July 7, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1061 was a member for eight years and protected IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- have represented the highest achieving and Vice President Dick Cheney from 2003 to NIVERSARY OF THE POCASSET most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year 2005. In 2005, he returned to St. Petersburg GOLF CLUB these elite competitors join the ranks of those and joined the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s who embody Ohio’s proud history of athletic Office where he served as a major in charge HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING success. of the Training Divisions before becoming a OF MASSACHUSETTS Logan’s victory caps a tremendous season. colonel in command for the county’s jail facili- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This sort of achievement is earned only ties. through many hours of practice, perspiration It was in this role within the jail facilities that Thursday, July 7, 2016 and hard work. He has set a new standard for Mr. Previtera observed first-hand how mental Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to future athletes to reach. Everyone at Colum- illness can induce criminal activity and how recognize the 100th anniversary of the bus Academy can be extremely proud of his the justice system had previously neglected Pocasset Golf Club. performance. this reality. He started a program to transfer In search of a place to gather, socialize and On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th mentally-ill inmates from jail into treatment unwind during the summer months, the Club’s Congressional District, I congratulate Logan centers where they could be treated effec- founders purchased the Overlook House in Baker on his state championship. I wish him tively. Pocasset, Massachusetts in 1916. Initially de- continued success in both his athletic and In 2014, when a new police chief in St. Pe- signed as a nine-hole golf course, the found- academic endeavors. tersburg gave Mr. Previtera the chance to join ers contracted Donald Ross, widely regarded f the police department as an assistant chief in as one of the premier architects of golf charge of the Investigative Services bureau courses, to outline the next nine holes. Mr. HONORING DR. DAVID CASH down there, he jumped at the opportunity. It Ross’ vision produced the renowned course gave him the chance to finally return to his we know today, spanning acres of Pocasset’s HON. LOIS CAPPS home city and make a difference where it all scenic landscape. OF CALIFORNIA started. Like so many clubs of its time, the Pocasset IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Golf Club was hit hard by the Great Depres- Thursday, July 7, 2016 Previtera for the work he has done for Pinellas sion. Its owners at the time made the difficult County and for our nation. I ask that this body decision to sell the club in subsequent years. Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in join me in thanking Mr. Previtera for his con- It was during this period that the holes along honor of Dr. Dave Cash, who is retiring as the tinued outstanding service. Hen Cove were converted to houses. The club Superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified f persevered and, in 1951, was acquired by Wil- School District after 28 years of public service liam Carr. Under his careful stewardship, the as an educator. DEFAZIO AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5485 club began to modernize—including the con- After graduating from the University of Cali- struction of the clubhouse that is still in use fornia at Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 1979, Dr. HON. MIKE COFFMAN today. The current ownership group, Pocasset Cash attended law school at Willamette Uni- OF COLORADO Golf Club, Inc., purchased the club in 1989 versity where he received his Juris Doctorate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in the intervening years they upgraded the in 1981. In 1990, he received his Master’s De- Thursday, July 7, 2016 clubhouse to its current form. With over 350 gree in Education at UCSB and in 2008, his Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I cosponsored members, the Club continues to provide its Doctorate of Education from the University of this amendment today because I do not sup- members with a place to recreate and relax. Southern California (USC). He has served as port the continuation of the Selective Service The Pocasset Golf Club will remain a pillar an educator and administrator for several local System at all—for anyone—regardless of gen- in the community through its tireless commit- schools in the Santa Barbara School District der. This is why I have either introduced or co- ment to developing the next generation of including Peabody Elementary School, Goleta sponsored legislation to do away with it every golfers. That development includes the club’s Valley Junior High, and Dos Pueblos High year that I have been here in Congress. junior golf program that attracts prospective School. The United States military has been entirely players early, emphasizing the fundamentals Dr. Cash’s distinguished career as an edu- dependent on an all-volunteer force since the of this life sport. The Pocasset Golf Club also cator and leader in the Central Coast of Cali- end of the draft in 1973. Since then we have offers itself as the home course for the Bourne fornia is only preceded by his commitment to fostered the most professional and elite fight- High School golf team, where student athletes his students and the local Santa Barbara com- ing force in the history of this country. We compete at the club, at no charge, against re- munity. His leadership has helped generations should commit to keeping it that way. gional rivals. Finally, the membership annually of students successfully prepare for the future. Since 1973, the United States has engaged supports the Massachusetts based Oiumet Over the years, Dave’s passion and tireless multiple operations around the world including Scholarship Fund that provides student tuition efforts have succeeded in closing achievement the Gulf War and later two large-scale oper- for high school caddies to attend college. gaps and improving student outcomes at all ations simultaneously. At the height of Oper- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the grade levels. ations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Pocasset Golf Club on its 100th anniversary. During his tenure, Dr. Cash committed his nearly 300,000 American volunteer service- I ask that my colleagues join me in commemo- career to addressing inequality in our edu- men and women deployed to support these rating the Club’s centennial and look forward cation system by seeking to hire more Span- missions. We have done all of this without en- to a future of continued prosperity. ish-speaking teachers and invest in resources for English language learner students to en- acting a draft. f Retired General Carter Ham, Chairman of sure all Central Coast students have the op- the Commission on the Future of the Army, re- IN RECOGNITION OF LOGAN portunity to achieve. Furthermore, Dr. Cash’s cently said that ‘‘[A] return to the draft or other BAKER ingenuity and forward thinking mindset have model of compulsory military service will not earned the respect and admiration of so many yield the quality Army the nation requires.’’ HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI in the educational field. His restorative justice And in his testimony to the Senate Armed OF OHIO initiative, aimed at reducing suspensions and Services Committee, Secretary of Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES keeping kids in the classroom, and initiatives Ash Carter said, and I quote, ‘‘the . . . thing to better integrate technology into the class- Thursday, July 7, 2016 I’d like to say about the Selective Service Sys- room are just two of his many accomplish- tem and the draft generally is this: We want to Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ments as Superintendent of the Santa Barbara pick our people. We don’t want people forced ognize Logan Baker for winning the Boys 800 School District, and they serve as a testament to serve us.’’ Meter Run in the Division III Ohio High School to his dedication to his students’ success. I agree with General Ham and with the Sec- Track and Field State Championship. Dr. Cash’s work and influence have been retary of Defense. An achievement such as this certainly de- immeasurable and will continue to have an ef- This is why I ask my esteemed colleagues serves recognition. The Ohio High School Ath- fect on his students and the entire Santa Bar- to join me in supporting this amendment to re- letic Association has enabled talented teams bara community for many years to come. I am move funding from this outdated system and and individuals to earn state titles since its pleased to recognize Dr. Cash’s countless route it instead toward payment of the national founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the achievements and would like to express my debt. champions of OHSAA state level competitions upmost gratitude for his service to his students

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The Renegades C side—affectionately IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 7, 2016 called the ‘‘Silver’’ side due the age of some Thursday, July 7, 2016 Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of its players—went to the finals of its com- petition, losing 12–10 to the Lost Souls of Dal- Mr. TAKAI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- congratulate the Minnetonka High School Boys Tennis team on their Minnesota State las, Texas in the Challenger Cup Final. The ognize and thank Colonel Robert Preiss, an Renegades are already looking forward to an- American hero who has devoted his life to Team Championship. The Skippers had come up just short in the other season in USA Rugby competition this serving our country. fall as well as to the next Bingham Cup in During his career spanning over 30 years, previous two years, but this year they would not be denied. Although they were seeded 2018. Colonel Robert Preiss has proven his ability to The Renegades are more than just excep- successfully manage organizations and deliver fourth out of eight teams in the tournament, the Skippers showed grit and determination as tional athletes; they are also exceptional citi- results to the most critical problems facing our zens. They volunteer with such programs as nation. He began his military career with his they upset the top two teams on their way to the school’s first tennis championship since Food and Friends, preparing hundreds of enlistment in the Texas Army National Guard. Thanksgiving meals for people living with HIV/ Throughout his career, Colonel Preiss has 1974. They upset Rochester Century in a closely contested final, winning four matches AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. They worked on an array of important projects, from have held school supply drives and holiday toy shaping our policies in Iraq as Deputy Chief in to three. Mr. Speaker, in a sport like tennis where drives, and have donated Nook electronic the National Guard Affairs Office of United success in a match is a combination of singles readers to schoolchildren. They have con- States Forces-Iraq, to drafting recommenda- and doubles, it is especially noteworthy to rec- ducted rugby clinics for youth in the District of tions for our Reserve Forces as part of the ognize how this group of young men worked Columbia, and were featured in a series of Reserve Forces Policy Board. Through his together to achieve their goal. These student after-school activities dedicated to having dads service, he has furthered U.S. military objec- athletes showed that together they were great- or father representatives participate in sports tives both at home and abroad. er than the sum of their parts. drills and related activities with their children. Colonel Preiss has been decorated with nu- The families, teachers, friends, and the en- The Renegades have been recognized by the merous commendations, including the Bronze tire community are very proud of the D.C. Mayor and D.C. Council for their athletic Star. In September of 2013, he received the Minnetonka High School Boys Tennis team achievement and charitable activities, and by Distinguished Service Medal from the National both on the court and in the classroom. Con- the U.S. Department of the Interior for their ef- Guard Association of the United States to rec- gratulations. forts in cleaning and maintaining the original ognize his research into the efficiency and effi- f Flight 93 Memorial in Shankesville, Pennsyl- cacy of the National Guard and Reserve. Our vania. nation is safer today in part due to the work HONORING THE WASHINGTON Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in and patriotism of Colonel Preiss. RENEGADES RUGBY FOOTBALL commending the Washington Renegades and Colonel Robert Preiss, thank you for your CLUB wishing them continued success in the impor- patriotism and selfless service to the United tant work they do of modeling sporting excel- States. As you are surely aware, our nation is HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON lence and breaking down barriers on the field, proud of all you have accomplished during OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and serving the community off the field. The your career. Thank you (Mahalo nui loa) for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington Renegades are amateurs in the your service to our county, and I wish you the Thursday, July 7, 2016 truest sense of the word, for the word ‘‘ama- best in your future endeavors. teur’’ derives from the Latin word for ‘‘love.’’ f Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Renegades do what they do not for ask the House of Representatives to join me money or glory, but for love—love for their TRIBUTE TO BRAD KENDELL in honoring the Washington Renegades Rugby teammates, love for their game, and love for Football Club. Founded in 1998, the Rene- the city and country they call home. HON. DAVID W. JOLLY gades are the first rugby club in the United f OF FLORIDA States to actively recruit gay players, and are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a founding member of International Gay HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. Rugby (IGR), an association that today is ROSCOE BROWN Thursday, July 7, 2016 comprised of over 70 gay and gay-supportive Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rec- rugby clubs worldwide. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ognize Brad Kendell for his tenacity and per- The Renegades represent Washington, D.C. OF NEW YORK severance in the face of adversity. in Division III and Division IV rugby. The club’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brad Kendell is a Pinellas County native, Division III side is the three-time defending from Clearwater. His passion for sailing with champions of the Mid-Atlantic Conference Thursday, July 7, 2016 his father at the Clearwater Yacht Club began Central Division, having reached the national Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor when he was just 7 years old. However, in quarter/semi-finals in 2014. The club’s Division and celebrate the life of an American hero, Dr. 2003, his life drastically changed when he lost IV side has also made two consecutive playoff Roscoe Brown, who will be greatly missed by both his legs in a horrific plane crash with his appearances. all those inspired by him. Dr. Brown flew com- father and flight instructor. Over this past Memorial Day weekend, the bat missions during World War II as a member Mr. Kendell coped with his injury by meeting Washington Renegades finished the 2016 of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen, the first with other disabled sailors and soon discov- Bingham Cup Tournament in Nashville, Ten- African-American military aviators in the ered that his disability could not stop him from nessee as the most successful club overall in United States Armed Forces. As a proud pursuing his true passion of sailing. He began attendance. The Bingham Cup is the Cham- sponsor of the bill that awarded the Congres- to sail competitively this year and has already pionship of IGR, and is named for gay rugby sional Gold Medal, our highest civilian honor, won a world championship. This qualifies him player Mark Bingham, of the San Francisco to the Tuskegee Airmen in 2007, I was hum- to represent the U.S. in the 2016 Paralympic Fog Rugby Football Club, who lost his life on bled to meet Dr. Brown who embodied the Games in Rio this summer. September 11, 2001. Bingham, along with fel- best that our nation has to offer. Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge Mr. low passengers and crew of United Flight 93, Our troops at home and abroad make the Kendell’s courage after a horrific accident and is widely credited with preventing the hijackers greatest sacrifices every day to defend our ask that this body join me in wishing Mr. from reaching their intended target. country. What makes the story of Dr. Brown

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