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INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 3521, THE the drivers of the debt and pro-growth solu- firefighters and their families. He chaired the ‘‘EXPEDITED LINE-ITEM VETO tions to create a more conducive environment National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at a AND RESCISSIONS ACT OF 2011’’ for job creation. time when we lost so many brave first re- This bipartisan legislation takes a modest sponders in the . Hal HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN step in the right direction. The Expedited Line- was a champion for the families of firefighters Item Veto and Rescissions Act gives the OF MARYLAND who lost their lives in service to their commu- President an important tool to target unjustified nities, and he fought for and won the passage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spending, while also protecting Congress’s of legislation to provide them survivor benefits. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 constitutional authority to make spending deci- I know that Hal will be both dearly missed Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today I join sions. and dearly remembered by many in govern- my friend House Budget Committee Chairman This new authority would allow the Presi- ment, those who turned to him for their news RYAN to introduce the ‘‘Expedited Line-Item dent to specify spending provisions within an for so many years, and by the families of fire- Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011.’’ Taxpayers appropriations bill, requiring stand-alone con- fighters on whose behalf he worked so tire- deserve a system that is accountable, and this sideration of the spending proposal by Con- lessly. bipartisan legislation will provide another tool gress. Legislation implementing the proposed I join in remembering Hal and celebrating to ensure that we are good stewards of their spending cancellations would receive expe- his life. I offer my condolences to his wife Meg money. The process created by this bill would dited floor considerations and an automatic and their children and grandchildren. enable the President to effectively propose the up-or-down vote in both chambers of Con- f gress. Should Congress determine the spend- elimination of unnecessary spending from leg- HONORING SPENCER ROSENAK islation that arrives on his desk for signature, ing cannot be justified: Every dollar of savings and send those items back to Congress for would be devoted to deficit reduction. expedited votes on whether or not to rescind This bipartisan proposal builds upon past ef- HON. SAM GRAVES that funding. forts to target wasteful spending, including OF MISSOURI We must do everything we can to make Legislative Line-Item Veto proposals I’ve ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure tax dollars are spent wisely and respon- vanced over the years and the new House Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Majority’s ban on earmarks. I remain grateful sibly. Budget process reform cannot be a sub- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I stitute for judgment, and it cannot replace the to Ranking Member VAN HOLLEN at the House Budget Committee for his partnership in this proudly pause to recognize Spencer Rosenak. urgent need to put Americans back to work Spencer is a very special young man who has and to put our nation on a path toward long- effort. I look forward to working with my col- leagues to help advance this common-sense exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship term fiscal sustainability. But I hope this bipar- and leadership by taking an active part in the tisan step toward strengthening our budget deficit-reduction tool—a step in the right direc- tion as we work to address the structural driv- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 216, and earn- process will be the first on the road of greater ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. cooperation to meet our fiscal challenges. ers of the debt and continued impediments to economic growth. Spencer has been very active with his troop, I want to thank Mr. RYAN and his staff for participating in many scout activities. Over the their important and thoughtful cooperation in f many years Spencer has been involved with developing this proposal. I ask all members on REMEMBERING HAL BRUNO scouting, he has not only earned numerous both sides of the aisle to cosponsor this meas- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ure and join us in the hard work ahead. HON. STENY H. HOYER ily, peers, and community. Most notably, f OF MARYLAND Spencer has earned the rank of Brave in the EXPEDITED LINE-ITEM VETO AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tribe of Mic-O-Say, participated in the 2010 RESCISSIONS ACT OF 2011 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 National Jamboree and has held several lead- ership positions within his troop, including As- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, a number of us sistant Patrol Leader and as the Chaplain’s HON. PAUL RYAN have come to the floor today to remember a Aide. Spencer has also contributed to his OF WISCONSIN great American who passed away earlier this community through his Eagle Scout project. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES month. Hal Bruno made a real difference in Spencer documented the directory of those Wednesday, November 30, 2011 people’s lives, both by keeping them informed buried at B’nai Yaakov Cemetery in St. Jo- about our world and by serving as an advo- seph, Missouri, and created a map of the plots Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise cate for firefighters and their families. in the cemetery. Spencer then published his today to introduce the ‘‘Expedited Line-Item Hal was ABC News Political Director work on the internet, providing an online direc- Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011’’ along with through the 1980’s and 1990’s, covering major tory for anyone interested in those buried at my friend and colleague House Budget Com- national events and keeping Americans en- the cemetery. mittee Ranking Member CHRIS VAN HOLLEN of gaged with their government. He skillfully Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Maryland. moderated the vice-presidential debate in commending Spencer Rosenak for his accom- The fiscal and economic challenges facing 1992 after having covered presidential cam- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America our nation are immense. In addition to the paigns since Kennedy ran against Nixon. He and for his efforts put forth in achieving the alarming budget deficit and painful jobs deficit, had the respect and admiration of leaders highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Washington’s failure to tackle these chal- from both parties. f lenges fuels a growing credibility deficit. For As a , Hal made a reputation for years, policymakers—in both political parties— himself as a truth-teller, even when the truth RECOGNIZING ETHAN DOYLE OF have failed to serve as responsible stewards was difficult. That began in , when as OAKTON, VA of American families’ hard-earned tax dollars. a young reporter he uncovered how poor safe- Too many politicians continue to make empty ty standards in the building code had contrib- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY promises to those they serve, spending money uted to a fire that claimed 95 lives. He be- OF VIRGINIA we don’t have on government programs that came a respected voice for fire safety, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES don’t work. that experience led him to become a volunteer The stakes are too great to continue to kick firefighter himself, which he continued to do Wednesday, November 30, 2011 the can down the road. I believe that leaders for decades. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I can—and must—work together to meet these After retiring from ABC News in 1999, Hal rise to honor Ethan Doyle, a 2011 Critical Lan- challenges by advancing structural reforms to dedicated himself to serving our communities’ guage Scholarship Program Recipient. Ethan

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Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Val- This Critical Language Scholarship Program Mrs. Nicklow currently lives with her husband ley, United Chambers of the San Fernando allows students to participate in daily edu- and mother. Valley; the Valley Business Corps, and the cational activities in Vladimir, Russia, as well Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me Wellness Community for the Valley and Ven- as the surrounding areas. The program pro- today to honor Mrs. Nicklow. Her long and tura. vides participants with the opportunity to build dedicated service to the United States of Gary also has been active with the San Fer- relationships with young leaders from all over America is an inspiration to all of us. It is with nando Valley Business Advisory Commission the world with an intense focus in the Russian great pride that I congratulate Mrs. Nicklow on and the San Fernando Valley Charitable Foun- language, one of the thirteen ‘‘critical needs’’ her retirement and wish her the best of luck in dation. foreign languages determined by the Depart- the future. Although Gary is being recognized for his ment of State, for summer 2012. At the end of f activities in the San Fernando Valley, I know the program, participants receive a certificate firsthand that he has also been active in many HONORING BRADLEY DONAGHY of completion. nonprofit and business activities in Ventura Ethan is a student at Johns Hopkins Univer- County as well. sity. It is inspiring to see young people who HON. SAM GRAVES A successful businessman, Gary is Senior are interested in international educational and OF MISSOURI Vice President and Creative Director for developmental experiences such as these. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aaron, Thomas & Associates in Chatsworth, a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Wednesday, November 30, 2011 company that specializes in creative con- sulting, graphic design, printing, and direct in recognizing this remarkable achievement by Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I mail services to the political sector and the Ethan Doyle and wishing his continued suc- proudly pause to recognize Bradley Donaghy. general corporate market throughout the cess in his further pursuits. Bradley is a very special young man who has United States. f exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join Jan- and leadership by taking an active part in the PERSONAL EXPLANATION ice and me in congratulating Gary Thomas for Boy Scouts of America, Troop 495, and earn- the honor of being the 2011 Fernando Award ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART Bradley has been very active with his troop, Recipient and in thanking him for making his OF FLORIDA participating in many scout activities. Over the community a better place for all to live, work, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years Bradley has been involved with and thrive. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 scouting, he has not only earned numerous f Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GEN- No. 862, due to family health issues, I was un- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Brad- ERAL WILLIAM E. INGRAM, JR. able to make the vote. Had I been present, I ley has contributed to his community through would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ his Eagle Scout project. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD f commending Bradley Donaghy for his accom- OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING PATRICIA NICKLOW plishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Wednesday, November 30, 2011 HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to f OF MARYLAND recognize the accomplishments of a truly great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE 2011 FERNANDO soldier and North Carolinian, Lieutenant Gen- AWARD RECIPIENT GARY THOMAS eral William E. Ingram, Jr. In a recent Senate Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Armed Services Committee hearing on No- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise vember 10th, 2011, Lieutenant General before you today to honor Mrs. Patricia HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Ingram was confirmed as Director of the Army OF CALIFORNIA Nicklow, a resident of Essex, Maryland, on the National Guard and on Monday, November IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasion of her retirement from the U.S. 28th, 2011 he officially assumed the duties of Navy’s Program Executive Office for Aircraft Wednesday, November 30, 2011 the position. Also on November 28th, 2011, Carriers after more than 37 years of dedicated Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Lieutenant General Ingram received his new service to the federal government. Gary Thomas—businessman, civic activist and star from Army General Ray Odierno, chief of Patricia Nicklow was born in Baltimore and a very good friend to my wife, Janice, and staff of the Army, and Air Force General Craig attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel and me—as he is recognized this Friday as the McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau. Kenwood Senior High Schools in Essex. She 53rd recipient of the annual Fernando Award. For nearly four decades Lieutenant General is Level III certified in Acquisition Logistics The Fernando Award is the highest award in Ingram has served our nation as an officer in with Level II certifications in both Program California’s San Fernando Valley that recog- the Army National Guard. He has commanded Management and Business Financial Manage- nizes exceptional volunteer efforts. It often has at all levels from platoon to battalion, over- ment from the Defense Acquisition University. been called the Academy Award of Vol- seas, and was especially effective as the Ad- Over the course of her 37-year career with unteerism in the San Fernando Valley and is jutant General of North Carolina for over nine the federal government, Mrs. Nicklow has de- one of the top awards for civic accomplish- years. I have no doubt in his ability to accom- veloped an extensive background in acquisi- ments in the United States. plish the wide-ranging requirements placed on tions and logistics. She spent 13 years with Gary is well-deserving of this honor. the shoulders of the Director of the Army Na- the General Service Administration throughout Gary’s community service and volunteerism tional Guard. He will perform his duties well, the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. She has spanned more than 37 years and has in- with honor and enthusiasm. then served 23 years at the Naval Sea Sys- volved Chambers of Commerce, organizations Lieutenant General Ingram was born and tems Command, including her final nine years that have political impact in the San Fernando raised in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and at PEO Carriers. During this time, she became Valley, anti-gang programs, youth develop- was a longtime resident of Williamston, North the In-Service Logistician for Mine Sweepers ment organizations, leadership and business Carolina. I am proud to say both are located and Hunters before finally coming to Aircraft programs, and nonprofit organizations. in the First Congressional District, which I Carriers to work in new construction, mid-life Gary is responsible for creating many inno- have the honor of representing. His wife, Lil, Refueling and Complex Overhauls, and sup- vative fundraising programs for Valley non- has also been a tremendous asset to National porting the Navy’s in-service Aircraft Carriers. profits and has helped raise more than $5 mil- Guard families and the citizens of North Caro- Mrs. Nicklow’s current duties include ensur- lion for the nearly 30 nonprofit organizations lina. She has worked tirelessly as an advocate ing that in-service Aircraft Carriers are for which he has served in leadership posi- for North Carolina National Guard families to logistically supported so that sailors are tions. help them cope with the deployment of family

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