October 6, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1435 of climate change on the energy performance EL FARO TRAGEDY Ziv, a Harvard University doctoral student. of buildings. In 1991, he served as an advisor Amazingly, every city in the top five hail from on the Global Warming project for the Office HON. CORRINE BROWN Louisiana, with Houma, Shreveport-Bossier of Technology Assessment of the U.S. Con- OF FLORIDA City, Baton Rouge, and Alexandria following gress. He is the author of a pioneering book IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lafayette in the study’s findings. Accordingly, on the practice of sustainable design, Sun, Louisiana was found to be the happiest state Wind and Light: Architectural Design Strate- Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in the country. gies, and co-author of Natural Ventilation in Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, my This is just another reason I am proud to Northwest Buildings and Inside Out: Design heart and prayers go out to the families of call Lafayette, Louisiana, my home. I’m hon- Procedures for Passive Environmental Tech- those aboard the cargo ship, El Faro, which ored to represent this beautiful and diverse nologies. His list of publications includes more disappeared Thursday evening, northeast of city in Congress, and am grateful to be able than 100 papers and reports on computing, the Crooked Islands, Bahamas. Along with the to recognize its distinction as the Happiest energy, climate, and housing. He has also co- family members, I hold out hope that the City in America. authored software programs to facilitate de- Coast Guard’s search and rescue mission will f sign, including Energy Scheming, SIP Schem- be able to save the lives of surviving crew ing, Energy Module, and Auto Architect. members. TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT LUCAS COLOSIMO Prof. Brown’s research topics include visual- As a senior member of the House Com- ization of building information, manually acti- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I vated pneumatic shade controls, natural ven- will be asking for a complete investigation into HON. DAVID YOUNG tilation, daylighting (including the impact of this tragic incident. I commend the Coast OF IOWA structural design), heat exchangers, modular Guard for everything they do for our nation in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES construction (with a focus on structural insu- the areas of maritime security and environ- Tuesday, October 6, 2015 lated panels), classroom design, building mental protection, and have worked closely Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise massing, passive design, insulation, energy with the agency for many years. I was briefed today to recognize and congratulate Lucas auditing, and straw bale construction. today by the Coast Guard, and was told that in their search and rescue mission, they cur- Colosimo for achieving the rank of Eagle He is a Fellow of the American Institute of rently have: Scout. Architects and the American Solar Energy So- Two Coast Guard HC–130 Hercules air- The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- ciety, and has received awards for leadership planes from Coast Guard Air Station Clear- vancement rank in scouting. Only about five in research from the U.S. Green Building water, Florida. percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Council and the Architectural Research Cen- Two Navy P–8 fixed wing airplanes. Award. The award is a performance-based ters Consortium. In 1984, Prof. Brown re- One Coast Guard MH–60 Jayhawk from achievement with high standards that have ceived the National Award for Energy Innova- Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Florida. been well-maintained for more than a century. tion from the U.S. Department of Energy and Coast Guard Cutter Northland, a 210-foot To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout the Governor’s Award for Energy Innovation medium endurance cutter homeported in is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- from the State of Oregon. Portsmouth, Virginia. ganized by requirements and merit badges, as Prof. Brown will be honored this month by Coast Guard Cutter Resolute, a 210-foot well as complete an Eagle Project to benefit the University of Oregon for his contributions, medium endurance cutter homeported in St. the community. For his Eagle Scout Service and it is my honor to recognize and congratu- Petersburg, Florida. Project, Lucas made and installed an outdoor late him for his years of exemplary service. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton, a 154- meditative pathway, which included the Sta- foot fast response cutter homeported in Key tions of the Cross at St. Thomas More Center f West, Florida. in Panora, Iowa. Three commercial tugboats. Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young TRIBUTE TO TALL CORN MOTEL Additionally, the National Transportation man demonstrates the rewards of hard work, Safety Board (NTSB) will have an investigative dedication, and perseverance. I am honored to HON. DAVID YOUNG team that will arrive in Jacksonville tomorrow, represent Lucas and his supportive family in and I will continue to monitor the situation the United States Congress. I know that all of OF IOWA closely and provide any assistance I am able my colleagues in the United States House of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to. Representatives will join me in congratulating f him on reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, and Tuesday, October 6, 2015 I wish him continued success in his future RECOGNIZING LAFAYETTE, LOU- education and career. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ISIANA, AS THE HAPPIEST CITY f today to recognize and congratulate the Tall IN AMERICA Corn Motel of Shenandoah, Iowa. For over 60 IN HONOR OF THE 75TH BIRTHDAY years, the Tall Corn Motel has been a con- OF JOHN JENKINS stant in the Shenandoah community. The busi- HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. ness was founded in 1955 and was one of the OF LOUISIANA first motels to be built in the state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE ROGERS OF ALABAMA Throughout the 1950s and 1960s the motel Tuesday, October 6, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES went through many changes and new owner- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ship to accommodate what quickly became a to congratulate Lafayette, Louisiana, for being Tuesday, October 6, 2015 famous Iowa landmark. With the economy recognized as the Happiest City in America. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I booming, many motel guests looked at the Lafayette is my home. I was raised there, at- ask for the House’s attention today to recog- motel as their home away from home. In fact, tended elementary and high school there, ob- nize John Jenkins on his 75th birthday on Oc- even world famous movie stars and musi- tained my undergraduate degree from the Uni- tober 16th. cians, such as the Everly Brothers, Elizabeth versity of Southwest Louisiana there, and Mr. Jenkins was born in Dayton, Ohio in Taylor, Dolly Parton, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, began a family there. Anyone who has spent 1940. In his childhood, he worked on his fam- and Marilyn Monroe, made appearances time in our city can tell you it is a place filled ily’s farm, and showed a strong worth ethic throughout the years at the Tall Corn Motel. with joie de vivre—where friends and neigh- and a dedication to every job he held. He Mr. Speaker, I commend the Tall Corn bors become family, our unique Cajun food, eventually began a career as an investment Motel for 60 years of dedicated service to the music, and culture abound, and everyone specialist, helping others achieve the Amer- communities and visitors of Shenandoah and knows how to have a good time. ican dream. southwest Iowa. I urge my colleagues in the This designation was awarded by the Na- However, not everything in John’s life was United States House of Representatives to tional Bureau of Economic Research based on perfect. He struggled with alcoholism, which join me in congratulating the Tall Corn Motel a 2014 study conducted by Edward Glaeser of later led to an addiction to crack cocaine. His owners, and wishing them and their entire Harvard University, Joshua Gottlieb of the addictions caused him to reach rock bottom, staff nothing but the best moving forward. Vancouver School of Economics, and Oren and he found himself living in a burned out

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OF OREGON Friend and fellow Steamboater Dale on the change in his life by helping others, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greenley remembered Levine as an ‘‘easy- and over the past 15 years has served in nu- Tuesday, October 6, 2015 going, kind of quiet, laid back’’ man. merous positions at His Place, most recently Greenley had known Levine since the 1970s. becoming an assistant director there. He also Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I submit an arti- He said Levine did whatever it took to stay serves as a deacon and elder at Grace Falls cle from Roseburg, Oregon’s News-Review to by the river so he could keep on fishing. honor and remember the lives of those who ‘‘He could have gone off somewhere and Church, and is known and loved throughout were taken too soon at Umpqua Community probably made good money, but he loved the his community. College on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Umpqua and he stayed here and he finally Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing I ask that all Americans pray for the friends got that job at the UCC and that was really nice,’’ he said. the life and achievements of Mr. Jenkins and and families of these nine victims as they Greenley doesn’t have a television set, so wishing him a happy 75th birthday. grieve and rebuild from this tragedy. he didn’t know about Levine’s death until he We must also keep in our thoughts and was called by a reporter with a national f prayers those who were injured physically and news outlet. emotionally by this event. It will take time and ‘‘That’s when I found out. It was kind of a RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL DIS- our support and patience as they grieve and shock. I’m still kind of processing it,’’ he recover. said. ABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARE- Greenley said Levine was fun to talk to. NESS MONTH Roseburg is a strong and tight-knit commu- nity. I am heartened, and not surprised, by the They shared fishing stories together. Levine was a great writer who loved to describe the acts of kindness and generosity in response to North Umpqua River he loved, Greenley said. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON an unthinkable act. We call that ‘‘UCC ‘‘He was just part of the river,’’ Greenley Strong,’’ ‘‘Roseburg Strong.’’ It is this strong said. ‘‘Larry loved the river. He committed OF TEXAS spirit that will carry everyone through this dif- his life to it.’’ He was also popular with students. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficult time. [From the News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, ‘‘If you ever had any questions or problems Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Oct. 2, 2015] or anything else, he was Johnny-on-the-spot to help you out,’’ said Taylor Gunn, 21, of VICTIMS’ FAMILIES: ‘OUR LIVES HAVE BEEN Myrtle Creek who took her first ever com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. SHATTERED BEYOND REPAIR’ munity college class from Levine last spring. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to recognize The victims who died in Thursday’s Ump- October as National Disability Employment qua Community College shooting were far KIM DIETZ, 59, ROSEBURG Awareness Month. As we celebrate the 70th more than a list of names. Five of the nine Kim Dietz was a strong and compassionate people who died were under 21 years old. woman, whose love of animals defined her, year of recognizing individuals with disabilities They were youth with bright futures, a said Carolyn Whitehorn, Dietz’s mother-in- within our national workforce, it is paramount teacher who loved the river, older students law. that we, as a country, do everything we can to getting a fresh start. Dietz owned two Great Pyrenees dogs. ensure individuals with a disability have oppor- Their families, friends and community are Whitehorn recalled Dietz setting out to be- devastated by their loss. friend a local feral cat who was determined tunities to enter the workforce without barriers. TREVEN ANSPACH to stay wild. Individuals with disabilities are a vital part of Treven Anspach’s close friend Danny Gil ‘‘Feral cats are not easy to tame,’’ she said our national workforce and have contributed said Anspach loved playing soccer and bas- through tears. ‘‘But she had him tamed in ketball, and he was good at it because he was what seemed like no time at all. She would greatly to the U.S. economy. Yet, only 19.1% sit outside when he was around and just talk of these Americans are participants in the taller than everybody else. He also liked just hanging out with friends. to him and offer him food until he came labor force. Accessibility, transportation, and ‘‘He always had a smile on his face, I don’t close enough to pet.’’ perceptions of individuals with disabilities are know. He was just like the type of guy that Eventually, the cat became the family pet some of the many obstacles that prevent was always cheerful to be around,’’ Gil said. who lived with Dietz for many years. Gil was devastated when he heard from his ‘‘She was such a strong and powerful these Americans from being given the oppor- roommate that a mutual friend had seen woman,’’ Whitehorn said. ‘‘She will be tunity to put in a full day’s work and become Anspach get shot. He believes Anspach was missed greatly.’’ active members of our communities. Likewise, the victim who was brought to Mercy Med- LUCAS EIBEL, 18, ROSEBURG it is critical that we recognize the organizations ical Center and died there. Lucas Eibel’s family said they have been ‘‘I wasn’t ready to let him go. I just wasn’t ‘‘trying to figure out how to tell everyone and individuals across the country that provide ready for it. I just cry about it and talk to these opportunities. how amazing Lucas was, but that would take my friends about it and my family,’’ Gil said. 18 years.’’ The Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind is one Gil said Anspach had his whole life ahead Eibel was an FFA member and a volunteer of him. with Wildlife Safari and Saving Grace. He such organization in my district that deserves ‘‘He was doing good in college. He had a was a Ford Family Foundation scholarship this special recognition. Founded in 1931, the girlfriend. He was engaged, and he was ready recipient and was studying chemistry. for life to just begin,’’ he said. Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind provides em- He and three of his siblings were quad- In a statement, Anspach’s family described ployment opportunities for the visually im- ruplets. They were nicknamed The Quad by him as ‘‘one of the most positive young men, their friends at Roseburg High School. paired. The organization enhances the lives of always looking for the best in life. Treven In 2014, Lucas Eibel told News-Review re- hundreds of individuals with disabilities. In was larger than life and brought out the best porter Kate Stringer it’s ‘‘always funny to in those around him.’’ doing so, they bring tremendous value to our see people’s reactions’’ when they find out community. According to his parents, Anspach was ‘‘a perfect son.’’ the four are fraternal quadruplets. As we recognize October as National Dis- Anspach played basketball for the Eibel was studying chemistry in his first ability Employment Awareness Month, I call on Sutherlin Bulldogs and at UCC. year at UCC. It was his favorite subject in high school. employers, schools, and other organizations to Umpqua Riverhawks basketball coach Dan Leeworthy wrote on Facebook that Anspach The family has asked that donations be work throughout the year—not only in Octo- wanted to ‘‘marry his high school sweet- given to Roseburg High School FFA and to ber—to ensure that individuals with disabilities heart, be a firefighter like his Dad, and to the injured victims. have a chance to contribute in meaningful and serve others.’’ QUINN GLEN COOPER, 18, ROSEBURG long-lasting ways through gainful employment. ‘‘To me he was a friend and a coach’s Quinn Glen Cooper was in his fourth day of dream. He was a friend to everyone,’’ Mr. Speaker, individuals with disabilities have college. Leeworthy wrote. ‘‘We are shocked this has happened,’’ his a lot of value to contribute to our society, and LARRY LEVINE family’s statement said. I am pleased to recognize their contributions Larry Levine was an assistant English pro- Cooper was funny, smart and compas- during this very special month. fessor at Umpqua Community College. He sionate. He was the kind of guy who stood up

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