February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E103 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING THE LIVES OF FBI SPE- ROE V. WADE be up to Congress to act so that all Americans CIAL AGENTS DANIEL ALFIN can get the help they need to develop the AND LAURA SPEECH OF skills necessary to enter in-demand jobs and SCHWARTZENBERGER HON. career paths. OF With widespread unemployment due to the coronavirus, the annual Wagner-Peyser grant HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would provide timely support to the Marianas OF FLORIDA Wednesday, February 3, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and American Samoan workforce through Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, today I skills assessment, career guidance, and refer- Thursday, February 4, 2021 rise to commemorate the 48th anniversary of rals to training for job seekers. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam the tragic Roe versus Wade Supreme Court Now is the time to make things right and en- Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to Decision. That fateful decision has ended the sure parity for all Americans. This bipartisan honor the lives of two fallen FBI agents, Dan- loss of over 62 million unborn babies’ lives. bill is important to the workers in the Marianas iel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger. Consider that while America is the land of and American Samoa. The Representative While executing a federal warrant in a child opportunity, more than 62 million unborn from American Samoa, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, is exploitation investigation, Special Agent Daniel Americans were given no opportunity to pur- an original co-sponsor. I urge all my col- Alfin and Special Agent Laura sue the incredible opportunities our great na- leagues to support this bipartisan legislation. Schwartzenberger were shot and killed in the tion affords. f line of duty in Sunrise, Florida. At home and abroad, the unborn are under They died protecting our most vulnerable attack. Our colleagues on the other side of the IN RECOGNITION OF LLOYD citizens and the community they loved. aisle disastrously intend to burden the con- ELLEFSON’S 100TH BIRTHDAY This was sadly the FBI’s deadliest day since sciences of millions of Americans by forcing the tragic events on 9/11. It has also been them to use their hard-earned tax dollars to HON. MIKE GALLAGHER more than 30 years since two agents were subsidize abortion. OF WISCONSIN gunned down together in the line of duty. I’m also deeply concerned by the current IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A 16-year veteran of the FBI, Special Agent administration’s decision to rescind the Mexico Thursday, February 4, 2021 Laura Schwartzenberger’s specialty was pur- City Policy and instead force taxpayers to fund suing crimes against children. abortions overseas. Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise Her work with the FBl’s Miami Field Office’s In fact, recent polling shows that three-quar- today to honor World War II veteran Lloyd Innocent Images National Initiative led to the ters of Americans want significant restrictions Ellefson as he celebrates his 100th birthday. arrests of those involved in the exploitation of on abortion. Mr. Ellefson grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin children and ‘‘sextortion.’’ She leaves behind a If we are truly representing the American on his family’s farm. In 1942, his 21st birthday, husband and two children. people, we will work as a Congress to pass Lloyd registered for the draft and joined the Special Agent Daniel Alfin was a 12-year abortion restrictions here in these halls. U.S. Army. Lloyd was stationed at Fort Sill in veteran of the FBI. He was a veteran agent Until that happens, I will continue fighting Oklahoma, where he trained as an auto me- who led the investigation into a dark web site tirelessly to defend the sanctity of unborn chanic with the 93rd Armored Field Artillery. called Playpen, one of the country’s largest lives. Lloyd served under General George Patton child pornography operations. He also leaves f in both France and Italy during WWII. He was behind a wife and one child. first stationed in Naples, Italy where he re- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND While I did not have the good fortune of members being ‘‘boomed’’ by the German Air JOBS PARITY ACT knowing these two Special Agents, I know Force. Lloyd’s service then brought him to the this—these were two brave individuals taken shores of Southern France where he recalls from us and we lost them way too soon. HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO seeing all the ships waiting in the calm waters These were incredible parents, ripped from SABLAN of the Bay before the fighting began. Lloyd their families before their time. They were ex- OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS was the only mechanic sent to the D-Day in- traordinary public servants trying to make our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vasion, and he and his battalion received a community a safer place to raise our families. Bronze Arrowhead for their service and brav- To their families and loved ones, I struggle Thursday, February 4, 2021 ery in the invasion. to find words that can offer solace and comfort Mr. SABLAN Madam Speaker, today, I intro- Beloved husband, father, grandfather and in their time of distress. duce the Employment Services and Jobs Par- soldier, Lloyd is a tribute to the ‘‘Greatest The great poet William Wordsworth once ity Act. This legislation would make long over- Generation’’ and a grateful nation and state said, ‘‘Not without hope we suffer and we due amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act to thank him for his service. mourn.’’ include the Northern Mariana Islands and Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this Perhaps he meant that we find hope in the American Samoa. body to join me in applauding Lloyd Ellefson belief that our thoughts and prayers will in The Wagner-Peyser Act established the for his service in WWII and wishing him a time heal their families, and in the hope and Employment Service which brings together happy and healthy 100th birthday. belief that the children of these fallen heroes employers looking for workers and individuals f will grow up knowing that their parents made looking for work. Despite participating in Work- this sacrifice to make their world and our world force Innovation and Opportunity Act programs HONORING PAM RUDD a better place. and operating an American Job Center, the Agents Alfin and Schwartzenberger put their Marianas and American Samoa are not eligi- HON. lives on the line every day to make us safer. ble for the employment services formula grant OF KENTUCKY We lost them to a senseless act of violence that is currently awarded to all other states IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by someone with a total disregard for the lives and insular areas. of others. In January 2017, the 902 report was sub- Thursday, February 4, 2021 We grieve their loss not only to the commu- mitted to Congress. Both the Special Rep- Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today nity they served, but to the families and loved resentatives of the Marianas and the President to honor Pam Rudd of Hopkinsville, Kentucky ones they leave behind. recommended that the Department of Interior for her six decades of public service and enor- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and we work cooperatively with DOL to extend the mous contributions to the betterment of her will be forever grateful. Wagner-Peyser Act to the Marianas. But, it will community. In 1971, Ms. Rudd started working

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:16 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04FE8.001 E04FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 4, 2021 for Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation part- with me in memory of Marinette F. Barb. She Debbie is a Licensed Social Worker and has time while serving as a physical education will be profoundly missed, but her memory dedicated her life to community and volunteer teacher. Upon her retirement from the school lives on in her friends and family. service. She serves on the boards of numer- system in 1977, Ms. Rudd worked full-time as f ous community organizations such as: the program coordinator for Hopkinsville Parks Harris County Coordinating Council, the Texas end Recreation. While at the department, she CELEBRATING THE CAREER AND Council on Family Violence, the Harris County had served under nine directors, including a LEGACY OF HAMILTON COUNTY Adult Fatality Review Team, the Pasadena stint of her own as interim director from 2005 JUDGE ETHNA COOPER Chamber of Commerce, the Pasadena Police to 2007. As program coordinator, Ms. Rudd Academy, and the Bridges to Life prison min- has played an integral role in the department’s HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP istry. She is also active in the New Hope transition from a city-county entity to the city- OF OHIO Church of Pearland, the Pasadena Kiwanis, managed Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Bay Area Kiwanis, the Pasadena Rotary, the Salvation Army, and the Texas Invitational. Department. She also played a lead role in the Thursday, February 4, 2021 design and planning of Hopkinsville’s award- For her community and civic involvement, winning Tie-Breaker Baseball Softball complex Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I rise Debbie has received numerous recognitions in 2001, which would go on to serve many today to thank Judge Ethna Cooper for her including: the Governor’s Victim Services Divi- children in the region. Pam’s years of service many years of service to Hamilton County and sion ‘‘Pathfinder’’ Award in 2007, Debbie came to a summit when Ms. Rudd was recog- its residents. Moseley Day in Pasadena Texas, the Rotary nized as a Kentucky Recreation and Parks Judge Cooper was appointed to the Ham- Club’s Paul Harris Fellow Award in 2010, Ro- Society Fellow in 2015. She was also fittingly ilton County Court of Common Pleas by Gov- tary Director of the Year in 2016, and the Stel- selected for the Kentucky Recreation and ernor Taft in 2003. la Trimble Community Service Award in 2017. Parks Society Hall of Fame in 2019. I am hon- In addition to her service on the Court, In 1985, Debbie married the love of her life, ored to share the exceptional history of Ms. Judge Cooper founded and has served as the Tom Moseley. Debbie is the mother to four Rudd’s six-decade career. I want to thank Ms. Presiding Judge of the Hamilton County Fel- children: John Miles of Burleson, Texas; Aaron Rudd for being an extraordinary leader to her ony Veterans’ Treatment Court since 2011. Miles, also of Burleson; Derek Miles of League community and the 1st Congressional District This court was the first Felony Veterans’ City; and Staff Sergeant Josh Moseley, who is of Kentucky. Treatment Court in the United States, ad- stationed as a United States Marine Corps re- cruiter in Arlington, Texas. Debbie and Tom f dressing the issues that led to a veteran’s contact with the criminal justice system. are the proud grandparents of eight grand- IN HONOR OF MARINETTE F. Judge Cooper has served Hamilton County children. ‘‘MARI’’ BARB with diligence and honor. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank I want to thank Judge Cooper again and Debbie Moseley for her lifetime of dedicated HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN wish her the best in the future. service to the survivors of domestic and sex- OF VIRGINIA f ual violence and wish her the very best during her well-deserved retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE SERVICE OF f Thursday, February 4, 2021 DEBORAH MOSELEY CAPTAIN DAVID SAGEL Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness but great respect that I take this HON. time to remember Marinette F. ‘‘Mari’’ Barb of OF TEXAS HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO Williamsburg, VA. Mari passed away on Janu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ary 20, 2021 after more than a century of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, February 4, 2021 Mari bravely served the United States for Thursday, February 4, 2021 many years, and her life after service was Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise equally memorable and noteworthy. honor the service of Deborah ‘‘Debbie’’ today to recognize Captain David Sagel of the Mari was born on September 16, 1919 in a Moseley, the Executive Director of The Bridge Westminster Fire Department who passed small town in the south of France. Two dec- Over Troubled Waters in Pasadena, Texas. away on January 24, 2021 after courageously ades later, she joined the French Underground Commonly referred to as ‘‘The Bridge,’’ this battling work-related cancer for more than a when her home country was occupied by Nazi organization has assisted men, women, and year and a half. Germany. During this time, Mari worked with children affected by domestic and sexual vio- Captain Sagel served in the Westminster the O.S.S., the predecessor of the CIA. Mari lence or homelessness in southeastern Harris Fire Department for 34 years, in roles as a constantly risked her life, helping Allied sol- County, Texas. For thirty-four years, Debbie firefighter and engineer to lieutenant and cap- diers and airmen who found themselves be- has served the organization as an advocate in tain. Throughout his career, Captain Sagel hind enemy lines. Using forged Algerian identi- the field of domestic and sexual violence. was best known for his passion for community fication papers, Mari saved the lives of count- Debbie began working as a volunteer at The service. In his off-duty time, he instituted and less soldiers by smuggling them back to Allied Bridge in 1986 alongside her mother and led a foster home renovation program where territory. grandmother. A year later, she started working he worked with Adams and Jefferson Counties Immediately after the war, Mari met her hus- with The Bridge’s children’s programs on to identify foster homes in need of repairs and band, James, while he was in France with the Tuesday and Thursday evenings. In 1988, recruited the help of other fire department U.S. Army. She moved to the United States Debbie began to work full-time at The Bridge members and local businesses to assist in with Jim and was made an American citizen as a Resident Advocate. Over the years, she renovating them at no cost to the families. For by an Act of Congress. A career in intelligence has held many leadership positions in each of many years, he served as the organizer for took Mari and Jim to the Pacific Island of the different programs that The Bridge offers, the ‘‘Hot Times KOOL Cars’’ event in conjunc- Saipan, on two tours in Vietnam, and took including Shelter Coordinator, Resale Shop tion with KOOL 105.1 FM, which was an an- Mari to Hong Kong for an extended stay. Mari Coordinator, Non-Resident Director, and Advo- nual car show that raised money for Children’s and Jim made frequent returns to Camp Peary cacy Director. In 2003, Debbie was named the Hospital of Colorado. in Williamsburg between overseas assign- Executive Director and has served in that role Captain Sagel’s passing during Fire Fighter ments. ever since. Cancer Awareness Month is an important re- Once they retired, Mari and Jim moved to Under Debbie’s leadership, The Bridge con- minder to redouble Congress’ efforts to pre- Williamsburg, VA permanently. There they be- nected with community leaders and the com- vent occupational cancers of firefighters and came staples of the community, frequenting munity at-large, built a new location, and start- invest in additional healthcare research and trivia nights and live music venues. In addition ed Destiny Village—a long-term housing pro- development of new safety equipment to pro- to retiring from work, Mari retired from cook- gram for survivors of violence with disabilities tect firefighters as they work to protect our ing, so Mari and Jim could always be found at and children. In addition, she has significantly communities. one of their favorite restaurants. Mari is sur- increased the Bridge’s share of funding grant- Captain Sagel was a beloved and devoted vived by three sisters and many family mem- ed by the Victims of Crime Act to provide crit- husband and a loving father. He was a master bers spread across both France and the ical support services to victims of domestic vi- craftsman who loved woodworking and restor- United States. Madam Speaker, I ask you rise olence. ing cars and tractors. He spent his free time

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