October 24, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1419 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chapter was dutifully led in these early years parted back to England to cement his claim. In by Charter members Marian Palmer Capps, 1742, William arranged for that piece of land HON. DINA TITUS Clara Pannell, Ethel Pannell, Sallie Watkins to be officially designated as Fairfax County. OF Roberts, Dorothy Roles Watkins, Olivia This new county was home to many Ameri- cans who would have an impact on our coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Williamson, and Christine Jefferson Haynes. The women of the Newport News Alumnae try, most notably future President George Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Chapter are committed to the same honored Washington. In addition, Fairfax was home to Ms. TITUS Mr. Speaker, I was absent Octo- tradition of community service that has driven the man who many credit with the creation of ber 2, 2017 through October 10, 2017 due to all of Delta Sigma Theta’s members since its the Bill of Rights, George Mason. Working the horrific I October tragedy that occurred in inception. Delta Sigma Theta’s sisterhood has with a member of Virginia’s congressional dis- my district. If I were present, I would have always been guided by the sorority’s Five- trict (and future President himself) James voted on the following: Point Programmatic Thrust of Economic De- Madison, Mason argued for the creation of Roll no. 544—H.R. 1547—On motion to velopment, Education Development, Inter- amendments to the newly-created U.S. Con- suspend the rules and pass the bill: YEA national Awareness and Involvement, Physical stitution to protect individual freedoms. Indeed, Roll no. 545—H.R. 965—On motion to sus- and Mental Health, and Political Awareness Mason was one of only three delegates to the pend the rules and pass the bill, as amended: and Involvement. It is with these principles in Constitutional Convention to refuse to sign the YEA mind that the Newport News Alumnae Chapter new document because of his concerns that Roll no. 546—H. Res. 548—On ordering the established the programs that continue to the federal government would be abusive of previous question: NAY serve their local community to this day. its authority absent a document like the Bill of Roll no. 547—H. Res. 548—On agreeing to Delta Sigma Theta’s unwavering commit- Rights. the resolution: NAY ment to serving the needs of African Ameri- Fairfax County also played a role in another Roll no. 548—H.R. 36—On motion to re- cans has been truly reflected through the good pivotal time on our Nation’s history, the Civil commit with instructions: YEA work pursued by the Newport News Alumnae War. The courthouse in Fairfax City served as Roll no. 549—H.R. 36—On passage: NAY Chapter over the years. The Dr. Betty a headquarters for the U.S. Army and the re- Roll no. 550—S. 782—On motion to sus- Shabazz Delta Academy provides young girls mains of several forts can still be found pend the rules and pass the bill, as amended: between 11 and 14 years old with the oppor- throughout the county today. The founder of YEA tunity to pursue their interests in math, the Red Cross, Clara Barton, treated wounded Roll no. 551—H. Res. 553—On ordering the science, and technology. The Delta GEMS soldiers at St. Mary’s Church in Fairfax Sta- previous question: NAY program offers college and career planning to tion, an experience that would eventually lead Roll no. 552—H. Res. 553—On agreeing to at-risk teenage girls who may otherwise not her to found that organization. While the the resolution: NAY understand the opportunities available to County was largely spared from major battles Roll no. 553—H. Con. Res. 71—On agree- them. The EMBODI program addresses the (with the exception of the Battle of Ox Hill in ing to the amendment: YEA challenges facing African-American boys by 1862), raids and skirmishes between Union Roll no. 554—H. Con. Res. 71—On agree- providing middle and high schoolers with and Confederate forces were frequent and ing to the amendment: YEA counseling and support in subject areas such portions of the County changed hands several Roll no. 555—H. Con. Res. 71—On agree- as fostering healthy relationships, fiscal man- times over the course of the war. ing to the amendment: NAY agement, physical and mental health, self-effi- Mr. Speaker, the history of Fairfax County is Roll no. 556—H. Con. Res. 71—On agree- cacy, and more. These programs provide an intimately intertwined with the history of the ing to the amendment: YEA invaluable service to the youth of Newport . Although the founders of this Roll no. 557—H. Con. Res. 71—On agree- News. County could not have known the future that ing to the resolution: NAY Mr. Speaker, as the Newport News Alum- awaited their holdings, I suspect the evolution Roll no. 55—H.R. 1858—On motion to sus- nae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority from a rural farming community to today’s sub- pend the rules and pass the bill: YEA celebrates this exciting milestone, its members urban community of over 1 million would Roll no. 559—H.R. 2464—On motion to can feel affirmed that these past 80 years of please them greatly. Fairfax County has con- suspend the rules and pass the bill: YEA fellowship and outreach have left the Newport sistently been rated among the best places in f News community stronger and more united the country in which to live, work, raise a fam- than it otherwise would have been. I would ily and start a business. Indeed, it stands as HONORING THE 80TH ANNIVER- like to congratulate Chapter President Joyce an example of a community that consistently SARY OF THE DELTA SIGMA Melvin-Jones and all of the members of the sees beyond the years. I was proud to serve THETA SORORITY’S NEWPORT Newport News sisterhood on this special oc- it on the Board of Supervisors and have been NEWS ALUMNAE CHAPTER casion. proud to represent it in this body. I ask my col- f leagues to join me in congratulating Fairfax HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT County on this important anniversary. RECOGNIZING THE 275TH ANNIVER- OF VIRGINIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIR- GINIA CIVIL RIGHTS Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY SPEECH OF today to honor the 80th anniversary of Delta OF VIRGINIA HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN Sigma Theta Sorority’s Newport News Alum- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA nae Chapter. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in Tuesday, October 24, 2017 1913 by 22 students attending Howard Univer- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Monday, October 23, 2017 sity. These women all saw education and to recognize a momentous anniversary. This Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Rep- community service as the key to pushing for- year marks the 275th anniversary of Fairfax resentative VEASEY, and our colleague Con- ward the cause of civil rights and progress for County, which I am proud to represent in this gresswoman , for join- the African American community, and that chamber and which I represented prior to my ing me at the Center for African American mission remains strong to this day. Today, election to this body for 14 years on the Fair- Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington Delta Sigma Theta has grown to an organiza- fax County Board of Supervisors, including last Thursday evening. It was a wonderful ex- tion with over 250,000 members and over 940 five years as Chairman. perience for me and President Vistasp local chapters operating all over the United In 1737, Lord Thomas Fairfax of Cameron Karbhari, Dr. Jason Skelton and my longtime States and the world. took possession of a piece of land that in- friend Dr. Marvin Delaney were perfect hosts. The Newport News Alumnae Chapter was cluded all of what is now Loudoun, Arlington Earlier this month, Sergeant La David T. originally charted in 1937 as the Beta Kappa and Fairfax Counties in addition to the cities of Johnson died a hero’s death in a distant land Chapter. It was then changed to the Gamma Falls Church, Fairfax and Alexandria. At the on a mission few Americans know about or Iota Sigma Chapter in 1947 before officially time, all of this land was part of Prince William understand. becoming the Newport News Alumnae Chap- County. Installing his cousin William as the This weekend, his grieving family, including ter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1960. The managing agent for that land, Lord Fairfax de- his pregnant wife, took him to his final resting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Oct 25, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24OC8.034 E24OCPT1 E1420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 24, 2017 place in Florida. Sgt. Johnson’s tragic death States House of Representatives join me in and James Saville on the very special occa- leaves this young family fatherless. congratulating her for earning this outstanding sion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The Mr. Speaker, in his Second Inaugural ad- award and in wishing her nothing but contin- couple married on August 19, 1967 and re- dress, President Abraham Lincoln called on ued success. sides in Mount Ayr, Iowa. our nation to endeavor ‘‘to care for him who f Marilyn and James’ lifelong commitment to shall have borne the battle and for his widow each other and their family truly embodies and his orphan. . . .’’ TRIBUTE TO MARCIA SHOWALTER Iowa’s values. As they reflect on their 50th an- Unfortunately, rather than comfort Sgt. niversary, may their commitment grow even Johnson’s grieving family, the current occu- HON. DAVID YOUNG stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, pant of the White House has chosen to use OF IOWA and honor one another for many years to them as his latest prop in his constant effort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come. to sow discord and division in this country. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Tuesday, October 24, 2017 The President and White House Chief of on their 50 years together and I wish them Staff John Kelly, who happens to be a Four- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise many more. I ask that my colleagues in the Star General, have insulted and smeared an today to recognize and congratulate Marcia United States House of Representatives join honorable public servant who happens to be a Showalter, from the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic me in congratulating Marilyn and James on Five-Star Congresswoman, and in effect called in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Marcia was awarded the this momentous occasion. her and her grieving widowed constituent liars. 2017 DAISY Award at a ceremony earlier this f Congresswoman FREDERICA S. WILSON has year. been a champion for the people of South Flor- This award was created to express the TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT ida for decades. It is no mystery—and it was public’s profound gratitude to nurses for the HUNTER BECKER not political—that she was accompanying Mrs. work they do on a daily basis. Through Johnson and her family to receive her hus- Marcia’s skilled and compassionate care she HON. DAVID YOUNG band’s remains. She had mentored Sgt. John- delivers an outstanding service to her patients OF IOWA son throughout his childhood. and their families. Gordon Winkler, CEO of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I have participated in several Ringgold County Hospital, stated, ‘‘Marcia Tuesday, October 24, 2017 of Congresswoman WILSON’s 500 Role Models epitomizes the exceptional people who provide events and have spoken for one of their grad- exceptional care at the clinic and the hospital.’’ Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise uations. I often wear a red tie to this floor Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate today to recognize and congratulate Hunter helping her highlight their efforts. And her pas- Marcia for receiving this award and for pro- Becker of Urbandale, Iowa for earning the sionate work on behalf of those kidnapped viding excellent patient care to her fellow rank of Eagle Scout. girls of Boko Haram is unmatched. Iowans. I am proud to represent her and all The Eagle Scout designation is the highest As the husband of a five-star African Amer- the members of the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic advancement rank in scouting. Approximately ican woman for more than 56 years and the in the and I ask that two percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle father of three African American daughters my colleagues join me in congratulating Scout Award. The award is a performance- who are working hard to earn their stars each Marcia on this outstanding achievement and in based achievement with high standards that and every day, I feel compelled to respond to wishing her nothing but continued success. have been well-maintained over the past cen- General Kelly and completely debunk his con- f tury. cocted misrepresentation. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout Mr. Speaker, we can have political dif- TRIBUTE TO JOKAYE AND RONNIE is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- ferences here in Washington, D.C. That SHIELDS ganized by requirements and merit badges, as comes with the territory. But people need to well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit have the common decency and basic human- HON. DAVID YOUNG the community. For his project, Hunter raised ity to refrain from exacerbating the pain of OF IOWA $1,750 and led 31 volunteers in 70 hours of those already suffering so much. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to prepare the Timberline Soccer I was taught from childhood that silence Complex in Waukee for the season, including Tuesday, October 24, 2017 gives consent. I want the White House to preparing the goals and building or refur- know this, I and the members of the Congres- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise bishing six picnic tables. The work ethic Hun- sional Black caucus will not be silent or si- today to recognize and congratulate JoKaye ter has shown not only in his Eagle Scout lenced. and Ronnie Shields on the very special occa- Project but through his many accomplishments f sion of their 60th wedding anniversary. The during his scouting career speaks volumes couple married on September 22, 1957 and about his commitment to serving a cause TRIBUTE TO TAMMY SMITH resides in Mount Ayr, Iowa. greater than himself and assisting his commu- JoKaye and Ronnie’s lifelong commitment to nity. HON. DAVID YOUNG each other and their family truly embodies Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young OF IOWA Iowa’s values. As they reflect on their 60th an- man and his supportive family and community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES niversary, may their commitment grow even demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedi- stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, cation, and perseverance. I am honored to Tuesday, October 24, 2017 and honor one another for many years to represent Hunter and his family in the United Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise come. States Congress. I ask that my colleagues in today to recognize and congratulate Tammy Mr. Speaker, I commend JoKaye and Ron- the U.S. House of Representatives join me in Smith as the 2017 Taco John’s International nie on their 60 years together and I wish them congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle Manager of the Year. many more. I ask that my colleagues in the Scout ranking, and in wishing him nothing but Tammy’s leadership has helped the team at United States House of Representatives join continued success. the Creston Taco John’s achieve record-set- me in congratulating them on this momentous f ting sales levels by providing great service occasion. TRIBUTE TO LOIS AND BILL JAY and a friendly smile. Tammy was quoted in f the Creston News Advertiser as saying ‘‘It isn’t just me. It’s everybody in this store that makes TRIBUTE TO MARILYN AND JAMES HON. DAVID YOUNG SAVILLE something like that happen. You have to be OF IOWA doing everything right. There’s no way I could IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come in and do it myself.’’ HON. DAVID YOUNG Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent OF IOWA leaders like Tammy in the United States Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise gress and it is with great pride that I recognize today to recognize and congratulate Lois and and applaud her for utilizing her talents to bet- Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Bill Jay on the very special occasion of their ter both her community and the great State of Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise 60th wedding anniversary. The couple resides Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United today to recognize and congratulate Marilyn in Creston, Iowa.

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