E140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2018 OFFICER FRIENDLY RICHARD was a Christian, he was anxious to see the between the and Ukraine on this ZIPP— LAWMAN, U.S. MA- Lord. front, and look forward to continuing to work RINE Officer Zipp died last week. with members of the Foreign Affairs Com- Last Saturday was Richard’s funeral. His mittee to keep our focus on this 21st century HON. TED POE neighbors decorated his front lawn with nu- battle. OF TEXAS merous American flags in his honor. Both the I urge all Members to support H.R. 1997, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Houston Police Department, Honor Guard and the ‘‘Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act.’’ Tuesday, February 6, 2018 the Harris County Sheriff’s Department Honor f Guard helped to conduct the very moving COLORADO THIRD CONGRESSIONAL Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, throughout ceremony. DISTRICT 2018 OLYMPIANS TRIB- his law enforcement career, fellow Texas offi- Richard was proud of his service as a Ma- UTE cers called him ‘‘Officer Friendly.’’ He spent rine. his entire life in service to America. Richard was proud to be married to Nelda. Richard Zipp was born in Florida in 1949. He was proud to wear the several badges of HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON He spent his youth in Albany, New York, with a Texas Peace Officer. OF COLORADO his mom, three younger brothers, and aunt He was proud to be an American. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and uncle. He moved to Ingleside, Texas, in Richard was the true patriot. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 1966 and lived with the Harvey Family. He TAPS has been played for the final time. Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to graduated from Ingleside High School in 1968. This time it was for ‘‘Officer Friendly.’’ honor the athletes from Colorado’s Third Con- Richard served America in combat in the Semper Fi, Richard Zipp, Semper Fi. gressional District who are competing in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War And that’s just the way it is. 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South (1968–1972). He was a platoon sniper and f Korea. The dedication, passion, and spirit of was shot in the shoulder on April 11, 1969. He these 21 men and women prove that they are was later awarded the Purple Heart. Richard UKRAINE CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION ACT OF 2017 some of the best our nation has to offer, and was never bitter about the war, but he was they serve as a model for young adults all proud to serve as a United States Marine. SPEECH OF around the world. I am proud to recognize While in the Marines, he also played TAPS these athletes for their impressive achieve- for burials at sea for Marines and sailors on HON. ment: U.S. Naval Ships. When he was honorably OF TEXAS Competing in Alpine Skiing: David discharged from the Marines in 1972, he had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chodounsky, Wiley Maple, Alice McKennis, already graduated from the International Chief Monday, February 5, 2018 and Mikaela Shiffrin; of Police Academy at Camp Lejeune, North Competing in Bobsled: Nathan Weber; Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Carolina. Competing in Cross-Country Skiing: Simi Richard joined the Houston Police Depart- today in strong support of H.R. 1997, the Hamilton and Noah Hoffman; ment, where he served 20 years in the Hous- ‘‘Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act,’’ leg- Competing in Freestyle Skiing: Aaron ton Police Department Honor Guard con- islation that will lead to greater cooperation Blunck, Alex Ferreira, Gus Kenworthy, Keaton tinuing to play TAPS for fallen Texas Peace between the United States and Ukraine on McCargo, and Torin Yater-Wallace; Officers. Richard marched in the Honor Guard matters of cybersecurity and require State De- Competing in Nordic Combined: Ben for the inauguration of President George Bush partment reporting to Congress on best prac- Berend, Bryan Fletcher, Taylor Fletcher, and Sr., carrying the Texas flag. He participated in tices to protect against future cyber-attacks. Jasper Good; the Honor Guard ceremonies for National Po- In recent years, Ukraine has been the target And competing in Snowboarding: Mick lice week in Washington, D.C. and Texas. of an increasing number of cyber-attacks that Dierdorff, Arielle Gold, Hagen Kearney, Jake It was while Richard was on patrol for HPD have infiltrated state institutions and critical in- Pates, and Meghan Tierney. that he met his wife Nelda. frastructure to the effect of undermining its de- While I am here to acknowledge the ath- Richard also found time to be Director of mocracy. letes that hail from my home district, I would Security for Houston Theater Under the Stars. It is past time we step up to work with our like to thank every member of Team USA for After leaving the Houston Police Depart- ally Ukraine in furtherance of our mutual inter- their continued contribution to their sports and ment, Richard joined the Harris County Texas est in cyber security, the modern battlefield. communities. Sheriff Department where he continued his Ukraine is a frontline for nation state-di- Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to recog- service in the Honor Guard. He also served as rected cyber-attacks, which are potential har- nize each of these accomplished athletes. bailiff in the courts, including my court when I bingers of attacks on the United States. Their talent, hard work, and commitment has was a judge. This is where ‘‘Officer Friendly’’ Helping Ukraine strengthen its cyber de- allowed them to compete on an international took care of court security and looked after the fenses will not only protect Ukraine from future platform and I have no doubt they will make jury during trials. His demeanor with juries attacks, but it will also help the United States our nation proud. I want to thank them for rep- made them at ease and made them realize develop new and more effective technologies resenting the United States and Colorado’s their importance to our justice system. and strategies. Third Congressional District and I wish them Richard retired in 2003 and he and Nelda As a former member of the House Foreign luck as they prepare for their upcoming com- moved to Georgetown, Texas. He joined the Affairs Committee, I am pleased to stand in petitions. Williamson County Sheriff’s Department and support of the effort to advance the strategic f was Sergeant over courthouse safety and se- interests of both the United States and HONORING LESSIE MOSES OF curity. Finally, he retired in 2003 after 35 years Ukraine on a bipartisan basis. MILTON, WEST VIRGINIA in law enforcement. Cybersecurity is a complex and serious na- Somewhere along the way, he volunteered tional and economic security issue for any na- to be in charge of security at the weddings of tion. HON. EVAN H. JENKINS OF WEST VIRGINIA my four children. For years, Ukraine has been under siege IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Richard and Nelda were active members of from nation-state cyber-attacks that have the Georgetown Church of Christ, always tak- sought to weaken its government and under- Tuesday, February 6, 2018 ing time to visit seniors. He also had a special mine hopes for an open and democratic soci- Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, fondness for the Cherokee Home for Children. ety. I rise today to recognize my constituent, Officer Friendly spent a lot of time helping The United States must play an important Lessie Moses. Lessie, who just turned 98 veterans. He was a member of the VFW (Vet- role in this fight. years old this past November, served as a erans of Foreign Wars) and the American Le- By not adequately responding and adapting Rosie the Riveter during World War II, working gion. to these cyber-threats in Eastern Europe, our on airplanes in Ohio. Lessie was born and Late last year, Richard was diagnosed with nation is both letting down an ally as well as raised in her beloved hometown of Milton and cancer. He knew his days were numbered, but failing to take proactive steps to protect itself. is the oldest of nine children. had an amazing attitude about it all. He said, Standing strong with our trusted allies in the Lessie was part of the workforce that carried ‘‘I can wear pain but I’d rather wear peace.’’ cause of freedom is liberty’s best defense. the nation while the men were at war, pro- When I talked to Richard, he was always I am proud lo work with my colleague, Con- viding the warfighter the equipment they need- the positive guy. He let me know that since he gressman BOYLE, in encouraging cooperation ed to get the job done. Lessie answered the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Feb 07, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06FE8.003 E06FEPT1 February 6, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E141 call when their nation asked and served in rorism initiatives and justice for the victims. CONGRATULATING MR. WESLEY 1943 and 1944 on the home front to make The House voted on H.R. 390 and the Senate JENSEN ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY sure our troops were well equipped. Lessie is should be given the same opportunity. a local pioneer of the Rosie movement in my HON. DAVID G. REICHERT district, and I am honored to recognize her f OF WASHINGTON achievements and help keep this history alive. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We owe a debt of gratitude to all of the heroes RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALL- of World War II. EN MISSISSIPPI MARINE LANCE Tuesday, February 6, 2018 May God bless Lessie, and I thank her for CORPORAL (LCPL) EDWARD JOE Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to all she has done for the people of the great DYCUS congratulate Wesley Peder Jensen on his state of West Virginia and her community of 100th birthday. Milton, and for her service to our nation. Born on February 6, 1918, Wesley has lived f HON. TRENT KELLY a full life, filled with adventure and service. He has witnessed many extraordinary historical PROSECUTION OF PERPETRATORS OF MISSISSIPPI events, from the Great Depression to the tech- OF GENOCIDE OR WAR CRIMES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology boom. Wesley is part of the greatest generation. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH He served our country in the United States OF NEW JERSEY Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Army as a Tech Sergeant from 1942 through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today I rise in memory of Marine Lance Cor- the end of World War II in September of 1945. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 poral (LCpl) Edward Joe Dycus who paid the During that time, he served in Australia and New Guinea. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation In his dedication to his country and his com- rise in support of H.R. 3851, the War Crimes on February 1, 2012, during Operation Endur- munity, Wesley has continued to make the Rewards Expansion Act, which targets per- ing Freedom. LCpl Dycus gave his life when world around him a better place throughout his petrators of genocide or war crimes, and com- he was mortally wounded by a member of the lifetime. mend my friend VIRGINIA FOXX for authoring it. Afghan Security Forces in Helmand Province, I join with his family, friends, and Washing- The War Crimes Rewards Program, adminis- Afghanistan. LCpl Dycus was assigned to 2nd ton’s Eighth District in congratulating him on tered by the State Department, has helped ap- Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II this special occasion and wishing him a won- prehend perpetrators of atrocity crimes on the Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, derful birthday. run from the International Criminal Tribunal for North Carolina. the Former Yugoslavia and the Criminal Tri- f bunal for Rwanda. But our current law does LCpl Dycus grew up in Greenville, Mis- not explicitly authorize rewards to enable pros- sissippi. He attended Riverside High School. HONORING THE GRADUATING SEN- ecutions in the United States or domestic LCpl Dycus joined the United States Marine IORS ON THE BUFFALO STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM courts in other countries. This bill would make Corps in November 2010. Eric Harmon, a it clear rewards can be used to support do- friend and fellow student of LCpl Dycus, said mestic prosecutions. he was a humble person who respected his HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Tribunals like those for the Former Yugo- elders. Eric said, ‘‘everyone appreciated LCpl OF NEW YORK slavia and for Rwanda have done yeoman’s Dycus’ sweet and soft-spoken nature. He was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work and we should continue to support them. a great representative for the City of Green- Tuesday, February 6, 2018 That is why I have called for the United States to support and help stand up a Syria war ville, his school, and the state of Mississippi.’’ Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I crimes tribunal. But domestic courts are also LCpl Dycus’ funeral was held at the River- rise today to recognize four exceptional mem- essential for prosecuting perpetrators. With so side High School gym. Eric said he will never bers of the senior class at Buffalo State Col- many fugitive terrorists who committed atrocity forget that day because hundreds of residents lege, Malik Turner, J.O. Spence, Mike Henry, crimes in Iraq or Syria, and can be tried in the lined the highway all the way from the gym to and Rey Jordan. As members of the Buffalo domestic courts of their home country or an- the Greenville Cemetery. The procession was State men’s basketball team, these students other country, this legislation is especially led by the Patriot Guard Riders. ‘‘That is are known as dedicated athletes and scholars. Their leadership and hard work has stood out timely. something I had not ever seen before,’’ Eric among their peers and in our community. I I support this bill and encourage my col- said. ‘‘The outpouring of love and support from leagues to do likewise. commend these young men for their academic the community forever touched the hearts of Finally, Mr. Speaker, I call on the Senate to and athletic dedication and congratulate them finally vote on and pass H.R. 390, the Iraq his family and all of us who were there.’’ on the completion of their college careers. and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Ac- Theresa Carol Dycus, LCpl Dycus’ mother, Malik Turner played for Buffalo State as a countability Act. said her son joined the military because he forward and majored in Sociology. Malik This House passed it unanimously last June wanted to serve our nation. ‘‘I was behind him comes from New York, New York where he at- 6 and the Senate Foreign Relations Com- in his decision,’’ Theresa Carol said. ‘‘He was tended NIA Prep High School. mittee unanimously passed it last September an awesome son who was loved by his family, J.O. Spence comes to Buffalo State from 19. The Committee Chairman, Senator friends, and community.’’ She also remembers his hometown of Limon, Costa Rica. A grad- CORKER, has since been holding it hostage the day of the funeral when the town came to uate of Bayard Rustin High School, J.O. and will not permit it to proceed to the full played guard for the Buffalo State Bengals. He pay their respects. ‘‘The town just stopped,’’ Senate for a vote. will be earning his degree in Health and Theresa Carol said. ‘‘Greenville came together The bill would authorize the State Depart- Wellness. ment and USAID to direct some aid to Chris- to support our family during our painful loss.’’ Coming from Syracuse, New York, Mike tians, Yazidis and other religious and ethnic LCpl Dycus is survived by his father, Randy Henry is a graduate of West Genesee High minorities targeted for genocide to enable Dycus; his mother, Theresa Carol Dycus; his School. At Buffalo State he played the posi- them to survive in their ancient homelands. It stepfather, Franky Drury; his brother, Rodney tions of forward and guard. He will earn his would enable oversight to ensure the career Lee Frothingham Dycus; his three sisters, degree in individualized studies. bureaucrats are fully implementing the policy Stephanie Marie Dycus Johnson, Laura Elaine Rey Jordan is a Buffalo native who grad- of the Administration and provide clear, de- Dycus, and Martha Carol Agnes Dycus; his uated from McKinley High School. He majored tailed authorization for appropriations. brothers-in-law, Chris Tice and Joseph Adams in Economics while succeeding as a guard on H.R. 390 also authorizes the State Depart- the Buffalo State Bengals. Johnson; his five nieces and nephews, Hay- ment and USAID to support organizations con- Handling the responsibilities of being a stu- den Tice, Kaution Tice, Ryder Tice, Caleb ducting criminal investigations into ISIS per- dent athlete is an incredible challenge, and all petrators of atrocity crimes and collecting evi- Johnson, and Cayden Johnson. four of these students handled this challenge dence that can be used in domestic courts LCpl Dycus’ service and sacrifice to protect exceptionally. As an alumnus of Buffalo State, and tribunals. This advances our counter-ter- the freedoms we all enjoy will not be forgotten. I will be proud to call them fellow alumni.

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