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March 3, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E251 Tamaulipas, across the border in Mexico. RECOGNIZING JANET FACE GLASS- REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF Since 1964, the ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ award has rec- MAN IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HIS- CAPT. BRIAN F. BOYCE, USN (RET.) ognized an outstanding Mexican citizen who TORY MONTH has made a lasting contribution to the friend- HON. TIM RYAN ship and understanding of the United States OF OHIO and Mexico. ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ acts as an ambas- HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sador between the United States and Mexico OF FLORIDA Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and presides over the annual Charro Days Fi- esta. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Julio Ce´sar Cha´vez is a sports legend and honor the life of Captain Brian F. Boyce, of a champion, both in and out of the ring. Julio Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Norfolk, VA, who died peacefully on February 22, 2020 at the age of 75. Ce´sar was born in Ciudad Obrego´n, Sonora, Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, in rec- but moved with his family at a young age to Brian was born in New York City on Novem- ognition of Women’s History Month, I rise Culiaca´n, Sinaloa. It was there that his fighting ber 7, 1944, to Donald Campbell Boyce, from today to honor Janet Face Glassman, whose spirit and drive for personal growth inspired Dingwall, Scotland, and Mary Gibbons, from him to get into the ring—guided by the dream long-term dedication to her community and New York City. He graduated from Chambers- of buying a house for his mother, Don˜a Isabel. helping other women and girls has had a sig- burg Area Senior High School in 1962, Cham- The ‘‘Sultan of Culiaca´n’’ won six world titles nificant impact on Southern Florida. bersburg, PA. Upon graduation from the University of in three different divisions in the Super Feath- Janet was born and raised in Massachu- erweight, Lightweight, and Light Welterweight Notre Dame, Brian entered the U.S. Navy, setts, where, at a young age, she found a life- serving 28 years, including hazardous duty in categories. In the 25 years of his professional long passion for civic engagement and em- career he remained undefeated for 13 years, several theaters. He commanded Amphibious powering young women. In 1971, she grad- he won 31 out of 37 world title bouts, and he Squadron FIVE, USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8), was able to successfully defend his world uated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39), and SWOS crowns 27 times. His biggest wins in the ring with a B.S. in Mathematics. Shortly after, she Coronado. Post-retirement, he worked as a were against Roger Mayweather, Juan met her husband, Alan, who has been her trainer in a virtual-reality navigation, seaman- Laporte, Edwin ‘‘Chapo’’ Rosario, Jose´ Luis strongest advocate for over forty-four years. ship, and ship-handling. He was also an ex- Ramirez, Meldrick Taylor, Hector ‘‘Macho’’ She spent her professional career working in pert witness in maritime litigation and an acci- Camacho, Greg Haugen and in the rematch the insurance industry and received her li- dent reconstruction specialist using computer- generated maritime simulations with a soft- against Frankie Randall. cense to become a Chartered Property Cas- ware application he developed. However, Julio Cesar Chavez also faced ualty Underwriter (CPCU) in 1995. adversity and addiction, but overcame both Brian was a loving, supportive, and kind ills. Today, his message is simple, ‘‘if I could Janet moved to Naples, Florida in 2010, and husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Re- it, you can too.’’ That phrase served as the has been a pillar in her community ever since. spectful of all, he selflessly volunteered his foundation for his two rehabilitation centers While she has volunteered with many organi- time and talents to help others and believed in Clinica Baja del Sol, one in Tijuana and the zations over the years, some of her most the importance of engaged citizenship. He en- other in Culiaca´n. In addition to the work he impactful work has been with the PACE Cen- joyed golf, the outdoors, reading, history, trav- performs through his clinics, Julio Ce´sar is ter for Girls Collier, located in Immokalee. el, duplicate bridge, and being the family ambassador of the National Campaign for Pre- handyman. PACE is a nationally recognized and highly He was not the first in his family to serve his vention and Attention to Addictions. His grand- successful program that mentors high-risk daughter Julia, along with his wife Miriam and country. His maternal grandfather, Neil Gib- middle and high school aged girls. Since its bons, an immigrant from Donegal, Ireland, their children Julio, Omar, Cristian and Nicole opening in Immokalee in 1998, PACE has are his inspiration. He is committed to served in the U.S. Navy and as a Sergeant in helped over 1,200 girls, leaving a lasting im- helpings others recover from addictions. the New York City Police Department, where Madam Speaker, I take this opportunity to pact on their lives. In 2018, she was the spon- he lost his life in the line of duty. In later honor the Charro Days Fiesta. Please join me sorship chair for PACE’s annual Love that years, Brian, an avid genealogist, revived the in recognizing the importance of this annual Dress event, which resells gently used memory of his grandfather by researching the celebration which continues to strengthen the dresses, shoes, handbags, and other acces- details of his military service and the accident relationship between Brownsville and Mata- sories to help PACE continue with their dili- that resulted in his tragic death. Brian is survived by Pam, his wife of 51 moros, as well as the United States and Mex- gent work. Janet passionately believes in ico. years, originally from Greensburg, PA; children PACE’s mission and has visited Washington, Suzanne, of San Carlos, CA; John, of Alexan- f D.C., to meet with Members of Congress to dria, VA; and Tom, of Pittsburgh, PA; grand- PERSONAL EXPLANATION further gain support and raise awareness of children Jimmy, Ben, Dava, and Mairin; and this exceptional organization. In 2019, PACE siblings Neil, of New York City; Bobby, of Wal- HON. KEVIN BRADY Center for Girls Collier awarded Janet the lingford, PA; Mary Jane, of Middle Haddam, OF TEXAS Pacesetter award for her nine years of excep- CT; Margaret Ann, of Tolland, MA; and Barry, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional volunteer and advocacy work. of Halifax, Nova Scotia. His eldest brother, Donald, died in 1994. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Janet’s love for her community knows no I am very proud of a long-time friend of Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, due to a bounds and is constantly displayed in the Brian’s brother, Barry. My deepest sympathies scheduling conflict, I was needed in my dis- ways she gives back to others. While she has go out to Barry, his entire family, and to all trict. already made a lasting impact on those whose lives were touched by Brian. Had I been present, I would have voted around her, she continues to find ways to be f YEA on Roll Call No. 79 (H.R. 5003), and a leader and better her community. In March HONORING THE CAREER OF DON YEA on Roll Call No. 80 (H.R. 5932). of 2018, Janet graduated from the Greater PERACCHI f Naples Leadership Program, where she and PERSONAL EXPLANATION other leaders in Collier County learned how to HON. JIM COSTA best serve and fulfill the needs of their com- OF CALIFORNIA HON. ABBY FINKENAUER munity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF IOWA Madam Speaker, I am honored to have Tuesday, March 3, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such a dedicated community leader in the dis- Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, March 3, 2020 trict I serve. Janet Face Glassman’s love for honor the service of Don Peracchi, whose Ms. FINKENAUER. Madam Speaker, I was service and assisting those around her has term as president of the Westlands Water Dis- unexpectedly delayed and missed the first truly made a difference in Collier County, and trict has come to an end. vote on March 2, 2020. Had I been present, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Don Peracchi was born and raised by sec- I would have voted Yea on Roll Call No. 79. this outstanding individual. ond generation Northern Italian immigrants in VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Mar 04, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.008 E03MRPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS.

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