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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 No. 173 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- project a reality, one of the city’s most called to order by the Speaker pro tem- nal stands approved. consequential economic development pore (Mr. TONKO). f projects since the industrial revolu- f tion. His immense impact was known PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by all, which is why he was named Cit- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the izen of the Year in 2000. PRO TEMPORE gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JOYCE) come I hope we can honor Skip Ashooh’s The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- forward and lead the House in the legacy by continuing to work together fore the House the following commu- Pledge of Allegiance. to move Manchester and New Hamp- nication from the Speaker: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio led the Pledge of shire forward. WASHINGTON, DC, Allegiance as follows: I offer condolences to his wife, Gail, October 31, 2019. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the Ashooh family, friends, and all who I hereby appoint the Honorable PAUL United States of America, and to the Repub- knew him. TONKO to act as Speaker pro tempore on this lic for which it stands, one nation under God, May Skip’s memory be eternal. day. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. NANCY PELOSI, f f Speaker of the House of Representatives. HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER OF U.S. ARMY SERGEANT THOM- PRAYER PRO TEMPORE AS COLE WALKER OF CONNEAUT, OHIO The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick The SPEAKER pro tempore. The J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Chair will entertain up to five requests (Mr. JOYCE of Ohio asked and was Dear God, we give You thanks for for 1-minute speeches on each side of given permission to address the House giving us another day. the aisle. for 1 minute.) We ask Your special blessing upon f Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, the Members of this people’s House. it is with a heavy heart that I rise to RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND honor the life and service of U.S. Army They face difficult decisions in difficult LEGACY OF ELIAS ‘‘SKIP’’ ASHOOH times, with many forces and interests Sergeant Thomas Cole Walker of demanding their attention. (Mr. PAPPAS asked and was given Conneaut, Ohio. Give them generosity to enter into permission to address the House for 1 Sergeant Walker, who enlisted after their work. May they serve You in the minute and to revise and extend his re- graduating from Conneaut High School work they do as You deserve; give of marks.) in 2016, was tragically killed on Octo- themselves and not count the cost; Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise ber 20 during a training exercise at fight for what is best for our Nation today on behalf of all Granite Staters Fort Stewart. and not count the political wounds; to recognize the life and legacy of Elias Just 22 years old, he had been award- toil until their work is done and not ‘‘Skip’’ Ashooh who passed away this ed the Army Good Conduct Medal, the seek to rest; and labor without seeking week. He embodied the spirit of the National Defense Service Medal, the any reward, other than knowing they Queen City and left this world too Korea Defense Service Medal, and the are doing Your will, and serving the soon. Army Service Ribbon. people of this great Nation. As a lifelong Manchester resident and His dedication to protecting this Na- Bless them, O God, and be with them Saint Anselm College alum, Skip dedi- tion was nothing short of heroic and and with us all this day and every day cated his career and life to bettering serves as an inspiration to us all. But to come. May all that is done be for his community. He was a successful Sergeant Walker was more than a pa- Your greater honor and glory. businessman, local leader, and philan- triot. He was also a son, a brother, and Amen. thropist who never gave up on the po- a husband. His loss is felt by many. f tential of Manchester and all its resi- Madam Speaker, please join me in dents. He was a community fixture who extending condolences to the friends, THE JOURNAL loved taking in the downtown area he fellow soldiers, and family of Sergeant The SPEAKER pro tempore. The helped revitalize. Walker, especially his wife, Taylor; his Chair has examined the Journal of the As chair of the Manchester Develop- brother, Jared; his sisters Payton, last day’s proceedings and announces ment Corporation, Skip was instru- Whitney, and Wendy; and his father, to the House his approval thereof. mental in making the civic center Thomas. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H8681 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:12 Nov 01, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31OC7.000 H31OCPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H8682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 31, 2019 I pray that the outpouring of support VENTURE ACADEMY: MOCK TRIAL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS from the Conneaut community will WORLD CHAMPIONS (Mr. CARBAJAL asked and was given help ease their sorrow during this dif- (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was permission to address the House for 1 ficult time. I know this entire Chamber given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend his re- joins me in thanking Sergeant Walker for 1 minute and to revise and extend marks.) for his service, honoring his life, and his remarks.) Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, I praying for his family. Mr. MCNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of the people of my dis- f rise today to congratulate a group of trict, California’s central coast, who LIMOUSINE SAFETY STANDARDS talented students in my district who are worried about healthcare and the recently earned the title of Mock Trial (Mr. TONKO asked and was given high cost of prescription drugs. World Champions. Earlier this month at home, I spoke permission to address the House for 1 Venture Academy’s mock trial team minute and to revise and extend his re- with people at retirement commu- was one of 38 teams that traveled to nities, town halls, and at their door- marks.) New York to compete for this honor in Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, this steps delivering food for Meals on the Empire Mock Trial World Cham- Wheels. Throughout these conversa- month marked the painful anniversary pionship. They successfully argued a of one fateful afternoon in Schoharie, tions, one thing was made clear: We fictional case involving a construction need to lower the cost of prescription New York, when 20 precious souls were company that was accused of failing to lost in the preventable crash of a lim- drugs. take proper safety precautions by por- I am proud the House passed H.R. 987 ousine that should never have been al- traying the prosecutors and defendants lowed on the road. to strengthen health protections and as well as the witnesses in the case. bring down drug costs. I am excited The families of those lost—many They ended up bringing back the top from my hometown of Amsterdam, that we are looking ahead to do more prize to Stockton. to ensure people never have to choose New York—the families of eight young This isn’t Venture Academy’s first people devastated by the Cutchogue between lifesaving medicine and put- big success. Last year the team placed ting food on the table. crash on Long Island in 2015, and fifth in the Empire contest, and for the countless others touched by these pre- That is why I cosponsored H.R. 3, the past 6 years they have won first place Lower Drug Costs Now Act. When we ventable tragedies have raised their in the San Joaquin County mock trial voices to demand action. give the power to Medicare to nego- competition. tiate prices directly with drug compa- Last week we introduced bipartisan One day some of these students could nies and make these lower prices avail- legislation that answers their call. It is come here and stand at this podium, able to everyone, we all win. important, I believe, to respond to that putting their debate skills to work H.R. 3 gives power back to the pa- call and to that request. The SAFE while arguing for or against important tients. It is what people in my district Limos Act, the Take Unsafe Limos Off legislation. the Road Act, and the End the Limo So, Madam Speaker, please join me are working for, and I am proud to sup- Loophole Act have responded to them in congratulating Venture Academy’s port it. with great sensitivity. mock trial team, the Mock Trial World I thank my friend, ANTONIO DELGADO, Champions. f for joining me in sponsoring this life- f saving legislation, and I thank our col- IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY leagues on both sides of the aisle who PHONY IMPEACHMENT INQUIRIES (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- have signed on in support.
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