December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1781 by a focus on the fundamentals of supporting COMMENDING REGINA MEREDITH District Organization, as well as many school, the submarine force, a focus on the vitality church and charitable organizations. Together and viability of the base, and deepening the HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH Dan and Joan have four children; Bettina Lou- connections between the base and its host ise, Marcella Joan, Leonard Daniel, and Den- OF VIRGINIA community and state. nis Clark, 17 grandchildren, and 16 great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Under Captain Lahti’s leadership the base grandchildren. undertook over $36 million in major infrastruc- Friday, December 11, 2015 Dan and Joan are still both very active com- ture projects and capital investment to improve Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, today I com- munity members. They have owned and oper- the base’s operational infrastructure and the mend Regina Meredith, Salem High School’s ated JoDan Farms, a wholesale tree nursery, quality of life for sailors and their families. counseling coordinator, who was recently in Murrieta, since 1989. Dan also Most notably, Captain Lahti led the prepara- named Counselor of the Year by the Virginia has served as the Chair of the Riverside tions to return a new flag officer to SUBASE Counselors Association. County Republican Party. In 1989, Dan was with the establishment of the new Undersea Regina studied at Radford University, where chosen to be the recipient of the Bob Howie Warfighting Development Center. And, work- she earned her bachelor’s degree as well as Award for Outstanding Service to Riverside ing closely with the State of Connecticut, Cap- two master’s degrees. She began her career County Agriculture. More recently, he was also tain Lahti deepened the innovative relationship at Carroll County High School, where she selected to receive the Myra Goldwater Life- between the base and its host state through taught English. Regina also worked in time Achievement Award in recognition of his collaborative investment in new projects to im- Hillsville, Roanoke, and Christiansburg as a many contributions to the Riverside County prove the operations, training and security at special education teacher. community. the base. She began her counseling career in 2000 in Dan and Joan’s tireless passion for their Beyond the nuts and bolts of base infra- Christiansburg, where she also taught English, family, community service and giving back has structure, Captain Lahti prioritized efforts to prior to joining the staff at Salem High School contributed immensely to the betterment of the deepen the connection between the installa- in 2005. In 2012, Regina was named Salem community of Riverside County, California. I tions and the surrounding community. Under High’s teacher of the year, and in 2014 she am proud to call Dan and Joan close friends, his watch, the base community contributed was named the Roanoke Area Counseling As- fellow community members and great Ameri- thousands of community service volunteer sociation’s Member of the Year. cans. Today, I add my voice to the many who hours in the region in local schools and orga- ‘‘Regina is an exemplary educator and her will be congratulating them on the celebration nizations. And Captain Lahti was instrumental work ethic, her professionalism, her innovation of their 60th wedding anniversary. in broader regional events such as the highly and, most importantly, her love for and service successful Coast Guard Birthday Salute event to others are models for both students and her f in August 2015. colleagues,’’ said Salem High School principal Captain Lahti was a fixture in the south- Scott Habeeb in the Roanoke Times. ‘‘Without TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY DANOS eastern Connecticut community during his ten- a doubt, we meet the needs of Salem’s young ure at SUBASE New London, and the base people more effectively as a result of Regina HON. DAVID YOUNG was rightfully honored under his leadership. It Meredith’s influence on our school.’’ is no wonder then that SUBASE New London I ask that my colleagues join me in recog- OF IOWA was selected by the Mystic Chamber of Com- nizing Regina Meredith for her years of dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merce as Southeastern Connecticut’s ‘‘Em- cation to our nation’s young people. I appre- Friday, December 11, 2015 ployer of the Year.’’ In addition, Captain ciate her hard work, and congratulate her for Lahti’s leadership led SUBASE New London this tremendous accomplishment. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Johnny Danos for being to earn the SECNAV Energy Gold Award, Gal- f ley 5-star Award, and the CNO Environmental recognized by the Des Moines Business Restoration Award. TRIBUTE TO DAN AND JOAN Record with the Spirit of Philanthropy Award. As you might imagine, a close working rela- HOLLINGSWORTH Johnny has been a longtime supporter and tionship with the Commanding Officer of the volunteer for numerous local charities and or- base is a prerequisite for anyone representing HON. ganizations. eastern Connecticut in Congress. However, I OF CALIFORNIA For years Johnny has dedicated his time consider myself privileged to have worked so and talents to promoting the greater good. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closely with Captain Lahti not just in his ca- has volunteered his efforts to organizations pacity as a Navy officer, but as a friend. He Friday, December 11, 2015 like the United Way of Central Iowa, and his team have never been more than a Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Broadlawns Advocacy Center for Mental phone call or email away, and the connection honor and pay tribute to a couple whose com- Health, Above and Beyond Cancer, Iowa Soci- between his office and mine has been nothing mitment to each other and to the Riverside ety of Economic Success, and the Des Moines short of a two-way street. I am grateful for his County, California community is exceptional. Symphony, to name a few. Johnny has utilized time, his advice, his counsel and most of all, Today, Dan and Joan Hollingsworth will be his unique relationship-building skills to im- his unflagging commitment to Connecticut’s celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. prove the community. base and the sailors and submarines stationed This couple has spent their lives raising a Johnny’s willingness to serve others before at it. beautiful family and serving their local commu- himself has made a long-lasting impact on the Leading a major installation like SUBASE is nity. community. His dedicated leadership on a va- a team effort, and no one was a more impor- Dan and Joan were married in Pomona, riety of philanthropic boards and organizations tant part of Captain Lahti’s team than his wife California in 1955 at the First Baptist Church. cannot be understated. The philanthropic work Lisa. She was actively involved in the sur- After moving to San Jacinto, California in Johnny has put in over the years has ad- rounding community, attending a wide range 1960, the couple established Dan’s Dairy, a vanced the Des Moines metropolitan area in of events for non-profit organizations, pro- dairy farm that also featured a cash and carry ways that were previously thought to be moting charitable activities of all different storefront. Dedicated to his business and the unachievable. stripes. Both Carl and Lisa are devoted par- greater farming industry, Dan joined the Board Mr. Speaker, Johnny’s display of civic duty ents to Benjamin, Nathaniel, Samuel, Abra- of Directors of the Riverside County Farm Bu- throughout his life is admirable and gives me ham, Rebehka, and Katheryn, who also have reau after being asked to serve. Dan later great hope for our nation’s future. It is Iowans been frequent guests at community events. went on to serve as the President of the Farm like him who make me proud to call myself an Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join Bureau Board from 1976 to 1978. Dan also Iowan and represent the people of our great me in thanking Captain Lahti for his service to worked as a District Representative for Con- state. I ask that my colleagues in the United SUBASE New London and our nation, and in gressman Victor Veysey. States House of Representatives join me in wishing him and his family, ‘‘fair winds and fol- Like her husband, Joan was also very in- congratulating Johnny for receiving this out- lowing seas’’ as they move on to new chal- volved with the community over the years. standing recognition and in wishing him noth- lenges. She served on the Riverside County School ing but continued success.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:18 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.024 E11DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1782 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 11, 2015 PERSONAL EXPLANATION diverse, global animal collection. His leader- posal. While we all hope the fire department ship for the aquarium, housed in an does not see too much action, at least we all HON. ANN M. KUSTER architecturally beautiful setting, also helped know they are ready for every crisis. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE promote 21st-century advances in animal Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care, environments and interpretation. recognizing the Picatinny Arsenal Fire Depart- For 35 years he devoted his life to animal ment and its firefighters for their dedicated Friday, December 11, 2015 conservation and education. He holds degrees service, and wish them continued success Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to clarify from Ohio State University (OSU). After com- with their new department. my position for a vote cast on December 11, pleting his education, he went on to serve on f 2015 on passage of H.R. 2250 and the Con- the OSU Provost’s External Advisory Board on ference Report to Accompany H.R. 664, Trade Teaching, the Advisory Board for the School CONGRATULATING BLACKSBURG Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of of Journalism and Communication and the MAYOR RON RORDAM 2015. OSU Major Gifts Committee. On Roll Call Vote Number 693, I did not I know that I speak for many when I say HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH vote. It was my intention to vote ‘‘No.’’ that Ted Beattie will be deeply missed. His de- OF VIRGINIA While I believe H.R. 644 makes some votion and professionalism, his focus on eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic security for Shedd Aquarium, and his meaningful steps toward combatting unfair Friday, December 11, 2015 trade practices, negative provisions in the bill entire career are truly one of a kind. Mr. related to climate protection, and a lack of Speaker, I ask the entire House of Represent- Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, today I con- strong currency provisions make me unable to atives to join me in honoring Mr. Ted Beattie gratulate Blacksburg Mayor Ron Rordam, who support the legislation. The conference report for his extraordinary leadership and commit- was recently approved by the Virginia Munic- strips language that was included in the Sen- ment to animal conservation. ipal League to serve as its president for one ate-passed version of H.R. 644 that would f year. have allowed for the application of counter- ‘‘My theme as president is ‘Live Local,’ ’’ vailing duties to address currency manipula- CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF Rordam said in a statement released by the tion. THE NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT AT Virginia Municipal League. ‘‘This means every- PICATINNY ARSENAL f one should support our local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods. It’s how we sup- TRIBUTE TO STEVE BUCCI HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN port our citizens. And, within that broad con- OF NEW JERSEY cept, I will focus on ways we can influence HON. MARK WALKER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education affecting our youngest citizens to give them every advantage to succeed in the OF NORTH CAROLINA Friday, December 11, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES future. To have strong communities, we must Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise have a work force that is flexible and nimble. Friday, December 11, 2015 today to congratulate Picatinny Arsenal on Early childhood education is one of the most Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, Steve Bucci has opening a renovated, historic firehouse on the important keys to ensuring that our localities served his country in over 40 years in war and military installation. can compete for those future jobs.’’ peace. From his first days at West Point, Picatinny Arsenal, located Morris County, I congratulate Mayor Rordam on this ac- Steve has dedicated his life to protecting this New Jersey, has been a leader in developing complishment, and look forward to continuing nation. After a distinguished military career, he cutting edge guns and ammunition for all to work with him and other local officials in an served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of De- branches of the Armed Forces effort to further the growth of our area’s econ- fense and most recently as the head of na- since its founding as a powder depot in 1880. omy and improve its quality of life. tional security research at the Heritage Foun- Home to over 6,000 employees including civil- f dation. Steve launched the Foundation’s Index ians, military personnel, and contractors, of U.S. Military Strength, the most comprehen- Picatinny Arsenal’s portfolio comprises ninety HONORING TED BEATTIE sive and authoritative annual assessment of percent of the Army’s lethality and all conven- the state of the armed forces. He is a recog- tional ammunition for joint warfighters. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY nized world expert on security matters from Building 3316, home of a new fire depart- OF ILLINOIS cyber security to terrorism. Most importantly, ment, was originally built in 1903 as a Dutch- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colonial structure. Before serving as a fire he is one of Washington’s premier mentors of Friday, December 11, 2015 our future—our young professionals. We all house it was a horse stable, and later a ga- owe him a thank you for a lifetime of putting rage for the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise his nation first. Depot. By 1945 the building was converted to today to thank Ted Beattie, the CEO of Shedd f a dormitory and fire department for the Navy. Aquarium for his decades of service and to In 1962 Army firefighters moved into the build- wish him well as he retires. Ted has had an HONORING THE WORK OF TED A. ing, and it remained a fire headquarters until incredible impact on the Shedd Aquarium, the BEATTIE 2009. In 2010 the building was repurposed to Chicago community, and marine wildlife serve as an outdoor recreation facility. Now around the world. My family and I have spent HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ after renovations, the fire department is mov- many enjoyable hours at Shedd Aquarium. OF ILLINOIS ing back in, and creating a third fire depart- Ted joined Shedd Aquarium in 1994. Under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment for the installation. his leadership Shedd has added 6 permanent The building was selected as a location for exhibits. His work brought creatures of the Friday, December 11, 2015 a new fire department after the Fire Chief’s Caribbean Reef to Chicago, including sharks, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today assessment showed a need for a new depart- stingrays, and of course, coral. He also to honor the work of Ted A. Beattie and wish ment to better serve all three fire zones. The brought us the Stingray Touch exhibit, which him the best as he embarks on the next chap- creation of this department has resulted in the allows children of all ages to come in direct ter of his life, retirement. hiring of 16 new firefighters. Many surrounding contact with these incredible creatures—with Ted Beattie has served for more than two towns rely on the fire services provided by the no risk of harm, of course. decades as President and CEO of Shedd arsenal for mutual aid. Due to the dangerous Ted was instrumental in the re-imagining of Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the mission of Picatinny Arsenal, all firefighters the Oceanarium. There, Shedd Aquarium world. It has also ranked as the top paid cul- are trained in a variety of situations including guests can experience the coast of the Pacific tural attraction in Chicago for seventeen of the medical response, chemical, biological, radio- Northwest and the dolphins, sea lions, and ot- twenty-one years. This was due in large part logical, and nuclear situations. The opening of ters that make it their home. to Mr. Beattie’s leadership. this building will help the Picatinny Fire De- Ted’s work extends beyond Chicago and He led two noteworthy and record breaking partment to better serve its community. the shores of Lake Michigan. Under his lead- fundraising efforts, raising almost $100 million First responders are the backbone of our ership, Shedd established the Daniel P. in funds for Shedd Aquarium, demonstrating communities, and Picatinny is lucky to have Haerther Center for Conservation and Re- his ability to inspire support for Shedd and its such a well-trained fire department at its dis- search. The center includes a portfolio of 18

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