September 1, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E809 a player and a coach. After playing at daughter and their hometown Centereach RECOGNIZING JACKSONVILLE Frostburg State, Coach Pannoni became an High School Choir. POLICE DEPARTMENT assistant Varsity Football Coach there in 1979. Since that first performance, Mr. Fuchs He then went on to build an extensive and composition has been sung by choirs across HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY successful career in numerous positions. He the nation, from Tucson, Arizona to the Smith- was a head football coach in Fairfax County OF sonian. Over nearly four decades, through his and the surrounding area for more than 20- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES music, Mr. Fuchs has helped preserve Presi- years before accepting the position of head Tuesday, September 1, 2020 coach at South County in 2011. dent Lincoln’s vision for America for an en- Coach Pannoni has received numerous tirely new generation, trying every day to live Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam awards and honors throughout his many ac- up to the principles of freedom, happiness, Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Jackson- complished seasons. In his eight years at and equality our country’s founders spoke of. ville, North Carolina Police Department on South County Coach Pannoni and the South In 2013, Mr. Fuchs’ composition was per- being awarded the 2020 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Po- County Stallions won the District Champion- formed with one hundred and fifty chorus lice Executives Association. ship 6 times and he was named District coach members at the very place President Lincoln These men and women go above and be- of the year all 6 of those years. The Stallions first delivered the Gettysburg Address. Each yond the call of duty to keep our communities won the Regional Championship 2 times member of the chorus represented each year safe and our streets clean, while building trust under Coach Pannoni and he was named Re- since the historic event. gion Coach of the year both years. Coach and relationships within the community. The Pannoni was the first inductee into the South Like President Lincoln’s address, Mr. Fuchs’ untold sacrifice and unwavering commitment County High School Football Ring of Honor, composition is yet another stark reminder of by our law enforcement officials to serve in an which has been named after him. He was our constant, unfinished work as Americans to increasingly polarized climate, riddled with named Northern Football Hall of Fame ensure liberty and justice for all. hate and violence, deserves recognition. Coach of the Year three times, in 2011, 2016, Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring and most recently in 2019. During his tenure f this distinguished department, their families at South County, Coach Pannoni and the Var- and community. This is simply an outstanding sity Football team have never had a losing HONORING ALANA SMITH accomplishment. record. Coach Pannoni has displayed strong SHEPHERD leadership, professionalism, and dedication f throughout his time at South County, and has RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF been a true role model for all of the students HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER DEPUTY DYLAN PICKLE on his team. I congratulate Coach Pannoni OF and the Stallion football program on winning the VHSL 6A State Championship. Although IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TRENT KELLY Coach Pannoni has relocated to another state, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 OF MISSISSIPPI I wish him and the Stallions continued suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cess. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues I rise today to honor Alana Smith Shepherd, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 please join me in honoring Coach Pannoni who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, and the South County Stallions in recognition has lived a life of service, and has devoted I rise today to celebrate the life of Deputy of their undefeated 6A State Championship her life to healing and helping others. Dylan Pickle, who passed away on Sunday, season. Alana and her family co-founded the world- July 26, while conducting a safety checkpoint. f renowned Shepherd Center in Atlanta in 1975. Dylan was born on July 2, 1996, in Amory, CELEBRATING FREEDOM Over the years, the Shepherd Center has Mississippi. At four years old, Dylan knew he wanted to wear a badge. After graduating from grown from a six-bed unit to a remarkable 152 Amory High School, Dylan began to make that bed rehabilitation hospital. HON. LEE M. ZELDIN badge a reality. He pursued a degree in Crimi- OF NEW YORK The hospital specializes in medical treat- nal Justice at Itawamba Community College IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, research, and rehabilitation for people and joined the Army at only 17. Tuesday, September 1, 2020 with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and Joining the Army was only the beginning for Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, today, I rise other neurological conditions. Thanks to Alana Dylan. He earned a medal at Quantico and to recognize composer Richard Fuchs of and her family’s efforts, they have helped would later receive three more for his heroism Coram, New York, and his 1983 composition countless individuals get the lifesaving care in Syria, where he served as a Specialist, be- entitled ‘‘Gettysburg.’’ His music, set to the they need. coming known for his leadership and his care awe-inspiring address given by President In addition to her work with Shepherd Cen- for others. In 2016, Dylan brought his passion for serving home and began working with the Abraham Lincoln in 1863, has given new, me- ter, Alana has advocated for accessibility to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department as a pa- lodious life to those brilliant two hundred and Atlanta’s MARTA bus system and the trol deputy. forty words, reminding modern audiences of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Air- Outside of his patrol duties, Dylan was a the sacred and revolutionary ideals our coun- port, which is now one of the country’s most member of the First United Methodist Church. try strives to embody. accessible airports. Just as Baltimore shopkeeper Thomas Carr A momma’s boy, Dylan always made time for first put Francis Scott-Key’s poem, ‘‘The De- Alana was named one of the most influential his family, especially his niece and nephews, fense of Fort McHenry’’, to music in 1814, cre- people in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business whom he adored and spoiled whenever he ating ‘‘The Star Spangled Banner’’, Mr. Fuchs Chronicle in 2014, among many other awards. could. Although serving his country was his found a similar way to preserve the Gettys- She has also been a civic leader in her com- passion, he also enjoyed going to the shooting burg Address. Ever since he first saw the munity, including serving as former vice presi- range, collecting guns, listening to country speech engraved on the side of the Lincoln dent and current member of the Rotary Club music, and of course, socializing with his Memorial at 9 years old, he wanted to honor of Atlanta, and the secretary of the Board of friends. its eternal message in song. Directors for the Atlanta Paralympic Games. Deputy Dylan Pickle’s life was one of serv- ice, grace, and love for his family and commu- After years of tinkering with melody and In 1989, Alana was the first woman elected meter, Mr. Fuchs finally published ‘‘Gettys- nity. He will be greatly missed by all whom he to be a member of the Buckhead Coalition, burg’’ in 1983, just in time for the 120th anni- encountered. and in 2003, the first woman elected as chair- versary celebration of the Gettysburg Address. Left to cherish his memory is mother, Debi Thirty four years after his first visit to the Lin- man of the Coalition. Pearson; sister, Kristin Vuncannon; brother, coln Memorial, Mr. Fuchs performed his cre- I am thankful for the impact she has made Drew Pickle; step-sister, Kayla Pearson; as ation on the monument’s steps during this on the state of Georgia, and I am blessed to well as many other friends and extended fam- celebration, playing piano alongside his know her. ily members.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 Sep 02, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01SE8.024 E01SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E810 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 1, 2020 RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF student groups who participated in this pro- On November 22, 2017, General Christine THE 2020 FAIRFAX COUNTY STU- gram. I thank each of them as well as Fairfax was sworn in as United States Attorney for the DENT PEACE AWARDS County Public School System and sponsor or- Southern District of Georgia, having been ganizations for all they have done for our com- nominated by President Trump and confirmed HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY munity. by the Senate. OF VIRGINIA f He has been an Army reservist since the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age of 17, as a Combat Engineer and Judge AMARI PRESIDENT Advocate. General Christine has a long list of Tuesday, September 1, 2020 military accomplishments, including the Legion Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze recognize the recipients of the 2020 Fairfax OF Star Medal, and the parachutist badge. County Student Peace Awards. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am sure he will continue to serve our The Fairfax County Student Peace Awards country beyond expectations in his new rank, began with one high school in 2006 and was Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and I am thankful for his courage, leadership, created to encourage high school aged stu- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise and perseverance. I want to congratulate Gen- dents to think about peace as both a means today to honor the life of Amari President. eral Christine and his family again on this and an end, and to recognize young people Amari was only sixteen years young when achievement. who work as peacemakers. By 2013, the pro- he passed, but his wisdom was already far be- f gram was being offered in every public high yond his years. Despite being too young to REMEMBERING ANNE MARIE school in Fairfax County, as well as in three vote, he knew the importance of his civic duty SIMON VROSS private schools. to hold public officials accountable and to be Participating high schools choose one Jun- involved in his local community. That involve- ior or Senior, or one student group active in ment brought Amari into my life when he at- HON. TIM RYAN promoting peace and/or removing the causes tended one of my very first town halls and left OF OHIO of conflict. Examples of outreach include: com- me a question. In my subsequent conversa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitting to peace by engaging in activities that tions with Amari, it was clear his leadership Tuesday, September 1, 2020 strive to end conflict, either locally or globally, and vibrancy were going to take him to big Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to seeking to discuss or otherwise resolve poten- and wonderful places in life. honor the life of Anne Marie Simon Vross, of tially controversial issues within the school or Anyone who was lucky enough to know Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away peace- community, promoting the understanding of di- Amari knew his dreams were big, but achiev- fully Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by visive issues and situations to bridge lan- able for someone as bright and determined as her family at the age of 87. guage, ethnic, racial, religious, gender, sexual him. You just knew Amari would find a way to Anne was born September 12, 1932, in orientation, or class differences, and working achieve every single one of them, especially Youngstown, the daughter of Alex and Tuban to resolve conflicts among students or mem- living up to his name and becoming a U.S. Simon. She was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline bers of the community who feel isolated or President one day. Amari had my vote. Be- High School and attended Youngstown State alienated. yond his ambition, his family knew Amari as University. I am pleased to include in the RECORD the compassionate, empathetic, and driven to Anne was the beloved matriarch of her fam- following names of the 2020 Student Peace serve others. Amari wanted to spread kind- ily. Always the best hostess, she made her Award recipients: ness and joy wherever he went. He went the home the common gathering place. Whether it Manoucher (Manny) Precht, Annandale High extra mile to be a beacon of light and knew was hosting Sunday dinner, planning her fa- School; Samantha (Sage) Quick, Cedar Lane how to brighten your day by sharing his vorite holiday celebrations, or coordinating a High School; William (Will) LaWalt, Cedar warmth through a big grin. reunion, she was always looking for ways to Lane High School; Sophia Lee, Centreville His sixteen years have left an indelible im- bring the family together, because that’s when High School; Anand Colaco, Chantilly High print on the Lowcountry and his legacy will be she was the happiest. She never grew tired of School; Kheira Bekkadja, Edison High School; found in every heart Amari touched, including going above and beyond to make sure her Renee Richey, Fairfax High School; Patrick mine. I mourn this tragic loss with his family, family was happy and well provided for. Cloud, Hayfield Secondary School; Nabaa classmates, and the massive community that She was also a true professional career Abdel Okhowa, . was blessed to know Amari and his greatness. woman, serving in many different roles GirlUp Club—Fariha Tasneem, Evie Garces- f throughout her life. Despite her busy career, Foley, Patricia Rue, Diana Chavez, Sloane Anne always found time to volunteer. Bailey, Zulma Solis, Katherine Fernandez, CONGRATULATING GENERAL Anne truly loved politics and the ability to . BOBBY CHRISTINE help improve the quality of life for all. She was Jena Musmar, King Abdullah Academy; founder of Canfield Federated Women’s Club, Emily Smith, Lake Braddock Secondary HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER where she also served as a former president. School; Daniel Mousavi, Langley High School; OF GEORGIA She was a former member and corresponding Catherine Soto, Lee High School; Daphne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secretary of Mahoning County President’s May, Madison High School; Hannah Gyekye, Club and the Federated Democratic Women of Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Mount Vernon High School; Zamir Ticknor, Ohio, and she was a former member and ex- Marshall High School; Sarah Gu, McLean Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, ecutive endorsement committee delegate to High School; Betsabe Pardo, Mountain View I rise today to congratulate General Bobby the State of Ohio Democratic Convention. She High School; Roudah Chaker, Oakton High Christine from Georgia’s First Congressional was awarded Democratic Woman of the Year School; Andrew Keiffer, Quander Road District for being promoted from Colonel to by the John F. Kennedy Democratic Women’s School; Michael McCabe, Robinson Sec- Brigadier General on July 8. General Christine Club and was named a Hall of Fame Inductee ondary School; Siedeen Ahmed, South County earned his undergraduate degree from the for her devotion and dedication to the Demo- High School; Lindsey Hirshfeld, South Lakes University of Georgia, and achieved his Juris cratic party. High School; Amaani Mohamed, West Poto- Doctorate degree from Samford University’s Anne will be fondly remembered for her love mac High School; Salwa Zahid, West Spring- Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. of decorating, cooking, entertaining, and shop- field High School. He worked in the District Attorney’s Office in ping. She loved staying up on fashion so Bulldog Buddies—James Johnson, Carly Augusta for a decade, and is one of only a much that she was referred to as ‘‘the best- Liesegang, Rachel Liesegang, Charlotte Tiss, few prosecutors in modern Georgia to win a dressed lady in Mahoning County’’ on many and Maddie Woodward, Westfield High conviction for a murder case where the body occasions. School. of the victim has never been located. Anne was dearly loved and will be deeply Madam Speaker, the efforts of these young General Christine was appointed Judge of missed by her children, Anthony (Christine) people are the building blocks of a more Magistrate Court for Columbia County in 2005, Vross, Dianne Wyant, Dr. Sue Ellen (Dr. Eric) peaceful and tolerant world. I commend them and held that post until November 2017, while Espinal and Jackie (John) French; her grand- on their efforts and dedication and ask my col- serving as Chief Magistrate from 2009 to children, Linda Terlesky, Laura Terlesky, leagues to join me in congratulating each 2012. At the same time, he also maintained a Keely (John) Welch, Chelsea (Eric) Hillard, Al- award recipient as well as all the student and private law practice. lison (Michael) Thomas, Marian (Phil) Nolletti,

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