October 26, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1457 Mountain View building on Taylor Drive. As duty. As an engineering duty officer, he served The American people are outraged by Presi- Wayne Township continued to expand, a sec- at the Naval Ship Engineering Center, Chief of dent Xi’s depraved behavior toward Christians. ond building was added on Hamburg Turn- Naval Development, Naval Intelligence Center, It must stop now. We should make that part of pike, giving the township two facilities at oppo- Naval Surface Warfare Center, and United any future discussions. China is ruled by a site ends of town. An addition of bay areas to States Naval Academy. Captain Veazey re- brutal dictatorship. In fact, the so-called Peo- the Hamburg Turnpike facility took place in tired after 24 years of honorable service. ple’s Republic of China doesn’t have any 1992, and proved to be of great value, espe- Following naval service, he worked within democratic institutions. We must tell President cially after fire destroyed the Mountain View industry supporting the Navy, and as an entre- Xi that the people and government of the building and all equipment had to be moved preneur and developer. He held 19 patents. A United States will not give China trade bene- and stored. vibrant member of the civic community, he fits until the anti-Christian attacks stop. The first ambulance for the Wayne squad served as President of the King George The people of communist China want free- was a 1942 recycled Buick hearse, which was Chamber of Commerce, founding member of dom. There are millions of Christians in that obtained from Chicago. In 1954, a 1952 Cad- the County Historical Society, and members of country-but its atheist dictatorship rules over illac became the second ambulance for the the Lions Club and Military Officers Associa- people with an iron fist. We the people of the corps, and the original Buick was replaced by tion of America. United States condemn the Chinese Com- another Cadillac. The first two rescue vehicles Ed Veazey is survived by his wife Joy; sons munist Party for their bloody attacks on their were a Jeep wagon and a Chevrolet truck, Ted and Warren; daughters Karen and Ginger; own citizens. President Xi must end this inhu- which could transport personnel and equip- daughters-in-law Kristin and Jenna; sons-in- man and cruel persecution of Christians and ment but could not carry patients from an acci- law Joseph and Wes; and ten grandchildren. allow religious freedom before the world will dent site. This problem was solved with the I extend my deepest condolences to his family accept China as a civilized country. addition of a Multi-Carry Rescue (MCR) vehi- members and anyone who had the privilege of Chinese state media falsely claim that its cle in the early 1970’s, and later by a rescue knowing this fine gentleman. He was a very citizens enjoy freedom of religion. In fact, their truck with a custom-designed box on a Ford loved man whose service both to his commu- constitution states: ‘‘No state organ, public or- diesel chassis obtained in 1987. nity and our Nation, will be dearly missed. ganization or individual may compel citizens to The organization that started out with only a Mr. Speaker, I implore you and my col- believe in, or not to believe in, any religion; handful of people has now grown to over 80 leagues to join me as we honor the memory nor may they discriminate against citizens who trained Emergency Medical Technicians of Captain Ed Veazey. believe in, or do not believe in, any religion.’’ (EMTs). All members receive this type of train- f Ever since Xi Jinping became president of ing, and may also complete courses with the China, in 2012, he has consolidated and cen- State Police in heavy rescue work. The estab- CHINESE CHRISTIANS DECLARE tralized his power and cultivated a cult of per- lishing of the Youth Squad in 1973 allowed WITH ONE VOICE OPPOSITION TO sonality like Mao. ‘‘Xi Jinping Thought’’ has youngsters 16 to 18 years of age to serve in RELIGIOUS OPPRESSION even been added to China’s constitution—a an auxiliary capacity, and many went on to be- status reserved only for Mao Zedong and come members of the squad. Now known as HON. DANA ROHRABACHER Deng Xiaoping previously. This means that the Cadet Corps, active members are still OF CALIFORNIA any challenge to President Xi’s policies—in- being sought. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding his assault on Christians—may now be The Squad has come a long way in the Friday, October 26, 2018 regarded as a threat to Communist Party rule. more than sixty-five years since the original More than 70 million Catholics and Protes- ‘‘hearse’’ responded to its first call. Modern Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, last tants live in China, which means that China equipment, consisting of five modular ambu- month, nearly 300 Chinese Christian pastors will have the world’s largest Christian popu- lances and a state of the art rescue truck, publicly signed ‘‘A Declaration for the Sake of lation in a few decades. I call on all of Amer- highly-trained volunteers, and efficient commu- the Christian Faith.’’ In so doing, they have ica’s Christian leaders—and religious leaders nication systems, provide Wayne and sur- risked severe persecution, imprisonment, and of all faiths—to join with President Trump and rounding municipalities and the County of Pas- even death in China’s vast network of horri- all Americans in condemning China’s hateful saic, with the finest service by men and fying re-education and forced-labor camps. acts and praying that Chinese Christians will women who give much time and effort to These courageous champions for Jesus one day be able to live in China in freedom, serve others. Christ, the Christian faith, and religious free- in justice, and in religious liberty for all. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our col- dom have shocked and shamed China’s com- I include in the RECORD a Joint Statement leagues join me in congratulating the Wayne munist regime before the world. by Pastors; A Declaration for the Sake of the Township Memorial First Aid Squad, on the I regret to inform the people of the United Christian Faith: occasion of its 75th Anniversary. States that a terrifying new round of attacks On the morning of Saturday, September 1, f on Christians has been taking place in China. 2018, one of China’s leading house churches, And earlier this year, President Xi Jinping in- Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, IN REMEMBRANCE OF CAPTAIN troduced a five-year plan to ‘‘Sinicize’’ all that posted a joint statement on Facebook declar- SIDNEY EDWIN VEAZEY country ’s religions by blending them with ing its stance on the new religious regula- ‘‘Chinese characteristics’’ such as loyalty to tions. So far, the document has been signed the Communist Party. by 116 church leaders* across the country HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN and the call for signatures remains open. OF VIRGINIA Over the past several months, the govern- This is an interesting and important docu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment has taken violent steps to fulfill this plan ment for the ongoing development of the by closing and razing hundreds of Christian Friday, October 26, 2018 house church’s response to the new regula- churches and seizing Bibles. Under the new tions, particularly as the church continues Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in crackdown, children and Communist Party to reflect on and articulate its theology of solemn remembrance of the life of Captain members are banned from churches in some the gospel and the kingdom, rather than re- Sidney Edwin ‘‘Ed’’ Veazey, a retired Navy areas, and Party officials have forced Chris- sorting to language of liberty and rights. veteran, husband, father, and grandfather from tians to replace posters of Jesus with portraits Along with Early Rain’s 95 Theses, docu- ments like this are important for the history King George, Virginia. Ed Veazey admirably of President Xi Jinping. Reports have also of the church in China and should encourage served in the U.S. Navy and will be remem- confirmed that numerous Chinese Christians Christians across the globe. bered for his selfless devotion to his commu- were sentenced to up to 13 years in jail for in- We are a group of Chinese Christians, cho- nity. volvement in the so-called ‘‘cult’’ known as sen by the Most High God to be His humble Captain Veazey was born in September Christianity. servants, serving as pastors for Christian 1937 in Wilmington, North Carolina and after President Trump is standing for freedom churches throughout various towns and cit- receiving his early education there and at An- and doing what is right rather than kowtowing ies. We believe and are obligated to teach the dover Academy, Massachusetts; he studied to Chinese President Xi Jinping. He is de- world that the one true and living Triune God is the Creator of the universe, of the engineering at the United States Naval Acad- manding that China end its appalling persecu- world, and of all people. All men should wor- emy and earned a PhD from Duke University tion of Christians and other religious minori- ship God and not any man or thing. We be- in physics. Captain Veazey excelled aboard ties—and I am proud to be shoulder-to-shoul- lieve and are obligated to teach the world submarines for seven years during the Cold der with him in the fight to stop this infamous that all men, from national leaders to beg- War and converted to submarine engineering case of communist terror. gars and prisoners, have sinned. They will

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For when Jianwei (Hebei Tangshan Church). crucified and risen Jesus is the only Head of churches refuse to obey evil laws, it does not Minister Jiangtian (Chengdu Gospel the global church, the sole Savior of all man- stem from any political agenda; it does not Church), Minister An Yankui (Taiyuan kind, and the everlasting Ruler and supreme stem from resentment or hostility; it stems Xuncheng Reformed Church), Elder Haoming Judge of the universe. To all who repent and only from the demands of the gospel and (Deyang Qiuyu Qingcaodi Church), Minister believe in Him, God will give eternal life and from a love for Chinese society. Li Zihu (Chengdu Ziuyu Enyue Church), Min- an eternal Kingdom. 3. Christian churches in China are willing ister Cheng Zhangchun (Chengdu Qiuyu In September 2017, the State Council issued to obey authorities in China whom God has Jianan Church), Minister Cao Qingen the new ‘‘Regulations on the Administration appointed and to respect the government’s (Chengdu Linxishu Reformed Church), Min- of Religious Affairs’’ and began imple- authority to govern society and human con- ister Wang Tianmin (Shamen New Creation menting these regulations in February 2018. duct. We believe and are obligated to teach Church), Minister Wan Changchun, Elder Ever since then, Christian churches across all believers in the church that the authority Wang Zhaorong, (Bangbu Huoshi Reformed China have suffered varying degrees of perse- of the government is from God and that as Church), Pastor Li Jiale (Beijing Daohang cution, contempt, and misunderstanding long as the government does not overstep Zhijia Church), Pastor Huang Yizi (Wenzhou from government departments during public the boundaries of secular power laid out in Pingyang Fengwo Church), Pastor Lin Yage worship and religious practices, including the Bible and does not interfere with or vio- (Guiyang Mengen Church), Pastor Wu Yiqi various administrative measures that at- late anything related to faith or the soul, (Changchun Fuyin Zhiguang Reformed tempt to alter and distort the Christian Christians are obligated to respect the au- Church), Minister Gu Hongfei (Beijing faith. Some of these violent actions are un- thorities, to pray fervently for their benefit, Aixuan Church), Pastor Xu Zhibing (Jiangsu precedented since the end of the Cultural and to pray earnestly for Chinese society. Guanyun Xiansi Duizhong New Church), Pas- Revolution. These include demolishing For the sake of the gospel, we are willing to tor Peng Qiang (Chengdu Enfu Reformed crosses on church buildings, violently remov- suffer all external losses brought about by Gospel Church). ing expressions of faith like crosses and cou- unfair law enforcement. Out of a love for our Elder Zheng Zhaobei, Ministers Ren plets hanging on Christians’ homes, forcing fellow citizens, we are willing to give up all Lichuan and Jie Shoutuan (Chengdu and threatening churches to join religious of our earthly rights. Xishuipang Reformed Gospel Church), Elder organizations controlled by the government, 4. For this reason, we believe and are obli- Jiang Guocheng, Elder Peng Yuan (Renshou forcing churches to hang the national flag or gated to teach all believers that all true Enhui Reformed Gospel Church), Elder Liu to sing secular songs praising the State and churches in China that belong to Christ must Maolin (Linyi Enyue Reformed Church), political parties, banning the children of hold to the principle of the separation of Elder Yan Xiaoxin (Rizhao Enzhao Reformed Christians from entering churches and re- church and state and must proclaim Christ Church), Elder Huowei (Linyi Enquan Re- ceiving religious education, and depriving as the sole head of the church. We declare formed Church), Elder Chen Shun (Linyi churches and believers of the right to gather that in matters of external conduct, church- Enyuan Reformed Mission), Elder Li Rongtai freely. es are willing to accept lawful oversight by (Linyi Enlin Reformed Church), Minister We believe that these unjust actions are an civil administration or other government de- Yang Binchuan (Zaozhuang Zhuentang abuse of government power and have led to partments as other social organizations do. Church), Pastor Liu Hongwei (Beijing serious conflicts between political and reli- But under no circumstances will we lead our Ganlanshan Church), Minister Lin Hesheng gious parties in Chinese society. These ac- churches to join a religious organization (Chengdu Fanglin Church), Liu Zhiyong tions infringe on the human freedoms of reli- controlled by the government, to register (Xi’an Jitaicun Cornerstone Church), Min- gion and conscience and violate the uni- with the religious administration depart- ister Luo Ruisheng (Guangzhou Sui versal rule of law. We are obligated to an- ment, or to accept any kind of affiliation. We Guizheng Fuyin Tuanqi Huangshen nounce bad news to the authorities and to all also will not accept any ‘‘ban’’ or ‘‘fine’’ im- Jiangdian), Minister Ye Xinde (Fujian of society: God hates all attempts to sup- posed on our churches due to our faith. For Zhangpu Yilin Zhijia Reformed Church), press human souls and all acts of persecution the sake of the gospel, we are prepared to Minister Meng Yongguang (Gansu Lanzhou against the Christian church, and he will bear all losses—even the loss of our freedom Chenxing Church), Minister Wang Zisheng condemn and judge them with righteous and our lives. (Qingdao Jimiya Church), Minister Huang judgment. Signatories of the Joint Statement: Wenyou (Hong Kong Chinese Christian But we are even more obligated to pro- Pastor Wang Yi (Chengdu Early Rain Cov- Church). claim good news to the authorities and to all enant Church), Pastor Yang Hua (Guiyang Minister Chen Huizhen (Zhangzhou of society: Jesus, the only begotten Son of Living Stone Church), Pastor Jin Mingri Longhai Shima Xincheng Church), Pastor God, the Savior and King of mankind, in (Beijing Zion Church), Pastor Zhang Liu Yang (Xi’an Xinwang Ai Church), Min- order to save us sinners was killed, was bur- Xiaofeng, Elder Sun Yi, Elder You Guanghui ister Sun Chao (Yunnan Qujing Feila Tiefei ied, and rose from the dead by the power of (Beijing Shouwang Church Governance Com- Church), Pastor Xu Mei (Xi’an Enquan God, destroying the power of sin and death. mittee), Pastor Huang Xiaoning (Guangzhou Church), Pastor Dong Zhi (Beijing Hemujia In His love and compassion God has prepared Bible Reformer Church), Pastor Dou Church), Brother Liang Yongen (Dalian forgiveness and salvation for all who are Shaowen (Zhengzhou Conerstone Church), Shien Zhen Church), Pastor Ju Dawei (Xi’an willing to believe in Jesus, including Chinese Elder Zhang Chuanlei (Guiyang Renai Re- Halleluiah Church), Pastor Zhao Yanwei people. formed Church), Elder Wen Hongbin (Zhengzhou Zhongai Church), Pastor Ren At any time, anyone can repent from any (Chengdu Xishuipang Reformed Church), Jinbiao (Hebei Botou Shihong Grace sin, turn to Christ, fear God, obtain eternal Minister Yang Xibo (Xiamen Xunsiding Church), Pastor Huang Lei (Hunan Yueyang life, and bring great blessing from God upon Church), Minister Jiang Jianping (Foshan Shipan Shisheng Jingdu Church), Pastor Sun his family and country. Olive Tree Church), Elder Xue Honggen Hong (Jilin Shengyue Zhendao Church), Min- For the sake of faith and conscience, for (Chengdu Yudu Zhuen Reformed Church), ister Zhu Lehai (Zhangjiajie Hope Christian the spiritual benefits of the authorities in Elder Char Changping (Chengdu Church), Pastor Zhang Qianjin (Beijing, mis- China and of society as a whole, and ulti- Shengmingzhiquan Church), Minister Shi sionary), Pastor Gao Quanfu (Xi’an Zhiguang mately for the glory, holiness, and right- Shangbiao (Zhangzhou Feilizhijia Church), Church), Pastor Guo Zhi (Dongguan Re- eousness of God, we make the following dec- Pastor Li Tao (Kunming Endian Church), formed Gospel Church). laration to the Chinese government and to Pastor Shen Xianfeng (Wuhan Zhongfu Minister Chen Shengda (Wenzhou Boteli all of society: Chenxing Church). Church), Minister Wang Lanqing (Shandong 1. Christian churches in China believe un- Elder Tang Bohu (Shanghai Caihong Re- Linyi Tiancheng Shengyue Church), Pastor conditionally that the Bible is the Word and formed Church), Cui Quan (Shanghai Guo Yijun (Beijing Endao Reformed Baptist Revelation of God. It is the source and final Wangbang Xuanjiao Church), Pastor Su Church), Minister Xu Fengchuan (Anhui authority of all righteousness, ethics, and Yaorong (Taizhou Tianfu Reformed Church), Fuyang Nanzhao Xingqi Faguang Church), salvation. If the will of any political party, Minister Wang Teng (Taizhou Mingdao Re- Minister Huang Wenguang (Shenzhen Jeho- the laws of any government, or the com- formed Church), Pastor Wang Changyi vah Yile Church), Minister Li Jianxuan mands of any man directly violate the teach- (Tiazhou Tiantai Fuyin Church), Pastor Ji (Shenzhen Thanksgiving Church), Minister ings of the Bible, harming men’s souls and Jianyang (Tiazhou Xianju Mengen Church), Yin Xuguang (Beijing Shijing Shanshuguang opposing the gospel proclaimed by the Pastor Guo Chuanyu ChangchunLinhezhifu Church), Pastor Zhou Yunfeng (Xianyang church, we are obligated to obey God rather Reformed Church), Pastor Li Lianmin Xin Wang Ai Yangwang Church), Minister than men, and we are obligated to teach all (Shenzhen Shajing Bible Reformed Church), Yang Fuli (Shijiazhuang Hongdao Church), members of the church to do the same. Pastor Zhuang Zhiyong (Shenzhen Huaqiang Teacher Cheng Chaohua (Wenzhou Shenzhou 2. Christian churches in China are eager Bible Reformed Church), Pastor Chen Preaching Team), Minister Qin Shengjie and determined to walk the path of the cross Jingtang (Shengzhen Guifangyuan Bible Re- (Henan Balizhuang Church), Teacher Wang of Christ and are more than willing to imi- formed Church), Pastor Huang Lei (Wuhan Weixin (Wenzhou Yufutang Church). Pastor tate the older generation of saints who suf- Shangxiatang Church), Pastor Zhang Yong Weng Xiangkun (Wenzhou Shenzhou Preach- fered and were martyred for their faith. We (Changchun Yangguangzhijia Reformed ing Team), Pastor Huang hanxin (Wenzhou

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Jinlian (Wenzhou Shenzhou Preaching Children’s Caucus, member of the Mental Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that hap- Team), Pastor Yan Xiaojie (Wenzhou Health Caucus, and Ranking Member of the pens over any digital device. Shangjiang Church), Minister Chen Jiafu Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, This consists of sending and posting nega- (Chen Dawei) (Fuzhou Boteli Reformed Homeland Security, and Investigations, I have tive, presumptuous, or harmful content about Church), Pastor Du Youchang (Jingmen been saddened by one episode after another someone else, as well as sharing private infor- Ganlanshan Church), Pastor Wang of children losing their lives and the lack of a mation about someone in aim to cause humil- Yongcheng, Elder Feng Guangxiong (Shen Ai iation. Shi Ren Fengshou Church), Pastor Ruan coordinated response to incidents of bullying. Dawei (Zhanjiang Gengxin Church), Minister In September of 2018, the Jackson Lee Social media is an avenue that children and Guan Xinyuan (Jiangsu Liyang Family Anti-Bullying bill, H.R. 68, the Tiffany Joslyn teens can easily access and use to engage in Church), Minister Zhao Ruohan (Henan Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthor- cyberbullying. Xihuo Church), Minister Sun Chanli (Hubei ization Act was passed by the House. Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Shiyan Rongguang Biliya Church), Elder Li This legislation makes positive steps toward Snapchat, Twitter, and YouTube, are all plat- Youhong (Chengdu Shengming Zhi Quan reform in juvenile justice and targets bullying forms where the risk of cyberbullying is preva- Church), Elder Yan Xixia, Elder Su Bingsen, and bullying prevention. lent. Elder Li Yingqiang, Elder Tan Defu, Minister This bill: targets bullying and bullying pre- With easy access to an individual’s page, Zhang Xudong, (Chengdu Early Rain Cov- enant Church). vention; reauthorizes the award of grants to users gain the ability to search and post dis- consider this problem in the amount of $30 creditable information anonymously about any- f million for one year; and, subjects grants to one. HONORING WENDY ZAPATA WITH accountability measures: the Office of Inspec- Bullying is now increasingly viewed as a CALIFORNIA’S THIRD DISTRICT tor General in the Department of Justice contributor to the inflexed rates of suicide WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD (DOJ) must conduct annual audits of selected amongst youth. grant recipients and the Department of Justice It can leave a harsh toll on those affected, HON. JOHN GARAMENDI must submit an annual certification to Con- causing lasting impacts on mental health, sub- OF CALIFORNIA gress and identify and report on duplicative stance use and suicide. grant awards. In 2016, Brandy Vela, an 18-year-old high IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In October of 2015, I held an Anti-Bullying school resident of my Congressional district, Friday, October 26, 2018 Town Hall Hearing in my district where over took her own life after experiencing relentless Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 40 witnesses—organizations, experts, bullying cyberbullying. to honor Wendy Zapata as a woman of the victims, and even bullies themselves—came Brandy was a beautiful young lady, who year. She is a well-known as a community out and shared their stories and experiences. was friendly and all around well-liked by her leader, mentor, activist and small business National Bullying Prevention Month was schoolmates. owner. In 2012, she and her sister established founded by the PACER Center’s National Bul- Despite all the love given to her from friends the NorCal Assets Solutions which aims to lying Prevention Center, this campaign has and family, she took her own life due to the provide Medicare Planning, Long Term Care been recognized by school communities all threats and messages she would continuously alternatives, Safe Retirement, and importantly over the United States, for the past 12 years. receive online, causing her to feel worthless. educates individuals on making informed Bullying is defined as the use of repetitive I cannot fathom the sorrow that the Vela choices to save for their future through a vari- aggressive behavior such as force, intimida- family endured at that time. ety of resources. Ms. Zapata is instrumental in tion, threat, or abuse, which depicts an imbal- Brandy’s memory lives on through her fam- serving her community and annually organizes ance of power, socially or physically. ily and friends along with all those who work open workshops such as the Senior Resource Studies show that at some point in a child’s tirelessly to exterminate bullying . Fair to inform the community about resources life, they experience bullying in some capacity, The American youth witnesses bullying at and organizations available to them. As a no matter what form. least once a day. member of the Soroptimist International, Ms. No single factor puts a child at risk of being Suicide rates solely among 10 to 14 year Zapata generously dedicates her time to better bullied or bullying others. olds have grown more than so percent over the status of women and girls in the commu- Time and time again, the root causes of bul- the last three decades. nity by encouraging social and economic em- lying are racial, gender, sexual orientation, It is important that we act promptly to pre- powerment for women. She is especially pas- and religious discrimination. vent such instances from happening; many of sionate about organizing and supporting local Justification for this matter shows that when the deadly cases of bullying arise when chil- community events to ensure their success and children perceived as different are not in sup- dren are teased and tormented simply for further assist individuals in her community. portive environments, they are more prone to being different. Her passion for volunteerism is evident from being bullied. Our children are our future hence they must her role in organizations such as United Way, Bullying based on religious differences tend be our first priority. the Alzheimer’s Association, Marysville Stam- to be the result of misinformation or spreading f pede, Alliance for Hispanic Advancement, Ad- of negative perceptions on how an individual HONORING SHERIFF RICHARD CUT- ventist Fairway to Golf, and many more. expresses their belief. TING AND UNDERSHERIFF MI- Wendy Zapata is known within her community American schools harbor approximately 2.1 CHAEL BADGER ON THEIR RE- to be hard-working, kind, and a leader with in- million bullies and 2.7 million of their victims. TIREMENTS tegrity. She aims to make a positive difference Derrin Bridges, a 13-year-old boy from Kan- and her contributions to the community cannot sas City, Missouri, was bullied and held at be overstated. gunpoint by a 17-year-old. HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Derrin who was noted to be on the autism f OF NEW YORK spectrum, was severely mistreated; he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RAISING AWARENESS OF NA- verbally assaulted with racial slurs, he was TIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION physically beaten, and money was stolen from Friday, October 26, 2018 MONTH him. Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I extend my deepest sympathies to Darren congratulate both Sheriff Richard Cutting and HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Bridges, his loving mother, Emily Bridges, and Undersheriff Michael Badger on their retire- OF TEXAS the rest of his family. ments from the Essex County Sheriff’s Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This type of disheartening experience can ment. affect a child for a lifetime. After two years of service with the United Friday, October 26, 2018 It is important to note that a significant in- States Marine Corps, Sheriff Cutting joined the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to crease in bullying rates is due to the prevalent Essex County Sheriff’s Department in 1977 as commemorate National Bullying Prevention use of technology among teens. a Deputy Sheriff. He became the first Essex

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