April 3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E503 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

REMEMBERING BOB CASALE OF HONORING MR. NICHOLAS P. a $22 million 125,000 square foot campus in DEVO DINAPOLI Westminster, Colorado, creating an additional 100 high paying jobs. HON. STEVE ISRAEL I extend my deepest congratulations to Trimble Navigation for receiving the Business HON. TIM RYAN OF NEW YORK Recognition Award from the Jefferson County OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Economic Development Corporation. I thank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, April 3, 2014 you for your commitment to innovation, high standards and quality products. Thursday, April 3, 2014 Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Nicholas P. DiNapoli, an esteemed f Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today citizen of my congressional district who holds NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH to honor the remarkable life of Bob Casale, the distinction of being a lifelong resident of PROGRAM who passed away on February 17, 2014, at the Town of North Hempstead. Mr. DiNapoli the age of sixty-one. Bob was raised in Akron, was born on April 6, 1924, to Pete and Jea- HON. TED POE nette DiNapoli in Roslyn Heights, New York, Ohio. He led an exemplary life while in pursuit OF TEXAS of his dream of writing, producing, and per- and has resided in Albertson, New York since IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forming music. Bob helped create a body of 1953. He is a New Yorker, born and bred. Thursday, April 3, 2014 work with his band Devo that put the ‘‘new’’ in After graduating from Roslyn public schools, new wave music. He ultimately changed the Nicholas served our country in World War II Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, way a lot of people viewed both music and as a member of the Army Air Force. I thank Ev’ry day we say our prayer, Will they culture at the time. him for his service during this historic time and change the bill of fare, Still we get the same for his contribution to a United States victory. old gru . . . el, There’s not a crust, not a As one of the original members of the band crumb can we find, Can we beg, can we bor- When he returned home, he built a model Devo, Bob came of age in the middle of a row, or cadge, But there’s nothing to stop us life for himself and his family. He married huge cultural war in Akron, Ohio. There, Bob from getting a thrill, When we all close our Adeline, his late wife of 43 years, and raised and his fellow band members Mark eyes and imag . . . ine, Food, glorious food! two sons, Thomas and James. As the years Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Alan There is no limit to how far the federal gov- passed, he has also been able to enjoy Myers, and his brother Gerald Casale were in- ernment arms can reach. spending time with his two grandchildren, Vic- spired to form Devo after witnessing the Kent ‘‘Please, sir, I want some more,’’ is not just toria and Nicholas. Mr. DiNapoli served a forty State massacre in 1970. a quote from the movie Oliver, but a phrase year career at the New York Telephone Com- that I am sure has been heard throughout In remembrance of his late brother, Gerald pany, where his hard work enabled him to rise schools by students from 2012 till just re- stated that, ‘‘as an original member of Devo, all the way from a splicer’s helper to foreman. cently. Bob Casale was there in the trenches with me What is truly inspirational is Mr. DiNapoli’s Through the Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, from the beginning. He was my level-headed devotion to his community. Over the years, he the federal government’s arms have become brother, a solid performer and talented audio has served as a volunteer firefighter with the stronger and longer, allowing them to snatch engineer, always giving more than he got.’’ Roslyn Highlands Fire Department, and has kids’ lunch bags and replace it with what they In more recent years, Devo actively toured been involved with the American Legion, Al- believe our kids should be eating. around the country and performed at the 2010 bertson Little League, Boy Scouts of America So long gone are the days of parenting, we Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. ‘‘He Troop 481 and St. Aidan’s Parish. have the government to do it for us. Now it’s the USDA who teaches our children was excited about the possibility of Mark Mr. DiNapoli will turn 90 on April 6, 2014, about what they should and should not be eat- Mothersbaugh allowing Devo to play shows and his positivity, independence and gen- ing. again,’’ stated Gerald. ‘‘His sudden death from erosity has cemented his legacy as a devoted and loving family man, and as a strong role Children are more likely to choose a peanut conditions that led to heart failure came as a butter and jelly sandwich over a salad or total shock to us all.’’ model for his children and grandchildren. I am honored to be able to represent him here in vegetables, but the USDA determined that the In addition to performing with Devo, Bob Congress. best way to have the kids make the ‘‘healthy’’ Casale worked for twenty years at Mutato cre- choice is to eliminate their options altogether. ating and developing the sounds on various f Although the USDA recently eliminated the films and television shows. Prior to Bob’s TRIMBLE NAVIGATION grain and protein limits under the National passing, he and his brother Gerald were work- School Lunch Program, they should have ing on what Gerald calls a ‘‘Devo online HON. ED PERLMUTTER never had that kind of power to begin with. school.’’ The trade school project would teach The federal government may have decided OF COLORADO participants how to write music with digital to stop telling our children whether to have a tools or how to score a commercial. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whole or half sandwich, but its influence is still school would be taught by professionals who Thursday, April 3, 2014 strong. The feds force our children to pick 1/2 cup work in the field and have a track record of Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise success, including former band member Mark serving of fruits or vegetables with their break- today to recognize and applaud Trimble Navi- fast or lunch—whether they eat it or not. Mothersbaugh. Though Bob is no longer gation for being honored with the Business around to see the project through, his family In their attempts to make our young stu- Recognition Award given by the Jefferson dents healthier, the USDA has unmasked the and friends will continue to spearhead the County Economic Development Corporation. project in his name. myth that drinking whole and 2% milk is bad The Business Recognition Award is given to because of the vitamins and nutrients. Bob Casale was an extraordinary man with a Jefferson County company which shows Apparently it is so bad that USDA has re- a great set of values who will live on in the growth in employment, sales and capital in- moved them from being available at schools hearts and minds of his friends, family, and vestment in the last year. altogether. fans. Bob is survived by his son Alex, his Trimble Navigation is a leading provider of Even though the USDA believes the Na- daughter Samantha, and his wife, Lisa. His advanced location based solutions found in tional School Lunch Program changes are long and productive life set an example to all everyday products from commercial vehicles, sensible, they ignore the additional costs on of us and all who knew him. Bob’s memory construction equipment to cell phones. Their schools and disregard concerns that the man- will continue to live on through the revolu- products reach over 150 countries around the dated fruit and vegetables serving will go to tionary music he left behind. Whip it! world. Trimble Navigation recently invested in waste.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03AP8.001 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 3, 2014 There goes common sense right out of the been possible without the grace of God and fice, the national debt was window. his loving wife, Janice, and their two beautiful $10,626,877,048,913.08. But then again what does the state, local daughters. Today, it is $17,578,141,920,035.68. We’ve school boards, individual schools, or parents Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me know? today in thanking Dr. Maurice Watson for ten added $6,951,264,871,122.60 to our debt in 5 The federal government knows best or at wonderful years of changing Middle Georgia years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- least that’s what they think. for the better, thirty-seven remarkable years of tion, our economy, and our children could Time to let local schools and parents decide ministry, and a lifetime of selfless service to have avoided with a balanced budget amend- what children should eat—not Washington, DC God, the church and to humankind. ment. bureaucrats. f And that’s just the way it is. f f TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY D. BUSH IN HONOR OF DR. MAURICE HONORING DON GEAN FOR HIS WATSON HON. TODD ROKITA SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF OF INDIANA MAINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Thursday, April 3, 2014 OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. CHELLIE PINGREE Thursday, April 3, 2014 recognize and salute a remarkable Hoosier, OF MAINE Beverly D. Bush, who passed away on Satur- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise day, March 29, 2014. I wish to express my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to pay tribute to an outstanding Man of heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for her Thursday, April 3, 2014 God, Dr. Maurice Watson, who will celebrate leadership and service to our community, his 10th anniversary as the distinguished pas- state, and country. Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I tor of Beulahland Bible Church as well as thir- Mrs. Bush was a lifelong Hoosier and she would like to recognize a tireless and visionary ty-seven remarkable years in the gospel min- served as the Clinton County Republican istry. A celebration will be held on Thursday, leader in my state who is retiring after several Chairwoman from 1994 to 2009 and served as decades of working to improve the lives of April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Beulahland Bible Vice Chair of the party for eight years. She homeless Mainers. Church in Macon, Georgia. served as a Delegate to the Republican State On July 21, 1960, Dr. Watson was born the Convention from 2002–2012 and was a 2004 In 1985, Don Gean took over as director of seventh of eight children to Ulysses and Jua- Delegate to the Republican National Conven- the York County Alcoholism Center, which nita Watson in Little Rock, Arkansas. He ac- tion. She received the honor of being an elec- was housed in a crumbling former jail. Today, cepted the call to preach the Word of the Lord tor for the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presi- that organization is called the York County at the young age of sixteen and two years dential election. Mrs. Bush, also known by her Shelter Programs, an innovative network of fa- later, he was ordained. friends and fellow party members as ‘‘Mrs. Re- Dr. Watson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in cilities and services that serves 400 clients. publican’’ mentored several people in party Among its facilities are a bakery where clients Education from Philander Smith College in Lit- politics. Mrs. Bush also served as the Kirkland tle Rock, where he was Valedictorian of his learn vocational skills while preparing the food Precinct Committeeman for many years and served at several shelter sites; a working farm class. He earned a Master’s in Theology from was past treasurer of the Indiana Federation Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and that produces eggs for the bakery and houses of Republican Women. She also attended the one of the largest solar arrays in the state; a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Beeson Di- inaugurations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and 36 residences for transitional housing. vinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. and George H. W. Bush. Dr. Watson’s first pastorate was at St. Mark Mrs. Bush was one of the first people I met Under Don’s leadership, the organization has Baptist Church in Little Rock, where he served in politics. As a friend of my mentor, Sue Anne come a long way from a condemned jail. for seven years. In November 1988, Dr. Wat- Gilroy, Mrs. Bush was always helpful and will- Early on in his tenure, Don resolved that his son was called to pastor the Salem Baptist ing to share her gentle wisdom to this young organization needed to do more than provide Church in Omaha, Nebraska, where he served inexperienced candidate. Even after many beds and meals if it was going to make a last- for fifteen and a half years. During his tenure, years of public service, she still was able to ing impact on its clients. To that end, he de- the church’s membership almost tripled from teach me a thing or two about the business 1,200 to 3,500 souls. veloped a range of vocational, medical, mental and life. health and substance abuse programs to give Middle Georgia gained an extraordinary Mrs. Bush will be greatly missed by the leader when Dr. Watson accepted the senior Clinton County Republican Party, the entire people the support, tools, and self-confidence pastorate of Beulahland Bible Church in early Clinton County community, and many leaders they needed to turn their lives around. Today, 2004. With the vision of ‘‘Changing the World across the state both past and present. Mrs. the shelter’s recidivism rate is an astonishingly from Middle Georgia,’’ Beulahland opened a Bush was a kind and caring woman. She was low 5.3 percent. It has become a model pro- second location of worship in Warner Robins, someone who would do whatever she could to gram for dealing with the challenges of home- Georgia in February 2005 under Dr. Watson’s help a friend or stranger in need and she vol- lessness. leadership. The church also constructed a unteered as a member of the St. Vincent Hos- But the best way to mark Don’s legacy is in second worship facility on its Macon campus. pital Pink Ladies organization. the words of the people he served. One man The congregation now enjoys a state-of-the-art Mrs. Bush leaves her loving husband, Dr. who first came to the shelter in 2007 now 3,000 seat sanctuary in which to rejoice the Charles Bush, children, grandchildren and owns his own home and regularly volunteers Word of the Lord. Using Dr. Watson as a ves- great grandchildren and her extended Clinton for the organization. ‘‘This is a lifesaving orga- sel, God has reached into the hearts of many County Republican family. Her legacy is one so that Beulahland has welcomed thousands that will be remembered and honored by those nization,’’ he said. ‘‘Don is a big part of saving of souls to this prolific ministry. who knew and loved her. Rest in peace my people’s lives, but he won’t tell you that. He’ll Dr. Watson’s vision of ‘‘Faith on the Fast friend, and thank you for your leadership and take no credit.’’ Track’’ has taken Beulahland Bible Church to service. I had the pleasure of serving with Don in the greater heights than ever before. A dynamic f Maine State Legislature in the early 1990s, and ever faithful pastor, his ministry has where he became a statewide leader on the stretched across the globe. As one of the pre- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL DEBT issue of homelessness. He was then and con- mier preachers of our generation, Dr. Watson tinues to be a practical, shrewd, and effective is well-known and sought after for his anointed advocate, but above all a kind, good-hearted sound and understandable proclamation of HON. MIKE COFFMAN OF COLORADO person who reminds us that no one in our so- God’s Word. He is motivated by his love for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciety should ever be written off. people, his love for preaching, and his belief that no one is beyond God’s reach. Thursday, April 3, 2014 I wish Don all the best in his retirement and Dr. Watson has achieved numerous suc- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January thank him wholeheartedly for his incredible cesses in his life, but none of this would have 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- work.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:06 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03AP8.001 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E505 IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT self on a troopship headed for Japan with the erous mountain gorge when it was ambushed. COLONEL KEVIN S. COCHIE First Marines as one of the early reinforce- Bob Harbula provided cover, firing a .30 cal- ments for the hard-pressed UN forces in iber machine gun from the hip, while the sur- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER Korea. Mr. Harbula was part of the machine viving trucks were carefully turned around on OF CALIFORNIA gun squad attached to G Company’s First Pla- the one-lane, cliff-edged road and driven out of the ambush to Wonsan, where they re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES toon. Korea had been occupied for 35 years by ported to headquarters and requested a res- Thursday, April 3, 2014 Japan until the end of World War II, at which cue mission for the remaining survivors. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to point it was partitioned at the 38th Parallel. George Company garrisoned Majon-ni for recognize the service of Lieutenant Colonel South Korea was occupied and protected by several weeks after the ambush. PFC Harbula Kevin S. Cochie, a true gentleman, a Soldier’s US forces. North Korea was occupied by the took command of his 10-man machine gun Soldier, and friend. Lieutenant Colonel Cochie Soviet Union. UN plans to hold elections and squad after the sergeant who had been in retires from the US Army on June 31st after unify the country were rejected by the Soviets, charge was seriously wounded in the ambush. serving the US Army in uniform for over 20 and a communist dictatorship was established On November 14th, George Company moved years. A veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, he in the north. north to the Hungnam-Chigyong region. That faithfully served the Special Operations com- On June 25th, North Korean troops crossed same day, a cold front moved into the region munity and the Secretary of the Army with dis- the boundary separating North and South from Siberia, sending temperatures as low as ¥ tinction. Korea, taking the ill-prepared South Korean 35 degrees each night. Such brutal weather Kevin served as a Special Operations heli- Army by surprise and overwhelming it. Three would continue for the next two weeks, mak- copter pilot in the 160th Special Operations days later, the North Korean army occupied ing weapons and equipment inoperable and Aviation Regiment, the Night Stalkers. His Seoul, the South Korean capital. US troops causing thousands of injuries and deaths from operational experience served as the catalyst from the Eighth Army based in Japan rushed frostbite and exposure over the course of the for a successful acquisition career. Because of to aid the South Koreans. They were thrown battle. The rugged Taebaek Mountains that ran up his efforts, highly advanced and specially into battle piecemeal in a desperate effort to the middle of the Korean peninsula divided the modified helicopters were made even better, gain time for more reinforcements to arrive. Eighth Army from X Corps as each force resulting in life saving survivability improve- South Korean troops and the US 24th Infantry pushed north. On November 24th, MacArthur ments and mission essential improvements Division fought the North Korean troops relent- ordered the ‘‘Home by Christmas’’ offensive to that directly contributed to the removal of mul- lessly, inflicting substantial casualties, but they conquer all of North Korea up to the Yalu tiple high value enemy targets from the battle- were repeatedly defeated by superior numbers River, which formed the boundary between field. and forced to retreat. By August, US and North Korea and China. The Eighth Army was LTC Cochie’s career culminated with an as- South Korean forces had been pushed back to to push north, while the First Marine Division signment serving the Secretary of the Army as a fragile perimeter around the port city of was to push west from the Chosin Reservoir, a Legislative Liaison, advocating for Army Pusan in the southwest corner of the Korean cut off a North Korean major supply line, and peninsula. Despite repeated North Korean at- Aviation. He quickly rose to the status of link up with the Eighth Army. ‘‘Master Jedi Knight’’ among all Defense De- tacks, the Pusan Perimeter held and bled the Unbeknownst to General MacArthur and his partment legislative liaisons. His ability to so- North Koreans dry. advisors, hundreds of thousands of Chinese General Douglas MacArthur, commander of cialize to Congress program details and urgent troops had begun infiltrating into North Korea US forces in the region, decided to launch a requirements was nothing short of impressive. in mid-October. The General and his staff major amphibious landing deep in the North For years to come, Kevin’s example of how to thought that there were only a few small Chi- Korean army’s rear at the port city of Inchon engage Congress will serve as a benchmark nese units fighting in North Korea. In fact, Chi- on Korea’s west coast. Mr. Harbula’s unit was for other legislative liaisons to follow. nese troops were massing for attacks in both in the first wave of the assault craft, which In conclusion, God bless Kevin, his wife the east and west. In the east, the 9th Army Sara, and daughter Madison for their service landed under heavy fire on September 15th. Group of the Chinese ‘‘People’s Volunteer to the Army, the Defense Department, and our From that moment on, George Company was Army’’ had encircled most of the Chosin Res- great Nation. in nearly constant combat as US forces cap- ervoir, a large man-made lake north of f tured Inchon and fought their way into Seoul, Wonsan and 65 miles northwest of the port where the fighting often deteriorated into vi- HONORING ROBERT HARBULA city of Hungnam. cious house-to-house combat. On the night of On November 25th, nearly two hundred September 25th, George Company—heavily thousand Chinese troops launched a surprise HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE outnumbered—stopped a major North Korean attack on the Eighth Army, defeating it re- OF PENNSYLVANIA counterattack by tanks, self-propelled artillery, soundingly in the Battle of the Ch’ongchion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and hundreds of men along Seoul’s Ma Po River and sending it retreating southward in Boulevard. Mr. Harbula and his section did Thursday, April 3, 2014 what came to be called ‘‘the Big Bug-out.’’ what they could, firing a machine gun non- On November 27th, however, the First Ma- Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay stop at the lead tank. With artillery support, rine Division’s orders were still to attack tribute to one of my constituents who is truly George Company withstood and repelled the northwestward. Most of the Division’s combat an American hero. attack—but at a terrible cost. troops, primarily thousands of Marines from Mr. Robert Harbula of West Mifflin, Pennsyl- The Inchon landing and the liberation of the First Marine Division’s 5th and 7th Regi- vania, fought bravely as a U.S. Marine in the Seoul caused the weakened and over-ex- ments, were positioned around the village of Korean War—including the Battle of Chosin tended North Korean forces in the south to Yudam-ni west of the reservoir. An under- Reservoir. Private First Class Harbula served collapse and beat a panicked retreat north- strength regimental combat team from the 7th in G Company of the Third Battalion of the ward. The US Eighth Army began pressing Infantry Division held territory on the east side First Marine Regiment, part of the First Marine northward in aggressive pursuit along Korea’s of the reservoir up through the village of Division, in the Korean War. His unit was re- west coast. The X Corps, which included the Hudong-ni to Sinhung-ni. A winding narrow ferred to initially as ‘‘George Company’’ and First Marine Division, was pulled out of the road led through the mountainous terrain from then, later, after Chosin Reservoir, as ‘‘Bloody line and loaded onto amphibious transport each village to the bottom of the lake, where George.’’ ships. They sailed around the Korean Penin- they met in the village of Hagaru-ri, which was Private First Class Bob Harbula was as- sula and disembarked at the end of October in lightly defended by a hodgepodge of units signed to the Marine unit guarding Camp the port of Wonsan on North Korea’s south- from the First Marine Division, including a David, the Presidential retreat, when he eastern coast, which had already been se- number of companies from George Com- served as an usher for the Washington, DC, cured by South Korean units. pany’s First Marine Regiment. Essential sup- premiere of ‘‘Sands of Iwo Jima’’ in January of George Company’s first assignment after plies had been stockpiled at Hagaru-ri, and 1950. After seeing the movie, he decided that landing at Wonsan was holding a village engineers were desperately trying to build a he ought to get a more dangerous posting, so called Majon-ni several miles inland at the small airstrip when they weren’t fighting off he volunteered for a marine raider unit several junction of roads leading to Seoul, Wonsan, enemy attacks. months later. Soon thereafter, he ended up in and Pyongyang. On November 2nd, PFC It was 14 miles of treacherous terrain from Camp Pendleton as part of the First Marine Harbula’s machine gun squad was helping to Yudam-ni to Hagaru-ni. To the east of the res- Division—and in August 1950, he found him- escort a re-supply convoy through a treach- ervoir, it was a similar distance from Sinhung-

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Private Harbula was forced to resort mountain terrain in subfreezing weather. and then another 10 miles to Chinhung-ni, de- to piling dead Chinese soldiers around his ma- George Company, now ‘‘Bloody George,’’ fended by First Battalion, First Marine Regi- chine gun like sand bags. did their part, fighting their way into Hagaru-ri, ment. From there, it was another 37 miles to Once it was dark, Chinese forces counter- up East Hill, and then—outnumbered 10 to the port city of Hungnam. That one narrow attacked, charging down the hill several thou- 1—holding their perimeter against determined road was the only way First Marine Division sand strong. The men of George Company enemy counterattack. Private First Class Bob and the other units from X Corps could get out fought bravely—eventually hand-to-hand. Pri- Harbula served bravely in the Battle of Chosin of the mountains and back to the coast. vate Harbula’s machine gun jammed, and his Reservoir until he was injured. Meanwhile, George Company was stuck position was overrun by the enemy. An officer Remarkably, several months later, Bob’s somewhere in the rear echelons for lack of ordered the men to pull back. He remembers brother, John, who was a Marine stationed in transportation. hitting one Chinese Soldier in the face with his Norfolk, saw a Marine on crutches hitchhiking. On the night of November 27th, all hell helmet and firing his pistol at several others. John picked him up and they got to talking, broke loose. The 9th Army Group of the Peo- As he slipped and slid back down the hill, he and the Marine mentioned that he was at the ple’s Volunteer Army attacked the X Corps fell into a shell crater. In the crater, he found Chosin Reservoir with G–3–1. John told his forces on either side of the Chosin Reservoir several dead Americans and one of his com- passenger that he had a brother who had also and at various points along the road as far rades, Richard Haller, still alive but wounded fought there with G–3–1. The hitchhiker asked south as Koto-ri. Tens of thousands of Chi- in both legs. Private Harbula carried Haller John what his brother’s name was, and when nese soldiers attacked the outnumbered down the hill to safety, but he ruptured his John told him that it was Bob Harbula, the Ma- Americans’ positions. The Marines at Yudam- Achilles tendon in the process. Private rine’s face turned white and he said, ‘‘that’s ni were surrounded and cut off, as were the Harbula was out of the fight, but the surviving the SOB that saved my life!’’ John had given soldiers of the 7th Infantry’s Regimental Com- members of George Company fought on. Fi- a lift to Richard Haller! bat Team 31 on the east side of the res- nally, near dawn on December 1st, the Chi- Chosin Reservoir didn’t mark the end of ervoir—and the Divisional headquarters and nese attack petered out. Bloody George’s or Bob Harbula’s combat ac- elements of the 1st Marine Regiment at December lst was something of a turning tion in Korea by any means. Soon after, he Hagaru-ri. point. That day, the Marines in Yudam-ni was back in combat. On April 15th, 1951, he On the morning of November 28th, George began a break-out to the south. By nightfall, was promoted to Corporal and put in charge Company finally got some wheels. They were they had fought their way to Toktong Pass, of 2 machine guns and 20 men at the start of ordered into trucks and headed north, arriving halfway to Hagaru-ri. In addition, the engi- Operation Ripper. He fought again with G in Koto-ri at nighfall. neers who had been working on the airstrip Company in North Korea at the Hwachon Res- That night, the Chinese launched a massive completed enough of the runway that C–47 ervoir, where the First Marine Division was attack on Hagaru-ri. They almost succeeded in transport planes could use it. That afternoon, awarded its third Presidential Unit Citation for overwhelming the outnumbered Marines, who planes started bringing in supplies and rein- action on Hill 902. He was finally rotated home had thrown every able-bodied man who could forcements and flying out the wounded. on June 6, 1951. fire a rifle into the front line—down to, and in- There was bad news on December 1st as Mr. Harbula was recently quoted in the cluding, the cooks and truck drivers. When well, however. With half of the men in Regi- McKeesport Daily News as saying, ‘‘I don’t dawn came, the defenses had held, but Chi- mental Combat Team 31 dead or wounded, its consider myself a hero.’’ Well, I think it’s safe nese forces occupied the strategic high commander, Lieutenant Colonel Don Carlos to say that the rest of us do. I am grateful to ground—East Hill—and unless reinforcements Faith, ordered his troops to destroy any equip- U.S. Marine Corporal Robert Harbula for his arrived, it seemed inevitable that Hagaru-ri ment they couldn’t carry and attempt to break heroic service to our country, and I am very would fall and the units around the Chosin through to Hagaru-ri. As the column ad- proud to represent him in the House of Rep- Reservoir would be doomed. vanced, it was attacked constantly by thou- resentatives. George Company’s 200 men formed part of sands of Chinese soldiers on each side of the Mr. Harbula may not consider himself a the 900-man ‘‘Task Force Drysdale’’ that was road to Hagaru-ri. As night fell, Lieutenant hero, but he believes deeply that his com- rapidly thrown together on the morning of No- Colonel Faith was killed trying to take a road- rades in George Company, especially those vember 29th in Koto-ri to reinforce Hagaru-ri. block and the column disintegrated. Many who gave their lives for this country, are he- It took the column all day to fight their way up small groups of soldiers fled through the night roes who never got the recognition they de- the 11 miles of road between Koto-ri and and made it to the Hagaru-ri perimeter alive, served. He has endeavored for years to edu- Hagaru-ri. They had to stop repeatedly to but everyone who stayed with the convoy was cate the American public about the critical role clear enemy roadblocks, and they were under killed. George Company played in reinforcing and fire the whole time from thousands of Chinese Most of the First Division was now reunited defending Hagaru-ri and holding it until the 5th soldiers dug in on either side of the road. The in Hagaru-ri. The remaining able-bodied but and 7th Marine Regiments could reach it and route was subsequently given the name ‘‘Hell exhausted members of George Company con- the First Marine Division could carry out its Fire Valley.’’ tinued to defend the perimeter, moving to one legendary fighting withdrawal. Late in the day, the rear of the convoy was end of the runway on December 5th and re- That may finally be happening some 60-odd stopped by a burning truck and surrounded by pulsing another large Chinese attack. years after the fact. In 2010, a writer named Chinese troops. Fighting through the night On December 6th, the First Marine Division Patrick K. O’Donnell published ‘‘Give Me To- until their ammunition was nearly all gone, the began its breakout effort—or as its com- morrow: The Korean War’s Greatest Untold surviving soldiers finally had no choice but to manding officer General O.P. Smith put it, not Story—the Epic Stand of the Marines of surrender. so much retreating as attacking in a different George Company.’’ The book is based on ex- The front of the column, consisting of the direction. George Company fought its way tensive interviews with the surviving members surviving tanks, George Company, and some back down Hell Fire Valley—but this time as of G Company. In addition, earlier this week, of the Royal Marines pushed on and finally part of a unit powerful enough to defend itself. the story of George Company’s actions in the broke through to Hagaru-ri. Only a third of the They reached Koto-ri by the end of the next Battle of Chosin Reservoir was the subject of men who set out that morning in Task Force day. The retreat continued the following day an episode of ‘‘Against All Odds’’—a six-part Drysdale made it to Hagaru-ri, but the 300 sol- with the 5th and 7th Regiments pushing ahead series about battlefield heroism on the Amer- diers and the tanks that made it through Hell and the 1st Regiment and George Company ican Heroes Channel—which until recently Fire Valley at such a terrible cost significantly acting as a rear guard. Finally, they reached was known as the Military Channel. bolstered the town’s defenses. the port of Hungnam, where an armada of Mr. Speaker, all Americans can be proud of The next morning, November 30th, George ships evacuated a quarter of a million soldiers the fact that in the course of our nation’s his- Company was given the daunting mission of and civilians, as well as a great deal of equip- tory, there have been many inspiring, often retaking East Hill. They slowly advanced up ment. heartbreaking stories of heroes who have the hill, slipping and falling repeatedly on the The ‘‘advance in a different direction’’ by the given their lives for this country. There are ice and taking heavy rifle and machine gun ‘‘Chosin Few’’ has become a legendary exam- many, many more Americans who have fire. By the end of the day, they held the south ple of heroism, sacrifice, endurance, and suf- served this country who have risked their lives

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:06 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03AP8.007 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E507 for this country. Many have come home The Innovative Technology Award is given OPPOSITION TO NATIONAL GUARD wounded and disabled. We owe them all a to a Jefferson County company that is on the SPENDING CUTS debt we can never begin to repay. It’s my be- forefront of new and advanced technologies. lief, though, that we should remember them Yeti Cycles, headquartered in Golden Colo- HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY and honor them as best we can for what rado, is a leading mountain bike manufacturer OF IOWA they’ve done. That’s why, when I learned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about Bob Harbula and George Company’s with decades of experience in product devel- service in the Korean War, I felt it was only opment. The company created many patented Thursday, April 3, 2014 right that I share their story with you and have technologies and consistently pushes develop- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, the fol- it included in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ment to the next level. lowing in individuals indicated that they do not Mr. Harbula has spent much of his life trying I extend my deepest congratulations to Yeti support the Pentagon making cuts to the Na- to call attention to his brothers in arms—the Cycles for receiving this prestigious award tional Guard to reduce spending: Chosin Few—so I urge my colleagues to join from the Jefferson County Economic Develop- DOUG BETTS—ALBION, IA me in recognizing the bravery and tremendous ment Corporation. I thank you for your innova- I am not in favor of cutting funding for our sacrifices of Bob Harbula and the men of military at all. I believe we should keep a tion, high standards and quality products. Company G, Third Battalion, First Marine strong defense, but also keep that defense Regiment for their heroic service in the Korean close to home and only on foreign soils when f War. God bless them, and God bless every- needed to protect US citizens and strategic one who serves or has served our nation in its interests. Specifically, I’m not in favor of de- HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSO- ploying large numbers of our Iowa Guard armed forces. CIATION OF WORKFORCE troops overseas, as then they are not here to f BOARDS W.O. LAWTON BUSINESS help in case of an emergency like a natural disaster. SAVE AMERICAN WORKERS ACT LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER AND HONOREES If defense must be cut, down-sizing bases in OF 2014 foreign countries and other foreign aid should be the first consideration. SPEECH OF HON. JOHN KLINE KEN WILLOUGHBY—MELCHER DALLAS, IA HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO No way! With climatic events etc., etc. it’s OF OREGON OF MINNESOTA the last place they should cut. There are doz- ens of areas to make cuts other than the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guard. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 After using the guard for overseas wartime Thursday, April 3, 2014 service then making cuts after all they’ve Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, as I have said sacrificed is ridiculous!! since the law was passed, parts of the Afford- Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- JOHN IRWIN—GRINNELL, IA able Care Act need to be improved or fixed. gratulate this year’s National Association of The employer mandate is no exception. For I don’t think we should cut any defense Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business spending other than the gaft industries example employers in many sectors, from Leadership Award winner and honorees. charge for items purchased by the govt. farmers to municipalities, face unacceptable The 2014 winner, Michigan Works! The Job FRANKLIN CURTIS—IOWA FALLS, IA uncertainty surrounding the definition of sea- Force Board, and honorees ExxonMobil The guard is needed as a backup to local sonal and part time workers. The federal gov- emergency and national disaster assistance ernment needs to provide clear guidance to Chemical Company and Qualcomm deserve recognition for their commitment of time, re- to law enforcement and first responders. Re- these employers. As some Senators have pro- duction in some active duty and equipment posed, I also support giving businesses with sources, and leadership to better their commu- storage of un-needed aircraft is a better plan. between 50 and 100 full time employees the nities’ workforce and economy. BETTY REYNOLDS—LE GRAND, IA option to either provide employer sponsored NAWB established the W.O. Lawton Busi- This country has been depending on the insurance or have their employees buy plans ness Leadership Award to annually honor for- National Guard to fight in the war. My son on the individual exchange. Instead of focus- ward-looking businesses and public partners, has been over twice. Some families may de- ing on reasonable reforms like these, Repub- such as economic development organizations, pend on the extra income from the Guard also. Thank you for sticking up for them. lican House leadership today brought up H.R. education providers, and community and faith- DEBRA DOWNS—MARSHALLTOWN, IA 2575, a bill that the President has already based organizations. promised to veto. Cut the waste—not the people. H.R. 2575 would not provide any more cer- Mr. Speaker, at a time when businesses SANDRA PATTERSON—MARSHALLTOWN, IA tainty to employers with seasonal workers. It and organizations across the country are still How about cutting government corruption would not give businesses with between 50 coping with an extraordinarily slow economic instead? and 100 full time employees any more flexi- recovery, these groups should be commended ROGER LAKEY—MARSHALLTOWN, IA bility with regard to how their employees get for taking the initiative to train today’s workers States needs the Guard for natural disas- insurance. What it would do, according to the for the jobs of the future. Their efforts to es- ters and state functions. Like the floods of Congressional Budget Office, is increase the tablish partnerships between workforce 2008 in Iowa; who would be called up for duty deficit by $73 billion. It would also increase the boards, community colleges, businesses, and if we were to cut the Guard? Iowa has no ac- number of uninsured Americans. For these other area economic and workforce develop- tive duty base or fort in the state so the Guard is our only state military asset. reasons, I voted against the bill. I look forward ment leaders has garnered real results for PEDRO AQUERO—MARSHALLTOWN, IA to working with my colleagues on both sides their communities. of the aisle to pass real fixes to the ACA that We need the troops to keep our DEMOC- will make the law work better for consumers Michigan Works! The Job Force Board, RACY safe. If you need more comments and and employers alike. ExxonMobil Chemical Company, and exact comments I can explain. STEVEN AIKIN—RHODES, IA f Qualcomm have implemented policies similar to those promoted by policymakers in the I was in the Guard and Guard units are es- YETI CYCLES House and Senate to support a highly-trained sential in deployments. workforce and stronger economy. As Chair- DIANNA BUTCHER—STATE CENTER, IA HON. ED PERLMUTTER man of the Committee on Education and the I do believe it is wrong to cut funding for OF COLORADO Workforce, I recognize the critical need to im- the National Guard. I would rather see our troops brought home and the money used to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prove our nation’s workforce development sys- keep our national borders secured. We need Thursday, April 3, 2014 tem, and appreciate the important role these the young men and women to assist in times organizations play in helping achieve this of disaster within our own State... Maybe it Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise shared goal. is time that monetary support for the Iowa today to recognize and applaud Yeti Cycles National Guard comes from the Iowa state for being honored with the Innovative Tech- Once again, I congratulate these organiza- budget to keep them available. In any event nology Award given by the Jefferson County tions and salute their diligent work to improve we need to maintain our National defenses, Economic Development Corporation. their communities and local economies. not lessen them.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:06 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03AP8.008 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 3, 2014 PHYLLIS STADTLANDER—WAUKEE, IA son. Guess what, Korean conflict came along. John Murray, Patrick Sweeney, and Jamie Please use my tax dollars to preserve the We are about to make the same stupid polit- Dempsey, the team of 20 ranked 6th in the National Guard. It is a safety net for the ical mistake and history will repeat itself. entire state with an overall 36–2 record. safety for my family. Thank you very much Drones cannot fight hill to hill, valley to It is with great pride that I honor the team valley, nor door to door. for your work on our behalf. and the coaching staff of St. Paul, St. Clare. MIKE VANDELUNE—URBANDALE, IA KATHLEEN SCHUHMACHER—WAVERLY, IA The sportsmanship, althleticism, and team- The military needs to be treated as a busi- We are weakening our defense system in work that these young people displayed on the ness. You have a workforce (active duty) for the United States. Please do what you can to court brought their community together. I con- your basic manufacturing or business needs. maintain (at least) what we already have in Then when you have a unexpected need, you place. gratulate the Crusaders on their hard work and success, and I thank them for inspiring us bring on the part-time (National Guard) JOSEPH SEITZ—WATERLOO, IA workforce. The last thing you want is to not all. As you say, they could make cuts to mili- have what you need for a workforce when tary weapon development and to cut waste. f there is an emergency. It’s nice that the Secretary of Defense wants JIM MAYLAND—BUFFALO CENTER, IA COMMEMORATING PATRICIA to make cuts but maybe the cuts need to be ‘‘PATTY’’ LYONS I am commander of the local VFW Post. I toward that first before reducing our Na- have seen some waste in the military and I tional Guard. think that is where the cuts should come not CHIP WOOD—WATERLOO, IA HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK in reducing the National Guard. Much more savings achieved cutting reg- OF PENNSYLVANIA ROSS KUPER—OSAGE, IA ular forces. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Do not make cuts to the military in any way shape. They need to have the best care ANGIE GILBERT—WATERLOO, IA Thursday, April 3, 2014 My husband is in the Iowa National Guard provided to the service person and their fam- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ilies. We need the best military in the world. and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. He to commemorate the life of Patricia ‘‘Patty’’ RANDY MARTIN—ROCKWELL CITY, IA works very hard to do a great job at any task Lyons. Patty passed away on March 26, 2014 I do not want to see the country go back to he is appointed to and is always ready to do the era where our military was cut so low whatever he is asked to serve our state and after a long courageous and hard fought battle that we were open to terrorist attacks. Re- our country. These men and women do a with cancer. mind them of 911. great service and deserve great respect. I be- Patty was a dedicated nurse in Bucks Coun- lieve budget cuts could be made elsewhere. ANNA FREMONT—CEDAR FALLS, IA ty for 35 years. It has been said of nurses, Besides we all know we will need the guard BRENDA DOUGLASS—WATERLOO, IA that with each patient and family they work in active duty when all this snow melts and My son is a member of the Iowa National with over the years, they give a little piece of we are flooded again. Then what? Guard. He takes his job as an Army National themselves and each of those threads, make DIANE SIEBEL—CEDAR FALLS, IA Guard soldier very seriously and has great up the beautiful tapestry that is the career of pride in being ready to serve his country Absolutely not! nursing. Patty’s career and life was indeed a when needed. KATHY DOYLE—CEDAR FALLS, IA beautiful tapestry. She dedicated her life to im- NANCY STIRM—WATERLOO, IA My husband is active duty National Guard/ proving the care of older Americans particu- Army. He would lose his position and now Our National Guard does so much more larly those in home care and hospice. She es- he’s currently at the Arizona border patrol than protect our country. Let’s keep them tablished and operated Bucks County Special as a pilot. If we lose that we lose our careers available to all needs of the state and coun- Care for 28 years. Patty worked tirelessly ad- try. our income and insurance and that would vocating for legislation requiring non-medical mean that the unemployment rate will go CINDY BENGSTON—WATERLOO, IA home cares to be licensed and direct care sky high. I am totally against this and not Thank you Rep. Braley! happy about it either. workers to pass criminal background checks, SANDIE DEAHL—WATERLOO, IA which ultimately became law. RALPH PRUNTY—CEDAR FALLS, IA I believe funding within the Iowa National Patty was very generous with her time and Redefine and reduce the scope of the NSC Guard should be redistributed. Outdated or dedicated hours of service to numerous and Keep the National Guard. mostly vacant posts should be closed or sold. CARL MEYER—CEDAR FALLS, IA boards, community organizations and commis- Funding previously spent on maintenance sions including the Long Term Care Advisory The National Guard is not only capable of should be used for recruitment/training of re- being deployed to places like Afghanistan cruits. Please give Tim Orr a call, he rep- Panel serving the 8th Congressional District. I but also is used for all kinds of national dis- resents the National Guard well and has had the honor and pleasure of knowing Patty. asters. The Guard numbers are right where quite a few good ideas about future direc- She left a lasting impression on those she we need them. tion(s) of the guard. touched and she will be dearly missed and ROBERT YUSKA—HUDSON, IA TIONA JOHNSTON—WATERLOO, IA fondly remembered. They protect our state in disasters as well I do not believe that we should cut any of f as protecting our nation in emergencies. our military. My oldest son is in the Re- DEBRA NOESEN—INDEPENDENCE, IA serves. I also believe that someone should be TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT I’m sick & tired of hearing about cuts to FIGHTING for our Veterans’ rights. GENERAL WILLIAM N. PHILLIPS our military when the cuts should be made f in our Congress & Senate, that’s where the HON. JOHN R. CARTER waste is. By the time Congress gets done IN RECOGNITION OF THE ST. OF TEXAS with this, we will have no security in this PAUL, ST. CLARE CRUSADERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. I served in the US Women’s Army BASKETBALL TEAM Corp and am still extremely proud of my Thursday, April 3, 2014 service but I’m fed up with the way the mili- tary and veterans are treated in this coun- HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- try. OF PENNSYLVANIA ute to Lieutenant General William N. Phillips, DAN CALLAHAN—INDEPENDENCE, IA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Army for his extraordinary dedi- cation to duty and selfless service to our na- Our aviation assets are better than the Thursday, April 3, 2014 Army’s. Our soldiers bring a wealth of expe- tion as the Military Deputy Director to the As- rience from their civilian jobs that make our Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, today I sistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, units far more flexible than active units. rise to honor the St. Paul, St. Clare Crusaders Logistics and Technology. Lieutenant General Paying so much for weapons systems that 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Team, who ended Phillips will retire after 38 dedicated years and don’t work and being unable to retain and a great season Friday, March 28, 2014. For exceptional service to this Nation. train our soldiers is silly. Active duty gen- the seventh year in a row, the Crusaders went Mr. Speaker, let me be the first to say that erals and lobbyists are frightened by how ef- fective our Guard units are at a much lower undefeated as champions of the Luzerne, there is no mission too great for this incredible cost than a similar active unit. They worry Lackawanna League and went on to compete individual. Bill’s tremendous vision, leadership, about protecting their jobs, not the effec- in the Pennsylvania CYO Championship at and dedication to excellence has ensured our tiveness of the fighting force. Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, where beloved Soldiers fighting on behalf of the Na- TED LANSKE—WAVERLY, IA they faced the best teams that the state’s tion have always had and will continue to have The last time we had troop cuts this low eight Dioceses had to offer. Under the leader- well into the future, the most technologically was right after WWII and for the same rea- ship of Mike Brown, and assistant coaches advanced and reliable equipment whenever

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United States Army from Middle Tennessee Thursday, April 3, 2014 State University and was commissioned a With the renovations and additions, the Second Lieutenant on the first of July, 1976. Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Center will now allow for more rooms to be Excelling in a multitude of positions spanning recognize Captain Mark E. Cedrun as he re- available for both scheduled and emergency from Army aviator to defense procurement and tires from the United States Navy after 31 re- cardiovascular procedures. This allows pa- contracting expert, Lieutenant General Phillips markable years of service. tients to have access to world class tech- has performed at an elite level in business, In 1979 as a young constituent of Califor- nology, and an integrated care model, creating academia, and combat. He humbly served nia’s 24th Congressional District, then high greater efficiencies and a continuum of care. I with great pride as a warrior and scholar. school senior Mark Cedrun came to me seek- am confident that the Center’s impact will be ing a nomination to the United States Naval Lieutenant General Phillips’ assignments felt across California and not just in Sac- Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. I was thor- have been some of the most challenging and ramento. oughly impressed with Mark’s intellect, matu- Mr. Speaker, as the Spanos family, who diverse his profession has to offer. He served rity, and enthusiasm. He stood out among an made this Center possible, Mercy General impeccably in positions to include but not lim- extremely competitive candidate pool. I was staff and community supporters gather for the ited to: the Commanding General, Joint Con- delighted to grant Mark the nomination. At that blessing of this building, I ask my colleagues tracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan in Bagh- time, Mark was accepted to the United States to join me in wishing them the best of luck dad, Iraq, the Commanding General of Military Academy Preparatory School in Ft. moving forward. Picatinny Arsenal in the great State of New Monmouth, New Jersey. After one year, I was Jersey, as well as the Program Executive Offi- f honored to once again nominate Mark for the cer for Army Ammunition, and the Deputy Pro- Naval Academy in Annapolis where he was ul- RECOGNIZING PARKLAND HEALTH gram Executive Officer for Army Aviation. timately commissioned as an ensign in 1984. AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM’S Mr. Speaker it is my honor to recognize the Mark went on to have an exemplary naval STROKE PROGRAM selfless service of Lieutenant General William career, serving multiple sea assignments. He ‘‘Bill’’ N. Phillips as he proceeds into the next was deployed to the Arabian Gulf in early HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON chapter of his life. Bill is leaving a legacy that 2003 in support of Operations Enduring and OF TEXAS will be remembered for the years to come. On Iraqi Freedom and most recently served as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES behalf of a grateful Nation, I join my col- the Assistant Chief of Staff for Commander, Thursday, April 3, 2014 leagues today in recognizing and commending Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Lieutenant General William N. Phillips for al- Throughout his long career Mark has received Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. most four decades of tremendous Service to numerous awards, including the Defense Su- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Park- his Country in the United States Army. I wish perior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the land Health and Hospital System’s stroke pro- Bill and his loving and dedicated wife Marilyn Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service gram. Parkland recently received the Get With Phillips, the very best as they begin their new Medal, the Navy Marine Corps Commendation The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement journey that is sure to be filled with continued Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Award and the Target: Stroke Honor Roll for success and adventure. Achievement Medal. its implementation of quality improvements laid I am honored to have played a small part in out by the American Heart Association/Amer- f such an impressive and honorable naval ca- ican Stroke Association. reer. I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- Parkland is Dallas County’s public hospital SAVE AMERICAN WORKERS ACT and serves as one of the area’s three Level 1 OF 2014 brating the remarkable accomplishments of Captain Mark Cedrun and wishing him all the Trauma Centers and the primary care center best for the future. for the county. Parkland is also one of the SPEECH OF f largest providers of uncompensated care in Texas. However, Parkland’s dedication to HON. GENE GREEN IN RECOGNITION OF THE ALEX G. community health programs remains unwaver- OF TEXAS SPANOS HEART AND VASCULAR ing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CENTER AT MERCY GENERAL Parkland’s commitment to improving stroke HOSPITAL care means that patients receive personalized Wednesday, April 2, 2014 care based on clinical guidelines. The Amer- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, HON. DORIS O. MATSUI ican Heart Association/American Stroke Asso- I rise today to express my opposition to H.R. OF CALIFORNIA ciation note that hospitals that follow the Get 2575, the Save American Workers Act. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With The Guidelines-Stroke see a reduction in length of stay and readmission rates for stroke bill is not only our 52nd repeal vote and an- Thursday, April 3, 2014 other effort to undermine the Affordable Care patients, ultimately reducing disparity gaps in Act, it actually worsens the problem it purports Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in care. to fix. recognition of the opening of the Alex G. Landing on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Spanos Heart and Vascular Center at Mercy Raising the threshold for full-time employees demonstrates Parkland’s commitment to re- General Hospital in Sacramento. The Alex G. from 30 hours per week to 40 hours will result ducing the time between hospital arrival and Spanos Heart and Vascular Center builds in lost work hours for 6.5 million people and treatment. People who suffer a stroke and re- upon the foundation of excellence that has essentially eviscerate the employer responsi- ceive the clot-buster tPA, the only approved made Mercy General Hospital a proven leader bility requirement. drug to treat ischemic stroke, within three in cardiovascular care. I ask my colleagues to hours may recover more quickly and are less According to the Congressional Budget Of- join me in honoring Mercy Hospital’s Alex G. likely to suffer from a stroke-related disability. fice and Joint Committee on Taxation, H.R. Spanos Heart and Vascular Center and all Parkland Health and Hospital System has 2575 will cause a million people to lose their who have made the Center a reality, as they worked diligently to implement guidelines from employer-based health insurance coverage, commemorate this important milestone. the American Heart Association/American increase the number of uninsured Americans Mercy General Hospital is home to the high- Stroke Association. On average, someone suf- by 500,000, and add $74 billion to the deficit est-volume heart surgery program in Cali- fers a stroke every 40 seconds. I encourage over 10 years. fornia, and the Alex G. Spanos Heart and hospitals nationwide to use these internation- This bill will make a shift towards part-time Vascular Center was created to help meet the ally respected clinical guidelines. It is impera- employment much more likely, not less so. needs of those with cardiovascular diseases. tive that we use the medications and risk-re- I urge my colleagues to protect American This center will grant patients access to a duction therapies aimed at the reduction of workers and vote against H.R. 2575. state-of-the-art diagnostic cardiopulmonary death and disability in stroke patients. I urge

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO f Thursday, April 3, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, April 3, 2014 SAVE AMERICAN WORKERS ACT Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF 2014 recognize the careers of two extraordinary In- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise diana legislators: Senators Allen Paul and today to recognize and applaud Wadsworth Johnny Nugent. These two friends have Control Systems for being honored with the SPEECH OF served the state of Indiana for decades, and Business Recognition Award given by the Jef- I want to personally thank them for all of their ferson County Economic Development Cor- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL hard work and recognize them for their many poration. OF MICHIGAN accomplishments. The Business Recognition Award is given to Let me tell you a little bit about Senator a Jefferson County company which shows IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growth in employment, sales and capital in- Allen Paul. Allen volunteered for the U.S. army vestment in the last year. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in 1967 and is a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Wadsworth Control Systems is a family He was awarded the Bronze Star for saving a Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposi- man’s life and also earned a Combat Infantry owned and operated company and is one of tion to H.R. 2575, the so-called Save Amer- the oldest and reliable environmental control Badge and four Air Medals. After being honor- ican Workers Act. This is yet another attempt companies in North America. The company ably discharged from the Army, Allen was to chip away at the Affordable Care Act and manufactures climate controls, energy curtains elected to the State Senate in 1986 where he and vent automation for greenhouses around it should be rejected. Just this week we saw was a tireless advocate for military members the world. Wadsworth Control Systems is con- 7.1 million people enroll in a health plan and their families. He passed important legis- stantly innovating to produce the best product through the marketplaces, which met the goal lation to help veterans receive a college de- for their customers. set by the Obama Administration. For many gree and supported legislation to offer in-state I extend my deepest congratulations to people, this is the first time they have had ac- tuition for veterans. Wadsworth Control Systems for being honored cess to quality, affordable health insurance. Senator Paul has the distinction of being the with the Business Recognition Award from the We should be building on the successes of first legislator from Eastern Indiana to serve in Jefferson County Economic Development Cor- the law, rather than working to turn back the a leadership position within the caucus. During poration. I thank you for your commitment to clock. his 28 year tenure in the Senate, He served as Majority Whip, Chairman of the Insurance high standards, innovation and quality prod- There is much misinformation regarding the Committee and Chair of the Financial Institu- ucts. responsibilities of employers under the ACA. f tions Committee. His political savvy and insti- The law requires most employers to offer tutional knowledge will certainly be missed by TRIBUTE TO TONY COLLINS health insurance to employees who work more his colleagues in the State Legislature. than 30 hours a week, and they must pay a penalty if one of these workers gets a subsidy Senator Paul’s dear friend Senator Johnny HON. TOM LATHAM Nugent has also decided to retire after more through the marketplace. The threshold was OF IOWA than 30 years in office. He too is a veteran of set at this level because a large share of com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. At the age panies employ their workers for much more Thursday, April 3, 2014 of 26, Johnny was elected Dearborn County than 30 hours a week, and they would have Commissioner—the youngest commissioner Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to significantly restructure their business ever elected in Indiana. As a State Senator, recognize and honor Clive Assistant Fire Chief model and drastically reduce their hours to Johnny held numerous leadership positions in- Tony Collins of Dallas Center, Iowa, for his avoid their responsibility under the law. Ac- cluding Majority Floor Leader, Chair of the Ag- lifesaving efforts on March 14, 2014. cording to the Center on Budget and Policy riculture and Small Business committee and Don Roese, an 83-year-old Pomeroy resi- Priorities, eight percent of employees work be- ranking member of the Insurance and Finan- dent, was enjoying a Friday night with his tween 30 and 34 hours per week, but 43 per- cial Institutions Committee. daughter-in-law at a Waukee establishment cent of employees work 40 hours per week. when tragedy struck. Near midnight, Don fell Senator Nugent has been a tireless de- Therefore, CBPP concludes that five times as to the ground unconscious after experiencing fender of the 2nd Amendment and served two- many workers are at risk of having their hours a severe heart attack caused by complete terms on the NRA’s Board of Directors. The blockage in two major arteries. As the bar pa- cut if this legislation was signed into law. only individual in Indiana to serve on the trons’ mood shifted from relaxed to panic, it The Congressional Budget Office projects board. During his tenure in the Senate, he was Mr. Tony Collins, at the bar celebrating H.R. 2575 would reduce the number of people successfully sponsored Indiana’s ‘‘Castle Doc- his 53rd birthday, who took the situation into receiving employer based coverage by 1 mil- trine,’’ as well as the nation’s first lifetime con- his own hands. lion, and would increase the number of unin- cealed carry permit. Senator Nugent is also Mr. Collins immediately began mouth-to- sured by 500,000. This would be a drastic known for his involvement in his local commu- nity. He is a member of the Dearborn County mouth resuscitation while directing four other step backward from the progress we have Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern customers to check for vital signs and perform seen enrolling millions of Americans in health Indiana Shrine Club. He is a successful small chest compressions. For nearly fifteen min- coverage. Another claim made by my friends utes, Tony and his team continued to work on business owner and ran Nugent Tractor sales on the other side of the aisle is that this provi- of Lawrenceburg for decades. resuscitating Mr. Roese with no signs of hope. sion of ACA is leading to an increase in part- Finally, Don regained his pulse and began time work, when nothing is further from the Both Allen Paul and Johnny Nugent serve breathing again, ultimately conscious and alert truth. In fact, CBO concluded in February that as shining examples of what it means to be a by the time the ambulance arrived. There is public servant. I ask the entire 6th Congres- ‘‘there is no compelling evidence that part-time no doubt that Tony’s quick thinking and heroic sional district to join me in recognizing these employment has increased as a result of actions saved Mr. Roese’s life that night. two outstanding Hoosier legislators. I have no ACA.’’ Mr. Speaker, Assistant Fire Chief Collins’ in- doubt these great men will bring the same stinct and brave actions to save a fellow This bill would cause more problems than it commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm they Iowan’s life embody the selfless attributes we purports to solve. I urge my colleagues to vote had for serving their constituents and their all should strive for. His extraordinary re- down this misguided legislation. communities to the next chapter of their lives.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:06 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03AP8.019 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E511 PERSONAL EXPLANATION school. They also hold their employees ac- HONORING EXXONMOBIL FOR ITS countable, drug testing them regularly. The RECOGNITION BY THE NATIONAL HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO Hendees not only teach their employees how ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE OF MASSACHUSETTS to work in a professional setting, but they also BOARDS FOR ITS ROLE IN JOB CREATION IN TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teach them how to succeed in life through Thursday, April 3, 2014 hard work and dedication. It is certainly re- markable and rare for employers to care that HON. KENNY MARCHANT Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I missed sev- OF TEXAS much about their excellent employees. The eral votes this week to attend some services IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hendees go above and beyond for their ex- for Lieutenant Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy. Thursday, April 3, 2014 I wish to state how I would have voted had I tended family. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today been present: rollcall No. 149—‘‘yes’’; rollcall I always enjoy the opportunity to visit with No. 150 ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 152 ‘‘no’’; rollcall in honor of the outstanding and proactive lead- the Hendees at The Taste of Texas. In the ership in Texas by ExxonMobil and its rec- No. 153 ‘‘no’’. kitchen, one can see where the magic hap- ognition by the National Association of Work- f pens. They have an impeccable, efficient op- force Boards (NAWB). NAWB works to create PERSONAL EXPLANATION eration that is built upon the finest quality a relationship between businesses and Work- beef, an abundant salad bar and friendly force Investment Boards to coordinate and Texas service. It’s name—the Taste of maximize employment potential for employers HON. ADAM SMITH and workers. ExxonMobil was recognized at OF WASHINGTON Texas—is well-suited because it really show- cases Texas’ finest. the Annual Excellence Awards in Washington IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D.C. for creating training programs and high- Thursday, April 3, 2014 As a Texas history lover, perhaps my favor- paying careers for over 10,000 Texans. ite part about the Taste of Texas is its exten- This large job growth is made possible by Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on the billions of dollars of capital investment in Tuesday, May 8, 2012, I recorded an erro- sive collection of historical Texana documents the Texas economy. ExxonMobil has estab- neous vote on the vote to approve the resolu- and artifacts. Over the years, the Hendees have given almost daily tours to hundreds of lished partnerships with local workforce boards tion H. Res. 530. I intended to vote ‘‘no’’ on to find unemployed workers that would be best thousands of young Texans, including many rollcall vote No. 153, on agreeing to resolution suited for immediate employment or training. H. Res. 530. school children. Nina, a Texas Historian, also In line with training, they have also committed f gives Texas history lessons almost every Sat- $500,000 to fund the Community College Pe- urday to different groups. Of course, it is a re- A REAL TASTE OF TEXAS trochemical Initiative, expanding training pro- quirement for my staff to go hear one of grams to quickly recruit workers to long-term Nina’s Texas talks. A visit to the Taste of careers. HON. TED POE Texas is simply a journey through the long, In addition to creating jobs, ExxonMobil has OF TEXAS glorious history of Texas highlighting Texas’ 9 partnered with schools and other community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years as an Independent Nation. (Some say collaborators to improve primary and sec- Thursday, April 3, 2014 ondary education in Texas. For instance, ‘‘In- we are still an independent country). troduce a Girl to Engineering’’ provides 180 Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, every I have always appreciated Edd’s perspective middle school girls with hands-on activities morning for the past fifteen years, Southeast and radio commentary because as a business that help them learn about career opportuni- Texans have turned on their radios to AM 700 owner, he has seen it all. In his fifteen years ties in the Science Technology Engineering on their morning drive and heard my good on the radio, he has spent each morning ad- and Mathematical (STEM) fields. STEM edu- friend, Edd Hendee. On his show, Edd talks vocating for issues that are important to Tex- cation is important, as the number of job about everything from hot political topics to the openings is expected to grow nearly twice as ans. Like me, he often pontificates on issues, Texans. It’s hard to believe that his time on fast as the number of jobs in non-STEM sec- Houston radio will soon come to an end. Edd such as the Second Amendment, individual tors in the next 5 years. Another program, will be missed on the airwaves, but I have no liberty, a secure border and a limited federal called the Advancement Via Individual Deter- doubt that he will continue to impact Houston. government. As an entrepreneur, he is a mination helps more than 400 students im- Edd is a fourth generation Texan, skilled en- strong advocate for lower taxes and a smaller, prove their academic and organizational skills, trepreneur, brilliant business owner, patriot more accountable government because he increasing their chances of attending college. and Texan to the bone. Edd Hendee and his has seen firsthand how the government can ExxonMobil has also partnered with Lee Col- wife, Nina, operate the best steak restaurant stand in the way of business. And, as the hus- lege to provide paid internship opportunities. in Texas, the Taste of Texas. The Hendees band of Nina, Edd’s commentary often touch- An impressive 100% of students that com- opened the doors of the Taste of Texas in es upon Texas history and explanations as to pleted the internship program to date have 1977. Today, over three decades later, the been hired by ExxonMobil. why things are the way they are. That’s why Taste of Texas is a Houston landmark. The Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- restaurant is known not only for its out- Houston loves listening to Edd in the morn- sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- standing, high quality food but also its first rate ings. guished colleagues to join me in honoring this service and superb wait staff of mostly young Edd’s voice will be greatly missed on the recognition from the National Association of Texans. airwaves, but he and his wife’s impact on Workforce Boards. The Hendees are remarkable business own- Houston will continue because of their devo- f ers who know that a hard working staff is key tion to the community, their commitment to in the hospitality business. Since the res- THE REPUBLICAN FISCAL YEAR their employees and the well-deserved suc- taurant first opened, the Hendees have em- 2015 BUDGET ployed more than 10,000 people—young cess of the Taste of Texas. As proud Texans adults—at their restaurant. Over the years, the who want to give back to their nation, I am HON. JOYCE BEATTY Hendees have learned some valuable lessons also grateful that Edd and Nina serve on my OF OHIO on management and mentoring. They don’t Service Academy Advisory Board, helping to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES just treat their staff like employees; they treat interview and nominate some of Houston’s Thursday, April 3, 2014 them like family. But, then again, Edd and best and brightest to attend our nation’s mili- Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Nina are not your average employers. They tary academies. These are the people who will voice my strong opposition to the Republican treat their employees well but require that their defend our nation in the future. I congratulate budget for fiscal year 2015. employees live their lives to certain standards: Edd on his fifteen years of on-air success and This Republican budget is yet another at- be polite, be punctual, study and prepare for wish him all of the best in his next chapter of tack on America, especially our seniors, stu- school, work hard and stay away from drugs. Texas History. dents, workers, and middle class families. Edd and Nina serve as mentors for their em- Yet again, this irrational budget guts federal ployees, requiring them to make certain And that’s just the way it is. investments in education, research, innova- grades and helping them stay on track in tion, and infrastructure.

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Mr. Speaker, the U.S. economy is in a frag- Our government should be investing in pro- ile state, any hurdle, fee, or foreign advantage, Thursday, April 3, 2014 grams that strengthen our economy, grow our will cost the U.S. economy valuable jobs. It is time we act to remove barriers that hinder Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to middle class, lift people out of poverty, and honor Master Gunnery Sergeant Joel D. Rog- help more Americans achieve the American growth and unleash the economic engine in this country. ers, who will retire this year from the United Dream. This budget fails on all these fronts States’ Marine Corps after 28 years of out- and should be rejected. My legislation will clarify and harmonize the standing service to our country. f CFTC and SEC rules so emerging companies will have a clear understanding of the rules Upon completing recruit training, Private AZERBAIJAN TRAGEDY and the ability to fully participate in growing First Class Rogers attended Marine Corps En- the economy. gineer School specializing in the Journeyman Electrical Equipment Repair Course. He com- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the pleted training before being assigned to the OF TEXAS House (and Senate) to support me in passing Selected Marine Corps Reserve at Engineer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Energize Emerging Opportunities Act, in Maintenance Company in Omaha, NE. Thursday, April 3, 2014 order to ensure clarity in the rules. In January 2003, Master Sergeant Rogers Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. f deployed to Iraq serving as the Maintenance Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the atten- Chief of Combat Service Support Company– tion of my colleagues the tragic events that HONORING RAYFORD GUZARDO 146 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following began on February 25, 1992 in the Azerbaijan his tour overseas, Master Sergeant Rogers town of Khojaly in the Nagarno Karabakh re- was assigned to the Pentagon serving a vital gion. HON. RANDY K. WEBER, SR. role as a Congressional Liaison to the Marine On that fateful day Armenian forces began Corps in Washington, D.C. a brutal attack on the 7,000 Azerbaijani citi- OF TEXAS zens of Khojaly. During the attack 613 Azeris IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After serving at the Pentagon, Master Gun- were killed, 1,275 were taken hostage, and nery Sergeant Rogers returned to Omaha and 487 were seriously injured. Of the dead 106 Thursday, April 3, 2014 Offutt Air Force Base as a Protocol Action Of- were women and 83 were children. Many of Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is ficer before later serving as a Legislative Liai- those killed were first brutally tortured. with great pleasure that I rise today to recog- son for U.S. Strategic Command. As a mem- In blatant disregard of four UN Resolutions nize the 90th birthday of Mr. Rayford Guzardo ber of the legislative staff, Sergeant Rogers calling for the withdrawal of Armenian forces of Nederland, Texas. Mr. Guzardo is a re- served a crucial role interacting directly with from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, Ar- markable and respected member of our com- members of Congress. menia continues to occupy Khojaly and sur- munity on the Texas Gulf Coast. His life and As a civilian, Rogers finished 24 years with rounding territories. The occupied area con- career exemplify a selfless and tireless com- the State of Nebraska’s Department of Health stitutes twenty percent of Azerbaijan. mitment to his family, community, and to our and Human Services before retiring in 2012 as The Minsk Group, comprised of the United great nation. This weekend, Mr. Guzardo will an Administrator. He is an alumnus of Belle- States, France and Russia, works with Arme- gather with his wife, children, grandchildren, vue University where he holds a Bachelor’s nia and Azerbaijan to reach a peaceful settle- and great-grandchildren to celebrate a life of degree in Human Services Administration and ment to no avail. Nothing can change the trag- what is rightly called a member of our greatest a Master’s in Organizational Leadership. edy that occurred at Khojaly but with a peace- generation. ful settlement and the withdrawal of Armenian In November 2012, Master Gunnery Ser- Rayford Guzardo was born on April 6, 1924 forces from the occupied territories, what re- geant Rogers assumed his current role as Ac- in Nederland, Texas. He enlisted in the United mains of the 900,000 Azeris displaced from tion Officer of Command Protocol. In this role, States Air Force after the start of World War the entire conflict can return to the land they he coordinates and assists in visits for the II, after he served in Italy. He flew heroically call home and rebuild their lives. command’s various distinguished visitors in- I ask my colleagues to join me in remem- as a tail gunner on a B–24 ‘‘Liberator’’, and cluding members of Congress, military and ci- bering the victims of this tragedy and do all we bravely weathered a year’s captivity as a pris- vilian leaders, as well as foreign government can to further the Minsk Group’s efforts so oner of war when is plane crashed during a officials. mission over Hungary. Upon returning home there is a peaceful resolution and the people Rogers and his wife Felicia, who serves as of Nagorno Karabakh can return home. from his military service, he married his lovely wife, Virginia, in 1949. Together, they built a my District Director, have seven children and f family and a business in Nederland. Never op- live in Papillion, NE. Three of their sons have followed their dad’s lead in serving our country INTRODUCTION OF THE ENERGIZE posed to honest, hard work, Rayford labored by also enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES ACT long hours as the owner of the family busi- ness; a local feed store that supplies the Jef- Rogers and his family are outstanding mem- bers of our community and this past Novem- HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER ferson County community with everything from livestock feed and garden necessities, to ber received the Community Service Award OF TENNESSEE knowledge and know-how which he offered from Heartland Family Service, an award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with traditional southern hospitality. Rayford given to those exemplifying strong family life Thursday, April 3, 2014 has dedicated his life to family, community and community service in the Omaha area. Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and to the Lord, our God. He has spent the Master Gunnery Sergeant Rogers is the re- discuss my bill, the Energize Emerging Oppor- past 90 years setting an example of courage, cipient of various personal decorations includ- tunities Act. My legislation simply requires the honor, loyalty and kindness to which we can ing the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Commodity Futures Trading Commission all aspire. the Joint Services Commendation Medal, and (CFTC) to harmonize their rules for general Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement solicitation and marketing with rules of the Se- lating Rayford Guzardo on this milestone. I Medal. curities and Exchange Commission (SEC). thank him for his outstanding service to our Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, nation. I am proud to join his friends and fam- lating Master Gunnery Sergeant Rogers for his passed by the House and Senate and signed ily in celebrating his 90th year, and I wish him outstanding service to our country and in par- into law in 2012, directed the SEC to provide continued health and happiness. ticular, Offut Air Force Base and STRATCOM.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:06 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03AP8.026 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E513 TRIBUTE TO ADAM KADUCE Under Obamacare, ‘‘full-time’’ work is de- hours means less pay while also losing our fined as a 30-hour work week—a quarter less current health benefits.’’ HON. TOM LATHAM than the traditional 40 hour work week. Be- This commonsense legislation we are voting OF IOWA cause the law imposes certain penalties on on today will simply restore the definition of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES businesses based upon their number of full- full-time employment to its traditional 40 hour time employees, many businesses are forced work week. I have long believed that the fed- Thursday, April 3, 2014 to move a number of their employees from eral government must play an appropriate role Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to full-time to part-time work. This is a dangerous in providing a health care safety net for those congratulate and recognize Adam Kaduce for and fundamental change that will result in less in need of support. That goal can be achieved being named a 2014 Forty Under 40 honoree hours and lower paychecks, affecting millions without the burdensome rules, regulations, by the award-winning central Iowa publication, of Americans who plan their budget around and definitions imposed by Obamacare such Business Record. the traditional 40-hour work week. as the one addressed today. Since 2000, Business Record has under- We cannot continue down a path that taken an exhaustive annual review to identify disincentivizes full-time employment, yet this is f a standout group of young leaders in the exactly where we are headed. While part-time Greater Des Moines area who are making an work is a great option for many, it should not HONORING THE LIFE AND DEDI- impact in their communities and their careers. be the norm for those who have the desire CATED SERVICE OF CHIEF MAS- Each year, forty up-and-coming community and ability to work full-time. There is a serious TER SERGEANT WALTER H. and business leaders under 40 years of age problem when the government creates a com- RICHARDSON, USAF, RETIRED are selected for this prestigious distinction, plicated regulatory maze that increases ineffi- which is based on a combined criteria of com- ciency and incentivizes businesses to reduce HON. JEFF MILLER munity involvement and success in their cho- their full-time workforce. As a Chicago Tribune OF FLORIDA sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty editorial stated, ‘‘[p]art-time work does become Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster a problem when Washington tilts the balance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. of incentives against full-time work. Not only Thursday, April 3, 2014 Adam Kaduce is a Greater Des Moines na- will Obamacare raise costs for the govern- tive through and through. Raised in ment, it stands to make one of the most com- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Urbandale, Adam began making his mark on petitive features of the U.S. economy—a flexi- to recognize the life of Chief Master Sergeant the area at just 13-years-old by starting a lawn ble labor market—less efficient. One more Walter H. Richardson, USAF, Retired, who care business with his brother, Michael. Mr. reason to rewrite, or halt, Obamacare.’’ passed away on March 29, 2014. Walt, who Kaduce’s business sense, work ethic, and in- Obamacare was sold to the American peo- built his life ‘‘on three pillars of faith, hope, and tuition have only grown from his humble be- ple with affordability as its centerpiece. We love,’’ was dedicated to his country, his com- ginnings as he has become a proud Drake were promised time and time again that ‘‘if munity, his family, and above all, the Lord. I Law School graduate working in his current you like your plan, you can keep it,’’ and ‘‘if am privileged to honor a truly remarkable man role as a Commercial Real Estate Manager you like your doctor, you can keep your doc- and American hero. with R&R Realty Group. Outside of his profes- tor.’’ Instead, reports of sticker-shock and Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, Walt sional career, Adam is an adjunct professor at mass cancellations of plans have been the joined the Armed Forces to serve his country Drake University and serves as a member of norm. Many are finding that their preferred and help provide for his family. His career in the Urbandale Economic Development Advi- doctor is now out-of-network and thus out of the Armed Forces spanned thirty years and in- sory Board, the Capitol City Connection, and their coverage. A recent survey conducted by cluded service in the Korean and Vietnam the Urbandale Education Foundation. In all as- the Associated Press found that many of our Wars. Walt was an original member of the re- pects of his life, Mr. Kaduce is an example of nation’s world-class cancer hospitals are off- vered Tuskegee Airmen, training at Tuskegee service, hard work, and Iowa values that our limits to those with certain insurance carriers. Army Airfield in a variety of disciplines that state can be proud of. Now, in addition, workers are seeing their would serve him well throughout his entire ca- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- hours cut and their paychecks lowered. A re- reer. A few years ago, I had the honor of pre- resent leaders like Adam in the United States cent study by the Hoover Institution found that senting Walt the Congressional Gold Medal for Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- 2.6 million workers are vulnerable to work his service as a Tuskegee Airman. ognize and applaud Mr. Kaduce for utilizing hour reductions under 30-hour work week defi- During his time in the military, Walt was one his talents to better both his community and nition—with women and low-income Ameri- of over 1,000 enlisted men selected to inte- the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues cans especially vulnerable. Last August, a grate the Armed Forces. Walt’s unwavering in the House to join me in congratulating township in my district cut the hours of 25 em- commitment to service and immense leader- Adam on receiving this esteemed designation, ployees due to the new definition. My col- ship skills were recognized when, while sta- thanking those at Business Record for their leagues and I continue to hear from our con- tioned at Dover Air Force Base, he became great work, and wishing each member of the stituents from both sides—those who cannot the first African-American to be promoted to 2014 Forty Under 40 class continued success. afford to keep full-time workers, and those the rank of Master Sergeant in the field main- tenance squadron. He retired at the highest f who have had their hours reduced. Last July, the leaders of the International enlisted rank in the Air Force, Chief Master SAVE AMERICAN WORKERS ACT Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), the United Sergeant, as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to OF 2014 Food and Commercial Workers International the Commanding General of the 1st Special Union (UFCW), and UNITE HERE sent a letter Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida. SPEECH OF to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Beyond his military service, Walt was an ac- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi warning complished writer, whose personal memoir is OF NEW JERSEY that Obamacare could ‘‘destroy the foundation titled How Great Thou Art: A Black Boy’s De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the 40 hour work week that is the backbone pression-Era Success Story, in addition to a of the American middle class.’’ The letter dedicated member of the Northwest Florida Wednesday, April 2, 2014 states that ‘‘[t]he unintended consequences of community, who served as a deacon of St. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I the ACA are severe. Perverse incentives are Mary Parish in Fort Walton Beach for three rise today in support of H.R. 2575, the Save already creating nightmare scenarios.’’ Fur- decades. Walt was known throughout the Gulf American Workers Act. This bipartisan legisla- ther, ‘‘[n]umerous employers have begun to Coast as a kind and warm-hearted man who tion is urgently needed to address yet another cut workers’ hours to avoid this obligation, and was always willing to help his fellow citizens. poorly-conceived provision of Obamacare that many of them are doing so openly.’’ They To his family, he was a loving and devoted will harm American workers and further slow stressed the same point we have stressed husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand- economic growth. here today: ‘‘[t]he impact is two-fold: fewer father.

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