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February 2, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E89 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS IRAN TERROR FINANCE RECOGNIZING NORTHWEST INDI- on February 5, 2016. They, too, will be Amer- TRANSPARENCY ACT ANA’S NEWLY NATURALIZED ican citizens, and they, too, will be guaranteed CITIZENS the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the SPEECH OF pursuit of happiness. We, as a free and demo- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY cratic nation, congratulate them and welcome HON. BOB GOODLATTE OF INDIANA them. OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 2, 2016 REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF COACH C.D. ‘‘LEFTY’’ ANDERSON Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and sincerity that I take this Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, this Admin- time to congratulate thirty individuals who will HON. BRADLEY BYRNE istration is giving Iran another free pass. It is take their oath of citizenship on Friday, Feb- OF ALABAMA irresponsible for the Administration to lift sanc- ruary 5, 2016. This memorable occasion, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions on foreign financial institutions whose ac- which will be presided over by Magistrate Tuesday, February 2, 2016 tions have knowingly resulted in support for Judge John E. Martin, will be held at the terrorists or have contributed to Iran’s pro- United States Courthouse and Federal Build- Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- liferation of nuclear weapons. It floors me that ing in Hammond, Indiana. member the life of Coach C.D. ‘‘Lefty’’ Ander- we are even having a debate about this. We America is a country founded by immi- son, a beloved long-time football coach, ad- should all remember the attacks on Sep- grants. From its beginning, settlers have come ministrator and family man in Mobile County, tember 11th very clearly as well as President from countries around the world to the United Alabama. Bush’s words afterwards. He said, ‘‘We will States in search of better lives for their fami- Coach Anderson was born on July 17, 1929 make no distinction between the terrorists who lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example in Coffeeville, Alabama. He attended and committed these acts and those who harbor of what is so great about the United States of played football at Jackson High School and them.’’ And that is true today. America—that people from all over the world Livingston State, where his love of football Financial institutions that have assisted in can come together and unite as members of began. After college, he served a two-year transactions to support terrorism are not inno- a free, democratic nation. These individuals stint in the Army and then later went on to be- cent bystanders, and I take our Constitution’s realize that nowhere else in the world offers a come head football coach at Frisco City in directive to ‘‘provide for the common defense’’ better opportunity for success than here in Monroe County, Alabama. very seriously. The Iran Nuclear Agreement America. After being named the head coach, Coach was a bad deal, and it’s clear that Iran has no On February 5, 2016, the following people, Anderson immediately began to instill the be- intention to hold up its side of the bargain. representing many nations throughout the lief in his players that they were winners. Dur- I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legisla- world, will take their oaths of citizenship in ing his time at Frisco City, Coach Anderson tion, and I urge my colleagues to join me in Hammond, Indiana: Gemma Ramos Laberge, accumulated a total of 53 wins, beating teams voting for this important piece of legislation. Araceli Ambriz, Ozkan Akkaya, Syed Muham- much larger than his. mad Shan Ul Islam, Fernando Romo Vera, In 1963, he became the head coach at Mur- f Patricia Caroline Njoki Singleton, Clifton phy High School, which was one of the state’s Seaford Wade, Aldar Odin Escamilla Velasco, largest schools. At Murphy, he did what he COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION Nastaran Saramaghan, Milad Sohrab, Ali was accustomed to . he won football ACT OF 2015 Abdelkadre Mahamat, Julio Cesar Carmona, games. In his first year, he led his Panther Sylvia Iliff, Miriam Muthoni Kirori, Henry Irungu team to an 8–1 season, a major improvement SPEECH OF Kirori, Abayomi Eyitayo Oloyede, Ivete Baldo from the five combined wins the school had in Wahlen, Annamaria Mittiga, Ljupcho the three years prior. He would go on to win HON. JOHN GARAMENDI Todoroski, Monica Cordeiro Ramey, Juan 32 games during his six-year tenure as head coach, before making the move to an adminis- OF CALIFORNIA Manuel Almonte, KB Chhoeun, Chunlan Jin Chung, Lucila Diaz, Auribel Mileddy Lester trative role at the school. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Perez, Yue Min Li, Omkalthoum Hassan Coach Anderson would go on to serve a Monday, February 1, 2016 Muhamat, Sunisa Phongpichit-Alexander, year as the school’s assistant principal and 10 Aqeela Yasmin Sheikh, and Sergey more years as principal. I’ve heard that Coach Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I would like Gennadyvich Shylin. Anderson took the same hard-nosed approach to recognize the hard work of Dave Jansen on Although each individual has sought to be- he had as a coach and applied it to his role the Coast Guard Subcommittee, as well as come a citizen of the United States for his or as principal. He ensured that his students fol- Emily Burns on my staff, to make this bill a her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- lowed the rules and behaved properly, but just success. tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, like his players, there was never any doubt each is inspired by the fact that the United how much he cared for them. f States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- After his time as an administrator, Coach scribed it, a country ‘‘. of the people, by the Anderson served as the Mobile County athletic PERSONAL EXPLANATION people, and for the people.’’ They realize that director for eight years until his retirement in the United States is truly a free nation. By the early 1990s. He also served 13 years on HON. TIM RYAN seeking American citizenship, they have made the Alabama High School Athletic Associa- the decision that they want to live in a place tion’s (AHSAA) Central Board of Control, in- OF OHIO where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment cluding two years as president. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Constitution, they can practice religion Outside of the classroom, Coach Anderson Tuesday, February 2, 2016 as they choose, speak their minds without fear played a vital role in the development of high of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- school football throughout the state. Anderson Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today test should they choose to do so. was instrumental in the creation of the Ala- to correct my vote from yesterday, February Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my bama-Mississippi All-Star Football game in 1st on roll call 46 (H.R. 2187). While my vote other distinguished colleagues to join me in 1998. Due to his contribution and dedication to was recorded as a ‘‘nay’’ it was my intention congratulating these individuals who will be- the game, the MVP award was named after to vote ‘‘yea.’’ come citizens of the United States of America him. He later achieved the honor of becoming ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Feb 03, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02FE8.001 E02FEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E90 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 2016 part of the first class inducted into the AHSAA HONORING OFFICER DOUG BARNEY Today, I would like to thank and recognize High School Hall of Fame in 1991. the McConnell Center for their exemplary work Although retired, Coach Anderson’s love HON. JASON CHAFFETZ and mission in educational and civic engage- and knowledge of the game continued to OF UTAH ment, building our future leaders on a founda- shine. He was always willing to help mentor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion based upon ‘‘Leadership, Scholarship, anyone who sought his knowledge about the Tuesday, February 2, 2016 and Service.’’ f game. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to During the last 5 years of his life Coach An- honor Officer Doug Barney. Officer Barney HONORING ALAN DUNHAM derson fought valiantly against Alzheimer’s, was killed on Sunday, January 17, 2016, in never letting it inhibit his view on life. Sadly, Holladay, Utah, while working overtime in HON. JARED HUFFMAN on January 21, Coach Anderson passed away order to fund his cancer treatments. While on OF CALIFORNIA after a battle with pneumonia. duty, Officer Barney was shot fatally by a fugi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive who was missing from drug rehabilitation. Coach Eddie Robinson put it best when he Tuesday, February 2, 2016 said that ‘‘coaching is a profession of love. Unified Police Officer John Richey was also You can’t coach people unless you love shot, and has since undergone surgery and is Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to them.’’ I believe this was always the mindset expected to improve. recognize Alan Dunham of Novato, California, of Coach Anderson.