January 30, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E119 Business and served on the Board of Direc- young women and men against predators. Of- serve privacy. Adding questions back into the tors of New York State Chamber of Com- ficials at USA Gymnastics, Michigan State decennial census about citizenship would de- merce Executives in 1999. Colleen serves as University, and the U.S. Olympics committee feat this purpose of the ACS. The representa- event and sponsorship coordinator and as a knew about multiple allegations against tive sampling provided by the ACS is more member of the Advisory Board for the Buffalo Nassar. They knew for years, and they did than sufficient to determine citizenship statis- Bills Alumni and was selected by Ralph Wil- nothing to reprimand the perpetrator or pre- tics within the United States. We must ensure son, the late owner of the Buffalo Bills, to vent it from happening again to other young that all individuals are counted in the decen- serve on the Project 21 initiative. Her engage- athletes. nial census, thereby providing accurate alloca- ment in developing public policy positions was This bill, however, does not go far enough. tion of federal funds and representation in duly noted on both sides of the aisle as she Changes to the governance of these bodies Congress, not reduce participation by already served on the Transition Team for several Erie going forward is clearly insufficient to guard underrepresented minorities because they fear County Executives. Governor Pataki selected the rights of those victims who have already answering questions that are already ad- Colleen as a Commissioner on the Buffalo and been harmed. The burden should not rest dressed elsewhere. Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority and to the solely on those victims brave enough to ad- I strongly urge my colleagues to support this State Commission on Judicial Conduct. vance their claim in a court of law. bill. Governor Cuomo appointed Colleen to the The past several months in particular have Western New York Regional Economic Devel- brought to light the systemic problem of sexual f opment Council, a position she has held since harassment and assault. From Larry Nassar, OPPOSING BEIJING’S UNILATER- it was created to develop a regional strategic to Harvey Weinstein, to powerful, elected offi- ALLY MODIFIED USE OF CIVIL plan and ensure its coordinated implementa- cials, we’ve allowed sexual predators and har- AVIATION FLIGHT ROUTES IN tion. He also appointed her in 2016 to the assers to escape scrutiny and consequences TAIWAN STRAIT AND SUP- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Board of Direc- for their actions for far too long. This is unac- PORTING OBSERVER STATUS tors. Colleen currently is a member of the Ex- ceptable and it’s our responsibility to act. We FOR TAIWAN IN THE WORLD ecutive Committee and Board of Directors of must continue to not only unmask these indi- HEALTH ORGANIZATION Independent Health and was appointed to the viduals and their enablers and bring them to Erie County Industrial Development Agency justice, but also work tirelessly to prevent Policy Committee by County Executive these assaults from happening in the first HON. STEVE KING Poloncarz. place. OF IOWA Her extensive professional and community And to the countless survivors of sexual as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involvement extends beyond her duties as sault and harassment who so boldly continue Tuesday, January 30, 2018 President and CEO as she served on a variety to share their stories—I hear you, I believe of committees, boards and associations in you, and I thank you for your courage. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I would like to address two issues that are of great con- leadership and active roles including the WNY f Autism Foundation, Hospice Playhouse cern to the security and status of Taiwan, a Project, Executive Women International, Buf- INTRODUCTION OF THE ENSURING long-time great friend and ally of the United falo Prep, Unyts, Williamsville Sweet Home FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE States. First, I am deeply concerned about re- Junior Football Association and Shea’s Per- CENSUS ACT OF 2018 ports that Beijing has modified the use of civil forming Arts. Additionally, she served as the aviation flight routes in the Taiwan Strait with- first Chairman of the University of Buffalo HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON out consultation with Taiwan authorities. Such unilateral actions are unacceptable to all that Leadership Development Program. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA desire stability and peace in the region. Issues Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES related to civil aviation and safety in the Tai- few moments to recognize Colleen C. DiPirro Tuesday, January 30, 2018 wan Strait should be decided through dialogue as the Amherst Chamber of Commerce includ- between both sides. I encourage authorities in ing staff, board members, family and friends Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- Beijing to engage those in Taipei in construc- gathers on Thursday, February 1st to cele- duce the Ensuring Full Participation in the tive dialogue, on the basis of dignity and re- brate the work and wisdom of this most influ- Census Act of 2018, which would prohibit the spect. ential woman. She is most deserving of these Census Bureau (‘‘Bureau’’) from including heartfelt acknowledgements that reflect her questions on the decennial census about citi- Second, I reiterate my support for Taiwan to career of almost 40 years of helping busi- zenship, nationality, or immigration status. regain its observer status in the World Health nesses, countless individuals and a growing This bill is essential because the Depart- Organization (WHO). As you know, statehood community reach their full potential. We ex- ment of Justice recently wrote to the Bureau is not a requirement for attendance at the tend all best wishes for continued good health requesting that it ‘‘reinstate on the 2020 Cen- World Health Assembly (WHA)—the decision- and happiness to Colleen and her sons, Kevin sus questionnaire a question regarding citizen- making body of the WHO—and so there is no and Keith, and her four grandchildren, Joey ship.’’ From 1970 to 2000, this question was legitimate reason to exclude Taiwan. The Peo- and Kaylee, Drew and Luke, as a new chapter sent to only approximately 16 percent of the ple’s Republic of China (PRC) is but one na- begins for her and the Amherst Chamber of population during any decennial census tion in the community of many belonging to Commerce. through the so-called ‘‘long-form.’’ However, the WHO and WHA, and should not get to dic- the long-form system with that question was tate participation to the rest of the body. It is f dropped from the census and replaced with simply not right to treat Taiwan in this way PROTECTING YOUNG VICTIMS the current American Community Survey when they contribute so generously to the FROM SEXUAL ABUSE AND SAFE (ACS). The ACS is sent to approximately 3 world, through its role in sectors such as SPORT AUTHORIZATION ACT OF million people annually on a rotational basis, healthcare and international humanitarian aid. 2017 instead of just with the decennial census, and Just this month, this House passed H.R. 3320, allows the Bureau to get the necessary infor- in support of Taiwan’s observer status in the SPEECH OF mation on citizenship, without asking every re- WHO, on suspension by voice vote. This vote spondent during the decennial census. Asking is evidence of this body’s strong support for HON. EARL BLUMENAUER questions about citizenship status to every Taiwan, which I share and endorse whole- OF OREGON American through the decennial census has heartedly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not been done in almost 70 years because it Mr. Speaker, I look forward to registering would only discourage people, largely in mi- more votes to support and bolster Taiwan’s Monday, January 29, 2018 nority communities, which are already under- security and status in the world. I am also Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, the trial of represented in the census, from participating confident that if we continue to enhance our Larry Nassar and the testimonies of more than in the census. The ACS was created to make bilateral relationship, this dynamic partnership 150 brave women have illuminated many in- the decennial census simpler for American citi- that we’ve built together will continue to thrive justices. One of the most critical is that our in- zens to complete, thus encouraging a higher in the future, and liberty will increase world- stitutions are fundamentally failing to protect and more accurate participant rate, and to pre- wide.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jan 31, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.025 E30JAPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2018 HONORING MAGGIE MAINE fenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial HONORING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY Society. Her father, Robert E. Thompson, was PATROL OFFICER JOHN HON. MARK SANFORD a Navy Pharmacist’s Mate who had been as- QUINTERO ON THE OCCASION OF OF SOUTH CAROLINA signed to a submarine tender in Manila Bay, HIS RETIREMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the USS Canopus. He was surrendered on Corregidor. It has been my honor to help pre- HON. RAUL RUIZ Tuesday, January 30, 2018 serve the memory of the American POWs of OF CALIFORNIA Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Japan and of their experience aboard the Hell honor Maggie Maine of Bluffton, South Caro- Ships to Japan. The 400–plus men who died IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lina. It is my privilege to recognize her and all during the stop at Takao Harbor, Formosa are Tuesday, January 30, 2018 that she has overcome and accomplished in currently buried in 20 graves marked simply Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to just seven short years. On Saturday, February as ‘‘Unknowns’’ at Hawaii’s National Cemetery congratulate Officer John Quintero on his well- 3rd, 2018, the American Heart Association’s of the Pacific. Soon there will be a memorial deserved retirement after 27 years with the Southern Coast Heart Ball will celebrate plaque on the Memorial Walk at this Cemetery California Highway Patrol (CHP). Our entire Maggie’s life and the odds she has defied. to these men who died aboard the Enoura community is grateful for his dedication to Albert Einstein once said that ‘‘there are Maru in Formosa on January 9, 1945, which keep our roads and highways safe. Today, I only two ways to live your life. One is as was one of the Hell Ships that took part in the would like to recognize his outstanding career though nothing is a miracle. The other is as Oryoku Maru journey. and years of service. though everything is a miracle.’’ Maggie lives Day in and day out, we use our vehicles to every day as if it is a miracle and, in so doing, f go to various places such as work, school, or inspires all who know her to ask the larger visit our loved ones, and we are able to mobi- question of how they might make the most of TRIBUTE TO KEVIN L. SHAFER, lize safely because of the tireless efforts of in- the miracle we have all been granted in life. P.E. dividuals like Officer Quintero. Before ever taking a breath, Maggie was di- He is an esteemed member of our commu- agnosed with Dandy-Walker Syndrome when nity and a resident of the City of Indio. He is Renae, her mother, was just 26 weeks preg- HON. GWEN MOORE a devoted husband and father of six children. nant. Since then, Maggie has defied the odds OF WISCONSIN He served as an inspiration for his daughter and shown true grit She lives with multiple Jacquelene to follow in his footsteps and be- congenital heart defects, a malformation of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come a CHP Officer. His colleagues look up to cerebellum, and is completely dependent on a Tuesday, January 30, 2018 him as an intelligent, hardworking man. pacemaker that was installed when she was Officer Quintero began his career in traffic just an infant Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to law enforcement in South Los Angeles, where What these things mean is that her ability to recognize Kevin L. Shafer, P.E. for being he served for six years. During his early years, see, walk, jump, and dance are things the named as one of the Top 25 Global Water he demonstrated a passion to protect our citi- doctors told her parents she would never be Leaders. zens and keep our streets safe, which earned capable of doing. Yet, she does. Maggie is in- Kevin has served as the Executive Director deed a miracle kid. him the Governor’s Employee Safety Award at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage Dis- for his efforts in vehicle theft. Officer Quintero Even at such a young age, she is an inspi- trict (MMSD) since March 2002. As Executive ration to those around her. As said best by her carries that passion in every task he under- Director, Kevin manages approximately 230 takes, making him an exemplary leader. parents, she is always smiling, even on the MMSD employees and oversees a contract for worst of days. With that, I would again ask Throughout his career, he has held numer- the operation and maintenance of the sewer- ous positions including Field Training Officer, that you join me in honoring Maggie Maine on age system with a private contractor. this momentous occasion for the life she is liv- Emergency Medical Technician, Shift Super- ing, her strength and calm, and for the way As Executive Director, Kevin developed and visor, Drug Recognition Expert, Child Safety she stands as an inspiration that should make implemented an Overflow Reduction Plan; Seat Technician, El Protector Hispanic Out- all of us smile. completed a watershed based regional water reach Office, and Critical Incident Peer Sup- porter. Officer Quintero was also a member of f quality management plan update; initiated a Green Infrastructure Program for the Mil- a Special Response Team, where he served REMEMBERING THE VOYAGE OF waukee region; helped to found a local non- as protection for last year’s Republican Na- THE ‘‘ORYOKU MARU’’ profit organization, the Southeast Wisconsin tional Convention in Cleveland. Watersheds Trust, and focused on water qual- His commitment to keeping our citizens on HON. MIKE BOST ity improvements. the road safe is exemplified by his fast re- sponse in saving the lives of two residents OF ILLINOIS Prior to joining the District, Mr. Shafer spent who had been shot while driving in the free- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 years in private industry and six years with way. With the strength they had left, they Tuesday, January 30, 2018 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a past president of the managed to park their vehicle in front of the Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Indio CHP Office. Officer Quintero and his leagues to pause to remember the American Currently, Kevin is the Chair of the Water En- daughter rapidly administered medical aid to POWs who arrived in Japan 73 years ago vironment Research Foundation and of the the male driver and the female passenger, today. These heroes were survivors of the in- U.S. Water Alliance’s Urban Water Sustain- keeping them conscious until the paramedics famous ‘‘death cruise’’ of the Oryoku Maru. ability Leadership Council. Mr. Shafer received took them to the hospital. In the process, they These men were prisoners since the American a bachelor’s degree in science and civil engi- collected crucial information about the sus- territory fell to the Japanese in the spring of neering with a specialty in water resources pected shooter. After an investigation was 1942. Of the over 1,600 soldiers, sailors, air- from the University of Illinois and a master’s in conducted, the suspect was arrested. Officer men, Marines, and civilians who left Manila on civil engineering from the University of Texas. Quintera’s outstanding performance and cou- December 13, 1944, barely 400 arrived at the rageous actions are truly commendable. port of Moji, Japan on January 30, 1945. In December 2017 he was named as one of Officer Quintero has dedicated his life work- ‘‘Hell Ship’’ is simply the only way to de- the Top 25 Global Water Leaders by Water & ing to ensure our community is safe. Every scribe the vessels and conditions the POWs Wastewater International Magazine. This des- day, he was willing to sacrifice his life in serv- endured. These men were packed in dark ignation is known as a barometer of the indus- ice of others. His valuable contributions and holds of freighters, usually with coal or animal try’s thought leaders. The selection was made arduous work will be felt for years to come. waste. They were given little water, food, or concentrating on active leaders who are driv- On behalf of the entire 36th Congressional fresh air. Sanitation was non-existent. Men ing companies forward into the digital water District, I am honored to recognize Officer driven insane were quickly and brutally quiet- age with a focus on innovation. John Quintero’s achievements and years of ed. I became familiar with this story by assist- Mr. Speaker, for these reasons I rise to pay service. His arduous work and contributions to ing my constituent, Ms. Jan Thompson, who is tribute and congratulate Kevin Shafer on his our community will be felt for years to come. the daughter of a survivor of the Oryoku Maru award; I am proud that he resides and works I commend his public service and extend my journey and is the President of American De- in the Fourth Congressional District. best wishes on his retirement.

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