November 17, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1041 and children affected by the opioids crisis also Chief Warrant Officer Garza lost his life erans’ Affairs Committee, I will look to Chap- are not receiving the care they need. when his helicopter crashed off the coast of lain Walker as an exemplary model of what it That’s why it is so important to pass the Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on November 12, means to serve our veterans with reverence Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act. The Easy 2020. Garza was a true patriot who humbly and resolve. I am deeply grateful for Chaplain MAT for Opioid Addiction Act requires the served our country. On Garza’s flight helmet, Walker’s continued service to our veterans, Drug Enforcement Agency to revise regula- he wore Wisconsin and Texas state flags to and I am proud to recognize him as my Con- tions to allow a practitioner to administer up to represent his family. A fellow soldier said that stituent of the Month. a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to an indi- Garza made everyone around him better. f vidual at one time for purposes of relieving Garza is remembered by those who knew him acute withdrawal symptoms while the indi- as being smart, motivated, charismatic, and REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF vidual awaits arrangements for narcotic treat- someone who loved our country. DAVID L. SPANGLER ment. This will reduce unnecessary medical Our nation will be forever grateful for Chief visits and increase access to a safe and im- Warrant Officer Garza’s sacrifice. On behalf of HON. MARCY KAPTUR portant treatment. Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, I OF OHIO H.R. 2466, the State Opioid Response thank Chief Warrant Officer Garza for his serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Grant Authorization Act authorizes $1.5 billion ice. We will never forget Chief Warrant Officer Tuesday, November 17, 2020 per year through grants to help states and trib- Garza’s sacrifice. My prayers are with his fam- al organizations build out their responses to ily, his children, and friends. Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the legacy of an honored veteran, the opioid crisis through provision of additional f treatment beds, hiring the workforce nec- an intense advocate for environmentalism, a essary to expand treatment and recovery op- RECOGNIZING CHAPLAIN WILLIAM beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, tions, bridging gaps identified in systems of E. WALKER SENIOR AS CON- and an installation on our Great Lakes, David care, and supporting robust prevention cam- STITUENT OF THE MONTH L. Spangler. paigns. Born in Defiance, OH, David created a story These are common sense bills that will save HON. MIKE LEVIN for himself of valor, service, family, and inten- lives and I urge all my colleagues to support OF CALIFORNIA tional advocacy. After honorable service in the these bills. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Army, where he received a Purple Heart f as well as a Bronze Star, he became a career Tuesday, November 17, 2020 operations manager at Johns-Manville for 37 IN HONOR OF SAMUEL D. PRICE Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I years. After his retirement he pursued his love am honored to recognize Chaplain William E. of his second home, Lake Erie, in licensing a HON. JOHN JOYCE Walker Senior, Post Chaplain of Oceanside fishing charter boat in Lake Erie’s Western OF PENNSYLVANIA Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Basin. After 27 years on the Lake, he is rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Post I 0577 and Disabled American Veterans ognized as the fiercest advocate for the health Tuesday, November 17, 2020 (DAV) Tri-Cities Chapter 95, as my Con- and sustainability of the water he loved so. stituent of the Month. A true American patriot, David filled an extremely imperative role in Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- after returning from serving in the United his community. He instilled tangible first-hand er, I rise today to honor Samuel D. Price of States Marine Corps (USMC) from l976 to experience in his advocacy and leadership Huntingdon County for his service in the 1988 and receiving the Combat Action Ribbon around the needs of Lake Erie and the Great United States Marine Corps. Samuel is an out- for his service in Saigon, Vietnam, Comrade Lakes in general. He held several leadership standing Pennsylvanian, and I am grateful for Walker worked at Marine Corps Community positions in advocacy and collective groups his service to our nation, the Commonwealth Services (MCCS) for 15 years until his retire- such as Lake Erie Waterkeeper President as of Pennsylvania, and our community. ment. well as the Lake Erie Charter Boat Association In Pennsylvania and across the country, our Following his retirement and feeling that his Vice-President. The Lake community as well veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- service for this country wasn’t over, Chaplain as the health of the water and the future of cans’ freedom and our values. They answered Walker made himself a fierce ally and fighter fishing on the Lake have been forever the call to serve and fight for us—at a great for veterans throughout North County. Dedi- changed by his actions and candor in these cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- cated to his convictions and supporting his fel- groups. ica. low veterans, Chaplain Walker is especially David sparked conversations as well as im- In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- known for visiting, calling, or helping wherever mense political change in his tenacity funneled sponsibility—to stand up for those who have he can for VFW and DAV comrades who are towards the quality of the water of Lake Erie served our country in uniform, as well as to in nursing homes, hospitals, rehab clinics, as well as curving the harmful algae plaguing recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, homebound, or in need of assistance. His the water’s fisherman and aquatic life. As a we are indebted to them. On behalf of the commitment to the ministry and duties of Great Lakes Ambassador, he continually set 13th Congressional District, I thank Samuel for Chaplain are beyond reproach, always there the standard for involvement in every level of his service to our nation and our community. to lend a hand, offer spiritual guidance, and operations in regard to Lake Erie. David was f prayer. renowned for his resolute defense of sustain- HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE, Chaplain Walker’s service for local veterans ability coupled with tempered stature of under- AND SACRIFICE OF CHIEF WAR- groups in California’s 49th Congressional Dis- standing and mutual respect. He entered de- RANT OFFICER 3 DALLAS GARZA trict is commendable. During an especially dif- liberations and discussions grounding his ficult time for our country as the COVID–19 words in fact and science and opening ears HON. BRYAN STEIL pandemic swept through the nation and our and perspective to those around him. He community, Chaplain Walker continued to go stands in a class of his own, a practical, tire- OF WISCONSIN above and beyond in helping local veterans less, and effective champion of change. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and their families during a desperate time of David’s life and legacy has been enshrined Tuesday, November 17, 2020 need. Volunteering with the North County in his continued defense of the waters that he Mr. STEIL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Food Bank, Chaplain Walker loaded his car called home. His time spent in meetings, brief- remember the life, service, and sacrifice of with food and supplies to distribute to home- ings, conferences, and surely on his boat have Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dallas Garza. Chief bound veterans and veteran’s widows strug- forever impacted the quality of the great Warrant Officer Garza grew up in Janesville gling from the financial effects of the pan- waters of Ohio’s most renowned body of fresh and attended Parker High School before mov- demic. water. He dedicated his adult life to pursuit of ing out of state. In order to properly celebrate Veterans Day, public service as well as set an example that It was Garza’s dream to fly Black Hawks for we must do more than offer our thanks and all future public servants, environmentalists, the U.S. Army. In 2005, Garza joined the appreciation. We need to fight for the support community members, Ohioans, and Americans Army, following the footsteps of his father and and resources that veterans have earned and should be inspired to follow. grandfather. Garza served in Iraq and Afghani- deserve, and that’s exactly what Chaplain David is survived by his beloved wife, Kath stan and was most recently assigned to a Walker does every single day. As long as I ‘‘Kady’’ Lerch, whom he married in 2007 as peacekeeping mission. have the privilege to serve on the House Vet- well as his sister Mary Engle and children;

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Madam Speaker, and enabled U-M to better meet its legislative PERSONAL EXPLANATION I’m honored to celebrate and recognize the priorities. In addition, Wilbanks has been an extraordinary work of Belton, TX Mayor Marion active member of several community and civic HON. DEBBIE LESKO Grayson. After seven years of extraordinary organizations. Before joining U-M, Wilbanks work to her beloved city, Mayor Grayson re- was the president of Michigan’s Children. In OF ARIZONA tired on November 10, 2020. Her commitment addition, she has served on the board of di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to public service represents Texas values at rectors for Ann Arbor SPARK, the Riverside their best. Arts Center Foundation, the Bank of Ann Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Not only was Marion the first female Mayor Arbor, and the Center for Michigan, and has Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I was not in of Belton, but under her steady and forward- been involved in leadership roles with the Ann attendance to vote on November 16, 2020. looking leadership, Belton has seen expo- Arbor Hands-On Museum and Glacier Hills Had I been present, I would have voted YEA nential changes that have improved the quality Retirement Center. Wilbanks has been recog- on Roll Call No. 219, and YEA on Roll Call of life for all and put the city on the track for nized for her remarkable accomplishments by No. 220. continued growth in the future. Mayor Gray- a host of organizations. She was named one son’s work with Belton’s parks and recreation of the 100 most influential women in Metro f including the Nolan Creek project and the res- Detroit by Crain’s Detroit Business, has been toration of beloved public infrastructure dem- a recipient of the Spirit Award, and received a MAYOR JON ARTHUR SIMMONS onstrates that she is truly for the people and Women of Distinction Award from the Girl improving the lives of those around her. Not Scouts of the Huron Valley Council, to name HON. JOHN SHIMKUS only did she enhance the roads of Belton, but only a few. she also worked to improve everything from Throughout her career, Wilbanks has been OF ILLINOIS water quality to performing arts education. recognized as a dedicated and compassionate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In her wake, Mayor Grayson leaves behind leader who strives to effect lasting change. a city, civic organizations, and elected officials She has been a strong voice for the University Tuesday, November 17, 2020 all better off due to her involvement. She has of Michigan, expanding the breadth of the in- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise be- brought her tremendous work ethic and com- stitution and the opportunities it can extend to fore you today to recognize and honor Mayor mitment to excellence to every challenge she students and surrounding communities. She Jon Arthur Simmons of Vienna, Illinois—a re- has encountered. It is officials like her that used her knowledge, expertise. and authority markable man who has humbly dedicated his make the City of Belton the welcoming, suc- to make a difference and positively impact the life to service, both to Southern Illinois and our cessful city that it is. I salute her leadership, lives of countless Michiganders. Without a great nation. congratulate her on her retirement, and wish doubt, Wilbanks’s impact will forever endure, and we are all grateful for the remarkable Jon was born in Goreville Township, Illinois Mayor Marion Grayson nothing but the best in the years to come. strides she made. on June 15, 1941 to John and Veneta Sim- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join f mons. He attended Vienna High School, grad- me in celebrating the retirement of Cynthia uating in 1959. Four years later, in 1963, Jon IN RECOGNITION OF CYNTHIA Wilbanks from the University of Michigan. I am was drafted into the United States Army, serv- WILBANKS FOR A DISTIN- proud to honor her work, accomplishments, ing in Vietnam until being honorably dis- GUISHED CAREER WITH THE and significant community impact. We thank charged in 1965. In 2019, Jon was honored UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN her for her outstanding leadership and wish with the opportunity to travel to Washington, her the best of luck in her future endeavors. DC as part of the Southern Illinois Honor Flight. Jon recalls the experience and the wel- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL f come home celebration as humbling, a drastic OF MICHIGAN REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF contrast to his experience coming home from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JAMES JENSEN Vietnam where the soldiers were not wel- Tuesday, November 17, 2020 comed and treated unkindly. Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. MARCY KAPTUR Jon became an auctioneer in 1974 which today to offer my heartfelt congratulations to OF OHIO has sent him all over Southern Illinois. His slo- Cynthia Wilbanks as she celebrates her retire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gan states, ‘‘Auction means action, and we ment. We are proud to recognize her many Tuesday, November 17, 2020 guarantee satisfaction’’. The people with years of distinguished service with the Univer- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today whom he has interacted throughout the years sity of Michigan and the profound impact she to commemorate the life and career of James would agree. Furthermore, Jon has dem- has left on our community. D. Jensen—a lawyer, assistant U.S. attorney, onstrated this motto in his local community, al- In September 1998, Cynthia Wilbanks was and a judge who resided for nearly two dec- ways being a reliable helping hand to whoever appointed to Vice President of Government ades in our court systems. is in need. For the last 12 years, Jon has Relations at the University of Michigan. In this Born in Denver, OH, Judge Jensen built an served as the Mayor of Vienna, Illinois and capacity, Wilbanks has directed U-M’s govern- educational career as well as a professional has spent his career working to progress the ment relation efforts at the local, state, and career out of Ohio institutions. Graduating city he loves. federal level and has been tirelessly advocate from Buchtel High School he pursued his At the end of 2020, Jon will retire from for the university’s students, faculty, and staff. bachelors at Wittenberg University then his auctioneering after 46 years and serving as Wilbanks has also held other notable leader- law degree at the University of Toledo, where Mayor of Vienna after 12 years. Diabetes, a ship positions at U-M. She has served on the he later taught as a professor of law inspiring heart attack, and cancer of the bladder has Bentley Historical Library Executive Com- a new generation of public servants. impacted Jon’s health, a consequence of his mittee, the Bicentennial Planning Committee, Jensen’s career found its beginning in pri- exposure to agent orange while serving our the Ginsberg Center Board, the Honorary De- vate practice and soon transformed into a country. gree Committee, the Michigan in Washington public endeavor as an assistant U.S. attorney Madam Speaker, Jon Simmons has proven Program Faculty Advisory Committee, and the in Toledo, and in this position was appointed to be an asset to his family, community, and Residency Appeals Committee. In addition, to senior litigation counsel. He then served a country. I want to thank Mayor Simmons for she served as Interim Vice President for Com- year at the Department of Justice as the as- his service throughout the years and wish him munications in 2007 and Interim Vice Presi- sistant director for the attorney general Advo- well in his retirement. dent for Development from 2002 to 2003. cacy Institute, teaching courses at the institute

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