E1236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 8, 2015 the Ayatollah Khomeini’s Iran to generate able basis that the person was, or was about the legacy he leaves behind in Northeastern money to fund the illegal contra war in Nica- to be, engaged in criminal activity. Washington. ragua. As a result of Terry v. Ohio, a police officer Before winning election to the Washington In response to the claim by Colonel Oliver has the right to stop, frisk, and question an in- State House of Representatives, Bob was a North that he acted out of patriotism in engi- dividual he reasonably suspects to be en- farmer, flew as a bush pilot in Alaska and neering the illegal weapons sales and divert- gaged in criminal activity, but cannot seize cloud seeder in Spokane, and was a logger in ing the proceeds to fund the contras, a stern items from that person if the pat down of the Northeastern Washington. Bob was also a Louis Stokes lectured the misguided Colonel suspect’s outer clothing does not reveal any minister and helped perform my wedding cere- North on the rule of law, the true meaning of weapons posing a threat to the officer’s safety. mony to my husband, Brian. patriotism, and, in the process American Because of Louis Stokes’ exceptional advo- In 1990, Senator Morton was elected to the exceptionalism: cacy in Terry v. Ohio, the right of every indi- Washington State House of Representatives, I suppose that what has been most dis- vidual to secure from unreasonable searches where he served until his appointment to the turbing to me about your testimony is the and seizures was preserved while at the same Washington State Senate in 1994. In the Sen- ugly part. In fact, it has been more than not impeding the ability of law enforcement of- ate, Senator Morton was a tireless champion ugly. It has been chilling, and, in fact, ficers to perform their duties safely. for the 7th legislative district in Northeastern frightening. I’m not just talking about your Washington, focusing on issues closest to his part in this, but the entire scenario, about Mr. Speaker, every citizen benefits from this government officials who plotted and con- ruling and communities that have a history of constituents and serving as Chair of the Nat- spired, who set up a straw man, a fall guy. being harassed by law enforcement protected ural Resources, Energy & Water Committee Officials who lied, misrepresented and de- by the Constitution from arbitrary and abusive and Chair of the Agriculture & Environment ceived. Officials who planned to superimpose treatment by law enforcement. Committee. He believed in the people and the upon our government a layer outside of our But the fight for a criminal justice system way of life we enjoy in Northeastern Wash- government, shrouded in secrecy and only that respects the rights of all persons is not ington. He was most comfortable in cowboy accountable to the conspirators. over. boots and a cowboy hat. He passionately Colonel, as I sit here this morning looking at you in your uniform, I cannot help but re- That is why I am proud to be the Ranking fought for our priorities which on one occa- member that I wore the uniform of this Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee sion, led him to be graveled down by the country in World War II in a segregated on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and President of the Senate for blowing a railroad Army. I wore it as proudly as you do, even Investigations and a leader in the effort to re- whistle on the Senate floor when he thought though our government required black and form the criminal justice system so that all per- he was being railroaded by legislation. white soldiers in the same Army to live, sons receive fair and equal treatment regard- Ahead of his time to promote forest health, sleep, eat and travel separate and apart, less of their race, gender, religion, or national Senator Morton championed the idea of while fighting and dying for our country. origin. thinning the trees in our forests in order that But because of the rule of law, today’s serv- they may be less susceptible to catastrophic icemen in America suffer no such indignity. Louis Stokes fought tirelessly to fulfill the My mother, a widow, raised two boys. She promise of the 14th Amendment that ‘‘no state fire. He also spearheaded efforts to develop a had an eighth-grade education. She was a do- shall make or enforce any law which shall statewide plan to preserve the health of for- mestic worker who scrubbed floors. One son abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens ests across Washington State. Senator Morton became the first black mayor of a major of the United States; nor shall any state de- also advocated to protect water rights for agri- American city. The other sits today as chair- prive any person of life, liberty, or property, culture use and to defend livestock from wild man of a House intelligence committee. Only without due process of law; nor deny to any animal predation. in America, Col. North. Only in America. person within its jurisdiction the equal protec- In 2006, Senator Morton was instrumental in And while I admire your love for America, I hope that you will never forget that others tion of the laws.’’ passing historical water legislation that sought too love America just as much as you do and It is a fight I am proud to continue today. out new water supplies through the construc- that others will die for America, just as Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes will be mourned tion of new storage facilities and conservation quick as you will. by friends and colleagues on both sides of the measures. During this time, he was also Louis Stokes never wavered in his belief aisle who had the privilege to serve alongside known for carrying around a seven foot tall that America could fulfill the promise of its him. pole that depicted the flow of the Columbia Founders or his dedication to the principles of He was a mentor to me and I will always re- River. At the bill signing ceremony, Senator the Declaration of Independence and the Con- member his commanding presence and cher- Morton presented this pole to Governor stitution, stating: ish the assistance he provided me and the ex- Gregoire as a gift. I’m going to keep on denouncing the in- ample he set for new Members to follow. Senator Morton was also passionate about equities of this system, but I’m going to My thoughts and prayers are with his Jay, compiling and distributing an annual salmon work within it. To go outside the system Louis’ beloved wife of 55 years; to his chil- report. He was committed to protecting our would be to deny myself—to deny my own dren, Shelly, Louis, Angela, and Lorene; his way of life even if it meant proposing to split existence. I’ve beaten the system. I’ve proved grandchildren; and the untold thousands of the state in two. it can be done—so have a lot of others. persons who touched and whose lives were Senator Morton was extremely well liked But the problem is that a black man has to and respected, not only by his constituents be extra special to win in this system. Why touched by one of Cleveland’s greatest sons. should you have to be a super black to get Mr. Speaker I ask the House to observe a and staff, but by Senators on both sides of the someplace? That’s what’s wrong in the soci- moment of silence in memory of Louis Stokes, aisle. A man of strong convictions, he epito- ety. The ordinary black man doesn’t have an exceptional American, and the gentleman mized a perfect gentleman, respectful of all the same chance as the ordinary white man from Ohio who served in this chamber for viewpoints and always ready with just the right does. three decades with honor, integrity, and dis- words to say. Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes’ commitment to tinction. On a personal note, Bob was my mentor, a fairness and equal treatment started long be- f role model, an inspiration, and constant en- fore he was elected to Congress. couragement. As Senator, he was a tremen- As a lawyer for the NAACP, he brought anti- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF dous example both in his devotion to God and discrimination lawsuits, represented dem- FORMER WASHINGTON STATE to his community. As a young college grad- onstrators arrested in anti-discrimination SENATOR BOB MORTON, A LIFE- uate, I had the distinct honor of working for marches and sit-ins, and took the cases of LONG ADVOCATE FOR NORTH- Bob as his legislative aide while he served in poor persons charged with crimes. EASTERN WASHINGTON the Washington State House of Representa- One of those criminal cases he took is tives. Bob took a chance on me—he believed known to every lawyer in America and appre- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS in me and I will forever be grateful for his sup- ciated by every person who cherishes the pro- OF WASHINGTON port and encouragement. tections guaranteed by the 4th Amendment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise to thank Senator Bob Morton for his the U.S. Constitution. years of dedication and service to North- I am speaking of the famous case of Terry Tuesday, September 8, 2015 eastern Washington. Bob lived his life to dem- v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) won by Louis Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, onstrate God’s love. Whenever I see someone Stokes in which the Supreme Court held that in August, Washington State lost one of our with a cowboy hat walking the halls of Con- a police officer could ‘‘stop and frisk’’ an indi- best, former Washington State Senator Bob gress, I will fondly remember State Senator vidual only where he could articulate a reason- Morton. Today, I rise to celebrate his life and Bob Morton, his love for God, and for people.

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Mr. Speaker, I ganizing daily trains to ferry migrants from the HON. ED WHITFIELD ask for the House’s attention today to recog- southern to the northern border. If the partner- nize my friends, Jim and Lee Vanoy, on their ship between the United States and Mac- OF KENTUCKY 50th wedding anniversary. edonia is to remain strong, the country needs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim and Lee met on a blind date in July of our continued support. I also use this oppor- tunity to urge Macedonia’s leaders to continue Tuesday, September 8, 2015 1965 and less than six weeks later eloped and were married on August 26, 1965. Because of strengthening their institutions and reforming Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the Vietnam War draft rules, many couples its democracy and rule of law. to recognize the bicentennial of Allen County, were married on that date. As a way to recognize and strengthen this Kentucky, located in the First Congressional Together Jim and Lee raised two boys, Van partnership, I started the first Congressional District. This momentous occasion not only and Ben. They are the proud grandparents of Caucus on Macedonia and Macedonian-Amer- celebrates the rich history of Allen County, but four grandchildren, Courtney, Taylor, Blake, icans. This Caucus is a bipartisan group of the many thousands of residents who over the and Alex. members of Congress dedicated to maintain- years have made it a vibrant and thriving com- The Vanoy family made their home in ing and strengthening a positive and mutually munity. Opelika, Alabama, for the last 45 years. Jim is beneficial relationship between the United Allen County was formed in 1815, the fifty- retired from the Uniroyal Tire plant and Lee, States and the Republic of Macedonia, as well seventh county in the Commonwealth, and after serving many years as a church sec- as advocating for the concerns and interests named in honor of Colonel John Allen, a hero retary, currently serves as the county voter of the Macedonian community in the United of the War of 1812. Soldiers made their way registrar. States. into the hilly terrain of Allen County during the They enjoy Bible studies, doing home repair Michigan’s 10th District has one of the larg- Civil War, and Dumont Hill, which currently for the elderly, and traveling. est populations of Macedonian-Americans in serves as a park, remains a link to this past. Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing this the Nation. Over Labor Day weekend, St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Ster- The area’s largest source of tourism came couple a very Happy 50th Wedding Anniver- ling Heights, Michigan hosted the 41st Annual about in 1964 when the Port Oliver Dam on sary. American-Canadian Macedonian Orthodox the Barren River was completed, creating the f Convention, bringing thousands of guests from 2,187-acre Barren River Lake State Resort HONORING THE 24TH ANNIVER- throughout the U.S. and Canada to my Dis- Park. Aside from Barren River Lake, Allen SARY OF MACEDONIAN INDE- trict. I would like to acknowledge their con- County offers tourists a wide range of activi- PENDENCE tributions to our District and our State, and I ties throughout the year. From summer con- look forward to continuing that relationship as cert series to one of the area’s largest Christ- we deal with the problems facing our great mas parades, Allen County boasts many ac- HON. CANDICE S. MILLER OF MICHIGAN Nation. tive people and organizations and is always Again, congratulations to all of Macedonian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eager to showcase its recently revitalized heritage for their achievements as we com- downtown. Jacksonian Days, held in the fall, is Tuesday, September 8, 2015 memorate the anniversary of Macedonia’s a weeklong street festival revolving around the Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I independence. old hotel, long rumored to have been a stop rise today to recognize the Macedonian-Amer- f on President Andrew Jackson’s commute to ican community in honor of their homeland’s and from his home in Nashville to Washington, RECOGNIZING WAYNE WATTS Independence Day. The people of the Repub- D.C. lic of Macedonia voted on September 8, 1991, This progressive community offers small- to officially gain independence from the former HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON town hospitality with access to metropolitan Yugoslavia. By voting for independence, the OF TEXAS amenities. It also has a thriving industrial people decided that it was time for their coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES base, including Halton Company and try to forge its own path and to begin a new Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Sumitomo. Dollar General was founded in the era in their history. This 24th anniversary of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. area over 75 years ago and remains a leading their independence provides us all an oppor- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. employer today, along with the J.M. Smucker tunity to recognize the Macedonian-American Wayne Watts, General Counsel and Senior Company, whose plant produces in excess of community’s significant contributions within the Executive Vice President of AT&T. Mr. Watts one million sandwiches per day, making Allen United States. served a total of 32 years at AT&T, starting as County the largest peanut butter and jelly Since 2001, Macedonia has been one of the a rookie lawyer in the litigation department of sandwich producer in the nation. staunchest allies of the United States in the what was then Southwestern Bell Telephone To commemorate the county’s bicentennial, War on Terror. Macedonia was the fourth and Company. As he enters retirement, it is fitting community leaders and residents of Allen fifth largest contributor of troops, per capita, in that this body honors Mr. Watts and his signifi- County have planned several events to edu- the mission in Afghanistan. Macedonian troops cant career that was embodied by his commit- cate Kentuckians about the history of Allen guarded American troops at the compound in ment to improving the Dallas community and County and celebrate its residents and culture. Kabul. And, Macedonia welcomed 50,000 and beyond. One such event was a one-act play entitled, 400,000 refugees during the wars in Bosnia Mr. Watts was born in Abilene and raised in ‘‘Allen County: A Work in Progress.’’ The play and Kosovo, respectively. For a country of lit- the blue-collar Dallas neighborhood of Oak featured familiar characters remembering the tle over two million, Macedonia has done its Cliff. He went on to receive an undergraduate people, places, and events of Allen County’s fair share and deserves to be in NATO. On degree from the University of Texas-Arlington, past. A free live concert was also held in July that note, I ask that you join me, and 34 col- and a Juris Doctorate from the Dedman featuring Scottsville’s own Sweetwater and leagues, in cosponsoring H. Res. 56 in sup- School of Law at Southern Methodist Univer- starring country superstars Diamond Rio on port of Macedonia’s NATO accession at the sity. Throughout his career, his affection for the public square. Warsaw Summit in 2016. Dallas and all of its people only grew. It is my privilege to represent Allen County This month will also mark the 20th year of In his role at AT&T, Mr. Watts was directly in the U.S. House of Representatives and I full diplomatic relations between the United involved in negotiating dozens of mergers and hope my colleagues in Congress will join me States and Macedonia. With American sup- acquisitions with a combined value of nearly in celebrating this community and its resi- port, Macedonia has become a model of sta- $250 billion. These negotiations saw South- dents. bility in a region known for ethnic strife and western Bell transform from the smallest of the

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