January 27, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E115 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2014 CON- participation in this year’s program should di- Dr. McInnis was raised in Richmond County GRESS-BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT rect them to submit a resume and cover letter and has served the region admirably for dec- EXCHANGE in which they state their qualifications, the ades. He has worked at three community col- contributions they can make to a successful leges in North Carolina’s 8th Congressional HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER program and some assurances of their ability District, which cover five of the twelve counties OF OHIO to participate during the time stated. in my district. Dr. McInnis started as a busi- Applications may be sent to the Office of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness instructor at Montgomery Community Interparliamentary Affairs, HC–4, the Capitol, College in 1992 before being named Vice Monday, January 27, 2014 by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014. President of Administrative Services the fol- Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, since 1983, f lowing year. He then worked at South Pied- the U.S. Congress and the German Bundes- mont Community College before accepting a IN MEMORIAM OF HIS HOLINESS tag and Bundesrat have conducted an annual position at Richmond Community College in DR. SYEDNA MOHAMMED exchange program for staff members from 2002. Dr. McInnis became Richmond Commu- BURHANUDDIN SAHEB both countries. The program gives profes- nity College’s seventh President in 2010, sional staff the opportunity to observe and where he still serves today. learn about each other’s political institutions HON. GLORIA NEGRETE McLEOD Mr. Speaker, Dr. McInnis has had a direct and interact on issues of mutual . OF CALIFORNIA impact on the lives of thousands of hard-work- A staff delegation from the U.S. Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing folks across the 8th District. He has devel- will be selected to visit Germany for 10 days Monday, January 27, 2014 oped and implemented programs at these from June 28–July 6, 2014. During this 10-day community colleges that helped people transi- Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. Mr. Speaker, the exchange, the delegation will attend meetings tion to new careers at a time of unprece- Nation mourns the passing of His Holiness Dr. with Bundestag/Bundesrat Members, Bundes- dented textile and manufacturing job losses in Syedna Saheb who tag and Bundesrat party staff members, and the region. passed away January 17, 2014 at the age of representatives of numerous political, busi- Community colleges will continue to play a 102 in . ness, academic, and media agencies. pivotal role in helping improve our economy in Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb A comparable delegation of German staff the coming years. Thanks to the strong lead- was the 52nd Dai-al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi members will visit the for 10 ership of Dr. McInnis, Richmond Community Bohra community. Dr. Burhanuddin was the days from April 26–May 4, 2014. They will at- College is leading the charge in getting the revered and beloved leader of over one million tend similar meetings here in Washington. The workforce of Richmond and Scotland Counties Bohras worldwide, many of which reside in the U.S. delegation is expected to organize and the skills they need to thrive in a 21st century United States. economy. I’m proud to have worked with Dr. facilitate these meetings. Under his leadership the community has The Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Ex- McInnis over the years, and I know I speak for had great success throughout the world. In change is highly regarded in Germany and the countless people across the 8th District when 2005, Dr. Burhanuddin was congratulated by United States, and is one of several exchange I congratulate him on being named Citizen of President George W. Bush in a letter from the programs sponsored by public and private in- the Year. White House, when he last visited the United stitutions in the United States and Germany to States for the inauguration of a in CONGRATULATING THE GLMV foster better understanding of the politics and Fremont, California. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2014 policies of both countries. This exchange is His Holiness’ leadership and spiritual guid- MEMBER RECOGNITION AWARD funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bu- ance to the community will be RECIPIENTS reau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. greatly missed. The Dawoodi Bohra commu- The U.S. delegation should consist of expe- nity will observe days of mourning on his Holi- rienced and accomplished Hill staff who can HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER ness’ passing. Many Dawoodi Bohras through- OF ILLINOIS contribute to the success of the exchange on out the Nation have stayed home from school, both sides of the Atlantic. The Bundestag re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work, and business in honor of His Holiness. Monday, January 27, 2014 ciprocates by sending senior staff profes- I offer my sincere condolences on behalf of sionals to the United States. the United States Congress to the family, Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I am Applicants should have a demonstrable in- friends, and all worldwide followers of His Holi- pleased to rise today to honor a select group terest in events in . Applicants need ness, and especially to the local Anjuman E- of business leaders who make our commu- not be working in the field of foreign affairs, al- Qutbi community in the City of Ontario in the nities strong. Illinois’s Tenth District has a long though such a background can be helpful. The 35th Congressional District which has over tradition of business innovation and excel- composite U.S. delegation should exhibit a 120 families who were spiritually guided by the lence, and year after year more businesses range of expertise in issues of mutual concern teachings of Dr. Syedna Mohammed add to that legacy. to the United States and Germany such as, Burhanuddin Saheb. Each year, the Green Oaks, Libertyville, but not limited to, trade, security, the environ- Mundelein and Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber f ment, economic development, health care, of Commerce recognizes a few exceptional in- and other social policy issues. This year’s del- IN HONOR OF DR. DALE MCINNIS, dividuals for achieving success in the business egation should be familiar with transatlantic re- RICHMOND COUNTY CITIZEN OF world and for practicing good citizenship in lations within the context of recent world THE YEAR and for the community. events. It is my great honor to congratulate the re- In addition, U.S. participants are expected to HON. RICHARD HUDSON cipients of the GLMV 2014 Member Recogni- plan and implement the program for the Bun- OF NORTH CAROLINA tion Dinner Awards: destag/Bundesrat staff members when they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Entrepreneur of the Year: Alexa and Seth visit the United States. Holzwarth of LexiWynn; Restaurateur of the Participants are selected by a committee Monday, January 27, 2014 Year: Scott Fine of Fine’s; Community Service composed of personnel from the Bureau of Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Award: Dr. Robert Rosenberg of Advocate Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Depart- honor the community service of Richmond Condell Medical Center; Civic Leadership ment of State and past participants of the ex- Community College President, Dr. Dale Award: Sedrik Newbern of Phoenix Insurance; change. McInnis, who was recently named Citizen of Member of the Year: Brian Logsdon of Corner Members of the House and Senate who the Year by the Richmond County Chamber of Bakery Cafa; Volunteer of the Year: Lars Ras- would like a member of their staff to apply for Commerce. mussen of World Financial Group.

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