Extensions of Remarks E1393 HON. JOHN KATKO
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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 New York. 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 SYRACUSE CRUNCH 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 American Hockey League, 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 upstate New York 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.