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Extensions of Remarks E1101 EXTENSIONS of REMARKS June 21, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1101 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVER- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- COUNTERFEIT DRUG PENALTY SARY OF THE UNITED WAY NIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2012 FLOWER MARKET SPEECH OF HON. DAVID LOEBSACK ´ HON. JACKIE SPEIER HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ OF IOWA OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, June 18, 2012 Thursday, June 21, 2012 ´ Thursday, June 21, 2012 Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3668, the to recognize the 125th Anniversary of the Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act. I United Way. the 100th Anniversary of a place filled with vi- have worked with Representative MEEHAN, brant colors, tantalizing fragrances, delicate worked for quite a while on this issue and it’s In 1887 in Denver, Colorado, a local shapes and magic—the California Flower Mar- rewarding to see that bipartisan, practical woman, a priest, two ministers and a rabbi ket in San Francisco. The market is flowers ideas still have a place in this body. came together to work to solve the poverty galore and it’s impossible to be there without H.R. 3668 will raise the penalties for coun- facing their community. The first United Way feeling uplifted. I’m a proud and frequent cus- terfeit medicines, a unique consumer health formed a network of organizations to support tomer at this special place that is also a great and safety problem. This legislation is needed, local charities as well as to coordinate relief boost to our local economy. bipartisan, and non-controversial. Counterfeit drug enterprises jeopardize the services, counsel and refer clients to cooper- The California Flower Market, spanning a ating agencies, and make emergency assist- public’s safety and I believe perpetrators block between 5th and 6th Streets on Brannan should be held accountable. ance grants to those most in need. The group Street, was established by Japanese-Amer- of networks rose from humble beginnings and Unlike other consumer goods, counterfeit ican flower growers a century ago. The grow- medicines pose a significant public health and became the United Way, a united movement ers needed a place to sell their products and safety threat to the innocent, sick patients who committed to improving communities around founded one of the first Japanese-American receive them. the world. corporations in California to do so. The pio- H.R. 3668 will help protect seniors and chil- What they began 125 years ago now com- neering Issei—the first Japanese immigrants dren, who are uniquely vulnerable, as well as prises nearly 1,800 community-based United to North America, South America and Aus- anyone who could be harmed by fraudulent Ways in 41 countries and territories. Today tralia—honed their growing and flower arrang- medicines. ing skills and made significant contributions to the United Way is the world’s largest privately- We must have tougher penalties for crimes the development of the community. sponsored nonprofit. that are a threat to public safety. Today, over 50 vendors sell their flowers to H.R. 3668 ensures this and I encourage my Today, United Way continues the spirit of 4,000 trade buyers, which include retailers, colleagues to support this straightforward, rea- service to move toward a world where all indi- whole sellers, party planners and interior sonable approach. viduals and families achieve their human po- decorators, and to the public directly. The tential through education, income stability and California Flower Market is an oasis in the f healthy lives. Every year the United Way South of Market area of San Francisco. I per- HONORING KENDRA HAYWOOD raises nearly $5 billion dollars for the simple sonally welcome any opportunity I have to purpose to advance the common good. Work- stroll through the market and pick out a per- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ing collaboratively, the United Way brings to- fectly grown Phalaenopsis, a blossom-covered OF MISSISSIPPI gether the actions of millions of individuals to Christmas cactus or an Ikebana arrangement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resolve pressing community issues. As a But history wasn’t always bright at the Cali- worldwide organization, it is remarkable how fornia Flower Market. During the shameful era Thursday, June 21, 2012 effective the United Way is at targeting local of World War II’s internment of Japanese- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- initiatives and bringing tangible services to our Americans, flower markets throughout Cali- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable valedic- communities. fornia went from Japanese control to non-Jap- torian, Ms. Kendra Haywood. Kendra is the anese control in a matter of months. daughter of Mr. Kenneth Haywood Sr. and We must also attribute 125 years of United Mrs. Jacklon Haywood and resides in Shelby, The United States sent 120,000 people of Way’s success to the imaginative, passionate Mississippi. Kendra is a member of Zion Japanese ancestry to internment camps along group of leaders, community volunteers, and Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she the Pacific Coast. Most of them were Amer- partners on the local and state level. Today, serves as the Sunday School Secretary and ican-born citizens and hard-working, law-abid- United Ways in Iowa’s 2nd District are working volunteers with various auxiliaries in the ing people. The majority of them remained si- diligently to ensure the scope and depth of church. She is a senior at Broad Street High lent about their experiences in the camps and School in Shelby, Mississippi and graduated United Way’s vision is applied to the specific later picked up the pieces of their broken lives on May 26, 2012. needs of individuals and local charities in our and built new communities. The flower grow- Kendra acknowledged early on that it would community. United Way of East Central Iowa, ers were among them. While in the camps, United Way of Johnson County, Inc., United take self-discipline and motivation to achieve the flower growers association worked hard to her academic goals. So during the last three Way of Wapello County, and Burlington/W. remain organized and give growers hope for semesters of high school, she participated in Burlington Area United Way continue to give, the future. In the 1950’s Japanese-Americans Coahoma Community College Dual Enrollment advocate, and volunteer to help people in rebuilt their prominence in the floricultural in- Program, which allowed her to take college need. On United Way’s 125th Anniversary, we dustry. courses while still in high school. commend our local United Ways’ commitment Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- Ms. Haywood is co-founder of Students In- and contributions that effectively make a dif- atives to rise with me to honor the California volved in Community Change (SICC), an orga- ference every day in our community. Flower Market on its 100th Anniversary. It is a nization that strives for both community and symbol of lasting and resilient beauty that can- educational excellence. Students work with not be suppressed, only enjoyed. citizens in their community on beautification ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:31 Jun 22, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21JN8.001 E21JNPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2012 projects, hosting weekly community discus- start with an open reception followed by a for- ghanistan and will be redeployed for a third sions to address littering, drug use, gang ac- mal opening ceremony. Dinner, dancing to tour. In commemoration of the 40th anniver- tivity and the importance of community in- music of the Harry Selvin Band, and silent and sary of the welcome-home parade for the vet- volvement. live auctions will round out the evening. erans returning to San Mateo, the city is hold- Ms. Haywood’s sense of obligation to im- It is a festive affair, with military personnel— ing another welcome home parade and fes- prove her community and educational opportu- active, reserve and retired—wearing dress uni- tival to honor past and present soldiers of the nities for others led her to tutor her peers after forms. Civilian men wear dark suits or tuxedos 101st Airborne Division who have put their school. Her philosophy is, ‘‘knowledge is and civilian women wear formal or cocktail lives on the line for our country. power and the more you know the more dresses. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House of Rep- power you have.’’ She participates in various Auction proceeds will support activities such resentatives join me in honoring the city of school activities including the Alpha Kappa as Ventura County and Thousand Oaks Vet- San Mateo for supporting A Company, 1st Alpha Bolivar County Community Humanity In- erans Day ceremonies, Conejo Valley Memo- Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Bri- volvement Club, Coahoma Community College rial Day ceremony, Thousand Oaks Youth gade, 101st Airborne Division and its brave Tr-County Workforce Job Shadowing Program, Leadership Conference, Junior ROTC awards, men and women who filled it ranks, especially and other civic organizations. and Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. those who gave their lives for our freedom. After completing her Bachelor of Science Mr.
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