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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND The Federal Transit Authority’s Capital In- OF PEDRO IRIARTE BORJA URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- vestment Grant Program is cut by $252 mil- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- lion. The program funds projects that create TIONS ACT, 2015 jobs and encourages future growth and sus- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO tainability for my district and for cities across OF GUAM SPEECH OF the country. Unfortunately these cuts will se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD verely limit investments in new projects and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 OF CALIFORNIA have a detrimental effect on current projects IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and jobs. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Monday, June 9, 2014 Amtrak’s capital grants program is cut by to honor the life and legacy of Pedro Iriarte $200 million. This will impact both current and Borja, the former mayor of the municipality of The House in Committee of the Whole future projects. People rely on Amtrak to com- House on the state of the Union had under Chalan Pago-Ordot in Guam. Mayor Borja consideration the bill (H.R. 4745) making ap- mute to work, shop, visit family and friends passed away on May 31, 2014 at the age of propriations for the Departments of Trans- and travel to other cities. These cuts to critical 85. portation, Housing and Urban Development, infrastructure investments will leave my con- Pedro Iriarte Borja was born on July 1, 1928 and related agencies for the fiscal year end- stituents and thousands of transit dependent to Francisco Borja Borja and Ana Benavente ing September 30, 2015, and for other pur- Americans with limited and unreliable trans- Iriarte Borja. Affectionately known as ‘‘Pete,’’ poses: portation. he married Maria Crisostomo Arceo, his wife Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chair, while I Transit research is cut by $28 million, or 65 of 62 years, on July 7, 1951 and together they extend my appreciation to Chairman LATHAM percent. This is unacceptable and must be had seven children. and Ranking Member PASTOR for their hard fixed. We have now learned that there has Pedro Borja was elected mayor of Chalan work on the FY15 Transportation, Housing been a significant human contribution to cli- Pago-Ordot in November of 2004 and served and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, mate change, and without more reliable and from 2005 to 2009. During his term, Mayor unfortunately, it is another example of the in- accessible public transportation, we will never Borja made significant improvements in the adequacy of the FY15 budget allocation, and be able to combat this very real and very seri- community. He oversaw the restoration of the I regretfully rise in opposition. ous problem which will negatively affect many The bill before us fails to address our na- Jose Atoigue Park and erected monuments to generations to come. tion’s growing infrastructure and transportation honor fallen servicemembers from Chalan Mr. Chair, this bill is grossly underfunded in needs, and the critical housing needs of the Pago-Ordot. almost every regard. The programs that meet most vulnerable among us. Prior to his term as mayor, Pete Borja at- the most critical needs in our country have On paper, it looks like the THUD allocation been stripped to unacceptably low levels. I tended the Territorial College of Guam, which is nearly $1.2 billion higher than last year. But subsequently became the University of Guam, urge my colleagues to support the people and as we’ve heard, due to a discrepancy in FHA communities who need these programs the where he served as Student Body President. receipt estimates, this bill is actually $1.8 bil- He then joined the United States Navy and most, and vote no on the FY15 Transpor- lion lower than the FY 2014 bill. tation, Housing and Urban Development Ap- served in the Korean War. He was honorably This means that funding for McKinney-Vento propriations Bill. discharged in 1956, and subsequently re- Homeless Assistance grants falls $20 million turned to Guam. short of what is required to prevent vulnerable f After his service in the Navy, Pete worked residents from being evicted from their current HONORING AYRIS EVANS GRANBY at the Navy Public Works Center (PWC), Ship housing. It also means federal efforts to end Repair Facility (SRF), U.S. Post Office, and chronic homelessness by 2016 will be stalled, the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- despite evidence homeless assistance grants HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL tration (NASA). In 1967, he joined the Military have contributed to a significant drop in the OF NEW YORK Sealift Merchant Marines. He retired as a civil number of homeless people with serious dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servant after 30 years. abilities and mental illness. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 In addition, this bill does nothing to restore Following his civil service, Mayor Borja re- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, few professions mained an active member of our community. the 40,000 Section 8 Housing Choice vouch- ers eliminated by sequester cuts. Yet the de- are as rewarding, or demanding, as nursing. He was instrumental to developing and sup- Ayris Evans Granby knew that this was her porting activities for senior citizens of Ordot. mand for affordable housing is acute. In Los Angeles County alone, at least 490,340 more calling from a young age, and has worked dili- His advocacy was key to developing the Ordot gently to establish herself as one of the lead- Community Advancement Association (OCAA) affordable housing units are needed to ease the housing burden on the county’s poorest ing practitioners in her community. Bingo operations, which helped to raise funds Ayris, the third of nine children, was born for the San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. He residents. Furthermore, this bill cuts funding for the and raised in New York. Her dream finally was also the Director of Tita’s Day Care, his public housing capital fund by $100 million to came true, when she was accepted into the wife’s daycare business. $1.775 billion, which is a level not seen since Harlem Hospital School of Nursing. Her pas- Mayor Borja served as the President of the the 1980s. These cuts add to the already sion later led her to teach nursing, including Korean War Veterans Association and was chronic capital underfunding of deteriorating as an instructor and the chair of the Central recognized as Veteran of the Year in 2011. He public housing and the living conditions of the School of Practical Nursing where she was in- was also an active member of the Guam more than one million families who live in pub- strumental in developing a curriculum that Caregiver’s Association and served as the or- lic housing. trained nurses’ aides to be practical nurses. ganization’s treasurer. Unfortunately, the FY15 THUD bill also sig- She later became the Assistant Director of Mayor Borja was a dedicated public servant nificantly underfunds critical transportation and Nursing at her alma mater, the Harlem Hos- and leader who worked to help others in our infrastructure programs. pital School of Nursing. community. I am deeply saddened by his The bill cuts the funding for the TIGER Ayris has also served as the Associate Di- passing, and I join the people of Guam in Grant Program by 83 percent. That’s a $500 rector of Nursing, Acting Director, before rising mourning a great veteran and public servant. million cut to a crucial tool for investing in our to Associate Executive Director for Hospital My thoughts and prayers are with his family nation’s deteriorating transportation infrastruc- Administration. As the Associate Executive Di- and friends. Though he will be missed, his leg- ture. Without robust funding for Tiger Grants, rector for Hospital Administration, Ayris was acy will live on in the memories of the people many critical transportation projects will go un- responsible for the development and imple- of Guam. funded and infrastructure needs will be unmet. mentation of key programs at Harlem Hospital,

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In addition, Ayris has assisted a num- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 ber of undergraduate students from several RECOGNIZING BARBARA CORKER Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to colleges and universities secure field place- FOR HER SERVICE AS THE NEW honor my constituent and the National Presi- ments throughout the years. The Division of YORK DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT dent of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Jan Health Care Administration and Planning, OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUX- Withers, who this December will complete a Meharry Medical College, Fisk University, Her- ILIARY bert H. Lehman College, Rutgers University, three and a half year term as President of and Livingstone College are among the col- MADD, the Nation’s leading voice against leges and governmental agencies that have HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY drunk driving. recognized her for her work. She also won the Ms. Withers joined MADD in 1992, after her ‘‘Pierre Toussaint Medallion’’ from the New OF NEW YORK 15-year-old daughter, Alisa Joy, was killed by an underage drinker who chose to drive after York Archdiocese for Community Service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ayris is married to her high school sweet- consuming numerous alcoholic beverages. heart, Samuel Granby, Jr., and the pair is Tuesday, June 10, 2014 She first volunteered by sharing her story and blessed with two children. Ayris and Samuel lobbying for tougher legislation to help stop founded Granby’s Funeral Service, Inc., to- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this preventable violent crime. In Maryland and gether, and as their business grew, so did honor Barbara Corker in recognition of her across the country, Withers actively cam- their commitment to the community. The pair year of service as the New York Department paigned to lower the legal limit of blood alco- developed a scholarship program to provide fi- President of the American Legion Auxiliary. hol content for drivers from 0.10 BAC to 0.08 BAC, and had the privilege to be present in nancial assistance to college-bound students Barbara Corker is a truly remarkable per- the Oval Office when President Clinton signed and those seeking to attend a vocational son. Barbara has been a member of the school. that change into law in 2000. Throggs Neck Memorial Unit #1456, Bronx With all of the work she has done at the The Friends of the United Negro College County for 35 years through the eligibility of State and national level, her passion remains Fund Choir, the Board of Directors of the her late father, George Farrell who served in providing support for other victims and sur- Crawford Community Day Care Center are the United States Army during WWII. Over vivors of this violent crime. Before becoming among the groups where Ayris so generously these many years, she has worked tirelessly National President in July 2011, Ms. Withers and selflessly donates her time. She’s also on behalf of veterans and their families served as a victim’s advocate for MADD Mary- volunteered as a workshop leader and instruc- land, facilitating a support group for victims tor for the Community Service Society of New throughout New York State. She served as and participating in the MADD Maryland Oper- York, where she advised community residents First District President three times before serv- ations Council. She joined the MADD National of their rights and responsibilities in Medicaid ing as Department First, Second and Third Board of Directors in 2005 and has served on health programs. Vice President. In 2009, as a member of the numerous committees, including Communica- Ayris Evans Granby is truly a remarkable Throggs Neck Memorial Unit #1456, she was tions and Branding, Public Policy, and Victim woman who has done much to enrich the lives awarded the National Award for National Se- Services. of others. It is my sincere wish that her legacy curity for Best Overall National Security Pro- During her tenure as National President, continues to inspires others. gram activities in the Eastern Division. In Ms. Withers has traveled the country and f 2011, Barbara was awarded the National walked the halls of Congress speaking to law- Award for Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation for IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF ROSS makers about MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Best Overall VA&R Program in the Eastern Di- CHADWICK Drunk Driving, supporting the survivors of this vision. violent crime, and preventing underage drink- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS This past year, Barbara has focused her en- ing. In large part because of her efforts, the recent highway reauthorization bill fully codi- OF TEXAS ergy on Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW). fied MADD’s campaign by funding DUI crack- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCW is a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded, injured or ill military per- downs, creating an ignition interlock incentive Tuesday, June 10, 2014 sonnel by providing them with comfort items grant program, and authorizing the Driver Al- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to not usually supplied by the government. Like cohol Detection System for Safety—or DADSS honor the dedicated service of Chief Ross President Corker’s personal motto, OCW was program. We are all hopeful that these three initiatives will lead to a reduction and the Chadwick of the Denton Fire Department. built on Love, Loyalty and Friendship. Under eventual elimination of drunk driving in Amer- After more than 40 years in public service, her guidance, Operation Comfort Warriors has Chief Chadwick’s illustrious career is coming ica. raised $50,000 so far, and is expected to con- Thanks to the tireless efforts of Ms. Withers, to an end. tinue growing. Ross Chadwick started his 43-year fire serv- thousands of lives have been saved and ice career in southern California, where he Barbara truly exemplifies the American Le- countless victims of this crime assisted. I ask rose through the ranks to Fire Chief. After 25 gion Auxiliary’s motto of ‘‘Service, Not Self’’. my colleagues to join me in honoring the serv- years in California, including 12 as chief, he She has served as Department Chairman for ice of MADD National President Jan Withers. relocated to Texas and took the helm as Fire Cancer Awareness, Children & Youth and f Chief in Denton, Texas where he has served Membership. Barbara is a Certified Leadership RECOGNIZING MR. SCOTT for the last 18 years. His commitment to excel- Instructor. She has served as a housemother MCKENZIE lence has led him to attain bachelor’s degrees for the Empire Girls State Program and has in Fire Science and Public Administration, and been an instructor at the American Legion HON. DANIEL WEBSTER a Masters in Public Administration. He served Auxiliary College. Her lifelong commitment to OF FLORIDA as a Firefighter Association President for sev- improve and support the lives of others, par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral years as well as their lead negotiator in ticularly those who have served our great Tuesday, June 10, 2014 collective bargaining. country, reflects the best of our citizenry. The Denton Fire Department’s fine reputa- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am tion is a reflection of the dedicated, ethical su- Mr. Speaker, I join with her family, friends pleased to recognize a Central Floridian, Mr. pervision of Chief Chadwick. His professional and Auxiliary members in celebrating Barbara Scott McKenzie, an Advanced Placement legacy will continue to benefit the citizens and Corker for her selfless contributions, leader- teacher at East Ridge High School, for being businesses of Denton for years to come. I join ship and accomplishments serving our vet- selected as a member of the inaugural class his colleagues and the community in com- erans. of AP Advocacy Fellows.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:50 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.002 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 10, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E937 The AP Advocacy Fellowship Program en- and related agencies for the fiscal year end- REMEMBERING NORTH CAROLINA gages exceptional AP teachers who ensure ing September 30, 2015, and for other pur- SENATOR HARRIS BLAKE that every student is provided access to op- poses: portunity. As part of the program, fellows par- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Chair, I HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS rise today in opposition to the House FY15 ticipate in professional development training OF NORTH CAROLINA Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill. To- that focuses on media communication, govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment relations, and relevant state and federal day’s bill lands with the same sound as its ab- legislation. breviation . . . THUD. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 In this global economy, our economic pros- While I appreciate the hard work of Chair- Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, I was sad- perity depends on our ability to train a high- man LATHAM, Ranking Member PASTOR, and dened to learn yesterday of the passing of wage, high-tech workforce able to compete their dedicated Appropriations staff, our insuffi- former North Carolina State Senator Harris with countries around the world. In order to cient 302(b) allocation, made worse with lower Blake. Sen. Blake served the people of Moore, achieve these goals, we must build an edu- than expected FHA and Ginnie Mae receipts, Lee and Harnett Counties with honor and dis- cation system that not only works to solve to- makes this bill’s funding levels unacceptable. tinction for 10 years before being elected to day’s problems but also focuses on our na- Simply put, the House bill would make sus- the position of deputy president pro tempore tion’s long term competitiveness. taining and improving our nation’s infrastruc- for his final term in the North Carolina Senate. It is a privilege to recognize Mr. McKenzie ture impossible, a task made more difficult by He was a loyal public servant who served in for his demonstrated excellence in education, years and years of deferred maintenance. three different levels of government during his and I thank him for his commitment to the stu- On the transportation side, the bill makes career, including the federal, state and local dents of Central Florida. deep cuts to the capital programs and job cre- levels. ating infrastructure investments. Amtrak is cut f Harris was a friend to me during my early by $200 million despite record ridership; the years in office, always willing to lend a helping HONORING THE MANOR CLUB ON Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts hand or pass along knowledge about the THE OCCASION OF THEIR 100TH program is cut by $252 million, stifling the counties we served. He was awarded the ANNIVERSARY shovel-ready projects; and the TIGER program Order of the Longleaf Pine by Governor Pat is cut by more than 80 percent, despite the McCrory in 2013—North Carolina’s highest HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL program’s popularity and success at advanc- honor for those who have gone above and be- ing critical surface transportation projects OF NEW YORK yond in public service. Sen. Blake was a lov- across the country, with thousands of meri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing father, an honorable statesman and a torious proposals still unfunded. And, once trustworthy friend. We were fortunate to have Tuesday, June 10, 2014 again, the bill includes no funding for progress him as a leader of our great state and the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, for 100 years The towards a high speed rail system. voice for Moore, Lee and Harnett Counties. Manor Club in Pelham Manor, has fostered Funding for community development and f friendship among women in Pelham and its housing safety-net programs is even worse. surrounding communities. Originally formed as The bill would cut funding for the HOME pro- HONORING ELAINE KATZ a men’s social club in 1882, The Manor Club gram by 30 percent to $700 million, the lowest has since become a women’s club and is now level in the program’s history. The bill would HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL the oldest one in Westchester County. also limit the ability for our country to maintain OF NEW YORK When new members enter the front door, and improve our nation’s public housing stock IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by funding the Public Housing Capital Fund they are not welcomed by strangers, but by Tuesday, June 10, 2014 women who will become their friends. below the sequester level and would only pro- The spirit of friendship is at the core of The vide a paltry $25 million for the Choice Neigh- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, communities are Manor Club’s mission. The Manor Club has borhoods Initiative, the successor program of built on the strength of its people and its insti- over 300 members from all walks of life, and Hope VI program and our only comprehensive tutions. Riverdale is such a strong community prides itself as a place where new friendships public housing revitalization program. because of the service and dedication of resi- are formed, and old ones are renewed. Additionally, the bill would force public hous- dents like Elaine Katz. Elaine is a quintessen- The Manor Club has hosted many famous ing agencies to turn needy families away from tial member of the community who should artists, writers, political leaders and leading shelter by significantly underfunding the ad- serve as a role model for us all. experts in their respective fields to present ministrative fees needed to run the housing The Riverdale community has enjoyed the their work at The Manor Club. Many of the voucher program, the best hope of thousands gift of Elaine’s service since she moved there Club’s programs are open to the public. of America’s poorest families for safe and de- 15 years ago. Her commitment to the River- The Manor Club is truly a venue for all. I cent housing. dale Temple is particularly noteworthy. Elaine congratulate them on their 100 years of friend- Another program that provides housing to strives to place the needs of others before her ship and service in the Pelham Manor commu- vulnerable Americans in my district and many own, and often shies away from the spotlight. nity. others is the Housing for Persons with AIDS Instead, she chooses to be a guiding light for I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- (HOPWA) program. Despite benefiting from an others. Her wisdom and foresight have en- nizing The Manor Club of Pelham Manor for amendment in the Appropriations Committee, riched the Riverdale Temple in numerous their legacy of camaraderie, and their many the bill before us today would cut HOPWA by ways. contributions to their members and commu- more than $24 million below last year’s fund- Elaine is a member of the Board of Trustees nity. ing level. and Assistant Financial Secretary. She’s orga- Perhaps the most disappointing and regret- nized many outreach community programs for f table fact about this bill is that the cuts it im- the Riverdale Temple, and serves as Presi- TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND poses could have been avoided, had the Re- dent of the Women of Reform Judaism. URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- publican leadership understood that we cannot Elaine’s service to the community extends LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- cut our way into fiscal balance. House leaders beyond the Bronx borders. She currently TIONS ACT, 2015 could reconsider their refusal to talk with the serves as the Vice President of the Lower President and work with him to address the Eastside Service Center in Manhattan, a non- SPEECH OF real drivers of the deficit—tax expenditures profit organization that assists New Yorkers and mandatory spending. Instead, they have with mental health and chemical dependency HON. DAVID E. PRICE again and again slashed critical domestic in- issues. Elaine’s commitment to the Lower OF NORTH CAROLINA vestments. Eastside Service Center began over 29 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must rid ourselves of unworkable budg- ago. Monday, June 9, 2014 et caps and sequestration, lifting the drag they She is blessed with four loving grand- The House in Committee of the Whole represent on our economy and the mockery children and three children. Elaine was mar- House on the state of the Union had under they make of the appropriations process. The ried for 54 years before her husband passed consideration the bill (H.R. 4745) making ap- bill before us today is Exhibit A of this trav- away. propriations for the Departments of Trans- esty, and I urge my colleagues to raise their The Riverdale Temple is honoring Elaine portation, Housing and Urban Development, voices and their votes against it. Katz at their Student Sponsorship Breakfast. It

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:50 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10JN8.003 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 10, 2014 is my pleasure to congratulate her on her rec- volved with the missionary work of his church. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ognition at the event. Both the Riverdale com- He moved to Tequesta, Florida in 1983 and munity and I appreciate her exemplary serv- then to Jupiter in 2012 where he had been an HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY ice. The Riverdale community and the lives of active member of the Treasure Coast commu- OF NEW YORK the people she has touched would not be the nity as well as the Military Officers Association IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same without her selfless devotion. of America Palm Beach/Martin County Chap- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 f ter. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four sons, his daughter, and his ten grandchildren. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- RECOGNITION OF ‘‘LETTERS Mr. Speaker, Lt. Col. Streit dedicated his life er, I was unavoidably absent the week of May ABOUT LITERATURE’’ WINNER to this country. It is truly humbling to recognize 27, 2014. If I were present, I would have voted his life and his great service to our country on the following: rollcall vote No. 241: H. Res. HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER here today. 599—‘‘yea’’; rollcall vote No. 242: H.R. 503— OF TENNESSEE ‘‘yea’’; rollcall vote No. 243: Pompeo Amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ment—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. 244: McNerney Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 245: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 HONORING TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NEW ROCHELLE Bridenstine Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to No. 246: King (IA) Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall congratulate Prakviti Mehta, an outstanding vote No. 247: Cohen Amendment No. 1— student and constituent from Memphis, Ten- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL ‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. 248: Cohen Amendment nessee. Miss Mehta was selected as a winner OF NEW YORK No. 2—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. 249: Thompson of ‘‘Letters About Literature’’ for her composi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CA) Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. tion written in response to Sadako and the Tuesday, June 10, 2014 250: Polis Amendment—‘‘no.’’ Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. Rollcall vote No. 251: Cicilline Amend- I commend Miss Mehta for her academic Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, New Rochelle, a ment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 252: Smith (TX) achievement and commitment to high stand- community in my Congressional district, cele- Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. 253: Aus- ards. The ‘‘Letters About Literature’’ program brates a wonderful blend of cultures. It is a tin Scott Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. is a nationwide competition sponsored by the symbol of our nation’s cultural past and bright 254: Moran Amendment—‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote Library of Congress that challenges students future, a nation that when united we can over- No. 255: Blackburn Amendment No. 14—‘‘no’’; in grades 4–12 to write to the author of a come incredible challenges in the service of rollcall vote No. 256: Blackburn Amendment poem, book, or speech. The competition is others. However, such a future would not be No. 15—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. 257: Bonamici judged by a panel of authors, editors, pub- possible without the support of religious insti- Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 258: lishers, librarians, teachers and state officials. tutions which work tirelessly in the service of Rohrabacher Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote On behalf of Tennessee’s 8th Congressional individuals who experience hardships, and to No. 259: Holding Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall District, I congratulate Miss Mehta and wish bridge the divides that sometimes exist within vote No. 260: Massie Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ her the best of luck for all future endeavors. our communities. Rollcall vote No. 261: Southerland Amend- f Temple Israel of New Rochelle lives by the ment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 262: Ellison motto, ‘‘Building our home, together,’’ and it is Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 263: HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTEN- clear the community embodies this notion. Grayson Amendment—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. ANT COLONEL VICTOR STREIT Temple Israel is at the forefront of the New 264: Duffy Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote No. Rochelle community. Its proud tradition of uni- 265: Garrett Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall vote HON. PATRICK MURPHY fying many people of various backgrounds, No. 266: King (IA) Amendment—‘‘no’’; rollcall OF FLORIDA working together to develop an inclusive envi- vote No. 267: Meadows Amendment—‘‘no’’; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ronment, is their hallmark. rollcall vote No. 268: Democratic Motion to Temple Israel draws upon the faith and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Recommit H.R. 4660—‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. leadership of its clergy to support civil rights 269: Final Passage of H.R. 4660—‘‘yea’’; roll- Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise causes and fundraise for those in need, while call vote No. 270: Democratic Motion to Re- today to honor the life and legacy of Lieuten- also helping families within the community commit H.R. 4681—‘‘yea’’; rollcall vote No. ant Colonel Victor Streit who passed away on who are experiencing difficulties. Temple 271: Passage of H.R. 4681—‘‘aye.’’ April 22, 2014. He was a Blue Diamond Vet- Israel is a congregation that relishes the op- f eran who served 13 years in the United States portunity to serve. Temple Israel of New Ro- Marine Corps. chelle recognizes the broad spectrum of be- INTRODUCTION OF A HOUSE RESO- Lt. Col. Streit joined the Marine Corps in liefs, ideals and cultures within our community, LUTION DISAGREEING WITH THE 1937 while still in college. In August of 1940 by celebrating this diversity within the pro- ADMINISTRATION’S POSTSEC- he was commissioned as an officer. He grams it runs to aid our community. The syna- ONDARY INSTITUTION RATINGS served with the First Marine Division through- gogue recognizes a comprehensive under- SYSTEM out the Pacific during World War II. When he standing of beliefs, customs and traditions was stationed on Wallis Island he was the within Reform Judaism. This shared approach, HON. BOB GOODLATTE only soldier in his unit who could speak of social and religious inclusion, ensures that OF VIRGINIA French, so he played a vital role in the trans- Temple Israel remains a leader within our mu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fer of power between Vichy and Free French nicipality, proactively working to unite the com- authorities who held the Island. During his munity, searching for our commonalities, rath- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 service Lt. Col. Streit was stationed in Pearl er than our differences. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, the diver- Harbor, Guantanamo Bay, Fort Benning, and Leading by example is central to Temple sity within our Nation’s postsecondary edu- Camp Lejeune and deployed to Wallis Island, Israel, whose early childhood and adult edu- cation system is the envy of the world. Col- Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. cation programs have led the way for the leges and universities across the United He retired in 1949 receiving a citation from growth and development of our youth, and States of America are preparing individuals to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Presidential Unit created further opportunities for members of become doctors, teachers, scientists, coun- Citation, American Defense Service Medal, the community to deepen their understanding selors, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, a WWII Vic- of faith. These programs are crucial to pro- hundreds of other occupations. While each tory Medal and the National Defense Service viding a safe and secure environment in our student chooses a specific field of study, there Medal. communities. is no doubt that postsecondary education has Upon his retirement from the Corps, he I commend Temple Israel of New Rochelle, many benefits outside of training in a specified worked as an administrator at Jonas Salk Jun- Rabbi Scott Weiner, the Temple Israel leader- field. Institutions are cultivating individuals who ior High School in Levittown, New York. His ship and its members for their service to the are civically engaged and who are going into devotion to education led him to help found community and legacy of religious inclusion. public service, the military, ministry, non-profit Wesley College, a secondary school in St. Together, they are the deserving recipients of work, or are staying at home to care for fam- George’s Grenada, W.I. In addition to his work Mary Lou McNaney Founder’s Award from ily. We cannot measure the benefits associ- in Public Education, he was also extremely in- Hope Community Services. ated with these types of life-long lessons, and

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Friends of the United Negro College Fund Request for Information on the Postsecondary Mr. Wilford, who has lived all of his life in Choir, which raised money for the United Institution Ratings System (PIRS), suggesting Sagaponack except for the four years he Negro College Fund and helps defray travel that the Federal Government knows better served in the Navy, attended the Sagaponack costs for the United Negro College Fund than students and their families what makes a schoolhouse as did his mother, Elmira, his six Choir. college or university valuable and appropriate siblings and his four children. During his ten- He is also a member of: Prince Hall, Fidelity for each individual. A rating system, adminis- ure on the board, he served as board presi- Lodge #97 of Free and Accepted Masons; Phi tered by the Federal Government and poten- dent, vice president and trustee. His wife Ellen Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Sigma tially tied to Federal student aid, will drive served as a member of the school mainte- Chapter; 369th Veterans Association, West- postsecondary institutions to standardization, nance support staff, the scholarship committee chester District; Saint Luke’s Episcopal thereby decreasing choice, diversity, and inno- and the shared decision making committee Church’s ‘‘Men on a Mission’’ and the vation. throughout his tenure on the board. Williamsbridge Branch of the National Asso- I rise today in opposition to this proposal ‘‘I love the job, I love the school, and I love ciation for the Advancement of Colored People and instead stand in support of students and what I do,’’ Mr. Wilford, said recently about his (NAACP). their families—they know best what will meet plan to retire this month. ‘‘It’s been part of my Granby has been recognized and honored their educational needs. The House Resolu- life for so many years that you hate to give it by several organizations for his service. tion I offered today with my friend, Congress- up.’’ Among his honors, Granby and his wife jointly man CAPUANO, strongly supports the quality In addition to his service to the school, received the ‘‘Pierre Toussaint Medallion’’ from and value of diversity in our higher education Wilford also served for fifty years as a mem- the New York Archdiocese in 2007. system and strongly disagrees with the Admin- ber, past chief and commissioner of the He strongly believes that education is the istration’s proposal to rate our Nation’s col- Bridgehampton Fire Department. He worked key to uplifting the community, and in the spirit leges and universities. for the Long Island Lighting Company for over of his beliefs, Granby’s Funeral Service has It is true that all taxpayer dollars, including thirty years and currently operates an estate established a scholarship fund for college- those spent on Federal student aid, should be care business. bound students and those seeking to attend spent efficiently; however, it is also important Mr. Speaker, I know that the school district vocational school. that we trust students’ free choices and allow will miss Fred Wilford’s expertise and commit- Samuel Granby’s story illustrates the power for postsecondary institutions to be evaluated, ment after he retires. On behalf of New York’s of striving for our dreams. I applaud him for not only by their accreditation and Federal eli- first congressional district, I would like to wish his commitment to our nation through his serv- gibility for federal aid, but also by the free him well and thank him for all he has done for ice in the armed forces, to his community and market choices of the students they are com- our community. to his family. peting for. f f Our Nation’s colleges and universities are HONORING SAMUEL GRANBY, JR. RECOGNIZING DR. CORA L.E. as diverse as our students. Historically black CHRISTIAN colleges, women’s colleges, faith-based col- leges, research universities, career training HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN schools, work colleges, land grant universities, OF NEW YORK OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS institutes for the arts, and other specialized in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stitutions all offer a world of opportunity and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 innovation in postsecondary education. We Tuesday, June 10, 2014 must protect this American tradition and reject Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, communities are Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise any proposal that will intentionally, or uninten- built upon the shared values and good will of today to recognize and commend a medical tionally, destroy it. neighbors. Samuel Granby, Jr., known to his colleague who has been a trailblazer for over f friends as ‘‘Granby,’’ has continually dem- 30 years, in the area of health care in my dis- onstrated his selfless commitment to his com- trict of the U.S. Virgin Islands, in the wider HONORING FRED WILFORD munity and to enhancing the lives of others. Caribbean and in the national arena as well. He lives by the principle, ‘‘Service to Man- Dr. Cora L.E. Christian was the first native HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP kind.’’ female to become a medical doctor in the Vir- OF NEW YORK Granby was introduced to mortuary science gin Islands and this Saturday, June 14th, she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while serving our great nation. He was respon- will be honored for a lifetime of dedicated pub- sible with transporting deceased personnel to lic service, by the Virgin Islands Medical Insti- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 the morgue, even though he had suffered from tute, (VIMI), a group that she founded in 1977 Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I second and third degree burns as the result of to improve the quality of health care for all ter- rise to congratulate Fred Wilford on his retire- a lightning strike. He received an honorable ritorial residents. Today I join them in paying ment after thirty-six years of service to his discharge from the United States Army in tribute to a fellow physician, administrator and community as a member of the Board of 1955, and later graduated from the McAllister public servant for her vision, courage and dili- Trustees of the Sagaponack Common School School of Embalming. gence as she worked to make a difference in District in Sagaponack, New York, located in Granby married his high school sweetheart, the lives of the people of our community. my district. Mr. Wilford has served his commu- Ayris Evans, and the pair is blessed with two Dr. Christian completed her medical studies nity and his country with dedication and dis- children, Ayris and Rev. Lamont. Granby and at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadel- tinction, and I am proud to call him a resident his wife also have three wonderful grand- phia, her residency in Family Practice at How- of New York’s first congressional district. In children. ard University Medical Center and her Masters addition to his long-time work on the school An entrepreneur at heart, Granby dreamed in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. board, he is also a fifty-year veteran of the of owning his own funeral service. Granby op- Upon completion of her studies, she re- local volunteer fire department and a veteran erated his funeral business out of the Wiley’s turned to the Virgin Islands to serve the eco- of the United States Navy. Funeral Home, before opening Granby’s Fu- nomically depressed area of Frederiksted, St. First elected to the Sagaponack school neral Service, Inc., on April 27, 1984. Gran- Croix. There, she served as emergency room board in 1978, Mr. Wilford has served twelve by’s is truly a family enterprise; his wife and physician, and Physician in Charge of the consecutive terms on the board. He is known children have helped him manage and grow Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic. In 1977, she became as a dedicated and caring person who always the business. Assistant Commissioner of Health for the Vir- works for what is best for the school, its stu- After 37 years of service, Granby retired as gin Islands, and served in that capacity for dents and its teachers. His connection to the a general supervisor for the United States over 15 years, spanning three political admin- school district stretches back to his grand- Postal Service in 1988. He was very popular istrations. She was in charge of health serv- mother, Maebelle Clarke, who taught at the with his coworkers and would train his staff for ices on the island of St. Croix as well as hav- school at the beginning of the Twentieth Cen- other opportunities within the USPS. ing territory wide responsibility for ambulatory

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I wish John Musto every Frederiksted Health Center, both its renova- success in the future, as he continues to work Tuesday, June 10, 2014 tions from the old hospital into a functioning to shape the lives of our nation’s youth into to- health center and its staffing with qualified pro- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to morrow’s leaders. fessionals. She also spearheaded and man- congratulate five young men from Dyersburg, f Tennessee: Alan Cecil, Daniel Clegg, Peyton aged a regional system of preventive and THE OCCASION OF THE TENTH AN- health promotion activities for the territory. Hickman, James D. Johnson III, and Hunter Webster who have achieved the Eagle Scout NIVERSARY OF REVEREND DOC- In 1991, Dr. Cora Christian became the award, a Boy Scout’s highest honor. This rec- TOR STEVE BLAND JR. AS PAS- Medical Director of HOVENSA, one of the ognition is well deserved and represents these TOR OF LIBERTY TEMPLE BAP- largest oil refineries in the Western Hemi- young men’s commitment to public service. TIST CHURCH OF DETROIT, sphere located on St. Croix and served as the In order to become an Eagle Scout, each MICHIGAN Chief Medical Consultant until its closure in young man had to earn more than twenty-one 2012. She is board certified in forensic medi- merit badges as well as serve their fellow HON. GARY C. PETERS cine and is President of the V.I. Chapter of the troops in a variety of leadership roles. They OF MICHIGAN American Academy of Family Physicians. She also had to develop and plan an Eagle Scout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been President, Executive Secretary/ project to benefit their local communities. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Treasurer of the Virgin Islands Medical Soci- Achieving the status of Eagle Scout is a ety, past Public Relations Chair of Project Im- huge accomplishment, and I commend these Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I pact—St. Croix, Board Member of the St. gentlemen for being positive role models to rise today to honor Reverend Dr. Steve Bland Croix chapter of the American Cancer Society young people across our great state and the Jr. on the occasion of his Tenth Anniversary and Board Member of the Interfaith Coalition. nation through their commitment to community as the Senior Pastor of the congregation of Dr. Christian chaired the Foundation of the service. Liberty Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. University of the Virgin Islands for 10 years, Once again, congratulations to these five As the son of the late Reverend Steve and is currently still a Board Member. Dr. young men for their outstanding accomplish- Bland Sr., who was pastor to Bethesda Baptist Christian continues to lead the Virgin Islands ment. I am very proud of them all and wish Church, Dr. Bland grew up immersed in the Medical Institute, which brings over $3 million them the best in their future endeavors. teachings of Christ. It is hardly surprising that, like his father, Dr. Bland would heed the call to the territory with each contract cycle. f and desire to serve his community. Dr. Bland On the national level, Dr. Christian has HONORING JOHN MUSTO entered the ministry full-time after working at a served as Vice-Speaker and member of the Kansas City accounting firm in the early Board of Directors for the American Health HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL 1980’s. He is also the former Minister of Quality Association, the national quality im- OF NEW YORK Music, Youth Pastor and Assistant Pastor to provement organization. She was consultant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the late Rev. Dr. Mac Charles Jones at the St. to the NY/VI AIDS Education and Training Stephen Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO. Center and was past Chair of the by-laws Tuesday, June 10, 2014 After faithfully serving for over 14 years in committee and member of the Commission on Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, education is the Rockford, Illinois as Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Government Advocacy for the American Acad- bedrock of our society. Education teaches our Church, Dr. Bland was called to serve the emy of Family Physicians (AAFP). She is del- children to dream and allows them to achieve congregation at Liberty Temple Baptist egate to the Congress of Delegates of AAFP their ambitions. Teachers are thus one of our Church. and Sergeant of Arms for the Congress. In most valuable assets. Under his leadership, the congregation at 2013, she received the AAFP Humanitarian Albert Einstein once noted that, ‘‘it is the su- Liberty Temple has flourished with an increase Award for outstanding community service. preme art of the teacher to awaken joy in cre- of well over 900 members in a brief time. Dur- From 2004 to 2010, she served on the Na- ative expression and knowledge.’’ Their pas- ing his 10 years as Senior Pastor, Dr. Bland tional AARP Board overseeing over 36 million sion, drive and dedication to their students is has brought a great sense of spiritual revital- members. She was a member of the Health inspirational. We entrust them with the respon- ization and excitement to Liberty Temple Bap- Insurance Trust and numerous committees of sibility of shaping our leaders, which is why tist Church and the city of Detroit. Dr. Bland is the AARP National Board. today I must commend one such individual, a dynamic leader who offers a vibrant worship John Musto. experience, inspirational teaching, and uplifting Dr. Christian has also served as President John is the Assistant Principal for Student preaching, while meeting the holistic needs of of the Caribbean Studies Association, an as- Affairs at St. Raymond’s High School for Boys. the church, his family, and surrounding com- sociation of scholars from across the Carib- He began his 23-year tenure there as a his- munity. bean, Latin America, the United States, Can- tory teacher and later became Chairman of As a Miles Jones Fellow and doctoral grad- ada and Europe that studies Caribbean the department, before becoming an assistant uate of the Samuel Proctor School of The- issues. She is well published and a frequent principal. ology at Virginia Union University, Dr. Bland’s presenter and public speaker. John is driven by a desire to give back to intellect and achievements have been sought Dr. Christian has been honored as the Vir- the community that has afforded him such op- out leading to appointments on several boards gin Islands Physician of the Year in 2003, the portunity and fond memories. He was instilled and leadership positions in the BM&E State VIMI Physician for Community Service in with the values of service and volunteerism by Convention, Central Baptist Theological Semi- 1997, and Best Doctor in American in 1999. his father and the deep respect he fostered to- nary, Michigan District Baptist Association, the She is a Paul Harris Fellow. ward volunteers within Morris Park Community Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit & Vicinity, Association, who patrolled the neighborhood the Ministers Council of the Michigan Progres- Dr. Christian is married to Dr. Simon B. to ensure the community was a safe place to sive National Baptist Convention, Inc. of De- Jones-Hendrickson, Ambassador from St. Kitts grow up. John has continued to demonstrate troit, Michigan and the Progressive National & Nevis Federation to CARICOM and Latin this sense of commitment through his volun- Baptist Convention. America and she has two children, Nesha, a teer service as a basketball coach at St. In every way possible, Dr. Bland finds ave- practicing attorney and Marcus, a biologist and Francis Xavier for the past three decades. nues through which he can further God’s king- entrepreneur. Along with his wife Liz, John is the proud fa- dom and genuinely pursues them. Dr. Bland’s Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ther of three daughters: Sabrina, Gabriella and grand efforts have been strengthened by his ask the 113th Congress to join me in con- Olizia. His family undoubtedly shares in his wife, Phyllis, and his three children, Steven, gratulating Dr. Christian for her tireless work pride in our community and for his life of com- Brandon, and Sydnie. on behalf of the health and well being of the mitment to service. Much of what is accom- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me people of the Virgin Islands. plished within our community by devoted indi- today in recognizing the profound impact that

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I wish Dr. Bland, his family, members of the community, and I am again OF MICHIGAN and the congregants of Liberty Temple many delighted to recognize their achievements and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more blessed years of spiritual fellowship. pleased to know that people like them are Tuesday, June 10, 2014 f contributing to our society. Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I HONORING THE OPENING OF THE f rise today to honor the brave men and women ULSTER COUNTY PATRIOTS of the Michigan law enforcement community PROJECT EASTCHESTER 350TH who were recently awarded the 2014 Police ANNIVERSARY Officers of the Year award by the Police Offi- HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON cer Association of Michigan (POAM), which OF NEW YORK represents over 14,000 frontline officers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL across the state. As part of the 47th annual Tuesday, June 10, 2014 POAM convention that was held on May 22, OF NEW YORK Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 2014 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, five officers honor the opening of the Ulster County Patri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were recognized for recent heroic actions and dedication to their work. ots Project in Kingston, New York. The Patri- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 ots Project, which will open on July 2, ad- I would first like to honor Southfield Police Officer Nicholas Smiscik who, on New Year’s dresses an issue that plagues many of our Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, our young nation Day 2013, bravely pursued an armed veterans, including many in my district—home- includes many communities that are older than lessness. Once open, the Patriots Project will carjacker who shot and injured two people in America itself. I am pleased to recognize one Redford Township. provide eight clean and safe rooms, two of of those communities, the Town of which will be handicap-accessible, for Ulster Officer Smiscik subdued the dangerous sus- Eastchester, as it celebrates its 350th Anniver- pect and placed him under arrest. During his County homeless veterans as they work sary. through the many challenges confronting our acceptance speech at the POAM convention veteran population. Eastchester is truly a town steeped in his- Officer Smiscik stated that he was simply I also rise today to thank Ulster County Ex- tory. A number of America’s famed daughters ‘‘doing his job.’’ I want to thank him for his ecutive Mike Hein and all the leaders from and sons have a connection to Eastchester, service and for risking his life to keep our across Ulster County who made the Patriots including Anne Hutchinson, Aaron Burr, and communities safe. I am honored to have him Project a reality. I was honored to join with John Adams. as a constituent in my District. I would also like to recognize Crawford leaders from across the region who wrote let- Eastchester’s origins can be traced back to County Officers Matthew Swope and Michael ters of support and leveraged a variety of gov- Thomas Pell, who sold his land to original ten ernmental programs to fund the program. Jacobi, who were honored as Police Officers farm families migrated from Fairfield, Con- of the Year for putting their lives on the line Moreover, Mike, his team, and volunteers from necticut, in 1664. The Pell Deed, signed on across my district donated their time, re- while apprehending a dangerous individual June 24, of that year, verifies the sale and who was deemed a proven threat to the com- sources, and expertise to ensure that this serves as proof of the Town’s founding. noble project came to fruition. On behalf of the munity. people of New York’s 19th Congressional Dis- The Eastchester Covenant, signed in 1665, In addition, Grand Blanc Officers Andrea trict, I thank them. outlines a civil code of conduct agreed upon Carlson and Lindsay Witthuhn were honored with the 2014 Police Officers of the Year f by the first families. The spirit of their Cov- enant lives today; neighbors help neighbors, award for acting with great bravery and dis- RECOGNIZING THE CAREERS OF friends show their concern for others, and vol- cipline when responding to a domestic disturb- ALLAN AND JILL ROSS unteers work together to ensure the commu- ance and preventing a far more tragic out- nity continues to thrive. come. Mr. Speaker, as a long-time friend, sup- HON. CHERI BUSTOS Governor Richard Nicolls, acting as the co- OF ILLINOIS porter and ally of the Michigan law enforce- lonial agent on behalf of James, Duke of York, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment community, I am proud to recognize the signed the Royal Patent, or Land Grant, of commitment of Michigan’s police officers and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 1666, which established the initial town bound- the sacrifices they and their families make Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to aries. Three of the original ten farmers—Philip each and every day. Like Officer Smiscik, they recognize the noteworthy careers of Allan and Pinckney, James Everts and William Haiden— will say they are just doing their job, but their Jill Ross, of the Quad Cities. were named in this document. dedication and bravery in the line of duty The Ross’ married in 1973 and both joined Two other documents—the Indian Deed of make our communities safe and enjoyable the U.S. Army that year. Allan, a veteran of 20 1700 and the Long Reach Patent of 1708— places to live. years, retired in 1994 at the rank of Lieutenant enabled the fledgling community to continue to It is a great honor to represent these heroic Colonel. He served domestically and abroad, grow. The Long Reach Patent, in particular, men and women and I invite my colleagues in ending his military service at the Rock Island the House to join me in congratulating all five Arsenal. Following his career in the Army, transferred over 3,000 acres of land to Eastchester from Queen Anne. Much of that Michigan officers on receiving this award. Allan worked in commercial real estate, invest- f ments, and internet sales, and he has been land is included within the borders of modern serving as the Executive Director of the Jew- Eastchester. CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVER- ish Federation of the Quad Cities since 2002, Eastchester is now a thriving, suburban SARY OF THE DECALOGUE SOCI- an organization that addresses the needs of community nestled within Westchester County. ETY its community in a wide range of issues. Residents of Eastchester, along with the incor- Jill, served as an Army Personnel Specialist porated Villages of Tuckahoe and Bronxville, HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY and Team Leader, and rose to the rank of are celebrating the Town’s founding with a OF ILLINOIS Sergeant. She later worked for the Army li- year-long celebration honoring Eastchester’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brary system in Germany, managing three li- storied past. braries. Following her time in the military, Jill Tuesday, June 10, 2014 It is my hope that residents will commemo- manages and owns Jill Ross Vintage Clothes, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise rate the Town of Eastchester’s 350 year anni- which she has done successfully since 1983. today to thank and congratulate the Deca- Jill has also been a very active member of the versary with much friendship and joy, as they logue Society of Lawyers, which this year Jewish community, which include volunteer work together to build an even stronger future. celebrates its 80th anniversary. work for the Tri-City Jewish Center, the Beth It has been a pleasure to represent this his- Founded in 1934 to fight anti-Semitism and Israel Sisterhood and the Jewish Federation. toric Town in Congress. other forms of discrimination and intolerance,

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I have no doubt strives to promote justice in society and to ad- County, New York in honoring them. they will continue this level of excellence as vance and improve the law, the administration The Conklin Kiwanis Club and Our Commu- they protect and preserve the freedoms we all of justice, and the legal profession. nity Salutes of Broome County, New York will hold dear. It is with great pride that I look at All of us are proud to be a nation of laws, hold a special celebration to honor these grad- these young men and women. It is people like and we strive to ensure that ‘‘equal justice uating high school seniors. ‘‘The First to Say them who give me great hope that our nation’s under the law’’ is not just a motto but a reality. Thank You’’ event will take place on Tuesday, best days are ahead. The Decalogue Society recognizes that law- June 10th at Windsor Central High School in I humbly take this opportunity to challenge yers play an essential role in maintaining a Windsor, New York. these exemplary students to uphold the stand- free society committed to equal justice. It Mr. Speaker, I would ask you join me in ard of honor, sacrifice, duty, and courage that works to ensure that we as a nation under- honoring the following students entering the have been displayed time and time again by stand and value the role of the legal profes- New York State Army National Guard: Ms. our troops and veterans. These students will sion in reaching that goal, even as its lawyers Lynn Lyons, Candor; Mr. Victor Beecher, Whit- receive a world-class education and the finest participate in social action and cooperate in di- ney Point; Mr. Ryan Burch, Susquehanna Val- military training available. I’m confident that verse movements for the public welfare. ley; Mr. Jordan Little, Binghamton. they are ready to join the premier military The Decalogue Society maintains vigilance Honoring the students entering the U.S. Air force of the world. against public and private practices which are Force: Ms. Alisha Hubbard, Afton; Ms. Alexis May we keep these young students and anti-social, discriminatory, anti-Semitic or op- Delgado, Binghamton; Mr. Zachary Hunt, their families in our hearts and lift them up in pressive and joins with other groups and mi- Harpursville; Mr. John Armitage, Union-Endi- prayer for their commitment to America and norities to protect legal rights and privileges. cott. the sacrifices they are willing to make for our The Decalogue Society’s active Social Action Honoring the students entering the U.S. citizens. I ask my colleagues to join me in Committee has organized volunteers for ‘‘Mitz- Army: Mr. Gerald Hastings, Binghamton; Mr. congratulating and celebrating these individ- vah’’ projects at soup kitchens, food pantries, Joshua Williams, Chenango Valley; Ms. Sarah uals as they embark on a lifetime of service. and retirement residences. With a strong com- Carpinelli, Owego-Apalachin; Mr. Kristofer God bless you and God bless America. I sa- mitment to public welfare and human rights, Colley, Susquehanna Valley; Ms. Leah Fuller, lute them. the Decalogue Society, in conjunction with Union-Endicott; Mr. Trevor Hampton, Windsor. The name and high school of each student other minority bar associations, has raised Honoring the students entering the U.S. Ma- follows: awareness about special situations in the rines: Mr. Dylon Chisolm, Binghamton; Mr. THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SERVICE courts and in the workplace that present chal- Brandon Davis, Binghamton; Mr. David ACADEMY APPOINTEES—CLASS OF 2018 lenges for people of various faiths. Contento, Cortland; Mr. Scott Gregory, U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY Access to competent legal representation is Harpursville; Mr. Jacob Norton, Homer; Mr. Andre Bergstein, Plano East Senior High an essential ingredient for making sure that Brandon Miller, Homer; Ms. Kayla Lainhart, School the laws of the land are just and fairly en- Johnson City; Mr. Jackson Beukema, Maine- Blake William Box, Plano West Senior forced. The Decalogue Society provides free Endwell; Mr. Timothy Lasher, Maine-Endwell; High School continuing legal education to assist members Mr. Gavin Gates, Marathon; Mr. Brett Kunze, Taylor Chambers, Plano Senior High and non-members alike in becoming better in- Newark Valley; Ms. Victoria Young, Owego- School formed lawyers. It extends critical educational Apalachin; Mr. Damien Travis, Tioga; Mr. Troy Timothy Johnson, McKinney Boyd High School and financial support to those lawyers who Harding, Vestal; Mr. Nicholes Clark, Whitney Jonathan Lara, Plano Senior High School work to end discrimination and represent the Point; Mr. Brendan Smith, Windsor; Mr. Vin- Kenneth Nead, Centennial High School rights of the most vulnerable among us. The cent Mathers, Windsor; Mr. Austin Orshal, * Jesse Palmer, Plano West Senior High Decalogue Foundation was created in the Windsor; Ms. Helen Kilbury, Windsor; Mr. School 1960s to provide scholarships for deserving Trevor Hawk, Windsor; Mr. Noah Jones, Wind- U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY law students. It has established nine endow- sor. Natasha Blaskovich, McKinney North High ment funds at the Hebrew University Law Honoring the students entering the U.S. School School and six Chicago-area law schools. It Navy: Mr. Logan Dietzman, Harpursville; Mr. Collin Charles, Heritage High School also has a mentorship program for law stu- Christian Moretz, Harpursville; Mr. Benjamine Brock Crawford, Legacy Christian Acad- dents and young lawyers to help them net- Shultis, Homer; Mr. Brett Rozelle, Maine- emy work, hone their interviewing skills, and find Endwell; Ms. Heather Carpinelli, Owego- Julie Hodges, Allen High School jobs. Apalachin; Mr. Nathan Garris, Union-Endicott; Erin Hoppe, McKinney High School Curtis Ladd, McKinney Boyd High School I hope that my colleagues will join me in Mr. Brandon Piech, Whitney Point. Jamie Lewis, Plano West Senior High congratulating the Decalogue Society for its f School commitment to the ideals of religious freedom Drew Morgan, Pecan Orchard Academy and racial tolerance and for its efforts to en- HONORING U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY Samuel Schell, Plano West Senior High courage and assist those women and men BOUND STUDENTS—CLASS OF 2018 School who want to pursue future legal careers in * John Carver, Wakeland High School public service. Chicago, Illinois and the United HON. SAM JOHNSON * Emily Krupka, Plano West Senior High School States all benefit from its activities and from its OF TEXAS U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY commitment to the principles of law and equal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity. Brock Dudley, Plano West Senior High Tuesday, June 10, 2014 School f Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Jessica Martinez, Ursuline Academy of RECOGNIZING STUDENTS it is a tremendous honor to rise today to rec- Dallas ENTERING OUR ARMED FORCES Simic Tuan, Plano East Senior High ognize the 24 young men and women of the School Third District of Texas who have been nomi- Christopher Turner, Liberty High School HON. RICHARD L. HANNA nated and appointed to the prestigious United * Connor Doyle, McKinney Christian Acad- OF NEW YORK States Service Academies. These brave stu- emy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents will commit to diligently study and rigor- U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ously train to become our nation’s defenders Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Clayton Foster, Canterberry Episcopal and protectors. North Texas is home to some School Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise of our nation’s best and brightest students and * Denotes acceptance to one of the acad- today to honor high school graduates from the I look forward to their future successes. emy preparatory schools

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:50 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.019 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 10, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E943 HONORING JOSEPH BENARDO In 1961, four years after the U.S. Supreme find jobs in the manufacturing sector, the in- Court’s Brown vs. Board of Education Court dustry most likely to boost our economy and HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL decision that declared laws establishing sepa- increase competition. OF NEW YORK rate public schools for black and white stu- Background in a STEM education is essen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents unconstitutional, the NAACP filed a de- tial to the many jobs that are opening in the manufacturing industry. America’s manufac- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 segregation lawsuit in federal court. And in 1962, the first African American students en- turing sector has led our economic recovery Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, far too many of rolled in what had been all-white schools. and will help the United States remain com- our young men and women in the armed serv- Twenty years later, the NAACP successfully petitive in economic competition with emerging ices have witnessed the horrors of war. So challenged Sarasota’s system of local rep- economies. However, in order to return to pre- noble is the sacrifice they have made while resentation, alleging it prevented the election recession level, the manufacturing sector must serving our country in uniform. Patriots like Jo- of blacks to city government, and in 1985 Fred add 1.7 million jobs. Women and minorities seph Benardo proudly served, so that others Atkins became the first African American to engaged in STEM training have greater oppor- would not have to. serve on the city commission. tunity to contribute to the manufacturing sector Joe was just 22 years old when he was sent I appreciate this opportunity to help cele- and boost our global economy. to fight in Europe. A first-generation American, brate the rich heritage of Newtown. That is why I’m introducing the House he felt compelled to defend his homeland and f version of S. 288, the Women and Minorities to fight for the freedom of people everywhere. in STEM Booster Act of 2014. This bill will au- Joe was in the first wave of troops who RECOGNIZING POLICE DETECTIVE thorize competitive grant programs for three stormed Omaha Beach in the historic invasion EDWARD T. DAVIES years through the National Science Founda- on June 6, 1944. He and two other soldiers tion. The grants will go to online workshops, were hit by a mortar; Joe was severely HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK mentoring programs, internships, and outreach wounded during the invasion. A medic found OF PENNSYLVANIA programs to engage women and minorities in Joe and whisked him to a military hospital, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STEM university departments, educational where he remained until the war’s end. partnerships, and non-profit organizations to Tuesday, June 10, 2014 A very strong history of service runs within encourage the participation of women and mi- the Benardo family. Joe, the oldest of Samuel Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, after 29 norities in STEM. and Alegra’s three children, is a Purple Heart years of honorable service, Police Detective America must invest in the potential of our recipient. His brother Jack won a Bronze Star, Edward T. Davies of Perkasie Borough will be entire workforce in order for our manufacturing and the youngest brother Leo served stateside retiring from the Montgomery Township Police sector to expand and our global competitive- during the Korean War. Ian, Joe’s only grand- Department on July 31, 2014. During his ca- ness rise. Opportunities in STEM education child, served in the Israeli army. reer, he served in several leadership capac- will empower historically underrepresented Joe is equally committed to his country as ities and has received many commendations groups who will help boost our economy so he is to his family, for he understands both are for his professional service. He is known as a that it reaches its full capacity. I urge my col- the very foundations of our society. keen investigator, a court-qualified fingerprint leagues to support the availability of STEM A Bronx boy at heart, Joe never left his expert, and a hostage negotiator. Detective opportunities for all students in the United hometown, save for his service abroad. He Davies has served the Montgomery Township States. and his brothers lived in close proximity to community with distinction, receiving sixteen f each other, so that their bond would remain commendations and numerous letters of ap- strong. Joe and his late wife Lillian raised two preciation from township residents and neigh- RECOGNIZING THE ADDITION OF sons, Steven and Sheldon, who still call the boring law enforcement agencies. In 1996, he THE 2015 VIKING VI SIDE BY Bronx home. Like their mother, Steve and was honored with Officer of the Year by the SIDE PRODUCTION OF YAMAHA Sheldon chose to serve our country by edu- North Penn Chamber of Commerce. We ex- MOTORS MANUFACTURING cating Bronx youth. tend our congratulations, as we wish him a PLANT This year marks the 70th anniversary of the happy and well-deserved retirement. Because Omaha Beach invasion, a day that helped we are proud of dedicated police officers, who, HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND alter the course of history. We owe our lives, each day, are on the front lines of public safe- OF GEORGIA liberty, and freedom to those who have served ty, we offer Detective Edward T. Davies our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honorably in the armed forces. It is a debt that gratitude for a job well done, knowing he has Tuesday, June 10, 2014 we, as a nation, can never fully repay. set an example for others to follow. Joseph Benardo has much to be proud of f Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I when he celebrates his 95th birthday in Sep- come before you today to recognize addition tember. He has created an enduring legacy of INTRODUCTION OF THE WOMEN of the 2015 Viking VI Side-By-Side production valor, service, and sacrifice that can be felt by AND MINORITIES IN STEM at Yamaha Motors Manufacturing plant in the lives of whom he has touched. BOOSTER ACT Newnan, Georgia. This is a momentous occa- f sion for Yamaha Motors and for Georgia, as CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Newnan is home to the Yamaha Motor Manu- NEWTOWN COMMEMORATION OF NEW YORK facturing Corporation facility. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since 1986, Yamaha Motors has helped to grow Georgia’s economy with quality manufac- HON. VERN BUCHANAN Tuesday, June 10, 2014 turing, more jobs, and a deep commitment to OF FLORIDA Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. improving our community. Their production IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, together, women and minorities keeps over 1,350 Georgians employed and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 comprise 2/3 of the entire United States work- are expected to add over 300 additional jobs Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today force. Women today make up half of the cur- over the next few years. Yamaha Motor Manu- to commemorate the centennial celebration of rent workforce, yet they still hold less than a facturing Corporation’s continued success led Sarasota’s African American community of quarter of all Science, Technology, Engineer- to a $250 million investment over the last thir- Newtown. ing, and Mathematics (STEM) jobs. Minority teen years, making Newnan, Georgia Since its initial development in 1914, New- populations including African-American, His- Yamaha’s worldwide hub for ATV/SxS produc- town has experienced tremendous challenges panic, and Asian populations make up only 28 tion and distribution. and historic triumphs. percent of the STEM workforce. Yamaha’s achievements showcase how In the early 1900s, African Americans were Between 2010 and 2020, STEM career great Georgia is for manufacturing and busi- recruited to provide an adequate workforce fields are expected to grow by 8.5 million jobs. ness, and I thank them for their commitment during Sarasota’s economic boom. Many of These jobs pay 35 more percent than jobs in to improving our district and state’s economy. them moved into the Newtown community. other fields. Furthermore, there is a great de- I am honored that the Yamaha Motor Manu- In its early years, Newtown flourished, de- mand for workers with scientific, technological, facturing Corporation calls Georgia’s Third spite segregation, with several successful engineering, and mathematics-based skills. District home and look forward to sharing small businesses, schools and churches. STEM-educated graduates are more likely to many more milestones with them in the future.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.021 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 10, 2014 HONORING THE GRAND OPENING operative owners on issues directly related to Washington, DC and my home State of Mas- OF PRESTONWOOD CHRISTIAN cooperative living. sachusetts, is one of the busiest and most ACADEMY NORTH As the Association expanded, it developed technically advanced tracks in the world. We additional services and programs to ensure ought to be investing more in our nation’s pas- HON. SAM JOHNSON better management of residential property, senger rail system, not less. OF TEXAS such as civic engagement through political ad- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vocacy. The Association of Riverdale Cooperatives HONORING THE WINNERS OF Tuesday, June 10, 2014 & Condominiums succeeded in its efforts to MAINE’S NATIONAL HISTORY Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, convince ConEd to install natural gas supply DAY COMPETITION I rise today to congratulate Prestonwood lines in Riverdale and diversified communica- Christian Academy (PCA) on the grand open- tion sources by bringing Verizon to the River- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD ing of their North campus. PCA, one of the dale market. OF MAINE strongest Christian education programs in the I commend the Association of Riverdale Co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country, provides students with lessons that operatives & Condominiums for 30 years of Tuesday, June 10, 2014 extend far beyond the classroom. Their level service to the Riverdale community and to the Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of commitment to excellence in academics, greater Bronx. I am confident the organization recognize the winners of Maine’s National His- athletics and arts coupled with lifelong teach- will continue to grow and that its continued tory Day competition who are eligible to rep- ings of biblical faith contributes to a brighter outreach will benefit future generations of co- resent our State in the national competition. America and stronger future for our youth. operative and condominium owners. Maine’s National History Day program is a Larry Taylor’s, Head of School, vision and f partnership between the University of Maine promise for our youth is precisely what stu- and the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation dents need to help them succeed. In a mes- RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY that promotes the study of history in schools. sage to the students, parents and friends of This year, the students were tasked with pur- PCA—he wrote: suing projects centered on the theme of If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS ‘‘Rights & Responsibilities in History.’’ Among If your vision is for ten years, plant trees. OF PENNSYLVANIA those eligible to represent Maine at the na- If your vision is for a lifetime, plant peo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple. tional competition are 30 students from across Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Maine’s Second Congressional District. I couldn’t agree more. We must invest in The following students are eligible to rep- Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in people. A Christian education not only empow- resent Maine at the national competition: Syd- recognition of the American Society of Clinical ers our next generation of leaders to work ney McDonald and Kathleen Dunn of Bangor Oncology’s (ASCO) fiftieth anniversary. hard, persevere, and reach their fullest poten- High School; Abby Boucher of Penobscot Since ASCO’s founding in 1964, it has tial but live a life according to God’s will. It Christian School; Lily Waddell of the William made tremendous gains to improve the lives produces students who are strongly dedicated S. Cohen School; Dennis Wescott, Norliyana of Americans diagnosed with cancer. When to their faith, values, families and commu- Menes, Jordyn Bennett, and Brooklyn Hutch- the Society was formed, cancer was often nities. I am pleased to see PCA grow and ins of Buckfield Jr/Sr High School; Sela R. fatal with few effective treatments. Today, new have the opportunity to reach children and Smith and Ben Buck of Dingo High School; and innovative treatments have developed that parents in more communities including Pros- Jacob Brown, Josie Champagne, and Tiana are changing what it means to receive a can- per, Celina, North Frisco, and McKinney. Gordon of Lawrence High School; Damian cer diagnosis. As classes begin for the first time, I pray for Sheffer, Cecilia Doering, Cannon Breen, and As a survivor of cancer of the appendix, I the continued growth of the PCA community, Trey Stimpel of Holbrook Middle School; An- can attest to this personally. In 2007 I re- the new principal Mrs. Donna Gilson Leadford, derson Huston, Samantha Grandahl, and ceived an innovative treatment called and for discernment in hiring godly faculty and Alyssa Thompson of Monmouth Academy; hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. staff. Lauren Grant of Center Drive School; Katelyn This involves washing the abdomen with heat- I commend the leadership of the countless Dufour, Nathalie Theriault, Madeline Tiner, ed chemotherapy to eliminate cancerous cells. teachers, faculty, parents, and volunteers who Sydney Gosselin, Katelynn Green, Morgan A little more than a year after receiving this contributed to the development of this new Brousseau, Sarah Moody, and Bailee Kinney treatment, I ran my first marathon. Three campus. I look forward to seeing the many of Bruce M. Whittier Middle School; Ben Voter, years later I began my first campaign for Con- ways in which the creative and innovative Chandler Plante, Mariah Lancaster, Jaime gress, and seven years later I am still cancer- voices of this institution will help shape and Withrow, Abigail Stevens, Thomas Leo, and free. educate our young North Texans. I am con- Emily Michaud of Skowhegan Area Middle Advancements in cancer treatments like this fident, PCA will soon serve as a model for School; and Jessica Doucette, Jenna bring hope to the millions of Americans suf- more and more schools across the nation. Doucette, and Margaret Bragg of Hartford fering from cancer, and the 1.6 million Ameri- I ask my colleagues to please join me in Sumner Elementary School. cans who will receive a cancer diagnosis this welcoming Prestonwood Christian Academy These talented students and the history year. North! educators that support them are a testament I thank the ASCO for its continued research f to the creative and dynamic spirit of Maine. I and contributions to the science in the last fifty look forward to hearing about their progress HONORING ASSOCIATION OF RIV- years, and I look forward to the development as they participate in the national contest at ERDALE COOPERATIVES & CON- of even more innovations to fight and cure the University of Maryland, College Park from DOMINIUMS cancer. June 15–19, 2014. f HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Mr. Speaker, please join me again in con- PERSONAL EXPLANATION gratulating these students for their outstanding OF NEW YORK achievements and in wishing them the best of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. NIKI TSONGAS luck at the national competition. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 f OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, all vibrant com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE SERVICE OF munities are underpinned by strong civic asso- COLONEL LA’TONYA LYNN ciations. I would like to recognize the Associa- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 tion of Riverdale Cooperatives & Condomin- Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE vote No. 273 held on June 9, 2014, I intended iums for their steadfast commitment to the OF TEXAS Riverdale community and for 30 years of serv- to vote ‘‘no.’’ I oppose Amendment 783 of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice. fered by Representative BROUN to H.R. 4745. The Association of Riverdale Cooperatives Nearly 32 million passengers rely on Amtrak Tuesday, June 10, 2014 & Condominiums was formed in 1984, with the for business and recreational travel annually. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mission to educate local condominium and co- The Northeast Corridor, which runs between honor the service of Colonel La’Tonya Lynn of

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medal for Distinguished Public Service, Jack joins a special group of alumni, which includes During this period of extraordinary change, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 continued combat operations in Afghanistan, prominent figures like Tip O’Neill, Henry Kis- significant fiscal constraints and challenges Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Sheryl and Aaron singer, John Paul Stevens and Brent Scow- Fleishaker have long played a vital role in croft. facing the Army, Colonel Lynn fostered a stra- Beth El Synagogue of New Rochelle, New tegic partnership with both the 112th and I am pleased to submit the following article York. 113th Congress. She clearly understood the from the Winchester Star on Jack’s achieve- From painting scenery for youth plays, to fill- ments and thank my friend for his years of importance of Congressional oversight and did ing Mishloach Manot baskets for Purim, and selfless service to our country. a truly outstanding job managing some of the helping to feed over 250 USYers at the last most complex issues the Army faced during [From The Winchester Star, June 3, 2014] two Kinnusim hosted by Beth El, Sheryl has the last three legislative cycles. FORMER ARMY SECRETARY HONORED demonstrated her commitment to do whatever (By Cynthia Cather Burton) A native of Glen Burnie, Maryland, Colonel is necessary to support youth programs. She Lynn began her career in the Army in 1986. has served as the Youth Activities co-chair WINCHESTER.—Former Secretary of the She was commissioned as a Military Police Army John O. ‘‘Jack’’ Marsh Jr. of Win- and PTA president for four years, and has chester was awarded the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Officer upon graduation from Hampton Univer- been a member of the Board of Trustees. Medal for Distinguished Public Service on sity. Aaron has also demonstrated his commit- Monday. Her assignments include Chief, Prisoner ment to Beth El throughout the years. He has The presentation took place during the an- Services; Platoon Leader; Assistant Oper- served on the Board of Trustees for the last nual dinner of the Gerald R. Ford Presi- ations Officer; Company Commander; Budget 15 years, and is finishing his third year as dential Foundation at the Willard Inter- president. He previously served as vice presi- Continental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Officer; Executive Officer; Deputy Division Pro- Marsh, 87, joins a group of political, judi- vost Marshal, 1st Armored Division; Division dent and executive vice president. Aaron serves on the Audit and Finance Committee, cial and military luminaries who have re- Provost Marshal, 1st Infantry Division, Oper- ceived the award, which was established in ation Iraqi Freedom; Battalion Commander, the Human Resources Committee, and the 2003 by the foundation’s board of trustees to 10th and 91st Military Police Battalions, Fort Fund Raising Committee. recognize individuals ‘‘who reflect the quali- Drum, New York; Commander, Task Force Sheryl and Aaron are the honorees at the ties demonstrated by President Ford during Vigilant, Operation Enduring Freedom, Af- annual Beth El Synagogue Center Dinner his public service career,’’ according to the Dance. They are truly deserving of this honor. foundation’s website at geraldrford ghanistan and Brigade Commander, 8th Mili- I commend them for their years of service and foundation.org. These include strength of tary Police Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Ha- for their commitment to Beth El and the great- character, integrity, trustworthiness, sound waii. er Jewish community. judgment, decisiveness (particularly during periods of crisis), determination in the face She also served as Chief, Military Police I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- Enlisted Branch, Human Resources Command of adversity, diligence, self-confidence bal- nizing Sheryl and Aaron Fleishaker for their anced with respect for the views of others, and Executive Officer for the Director of Strat- vital contributions to Beth El Synagogue. and self-discipline in personal life. egy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy f Past recipients are Lt. Gen. Brent Scow- Chief of Staff, G3/5/7, in the Pentagon. croft, 2013; Thomas P. ‘‘Tip’’ O’Neill, 2012; HONORING SECRETARY JACK Colonel Lynn has attended numerous Army William T. Coleman, 2011; Henry Kissinger, MARSH 2010; Justice John Paul Stevens, 2009; Carla and civilian schools and training programs. A. Hill, 2008; James A. Baker and Lee H. She earned a Master of Science in National Hamilton, 2007; and the U.S. armed forces Resource Strategy from National Defense Uni- HON. FRANK R. WOLF branches, 2006. versity (ICAF), a Master of Business Adminis- OF VIRGINIA Marsh, a Winchester native, served as sec- tration degree from Bowie State University, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retary of the Army under President Ronald and a Bachelor of Science in Business Man- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Previously, in 1973, agement from Hampton University. he was appointed assistant secretary of de- Mr WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- fense. In 1974, he became national security Colonel Lynn is an Army Airborne Para- ognize former Secretary of the Army John O. adviser for then-Vice President Ford. trooper whose military awards include, among ‘‘Jack’’ Marsh, Jr., of Winchester, for being During Ford’s presidency, Marsh was coun- others, the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star awarded the Gerald R. Ford Presidential selor to the president and held cabinet rank. Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Com- Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Public ‘‘I handled a lot of issues that he directed mendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Service. I am proud to call Jack my good me to do,’’ Marsh said from his Winchester Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, multiple friend and pleased to join the Ford Foundation office on Monday afternoon. ‘‘I did whatever he wanted me to. My duties related in large Kosovo Campaign Medals, multiple Afghani- in honoring him for his long and distinguished measure to the Congress.’’ stan Campaign Medals, and Kuwait Liberation service to our country. Marsh said he first met Ford when both Medals. She received the Parachutist Badge, After attending Washington and Lee Univer- were serving in the U.S. House of Represent- Army Staff Identification Badge and also sity and practicing law in the Shenandoah Val- atives—Marsh represented Virginia’s 7th Dis- earned the prestigious Military Police ‘‘Order ley, Jack began his career in public service trict from 1963 to 1971 as a Democrat and of the Marechausee.’’ when he was elected as a Democrat to rep- Ford Michigan’s 5th District from 1949 to resent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in 1973 as a Republican. They were introduced In light of her achievements, the Army has 1963. He later went on to serve as Assistant by Donald Rumsfeld, who would go on to recognized her outstanding potential and has serve as secretary of defense under Ford Secretary of Defense in 1973. assigned her to serve as the Chief of the Eth- from 1975 to 1977 and President George W. While serving in Congress, Jack met Con- ics/Character Task Force at Headquarters, Bush from 2001 to 2006. gressman Gerald Ford, who was representing Department of the Army, Pentagon. Colonel ‘‘We were on different sides of the aisle, Michigan’s 5th District as a Republican at the Lynn’s outstanding leadership, strategic vision, but we came to know one another,’’ Marsh time. When Ford became Vice President to said of Ford. ‘‘When he became vice presi- and keen judgment are in keeping with the fin- Richard Nixon, Jack was asked to serve as dent, he asked me to be on his staff.’’ est traditions of military service and reflect National Security Advisor and when Ford as- Following the resignation of President great credit upon her, the Office of the Army sumed the presidency in 1974, Jack became Richard M. Nixon in the wake of the Water- Legislative Liaison and the U.S. Army. Counselor to the President—a cabinet-level gate scandal, Ford became the nation’s 38th president, serving from 1974 to 1977. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the post. Marsh said the presidency did not change selfless service of Colonel La’Tonya Lynn as Later, under President Reagan, Jack was Ford. ‘‘He was the same person.’’ she proceeds to the next chapter in her re- appointed Secretary of the Army, an office he With Watergate, the OPEC oil embargo markable career and continues to serve our held from 1981 until 1989. He is the longest against the United States, high unemploy- great Nation. serving Secretary of the Army in history. ment and an unpopular war in Vietnam, Ford

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.030 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 10, 2014 inherited ‘‘a government that was in deep Our Nation owes a debt of gratitude and TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND trouble,’’ Marsh recalled. ‘‘These were issues support for all the achievements performed by URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- that were very difficult to handle, and he the Veterans of Foreign Wars and for the 32 LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- handled them well. Part of that was because he was so close to the Congress. They re- years of service that the Casey Joyce All TIONS ACT, 2015 spected him, and he respected them. . . He America Post 4380 has provided to the North SPEECH OF knew how the House worked.’’ Texas community. Marsh noted that Ford ‘‘had more time in I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER Congress than any president, before or since. brating the grand opening of the post and OF CALIFORNIA He was very popular on both sides of the thanking all of the members for continuing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aisle. He was an example of cooperation.’’ Congress, Marsh added wryly, ‘‘was more their legacy of selfless service. Keep up the Monday, June 9, 2014 good work! God Bless you. bipartisan in those days.’’ The House in Committee of the Whole He added that Ford was an ‘‘unflappable’’ f House on the state of the Union had under leader. ‘‘Criticism didn’t bother him. . . He consideration the bill (H.R. 4745) making ap- never carried a grudge.’’ HONORING JACOB DEAN MITCHELL Marsh said he was honored to receive the propriations for the Departments of Trans- Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Pub- portation, Housing and Urban Development, lic Service ‘‘because it reflects a time in my HON. SAM GRAVES and related agencies for the fiscal year end- ing September 30, 2015, and for other pur- life when I was party to and took part in a OF MISSOURI very critical time in our government.’’ poses: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Before his political career, Marsh practiced Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Chair, I rise to express law in the Shenandoah Valley. He also was a Tuesday, June 10, 2014 my appreciation for all the good work that has World War II veteran and later served in the gone into in the FY 2015 Transportation, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. He Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jacob Dean Mitch- Housing and Urban Development Appropria- was a graduate of Harrisonburg High School tions Bill. I know a lot of difficult decisions had and Washington and Lee University. ell. Jacob is a very special young man who to be made but I wanted to express my con- f has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- ship and leadership by taking an active part in cern over a $20 million reduction in funding for GRAND OPENING OF THE CASEY the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 92, and the Maritime Security Program (MSP). JOYCE ALL AMERICA POST 4380 earning the most prestigious award of Eagle The U.S. flag fleet is critical to our military Scout. in delivering cargo overseas to our military to HON. SAM JOHNSON Jacob has been very active with his troop, ensure proper readiness and sustainment. The OF TEXAS participating in many scout activities. Over the Department of Defense (DOD) for well over a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years Jacob has been involved with decade has relied on MSP-enrolled vessels for sealift of necessary cargo into conflicts in Iraq Tuesday, June 10, 2014 scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- and Afghanistan as well as other troubled Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ily, peers, and community. Most notably, areas in the world, all at a fraction of the cost I rise today to recognize the grand opening of Jacob has contributed to his community of what it would cost DOD to replicate that the Casey Joyce All America Post 4380 in through his Eagle Scout project. sealift if it had to build its own vessels. These Plano, Texas. Plano Post 4380 was chartered Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in military-sensitive cargoes are handled by U.S.- on July 28, 1982, to provide support and aid commending Jacob Dean Mitchell for his ac- flag ship operators and mariners that must to local veterans and to participate in neigh- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- meet DOD and homeland security standards. borhood projects and functions in order to ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the They have a demonstrated record of delivering build strong ties to the community. On January highest distinction of Eagle Scout. these cargoes efficiently and safely. 1, 2000, the Post was renamed Casey Joyce I would like to encourage the bill’s man- All America Post 4380; in memory of Sergeant f agers to bring the program’s funding level to Casey Joyce, an Army Ranger and graduate $186 million in conference with the Senate. HONORING LOGAN WAYNE of Plano Senior High School who was killed in This program also has significant support from CALDWELL Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993. House members and I am including a letter Over twenty years ago, Sergeant Joyce was signed by members in support of this funding. one of the brave Rangers who put his life on HON. SAM GRAVES Finally this is the same amount appropriated the line to bring American pilots safely home OF MISSOURI in FY 2014, authorized by the Armed Services after two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee in the NDAA, and requested by the shot down. In the midst of the vicious battle, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 President. a fellow Ranger who fell from one of the heli- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, copters was in critical condition—without im- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Washington, DC, March, 2014. mediate medical attention he would die. Ful- proudly pause to recognize Logan Wayne Hon. TOM LATHAM, filling the Ranger Creed, Sergeant Joyce took Caldwell. Logan is a very special young man Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation, it upon himself to ‘‘never leave a fallen com- who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- Housing and Urban Development, and Re- rade’’ behind. He proceeded towards enemy zenship and leadership by taking an active lated Agencies, Committee on Appropria- fire in search of a medivac vehicle and was part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 167, tions, House of Representatives, Wash- ington, DC. killed in action. It’s because of patriots like and earning the most prestigious award of Hon. ED PASTOR, Sergeant Joyce that America remains the land Eagle Scout. Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Transpor- of the free and home of the brave. Logan has been very active with his troop, tation, Housing and Urban Development, Renaming the Post to Casey Joyce All participating in many scout activities. Over the and Related Agencies, Committee on Appro- America Post 4380 will serve as a reminder to many years Logan has been involved with priations, House of Representatives, Wash- us all of the greatness of the American spirit, scouting, he has not only earned numerous ington, DC. the unwavering courage of our servicemen, merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- DEAR CHAIRMAN LATHAM AND RANKING and their commitment to service before self. ily, peers, and community. Most notably, MEMBER PASTOR: We are writing to request that $186 million in funding for FY 2015 for Some of the post’s contributions include the Logan has earned the rank of Brave in the the Maritime Security Program (MSP) be in- Casey Joyce Memorial Four Year Scholarship Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Logan has also contrib- cluded in the FY 2015 appropriations bill for and the Voice of Democracy Scholarship uted to his community through his Eagle Scout the Departments of Transportation, Housing Award given to young, bright, and talented project. Logan restored the dilapidated pillars and Urban Development, and Related Agen- students who want to pursue a higher edu- in front of the Winston School and placed the cies. This is the congressionally authorized cation. Post members also provide leadership, original stones from the classes of 1929 and amount necessary to ensure that the U.S. guidance, and other awards to the Plano ISD 1930 back into the pillars. Maritime Administration, in conjunction JROTC Program. Post members volunteer Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in with the Department of Defense, has the nec- essary funds available to fully implement their time to the Samaritan Inn Shelter and commending Logan Wayne Caldwell for his the MSP. It is the same amount appropriated Hope’s Door Domestic Violence Counseling accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of by Congress for the program in FY 2014. Center. Their contribution to our North Texas America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- The MSP was originally enacted to ensure community goes unmatched. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. that the United States has the U.S.-flag

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.032 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 10, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E947 commercial sealift capability and trained MSP is a cost-effective program that assures ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the U.S. citizen merchant mariners available to guaranteed access to required U.S.-flag com- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. crew the government and privately owned mercial shipping and U.S. merchant mari- vessels needed by the Department of Defense ners when needed . . . MSP is a vital element f in time of war or other international emer- of our military’s strategic sealift and global gency. Most importantly, the Maritime Se- response capability.’’ HONORING TY MICHAEL curity Program and the uninterrupted oper- We again ask that you support this highly KIXMILLER ation of its maritime security fleet of 60 efficient and low-cost public-private partner- U.S.-flag militarily useful commercial ves- ship by including $186 million in your Sub- sels ensures that America will in fact be able committee’s FY 2015 appropriations legisla- HON. SAM GRAVES to support and supply our troops overseas. It tion in order to fully implement the MSP. In OF MISSOURI guarantees that American-flag vessels and so doing, you will be saving the American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American crews will continue to be available taxpayer billions of dollars because the De- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 to transport the supplies and equipment our partment of Defense will be able to utilize troops need to do their job in behalf of our privately owned U.S.-flag vessels to meet its Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I nation. commercial sealift requirements rather than proudly pause to recognize Ty Michael Failure to approve the requested funding buying and maintaining this capability on Kixmiller. Ty is a very special young man who for the Maritime Security Program not only its own. will put American troops at risk but will has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- Thank you for your consideration of this ship and leadership by taking an active part in weaken America’s overall security interests request. and will cost the American taxpayer signifi- Respectfully, the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 397, and cantly more than the amount requested for HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON, earning the most prestigious award of Eagle FY 2015 for the MSP. Without having the Chairman, Scout. MSP and its maritime security fleet to rely Committee on Armed Services. Ty has been very active with his troop, par- upon, the options available to the Depart- ADAM SMITH, ticipating in many scout activities. Over the ment of Defense and to our country to meet Ranking Member, many years Ty has been involved with scout- America’s commercial sealift capability re- Committee on Armed Services. quirements are totally unacceptable. ing, he has not only earned numerous merit Duncan Hunter; Corrine Brown; Scott badges, but also the respect of his family, On the one hand, our country would be Peters; Frank LoBiondo; Elijah Cum- faced with the option of giving foreign-flag mings; Nick Rahall; Bennie Thompson; peers, and community. Most notably, Ty has shipping interests and their foreign mari- John Garamendi; John Duncan; Don earned the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of ners—interests who may not share America’s Young. Mic-O-Say and is a Brotherhood Member of goals, objectives and values—the responsi- Dutch Ruppersberger; Gary Miller; Rick the Order of the Arrow. Ty has also contrib- bility for supporting and advancing Amer- Larsen; Randy Forbes; Robert Witt- uted to his community through his Eagle Scout ica’s security interests overseas. These for- man; Derek Kilmer; Jim Brindenstine; project. Ty renovated and landscaped Lion’s eign-flag shipping services will have to be Scott Rigell; Peter King; Leonard paid for by the United States, and it means Park in Kearney, Missouri, rehabilitating the Lance. front signage, replacing the park grills and our country will be encouraging the out- Suzanne Bonamici; Carol Shea-Porter; sourcing of American maritime jobs as we Michael Michaud; Daniel Lipinski; mulching the entire park. spend taxpayer dollars on foreign-flag ships Suzan DelBene; Michael Grimm; Fred- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and their foreign crews. erica Wilson; Cedric Richmond; Sean commending Ty Michael Kixmiller for his ac- On the other hand, our country would be Maloney; Chris Gibson. complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- faced with the option of having the Depart- William Enyart; David Joyce; Brian Hig- ment of Defense build, maintain, and operate ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the gins; Linda Sa´ nchez; Howard Coble; the requisite vessels itself, at a tremendous highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Paul Cook; Janice Hahn; David McKin- cost to the American taxpayer. In fact, a 2006 ley; Tim Bishop; Jim McDermott. f report prepared for the National Defense Joe Courtney; Steve Israel; Michael Tur- Transportation Association—Military Sea- ner; Alan Lowenthal; Tulsi Gabbard; HONORING LESBIAN, GAY, BISEX- lift Committee concluded that ‘‘the likely Denny Heck; Marc Veasey; Lois UAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LBGT) cost to the government to replicate just the Frankel; Madeleine Bordallo; Albio PRIDE MONTH vessel capacity provided by the MSP dry Sires. cargo vessels would be $13 billion.’’ In addi- Peter DeFazio; Karen Bass; Pete Gallego; tion, the United States Transportation Com- Rick Nolan; Tim Walz; Ed Perlmutter; HON. ALAN GRAYSON mand has estimated that it would cost the Ron Barber; Andre´ Carson. OF FLORIDA U.S. Government an additional $52 billion to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES replicate the ‘‘global intermodal system’’ f Tuesday, June 10, 2014 that is made available to the Department of HONORING JACOB ALAN CROUSE Defense by MSP participants who are con- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I submit the tinuously developing, maintaining, and up- following. grading their systems. In contrast, the com- HON. SAM GRAVES mercial maritime industry, through the OF MISSOURI RECOGNIZING THE LEADERSHIP OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE SAUNDERS MSP, will provide the Department of Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with these same vessels and global inter- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- modal system at a cost to the taxpayer of Tuesday, June 10, 2014 bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) $186 million in FY 2015, a fraction of what it Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Pride Month, to recognize State Representa- would cost our government to do the job proudly pause to recognize Jacob Alan tive Joe Saunders. Representative Saunders itself. In other words, without funding the MSP Crouse. Jacob is a very special young man was elected to the Florida House on Novem- and ensuring the continued operation of its who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- ber 6, 2012 to serve House District 49 in East maritime security fleet, America would ei- zenship and leadership by taking an active Orange County, and made history as one of ther have to place the safety of our troops part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 309, Florida’s first openly gay state lawmakers. and the security of our nation in the hands and earning the most prestigious award of A graduate of the University of Central Flor- of foreign shipping interests or be forced to Eagle Scout. ida’s Political Science, Women’s Studies, and spend billions of dollars more of the tax- Jacob has been very active with his troop, Legal Studies programs, Joe began his polit- payers’ dollars to achieve the commercial sealift capability that will be lost if the re- participating in many scout activities. Over the ical work as a community organizer on cam- quested funds for MSP are not appropriated. many years Jacob has been involved with pus. As a campus leader, Joe fought for envi- During congressional consideration of the scouting, he has not only earned numerous ronmental protections, affordable tuition rates, reauthorization of the MSP in 2003, General merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- and stronger anti-discrimination policies. He John W. Handy, then-Commander in Chief, ily, peers, and community. Most notably, also ran civic engagement programs to reg- United States Transportation Command, Jacob has led his troops as Junior Scout- ister and empower young voters. told Congress that: ‘‘As we look at oper- master. Jacob has also contributed to his After graduating in 2005, Joe began working ations on multiple fronts in support of the War on Terrorism, it is clear that our lim- community through his Eagle Scout project by for Equality Florida, a statewide civil rights ited defense resources will increasingly rely building a picnic shelter for his church. group dedicated to educating and advocating on partnerships with industry to maintain Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender the needed capability and capacity to meet commending Jacob Alan Crouse for his ac- communities. Over the past ten years, he has our most demanding wartime scenarios . . . complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- led coalitions that have won non-discrimination

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.034 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 10, 2014 protections for over 1.5 million people in Cen- created a tremendous impact. Many local arts istering LGBT persons in Orange County. tral Florida. Joe was also a key leader in the organization in Orlando have closed their Thousands of members of the community 2008 passage of the Jeffrey Johnston Stand doors, but due to the ten years of success were registered, giving the community in- Up for All Students Act, Florida’s first anti-bul- from Michael’s fundraising efforts, OGC con- creased influence in many local and statewide lying law. tinues to entertain audiences and remain sol- elections. Randy also served as a member of In addition to his legislative duties, Rep- vent. the Orlando Anti-Discrimination Ordinance resentative Saunders currently serves as the Orlando Youth Alliance (OYA) provides a Committee (OADO) which successfully cham- Director of Civic Engagement for the Equality safe space for Central Florida gay, lesbian, bi- pioned for equality rights in both the City of Florida Institute where he works to register sexual, transgender, and questioning teen- Orlando and the Orange County Board of and engage progressive voters in the political agers through support groups, and social, Commissioners. process. He also directs the Equality Florida educational, and recreational activities, so that Randy has served as the Executive Director Institute’s Equality Means Business program none of the youth will ever feel that suicide is of the GLBT Community Center of Central where he works to improve Florida’s national the answer. In 2007, Michael Slaymaker be- Florida for the past four years. During this time and international reputation by spotlighting came the volunteer Board President. Although ‘‘The Center’’ has become a vital part of the major employers in Florida who are leading the organization was founded in 1990, it took GLBT Community, hosting numerous Town the way on inclusion and diversity. Michael’s leadership and knowledge to secure Hall meetings and providing the community Joe has held leadership roles with Planned a 501(c)(3) designation and take this tiny non- with useful information on issues like marriage Parenthood of Greater Orlando, the Central profit organization to new levels. Michael equality. Also, during Randy’s tenure, The Florida Disability Chamber of Commerce, Or- strengthened the board and volunteer struc- Center expanded its HIV testing hours, be- ange County Democratic Executive Com- ture and increased the number of chapters, so coming the first center in Florida to test seven mittee, and was a board member at Mad Cow that the number of youth being served could days a week and one of the largest HIV test- Theatre. increase significantly. Michael serves as the ing centers in the state. A respected leader in arts education, for main volunteer fundraiser and leader today. Recently married to his partner, Thomas several years Joe has chaired the Osceola He has increased their annual campaign from Berthier, Randy anticipates the overturning of Arts for a Complete Education Coalition which $1,900 to a high of $49,000 for this all-volun- the remaining sections of the Defense of Mar- advocates for quality arts education in K–12 teer organization. Over the past 25 years, riage Act and the Florida ban on same sex public schools. He is a member of ‘‘The Cir- OYA has impacted the lives of 1,300 young marriage. Randy always looks for ways to en- cle’’ coalition for the Dr. Phillips Performing people and not a single one has committed sure equality for all. Arts Center and a past board member for the suicide. I am happy to honor Randy Stephens, dur- arts education non-profit, Applause Academy. After being denied a job by a local non-profit ing LGBT Pride Month, for his contributions to Recognizing Joe’s contributions, the Florida because he was gay, Michael recruited a the Central Florida community. Alliance for Arts Education awarded him with group of volunteers to change local ordi- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARIA RUIZ their 2013 Leadership Award. nances and policies to make sure what hap- MARGENOT During the 2013 and 2014 legislative ses- pened to him would never happen to anyone Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- sion, Rep. Saunders filed the Florida Competi- else. In April, 2000, Michael founded the Or- bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) tive Workforce Act which would ban employ- lando Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Com- Pride Month, to recognize Maria Ruiz ment and housing discrimination on the basis mittee (OADO). The mission of OADO is to Margenot. Born in Cuba during Castro’s Revo- of sexual orientation and gender identity. The secure protection for Central Florida residents lution, Maria witnessed the debilitating effect bi-partisan bill earned 35 co-sponsors includ- from discrimination on the basis of sexual ori- of a culture robbed of its freedoms, rights, and ing 10 Republicans. entation and gender identity and expression. voice. Her parents, Victor and Rosaura Ruiz, Rep. Saunders serves on the House Edu- Under Michael’s leadership, drive, and direc- at immense personal sacrifice, took their cation Committee, Higher Education and tion the group has amended or updated a young children and fled political oppression. Workforce Subcommittee, Health Quality Sub- staggering 15 ordinances and policies in Or- Upon arriving in the United States, her family committee and is the Ranking Democratic ange County, Florida. was classified as political refugees and they member of the Choice and Innovation Sub- I am happy to honor Michael Slaymaker, were able to obtain green cards. committee. during LGBT Pride Month, for his contributions Maria’s family began anew at the Jersey I am happy to honor Representative Joe to the Central Florida community. shore. From her experience as a refugee, Saunders, during LGBT Pride Month, for his RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RANDY STEPHENS Maria learned to value the right to vote, to leadership and service to the Central Florida Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- speak out, and to seek social justice. community. bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Maria moved to South Florida, where she RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICHAEL Pride Month, to recognize Randy Stephens. found her niche in the hospitality industry, as SLAYMAKER Raised in rural Alabama by blue collar par- well as a large community of Cuban exiles. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- ents, Randy learned activism at an early age. There, she was able to raise her daughter, bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Both parents were officials with local unions Ashley, and experienced and embraced both Pride Month, to recognize Michael Slaymaker. and were role models for employee activism. her Cuban and American heritage. Michael has a phenomenal record of success The picket line was Randy’s childhood play- Through passion and commitment, Maria in his career as a fundraising professional and ground. Upon graduation from Talladega High has become a formidable leader in both her a gay rights advocate. Whether the nonprofit School, Randy attended Auburn University industry and community. She is an instru- organization was large or small, Michael’s where he became involved in student govern- mental figure at Wyndham Vacation Owner- knowledge, skills, abilities, and dedication to ment. His interest in government grew while ship, one of the most recognized and re- the mission of these organizations earned the attending Cumberland School of Law from spected hospitality companies in the world. same results—he doubled the fundraising rev- which he graduated in 1981. She serves as Senior Vice President of Sales enues, in some cases increased the revenues After serving as staff attorney for Justice Development, Recruiting and Training. Maria ten-fold. During his career, Michael Slaymaker Eric Embry of the Alabama Supreme Court, has impacted her company by fostering a cul- has generated over $33 million for nonprofit Randy took a position with the Alabama Edu- ture of inclusion and diversity. She has cham- organizations. cation Association (AEA). While serving as at- pioned diversity efforts to ensure everyone will Michael started out as a volunteer fund- torney and lobbyist, Randy worked on influ- feel accepted and valued in the workplace. As raiser for the Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) in encing politics by using a statewide network of a result of employees like Maria, Wyndham August 1998, but was quickly hired as a part teachers and support personnel in local cam- Vacation Ownership is consistently named a rime contract employee to help the small arts paigns. As a result, AEA was a dominant Best Place to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual organization. During his tenure, he helped voice in state politics for decades. and Transgender Equality. OGC increase their annual budget from Looking for a change, Randy relocated to As her company’s highest-ranking Hispanic $28,000 to $189,000. Raising funds for a gay Florida in 1992. The activist in him began to woman, she was the founding executive spon- organization in Orlando was a challenge, but get restless. He became involved in, and later sor of FUERTE!, a Hispanic employee re- Michael’s commitment to diversity and his be- chaired, the Rainbow Democratic Club and source group. Maria has shared her personal lief in the chorus’ vision to use music to became the GLBT Democratic Caucus’s Re- story through WynPride, her company’s group change images and attitudes, build a stronger gion Director for Central Florida. Randy helped for LGBT employees and straight allies. Her community, and make the world a better place lay the groundwork for identifying and reg- work isn’t confined to the walls of her office

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JN8.036 E10JNPT1 tjames on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 10, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E949 building, as she’s a strong voice for the LGBT Florida Gay and Lesbian Law Association, and tably, Christian has earned the rank of population in the business community. Equality Florida’s Central Florida Steering Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and Maria volunteers for the Human Rights Committee. Mary has taught Employment Dis- serves as his troops’ Senior Patrol Leader. Campaign and serves as Fed Club co-chair. crimination Law and Florida Civil Practice as Christian has also contributed to his commu- She’s a member of various civic groups, such an Adjunct Professor at Barry University nity through his Eagle Scout project. Christian as Equality Florida, 100 Women Strong, the School of Law, and has served as a consult- constructed a workout station on the fitness Florida Diversity Council, the Hispanic Cham- ant to The Orlando Business Journal and The trail on the campus of A. T. Still University in ber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, MBA Or- Orlando Sentinel on employment issues. Kirksville, Missouri. lando, and NCLR (National Council of La Mary is a frequent speaker and author on Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Raza). Following in her mother’s footsteps as employment and civil rights issues. Her col- commending Christian Polovich for his accom- a strong supporter of organizations committed umn, ‘‘Living Loud,’’ is featured regularly in plishments with the Boy Scouts of America to women’s reproductive health, she also The Watermark, Florida’s statewide LGBT and for his efforts put forth in achieving the serves on the board of Planned Parenthood of publication. Mary and her wife, Vicki Nantz, highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Greater Orlando. have produced a series of acclaimed docu- Maria has represented Wyndham Worldwide mentaries on social justice subjects and have f at the Top 50 Latina Women Award at the traveled together throughout the state advo- PERSONAL EXPLANATION White House, has received the Multicultural cating for equality. Leadership Award from the Florida Diversity I am happy to honor Mary Meeks, during HON. VICKY HARTZLER Council, and has been recognized as Woman LGBT Pride Month, for her contributions to the OF MISSOURI of the Year by the National Professional Wom- Central Florida community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES en’s Association. f I am happy to honor Maria Ruiz Margenot, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 during LGBT Pride Month, for her contribu- HONORING JACOB TODD HILEY Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, on Thurs- tions to the Central Florida community. day, May 29, 2014, I was unable to vote. Had RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARY MEEKS HON. SAM GRAVES I been present, I would have voted as follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- OF MISSOURI On rollcall No. 243, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 244, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 245, ‘‘yea’’; on roll- Pride Month, to recognize Mary Meeks. As a call No. 246, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 247, ‘‘nay’’; child Mary learned fearlessness from her Tuesday, June 10, 2014 on rollcall No. 248, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 249, mother, Syble Meeks, who taught her to rec- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 250, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall ognize injustice and stand up for herself and proudly pause to recognize Jacob Todd Hiley. No. 251, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 252, ‘‘yea’’; on others. Even back then Mary knew she want- Jacob is a very special young man who has rollcall No. 253, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 254, ed to be an attorney and when she grew up exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 255, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall and entered law school, civil rights and con- and leadership by taking an active part in the No. 256, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 257, ‘‘nay’’; on stitutional law became her passion and life’s Boy Scouts of America, Troop 397, and earn- rollcall No. 258, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 259, work. ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 260, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall Mary has practiced law in Central Florida Jacob has been very active with his troop, No. 261, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 262, ‘‘nay’’; on since 1988, where she has represented indi- participating in many scout activities. Over the rollcall No. 263, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 264, viduals, small business owners, and Fortune many years Jacob has been involved with ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 265, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall 500 companies for over 26 years. But nothing scouting, he has not only earned numerous No. 266, ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall No. 267, ‘‘yea’’; on has been more important or gratifying to her merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- rollcall No. 268, ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall No. 269, than fighting and dismantling discrimination, ily, peers, and community. Most notably, ‘‘yea.’’ whether on behalf of a client or on behalf of Jacob has earned the rank of Firebuilder in an entire community. the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, has become a Broth- f Currently, Mary is a member of the legal erhood Member in the Order of the Arrow and team representing six plaintiff couples and currently serves as his troops’ Junior Assistant HONORING SULLIVAN J. EASLEY Equality Florida who have filed a historic law- Scoutmaster. Jacob has also contributed to suit challenging Florida’s two state statutes his community through his Eagle Scout HON. SAM GRAVES and state constitutional amendment which ban project. Jacob built a storage mezzanine in the OF MISSOURI marriage equality. She is honored to be work- bus barn for First United Methodist Church of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing alongside Shannon Minter of the National Kearney. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Center for Lesbian Rights, the most influential Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in attorney in the national LGBT rights move- commending Jacob Todd Hiley for his accom- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I ment, to bring marriage equality to Florida. plishments with the Boy Scouts of America proudly pause to recognize Sullivan J. Easley. Mary has worked extensively with municipal and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Sully is a very special young man who has ex- and state government to write and advocate highest distinction of Eagle Scout. emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and for legislation to legally protect LGBT individ- f leadership by taking an active part in the Boy uals, couples, and families in Florida. Her Scouts of America, Troop 391, and earning work has resulted in numerous Human Rights HONORING CHRISTIAN POLOVICH the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Ordinances and Domestic Partnership Reg- Sully has been very active with his troop, istries, and a multitude of Employee Benefits HON. SAM GRAVES participating in many scout activities. Over the being implemented throughout the state. Mary OF MISSOURI many years Sully has been involved with co-authored the 2012 Orlando/Orange County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scouting, he has not only earned numerous Domestic Partnership Registry Ordinance merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Tuesday, June 10, 2014 which became model legislation for other local ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Sully communities in Florida. She is also the co-au- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I has led his troops as Assistant Senior Patrol thor of Florida Senate and House Bills which proudly pause to recognize Christian Polovich. Leader. Sully has also contributed to his com- have been introduced to create a statewide Christian is a very special young man who has munity through his Eagle Scout project. Sully domestic partnership registry to provide impor- exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship organized and constructed six bird houses in tant legal protections to same-sex couples no and leadership by taking an active part in the four different parks. He also led a team in matter where they live or travel. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 404, and earn- building new trails along a new expansion in Mary has served the LGBT and wider com- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. a nature preserve for the Friends of Webster munity in many leadership positions, including Christian has been very active with his Trails organization near Rochester, New York. serving on the Boards of the National LGBT troop, participating in many scout activities. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Bar Foundation, the Central Florida ACLU Over the many years Christian has been in- commending Sullivan J. Easley for his accom- Legal Panel, the Orlando Anti-Discrimination volved with scouting, he has not only earned plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Ordinance Committee, the Central Florida As- numerous merit badges, but also the respect and for his efforts put forth in achieving the sociation for Women Lawyers, the Central of his family, peers, and community. Most no- highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

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