E410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 4, 2019 Above Self’’. I thank the members of the Cape lives of animals, while also protecting human Patsy has been an active participant in the Girardeau Rotary Club for their tireless effort health by preventing, detecting and respond- Arvada community for many years. She do- and unwavering dedication to serving mem- ing to exotic and dangerous diseases. nates to Mother’s Milk, serves on the PTA, bers of their community. With the intensification of globalization and and tutors math students at Arvada West High f climate change, along with the growing inter- School. She served on the advisory board for action among humans, livestock and wildlife, All Out Multisport and is active in the ET IN MEMORY OF MAYOR SHIRLEY the threat posed by emerging infectious dis- Chapter of PEO, a group that provides edu- SPELLERBERG eases to humans and wildlife continues to in- cational opportunities for women through crease. Controlling pandemic and large-scale scholarships. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS outbreaks of disease has become more chal- The involvement and generosity dem- OF TEXAS lenging over the years, yet there has never onstrated by Patsy is exemplary of the type of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been a time where this is a more pertinent positive impact that can be made on the Ar- vada community. Being an avid walker, she Thursday, April 4, 2019 issue. We must take preventative measures to en- spends a lot of time on the Ralston Creek Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise sure the well-being of both animals and hu- Trail, completing over 60 half marathons and today to celebrate the life and legacy of former mans. In spite of these threats to public is well on her way to reaching her goal of 100 Mayor Shirley Cunyus Spellerberg, a dedi- health, the United States faces a shortage of half marathons. cated Texan who committed her life to serving positions for wildlife and zoo veterinarians. Ac- I extend my deepest congratulations to others. cording to the American Veterinary Medical Patsy Pfaff for winning this well-deserved rec- Shirley Cunyus graduated from Waco High Association (AVMA), less than one percent of ognition by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce School in 1945 and enrolled at Baylor Univer- AVMA members identify themselves as wildlife and appreciate his ongoing contributions to sity to study business administration. In 1949, or zoological veterinarians. our community. she married U.S. Air Force pilot Herman On average, veterinarian graduates owe f Spellerberg, and together they raised two $143,000 in student loans. Relatedly, salaries CBRN INTELLIGENCE AND INFOR- sons. for wildlife and zoological professionals are MATION SHARING ACT OF 2019 The Spellerbergs were stationed in Miami, relatively low compared to those who practice Florida during Herman’s tenure as a PanAm companion animal medicine, ranking second SPEECH OF pilot. There, Mrs. Spellerberg became an en- to the bottom for salaries paid to veterinarians gaged member of the community, and she as a whole. Lower salaries, combined with HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS hosted a talk radio program called ‘‘Speak Out high educational debt and the small number of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Miami’’ from 1974 to 1979 as well as co- positions available, discourage students from hosted the weekly television show ‘‘To the becoming wildlife or zoo veterinarians. The Monday, April 1, 2019 Point’’ from 1977 to 1979. number of internships, practical training pro- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in In 1979, they returned to Texas, where Mrs. grams, and formal education programs spe- strong support of H.R. 1589 the ‘‘CBRN Intel- Spellerberg continued to be an active partici- cializing in wildlife and zoological veterinary ligence and Information Sharing Act of 2019’’ pant in her community. In 1983, she was medicine are also insufficient. which amends the Homeland Security Act of elected Mayor of Corinth, a role in which she My bill directly addresses the aforemen- 2002 to establish chemical sharing function of served for 16 years. In addition to her official tioned issues, by doing the following: the Office of Intelligence and require dissemi- capacities, Mayor Spellerberg served as presi- Create new positions for wildlife and zoo nation of information to responsible entities re- dent of the Denton Republican Women’s Club, veterinarians. lating to the homeland security. as a member of the State Republican Execu- Limit the amount of educational debt for vet- As a Senior member of the Homeland Secu- tive Committee and Republican Party of Texas erinary medicine students, while providing in- rity committee, I understand how important Platform Committee, as president of Denton centives to study and practice wildlife and zoo this bill is in order to establish safety with County Republican Assembly, and as a found- veterinary medicine through a scholarship pro- chemical use. This bill requires examination of ing member of Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagle Forum gram and a loan repayment program. terrorist capabilities with these chemicals as in 1972. For her efforts, she received numer- Help schools of veterinary medicine develop well as threats from global diseases. ous awards for her political activities in Florida curricula and training programs specializing in Terrorist supporters often promote the use and in Texas. In 2018, she was awarded the wildlife and zoo veterinary medicine. of dangerous chemicals online and this bill ‘‘Yellow Rose of Texas’’ award. Develop affordable and well qualified oppor- would help to counter-act that issue. Mayor Spellerberg was a valued North tunities for individuals to become wildlife and H.R. 1589 supports the analysis of all Texas leader for more than thirty years. I am zoo veterinarians, spur job growth, and pro- chemicals used to ensure safety as well as grateful for her steadfast service and appre- mote public health policy across the nation. supporting the analysis of claims of terrorist ciate her many years of dedication to our re- Madam Speaker, as you know, wild animals actors which enhances prevention and protec- gion. play a very critical role in our natural re- tion capabilities. f sources and contribute to maintaining a bal- H.R. 1589 would allow more specific secu- anced ecosystem. The number of endangered rity measures to be implemented to cater to REINTRODUCTION OF THE WILD- species has only increased. Invasive non-na- any threats to the State or any other entities. LIFE VETERINARIANS EMPLOY- tive species and infectious disease threaten The Office of Intelligence and Analysis will MENT AND TRAINING ACT OF our public health. Therefore, wildlife and zoo- be coordinating with other required agencies 2019 logical veterinarians must be prioritized and in order to provide information to the depart- given the resources and recognition necessary ment to ensure optimum safety. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS to protect both animal and human lives. H.R. 1589 will be extremely important in order to share information that is paramount OF FLORIDA I urge my colleagues to extend a helping throughout the department. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hand to America’s veterinarians by supporting I urge all my colleagues to join me in voting this important piece of legislation. Thursday, April 4, 2019 to pass H.R. 1589. f Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise f PATSY PFAFF today to reintroduce the Wildlife Veterinarians AUDREY E. WILLIS CELEBRATES Employment and Training Act of 2019. This 100TH BIRTHDAY bill will provide incentives for students to pur- HON. ED PERLMUTTER sue wildlife and zoological medicine and in- OF COLORADO creases the number of positions available at HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY wildlife and zoological facilities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wildlife and zoo veterinarians are the pri- Thursday, April 4, 2019 mary source of essential health care and man- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Thursday, April 4, 2019 agement that is required for animals in both today to recognize and applaud Patsy Pfaff for Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Madam Speak- their natural habitat and in captivity. These receiving the Arvada Chamber of Commerce er, I rise today to honor Audrey E. Willis for physicians preserve natural resources and the Woman of the Year Award. her 100th birthday.

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