E78 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2019 Dr. Merthie struggled with substance abuse distinction as an engaged citizen, cherished are able to thrive, grow, and learn. Sadly, 19 for a period of time. But he found strength and friend, and valued trust officer. states still allow corporal punishments in redemption through faith, overcoming personal John graduated with a business degree school. Last year, more than 100,000 students hardship, serving as a role model to others, from The Ohio State University in 1966, and were physically punished by being hit, and becoming a pillar of his community. immediately began his storied career as a slapped, and spanked. This is completely un- Dr. Merthie’s life was filled with action and trust officer at First National Bank of Warsaw. acceptable. achievement. He established the New Life To further his education, John enrolled at the Madam Speaker, schools must be a safe Word Center Church, offered spiritual guid- ABA Graduate School of Banking at the Uni- space for our children to learn. I urge my col- ance on a weekly broadcast, and empowered versity of Wisconsin, as well as the National leagues to join me in supporting this critically the next generation by founding a K-through- Graduate Trust School at Northwestern Uni- important bill, and hope to see its swift pas- 12 school. versity. John also spent countless hours con- sage very soon. It was Dr. King who said that ‘‘Life’s most suming information at the Warsaw Public Li- f persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are brary, with the ultimate goal of providing the you doing for others?’ ’’ best customer service possible. CONGRATULATING GREG Dr. Merthie devoted his life to serving oth- Using his foundation in academia, John El- POHLMAN ON HIS INDUCTION ers. He lead a good life in the most meaning- liott devoted himself to his clients, ensuring INTO THE ILLINOIS HIGH ful sense of the term. He will be deeply they made sound decisions that would provide SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES AS- missed. future financial security. John built a reputation SOCIATION I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring for honesty, integrity and service. He was this exceptional man and offering our condo- known as someone who could be counted on, HON. CHERI BUSTOS lences to his family and all those whose lives day or night, to provide exceptional support. OF ILLINOIS he touched. When First National Bank was purchased by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National City Bank, John partnered with Steve f Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Wessell to open a 1st Source Personal Trust INTRODUCTION OF THE VA MEDIC- Office where he continued to serve clients with Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today INAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT honesty and integrity. to recognize Greg Pohlman, who is being in- John has held numerous board positions ducted into the Illinois High School Baseball HON. J. LUIS CORREA and is a longtime member of the Warsaw Edu- Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mr. OF CALIFORNIA cational Foundation, Right to Life Advisory Pohlman served Carrollton Community High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board, and the Warsaw Plan Commission. In School for 40 years as a coach, teacher and athletic director. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2008, John Elliott was awarded the Earnestine M. Raclin Lifetime Achievement Award, and Mr. Pohlman retired from his post as the Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I have met the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Man of the baseball coach at Carrollton in 2016 after a with multiple veterans in my congressional dis- Year for his service to the community. In long, successful career where he tallied up trict who attest to the therapeutic benefits of 2018, he was awarded Optimist of the Year by over 500 career wins. Under his leadership, medical cannabis in managing their pain. the Warsaw Optimist Club. the Carrollton Hawks went on to win the 2011 According to the American Legion, a signifi- I wish John, his wife Elaine, and their family Illinois High School Association Class 1A cant number of veterans across the country— all the best in this new chapter of life. War- State Championship following a 31 win sea- not just in my district—are currently using saw, Indiana thanks him for over 50 years of son. This championship season gave Mr. medical cannabis as an alternative treatment. dedication and service. Pohlman the record for most wins in a single With so many veterans using cannabis for f season and is an outstanding coaching therapeutic purposes, it is important that phy- achievement. Mr. Pohlman’s accomplishments sicians have the information and research INTRODUCTION OF THE ENDING demonstrate not only his extensive knowledge necessary to fully advice on the potential im- CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN of the game, but also his commitment to the pacts of medical cannabis usage on post-trau- SCHOOLS ACT OF 2019 students he coached. Throughout his tenure, matic stress and chronic pain. The U.S. De- Mr. Pohlman rightfully earned a reputation of partment of Veterans Affairs is uniquely posi- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS being a great role model to young student ath- tioned to pursue that vital research. OF FLORIDA letes and someone who truly gave his all to To that end, I am introducing the bipartisan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES allow students to compete and learn to the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, which best of their abilities. However, his impact Wednesday, January 23, 2019 requires VA to conduct clinical research on the went beyond the sports he coached—through- safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis, Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise out all of his years as a teacher and coach, he in varying forms and delivery methods, for today to introduce the Ending Corporal Pun- tried to instill in his students and athletes the treating veterans diagnosed with post-trau- ishment in Schools Act of 2019. importance of being productive members of matic stress disorder (PTSD) and veterans This bill would prohibit any educational insti- our society. Mr. Pohlman is an exceptional with chronic pain. The legislation requires VA tution from receiving federal funding that al- leader in our community and it is fitting that to submit annual reports to Congress on the lows school personnel to inflict corporal pun- his years of service are being recognized in implementation of this bill for five years. The ishment on students and creates grants to en- this way. VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act is a courage improvements in schools, which pro- It is because of dedicated leaders such as pragmatic and sensible approach to the need mote positive behaviors. Greg Pohlman that I am especially proud to for additional research and could potentially Madam Speaker, corporal punishment is a serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. save veterans’ lives. form of physical punishment where someone Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally f deliberately inflicts pain on another individual congratulate Greg Pohlman on his well-earned in order to punish them. In schools, it includes induction into the Baseball Coaches’ Hall of CONGRATULATING MR. JOHN the spanking or paddling of children by school Fame and thank him for all of his service to ELLIOTT officials. the community. Although corporal punishment in schools f HON. JIM BANKS has certainly been part of this country’s his- OF INDIANA tory, it has been a blemish on that history and HONORING GLEN WOOD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must end immediately. In addition to the fact that there is no conclusive evidence that cor- Wednesday, January 23, 2019 HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH poral punishment mollifies disruptive behavior, OF Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to it is disproportionately used against African IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate Mr. John Elliott on retiring from American students and children with disabil- his position as Vice President and Senior ities. These punishments can result in physical Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Trust Officer of 1st Source Bank in Warsaw, as well as emotional harm to children. Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I offer Indiana. For nearly fifty years, John has Schools must be a safe place where stu- these remarks in honor of Glen Wood, a served the northeast Indiana community with dents are protected from harm, so that they founder of the legendary Wood Brothers

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:22 Jan 24, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.012 E23JAPT1 January 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E79 NASCAR racing team, who died on January Virginia and Mississippi. Redd was consid- Rabbi Simon could have stopped there, but 18, 2019 at the age of 93. Glen Wood was a ered the Bob Hope of the National Guard, he did not. Nearly a decade later he saved yet giant of auto racing, an owner and driver on producing and directing shows for more than another stranger’s life. Enduring a difficult sur- 30 years. In 1987 he was honored with the the longest-running team in NASCAR history. Order of the Palmetto by Gov. Carroll Camp- gery, on December 20, 2018 Rabbi Simon do- Stock car racing has a long and storied her- bell. nated a third of his liver to Adam Levitz, a fa- itage in Southwest and Southside Virginia, and Redd was a committed member of Amer- ther of three suffering from critical liver failure. Glen Wood, a native of Stuart in Patrick Coun- ican Legion Post 7 for more than five dec- This act of goodness has given Mr. Levitz a ty, made notable contributions of his own to ades, dedicating his time and talents to the new chance at life. the sport. A trip to Daytona Beach in 1947 cultivation of his beloved community. He To give a kidney or a liver is an act very few fired Mr. Wood’s passion for racing, but he made significant contributions to the Pal- can say they have done, to have given both earned his place in racing history three years metto Boys and Girls State programs, as to complete strangers is an act of generosity well as American Legion Post 7 baseball. He later when he founded also served on Lexington Medical Center’s unknown to nearly all of us. The rarity of these with his brother Leonard. As he recalled to the board of trustees from 1978 to 1987. procedures is not only due to a requirement of Associated Press, ‘‘We started racing in 1950 In 2012, Redd was thrilled to be selected for great courage and selflessness, but also due with a car we bought for $50. We put No. 50 the Honor Flight program, joining other to the great physical risks they carry for the on the side of the car because it just seemed South Carolina World War II veterans on a health of the donor. Donating part of one’s like the right thing to do.’’ trip to visit war memorials in Washington, liver, when one also only has one kidney, has Wood Brothers Racing eventually changed D.C. such risks of complications that Rabbi Simon the number to 21, and they became a power- Redd was a vibrant member of St. John’s and Mr. Levitz could only find one clinic in the Lutheran Church in Lexington, serving with house, winning 99 victories in over 1,500 Lutheran Men in Mission and as a Sunday country who would perform the procedure. starts in NASCAR’s top division. Glen Wood School teacher, Young at Heart member and Rabbi Simon’s inspiring acts are done not earned four of them himself as a driver. Many church council member. He and Doris also for publicity, but out of a desire to inspire oth- of the others were won by some of the sport’s teamed tirelessly to care for the grounds of ers to have a positive impact on those around greatest competitors, including Cale Yar- St. John’s. If it was happening in God’s them. In the words of Rabbi Simon, ‘‘a rabbi’s borough, , A.J. Foyt, and David house, Redd participated. greatest lesson is how he lives his life.’’ Pearson, driving for the Wood Brothers team. Surviving Redd are his wife of 68 years, Madam Speaker, Rabbi Simon’s selfless Doris; children Terry (Anne) Reynolds, Phil acts serve as an inspiration not just to his wife The Wood Brothers also brought innovation to (Janice) Reynolds, Jandell (Richard) Morri- the pit stop, drastically reducing its average son and Barry (Jeanne) Reynolds; grand- and nine children, but also to the community length. These accomplishments garnered Glen children Clay (Lindsey) Reynolds, Justin in Northern New Jersey and across our coun- Wood many accolades, including a place in (Rachel) Reynolds, David (Ann Marie) Rey- try. Rabbi Simon deserves great respect for the NASCAR Hall of Fame and recognition as nolds, Macaulay Morrison and Caroline Mor- his deeds. one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers. rison; and great-grandchildren Cale, Jack To honor Rabbi Simon and his acts, I wish Glen Wood was known for his success on Wyatt and Amelia Reynolds. Redd was pre- to recognize his commitments to saving lives the race track and for his gentlemanly de- deceased by his two sisters, Betty Hutto and and improving the world around him. Pauline Salter. meanor off it. In his later years, he could be The family will receive friends and the f found at the Wood Brothers Racing Museum community at Barr-Price Funeral Home and PERSONAL EXPLANATION in Stuart greeting fans with his wife Bernece. Crematorium, Lexington Chapel from 5:00 Wood Brothers Racing remains a family busi- p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019. A ness to this day, with Glen’s oldest son Eddie celebration of life and interment will be held HON. RICHARD HUDSON now its president. Glen Wood was a towering at St. John’s Lutheran Church 3:00 p.m. OF figure in auto racing, and his legacy still en- Wednesday January 16, 2019. In lieu of flow- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dures. I offer my condolences to Mr. Wood’s ers, the family requests donations be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or to the Wednesday, January 23, 2019 family on their loss. Redd and Doris Family ROTC Grant-in-Aid Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I was un- f at Clemson University. (Mail to Deborah avoidably detained. IN MEMORY OF REDD REYNOLDS Towery, Clemson University Foundation, Had I been present, I would have voted P.O. Box. 1889, Clemson, SC. 29633.) YEA on Roll Call No. 44, and YEA on Roll HON. JOE WILSON f Call No. 45. f OF SOUTH CAROLINA HONORING RABBI EPHRAIM SIMON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEANECK PERSONAL EXPLANATION Wednesday, January 23, 2019 HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam OF NEW JERSEY OF ILLINOIS Speaker, last week South Carolina paid de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served tribute to the late Redd Reynolds who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was appreciated as the ‘‘South Carolina Bob Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Hope’’ of the National Guard. I include in the Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, on RECORD his thoughtful obituary, which was today to acknowledge the outstanding and January 22, 2019, I missed recorded votes published January 15th in The State news- selfless achievements of Rabbi Ephraim No. 44 and No. 45 due to travel delays. paper. Simon. Had I been present, on Roll Call No. 44, I LEXINGTON.—Clarence T. ‘‘Redd’’ Reynolds, Rabbi Simon is the director of Chabad of would have voted YEA (Passage of H.R. 328); 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Teaneck, New Jersey. As a rabbi, he has fo- and on Roll Call No. 45, I would have voted January 13, 2019. The son of the late Henry cused his studies on the three intellectual divi- YEA (Passage of H.R. 676). and Lottie Reynolds, Redd was born Jan. 17, sions of wisdom, comprehension, and knowl- f 1927 and grew up in Lexington, South Caro- edge but also a great focus on responsibility lina, where he attended Lexington schools. PERSONAL EXPLANATION He honorably served in the 78th Division of and love. For some, these may just seem like the United States Army in World War II and religious principles, but to Rabbi Simon they with the Armed Forces Radio Network. Fol- are more than that: they are guiding outlines HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ lowing World War II, Redd attended for how to live one’s life that he emphasizes OF TEXAS Newberry College and, most importantly, every day in service to his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES married the beautiful Doris Rawl on Aug. 26, Rabbi Simon’s commitment to community 1950. and charity was evident in 2009 when the Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Redd became a prominent radio person- rabbi selflessly donated one of his kidneys to Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, ality and broadcaster at WBLR 1430 AM in Batesburg. As a result of his ties in the a total stranger. This noble act saved the life I was unable to cast my vote on January 22, broadcasting industry and his patriotism, he of a father of 10. Because of Rabbi Simon’s 2019 for Roll Call Vote 44 and Roll Call Vote and Doris created Caravan of Stars, a trav- generosity, he inspired others in the Teaneck 45. Had I been present, my vote would have eling music and dance group that enter- community to follow in his footsteps and reg- been the following: ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call Vote 44 tained troops at military bases in Georgia, ister as organ donors. and ‘‘yea’’ on 45.

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