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RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES OF Timothy Magruder, Office of the Chief Ad- 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRITING THE OFFICERS AND THE INSPEC- ministrative Officer. ON AMERICA TOR GENERAL OF THE U.S. Charles E. Powell, Jr., Office of the Chief HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administrative Officer. HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OF CALIFORNIA Robin Richter, Office of the Chief Adminis- THE HOUSE AND RECIPIENTS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE HOUSE EMPLOYEE EXCEL- trative Officer. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 LENCE AWARD AND TEAM PLAY- Randy Rogerson, Office of the Chief Admin- ER AWARD istrative Officer. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, last month we celebrated Viet Bao Daily News’ 15th Anni- David Tonizzo, Office of the Chief Adminis- versary of the Writing on America Essay Con- HON. CANDICE S. MILLER trative Officer. OF MICHIGAN test and its subsequent annual Awards pro- We also recognize and congratulate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram. Viet Bao Daily News established the House employees receiving the Employee Ex- Writing on America Essay Contest in 2000 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 cellence Award. This is a merit-based award, with the simple mission of creating an oppor- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, given to an employee from each House Officer tunity for members of the Vietnamese commu- Ranking Member ROBERT BRADY and I rise organization, and the Office of Inspector Gen- nity to share their individual experiences. today to congratulate and recognize the out- eral. Selected employees exhibited out- Since its creation, the competition has be- standing employees of the Officers (Clerk of standing overall job performance and dis- come an annual grand award celebration and the House, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Ad- played a willingness to go above and beyond a uniting chronicle sharing inspirational stories ministrative Officer) and the Inspector General the call of duty for their organization through- from members of the Vietnamese community. of the U.S. House of Representatives who out the last year. We honor the individuals The initial objective of the competition was to have reached the milestone of 25 years of named below for receiving this prestigious preserve the Vietnamese language and cul- service to the U.S. House of Representatives, award. tural values. However, the impact exceeded as well as the recipients of the House Em- Melissa K. Franger and John F. Looney, III, Viet Bao’s initial expectation. The tens of thou- ployee Excellence Award and Team Player Office of the Sergeant at Arms. sands of entries over the years have become Award. more than just an anthology of shared, collec- The House’s most important asset is its Kevin Hanrahan, Office of the Clerk. tive philosophical values—but a historical dedicated and exceptional employees, whose Michael A. Howard, Office of Inspector Gen- record helping to preserve the Vietnamese work, which is often behind the scenes, is vital eral. community’s history across a broad spectrum in keeping the operations and services of the David E. McKittrick, Office of the Chief Ad- ranging from tragedy to triumph. House running smoothly and efficiently. The ministrative Officer. I would like to congratulate all of the partici- employees we recognize today are acknowl- pants in the essay competition for sharing edged and commended for their hard work, And finally, we recognize and congratulate their varied stories of life and legacy, as well dedication, professionalism, teamwork, support several House employees being presented the as congratulate all of the winners past and of House Members and their staffs and con- Team Player Award. This award recognizes present. They have all contributed a multitude stituents, and for their contributions day-in and the value the House Officers and Inspector of inspirational stories that document and day-out to the overall operations of the House. General place on working collaboratively share with the whole community their experi- These employees have a wide range of re- across House organizations to strengthen and ences and journey to assimilate in American sponsibilities and skills that support the legis- protect the U.S. House of Representatives. society. lative process, ensure the security of the insti- These awardees have demonstrated a col- I also want to congratulate and applaud Viet tution, maintain our technology and service in- laborative attitude, commitment to achieving Bao Daily News for the success of their writing frastructure, and contribute to a more effective team objectives, respect and support of their competition, not just for the community service and efficiently operating House support struc- teammates, and dedication to the betterment the program brings to the Vietnamese commu- ture. They have accomplished many great of House operations. We honor the individuals nity, but for what it contributes to the rich tap- things in a wide range of activities, and the named below for receiving this notable award. estry of our nation. House of Representatives and its Members, Alison M. Trulock, Office of the Clerk. f staff, and the American public is better served Kevin C. Cornell and Donna K. Wolfgang, RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF because of them. Office of Inspector General. We recognize and honor the individuals KOUTS named below for 25 years of dedicated serv- James J. Kaelin, Office of the Sergeant at ice to the House. Collectively, this group has Arms. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY provided 350 years of service to the U.S. Kevin N. Chambers, Office of the Chief Ad- OF INDIANA House of Representatives: ministrative Officer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Keith S. Brown, Office of the Chief Adminis- On behalf of the entire House community, I Tuesday, September 8, 2015 trative Officer. extend our congratulations and once again Pamela L. Brown, Office of the Chief Admin- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with pro- recognize and thank these employees for their istrative Officer. found admiration that I recognize the town of Mona S. Burnett, Office of the Sergeant of professionalism and commitment to the U.S. Kouts, Indiana, as it marks its 150th anniver- Arms. House of Representatives as a whole, and in sary. In celebration of this special occasion, Ed Cassidy, Office of the Chief Administra- particular to their respective House Officers, festivities were held in Kouts on August 22, tive Officer. the Inspector General, and collaboratively 2015, which included a parade and com- Mark Dobbins, Office of the Chief Adminis- across these organizations. Their long hours, memoration ceremony coinciding with the trative Officer. hard work, and team spirit are invaluable, and town’s annual Porkfest and the historic Aukiki Daniel S. Hall, Office of the Clerk. their years of unwavering service, dedication, Festival. Patrick A. Hirsch, Office of the Chief Admin- and commitment to the House set an example An idyllic sanctuary for rural life, Kouts has istrative Officer. for their colleagues and other employees who become the thriving community it is today due Araceli Jennings, Office of the Chief Admin- will follow in their footsteps. I celebrate our to one noble trait: perseverance. In 1865, istrative Officer. honorees, and I am proud to stand before you when surveyors of the nearby Pittsburgh, Cin- Tara A. Kelley, Office of the Chief Adminis- and the nation on their behalf to recognize the cinnati, and Saint Louis railroad sought lodg- trative Officer. importance of their public service. ing, they were denied at the first home they

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The vil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong relationship between the CBP, Airlift lage applied for incorporation three times, fail- Northwest, Fire District 5 and the Sheriff’s De- ing twice before Kouts’ patience was rewarded Tuesday, September 8, 2015 partment was essential in ensuring the best in 1921, the same year electricity spread to Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, Edith’s par- possible outcome for Hugh, who has since re- the area. ents were William Earl and Marsha Susan turned home to fully recover. Kouts has always been a town of industry, Gates. She has one younger brother, Billy Many thanks go to: not in the sense of material production, but in Duane, who resides in Texas. Whatcom County Fire District 5 personnel: the sense that the people of Kouts have al- Edith was born at 4:00 p.m. September 4, Jerry Aguiar, Ben Boyko, Christian Craig, ways toiled with conviction and tenacity to cre- 1915, in the country outside of Peach Or- Jeff Finlay, Ryan Greene, Mark Puustelli, Fadi ate the lives they envision for themselves and chard, AR. Samaha, John Shields, Kristy Steinberger, to lift up their community as a civil microcosm She moved from Peach Orchard, Arkansas Christina Tersakian, Scott Van Den Boogaard, worthy of respect. to Michigan in 1925 at age 10. She graduated Kyle Whiteman It is a testament to the quality of the people as Salutatorian from John J. Pershing High Whatcom County Sheriff Deputies: of Kouts and their interest in supporting each School. Tom McCarthy, Jayson Loreen member of the community that Blake Benson, She was married to Loyd Elvin Brady in the Airlift Northwest members: an eighth grader at Kouts Middle School, has midst of the Great Depression on October 28, Bonita Haggith, Rose Goure, Rick Rathbun assumed the role of President of the town’s 1934, at the Hazel Park Baptist Tabernacle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sesquicentennial Committee, performing the Hazel Park, MI in a wedding dress costing Agents: duties of his office with pride. In collaboration $13. She had 6 children, Roger Bryan, Kay Larry Tingley, Eddie Proctor, Timothy John- with his Committee, Blake has organized the Linda, Loyd (Bud) Elvin II, Dan Gregory, Rob- son, Denton Glaser, Andrew Giles, Merritt joyous commemoration of this special day in ert Franklin and Kirk Alyn. Washburn, Christopher Barron, Robert Carter, Kouts history. For their devotion to their town’s As the wife of a city manager she resided, Detlef Goellner history and prosperity, I would like to acknowl- entertained and attended public/political func- This situation is a great example of how our edge Mr. Benson, the Kouts Sesquicentennial tions in Hazel Park, MI, Trinidad, CO, The community benefits when agencies work to- Committee, and Kouts Clerk-Treasurer Laurie Dalles, OR, Monrovia, CA and Santa Clara, gether at all levels. I am thankful that these Tribble. CA, before her husband retired to raise cattle men and women are hard at work every single Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distin- at the Sugarbush Ranch in Success, AR in day to keep us safe and secure. guished colleagues join me in honoring the 1963. f 150th anniversary of the town of Kouts. The She has 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grand- HONORING MOTHER VIRGINIA town’s long history of harmonious cohabita- children, and 5 great-great grandchildren. OLIVER tions is inspiring and is worthy of our admira- She was baptized into the Christian faith as tion. a child and has been a member of the Suc- f cess Baptist Church in Success, AR since HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY 1963. OF INDIANA HONORING ROBERT FISHER She became Deputy Treasurer of Western IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clay County, Arkansas in 1968, in which ca- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 HON. JARED HUFFMAN pacity she served for 16 years. OF CALIFORNIA Edith has family traveling from California, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas, Georgia, and Michigan for the centen- deep respect and profound admiration that I congratulate Mother Virginia Oliver, a long- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 nial celebration. She loves celebrating events with her fam- time resident of East Chicago, Indiana, on a Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ily, recollecting amusing stories/life lessons, momentous milestone, her 100th birthday, honor of Robert Fisher, who passed away on following political commentary, reading west- which she celebrated on August 31, 2015. Vir- July 17 in Fairfax, California, at the age of 68. ern novels, and cheering for the St. Louis Car- ginia was honored by family and friends at a A nearly-lifelong Marin resident and commu- dinals. very special Celebration of 100 Years of Life, nity leader, he will be remembered for his She plans to wear high heels to her 100th which featured a commemorative luncheon. unyielding efforts to better lives in Marin City birthday celebration. The following day, she was recognized during and beyond. f a special reception at her church, Greater First From an early age, Mr. Fisher cared deeply Baptist Church in East Chicago. about others. He moved to Marin City a year HONORING THE INTERAGENCY CO- Mother Virginia Oliver arrived in East Chi- after his birth, and attended high school and OPERATION THAT SAVED A LIFE cago nearly seventy years ago, when she and college in the North Bay. He first ran for office her loving husband, the late Robert Oliver, re- at the age of 23, serving on the Sausalito- HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE located to Northwest Indiana in the mid-1940’s Marin City School District board and later, for OF WASHINGTON to build a life together. Upon their arrival in the the Marin City Community Services District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city, the couple resided in an apartment above board. He also worked as a student counselor the JPL Furniture Store located in the section at his alma mater, the College of Marin, and Tuesday, September 8, 2015 of East Chicago known as the Harbor. It was became an engineer by profession. Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to during this time that Mr. and Mrs. Oliver wel- Mr. Fisher’s efforts will continue to impact honor the Whatcom County Fire District 5, comed two children, Robert and Sheryl, both lives long after his passing. He was involved Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, Airlift proud graduates of East Chicago Roosevelt with the Marin City Health and Wellness Cen- Northwest, and U.S. Customs and Border Pro- High School. ter, Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. School, tection (CBP) for working together to save the In 1953, Virginia and Robert purchased a and the recently-opened Rocky Graham Park. life of Hugh Graham, a Point Roberts visitor home in the Calumet section of the city, where A new community center for Marin City—one who went into cardiac arrest at the Port of Virginia continues to reside. It was in this of his dreams—has begun the planning proc- Entry. home that Mother Oliver raised her children. ess. Early on June 7, Hugh and his friend Andy During this time, Virginia was fully involved in Robert Fisher’s lifetime dedication to public MacLean arrived in Point Roberts, having her children’s educations and was an active service exemplifies an inspirational spirit of planned a bike ride. Immediately after passing member of the parent-teacher association. generosity and a model for others to follow. It through the Port of Entry on Tyee Drive, Hugh While Mother Oliver was focused on raising is therefore appropriate that we pay tribute to collapsed. Customs Agents began performing her children, throughout her life she was also him today and express our deepest condo- CPR, while a cardiac arrest call went out to well known in the community as a skilled lences to his wife, Agnes, his sister, Lue Ann, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department and seamstress and beautician. After her children and his children. Whatcom County Fire District 5. were grown, Virginia continued to serve her

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