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6072 HON. CATHY Mcmorris RODGERS HON 6072 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 7, 2012 After a demanding 1982 election cycle, the One of his greatest honors was receiving the have two children, Michael and Lloydeen, and voters selected Mr. Hunt as their District Attor- Young Educator of the Year Award from the eight grandchildren and six great-grand- ney. As Fresno’s Chief Law Enforcement Offi- Othello High School in 1979, which recognized children. cer, Mr. Hunt hit the ground running, and his tremendous service to the youth of Central Mr. Speaker, along with Congressman JIM worked diligently to take action against those Washington. COSTA, I ask that my colleagues join me in who had violated the law. Not only was he an After retiring from his education career, honoring Mr. Lloyd Roduner for his years of impeccable District Attorney, he was also an Frank continued his service as a volunteer in dedication and service to the Lower San Joa- important partner in ensuring the well-being the Spokane VA. His compassion and concern quin Levee District. and safety of our Valley, and eventually the ultimately earned him a full-time position. His f entire State. coworkers remember him as a man with an When two former California Assembly Mem- unwavering commitment to serve those who HONORING ASIAN PACIFIC bers, myself and Mr. Bill Jones, co-authored served us, saying he’s had a true impact on AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH legislation for our State’s ‘‘Three Strikes and every employee in the hospital. You’re Out,’’ which eventually was placed on While we mourn the loss of this dedicated HON. JIM McDERMOTT the ballot as an initiative by the people of Cali- servant and everyday hero, it is with great joy OF WASHINGTON fornia, Mr. Hunt was one of its staunchest that we remember his life of commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supporters. California’s ‘‘Three Strikes’’ law others. We are honored to have had such a Monday, May 7, 2012 sought to increase sentences for repeat of- tremendous man as a part of our community, Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud and ask that his passing serve as a reminder fenders in order to significantly decrease to represent the most diverse Congressional to us all that we are meant to live for one an- crime. Mr. Hunt recognized the value of the District in Washington State—more than other, and a life built around dedication to oth- proposition and worked hard to earn the sup- 100,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Island- ers is a life truly lived. May he live on in the port of the California District Attorneys Asso- ers live in the 7th Congressional District. Four- heart of service everywhere. ciation. teen percent of my constituents are of Asian An exceptional and savvy prosecutor, Mr. f American and Pacific Islander descent. Their Hunt was truly a valuable asset for the people contributions throughout Washington State of Central California. During his tenure, he IN RECOGNITION OF MR. LLOYD and across our country have been integral to helped reduce crime rates, and established RODUNER our Nation’s success. specialty prosecution teams, including the During this commemorative month, we also Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA should remind ourselves of past treatment of (MAGEC), a nationally recognized gang unit. OF CALIFORNIA these groups, which has been marred by dis- He will be sorely missed by friends and fam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crimination and bigotry. This year marks the ily. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his Monday, May 7, 2012 70th year since the signing of Executive Order daughter Tami; and stepson Steve Sirman. Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, together with 9066, which authorized the Japanese Amer- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ican internment during World War II, and the in honoring the life and service of Mr. Edward Congressman JIM COSTA, I rise today to rec- ognize Mr. Lloyd Roduner on the event of his 130th year since the passage of the Chinese Woodrow Hunt. His service to our Valley will Exclusion Act of 1882. ensure that his legacy lives on for years to retirement as Chairman and Division Five Di- rector for the Lower San Joaquin Levee Dis- Only by learning and remembering our his- come. tory can we hope to avoid repeating its difficult f trict. Lloyd was born in Merced in 1932 and grew lessons. I applaud the efforts of organizations HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK up on his family’s farm. He graduated from dedicated to telling the history of Asian Ameri- MOTTA, A DEDICATED SAMARI- Merced High School where he served as the cans and Pacific Islanders. Seattle’s Wing TAN AND PUBLIC SERVANT student body president. Lloyd then went on to Luke Asian Museum, the Seattle Asian Art attend Cal Poly on a scholastic scholarship. Museum, the Filipino American National His- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS After college, Lloyd served in the Army from torical Society, and the Japanese American 1952–1954. He was stationed in San Diego Legacy Project are among those committed to OF WASHINGTON preserving and narrating the stories of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and served as a food inspector. When he left the Army, he went back to work at his family’s Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who Monday, May 7, 2012 ranch. helped to shape our common history. I have been privileged to introduce numer- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, Lloyd, along with his brother Richard, runs it is with great sorrow that I rise today to honor the family business, W.P. Roduner Cattle & ous measures to honor the legacies of Asian the life Frank Motta, a Good Samaritan who Farming Company. He was also a member of Americans in my district including legislation to paid the ultimate price for helping his commu- the California Beef Council and the California designate a federal courthouse in Seattle, the nity. Frank—known in Eastern Washington as Cattlemen’s Association. In addition, he was William Kenzo Nakamura United States Court- a man who would stand up for what was right the charter president of the El Nido Lion’s house. Mr. Nakamura, a member of the sto- no matter the cost—passed away in March Club in 1964. ried 442nd Regimental Combat Team, post- after being assaulted while trying to break up Lloyd faithfully served the Lower San Joa- humously received the Medal of Honor in rec- an underage drinking party. His legacy of ut- quin Levee District since October 1985. ognition of his extraordinary bravery during most care and concern for others will be re- Through his wisdom, vision and leadership he World War II. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders long membered and sorely missed by the commu- earned the respect of local, State and Federal have made and continue to make very mean- nity. officials and entities in support of the District. ingful contributions to our country and to our Frank, a Vietnam veteran, served in the In doing this he was able to lead and guide society. This month, we honor them. United States Air Force from 1964–1968, re- other directors, staff and personnel in oper- ceiving an Honorable Discharge as well as 2 ating and maintaining the District in the most f Presidential Unit Citations, 2 Outstanding Unit efficient and economical way possible. He al- MEGA PHARMACY BENEFIT MAN- Awards, and 2 Vietnamese Crosses for Gal- ways kept in mind the benefits of the District AGER (PBM)—MERGER OF EX- lantry. He continued his service to the country for its landowners. PRESS SCRIPTS AND MEDCO by taking a prominent role in Central Wash- Lloyd has a passion for horses and roping ington youth education, working for over 30 which he learned from his father. He was an HON. MIKE ROSS years as an English teacher, football coach, accomplished showman of horses since he OF ARKANSAS principal, and assistant superintendant. He re- was fifteen and just retired from this five years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived degrees and certifications in education ago. Many generations of his family are ropers from California State University at Fullerton, and as soon as his grandchildren were old Monday, May 7, 2012 Azusa Pacific University, Washington State enough, he taught them. Lloyd has been mar- Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I feel University, and Central Washington University. ried to his wife, Patricia, since 1955. They compelled to make a statement because I’m VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:59 Apr 19, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\E07MY2.000 E07MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 7, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 6073 concerned with the newly created mega phar- playing Robin Hood in a high school produc- from a small local college to a prominent na- macy benefit manager (PBM). The Federal tion. He later studied theater at the University tionally ranked university. Trade Commission recently concluded its in- of Chicago until World War II started. He en- Under his leadership, Chapman University vestigation into the merger of Express Scripts listed in the United States Army which eventu- has attracted exceptional faculty and students, and Medco, two of the three largest PBMs. ally took him to the Philippines where he including international and national award win- PBMs are primarily responsible for imple- worked with different entertainment groups ners, noted scholars, best-selling authors, menting and administering benefit plans that that came to lift troop morale. After the war, highly respected researchers and world-re- are care-effective and lower prescription drug Richard studied theatre in Florida and Chicago nowned performers.
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