October 30, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1475 was recognized for his service by the Claude States Congress. It is with great pride that I Force, their unit consisting of forty-seven offi- B. Goven Tri-State Chapter Tuskegee Airmen recognize and applaud him for his selection cers and four hundred twenty-nine enlisted Inc. for the Jason Award given by Children’s men. Later they were joined by more combat- Mr. Wilfred R. DeFour, Sr. is a model of Square, U.S.A., and for his commitment to his ready graduates, the all-black 332nd Fighter perseverance and success in the face of racial community, students, and school. I invite my Group. These pioneers led the way to deseg- animus and someone who I am immensely colleagues in the House of Representatives to regation in the military and their exemplary proud to have as a constituent. His contribu- join me in congratulating Fred on receiving combat record helped lead America to victory tion to our New York City community is omni- this award, and I wish him continued success in Europe. present and it is my personal pleasure to wish in all his endeavors. We honor and celebrate these men for their him well on his 100th birthday and highlight f invaluable service to their country, not only in his life of achievement and service. the military, but also in our communities. HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVER- f SARY OF MADISON COUNTY, MIS- Given the above, I ask that this Legislative KIM BROCK SOURI Body pause in its deliberations and join me in remembering the heroic Tuskegee Airmen that HON. ED PERLMUTTER HON. JASON SMITH served our country. OF MISSOURI OF COLORADO f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 30, 2018 HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY Tuesday, October 30, 2018 OF EDWARD G. BUNTING, SR. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Kim Brock for today to honor the bicentennial birthday of receiving the Golden Mayor’s Award for Excel- Madison County, Missouri. Named for Presi- HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK lence. dent James Madison, the county was officially OF PENNSYLVANIA Kim has chaired the Golden Schools Foun- organized on December 14, 1818. The Osage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kickapoo Indians formed trade routes dation (GSF) since 2013. In that time, she has Tuesday, October 30, 2018 implemented innovative programs like summer through its rolling farmland and heavily for- academic boot camps at Bell Middle School ested hills in the early 17th Century. The Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I include in and Golden High School, elementary tutoring French prospected for lead here. Indeed, the RECORD a proclamation honoring the programs, and the teaching excellence pro- Madison County is on record as having the 100th birthday of Edward G. Bunting, Sr. gram. Additionally, Kim manages and over- oldest lead mine west of the Mississippi River. Whereas, Mr. Edward G. Bunting, Sr., cele- sees all aspects of the Golden Gallop—a com- It has also been home to the mining of cobalt, brated his one hundredth birthday on July 2, munity event that involves over 1,000 runners, copper, silver and red marble. 2018; Early settlers brought the names: DeGuire, 100 volunteers, and is the main fundraiser for Whereas, Mr. Bunting valiantly served our LaChance, Viriat, Nicholl, Trudeau, Pratte, GSF. She is an advocate for our local schools, country in the United States Air Force from Valle, Beauvais, DeClue and Chevalier to the recognizing that strong neighborhood schools 1943 to 1946 and the Air Force Reserves from area. Its two major towns are Marquand and are the cornerstone of strong neighborhoods 1946 to 1950, and embarked on a successful and successful students. the county seat of Fredericktown. Today, Madison County is home to more business career at Germantown Savings Bank I congratulate Kim for receiving this well-de- than 12,000 people and welcomes visitors for thirty-six years; and served honor by Mayor Marjorie Sloan. I thank each year to the Missouri Whitewater Cham- Whereas, Mr. Bunting, his late wife Eliza- her for her contributions to our community. pionships, Marquand Pioneer Days, Madison beth, and children Daniel, David, and Edward, f County Fair and the Azalea Festival. It is my Jr., have contributed substantially to our com- munity; now therefore, do I, Congressman TRIBUTE TO FRED MAHER honor to acknowledge this historic birthday be- fore the United States House of Representa- BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania, proudly HON. DAVID YOUNG tives and to honor the people of Madison recognize Mr. Edward G. Bunting, Sr., on the County, Missouri as they celebrate all year year of his one hundredth birthday celebration, OF IOWA long. and honor his remarkable accomplishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Tuesday, October 30, 2018 f HONORING AND REMEMBERING Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise THE SERVICE OF THE TUSKEGEE TRIBUTE TO LEOLA AND ROGENE today to recognize and congratulate Fred AIRMEN CARNEGY Maher of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for his selection by the Children’s Square U.S.A. Board of Di- rectors to receive a 2018 Jason Award. The HON. TOM REED HON. DAVID YOUNG OF NEW YORK Jason Award is given to individuals who ex- OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emplify the mission of Children’s Square IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 30, 2018 through their life skills and values in their per- Tuesday, October 30, 2018 sonal lives, work, and community contribu- Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions. honor the service of the Tuskegee Airmen. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Fred is a lifelong educator who has touched As Veteran’s Day approaches and America today to recognize and honor Leola and the lives of generations of students, teachers, remembers the sacrifices of our military men Rogene Carnegy of Shenandoah, Iowa, on the and families throughout Council Bluffs. Fred and women, it is important that we recognize very special occasion of their 60th wedding retired from the Council Bluffs Community the trailblazers that paved the way for our anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary School District in 2012, after serving for 51 armed forces as we know them today. on October 4, 2018. years in the district and 56 years in education. By the beginning of World War II, air com- Leola and Rogene’s lifelong commitment to Fred is very active in his church and his com- bat had become an essential strategic asset in each other and their family truly embodies munity. He is admired by many for his kind- modern warfare. In a segregated military, Afri- Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anni- ness, compassion, and willingness to help oth- can-Americans had been rejected from train- versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- ers. He never said ‘‘no’’ to a student who ing as military aviators until Congress passed ries. May their commitment grow even strong- needed him. As a teacher and school adminis- Appropriations Bill Public Law 18, providing er as they continue to love, cherish, and honor trator, Fred said, ‘‘I try to provide guidance funding for the training of African-American pi- one another for many years to come. and hope. I’ll try to show a kid who thinks he’s lots. The brave men who answered their coun- Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple hopelessly behind that he can still make it. It’s try’s call to service would form the first all- on their 60th year together, and I wish them not hopeless, (and) he’s not helpless, so don’t black flying unit, commonly called the many more. I ask that my colleagues in the give up.’’ Tuskegee Airmen. United States House of Representatives join Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- The Tuskegee Airmen served in the 99th me in congratulating them on this momentous resent leaders like Fred Maher in the United Pursuit Squadron of the United States Air occasion.

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OF MICHIGAN George Washington famously wrote, ‘‘The In 2005, Chris was hired as a fourth-grade IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES government of the United States . . . gives to teacher at Ronald Reagan Elementary in bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assist- Chowchilla. Since then, he has made every Tuesday, October 30, 2018 ance. May the children of the stock of Abra- school year a ‘‘unique learning experience’’ for Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it’s my honor ham who dwell in this land continue to merit his students. In the past three years, Chris to recognize the Upper Peninsula Land Con- and enjoy the good will of the other began teaching his students about the impor- servancy for receiving Land Trust Accredita- inhabitats—while every one shall sit in safety tance of farming and agriculture. He strongly tion. Through its dedication to wildlife habitat, under his own vine and fig tree and there shall believes that agriculture is of vital importance outdoor recreation, and its local community, be none to make him afraid.’’ to our region, therefore insists in teaching his the U.P. Land Conservancy has become an Mr. Speaker, what happened on Saturday students about farming and agriculture. indispensable part of Michigan’s First District. was an assault on the very foundations of This school year, Chris and his students Locally focused land conservation under- America. It was an assault on freedom of reli- have conducted experiments and planted taken by community-based land trusts has be- gion guaranteed by the First Amendment of plants at their school’s onsite greenhouse, come increasingly important across the coun- the U.S. Constitution. I always say that the where they plot and track the growth of their try. Accreditation by the independent Land First Amendment is first because it is the most plants. Also, last year, his students trans- Trust Accreditation Commission is given to important—it is the very basis of what histori- planted a variety of succulents, which were those organizations that have proven to be cally has made this country different than all entered into the Chowchilla Fair and received trusted, strong, and effective in their land con- others. It is because of that amendment that a first-place ribbon. servation efforts. Through its tremendous work Jews and people of all other faiths have made Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join in Michigan, the Upper Peninsula Land Con- this country their home. me today in recognizing Mr. Chris Lavagnino servancy has shown that it is more than de- This deranged killer sought not only to kill for receiving the Educator of the Year Award. serving of this seal. First started in 1999, the Jews on the Sabbath, he sought to kill Amer- Chris has been an inspiration, not only to his organization currently protects more than ica as we know it. His violent and murderous students, but also through his community lead- 6,600 acres of forest and wetlands across the actions should be treated as a hate crime, and ership. I ask that you join me in wishing Chris Upper Peninsula. Its work to protect wildlife he should be brought to justice swiftly. If he is and his wife Jennifer continued success and habitats, water quality, working farms and indeed convicted, this man should be meted happiness. ranches, and healthy communities has been out the most severe punishment under the f invaluable for the people of Michigan’s First law. District. Our region is home to some of the Just days following this heinous attack, the TRIBUTE TO NORMA AND RON most pristine natural landscapes in the coun- Rabbi of the Tree of Life Synagogue summed DANT try, and I’m grateful for the U.P. Land Conser- up the significance of what occurred well. vancy’s efforts to ensure that future genera- ‘‘Many just see this as an attack on the Jewish HON. DAVID YOUNG tions can enjoy the same natural beauty we so community. It’s not. When American citizens OF IOWA deeply treasure. cannot freely and safely worship in their house IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it’s my honor to congratulate of worship and celebrate the Sabbath, it con- Tuesday, October 30, 2018 the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy for re- cerned me because it challenges the safety ceiving Land Trust Accreditation. Michiganders and security of all Americans in any house of Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise can take immense pride in knowing that the worship. It was an attack on America.’’ today to recognize and honor Norma and Ron First District is home to such a trusted organi- And that’s just the way it is. Dant of Atlantic, Iowa, on the very special oc- zation working to promote land conservation. f casion of their 50th wedding anniversary. On behalf of my constituents, I wish the U.P. Norma and Ron’s lifelong commitment to Land Conservancy all the best in its future en- RECOGNIZING EDUCATOR OF THE each other and their family truly embodies deavors. YEAR CHRIS LAVAGNINO Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- f versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- HON. JIM COSTA ries. May their commitment grow even strong- VIOLENT ATTACK ON JEWISH OF CALIFORNIA er as they continue to love, cherish, and honor COMMUNITY IN PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Tuesday, October 30, 2018 HON. TED POE on their 50th year together, and I wish them OF TEXAS Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many more. I ask that my colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the career achievements of Mr. United States House of Representatives join Chris Lavagnino, a fourth-grade teacher at me in congratulating them on this momentous Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Ronald Reagan Elementary School in occasion. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on Satur- Chowchilla, California. Chris is being honored f day, October 27, as worshippers gathered to by the Madera County Farm Bureau with the celebrate the naming of a new baby at the 2018 Educator of the Year Award. This award COMMEMORATING THE SESQUI- Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel is given to an educator who has guided and CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF Hill neighborhood, a gunman burst into the supplied their students and has devoted their THE MIDDLE EASTERN DISTRICT temple wielding three handguns and an AR– time to teach about farming and agriculture. It OF THE ORIGINAL FREE WILL 15 assault rifle shouting ‘‘All Jews Must Die.’’ is both fitting and appropriate that we honor BAPTIST CHURCH He murdered three women and eight men be- Chris today for his years of service to our Val- fore he was subdued by the police in what au- ley. HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD thorities are calling the worst attack on the Chris, a native of San Leonardo, moved to OF NORTH CAROLINA Jewish community in American history. the Central Valley at age 8. He attended local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The eleven congregants killed and the six schools in Fresno and Clovis, where his others who were wounded in this act of pure fourth-grade teacher at Viking Elementary Tuesday, October 30, 2018 evil were targeted because of one reason School, Mr. Sepetjian, inspired him to become Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to only: they were Jews. Peaceful law abiding a teacher himself. commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Americans were killed in a holy place on the Chris attended California State University, Middle Eastern District of the Original Free Jewish Sabbath simply for being Jews. That Fresno, where he received a bachelor’s de- Will Baptist Church, which is headquartered in this would happen in 2018 is appalling and is gree in Liberal Studies. He went on to obtain my congressional district in Wilson, North a tragic reminder that anti-Semitism is unfortu- his teaching credential at National University. Carolina. 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