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HONORING KAREN D. ANDERSON than two decades of protecting and serving his work, their passion and, most of all, their com- community. mitment to helping others is truly commend- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Commander Middleton received a number able and remarkable. OF GEORGIA of promotions over his career, showing his I thank YWCA Lake County for its commu- leadership by serving as Team Leader of Hos- nity service, and I congratulate the worthy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tage Negotiations, serving as Professional impressive 2014 Women of Achievement. Monday, May 19, 2014 Standards Division Commander from 2007 to f Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 2013, and receiving his Bachelors of Science HONORING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS submit the following Proclamation. in Business Administration in 2009, before FROM WAYNE, MACOMB AND Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- being named Investigations Division Com- OAKLAND COUNTIES THAT HAVE trict of Georgia, there are many individuals mander in 2013. ENLISTED IN THE ARMED who are called to contribute to the needs of Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize FORCES our community through leadership and serv- Commander Middleton for his service to our ice; and state, the Glenwood Springs community, and Whereas, Mrs. Karen D. Anderson has an- his commitment to leading, protecting and HON. CANDICE S. MILLER swered that call by giving of herself as an ed- helping others. OF MICHIGAN ucator at Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Traditional Theme School, and as a beloved Monday, May 19, 2014 wife, mother and friend; and HONORING YWCA LAKE COUNTY Whereas, Mrs. Anderson has been chosen AND ITS 2014 WOMEN OF Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I as the 2014 Teacher of the Year, representing ACHIEVEMENT rise today with my colleagues Congressman Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary Traditional MIKE ROGERS, Congressman SANDER LEVIN, Theme School; and HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER Congressman KERRY BENTIVOLIO, Congress- man JOHN DINGELL, Congressman JOHN CON- Whereas, this phenomenal woman has OF ILLINOIS YERS, and Congressman GARY PETERS to rec- shared her time and talents for the betterment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our community and our nation through her ognize the high school seniors from Wayne, Monday, May 19, 2014 tireless works, motivational speeches and Macomb and Oakland Counties that have en- words of wisdom; and Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to listed in the Armed Forces and will begin their Whereas, Mrs. Anderson is a virtuous honor five outstanding women and four exem- military careers after graduating in June of woman, a courageous woman and a fearless plary organizations in the suburban Chicago 2014. leader who has shared her vision, talents and community that I represent. The YWCA Lake I congratulate them for this academic passion to help ensure that our children, re- County hosts its annual Women of Achieve- achievement and express my most sincere ceive an education that is relevant not only for ment Award Dinner to honor several individ- gratitude for their commitment to this nation. today, but well into the future, as she truly un- uals and organizations dedicated to empow- By enlisting to serve in our Armed Forces, derstands that our children are the future; and ering underserved and low-income families, they are answering the highest calling and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the and especially women and girls. joining an elite, honored society of selfless Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this This year’s impressive group of honorees and courageous leaders. day to honor and recognize Mrs. Karen D. An- celebrates the ideals of the YWCA and has UNITED STATES ARMY derson for her leadership and service to our made a tremendous impact in the community. Allyn, Vincent; Anderson, Clintina; An- District and in recognition of this singular From education to local government and en- drews, Donovon; Atiyeh, Alecia; Avery honor as 2014 Teacher of the Year at Edward trepreneurship, these honorees represent the Conner, Rhonda; Bakare, Adebowale; Ball, finest ideals of social service, community in- Jeffery; Bennett, Steven; Berschbach, Alex; L. Bouie, Sr., Traditional Theme Elementary Bettner, Cameron; Bibbs, William; Black, School; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ volvement and civic leadership. Raquel; Blassic, Devin; Bratasheva, Lidia; JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 28, This year, YWCA Lake County honors Brown, Reginald; Bryant, Zachary; Bullen, 2014 as Mrs. Karen D. Anderson Day in the Roycealee J. Wood with the Lifetime Achieve- Thomas; Burns, Nathaniel; Byrd, Jonathan. 4th Congressional District. ment Award, after 40 years serving the stu- Campbell, Samuel; Carlstrom, Christopher; Proclaimed, this 28th day of March, 2014. dents of Lake County as a teacher, adminis- Carter, Malik; Ceri, Rrigels; Christian, An- drew; Clark, Colin; Coker, Bryan; Cosby, f trator and Superintendent; Roberta Rubin with the Arts and Culture Award for sharing her Erica; Cote, Taylor; Couzens, Nicholas; Cox, BILL MIDDLETON TRIBUTE love of books with the community; Audrey Tyler; Crawford, Christopher; Cummings, Dominic; Davis, Pete; Dempsey, Brianna; Nixon with the Civic Leadership Award, after Dixon, Sabrina; Dockus, Anthony; Edghill, HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON 32 years on the Lake County Board; Tiffany Peter; Ellsworth, Hunter; Farrow II, Kelly. OF COLORADO Brooks with the Entrepreneurship Award, after Frazier, Samantha; Freeman, Alexander; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES winning HGTV’s ‘‘Design Star’’ competition Gackiewicz, Christian; Gifford, Eric; Gilbert, and launching her own firm; Jamie Kreppein, Christopher; Goins, Jeffrey; Goode, Tyler; Monday, May 19, 2014 a high school senior, with the Dr. Minnie J. Gordon, Joseph; Gray, Sergei; Green, Bailey; Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Leggett Scholarship for diverse and inspiring Green, Jacob; Griffith, Donald; Grimes, Au- honor of Commander Bill Middleton, Investiga- work with children. tumn; Guilmette, Zachary; Hall, Brenton; Heffley, Daniel; Heythaler, Bethany; Hill, tions Divisions Commander of the Garfield This year’s Corporate Champion Award Tayler; Hill, Windall; Holmes, Alexandra. County Sheriff’s office, who is retiring after 22 goes to Allstate Insurance Company for its Houle, Joseph; Hourmiz, Jonathan; Hudak, years of service. longtime support for YWCA programs and Anna; Hurd-Laskowski, Nathan; Jackson, Since he was ten years old, Commander community endeavors; and the Community Aaron; Jackson, Glenn; James, Robert; Middleton was surrounded by family members Champion Awards go to Greater St. James Janssen, Chase; Johnson, Malik; Jones, in law enforcement who served as mentors Temple Church in God in Christ (North Chi- Dante; Jones, Townesen; Jones, Zachary; and played a large role in his desire to pursue cago), Redeemer Lutheran Church (Wau- Juarez, Abraham; Justice, Kyle; Justice, Mi- a career in law enforcement. With a calling to kegan) and St. Paul’s Church (Waukegan). chael; Kalia, Kartik; Kasza, Zachary; Keller, Jesse; Kelley, Jorden; Kelly, Matthew; King, leadership and helping others, Commander Mr. Speaker, the accomplishments of these Jordan. Middleton put himself through the academy at honorees stretch pages and pages and have Kinney, Camdin; Kinney, Michael; Krause, CMC Spring Valley Campus in Glenwood touched the lives and hearts of countless indi- Anton; Kreklau, John; Kuecken, Lindsay; Springs, Colorado, before embarking on more viduals and families in our communities. Their Kwiecien, Max; Laitis, Dylan; Lange, Brian;

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Lashley, James; Lawson, Brandon; Leach, Huber, Julia; Jones, Corey; Knapp, Xavier; world; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ Tabatha; Lindsay, Aaron; Lopez, Juan; Larkins, Argie; Lawrence, Kyle; Love, JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim May 2, 2014 Lucas, Brandon; Maciejewski, Cameron; Darren; Lupi, Cody; Matthews, Christopher; as Springfield Baptist Church Day in the 4th Mack, John; Mason, Angela; Massoud, Matthews, Lee; McCoy, Taylur; McDaniel, Congressional District of Georgia. Mysaruh; Matney, Jakob; Mawby, Donald; Ahmad; McIntyre, Brianna; Millben, Jas- Proclaimed, this 2nd day of May, 2014. Maybin, Johnny. mine; Nagy, Curtis; Pilver, Grant; Pinter, McCoury, Jacob; McDermott, John; Christian; Quantrell, Melanie; Rabideau, f McKenzie, Kurtis; McLatchie, Robert; Carly; Reed, Jason; Salisbury, Rhiannon. RECOGNIZING SPECIALIST FOUR McPherson, Nigel; Medina, Chelsea; Merrill, Sanchez, Eduardo; Scarlett, Joshua; RONALD N. SANDQUIST, BRONZE Alexander; Milspaugh, Brett; Morgan, Chad; Scherr, Aaron; Sharon, Elijah; Sharpe, Rus- Mullins, Jason; Mullins, Mason; Neil, Colin; sell; Sikorski, Benjamin; Singletary, STAR RECIPIENT FOR HEROIC Nimmo, Stephen; Novak, Michael; Nowicki, Damarko; Sum, Fayez; Spann, Arturo; ACHIEVEMENT Chene; Obi, Charles; Orman, Nicholas; Speiran, Eric; Stamps, Karnisha; Stewart, Orozco, Alexis; Ouellette, Tyler; Overholt, Ricardo; Stinson, Marissa; Thompson, Nat- HON. SEAN P. DUFFY Christopher. alie; Tipton, Matthew; Valdez, Daniel; OF WISCONSIN Parker, Johnathon; Patrick, Dejanee; Valerius, David; Vasquez, Judaya; Warner, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Paulczak, Alexander; Prush, Steven; Ray, Jenniah; Westerby, Jeffrey; Wilhelm, Tanner; Reid, Ashleigh; Retheford, Tyler; Zachary; Wilson, Andrew; Yurik, Nathan; Monday, May 19, 2014 Richardson, Ronald; Robinson, Austin; Zacharek, Garret; Zadorski, Susan; Zendejas Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Rodriguez Morales, Charles; Rogers, Reign; Hill, Joseph. Salisbury, Calvin; Sarna, Nicholas; Scott present the United States Bronze Star with Coles, Lenard; Sergi, Anthony; Short, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ‘‘V’’ Device to Specialist Four Ronald N. Laurissa; Simmons, Brian; Skwierc, Borland, Michael; Bozeman, Carl; Sandquist for heroic achievement while serv- Krystina; Smith, Andrew; Smith, Kyle. Budurowich, Michael; Carter, Corey; ing as a Specialist Four E4 in Company E of Sonberger, Zachary; Sorathiya, Daprich, Dillon; Favorite, Devin; Hagan, the 2nd Battalion in the 1st Infantry or the Atulkumar; Staschke, Ryan; Stennett, Con- Daniel; Harris, George; Hartwick, Jessica; 196th Brigade. Specialist Four Sandquist dis- nor; Stoddard, Patrick; Stone, Michael; Haskett, Anthony; Hendricks, Winston; tinguished himself by exceptionally valorous Stone, Zeke; Tanner, David; Thill, Joseph; Horner, Branden; Jackson, Reid; Johnson, Thomas, Deonte; Thompson, John; Joel; Johnstone, Keelie; Jones, Stephen; action while serving as an ammunition bearer Tokarczyk, Logan; Twigg, Christopher; Vin- Kuzara, Caleb; Livingston, Marc; Mooney, in the mortar platoon of E company which was cent, Kenneth; Walker, Elizabeth; Wallace, Nathan; Mullins, John; O’grady, Bradley; reinforcing the Kham Duc Special Forces William; Wargo, Joshua; Weatherspoon, Reinwasser, Joshua; Short, Tyler; Steffes, Camp on 12 May 1968. During the battle of Juwan; Weaver, James; West, Garret. Donovan; Stevenson, Kaitlin; Vinton, Josh- Kham Duc an integral ammunition bunker Wilcox, Alexander; Willhite, Samuel; Wil- ua. caught ablaze, following this attack Special liams, Rodsalan; Williams, Shaeley; Wilson, f Sandquist repeatedly risked his life in order to Robert; Windmon, Ahkeim; Winters, Deshau; evacuate wounded members of his squad to a Witt, Christopher; Yang, Patrick; Zuccaro, SPRINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH safer position. If this alone were not heroic Randy. DAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS enough, he repeatedly returned to the burning Babcock, Bradley; Baumgardner, Alan; bunker to carry badly needed ammunition to a Beard, Eric; Beck, Jordan; Belknap, Ryan; HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. safer position. As stated by Specialist Benny, Guy; Bicknell, Christopher; OF GEORGIA Sandquist’s commanding officer, John K. Blackson, Jared; Bourdage, Bradley; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sammet, ‘‘Specialist Sandquist, with complete Boyland, Daishaun; Brown, Matthew; Camp- Monday, May 19, 2014 disregard for his own personal safety, exposed bell, Andrew; Cavanaugh, Clayton; Cera, himself to intense hostile fire to carry ammuni- Ardi; Chavez, Jacob; Clements, Alec; Craven, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I tion from the ammunition pit to the gun place- Jacob; Curtis, Austin; Dagher, Jacob; submit the following Proclamation. Demara, Michael. ment and prepare the charges for fire.’’ Spe- Dillon, Robert; Ebert, Brandon; Ellis, Whereas, Springfield Baptist Church has cialist Four Sandquist’s devotion to duty, per- Zachary; Gall Alexander; Giovannetti, Nich- been and continues to be a beacon of light to sonal bravery, and valorous conduct are in olas; Girard, Mark; Gloster, Tatyana; Grieve, our district for the past one hundred thirty-five keeping with the highest traditions of the mili- Shane; Hanson, Darius; Heinzman, James; years; and tary service and reflect great credit upon him- Hendershot, Jarret; Hendry, Trevor; Her- Whereas, Pastor Eric Lee and the members self, the American Division, and the U.S. nandez, Rosa; Herrera, Alberto; Hessling, Na- of the Springfield Baptist Church family today Army. thaniel; Hoover, Jeremiah; Ignasiak, Mark; continues to uplift and inspire those in our dis- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a very grateful na- Jackson, Toni. Jones, Kyle; Joseph, Trevor; Julian, trict; and tion, please join me in recognizing and thank- Zachary; Kerkhof, Kory; Kesto, Jonathon; Whereas, the Springfield Baptist Church ing Specialist Four Ronald N. Sandquist for King, Scott; Kroetsch, Tyler; Leplow, Dal- family has been and continues to be a place- his acts of valor. ton; Lewins, John; Lind, Nathan; Ludolph, where citizens are touched spiritually, mentally f Terrin; Martinez, Ivan; Mcdonald, William; and physically through outreach ministries and Moir, James; Monday, Kyle; Mosley, Donald; community partnership to aid in building up HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Nagy, Tyler; Nelson, Tyler; Nelson, Jerry; our district; and OF HARCOURT IRVIN CLARK, SR. Obrien, Justin. Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious Pastor, Joshua; Paulisin, Jacob; Perez, HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON Heraldo; Philbin, Brandon; Phillips, Jacob; Church of God has given hope to the hope- OF FLORIDA Reaves, Daren; Revynwinkler, Jalen; Rice, less, fed the needy and empowered our com- Markies; Rojo, Ramiro; Rouse, Marcellos; munity for the past one hundred thirty-five IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ryan, Thomas; Sappington, Jasen; Schafer, (135) years, being organized in 1879 founded Monday, May 19, 2014 Zackery; Scott, Jody; Setty, Joshua; Sikes, during the turbulent post-Civil War period by Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Joshua; Smith, Shaine; Soto, Mario; Spring- former slaves in order for them to continue to today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Har- er, Andrew; Taperek, Tyler. worship together as a congregation under the Trader, Kristi; Tremble, Gregory; True- court Irvin Clark, Sr., who passed away on blood, Julian; Vanpamel, Noah; Vicari, Nich- leadership of Rev. Joe Sims; and Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Memorial Regional olas; Williams, Matthew; Wilson, Calvin; Whereas, Springfield Baptist Church has Medical Center in Hollywood, Florida. Mr. Wysocki, Danielle. produced many spiritual warriors, people of Clark was a loving husband, father, patriot, UNITED STATES NAVY compassion, people of great courage, fearless and trailblazer. Allison, Coshonna; Barrie, Tiffani; Bitzer, leaders and servants to all, but most of all vi- Mr. Clark was born on December 23, 1934, Preston; Bork, Alicia; Branham, Aaron-An- sionaries who have shared not only with their to the late Zena Marie Sawyer-Clark and Irwin thony; Britton, Delano; Burley, Christopher; Church, but with Rockdale County their pas- Harcourt ‘‘Christmas’’ Clark in Coconut Grove, Burtell, Matthew; Calhoun, Devan; Chambers sion to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and Florida. He received his K–12 education in Lilley, Quintin; Colegrove, Aaron; Cuevas, Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and grad- Carlos; Davis, Natadjah; Demarois, Olivia; Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this uated from the historic George Washington Doederlein, Brinson; Durnen, Jeremy; Fish- er, Carol; Fisher, Trey; Frizzell, Joseph; day to honor and recognize the Springfield Carver High School in 1953. It was at George Grajcevci, Genc. Baptist Church family as they dedicate their Washington Carver High School where he de- Hanosh, Patrick; Harden, Dewane; Harper, new Church Campus and for continued lead- veloped a passion for music and became a Marquis; Haynes, Tamar; Hilliard, Emilia; ership and service to our District and the drum major for the school marching band.

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The style and showmanship he displayed as provides that Medicaid designated health serv- now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, a drum major earned him the nickname ices claims are subject to the same require- Jr. do hereby proclaim April 26, 2014 as Na- ‘‘Sporty Mingy.’’ Upon graduation, Mr. Clark ments as Medicare designated health services tional Dance Week Foundation Day in the 4th fulfilled his dream of becoming a member of claims are under the Physician Self-Referral Congressional District. the famed Marching 100, Florida Agricultural Law. Health care providers subject to the Phy- Proclaimed, this 26th day of April, 2014. and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) marching sician Self-Referral Law should not be able to f band. As a drum major, he developed leader- avoid penalties under the law simply because ship skills that benefited him throughout his a claim is a Medicaid claim rather than a RECOGNIZING THE LAKE COUNTY life. While at FAMU, he also met Alice Martha Medicare claim. Both programs involve tax- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 2014 Cabrera, who would become the love of his payer money and we need to ensure the long- ANNUAL AWARDS HONOREES life and his wife of 44 years. term solvency of the Medicaid program, just After leading the Marching 100, Mr. Clark as we do with the Medicare program. HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER joined the U.S. Army and served in Europe. The Department of Justice, mindful of this, OF ILLINOIS He later returned to the United States to com- has worked to bring causes of action against IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plete his studies, earning a Bachelor’s Degree, providers under the False Claims Act involving Monday, May 19, 2014 two Master’s Degrees, and various certifi- violations of the Physician Self-Referral law— cations. even in the Medicaid context. In one recent Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Clark worked tirelessly to make a dif- case, the Department of Justice relied on 42 to honor a few of the companies that make ference. He became the first African-American U.S.C. § 1396b(s), which provides that a state the suburban Chicago communities I represent police officer in the city of Coral Gables, Flor- shall not receive federal reimbursement for a ideal places to build businesses and start fam- ida. Determined to break more barriers, he claim submitted through the Medicaid program ilies. Each year, the Lake County Chamber of went on to serve as Chief of Police for the if the same claim would be rejected under the Commerce recognizes excellence in the busi- University of Miami Police Department, Direc- terms of the Medicare program, had the serv- ness community and also in the realm of com- tor of Campus Safety for Florida International ice been covered by Medicare instead of Med- munity service. University, and as the first Administrative Di- icaid. Like this year’s honorees, the Lake County rector for the Miami-Dade County Equal Op- It is important to align Title XIX with other Chamber of Commerce understands that a portunity Program Social Service Agency provisions involving the Physician Self-Referral thriving business community helps build a which is now the Community Action Agency of Law and the Medicaid program. Thus, while thriving town, village or city. From practicing Miami-Dade County. He later shared his ex- the law has always provided that the Medicaid good, everyday corporate citizenship to pertise and experiences as a professor of and Medicare programs were on equal footing launching community initiatives and engaging criminal justice at Florida International Univer- vis-a-vis the Physician Self-Referral Law, this the community culturally, the businesses and sity, and pursued his entrepreneurial spirit by clarification makes this clear and leaves no employees of Illinois’s Lake County routinely opening ‘‘The Hickory Pit Barbeque Res- doubt that Congress intends this to be the go above and beyond typical expectations. taurant.’’ Mr. Clark capped his public service case. It is my great pleasure to recognize the journey as a librarian in the city of North f 2014 Lake County Chamber of Commerce Miami. Honorees: Tranel Financial Group will receive Mr. Clark was a devout Christian and life- HONORING NATIONAL DANCE the Community Involvement Award; AbbVie long member of the Christ Episcopal Church WEEK FOUNDATION will receive the Major Benefactor Award; Six in Coconut Grove. He was also a Life Member Flags Great America will receive the Good of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Neighbor Award; Kimberly Kreml of Key Lime (Life Member #227), and a member of The OF GEORGIA Cove will receive the Volunteer of the Year Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge, Prince IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award; and The Waukegan Public Library will receive the Community Impact Award. Hall Affiliated. Monday, May 19, 2014 Mr. Clark is survived by his brother Vernon Each of these honorees has demonstrated a H. Clark; children Veronica Wesley, Harcourt I. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I deep commitment to the community and to the Clark, Jr., Jennifer Clark-Parker, and Theron submit the following Proclamation. spirit of service. I am proud that Lake County Clark; grandchildren Shamoria, Kiana, Bria, Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- is home to so many responsible businesses, Chazare, Cordy, Kiah, Kaylah, Kianah, Kinesh, trict of Georgia, many individuals and organi- organizations and individuals who dedicate and Theron II; great-grandchildren Denzel and zations strive to bring awareness, enlighten- themselves to helping those around them and Dantavia; in-law Roland Carrington; numerous ment and entertainment to our community enriching our communities. nieces and nephews; and companion Lorraine through culture and dance; and f Bethel. He was preceded in death by his lov- Whereas, The National Dance Week Foun- HONORING DONALD L. COOK ing and devoted wife of 44 years, Alice Martha dation was formed in 1981 to bring greater Clark, mother Zina Marie Sawyer, father Irwin recognition to dance; giving us an unique op- Harcourt ‘‘Christmas’’ Clark; siblings Herbert portunity for our nation to showcase the dif- HON. JASON T. SMITH Pratt, Ernest Clark, Mervin Clark, and Rose ferent musicians, writers, producers, pro- OF MISSOURI Marie Johnson. moters, performers and dancers who have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contributed to making Dance a heavy weight Mr. Clark lived a life of purpose, commit- Monday, May 19, 2014 ment, and service. He was a drum major for in the industry of entertainment around the justice, equality, and advancement. world; and Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Whereas, today we celebrate the kickoff of today to honor Mr. Donald L. Cook who on in honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Harcourt National Dance Week Month at the Redan May 18, 2014, was recognized for his service Irvin Clark, Sr. and in extending our condo- Recreation Center in Lithonia, by witnessing in the Army of the United States during World lences to his family and friends. performers showcase Dance to our District; War II. Don rose through the ranks achieving the f and Whereas, our beloved District has found a status of Technical Sergeant while assigned to STATEMENT OF INTRODUCTION jewel in the art of dancing, it promotes fun fit- the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Divi- ness and dance touches the minds and souls sion and served at various locations across HON. JIM McDERMOTT of untold millions; and this country before being deployed to New OF WASHINGTON Whereas, our community has been strength- Caledonia, followed by the arduous battles on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ened in times of joy and sorrow through the island of Luzon in the Philippines, prior to dance; putting rhythm in our feet, adrenalin in taking up occupation duties in Japan. Monday, May 19, 2014 our blood and pizzazz in our spirits; and He was presented with the Silver Star, the Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart with in support of the Medicaid Physician Self-Re- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this three Oak Leaf Clusters as well as many other ferral Act of 2014. This important legislation day to honor and recognize the gift of Dance accolades almost seventy years after the con- provides a necessary clarification to Section as an unique and wonderful cultural contribu- flict ended. He, as did many of this generation 1902 of the Social Security Act. The legislation tion to our District, the Nation and the world; sought no rewards, they merely went home

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after the war to raise their families, and make pass the torch to his grandson, Rev. Corey J. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- this the greatest nation in the world. Neal. claim April 13, 2014 as A New Thing Min- Son of the late Annabell and Oscar Cook, Rev. Neal was installed as the new Shep- istries International Day in the 4th Congres- he resided in Lesterville, Missouri where he herd of Greater Peace Baptist Church on De- sional District of Georgia. and his wife Luellen Laramore Cook raised cember 30, 2007. Since his installation, the Proclaimed, this 13th day of April, 2014. four children. They have been blessed with church membership has increased tremen- f eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grand- dously. Rev. Neal has continued his grand- children. father’s legacy of forming and developing RECOGNIZING THE UNITED He served his community as a teacher and many new ministries at the church. After Pas- STATES ARMY YUMA PROVING principal. Additionally, he was the proprietor of tor Emeritus Rev. E.L. Sullivan was called GROUND AND ITS COMMANDER, Black River Floats and Canoe service, and ac- home to the Lord, the fellowship hall was gra- COLONEL REED F. YOUNG, PH.D. tive in numerous service organizations. ciously named in his honor. By following the Mr. Cook will celebrate his ninetieth birthday vision God gave Rev. Neal, the church was HON. PAUL A. GOSAR on July 2, 2014. It is my privilege to recognize able to pay off the E.L. Sullivan Fellowship OF ARIZONA Donald L. Cook’s achievements before the Hall two and half years early. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House of Representatives with a hearty thank The story of Greater Peace Baptist Church Monday, May 19, 2014 you from a grateful nation. is telling of the dedication and perseverance of f a faithful congregation of people who put all Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to their love and trust in the Lord. What began as honor the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground IN RECOGNITIOIN OF GREATER a small group of people worshipping 75 years and its Commander, Colonel Reed F. Young, PEACE BAPTIST CHURCH’S 75TH ago has grown into an expansive and suc- Ph.D. ANNIVERSARY cessful church that has overcome fire and The U.S. Army’s presence in Yuma dates other hardships. back to 1850, when Fort Yuma was con- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to structed on a hill overlooking the Yuma cross- OF GEORGIA join me in paying tribute to the membership of ing of the Colorado River. Soldiers at Fort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Yuma maintained peace with the local Indians and protected the important Yuma crossing. Monday, May 19, 2014 Georgia for their long history of coming to- gether through the good and difficult times to That fort operated until 1883. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is praise and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus In 1865, a second facility known as the my honor and pleasure to extend my sincere Christ and for serving the community through Yuma Quartermaster Depot was constructed congratulations to the congregation of Greater Him. in order to supply Army posts throughout Ari- Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia zona and western New Mexico. That depot f as the church’s membership and leadership was also closed in 1883, and the Army would celebrates a remarkable 75 years. The con- HONORING A NEW THING not return to Yuma on a permanent basis until gregation celebrated this very significant anni- MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. the Second World War. versary on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Beginning in 1943, the area was host to var- the church in Columbus, Georgia. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ious bases, depots, and training grounds. In Greater Peace Baptist Church was founded OF GEORGIA 1950, the mission of the facility changed dras- by a group of Christian missionaries from New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tically to become the nation’s premier artillery Mount Zion Baptist Church in 1939. Rev. H. testing site, hosting the longest overland artil- Hunter served as the church’s first pastor dur- Monday, May 19, 2014 lery range in the country. The installation was ing its humble beginnings. With the hard work Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I renamed Yuma Proving Ground in 1963 dur- and perseverance of dedicated deacons and submit the following proclamation. ing the reorganization of the Army. The Yuma members, Rev. Hunter was able to keep the Whereas, A New Thing Ministries Inter- Proving Ground has since been home to tests church alive until Rev. George E. King be- national, Inc., has been and continues to be a of long-range weaponry, the Apache Heli- came the pastor in 1940. Unfortunately, the beacon of light to our county for the past copter, M–1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting church was completely destroyed by a fire in twenty years; and Vehicles, rockets, mortars, parachute and air- 1951. Instead of regarding the event as a trag- Whereas, The Reverend Dr. Normal Phillips, drop technologies, global positioning systems edy, the members of Greater Peace Baptist Pastor and Organizer and the members of A (GPS), and even automobiles. The Yuma Church saw the fire as an opportunity to come New Thing Ministries International, Inc., today Proving Ground contributes directly to both together, reconstruct the church, and help it continues to uplift and inspire those in our America’s national defense and its national move forward. community; and economy. In 1952, Rev. Oliver L. Holston became the Whereas, A New Thing Ministries Inter- I must also thank and congratulate Colonel pastor and brought new ideas to enhance the national, Inc., has been and continues to be a Reed Young, the Commander of the Yuma church. He oversaw the renovations and ex- place where citizens are touched spiritually, Proving Ground. He assumed command in panded the church to accommodate new mentally and physically through outreach min- May 2011. He leads over 2,700 military, civil- members. Rev. Holston ordained many Chris- istries and community partnership to aid in ian, and contractor personnel. Colonel Young tian men during his leadership, some of whom building up our District; and is responsible for research and development later became pastors themselves. In 1984, Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious of highly-advanced technologies valuable to Rev. Holston passed away and later in the Parachurch of God has given hope to the the military, many of which also have civilian year, Rev. E.L. Sullivan took over leadership hopeless, fed the needy and empowered our applications. of the church. community for the past twenty (20) years by Before taking command of the Yuma Prov- Under Rev. Sullivan, numerous new min- preaching the gospel, teaching the gospel and ing Ground, Colonel Young served as a Pro- istries were formed to meet the needs of the living the gospel; and gram Manager and Chief of the Technology church, including the Missionary Circles, Pas- Whereas, A New Thing Ministries Inter- Integration and Outreach Division for the U.S. tor’s Cabinet, and Church Program Com- national, Inc., has produced many spiritual Army Research Office in Durham, NC. He is mittee. Rev. Sullivan also helped establish reli- warriors, people of compassion, people of also a member of the Arizona State Council able transportation and church hymnals, and great courage, fearless leaders and servants on the Education for Military Children that procured robes and other items for the to all, but most of all visionaries who have helps remove barriers for children of military church’s members. Several members were li- shared not only with their members, but with families. He is always quite courteous to my censed and ordained under Rev. Sullivan’s DeKalb County their passion to spread the staff and me each time we visit, taking time leadership including the current pastor, Rev. gospel of Jesus Christ; and out of his day to interact with us. His service Corey J. Neal. In 2004 and 2005, many amen- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the to our country is exemplary. ities were added to the fellowship hall, an ad- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this On behalf of the State of Arizona, I want to ministrative office was constructed, and the day to honor and recognize A New Thing Min- recognize the Yuma Proving Ground for its Pastor’s study was remodeled. In December istries International, Inc., for their leadership rich history, and I want to thank Colonel 2007, after 23 faithful years, Rev. Sullivan and service to our District on this the 20th an- Young for his hospitality and dedication to this preached as Senior Pastor and prepared to niversary of their founding; Now therefore, I, nation.

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Mr. Speaker, I Air Force Base Commander’s quarters. sponsibilities within my district I would like to submit the following Proclamation. Mr. Speaker, surrounded by live oaks submit how I intended to vote on the following: Whereas, Pastor Joseph Williams, Sr., is draped with Spanish moss, Camp Pinchot to this day maintains the turn of the century spirit Tuesday May 6—‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 194; celebrating today thirty-two (32) years as Pas- of a quiet and simple life, and I am honored ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 195; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 196. tor of Greater Moses Baptist Church; and Whereas, Pastor Williams, under the guid- to commemorate its one hundred years of ex- Thursday, May 8—‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 205; ance of God has pioneered and sustained istence. ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 206; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 207; Greater Moses Baptist Church, as an instru- f ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 208; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 209. ment in our community that uplifts the spiritual, Friday, May 9—‘‘no’’ on rollcall 210; ‘‘yes’’ HONORING FRANKLIN ‘‘FRANKIE’’ physical and mental welfare of our citizens; DELANO LAX II on rollcall 211; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 212; ‘‘no’’ on and rollcall 213; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 214; ‘‘no’’ on roll- Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious call 215; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 216; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall man of God has given hope to the hopeless, HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER OF TENNESSEE 217. fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those in need; and f Whereas, Pastor Williams is a spiritual war- Monday, May 19, 2014 HONORING THE TECHNOLOGY AND rior, a man of compassion, a fearless leader Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION and a servant to all, but most of all a visionary congratulate my friend, Mr. Franklin Lax, on FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO who has shared not only with his Church, but being selected as the 2014 Buford Pusser Na- TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN with our District and the world his passion to tional Law Enforcement Award winner. This THE ADVANCED MANUFAC- spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and public recognition is well deserved and rep- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the TURING INDUSTRY IN ILLINOIS’S resents Mr. Lax’s lifetime commitment to all Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this TENTH DISTRICT areas of law enforcement throughout West day to honor and recognize Pastor Joseph Tennessee. Williams as he celebrates his thirty second After graduating from Jackson’s Southside HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER Pastoral Anniversary at Greater Moses Baptist High School and Jackson State Community College, Mr. Lax began his law enforcement OF ILLINOIS Church; Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- career as a patrolman for the City of Medina IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim April 13, 2014 as and then Deputy Sheriff for Henderson Coun- Monday, May 19, 2014 Pastor Joseph Williams, Sr. Day in the 4th ty. In 1992, Mr. Lax joined in his family’s secu- Congressional District of Georgia. rity business, Maxxguard Incorporated, as Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Proclaimed, this 13th day of April, 2014. Vice President, and upon the death of his fa- to honor the Technology and Manufacturing f ther, as President in 2005. Association (TMA) for its outstanding commit- Throughout nearly two decades with the ment to training and education in the ad- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- company, Mr. Lax has expanded Maxxguard vanced manufacturing industry in the district I SARY OF CAMP PINCHOT NA- from family and business security to include represent and across the country. TIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT IN other areas of expertise like private investiga- Since 1925, the TMA Training & Education NORTHWEST FLORIDA tions and handgun safety instruction. While program has served as a valued source of serving on numerous State boards and com- employee learning and development for mem- HON. JEFF MILLER missions, Mr. Lax was also appointed to the ber companies. TMA training has experienced OF FLORIDA Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and a significant resurgence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Training Commission by Governor Bill Haslam in 2011. The POST Commission is respon- Its Related Theory Apprentice Training pro- Monday, May 19, 2014 gram has been assisting member companies sible for developing and enforcing standards in training their apprentices for more than 70 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my and training for all police officers. Following in years, and is one of the largest, most recog- privilege to commemorate the 100th anniver- his beloved father’s footsteps, Mr. Lax was nized precision metalworking apprenticeship sary of the Camp Pinchot National Historic elected as a Constable for Madison County, programs in the United States. District located in Northwest Florida. Tennessee in 2002 and continues to serve the Listed in the National Register of Historic citizens in that capacity to this day. Remarkably, enrollment in this program has Places in October 1998, Camp Pinchot is nes- The Buford Pusser National Law Enforce- more than quadrupled in the last three years. tled in the Choctawhatchee National Forest, ment Award is given yearly to deserving indi- TMA has also expanded its curriculum to in- near Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, along the west viduals who have demonstrated leadership clude the latest advancements and, for the bank of Garnier’s Bayou. One of the first na- and dedication in law enforcement. first time since 1925, incorporates hands-on tional forests and designated as one of Presi- On behalf of Tennessee’s 8th Congressional training. dent Theodore Roosevelt’s original eleven District, I congratulate Mr. Lax on being se- The Fred W. Buhrke Training Center in Ar- Forest Service Headquarters in 1908, lected as the 2014 Buford Pusser National lington Heights trains in the programming, set- Choctawhatchee National Forest aided in the Law Enforcement Award recipient. I wish him up and operation of new, state-of-the-art com- area’s regional development and the establish- the best of luck for all future endeavors. puter numerical control (CNC) machines. More ment of the Camp, nearly six years later. In its f than 100 students have completed CNC train- earlier years, the forest served as a means for RECOGNIZING CHIEF LOUIS ing with TMA and can now earn nationally-rec- timber and wood turpentine. During this pe- ognized, stackable credentials. DIRKER FOR 40 YEARS OF SERV- riod, hundreds of miles of county and state ICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TMA continues to partner with local organi- roads were also built to help service the area, zations to expand training and work hand-in- while maintaining the natural beauty of the for- hand to help bridge our skills gap and ensure est, which was a fundamental goal of Gifford HON. DAVID P. JOYCE OF OHIO our future success in advanced manufacturing. Pinchot, the first Chief of the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I personally thank TMA for all it does to sup- Forest Service and namesake of Camp Pin- port advanced manufacturing and to expand chot. Monday, May 19, 2014 economic opportunities throughout our com- During the Great Depression, Camp Pinchot Mr. JOYCE. Mr. Speaker, I wish to con- munities and in the Tenth District. and the Choctawhatchee National Forest gratulate Stow Police Chief Louis Dirker on his

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Prior to his career in law en- School; Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ Mick was Vice President for Data Proc- forcement, he served as a First Lieutenant in JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim April 2, 2014 essing for One Valley Bank (now BB&T), the United States Marine Corps. as Mrs. Tracie A. McCalep Day in the 4th which was at the time, the largest bank in In 1974, Chief Dirker started with the Cuya- Congressional District. West Virginia, before first running for Con- hoga Falls Police Department, retiring as chief Proclaimed, this 2nd day of April, 2014. gress in 1978, opposing 20-year incumbent in 2001. He then served for two years as dep- f John Slack (D–WV). In the race, Mick gar- uty director of safety and security for Cleve- nered 41 percent of the vote. In January 1980, land Municipal Schools before he was hired in TRIBUTE TO MITCH TYLER Congressman Slack died in office and a spe- February 2003 as chief of police for the City cial election was held. Although he did not win of Stow. HON. TOM LATHAM the special election, Mick went on to win the In addition to earning his bachelor’s and OF IOWA seat in the general election. master’s degrees from the University of Akron, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Congress, Staton had a reputation of Chief Dirker graduated from the FBI National service to his constituents in what is now the Monday, May 19, 2014 Academy in 2000. He was named a certified 2nd District of West Virginia. He served on the law enforcement executive by the Ohio Asso- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Small Business Committee and Interior & In- ciation of Chiefs of Police in 2006 and has honor and recognize Mitch Tyler of Excep- sular Affairs Committee, now known as the served as board president for Metro SWAT tional Persons, Inc. for being selected as Natural Resources Committee. since 2005. Iowa’s 2014 recipient of the Direct Support After leaving Congress in 1983, Staton As an instructor at the University of Akron Professional of the Year Award by the Amer- served as chief political advisor to the U.S. and Kent State University, Chief Dirker has ican Network of Community Options and Re- Chamber of Commerce and was National Ex- shown a dedication to training the next gen- sources. ecutive Director of the Chamber’s political ac- eration of law enforcement leaders. Since its founding in 1970, the American tion committee. In 1992, he founded and Chief and Mrs. Dirker have six children, sev- Network of Community Options and Re- served as president of Capitol Link, Inc., a eral of whom have also pursued their own ca- sources supports over 500,000 people with in- government affairs consulting firm. reers in law enforcement. Chief Dirker remains tellectual, developmental and other significant Most recently, Mick served as County Chair- an active member of Rotary, Fraternal Order disabilities in the community through a na- man of the Berkeley County GOP Executive of Police, Knights of Columbus, American Le- tional association of 700 private providers. Committee, from 2007 through December gion, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, and ANCOR developed the Direct Support Profes- 2012. In recognition of his lifelong service, this Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga sional Recognition Awards in 2007 to recog- March the West Virginia State Republican Ex- Falls, Ohio. nize devoted professionals who go above and ecutive Committee unanimously passed a res- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 14th District of beyond to positively change the lives of the olution naming Mick an Emeritus Member. Ohio, I congratulate Chief Dirker on his well- people they serve. There is no doubt that I submit the following article from West Vir- deserved retirement and thank him for his life- these direct support professionals are critical ginia MetroNews on former Congressman long service to Northeast Ohio and our nation. to providing consistently excellent community Staton. f support and services. Mitch’s remarkable ef- [From WV MetroNews, Apr. 20, 2014] forts are a testament to the life-changing work TRIBUTE TO TRACIE A. MCCALEP MICK STATON TO BE REMEMBERED MONDAY being done by Direct Support Professionals all (By Jeff Jenkins) across Iowa and our nation as a whole. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. WINCHESTER, VA.—The life and service of Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- former West Virginia Third District Con- OF GEORGIA resent community leaders like Mitch in the gressman Mick Staton will be remembered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Congress and it is with great in a memorial service set for Monday after- Monday, May 19, 2014 pride that I recognize and applaud Mr. Tyler noon in Winchester, Virginia. The 74-year- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I for utilizing his talents to better both his com- old Staton died last week. munity and the great state of Iowa. Mitch’s ‘‘Certainly anyone who was elected 30 submit the following proclamation. years ago as a Republican in West Virginia Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- commitment to a cause greater than himself showed a lot of tenacity, a lot of strength trict of Georgia, there are many individuals embodies the values and work ethic our state and was a trailblazer for our movement and who are called to contribute to the needs of is renowned for. I know my colleagues in the set the stage for the successes we are having our community through leadership and serv- House will join me in congratulating Mr. Tyler right now,’’ West Virginia Republican Party ice; and for receiving this prestigious award and thank- Chairman Conrad Lucas said. Whereas, Mrs. Tracie A. McCalep has an- ing him for his invaluable efforts. I wish him Staton, a Parkersburg native, lived in swered that call by giving of herself as a para- the best of luck as he continues his award- South Charleston when he defeated John winning career. Hutchinson in the 1980 election for what was professional at Dunaire Elementary School, then West Virginia’s Third District seat. and as a beloved wife, daughter and friend; f Hutchinson had beaten Staton in a special and REMEMBERING THE HON. MICK election earlier that year to fill the seat in Whereas, Mrs. McCalep has been chosen the interim following the death of 11-term as the 2014 Educational Support Professional STATON congressman John Slack. Staton served just of the Year, representing Dunaire Elementary one term. He lost to Democrat Bob Wise in School; and HON. FRANK R. WOLF 1982. ‘‘Mick certainly set the stage for ultimate Whereas, this phenomenal woman has OF VIRGINIA shared her time and talents for the betterment Republican successes and went on always to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be a dedicated member of the party,’’ Lucas of our community and our nation through her Monday, May 19, 2014 said. ‘‘He may have lost his congressional tireless works, unyielding support and words seat but he still stayed very active in the in- of encouragement, and Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ternal aspects of the party.’’ Whereas, Mrs. McCalep is a virtuous ognize and remember former Congressman Lucas said he was pleased Staton attended woman, a courageous woman and a fearless Mick Staton, fellow member of the freshman a GOP meeting earlier this year where he leader who has shared her vision, talents and class of 1980 and a respected political, busi- was given emeritus status. passion to help ensure that our children re- ness and community leader in West Virginia. ‘‘I was happy he could make the ceremony ceive the support and education that is rel- Mick passed away last month at the age of so we could honor his service, his long serv- 74. ice, and very dedicated service to the Repub- evant not only for today, but well into the fu- lican Party and people of West Virginia,’’ he ture, as she truly understands that our children Mick was born and raised in Parkersburg, said. are the future; and West Virginia and graduated from Parkersburg The memorial service is scheduled for Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the High School in 1958. He then attended Con- Monday at 1 p.m. at Braddock Street United Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this cord College in Athens, West Virginia, and Methodist Church in Winchester, Virginia.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mother, a daughter, a friend, a warrior, a ma- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise recognition of William (Bill) J. Rissel. After 23 triarch, and a woman of great integrity; and today to congratulate India’s next Prime Min- years of serving as the President and Chief ister Narendra Modi on his resounding and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the historic victory. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Executive Officer of Fort Knox Federal Credit Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Union, Bill will retire on July 1, 2014. (BJP) victory on May 16, 2014 is the first time day to bestow a Congressional recognition on During a recent interview with The News- after Independence that a non-Congress party Enterprise, Bill said he tried to build a family Ms. Stella ‘‘Mother’’ Sanford for her leader- has got absolute majority on its own, and environment at the credit union during his ten- ship, friendship and service to all of the citi- Narendra Modi is the reason why. ure. He has absolutely accomplished that zens in Georgia and throughout the Nation; His victory is India’s victory and, while his- goal, while growing the credit union and all Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, tory will remember India’s 2014 elections as those who it serves. According to The News- Jr., do hereby attest to the 113th Congress unprecedented, I will remember the 2014 elec- Enterprise, those numbers add up to $1.2 bil- that Ms. Stella ‘‘Mother’’ Sanford of DeKalb tions as a triumph. The people of India have lion in assets, serving more than 80,000 mem- County, Georgia is deemed worthy and de- triumphed, and I join with them in this momen- bers. serving of this ‘‘Congressional Honor’’—Ms. tous celebration of new development for all. As a token of friendship and in commemora- Bill’s departure will be felt beyond the credit Stella ‘‘Mother’’ Sanford, U.S. Citizen of Dis- union’s four branches of Hardin County that tion of the fulfillment of his destiny to lift up the tinction in the 4th Congressional District of masses, assure social justice, and bring new he expanded upon. It is because of his exper- Georgia. tise and aspirations that the credit union hope for any and all who, like him, step for- serves all of central Kentucky. But it is be- Proclaimed, this 12th day of May, 2014. ward and transform challenges into opportuni- cause of that same leadership and knowledge ties by sheer strength of character and cour- that the credit union will be in good hands fol- f age, a flag was flown over the United States lowing his departure. Capitol at my request in honor of him on April I am grateful for Bill’s hard work and vision, RECOGNIZING SHERIFF’S DEPUTY 7, 2014, to mark victory’s dawn. I pay tribute and would like to wish him well in his retire- CHAD R. KOWALCZYK FOR HIS to Shri Modi for his clarion call for change, to ment. BRAVERY AND SELFLESSNESS save a nation from ruin. I applaud his leader- IN THE LINE OF DUTY ship and recognize his victory—the people’s f victory—in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. A PERSONAL EXPLANATION statement in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD be- HON. SEAN P. DUFFY comes part of U.S. history and I firmly believe Shri Narendra Modi should be included not HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF WISCONSIN OF CONNECTICUT only in the annals of India’s history but U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES history, too, because he was elected with a re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sounding victory despite the United States Monday, May 19, 2014 Monday, May 19, 2014 using every recourse it could to disrupt his Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to destiny. ably detained and so I missed rollcall vote No. recognize Taylor County Deputy Sheriff Chad The U.S.-India partnership should be, could be, one of the most defining of the 21st cen- 205, the Rule (H. Res. 576) providing for con- R. Kowalczyk for his bravery, selflessness, tury. But, I am disappointed that the United sideration of the ‘‘Success and Opportunity and quick thinking in the line of duty while re- through Quality Charter Schools Act’’ (H.R. States failed to develop a strong friendship sponding to a call on September 8, 2013. 10). Had I been present, I would have voted and comprehensive partnership with Shri ‘‘no’’. Deputy Kowalczyk responded to a report of Narendra Modi when it mattered most. U.S.- f a violation of a court ordered injunction. Upon India relations matter strategically, politically, arriving to the scene, the suspect fired on dep- and economically. And even if they didn’t mat- TRIBUTE TO STELLA ‘‘MOTHER’’ uty Kowalczyk. ter, the United States should be a fair and SANFORD honest broker about human rights. Regret- When the suspect began firing shots at dep- tably, in the case of India, the United States HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. uty Kowalczyk, he retreated to a position of missed the mark by responding one way to cover and attempted to warn the responding OF GEORGIA the 2002 Gujarat riots, another way to the officers of the situation. Unable to make radio IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Godhra train burning which led up to the riots, contact, deputy Kowalczyk decided to leave and still another way to the largest ethnic Monday, May 19, 2014 his position of cover to get to his squad car, cleansing since the partition of India in which Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I knowingly putting his life in jeopardy. between 300,000 to 500,000 Kashmiri Hindus present the following U.S. citizen of distinction. When deputy Kowalczyk broke cover, he since 1990 have migrated due to persecution. Whereas, our lives have been touched by Nonetheless, despite the United States get- the life of this one woman, Ms. Stella ‘‘Mother’’ was struck by a round in his left abdomen. ting it wrong with India, Shri Narendra Modi is Sanford, who gave of herself in order for oth- Deputy Kowalczyk made it to his vehicle looking ahead. He is dedicated. He is deter- ers to stand; and and radioed the other officers alerting them of mined. He is dynamic. He is different. He is Whereas, her dedicated service is present the situation. When they arrived at the scene, the leader of the world’s largest democracy. in DeKalb County, Georgia for all to see, they found deputy Kowalczyk taking up a tac- And he is the key player for improved relations where she was an unwavering advocate for tical position, despite his serious injuries. between the U.S. and India. As Shri Narendra youth, the elderly, the poor and the Civil Modi assumes his mantle as India’s next Mr. Speaker, deputy Kowalczyk may not Rights Community across the Nation; and Prime Minister, I have every confidence he will Whereas, this remarkable, positive woman agree with me, but he is a hero. His quick cut across caste, creed and religion and bring with the beautiful smile gave of herself, her thinking and selflessness protected his fellow alive the dreams of over a billion Indians, and time and her talent; never asking for fame or officers and the community. Please join me in a world that needs his leadership. fortune but only to uplift those in need; and thanking Deputy Kowalczyk once again for his As he promised, ‘‘Good days are coming.’’ Whereas, she led by example from behind bravery, selflessness, and quick thinking in the And so, they are. I have personally met with the scenes, as well as front and center for the line of duty. Shri Modi as far back as 2010 and I know him

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He will make the Monday, May 19, 2014 individuals in all walks of life to make our Na- 21st century India’s century. This is his des- tion a place where the needs of the people Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January tiny. And so, once more, I congratulate Shri are met; and 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Narendra Modi on his path-breaking cam- fice, the national debt was paign, and I praise BJP Party President Whereas, these Public servants give of $10,626,877,048,913.08. Rajnath Singh for working shoulder-to-shoul- themselves tirelessly and unconditionally to Today, it is $17,471,572,575,280.71. We’ve der with Shri Modi to ensure that the spirit of serve our community and our nation by pro- added $6,844,695,526,367.70 to our debt in 5 democracy has triumphed. I also commend viding leadership and service; and years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our na- Mr. Sanjay Puri, Founder and President of Whereas, the lives of many in our district tion, our economy, and our children could USINPAC, for championing the cause and are touched by the leadership and service have avoided with a balanced budget amend- work of Shri Narendra Modi early on in the given by these unsung heroes; and ment. U.S. Congress when India’s next Prime Min- ister was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the f Above all, I praise Prime Minister Modi’s Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this TRIBUTE TO METRO WASTE parents who gave rise to him, especially his day to honor and recognize the millions of AUTHORITY mother whose blessings he sought. From his public employees for their outstanding service beginnings as a son of a tea seller to a land- to America; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ slide and ground-breaking victor, I wish Shri JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim the week of HON. TOM LATHAM Modi godspeed on his poetic journey forward May 4 through May 10, 2014 as Public Serv- OF IOWA as India’s next Prime Minister. ice Recognition Week in the 4th Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f sional District of Georgia. Monday, May 19, 2014 HONORING THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF Proclaimed, this 4th day of May, 2014 Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ROLLA, MISSOURI recognize and honor the Metro Waste Author- f ity of Des Moines, Iowa for being named a 2014 Recycling Awards winner by the Amer- HON. JASON T. SMITH ARKANSAS’S THIRD DISTRICT ican Forest and Paper Association. OF MISSOURI TAKES LEAD ROLE IN GREAT The coveted Recycling Awards from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OUTDOORS MONTH 2014 American Forest and Paper Association recog- Monday, May 19, 2014 nize new and innovative programs that in- crease the amount of paper recovered for re- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. STEVE WOMACK today to honor the Optimist Club of Rolla, Mis- cycling across America. In April of 2014, Metro souri. The Optimist Club was founded in April OF ARKANSAS Waste Authority was announced as the com- munity winner in the partnership category. of 1964, and recently celebrated its 50th anni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versary. For decades, Metro Waste Authority has The Optimist Club is a non-profit service Monday, May 19, 2014 been the primary source of recycling edu- club that is dedicated to providing free pro- cation in the Des Moines Metro Area. Their grams to the youth of Rolla community. The Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, every year in curbside recycling program ‘‘Curb It!’’ was first Optimist Club’s tagline is simply, ‘‘Friend of June, America celebrates outdoor recreation unveiled to 20 communities in Polk County in Youth’’ and they certainly have been fulfilling during National Great Outdoors Month. Arkan- 1994 and now services nearly 145,000 house- this tagline. Through their youth sports and sas has proclaimed June to be Great Out- holds. Since then, Metro Waste Authority has academic programs, and scholarship funds the doors Month every year since 2008. This year come to manage seven recycling and drop-off Optimist Club continues to impact the lives of is no exception, and I am pleased that the sites in the area and have developed a com- thousands of children every year. Third District played a leading role in the cele- munity outreach campaign to significantly in- Over the past fifty years, the Optimist Club brations by hosting the 2014 kickoff campout crease the amount of mixed paper recovered has undoubtedly made Rolla a better place for at Pea Ridge National Military Park on the for recycling. families I would like to thank the Club’s volun- 16th and 17th of May. Mr. Speaker, the great work done every day teers for all of their hard work and dedication by the men and women of the Metro Waste Arkansas, known as the Natural State, is Authority provides a crucial service to our to our children by believing in them and em- the perfect place to have kicked-off National powering them to pursue their interests. It is communities and our environment. I invite my Great Outdoors Month; we boast more than colleagues in the House to join me in con- my pleasure to recognize their efforts and three million acres of federal lands—and many achievements before the House of Represent- gratulating Metro Waste Authority for receiving more of state and local lands—open for public this prestigious award and thanking them for atives and I look forward to another fifty years enjoyment. This network of state parks and of success. their invaluable efforts. It is an honor to rep- federal lands is great for swimming and fish- resent the people who comprise this leading f ing, hiking and biking, climbing and hunting, organization in the United States Congress, HONORING PUBLIC SERVICE paddling and boating, and more. and I look forward to many more years of RECOGNITION WEEK As summer draws near, so do the sounds of Metro Waste Authority’s innovative and posi- outdoor recreation. As the weather grows tive impact in Iowa. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. warmer and the days grow longer, more than f OF GEORGIA 730,000 citizens of northwest and north cen- tral Arkansas will take to our fields and for- TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SGT. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ests, skies and waterways to enjoy clean, MAJOR GLENN B. ASHLEY Monday, May 19, 2014 healthy outdoor fun. It began at the Pea Ridge Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I National Military Park campout—which en- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. submit the following Proclamation. gaged our youngest generation in the preser- OF GEORGIA Whereas, our Nation has many citizens that vation of our outdoors for the enjoyment and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work to make America a worthy instrument for recreation of our citizens—and will end with good; and the entire national following in the footsteps of Monday, May 19, 2014 Whereas, Public servants on the federal, Arkansas’s Third District and supporting Amer- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I state, county and local municipalities level, ica’s Great Outdoors. submit the following proclamation.

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She is also a member of the The Chicagoland area’s position as a pop- Ashley served in the United States Army, dur- Women’s Legislative Caucus and the Georgia ular tourist and convention destination with ing the Occupation of Germany in World War Legislative Black Caucus. one of the busiest international airports in the II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, he Rep. Hugley loves her community dearly, world unfortunately makes it a hub for human received numerous Military Citations such as and in addition to representing it in the state trafficking as well. Heather’s forum will go a the Purple Heart which was awarded to him in legislature, she is actively involved within it. long way toward bringing much-needed both the Korean and Vietnam Wars; and She is a member of Franchise Missionary awareness to the community about the evils of Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley has Baptist Church, where she serves as chair of human trafficking. shared his time and talents as a family man, the Hostess Committee and on the Deacon’s Mr. Speaker, and my distinguished col- serviceman and mentor, giving the citizens of Wives board. She is also a member of the leagues of the House, please join me in thank- the United States a person of great worth, a Lower Chattahoochee Area Workforce Invest- ing Heather Blaney for taking the initiative to fearless leader and a servant to all advancing ment Board; Board of Directors of SISTERS, make her community better and help those in the lives of others, through service to our Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc., need and congratulating her for her hard work country in the U.S. Army and being the ideal Gamma Tau Omega Chapter; and the Colum- in organizing this important human trafficking husband, father, brother and son; and bus Chapter of The Links, Inc. forum at her high school. Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley is a Rep. Hugley is a strong advocate for chil- f remarkable and courageous man who gave of dren and family issues both in the Georgia himself, in defense of this nation; and General Assembly and in the Columbus com- NORTH CAROLINA TROOPERS AS- Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley munity. She has been recognized for her fine SOCIATION AND HIGHWAY PA- along with his family and friends are cele- leadership numerous times and has received TROL CAISSON UNIT brating this day a remarkable milestone, his many awards and accolades for her work in 85th Birthday, we pause to acknowledge a public service. HON. MARK MEADOWS man who is a cornerstone in our community; Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm OF NORTH CAROLINA and once said that, ‘‘Service is the rent that we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the pay for the space that we occupy here on this Monday, May 19, 2014 Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this earth.’’ Rep. Hugley has paid her rent many day to honor and recognize Command SGT. times over and still continues to give a pro- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Major Ashley on his birthday and to wish him digious amount of love and service back to recognize the North Carolina Troopers Asso- well and recognize him for an exemplary life her community. ciation and North Carolina State Highway Pa- which is an inspiration to all; now therefore, I, Rep. Hugley has accomplished many things trol Caisson Unit for their dedicated service to HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- in her life but none of this would have been North Carolina. The Caisson Unit supports claim May 4, 2014 as Command SGT. Major possible without the enduring love and support families in a time of need by honoring those Glenn B. Ashley Day in Georgia’s 4th Con- of her husband, Columbus City Manager, Isa- who have bravely served our nation. gressional District. iah Hugley; their two children, Kimberly and Established during the Civil War, Caisson Proclaimed, this 4th day of May, 2014. Isaiah, Jr.; two adopted children, Jaaliyah and Units across the country are called upon to f Zajaiq; and two grandchildren, Kandyce and transport fumeral caskets of those fallen serv- Adam. ice men and women, most famously at Arling- IN RECOGNITION OF THE Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ton National Cemetery in Washington D.C. HONORABLE CAROLYN HUGLEY and my wife, Vivian, in honoring Georgia State Since 2006, North Carolina’s Caisson Unit Representative Carolyn Hugley for her dedi- has been called to honor not only fallen mili- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. cated service and exemplary leadership in the tary servicemen, but also emergency per- OF GEORGIA Columbus, Georgia community, the State of sonnel, North Carolina Governors, and other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia, and our country. elected officials of the state. Owned and sup- ported by the North Carolina Troopers Asso- Monday, May 19, 2014 f ciation and the North Carolina State Highway Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING HEATHER BLANEY Patrol, the unit is not reliant on state or federal today to honor an outstanding public servant funds, but donations from the community. and dear friend to my wife, Vivian and me, HON. PETER J. ROSKAM Often times the unit has been activated with Georgia State Representative Carolyn Hugley. OF ILLINOIS less than 24-hours’ notice to fulfill their duties, Representative Hugley was honored for her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES even helping to serve surrounding states. distinguished service at the Columbus Com- Recently, the Caisson Unit honored U.S. Monday, May 19, 2014 munity Center Annual Fundraising Dinner on Forest Service Officer Jason Crisp, who was Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to killed in the line of duty in Burke County. The Columbus Convention and Trade Center in recognize Heather Blaney, a sophomore at unit’s service to Officer Crisp is just one exam- Columbus, Georgia. Westmont High School in my district. Heather ple of the many times it has helped to honor Representative Hugley was born in Forrest is organizing a human trafficking panel at her the lives of those who have served North City, Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. Walker Flem- school on May 14, 2014. Carolina. ing, Jr. She earned a degree in Political Human trafficking, also called modern-day The North Carolina Troopers Association Science from the University of Arkansas at slavery, is a major worldwide problem that the and Highway Patrol Caisson Unit’s commit- Pine Bluff and a Master’s in Public Policy and Polaris Projects, a leading anti-trafficking ment to excellence and service to the commu- Administration from Mississippi State Univer- group, defines as ‘‘people [profiting] from the nity should be commended. It is my honor to sity. control and exploitation of others.’’ It takes recognize the North Carolina Highway Patrol Rep. Hugley was elected to the Georgia many forms, including forced sexual exploi- Caisson Unit. House of Representatives in 1992 to represent tation and forced labor. The hidden nature of f District 136, which is located within the Sec- the crime makes it difficult to get an accurate ond Congressional District of Georgia in Co- sense of its scope, but according to the U.S. PERSONAL EXPLANATION lumbus and Muscogee County. She has been Department of Homeland Security, there are continuously re-elected and is currently serv- more than 20 million victims worldwide in this HON. SEAN P. DUFFY ing her twelfth term. I am fortunate to have $32 billion-a-year industry. OF WISCONSIN had the opportunity to work closely with Rep. Heather is completing an assignment in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hugley over the years and we have become ‘‘Changemakers’’ class, where she researched great friends. the issue and talked with local law enforce- Monday, May 19, 2014 During her tenure, Rep. Hugley has built a ment and health workers. The forum she orga- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 9, repertoire of legislative accomplishments. She nized will feature numerous speakers, includ- 2014, I was at home in Wisconsin taking care

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I wish Sienna the best of luck in tireless works, motivational speeches and Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, her future education and career as she con- words of wisdom; and known as the Borinqueneers—‘‘yea.’’ tinues to utilize her gifts and Iowa-bred work Whereas, Ms. Solomon is a virtuous (2) H.R. 2203—To provide for the award of ethic to positively impact our state and nation. woman, a courageous woman and a fearless a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack f leader who has shared her vision, talents and Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the passion to help ensure that our children re- Nation in promoting excellence, good sports- ACKNOWLEDGING THE MARRIAGE ceive an education that is relevant not only for manship, and philanthropy—‘‘yea.’’ OF MS. MEGAN MAUREEN today, but well into the future, as she truly un- (3) H.R. 2939—A bill to award the Congres- KORCZYNSKI TO MR. KEVIN derstands that our children are the future; and sional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres—‘‘yea.’’ PAUL GOW, JR. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the (4) H.R. 3658—Monuments Men Recogni- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this tion Act of 2013—‘‘yea.’’ HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI day to honor and recognize Ms. Denisha L. (5) H.R. 1209—To award a Congressional OF ILLINOIS Solomon for her leadership and service for our Gold Medal to the World War II members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District and in recognition of this singular the ‘‘Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’’, for outstanding Monday, May 19, 2014 honor as 2014 Teacher of the Year at Dunaire heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Elementary School; Now therefore, I, HENRY States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo— acknowledge the upcoming nuptials of Ms. C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim ‘‘yea.’’ Megan Maureen Korczynski to Kevin Paul April 2, 2014 as Ms. Denisha L. Solomon Day (6) S. 309—A bill to award a Congressional Gow, Jr., on May 24, 2014. Ms. Korczynski in the 4th Congressional District. Gold Medal to the World War II members of Proclaimed, this 2nd day of April, 2014. and her family have been lifetime residents the Civil Air Patrol—‘‘yea.’’ and volunteers in the Chicago area and it is f (7) H.R. 685—American Fighter Aces Con- my pleasure to acknowledge such a joyous gressional Gold Medal Act—‘‘yea.’’ IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH AN- (8) H.R. 4628—To amend title 23, the occasion. NIVERSARY OF BROWN V. BOARD Ms. Korczynski and Mr. Gow have both en- United States Code, with respect to United OF EDUCATION joyed their time living and studying in Chicago States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other and are ready to start a new chapter in their purposes—‘‘yea.’’ lives together. Ms. Korczynski is the daughter HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. f of Mrs. Diane Korczynski, a seasoned elemen- OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO SIENNA E. tary education teacher, and Mr. Edwin SCHAEFFER Korczynski, a Major United States Air Force Monday, May 19, 2014 Auxiliary, Civilian Air Patrol. Both of whom Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, May HON. TOM LATHAM have worked hard to instill the qualities of 17, 2014 marked the sixtieth anniversary of great character, competence, vision and drive OF IOWA the landmark United States Supreme Court into their daughter throughout her life. They IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. are extremely proud of the woman she has As Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote in his Monday, May 19, 2014 become and could not be happier for her up- unanimous decision, ‘‘In the field of public Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to coming marriage. Mr. Gow, Jr., is the son of education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ recognize the achievements of Sienna Schaef- Kevin Gow, Sr., a former U.S. Marine Capitan, has no place. Separate educational facilities fer of Grimes, Iowa, for being named a Presi- and the late Mrs. Gow. Both of whom can take are inherently unequal.’’ The Brown ruling de- dential Scholar by the 2014 United States great pride in the admirable man he has be- clared that state laws establishing separate Presidential Scholars Program. Being counted come today. public schools for black and white students among this esteemed program is one of Amer- On May 24, 2014, both Megan Korczynski were unconstitutional under the Equal Protec- ica’s highest honors for high school students. and Kevin Paul Gow, Jr., will partake in the tion Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Originally created by Executive Order in sacrament of Holy Matrimony. On that merry Although initially met with resistance, Brown 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program day the couple will be surrounded by their v. Board of Education provided an impetus to has honored our nation’s best and brightest family and friends who will help them cele- education reform, paved the way for integra- high school seniors for academic distinction, brate with their love and support. I would like tion, and proved an integral part of the Amer- artistic excellence, and civic engagement. This to extend my best wishes to the happy couple. ican Civil Rights Movement. year, Sienna will be honored with 140 other This is truly a momentous event in their lives, As we commemorate the sixtieth anniver- Presidential Scholars from across the country and as they celebrate their wedding, I wish sary of this case, we celebrate the achieve- for their exceptional efforts. Each of these fu- them great happiness and joy for many years ments that have been made in our country’s ture leaders were chosen from more than to come. classrooms to ensure that all students—re- 3,000 applicants based on outstanding college f gardless of color—receive a quality education. entrance exams, school transcripts, leadership HONORING DENISHA L. SOLOMON We still have a long way to go, however, to activities, and contributions to their community. ensure that the promise of Brown is fully real- These young men and women truly represent ized. Many school districts today have not fully the best of the American education system HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. desegregated. In addition, many students— OF GEORGIA and remind us all of the promise and potential particularly those who are minorities and come IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES held by our nation’s youth. from low-income families—lack access to ad- Since 1983, each U.S. Presidential Scholar Monday, May 19, 2014 vanced placement classes; the latest edu- has also been asked to choose one excep- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I cation technology; safe learning environments; tional teacher to recognize. For her selection, submit the following Proclamation. extracurricular activities; and clean, well-func- Ms. Schaeffer chose Dallas Center-Grimes Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- tioning classrooms. As we commemorate the High School Chemistry and Environmental trict of Georgia, there are many individuals sixtieth anniversary of Brown, it is vital that we Science teacher Josh Mangler. Both Sienna who are called to contribute to the needs of take stock of its legacy and do all that we can and Mr. Mangler will receive congratulatory our community through leadership and serv- to ensure that our children have equal oppor- letters from United States Secretary of Edu- ice; and tunities to succeed. cation Arne Duncan for their outstanding work. Whereas, Ms. Denisha L. Solomon has an- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- swered that call by giving of herself as an ed- me in applauding the achievements that have resent future leaders like Ms. Schaeffer from ucator at Dunaire Elementary School, and as come to fruition over the past six decades in the great state of Iowa in the United States a beloved daughter, sister and friend; and the American classroom since Brown v. Board Congress. I invite my colleagues in the House Whereas, Ms. Solomon has been chosen as of Education. Let us work together to fully re- to join me in congratulating Sienna for her the 2014 Teacher of the Year, representing alize its promise and create a more perfect dedication, and thanking her supportive family, Dunaire Elementary School; and Union.

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In Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America; Pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1983, Judge Davis was elected one of the first tor Jerry Johnson, President and CEO, Na- African-American state district judges in tional Religious Broadcasters; Nina Shea, Di- Monday, May 19, 2014 Tarrant County. rector and Senior Scholar, Hudson Institute Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, Judge Davis was recognized by the Center for Religious Freedom; George Marlin, today I rise to recognize the 10th anniversary NAACP, inducted into the National Bar Asso- Chair, Aid to the Church in Need-USA; Dr. of the Rebozo Festival of Ventura County, an ciation Hall of Fame, and was awarded the Elizabeth Prodromou, Visiting Associate Prof. annual event which celebrates the cultural di- Silver Gavel Award by the Tarrant County Bar of Conflict Resolution, The Fletcher School of versity of our region, promotes communal Association. Judge Davis is also widely recog- Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University; Johnny pride and encourages philanthropic and edu- nized by his peers and his neighbors for Moore, Senior Vice President, Liberty Univer- cational endeavors. strengthening the integrity of our judicial sys- sity; Barrett Duke, Vice President for Public The first Rebozo Festival took place in 2005 tem. Policy and Research Southern Baptist Ethics when Las Madrinas (the Godmothers), a small Mr. Speaker, Judge Davis has dedicated his & Religious Liberty Commission; and Joseph group of community volunteers, organized and life to empowering individuals who would oth- Kassab, Founder and President, Iraqi Chris- established the event with the intent of raising erwise be without a voice. Judge Davis had a tians Advocacy and Empowerment; Institute funds for local organizations while celebrating direct hand in the fight for equal justice during (reading a statement by Chaldean Catholic the rich heritage of the Latino community by the Civil Rights movement, and has contrib- Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako). highlighting the colorful Mexican rebozo uted greatly toward improving the legal and The text of the Pledge of Solidarity follows: (shawl) as the symbol and theme of the event. public school systems in Texas. We are grate- [May 7, 2014] Over the years, this event has attracted ful for Judge Davis’ service to our country and PLEDGE OF SOLIDARITY & CALL TO ACTION ON hundreds of local residents and out-of-state courage in the face of adversity and I am BEHALF OF CHRISTIANS AND OTHER SMALL visitors who enjoy the liveliness of this cultural proud to recognize Judge Davis. RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN EGYPT, IRAQ AND SYRIA celebration, and above all help contribute to f local commendable organizations. FACTS The Rebozo Festival’s underlying purpose is COMMENDING AMERICAN CHRIS- In today’s Middle East, the majority of the a philanthropic one. For ten years now, the TIAN LEADERS FOR STANDING Christian faith communities, which include Rebozo Festival has been able to raise thou- IN SOLIDARITY WITH CHRIS- Orthodox, Catholics, and Protestants, suffer sands of dollars each year for numerous wor- TIANS AND OTHER SMALL RELI- violence, abuse and injustice from extremist Islamic forces by virtue of being Christian. thy non-profit organizations focusing on the GIOUS COMMUNITIES IN EGYPT, IRAQ AND SYRIA Now facing an existential threat to their cultural, social and educational needs of the presence in the lands where Christianity has region. Past recipients of these funds include its roots, the Churches in the Middle East the Heart 2 Heart Program, United Farm HON. FRANK R. WOLF fear they have been largely ignored by their Workers Freeze Relief Fund, the Oxnard Col- OF VIRGINIA coreligionists in the West. lege Women’s Re-entry Program and Central IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Christians collectively form the largest re- ligious group in the Middle East that is not Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Econ- Monday, May 19, 2014 omy (CAUSE). This year’s proceeds will ben- Muslim, numbering up to 15 million people. In a siege that has accelerated over the past efit Future Leaders of America—Ventura Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ognize over 200 individuals who signed a decade, Egypt, Iraq and Syria—the three County, an organization that works with our Middle Eastern countries with the largest public schools to promote youth empowerment Pledge of Solidarity and Call to Action on Be- Christian communities remaining—have and leadership. Through the selfless dedica- half of Christians and Other Small Religious seen scores of churches deliberately de- tion and work of the event’s organizers, the Communities in Egypt, Iraq and Syria. I was stroyed, many clergy and laypeople targeted Rebozo Festival has been able to raise and honored to co-host a press conference earlier for death, kidnapping, intimidation and forc- contribute over $185,000 to the Ventura Coun- this month with my colleague Representative ible conversion, and hundreds of thousands ty community. ANNA ESHOO. Together, we co-chair the Reli- of believers driven from their countries. The Christian population in Lebanon, the only For over a decade, the Rebozo Festival has gious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus. The group of signatories to the Pledge rep- other indigenous Church community in the promoted and celebrated the richness and di- region numbering over 1 million, could be versity of the Mexican culture and heritage in resents the diversity of American Christianity, threatened by the instability across its coun- Ventura County. It is with great enthusiasm with individuals hailing not only from the try’s borders. that I offer Las Madrinas my sincere congratu- Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox traditions No Christian tradition is spared in this lations and I am pleased to join them in cele- but also a variety of sectors: thought leaders, current wave of persecution. While address- brating the 10th anniversary of the Rebozo clergy, parachurch heads and university and ing the theme of Christian unity, Pope seminary presidents, among others. They Francis has called this the ‘‘ecumenism of Festival. blood,’’ meaning that the extremists do not f have recognized that unless the American church begins to champion this cause, the for- discriminate among the Christians they are HONORING JUDGE L. CLIFFORD attacking. Ecumenical Patriarch Bar- eign policy establishment will hardly lead the tholomew has also spoken of the contem- DAVIS way. porary ‘‘crucifixion’’ of Christians. In these I regularly meet with beleaguered Christians same three countries, other defenseless reli- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON from this part of the world. Their stories are gious groups—Mandeans, Yizidis, Baha’is, Ahmadis and others—suffer similarly. OF TEXAS eerily similar: believers kidnapped for ransom; It has become abundantly clear that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES churches—some full of worshippers—at- tacked; clergy targeted for killing. In the face brutal extremist campaigns are resulting in Monday, May 19, 2014 the eradication of non-Muslim religious com- of this violence, Christians are leaving this re- munities or, for those who remain, denying Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. gion in droves. The resounding theme that them from having any influence or even Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Judge L. emerges is quite simply a plea for solidarity, basic rights within their society’s political, Clifford Davis. After 65 years of service, Judge and an appeal for help. Where is the West, social or cultural spheres. While there is no Davis was awarded the Blackstone Award by they wonder? With the release of this Call to apparent organization or coordination the Tarrant County Bar Association. The Action, I am heartened to say, that these cries among the various violent actors from na- Blackstone Award is given to distinguished in- have been heard. tion to nation, their actions are leading to dividuals who have demonstrated unwavering The following individuals spoke at the press one conclusion: the very real possibility that integrity and courage during their careers. conference: Christianity may soon be exiled from the re- gion of its origin. Judge Davis has a rich history of demon- Leith Anderson, Chair, National Association These assaults continue despite rejection strable courage as a lawyer. Judge Davis be- of Evangelicals; His Eminence, Cardinal Don- by the majority of Muslims and condemna- came licensed in Texas in 1953 and eventu- ald Wuerl; Archbishop Oshagan Cholayan, Ar- tion by prominent Muslim voices, such as ally moved to Fort Worth where he led the menian Apostolic Church of America; Jim Jordan’s Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed and

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Many Mus- ‘‘it is sad to note that most Western Chris- es of Egypt, Iraq and Syria, in particular. lims also face grave threats from the ex- tians have no real awareness of the painful While Christians have been leaving the Mid- tremist groups and forces that wreak de- situation of Christians in the Middle East, dle East for many years, and, in these three struction in the name of a political interpre- even though they could actually highlight countries, members of all communities—in- tation of Islam. their real condition and raise awareness cluding smaller religious communities and The current trajectory, marked by polit- among politicians.’’ Muslims—suffer from violence and political ical violence and, in the cases of Iraq and Along with other vulnerable religious turmoil, the Egyptian, Iraqi and Syrian Syria, full-blown war, risks a Middle East groups, Egyptian, Iraqi and Syrian Chris- Christian communities, under the additional largely emptied of the millennia-old pres- tians are now leaving their countries in scourge of intensifying religious extremism, ence of Christians. Turkey offers an example great numbers not simply to look for better are experiencing a sudden, massive exodus of of what the future may hold for the region as economic opportunities. They are fleeing their members from the region. Since these a whole: the Christian population con- conflict and violence and targeted campaigns communities account for most of the indige- stitutes a mere 0.15 percent of that country’s against them that have included the fol- nous Christians in today’s Middle East, the 79 million people, down from almost a quar- lowing: continued presence of Christians in the re- ter of the population a century ago. Turkey’s Scores of churches—some while full of wor- gion where Christianity originated 2,000 Christian community, once the heart of shippers—monasteries, cemeteries, and Bible years ago is threatened. Eastern Christendom, is nearly gone. centers have been deliberately demolished Recognizing the spiritual, humanitarian Britain’s Prince Charles has drawn atten- and crosses on others have been removed. and geopolitical implications of this historic tion to this crisis. A life-long proponent of The building and repairing of churches has flight, we have joined together to affirm our building bridges between the Christian and sometimes been curbed and prohibited. moral obligation to speak and act in defense Muslim faiths through dialogue, he warned Private Christian homes, businesses and of religious freedom for all human beings. last year: ‘‘We cannot ignore the fact that lands have been looted, confiscated or de- As Americans, we believe that the ability Christians in the Middle East are, increas- stroyed because some challenge Christians’ to worship God, or not, and to practice freely ingly, being deliberately targeted by fun- right to property, thus curtailing liveli- one’s faith, is a basic, inalienable human damentalist Islamist militants. Christianity hoods. right, as recognized in our country’s found- was, literally, born in the Middle East and Christians, including some clergy, after ing documents, and that it has universal ap- we must not forget our Middle Eastern being identified as such by their names, iden- plication. We witness this right under as- brothers and sisters in Christ.’’ tity cards, or some other means, have been sault today in Egypt, Iraq and Syria. As Christians, we are called to take to Testifying about Egypt before the U.S. beheaded, shot execution-style or otherwise heart Jesus’ own words in the Gospel of Luke Congress in December 2013, Bishop Angaelos brutally murdered. Clergy have also been that he was sent to, ‘‘proclaim freedom for of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK killed for their peace-making efforts or sim- the prisoners’’ and to ‘‘set the oppressed made similar observations. He stated that ply as personifications of the Christian faith. free.’’ We look, too, to what Paul told the the attacks by ‘‘radical elements’’ are not Untold numbers of Christians, including merely targeting individuals, but ‘‘the Chris- Corinthians, speaking of the Church as the bishops, priests, pastors, and nuns, have been Body of Christ, ‘‘If one part suffers, every tian and minority presence in its entirety.’’ kidnapped and held for ransom. Over three days in August 2013, Egypt’s Cop- part suffers with it.’’ We are also enjoined in Young women have been abducted and the book of Hebrews to ‘‘continue to remem- tic Christians who, numbering about 8 mil- forced to convert to Islam and marry their lion, comprise the region’s largest Christian ber those in prison as if you were together captors. with them in prison, and those who are mis- community, experienced the worst single at- In some instances, Christians have been tack against their churches in 700 years. treated as if you yourselves were suffering.’’ told to convert to Islam or be killed; some We are aggrieved by the suffering in the Mid- Both before and after that episode, the Copts have been forced to pay protection money. have suffered other violence, including a dle East today of our brothers and sisters in In one Syrian town, Christians have been Christ. mob assault on the Cairo Cathedral of the forced to submit to dhimmi contracts (the Coptic Pope during a funeral service and the We pledge to call together our own con- terms for protecting Jews and Christians in gregations and communities in sustained bombing of the Church of Two Saints that Muslim lands that are attributed to the Is- killed dozens of people. Tens of thousands of prayer, education and engagement in US for- lamic 7th century Caliph Umar) under which eign policy on behalf of these Christians and Copts are estimated to have fled their home- their religious and other rights are sup- land in recent years. other threatened religious communities of pressed and they live as second class citi- Egypt, Iraq and Syria. All too clearly, we see During more than a decade of political tur- zens. moil in Iraq, Christians have been targeted the ‘‘tears of the oppressed’’ and cannot ig- Muslim apostasy and blasphemy codes and nore them. and killed in their churches, school buses, standards for dress, occupation and social be- CALL TO ACTION neighborhoods and shops. Canon Andrew havior are being enforced for Christians, as White, the leader of Iraq’s only Anglican well as for Muslims, in some communities. While the fate of Christians in the Middle Church, asserted that ‘‘all the churches are Given the above, Christians have been ei- East is unquestionably important to Chris- targets.’’ ther intimidated or barred from practicing tians, it should be emphasized that the con- In Syria, large segments of both the Chris- their faith publicly. tinued presence of Christians, along with tian and Muslim populations have already Such abuse and injustice are frequent and other religious communities, is in the na- been displaced and many, who suffer daily pervasive enough to form observable pat- tional interest of that region’s countries and assault, forced starvation and unspeakable terns in these three countries. Extremists it is in America’s own national interest. We hardships, are leaving the country. The and terrorist gangs are behind most of these agree with President Obama’s assertion be- Christian community is caught in the middle incidents; they have been carried out largely fore this year’s National Prayer Breakfast of a brutal war. But the Christians are also with impunity, and sometimes with the ac- that the right to religious freedom is an es- victims of beheadings, summary executions, quiescence of state and local authorities. It sential human right that ‘‘matters to our na- kidnappings, and forcible conversions, in de- is their cumulative effect that has triggered tional security.’’ liberate efforts to suppress or eradicate their Religious diversity provides the important the current massive exodus of Christians. religious faith. Over 30 percent of Syria’s experience of different faith communities American religious leaders need to pray Christian churches are reported to have al- living together. If the robust communities of and speak with greater urgency about this ready been destroyed. Recently, extremists Egyptian, Iraqi and Syrian Christians and human rights crisis. The sense of abandon- have driven out virtually all the population other smaller religious communities con- ment felt by the Middle Eastern Churches is from the Christian towns of Maaloula and tinue to leave the Middle East, pluralistic reflected in the searing words of Patriarch Kessab. An entire convent of nuns was taken coexistence would tragically be diminished Sako, last December: ‘‘We feel forgotten and hostage and held for ransom, along with region-wide. The Christians of Egypt, Iraq isolated. We sometimes wonder, if they kill many others. Priests who have worked to and Syria have rejected violence as an ac- us all, what would be the reaction of Chris- improve interfaith relations and sought ceptable response to oppression and, instead, tians in the West? Would they do something truces among the warring Muslim factions by both word and action, have supported a then?’’ have been assassinated. Two Orthodox message of peace and non-violence. bishops, Metropolitans Mar Gregorios PLEDGE OF SOLIDARITY Though Christians are a fraction of the Yohanna Ibrahim and Boulos Yazigi, have We, as Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant overall populations of these three countries, been held captive since April 22, 2013. leaders, have come together in this joint they have long been an integral part of the Baghdad’s Catholic Chaldean Patriarch pledge to speak up for our fellow Christians social fabric, and have contributed, along- Louis Sako recounts: ‘‘For almost two mil- and other threatened religious communities side Muslims, to the construction of the lennia Christian communities have lived in in the Middle East. We invite other faith Arab civilization. They have had an espe- Iraq, Syria, Egypt and elsewhere in the Mid- leaders and all men and women of good will cially formative role in promoting edu- dle East. . . . Unfortunately, in the 21st cen- who are concerned with the dignity and safe- cation, literacy, learning and health care tury Middle Eastern Christians are being se- ty of all human beings to join us in this ur- that benefits society as a whole. They have verely persecuted. . . . In most of these gent task. participated in forming professional and en- countries, Islamist extremists see Christians We are compelled to take this action by trepreneurial groups important for a dy- as an obstacle to their plans.’’ He states that the grave dangers that confront the Church- namic middle class, as well as given rise to

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U.S. government-sponsored brate the tremendous role military personnel rights, the rule of law, and equal rights of in- broadcasting, legal and constitutional assist- have played across the globe. ance, and educational efforts should promote dividual citizenship—all essential for democ- Texas is home to more than 130,000 active racy and hence for making these countries religious tolerance and protect religious partners in building societies where all freedom, including for small religious military personnel and more than 1,600,000 faiths can live and prosper. groups. veterans, 30,000 of which are from the 18th We are compelled to ask: Why are the III. Refugee & Reconstruction Assistance. Congressional District of Texas. Christians currently being killed or driven Our principal purpose in speaking out is to It has been an honor to represent these out? These communities represent openness help Christian communities and other de- constituents and I am extremely proud of their to others and a desire for truth, even if in- fenseless religious groups remain safely in service. the region. To that end, the vulnerable reli- convenient. They love learning and seek an As we acknowledge our former, current and equal share in building their respective na- gious minorities, including those who are tions. They do not believe in retaliation and refugees in neighboring countries or dis- future military men and women, it is essential embrace forgiveness. They respect individual placed within their home countries, must that we provide them with the resources nec- life as an end in itself not as a means. These have equitable access to American refugee, essary to help wounded warriors, veterans, are attributes many Muslims also share and humanitarian, repatriation, and reconstruc- and their families transition to civilian life. ones that any country would appreciate. tion aid. Many will need assistance to be re- That is why I was proud to cosponsor and Even as we pledge to do all within our located elsewhere in the region and Amer- help shepherd to passage H.R. 1344, Helping power to alleviate the suffering of Christians ican help could be decisive. The U.S. govern- Heroes Fly Act, that was signed into law in ment must ensure that religious minorities and other small religious communities in the 2013 and which facilitates expedited pas- Middle East, we urgently appeal for action are not discriminated against by local au- from our government to recognize and act thorities in the distribution of aid donated senger screening at airports for service mem- upon the unique plight of these religious by the U.S. government, as was reported to bers who are severely injured or disabled, communities. have occurred at certain junctures in Iraq, along with their families. It is our conviction that American foreign contributing to the wholesale exodus of its I also introduced H.R. 4110, the ‘‘Helping to policy can be more effectively used to advo- Christians and other small religious commu- Encourage Real Opportunity for Veterans cate for policies that protect international nities. It must also continue to reach Chris- Transitioning from Battlespace to Workplace religious freedom for all. We welcomed Presi- tians and others who eschew UN refugee Act of 2014,’’ which provides strong incentives dent Obama’s public remarks regarding his camps that they perceive to be controlled by March 27 meeting with Pope Francis, con- extremist groups. In some particularly trag- for employers to hire, retain, and employ vet- cerning his reaffirmation that ‘‘it is central ic instances, we recognize that individual erans in positions that take maximum advan- to U.S. foreign policy that we protect the in- members of defenseless religious commu- tage of their skills and experience. terests of religious minorities around the nities will never be able to return to their Mr. Speaker, in closing I recognize by the world.’’ As a matter of conscience, we, there- homes, and urge that those individuals be name the 53 brave men and women from my fore, respectfully call for the following ac- given fast track asylum in the United States home city of Houston, who served in Iraq and tions: and elsewhere in the West. Afghanistan and gave the last full measure of I. Appointment of the Special Envoy on CONCLUSION devotion to their country. Middle East Religious Minorities. A new spe- A generation ago, American religious lead- They are: Krystal Fitts, Jorge Luis cial envoy post, filled by a prominent and ers successfully mobilized support for the knowledgeable citizen is needed for deep en- Velasquez, Cody Norris, Jacob Molina, Pedro International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Maldonado, Edwardo Loredo, Matthew Catlett, gagement in the issues and circumstances af- That law created the U.S. Commission on fecting Christians and other small religious International Religious Freedom and insti- Zarian Wood, Andrew Roughton, Edgar communities in the region. Over 20 special tutionalized regular State Department re- Heredia, Joshua Molina, Steven Candelo, envoy posts exist to protect a range of other porting on the status of religious liberty Scott McIntosh, Orlando Perez, Jeremy Ray, groups and interests but none is dedicated to around the world. That legislation should be Benjamin Garrison, Rodney Johnson, Matthew the plight of Middle Eastern religious mi- credited with helping to establish, as Presi- Medlicott, Alan Austin, William Edwards, Eric norities. American policies continue to be dent Obama acknowledged at the National Salinas, Danny Soto, Roy Jones, Terrence formed without adequately taking into ac- Prayer Breakfast last February, that ‘‘pro- count the impact they might have on these Dunn, Hector Leija, David Fraser, Benjamin moting religious freedom is a key objective Rosales, Kenneth Pugh, Alberto Sanchez, vulnerable communities. A high caliber of U.S. foreign policy.’’ Now, new action is envoy of stature who has the ear of the desperately needed by our churches, our gov- Walter Moss, Michael Robertson, Howard President could increase American engage- ernment and our civil society institutions Babcock, Timothy Roark, Ivica Jerak, Phillip ment regarding Middle Eastern religious mi- here in the United States, and by all people George, Keith Mariotti, Clinton Gertson, Dexter norities, so that: of good will to make that objective a reality. Kimble, Jesus Leon-Perez, Thomas Zapp, Eric The views and interests, including physical (Signatories are signing in their individual safety and equal rights as citizens, of the Allton, Andrew Houghton, Juan Torres, Pedro capacities and titles are included for identi- Contreras, Adolfo Carballo, Scott Larson, members of small, defenseless groups are fication purposes only.) considered in any peace negotiations con- Leroy Sandoval, Armando Soriano, Keelan cerning Syria. f Moss, A. Esparza-Gutierrez, Tomas Sotelo, Every diplomatic effort is made to press IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL Brian Matthew Kennedy, and Brian Craig. other governments in the region to stop fa- MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH God bless them. And may God bless the cilitating, harboring, and assisting any ex- United States. tremist groups and militias, and to foster re- spect for the defenseless religious commu- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE f nities. OF TEXAS HONORING LYNN BUCHANAN, Other policies to promote tolerance and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spect for members of vulnerable religious NEWBURY PARK BREAKAWAY communities in the Middle East are consid- Monday, May 19, 2014 FROM CANCER CHAMPION ered at the highest levels while there is still Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise time to act. today to commemorate National Military Ap- HON. JULIA BROWNLEY It was just such a special envoy who helped preciation Month and to honor the extraor- OF CALIFORNIA draw attention to genocidal levels of reli- gious and ethnic persecution in Sudan and dinary bravery and sacrifice of our men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women in uniform by celebrating. usher in a comprehensive peace agreement Monday, May 19, 2014 to end the north-south conflict there in 2005. Each May, veteran and service organiza- II. Review of Foreign Aid. As he has done tions come together to hold events around the Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, in the interest of other stated administra- country to demonstrate their gratitude to cur- I rise today to congratulate Newbury Park can- tion priorities, President Obama should ini- rent and former men and women in uniform cer survivor and my constituent, Lynn tiate an internal review to ensure that and their families for their service to our coun- Buchanan, who has been named a Breakaway American assistance programs, especially try. from Cancer champion. those that support national governments, From Military Spouse Appreciation Day to As a Breakaway from Cancer champion, uphold policies and principles that relate to religious freedom and pluralism. The review Memorial Day, the month of May is a time Ms. Buchanan will be honored as part of the should include examining the region’s na- when a grateful nation acknowledges and af- ‘‘Amgen Tour of California,’’ the largest cycling tional textbooks, local governmental broad- firms the debt owed to those brave men and race in the United States. Ms. Buchanan will casting, statements by public officials, and women who risked their lives to preserve the lead the ‘‘Breakaway Mile,’’ a special walk to national identity cards, where the inclusion freedoms we too often take for granted. the Tour of California finish line in Thousand

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SR–253 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- 1036, to designate the facility of the Committee on Indian Affairs tees, and committees of conference. United States Postal Service located at Business meeting to consider S. 1474, to encourage the State of Alaska to enter This title requires all such committees 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, into intergovernmental agreements Washington, as the ‘‘National Park to notify the Office of the Senate Daily with Indian tribes in the State relating Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Of- to the enforcement of certain State mittee—of the time, place and purpose fice’’, H.R. 1228, to designate the facil- laws by Indian tribes, to improve the of the meetings, when scheduled and ity of the United States Postal Service quality of life in rural Alaska, to re- any cancellations or changes in the located at 123 South 9th Street in De duce alcohol and drug abuse, S. 1603, to Pere, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Corporal Jus- meetings as they occur. reaffirm that certain land has been tin D. Ross Post Office Building’’, H.R. taken into trust for the benefit of the As an additional procedure along 1451, to designate the facility of the with the computerization of this infor- Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of United States Postal Service located at Pottawatami Indians, S. 1622, to estab- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 14 Main Street in Brockport, New lish the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Digest will prepare this information for York, as the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Nicholas Soboleff Commission on Native Chil- printing in the Extensions of Remarks J. Reid Post Office Building’’, H.R. dren, S. 1818, to ratify a water settle- section of the Congressional Record on 2391, to designate the facility of the ment agreement affecting the Pyramid Monday and Wednesday of each week. United States Postal Service located at Lake Paiute Tribe, S. 2040, to exchange Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May 5323 Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri trust and fee land to resolve land dis- 20, 2014 may be found in the Daily Di- as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Phillip putes created by the realignment of the Blackfoot River along the boundary of gest of today’s RECORD. Vinnedge Post Office’’, H.R. 3060, to designate the facility of the United the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, S. States Postal Service located at 232 2132, to amend the Indian Tribal En- MEETINGS SCHEDULED Southwest Johnson Avenue in ergy Development and Self-Determina- MAY 21 Burleson, Texas, as the ‘‘Sergeant Wil- tion Act of 2005, and H.R. 2388, to take liam Moody Post Office Building’’, and certain Federal lands located in El Do- 10 a.m. rado County, California, into trust for Committee on Appropriations the nominations of Sherry Moore Trafford, and Steven M. Wellner, both the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band Subcommittee on Department of Defense of Miwok Indians; to be immediately to be an Associate Judge of the Supe- To hold hearings to examine energy secu- followed by an oversight hearing to ex- rior Court of the District of Columbia, rity and research. amine Indian education, focusing on Julia Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be SD–192 the Bureau of Indian Education. Committee on Armed Services General Counsel of the Federal Labor SD–628 Subcommittee on Personnel Relations Authority, and Tony Ham- Business meeting to markup those provi- mond, of Missouri, and Nanci E. Lang- MAY 22 sions which fall under the subcommit- ley, of Hawaii, both to be a Commis- 9:30 a.m. tee’s jurisdiction of the proposed Na- sioner of the Postal Regulatory Com- Committee on Armed Services tional Defense Authorization Act for mission. Closed business meeting to continue to fiscal year 2015. SD–342 markup the proposed National Defense SD–G50 Committee on the Judiciary Authorization Act for fiscal year 2015. Committee on Finance To hold an oversight hearing to examine SR–222 Subcommittee on Social Security, Pen- the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Committee on Banking, Housing, and sions, and Family Policy SD–226 Urban Affairs To hold hearings to examine strength- Special Committee on Aging Subcommittee on Housing, Transpor- ening Social Security to meet the To hold hearings to examine the role of tation, and Community Development needs of tomorrow’s retirees. health care providers in advance care To hold hearings to examine bringing our SD–215 planning. transit infrastructure to a state of Committee on Foreign Relations SD–106 good repair. To hold hearings to examine authoriza- Joint Economic Committee SD–538 tion for the use of military force after To hold hearings to examine women’s re- Committee on the Judiciary Iraq and Afghanistan. tirement security. Business meeting to consider S. 1720, to SD–419 SH–216 promote transparency in patent owner- Committee on Homeland Security and 2 p.m. ship and make other improvements to Governmental Affairs Committee on Appropriations the patent system. Business meeting to consider an original Subcommittee on Financial Services and SD–226 bill entitled, ‘‘DHS Cybersecurity General Government 10 a.m. Workforce Recruitment and Retention To hold hearings to examine proposed Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Act of 2014’’, S. 2113, to provide tax- budget estimates and justification for and Pensions payers with an annual report disclosing fiscal year 2015 for the Small Business To hold hearings to examine access and the cost and performance of Govern- Administration and the Community supports for servicemembers and vet- ment programs and areas of duplica- Development Financial Institutions erans in higher education. tion among them, H.R. 1233, to amend Fund. SD–430 chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presi- SD–138 MAY 23 dential Records Act, to establish proce- 2:15 p.m. dures for the consideration of claims of Committee on Foreign Relations 9:30 a.m. constitutionally based privilege Subcommittee on African Affairs Committee on Armed Services against disclosure of Presidential Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Closed business meeting to continue to records, S. 1045, to amend title 5, Affairs with the Subcommittee on Afri- markup the proposed National Defense United States Code, to provide that can Affairs to hold joint hearings to ex- Authorization Act for fiscal year 2015. persons having seriously delinquent amine the escalating international SR–222 tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal wildlife trafficking crisis, focusing on employment, S. 1744, to strengthen the ecological, economic and national se- JUNE 4 accountability of individuals involved curity issues. 3 p.m. in misconduct affecting the integrity SD–419 Committee on Small Business and Entre- of background investigations, to up- 2:30 p.m. preneurship date guidelines for security clearances, Committee on Armed Services To hold hearings to examine military S. 1691, to amend title 5, United States Closed business meeting to markup the service to small business owner, focus- Code, to improve the security of the proposed National Defense Authoriza- ing on supporting America’s veteran United States border and to provide for tion Act for fiscal year 2015. entrepreneurs. reforms and rates of pay for border pa- SR–222 SR–428A

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