October 1, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E913 five major campaigns as a member of the 14th HONORING SHELBY HAMLETT This bill tasks the Cybersecurity and Infra- Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. He not structure Security Agency (CISA), the Nation’s only survived the combat rigors and horrors of HON. H. cyber risk advisor, that works with partners to Iwo Jima, but also assaults on the Marshall Is- OF VIRGINIA defend against today’s threats and collabo- lands, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. All of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rating to build more secure and resilient infra- these battles were some of the heaviest bat- structure for the future to provide support to Thursday, October 1, 2020 tles fought in the Pacific theater during World state and local governments. War II. Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in The bill also requires CISA to develop a honor of Shelby Paisley Hamlett, who passed strategy to improve the cybersecurity of State, The Secretary of the Navy when recom- away on September 14, 2020 at the age of local, tribal, and territorial governments, mending this honorary promotion said, 82. Shelby was dedicated to helping others in among other things, identify Federal resources ‘‘Littrell’s extraordinary service to the Marine an array of volunteer and charitable organiza- that could be made available to State and Corps is noteworthy and rises to the service tions. local governments for cybersecurity purposes, that warrants favorable consideration for this Shelby was born in Wytheville, Virginia on and set baseline objectives for State and local unique honor. The recommendation to concur August 20, 1938, to Alton and Rachael Pais- cybersecurity efforts. with the request is a testament to his enduring ley. She grew up in the town and then at- CISA would also be required to assess the selflessness and sacrifice.’’ tended Hollins University, which took her to feasibility of implementing a short-term rota- In addition to his service during the war, the Roanoke area where she would spend tional program for the detail of approved State, PFC Littrell has long served his community. much of the rest of her life. local, Tribal, and territorial government em- The Marine Corps League Coquille River De- Shelby was deeply devoted to several ployees in cyber workforce positions at CISA. tachment recognized PFC Littrell as their 2016 causes and organizations that sought to im- Lastly, the bill establishes a State and Local Marine of the Year. In 2019, he was awarded prove lives in her community and around the Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee com- with a Marine Corps League Distinguished world. At the age of 18, she became involved prised of representatives from State, local, Service Award and was also recognized as in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs tribal, and territorial governments to advise the Marine Corps League Marine of the Year (GFWC), starting with the Brambleton Jr. and provide situational awareness to CISA re- for the Department of Oregon. Woman’s Club in Blue Ridge District, GFWC garding the cybersecurity needs of such gov- PFC Littrell reliably and honorably per- Virginia. The organization became a lifelong ernments. formed his duties in the Marine Corps through- commitment, and Shelby went on to serve in As a member of the House Committee on out his period of active service. PFC Littrell is post after post, including Virginia President Homeland Security since its establishment, worthy of an honorary promotion to Corporal. 1980 to 1982 and ultimately International and current Ranking Member of the Judiciary By passing this legislation, we have the oppor- President 2000 to 2002. In this role, she Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and tunity to honor the notable service of this out- helped develop the GFWC Leadership Edu- Homeland Security. This bill is of importance standing veteran. cation and Development Seminar, attended to me. the Women’s World Vision Conference in The threats we face—digital and physical, This honorary promotion is championed by China, and participated in an Operation Smile man-made, technological, and natural—are the Navy and Marine Corp and I strongly urge Medical mission. more complex, and the threat actors more di- my colleagues to support this bill’s swift pas- Her passion for helping others extended to verse, than at any point in our history. CISA sage. other causes. I met Shelby when I served on is at the heart of mobilizing a collective de- the board of Easter Seals Virginia, an organi- fense as we lead the Nation’s efforts to under- f zation devoted to helping Americans living stand and manage risk to our critical infra- with disabilities, which she assisted in creating structure. IN REMEMBRANCE OF GERRY and longed served as a member of the Board I am a cosponsor of H.R. 5823, and ask my LYNN of Directors. She was also on the national colleagues to join me in supporting this impor- Board of Directors. As the local level, she was tant step to improving cybersecurity of state part of the Roanoke County PTA Association, and local governments. HON. BRETT GUTHRIE helped develop special education classes for f OF the county’s schools, and was a longtime ac- tive member and deacon at Heights Commu- HONORING SENATOR BILL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity Church in Roanoke. MONNING Thursday, October 1, 2020 Shelby is survived by her son David, broth- ers Monte and Randal Paisley, and several HON. Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today nieces and nephews. I would like to extend OF CALIFORNIA in remembrance of Gerald Allen ‘‘Gerry’’ Lynn my condolences to them on their loss. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Brandenburg, Kentucky. Gerry passed away f Thursday, October 1, 2020 on September 6, 2020, and I will miss him deeply. STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECU- Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I ride RITY IMPROVEMENT ACT today to honor Bill Monning, the retiring Sen- Gerry was a passionate servant of his com- ator representing the 17th Senate District of munity. He always tried to bring people to- SPEECH OF California, for his career in advocacy and pub- gether. I first met him when he served in the HON. lic service and his commitment to serving the Kentucky State House of Representatives. He people of the central coast of California. His then went on to serve as the Meade County OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership has improved the lives of many, Judge Executive, a role in which he worked and I am honored to acknowledge this legacy tirelessly to better Meade County and the re- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 today. gion. I always enjoyed spending time with him Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Senator Monning was born in Culver City, because he was interested in everything—and support of H.R. 5823, the State and Local Cy- California, in 1951 and raised in Pasadena. he could do anything. Whether it was bersecurity Improvement Act, which authorizes After finishing high school at Flintridge Pre- paragliding, wiring his own home, or working a new DHS grant program to address cyber- paratory School, where he excelled as an ath- hard to help Meade County, he accomplished security vulnerabilities on State and local gov- lete, Monning attended college at the Univer- anything he put his mind to. In addition to ernment networks. sity of California, Berkeley. Following his grad- serving his community, Gerry also served our The new grant program would be authorized uation, he attained his Juris Doctorate from Nation in the Army. at $400 million with a graduating cost-share the University of San Francisco. His time Of all of Gerry’s accomplishments, he was that incentivizes States to increase funding for spent in the Bay Area in the 1970s led him to proudest of his family. My prayers are with his cybersecurity in their budgets. commit himself to a career of advocating for wife Nancye, his children, and his grand- Under the bill, State, tribal, and territorial and serving others. children. Gerry was an honorable man and a governments would be required to develop After passing the California Bar Examina- pillar in our community who will be missed by comprehensive cybersecurity plans to guide tion, Senator Monning worked as an attorney all. the use of grant funds. protecting the rights of migrant farm workers

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