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E492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 15, 2016 Joshua Moline of Woodbury Heights, New Jer- great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues Require the Department of Labor to con- sey for his exemplary service to the citizens of in the United States House of Representatives tinue to collect and disseminate wage informa- New Jersey and the United States. join me in congratulating Catherine on receiv- tion based on gender. Joshua was born and raised in Woodbury ing this esteemed designation, thanking those Create a new grant program to help Heights, and attended Gateway High School, at Business Record for their great work, and strengthen the negotiation skills of girls and where he was a 4-year varsity athlete, broke wishing each member of the 2016 Forty Under women. the state and school pole vault record, and 40 class a long and successful career. This Equal Pay Day, we celebrate the Pay- was later inducted into the Gateway High f check Fairness Act. School Hall of Fame in 2012. After graduating Mr. Speaker, Equal Pay Day restores the in June 2000, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. NATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY American promise, an idea that with hard During his time in the Marines, he served work, anyone can reach their dreams and aboard the USS Iwo Jima, was deployed to HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE know no limits but the scope of their aspira- combat operations in Mosul, delivered humani- OF TEXAS tions. tarian aid in Liberia, and participated in anti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I believe in equal pay for equal work, and terrorism operations in Djibouti. Friday, April 15, 2016 we need to rededicate ourselves to building a After returning to civilian life in 2004, Joshua future in which women are paid based on their Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to became a member of VFW Post 5579 and has merits. recognize the importance of Equal Pay Day. earned the All State Post Commander Award, As a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus f All State Quartermaster Award, and is a mem- for Women’s Issues Task Force on Women of ber of the Semper Fidelis Marine Corps MARLEE ZEIN SERVES UP Color, I have always believed that equal pay League. Moreover, he continues his selfless TOWARD SUCCESS should be a universal right for all citizens re- community service by helping veterans and gardless of gender. their families throughout Gloucester County. Equal Pay Day is a time to reflect and HON. PETE OLSON Mr. Speaker, Joshua Moline is a great renew our shared dedication and responsibility OF TEXAS American who exemplifies true love for our to eliminate pay inequalities in the workforce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. His commitment to protecting and Equal Pay Day is the date in the current Friday, April 15, 2016 serving our community both as a member of year that represents the extra days a typical the Marine Corps and as a veteran is an inspi- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to woman working full-time would have to work congratulate Marlee Zein of Sugar Land, ration. I join with my community and all of just to make the same as a typical man did in New Jersey in honoring the achievements and Texas for being selected to the United States the previous year. Tennis Association (USTA) Junior Leadership selfless service of this truly exceptional young Women in America still earn an average of Team. man. 78 cents to a man’s dollar, even after having Marlee is currently a sophomore at Dulles f attained the same level of experience and High School and is 1 of only 30 tennis players education. TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE SWOBODA from across the United States to be selected For women of color: 60 cents on the dollar for the typical Black to the USTA Junior Leadership Team. The HON. DAVID YOUNG woman. USTA acknowledges tennis players who ex- OF IOWA 55 cents on the dollar for the typical His- emplify admirable qualities such as leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panic woman. and good sportsmanship, both while playing tennis and in day to day activities. Members Friday, April 15, 2016 The gender pay gap in the United States is among the largest of many industrialized na- selected to the USTA contribute to their com- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise tions. munity as a whole, and do so with outstanding today to recognize and congratulate Catherine On average there’s a yearly pay gap of character. Marlee is not only part of the USTA Swoboda for being named a 2016 Forty Under $11,084. team, but also ranked the number four player 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa At this rate, the wage gap will not close in the state of Texas and number nine in the publication, Business Record. completely for another 40 years; costing country for the end of the 2015 year; what an Since 2000, Business Record has under- women anywhere from $400,000 to $2 million accomplished young woman. In addition to an taken an exhaustive annual review to identify over a lifetime in lost wages. impressive list of awards, she also volunteers a standout group of young leaders in the Women make up nearly half of our work- at a community Sudanese group. Greater Des Moines Area that are making an force, therefore this disparity impacts us all. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- impact in their communities and their careers. The wage gap not only disadvantages sional District of Texas, congratulations again Each year, forty up-and-coming community women who worked just as hard to earn less, to Marlee Zein for being selected as a USTA and business leaders under 40 years of age it also hurts those families supported by wom- Junior Leadership Team member. We can’t are selected for this prestigious honor based en’s incomes. wait to see what she does next. on a combined criteria of community involve- Pay discrimination puts greater strain on f ment and success in their chosen career field. families to cover costs like child care or health TRIBUTE TO BETHANY WILCOXON The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees care, and it holds our economy back from will join an impressive roster of 640 business achieving its full potential. leaders and growing. The Paycheck Fairness Act is a common- HON. DAVID YOUNG Catherine serves as the Director of Planning sense measure that will bolster the ability of OF IOWA at the Des Moines based World Food Prize women to fight pay discrimination. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Organization. Through her work, Catherine is This women’s Equity measure will: Friday, April 15, 2016 able to motivate the next generation of young Require that employers seeking to justify people to fight hunger and give back to the unequal pay bear the burden of proving that Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise people who need it most. She is tirelessly its actions are job-related and consistent with today to recognize and congratulate Bethany dedicated to educating others about the sheer a business necessity. Wilcoxon for being named a 2016 Forty Under number of people who go hungry each and Prohibit employers from retaliating against 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa every day. Not only does Catherine help oth- employees who share salary information with publication, Business Record. ers in her professional life, but she is also their co-workers. Since 2000, Business Record has under- committed to using her time outside of work to Put gender-based discrimination sanctions taken an exhaustive annual review to identify help refugees fight through the issues they en- on equal footing with other forms of wage dis- a standout group of young leaders in the counter when beginning a new life and crimination—such as race, disability or age— Greater Des Moines Area that are making an acclimating to a new culture. by allowing women to sue for compensatory impact in their communities and their careers. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- and punitive damages. Each year, forty up-and-coming community resent leaders like Catherine in the United Require the Department of Labor to en- and business leaders under 40 years of age States Congress and it is with great pride that hance outreach and training efforts to work are selected for this prestigious honor based I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her with employers in order to eliminate pay dis- on a combined criteria of community involve- talents to better both her community and the parities. ment and success in their chosen career field. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Apr 16, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15AP8.032 E15APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 15, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E493 The 2016 class of Forty Under 40 honorees Thank you to owner Joe Lacob, president MARINE AND NCO OF THE QUAR- will join an impressive roster of 640 business Rick Welts, head coach Steve Kerr, interim TER ANNOUNCED AT MCLB BAR- leaders and growing. head coach Luke Walton, Steph Curry, Klay STOW As the Capitol Crossroads Director at the Thompson, Draymond Green, Harrison Greater Des Moines Partnership, Bethany Barnes, Andrew Bogut, Andre Iguodala, and HON. PAUL COOK works hard on a daily basis to move Des all of the talented players, coaches, and staff OF CALIFORNIA Moines forward as an innovative community who made this record possible. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where you can live, work and build a family.

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