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July 27, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5097 War II, flying 52 combat missions over is more than an immigrant success The State of South Carolina is proud Europe. After the war, he made his way story, Tapatio is an icon of cultural of Jon Jensen and wishes him, his wife to California and struck out as a tele- ambassadorship. According to Mr. Julie, and his two children well fol- vision writer. Norman Lear’s sitcoms Saavedra, the Smithsonian Institute lowing his successful term as chairman were beloved for their humor, empathy, displayed a bottle of Tapatio to show- of the Big ‘‘I.’’∑ and willingness to dive into the lives of case the brand’s role in spreading posi- f diverse characters. His innovative tive images of Latino culture. shows reached more than 120 million I congratulate Tapatio on reaching MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE viewers per week in the 1970s and ‘80s. this historic milestone, serving as an At 3:40 p.m., a message from the And yet, in the midst of this success, important reminder of the cultural and House of Representatives, delivered by Norman Lear put his career on hold be- economic contributions of immigrants Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, an- cause, once again, he felt called to to our country, and keeping the Amer- nounced that the House has passed the serve his country. Distressed by the ican dream alive for future genera- following bills, without amendment: rise of radical rightwing activists, Nor- tions.∑ S. 957. An act to direct the Secretary of man Lear founded People for the Amer- f Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain med- ican Way in 1980 and became a cham- ical facilities of the Department of Veterans TRIBUTE TO JON A. JENSEN pion of American constitutional val- Affairs have physical locations for the dis- ues. ∑ Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. posal of controlled substances medications. Through his writing, producing, and President, I rise today to recognize Mr. S. 1910. An act to authorize major medical activism, Norman Lear has strength- Jon Jensen as he nears the end of his facility projects of the Department of Vet- erans Affairs for fiscal year 2021. ened our democracy. He has cham- term as the 115th chairman of the na- pioned free expression, civic participa- tion’s largest insurance association, The message further announced that tion, and equal justice for all. He even the Independent Insurance Agents & the House has passed the following bought a copy of the Declaration of Brokers of America, also known as the bills, in which it requests the concur- Independence to send on a 50–State Big ‘‘I.’’ He has served an unprece- rence of the Senate: tour, bringing Americans closer to our dented 2-year term as chairman of the H.R. 1664. An act to authorize the National founding ideals and encouraging voter Big ‘‘I’’ due to the coronavirus Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to es- registration, a cause that is dear to pandemic’s impact on association oper- tablish a commemorative work in the Dis- ations throughout most of 2020. Over trict of Columbia and its environs, and for me. other purposes. Today, at 99, Norman Lear is still the past 2 years, he has piloted the as- H.R. 2365. An act to extend the authority fighting for progressive values. He also sociation through tumultuous times as for the establishment of a commemorative continues to produce some of the fun- a strong leader for independent insur- work in honor of Gold Star Families, and for niest and wisest works for the screen, ance agents and small businesses other purposes. highlighting the diverse experiences across the country. H.R. 2485. An act to require the Director of that make America stronger. Jensen has made many contributions the Government Publishing Office to estab- I want to offer Norman Lear my best to the business community in South lish and maintain a single online portal ac- cessible to the public that allows the public wishes for the first day of his 100th Carolina and the broader United States. A graduate from the Appa- to obtain electronic copies of all congres- year and my thanks for his dedication sionally mandated reports, and for other pur- to bettering the lives of so many.∑ lachian State University’s insurance poses. f executive program, Jensen is currently the president and CEO of Correll Insur- f 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TAPATIO ance Group, which has 28 offices in MEASURES REFERRED ∑ Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise South Carolina, North Carolina, and The following bills were read the first and to recognize the 50th anniversary of Tennessee. Jensen has also chaired the the second times by unanimous consent, and Tapatio, a family-run company from Independent Insurance Agents and Bro- referred as indicated: the great State of California that ex- kers of South Carolina—IIABSC—and H.R. 1664. An act to authorize the National emplifies the American Dream. received their Young Agent and Agent Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to es- Jose-Luis Saavedra, the founder of of the Year awards. Throughout his 12 tablish a commemorative work in the Dis- Tapatio, immigrated to California from insurance agencies, he employs ap- trict of Columbia and its environs, and for Guadalajara, Mexico. He started out proximately 300 South Carolinians other purposes; to the Committee on Energy working in the aerospace industry, and across the State. and Natural Resources. he often shared a delicious homemade At the national association level, H.R. 2365. An act to extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative salsa with his coworkers. In 1971, after Jensen has served as chairman of the work in honor of Gold Star Families, and for a recession shut down the plant where InsurPac committee and the govern- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy he worked, Mr. Saavedra decided to try ment affairs committee. He has re- and Natural Resources. perfecting and selling his hot sauce. ceived two Big ‘‘I’’ Chairman’s Awards H.R. 2485. An act to require the Director of Tapatio was born out of a small and the Sidney O. Smith Award, the the Government Publishing Office to estab- kitchen in Maywood, CA, and con- highest governmental affairs award lish and maintain a single online portal ac- tinues its operations to this day in given by the Big ‘‘I.’’ Jensen has also cessible to the public that allows the public Vernon, CA. With the hard work and testified before Congress numerous to obtain electronic copies of all congres- sionally mandated reports, and for other pur- innovation of Mr. Saavedra, his wife, times on topics such as flood insur- poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- and his children, Tapatio grew in popu- ance, agent licensing, and terrorism in- rity and Governmental Affairs. larity and size, spreading from small surance. Additionally, he is a member f groceries in East Los Angeles to stores of the TrustedChoice.com board and and restaurants around the country. represents the Big ‘‘I’’ on the World PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS Today, Tapatio is known for intro- Federation of Insurance Inter- The following petitions and memo- ducing the flavors of Guadalajara mediaries, WFII. Jensen was sworn in rials were laid before the Senate and around the world. It now produces as WFII’s chairman in 2019 in Rome, were referred or ordered to lie on the about 200,000 bottles of Tapatio a day the first time a Big ‘‘I’’ representative table as indicated: and exports globally to about 30 coun- has chaired the organization. POM–43. A concurrent resolution adopted tries. The company has even developed As an active leader and philan- by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana single-serving packets of its signature thropist in his community, Jensen urging the United States Congress to take hot sauce to meet the demand from serves on the board of the Spartanburg such actions as are necessary to support American servicemembers stationed Regional Foundation’s—SRF—cancer Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- abroad and at least one U.S. Senator. division, as well as SRF’s grants and tions. Tapatio has remained a family-run allocations committee, and he is a HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 96 business for 50 years, employing three founding member of SRF’s Legacy So- Whereas, the United States and Israel generations of the Saavedra family. It ciety. maintain a special relationship based on VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:47 Jul 28, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G27JY6.022 S27JYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S5098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 27, 2021 shared democratic values, common strategic Taiwan’s international standing as a stable POM–46. A resolution adopted by the Leg- interests, and bonds of friendship and mutual and responsible member of the international islature of Rockland County, New York me- respect; and community, to increase participation in morializing its support for Israel’s right to Whereas, the United States regards Israel international organizations, to support soci- exist and to take such actions as may be nec- as a trusted ally and vital strategic partner etally disadvantaged groups in Taiwan, and essary to defend itself against outside at- in the Middle East; and to further stabilize, improve and strengthen tacks; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Whereas, the state of Louisiana believes relations between the United States and Tai- tions. that the United States of America should re- wan; and POM–47. A concurrent resolution adopted main a strong and unequivocal supporter of Whereas, Taiwan, as a willing and contrib- by the Legislature of the State of Arizona Israel and its right to defend itself and uting member of the world community, has urging the United States Congress and the should condemn violence against the people made countless contributions of technical President of the United States to secure the of Israel; and and financial assistance in the wake of nat- southern border; to the Committee on Home- Whereas, the people of Israel have been ural disasters worldwide: Now, therefore, be land Security and Governmental Affairs.