed not only in lead- had the pleasure of visiting Sweet Jenny’s and ing junior members of her team, but also her can attest the strength of their business and COMMEMORATING MT. VERNON’S being a champion of the Key4Women sub-or- outreach in the community. It is my honor to ZIP CODE DAY ganization. I am pleased to recognize this commend this year’s At Your Service Award year’s Small Business Advocate of the Year, recipient, Sweet Jenny’s. HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY Maureen Munzert. This impressive list of Small Businesses OF IOWA Dr. Lavigne is another individual who has being honored at this year’s Luncheon and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had a great impact on the community. As a Showcase deserve the extra recognition and I leader of many business support programs in thank the Amherst Chamber of Commerce for Wednesday, May 20, 2014 the WNY region, not to mention her steward- bringing these distinguished business leaders Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ship of the NYS Center of Excellence in together. It is through your actions that other today to honor Mt. Vernon, Iowa, as they com- Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, Dr. Lavigne business leaders have a guidepost for exem- memorate May 23, 2014 (5–23-14) as zip has driven economic returns of over 60:1. This plary action. I wish you all continued success code day. incredible stewardship of governmental fund- in the years to come. Historic Mount Vernon, Iowa, is home to ing has seen hundreds of new jobs created f 4500 residents, including 1200 college stu- and demonstrated Dr. Lavigne’s excellence in dents enrolled at Cornell College. Located in utilizing public funds for the public good. It is RECOGNIZING HONORABLE JAMES Eastern Iowa, the city boasts a vibrant uptown my honor to recognize Dr. Marnie Lavigne as D. GREGG FOR 27 YEARS OF business community with numerous antique this year’s Community Stewardship Award re- SERVICE AS A BANKRUPTCY and specialty stores, restaurants, coffee cipient. JUDGE houses, commercial art galleries, and three EnergyMark is a company which is leading National Historic Districts. the way in being an active business commu- HON. BILL HUIZENGA Mt. Vernon also has a proud history of firsts nity member. Through model leadership, OF MICHIGAN in our nation’s history including having one of EnergyMark has helped countless aspiring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the country’s first curbside recycling programs community leaders through internships at both Tuesday, May 20, 2014 and first community-designed and built play- the undergraduate and master’s level pro- grounds. grams. Furthermore, in creating their space in Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I I am proud to have the opportunity to rep- the market, EnergyMark is allowing its cus- rise today to recognize the Honorable James resent 52314 in Congress and applaud Mt. tomer to grow faster through innovative sav- D. Gregg and his commendable service to Vernon for achieving so much in the proud ings that have kept over 5 million dollars in the Michigan’s Western District as a bankruptcy 177 years since the first settlers arrived in hands of local business for their own growth judge. 1837. and development. I commend this year’s Judge Gregg served Michigan’s Western f Award of Excellence recipient, Energy Mark, District as a United States bankruptcy judge LLC. for 27 years. Further, his service to the state HONORING THE 2014 AMHERST One of the newest additions to our city will has been a long time commitment, as he has CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL be the HARBORCENTER facility opening later worked for Michigan communities for over 30 BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENTS this year. The culmination of many proud ac- years. complishments, the HARBORCENTER will After graduating from Wayne State Univer- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS provide 2 NHL sized hockey rinks and numer- sity with his Juris Doctor, Judge Gregg chose OF NEW YORK ous support facilities around the venue includ- to remain in Michigan to practice. He served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing a hotel, restaurants, and training facilities as a partner of Varnum, Riddering, and which will compliment the development occur- Schmidt & Howlett in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 ring on our waterfront. This project will be an In 1987, Judge Gregg was designated in The Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to attraction for families in our region and beyond Best Lawyers in America. From 1995 to 2003, recognize the honorees of the Amherst Cham- and will boost the economic conditions of Judge Gregg worked with the National Con- ber of Commerce’s Small Business Awards Downtown Buffalo. Under the leadership of ference of Bankruptcy Judges, ultimately serv- Luncheon and Showcase here today. Each John Koelmel, the HARBORCENTER is likely ing as the organizations president from 2002– business/business leader has done their part to generate nearly 2,000 jobs and a projected 2003. to lead by example, demonstrating leadership $48 million dollars in state and local taxes. I Throughout his career, Judge Gregg has in the business community and a shared dedi- applaud the work of all those involved with the been committed to educating students and cation to improving the economic conditions of HARBORCENTER project and congratulate practitioners about bankruptcy law. From our region. As small businesses, they are in a you on your Sponsor’s Award from the Am- 1994–1997, Judge Gregg served as an ad- unique position to not only push the commu- herst Chamber of Commerce. junct professor and taught bankruptcy law nity forward through job growth, but also to Lougen Valenti Bookbinder & Weintraub courses at The Thomas Cooley Law School. test drive new products and ways of doing LLP are actively working to redefine how a He has also been an education chair, a business that will no doubt have a lasting im- CPA firm can be a part of the community. Bal- speaker, or a panelist at more than one hun- pact in the world around us. ancing an approach of personal attention and dred and fifty educational seminars for bar as- With a motto of ‘‘We Want Better’’, Block national firm level resources, LVBW has sociations and professional organizations Club has been working on improving not only pooled over 100 collective years of experience throughout the United States. In 2013, the their customers’ brands, but also strength- to serve clients from single employee busi- Bankruptcy Section of the Federal Bar Asso- ening the brand of the entire Western New nesses to multi-national corporations. While ciation for the Western District of Michigan in- York (WNY) area. Being featured in such pub- this alone is a tremendous accomplishment, augurated the ‘‘James D. Gregg Bankruptcy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.003 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E777 Education Award’’ to be given out to members his tireless energy to promote civic engage- And that freedom is not free! of the local bar or bench who have done out- ment and educate the community about impor- But bought and paid for by all of these! standing work to further the education among tant issues and it is appropriate to thank him And but lies at the very height of what a human being can be! bankruptcy practitioners in the district. While for his volunteer efforts and generosity of spir- And that in the darkest of all nights! Judge Gregg will no longer sit on the bench, it. There are but all of those who but bring he still plans to continue teaching bankruptcy f their light! law. The men and women of the Armed Forces, A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND f and their families who fight the fight! WORDS—IN HONOR OF THE G.I. So to all of you, HONORING REDAN HIGH SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL and your sacrifice . . . We honor you with this light! HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. PETE SESSIONS Because a picture tells a thousand words! OF GEORGIA OF TEXAS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING DETECTIVE MIKE Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 MITCHELL Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in submit the following proclamation. honor of GIFF, The G.I. Film Festival and its HON. JON RUNYAN Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- co-founders Brandon and Laura Law-Millet. OF NEW JERSEY trict of Georgia, only a few schools excel in Darin Selnick is also the VP of Development. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competition on a State level that ignites a In 2007 the Millets created one of the most Tuesday, May 20, 2014 moving and important film festivals in our Na- community; and Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I stand here Whereas, under the leadership and guid- tion, GIFF. Through their efforts it has blos- somed into one of the most powerful events today to honor the outstanding career of De- ance of Coach Jerry Jackson, The Redan tective Mike Mitchell, who is retiring after 25 High School Girls Basketball team has won its called the G.I. Film Festival, to tell the stories of America’s heroes which must be told to years with the Barnegat Police Department. second State Championship for the school, Detective Mitchell is beloved within the Bar- the city of Stone Mountain and our beloved educate and preserve these priceless mo- ments and events of the past for future gen- negat community and he is best known for Fourth Congressional District; and starting and running the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Whereas, these Magnificent Lady Raiders of erations to come. All hearts are moved and in- spired by these works of art which honor Resistance and Education) program in the Redan have demonstrated the will to win, the Barnegat Township Schools, which is currently courage to win, the mechanics of teamwork America’s greatest, the men and women and their families of the Armed Forces. I ask that in its 20th year. The D.A.R.E. program has and the astounding spirit of triumph from a graduated over 6,000 5th grade students and mental and physical battle; and this poem penned in honor of them by Albert Carey Caswell be placed in the RECORD. has had a tremendous impact in helping raise Whereas, the 6th day of March, 2014 will go awareness on drug abuse. down in history as the Day that our Redan A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS (By Albert Carey Caswell) Mike is an active volunteer in the commu- High School Girls Basketball team became the nity, particularly with Challenger Baseball and War is hell, and Hell is War . . . AAAA Champions of Georgia, completing a Basketball. perfect season with a 33–0 record; and Things that men and women dare not speak of the more! Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Whereas, the team has exhibited great me in honoring the amazing career and com- moral character on and off the basketball court For the only glory found in this story, is all of those magnificent’s who pay the self- munity service of Detective Mike Mitchell. and through the halls of Redan High; and less price of freedom sure! f Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Who for all their Brothers and Sisters In Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Arms, TRIBUTE TO JIM HAMILTON AND day to honor and recognize the Redan High fight for each other but to live one day more! PROCOATERS, INC. School Basketball Team for its victory for our As the greatest stories ever told, District; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ to warm our hearts as we grow old . . . All in their most magnificent hue . . . HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 21, OF GEORGIA 2014 as Redan High School Day in the 4th Are of those who in hearts of honor who find such valor true! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District. Are of all of those so who heroically go off to Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Proclaimed, this 21st day of March, 2014. war, f all for me and you! Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I And come back home without arms and legs submit the following Proclamation. RECOGNITION FOR KENNY JOWERS ... Whereas, On April 18, 1974, Mr. Jim Ham- With scars all upon their faces! ilton founded ProCoaters, Inc., (PCI) special- HON. JARED HUFFMAN With holes all in their hearts, izing in contract painting services for the OEM as all of those demons they so face this . . . OF CALIFORNIA industry; and And the doctors and nurses who death so Whereas, by 1978 PCI expanded services IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES race this! to include sheet metal fabrication and made it Tuesday, May 20, 2014 And withstand all of the heartache, to rebuild them in all such places! their mission to produce competitively priced Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- Is but the grave price of war so cold! sheet metal products, while providing timely ure to recognize Kenny Jowers, owner of And the ultimate, delivery and exceptional customer service; Physical Gym in Gualala, California, and a are all of those who come back home incased and dedicated community member as he is hon- in wood . . . Whereas, in 1992 PCI moved into their cur- ored for his community service on May 8 and Who so gave their lives and fought but for rent 65,000 sq. ft. home on Minola Drive in May 15 in Mendocino County. the greater good! Lithonia, Georgia and have subsequently ex- As these are the stories to which our chil- Mr. Jowers has worked to integrate the dren must be told! panded their capabilities through the use of ‘‘South Coast’’ from Timber Cove to Irish Of all of those who burdens bore! laser technology fulfilling their mission of pro- Beach which spans Mendocino and Sonoma So we will remember back into the days of viding excellent service to their many metro Counties into a single cohesive unit. He has yore! Atlanta customers and beyond; and brought forums on health care and other time- Because . . . Whereas, after the passing of Mr. Hamilton, ly issues to the residents of the South Coast A ... his wife and sons continue to operate PCI, and has supported the Senior Center and Because a picture tells a thousand words . . . keeping this jewel of a company in Lithonia, other community issues with care, compas- Gives voice to all of those moments and with a stellar team of managers and employ- things which we’ve not heard . . . sion, and a focus on improving community Brings light to all of those who have not so ees; and service for the many groups in the region. lived these words . . . Whereas, PCI is a great example of the Mr. Jowers’ commitment to civic engage- Teaching us all what must so be learned! American Dream writ large, a family owned ment and leadership in the community are Bringing inspiration in what is seen and operation providing excellent service, employ- worthy of high commendation. He has used heard! ment opportunities and a product that ‘‘keeps

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Her kind spirit and positive attitude was County, the city governments of Covington, Fourth District of Georgia is today, officially highly infectious, affording her the opportunity Oxford, Porterdale, Newborn and Mansfield, honoring, recognizing and congratulating to be featured with First Lady Michelle Obama the Water and Sewer Authority, Board of Edu- ProCoaters, Inc., on their forty (40th) year an- on CNN and in Ebony Magazine as one the cation and the Covington-Newton Chamber of niversary as a business anchor in our District; nation’s Top Ten HBCU Campus Queens in Commerce; and now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, 2013. Whereas, these elected and appointed offi- Jr. do hereby proclaim April 18, 2014 as Currently, Destiny attends Texas A&M Uni- cials are guided by the statement, ‘‘We plan ProCoaters, Inc. Day in the 4th Congressional versity, where she is pursuing her Masters de- together and work together’’; and District of Georgia. gree in Business Administration. She also is Whereas, this group meets monthly at the Proclaimed, this 18th day of April, 2014. employed with the Department of Justice Center for Community Preservation and Plan- f through an opportunity afforded her via the ning (The Center) using four guiding prin- Homeland Security Initiative at Tougaloo Col- ciples—Protect Clean Water, Create Commu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION lege. She resides in Rockwell, Texas with her nities, Create Interconnected Corridors and husband Jarred Jones. Coordinate Public Investment, and HON. ROBERT PITTENGER Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Whereas they have developed the 2050 OF NORTH CAROLINA in recognizing Mrs. Destiny Kyles-Jones for Plan, which is Newton County’s roadmap to a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her remarkable academic and extra-curricular sustainable future; and Tuesday, May 20, 2014 performance as a young adult. Whereas, the 2050 Plan was recently f awarded the prestigious Excellence in Small Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Town and Rural Planning Award by the Amer- votes Nos. 218 and 219, I am not recorded A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST AFRI- ican Planning Association; and because I was absent from the U.S. House of CAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF PHILA- Whereas, the Center has been a pillar of Representatives. Had I been present, I would DELPHIA strength for Newton County ensuring that each have voted in the following manner. generation has a sense of history; a strong On rollcall No. 218. Had I been present, I HON. ROBERT A. BRADY sense of identity and an appreciation for a vi- would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ OF PENNSYLVANIA brant community; and On rollcall No. 219. Had I been present, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this f day to honor and laud the Center for their na- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I tionally recognized work on behalf of the citi- HONORING MRS. DESTINY KYLES- rise today to honor the First African Baptist JONES zens of Newton County now therefore, I, Church of Philadelphia, the oldest African HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- American founded Baptist congregation in claim March 7th and 8th, 2014 as Newton HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Pennsylvania. County Leadership Collaborative Days in the OF MISSISSIPPI The First African Baptist Church of Philadel- 4th Congressional District of Georgia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phia was established in 1809. Since then, it Proclaimed, this 7th day of March, 2014. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 has helped establish many other churches and f institutions, including the Downingtown Indus- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- trial School. The First African Baptist Church HONORING ELAINE THANEY er, I rise today to honor a remarkable, well- of Philadelphia has also played an integral SCHREIBER rounded, and highly driven young woman, role in helping to promote equality in Pennsyl- Mrs. Destiny Kyles-Jones. Born to Mr. Dennis vania by establishing the first African Amer- HON. GWEN MOORE Kyles, Sr. and Ms. Machelle Shelby Kyles on ican savings and loans bank and the first OF WISCONSIN April 25, 1991, Destiny was raised in the mortgage company for African Americans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small, close-knit town of Bolton, Mississippi. Throughout its rich history, thirteen pastors As a child, Destiny was an outstanding Tuesday, May 20, 2014 have held the honor of leading its distin- young woman who was deeply involved in her guished congregation. Currently, The Rev- Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community and church home. She regularly erend Terrence D. Griffith serves as the congratulate and pay tribute to Elaine Thaney attended Holy Ghost Missionary Baptist church’s pastor. At its centennial celebration in Schreiber, a teacher, wife, mother and former Church in Clinton, Mississippi and was active 1909, the church welcomed Booker T. Wash- First Lady of the State of Wisconsin. The Sil- in Sunday school and various other auxiliaries. ington as its keynote speaker. In 2009, both ver Spring Neighborhood Center recently hon- Destiny is not only a well-mannered young Ed Rendell and Arlen Spector joined the ored her through its dedication of the Elaine woman, but also exceptionally bright. Her aca- church to celebrate its bicentennial anniver- Schreiber Child Development Center. demic ambitions were accomplished and ex- Elaine served at Silver Spring Neighborhood sary. This year, the church will be celebrating ceeded during her matriculation at Clinton Center for over 20 years as an early childhood its 205th anniversary, which I am personally High School, where she graduated in May teacher, board member, donor and campaign attending. 2009. She furthered her education at I invite you and all of my colleagues to join leader; she led the Center’s successful 2001– Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, ul- me in commemorating The First African Bap- 03 capital campaign which resulted in doubling timately receiving her B.A. in Business Admin- tist Church of Philadelphia’s 205th anniver- the size of the Center and greatly expanding istration. sary. May its success and commitment to their services. While serving as First Lady of During her time at Tougaloo College, Des- helping the City of Philadelphia be an inspira- the State of Wisconsin, she championed early tiny was well known among her peers, faculty, tion to all of us in the years to come. childhood immunizations. Thousands of chil- and administrators. She was a highly pres- dren in Milwaukee and throughout the state tigious scholarly student, graduating Sum Cum f have benefited as a result of her advocacy. Laude in May 2013. HONORING THE NEWTON COUNTY Elaine Schreiber was born and raised in Mil- Among her extra-curricular activity involve- LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE waukee. She earned a degree in education ments included Dazzling Divas Dance Team, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Toast Masters, Pre-Alumni Council, Vice HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. as well as a graduate degree in early child- President of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Soci- OF GEORGIA hood education. She has been married to ety, Financial Secretary of Delta Sigma Theta Martin Schreiber, former Governor of Wis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sorority, Incorporated, and Tougaloo Ambas- consin since 1961 and together they have 4 sadors of Meritorious Scholars. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 children and thirteen grandchildren. She is the While Destiny was heavily involved in stu- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I adored aunt to her many nieces and nephews. dent government and served in several posi- submit the following Proclamation. Elaine is beloved for her graciousness, kind- tions, among them were Miss Freshman, Jun- Whereas, the Newton County Leadership ness and deep love of children. ior Class Representative, and Miss Tougaloo Collaborative is celebrating a milestone 10th Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I am hon- College. Anniversary; and ored to pay tribute to Elaine Thaney Schreiber

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.007 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E779 for her contributions to the Fourth Congres- Please join me in expressing deep apprecia- AMERICAN RESEARCH AND sional District. I am proud to call Elaine tion to Ruth Valenzuela for her invaluable COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2014 Schreiber my friend; she has acquired a life- service to Mendocino County and the people time record of accomplishment and contrib- of California. SPEECH OF uted much to the greater Milwaukee commu- HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI nity and the State of Wisconsin. f OF OREGON f HONORING PASTOR JAMES C. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MOURNING THE LOSS OF WARD Friday, May 9, 2014 CONGRESSMAN JIM OBERSTAR Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in reluc- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. tant opposition to H.R. 4438, a bill to extend HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON permanently the research and development OF GEORGIA OF MINNESOTA tax credit. This is not an issue that I take light- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly because this tax provision enjoys broad Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 support in my district. But once again, a policy that has long enjoyed bipartisan support and Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, this week Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I has real economic impact in districts across there are so many of us mourning the loss of submit the following Proclamation. the country has fallen victim to politics. Rather Congressman Jim Oberstar. He was a great Whereas, Pastor James C. Ward is cele- than advancing a package of tax extenders leader for transportation and infrastructure, brating today nineteen (19) years as Pastor of that places the priorities of working families and did many good things for his district and Antioch Lithonia Baptist Church; and and underwater homeowners alongside those all over the country. For years, I looked to him Whereas, Pastor Ward, under the guidance of our business community, we are consid- for his tremendous knowledge on transpor- ering legislation that singles out the interests tation and water issues. We were fortunate to of God has pioneered and sustained Antioch Lithonia Baptist Church, as an instrument in of one group over another. both serve at the same time as Chairmen of Following the expiration of numerous impor- the Transportation and Agriculture Commit- our community that uplifts the spiritual, phys- ical and mental welfare of our citizens; and tant tax provisions at the end of last year, tees, respectively, but we used to jokingly say many constituents have contacted me to ex- Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious that he was my ‘‘Secretary of Transportation’’ press their concerns about our inaction. From man of God has given hope to the hopeless, and I was his ‘‘Secretary of Agriculture’’. I also families who rely on the Earned Income Tax fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to used to tell him that when he was done paving Credit to make ends meet, to renewable en- those in need; and over his district, he could get to work paving ergy companies that will drastically scale back mine. Whereas, Pastor Ward is a spiritual warrior, operations without the Production Tax Credit, But Congressman Oberstar was about so a man of compassion, a fearless leader and a to municipalities who use the New Markets much more than transportation. He cared servant to all, but most of all a visionary who Tax Credit to revitalize low-income areas, the deeply about his district and the people who has shared not only with his Church, but with scope of people and businesses that will suf- lived there. Countless times I would personally our District and the world his passion to fer the consequences of inaction on a tax ex- watch him bring 8th District issues directly to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and tenders package are too numerous to list the leadership and to the caucus. He never Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the here. To those who are looking to Congress forgot his roots, his passion was contagious, Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this for some indication that we are moving past and his love for his family was deep. Jim day to honor and recognize Pastor James C. political maneuvering, past the dysfunction Oberstar leaves a remarkable legacy in Min- Ward as he celebrates his nineteenth Pastoral that has characterized this body for too long, nesota and across the country. Anniversary at Antioch Lithonia Baptist this bill is a step in the wrong direction. f Church; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ Beyond the frustration that is felt at ele- JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 9, vating this tax provision over the others I have RECOGNITION OF RUTH 2014 as Pastor James C. Ward Day in the 4th previously mentioned, my constituents will VALENZUELA Congressional District of Georgia. wonder why we can pass this legislation and Proclaimed, this 9th day of March, 2014. add about $150 billion to the deficit, but we HON. JARED HUFFMAN can’t add a dime to extend emergency unem- OF CALIFORNIA f ployment insurance benefits to millions of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans. To advance this bill is an affront to Tuesday, May 20, 2014 HONORING COACH O’KEEFE the long-term unemployed who have been fall- HENDERSON ing deeper into debt as Congress debates Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- how it should pay for an extension of the vital ure to recognize Ruth Valenzuela, who has benefits that could help keep them afloat while served as field representative for California HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON they continue to search for work. State Assemblymember Patty Berg from 2005 OF MISSISSIPPI I support extending the tax credit for re- to 2008 and Wesley Chesbro for six years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search and development. It is vital to pro- thereafter as she is being honored for her civic moting American manufacturing and sup- engagement on May 8 and May 15 in Tuesday, May 20, 2014 porting our country’s innovative technology Mendocino County—from the coast to the in- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- sector, which is exemplified by the work done land valleys. er, I rise today to honor Coach O’Keefe Hen- by companies like Intel in my district. But I Ruth’s commitment to improving the quality derson. support extending this credit alongside a pack- of life for the residents of Mendocino County Coach Henderson is a proud product of age of others that also benefit my State, and and California’s Second Assembly District every State in the country. Congress should serves a model for public servants. Well-re- Canton and a 1999 graduate of Canton High School. He attended Holmes Community Col- consider a comprehensive tax extenders pack- spected and appreciated for her ability to as- age, and should do so without delay. sist constituents with local and state matters in lege on a football scholarship. He received a f a calm and efficient manner, she has served football and track scholarship at Mississippi the community with intelligence, patience and Valley State from 2002–2004. PERSONAL EXPLANATION the highest caliber of professionalism with a After receiving ALL–SWAC honors in both variety of vexing issues. sports he played two years of professional HON. ROGER WILLIAMS football in Laredo and Killeen, Texas. He grad- Acting as California State Assemblymember OF TEXAS uated Summa Cum Laude from Jackson State Wesley Chesbro’s eyes and ears in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mendocino County, as a volunteer for the University in 2009 receiving a bachelor’s de- Area Council on Aging and many other com- gree in Health Physical Education and Recre- Tuesday, May 20, 2014 munity organizations, Ruth is a trusted public ation (HPER). Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. resource and an indispensable asset to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 217, on final passage of H.R. 10, the Success Mendocino. in recognizing Coach O’Keefe Henderson. and Opportunity through Quality Charter

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Mr. Speak- f Joseph H. Jeu stated, ‘‘Achieving this honor has never been easy . . . To win, a store has er, I rise today to honor Cadet/Lieutenant MARK PAULEY RETIREMENT to exceed our normal criteria for customer Colonel De’Ahnera Manyfield who is the service, accountability, safety, operations, and daughter of Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Angela HON. SAM GRAVES sales . . . These awards highlight the best of Manyfield, and she is a senior at Jim Hill High OF MISSOURI what our stores do every day for our service School. Cadet/Lieutenant Colonel Manyfield cur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members and their families.’’ Additionally, this rently serves as her unit’s Commanding Offi- Tuesday, May 20, 2014 award demonstrates the importance of the cer. She is a member of the National Honor Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is commissary as a benefit to our service mem- Society and is actively involved on the student with great pride and pleasure that I rise today bers who protect our freedom around the council, varsity softball team, varsity soccer to recognize the outstanding service of Mark globe. team, JROTC academic bowl, JROTC sabre Pauley on the occasion of his retirement to the It is a pleasure and honor to represent the team, and JROTC drill team. Her leadership State of Missouri and our veterans. great men and women who serve at the ability has been recognized with a number of Mark began his career as a Local Veterans Mayport Commissary and to see them recog- awards including three Superior Cadet Employment Representative for the Division of nized for their service and dedication. The Awards. Workforce Development in 2007 and in the hard work of the men and women who serve She attended Girls’ State at the University seven years that have passed since then, he in and around Jacksonville illustrate the impor- of Southern Mississippi, where she was ap- has worked tirelessly to help our veterans find pointed County Lawyer; the Hugh O’Brian tance of the First Coast to national defense, employment. In 2009, Mark was presented the Youth Leadership Symposium at Millsaps Uni- and reiterate that our community’s efforts to ‘‘2009 Governor’s Conference Outstanding versity; and the Military Order of World Wars Service to Veterans Award’’ at the Missouri be an anchor of national security. (MOWW) Leadership Symposium in Hunts- Governor’s Conference, which also included a ville, Alabama. She has performed over 800 trip to Washington DC. f service learning and community service hours. In 2010, Governor Jay Nixon launched the She has been accepted to the Air Force Acad- TRIBUTE TO REVEREND LOUIS L. ‘‘Show Me Heroes’’ initiative to help Missouri’s emy’s Preparatory School. veterans reconnect with meaningful careers, FERGUSON Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and to showcase Missouri employers who in recognizing Cadet/Lieutenant Colonel have pledged to do so. Mark has since pre- De’Ahnera Manyfield. sented 20 Flag of Freedom awards to local HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. f employers who have hired veterans in our OF GEORGIA area, and has had 31 employers take pledges IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ANN to consider hiring a Missouri veteran when job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STUART openings arise. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Mark is also a veteran himself. Before he HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS began his work for the Missouri Career Cen- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I OF TEXAS ter, he served in the United States Navy be- submit the following proclamation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween 1980–1996. He was a natural fit for this Whereas, this year, Reverend Louis L. Fer- Tuesday, May 20, 2014 position because while in the Navy, Mark guson is celebrating his third year in pastoral Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worked as a personnelman and retired as a honor a person very important to our district. Petty Officer First Class. His life’s dedication leadership as Pastor of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, Geor- Ann Stuart, Ph.D., personifies the American and hard work should serve as an example of dream that education is access to opportunity. how we can better serve each other and our gia, he has provided stellar leadership to his church and community; and She was born as an only child into a middle great nation. Now that Mark will be retired, I class family of loving parents, Frank and hope he will have more time to spend with his Whereas, Reverend Louis L. Ferguson Laura Stuart. They were determined to make family including his wife, Mary; his kids, Kyra, under the guidance of God has pioneered and possible for their child a college education, so Shawna and Bobby; and his grandkids, Kyler, sustained Greater Friendship Missionary Bap- she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Edu- Kyrstyn, Bryson and Jack. tist Church as an instrument in our community cation at the University of Florida, her Master’s Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join that uplifts the spiritual, physical and mental in English at the University of Kentucky, and with me in commending Mark Pauley for his welfare of our citizens; and her Ph.D. in English at Southern Illinois Uni- dedicated service to Missouri’s veterans. I versity. Ann began her teaching career first as know Mark’s colleagues, family and friends Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious a middle school teacher, then taught high join with me in thanking him for his commit- man of God has given hope to the hopeless school, and later became a tenured Professor ment to others and wishing him happiness and and is a beacon of light to those in need; and of English at the university level. She is a pub- good health in his retirement. Whereas, Reverend Ferguson is a spiritual lished scholar in the field of English Literature f warrior, a man of compassion, a fearless lead- and technical communication. Her administra- HONORING MAYPORT NAVAL er and a servant to all, but most of all a vision- tive career began as Dean of Arts and STATION COMMISSARY ary who has shared not only with his Church, Sciences at East Stroudsburg University in but with our state and the nation his passion Pennsylvania. She then became Provost and HON. ANDER CRENSHAW to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Alma OF FLORIDA Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the College in Michigan followed by the Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this dency of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s day to honor and recognize Reverend Louis L. Graduate School in Connecticut. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Dr. Stuart was named Chancellor and Presi- Ferguson, as he celebrates his anniversary in Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay dent of Texas Woman’s University in 1999 pastoral leadership; now therefore, I, HENRY tribute to the fine men and women who lead and still currently serves in that position. Her C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim and operate the Commissary at Naval Station administrative leadership during her time at March 15, 2014 as Reverend Louis L. Fer- Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. TWU has brought transformational change: The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) guson Day in the 4th Congressional District. Enrollment has grown by 80%. TWU has pro- has honored the Mayport Commissary with the Proclaimed, this 15th day of March, 2014. duced during her tenure more than 20,000

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Through Brimming with the eloquent, vivid narrative of ing tools that mirror the workplace and im- board appointments, legislative and Coordi- a journalist and survivor, The Crime of the prove learning. nating Board involvement and workforce im- Ages portrays, in prodigious documentary de- She led the construction of new facilities pact, her service clearly has benefitted the tail, one of history’s most heinous crimes, the that position TWU at the forefront of workplace state of Texas. Genocide of the Armenians. development. The TWU Institute of Health f ‘‘Defying Fate’’ (Volume 5)—For the fifth vol- Sciences-Houston Center (2006)—located in ume of the Genocide Library, we chose the the renowned Texas Medical Center—was TRIBUTE TO HAGOP AND KNAR memoirs of Mr. and Mrs. Aram and Dirouhi built at no cost to the state. The TWU T. MANJIKIAN Avedian, both of whom were survivors of the Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences- Genocide of Armenians by the Turks. Aram Dallas Center (2011)—located in the heart of HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Avedian’s writing consisted of a small book of the Southwestern Medical District—brings to- OF CALIFORNIA handwritten notes titled ‘‘The dark days I’ve gether to one location health care programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lived.’’ Dirouhi Avedian’s memoirs comprised a previously located at separate sites enabling Tuesday, May 20, 2014 relatively longer, though still compact, hand- TWU to emphasize the team approach to pa- written diary titled ‘‘My life.’’ Originally written tient care. The Ann Stuart Science Complex in Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Armenian and translated to English, their Denton (2011), which doubled the university’s honor Hagop Jack Manjikian and Knar Rita memoirs reveal a childhood of sorrow and an- science laboratory and classroom space, is Manjikian for the books they have published guish as they relate how they lost their fami- helping meet the state’s need for skilled pro- on the Armenian Genocide. An estimated 1.5 lies and how they survived thanks to the kind- fessionals in the STEM fields (science, tech- million Armenians perished between 1915 and ness of strangers. Their infrangible faithfulness nology, engineering and mathematics). TWU 1923, but the statistics only tell part of the toward their cultural identity leads them to risk students are high achievers in their academic story. The first person accounts of the Geno- their lives and escape their circumstances. fields and are successful graduates in critical cide published by the Manjikians put a human Amidst the tragedy, a happy ending emerges. professions that return value to this state and face on the violence and suffering experienced ‘‘Our Cross’’ (Volume 6)—Our Cross is a its citizens. by the Armenians, as well as their unflagging collection of autobiographical short stories Through her vision, innovation and leader- will to survive. about survivors of Mets Yeghern, the 1915 ship, TWU is well-positioned for a strong fu- ‘‘The Fatal Night’’ (Volume 2)—Mikayel Genocide of the Armenians. M. Salpi (Aram ture. Business and community leaders Shamtanchian was among the hundreds of Ar- Sahakian) was a medical officer in the Turkish throughout the state and members of the leg- menian intellectuals rounded up on the night army during the First World War. In the course islature call upon her and her administration to of April 24, 1915, and deported to the interior of his service, he met many Armenian soldiers serve as experts on boards and to testify on of Turkey, where the Turkish genocide of Ar- and officers who recounted to him the plight of issues critical to higher education. menians began. The author beat the odds and their families following the deportations and Dr. Stuart will leave a lasting legacy as a survived the first genocide of the 20th century. private citizen at TWU, in Denton, and in Dal- massacres of their communities by the Turkish His memoir, The Fatal Night, is a detailed ac- government. After his capture by the British, las. She and her late husband Ray Poliakoff, count of the extermination of Turkey’s Arme- who were first generation graduates of higher Sahakian was appointed resident doctor at an nian cultural and civic leadership in 1915. Armenian refugee camp in Port Said, Egypt. education, both said often it was their edu- Shamtanchian recorded the fates of the inno- cation that enabled them to pursue the oppor- Here, as well as during his sojourns in Syria cent Armenian luminaries who perished in and Lebanon, he met numerous Genocide tunities that enriched their lives. Anatolia—the echoes of ‘‘Lord, Have Mercy,’’ To honor Ray’s memory and their shared survivors who struggled to rebuild their lives. the last hymn sung by the Armenian priest Sahakian found their experiences at turns commitment to providing educational opportu- and music ethnologist Komitas and a throng of nities for young people, Chancellor Stuart has heartbreaking and inspiring, and went on to exiles held in a Turkish military fort, and the portray them in his writings. Complementing established and funded the following at TWU: pangs of authors Daniel Varuzhan and Sevak The Ann Stuart and Ray R. Poliakoff en- the laser-sharp observations of a man of as they were slaughtered in the field of death dowed scholarship for undergraduate students science with the compassion and sensitivity of called Ayash. The book provides a partial list with high academic achievement and financial someone who himself had walked the path of of the Armenian intellectuals, civic leaders and need, devastation, Sahakian’s stories pulsate with The Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award, priests who were martyred during the Geno- unforgettable images and characters, each a through a 20-year program of funding, annu- cide. microcosm of a nation’s cataclysm but also its ally brings exceptional graduates back to the ‘‘Death March’’ (Volume 3)—Shahen irrepressible will to endure. university to share their expertise with faculty Derderian was barely eight years old when the I hereby ask all Members to join me in hon- and students, Ottoman Turkish government deported his oring Hagop Jack Manjikian and Knar Rita The Ann Stuart and Ray R. Poliakoff Cele- family, along with the entire Armenian commu- Manjikian for their efforts to keep the memo- bration of Science Series, through a commit- nity of his native Sebastia (now Sivas). The ries of those who experienced the Armenian ment of two decades of funding, provides the uprooting was part of an elaborate Turkish Genocide alive. plan to exterminate the Armenian population opportunity for the TWU Departments of Biol- f ogy and Chemistry/Biochemistry to develop a of Anatolia. In the ensuing forced marches, sustained program of promoting and cele- the Sebastia caravan—one among countless IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOHN brating the wonders, truths, and mysteries of others—was subjected by the Turkish police VILLAFRANCO science. and hired criminals to a systematic spree of In Denton, Dr. Stuart in her husband’s mem- murder, robbery, rape, and death by starvation HON. PETE P. GALLEGO ory, made a lead gift for the construction of a and disease. Young Shahen Derderian sur- OF TEXAS new Animal Care and Adoption Center. She vived the carnage through sheer miracle. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also underwrites a weekly adoption program Death March, he tells a harrowing story of de- for dogs and cats from the current shelter. humanization and loss, whose enormity would Tuesday, May 20, 2014 As a private citizen in Dallas, Dr. Stuart pro- eventually be matched only by the Armenian Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in vided funds for a courtyard garden at the Dal- survivors’ spirit of renewal. remembrance of John Villafranco, of San An- las Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Further- ‘‘The Crime of the Ages’’ (Volume 4)—In tonio, Texas. more, she has made a multi-year commitment 1919 Sebuh Aguni chronicled the large-scale John graduated in 2007 from Ronald to a dog therapy program at Baylor Scott & plunder, deportations, and massacres that Reagan High School in the city’s Northside. White Health as well as an animal nutrition were systematically perpetrated by the Turkish He would have been 25 on May 31, 2014. program at the Dallas Zoo. Additionally, she government in its effort to exterminate the Ar- John was a drummer with a band called has given a sustained gift of funding to KERA menian population of Turkey. The Crime of the Northern Nights and they played at several programming. Ages—the first English translation of Aguni’s venues in San Antonio. He met his wife, Lydia

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New York. many spiritual warriors, people of compassion, Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ John drowned on April 21, 2014, while fish- people of great courage, fearless leaders and I was not present for rollcall vote No. 216. ing with his wife, Lydia, in New York State. servants to all, but most of all visionaries who Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ The two lived on the Black River in Water- have shared not only with their Church, but I was not present for rollcall vote No. 217. town. John loved to take a canoe out to go with Rockdale County their passion to spread Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ fishing. On that day, the water levels of the the gospel of Jesus Christ; and river were high, and the water was cold. The Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the f couple dropped an anchor to fish; and shortly Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this HONORING MARY MAHER after the boat capsized. John and Lydia then day to honor and recognize the White’s Chap- swam towards a group of soldiers from nearby el United Methodist Church family for their HON. MIKE THOMPSON Fort Drum. leadership and service to our District on this OF CALIFORNIA John was swimming well, but went back to the 144th Anniversary of their founding; now save his wife’s life when he noticed Lydia was therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES having trouble swimming and keeping up. hereby proclaim March 2, 2014 as White’s Tuesday, May 20, 2014 John kept his wife above water and then, with Chapel United Methodist Church Day in the Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, all the strength he had, he threw Lydia to- 4th Congressional District of Georgia. I rise today to honor Mary Maher, the recipient wards the soldiers. She was transported to a Proclaimed, this 2nd day of March, 2014. of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers 2014 Grow- nearby hospital where she was hospitalized f er of the Year award. Ms. Maher is a leader for hypothermia. Lydia survived. Days after the PERSONAL EXPLANATION in the wine industry and has dedicated her ca- tragic event, local police and firefighters con- reer to advancing the Napa Valley as a pre- tinued to search for John to no avail. Since HON. JANICE HAHN miere wine region, which is both admirable then, the search has been called off and and deserving of recognition. OF CALIFORNIA John’s body was recovered. He did not have Ms. Maher was born and raised in Glenn IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life insurance and was about to start working County, California. She attended California at a car wash in New York. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 State University, Chico, where she received a John is survived by his wife, Lydia; parents, Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, due to flight Bachelor of Science in Plant Science and Biol- Gilbert and Blanche Villafranco; sisters and delays, I was unavoidably absent on May 19, ogy. After managing vineyards for seventeen their spouses, Natalia Villafranco and Andrew 2014. Had I been present I would have voted years throughout the Napa Valley, she made Fetzner, and Monica Villafranco and Rene as follows: her way to her current position as Vineyard Trevı˜no; nephews, Joshua and Nicholas; On rollcall No. 218, I would have voted Manager for Harlan Estate, where she has grandmother, Aurora Garza; his pet fur babies, ‘‘aye’’ (May 19) (H.R. 2203—To provide for worked for the past twelve years. Otto, Leo and Skynard; and numerous aunts, the award of a gold medal on behalf of Con- As Vineyard Manager, Ms. Maher estab- uncles, cousins and friends. gress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his lished Harlan’s in-house vineyard farming and It is with great sadness that I tell this story service to the Nation in promoting excellence, development company, which today employs on the floor of the U.S. House of Representa- good sportsmanship, and philanthropy (Rep- more than fifty people in the area. However, tives today. We lost a fellow Texan and San resentative TIBERI)). her involvement in the community does not Antonian in a very tragic way. May his memo- On rollcall No. 219, I would have voted end at Harlan. Ms. Maher has been a member ries, joy and stories live in our lives forever. I ‘‘aye’’ (May 19) (H.R. 685—To award a Con- of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Board of Di- pray that God may comfort his family, friends gressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter rectors, the Industry Issues and Harvest and loved ones during these very tough times. Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic STOMP committees and the Napa County I also pray for John and that he may be rest- military service and defense of our country’s Pest & Disease District Board. She has even ing in peace. freedom throughout the history of aviation war- served as President of the Carneros Quality f fare. (Representative SAM JOHNSON)). Alliance and the Napa Valley Vineyard Tech- TRIBUTE TO WHITE’S CHAPEL f nical Group. Remarkably, Ms. Maher was one of only two female vineyard managers in Napa UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PERSONAL EXPLANATION when she began her career. Since then, she has worked with the International Women in HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. ROBERT HURT Cabernet Association and St. Helena Ag OF GEORGIA OF VIRGINIA Boosters, serving as a role model for her fel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES low women in the grape growing industry. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we honor and thank Ms. Maher not only Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. HURT. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- for her excellent grape growing, but for her submit the following Proclamation. lowing regarding rollcall No. 210, No. 211, No. commitment to our community. Mary Maher’s Whereas, White’s Chapel United Methodist 212, No. 213, No. 214, No. 215, No. 216, and unyielding dedication to excellence in growing Church has been and continues to be a bea- No. 217—recorded votes On a Motion to Re- is greatly appreciated by the entire Napa com- con of light to our district for the past one hun- commit with instructions, On passage of H.R. munity and we wish her further success in an dred forty-four years; and 4438, the American Research and Competi- already distinguished career. Whereas, Pastor Harold Cobb and the tiveness Act of 2014, On agreeing to the Cas- members of the White’s Chapel United Meth- tor (FL) amendment to H.R. 10, On agreeing f odist Church family today continues to uplift to the Jackson Lee amendment to H.R. 10, and inspire those in our district; and On agreeing to the Wilson (FL) amendment to PERSONAL EXPLANATION Whereas, the White’s Chapel United Meth- H.R. 10, On agreeing to the Langevin amend- odist Church family has been and continues to ment to H.R. 10, On agreeing to the Bonamici HON. JERROLD NADLER be a place where citizens are touched spir- amendment to H.R. 10, and On passage of OF NEW YORK itually, mentally and physically through out- H.R. 10, the Success and Opportunity through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reach ministries and community partnership to Quality Charter Schools Act. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 aid in building up our district; and I was not present for rollcall vote No. 210. Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I had to depart Church of God has given hope to the hope- I was not present for rollcall vote No. 211. for a meeting at the White House, and as a less, fed the needy and empowered our com- Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ result, I missed one vote on May 19, 2014. munity for the past one hundred forty-four I was not present for rollcall vote No. 212. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ (144) years, being organized in 1870 after Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ on rollcall vote No. 219, awarding a Congres- Captain White donated two acres of land to a I was not present for rollcall vote No. 213. sional Gold Medal to the American Fighter small group of former slaves in order for them Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Aces.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.018 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E783 HONORING SAMUEL D. FOSTER, Whereas, The Conyers Rotary Club has for to join me in wishing the club continued suc- JR. many years produced, people of compassion, cess in creating a positive, lasting change in people of great courage, fearless leaders and the Sacramento area. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON most of all visionaries who have shared their f resources with citizens throughout Rockdale OF MISSISSIPPI INTRODUCTION OF THE PIPELINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County; and Whereas, the U.S. Representative has set INSPECTION ENFORCEMENT ACT Tuesday, May 20, 2014 aside this day to honor and recognize the OF 2014 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Conyers Rotary Club for their leadership on er, I am very proud to honor a tremendous this day of heartwarming community service; HON. JANICE HAHN student Mr. Samuel D. Foster, Jr., who is a now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, OF CALIFORNIA Wingfield High School Senior graduating in the Jr. do hereby proclaim February 13, 2014 as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES top five of his senior class. Rotary Has Heart Day in the 4th Congres- Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Mr. Foster, throughout his high school ca- sional District of Georgia. Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro- reer, was always a shy and timid young man Proclaimed, this 13th day of February, 2014. ducing the Pipeline Inspection Enforcement who valued the opportunities given to him by f his school. No matter the challenge, Mr. Fos- Act of 2014 to prevent oil pipeline leaks like ter strived to maintain good grades and also IN RECOGNITION OF THE ROTARY the one that greatly damaged the community value knowledge. CLUB OF SACRAMENTO’S 100TH of Wilmington, CA. Mr. Foster was inducted into both the Na- ANNIVERSARY Los Angeles is home to one of the most tional Honor Society and the Entergy Schol- vast pipeline networks in the United States. ars, which displays a group of students who HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Both oil and gas pipelines connect the Port of have expressed on enhanced interest in being Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach with OF CALIFORNIA the refineries in the area. Therefore, pipeline the best that they can be. Being a part of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Honor Society, he has been very safety is a very important topic for me and the helpful volunteering for his school’s annual Tuesday, May 20, 2014 communities which make up the neighbor- college fairs. Mr. Foster is also an active vol- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hoods surrounding the Port of Los Angeles— unteer at his church, the New Galilean M.B. recognize the Rotary Club of Sacramento as including Wilmington, a primarily working class Church, where he helps out mostly during the they celebrate the 100th anniversary of their community. I have represented Wilmington for holidays. founding. As members and supporters of this over 10 years—first on the Los Angeles City Mr. Foster is the son of Samuel and Anita fine organization gather, I ask all my col- Council, and now as a Member of Congress. Foster and has shown great accomplishments leagues to join me in recognizing the Rotary Because Wilmington sits on top of one of throughout his whole life, but now being a high Club of Sacramento for a hundred years of in- the largest oil fields in the nation and a com- school senior; he has advanced up the ladder credible service to the Sacramento region. plex system of pipelines, this community lives of excellence and is now given the title of Val- For a century, the members of the Rotary with a heightened threat of a pipeline leaking edictorian, holding over a 3.5 grade point av- Club of Sacramento have stayed true to their or exploding. This became an unfortunate re- erage at Wingfield High School. mission, which is to ‘‘encourage and foster the ality for many residents of Wilmington this Along with being Valedictorian, Mr. Foster ideal of service.’’ They have successfully done March when an idle pipeline burst, causing has even had the honor of being voted Mr. this by providing Rotarian’s time, talent and thousands of gallons of crude oil to spill onto Wingfield of his high school for the 2013–2014 fundraising abilities to improve the quality of a residential street reeking havoc on the lives school years. life for groups and individuals throughout the of families who live in the community. In addition to being Mr. Wingfield, he has Sacramento area. One of the greatest things The legislation I am introducing today would also won first place in the district reading fair, anyone can do for their community is to invest have prevented the damage these families ex- being able to make it to the regional reading in the future of our youth. The Rotary Club of perienced by forcing companies like Phillip 66 fair to represent the high school Division-F for Sacramento understands the importance of of- to simply have firsthand knowledge of what Jackson Public Schools. fering a hand of service to youth organizations their pipelines contain and empowering our Mr. Foster plans to attend Jackson State and they have worked with over 250 non-profit state regulatory agencies to be engaged in University on a full scholarship, where he organizations that include the Boy Scouts, pipeline inspections. These basic improvements to federal policy plans to double major in Manufacturing and Girls Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Sac- would protect countless communities like Wil- Design Technology and Art. ramento Children’s Receiving Home, Sac- mington at no additional cost. I look forward to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ramento Children’s Home, WIND Youth Serv- working with my colleagues in Congress to in recognizing Mr. Samuel D. Foster, Jr. ices, Society for the Blind, BloodSource, make this legislation law. f YMCA, Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento Library f HONORING THE CONYERS ROTARY and Powerhouse Science Center. Additionally, CLUB the club sponsors the Burt Chapell Golf for IN HONOR OF SUE MARIE Kids Golf Tournament which benefits ortho- THOMPSON TURNER HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. pedically handicapped children. The golf tour- nament had its inaugural tournament in 1927 HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA and is the longest continuous event in all of OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rotary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Much of the world has changed over the Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I last 100 years, but one constant has been the submit the following Proclamation. Rotary Club of Sacramento’s service to our Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is Whereas, The Conyers Rotary Club is a community. The Rotary Club of Sacramento with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance beacon of light to our district; and has the distinction of being the 85th oldest that I rise today to pay tribute to an out- Whereas, today, The Conyers Rotary Club, club in all of Rotary International and it has standing citizen and servant of humankind, in concert with thousands of clubs across the grown to be one of the twenty largest clubs in Mrs. Sue Marie Thompson Turner. Sadly, Mrs. nation and the world, has launched a cam- the world. The club started with 34 members Turner passed away on Thursday, May 8, paign to help eradicate hunger; and and now has over 500 members. Members of 2014. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Whereas, club President Neal Sanford, the the Rotary Club of Sacramento come from a May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Meth- ‘‘Rotary Has Heart’’ Chair Diane Adoma and wide variety of careers, backgrounds and cul- odist Church in Columbus, Georgia. the entire local Rotary membership are step- tures, which has given the club a unique per- A Columbus native, Mrs. Turner was born ping up with funding for the local Food Bank; spective and a shared passion for service. on August 28, 1929 to Dr. John Barkwell and Mr. Speaker, as they gather for their Cen- Thompson and Mildred Marie Dykes Thomp- Whereas, this remarkable organization is tennial Gala, I am pleased to honor the Rotary son. She graduated from Columbus High showing it’s heart by giving hope to the hope- Club of Sacramento and its members for their School and attended Wesleyan College in less, feeding the hungry and empowering our longstanding commitment and service to the Macon, Georgia. In 1948, she returned to Co- community; and entire Sacramento region. I ask my colleagues lumbus to marry the love of her life, William

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.024 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E784 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 2014 ‘‘Bill’’ B. Turner. During their remarkable sixty- Prior to his tenure in Legislative Affairs, stone in our community in DeKalb County, five years of marriage, Mrs. Turner was the Colonel Simonelli has already had a long and Georgia; and epitome of a loving wife, mother, grandmother distinguished career in the United States Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the and great-grandmother. A strong-willed Army. Upon graduation from the United States Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this woman, she was fiercely committed to raising Military Academy, he received his commission day to honor and recognize Ms. King on her a loving family by instilling in each of them the in 1987 as an Air Defense Artillery officer. He birthday and to wish her well and recognize good values and morals that she and her hus- served 27 years with great distinction in the her for an exemplary life which is an inspira- band embodied. Known as ‘‘Precious’’ to her field and in command. Prior to his work in the tion to all; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ family, she showed her support for her six Secretary’s office, he was the Garrison Com- JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim February 11, children, 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grand- mander at Fort Bliss, Texas. He also served 2014 as Ms. Sarah King Day in the 4th Con- children, and countless friends at hundreds of as the Director of Operations for the Multi-Na- gressional District of Georgia. ball games, dance recitals and birthday par- tional Security Transition Command (Iraq) and Proclaimed, this 11th day of February, 2014. ties. the Executive Assistant to the Vice Director of f One of the things I admired most about Mrs. the Joint Staff’s Director of Operations. Turner was her ability to make each person Colonel Simonelli is no stranger to the halls HONORING TOMMIE MABRY she met feel special because he or she was and offices of Capitol Hill, having spent the indeed special to her. No person was ever a last two years in Legislative Affairs as the Di- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON stranger to her because she could make any- rector of House Affairs and Acting Deputy As- OF MISSISSIPPI one feel like part of the family from the mo- sistant Secretary of Defense for House Affairs, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment they met. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Mrs. Turner loved her community dearly and for Legislative Affairs (OASD–LA). was constantly working to improve it. She was His character, capabilities, and good humor Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- active in the Bradley-Turner Foundation, a enabled him to interact effectively with Mem- er, I rise today to honor Mr. Tommie Mabry, a charitable non-profit organization that has bers of Congress and their staffs and other native of Jackson, Mississippi. given millions of dollars to various projects in Executive agencies under the most strenuous Mr. Mabry has four brothers and one sister, Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley re- circumstances. Colonel Simonelli’s work ulti- and he’s the first person in his family to finish gion. The Turner family also helped launch the mately led to successful legislative outcomes high school. Pastoral Institute forty years ago. The organi- on a wide-range of issues critical to our na- Mr. Mabry graduated from Bailey Magnet zation provides counseling and educational re- tional defense and to the enhancement of the High School and went on to attend Missouri sources to assist people who are going lives of the country’s military men and women. State University. While there he played on the through difficult and traumatic times in their Colonel Simonelli represents what our mili- school’s basketball team as a small forward. lives. The Pastoral Institute established the tary seeks in a congressional liaison and offi- He also attended Lawson State University, Sue Marie and Bill Turner Servant Leadership cer in uniform. His dedication to service, com- playing on that basketball team, as a small Award to honor couples who have made sig- mitment to excellence, and performance of forward, as well. From there, he transferred to nificant contributions to the community. The duty have been extraordinary throughout his Tougaloo College, where he studies to obtain Turners received the first award in 2012. In career and most recently in the Office of Leg- an Undergraduate Degree in Health and addition, the Turner family has long supported islative Affairs. I am proud to share in the Recreation Education and also played for the St. Francis Hospital. The new Women’s Hos- celebration of Colonel Simonelli’s tour on Cap- nationally ranked basketball team. pital was named in Mrs. Turner’s honor last itol Hill, and I join his colleagues in honoring Having quickly acclimated into the Tougaloo fall. his distinguished service. family, Mr. Mabry was elected Mr. Tougaloo George Washington Carver once said, ‘‘No Colonel Simonelli was supported, encour- by vote of his peers for the 2010–2011 school individual has any right to come into the world aged, and nurtured by a strong and loving years. Mr. Mabry now speaks to kids all and go out of it without leaving behind distinct wife, I would like to recognize his wife, Bettye around the world hoping to provide inspiration and legitimate reasons for having passed Marie. As he goes on to pursue new endeav- with his story. Mr. Mabry graduated from through it.’’ We are all so blessed that Mrs. ors and challenges as the Chief of Staff of the Tougaloo College in May 2011 with a degree Sue Marie Turner passed this way and during Arlington National Military Cemeteries, I wish in education and is currently a teacher at her life’s journey did so much for so many for Colonel Simonelli and his family well. Whitten Middle School. so long. She leaves behind a great legacy in f Mr. Mabry published his first book titled ‘‘A service to her beloved family and to all those Dark Journey to A Light Future’’, which made whose lives she touched and brightened with HONORING SARAH KING him one of the youngest authors in the state her radiant smile and rich laughter. She will of Mississippi at the age of 24. truly be missed. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the OF GEORGIA in recognizing Mr. Tommie Mabry. House of Representatives to join me, my wife, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Vivian, and the Columbus, Georgia community Tuesday, May 20, 2014 TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL’S in paying tribute to Mrs. Sue Marie Turner for INDEPENDENCE DAY her outstanding contributions to her commu- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I nity. We extend our deepest sympathies to her submit the following Proclamation. family, friends and loved ones during this dif- Whereas, One hundred five years ago a vir- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ficult time and we pray that they will be con- tuous woman of God was born in Moreland, OF CALIFORNIA soled and comforted by an abiding faith and Georgia on February 11, 1909; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Ms. Sarah King was born to Mr. the Holy Spirit in the days, weeks and months Tuesday, May 20, 2014 ahead. John King and Mrs. Elizabeth King, she was educated in the local school system in Geor- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, since its estab- f gia; and lishment in 1948, Israel has been one of IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL Whereas, this Phenomenal Proverbs 31 America’s closest allies. Today, we celebrate JOSEPH A. SIMONELLI, JR. woman has shared her time and talents as a Israeli Independence Day, or Yom Ha’atzmaut, Community Advocate and Motivator, giving the to honor the proclamation of State of Israel. HON. DUNCAN HUNTER citizens of Georgia a person of great worth, a As a strong supporter of Israel, I join millions OF CALIFORNIA fearless leader and a servant to all who wants of my fellow Americans in wishing Israelis a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to advance the lives of others; and Happy Independence Day. Whereas, Ms. King has been blessed with a Zionism, the movement to create a Jewish Tuesday, May 20, 2014 long, happy life, devoted to God and credits it homeland, emerged in the 1800s as a re- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in all to the Will of God; and sponse to centuries of anti-Semitism. Theo- recognition of the meritorious service of Colo- Whereas, Ms. King along with her family dore Herzl, a Zionist pioneer, created the nel Joseph A. Simonelli, Jr., who will transfer and friends are celebrating this day a remark- World Zionist Organization to initiate the pre- in June from the Secretary of Defense’s Office able milestone, her 105th Birthday, we pause liminary steps to attaining a Jewish state free of Legislative Affairs. to acknowledge a woman who is a corner- from persecution. Waves of immigrants flowed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.028 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E785 towards the region over the next half century, Project.’’ As President Ronald Reagan said, each other in all labor, to minister to each culminating in European Jewry’s attempts to ‘‘Freedom is never more than one generation other in all sorrow, to share with each other in flee Hitler in the 1930s. away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our all gladness, to be one with each other in the After World War II, the desire for a Jewish children in the bloodstream. It must be fought silent unspoken memories?’’ state became even stronger and world wide for, protected, and handed on for them to do It is with great excitement and anticipation support for Zionism grew as the truth of the the same, or one day we will spend our sun- that both families share in the happiness of Holocaust was revealed in all its horror. On set years telling our children and our children’s this union. Their commitment to each other is May 14, 1948, the Jewish Agency declared children what it was once like in the United one to be celebrated and commended and the creation of the State of Israel. States where men were free.’’ I thank them for one in which I offer my congratulations and Conflicts with the countries surrounding learning about the patriotic service of our dedi- wish them well as they begin their new life to- Israel meant that Israel was not the safe cated veterans who sacrificed so much so we gether. haven the Jewish people had envisioned. could live free. We are forever indebted to f Nonetheless, and despite the dangers, Israel them. has thrived as an oasis of idealism, techno- To each member of the Congressional RECOGNIZING THE ASIAN BUSI- logical wonder, and democracy in the midst of Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making NESS DIVISION OF THE GRAND the desert. Strong support for Israel is a core this year and this group a success. You are PRAIRIE, TEXAS CHAMBER OF national security interest of the United States, the voices of the future and know I am very COMMERCE as well as an expression of the decades-long proud of you. God bless you and God bless alliance between our two nations. America. I salute you. HON. JOE BARTON I ask all Members to join me in commemo- Amit Banerjee, Andre Bergstein, Connor OF TEXAS rating the 66th anniversary of Israel’s Inde- Bresnahan, Julia Bristol, Richard Chen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pendence. Bridget Colliton, John Copley, Brock Crawford, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 f Mark Douglass, Alicia D’Souza, William Elliott, Audrey Fisher, Rakshana Govindarajan, Mr. BARTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING THE GRADUATES OF Aayush Goyal, Grace Han, Katheryn Hawley, recognize the newly formed Asian Business THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- Brent He, Lauren Hebig, Sarah Hossain, Syd- Division of the Grand Prairie, Texas Chamber VISORY COUNCIL ney House, Spencer Humphrey. of Commerce. I was honored to speak at this MacKenzie Jenkins, Thomas Kim, Justin unique group’s first meeting on May 13, 2014. HON. SAM JOHNSON Kong, Candice Lee, Paul Lim, Connor Mad- The Asian population is the fastest growing OF TEXAS den, Daniel Madden, Soumya Mandava, Hollis community in this already diverse city. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meachum, Anthony Niedzielski, Jacob Przada, Chamber’s new division will focus on reaching out to this demographic to make sure they Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Regan Railey, Jason Randoing, Sam Schell, Ryan Snitzer, Connor Spencer, Anjali have the tools and resources to build a strong Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Sridharan, Brennan Stewart, Makenzie Stuard, business community in Grand Prairie. I rise today to ask my fellow colleagues to join William Su, Jessica Todd, Amelia Trotter, It is based in a complex known as Asia me in congratulating the 2013–2014 Congres- Simic Tuan, Victoria Van de Kop, Faith Wada, Time Square. The shopping development is sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 53 Andrew Wicker. already home to dozens of Asian busi- students from public, private, and home f nesses—with plans to add dozens more. schools in grades 9 through 12 made their The Asian Business Division plans to drive voices heard and made a difference in their CONRATULATING MEGAN economic growth in the city by continuing to community, their country and their Congress. MAUREEN KORCZYNSKI AND lure businesses and jobs to the area, taking a These students volunteered their time, effort, KEVIN P. GOW, JR. ON THEIR strategic approach to building the groups’ and talent to inform me about the important MARRIAGE brand, improving the overall value of the issues facing their generation. Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce in the Each year, the students in CYAC exceed HON. MIKE QUIGLEY area, and creating a dynamic business devel- my expectations ten-fold. They share innova- OF ILLINOIS opment plan that assists a diverse employer tive, inspiring, and impacting ideas on how to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES base. build a better America now and in the future. This unique partnership wouldn’t be possible Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Their impressive and diverse credentials without the hard work of countless people, in- speak for themselves. Participating in student Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, my esteemed cluding leadership of the Chamber of Com- government, community service, honor soci- colleagues, please join me in recognizing merce and the Loh Family (which owns and eties, athletics, fine arts, and language clubs Megan Maureen Korczynski and Kevin P. operates Asia Times Square). exemplifies their educational excellence and Gow, Jr. as they celebrate their devotion to I am confident that this new relationship will steadfast commitment to our community. each other and to their future together. benefit everyone in the area and ensure that Over the past year, we met twice to discuss They are to celebrate their commitment to it competes successfully for new businesses, the most current issues of the day, such as each other on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at new jobs and only makes Grand Prairie a the national debt, balancing the budget, and Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church in Delavan, more attractive place to live, work, play and tax reform. But let me tell you, these students Wisconsin. raise a family. have done much more than just attend meet- Megan Maureen has been living and work- f ings. They have filled out surveys, done ing in Chicago receiving her Bachelor degree homework on current events, and engaged in of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Chi- CHARLENE FARRELL—HOSPICE OF policy conversations impacting their future. cago International Academy of Design and HUNTINGTON RETIREMENT More specifically, they have interacted with Technology while her fiance´, Kevin P. Gow, community leaders, such as John Jr. has also been living and working in Chi- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II Schomburger, First Assistant District Attorney cago receiving his Master’s Degree from OF WEST VIRGINIA for Collin County, who discussed his work at DePaul University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Veterans court. They also toured the Collin The union of these two individuals, Megan County Threat Fusion Center with Kelly Stone, Maureen Korczynski, daughter of Edwin J., Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Director of Homeland Security for Collin Coun- Major, United States Air Force/CAP, and Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, tonight, Hospice ty to learn how to respond to a terrorist attack Diane M., mother of 5 daughters and a teach- of Huntington will honor one of its long time and how the Department of Homeland Secu- er of special education for 25 years; and Kevin stalwarts and earliest leaders. This great orga- rity and Department of Justice work together P. Gow, Jr. son of Kevin Gow, Sr. Captain nization is distinguished by the respect and to prevent them in the first place. USMC and the late Lynne Dwight Gow, moth- gratitude of the larger community it so ably, Lastly, to ensure that the blessing of free- er of 3 and nursing advisor for Met Life Long and with so much empathy, serves so faith- dom is passed from one generation to the Term Care. fully. One daughter, whose father had been a next, the members of the CYAC spent time As George Elliot once said, ‘‘What greater hospice patient, wrote with her ‘‘sincere and interviewing a veteran and documenting their thing is there for two human souls that to feel heartfelt appreciation’’ about the ‘‘graceful care experience for the ‘‘Preserving History that they are joined together to strengthen and gentle mercy shown to my father in his

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K20MY8.012 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E786 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 2014 last days.’’ Indeed, there is much to be thank- Snowden for her thirty years of dedicated your SINISE NAVIDAD, ful for this evening. service to the senior citizens of Napa County, and your life’s quest and satisfaction . . . In fact, it is no overstatement to say, that for during which time her advocacy for the rights From out of The Grapes of Wrath, as Gary was looking for his path! countless families, Hospice of Huntington has of seniors living in facilities helped to improve As so was Gary’s past, helped answer many prayers for relief and the the quality of care for thousands. for there can be no greater blessing one joy of comfort. Mrs. Snowden began working as an Om- could ask . . . According to a local news account, this Hos- budsman in 1985, first as a volunteer and then then like a Truman to fin your path! pice—with 140 employees and more than 300 later as a member of staff. Initially, the Om- It’s like having Christmas everyday to last! volunteers, an annual budget of about $12 mil- budsman Program was coordinated through As out there on the road of life, lion a year, of which more than 80 percent the Volunteer Center, before it became a di- as out there when you don’t think twice! goes directly to patient services—serves about As when you so find your future dreams to rect service offered by the Area Agency on cast! 1,000 patients a year in Cabell, Wayne, Lin- Aging Serving Napa and Solano. In addition to Playing in Bands, coln and Mason Counties in West Virginia, as her work as an Ombudsman, Mrs. Snowden as Gary so thought school was just a bunch well as Lawrence County, Ohio. has volunteered and worked extensively in the of rules . . . Tonight, there will be much talk—and rightly Napa area. She worked as a Quality Control and Reindeer Games until he turned the so—of references to angels and angelic acts Supervisor for Christian Brothers Winery for page! here on earth. Through my work with constitu- fifteen years and was also a Medical Tech- And like a true West Side Story, ents, in getting them the government services nologist. She has worked at the Blood Bank Gary so soon found out where lie his true life’s glory . . . they need and deserve, I know for a fact that and as a hospital aide. Mrs. Snowden is a de- Was but up on a stage . . . Hospice of Huntington harbors a host of the voted member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church As so soon he became All The Rage! better angels among us. in Napa, where she serves on the Altar Guild. Like a Albino Alligator he said I’ll see you And if there is one on this earth who has In addition to her work on behalf of the later. guided and grown, directed and expanded and Napa community, Mrs. Snowden is a devoted And someday, to The West, The True West led and served the resources, services and mother; together with her late husband, Red, ... programs for that host of angels to employ, it she raised four sons in Napa. She is admired to Hollywood his heart would make its way! First, on his magic carpet ride . . . is none other than the archangel we so thank- by friends for her elegance, tenacity and ca- founding Steppenwolf Theater Company he fully have in Charlene Farrell. Not only does pacity to teach and mentor others. Mrs. would glide! Charlene trumpet the potential and possibili- Snowden is known not only for her love of While, gaining stature on Broadway! ties of Hospice’s many programs, echoing the flowers, but also for her talent to create won- But he wasn’t just, skills and talents of Gabriel himself, but like derful floral arrangements. Being John Malkovich . . . Michael, she never fails to unsheathe her Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time he was being his true self ovich! sword to defend those programs and the peo- that we honor and thank Mrs. Snowden for her While, getting such great results ovich . . . ple who make them possible for the families of the likes of which, invaluable service to the senior citizens of like a Mission To Mars such greatness was they serve. Napa. Her unyielding dedication to protecting conveyed! It is my honor to share these comments and improving the quality of care that our sen- For Gary was a real C.S.I. New York kind of about Hospice of Huntington and its cham- iors receive is greatly appreciated by the en- guy, pion, Charlene, with my colleagues and our tire Napa community and we wish her a most detecting all those great projects as they Nation. Ours is a blessed Nation because we enjoyable retirement. came by! With The Stand he so took, are a giving Nation. Charlene Farrell’s body of f work, her spirit of giving will live on and grow all in those roles he so played which made people take a second look! long after she has turned the keys and pass- SINISE NAVIDAD—IN HONOR OF GARY SINISE AND HIS CAREER You see, Hollywood is a tough town . . . words into the able hands of Melanie Hall. as most of us have found! As Sarah Denman, Chairwoman of the Hos- AND DEDICATION TO OUR With The Quick and Dead lying all around, pice Board has said, Charlene ‘‘has created a TROOPS and no Ransom to be found! team that will be able to carry that legacy into But for all of the right reasons, the future. That’s the greatest gift—when you HON. PETE SESSIONS Gary’s career was became so pleasing . . . In his life . . . That Championship Season step away, the organization will continue at OF TEXAS ... the same level with the same values and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yea the bastard’s got such talent now! same vision.’’ Tuesday, May 20, 2014 As in our throats we all so got lumps while All this, Mr. Speaker, will continue to con- watching Forrest Gump! tribute to the greater benefit of the People of Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As it we quote . . . the United States. honor one of Blue Island, Illinois and our Na- As Lt Dan so took command, Mr. Speaker, I close my remarks honoring tion’s best, Gary Sinese. showing us all Of Mice and Men, Charlene with these lines from Beethoven’s Gary is one of America’s finest actors, but making all of our hearts pound! Ninth Symphony, the ‘‘Ode to Joy’’: it pales in comparison to his tireless dedication Like George Wallace, he didn’t pussyfoot or find solace in Bruno Your magic brings together what custom has to America’s military and their families. Fol- on A Midnight Clear . . . sternly divided. lowing in the steps of like men like Bob Hope, As we all found what was inside of his heart All men shall become brothers, wherever Bing Crosby and Rich Little, he is a true pa- which appeared! your gentle wings hover. triot. He’s got their back. That this man with such great talent, To Charlene, and her husband, Judge Paul I ask that this poem entitled ‘‘SINESE career was taking off like Apollo 13 here . . . Farrell, may your next symphony, the one with NAVIDAD,’’ penned in his honor by Albert Thrusting forth into such bright new worlds those seven loving grandchildren, be just as Carey Caswell, be placed in the RECORD. and future dreams, with his most brilliant career unfurled so as complete. SINISE NAVIDAD seen! f (By Albert Carey Caswell) Making us so all believe, HONORING JANE SNOWDEN In Blue Island Illinois a little boy is born from My Name Is Bill Wild to Jack The Bear, ... that it’s A Gentleman’s Game where a Fallen not to be The Forgotten one . . . Angel could not be saved! HON. MIKE THOMPSON For he was no Imposter my son! And now over the years, OF CALIFORNIA ‘‘Houston, we’ve got a problem’’ this one! we have all so become The Witness so clear! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a youth, That Gary has such great talent here! like A Rebel Without A Cause . . . For there are no Family Secrets, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 until something inside him gave pause, Gary is such a man of heart who so seeks it! Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, as The Big Bounce had so begun! With the kind of characters that he plays His problems, but could he solve them? bringing our hearts to tears! I rise today to honor Jane Snowden, who after Because life can be like The Green Mile, Because he is, thirty years and at the age of eighty-eight, is leaving The Human Stain all the while . . . The Caretaker of his craft . . . retiring as an Ombudsman for residents of like Snake Eyes you just can’t run! And his Road to Nirvana was to act! both nursing homes and assisted living facili- To find your passion! As The Landscape of The Body of his work is ties in Napa County, California. I thank Mrs. Your life’s direction . . . to be revered!

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:37 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.035 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E787 Getting Out from all of those Loose Ends as independent YMCA association. Throughout Whereas, the Seventh Day Adventist a teenager . . . the years, the Burbank Y has significantly ex- Church is today honoring Judge Ward, an Acting would so help him to mend . . . panded the facilities, by adding the aquatics elder in the church, the U.S. Representative of sending Streamers to his heart! Giving him his passion, center and indoor pool in 1957, a three-story the Fourth District of Georgia has also set at what his star studded career would so physical fitness facility in 1976, and the Y’s aside this day to honor and recognize Judge fashion . . . Choice Cafe in 2008, to provide healthy re- Horace T. Ward for his outstanding leadership As Orphans so made it happen when upon a freshments as well as a social gathering area. and service to all citizens in the state of Geor- stage he got his start! The Burbank Community YMCA has a wide gia, including and especially the citizens of our But, ROCK AND ROLL was always part of array of programs to help individuals, families, district; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ his very soul! and children reach their full potential, and be- JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim February 8, So he plays in a band called The Lt. Dan come stronger in spirit, mind and body. Pro- 2014 as Judge Horace T. Ward Day in the 4th Band, grams include family, adult and senior fitness, in the states or whenever he can go overseas Congressional District. to do his part! youth sports such as basketball, aquatics, Proclaimed, this 8th day of February, 2014. Home or abroad, martial arts and gymnastics, and classes in f it’s his love for our Military that’s really in the arts, such as music and dance. Offering HONORING THE LATE MOSE his heart! the opportunity to build strength of character For there’s one thing for sure, and body in an encouraging environment is ‘‘BILBO’’ ALLEN, SR. he bleeds RED, WHITE, BLUE all the more what makes the Burbank YMCA such an es- ... sential and beloved institution. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Because GARY is a PATRIOTIC AMERICAN For the past 90 years, the Burbank Y has OF MISSISSIPPI through and through! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Traveling through battle zones, provided members of the community the op- as he’s so fast becoming Bob Hope’s clone! portunity to become stronger mentally and Tuesday, May 20, 2014 physically and has helped people make a All in harm’s way for all those all alone with Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- his Band, positive difference in their own lives. The resi- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable veteran, with the Honor of bringing our Troops and dents of Burbank are fortunate to have such a the late Mose ‘‘Bilbo’’ Allen, Sr. Mr. Allen has all our Heroes back home! venerable institution in their community. shown what can be done through hard work, For we know not our final end, I ask all Members to join me in commending setting goals, and aiming high. as all of those tears of joy to which he brings the Burbank Community YMCA for ninety our finest of all women and men . . . Mose ‘‘Bilbo’’ Allen, Sr. was born August 27, years of care and dedication to the greater A respite for weary TROOPS, 1922, in Murphy, Mississippi, to the late Sarah Burbank area. giving something for them to hold onto and and Richard Allen. He was a humble and car- homesickness the boot! f ing man who was always in good spirit. He ac- In life, are we listening? While, all in those moments which lie before HONORING JUDGE HORACE T. cepted Christ on July 1, 2013 at the Goodwill us are so glistening? WARD M.B. Church. What we should do? Mr. Allen was a veteran of World War II For we all have only moments here in time, HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. from December 1942 until January 1946, for we all have just minutes in these our where he earned several medals, including the OF GEORGIA short lifetimes! ATO Medal, APTO Medal, Philippine LIB Rib- So what is it which makes all of our hearts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bon with two bronze stars, and the World War shine true? Tuesday, May 20, 2014 II Victory Medal. If only we are lucky enough to find, He met and married Ruby Allen on Decem- our true love and our life’s passion so fine! Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Then everyday is like Christmas . . . submit the following Proclamation. ber 25, 1946, in Rolling Fork, Mississippi and like ‘‘SINISE NAVIDAD’’ we will find! Whereas, Judge Horace T. Ward is a tena- to that union, 13 children were born and he loved them with all his soul. Written in honor of A Great American Actor cious man of many gifts, talents and much Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and Patriot, who has touched so many hearts, wisdom who has served this nation nobly as in recognizing the late Mr. Mose ‘‘Bilbo’’ Allen, bringing comfort to all our Troops and their private citizen, soldier, lawyer, state senator Sr. for his dedication to serving our great families—Gary Sinise. and federal judge; and Country and his community. f Whereas, Judge Horace T. Ward rose from humble beginnings in LaGrange, Georgia f TRIBUTE TO THE BURBANK showing unusual academic achievement from LITTLE SOLDIERS—IN HONOR OF COMMUNITY YMCA an early age by graduating as Valedictorian of TAPS AND ALL THE CHILDREN his high school class, matriculating to More- OF THE FALLEN AND THEIR HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF house College and Atlanta University where FAMILIES OF CALIFORNIA he eventually earned the Master’s Degree; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Whereas, he demonstrated an interest in HON. PETE SESSIONS Tuesday, May 20, 2014 studying law at a young age when he met one OF TEXAS Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the few African American lawyers in Geor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the Burbank Community YMCA upon its gia at the time, the great A. T. Walden, and Tuesday, May 20, 2014 ninetieth anniversary. set his sights on the University of Georgia Law Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, on this up The YMCA is an extraordinary organization School in an era of strict segregation,; and and coming Memorial Day I rise today in that has been strengthening communities Whereas, he continued his fight to study at honor of all the children of the fallen and their across the nation since 1851 and has mem- UGA for more than six long years and in the families of TAPS. The ones who have lost bers of all ages and backgrounds. The YMCA interim received his law degree from North- their greatest loves, their most precious moth- invented volleyball, brought the Boy Scouts or- western University in Illinois and honorably ers and fathers. Out prayers go out to them, ganization to the U.S., was instrumental with served his country in the Korean War, he then as we see their parents in their faces each helping launch organizations such as the Red returned to Georgia and made history as part day as they grow up. And we are reminded of Cross, and is the nation’s largest provider of of a legal team that successfully adjudicated them as they warm our hearts. I ask that this child care. the desegregation of the University of Georgia, poem penned in their honor by Albert Carey The Burbank Community YMCA, founded in thus opening educational opportunities to suc- Caswell be placed in the RECORD. 1924, began in a single room and now boasts ceeding generations of African American stu- LITTLE SOLDIERS an impressive 57,000 square foot health and dents; and (By Albert Caswell) activities center and an 18,000 square foot Whereas, Judge Ward again made history Attention . . . Little Soldiers . . . Child Development Center. In 1932, through in 1979 when President Jimmy Carter ap- Boys and Girls . . . fundraising and capital campaigns, the Bur- pointed him as the first African American to Strengthen your hearts, bank Y membership purchased the First Bap- serve on the U.S. Federal bench in Georgia for you were once your parent’s world! tist Church, which served as an all-purpose as a District Court Judge for the Northern Dis- Remember you were your parents greatest building, and also received its charter as an trict where he served honorably and well; and joy!

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.037 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 2014 For all in you we see their faces girls and Little Soldiers, portunities for excellence, drawing on his own boys . . . your new mission so is this . . . experiences as a student who struggled in As all their love for you their hearts con- To march on and tell heartache goodbye! school and at home. veyed this! And that’s a direct order coming from above! Mr. McComb’s colleagues describe him as And you are America’s future, Your Mothers and Fathers who are Angels deeply compassionate. He describes his her most important part this! all in their love! But Heroes you should not have to be! So put a smile on your face! teaching philosophy as ‘‘kids before content But, sometimes this must be! And dream all those dreams your Moms and and love before all.’’ He likes to say that he Remember this my dear child, Dads knew that you’d create! does not teach English, but rather teaches our Lord watches over you the while! And make them all up in Heaven so proud students English. And all the Angels too high up above, this day! Mr. McComb has been instrumental in en- watch over you all in their love! Because on the day you were born . . . couraging middle-achieving students to im- So wipe away all those tears, The one wish all in their hearts so warmed! prove their work habits and academic skills as and be happy while you are here! Was that you would grow up to be happy and the coordinator of the school’s Advancement Because the greatest thing your parents strong! Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. wanted to see! So make all of parents dreams come true Was for you to grow up strong like a tree Remarkably, 98 percent of AVID students in ... the last two of Patapsco’s graduating classes ... Be happy and live a long life for all of them And be happy . . . and all of you! were admitted to 4-year colleges. The pro- And be all that you could be! For you were all your parent’s greatest love gram helped Patapsco, for the first time in its My Little Women! songs! 50-year history, receive recognition as a top My Little Men! The ones who prayed for you all day and high school from The Washington Post and Just like your Mothers or Fathers it’s time night long! US. News and World Report. McComb also for you to begin! And when you smile, teaches the value of service, working on Its time to so take a stand! remember your parents smile too! projects with students that help feed the hun- It’s time for you to march on once again! As up in Heaven they so smile so all along gry in the community. It’s time To Be A Champion! with you! Just like all of them . . . . Mr. Speaker, education is about more than And remember the rest of your family too so textbooks and syllabuses. The best teachers Your parents your best friends! needs you! Your Moms and Dads who were Heaven sent! And just like your Moms and Dads, give us much more—like inspiration, con- Who were our Nation’s greatest of heroes and Little Soldiers you all must be heroes too! fidence, and compassion. Teachers like Mr. friends! So be happy, McComb touch the lives of young people and For it’s time for you to be strong! and do all those things that children do! provide them with the knowledge and support It’s time for you to lift up your little heads Now there’s an Angel up in Heaven with this they need to become future leaders. I ask you and hearts and march on . . . direct order for you! to join me in congratulating Mr. Sean McComb Just like your Mothers and Fathers to take Be happy and live long and march on! command! on this remarkable achievement and wish him And when their comes a gentle rain, For you were the Best Thing they ever had! many more years of success. their tears of love shall wash down upon you And the Best Part of Them be glad! f to ease your pain! As you carry them with you every each step And you won’t have to cry no more! you take! HONORING THE FORT SNELLING Little Soldiers! So leave all of that sorrow all in your wake! MEMORIAL RIFLE SQUAD ON My dent boys and girls, Mount up Little Soldiers! THE OCCASION OF ITS 35TH AN- you are the future of our world . . . Just like your parents there is a war to be NIVERSARY As Heroes our children should not have to be won . . . there are hills to so take! ... Mount Up, For yourself and your Mom’s and Dad’s I ask HON. JOHN KLINE there’s so much more to be done! you please, OF MINNESOTA To defeat the sadness, find the grace and the peace! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And catch that smiling disease! for yourself and your Moms and Dads you Tuesday, May 20, 2014 must win this one! At Ease! Yea, I know you miss them so! Dismissed! Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to And it hurts you wherever you go! f commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Min- And I know it makes you cry, nesota’s own Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle another day together you will not realize! HONORING MR. SEAN MCCOMB Squad. It too makes me cry! Thirty-five years ago this June, six Min- But remember you and carry your most he- HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER nesota veterans volunteered to provide the roic parents deep down inside! OF MARYLAND Memorial Rifle Squad’s inaugural burial honors It’s time for you to march on and try . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for a fellow Minnesotan at Fort Snelling Me- Just like the greatest loves you’ll ever have! morial Cemetery. Inspired by these six men, To Be A Hero and a Champion, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 just like your Mom’s and Dad’s! 20 more veterans answered the call to duty in Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, it is 1979 and became the Rifle Squads’ charter And Be A Kid, with great honor that I rise before you today a do all of those happy things which made members. them glad! to congratulate Baltimore resident and Second Over the last 35 years, the Memorial Rifle For you still have brothers and sisters, District constituent Sean McComb for being Squad has seen its ranks swell to a roster of moms and dads, chosen as the 2014 National Teacher of the 123 active members, 114 retired members, enjoy the time together you have . . . Year. Just 30 years old and with only eight and 156 eternal members. Among its active And remember as you lay your heads down years of experience, Mr. McComb is one of members are veterans of World War II, the to sleep . . . the youngest teachers ever to be selected for Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and An Angel watches over you so to keep! this incredible honor. Peacetime Veterans. To protect and love you from way up on The National Teacher of the Year is chosen Mr. Speaker, volunteer members of the Me- high, from among the State Teachers of the Year by your Moms and Dads try not to weep! morial Rifle Squad selflessly brave Min- As they are with you every step, every heart a national selection committee representing nesota’s frigid winter blasts and scorching beat! the major national education organizations or- summer heat to provide burial honors for as To protect you so try not to weep! ganized by the Council of Chief State School many as sixteen veterans a day. Since its in- Can’t you feel their Angel’s breath sur- Officers. It is one of the highest honors which ception, members of the Memorial Rifle Squad rounding you so very deep! an educator can receive and, as such, Mr. have provided burial honors for more than For you will hear them on the wind! McComb will travel around the country and 64,000 deceased veterans without missing a And as you awake feeling them holding you represent his colleagues in the teaching pro- single scheduled funeral for 34 years. as were they’ve been! fession for the next year. He was chosen As a former Marine Colonel, and fellow vet- So hush little babies children don’t you cry! For your parents are Angel’s now, among four finalists after earning the top spot eran, I have been proud to support the efforts and one day in Heaven you will look into in Baltimore County and, then, Maryland. of the Memorial Rifle Squad. In 2012, the De- their eyes! An English teacher at Patapsco High School partment of the Army announced it would re- But you all so have a life to live! and Center for the Arts, Mr. McComb inspires duce the availability of ceremonial rifles to Me- You have so much to our world to give! his students to turn their challenges into op- morial Rifle Squads. This action would have

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:31 May 21, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.040 E20MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E789 greatly reduced the ability of Memorial Rifle ley, Professor of Law, University of Notre American Foundation for Relief and Rec- Squads to honor our veterans being laid to Dame; Rt. Rev. Dr. Steven Breedlove, Pre- onciliation in the Middle East; Rev. Marcel rest. I was proud to introduce bipartisan legis- siding Bishop, PEARUSA, Anglican Church Guarnizo, Educational Initiative for Central in North America; Douglas Britton, Mis- and Eastern Europe; Rt. Rev. John A. M. lation—now law—that stopped the Army from sionary, Global Outreach Mission; Kurt Guernsey, Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic, An- moving forward with this misguided policy and Brown, Pastor, Living Springs Community glican Church in North America; Os allowed ceremonial units in Minnesota and Church; Most Rev. Tod Brown, Bishop Emer- Guinness, Author; Mary Habeck, Visiting across the country to continue to perform bur- itus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Or- Scholar, American Enterprise Institute; Lee ial honors. ange; Rt. Rev. David C. Bryan, Bishop, Habeeb, Vice President of Content, Salem Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States PEARUSA, Anglican Church in North Amer- Radio Network; John Hajjar, Middle East Congress, I want to recognize the dedicated ica; Dwight Burchett, Pastor, Centerpoint Christian Committee MECHRIC USA; Joseph Community Church; Paolo Carozza, Univer- service of all those who have served and con- Hakim, International Christian Union; Am- sity of Notre Dame; Bishop Kenneth H. Car- bassador Tony Hall; William Hamel, Evan- tinue to serve on the Fort Snelling Memorial ter, Jr., Resident Bishop, Florida Conference, gelical Free Church of America; George Rifle Squad. I congratulate them on 35 years United Methodist Church; Joseph Cella, Hankhe, Suryoyo American Association; Jo- of selfless dedication to their fellow veterans. Founder, National Catholic Prayer Break- seph W. Handley, Jr., Asian Access; Jeff f fast; Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Hanna, Pastor, Living Hope Free Methodist Cap., Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church; Dr. Samir Hanna; Tom Harb, Amer- COMMENDING AMERICAN CHRIS- Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Bishop Abner ican Maronite Union; Rev. Jose Hernandez, TIAN LEADERS FOR STANDING Chauke, Free Methodist Church; Most Rev. Free Methodist Church—USA; Allen D. IN SOLIDARITY WITH CHRIS- David R. Choby, Catholic Diocese of Nash- Hertzke, David Ross Boyd Professor of Polit- TIANS AND OTHER SMALL RELI- ville; Archbishop Oshagan Cholayan, Arme- ical Science at the University of Oklahoma; nian Apostolic Church of America; Evan Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks, Bishop of the Dio- GIOUS COMMUNITIES IN EGYPT, Alevizatos Chriss, Baltimore, MD; John E. cese of the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic and IRAQ AND SYRIA Chowning, Vice President for Church & Ex- ternal Relations, Campbellsville University; Eastern Canada, Reformed Episcopal Church HON. FRANK R. WOLF Betty Clark, Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie, Anglican Church in North America; Alec MN; Luis Cortes, Esperanza; Janice Shaw Hill, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship; OF VIRGINIA Crouse, The Beverly LaHaye Institute; Jim Waiel Afram Hindo, Professor; Dennis P. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daly, Focus on the Family; Dr. Ramsay F. Hollinger, Gordon Conwell Theological Semi- nary; Rev. Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Dass, American Middle East Christians Con- gress; Wendy J. Deichmann, United Theo- Northland—A Church Distributed; Bill Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I sub- logical Seminary; Greg Delamarter, Free Hybels, Founder and Senior Pastor, Willow mitted the full text of the Pledge of Solidarity Methodist Church; Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, Creek Community Church; Lynne Hybels, Advocate for Global Engagement, Willow and Call to Action on Behalf of Christians and Bishop of the Holy Protection of Mary Byz- antine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix; Rev. Dr. Creek Community Church; Rt. Rev. Jack L. Other Small Religious Communities in Egypt, Iker, Bishop of Fort Worth, Anglican Church Iraq and Syria, signed by well over 200 U.S. Gilbert Doan; Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs, Bishop, Diocese of CANA East, Anglican Church in in North America; Rt. Rev. William H. Christian leaders. These individuals, rep- North America; Dr. James Dobson, Family Ilgenfritz, Bishop of the Missionary Diocese resenting the American church, have recog- Talk; Bill Donohue, Catholic League for Re- of All Saints Anglican Church in North nized the gravity of the situation facing reli- ligious and Civil Rights; Andrew Doran, In America; Bassam Ishak; Wally Jadan, MEA gious minorities in these countries, and by Defense of Christians; Hon. Michael S. TV and Radio; Ned Jalou, United Christians signing the pledge have agreed to speak out Dukakis, former Governor of Massachusetts; Organization; Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, National W. Cole Durham, Jr., International Center Religious Broadcasters; Dr. Douglas M. on behalf of these ancient faith communities. Johnston, International Center for Religion Below is the full list of signatories to the for Law and Religion Studies, Brigham Young University; Most Rev. Robert Duncan, & Diplomacy; Rt. Rev. Derek Jones, Bishop Pledge: Archbishop, Anglican Church in North Amer- of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy, Angli- Fr. Tateos R. Abdalian; Rt. Rev. Keith L ica; Dr. John Eibner, Christian Solidarity can Church in North America; Kristine Ackerman, Bishop Vicar of the Diocese of International (CSI–USA); Prof. John P. Kalanges, Associate Professor of Law, Uni- Quincy, Anglican Church in North America; Entelis, Chair, Department of Political versity of Notre Dame; Asaad Kalasho, Iraqi Susan Agel, Resurrection Free Methodist Science, Fordham University; Gregory R. American Christian Language Association; Church; Charles P. Ajalat; Jhonny Alicea- Erlandson, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing; George Karcazes, Executive Board Member, Baez, Director of Global Missions, Reformed Jonathan Falwell, Senior Pastor, Thomas Orthodox Christian Laity; Joseph T. Kassab, Church in America; Rt. Rev. Kevin Bond Road Baptist Church; Fr. Athanasius K. Iraqi Christians Advocacy and Empowerment Allen, Bishop, Diocese of Cascadia, Anglican Farag; John Farina, Associate Professor of Institute; Ismat Karmo, Nineveh Council of Church in North America; Rt. Rev. Roger C. Religious Studies, George Mason University; America; Bishop David W. Kendall, Free Ames, Diocese of the Great Lakes, Anglican Thomas Farr, Religious Freedom Project, Methodist Church—USA; Magdi Khalil, Cop- Church in North America; Melodee Andersen, Georgetown University; Armando Fernandez, tic Solidarity International; Dr. Audisho Wooddale Church; Rt. Rev. David Craig An- Pastor, The Rock Church; Harold Fickett, Khoshaba, US Rep. of the Chaldean Syriac derson, Sr., American Anglican Council; Dr. Aleteia America; David F. Forte, Professor Assyrian Popular Council; Sami Khoury, Leith Anderson, National Association of of Law, Cleveland State University; A.J. World Maronite Union; Rev. Dr. Walter Kim, Evangelicals; Fr. Bishoy Andrawes, St. Mark French, Sacred Creations; Rt. Rev. Alphonza Park Street Church; Rev. Mrs. Martha Kirk- Coptic Orthodox Church, Washington, DC; Gadsden, Sr., Bishop, Diocese of the South- patrick, Free Methodist Church; Melanie Auday P. Arabo, Associated Food and Petro- east, Reformed Episcopal Church, Anglican Kirkpatrick, author; Rev. Mr. Virgil (Jim) leum Dealers; Don Argue, EdD, Ambassador Church in North America; Edward McGlynn Eugene Kirkpatrick, Free Methodist Church; at Large, Convoy Of Hope; Maged Atiya, Gaffney, Prof. of International Law and Msgr. John E. Kozar, Catholic Near East Physicist, Businessman; Rt. Rev. Will G. At- Genocide Studies, Valparaiso, IN; Mr. Joseph Welfare Association; Sami Kurter, Suryoyo wood, III, Bishop, International Diocese, An- Gamero; Gerry Garbis; Richard W. Garnett, American Association; Daniel Kurtz, Vice- glican Church in North America; Toufic Program on Church, State & Society, Notre President, The Free Methodist Foundation; Baaklini, In Defense of Christians; Wade Dame Law School; Most Rev. John R. Gay- Dr. Richard Land, Southern Evangelical Baho, Syriacs Assembly Movement; Dr. dos, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Seminary; Cheryl Laske, Green Oak Free Mark L. Bailey, Dallas Theological Semi- Jefferson City; Mimi Geerges, Focal Point Methodist Church; Rt. Rev. Dr. Quigg Law- nary; Dr. Ryan Baker, Redeemer Pres- Radio; Robert P. George, McCormick Pro- rence, Bishop, PEARUSA, Anglican Church byterian Church (USA), Louisville, KY. fessor of Jurisprudence, Princeton Univer- in North America; Rt. Rev. Neil G. Lebhar, Bashir Bakoz, Syriacs Assembly Move- sity; Dr. Timothy George, Beeson Divinity Bishop of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese, Angli- ment; Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum, Bishop, School, Samford University; Amb. Joseph can Church in North America; Most Rev. PEARUSA, Anglican Church in North Amer- Ghougassian; Scott Gibbons, Pastor, Big Peter Libasci, Bishop of the Roman Catholic ica; Gary Bauer, American Values; Rt. Rev. Rapids Free Methodist Church; Lela Gilbert, Diocese of Manchester; Rt. Rev. Richard Dr. Foley Beach, Bishop, Diocese of the writer; Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin, Suffragan Lipka, Suffragan Bishop of the Missionary South, Anglican Church in North America; Bishop, Diocese of the Northeast & Mid-At- Diocese of All Saints Anglican Church in Chorbishop Seely Beggiani, Professor of The- lantic and Eastern Canada, Reformed Epis- North America; Jim Liske, Fellowship Min- ology, Catholic University of America; copal Church Anglican Church in North istries; Rt. Rev. Clark W. P. Lowenfield, Mindy Belz, Editor, World Magazine; Rt. America; Amb. Mary Ann Glendon; Rt. Rev. Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the West- Rev. David Bena, Assisting Bishop, Diocese Terrell Glenn, Bishop of the Anglican Church ern Gulf Coast Anglican Church in North of CANA East Anglican Church in North in North America; Katharine Cornell Gorka, America; Michael Lunceford; Michael America; William Bennett; Prof Thomas E. Council on Global Security; Franklin Gra- Lundberg, Valley Baptist Church; Jo Anne Bird, CUNY; Joel Boot, Christian Reformed ham, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Lyon, General Superintendent, Wesleyan Church in North America; Gerard V. Brad- Evangelistic Association; David E. Greer, Church; Rt. Rev. Frank Lyons, Assistant

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Gregory John Center for Civil and Human Rights, Univer- Alan B. Terwilleger, Chuck Colson Center for Mansour, Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint sity of Notre Dame; Pepper Pike, Vice Presi- Christian Worldview; Helen Theodoropoulos, Maron of Brooklyn; Dr. Noon i Mansour, dent, Orthodox Christian Laity; Lee Skokie, IL; Bishop Matthew Thomas, Free United Chaldean Democratic Forum; Rt. Poteracki, Deer Park, IL; Kirsten Powers, Methodist Church—USA; Rev. Clancy Rev. Peter Manto, Suffragan Bishop, Diocese Columnist; Dr. Elizabeth H. Prodromou, Vis- Thompson, Free Methodist Church of NA; of the Central States, Reformed Episcopal iting Assoc. Prof., Fletcher School of Law Rt. Rev. William A. Thompson, Bishop of the Church Anglican Church in North America; and Diplomacy, Tufts University; Bob Diocese of Western Anglicans, Anglican His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Poydasheff, Col. (Ret.) USA,, Former Mayor Church in North America; Peter Tremblay, Mardirossian, Armenian Apostolic Church of of Columbus, GA; Samira Qasguargis, Iraqi Pastor, Free Methodist Church; Mark the Western United States; John Marks; Mi- Human Rights Society; Grover Joseph Rees, Tooley, Institute on Religion and Democ- chael J. Marks; Nikki Marks; George J. Mar- U.S. Amb. (Retired); Steve Rembert, Pastor, racy; Fr. Joseph Varghese, Malankara Arch- lin, Aid to the Church in Need-USA; Paul Presbyterian Church; Nermien Riad, Coptic diocese of the Syrian Orthodox Church; Rt. Marshall, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, Orphans; Most Rev. Leonard W. Riches, Pre- Rev. William C. Wantland, Assisting Bishop Center for Religious Freedom; Peter siding Bishop, Reformed Episcopal Church of Fort Worth, Anglican Church in North Marudas; George Matsoukas, Executive Di- Anglican Church in North America; Rev. America; Mark L. Wasef, Esq.; Jim Wallis, rector, Orthodox Christian Laity; Kevin Protobresbyter Martin Ritsi, Orthodox Sojourners; John P. Walters, Hudson Insti- McBride, Pastor, Raymond Baptist Church; Christian Mission Center; Senior Pastor Ed tute; Todd Watkins, Pastor, Liveoak Bible Rt. Rev. Dorsey W. M. McConnell, D.D., Rob, The Woodlands United Methodist Church; Bishop Mark Webb, Upper New York Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh; Church of Texas; Rev. Ronald G. Roberson, Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Stanford Uni- Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreli- Church; George Weigel, Ethics and Public versity; gious Affairs, United States Conference of Policy Center, Washington, DC; Deacon Greg Bill Mefford, Director of Civil and Human Catholic Bishops; Larry Roberts, Chief Oper- Wilson, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Aus- Rights, United Methodist Church General ating Officer, Free Methodist Church—USA; tin, Texas; Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop, Dio- Board of Church and Society; Margaret B. Bishop David Roller, Free Methodist Church; cese of the Carolinas, Anglican Church in Melady, Ph.D.; Rt. Rev. Dr. Eric Vawter Rt. Rev. Ken Ross, Bishop, PEARUSA, Angli- North America; His Eminence, Cardinal Don- Menees, Bishop of the Diocese of San Joa- can Church in North America; ald Wuerl; The Rev Dr John W Yates II; Rob- quin, Anglican Church in North America; His Ronald D. Rotunda, Doy & Dee Henley Chair ert R. Yohanan; Nabby Yono, Arab American Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Bos- and Distinguished Professor of Jurispru- and Chaldean Council; Sam Yono, Chaldean ton, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Amer- dence, Chapman University; Nabil National Party; Pastor Ed Young, Second ica; Fr. Christopher Metropoulos, Orthodox Roumayah, Iraqi Democratic Union of Amer- Baptist Church, Houston; Most Rev. Elias Christian Network; Rt. Rev. John E. Miller, ica; Emanuel L. Rouvelas, Washington, DC; Abdallah Zaidan, Bishop of the Maronite III, Bishop of the Anglican Church in North Marilyn Rouvelas, Arlington, VA; Mar Awa America; Myron M. Miller, Retired Pro- Royel, Bishop of California & Secretary of Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon; Linda Zim- fessor, Michigan State University; David the Holy Synod, Assyrian Church of the merman, Calvary Lutheran Golden Valley; Moberg, Professor of Sociology Emeritus, East; Most Rev. Mitchell Rozanski, Seton Rt. Rev. J. Mark Zimmerman, Bishop, Dio- Marquette University; Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Vicar, Vicar for Hispanic Ministries of the cese of the Southwest Anglican Church in Jr., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore; North America; Dr. James J. Zogby, Arab Johnnie Moore, Senior Vice President, Lib- Rt. Rev. Stewart E. Ruch II, Bishop of the American Institute. erty University; Dr. Russell D. Moore, Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest An- f Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty glican Church in North America; Dr. Zina Commission; W. Allen Morris, The Allen Salem, Chaldean and Middle Eastern Social LYNN COOK RETIREMENT Morris Company; Anne Morse, The Chuck Services; Gabriel Salguero, National Latino Colson Center for Christian Worldview; Rt. Evangelical Coalition; Most Rev. Nicholas J. HON. SAM GRAVES Rev. Dan Morse, Bishop, Diocese of the Cen- Samra, Eparchial Bishop of Newton, Melkite OF MISSOURI tral States, Reformed Episcopal Church An- Catholic Church in the USA; William Saun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES glican Church in North America; Rt. Rev. ders, Human Rights Lawyer, Washington, Winfield Mott, Bishop of the Diocese of the DC; Mark Schlechty, Pastor, Free Methodist; Tuesday, May 20, 2014 West, Anglican Church in North America; Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Pre- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is Most Rev. Mikael Mouradian, Bishop of the siding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg for Armenian Church; Rt. Rev. Sam Seamans, Assisting with great pride and pleasure that I rise today Catholics in the USA and Canada; Mark L. Bishop, Diocese of Mid-America, Reformed to recognize the outstanding service of Mr. Movsesian, Center for Law and Religion, St. Episcopal Church Anglican Church in North Lynn Cook on the occasion of his retirement John’s University School of Law; Jimmy America; Stacy Sennott; Timothy Samuel after nearly 40 years of Federal service. Mulla, Voices for Sudan Inc.; Rt. Rev. Wil- Shah, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & Mr. Cook began his career as an investi- liam L. Murdoch, Bishop of the Anglican Di- World Affairs, Georgetown University; Jane gator for the personnel security program of the ocese in New England, Anglican Church in Shallal, Chaldean American Ladies of Char- Civil Service Commission, now the U.S. Office North America; Brian C. Murphy, Member of ity; Linda Shea, West Orange, New Jersey; of Personnel Management, in 1974. In the the Board of Trustees, American Foundation Nina Shea, Hudson Institute’s Center for Re- nearly 40 years that have passed since then, for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle ligious Freedom; Peter J. Shea, New York, East; Most Rev. William F. Murphy, Bishop New York; Dr. Ronald J Sider, Evangelicals he has worked tirelessly to conduct investiga- of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville for Social Action; William Simon, Jr., Co- tions that support national security. In his posi- Center; William J. Murray, Religious Free- Chairman, William E. Simon and Sons; Most tion as a Special Agent with the Office of Per- dom Coalition; Penny Young Nance, Con- Rev. William Skylstad, Bishop Emeritus of sonnel Management, he conducted back- cerned Women for America; George P. the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane; ground investigations that have directly sup- Nassos, Sts Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox David M. Stanley, United Methodist Action ported Federal, military, and defense con- Church, Glenview, IL; Andrew Natsios, Exec- Steering Committee/Director and Treasurer, tractor assets in the Kansas City Metro and utive Professor, Texas A&M University; Institute on Religion and Democracy; Jean Northwest Missouri areas. A large number of Jerry Newcombe, Truth in Action Ministries; Leu Stanley, United Methodist Action Steer- George Nicholaou, Downers Grove, IL; Gerry ing Committee; Paul R. Stanley, Political these investigations have been for military Nicholaou, Downers Grove, IL; Tamer Opinion Editor, The Christian Post; Rt. Rev. men and women who are nobly serving their Nicola, businessperson; Dave Nona, Chaldean James M. Stanton, Bishop of Dallas; Peter country. Federation of America; Michael Novak, US Steinfels, University Professor Emeritus, Lynn’s lifetime dedication and hard work Ambassador to the Human Rights Commis- Fordham University; Rev. Columba Stewart, should serve as an example of how we can sion of the UN 1981–83 and the Helsinki Com- Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, better serve each other and our great nation. mission Bern Round 1985; Archdeacon David Collegeville, Minnesota; Dave Stone, Senior Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Oancea, Chancellor, Romanian Diocese, Or- Pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louis- with me in commending Mr. Lynn Cook for his thodox Church in America; Most Rev. Thom- ville, Kentucky; Helen Rhea Stumbo, Insti- as J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic tute on Religion and Democracy; Rt. Rev. dedicated service to our national security. I Diocese of Phoenix; Rt. Rev. Dr. Felix Orji, Ray R. Sutton, Bishop Coadjutor, Diocese of know Lynn’s colleagues, family and friends Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of the Mid-America, Reformed Episcopal Church join with me in thanking him for his commit- West, Anglican Church in North America; Anglican Church in North America; Msgr. ment to others and wishing him happiness and Robert O¨ zgu¨ n, Head of Foreign Affairs, Stuart W. Swetland, Archbishop Flynn Pro- good health in his retirement.

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On behalf of all pleased that Congressman GARAMENDI has OF ILLINOIS residents of the Twenty-Second Congressional decided to take an active role in the work of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District of Texas, I congratulate Heather the Task Force. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Shake on earning the University of Houston- Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Victoria’s first conference title. cause of death in the United States. One in today to recognize Advocates for Highway and f nine Americans age 65 and older has Alz- Auto Safety on the occasion of its 25th anni- heimer’s, and one in three Americans age 85 HONORING COACH GARY WILLIAMS versary. I want to congratulate Advocates and and older suffers from this disease. Further- thank its wonderful president, Jackie Gillan, for more, these numbers will grow substantially in her leadership and guidance. HON. STENY H. HOYER the coming years. The Alzheimer’s Association Each year, auto accidents claim the lives of OF MARYLAND estimates that more than 7 million Americans tens of thousands of Americans and injure mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over age 65 will have Alzheimer’s by the year lions of others. Founded in 1989, Advocates 2025. Every 68 seconds, another person in Tuesday, May 20, 2014 brings together consumer, medical, public the United States develops Alzheimer’s. health, and safety groups to fight for safer Mr. HOYER, Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Caregiving for patients with Alzheimer’s dis- roads and automobiles. Advocates is dedi- nize Coach Gary Williams, who has been se- ease and other forms of dementia is especially cated to protecting lives, preventing injuries, lected as an inductee to the National Colle- difficult. More than 15 million Americans pro- and reducing costs. Some Americans may be giate Basketball Hall of Fame for 2014. vide unpaid care for a person with dementia. unfamiliar with its name, but we all benefit For twenty-two years, Gary Williams Caregivers include spouses, children, and greatly from its efforts. coached the men’s basketball team at the Uni- grandchildren. Caregivers face a variety of Advocates works at the federal and state versity of Maryland. As head coach of the Ter- challenges, ranging from assisting patients levels on issues such as impaired and dis- rapins, Gary Williams led the team to a Na- with feeding, bathing, and dressing, to helping tracted driving, teen driving, speed limits, vehi- tional Championship in 2002, an Atlantic them take their medications, managing their fi- cle crashworthiness, road safety, motor carrier Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament Cham- nances, and making legal decisions. safety, and many others. It combines technical pionship in 2004, as well as eleven consecu- Last year, I introduced two bills to address expertise with policy knowhow and the pas- tive National Collegiate Athletic Association the needs of patients with Alzheimer’s dis- sion needed to win safety improvements. (NCAA) Tournament appearances. ease, their families and caregivers. The Alz- Advocates was instrumental in the passage During his time at the University of Mary- heimer’s Caregiver Support Act (H.R. 2975) of H.R. 1216, the Cameron Gulbransen Kids land, he compiled an overall coaching record authorizes grants to public and non-profit or- Transportation Safety Act, which was signed of 668–380, led the Terps to seven 25-win ganizations to expand training and support into law in 2008. I was the sponsor of that leg- seasons with twenty-two appearances in the services for families and caregivers of Alz- islation, and I had the privilege of working postseason, and was named ACC Coach of heimer’s patients. The Missing Alzheimer’s closely with Jackie Gillen and Advocates to Year in both 2002 and 2010. He was also re- Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization get it passed and implemented. Earlier this cently voted as a member of the Naismith Me- Act (H.R. 2976) helps Alzheimer’s patients year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- morial Basketball Hall of Fame. who wander away from their homes and are ministration finalized a rule called for in the While Gary Williams retired from coaching unable to tell people in the community who law to require visibility behind new model cars, basketball in 2011, we have been lucky they are or where they live. Both of these bills trucks, and buses—a rule that will save 58 to enough that he has remained with the Mary- have more than 30 bipartisan cosponsors, in- 69 lives each year, according to NHTSA. land athletic department as Assistant Athletic cluding Congressman CHRISTOPHER SMITH (R– Many of the lives saved will be children, who Director and Special Assistant to the Athletic NJ), my friend and fellow Co-Chair of the Con- have been the victims of unintentional Director. On January 26, 2012, the University gressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Dis- backovers. Advocates played a central role in of Maryland honored him by renaming the ease. helping us avoid these senseless tragedies by basketball court at the Comcast Center, ‘‘Gary Finally, I am working hard to pass H.R. raising public awareness, helping enact the Williams Court.’’ 1508, a bill to provide for the issuance of an law, and urging NHTSA to finalize its rule. His hard work and dedication has brought Alzheimer’s Disease Research Semipostal I know that Advocates will continue its ef- great pride and distinction to the University, as Stamp. This bill was originally introduced by forts to improve the lives and safety of all well as to the State of Maryland, and I ask my now-Senator ED MARKEY, prior to his election Americans, and I look forward to working to- colleagues to join me in celebrating Coach to the Senate, and now has more than 40 bi- gether with them in the future. Gary William’s latest, much-deserved honor. partisan cosponsors. It requires the U.S. Post- f f al Service to issue and sell an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Semipostal Stamp. These CONGRATULATING HEATHER ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN stamps would cost more than regular postage SHAKE AWARENESS MONTH stamps, with the extra funds going to the Na- tional Institutes of Health (NIH) to search for HON. PETE OLSON HON. MAXINE WATERS new treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s dis- OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA ease. Participation by individual postal patrons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would be voluntary, and only those who choose to buy the Alzheimer’s stamp would Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 pay more for postage. This would be similar to Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank my col- the popular and successful Breast Cancer Re- congratulate Heather Shake for becoming the league from California, Congressman JOHN search Semipostal Stamp. first woman golfer at the University of Hous- GARAMENDI, for the time, and I congratulate Once again, I thank my colleague from Cali- ton-Victoria to earn a conference title. As a him for organizing this evening’s Special Order fornia for organizing tonight’s Special Order. I freshman, Heather won the Association of Hour on Alzheimer’s Disease in preparation look forward to coordinating the activities of Independent Institutions Conference Women’s for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Golf Championship where she posted the low (June). Disease more closely with him as we rededi- rounds of the day, 75–74 for a 7-over 149. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Task cate ourselves to Alzheimer’s research, treat- With this win, the former Dawson High Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, I know how ment and caregiver support so that we can School student earned an automatic bid to the devastating this disease can be on patients, help all of the patients and families affected by National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics families, and caregivers. The Task Force this tragic disease.

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