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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 No. 27 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was serve the needs of Richmond County in Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 3 min- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- the time leading to and since my elec- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. pore (Mr. LARSEN of Washington). tion in the House. That experience f f deepened my appreciation for Tom’s love for Rockingham and Hamlet and b 1400 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO the rest of Richmond County and his AFTER RECESS TEMPORE personal force in advocating for the The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- needs and advancement of his people— was called to order by the Speaker at 2 and I mean everybody. fore the House the following commu- p.m. nication from the Speaker: The citizenship award specifically recognizes Tom’s effort and success in f WASHINGTON, DC, February 10, 2020. promoting workforce training for rural PRAYER North Carolina. And Tom has devoted I hereby appoint the Honorable RICK LAR- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick much of his adult life to improving SEN to act as Speaker pro tempore on this J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: educational opportunity, especially. day. Loving God, we give You thanks for NANCY PELOSI, Tom grew up on a Richmond County Speaker of the House of Representatives. farm. He put himself through school giving us another day. As we meditate on all the blessing of f and started multiple businesses. In 1983, he founded Iron Horse Auction life, we especially pray for the blessing MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Company, which, in 2013, was named of peace in our lives and in our world. May Your special blessings be upon The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- one of the top 10 auction companies in the Members of this assembly as they ant to the order of the House of Janu- the United States. He was elected to return from a weekend in their home ary 7, 2020, the Chair will now recog- the North Carolina Auctioneers Asso- districts. Give them wisdom and char- nize Members from lists submitted by ciation Hall of Fame in 1994. ity, that they might work together for the majority and minority leaders for Tom’s public life began with 8 years’ the common good. morning-hour debate. service on the Richmond County Board May all that is done this day in the The Chair will alternate recognition of Education. Tom is now in his third people’s House be for Your greater between the parties, with time equally term in the Senate, where he serves as honor and glory. allocated between the parties and each chairman of the Transportation Com- Amen. Member other than the majority and mittee. minority leaders and the minority Tom played a key role in securing f funding for workforce training at Rich- whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no THE JOURNAL mond Community College, including event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- p.m. programs for truck driver training and electrical linemen. Since just the fall ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- f of 2016, the trucking program has grad- ceedings and announces to the House RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA uated 50 new drivers into the workforce her approval thereof. SENATOR TOM MCINNIS, CITIZEN with highly marketable skills. The Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- OF THE YEAR lineman program started last fall and nal stands approved. already has a waitlist. f Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Tom will never forget his rural roots, Speaker, North Carolina State Senator and his people will never forgot his PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tom McInnis of Rockingham has been hard work and service on their behalf. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman named ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ by the I am proud to call him a colleague, from New York (Mr. ROSE) come for- Richmond Community College Founda- mentor, and friend. ward and lead the House in the Pledge tion, and I rise to comment on this f of Allegiance. well-deserved honor for my friend. Tom Mr. ROSE of New York led the is an alumnus of RCC, and I know this RECESS Pledge of Allegiance as follows: distinction is meaningful to him. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the I was privileged to serve with Tom in ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair United States of America, and to the Repub- the North Carolina Senate and have declares the House in recess until 2 lic for which it stands, one nation under God, worked closely with him to learn and p.m. today. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H979 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:30 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.000 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 CIVILITY IN CONGRESS CELEBRATING MARGIE GARVIN ILLUMINATING THE LEGACY OF (Mrs. DINGELL asked and was given (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and CURT FLOOD permission to address the House for 1 was given permission to address the (Mr. CLAY asked and was given per- minute.) House for 1 minute.) mission to address the House for 1 Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, it is Mr. ROSE of New York. Mr. Speaker, minute and to revise and extend his re- a fresh week in Washington. Last week, I rise today during Black History marks.) division infected this Capitol, both Month to celebrate a remarkable Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, this Black sides, Republicans and Democrats. woman and a fierce advocate for Staten History Month, I ask my colleagues to The State of the Union is supposed to Island’s African American community, join efforts to illuminate the legacy of be a time of coming together as Ameri- Ms. Margie Garvin. a true American hero, the late Major cans, coming together to improve jobs, Sadly, Margie’s unyielding commit- League Baseball All-Star center fielder healthcare, the environment, and the ment to increasing voter awareness Curt Flood. lives of hardworking men and women, was spurred by her own experience In addition to 12 stellar seasons with seniors, and their families. with racism after she moved to Staten the St. Louis Cardinals, Curt Flood On Friday, I couldn’t wait to get Island’s Park Hill Houses in 1979. When struck a blow for dignity and civil home. I went home and spent time with Margie went to borough hall to try to rights by challenging a rule which al- people in my district. update her voter registration a man lowed players to be traded against People donned costumes in the there mockingly told Margie: ‘‘You their will. Michigan Law Enforcement Polar people don’t vote.’’ He noted in his refusal: ‘‘After 12 Plunge for Special Olympics. I didn’t ‘‘Well, if my people don’t vote,’’ she years in the major leagues, I do not jump, but I laughed. said, ‘‘where can I go get some voter feel I am a piece of property to be The University of Michigan won a registration forms?’’ bought and sold irrespective of my hard-fought game against Michigan Ever since, she has been an wishes. I believe that any system State. Yes, go Blue. And now, we come unstoppable force on Staten Island, which produces that result violates my together as one Michigan. registering voters and getting people basic rights as a citizen and is incon- We had serious, important conversa- out to the polls. sistent with the laws of the United tions about the division in this country In between election days, she is out States.’’ and how we must come together. there in the community, demanding My great friend Congressman TRONE As we work on the people’s business better playgrounds for kids, holding and I are asking Members to join in a this week, I hope we remember we can her elected officials accountable, cook- letter supporting the induction of Curt disagree agreeably and respect others’ ing meals for seniors, and so much Flood into the Baseball Hall of Fame. opinions and the need to listen to each more. Flood’s struggles might have ended other and understand different perspec- I ask my colleagues to join me in his career, but he blazed a trail for the tives. We are all Americans. celebrating Ms. Margie Garvin, who is rights enjoyed by players today. It is on the ground in the community, put- this type of leadership and lasting con- f ting in the hard work to make New tribution we recognize this Black His- York City’s Staten Island and the tory Month. CONGRATULATING THOMAS MAY United States of America a better place. f (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was given permission to address the House f RECOGNIZING PAUL GRASSEY for 1 minute.) RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SERVICE OF (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I CARMEN GUTIERREZ was given permission to address the rise today to congratulate Mr. Thomas (Mr.
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