June 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1001 The programs operated by Shelter House past five decades, it remains true to its pur- cently as the mid-1990s, this disease was have contributed greatly to breaking the cycle pose of having a parade for the benefit of kids seen only sporadically and was considered a of homelessness. In FY2012, Shelter House of all ages. The Lakewood 4th of July Parade minor risk for human beings. decreased the average length of stay for fami- is truly helping make our community a better Generally, NTDs affect the health of the lies in its shelters by 30 percent, and 72 per- place to live. poor in developing countries where access to cent of families at the Katherine K. Hanley My wife, Melissa, and our two young chil- clean water, sanitation, and health care is lim- Family Shelter and Patrick Henry Family Shel- dren enjoy participating in the Lakewood 4th ited. Roughly 2 billion people are being treated ter moved into permanent housing, rep- of July Parade. The annual event is important, for at least one NTD, although most individ- resenting a 12% increase over the previous not just to those who live on the neighboring uals are infected with several NTDs at once. fiscal year. At Artemis House, 67% of house- streets, but to all who come to Lakewood to Several NTDs are difficult to control by drug holds moved to safe and stable housing—an enjoy the patriotic festivities. treatment alone because of their complicated increase of 5% from FY2011. In FY2012, On behalf of all Lakewood residents, I would transmission cycles that involve non-human Shelter house prevented 40 households from like to congratulate the Lakewood 4th of July carriers such as insects. Furthermore, some of becoming homeless, and 80 percent of fami- Parade organizers and volunteers on their tre- the drugs have significant side effects (includ- lies staying in its transitional and permanent mendous accomplishments and thank them for ing death) and cannot be used by young chil- supportive housing programs increased their their continued valuable service to our com- dren or pregnant women. employment income by an average of more munity and country. A study done in 2001 found that research than $650 per month. Volunteers and commu- f and development of drugs to treat infectious nity partners are essential to this success, as diseases had ground to a near-standstill. From they provide the tools necessary to combat ADDRESSING THE NEGLECTED 1975 to 1999, the report stated, 1,393 new homelessness. Their time, money, and effort DISEASES TREATMENT GAP drugs were brought to the market globally, but compose the foundation of Shelter House’s only 16, or 1.1 percent, were for tropical dis- commendable work. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH eases (including malaria) and even tuber- This year, Shelter House has recognized OF NEW JERSEY culosis, although these diseases represented the following individuals and partners for their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12% of the global disease burden. A 2012 up- outstanding commitment to ending homeless- Friday, June 28, 2013 date of that study found that the gap between ness in our community: Changing Lives the percentage of research and development Awards—Passion 4 Community, Lord of Life Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on NTDs and their percentage of the global Lutheran Church, and St. Luke’s United Meth- yesterday, the Subcommittee on Africa, Global disease burden had narrowed, but there is still odist Church. Community Champions—Falls Health, Global Human Rights, and Inter- a long way to go to reach an adequate bal- Church Presbyterian Church, Madison Ridge, national Organizations, which I chair, held a ance. Of the 756 new drugs approved be- and McLean Bible Church. Ending Homeless- hearing that examined the neglected diseases tween 2000 and 2011, 29 (or 3.8 percent) ness & Domestic Violence Awards—Pat that affect a relatively small but significant were for neglected diseases, although the Kuehnel, Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway Of- number of children around the world. global burden of such diseases was estimated fice, and Lori Tagami. Youth Volunteer These diseases are not only debilitating for at 10.5 percent. Of these, only four were new Award—Natalie Hancher, Molly Sullivan, Char- their victims but are too often fatal when un- chemical creations, three of which were for lotte Lackey, Girl Scout Troop #1732, and treated. Such diseases largely impact poor malaria, but none for tuberculosis or neglected Rock Spring UCC YORS (Youth of Rock people in poor countries. They are not only tropical diseases. Spring). These individuals and organizations small in numbers, but they are unable to pay It is unprofitable for companies to create certainly deserve special recognition for their market prices for treatments and are unlikely treatments for diseases with few victims and dedication to Shelter House. However, we to lead social movements to force action on no certain way to recover research and devel- also must acknowledge the importance of all their diseases. That means that research on opment costs. Our heart goes out to those Shelter House volunteers, as well as the pri- detection, vaccines and drug treatment for who suffer from these neglected diseases, and vate sector and government partners who con- their ailments does not receive the priority that we want our government to speed up research stantly strive to better our community through diseases such as HIV/AIDS, often seen in and development in cooperation with univer- efforts to provide secure, structured environ- pandemic levels, are given. sities and private companies. However, re- ments, as well as indispensable support, for The World Health Organization has identi- search and development take time and effort families in need. fied 17 neglected tropical diseases or NTDs. and costs money that private companies can- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me The list ranges from chagas to rabies to lep- not easily justify to their stockholders, includ- in expressing our sincere appreciation to Shel- rosy to dengue fever. However, there are oth- ing many of us, without incentives. We should ter House and its many volunteers and com- ers not on this list of 17 diseases that also re- consider such incentives and look at the sys- munity partners. Their selfless work benefits ceive less attention. These include such dis- tem in place to forge successful efforts to deal the entire Northern Virginia community and im- eases as polio and smallpox, which have with NTDs. proves the lives of many of our neighbors. largely been eliminated from the planet, and We had with us representatives from the fatal, fortunately rare NTDs such as kuru and National Institutes of Health, which was estab- f ebola. lished to understand, treat, and ultimately pre- COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- This hearing will consider the current U.S. vent the many infectious, immunologic and al- VERSARY OF THE LAKEWOOD government handling of these neglected dis- lergic diseases that threaten millions of human 4TH OF JULY PARADE eases to determine what more can or should lives. Their government partner in the system be done to address this situation. Current U.S. for developing solutions to the problem of HON. JEB HENSARLING law favors research on those diseases threat- NTDs and other diseases is the Food and OF TEXAS ening the American homeland, but in today’s Drug Administration, which, among other re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world, diseases can cross borders as easily as sponsibilities, is charged with protecting and those affected by them or the products im- promoting public health through the regulation Thursday, June 27, 2013 ported into the . For example, and supervision of prescription and over-the- Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I chagas is most prevalent in Latin America, but counter pharmaceutical medications, vaccines would like to commemorate the 50th anniver- it has been identified in patients in Texas, and and biopharmaceuticals. sary of the Lakewood 4th of July Parade. On cases of dengue fever have recently been re- Also joining us yesterday were representa- July 4, 1964, the Lakewood 4th of July Parade ported in Florida. We cannot afford to assume tives from a network specializing in providing consisted of two children riding their bikes that what may seem to be exotic diseases medicines at the lowest possible cost to those down the sidewalk on a block of Lakewood only happen to people in other countries. Ten suffering from NTDs, a major pharmaceutical Boulevard. From these humble beginnings, the years ago, West Nile Virus, another NTD, was company that develops new drugs for the parade has expanded to become an institution not seen in the United States or anywhere treatment of diseases rare and otherwise, and of the Lakewood neighborhood. else outside the East African nation of Ugan- a new organization seeking to extend the ben- For the past 50 years, the Lakewood 4th of da, but in less than a decade, it has spread efits of proven interventions to improve the July Parade has worked hard to promote a across this country and much of the rest of the lives of the poor in developing countries. If a sense of community for its residents. While world. Last year, 286 people died from West solution to the gap between existing research the parade has grown tremendously over the Nile Virus in the United States alone. As re- and development and successful strategies to

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We must be better prepared to deal Friday, June 28, 2013 with new challenges to public health. and offers unique, hands on educational expe- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f riences that prepare students to assume the mantle of leadership in the future. While in honor the extraordinary leadership and public IN RECOGNITION OF PLYMOUTH’S Washington, D.C., students will participate in service of Dennis P. Zine, Member of the Los SIX FALLEN HEROES daily educational activities constructed around Angeles City Council. For the last twelve a leadership development-focused curriculum years, Councilmember Zine has represented HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING to assist students in identifying and applying the interests of the San Fernando Valley on OF MASSACHUSETTS their personal leadership style. the , expanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To be selected for a People to People recreation opportunities for Valley residents, Friday, June 28, 2013 World Leadership Forum, these students have fighting against waste and abuse in public demonstrated the requirements of academic agencies and supporting law enforcement ef- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to excellence, leadership potential and exemplary forts to keep our streets safe. honor the service and sacrifice of six fallen he- citizenship. Their commitment of time and Councilman Zine has a well–earned reputa- roes hailing from the great town of Plymouth, dedication to their education and future is out- tion in the San Fernando Valley for his deep Massachusetts. standing. I wish the best for Alexander and commitment to local community and non–profit Since September 11, 2001, Plymouth has Angel as they continue to advance toward groups as well as his lively presence at com- lost six of its own citizens who answered the even higher pursuits. munity events. Every year I look forward to call to defend their Nation. These selfless indi- On behalf of the citizens of Central Florida, sharing the stage with the Councilman at the viduals will now be memorialized by family, I am pleased to congratulate Alexander Mi- appropriately titled ‘‘Dennis P. Zine 4th of July friends, and neighbors in their hometown randa and Angel Valverde on their acceptance Fireworks Extravaganza at Warner Center.’’ when Plymouth’s Fallen Heroes Memorial is to a People to People World Leadership Before his election to the City Council, Den- officially unveiled next week. Today, I would Forum this summer. May their hard work and nis served for 28 years on the front lines of like to express my gratitude for their service steadfastness inspire many to follow in their the Los Angeles Police Department. During by presenting the names of the fallen to the footsteps. that time, Dennis rose to the rank of Sergeant, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: f was honored as officer of the year by the Cali- Sergeant First Class Robert E. Rooney, fornia Highway Patrol and was elected three Army National Guard H.R. 1947 THE FEDERAL AGRI- times to the Board of Directors of the Police Killed in action September 25, 2003 in Ku- CULTURE REFORM AND RISK Protective League. wait MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2013 Always working to improve the quality of life Lance Corporal Jeffrey C. Burgess, United for the residents of the San Fernando Valley, States Marine Corps HON. GARY C. PETERS Councilman Zine formed P.O.S.S.E. (People Killed in action March 25, 2004 in Fallujah, OF MICHIGAN Organizing a Safe, Secure Environment), a Iraq IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Private First Class Kevin J. King, United volunteer group in which hundreds of con- States Army Friday, June 28, 2013 cerned citizens can work to rid their commu- Killed in action April 18, 2007 during a train- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I nities of graffiti, neglected properties, aban- ing exercise at Fort Campbell, Kentucky rise today in opposition to the harmful ‘‘King doned cars and other nuisances. Dennis is blessed with two sons, Chris and Sergeant Benjamin W. Sherman, United Amendment’’ to the Federal Agriculture Re- Eric. Like his father before him, Chris is a Ser- States Army form and Risk Management Act of 2013 (H.R. geant with the LAPD while Eric is a champion Killed in action November 10, 2009 in West- 2217). I believe it will negatively impact Michi- race pilot and flight instructor. ern Afghanistan gan’s agricultural industry and hinder states’ Staff Sergeant Matthew A. Pucino, Army Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my gratitude ability to maintain high dairy standards and to to Dennis Zine and thank him for his tenure of National Guard protect its citizens from livestock diseases and Killed in action November 23, 2009 in outstanding public service to the residents of invasive pests. the San Fernando Valley. Dennis Zine is an Pashay Kala, Afghanistan I am disappointed that the U.S. House Com- extraordinary leader whose service deserves Specialist Steven E. Gutowski, United mittee on Agriculture adopted the controversial to be recognized for all that he has done and States Army King amendment and that floor amendments will continue to do for our community. Killed in action September 28, 2011 in to strip this harmful provision were not allowed Ghanzi Province, Afghanistan to be voted on by the full House The King f These courageous, distinguished men em- Amendment precludes positive state regulation bodied the best ideals of our country and dedi- OFFSHORE ENERGY AND JOBS ACT because it authorizes the federal government cated their lives to its security. I sincerely to nullify state laws and to change current ani- SPEECH OF thank these six Plymouth natives for all that mal welfare standards. HON. LOIS CAPPS they have given in the line of duty. I have consistently made animal protection Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to recognize OF CALIFORNIA a priority. In 2010, I co–authored the Animal the outstanding sacrifice that these veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Crush Video Prohibition Act that was later made for their country. I ask that my col- signed into law by President Obama. During Thursday, June 27, 2013 leagues join me in this remembrance, and in my time in Congress I have supported and The House in Committee of the Whole thanking all of our servicemembers deployed championed legislation aimed at protecting the House on the state of the Union had tinder across the globe. welfare of animals. I will continue to fight to consideration the bill (H.R. 2231) to amend f uphold ethical animal welfare standards. the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to in- While I have deep concerns with the sub- crease energy exploration and production on RECOGNIZING ALEXANDER the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for eq- MIRANDA AND ANGEL VALVERDE stance of the King amendment and a legisla- uitable revenue sharing for all coastal tive process that barred full House consider- States, implement the reorganization of the HON. DANIEL WEBSTER ation thereof, I believe it is critical to provide functions of the former Minerals Manage- necessary resources to our agricultural pro- ment Service into distinct and separate OF FLORIDA ducers in Michigan and across our nation. I agencies, and for other purposes: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES look forward to working with my colleagues in Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition Friday, June 28, 2013 both the House and Senate to enact a farm to the Flores Amendment. Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am bill that supports our agricultural industry while This amendment would seriously undermine pleased to recognize two students, Alexander maintaining high animal welfare standards. the smart ocean planning activities called for

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