E676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2017 high school, their name and the title of their Alex Maietta, ‘‘What Once Was’’ Thomas H. Tackaberry for his service to God contest entries for the official RECORD. Each year the winner of the competition has and country. BOONTON HIGH SCHOOL their artwork displayed with other winners from f Kristen Dalrymple, ‘‘Ghost of you’’ across the country in a special corridor here at Amanda Roberts, ‘‘Bitter Cold’’ the U.S. Capitol. Thousands of our fellow SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN PARTICIPA- Michelle Tolochko, ‘‘Self Portrait’’ Americans walk through the exhibition and are TION IN THE WORLD HEALTH Giancarlo Venturini, ‘‘My Friend Liz’’ reminded of the vast talents of our young men ORGANIZATION DELBARTON SCHOOL and women. Indeed, all of these young artists Tim Adami, ‘‘Victory’’ are winners, and we should be proud of their HON. ROB BISHOP Sean Taylor, ‘‘The Alpine Adventurer’’ achievements so early in life. OF UTAH EASTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Steve Blanco, ‘‘Epitaph’’ me in congratulating these talented young Friday, May 19, 2017 Juliana Struyk, ‘‘Perception Of Fruit’’ people from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional HANOVER PARK HIGH SCHOOL District. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, the inde- Valentina Mattfeld, ‘‘Dallas’’ f pendent nation of Taiwan is a highly-advanced Megan Canzonieri, ‘‘Ophelia’’ industrialized democracy which contributes Jac1yn Larsen, ‘‘Messi’’ IN HONOR OF LT. GEN. THOMAS H. greatly to the world economy, particularly in Sarah Court, ‘‘Dash’’ TACKABERRY the area of high tech, and is a long-time stal- LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL wart ally of the United States. We congratulate Rachel Kogut, ‘‘Imagination’’ HON. RICHARD HUDSON President Tsai lng-wen on her one year anni- MEWE ART OF NORTH CAROLINA versary as President of Taiwan. Julia Hou, ‘‘Fire and Water’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The economic and military ties between our two nations have been built steadily over the MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Friday, May 19, 2017 Madeleine Morris, ‘‘Wildflowers’’ past several decades, and I believe that it is Ashley O’Brien, ‘‘Aphrodite’’ Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to important that the U.S. remains committed to Darrel Tsinadze, ‘‘Red Pearls’’ honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Gen- this important bilateral relationship. Alexander Tullo, ‘‘Samantha’s Columns’’ eral Thomas H. Tackaberry, who passed away While our two countries have much to cele- MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 93. A brate on this occasion, at the same time, Deanna C. Swanson, ‘‘Vanitas’’ Commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd some of the old diplomatic and political chal- MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL Airborne Division, and Fort Bragg, as well as lenges are resurfacing which threaten Tai- a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, Alyssa DeFilippis, ‘‘Melodic Vibes’’ wan’s participation as a constructive member Megan Ramos, ‘‘Angel’’ and the Vietnam War, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry is of the global community. Recently, the World Divya Patel, ‘‘Lola’’ a true American hero and our thoughts and Health Organization (WHO), an arm of the Claire Weber, ‘‘Livid’’ prayers go out to his friends and family as United Nations, declined to invite Taiwan to MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL they mourn the loss of this great man. participate in its annual World Health Assem- Tina Yi, ‘‘Sadness’’ Thomas Tackaberry was a high school star bly despite Taiwan’s participation and con- Yang Jason Yang, ‘‘Geometrics’’ in the classroom and on the track field, and tributions during the previous 8 years running. MORRIS COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY when his country needed him the most, he Mr. Speaker, this deliberate snub was politi- Caroline Yorke, ‘‘Crime Scene’’ stood ready to answer the call to serve our cally motivated, and violated the WHO’s Con- Brenna Corsi, ‘‘Grow’’ great nation. Lt. Gen. Tackaberry enlisted in stitution by excluding the people of Taiwan for Alexa Metro, ‘‘True Colors’’ the Army Reserve during World War II at the no legitimate reason. The 23 million citizens of MOUNTAIN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL age of 19. After being commissioned as a Taiwan should not be denied access to this Joy Xie, ‘‘We Grew Up Here’’ Second Lieutenant, he served in Germany and future annual meetings, especially if the NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL from 1945 to 1948. Lt. Gen. Tackaberry went stated goal of the World Health Organization Barbara Benda, ‘‘Don’t Look’’ on to fight in Korea and Vietnam, becoming is to provide a better healthier future to all Raven Cardone-Imor, ‘‘Tragic’’ highly decorated as the recipient of three Dis- peoples of the world. Devin Lemongello, ‘‘Self Portrait’’ tinguished Service Crosses, five Silver Stars, I believe that the United States has an obli- Joanne Salise, ‘‘Green Abstract’’ a Distinguished Flying Cross, and a Soldier’s gation to step forward and express strong dis- PARSIPPANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Medal. approval of this WHO action. Nohemy Zabala, ‘‘The Beautiful District of Described as a ‘‘grunt’s angel,’’ Lt. Gen. To ensure that there is no gap in the dis- Columbia’’ Tackaberry was devoted to his men, not only ease prevention network and that, together, all Daniel Jordan McMillen, ‘‘The Other Side’’ ensuring they were always supplied for the might work for the advancement of human Camille Dieppa, ‘‘The Lincoln Memorial’’ fight but physically prepared as well. Leading health worldwide, it is imperative that the PARSIPPANY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL from the front, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry set a high United States Congress and the Administra- Rachel Jacovsky, ‘‘American Pride’’ bar for fitness with his men and led them on tion rise in full support for Taiwan in this mat- PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE long training runs. He even remained dedi- ter. The WHO Secretariat should be admon- Christopher Cortez, ‘‘Shades of Beauty’’ cated to fitness well into his later life, com- ished regarding its moral and legal obligation Jamie Loverdi, ‘‘Retro Dine & Drive’’ pleting 10 push-ups, despite being 93 years to uphold its charter of independence and im- PASSAIC VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL old and confined to a wheel chair, after being partiality. The WHO and its leadership should Maya Adham, ‘‘Game-Boy’’ challenged by a family member. After 38 years not be at the service of any member state in Danielle Burden, ‘‘OZ’’ in the military, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry retired to particular. I ask my colleagues to join me in Erika Duarte, ‘‘Red in Snow’’ civilian life, managing a local real estate busi- voicing our support for Taiwan’s full and Angelika Dulak, ‘‘Ro´ z˙e’’ ness and counseling the military of the Repub- meaningful participation in the WHO, as well PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL lic of China for BDC Corp. other international organizations now and in Julia Blahut, ‘‘Carbon Footprints’’ Despite all of his accomplishments, Lt. Gen. the future. Thomas Carruthers, ‘‘Quiet Summer’’ Tackaberry never boasted of his military deco- f WAYNE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL rations or accomplished private sector career, TRIBUTE TO CHARLOTTE AND BOB Madeline Corb, ‘‘Focus’’ instead focusing his energy on his family. He Brooke Demore, ‘‘Look’’ raised his twin sons to be accomplished mili- BANCROFT Liz Rozenblat, ‘‘Great dangers await’’ tary leaders in their own right and currently Emily Wang, ‘‘Black Rain’’ has several grandchildren serving in the U.S. HON. DAVID YOUNG WEST MORRIS MENDHAM HIGH SCHOOL military as well. This country cannot repay the OF IOWA Matthew Fabrizio, ‘‘Jack in a Hat’’ debt we owe to Lt. Gen. Tackaberry; he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Emma Jang, ‘‘I Donut Understand Puns’’ truly one of a kind and a model American. Maximilian Scheidl, ‘‘Life Goes On’’ While we may have lost this great man, his Friday, May 19, 2017 Kayla O’Neill, ‘‘Where I’m Supposed to Be’’ legacy lives on forever. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise WHIPPANY PARK HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, please join me today in com- today to recognize and congratulate Charlotte Eric Kahn, ‘‘Waves of Rock’’ memorating the life of Lieutenant General and Bob Bancroft of Atlantic, Iowa, on the very VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 May 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MY8.012 E19MYPT1.