April 12, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E463 green to promote organ donation awareness, experience in contracting, his experience in- the Board of Trustees for the Texas Fire Mu- I am proud to introduce a bipartisan resolution cludes major construction, commodities, serv- seum, president of the East Texas Firemen to recognize April 2019 as ‘‘National Donate ices, R&D, and Systems Engineering. In terms and Fire Marshall’s Association, a member on Life Month’’ and support its goals and ideals. of higher education, Mr. Carter holds a Bach- the committee for the Retirement and Pension Every ten minutes, a person is added to the elor of Science degree in Organizational Man- Fund for Jasper’s firemen, and even as the national transplant waiting list. As of April agement Development from Bluefield College Fire Chief. He also became an instructor for 2019, more than 113,000 people are awaiting and an Associate Degree in Contract Manage- the Texas A&M Fire School in College Station, an organ donation. Unfortunately, despite over ment from the Community College of the Air where he eagerly shared his years of fire-fight- 145 million people registered to be donors, the Force. Mr. Carter also holds an Unlimited ing knowledge and experience with younger need for donated organs outweighs the supply Contracting Officer Warrant with the VA and a generations. His devotion and service will live of organs. Sadly, on average, 20 people die Level III Contracting Professional Certification. on through the various fire departments in each day while waiting for an organ transplant. Currently serving as a Supervisory Contract Jasper County and surrounding areas that The simple truth is that organ donation and Specialist with the VA, he is responsible for were established on his instruction. transplantation saves lives. In fact, organ do- the supervision of 5 subordinate employees. nation from a single deceased donor can ben- Prior to assuming this position, Mr. Carter pro- Charlie is survived by his bride of nearly 57 efit up to eight individuals and tissue donation vided services as a Procurement Coordinator years, Sue Hollis Gee; his daughters Sarah can benefit an additional 75 people or more. within the Strategic Acquisitions Center ARRC Smith and husband Sam; Laura McMillon and Living kidney and liver donors provide trans- Directorate. His previous assignments include husband Mitch; Rebecca Soisson and hus- plant candidates with the chance to live a five-year tour with the Federal Aviation Ad- band Scott; Jennifer Cline and husband Billy; longer. ministration where he completed the largest and brother Bill Gee and wife Sue. Charlie is I am proud to sponsor this resolution in the single major contract in the history of the also survived by his grandchildren: Matthew U.S. House of Representatives again and rec- Agency. Beyond his illustrious career, Mr. Car- and wife Halea; Ashleigh, Charlie, John, ognize that organ donation is the gift of life. ter enjoys fishing, doing yard work, camping in Henry, Jacob, Emily, Michael, Brian, Brandon, f the Shenandoah Valley, and attending football and Grant, as well as four great-grandchildren. games at James Madison University where his SAMANTHA GAMINO Madam Speaker, it is my honor to remem- grandson is a member of the JMU Marching ber the life of Charles Eugene Gee. May God Royal Dukes band. Residing in Spotsylvania comfort his family during this time. HON. ED PERLMUTTER County with his wife Ronna Carter, it is easy OF COLORADO to see that Mr. Carter has led a wonderful, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES purpose filled life. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in Friday, April 12, 2019 CONGRATULATING JOHN REID recognizing the bounty of Mr. Ken Carter’s ac- FROM JOHN DEERE FOR HIS Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise complishments as he enters retirement. To ELECTION TO THE NATIONAL today to recognize and applaud Samantha that end, we hope that he enjoys the extra ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING Gamino for receiving the Adams County May- time he has with his family, his football games, ors and Commissioners Youth Award. as well as with his fishing poles. The Youth Award focuses on teenagers who f HON. CHERI BUSTOS have overcome personal adversity and cre- ated positive changes in their lives and their REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF OF ILLINOIS CHARLES EUGENE GEE community. The program provides businesses, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community and civic leaders an oppor- tunity to support young people in their commu- HON. BRIAN BABIN Friday, April 12, 2019 nities and recognize their accomplishments. OF TEXAS Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Samantha is the perfect recipient for this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award because despite adversities and chal- to recognize John Reid for his election into the Friday, April 12, 2019 lenges, she has become an inspiration and National Academy of Engineering through his role model for her peers. Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to company, John Deere. Election to the Acad- The dedication and leadership demonstrated remember the life of Charles Eugene Gee of emy is among the highest professional distinc- by Samantha is exemplary of the type of Jasper, Texas, who recently lost his four-year tions accorded to an engineer, and Dr. Reid achievement that can be attained with hard battle with cancer. Mr. Gee passed away at was elected for innovation in automation tech- work and perseverance. It is essential stu- his home surrounded by loved ones on April nologies for agricultural systems. dents at all levels strive to make the most of 3, 2019. Membership in the National Academy of En- their education and develop a work ethic Charles Eugene Gee, more affectionately gineering honors those who have made out- which will guide them for the rest of their lives. known as Charlie, was born on October 10, standing contributions to engineering, includ- I extend my deepest congratulations to 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. His family ing significant contributions to the engineering Samantha Gamino for this well-deserved rec- eventually moved to Jasper, Texas, where he literature and to the pioneering of new and de- ognition. I have no doubt she will exhibit the graduated from Jasper High School in 1960 veloping fields of technology, advancements in same dedication and character in all of her fu- and married his high school sweetheart, Sue traditional fields of engineering, or innovative ture accomplishments. Hollis Gee, in July of 1962. approaches to engineering education. John f In 1966, Charlie graduated from Stephen F. Reid graduated from Tech with a Austin State University with a Bachelor’s de- bachelors and master’s degree in agricultural MR. KEN CARTER gree in Agriculture and Forestry. He began engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. from working as a new-hire for Kirby Lumber Co. Texas A&M in 1987. Dr. Reid is currently the and eventually became the logging super- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Director of Product Technology & Innovation intendent. After 18 years with Kirby, Charlie OF VIRGINIA at John Deere, and is also a full professor at decided to start his own logging business, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the University of Illinois at Urbana—Cham- Charles Gee Logging Inc. Over the years, he paign. Dr. Reid has created several patents Friday, April 12, 2019 worked many long hours as the dedicated and with the U.S. Patent Office in the years he has Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise successful owner of his logging company, as worked at John Deere. He is also on the today to recognize the retirement of Mr. Ken well as several other local businesses. In fact, board of several organizations in the Moline Carter after many years of service to his coun- Charlie later became the State Coordinator for try. His time as an independent contractor, the Texas Logging Counsel, a position in area. government contractor, and Supervisory Con- which he served proudly to improve conditions It is because of dedicated leaders such as tract Specialist has been invaluable, and we for future generations of loggers. John Reid that I am especially proud to serve wish him well in his well-deserved retirement. After his college graduation, Charlie became Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Madam Mr. Ken Carter is a retired enlisted airman, a dedicated member of the Jasper Volunteer Speaker, I would like to again formally con- retiring as Senior Master Sergeant after 23 Fire Department. During his time at the de- gratulate John Reid for his acceptance into the years of service. With more than 38 years of partment, he served as an original member of National Academy of Engineering.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:23 Apr 13, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12AP8.040 E12APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 2019 RECOGNIZING THE NOMINEES FOR Marianne Burns, Patriot High School; Garrett HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE THE 2018–2019 PRINCE WILLIAM Carlson, Colgan High School; Pamela Clute, OF RICHARD SPROULE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Potomac High School; Jennifer Diehl, TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Buckland Mills Elementary School; Gail Drake, Battlefield High School; Gail Drake, Battlefield HON. JACK BERGMAN HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY High School; Julie Faith, Stonewall Jackson OF MICHIGAN OF VIRGINIA High School; Lauren Fenner, Swans Creek El- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ementary School. Friday, April 12, 2019 Amanda Grant, Ashland Elementary School; Friday, April 12, 2019 Amy Hardt, Buckland Mills Elementary School; Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise Elizabeth Hoffmann, The Nokesville School; Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my today to recognize the nominees for the 2018– Carl Hood, Alvey Elementary School; Kristen honor to recognize the life and service of 2019 Prince William County Public Schools Keskel, Ashland Elementary School; Jennifer Richard Sproule. As a proud Veteran of the Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers who Kimble, Graham Park Middle School; Kathy Marine Corps, Richard has meet the criteria for the award are those who Lamont, Antietam Elementary School; Pamela proven himself to be an indispensable part of instill in students a desire to learn and Lansberry, King Elementary School; Christy Michigan’s First District. achieve, understand the individual needs of Lazer, Bull Run Middle School; Elizabeth The Continental Marines were formed by students, demonstrate a thorough knowledge McKeown, Pennington Traditional School; decree of the Second Continental Congress of subject matter, and have the ability to share Ashley Meyer, T. Clay Wood Elementary on November 10, 1775. Since the Revolu- it effectively. The selected winner will be School. tionary War, Marines served with the Amer- named the Prince William County Teacher of ican Expeditionary Force on the Western Front the Year. Melissa Morgan, Chris Yung Elementary As the second largest school division in the School; Jeanie Noel, Freedom High School; of WWI, island hopped in the Pacific, landed Commonwealth of Virginia, Prince William Norman Pattarozzi, Osbourn Park High on the beaches of North Korea, fought to pro- County Public Schools educates 90,000 stu- School; Emily Ramirez, Brentsville District tect the Republic of Vietnam, and defended dents in ninety-eight schools. The impact of High School; Rebecca Schelling, Antietam El- Americans from the threat of global terrorism. these teachers is apparent as PWCS is ementary School; Brian Shepard, Battlefield Rick served a crucial role during his service in ranked the highest in the entire state with their High School; David Shuler, Battlefield High the Marines, maintaining jet engines and en- on-tune graduation rate. School; John Spaulding, Independence Non- suring the safety and fighting capacity of our Each Teacher of the Year Award nominee traditional School; Jennifer Tallman, Lake Airmen. His unwavering devotion to duty per- exhibits excellence in teaching by serving as Ridge Middle School; Crystal Watt, Ashland fectly exemplifies the spirit of the U.S. Marine an effective leader in and out of the class- Elementary School. Corps. We owe Rick and his brothers in arms room, fostering strong rapport with parents Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues an enormous debt of gratitude. He has served and peers and providing a safe and inclusive join me in commending the nominees for the our nation willingly, honorably, and without environment for all students to learn and de- Prince William County Public Schools 2018– bias. velop. 2019 Teacher of the Year Award and in thank- Madam Speaker, it’s my honor today to ac- I extend my personal congratulations to the ing them for their dedication to our children. knowledge the extraordinary life of Richard following nominees for the 2018–2019 Prince Their continued service will ensure that Prince Sproule. I ask that you join with me and the William County Teacher of the Year Award: William County Public Schools students con- people of Michigan’s First District in thanking Simon Bhagwandeen, Potomac High School; tinue to receive a world-class education in a him for his unwavering commitment to our na- Leslie Browngold, Gravely Elementary School; vibrant learning environment. tion and its people.

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