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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E2831 HON November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2831 provide a more convenient, transparent and today, and support the Affordable Health Care Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join affordable way to choose among a variety of for America Act. my recognition of St. Hugo of the Hills on the health plans that meets individual needs. f honor of its outstanding achievement for being Americans who cannot afford to purchase cov- designated a 2009 National Blue Ribbon erage within the exchange will receive finan- RECOGNITION OF THE 211TH School. REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP cial assistance to ensure that they can obtain f comprehensive coverage. Additionally, small businesses will receive tax credits that will HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ CONGRESSMAN BOBBY L. RUSH DAY make it more affordable to offer insurance to OF TEXAS their employees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am also pleased that this bill encourages Thursday, November 19, 2009 HON. BARBARA LEE competition by ensuring that Americans will OF CALIFORNIA have the ability to choose a public plan alter- Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the 211th Regional Support Group native. Unlike private insurance carriers, the Thursday, November 19, 2009 public option will not be obligated by big prof- from Corpus Christi, Texas, for their tireless its for shareholders or large salaries for CEOs. efforts to ensure the security and well being of Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, on And while it represents just one option for the not only the country of Iraq but the United behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus I consumer and one component of health care States as well. rise today in honor of my colleague and fellow reform, it will serve as an important tool to in- Deployed on December 1, 2008, this unit CBC member, the Honorable BOBBY L. RUSH. crease choice and competition and lower over- worked in the face of grave danger and per- Throughout his distinguished career, Con- all insurance costs. formed in an exemplary fashion in the man- gressman RUSH has served as a determined Included in this proposal are a number of agement of installation and camp activities. leader for civil rights and a passionate advo- important health consumer protections. It will Sixty members of this unit will be returning cate for our nation’s least fortunate citizens finally end insurance discrimination against to my district on Saturday, November 21, and and their communities. On Saturday, Novem- people with pre-existing conditions and pre- it is my honor and privilege to welcome them ber 28th, Rev. Jesse Jackson and the vent insurance companies from imposing life- home. RainbowPUSH Coalition will honor Congress- time limits or dropping coverage when people Our Reservists put their lives on hold, to ful- man RUSH during ‘‘Bobby Rush Day,’’ a cele- are sick and need it most. It will cap out-of- fill the duties asked of them. I have the great- bration of his life and service. pocket expenses so people don’t go broke est respect for our service men and women Congressman RUSH was born in Albany, when they get sick; eliminate extra charges for who selflessly disregard their own safety in Georgia, in 1946 and spent his childhood preventive care like mammograms and diabe- order to voluntarily serve our country. growing up on the north and west sides of tes tests; and protect Medicare for seniors Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in Chicago. As a child, his Boy Scout Master en- while working to eliminate the ‘‘donut-hole’’ commemorating the 211th Regional Support couraged BOBBY to pursue public service. gap in coverage for prescription drugs. It will Group of Corpus Christi, Texas, for their serv- Congressman RUSH enlisted in the United also require that insurers reinvest at least 85 ice to this nation. States Army at the age of 17, which marked percent of their premiums back into health f the beginning of what was to become a life- coverage. This will limit the amount of money long career in public service. After serving HONORING ST. HUGO OF THE spent on advertising, underwriting, overhead honorably for 5 years, he left the Army to at- HILLS IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS, and profits that do nothing but reduce health tend Roosevelt University, where he grad- MICHIGAN benefits for patients. uated with honors in 1973. Improving access to coverage will also re- It was during this time that Congressman quire investments in our health care work- HON. GARY C. PETERS RUSH began his passionate advocacy for the force. Our system is strained by a lack of OF MICHIGAN basic civil and human rights of minorities, as nurses and primary care physicians, particu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a member of the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to serving as a member of the Stu- larly in underserved areas. That is why our bill Thursday, November 19, 2009 contains important workforce development ini- dent Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, tiatives like new scholarships and loan repay- Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Congressman RUSH co-founded the Illinois ment programs, grant programs for primary to recognize and honor the selection of St. Black Panther Party in 1968. With the Panther care training and immediate financial support Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Party, Congressman RUSH organized the Free for community health centers. This will as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School. This pres- Breakfast for Children program and estab- strengthen the number of nurses, doctors and tigious award is the highest honor bestowed lished a Free Medical Clinic, which gained re- other health care professionals necessary to by the United States Department of Education. nown as the nation’s first to develop a mass meet the increased demand for services. That St. Hugo earned this designation is a tes- sickle cell anemia testing program. This bill also makes historic changes to our tament to the dedication of its administration, This commitment to the health and dignity of antitrust laws by removing exemption enjoyed teachers, staff, students, parents and commu- communities of color has been a remarkable by insurance companies so that they are no nity members, whose hard work of self-evalua- trademark of Congressman RUSH’s career in longer shielded from liability for price fixing or tion, review and goal-setting for the future has public service. After serving as an Alderman in dominating their market—all of which reduce proved exemplary. the Chicago City Council for 8 years, Con- competition and increase prices for con- The Blue Ribbon Schools designation is re- gressman RUSH was elected to the U.S. sumers. It establishes new grant programs de- served for schools that provide only the most House of Representatives in 1993 to serve Illi- signed to encourage states to implement alter- rigorous academic programs or which have nois’ First Congressional District. Congress- natives to traditional medical malpractice litiga- made only the most dramatic strides in im- man RUSH has been a strong leader and vocal tion with the goal of reducing frivolous lawsuits proving their students’ academic achievement. proponent for issues such as health care re- while allowing legitimate cases to be heard. In fact, St. Hugo School was the only private form, job creation, environmental protection, This bill also has my strong support because school in Michigan to receive the award this gun control and ending the embargo against every portion will be completely paid for, and year. St. Hugo of the Hills has a long-cele- Cuba. Most recently, as Chairman of the En- it will reduce the deficit by $109 billion over brated and exemplary tradition of striving for ergy and Commerce Subcommittee on Com- the next ten years. academic excellence, with standardized test merce, Trade and Consumer Protection, Con- Mr. Speaker, I believe it is incumbent on us scores that reflect a deep commitment to high gressman RUSH used his deft leadership to as policymakers to offer a new vision for achievement. St. Hugo of the Hills provides its shepherd the bipartisan passage of the Con- health care in America—one that contains students an outstanding program of nationally sumer Product Safety Improvement Act of costs, improves quality, increases efficiency, recognized excellence in an environment in 2008 (H.R. 4040), which modernized the Con- promotes wellness, puts health care decisions which the teachings of the Catholic faith are sumer Product Safety Commission and estab- back in the hands of patients and doctors, and instilled, nurtured and demonstrated. Since lished essential safety requirements for chil- guarantees coverage as a right to our citizens. 1940, it is this combination that has enabled dren’s products. Every American deserves the promise of St. Hugo to count among its alumni scores of An ordained Baptist minister, Congressman quality, affordable health care. I urge my col- community leaders and dedicated, productive RUSH has remained true to the principles of leagues to join me in fulfilling that promise citizens. truth and justice throughout his distinguished VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.055 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS.
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