October 2, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1355 PERSONAL EXPLANATION together against a number of challenges, while Mrs. Brown has long been an educator, maintaining a steadfast commitment to one having taught a variety of age ranges, includ- HON. KAY GRANGER another’s mutual security and prosperity. This ing school-aged, preschool, toddlers, and even OF TEXAS commitment was first enshrined in the Taiwan infants, for more than 40 years. She has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Relations Act of 1979 (TRA) and was supple- served as Executive Director since 2004 and mented by the Six Assurances by President in various other positions at CCRR for 13 Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Ronald Reagan in 1982. The TRA and the Six years prior. Mrs. Brown also serves on several Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I was not Assurances form the foundation of America’s boards and advisory committees. She formerly present to vote on H. Res. 1099. Had I been unshakable relationship with Taiwan and served as the Co-President of the New York present, I would have voted yea on Roll Call today, I would like to express my personal and State Association for the Education of Young No. 415. continuing support for these pillars of our stra- Children and President of the New York State f tegic partnership. Early Care and Learning Council. Mrs. Brown Our ongoing commitment to cooperation was recognized as a 2012 Woman of Distinc- IN HONOR OF THE 150TH ANNIVER- also extends into the areas of trade and eco- tion, Honoring Women in New York. SARY OF THE INCORPORATION nomics. In 2017, Taiwan was ranked as the In addition to working hands-on with the OF THE CITY OF GREEN RIVER 11th largest trading partner of the United children, Mrs. Brown has led professional de- AND THE ARRIVAL OF THE States, the 11th largest U.S. export market velopment for numerous home-based staff and TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD and the 7th largest market for U.S. agricultural early childhood development centers. She products. Taiwan has imported $3.57 billion of worked with staff on developing stronger cur- HON. LIZ CHENEY food and agricultural products from the U.S. riculums, interacting with children and families, OF WYOMING representing more than 28 percent of total im- enhancing the learning environment and help- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ports of those products. ing teachers deal with the stress commonly Taiwan also regularly sponsors trade mis- experienced in the early childhood industry. Tuesday, October 2, 2018 sions to the United States in pursuit of agricul- Mrs. Brown has also taught courses at the Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tural products. Last year, these missions cul- B.A. and M.A. level and given local, state- extend my congratulations to the City of Green minated in the signing of letters of intent to wide, and national presentations on early River for the 150th Anniversary of the incorpo- purchase approximately $2.8 billion in U.S.- childhood education. ration of the City of Green River and the ar- produced grains between 2018 and 2019. Mr. Speaker, I urge my fellow Members of rival of the Transcontinental Railroad. Similar missions are organized by the U.S. Congress to join me in expressing thanks to The City of Green River, Sweetwater Coun- Commercial Service to assist U.S. companies Mrs. Brown for her 27 years of outstanding ty Historical Museum, and the Green River in identifying opportunities in Taiwan. One service, dedication, and passion to Child Care Chamber of Commerce continue to proudly such mission was recently organized in con- Services of Rockland and to the children and honor this great town’s history and achieve- junction with the World Trade Center of Utah families of Rockland County and beyond. ments, including Thomas Moran’s famous and led by Governor Gary Herbert to assist f ‘‘First Sketch in the West.’’ Utah-based companies, and other Western Additionally, the Transcontinental Railroad states, to network in Taiwan. I will continue to CONGRATULATING JOHN HERNDON played a pivotal role in not only the develop- seek avenues where we can work together to ON HIS RETIREMENT ment of Green River but Wyoming as a whole. further promote not only Utah-Taiwan rela- On May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific and Cen- tions, but U.S.-Taiwan relations in general. I HON. PETE OLSON tral Pacific Railroads were connected, creating hope my colleagues will join me in promoting OF TEXAS the Transcontinental Railroad. The railroad this cooperation wherever possible. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brought great change to Wyoming and our na- Once again, I am proud to recognize Tai- Tuesday, October 2, 2018 tion alike. It opened new doors to economic wan’s National Day, and look forward to many opportunity, new trade markets, and even years of friendly and prosperous relations be- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, as a former helped create the Wyoming Territory. In Gov- tween our two nations. Naval aviator, I rise today to congratulate a ernor John A. Campbell’s inaugural address to f Navy veteran and longtime federal employee, the Wyoming Territorial Legislature, he said, John Herndon, on his retirement. ‘‘For the first time in the history of our country, PERSONAL EXPLANATION John is retiring from his position as a FG– the organization of a territorial government 14 Program Manager in the Department of was rendered necessary by the building of a HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Transportation Federal Aviation Administration. railroad.’’ The Transcontinental Railroad was a OF CALIFORNIA He served a total of 37 years, four months, historic achievement that continues to benefit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and seventeen days in the federal workforce. the economy of our State to this day. After serving in the Navy for 20 years, six Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend Tuesday, October 2, 2018 months and six days and deploying worldwide my congratulations to the City of Green River Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to in support of reconnaissance squadrons, John for the 150th Anniversary of the incorporation be present during roll call vote number 413, retired as Maintenance Chief. His work serving of the City of Green River and recognize the 414, and 415 on September 28, 2018, due to our country both in and out of uniform de- historic significance of the arrival of the Trans- recent surgery. Had I been present, on roll call serves our utmost respect and gratitude. continental Railroad in Wyoming. vote number 413, I would have voted YES; on On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- f roll call vote number 414, I would have voted sional District of Texas, congratulations again NO; and on roll call vote number 415, I would to Mr. John Herndon. May he have fair winds RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL DAY have voted YES. and following seas in his retirement. OF TAIWAN f f HON. ROB BISHOP HONORING MRS. JANE BROWN, IN RECOGNITION OF ELDERS MINI M.ED. MART OF UTAH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 2, 2018 HON. NITA M. LOWEY HON. DAVID G. VALADAO OF NEW YORK OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize the National Day of Taiwan and its ongoing relationship with the United Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Tuesday, October 2, 2018 States. Relations between our two countries Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were cemented with the passage of the Tai- Jane Brown M.Ed., Executive Director of Child recognize Elders Mini Mart as it closes after wan Relations Act (TRA) in 1979 and have Care Resources of Rockland (CCRR), as she ninety-eight years of operation in Caruthers, flourished for nearly 30 years. celebrates her retirement at A Benefit for the California. Throughout the decades, Taiwan and the Child Care Tuition Scholarship Program on Founded in 1910 by Lon and Bertha Elder, United States have continuously stood strong Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Elders Mini Mart was originally established as

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:48 Oct 03, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.011 E02OCPT1 E1356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 2, 2018 a grocery store. The shop has seen multiple additional referral to the Committee on Nat- FVPSA, originally enacted in 1984, is at the identity changes but has remained in the own- ural Resources. heart of our nation’s response to domestic vio- ership of the Elder family throughout the dec- I ask that you allow the Committee on lence, ensuring that local domestic violence Natural Resources to be discharged from fur- ades. After operating as a grocery store, it ther consideration of the bill so that it may shelters and programs are able to keep their transitioned into a bar. In the 1985, the Elders be scheduled by the Majority Leader. This lights on and doors open to serve more than remodeled the bar into a barn, selling local discharge in no way affects your jurisdiction 1.3 million victims and their children every produce and hosting dances in the community. over the subject matter of the bill, and it year. Over time, the produce barn slowly trans- will not serve as precedent for future refer- FVPSA funds nearly hundreds of commu- formed into Elders Mini Mart. It remained in rals. In addition, should a conference on the nity-based programs. These programs provide operation until its closing on October 1, 2018. bill be necessary, I would support your re- emergency shelter, counseling, legal assist- Elders Mini Mart has been in the ownership quest to have the Committee on Natural Re- ance, crisis intervention, and domestic and sources represented on the conference com- dating violence prevention education. FVPSA of the Elder Family since its founding. Lon and mittee. Finally, I would be pleased to in- Bertha Elder passed down management re- also provides funding for tribal governments to clude this letter and any response in the bill deliver essential services to survivors and sup- sponsibilities to Fred and Laura Elder, who report filed by the Committee on Transpor- then gave ownership to Ray and Pat Elder. tation and Infrastructure, as well as in the ports the National Domestic Violence Hotline, When Ray sadly passed away in 2011, Pat Congressional Record during floor consider- which is often the first call made by survivors. maintained ownership of the store. ation, to memorialize our understanding. H.R. 6014 would simply extend the current Elders Mini Mart has become a fixture in the Thank you for your consideration of my programs at current funding levels through FY request. Caruthers community. It is widely known for 2023. Sincerely, It’s critical to remember that the most dan- being the choice of farmers for their morning BILL SHUSTER, gerous moment for women experiencing inti- coffee and children would often get free ice Chairman. mate partner violence is that point in time cream at the end of a school day. The Mart when they decide to do something about their has a reputation for having the best deli in HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, situation, and that is the point in which there town. Aside from being a popular meeting COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, Washington, DC, July 10, 2018. has just got to be a resource there. That is place for farmers and students, Elder Mini what the programs and funding through Mart has also historically supported the local Hon. BILL SHUSTER Chairman, Committee on Transportation and FVPSA helps to provide. Central Valley agriculture industry through sell- Infrastructure, Washington, DC. Mr. Speaker, recent high-profile cases have ing local produce. It never went to waste; DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for con- brought a national focus on domestic violence, unsold fruits and vegetables being fed to their tacting me regarding S. 756, the Save Our but such violence isn’t limited to Hollywood. livestock. Seas Act of 2017, which was additionally re- The #MeToo movement has given all sur- Located off the 41, Elders Mini Mart gets ferred to the Committee on Natural Re- vivors a renewed courage to come forward for customers from around the state, country, and sources. help. I cannot underscore enough that it is crit- world. Travelers stop at the store for a quick In the interest of permitting you to pro- ceed expeditiously to floor consideration of ical that Congress act to ensure that the re- break, and unexpectedly find a warm atmos- this bill, I will agree to discharge the Nat- sources and supports are in place to help phere with a friendly owner and delicious food. ural Resources Committee from further con- them when they do. Passing FVPSA is a good If anything defines Elders Mini Mart aside from sideration of S. 756. I do so with the under- step forward. its rich history, it would be their ability to make standing that the Natural Resources Com- In that vein, I hope my colleagues will take all customers feel like part of the community. mittee does not waive any future jurisdic- the next step and bring VAWA reauthorization Their customer service was unmatched. tional claim over the subject matter con- legislation (H.R. 6545), introduced by Rep. Pat Elder has been the sole owner since tained in the bill that fall within its Rule X SHEILA JACKSON LEE and myself and over 170 her husband Ray passed away. While effec- jurisdiction. I also appreciate your support of our colleagues, that would strengthen and to name members of the Natural Resources improve those critical programs, to the floor as tively managing the store for years, she has Committee to any conference committee to decided the time has come to retire. She is quickly as possible. No more needless delay. consider such provisions and for inserting I applaud colleagues on both sides for their ready to transition into the next phase of her our exchange of letters on S. 756 into the life and is excited to have the opportunity to Congressional Record during consideration work to help move this commonsense and travel. After decades of hard work and service of the measure on the House floor. noncontroversial bill out of the House last Fri- to Caruthers, she deserves a restful retirement Thank you once again for the very cooper- day. While we can’t end every single act of vi- with many exciting adventures. ative spirit in which you and your staff have olence, we must help create the space and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the worked regarding this matter and many oth- the opportunity for these victims to be able to ers between our respective committees. United States House of Representatives to come forward and to leave these situations. Sincerely, I hope that the Senate will act expeditiously join me in commending Elders Mini Mart for ROB BISHOP, ninety-eight years of operation and wishing to send this bill to the President’s desk for sig- Chairman. nature into law. Mrs. Pat Elder well in her retirement. f f f REAUTHORIZING THE FAMILY VIO- TIFFANY JOSLYN JUVENILE AC- S. 756, SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2018 LENCE PREVENTION AND SERV- COUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT ICES ACT PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION HON. BILL SHUSTER SPEECH OF ACT OF 2017 OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GWEN MOORE SPEECH OF OF WISCONSIN Tuesday, October 2, 2018 HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Friday, September 28, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECORD the following letters of exchange which were to have been placed during con- Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Friday, September 28, 2018 sideration of S. 756 on July 25, 2018. support of the House’s action last Friday to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND pass legislation (H.R. 6014) to reauthorize the pleased that the House of Representatives INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REP- Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, has passed H.R. 68, the ‘‘Tiffany Joslyn Juve- RESENTATIVES, FVPSA, a bill that was introduced with bipar- nile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization Washington, DC, July 10, 2018. tisan support by Rep. GLENN THOMPSON, my- and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Hon. ROB BISHOP, self, and Reps. ELISE STEFANIK and LISA Act.’’ Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, BLUNT ROCHESTER. I am pleased that the Passage of H.R. 68 came about as a result Washington, DC. House, on a bipartisan basis, was able to of hard and great teamwork amongst our DEAR CHAIRMAN BISHOP: On June 27, 2018, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- reach agreement and expedite passage of this amazing staff on both sides of the aisle. I am structure ordered reported with amendment key law. I again want to thank Rep. THOMP- heartened by the work done on this bill along S. 756, the Save Our Seas Act of 2017. The bill SON, Rep. STEFANIK, and Rep. BLUNT ROCH- with the other four bills up for unanimous con- was referred primarily to the Committee on ESTER for joining with me and their hard work sent. I commend Chairman GOODLATTE’s lead- Transportation and Infrastructure, with an in getting us to this moment. ership on this effort to help pass H.R. 68.

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