June 12, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1039 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH IN RECOGNITION OF RANDALL B. chain management and her leadership of the APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 PARKER FOR HIS MERITORIOUS Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Anal- CIVILIAN SERVICE AWARD NOMI- ysis, and Counterintelligence will be sorely NATION missed. SPEECH OF As a member of the House Intelligence HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN HON. STEVE AUSTRIA Committee, Representative MYRICK has con- OF OHIO sistently demonstrated a willingness to work OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES collaboratively to ensure the intelligence com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity has the resources it needs while simul- Tuesday, June 12, 2012 taneously securing the Constitutional rights of Friday, June 8, 2012 Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in United States citizens. honor of Randall B. Parker. I am honored to The House in Committee of the Whole It has been a pleasure and an honor to House on the state of the Union had under recognize Mr. Parker for his Meritorious Civil- work with her on the House Intelligence Com- consideration the bill (H.R. 5882) making ap- ian Service Award nomination. Mr. Parker was mittee. She has dutifully served both her local propriations for the Legislative Branch for nominated for his outstanding service as Vice constituents and this Nation. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and Director, 88th Air Base Wing (ABW), Aero- f for other purposes: nautical Systems Center (ASC), Air Force Ma- terial Command (AFMC), Wright-Patterson Air PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio from 4 March port of H.R. 5882, the FY13 Legislative 2007 to 10 March 2012. Branch Appropriations bill and to commend HON. JEFF DENHAM During his service, Mr. Parker distinguished OF CALIFORNIA Chairmen ROGERS and CRENSHAW and Rank- himself as an exceptional leader who guided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Members DICKS and HONDA for working to- the organization through numerous cultural gether to bring this bi-partisan legislation to Tuesday, June 12, 2012 and business challenges while executing a full the floor. range of personal management responsibil- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker on rollcall No. H.R. 5882 provides $3.3 billion for oper- ities. Over the course of his tenure, he pre- 317, I was unable to cast a vote on this ations of the House of Representatives and pared and developed personnel for career op- amendment to the Energy and Water Appro- joint operations with the U.S. Senate. The portunities, provided guidance to ensure work priations bill for fiscal year 2013 due to obliga- funding level is $34 million less than the cur- effort and products reflected management’s tions in my district. The underlying bill was a rent year and $190 million less than requested expectations, and spearheaded the ‘‘Grow the well struck balance of funding priorities. by those offices and agencies covered by the Force’’ 88th ABW Commander’s initiative, fo- California, my district included, is very de- bill. H.R. 5882 freezes funding for House oper- cused on recruiting and developing a superior, pendent on gasoline for its transportation ations at the current level, while increasing qualified workforce, while responding to ongo- needs. Without the necessary research funds, funds for the U.S. Capitol Police, for the Gov- ing budgetary and manpower reduction driven the state will not be able to develop new and ernment Accountability Office—which conducts by the office of the Secretary of Defense better ways to fuel our cars and trucks. With oversight investigations for the Federal gov- (OSD) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) effi- nearly fifty percent of California’s oil coming ernment, and for the non-partisan Congres- ciency initiatives. from the Middle East, it is crucial that we con- sional Budget Office. Mr. Parker’s expertise and experience are tinue to research and develop our fuel re- The funding provided by this measure is truly noteworthy and will be greatly missed. sources here at home to ease our depend- needed for the smooth and efficient operation His outstanding performance culminates a ence on an unstable source that can drive up of the House of Representatives and the U.S. long and distinguished career that reflects his costs on consumers. Senate. It provides funds for phone service, commitment and service to our community Had I been present, I would have voted for computers for postage and for every other and nation. ‘‘nay.’’ resource necessary for the legislative branch Thus, with great pride, I recognize Randall f of the American government to serve the peo- B. Parker for his long-term commitment to the IN RECOGNITION OF LEADER ple of the United States. United States Air Force and I would like to ex- NANCY PELOSI’S 25 YEARS OF tend best wishes for the future. SERVICE f f HONORING HOUSE INTELLIGENCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. LAURA RICHARDSON COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA SUE MYRICK OF NORTH CARO- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LINA HON. JEFF DENHAM Tuesday, June 12, 2012 OF CALIFORNIA HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Leader NANCY PELOSI’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MARYLAND outstanding achievements during her 25 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 12, 2012 of service as a Member of Congress. It has Tuesday, June 12, 2012 been a great privilege to serve alongside and Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I learn from such a strong and effective leader. 318, I was unable to cast a vote on this would like to acknowledge the work and lead- One of the proudest moments of my career amendment to the Energy and Water Appro- ership of one of my colleagues on the House was when I was sworn into the House of Rep- priations bill for fiscal year 2013 due to obliga- Intelligence Committee, Representative SUE resentatives by Ms. PELOSI. She has been a tions in my district. The underlying bill was a MYRICK of North Carolina. mentor to me, and I am continually inspired by well struck balance of funding priorities, and I Representative MYRICK has decided to retire her unwavering commitment to social and eco- feel that the funding for our National Nuclear from Congress and this may well be her last nomic justice. She skillfully balances her de- Security Administration should be maintained official vote for the Intelligence Authorization sire for bipartisanship cooperation with faithful- at appropriate levels to protect our national se- Act of FY 2013. With her retirement, we lose ness to her core beliefs, a rare talent in poli- curity. a dedicated committee member. tics today. Had I been present, I would have voted Representative MYRICK’s engagement on Speaker PELOSI made history when she was ‘‘nay.’’ matters of homegrown terrorism and supply selected as the first female Democratic Leader

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