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CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT person are brought to justice by streamlining to Cleveland, Mississippi in 1999 while attend- TSAI ING-WEN OF TAIWAN the process and by reducing regulations ing Delta State University. She’s married to around the testing of these kits. Mr. Christopher Parks, Co-Owner/Coach and HON. JOE BARTON H.R. 510 would provide amendments to the they have two beautiful daughters named DNA Identification Act of 1994 and the DNA Paris Kaitlyn Parks and Layken Parks. Mrs. OF TEXAS Backlog Analysis Backlog Act of 2000 that re- Parks earned a Bachelor of Business Adminis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quire more external regulation for all Rapid tration in 2003 and a Masters of Business Ad- Friday, May 19, 2017 DNA tests. Organizations performing such ministration in 2013 from Delta State Univer- tests would still be audited by the Federal gov- sity. She is the Finance Officer of Mississippi Mr. BARTON. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, May ernment to ensure the quality of test. It will United to End Homelessness and owner/ 20th, is the first anniversary of President Tsai also be accredited by credible, nonprofit insti- coach of Spirit Xplosion Home of CE All Stars. Ing-wen’s inauguration. Having met President tutions that will lend the imprimatur of reli- She fellowships with St. Peter MB Church in Tsai twice during her first year in office, I ability. Sunflower, Mississippi. Mr. Parks graduated would like to congratulate her and the people I fully support this measure and I am firmly from Delta State University in 2005 with a of Taiwan on this occasion. committed to bringing justice to offenders of Bachelor of Science in General Studies and Taiwan has become a vibrant democracy, these crimes. This bill will provide relief to the Minor in Family Consumer Science and Crimi- where power at the presidential level has been countless victims of sexual assault. Rape kits nal Justice, and in 2012 with a Masters in peacefully transferred from one political party often go untested because of existing regula- Physical Education with an Emphasis on to another three times—most recently in last tions that make it more difficult to test such Human Performance. year’s election. Taiwan’s democracy is a shin- time sensitive data. I support this legislation. ing example for both the Asia-Pacific region, She has a great love and compassion for and for the world. At the same time, Taiwan f young people. Her ministry is to inspire young has endeavored to be a good global citizen. TRIBUTE TO MAXINE MARTENS people to excel in all things with God’s leading Mr. Speaker, I treasure the U.S.-Taiwan re- and to encourage women. Everything she lationship, which is one between like-minded does is done with the spirit of excellence. Her friends who share the same values. I admire HON. DAVID YOUNG motto is: ‘‘If I can help somebody then her liv- the distance the people of Taiwan have come OF IOWA ing is not in vain.’’ She loves God whole- in the face of many challenges. As a friend to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heartedly and thrives to live according to his Taiwan, I commend its people and President Friday, May 19, 2017 will and his way; not just on Sunday, but every Tsai on this anniversary. day. She’s a genuine giver and does it cheer- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise fully. Everything she has God gave it to her, f today to recognize and congratulate Ms. Max- everything she owns God has blessed her RAPID DNA ACT OF 2017 ine Martens on the occasion of her 100th with it, and she has faith the size of a mustard birthday. Maxine, along with her family and seed and know that it’s not over until God friends, celebrated on April 24th. SPEECH OF says it’s over. Our world has changed a great deal during Spirit Xplosion Home of CE All Stars was the course of Maxine’s life. Since her birth, we HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. established in 2011 and kicked off their first have revolutionized air travel and walked on OF GEORGIA season in February, 2012. Their competitive the moon. We have invented the television, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams have won several UCA, Athletic Cham- cellular phones and the internet. We have pionship, Jam Fest, Deep South, WSA, and Tuesday, May 16, 2017 fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall local competitions. They strongly believe that of Soviet communism and witnessed the birth Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I their success originates from the dedication of new democracies. Maxine has lived through rise today in support of H.R. 510, the Rapid and commitment of the athletes and parents. eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- DNA Act of 2017. Furthermore, they realize the importance of four Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime, the The Rapid DNA Act, or H.R. 510, will aid hard work, discipline, a family atmosphere, population of the United States has more than law enforcement in its effort to solve cases and perhaps most importantly—fun. Each child tripled. and bring justice to the victims of crimes. In is an individual and is treated as such to instill Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent particular, victims of rape and sexual assault confidence and a sense of personal accom- Maxine Martens in the United States Congress will be able to regain peace of mind because plishment. Their main focus is to prepare chil- and it is my pleasure to wish her a very happy this legislation increases the likelihood that dren for the challenges that lie ahead of them. 100th birthday. I invite my colleagues in the these perpetrators will be captured. The lan- Their ability to work as a team, striving toward House of Representatives to join me in con- guage of the Rapid DNA Act gives law en- a common goal, will prove to be a lifelong gratulating Maxine on reaching this incredible forcement investigators the ability to facilitate skill. The encouragement to reach that goal is milestone, and in wishing her even more the quick testing of DNA tests, such as rape CE All-Stars passion. kits. DNA material is sensitive and has only a health and happiness in the years to come. limited time before it is rendered useless. This f Spirit Xplosion Home of CE All Stars com- act addresses the issue by removing some of petitive teams are not recreational. They train the preexisting regulations and red tape that HONORING SPIRIT XPLOSION to compete at a high level of intensity. Two of have hindered this process in the past. their main goals are to create award winning routines, and to be an active group in the It is a disservice to the American people to HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON community. This type of goal requires commit- deny them the results from a Rape Kit. They OF MISSISSIPPI ment to attendance and structured workouts. deserve the truth. The Constitution of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Spirit Xplosion Home of CE All-Stars athletes United States ensures that every citizen of the Friday, May 19, 2017 commit twelve months to the program. CE All- United States of America has the right to pri- Stars is a family and love building new rela- vacy, as stated in the Fourth Amendment to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tionships with everyone that walks through the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution. The er, I rise today to honor a remarkable profes- their doors. Rapid DNA Act of 2017 will increase the sional minority business Spirit Xplosion Home chance that those who committed such of CE All Stars of Cleveland, Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me wrongs and those who have inhumanely vio- Mrs. Kimetria Parks, owner/coach is a na- in recognizing an outstanding minority busi- lated the basic rights and dignity of another tive of Holly Springs, Mississippi. She moved ness in the Mississippi Delta.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MY8.001 E19MYPT1 E674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALL- neering developments in computer science workplace and the realism of how to do it all EN SOLDIER AIR FORCE STAFF and contributing to the Manhattan Project, including being a parent, a spouse and a child SERGEANT (SSGT) JOHN THOMAS among other achievements. Marina charted of the sandwich generation. SELF her own course and outgrew her father’s She leaves behind a peerless record of suc- shadow early in her career, leaving a mark cess, and I wish her well as she moves on HON. TRENT KELLY wherever she went. from her position at the University of Michigan. OF MISSISSIPPI After receiving her doctorate in Columbia Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me University, Dr. Whitman began her career in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in honoring Marina Whitman for her out- academia with the University of Pittsburgh in standing career as an economist. Her extraor- Friday, May 19, 2017 1962, eventually being named a Distinguished dinary work has impacted countless lives. Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Public Service Professor with the university. f today I rise in memory of fallen soldier Air She then took a leave of absence to serve Force Staff Sergeant (SSGT) John Thomas with the federal government, first as an econo- TRIBUTE TO MARCY WORDEN Self who paid the ultimate sacrifice while de- mist with the President’s Council of Economic fending our nation on May 14, 2007, during Advisors, then on President Nixon’s National HON. DAVID YOUNG Operation Iraqi Freedom. SSGT Self was Price Commission. As the first woman to be OF IOWA killed by an improvised explosive device in an named to the President’s Council of Economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attack that wounded three other airmen near Advisors, Dr. Whitman wrote about how the Friday, May 19, 2017 Baghdad, Iraq, during his fourth tour of duty. media focused not on her intellectual achieve- SSGT Self was assigned to the 314th Secu- ments, but instead ‘‘talk[ed] about what I Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise rity Forces Squadron, Little Rock Air Force looked like and that my eye shadow matched today to recognize and congratulate Marcy Base, Arkansas. A fire team leader with De- my dress. Some woman from the Pittsburgh Worden of Council Bluffs, Iowa, who recently tachment 3,732 Expeditionary Security Forces Press wanted to know how my daughter’s ger- retired after 25 years of dedicated service to Squadron, SSGT Self was on his 79th combat bil survived the trip to Washington.’’ Council Bluffs as the City Clerk. patrol when he was killed. His detachment After serving in government, Dr. Whitman Marcy’s career with the City of Council was tasked with training Iraqi police. Self’s worked as a Vice President and Chief Econo- Bluffs started in April 1991. She joined the mother, Jill Self, told the Associated Press that mist for General Motors from 1979 to 1985, Parks and Recreation and Public Property De- he volunteered for his fourth tour of duty be- and Vice President and Group Executive for partment as a clerk-typist, and in 1995 she cause he wanted to serve his country. He was Public Affairs until 1992. During this time, she transferred to the City Clerk’s office. In 2002, only home from his third tour of duty for a few oversaw GM’s economics policies, as well as the City Council appointed her the deputy City weeks before he volunteered for his fourth its environmental and industry-government re- Clerk and promoted her to the City Clerk in tour. lations activities. At the time, she was the 2009. Marcy said she estimates that she has SSGT Self was born on November 2, 1977 highest ranking woman in the United States attended 191 city council meetings during her in Tupelo, MS. He graduated from South automotive industry. tenure, and that her retirement is ‘‘bitter- Pontotoc High School, where he was a trum- Since 1994, Dr. Whitman has been a Pro- sweet.’’ She remarked, ‘‘There are lots of peo- pet player in the marching band. He joined the fessor of Business Administration and Public ple I’ll miss in City Hall.’’ Council Bluffs Mayor Air Force in 1999 after attending Itawamba Policy at the University of Michigan. Her work Matt Walsh said, ‘‘She’s done a great job and Community College. SSGT Self’s mother, Jill has focused on international trade and labor will be missed.’’ Self, told the Associated Press, ‘‘He loved to markets, and she is well-known internationally Mr. Speaker, Marcy has made a difference deer hunt and fish and play computer games. for her expertise on corporate governance and by helping and serving others and it is with He was a loving child. He was there for his social responsibility. great honor that I recognize her today. I ask family and friends. I loved him very much and As one of the nation’s foremost economists, that my colleagues in the United States House he’s going to be missed.’’ Dr. Whitman has conducted pioneering re- of Representatives join me in honoring her ac- SSGT Self is survived by his mother and search which helped to reshape international complishments and in wishing her nothing but step father, Jill Long Self and Terry L. Self; his monetary and financial systems. She contrib- the best in her retirement. sisters, Misty D. Gann and Sandy Pennington, uted to the success of one of America’s larg- f and his brothers, Ronnie Self and Sam Self. est corporations and worked to educate the HONORING MALDONADO FAMILY He is preceded in death by his father Robert auto industry about the changing dynamics of VINEYARDS A. Self. globalization and its impact on the industry. The sacrifice of this brave soldier will always Her work and research has transformed our be remembered. understanding of economics. She has been HON. MIKE THOMPSON f widely recognized for her outstanding work, OF CALIFORNIA having served on the boards of the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF MARINA Bureau of Economic Research and the Insti- Friday, May 19, 2017 WHITMAN FOR HER ACCOM- tute for Advanced Study. Additionally, Dr. PLISHED CAREER AS AN ECONO- Whitman has received numerous awards Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, MIST throughout her career and holds honorary de- I rise today to honor Jose Guadalupe and grees from over twenty colleges and univer- Hugo Maldonado, co-founders of Maldonado HON. DEBBIE DINGELL sities. Family Vineyards. Their hard work and dedica- OF MICHIGAN Even more significant than the mark she tion to the art of viticulture is evident in their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has left on many institutions is the mentoring carefully crafted single-vineyard wines. of women she has done for a lifetime. I am Guadalupe, or ‘Lupe’ as he is warmly re- Friday, May 19, 2017 lucky to have benefitted from that personally ferred to, immigrated to the United States in Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and do not believe I would stand here today 1962 from the small farming community of recognize Dr. Marina Whitman on the date of without the benefit of her wisdom. Dr. Whit- Atacheo de Regalado in Michoaca´n, Mexico, her retirement from the University of Michigan man sees her role as having been front and where he managed his family’s goat herd in for her distinguished career over half a century center in a transitional generation. She coaxed the mountains. In 1971, while working for Ster- as a world-renowned economist and extraor- social change from inside the places where ling Vineyards, Lupe was asked to aid in the dinary woman. Dr. Whitman helped forge a policy decisions are made or demanded it development of a winery for vintner Peter path for generations of women as she rose to from outside—a generation that demarcated Newton, where he served as vineyard man- the top of government, business and aca- before this and after this. She observed, ‘‘I lit- ager for over thirty years. Inspired by his fa- demia throughout her career and broke down erally transitioned from the world in which ther’s work in the field, Hugo pursued a formal barriers for all of us. women were secretaries and were not allowed education in enology and viticulture at the Uni- Many do not know that Dr. Whitman is the to matriculate at the Harvard Business School versity of California Davis. Hugo succeeded daughter of renowned mathematician John to a world in which we have women who are his father in his role as vineyard manager in von Neumann, one of the foremost mathemati- CEOs of corporations . . . and I’m the in-be- 1999. cians and scholars of the 20th century. He is tween.’’ Her patience, wisdom and pragmatism In 2007 Lupe and Hugo broke ground on a recognized as inventing game theory, pio- guided generations of women in both the small hillside just outside of Calistoga and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.004 E19MYPT1 May 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E675 began to form the family’s own wine caves sissippi, where she retired in 2001 as Principal Newsome, and all of his loved ones. Burak will and winemaking facility to establish from Boyd Elementary School. Mary and Gene be deeply missed. Maldonado Family Vineyards. In their 13 were blessed with three beautiful children: f years, the facility has grown from 250 cases to Geno (Angie), Daryl (Cassie), and Angel more than 10,000 cases of wine. Together (Chris), and eight grandchildren: Jessica, Tori, TRIBUTE TO KEITH KINYON Hugo and Lupe shaped Maldonado Family Gabby, Nick, Bella, Alexa, McKenzie, and Vineyards to reflect their family history. On Malita. HON. DAVID YOUNG their label the words ‘Farm Worker’ can be Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF IOWA found to note the family’s decades of caring in recognizing Mrs. Mary Harrison Lee for her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for and tending to vines. dedication to serving. Friday, May 19, 2017 Hugo traveled to Washington, D.C. this f week as part of a group of Mexican-American Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise vintners to support the mission of the Smithso- PERSONAL EXPLANATION today to recognize and congratulate Keith nian Institution. They shared their amazing Kinyon for his many years of service to the stories of immigration, sacrifice and determina- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS American Legion and to his country. Keith was tion and helped the attendees understand the recently honored for being a 70-year member OF FLORIDA with the American Legion. vital contributions Mexican Americans make to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our economy and community. The American Legion was chartered and in- Mr. Speaker, Lupe and Hugo Maldonado Friday, May 19, 2017 corporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic have cultivated a winery which not only re- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I mistakenly veterans organization devoted to mutual help- flects their family history and Mexican Amer- voted no when I meant to vote yes on roll call fulness. The organization is committed to ican heritage, but honors the skilled laborer. I vote no. 266. mentoring youth and sponsorship of whole- some programs in communities, advocating am proud to have such dedicated business f owners living and working in our community. It patriotism and honor and continued devotion is therefore fitting and proper that we honor HONORING BURAK M. to their fellow service members and veterans. them here today. GUVENSOYLAR Mr. Speaker, I commend Keith for his serv- ice to our country’s veterans and his dedica- f HON. BOB GOODLATTE tion to his community. It is an honor to rep- HONORING MARY HARRISON LEE resent him in the United States Congress. I OF VIRGINIA ask that my colleagues in the House of Rep- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives join me in commending Keith for OF MISSISSIPPI Friday, May 19, 2017 his outstanding service and in wishing him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nothing but continued success. Friday, May 19, 2017 to honor a very special member of my staff, f Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Burak Guvensoylar, who lost his courageous CELEBRATING THE 2017 CONGRES- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public battle with cancer this past weekend. SIONAL ART COMPETITION servant, Mrs. Mary Harrison Lee who was Burak was a valued member of the Judici- born on July 22, 1939 in Manila, Philippines to ary Committee team and worked on a variety HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Ida Lloren. She was adopted at an early age of issues, including digital privacy and intellec- tual property. His vast knowledge and grasp of OF NEW JERSEY by Reverend and Mrs. Ernest Harrison. Her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adopted father was a chaplain in the army giv- the issues impacting the technology commu- Friday, May 19, 2017 ing her the opportunity to live in many places, nity was a tremendous asset to the Com- such as Captieux, France, Erlangen, Ger- mittee. Most recently, Burak’s work included Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, once many, Fort Riley, Kansas, and San Antonio, the development of the Committee’s Innova- again, I come to the floor to recognize the Texas. tion and Competitiveness Agenda, and his great success of strong local schools working Mary graduated from Rochefort American steadfast work and tenacious attitude were not with dedicated parents and teachers. I rise High School in France. Upon returning to the only essential to making this initiative a suc- today to congratulate and honor a number of United States, she visited Tougaloo College cess, but were also a testament to his char- outstanding high school artists from the 11th and immediately fell in love with its quaint- acter. In fact, while he was undergoing inten- Congressional District of New Jersey. Each of ness, intimacy, the hanging moss from the oak sive cancer treatments, he was actively work- these talented young men and women partici- trees, and the family atmosphere. She was ing and sending follow up emails from his hos- pated in the 2017 Congressional Arts Com- convinced that this was where she wanted to pital bed. And just days before Burak passed petition, ‘‘An Artistic Discovery.’’ Their works of spend her next four years and enrolled in the away he met with FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai art are exceptional. upcoming semester. to discuss a number of Judiciary Committee Fifty-five participated. That is a wonderful She became a member of the Alpha Kappa priorities. For Burak, nothing could prevent response, and I would very much like to build Alpha Sorority, Inc. on December 13, 1959. him from an opportunity to discuss and ad- on that participation for future competitions. She felt the plight of the Civil Rights move- vance the policies he was so passionate Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the ment and volunteered to become a Freedom about. winners of our art competition. First place was Rider. Mary helped lead a ‘‘sit-in’’ at the Trail- Burak was a true technology policy enthu- awarded to Barbara Benda from Nutley High ways Bus Station in Downtown Jackson. She siast. Prior to joining the staff of the Judiciary School for her digital tablet painting entitled, was arrested and jailed during this protest. Committee, Burak served as a Legislative Ad- ‘‘Don’t Look.’’ Second place was awarded to She did not waiver from the overall mission to visor for Congressman Randy Forbes. While Emma Jang from West Morris Mendham High gain equality for African Americans. As a re- working for Congressman Forbes, Burak han- School for her acrylic entitled, ‘‘Wide Awake.’’ sult, on June 23, 1961, Freedom Riders from dled the diverse range of issues that fall under Third place was awarded to Emily Wang from Tougaloo College set a precedent and be- the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee but Wayne Valley High School for her pen and ink came the first residents of Mississippi to lead it was always evident that technology policy entitled, ‘‘Black Rain.’’ in the movement. was his first love. He co-founded the Congres- Honorable Mentions were awarded to: While at Tougaloo College, Mary met and sional Tech Staff Association and served as Michelle Tolochko from Boonton High School fell in love with Gene Lee. They were married an Executive Officer responsible for the pro- for her acrylic entitled, ‘‘Self Portrait,’’ Ashley in 1963. She and Gene were natural edu- fessional development program. Prior to his O’Brien from Montville Township High School cators. Mary dedicated her working career career on Capitol Hill, Burak worked at for her watercolor entitled, ‘‘Aphrodite,’’ Jaclyn educating youth. She began as a teacher in TechAmerica and CompTIA focusing on inter- Larsen from Hanover Park High School for her Picayune, Mississippi; later moving to Kansas national trade policy. digital photo entitled, ‘‘Messi,’’ and Christopher City, Missouri. In 1973, she relocated with her Burak has many friends here in the halls of Cortez from the Passaic County Technical In- family to Germany and taught within the De- Congress, on both sides of the aisle. I know stitute for his acrylic entitled, ‘‘Shades of partment of Defense American School system. all of you will join me in extending our deepest Beauty.’’ In 1981, Mary and her family returned to the sympathies to his mother Filiz Guvensoylar, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize each United States and settled in Jackson, Mis- his sister Aylin Forbes, his girlfriend Ashley artist for their participation by indicating their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.007 E19MYPT1 E676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 high school, their name and the title of their Alex Maietta, ‘‘What Once Was’’ Thomas H. Tackaberry for his service to God contest entries for the official RECORD. Each year the winner of the competition has and country. BOONTON HIGH SCHOOL their artwork displayed with other winners from f Kristen Dalrymple, ‘‘Ghost of you’’ across the country in a special corridor here at Amanda Roberts, ‘‘Bitter Cold’’ the U.S. Capitol. Thousands of our fellow SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN PARTICIPA- Michelle Tolochko, ‘‘Self Portrait’’ Americans walk through the exhibition and are TION IN THE WORLD HEALTH Giancarlo Venturini, ‘‘My Friend Liz’’ reminded of the vast talents of our young men ORGANIZATION DELBARTON SCHOOL and women. Indeed, all of these young artists Tim Adami, ‘‘Victory’’ are winners, and we should be proud of their HON. ROB BISHOP Sean Taylor, ‘‘The Alpine Adventurer’’ achievements so early in life. OF UTAH EASTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Steve Blanco, ‘‘Epitaph’’ me in congratulating these talented young Friday, May 19, 2017 Juliana Struyk, ‘‘Perception Of Fruit’’ people from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional HANOVER PARK HIGH SCHOOL District. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, the inde- Valentina Mattfeld, ‘‘Dallas’’ f pendent nation of Taiwan is a highly-advanced Megan Canzonieri, ‘‘Ophelia’’ industrialized democracy which contributes Jac1yn Larsen, ‘‘Messi’’ IN HONOR OF LT. GEN. THOMAS H. greatly to the world economy, particularly in Sarah Court, ‘‘Dash’’ TACKABERRY the area of high tech, and is a long-time stal- LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL wart ally of the United States. We congratulate Rachel Kogut, ‘‘Imagination’’ HON. RICHARD HUDSON President Tsai lng-wen on her one year anni- MEWE ART OF NORTH CAROLINA versary as President of Taiwan. Julia Hou, ‘‘Fire and Water’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The economic and military ties between our two nations have been built steadily over the MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Friday, May 19, 2017 Madeleine Morris, ‘‘Wildflowers’’ past several decades, and I believe that it is Ashley O’Brien, ‘‘Aphrodite’’ Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to important that the U.S. remains committed to Darrel Tsinadze, ‘‘Red Pearls’’ honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Gen- this important bilateral relationship. Alexander Tullo, ‘‘Samantha’s Columns’’ eral Thomas H. Tackaberry, who passed away While our two countries have much to cele- MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 93. A brate on this occasion, at the same time, Deanna C. Swanson, ‘‘Vanitas’’ Commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd some of the old diplomatic and political chal- MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL Airborne Division, and Fort Bragg, as well as lenges are resurfacing which threaten Tai- a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, Alyssa DeFilippis, ‘‘Melodic Vibes’’ wan’s participation as a constructive member Megan Ramos, ‘‘Angel’’ and the Vietnam War, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry is of the global community. Recently, the World Divya Patel, ‘‘Lola’’ a true American hero and our thoughts and Health Organization (WHO), an arm of the Claire Weber, ‘‘Livid’’ prayers go out to his friends and family as United Nations, declined to invite Taiwan to MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL they mourn the loss of this great man. participate in its annual World Health Assem- Tina Yi, ‘‘Sadness’’ Thomas Tackaberry was a high school star bly despite Taiwan’s participation and con- Yang Jason Yang, ‘‘Geometrics’’ in the classroom and on the track field, and tributions during the previous 8 years running. MORRIS COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY when his country needed him the most, he Mr. Speaker, this deliberate snub was politi- Caroline Yorke, ‘‘Crime Scene’’ stood ready to answer the call to serve our cally motivated, and violated the WHO’s Con- Brenna Corsi, ‘‘Grow’’ great nation. Lt. Gen. Tackaberry enlisted in stitution by excluding the people of Taiwan for Alexa Metro, ‘‘True Colors’’ the Army Reserve during World War II at the no legitimate reason. The 23 million citizens of MOUNTAIN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL age of 19. After being commissioned as a Taiwan should not be denied access to this Joy Xie, ‘‘We Grew Up Here’’ Second Lieutenant, he served in Germany and future annual meetings, especially if the NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL from 1945 to 1948. Lt. Gen. Tackaberry went stated goal of the World Health Organization Barbara Benda, ‘‘Don’t Look’’ on to fight in Korea and Vietnam, becoming is to provide a better healthier future to all Raven Cardone-Imor, ‘‘Tragic’’ highly decorated as the recipient of three Dis- peoples of the world. Devin Lemongello, ‘‘Self Portrait’’ tinguished Service Crosses, five Silver Stars, I believe that the United States has an obli- Joanne Salise, ‘‘Green Abstract’’ a Distinguished Flying Cross, and a Soldier’s gation to step forward and express strong dis- PARSIPPANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Medal. approval of this WHO action. Nohemy Zabala, ‘‘The Beautiful District of Described as a ‘‘grunt’s angel,’’ Lt. Gen. To ensure that there is no gap in the dis- Columbia’’ Tackaberry was devoted to his men, not only ease prevention network and that, together, all Daniel Jordan McMillen, ‘‘The Other Side’’ ensuring they were always supplied for the might work for the advancement of human Camille Dieppa, ‘‘The Lincoln Memorial’’ fight but physically prepared as well. Leading health worldwide, it is imperative that the PARSIPPANY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL from the front, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry set a high United States Congress and the Administra- Rachel Jacovsky, ‘‘American Pride’’ bar for fitness with his men and led them on tion rise in full support for Taiwan in this mat- PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE long training runs. He even remained dedi- ter. The WHO Secretariat should be admon- Christopher Cortez, ‘‘Shades of Beauty’’ cated to fitness well into his later life, com- ished regarding its moral and legal obligation Jamie Loverdi, ‘‘Retro Dine & Drive’’ pleting 10 push-ups, despite being 93 years to uphold its charter of independence and im- PASSAIC VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL old and confined to a wheel chair, after being partiality. The WHO and its leadership should Maya Adham, ‘‘Game-Boy’’ challenged by a family member. After 38 years not be at the service of any member state in Danielle Burden, ‘‘OZ’’ in the military, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry retired to particular. I ask my colleagues to join me in Erika Duarte, ‘‘Red in Snow’’ civilian life, managing a local real estate busi- voicing our support for Taiwan’s full and Angelika Dulak, ‘‘Ro´ z˙e’’ ness and counseling the military of the Repub- meaningful participation in the WHO, as well PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL lic of China for BDC Corp. other international organizations now and in Julia Blahut, ‘‘Carbon Footprints’’ Despite all of his accomplishments, Lt. Gen. the future. Thomas Carruthers, ‘‘Quiet Summer’’ Tackaberry never boasted of his military deco- f WAYNE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL rations or accomplished private sector career, TRIBUTE TO CHARLOTTE AND BOB Madeline Corb, ‘‘Focus’’ instead focusing his energy on his family. He Brooke Demore, ‘‘Look’’ raised his twin sons to be accomplished mili- BANCROFT Liz Rozenblat, ‘‘Great dangers await’’ tary leaders in their own right and currently Emily Wang, ‘‘Black Rain’’ has several grandchildren serving in the U.S. HON. DAVID YOUNG WEST MORRIS MENDHAM HIGH SCHOOL military as well. This country cannot repay the OF IOWA Matthew Fabrizio, ‘‘Jack in a Hat’’ debt we owe to Lt. Gen. Tackaberry; he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Emma Jang, ‘‘I Donut Understand Puns’’ truly one of a kind and a model American. Maximilian Scheidl, ‘‘Life Goes On’’ While we may have lost this great man, his Friday, May 19, 2017 Kayla O’Neill, ‘‘Where I’m Supposed to Be’’ legacy lives on forever. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise WHIPPANY PARK HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, please join me today in com- today to recognize and congratulate Charlotte Eric Kahn, ‘‘Waves of Rock’’ memorating the life of Lieutenant General and Bob Bancroft of Atlantic, Iowa, on the very

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.012 E19MYPT1 May 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E677 special occasion of their 50th wedding anni- the city limits of Iuka, MS will be known as the TRIBUTE TO DUKE PRESIDENT versary. They celebrated their anniversary on ‘‘SGT Jason Vaughn Memorial Highway.’’ RICHARD BRODHEAD February 4, 2017. The sacrifice of this brave soldier will always Charlotte and Bob’s lifelong commitment to be remembered. HON. DAVID E. PRICE each other and their family truly embodies OF NORTH CAROLINA Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versary, may their commitment grow even Friday, May 19, 2017 stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, and honor one another for many years to HEROES ACT OF 2017 come. I rise to honor the career of Duke University Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple President Richard Brodhead, who is stepping SPEECH OF on their 50th year together and I wish them down after 13 years of service. Dick Brodhead succeeded Nan Keohane in many more. I ask that my colleagues in the HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. 2004 as the 9th president of Duke University, United States House of Representatives join attracted by what another president, former me in congratulating them on this momentous OF GEORGIA Governor Terry Sanford, defined as the uni- occasion and in wishing them nothing but the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity’s ‘‘outrageous ambition.’’ President best. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Brodhead has led the university on a new tra- f jectory of growth and international renown. In RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALL- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I one of his first major actions as president, he EN SOLDIER ARMY SERGEANT rise in support of H.R. 1428, the American led an effort to greatly expand the endowment (SGT) JASON WALTER VAUGHN Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017. This bill for financial aid, which has allowed academi- will positively affect the way we fight crime in cally talented students to pursue a Duke de- HON. TRENT KELLY our nation. gree regardless of their financial cir- The American Law Enforcement Heroes Act cumstances. President Brodhead’s time at OF MISSISSIPPI of 2017 provides for the prioritization of the Duke has been transformative, from the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hiring of veterans to police forces across the newal of campus gems such as Duke Chapel, Friday, May 19, 2017 nation and will allow public funds granted by Baldwin Auditorium, West Union, and athletic Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, the Community Oriented Policing Services facilities to the construction of a series of stun- today I rise in memory of fallen soldier Army program to be allocated towards the hiring and ning new research facilities. Sergeant (SGT) Jason Walter Vaughn who training of veterans entering local police Dick Brodhead also embraced and amplified one of Duke’s enduring themes: knowledge in paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending our forces. the service of society. He launched nation on May 10, 2007, during Operation Our veterans are some of the bravest and DukeEngage, a civic engagement program Iraqi Freedom. SGT Vaughn died of wounds most honorable men and women in this na- that provides undergraduates the opportunity from an improvised explosive device that deto- tion. They have voluntarily risen to the occa- to apply their knowledge to challenges in com- nated near his vehicle in Baqubah, Iraq, dur- sion to protect our nation from foreign threats. munities in the U.S. and around the globe. ing his second tour of duty. These men and women have served in far Under his leadership, Duke established the SGT Vaughn was assigned to the 5th Bat- flung, dangerous places around the globe, Duke Global Health Institute, which translates talion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, from Iraq and Afghanistan to Vietnam to Leb- research to address health inequities around 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. anon. They have risked their lives to fulfill the the world. He joined the Army in 2002, serving in Iraq goal of President Woodrow Wilson: to ‘‘make Further expanding Duke’s global reach were from November 2003 to November 2004, and the world safe for democracy.’’ These vet- the creation of Duke Kunshan University in then returning in July 2006. He received his erans helped bring freedom and security to China and the construction of the Duke-NUS initial training at Fort Benning, Georgia. SGT oppressed peoples, while protecting and serv- Medical School in Singapore. Closer to home, Vaughn held the rank of Specialist at the time ing all Americans, to protect our unique and he enriched Duke’s relationship with the City of his death and was posthumously promoted comfortable existence. of Durham by investing in K–12 education, to Sergeant. During his military service, SGT Our veterans are currently plagued with community health clinics, and neighborhood Vaughn received the Army Good Conduct issues such as mental health issues often revitalization and helping spark the renais- Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, stemming from combat experience, drug sance of downtown Durham. the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal abuse, unemployment, and homelessness. President Brodhead had the opportunity to and the Global War on Terror Service Medal. Veterans are currently more likely to become help Duke celebrate ten NCAA national cham- He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal, homeless after serving, more likely to be un- pionships won by men’s basketball and la- the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry- employed, and more likely to fall under the op- crosse and women’s golf and tennis teams, man’s Badge. pression of hard drugs. By implementing the while a host of Duke student-athletes were SGT Vaughn was born in Memphis, TN, American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of victorious as individual national champions moving a few times before his family settled in 2017, we, as a Congress, will be continuing and Olympic medalists. At the same time, Iuka, MS. He graduated from Tishomingo our commitment to our veterans by helping to Duke ensured that athletics upheld the aca- County High School in Iuka, MS in 1996. He provide them with jobs. These jobs will provide demic mission of the university. later attended Northeast Mississippi Commu- a stable income and resources for our vet- An expert in 19th-century American lit- nity College and Mississippi State University. erans to access, in case of debilitating mental erature, President Brodhead came to Duke According to his mother, RaNae Vaughn, health issues such as Post Traumatic Stress after a distinguished teaching and administra- ‘‘Jason was a kindhearted, selfless person. He Disorder (PTSD). tive career at Yale University. He has au- was a beautiful person inside and out. His thored or edited more than a dozen books on memory inspires us to be better, do better and Our veterans will be able to continue serv- America’s great writers, including analysis of dream big.’’ His father, Walter Vaughn, told ing the American people with the particular the works of Hawthorne, Faulkner, and Welty. the Associated Press, ‘‘The world lost a lead- training and expertise provided by the greatest President Brodhead has also assumed a er. My son was a born leader.’’ military in the world. They have had access to national leadership role in higher education. SGT Vaughn’s survivors include his wife, education and are highly skilled at a plethora Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Contessa Williams Vaughn; stepdaughter, of jobs that municipal police departments can Sciences in 2004, he was named the Co-Chair Ashley Martin; father and stepmother, Walter utilize to their advantage. By hiring these men of the Academy’s Commission on the Human- and Pat Vaughn; mother, RaNae Smith and women, police forces around the nation ities and Social Sciences, created at the re- Vaughn, as well as a brother, sister, and two can make the nation a safer, more secure quest of a bipartisan group of House and Sen- step-sisters. place. ate members, including myself, to bolster In 2011, H.R. 2213, introduced by Rep- I give my full support to the American Law teaching and research in the humanities and resentative Alan Nunnelee, designated the Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017. This bill not social sciences. The Commission’s 2013 re- Iuka, MS Post Office as the ‘‘Sergeant Jason only provides employment for our veterans, port, The Heart of the Matter: The Humanities W. Vaughn Post Office.’’ As of July 1, 2017, who have provided so much for our nation, but and Social Sciences for a Vibrant, Competi- the portion of Mississippi Highway 25 within also makes our cities safer places to live. tive, and Secure Nation, stands out for the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.015 E19MYPT1 E678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 persuasiveness of its argument and its prac- South Carolina, and continued his work in they celebrate their 70th anniversary. The club tical import. Dick Brodhead was a hands-on accounting for the CN&L Railroad (now, part was chartered on April 24th, 1947. co-chairman and has played an active role in of CSX Railroad). His job position was As- Some of the current members were children sistant Secretary/Treasurer and he was re- the report’s dissemination. sponsible for the financial and managerial when their parents became charter members Cindy Brodhead has been of indispensable junctions in the Columbia office of the of the club, and for them, Lions has been a support to Dick throughout his tenure. Cindy CN&L. He was employed by the CN&L Rail- way of life. They remember when the sheriff, has a background in corporate and regulatory road for 42 years and retired in March 1983. who was a member, would go out and ‘‘arrest’’ law and has made significant contributions to As a member of America’s Greatest Gen- members who were not at a meeting, or an the arts and humanities across our state. She eration, Mr. Younginer’s experiences in undertaker who would use his hearse to pick has served on the boards of the Carolina Bal- World War II gave him many insights which up absent members and make them ride in he related to and envisioned for his home- let and Preservation North Carolina and has town of Irmo. He acknowledged the positive the back. While these jokes are now a thing rendered outstanding service as chair of the aspects of the many places to which he had of the past, what hasn’t changed is the club’s North Carolina Humanities Council. been assigned or visited and sought to incor- focus to help serve and better their commu- My wife Lisa joins me in thanking Dick and porate those features that would promote nity. The Altoona chapter makes it a priority to Cindy Brodhead for their friendship and for all civics, leadership, and progress in the com- ensure there are plenty of opportunities for they have given to Duke, Durham, and North munity. In 1951, Furman Younginer was members to volunteer their time and skills. Carolina. We are fortunate indeed that they elected to the Irmo Town Council and he re- For the past 53 years, the club has run a have devoted their great energy and talent to mained on the Council until 1961 when he was elected Mayor of Irmo. He served as spin art booth at the Iowa State Fair, and their our community, and we wish them well as Irmo’s mayor for 16 years (1961–1977) and dur- website features a lengthy page listing all of they open the next chapter in their lives. ing his administration many changes and the services and activities they are involved f improvements occurred in the community. with, including food banks, eye care, scouting, The Irmo area became well-known as an veterans memorials, local law enforcement IN MEMORY OF FURMAN ideal place for families to live. Mr. and local parks. It is surely hard to determine RAYMOND YOUNGINER Younginer cooperated with industry and real just how many people have benefited from the estate developers, envisioning a bright and big hearts of Lions Club members over the HON. JOE WILSON productive future for Irmo. ... past 70 years, but Altoona is undoubtedly a OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. Younginer was a lifelong member of better place because of it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Irmo Pentecostal Holiness Church (now Mr. Speaker, the volunteer spirit is alive and Friday, May 19, 2017 known as Irmo Family Worship Center). He well in groups like the Altoona Lions Club, and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- I am honored to represent their members in at age 9 and his faith and trust in God never the United States Congress. I ask that all of er, on February 16, 2017, South Carolina lost wavered. He served multiple positions in the a dedicated public servant with the death of church including secretary-treasurer and my colleagues in the United States House of Furman Younginer. As the Mayor of Irmo for Sunday School superintendent. Representatives join me in congratulating the 16 years, he was a crucial part of the mod- Furman Younginer will be forever remem- Altoona Lions Club on 70 great years, and in ernization and transformation of the town from bered in the hearts of his friends and family. wishing them continued growth and success in He leaves to cherish his memory, his five the years to come. a sleepy village to one of America’s fastest children and spouses: Miriam Y. and Donald growing communities. He was also a com- E. Lovett, Caroline Y. and Frederick E. So- f mitted Christian, dedicated family man, and journer, Ann Y. and Robert Gunning IV, Paul HONORING MR. RABBI LEE T. U.S. Army veteran. He will be greatly missed. F. and Angela M. Younginer, Lucy Y. and Dr. BYCEL The following thoughtful obituary was pub- R. Paul Austin. His ten beloved grand- lished in The State on February 18, 2017: children are Furman D. Lovett (Emily), Furman Raymond Younginer passed peace- Maria L. Cole (Ryan), Caroline Ingram, Rob- HON. MIKE THOMPSON fully into eternal life Thursday, February 16, ert Gunning V. (Hannah), Laura Gunning OF CALIFORNIA Morgan (Tommy), Andrew Gunning, Anna 2017. Born November 14, 1923, in Irmo, SC, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Younginer, Robert Paul Austin III, Lewis was the son of the late Raymond Samuel Austin, Smith Austin. His four great-grand- Friday, May 19, 2017 Younginer and Gertrue Petty Younginer of children are Charles Cole, Lily Cole, Molley Irmo. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Gunning, Sophie Gunning. His dearly loved years, Louise O’Sheal Younginer. sisters are Orine Younginer, Mildred I rise today to honor Rabbi Lee T. Bycel upon A lifelong resident of Irmo, Mr. Younginer his retirement after serving Congregation Beth was educated in the Irmo schools and grad- Younginer, Blanche Younginer (deceased), Betty Younginer, and Vernelle Y. Jones Shalom (CBS) and the Napa community since uated from Irmo High in 1941. After gradua- (Rev. Sanford Jones). tion, he began working in the Accounting 2012. In addition to being a well-liked and re- The family appreciates the expressions of Department with the Columbia, Newberry, spected spiritual leader, Rabbi Bycel served kindness bestowed upon Mr. Younginer as an Adjunct Professor of Jewish Studies and and Laurens (CN&L) Railroad and continued throughout his life. He took pride in wearing in this position until he was drafted into the his cap with the emblem, World War II Vet- Social Justice at the University of San Fran- U.S. Army at the age of 19. He served in the eran, and individuals frequently greeted him cisco. U.S. Army during World War II, from April with appreciation for his service to our coun- Rabbi Bycel graduated from the University 15, 1943 until he was honorably discharged try. He maintained and treasured his friend- of California at Berkeley with a BA in Philos- December 14, 1945. ships with former coworkers, community ophy, received his rabbinic ordination from the His years of service for his country began members, church family, and his many de- with basic training at Fort Jackson. He was Hebrew Union College, and earned a doc- voted friends. torate from the Claremont School of Theology. sent to Washington, D.C. for a short while Visitation will be from 4 until 6:00 PM, and in September 1943 he was sent to Camp Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Dunbar Fu- Growing up in Southeast Los Angeles County, Patrick Henry (Newport News, VA) where he neral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo. The he learned the importance of diversity and in- boarded a Liberty ship. He traveled across funeral will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February clusiveness. He was raised in a mostly Latino the ocean for 17 days to begin his service in 19, 2017 at Irmo Family Worship Center at neighborhood, in one of just two Jewish fami- the European theatre of operations. He first 10501 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063 with lies in the community. Rabbi Bycel has said, landed in Casablanca and then traveled via burial immediately following in the church ‘‘I respect and care about all human beings on train, in boxcars, across North Africa. He cemetery. was sent to Italy to serve in the Allied Con- this earth,’’ and has demonstrated this through trol Commission (Military Government for f his countless humanitarian efforts. the Italy 2675th Regiment) under the com- TRIBUTE TO THE ALTOONA LIONS A leader in educational, cultural, and social mand of General Mark Clark. Mr. Younginer CLUB justice, he has made several humanitarian was based in a number of Italian cities, but trips to East Africa, including Darfur, Chad, he was assigned to Rome for the majority of South Sudan, Kenya, Haiti, Ethiopia, and his time and while there, he attended classes HON. DAVID YOUNG Rwanda. In Rwanda, he visited refugee and OF IOWA at the University of Rome. He often recalled internally displaced person camps, helped ad- that while in Rome, he learned the good IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dress poverty and disease, and spoke out news of the wars end and that he would soon Friday, May 19, 2017 return home. against genocide. Rabbi Bycel is one of the Following the end of World War II, he re- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise coalition founders and 2017 Co-Chair of MLK turned to Irmo, attended the University of today to recognize the Altoona Lions Club as Monday: A Day of Action and Compassion,

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In addition, her commitment to the arts f United States Holocaust Memorial Museum highlights her firm belief in the value of edu- TRIBUTE TO EVELYN AND TED Council. He has been recognized for his work cation for the public. Without a doubt, her life PIKE with the Humanitarian Award of the National clearly demonstrates what it means to be a Conference for Community and Justice charitable and caring person. (NCCJ). Peggy is survived by her husband, John of HON. DAVID YOUNG Rabbi Bycel is also an educational leader, St. Louis, Missouri; nephew, Michael Rhoads OF IOWA sharing with the Congregation Beth Shalom of San Antonio, Texas; niece, Deborah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his fifteen years of experience as the Dean of Dietrick; great-nephews, Christopher Holm Friday, May 19, 2017 the Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of (Ashley), Andrew Holm (Anne), Scott Holm Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Religion in Los Angeles. There he also served (Susan) and Chad Rhoads; as well as many today to recognize and congratulate Evelyn as the Senior Academic and Administrative great-great nieces, nephews, other family and Ted Pike of Des Moines, Iowa, on the Officer of the campus and director of the rab- members and countless friends. Both her fam- very special occasion of their 65th wedding binic school. He served as Assistant Professor ily and the community as a whole will remem- anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary of Leadership and Applied Theology and the ber Peggy for her unforgettable charm, utter on May 3rd, 2017. Smither Visiting Professor of World Religions kindness and commitment to service. Evelyn and Ted’s lifelong commitment to at the Claremont School of Theology. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- each other and their family truly embodies Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Bycel is a humanist an- portunity to recognize the life of Mrs. Peggy Iowa values. As they reflect on their 65th anni- chored in Jewish values. He is an exceptional Dietrick. versary, may their commitment grow even community leader, humanitarian, and husband f stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, in our community. Therefore, it is fitting and HONORING CHARLES SELMON and honor one another for many years to proper that we honor him here today and ex- come. tend our best wishes for an enjoyable retire- Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple ment. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON on their 65th year together and I wish them f OF MISSISSIPPI many more. I ask that my colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION United States House of Representatives join Friday, May 19, 2017 me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them nothing but con- ´ Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ tinued happiness. OF ILLINOIS er, I rise today to honor a public servant, Charles Selmon. Mr. Selmon has shown what f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can be done through tenacity, dedication and INTRODUCTION OF STOP DECEP- Friday, May 19, 2017 a desire to serve Warren County. TIVE ADVERTISING FOR WOM- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Mr. Selmon earned a Bachelor of Science in EN’S HEALTHCARE SERVICES avoidably absent in the House chamber for Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Coun- votes Wednesday, May 17, 2017. I would like seling Psychology from Mississippi College. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY the record to show that, had I been present, He studied Economic Development at the Uni- OF NEW YORK I would have voted ‘‘Nay’’ on roll call votes versity of Southern Mississippi. He furthered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 259, 260, 261, and ‘‘Yea’’ on roll call vote 262. his studies in the Post Master’s Degree pro- Friday, May 19, 2017 f gram at Jackson State University. Mr. Selmon has received National Security Training from Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. HONORING THE LIFE OF PEGGY the U.S. Army War College located in Carlisle, Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to reintroduce the DIETRICK PA. Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women’s Mr. Selmon has served as a Psychology In- Healthcare Services Act to make sure that HON. HENRY CUELLAR structor at both Alcorn State University and women receive honest information about fam- OF TEXAS Hinds Community College. Mr. Selmon was ily planning services. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elected to the Warren County Board of Super- Expecting mothers should never be misled visors position in 1996. He was elected to a about critical health information and services. Friday, May 19, 2017 fifth term with the Warren County Board of Su- Yet that is exactly what is happening today all Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pervisors. While serving on the Board of Su- across the country. Commonly called crisis commemorate the life of Mrs. Peggy Dietrick, pervisors Mr. Selmon has served as President pregnancy centers (CPCs), these centers a beloved artist and entrepreneur from Laredo, and Vice-President. He has also served as often have an anti-choice agenda and delib- Texas. President of the Mississippi Association of Su- erately misinform or mislead pregnant women Mrs. Dietrick was born on July 24th, 1924, pervisors (MAS) and as President of the Mis- seeking information about family planning to parents Adolph and Flavia (Branch) Dietrick sissippi Association of Supervisors Minority services, including abortion. CPC’s mas- in Salem, Illinois. Over the course of her ca- Caucus. Mr. Selmon was chosen to represent querade as sources of unbiased pregnancy reer, she traveled throughout the world to per- the State of Mississippi with the National As- counseling or even abortion providers, yet form. Her career led her to Las Vegas, where sociation of Counties regarding Human Serv- they often have no medical professionals on she performed for several years before ulti- ices. staff. CPC’s use deceptive propaganda to dis- mately moving to Texas. After moving to La- Mr. Selmon is a member of the Warren suade women from considering comprehen- redo in 1965, Dietrick established the Laredo County Economic Development Committee, sive birth control options or legal abortion. Beauty College, which is still in operation Back-To-School Committee (School Day Sup- These fake reproductive health clinics entice today. plies), Warren County Community Develop- women with unintended pregnancies through An actress, musician and singer, Dietrick ment Committee (Senior Citizens Dinner), and their doors under the pretense of providing the was unquestionably an instrumental force in serves on the Workforce Investment Board. full range of reproductive options and services. the local theater community. She was involved He is the President of the Boys and Girls Club Instead, they pedal scientifically unfounded in- in productions with the Laredo Little Theater, of Vicksburg which he established. formation claiming that abortion leads to ad- where she starred in many plays, performed Mr. Selmon was appointed Superintendent verse health outcomes or can affect chances with the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra and of Sunday School and selected to the Deacon of pregnancy in the future. CPCs should be was a patron of the Laredo Theater Guild Board of Travelers Rest Baptist Church. held accountable if they deliberately mislead International. Her dedication to the arts serves Mr. Selmon received the President Award women who are seeking legitimate medical as a model that all should strive to emulate. for Distinguished Leadership in Government. assistance and advice.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.021 E19MYPT1 E680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 The Stop Deceptive Advertising for Wom- part of two years because he dared to rep- That law says explicitly that any foreign gov- en’s Healthcare Services Act directs the Fed- resent China’s poor and persecuted. The ac- ernment officials who engages in or is eral Trade Commission to promulgate rules count of his detention is both harrowing and complicit in torture can be sanctioned—by de- under the Federal Trade Commission Act, de- horrible. nying entry visas into the United State or by claring it an unfair or deceptive act for an enti- Xie Yang was sleep deprived and kept in imposing financial sanctions. ty, such as a crisis pregnancy center, to ad- isolation. Squads of police punched and Those who tortured Xie Yang and Li Heping vertise as a provider of abortion services if the kicked him for hours at a time. He was forced should never benefit from access to the United entity does not provide abortion services. to sit still for hours on a precarious stack of States or our financial system. I thank my friend Rep. SUZANNE BONAMICI plastic chairs; his feet dangling painfully off the We will hear testimony yesterday from the for leading this critical effort with me. During ground. Police made threats to his wife and wives of detained human rights lawyers. We National Women’s Health Week, I hope you children and said they would turn him into an also heard from Ms. Li Ching-Yu, the wife of will join us in cosponsoring this legislation that ‘‘invalid’’ unless he confessed to political detained Taiwanese democracy advocate Lee demands that crisis pregnancy centers, some crimes. Ming-che. of which receive federal funds, are prohibited Xie Yang and his fellow human rights law- After entering mainland China in March of from making false advertising claims that in- yers wanted the best for China, but they got this year for a personal trip, Mr. Lee went timidate and harm women who are looking for the very worst. missing for 10 days before Chinese officials help and honest medical advice. Since July 2015, almost 250 lawyers and confirmed that he was being held on so-called f legal assistants were detained sending a ‘‘national security’’ grounds. chilling message to those fighting for legal re- Many fear Mr. Lee is being detained under IN RECOGNITION OF THERESE forms and human rights. a harsh new Chinese law to monitor and con- LEDOUX At yesterday’s hearing in the human rights trol foreignfunded NGOs, enforced earlier this subcommittee that I chair, we came together year as part of a crackdown on civil society. HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING to shine a light on the brutal, illegal, and dehu- His detention fits the trend of the Chinese gov- OF MASSACHUSETTS manizing use of torture and forced disappear- ernment targeting activists, dissidents, or even IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance of human rights lawyers and rights advo- scholars based abroad. Friday, May 19, 2017 cates in China. The Taiwan government is working behind We shine a light on dictatorships because the scenes to resolve Lee Ming-che’s case, Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in nothing good happens in the dark. And, as we though I am sure such efforts are hindered by recognition of Therese Ledoux on the occa- learned yesterday, there are some very dark Taiwan’s lack of international clout and its sion of her 100th birthday this month. places in China. Born on May 5, 1917 to George Ethier and complicated diplomatic ties with Beijing. Chinese officials repeatedly tell me I should As I have said before, Taiwan is an impor- Albina Chevalier, Mrs. Ledoux attended board- focus more on the positive aspects of China ing school in Canada before leaving to work tant democratic ally and a beacon of peace and not dwell so much on the negative. and democracy in Asia. The U.S. should re- for her father’s insurance business in That is a difficult task when you read Xie main committed to the Taiwan Relations Act Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Starting in 1958 Yang’s story, read Gao Zhisheng’s account of and the ‘‘Six Assurances’’ as cornerstones of she became the Town of Acushnet’s first kin- his torture, or read the accounts of Yu Jie or U.S.-Taiwan relations. dergarten teacher at the St. Francis Xavier El- Golog Jigme or Yin Liping. ementary School—where she remained for It is a difficult task when you look at Li Political issues between China and Taiwan more than 30 years as a beloved kindergarten Chunfu and his brother Li Heping. should be resolved through appropriate mech- teacher. To this day, Mrs. Ledoux continues to These are some of China’s best and brav- anisms between the two sides. The Chinese volunteer each week at the school, where she est—now with broken bodies, shattered minds government decision to detain Lee Ming-che is considered a local celebrity and is held in and faces that have aged 20 years after two signaled Chinese officials’ willingness to break the highest esteem by staff, students, and the years of solitary confinement and torture. its international human rights obligations for Acushnet community alike. It is shocking, offensive, immoral, and inhu- political gains, needlessly straining cross-strait Active both in mind and soul, Mrs. Ledoux’s mane. It is also completely possible that Chi- relations. hobbies include doing puzzles and knitting. nese officials believe the international commu- We welcomed Ms. Li Ching-Yu’s testimony Her knitting projects include blankets for newly nity will not hold them accountable. yesterday in order to increase the level of baptized children at the St. Francis Xavier While President Xi Jinping is feted at Davos international interest and attention to her hus- Church in Acushnet. Additionally, she has and lauded in foreign capitals for his public band’s case. made it a tradition to bake meat pies for New commitment to openness, his government is The Chinese government is facing a new Year’s Day—a practice she has passed onto torturing and abusing those seeking rights and unexpected phenomenon—effective advo- to her daughters and grandchildren. guaranteed by China’s own Constitution and cacy campaigns waged by the wives of tor- Over the more than seventy years she has its international obligations. tured and detained rights advocates. I truly ad- lived in Acushnet, Mrs. Ledoux has been hon- One Oxford university scholar has said that mire the brave women who are challenging ored for her outstanding services by being Xi has built the ‘‘perfect dictatorship’’—an in- the Chinese government to live up to its high- awarded the Marian Medal by the Fall River creasingly repressive garrison state that est ideals. They are an inspiration. Diocese and being named the Acushnet avoids any international censure. Through the testimony provided during yes- Woman of the Year by the Standard Times Through the UN and the sanctions available terday’s hearing, we considered the almost newspaper. in the Global Magnitsky Act, we should be two year effort by President Xi Jinping’s gov- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Therese seeking to hold accountable any Chinese offi- ernment to eviscerate China’s network of Ledoux on this joyous occasion. I ask that my cials complicit in torture and illegal detentions. human rights lawyers and consider how the colleagues join me in wishing her many more Xie Yang identified at least 10 police officers continued detention of Lee Ming-che has neg- years of health and happiness surrounded by who tortured him. We are in the process of atively impacted cross-strait relations between her children, grandchildren, great grand- gathering names and identifying information. I Beijing and Taipei. children, and great great grandchildren. will then send those names to President f Trump, Secretary of State Tillerson, UN Am- f bassador Nikki Haley, and the Chairs and HONORING ASHLEY WILSON DISAPPEARED, JAILED, AND TOR- ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs TURED IN CHINA: WIVES PETI- Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON TION FOR THEIR HUSBANDS’ Committee. OF MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM We will seek UN investigations into the tor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture of China’s human rights lawyers and Friday, May 19, 2017 HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH human rights defenders because their treat- OF NEW JERSEY ment in detention violates China’s obligations Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as signatory of the UN Torture Convention. We will also seek investigations under the lady, Ms. Ashley Wilson of Crystal Springs, Friday, May 19, 2017 Global Magnitsky Act. I introduced the House Mississippi. Ashley is a proud native of Crystal Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, version of that bill, which was signed into law Springs, MS. She is a recent graduate of lawyer Xie Yang was tortured for the better last year. Jackson State University, where she obtained

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.026 E19MYPT1 May 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E681 a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Adminis- me in congratulating her and in wishing her HONORING METROPOLITAN BAP- tration. nothing but continued happiness. TIST CHURCH ON THE OCCASION Ashley is a Senior Intern who serves as the OF ITS 52ND ANNIVERSARY Financial/Events Planning Specialist at One f Voice. She has been with the organization since 2011 and is set to serve as the Chair for STRENGTHENING STATE AND HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD the organization’s l0th Year Anniversary Cele- LOCAL CYBER CRIME FIGHTING OF NORTH CAROLINA bration. ACT OF 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Making a difference in her home town, Ash- Friday, May 19, 2017 ley has served as an advocate for her commu- nity, where she has served as an Advisory SPEECH OF Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Member to the Crystal Springs Mayoral Coun- commemorate the 52nd Anniversary of Metro- cil and a member of the Citizens Making a Dif- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. politan Baptist Church located in my Congres- ference (CMADCS), an organization that acts OF GEORGIA sional district in the City of Rocky Mount, as a voice for the people’s concerns for the North Carolina. This Church has been a bea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city of Crystal Springs. con of light in the community for more than Furthermore, Ashley has also served on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 half a century and has positively impacted many other committees across the state, such generations of families in eastern North Caro- as the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I lina. Committee, Mississippi Meeting of the Minds rise in support of H.R. 1616, or the Strength- Metropolitan Baptist Church was founded on Planning Committee and many other various ening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting May 4, 1965, by a group of devout Christians committees where she has played a vital role Act of 2017. This piece of legislation will help eager to proclaim the goodness of the Lord. in being a voice for change not only in her our local and state agencies protect against The Church’s first worship service was held community, but across the state of Mississippi. the rising threat of cybercrime. just five days later on May 9, 1965 in the audi- Ashley is currently an active member of the torium of the Lincoln School. Reverend Ben- National Association for the Advancement of The Strengthening State and Local Cyber jamin Daniels, a Shaw University ministerial Colored People (NAACP). As a healthcare ad- Crime Fighting Act of 2017 will provide more student, was the first to preach at Metropoli- vocate for the Mississippi State Conference protection for our citizens by sharing the ex- tan. Despite these humble beginnings, the NAACP, she has worked with several pertise and knowledge of the Department of congregation remained faithful and steadfast healthcare related projects. The projects that Homeland Security (DHS) with local and state and would go on to grow by leaps and have touched her heart the most include the agencies so that they have the ability to stop bounds. NAACP’s Childhood Obesity Project and the these threats at a local level. Law enforcement On July 23, 1967, Metropolitan Baptist national GET HYPE Initiative, which focuses officials in states, tribes, and territories will be Church held a groundbreaking ceremony to on healthy eating for today’s youth. provided with additional training to identify po- commemorate construction of a sanctuary at Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tential issues. 1213 Leggett Road, where it still stands today. in recognizing Ms. Ashley Wilson for her dedi- Reverend John W. Fleming presided over the cation to serving throughout her community Cybercrime is a growing threat to American first worship service in the new edifice on July and throughout organizations around Mis- security. Hackers have become notorious late- 14, 1968. sissippi. ly, stealing a plethora of information including Under the leadership of Reverend Dr. J. E. f credit cards numbers, security codes, bank Arnette, Metropolitan Baptist Church continued TRIBUTE TO MILDRED HARMON numbers, and other personal information that to grow both physically and spiritually. Dr. can compromise the security of an individual. Arnette oversaw the establishment of Boy and HON. DAVID YOUNG Further protections and training in cyber secu- Girl Scout Troops, a Young Adult Sunday rity also protect local municipalities and state School Class, and provided food for needy OF IOWA government intranets and cyber services families. These good deeds led to Metropoli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which are also at risk of compromise. tan Baptist Church to be ranked 12th out of Friday, May 19, 2017 more than 1,700 Baptist Churches in North In DHS, there is an organization known as Carolina by the General Baptist State Conven- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise the National Computer Forensics Institute that today to recognize and congratulate Mildred tion of North Carolina. is under the oversight of the United States Se- Harmon of Windsor Heights, Iowa, on the spe- Reverend Raymond L. Privott succeeded cret Service. The Institute oversees the fight cial occasion of celebrating her 105th birthday Dr. Arnette and continued the tradition of pro- on May 4th, 2017. against cyber threats on a national level. viding outreach services that enhanced the It was 1912 when Mildred entered this world Under H.R. 1616, the members of the Institute growth and development of children. This in- on a farm near St. Charles, Iowa. It was a will be able to provide high quality training to cluded providing tutoring in community schools world much different than ours today. In an lower echelon departments at state and local and providing preliminary SAT studies that October 2013 interview with Iowa Living Mag- levels, to assist them in the battle against greatly benefited young people in the Rocky azines, Mildred recounted how she started cybercrime. On top of the training, the Institute Mount area. school at the age of four at a country school, will provide new, advanced technology to Reverend Norman T. Davis served as in- walking 1.25 miles round trip each day. That these agencies to even further their ability to terim pastor for two and a half years and con- tinued Metropolitan Baptist Church’s commit- gave her more than enough exercise for her combat cybercrime. lifetime, she said. She graduated from high ment to both God and the community. He was school, and then beauty school and became a As technology has progressed, hackers followed by Pastor Richard Allen Gerald, who hairstylist. She married Paris Harmon on De- have found new ways to dishonestly make a has served as Senior Pastor of Metropolitan cember 20, 1936, starting a family that would living. We are at the precipice of a new age since 2004 and has been the spiritual leader go on to include three daughters, 10 grand- of technological advances that come with to many families and individuals. His strong children and 7 great grandchildren. Mildred’s more sinister implications. With new tech- faith in God and preparedness for the ministry, husband passed away in 2006, however she nology, new threats have materialized that can has earned him a stellar reputation among continues to be that strong and loving influ- have major impacts on all of our lives. Hack- Christian believers throughout our great state. ence that her family relies on. Iowa Living ers can steal personal files, ruin our reputa- Mr. Speaker, by the grace of God, Metro- Magazine discovered that her key to a long tions, and destroy our financial stability. They politan Baptist Church has been blessed for and happy life was humor, which she said was can slow or destabilize our local governments, 52 long years as it has witnessed for Christ each and every day. The Church’s faithfulness ‘‘the only way to get through life.’’ making our lives harder. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Mil- and scripture-based ministry will ensure that dred in the United States Congress and I’m This bill helps to put the United States at an Metropolitan continues to thrive for years to proud to recognize her today on this momen- advantage against hackers. We will now be come. tous occasion. I ask that my colleagues in the able to more effectively combat these crimi- On behalf of the United States House of United States House of Representatives join nals. Representatives and the people of the First

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.029 E19MYPT1 E682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 Congressional District of North Carolina, I ex- IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID owns and operates Gustavo Wine. Passion, tend to the Pastor and Members of Metropoli- DICHIERA FOR HIS LIFETIME OF skill, and dedication to his craft led Gustavo to tan Baptist Church my best wishes on this ADVOCACY AND WORK WITH THE the successes he sees today. auspicious occasion. ARTS Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Gustavo immigrated to the United States with his mother and f HON. DEBBIE DINGELL brothers to join his father in Oakville, Cali- OF MICHIGAN fornia in 1957. The family moved to Ruther- CONGRATULATING JOHN T. LEWIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ford, California in 1960, where Gustavo’s fa- ON HIS RETIREMENT Friday, May 19, 2017 ther Jose´ worked in winery maintenance. Sur- rounded by the culture and devotion of famous Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to winemakers from an early age, Gustavo grew HON. STENY H. HOYER recognize David DiChiera for his outstanding up with a keen interest in winemaking. He at- legacy. As founder and artistic director of the tended the University of Oregon on a baseball OF MARYLAND Michigan Opera Theatre, Mr. DiChiera has scholarship, but his heart remained in wine built a culture of artistic excellence in Michi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. He transferred to the University of gan. California Davis, where he was one of the first After earning a doctorate in musicology from Friday, May 19, 2017 Latinos to obtain a degree in Fermentation UCLA, Mr. DiChiera joined the faculty of Oak- Sciences. land University in Michigan in 1962, where he Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor In 1976, Gustavo joined Mike Grgich and was eventually elected chairman of the John T. Lewis, the Director of Logistics and Jim Barrett at Chateau Montelena to begin his school’s Department of Music. During his time, Support for the Chief Administrative Officer of career. Soon after, he joined Grgich Hills Cel- he also oversaw the Detroit Grand Opera As- the U.S. House of Representatives, on his up- lar, where, in his first harvest, he produced the sociation’s education initiative known as the coming retirement on June 2, 2017. winning Chardonnay in the Great Chardonnay Overture to Opera. Under the leadership of Showdown of 1980. Gustavo continued with Beginning on June 1, 1978, John spent his Mr. DiChiera, Overture to Opera began per- Grgich Hills Cellar for 23 years, honing his entire thirty-nine year career with the U.S. forming full-length productions in 1970 and craft and working to define wine excellence. House of Representatives and for over twenty was officially reestablished as the Michigan Gustavo started his own wine enterprise, years worked as an upholsterer. Starting as a Opera Theatre in 1971. The Michigan Opera Gustavo Wines in 1996. Today he makes laborer in the Clerk’s office, John moved up Theatre has grown to become an internation- Napa Valley wines inspired by old-world the ranks to become a master upholsterer. ally recognized institution that has brought winemaking techniques, with a dedication to One of his major accomplishments was learn- world-class performances to Michigan while in- small vineyards and quality fruit. He believes ing how to upholster the special type of Turk- spiring a new generation of artists and musi- each wine should take you back ‘‘to a memory cians. Mr. DiChiera had the vision to push for ish chairs used by Members of Congress. of each vintage’’. the restoration of the Detroit Opera House in Gustavo traveled to Washington, D.C. this Many of these historic chairs remain in use by 1996, and this effort played a critical role in re- Members to this day. week as part of a group of Mexican-American vitalizing downtown Detroit. The Theatre has vintners to support the mission of the Smithso- John was then asked to take on a manage- hosted renowned musicians like Luciano nian Institution. They shared their amazing rial role, serving as the Supervisor of Workflow Pavarotti, as well as performances by the stories of immigration, sacrifice and determina- Management, which involved developing pur- American Ballet Theater and other notable tion and helped the attendees understand the chasing spreadsheets and building asset groups. vital contributions Mexican Americans make to Mr. DiChiera’s lifetime of artistic advocacy tracking systems. However, after a couple of our economy and community. and passion for theatre has been critical to the years in that position, John returned to the Mr. Speaker, Gustavo Brambila has built a growth and development of the arts in south- successful business and is producing extraor- trade he loved in serving as the manager of east Michigan. His love of the arts has taught dinary wines. I am proud to have such a dedi- the Textiles Department. In that role, John su- and inspired generations to appreciate the im- cated business owner living and working in pervised the day-to-day operations of several portance of the arts to a community. He also our community. It is therefore fitting and prop- shops, including upholstery, cabinet, finishing, galvanized so many to experience the opera er that we honor him here today. drapery, and carpets. and engage with the arts for their entire lives. f Throughout his career, John oversaw sev- Throughout his career, Mr. DiChiera has re- eral important projects including the redressing ceived numerous accolades for his work, in- TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT PAUL cluding the National Endowment for the Arts’ of the Lincoln catafalque, the replacement of VANCE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS Opera Honors award, as well as recognition RETIREMENT the House Floor carpet, the re-upholstery of by the governments of France and Italy. In ad- every seat on the House Floor and in the Gal- dition to this outstanding record of achieve- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO lery, the complete refinishing of the House ment, Mr. DiChiera is well known in the Detroit OF CONNECTICUT Floor dais, the construction of the lecterns and community for his kindness and generosity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stenographers’ desk, and the total refurbish- He has been a true champion for Michigan, ment of the Speaker’s chair. John led or as- and his energy and dedication to our state and Friday, May 19, 2017 sisted in twenty Congressional transitions and the arts will be missed as he retires from his Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with re- ten Presidential inaugurations. Among his current position with the Michigan Opera The- spect and admiration that I rise today to join most significant contributions was nurturing atre. all of those gathered in extending my sincere Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the furnishings team and coaching its mem- thanks and appreciation to Lieutenant Paul in honoring David DiChiera for his lifetime of Vance as he celebrates his retirement after bers to be some of the most talented crafts- work with the arts. Mr. DiChiera’s work with man on Capitol Hill. forty-three years of dedicated service to the the Michigan Opera Theatre has inspired gen- Connecticut State Police force. His retirement In his retirement, I hope John will enjoy time erations of performers and helped the city un- marks the end of a distinguished career in law spent with his wife of thirty-seven years, Lisa, derstand the importance of arts in the commu- enforcement and the Connecticut State Police and his two daughters, Joanna Emily Caputi nity. will simply not be the same without him. and Lauren Elisabeth Lewis, his parents, Bill f Lieutenant Vance entered the Connecticut and Anne Lewis, and other members of his HONORING GUSTAVO BRAMBILA State Police Training Academy as a member extended family. On behalf of the entire of the 85th Training Troop in July of 1974. Fol- House, I extend my congratulations and lowing his graduation later that year, he em- HON. MIKE THOMPSON barked on a career that earned him a re- thanks to John T. Lewis for his many years of OF CALIFORNIA spected reputation amongst colleagues and ci- dedication and outstanding contributions to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vilians alike. Serving in a variety of posts, in- this institution. I wish him many wonderful Friday, May 19, 2017 cluding Troop L in Litchfield and as a Resident years ahead. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, State Trooper in Prospect, Lieutenant Vance I rise today to honor Gustavo Brambila, who rose through the ranks and is perhaps best

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.032 E19MYPT1 May 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E683 known for his leadership as a member of the pated with the regiment in all its major cam- Realizing the man’s dire situation, Deputy Connecticut State Police force’s Public Infor- paigns and battles. The unit deactivated in De- Dean took it upon himself to pay for the man mation Office. cember 1945 after the war. The regiment had to stay in a hotel room, and he purchased a In a position he held for nearly one third of suffered 1,126 killed, more than 5,000 wound- bus ticket so the victim could return to his his career, Lieutenant Vance became, for ed, and over 500 missing in action. Its soldiers family in Washington. many in Connecticut, the public face of our were awarded an astonishing three Medals of Every day, men and women in the law en- State Police. As a Public Information Officer, it Honor, 31 Distinguished Service Crosses, 492 forcement profession work tirelessly to make a was he who so often brought a sense of calm Silver Stars, and 1,685 Bronze Stars. difference in our communities. However, often and order to very difficult circumstances. That The valor and bravery of the soldiers of E times, their work goes unnoticed in the media composure was put to the ultimate test as he Company, 141st Infantry Regiment must not and press. I would like to take a moment to guided a grieving state and stunned nation be forgotten. As America prepares to reflect highlight the great work of Deputy Dean and through the aftermath of tragedy at the Sandy on the sacrifices made by our service mem- the entire San Bernardino County Sheriff’s De- Hook Elementary School in December of bers this Memorial Day, I ask that we take a partment for their commitment to public serv- 2012. moment to remember the soldiers of E Com- ice. I hold a deep respect for the men and pany. They represented the best of El Paso, f women who dedicate their professional ca- Texas, and the nation as our brave service reers to law enforcement—facing situations members valiantly fought the forces of tyr- HONORING CONSTANCE BLAND and circumstances that few of us can even anny. I am honored to represent the men and imagine. Lieutenant Vance is a reflection of women of El Paso who carry on the legacy of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON the very best of our law enforcement commu- E Company as they continue to stand against OF MISSISSIPPI nity. Over the course of his career, his com- injustice and pursue the American dream. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment and leadership has made all the dif- f Friday, May 19, 2017 ference and we owe him a debt of gratitude that can never fully be paid. Lieutenant— TRIBUTE TO MARTHA AND JACK Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- though it does not seem enough, thank you BLACKFORD er, I rise today to honor Constance Bland, who for all of your good work on our behalf. You is an Educator, a Leader and Public Servant. leave a legacy of service that will most cer- HON. DAVID YOUNG Constance G. Bland, Ph.D. was appointed tainly serve as an inspiration to others for OF IOWA Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) at years to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) in Lieutenant Paul Vance has led a remarkable Friday, May 19, 2017 the spring of 2014. As VPAA, she is respon- sible for leadership, educational policy, aca- career, leaving an indelible mark on the Con- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise necticut State Police force as well as the State demic programs, budgeting and resource allo- today to recognize and congratulate Martha cation; supervision of staff development pro- of Connecticut. Today, it is my great privilege and Jack Blackford of Des Moines, Iowa, on to stand and join his wife, Meg, their three grams, federal grant program administration; the very special occasion of their 60th wed- monitoring of personnel actions and trans- children and six grandchildren, as well as fam- ding anniversary. They celebrated their anni- ily, friends, and colleagues in wishing him the actions, and participation in academic per- versary on April 16th, 2017. sonnel policy development and negotiation. very best for many more years of health and Martha and Jack’s lifelong commitment to happiness in this next chapter of his life. She is also responsible for relationships with each other and their family truly embodies the wider educational and occupational com- f Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anni- munity, particularly the public schools, as well RECOGNIZING E COMPANY, 141ST versary, may their commitment grow even as additional responsibilities as assigned by INFANTRY REGIMENT stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, the President. and honor one another for many years to Before becoming VPAA, Dr. Bland was Pro- HON. BETO O’ROURKE come. fessor and Chair of the Department of Mathe- Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple matics, Computer and Information Sciences. OF TEXAS on their 60th year together and I wish them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She developed computer science educational many more. I ask that my colleagues in the curriculum related to database management Friday, May 19, 2017 United States House of Representatives join systems, software engineering and introduc- Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am honored me in congratulating them on this momentous tion to computer science. In an effort to impact to rise today to recognize E Company, 141st occasion and in wishing them nothing but the retention of computer science majors, she was Infantry Regiment, which served with valor best in the years to come. involved in a project to determine the impact and distinction during World War II. f of introducing the concepts of object oriented In 1940, E Company, along with the entire SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHER- programming for first year computer science 141st Infantry Regiment was federalized and IFF’S DEPUTY JEFFERY DEAN students using a visual animation tool known assigned to the 36th Infantry Division. E Com- ASSISTS ROBBERY VICTIM as Alice. pany was distinct in its heritage and was com- Dr. Bland also acquired significant external posed almost entirely of Mexican-American HON. PAUL COOK funding for the department from sources in- soldiers. A vast majority of E Company’s sol- cluding the National Science Foundation OF CALIFORNIA diers hailed from El Paso. (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The 141st Infantry Regiment shipped off to Administration (NASA), Eisenhower (state of North Africa in April 1943. The regiment was Friday, May 19, 2017 Mississippi), SUN Microsystems and mini- one of the units in the amphibious invasion of Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- grants from Jackson State University. Her last Italy at Salerno, and they suffered heavy cas- ognize the outstanding public service of San external funds secured for the department in- ualties. As the 141st fought its way through Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeffery cluded an S-STEM scholarship grant and an Italy, the regiment, as well as E Company, Dean, who is assigned to the department’s HBCU-UP implementation grant. A major fought with distinction. The 141st reinforced Victorville City Station. For the past three focus of the scholarship grants secured by Dr. units at Anzio, helped tip the scales to rout the years, Deputy Dean has served as a patrol Bland involved initiatives to increase the num- Germans, and entered Rome in June 1944. deputy, traffic division deputy, and is also a ber of computer science and mathematics ma- This culminated 137 days of combat during certified Major Accident Investigation Team jors at MVSU. Funds secured were used to in- which the 141st Infantry Regiment suffered (MAlT) deputy. stitute tutorial services, provide student devel- over 3,000 casualties. The Germans called the On May 14, 2017, Deputy Dean was on pa- opment activities and support debt reduction 141st ‘‘wild men from Texas, skilled in trol in Victorville, California when he made though scholarships to decease external em- fieldcraft and fighting.’’ contact with a young man from the State of ployment of students seeking degrees. The The regiment then participated in a third Washington who was working in the area as goal of the latest HBCU-UP grant is to encour- amphibious landing, its second combat assault a magazine salesman. Deputy Dean noticed age STEM graduates to pursue graduate edu- against a fortified beachhead, and entered injuries to the man’s face and was told that cation. Southern France. The 141st continued to fight they were the result of a robbery in which the Dr. Bland has devoted 23 years of service through Central Europe. E Company partici- victim’s wallet and cell phone were stolen. to MVSU, and has demonstrated her passion

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.036 E19MYPT1 E684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 and commitment to the University, faculty, valiantly at a time when getting caught as a uals. To honor their memory, we must con- staff and students. Her involvement has been spy could mean certain death by hanging or tinue to uphold the values of the American extensive, yet she finds time and energy to rotting to death on a British prison ship. The Revolution that these brave men and women serve, work and lead, shouldering countless Culper Spy Ring’s strategic location on Long were willing to give up their lives and freedom burdens with good humor and grace. She is a Island’s North Shore, situated between patriot for: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. tower of strength and a strong force for pro- New England and British occupied New York f gressive efficient public service. She always City, had a tremendous impact on the out- shows patience and tolerance, qualities of an come of the war. The ring was of great military INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK experienced and committed leader. Dr. Bland importance and contributed to many of the de- is a visionary leader who inspires staff, stu- cisive victories of the Continental Army, includ- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN dents and the community. She is responsible ing those at Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. OF RHODE ISLAND for developing MVSU’s first Women in Science The critical intelligence gathered by the Culper IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Technology Conference (WIST) designed Spies also uncovered the betrayal of Benedict Friday, May 19, 2017 to encourage young girls in grades 7th Arnold and his treasonous plan to surrender Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through 12th to consider majoring in STEM West Point to the British. The brave work of join my colleagues in celebration of National disciplines. The conference will celebrate its the Culper Spies was also critical in thwarting Infrastructure Week. 20th anniversary in Spring 2016 and can a planned British assault on newly arrived Here in Washington, meetings have brought boast of numerous female students who have French allied forces that landed at Rhode Is- together planners and civil engineers, builders gone on to become practicing women in land in 1780 to help turn the tide of the war. and innovators, labor unions and developers— Mr. Speaker, many of these brave men and science and technology. all dedicated to modernizing our American in- Dr. Bland holds an Associate’s degree in women, through the nature of their clandestine frastructure. And it does need modernizing. Mathematics from Coahoma Junior College, a service to the American Revolution, never had In my home state of Rhode Island, for ex- Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, Bachelor of their names recorded in history. For the ample, one in four bridges is deficient, the Science in computer science, Master of names that we do know, I ask my colleagues worst rate in the country. They are battered by Science degree in computer science and a to honor their bravery and service, and I in- storms and suffering from aging concrete and Doctoral degree in computer engineering from clude their names in the RECORD. steel. Families and businesses alike suffer Benjamin Tallmadge: (Code Name: John the University of Mississippi. from this infrastructure debt. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Bolton.) He reported directly to General That’s why this week I introduced the in recognizing Constance Bland, an Educator, George Washington, and was his director of ‘‘SAFE Bridges Act,’’ which will provide a re- a leader and Public Servant for her dedication military intelligence. He created the patriot spy newed focus on the safety of bridges across to serving others and giving back to the Afri- ring operating out of New York City and head- the country. It will create a discrete new way can American community. ed the Culper Ring out of the village of to prioritize those bridges most in need. f Setauket on Long Island. Mr. Speaker, it is ‘‘Time to Build.’’ We need Robert Townsend: The Chief informant of to invest in bread-and-butter projects, high- RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF the Culper Spy Ring and Benjamin THE WASHINGTON SPY TRAIL ON ways and transit that Americans depend on Tallmadge’s right hand man. He posed as a every day. LONG ISLAND AND THE SERVICE Tory merchant and befriended many British OF THE CULPER SPY RING IN soldiers in New York City to gather intel- f THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ligence. Because of his society connections, IN HONOR OF REDWOOD CITY’S he was widely known in British circles. He was SESQUICENTENNIAL HON. LEE M. ZELDIN a resident of Oyster Bay, NY. OF NEW YORK Austin Roe: He served as the messenger HON. JACKIE SPEIER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Robert Townsend. He owned a store and OF CALIFORNIA tavern in Setauket and rode fifty-five miles Friday, May 19, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES back and forth to New York City several times Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today per week through British held areas to deliver Friday, May 19, 2017 alongside my colleague Mr. SUOZZI to recog- and pick up coded messages written in invis- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor nize the dedication of Route 25A on Long Is- ible ink. the 150th birthday of one of the most beautiful land’s North Shore as the Washington Spy Abraham Woodhull: (Code Name: Samuel and vibrant cities in my Congressional District: Trail and to pay special tribute to the brave Culper Sr.) He was an intricate part of the cir- Redwood City. men and women of the Culper Spy Ring, con- cuitous way the ring shared critical intel- Long before Redwood City was incor- sidered the first organized espionage ring in ligence. Woodhull’s farm in Setauket was his porated, the area was inhabited by the Ohlone the United States. We thank these dedicated base of operation and it was there that he al- who lived by hunting, fishing and gathering. patriots for their loyalty and bravery. During lowed Austin Roe to pasture his cows so they The Ohlone had a rich culture and thrived on the American Revolution, Long Island’s North had a place to hide messages in a secret box. both sides of the mountain range that divides Country Road (now State Route 25A) was the Caleb Brewster: As a member of the ring, San Mateo County. Their villages dotted the road traveled by George Washington in 1790 he was the intermediary between Abraham countryside and the residents traded regularly to thank patriots for helping him win the Amer- Woodhull’s farm in Setauket and Major with nearby tribes. ican Revolution. It is also the road that Culper Tallmadge’s headquarters in Connecticut. Spanish and Mexican explorers and settlers Spy Austin Roe traveled to cross enemy lines Brewster was a seafarer from Setauket and came later, and with them came rapid and to pick up and deliver secret messages to used his whaleboats to cross the Long Island substantial change. After the Mexican-Amer- other brave men and women serving in the Sound to Connecticut. He was also respon- ican War, Spanish and Mexican land grants Continental Army’s military intelligence and es- sible for capturing many British supply ships were challenged. Such was the case for Dona pionage units in New York City. Today, a spe- that were carrying messages. Arguello, who hired Simon Mezes to defend cial dedication ceremony will take place at the Anna Smith Strong: Setauket native Anna her land title. His payment was the land that Brewster House (built in 1665) in Setauket, Smith Strong’s assignment in the Culper Ring now includes most of downtown Redwood NY, where three historical markers will be un- was to signal Brewster’s arrival to Abraham City. Rather than fighting the squatters, he laid veiled across this route to commemorate the Woodhull. She did this by hanging laundry on out the town and sold lots to them, naming his unsung sacrifice of the Culper Spy Ring and her clothesline in pre-arranged configurations, town Mezesville. the critical role they played in our nation’s a system that fooled everyone by the wisdom Access to San Francisco Bay made Red- struggle for independence. of its simplicity. If she hung up a black petti- wood City an ideal location for a port. The port The Culper Ring, also known as the coat, it meant that Brewster was in town to and the railway revolutionized shipping and Setauket Spy Ring, was a group of operatives share critical intelligence. travel in the 1800s. Industries continued to de- whose purpose was to make General George These brave patriots will be recognized velop from oyster farming and canning to ce- Washington aware of the movements of the today, May 18, 2017, at the dedication of the ment and salt production, to nurseries and British in New York City and on Long Island. Washington Spy Trail. Mr. Speaker, we should small manufacturing plants. The Long Island Culper Spy Ring was a band be extremely grateful as both a people and a Redwood City was incorporated in 1867 of dedicated and brave patriots who served nation to each and everyone of these individ- with the purpose of raising funds to pave

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.040 E19MYPT1 May 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E685 downtown streets. The city has always been frontier of America because tomorrow is voted ‘‘Nay’’ on roll call votes 263, 264, and home to a diverse population. Joining the emerging through the celebration of our 265; I would have voted ‘‘Yea’’ on roll call vote large Latino population, German immigrants shared past, present and future. 266. started breweries and a tannery, the Chinese f f helped build the railroads and were engaged in shrimp fishing, and the Japanese brought HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALL- the floral industry. In 1926, the Chamber of ACT EN SOLDIER MARINE CORPORAL Commerce proclaimed Redwood City the (CPL) WILLIAM JUSTIN LEE COO- SPEECH OF ‘‘Chrysanthemum Capital of the World.’’ The PER floral industry thrived until one of the darkest HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. chapters of U.S. history, the internment of OF GEORGIA HON. TRENT KELLY Japanese Americans during WWII. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Redwood City experienced several popu- Tuesday, May 16, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation and housing booms. The 1906 San Friday, May 19, 2017 Francisco earthquake displaced thousands Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I who built new neighborhoods on the Penin- rise today in support of H.R. 1892, The Hon- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, sula. By 1920, many Redwood City residents oring Hometown Heroes Act. This bill will be today I rise in memory of fallen soldier Marine were commuting to jobs outside the city. In the crucial in giving the courageous first respond- Corporal William Justin Lee Cooper who paid 1930s the population doubled. By 1937, a mu- ers the recognition they deserve. the ultimate sacrifice while defending our na- nicipal marina and an international port with a The Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, or tion on May 19, 2008, during Operation Endur- widened channel were ready to ship cargo. H.R. 1892, will help give honor to those who ing Freedom. Cpl Cooper was killed in combat The largest population increase took place have passed away while serving their commu- near Garmsir, Afghanistan. after World War II when Redwood City grew nities. First responders are some of the most Cpl Cooper was assigned to the 1st Bat- from 12,400 in 1940 to 46,300 in 1960. Today, important people in the country. They put out talion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Ex- there are 82,000 residents. the fires that threaten our homes. They keep peditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Division, II Ma- No one can mention Redwood City without our streets safe to live on. They bring people rine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, celebrating its schools and the families that who are suffering from a medical issue to the North Carolina. According to 40 Days of thrive through the district’s services. Two great hospital to provide them with the care that Honor, Cpl Cooper’s skill as a marksman public high schools and multiple public ele- they need. They investigate the crimes that earned him a position on a sniper team. It was mentary and middle schools, as well as sev- have been committed and bring the perpetra- in fulfillment of his duties as a sniper that he eral charter schools, offer the American dream tors to justice. These brave men and women was killed. During his military service, Cpl of a quality, free public education to all. The are often volunteers, who merely want to help Cooper was awarded the Good Conduct city also incorporates several quality private their communities. Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign schools. These jobs are often dangerous. They in- Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Glob- Redwood City has amazing parks and is volve fires, carbon monoxide, violence, and al War on Terrorism Medal and two Sea Serv- dotted with redwood trees. Beautiful hillsides other hostile acts. Unfortunately, due to the ice Deployment Ribbons. in a nearby county park are covered with a dangerous nature of this work, not all of these After graduating from Europa High School in plethora of wildflowers and are home to ma- men and women survive. They are killed serv- 2004, Cpl Cooper briefly attended Holmes jestic mountain lions. The city itself is home to ing their communities, making them better Community College. It was Christmas Eve of the San Mateo County History Museum. The places to live. These men and women have 2004 when Cpl Cooper told his father he was city is also the county seat of San Mateo given the ultimate sacrifice to their towns and joining the Marine Corps. His father told the where I started my political career and have cities. They deserve as much honor and re- Associated Press, ‘‘I remember telling him that watched history unfold. Courthouse Square spect that can be bestowed upon them and he needed to have a lot of thought before anchors a revitalized city core that includes a their families. doing this. He felt his country needed him at wonderful theater, restaurants and bakeries. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the time more than he needed school.’’ He Redwood City is family-focused and young, these men and women and believe that this also said of his son, ‘‘He had more friends with nearly 25 percent of its residents being bill gives proper public respect to fallen first than anyone I know. He was daddy’s hero; under age 18. It offers cultural and rec- responders. Governors will now be able to de- now he’s everyone’s hero.’’ reational events in Courthouse Square clare the flag to be lowered to half-mast. This Cpl Cooper’s friend, Heather Burchfield, told throughout the year, aided in part by the city’s gives governors the ability to immediately the Associated Press, ‘‘Coop was that fun-lov- wonderful weather. In fact, the beautiful honor the fallen first responders. These men ing, crazy guy everyone liked. He’s the one weather is famously memorialized by the city’s and women deserve as much. you always wanted on your side because he motto ‘‘Climate Best by Government Test.’’ I believe that Congressman LARSON’s bill is is always going to take up for you. Even in There are celebrations of multiple national a necessity for the United States. It is regret- high school, he had a soldier’s heart. He was backgrounds, religions and cultures that are table that such legislation has not been a very loyal friend.’’ welcomed by city residents. Foreign-born resi- passed before this time. I put my full support Cpl Cooper is survived by his parents, Alan dents are 32 percent of all residents. The peo- behind this effort to honor those who have fall- Cooper and Debra Cooper. ple of Redwood City are proud that their city en in the service of others. This bill is an ex- The sacrifice of this brave soldier will always is a miniature United Nations, speaking to ample of true patriotism that all members of be remembered. America through dozens of languages heard this chamber, Republicans, Democrats, and f daily on its streets. Independents, can get behind for the benefit In the heart of Silicon Valley, the city is of the fallen first responders, their families, IN CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF home to such global brands as Oracle, and the American people. I therefore urge CHEERWINE Box.com and Google. One of today’s newer passage of H.R. 1892. and smaller companies creates 3D printers f HON. RICHARD HUDSON that will save our armed forces tens of millions OF NORTH CAROLINA PERSONAL EXPLANATION of dollars and strengthen our national defense, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while another small company seeks to end the dangers of hospital infection and opioid addic- HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ Friday, May 19, 2017 tion by transforming the delivery of pain medi- OF ILLINOIS Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor North Carolina’s favorite soft drink, Mr. Speaker, I ask the members of the Cheerwine, which is celebrating their 100th House of Representatives to join me in cele- Friday, May 19, 2017 anniversary on May 20, 2017. brating the sesquicentennial of Redwood City, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Handcrafted in Salisbury, North Carolina, a community that serves as a model for vi- avoidably absent in the House chamber for roll Cheerwine was created by L.D. Peeler, who brancy and friendliness. It’s a place where in- call votes 263, 264, 265, and 266 on Thurs- sought to create a soft drink of his own during novation soars because the celebration of the day, May 18, 2017. I would like the record to sugar rationing amid World War I. L.D. Peeler American spirit is ever-present. It is the real show that, had I been present, I would have purchased cherry flavoring from a traveling

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.043 E19MYPT1 E686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 salesman and experimented with the flavor Ms. Verkilya Eleshia Hogan was born on unsung hero, for her dedication to the commu- until he created the one-of-a-kind soft drink. July 25,1999 to her proud parents Vernon and nity. The end result is the delicious soft drink we Sheronda Jackson. She is an intelligent, obe- know as Cheerwine. dient, and outgoing young lady. She is also f Over the years, Cheerwine’s unique flavor very passionate and dedicated to every task has stood the test of time—through the Great that she takes on. TRIBUTE TO JAY HOWE Depression, two World Wars and many other Ms. Hogan very actively participates in trials in our nation’s history—Cheerwine has many organizations and programs. She has remained an independent family owned and been a cheerleader since the fifth-grade and HON. DAVID YOUNG operated business in North Carolina. currently serves as Captain of the Holmes OF IOWA Cheerwine was presented the ‘‘Pillar of the County Central High Varsity Cheer-Squad. Community’’ award at the Family Business She has remarkable leadership skills and con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Awards for their excellence, innovation, ethics, tinues to be a positive influence to those philanthropy and contribution to the region and Friday, May 19, 2017 around her. Cheerwine continues to invest in those com- munities that fostered its growth today. Presi- At an early age Ms. Hogan proudly experi- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise dents Dwight Eisenhower, George H.W. Bush, enced an amazing miracle of God which en- today to recognize and congratulate Jay Howe and Barack Obama all enjoyed Cheerwine couraged her to serve Him more daily. On for his many years of service to the American during their trips to North Carolina and there May 18, 2016, she was involved in a detri- Legion and to his country. Jay was recently mental UTV accident. A portion of her left is no doubt in my mind many more presidents honored for being a 50-year member with the forearm had to be amputated on May 24, will too. American Legion. L.D. Peeler and Cheerwine are deserving of 2016. As a teenager, this was disheartening their success and I wish them continued suc- because she didn’t know how her future would The American Legion was chartered and in- cess as they continue to be a great source of be with her condition, but she knew God had corporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic pride for Rowan County and all of North Caro- already worked things out in her favor. She veterans organization devoted to mutual help- lina. never lost faith through her circumstances, be- fulness. The organization is committed to Mr. Speaker, please join me today to con- cause she appreciated the simple fact that she mentoring youth and sponsorship of whole- gratulate Cheerwine on a century of success could see and breathe each day. The Bible some programs in communities, advocating and to recognize the tremendous contributions says, ‘‘From the fullness of his grace we have patriotism and honor and continued devotion they’ve made to the State of North Carolina. all received one blessing after another’’ John to their fellow service members and veterans. f 1:16. This scripture, she believes, gives her good reason to give all glory and praises to Mr. Speaker, I commend Jay for his service HONORING VERKILYA ELESHIA God. to our country’s veterans and his dedication to HOGAN She will finish her senior year in high school his community. It is an honor to represent him HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON with honors and attend the University of in the United States Congress. I ask that my Southern Mississippi, majoring in Kinesiology colleagues in the House of Representatives OF MISSISSIPPI and pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me in commending Jay for his service and She is determined to go above and beyond to in wishing him nothing but continued success. Friday, May 19, 2017 reach her goals and continue to walk in a Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- positive direction. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable person, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me an unsung hero, Ms. Verkilya Eleshia Hogan. in recognizing Ms. Verkilya Eleshia Hogan, an

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