December 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1535 ‘‘We knew that we had to pick him up, be- has been dedicated to facilitating attorneys During his forty years of public service, Mr. cause he’s supported us all this time,’’ said and legal advocates for senior residents of the Cedric Flounory has worked tirelessly within Ouellette, who threw two touchdown passes 20th Congressional District of California. More both the United States Air Force and the Inter- in the win. ‘‘We knew that we had to come through and support him. It was great to see specifically, Legal Services for Seniors has a nal Revenue Service. Mr. Flounory rose him here. We all came together, and we all history of providing no-cost legal representa- through the ranks ultimately becoming an Air played hard for him.’’ tion to elderly low-income individuals residing Force Major. Throughout his military service, Each Bulldog helmet had a ‘‘GM’’ decal in in Monterey County who would otherwise not Mr. Flounory garnered awards for his stead- memory of Gary Mazzone. Valley Regional/ have access to the resources necessary for fast dedication, earning the Air Force Good Old Lyme also wore the decals on their hel- protecting their legal rights. Conduct Award, the Marksmanship Award, mets. Legal Services for Seniors has made it their and the Meritorious Service Medal with an Tim King, head coach of the Warriors who goal to address and correct legal harm done Oak Leaf Cluster. After eight years in the Air opposed the Bulldogs on Saturday, is a long- time friend of Brian Mazzone, and under- to Monterey County seniors. They have offices Force, Mr. Flounory continued serving the stands what he was going through Saturday. and outreach locations in Seaside, Carmel, public with a career that has stretched more In 2015, King coached two days after his fa- Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, King City, than thirty years at the Internal Revenue Serv- ther, George Sr., passed away at age 92. Greenfield, Soledad, Gonzales, Castroville and ice. A caring professional, Mr. Flounory has ‘‘It’s a football family,’’ King said. ‘‘For 48 Monterey. Legal Services for Seniors’ attor- been praised for his work at the IRS, receiving minutes, you battle on the field. But reality neys and advocates provide free legal advice awards like Employee of the Month and a Per- is this type of stuff. When I heard about it, and complete legal representation to local formance Award. His service both on the it’s the first thing I told our kids. You can seniors in order to address legal problems in- ground through military service and in the of- worry about grades, you can worry about whatever, but when something happens as cluding physical, financial, and emotional fice through the Internal Revenue Service, horrible as what happened to Brian’s dad, abuse. More than 90,000 seniors have bene- portrays his dedication to the nation. that’s reality. The game of football means fitted from no-cost legal support over the past In short, Mr. Cedric Flounory has honorably absolutely nothing. All respect in the world, 35 years. Many of the issues are very dra- served our country and the people of the 13th I know exactly what he was going through.’’ matic or life-threatening, and include abuse, Congressional District. Please join me in hon- A handful of former Stafford players were Medicare, landlord-tenant conflicts, medical oring him for his forty years of federal service in attendance, standing behind the Bulldogs’ and private insurance issues, Social Security as we wish him well on his retirement. sideline, many wearing team gear. Mazzone problems, consumer fraud, scams, identity greeted each with a hug following the end of f the first quarter. theft, probate guardianships, wills and ad- vance health care directives. Thankfully, ap- RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- f proximately 3,000 citizens are assisted with SARY OF BALLET WEST’S THE HONORING AUSTIN MCCOY these issues each year by Legal Services for NUTCRACKER Seniors. In 2018 alone, Legal Services for HON. SAM GRAVES Seniors restored one million dollars in property HON. BEN McADAMS OF OF MISSOURI fraudulently appropriated by the individuals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which prey upon our seniors on the central IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coast of California. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 In addition to direct client representation, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Legal Services for Seniors provides commu- Mr. MCADAMS. Madam Speaker, this De- I proudly pause to recognize Austin McCoy. nity-wide presentations to approximately 2,000 cember, Utahns and visitors to my state are Austin is a very special young man who has seniors and their family members annually. breathlessly waiting for the curtain to go up on exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship These presentations provide information re- the 75th anniversary of a beloved holiday tra- and leadership by taking an active part in the garding issues which are vital to seniors’ dition—Ballet West’s performance of ‘‘The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 393, and earn- wellbeing, including recognizing and pre- Nutcracker’’. This season’s $3 million produc- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. venting elder abuse, scams, and consumer tion restores the original choreography by Bal- Austin has been very active with his troop, fraud as well as providing resources for afford- let West’s founder Willam Christensen—or Mr. participating in many scout activities. Over the able housing and end of life healthcare and C—as he was fondly known to dancers and many years Austin has been involved with decision-making. These services are crucial to audience members alike. He passed away in scouting, he has not only earned numerous informing citizens of their rights and resources. 2001 at the age of 99. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Additionally, the agency presents information Willam Christensen was known as a cham- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Aus- on challenges faced by local seniors through pion of American ballet, who headed important tin has earned the rank of Warrior in the Tribe public service announcements, newspaper ar- companies in Portland, and of Mic-O–Say and become a Brotherhood ticles, resource fairs, workshops, and other . He was born in 1902, in member in the Order of the Arrow. Austin has public venues. Brigham City, Utah. In San Francisco, in 1944, also contributed to his community through his Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Christensen staged the first complete Amer- Eagle Scout project. Austin worked with the the dedication and commitment to compassion ican production of ‘‘.’’ In 1951, Platte Land Trust to build a sign for their new and justice that Legal Services for Seniors Mr. C. moved with his ailing wife to Salt Lake, Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area located in provides to the 20th Congressional District. seeking a better climate for her health. He Parkville, Missouri. We are fortunate to have this non-profit estab- began teaching ballet at the Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join lishment call the Central Coast home as the and founded what would become Ballet West me in commending Austin McCoy for his ac- only nonprofit agency in Monterey County pro- in 1968. His production of ‘‘The Nutcracker’’ complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- viding no-cost legal services to our elderly soon became a Utah holiday sensation. Many ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the residents. I ask my colleagues to join me in an aspiring young Utah male or female dancer highest distinction of Eagle Scout. celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Legal traces the start of a career from being on stage in ‘‘The Nutcracker’’ party scene, where f Services for Seniors. the story unfolds of young Clara’s dream jour- f HONORING LEGAL SERVICES FOR ney into the magical land of the Sugar Plum SENIORS HONORING MR. CEDRIC FLOUNORY Fairy. Thousands of Utah children and their parents and grandparents have been trans- HON. JIMMY PANETTA HON. RASHIDA TLAIB ported from their seats in a darkened theatre OF CALIFORNIA OF MICHIGAN to a place with waltzing snowflakes and a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marvelous dancing bear. When Ballet West performed ‘‘The Nut- Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 cracker’’ at the Kennedy Center in December Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in of 2018, the Washington Post’s dance critic to ask that my colleagues in the House join tribute to Mr. Cedric Flounory for his many wrote: ‘‘This is not only a beautifully danced me in congratulating Legal Services for Sen- years of federal service to the Internal Rev- and gorgeously designed production. It’s also iors on the occasion of their 35th Anniversary. enue Service, on the occasion of his retire- historic. The result is a fine balance of textural Beginning in 1985, Legal Services for Seniors ment. spectacle and elegant dancing.’’

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