E1032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 18, 2018 Butler Township while spearheading various bravery and showed us that our freedoms colleagues in the United States House of Rep- projects and serving as the administrative offi- have not come without many sacrifices. resentatives join me in applauding their ongo- cer of the township. Prior to this position, Ed In May 1964, Mr. Donlon was sent to Viet- ing support of our military members. spent over 18 years managing the City of nam as Captain of the U.S. Army 7th Special f Lower Burrell—Where he made a positive and Forces Team A–726 assigned to defend HONORING CHIEF IRA LEWIS lasting impact that can still be felt today. Camp Nam Dong. In the early hours of July 6, Throughout his tenure, Ed has displayed an 1964, a Viet Cong battalion unleashed a sur- admirable work ethic and a sincere desire to prise attack on Camp N am Dong. Throughout HON. WALTER B. JONES make a difference. His stewardship of Butler the five-hour battle, Mr. Donlon remained fo- OF NORTH CAROLINA Township has resulted not only in continued cused and determined, swiftly repositioning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prosperity of its businesses and residents, but himself around the camp, directing counterfire, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 also transformed the overall professional envi- giving his men encouragement, and even pro- Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I am extremely ronment. Local officials have a direct impact viding care to the wounded despite his own in- proud to rise today to honor the life and ac- on residents through a number of capacities, juries. His valiant efforts in the face of Viet complishments of Chief Ira Lewis (USCG, re- which Ed realized and cherished. Regardless Cong aggression made Mr. Donlon the first tired) of Harker’s Island, North Carolina, and of the situation or circumstances, Ed always person to receive the Medal of Honor, the mili- recognize his turning 100 years old on August remained resilient and kept the township on tary’s highest decoration, in the Vietnam War. 2, 2018. On Saturday, August 18, 2018, the the right path—Focusing on the best interests Although Mr. Donlon’s formal service in the Town of Harker’s Island and the surrounding of the people he felt privileged to represent. U.S. Army has ended, his service to our coun- community will formally honor Chief Lewis as Though he made a career for himself in try continues today. Through his active in- their oldest living citizen. The celebration will public service, Ed still managed to give back volvement with the Medal of Honor Founda- include a United States Coast Guard reunion, to his community as a volunteer. He has par- tion’s Medal of Honor Character Development parade, and recognition ceremony. ticipated on a number of boards and served Program, the Westmoreland Scholar Founda- Ira Lewis was born on Harker’s Island on as a member of numerous committees, con- tion, as well as regularly talking to students August 2, 1918. At the age of 16, he had to tinuously striving to make a difference and and servicemen and women, Mr. Donlon is an make the difficult decision to leave school better the lives of others. Ed participated in important role model for our communities, our early in order to support his family. Having the committees that were formed to rewrite military, and the next generation of soldiers. four brothers that served either in the Coast and modernize both the First and Third Class Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Guard or Navy, Ira followed suit and joined the Township Codes, which eventually granted cit- me in honoring Colonel Roger Donlon on his United States Coast Guard in 1938, serving ies legal authority to operate in an efficient lifetime of hard work and dedicated service to diligently until his retirement on August 1, manner. the United States. 1959. From his enlistment through March In addition, Ed was the Director of the ‘‘U- f 1957, Chief Lewis’ assignments included Sta- Comp Board’’ which was developed to assist tions Bellport, Ditch Plans, Forge River, Rock- municipalities and authorities across the state PERSONAL EXPLANATION away Atlantic Beach, Smith’s Point, Napeague with unemployment solutions and assistance. and Moriches Lifeboat Station. From March Ed served on the Little League Board of Direc- HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ 1957 until his retirement on August 1, 1959, tors for nearly 20 years and volunteered as a OF ILLINOIS Chief Lewis served as the lighthouse keeper mentor for individuals who committed first time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Montauk Lighthouse, Long Island, N.Y. offenses. After retirement, Chief Lewis returned home Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Ed’s decades of service prove him to be a to Harker’s Island, North Carolina and began leader in every sense of the word. I am grate- Mr. GUTIE´ RRIEZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- to build his family home with his own hands. ful to represent such a service-minded indi- avoidably absent in the House Chamber Roll This home would house his wife, Maggie; son, vidual who has been both honorable and ef- Call votes 331 through 335 on Tuesday, July Phil; and daughter, Ann. After completing his fective. Under his management, Butler Town- 17, 2018. Had I been present, I would have home, Chief Lewis went to work at the com- ship has flourished while residents and busi- voted ‘‘Nay’’ on Roll Call votes 331 and 332, missary aboard Marine Corps Air Station, ness have been enriched. and ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll Call votes 333, 334, and Cherry Point for eleven years. Upon com- Ed is the epitome of a devoted public serv- 335. pleting his career at the commissary, he start- ant and his strong leadership has provided a f ed a commercial fishing business, where he solid vision for Butler Township. His unique piloted two vessels, and persevered through TRIBUTE TO IOWA SELECT FARMS people skills, thoughtfulness and integrity have that often challenging career for twenty-three AND THE DEB AND JEFF HAN- resulted in many years of professional and in- years. SEN FOUNDATION valuable service for which he will be remem- As the commercial industry began to de- bered. cline, Chief Lewis looked for a new path, and Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Ed Kirk- HON. DAVID YOUNG decided to give back to his community. He wood for his lifelong dedication to public serv- OF IOWA went on to serve with several boards and ice and for all of the work he has done to bet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community improvement teams. Of note was ter the community. Furthermore, I ask that my Wednesday, July 18, 2018 the Carteret County Harbor Committee, which colleagues in the United States House of Rep- helped secure funding to upgrade harbors for resentatives join me in congratulating Ed on Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise commercial fishers. Chief Lewis also worked his well-earned retirement and wishing him the today to recognize and congratulate Iowa Se- with a team to initiate the Veterans’ Memorial best of luck in his future endeavors. lect Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Project, which now stands on the grounds of Foundation for being honored by the Army Na- f the Harker’s Island Elementary School. tional Guard for their outstanding support of As a result of his years of service, Chief HONORING COLONEL ROGER Army Guard Soldiers across the state of Iowa. Lewis was awarded the prestigious and exclu- DONLON Iowa Select Farms has been honoring sive Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2013 by Iowa’s soldiers for 12 years now by distrib- the Governor of North Carolina. This award is HON. JOHN J. FASO uting pork and pork products to all military presented to individuals who have a proven OF NEW YORK families during the holidays. Lieutenant Gen- record of extraordinary service to the state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the Army That same year, he was honored with a National Guard, noted the ‘‘positive impact’’ United States Coast Guard Medallion in rec- Wednesday, July 18, 2018 that employers such as the Deb and Jeff Han- ognition of his 95th birthday. A revered man, Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- sen Foundation have on Soldiers’ lives and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum of ognize and honor Colonel Roger Donlon for thanked those ‘‘who do so much for the men Harker’s Island also hosts a permanent Life his exemplary service to our nation. A native and women who serve in the Army National Saving Service and United States Coast of Saugerties, New York, Mr. Donlon bravely Guard.’’ Guard display in honor of Chief Lewis’ many served our country in the U.S. Army for thirty Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- contributions during his career. years. Though his humility, fierce loyalty, and ognize Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Chief Lewis has given his life to public serv- steadfast patriotism, Mr. Donlon has redefined Jeff Hansen Foundation today. I know that my ice through his career with the United States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:32 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JY8.011 E18JYPT1 July 18, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1033 Coast Guard and his work in the community. novation and technology it is today. Bob On May 23rd, Secretary Wilbur Ross an- In recognition of his long life and commitment Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove built nounced that the Commerce Department to service of our nation and fellow Americans, a legacy and a company to be proud of, and would begin an investigation into whether im- I wish to recognize Chief Ira Lewis. we join in offering our sincere congratulations ports of automobiles and auto parts threaten f to the Intel Corporation for their 50 years of in- national security. However, before the Depart- novation and excellence. ment of Commerce could begin their investiga- RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING f tion, President Trump delegitimized the entire INTEL CORPORATION’S 50TH AN- process by prematurely stating that he wanted NIVERSARY IN APPRECIATION OF CALVIN a 25 percent tariff on automotive imports. We MITCHELL AND HIS SERVICE TO now know that this investigation is just a jus- HON. ZOE LOFGREN THE HOMELAND SECURITY COM- tification for this administration’s desire to im- MITTEE OF CALIFORNIA plement 19th century style tariffs on America’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES allies around the globe. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON The Peterson Institute for International Eco- OF MISSISSIPPI nomics predicts that if the new auto tariffs are Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES implemented, the United States will lose along with my colleagues ANNA ESHOO and Wednesday, July 18, 2018 624,000 jobs and production would fall by 4 RO KHANNA, to recognize and celebrate Intel Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- percent. As Members of Congress, we cannot Corporation’s 50th anniversary. Intel who stand by and allow this administration’s de- some call the ‘‘most important company in the er, as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, I rise to express my structive trade policies to hurt American work- world,’’ has long been an enormously signifi- ers. As a result, I led a bipartisan letter, co- cant company of the global digital economy. appreciation of Mr. Calvin Mitchell upon the conclusion of his service to the Committee as signed by 149 Members of Congress, to Sec- On July 18, 1968—50 years ago today— retary of Commerce Wilbur Ross expressing Intel was founded by semiconductor pioneers a Congressional Fellow. Since joining the Committee this past No- concern with the Section 232 investigation into Bob Noyce and Gordon Moore. One of their auto imports. The letter highlights the auto in- first hires was Andy Grove—a refugee who vember, Mr. Mitchell has made valuable con- tributions to our legislative and oversight work dustry’s importance to working families and had immigrated from communist-controlled the nation’s economy, as well as the vast net- Hungary at the age of 20. He finished his edu- by sharing his considerable knowledge of fed- eral acquisitions. He has been a reliable re- work of international suppliers that the industry cation in the United States at the City College relies on to stay competitive. of New York and the University of California, source to our staff on all Department of Home- land Security acquisition-related matters. Addi- I strongly urge the Trump Administration to Berkeley. Intel initially set about making mem- think carefully about the impact of the autos ory chips, but within three years had invented tionally, during his tenure on the Committee, Mr. Mitchell was deeply involved in our over- 232 investigation, and the devastating effect the very first microprocessor. For the next thir- tariffs could have on American workers. Rath- ty years, Noyce, Moore, and Grove were suc- sight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to Hurricane Maria which er than endangering American jobs through a cessive CEOs of Intel, during which the com- trade war with our allies, we need to strength- pany’s innovative, cutting-edge research, and devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Is- lands. Additionally, he helped develop innova- en our trading relationships to better position industry leading technology profoundly U.S. workers in the global marketplace. changed how the world connected, commu- tive approaches to promote federal procure- f nicated, and did business. Starting with just 12 ment opportunities for small businesses and employees at its founding in 1968, Intel has enhance the participation of Historically Black HONORING THE BIRTH OF NELSON now grown to be the largest semiconductor Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in federal MANDELA manufacturer in the world, with over one hun- acquisitions. dred thousand employees globally. Throughout his time on the Committee, Mr. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Since its founding, Intel products pushed the Mitchell has displayed a high degree of pro- fessionalism and personal commitment to pro- OF TEXAS envelope in terms of what computers and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES microprocessors could achieve. Today, Intel viding Members of the Committee and staff and its founders are rightfully considered icons valuable insight and information. In all of this, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Silicon Valley. Bob Noyce and Gordon Calvin has demonstrated benevolence, vitality, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Moore’s decision to strike out on their own and enthusiasm, which has helped all of us Mr. Speaker, today marks 100 years since the with a plan to pursue superior technology enormously. birth of famed political leader and philan- We thank Calvin for his service to the Com- helped ignite the startup culture that still de- thropist, Nelson Mandela. Often referred to as mittee and our country and wish him the very fines Silicon Valley to this day. Bob Noyce the ‘‘Father of the Nation,’’ Mandela is best best as he returns to the General Services Ad- earned his nickname as ‘‘Mayor of Silicon Val- known for serving as South Africa’s first black ministration. ley,’’ and was instrumental in crafting the cas- head of state and using his administration to ual, hands-on work environment that remains f dismantle the strict system of apartheid that the standard in Silicon Valley. He provided THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF existed in South Africa from 1948 until the counsel to countless younger CEO’s, among THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S mid-1990s. Since that time, Mandela has be- them Steve Jobs. Gordon Moore is the re- AUTO TARIFFS ON ALABAMA come a global icon of democracy and social nowned author of ‘‘Moore’s Law,’’ the guiding justice, which is relevant even today as we principle of the semiconductor industry, which HON. TERRI A. SEWELL continue to wrestle with our own issues of divi- predicts a doubling of the number of transis- OF ALABAMA siveness and racial disparities. tors on an integrated circuit every two years. Mandela began his activism at a relatively IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Remarkably, that standard still holds true young age. While studying law at the Univer- today. Andy Grove’s encouragement of inno- Wednesday, July 18, 2018 sity of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, vation, risk-taking, and open communication Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Mandela quickly became involved in a move- drove the company to ever-higher levels of rise today to address the U.S. Department of ment fighting against racial discrimination. In success and competitiveness, and has had a Commerce Section 232 investigation into auto- 1944, Mandela joined the African National lasting impact on the culture of Silicon Valley. mobile imports and the negative impact that it Congress (ANC) and worked to establish its For the past 50 years, Intel has been an en- could have on Alabama’s economy. In my dis- youth league, the ANCYL, in order to help fos- gine of innovation in Silicon Valley. Just last trict, I have both a Hyundai and Mercedes ter new leaders and call for civil disobedience week, the San Jose Mercury News reported auto manufacturing facility. Not only do they against the new laws that came with apart- that—were the San Francisco Bay Area a na- produce cars for the U.S. and foreign markets, heid. tion of its own—it would be the 19th largest but they provide thousands of high paying jobs By 1961, Mandela co-founded an armed economy in the world. The astounding suc- for my constituents. Last year alone inter- wing of the ANC once the government would cess of Silicon Valley can be attributed to national automakers invested $10.2 billion in not respond to peaceful demands for equality. many things, but few companies have played the state of Alabama, employing more than Mandela was ultimately imprisoned for nearly such an integral role in the early molding of 80,000 citizens, and providing good wages three decades, where he was subjected to in- Silicon Valley into the worldwide leader of in- and benefits to their employees. humane punishment and other atrocities.

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