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March 21, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E323 may not have had the pleasure of knowing cancy Reduction Act. This bill would allow In January of 1942, Richard enlisted in the him will benefit for years to come because of local District of Columbia court nominees to be United States Navy. He trained in aviation the extra first response vehicles that he seated after a 30-day congressional review radio at Naval Air Station Banana River, now helped secure for the Fire Department and the period unless a resolution of disapproval is en- called Patrick Air Force Base. He worked con- drivers education cars that he worked to pro- acted into law during that period. Currently, voy coverage and submarine patrol and was a vide for the local schools. nominees cannot be seated without affirmative part of the Helicopter Development Squadron. All these amazing things that Chief Bill John Senate approval. The congressional review While in service, he traveled to Brazil where Baker had a hand in, ultimately help raise process for nominees would be the same one he was stationed for three and a half months. awareness of the Cherokee people and their used for legislation passed by the D.C. Coun- Other assignments in Brazil took him to Aratu presence in Northeastern Oklahoma. I con- cil. It is therefore a reliable process, long-rec- and Natal. In Natal, Richard worked the radio gratulate Chief Baker on his retirement, as it ognized by Congress. My bill is prompted by one night for so long that he became deaf and is well deserved. the unique requirement that judges for the did not regain his hearing for two days. Rich- f local D.C. courts be confirmed by the Senate, ard received the American Theater Ribbon, where nominees for the federal courts, under- World War II Victory Medal and Combat Air REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF standably, get the primary focus and priority. crewman Insignia. HENRY P. ‘‘CORKY’’ ANDERSON III There is currently a vacancy crisis facing the While stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, District’s criminal and civil courts, and the D.C. Richard received the news that the war had HON. KEVIN McCARTHY courts have raised serious concerns due to ended. He remembers the historic occasion OF CALIFORNIA longstanding vacancies. and celebrating with his buddies. Richard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whether Democrats or Republicans control worked for thirty years at Missouri Pacific Rail- the Senate, the local D.C. courts regularly Thursday, March 21, 2019 road as a truck driver. He retired and settled face vacancy crises, which harm the oper- in Rye, Texas, and currently resides in Living- Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise ations of the judicial system in the District. ston, Texas. today to honor the life of Henry P. ‘‘Corky’’ An- Congress created the D.C. Judicial Nomina- We thank Richard Wade for responding to derson III who passed away on February 23, tion Commission (JNC) to recommend can- the call to protect and defend this great nation. 2019 at the age of 76. A lifelong Tulare Coun- didates, and Congress should generally defer His sacrifices exemplify why our nation re- ty resident, Corky, as he was affectionately to its judgment. This bill is a compromise, use- mains ‘‘the land of the free and the home of known, was a renowned trailblazer in the pis- ful to all concerned, that retains a congres- the brave.’’ sional role while saving the Senate time by re- tachio industry. f Corky’s passion for farming began at age 13 moving the need for committee and floor ac- when he spent his days hauling hay for near- tion and increasing the odds that D.C. will REMEMBERING THE LATE U.S. by farms, and as the years went on he mas- have a full complement of local judges. ARMY CAPTAIN ANTOINE LEWIS tered his craft while working up and down the Currently, there are seven vacancies out of Pacific coast throughout California and Or- 62 authorized judges on the D.C. Superior HON. ROBIN L. KELLY egon. Corky was also a problem solver. The Court and two vacancies out of nine author- OF ILLINOIS ized judges on the D.C. Court of Appeals. California pistachio industry has historically IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suffered due to a soil-borne fungus known as Both pre- and post-home rule, the District Thursday, March 21, 2019 verticillium wilt that kills thousands of trees has never had control over the nomination and each year before they are mature enough for approval of local D.C. judges. My bill would Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I commercial production. Along with his busi- not alter the role of the JNC or the President rise to remember the late U.S. Army Captain ness partner Ken Puryear, Corky developed a in the nomination process. Under the Home Antoine Lewis of Matteson, IL in the Second pistachio rootstock resistant to verticillium wilt. Rule Act, the JNC recommends to the Presi- Congressional District. This development was nothing short of revolu- dent a list of three persons for each vacancy I was shocked and saddened to learn that tionary, and California’s current status as the on the Superior Court and Court of Appeals. Captain Lewis was among the 157 people largest pistachio producer in the world can The President must nominate a candidate rec- killed in the tragic plane crash in Ethiopia on largely be attributed to his hard work. ommended by the JNC within 60 days to the March 10th. But Corky was involved in much more than Senate for advice and consent. If the Presi- This incredible young man had so much just pistachios. Ever the family man, he, along dent fails to nominate such a person within 60 more to give the world and constantly gave of with his brother Doug Anderson and sister days, the JNC must nominate a recommended himself to others. He possessed an irrepress- Debi Mitchell, founded AMA Pistachio Farming person directly to the Senate for advice and ible curiosity and a desire to make the world and AMA Properties where they grew every- consent. The Senate has no obligation to pro- a better place. thing from sugarbeets to cotton, invested in a vide its advice and consent. Under this bill, Captain Lewis was a man of passionate gold mine in Oregon, and diversified into office once a name has been transmitted to Con- commitment to his family, to the Matteson building in Las Vegas and Arizona. gress, the nomination would be deemed ap- community, to our country, and to his faith. Corky is survived by his wife of 30 years, proved unless a resolution of disapproval is An honorable man, he represented the very Betty Jean Anderson, and an entire family that enacted into law during a 30-legislative-day re- best of America whenever he served in uni- loved him dearly. He will be remembered for view period. form or wherever he traveled in the world. his kindness, love of life, and passion for farm- I urge my colleagues to support this impor- Captain Lewis was a patriot who proudly ing. I was fortunate enough to have known tant legislation. served his country. He had been stationed in Corky for many years. He was an exceptional f Afghanistan, South Korea and Canada. He farmer and an even better friend. On behalf of RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF had an adventuresome and free spirit and was California’s 23rd Congressional District, I ex- RICHARD WADE filled with wonder and curiosity about other tend my deepest condolences to the Anderson people and cultures. family, and all of those whose lives Corky While he was raised in Matteson, he be- HON. BRIAN BABIN longed to the world. touched. OF TEXAS He, like many others, went to Africa to offer f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hope and opportunity to others through mis- INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT Thursday, March 21, 2019 sion work. As called to do by St. James, he OF COLUMBIA COURTS VACANCY Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to put his faith into actions and deeds that up- REDUCTION ACT salute, honor and thank World War II veteran lifted others and worked to build a better Richard Wade. world. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON On February 5, 1924 Richard Wade, Jr. was The entire Second District mourn this tre- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA born on an icy cold day to Richard and Mary mendous loss to our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Frances Wade. When he was only five weeks As we grieve with his family and friends, we old, Richard’s grandparents, David Kearney, are comforted by the knowledge that he did Thursday, March 21, 2019 an Irish immigrant, and his wife, Illa, began to fulfill his desire to make the world a better Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- raise him. Richard spent his childhood and place—by the love he gave to every person troduce the District of Columbia Courts Va- teen years in Portland, Maine. and mission that he encountered. 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