October 12, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1393 Tony was truly a man of God and was al- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the U.S. policy to allow U.S. officials to travel to ways ready to share his faith. His incredible House join me in celebrating the Syracuse Taiwan to meet their Taiwanese counterparts; love for God, his family, his country, and his Crunch’s rich history in Central . The permit high-level Taiwanese officials to enter community was shown through his works. Crunch have long contributed to the identity of the U.S. to meet with U.S. officials; and en- Tony was a man who was wise beyond his Syracuse and culture of hockey in the area. courages the Taipei Economic and Cultural years; he was a man who had a contagious As a co-chair of the Congressional Hockey Representative Office (TECRO) to conduct smile and could bring laughter on dreary days. Caucus, I am grateful for their presence in business in the United States. Mr. Speaker, I He made an impact on his community that will Syracuse. could not agree more with this policy. not be forgotten. f In my home state of Iowa, we are enthusi- Tony is survived by his mother, Darlene astic to build on our already strong trade ties. Kelton (Jerry); sister, Charlene Holt; brothers, CELEBRATING HABERSHAM COUN- Just this past September, Taiwan renewed its Craig Coxey (Tonia), Michael Coxey (Ashley); TY’S BICENTENNIAL ANNIVER- pledge to purchase a total of up to 3.9 million grandmother, Louise Oliver; and several SARY metric tons of soybeans valued at up to $1.56 nieces and nephews. billion in 2018 and 2019. Under the revised f HON. DOUG COLLINS deal, the U.S. share of soybeans purchased OF GEORGIA by Taiwan will increase to between 80% and HONORING THE 25TH SEASON OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 90% of total Taiwanese purchases. It was also THE announced that the new agreement with Tai- Friday, October 12, 2018 wan will result in 75% of Taiwan’s total soy- HON. JOHN KATKO Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I bean purchases coming from Iowa. OF NEW YORK rise today to recognize the 200th Anniversary As President Trump’s Administration scans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Habersham County, Georgia. the globe looking for bilateral trade partners, Habersham County rests in the foothills of Taiwan holds as much promise as ever for the Friday, October 12, 2018 the Appalachian Mountains, in the northeast U.S. Iowa and every state in the nation would Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in corner of Georgia, and was established on benefit from the signing of a free trade agree- recognition of the Syracuse Crunch’s 25th December 15, 1818. The county is named for ment between Taiwan and the U.S., which season playing in Syracuse. The Crunch com- Colonel Joseph Habersham, who was an offi- would eliminate tariffs on most products and pete in the , which is cer of the Continental Army during the Revolu- increase Taiwanese demand and Iowa ex- the top developmental league for the National tionary War, President George Washington’s ports. Though a small country with a popu- Hockey League, and play their home games Postmaster General, and a mayor of Savan- lation of 23.5 million, Taiwan has the potential at the historic Oncenter War Memorial Arena nah. to become a strong export market for Iowa on South State Street. Since relocating to Syr- Habersham County’s beauty extends from and the U.S. Taiwan is a major importer of our acuse in 1994, the Crunch have served as the scenic Tallulah Gorge in the north, where The nation’s agriculture missions to the U.S. Other primary affiliate for five different National Flying Wallendas crossed on high wire, to se- sectors such as Iowa’s strong wind energy Hockey League franchises. rene Lake Russell in the south. People ven- sector have potential for bilateral cooperation The Syracuse Crunch traces its franchise ture from far and wide to Habersham to enjoy as well. roots back to 1992, when they were originally the National Forest and the world class fly Mr. Speaker, again, I wish the people of the Hamilton Canucks based in Hamilton, On- fishing on the Soque and Chattahoochee Riv- Taiwan a Happy Double Ten Day. And I take tario. After two seasons in Hamilton, the Ca- ers. It is a truly special place that I am blessed this opportunity to once again echo the words nucks were relocated to Syracuse and re- to represent. of Barry Goldwater when he said, ‘‘I have named the Crunch by a public vote. The The only thing that outshines Habersham great affection for the Chinese people, their Crunch were immediately popular in their new County’s beauty is its community. You can al- culture, their skills, and their potential.’’ city and led the league in sellouts during two ways feel the warmth and welcome of the f of their first four seasons in Syracuse. In addi- people, whether it’s having breakfast at the CONGRATULATING DR. JAMES P. tion, the team was successful upon relocation Crossroads Cafe´, celebrating our Appalachian ALLISON ON HIS 2018 NOBEL to Syracuse and reached the playoffs three heritage at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, PRIZE IN PHYSIOLOGY OR MEDI- consecutive years after failing to qualify in or watching the Raiders football win on a Fri- CINE their inaugural season. day night. During the 2010s, the Crunch established I celebrate Habersham County’s two cen- themselves as an iconic American Hockey turies of rich history and wish the citizens of HON. FILEMON VELA OF TEXAS League franchise. The team won two con- Habersham County a joyful year ahead. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference championships during the 2012–2013 f and 2016–2017 campaigns and reached the Friday, October 12, 2018 Calder Cup Finals. The Crunch fell short in A HAPPY DOUBLE TEN DAY TO Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in both appearances, losing to the Grand Rapids THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN honor of Dr. James P. Allison and his pio- Griffins on both occasions. Additionally, they neering cancer research. Dr. Allison was participated in the league’s first ever outdoor HON. STEVE KING awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology game at the Grandstand at the New York OF IOWA or Medicine for developing a new effective al- State Fairgrounds in 2010. The Crunch won IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ternative cancer treatment, which targets the the contest over the Binghamton Senators by Friday, October 12, 2018 immune system instead of individual tumors. a score of 2–1 and set a league record for sin- A native of Alice, in Texas’ 34th Congres- gle-game attendance with 21,508 spectators. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, Wednes- sional District, Dr. Allison is a graduate of Four years later, the Crunch rewrote the his- day, October 10th is Taiwan’s National Day— Alice High School. He earned both his B.S. tory books again when they played the Utica also known as Double Ten Day. I would like (1969) and Ph.D. (1973) from the University of Comets at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. The to take this opportunity now to offer my best Texas at Austin. He completed his attendance of 30,715 fans for their 2–1 win wishes to the people of Taiwan. postdoctoral fellowship at the California-based over Utica was the largest crowd for an indoor As my colleagues are aware, Taiwan is a Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation hockey game in the United States. close friend, as well as security and trade (1974–1977). Dr. Allison served as a faculty The Crunch have been the top affiliate of partner of the United States. This year, I was member at renowned institutions, including the the Tampa Bay Lightning since 2012. They happy to cosponsor and vote for H.R. 535, the University of Texas System Cancer Center have developed several star players for the Taiwan Travel Act. And I was even happier to (1977–1984), the University of California, Lightning, including Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita see the bill pass the House, the Senate and Berkeley (1985–2004), and the Memorial Kucherov and Yanni Gourde. They also have be signed into law by President Trump on Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York developed geographic rivalries with several March 16, 2018. This important law expresses (2004–2012). other teams located in the sense of Congress that the United States As a professor at the University of Texas Rochester, Binghamton and Utica, which has Government should encourage visits between M.D. Anderson Cancer Center since 2012, Dr. contributed to the popularity of hockey in the officials from the United States and Taiwan at Allison is a leading expert both inside and out- region. all levels. Furthermore, it states it should be side of the classroom. His students look up to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:59 Oct 13, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12OC8.009 E12OCPT1 E1394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 12, 2018 him as a role model and mentor. He is also a tration of leadership and service, and an out- catcher was able to apprehend them before respected leader outside the classroom as his standing member of our community, may God someone got hurt or bit! Treatment centers innovative research has proven. I am very bless Mr. Lufsey and his family as he con- are needed, BUT not in a family residential neighborhood! Please help us regain our proud of Dr. Allison’s promising discovery in tinues to be an example of service and com- neighborhood! immunotherapy; it represents a significant ad- mitment. On behalf of America’s First District, ALAN OSTERHOUT, vancement in cancer research and an oppor- we say thank you. Huntington Beach, California. tunity to save countless lives. f Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity Ever since the detox/sober living home to honor Dr. James P. Allison of South Texas CONSTITUENT COMMENTS ON opened IN our neighborhood, our lives have for his contributions to cancer research. I ask SOBER LIVING HOME PROBLEMS never been the same. Loud and obnoxious music, nonstop barking dogs, day and night. my colleagues to join me in thanking Dr. Alli- Cars and people in and out of the house at all son for his life-changing work and congratu- HON. DANA ROHRABACHER hours. There’s been incidents of them trying lating him in advance of the Nobel ceremonies OF CALIFORNIA to break in to people’s homes, running in December. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through our yards at night, doing heroin in f the street corner and one exposing himself to Friday, October 12, 2018 a child. All this in a neighborhood full of IN RECOGNITION OF MR. MICHAEL Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise hardworking and law-abiding families and E. LUFSEY less than fifty feet from a middle school. again regarding the hearing held by the Judici- There is something terribly wrong when the ary Subcommittee on the Constitution and government fails us at all levels. The fact HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Civil Justice on September 28, 2018 on the that we pay taxes should count for some- OF VIRGINIA issue of sober living homes. At that hearing, I thing, especially when it comes to protecting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had the privilege of testifying at that hearing in our families. If something isn’t done soon, I’m afraid there won’t be any turning back. Friday, October 12, 2018 support of my bill, H.R. 5724, to restore local oversight over sober living homes. As part of You need to implement rules, regulations Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in my testimony, I submitted to the Sub- and laws that will prohibit these unscrupu- lous places from invading our neighborhoods. recognition of the service of Mr. Michael E. committee letters from many of my constitu- Lufsey and his long and honorable govern- These are for-profit places, money is their ents about problems with sober living homes goal. The characters running these places ment contract career. Mr. Lufsey has honored caused by current federal law preventing ap- are shady, we know for a fact that several of his country with over 40 years of service in propriate local oversight. For the benefit of my them are in probation and all the activity graphic support and design, demonstrating not colleagues and the American people. I include described above is substantiated by video only skill at his craft, but devotion to our na- in the RECORD the third group of these con- footage. I’m pleading with you to please save tion. stituent letters: our families and our neighborhoods. Before his career in government contracting, MANUELA ALMEIDA, As an ER nurse and a mom, I taught my Huntington Beach, California. ‘‘Mike’’ graduated from Douglas Freeman High children the dangers of drugs and thought I School in 1968 in Henrico, Virginia. Two years would never have issues. At 17, my high func- The purpose of this letter is to be among later, he served with the United States Coast tioning autistic child was addicted to mari- the several with growing concerns over the Guard for a brief, two-month stint before re- juana. I sent him to wilderness camp, rehab establishment of a Sober Living Home in our ceiving a medical discharge. centers and nothing worked. At 18, I made a community. My wife and I live on [AD- In June 1977, Mr. Lufsey provided govern- decision to put him into a sober living home DRESS], next to [REDACTED] Elementary ment contractor services with Magnavox Gov- thinking he would learn life skills and to be in Huntington Beach. A Sober Living Home clean. Instead, he learned that if he would was recently established at the end of our ernment and Industrial Corporation as a tech- fail sober living and go to a rehab center he nical illustrator. With Magnavox, he assisted block. Since that time our neighborhood has was eligible for a grant of $3000 and he could undergone a sweeping change in way in with computer graphic support to Department keep $1000 but the guy who was setting it up which we conduct our day-to-day activities. of Defense clients, developing military tech- would keep the rest. His job is to recruit peo- We have noticed a marked increase in the nical training manuals. In November 1992, ple to fail at sober living to obtain grants. number of people who are not members of Mike transitioned to TAD Technical Services, Luckily for us, my child had the fear of our neighborhood, simply walking the street. working as a Graphic Artist and providing never being able to live at home. I have seen At first, this does not sound too ominous. graphic support for technology companies like at least 100 patients from SLH test positive Then we add in the number of cars, not from for substances even hiding small shampoo the local area that are driving very slowly IBM and JAYCOR. By August of 1993, Mr. bottles inside body cavities with other peo- Lufsey was the Senior Graphic Artist and Illus- up and down our street. Please remember ple’s urine to use for testing. Recruit to CA that we are located within 300 feet of an ac- trator at Coleman Research Corporation for more money in benefits is what they are tive Middle School. These are not the cars of where he provided graphic support for the De- told. Then they are stuck here. I see patients parents picking up their children as school partment of Energy on training presentations, that are here from Maryland, Texas, Ne- starts on September 5 for them. These are briefings, and Department plans. braska, and Florida. They were brought here not people who are lost or looking for an ad- In September 1997, Mr. Lufsey became a for rehab, went into sober living home and dress. These are people who seem to stop and Principle Designer with Anteon Corporation now are homeless, addicts, with no money to start in front of the Sober Living House. (later General Dynamics). In this capacity, he get home. There are people at all hours of the night MONTE KAY YOHR, performed briefing support services and maga- that seem to open the trunk of a car and put Huntington Beach, California. something in; or, take something out of the zine development for three Navy Flag Officers. car and then carry on down the street. This He also produced large scale posters which My wife and I have lived in our home for 29 is all documented and supported with foot- were placed onboard the USS Ramage for years and raised our kids here. It was a quiet age from local household security cameras. tours conducted at the Army/Navy game in residential neighborhood up until approxi- My curiosity rose to the highest level of December 2008. mately a couple of months ago when a sober concern when on Friday morning, August 24 For the past 21 years, Mr. Lufsey has living home moved in four doors down from at 1:30 AM, I was startled by unusual noises served a contract with ECS (formerly Para- us. Since then I have witnessed numerous oc- outside the front of my house, where my bed- casions when armed police officers and pa- room window is located. I looked outside the digm) and has continued to support the mis- role officials have had to come to the sober shutters only to find two strangers at my sion of the Missile Defense Agency and Aegis living home to talk with the residents. This window. Please take notice that my bedroom Missile Defense as a graphic designer. August at approximately 1:30 a.m. there were window is 30 feet or a full driveway length Throughout his prestigious career, Mr. Lufsey three individuals captured on numerous off the street. These two were prowling in has received acclamations from satisfied cli- neighborhood surveillance cameras cooking front of my bedroom where my wife and I ents and grateful organizations including let- up heroine, jumping over fences and trying were sleeping. I ran to the front door, which ters of appreciation from four Rear Admirals, to enter the homes of my neighbors as police is always locked and chained, turned on the commendations from the Scientific Advisory officers tried to apprehend them. Needless to porch light to startle and scare them off. My say, as these drug people were just outside wife shouted we were calling and Board, and the Theater Surface Combatants my home, my wife and I were very upset! On indicated we had a gun. I also have the RING Unit Award for Excellence. another occasion one of the sober living security doorbell/camera. I activated it im- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recog- home residents had one of their pit bull dogs mediately so that I could observe their re- nizing Mr. Michael Lufsey’s lifetime of accom- loose and on the street barking and terror- sponse. The video shows two male figures ap- plishment and dedication. An admirable illus- izing the neighbors. Thankfully the dog proaching my front door and then turning

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