E1424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 2014 these institutions can continue serving Amer- rest of the Chamber Board for their leadership ship from Rollins College, Crummer Graduate ican consumers. and dedication to our community. I would also School of Business. In addition, H.R. 5461 incorporates three like to recognize and thank Russ Slinkard, the I am honored to recognize Julio Rocha, dur- other bills that originated in the Financial Serv- President and Chief Executive Officer of the ing Hispanic Heritage Month, for his leader- ices Committee and previously received over- Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and In- ship and contributions to the Central Florida whelming bipartisan support: H.R. 634, the dustry, and all of the staff. Community. Business Mitigation and Price Stabilization The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce f Act; H.R. 3211, the Mortgage Choice Act; and and Industry has been a partner to the city as H.R. 4167, the Restoring Proven Financing for it has grown and changed over the past 100 HONORING JAMISON DUNN American Employees Act. years. The Chamber plays a vital role in the In this time when there seems to be so little economic health of Joliet and the surrounding HON. SAM GRAVES that Republicans and Democrats in Wash- area. OF MISSOURI ington agree on, I think it’s important to note Again, I would like to congratulate the Joliet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES just how much bipartisan support all of these Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tuesday, September 16, 2014 bills earned. for 100 years of service to our community. H.R. 634 passed the Financial Services f Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Committee 59–0 on May 7, 2013 and then proudly pause to recognize Jamison Dunn. passed the House 411–22 on June 12, 2013. IN HONOR OF CLARA MAE MILLER Jamison is a very special young man who has This bipartisan bill exempts manufacturers, exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship ranchers and small companies that buy and HON. BILL FLORES and leadership by taking an active part in the sell derivatives to hedge against business risk OF TEXAS Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1414, and earn- from burdensome margin and capital require- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. ments of the Dodd-Frank Act. Jamison has been very active with his troop, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 H.R. 3211 passed the committee unani- participating in many scout activities. Over the mously by voice vote on May 22 of this year Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many years Jamison has been involved with and then passed the House by voice vote on congratulate Ms. Clara Mae Miller on her scouting, he has not only earned numerous June 9. This bipartisan bill increases access to 100th birthday. Ms. Miller has led a remark- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- mortgage credit for low- and middle-income able life that is grand in accomplishments ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Americans by modifying the definition of through her hard work and dedication. I join Jamison has contributed to his community ‘‘points and fees’’ for the purposes of deter- her family, friends, and the community of Cal- through his Eagle Scout project. After gradua- mining whether a mortgage is eligible for treat- vert, Texas in celebrating this event. I wish her tion, Jamison plans to continue a life of serv- ment as a ‘‘Qualified Mortgage’’ under Dodd- more years of happiness, fulfillment, and ice by enlisting in the Armed Forces and serv- Frank. health. Congratulations to Ms. Miller on her ing our country. H.R. 4167 passed the committee 53–3 on centennial birthday milestone. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in March 14, 2014 and then passed the House f commending Jamison Dunn for his accom- by voice vote on April 29. This bipartisan bill plishments with the Boy Scouts of America RECOGNIZING THE addresses unintended, harmful economic con- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the CONTRIBUTIONS OF JULIO ROCHA sequences for collateralized loan obligations highest distinction of Eagle Scout. caused by the final version of Dodd-Frank’s f Volcker rule. HON. ALAN GRAYSON FIGHT AGAINST CANCER Mr. Speaker, not a single one of these ideas OF FLORIDA is divisive. All are bipartisan, and each one of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fers common sense regulatory relief to our Tuesday, September 16, 2014 HON. CHRIS STEWART struggling economy. Anyone who tries to claim OF UTAH otherwise is simply misstating the facts be- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, to recog- cause the record is absolutely clear. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 I urge House passage of this bipartisan bill, nize Julio Rocha. A motivated leader, Julio including its provisions that were previously Rocha’s passion for entrepreneurship, busi- Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and overwhelmingly approved by the House ness management, and volunteerism is evi- speak about the fight against cancer. Although with support from Republicans and Demo- denced by 14 years of experience as a finan- there have been great medical strides made crats, and I call on Senate leaders to put par- cial advisor and community leader. over the years, it is sobering to think that tisanship aside and to stop their dilatory tac- A business owner with a successful track today, in this nation, someone will die of can- tics. The House once again is offering bipar- record in Central Florida, Julio has utilized his cer every 60 seconds. That is a terrible out- tisan solutions to help our economy and cre- business management, business development, come, and we need to remain vigilant in our ate jobs. There’s no excuse why the Senate and investment know-how through leadership fight to eradicate this awful disease. should not do the same. positions at several community and national It is true that much has been done in recent organizations. Julio has been recognized as decades to extend lives, to save lives, and to f an ‘‘Orlando Power Broker’’ by the Orlando improve the lives of individuals who have can- HONORING THE JOLIET REGION Sentinel and one of the ‘‘25 Most Influential cer, but still there is much more that we can CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND Hispanics’’ in Central Florida by Vision Maga- do. Patients are still being denied access to INDUSTRY, 2014 zine. innovative treatments for reasons that have Julio’s work to further education started in nothing to do with the effectiveness of a treat- HON. BILL FOSTER 2006 and has earned him national recognition. ment and everything to do with the fact that OF ILLINOIS In 2012 Julio received the ‘‘Brillante Award for we are studying, regulating, and paying for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Volunteer Excellence’’ from the National Soci- new cancer drugs in the same way we did 50 ety of Hispanic MBAs. Among his many en- years ago. In the face of the Ebola crisis, the Tuesday, September 16, 2014 deavors in this area, he was instrumental in federal government and healthcare organiza- Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in establishing scholarships and fellowships with tions have reduced regulatory barriers in order support of the Joliet Region Chamber of Com- local colleges and universities. to reduce the time required to get new medi- merce and Industry as it celebrates its 100 Julio was born in New York City and raised cines to patients from six years to less than year anniversary. in the South Bronx. He is a graduate of ‘‘San two. We owe it to cancer patients to allow For the past century, the Joliet Region Jose’’ La Salle, Lake Brantley High School, them the same rapid access to these treat- Chamber of Commerce and Industry has sup- and earned an AA from Seminole State Col- ments, particularly when it might be their only ported local businesses with training, chari- lege. He has a BA with a concentration in Be- hope of survival. table work, and community promotion. havioral Science, and an Advanced Manage- In particular, there are three at least policy I would like to recognize and thank the Jo- ment and Financial Planning Certificate from objectives we should be pursuing: (1) to direct liet Region Chamber of Commerce and Indus- the University of Central Florida. Julio also has the FDA to approve new life-extending drugs try Chair of the Board Jeff Thompson and the an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneur- for cancer once Phase I studies show a high VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Sep 17, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16SE8.036 E16SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1425 response rate; (2) to encourage programs that Engineer Officer through the Ohio Army Na- ing on a smaller scale in their retirement provide early detection and identification of ge- tional Guard Officer Candidate School in 1980. years. netic mutations that are known to increase After completing the Engineer Basic Course, Being a member of the Farm Bureau has al- cancer risks; and (3) to require that the FDA she served as a reconnaissance officer with lowed the Holley family to expand their vast accelerate access to experimental treatments the 54th Support Center. Throughout her serv- knowledge of farming and has allowed for for patients who have run out of treatment op- ice, General Ashenhurst has commanded and their great success, and the greater Northwest tions or are excluded from clinical trials.