January 11, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E35 2017, 200 people were killed. That is 200 peo- Captain Walter Combs. I extend my sincerest CONGRATULATING WTTW’S CHI- ple too many. Cities like Memphis were able congratulations on his accomplishments and CAGO TONIGHT: THE WEEK IN to reduce violent crimes by hiring more police years of public service. I wish him all the best REVIEW AND JOEL WEISMAN and providing programs to help children in the on his well-deserved retirement. city. It is important that local governments that HON. MIKE QUIGLEY are trying to reduce violent crimes get federal f OF ILLINOIS assistance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That is why I am introducing the Safer H.R. 3731, SECRET SERVICE RE- Thursday, January 11, 2018 Streets Act. This bill would create a new grant CRUITMENT AND RETENTION program that would provide grants to units of ACT OF 2017 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to local government that have crime rates signifi- congratulate WTTW’s Emmy-Award winning cantly above the national rate. Units of local series, Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, governments with crime rates four times the HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN on its 40th Anniversary. January 19, 2018 will national rate would get 50 percent of the also mark Mr. Joel Weisman’s final appear- funds, units of local governments with crime OF NEW JERSEY ance as host and senior editor of the program. rates three times the national rate would get IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review is 20 percent of the funds, and units of local gov- the longest running series in the history of ernments with crime rates two times the na- Thursday, January 11, 2018 WTTW and a staple of Chicago news media, tional rate would get 10 percent of the funds. representing the city’s longest running tele- This bill also creates an emergency fund for Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I vision series with a single host or anchor. Mr. units of local governments that have spikes of rise in support of H.R. 3731, the Secret Serv- Weisman has been senior editor since the violent crimes. ice Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017. show’s inception. I urge my colleagues to pass this important The United States Secret Service is oper- Mr. Weisman is a lifelong Chicagoan and legislation and support our local communities ating under tremendous demands with very has been with WTTW since 1973, beginning as they work to reduce violent crime. limited resources. The agency is tasked with as political editor and commentator on f WTTW’s nightly news program, The Public protecting a large presidential family that trav- HONORING CAPTAIN WALTER News Center. When The Week in Review els frequently around the world. This year, premiered on January 20, 1978, it served as COMBS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS members of the Trump family have traveled to RETIREMENT a 30-minute conversation series. Throughout Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, the United its four-decade history, Mr. Weisman wel- Arab Emirates, Canada, the United Kingdom, comed hundreds of reporters to his rotating HON. RAUL RUIZ and the Republic of Ireland, among other des- four-person weekly panel long before this for- OF CALIFORNIA tinations. The Secret Service provides protec- mat became commonplace in national TV pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion on all of these trips, in addition to pro- gramming. At. Mr. Weisman’s insistence, the Thursday, January 11, 2018 tecting the president himself, and each of panelists were nonpartisan and diverse, first Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to these trips requires the Secret Service to incur representing print and broadcast, and later, congratulate Palm Springs Police Captain significant costs, including travel, lodging, and digital media. In 2008, he was deservedly inducted in the Walter Combs on his retirement after more costs associated with coordinating with local than 23 years in law enforcement. His dedica- Silver Circle of the Chicago/Midwest chapter security entities, embassies, and other over- tion to ensuring the residents of Palm Springs of the National Academy of Television Arts are safe is truly commendable. Today, I want seas partners. The Trump family does not re- and Sciences. to recognize his outstanding accomplishments imburse the Federal government for costs as- Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mr. Joel Weisman and years of service. sociated with protecting family members on for his tireless dedication to WTTW’s Chicago Captain Combs is an exceptional leader in these trips, even when they are made in pur- Tonight: The Week in Review throughout his our local community. He began his law en- suit of the Trump Organization’s business in- long and storied career delivering vital infor- forcement career serving as a patrol officer terests and to promote the Trump brand. mation—and entertainment—to Chicagoans. I with the Indio Police Department. After five urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- The scope of the Secret Service’s protective years, in 1994, Captain Combs started work- lating Mr. Weisman on his invaluable contribu- mission, along with other agency activities ing with the Palm Springs Police Department tion to WTTW and our community’s civic dia- where he remained until 2017. such as investigating and preventing counter- logue. His commitment to keeping our citizens safe feiting, has created a hole in the agency’s f earned him many promotions over the years, budget. At a June 8, 2017, hearing before the going from patrol officer to Captain. During his House Homeland Security Subcommittee on RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND early years with the Palm Springs Police De- Transportation and Protective Security, Secret SERVICE OF BISHOP JOHN HURST ADAMS partment, he served as an undercover Nar- Service Director Randolph ‘‘Tex’’ Alles testified cotics Task Force Officer, field Training Offi- that the agency’s budget is ‘‘$200 million to cer, Police Department Honors Guard, and $300 million a year short of what would be re- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON member of the SWAT Team. In 2005, he was quired’’ to fulfill its protective and investigative OF TEXAS promoted to Sergeant and supervised the Pa- missions more effectively. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trol Officers, the Detective Bureau overseeing Thursday, January 11, 2018 the Property Crimes Division, the auxiliary This bill will not solve the Secret Service’s Peer Support Group and Honor Guard, and budget gap, but it will prevent Secret Service Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. the volunteer unit of citizens on Patrol. His de- agents from having to bear the brunt of chal- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late termination and outstanding performance lenges they did not create. Many Secret Serv- Bishop John Hurst Adams of the African Meth- odist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.). eventually led him to be promoted to Lieuten- ice agents have hit their overtime pay limits Bishop Adams devoted his life to service of ant in 2012, and ultimately to Captain in 2014. and are unable to receive further compensa- Captain Combs commitment to public serv- the Church and communities across the coun- tion despite having to work additional hours ice is inspiring. While serving with the Palm try. His relationship with the church began as Springs Police Department, he was also a de- given the agency’s expanded mission. Such a a deacon in 1948, and culminated with the voted member of the Human Rights Commis- system is unfair to the agents, who work dif- Senior Bishopric from 1988 to his retirement in sion board and the LGBT Committee. ficult jobs with long shifts and uncompromising 2004. In those 50 years of steadfast service to Captain Combs has dedicated his life in schedules even when they are being fairly the A.M.E Church, Bishop Adams also stood service of the residents of Palm Springs. His compensated. as a pillar of the African American community in his active work with the Joint Center on Po- valuable contributions and arduous work H.R. 3731 would allow the Secret Service to strengthening our community will be felt for litical and Economic Studies, TransAfrica, the pay agents for hours they have worked, which years to come. King Center Development Board and during On behalf of the entire 36th Congressional is the least we can do. I urge the Senate to his six-year tenure as the President of Paul District, I am humbled to honor and recognize pass this bill as soon as possible. Quinn College, located in my district. At that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:09 Jan 12, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JA8.003 E11JAPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E36 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 11, 2018 time, he was the youngest person named to No on Roll Call No. 698 Because of their great work this harmful the presidency of the College, as well as the No on Roll Call No. 699 provision was removed from the final bill. Vetri youngest college or university president in the Yea on Roll Call No. 700 & Kathy have saved thousands of dollars for nation. He also did extraordinary work as the Yea on Roll Call No. 701 graduate students across the country, and Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Con- No on Roll Call No. 702 have ensured many hard working students will ference of National Black Churches. Bishop Yea on Roll Call No. 703 continue to have access to graduate school. Adams had a longstanding and dedicated December 21, 2017 On behalf of California’s 13th Congressional commitment to serving the cause of civil No on Roll Call No. 704 District, I’d like to thank Vetri and Kathy for No on Roll Call No. 705 rights, and to bettering the lives of children their exceptional work to ensure all students Yea on Roll Call No. 706 have equal access to higher education, and through education. I personally witnessed his Yea on Roll Call No. 707 remarkable life and devotion in the fight for most importantly for staying woke. f justice and I am truly grateful and honored to f acknowledge him. RECOGNIZING VETRI VELAN AND Bishop Adams is survived by his loving wife, KATHY SHIELD HAPPY 125TH ANNIVERSARY Dr. Dolly Deselle Adams, their three children UVALDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DE- and eight grandchildren, for whom we offer HON. BARBARA LEE PARTMENT our thoughts and prayers. OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, I’d like to offer my gratitude for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WILL HURD the work done by Bishop Adams, and honor OF TEXAS Thursday, January 11, 2018 his legacy and belief that ‘‘the strength of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES African American community network allows it Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- Thursday, January 11, 2018 to support each other and come together’’. nize and celebrate the tremendous advocacy f of two UC Berkeley students whose diligent Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- work mobilized graduate students around the ognize the 125th Anniversary of Uvalde Volun- PERSONAL EXPLANATION country against the greatest tax scam in teer Fire Department, a critical community in- American history. stitution and group of dedicated individuals in HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER When President Trump and Congressional South Texas. OF OHIO Republicans introduced legislation to reform The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the tax code, many of us recognized it for founded in 1892, just 36 years after Uvalde what it was—a blatant attempt to provide mil- County was established by Reading Wood Thursday, January 11, 2018 lionaires and billionaires with large tax breaks, Black, a twenty-two year old from New Jersey. Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, on January 10, while eliminating many of the provisions that In addition to fighting fires and educating the I was unable to vote on Roll Call votes 005 provide the working class and the poor with people of Uvalde on fire safety and preven- through 013. Had I been present, I would have means to improve their standing in society. tion, this Department regularly participates in voted as follows: Roll Call 005—No; Roll Call This terrible bill, passed without proper de- community events, like the Newspapers in 006—No; Roll Call 007—No; Roll Call 008— bate and process just before the holidays, will Education and Christmas Posada and Parade, Yes; Roll Call 009—Yes; Roll Call 010—Yes; permanently stack the deck in favor of the rich truly going the extra mile for public service. Roll Call 011—Yes; Roll Call 012—Yes; and and well-connected. In fact, we know that 83 Today I applaud the countless members of Roll Call 013—Yes. percent of the bill’s benefits go to the richest the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department who f 1 percent of our society. To pay for these un- have helped to keep Uvalde safe. The positive necessary tax breaks for the rich, the bill adds impact of this volunteer fire department reso- PERSONAL EXPLANATION more than $1 trillion to the national debt—a nates across Texas’ 23rd Congressional Dis- debt that our children and generations to trict. HON. MARK POCAN come will continue to bear. f OF WISCONSIN In the face of this immoral redistribution of PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wealth to the rich, people around the country Thursday, January 11, 2018 were rightfully outraged, and many of my con- stituents were strongly opposed to its pas- HON. JARED HUFFMAN Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, during my med- sage. OF CALIFORNIA ical recovery, I missed the following roll call In particular, I would like to recognize two of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votes. Had I been present, I would have my constituents for their efforts to highlight a voted: particularly damaging section of the original Thursday, January 11, 2018 December 13, 2017 bill, and commend them for their actions to Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, No on Roll Call No. 676 have it removed from the final package. January 11, 2018, I was unavoidably detained No on Roll Call No. 677 Soon after the horrible GOP tax bill was in- for rollcall vote 14. Had I been present for roll- No on Roll Call No. 678 troduced, Vetri Velan, a physics PhD student call vote 14, I would have voted ‘‘YEA’’. No on Roll Call No. 679 at UC Berkeley, developed an analysis of the f No on Roll Call No. 680 bill. With the majority of doctoral and master December 14, 2017 students receiving institutional or fee waivers, THANKING CHRISTIAN MORGAN Yea on Roll Call No. 681 Vetri realized that if tuition remissions were FOR HIS SERVICE TO MISSOURI’S No on Roll Call No. 682 deemed taxable, graduate students could see 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Yea on Roll Call No. 683 their tax bill grow by 200 percent. It would also No on Roll Call No. 684 make it harder, and even impossible, for low HON. ANN WAGNER December 18, 2017 or middle-income students to attend graduate OF MISSOURI No on Roll Call No. 685 school. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yea on Roll Call No. 686 Vetri partnered with Kathy Shield, a fellow Yea on Roll Call No. 687 Cal student pursuing a Nuclear Engineering Thursday, January 11, 2018 December 19, 2017 PhD to develop a tax calculator allowing any Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, today I in- No on Roll Call No. 688 graduate student to determine their new tax li- clude in the RECORD a tribute that means a No on Roll Call No. 689 ability under the House proposal. This allowed great deal to me, my family, and my staff. To- Yea on Roll Call No. 690 students to write and call their elected officials morrow we bid farewell to my Chief of Staff of Yea on Roll Call No. 691 with specific information about the negative five years, Christian Morgan. No on Roll Call No. 692 impact of the new tax bill. Every day, Christian has exemplified the Yea on Roll Call No. 693 And they didn’t stop there. Vetri and Kathy conservative principles for which my office No on Roll Call No. 694 then organized graduate students at UC Berk- fights. His love for his family, faith in Jesus Yea on Roll Call No. 695 ley and around the country to contact 87 of- Christ, and undying belief in what our country December 20, 2017 fices in 18 states to express outrage over this stands for have led my office from the day I No on Roll Call No. 697 provision. was sworn in, and his presence will be felt

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