E944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 18, 2019 immediately release the Ukrainian sailors and bowling team on their NCAA Division I Na- celebrating its 25th year in Bonne Terre, Mis- safely return them back to Ukraine. tional Championship. May God continue to souri. It’s the longest-running privately-funded I urge my colleagues to join in this important bless these consummate first class competi- Chautauqua west of the Mississippi River. effort and call for the bill’s swift passage. tors, along with their families, friends and Named for Chautauqua Lake where the first f neighbors in east Texas. This outstanding ac- event was held in New York in the mid-1920’s, complishment is now preserved in the RECORD the Big River Chautauqua has been des- PERSONAL EXPLANATION which will endure as long as there is a United ignated by the Missouri Humanities Council as States of America. an outstanding example of interactive learning. HON. ANDY BIGGS f It’s held in a big white tent outside city hall OF ARIZONA and since 1995, Chautauqua has brought to- CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVER- gether hundreds of people to see history come IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF CECIL’S DELICATESSEN Thursday, July 18, 2019 to life each night. Scholar-Actors have told tales of the Founding Fathers; great authors Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I took care of HON. BETTY McCOLLUM and showmen; and heroes, heroines and out- family business and was in transit back to OF MINNESOTA laws of the Old West. Appreciative audiences D.C. when the vote occurred. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have seen Civil War generals and Anything- Had I been present, I would have voted Thursday, July 18, 2019 But-Civil Politicians who told their life stories in NAY on Roll Call No. 482. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise the first person. f today to recognize the 70th anniversary of Founded by Joe Layden and Sherry Greminger, the entire event is organized, HONORING THE STEPHEN F. AUS- Cecil’s Delicatessen in Saint Paul, Minnesota. planned and led by volunteers. That includes TIN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S On July 1, 1949, Cecil and Faye Glickman the Chautauqua Singers who set each char- BOWLING TEAM 2019 NCAA DIVI- opened the doors for the first time to hungry acter in their time of life by singing the songs SION 1 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE Saint Paul customers. Seven decades later, of the era they lived. And all the entertainment WOMEN’S BOWLING CHAMPIONS Cecil’s is a landmark destination for Highland Park neighbors and international visitors alike. is free. In the early days, Cecil and Faye Glickman Community Spirit is the foundation of Chau- HON. LOUIE GOHMERT were among a large number of Saint Paul tauqua and the secret to its success. It is my OF TEXAS Jewish families operating restaurants and deli- great pleasure to celebrate the Big River IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES catessens. Today, Cecil’s remains as the only Chautauqua of Bonne Terre, Missouri today Thursday, July 18, 2019 traditional deli in the city. This long record of before the United States House of Represent- success is due to its loyal customers’ love of atives. Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, it is a Cecil’s made-from-scratch dishes, baked f great honor to celebrate with my fellow east goods and high-quality imported products Texans the outstanding accomplishment of the served up each day by friendly, hardworking CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- Stephen F. Austin University bowling team on and dedicated staff. SARY OF PETOSKEY PLASTICS winning the NCAA National Collegiate Wom- Family has always been the key ingredient en’s Bowling Championship this year. to success for four generations. In 1980, Cecil HON. JACK BERGMAN Entering the NCAA tournament ranked sixth, and Faye’s daughter Sheila and her husband OF MICHIGAN the Ladyjacks demonstrated their hard work David Leventhal bought the deli from her par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and determination to oust teams from Sam ents when they decided to retire. Sheila still Thursday, July 18, 2019 Houston State University, McKendree Univer- takes orders and David balances the books. In sity, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore addition, Sheila and David’s children and even Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my before facing off with the No. 1-ranked team, grandchildren work around the deli, alongside honor to recognize the 50th anniversary of Vanderbilt University, in the final. many other longtime employees. Governors, Petoskey Plastics. Through its trusted service, The final began looking like it would end in movie stars and regular folks young and old innovation, and commitment to environmental the Vanderbilt Commodores’ favor. The have been served delicious Jewish delicacies sustainability and community investment, Ladyjacks lost the first game but quickly re- and family creations by the Glickmans and Petoskey Plastics has become an indispen- covered to win the second game and tie the Leventhals. In fact, there used to be a saying sable part of Northern Michigan. match. They did not let the initial setback dis- in Highland Park that a baby’s first three Petoskey Plastics, Inc. was founded in courage their performance. Instead, it pushed words were mama, papa, and Cecil’s. 1969, initially composed of five employees and them to play with more determination and skill. Walking through the front door at Cecil’s a single machine converting film into plastic They went on to win each consecutive game, transports customers back to an earlier time. bags. Over the following 50 years, it would finishing the match with a 4–1 victory over With its black and white parquet floors, diner grow to become the successful local institution Vanderbilt. These Ladyjacks demonstrated in- style red chairs, and deli counter piled high it is today. With more than 400 associates, credible focus and skill to clinch the National with corned beef, potato salad, and a plethora 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Championship. of delicacies, Cecil’s serves up delicious food and 47 countries served, Petoskey Plastics is It is an esteemed honor to pay tribute to the with a perfect-sized side of nostalgia. While a prime example of the entrepreneurial spirit members of the 2019 NCAA Division 1 Wom- the menu has expanded to more than 150 found in the state of Michigan. en’s Bowling National Champions: Paige items, one thing that has remained the same The company first began its recycling pro- Beeney, Dakotah Hazlewood, Amber is the attention to detail, great food and serv- gram in 1978, and it has not stopped thinking Whitcomb, Megan Eaglehouse, Sarah Gill, Da- ice. green since. Its innovative Closed Loop pro- kota Faichnie, Sarah Voiers, Annie Leihardt, All of these ingredients come together to gram allows partnering companies to reduce Carlene Beyer, Head Coach Amber Lemke, make Cecil’s one of Saint Paul’s most beloved their carbon footprint and avoid needless plas- Athletic Director Ryan lvey, Loree McCary, places to relax and get a bite to eat with tic waste, resulting in more than 30 million Steven Lemke, Luke Bolanos, Ben Bibby, friends and neighbors. Madam Speaker, pounds of plastic film recycled annually. Each Mackenzie Wenger, Kira Rubin, and Kara Car- please join me in celebrating the 70th anniver- year its associates participate in regular Toys penter. sary of Cecil’s Delicatessen. for Tots drives, donate to the Women’s Re- This is not just a feat for the bowling team f source Center of Northern Michigan, and take but for the entire university. It is the second RECOGNIZING BIG RIVER part in multiple other charity events and fund- national championship in the school’s history CHAUTAUQUA raisers. Day after day, Petoskey Plastics con- as a NCAA Division I contender. Furthermore, tinues to set a positive example of what can both national championships were clinched HON. JASON SMITH be achieved when the people of a company within the past four years. This speaks highly work together for the common good. OF MISSOURI of the hard work and dedication of the men Madam Speaker, It’s my honor to congratu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and women and the excellent coaching staff at late Petoskey Plastics and its associates for Stephen F. Austin University. Thursday, July 18, 2019 50 years of success, service, and community It is with great pride that I join with all of Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I investment. Michiganders can take great pride east Texas in congratulating the Ladyjacks rise today to honor Big River Chautauqua, in knowing the First District is home to such

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:14 Jul 19, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JY8.013 E18JYPT1 July 18, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E945 dedicated citizens. On behalf of my constitu- year the fair is recognizing all the volunteers, View Junior High. After his plane ditched in ents, I wish Petoskey Plastics all the best in past and present, who have made the fair a the English Channel in February, Calkin wait- its future endeavors. success. Many volunteers involved with the ed in the freezing water for 40 minutes before f fair use their vacation days to make sure the he was rescued. fair is ready each year. That is why the one In his time in the Army, Calkin was awarded CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN ANDY hundred seventy-fifth Allegany County Fair is the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal FEINBERG ON HIS RETIREMENT dedicated to ‘‘the face in the mirror’’. with four oak leaf clusters, the Good Conduct One hundred and seventy-five years of Medal, the European African Middle Eastern HON. PETE OLSON community tradition is certainly a cause for Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the American OF TEXAS celebration. I congratulate the Allegany County Fair on this impressive milestone and look for- Campaign Medal, the American Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ward to many more fairs in the years to come. Medal, and the RAF Gold Fish Medal. In Thursday, July 18, 2019 Given the above, I ask that this Legislative 2000, the Department of Defense awarded Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Body pause in its deliberations and join me to Calkin the Purple Heart for injuries he sus- to congratulate Captain Andy Feinberg on his celebrate the one hundred seventy-fifth anni- tained in combat half a century earlier, and in distinguished retirement from the U.S. Navy. versary of the Allegany County Fair. 2013 the French Republic awarded him the Captain Feinberg recently completed 30 f French Legion of Honor for his role in liber- years of honorable service to the U.S. Navy. ating France from tyranny. Throughout his military career, he has earned RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF BILLY I invite Congress to join me in extending many awards and held many titles, too many JACKSON THAMES, JR. condolences to Paul Eugene Calkin’s family to list here, but here are a few that set him and recognizing his service to the United apart. Captain Feinberg was awarded a De- HON. TRENT KELLY States and the world. fense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious OF MISSISSIPPI f Service Medals (4 awards), the Navy and Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIE rine Corps Commendation Medal (4 awards), STROUD the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Thursday, July 18, 2019 Medal, and various unit awards. His life-long Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, service to our great nation has helped keep I rise today to celebrate the life of Billy Jack- HON. MIKE ROGERS America safe and free, and we thank him. son Thames, Jr., who passed away on Friday, OF ALABAMA On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- July 12th at the age of 66. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional District of Texas, I again want to thank Jack, a lifelong resident of Newton, Mis- Thursday, July 18, 2019 Captain Andy Feinberg for his dedicated serv- sissippi, served six years in the National Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, ice to our great country. This former Navy pilot Guard Unit of Newton. He attended The Uni- I rise to recognize Willie Stroud, Jr. Willie, a and all of America wish him fair winds and fol- versity of Mississippi and later acquired his 96-year old World War II Veteran, plans to at- lowing seas in his retirement. Not for self but law degree from the Mississippi College of tend his Webb, Rowell, Fielder and Lockhart country (Non Sibi Sed Patriae). Law. Jack returned to Newton to open a pri- Family Reunion at the end of July. He was vate law practice and later served as Assistant f born in Auburn, Alabama, in 1922 to Will District Attorney until his retirement in 2017. Stroud Sr. and Ida Mae Rowell Stroud. Willie COMMEMORATING THE ONE HUN- Jack and his wife, Wanda, attended Newton was inducted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and DRED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVER- United Methodist Church. served until 1946. While in the 25th Infantry, SARY OF THE ALLEGANY COUN- Left to cherish his memory is his wife, he was a truck driver and Rifle Specialist. He TY FAIR Wanda Thames of Newton; his sons—Amos, received the American Theater Service and Zachary, Samuel, and Benjamin; his brother the World War II Victory Medals. With an hon- Kirk Thames; and his grandchildren Knox HON. TOM REED orable discharge, Willie, his siblings and his Thames and Harper Thames, as well as many OF NEW YORK Mother migrated to Roseville, Michigan, and more extended family members. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES settled there after the Army. Jack’s life was one of service, grace, love Thursday, July 18, 2019 Willie worked as a truck driver for Roadway, for his family, and community. He will be making deliveries of freight throughout the Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, I rise today to greatly missed by all whom he encountered. United States and later worked in a steel mill commemorate the one hundred seventy-fifth f in Detroit, Michigan. Later in life, he decided to anniversary of the Allegany County Fair. become a business owner, buying a truck to HONORING STAFF SERGEANT We are proud of our farmers in Allegany PAUL EUGENE CALKIN become the beloved ‘‘Vegetable Man’’ in the County and the hard work they do. The Alle- blue truck on the east side of Detroit. He also gany County Fair is a celebration of that hard owned and operated several fish markets on work and an opportunity for friends and neigh- HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD the eastside of Detroit and even has a secret bors to come together to join in the festivities. OF ARKANSAS batter for frying fish. The very first Allegany County Fair was held IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Willie married several times and was on October 4, 1844. In its humble beginnings, blessed with several children: Arabelle (de- Thursday, July 18, 2019 the first exhibits were limited to livestock, ceased), Rodger (deceased), Roscoe, Lany, crops, canned goods, and sewing crafts. Until Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, today I Brenda (deceased) and Deborah Stroud. He 1855 all exhibits were displayed under one rise to mourn the passing of Staff Sergeant currently resides with his daughter in South- tent. Over time, the fair has grown at a steady Paul Eugene Calkin, a World War Two Army field, Michigan. He enjoys church, traveling, rate, acquiring land and building facilities for Air Corps veteran who passed away on June shopping, spending time with family during his the fairgrounds. Not even a natural disaster 12 at the age of 95. yearly birthday bash and attending the Family could stand in the way of the fair’s success. In Staff Sergeant Calkin flew with the 349th Reunions over the years. the late 1880’s a cyclone destroyed and dam- Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group, 8th Air Willie plans to attend the family picnic and aged multiple fairground buildings, but the fair Force, and the 15th Air Force during the war, banquet at the Loachapoka Enrichment Cen- continued on, re-constructing what was broken based at airfields in Italy and the United King- ter, and church service at Mt Pelia Missionary and adding new amenities to the growing at- dom. He fought in bombardments at Po Val- Baptist Church in Camp Hill, Alabama. The traction. As the Fair has grown in size, it has ley, the Rhineland, Apennines, and the Battle Webb, Rowell, Fielder and Lockhart Family also grown in popularity, making it a vital part of the Bulge. will also attend the Civil Rights Museum in of our communities and their economies. He was never hesitant to share the lessons Montgomery during the reunion at the end of Every year the Allegany County Fair is dedi- he learned fighting for freedom with younger the month. cated to someone who goes above and be- generations, even sharing how he was shot Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- yond to ensure the success of the fair. This down during a visit with students from Valley nizing the life of Willie Stroud, Jr.

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