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PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL class action bans to create fraudulent ac- use of forced arbitration clauses in the fine DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE counts, overcharge customers with debit fees print of financial contracts. The rule has two SUBMITTED BY BUREAU OF CON- and mortgages and avoid responsibility for components: SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION misconduct. H.J. Res 111 would remove fed- 1) Restores consumers’ day in court and ac- eral protections for members of the military countability when companies engage in RELATING TO ARBITRATION widespread violations of the law. Contracts AGREEMENTS from evictions and-repossessions while they that have forced arbitration clauses will not are on active duty. And, H.J. Res. 111 would be permitted to ban consumers from banding SPEECH OF deny consumers the ability to get fair com- together by joining or bringing class actions HON. KEITH ELLISON pensation for harm. involving consumer financial services. For those reasons, and more, we urge you 2) Brings transparency to the secretive ar- OF MINNESOTA reject a resolution that shields companies from bitration process. Companies that use forced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES responsibility for risky and illegal conduct. arbitration in individual cases must report Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Today is another example to show the court filings, arbitration claims and rulings American people just how much Republicans and other information to the CFPB (with Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, for far too long, want to rig the system for the powerful. A vote identifying information redacted) so that the people’s legal rights have been limited by the FOR this resolution is a vote to rig the rules CFPB can study the impact of forced arbitra- use of forced arbitration clauses in contracts tion in individual cases. to take money from the pockets of the Amer- for consumer financial products and services. The rule applies to the core consumer fi- ican people and put it into the pockets of the Forced arbitration clauses, also called manda- nancial markets involving lending money, financial sector. storing money, and moving or exchanging tory pre-dispute clauses, prevent cheated or H.J. Res. 111 puts the profits of banks, stu- defrauded American consumers from going to money. With some exceptions, the rule would dent loan, car loan and mobile wireless pro- cover most: court to challenge wrongdoing by big banks, viders, credit card companies, payday lenders, Loans and credit, including credit cards, cell phone providers, auto leasing and auto fi- debt collectors over the fair treatment of the payday loans, student loans, and auto loans nancing firms, credit repair, payday lenders, American people. (auto finance companies, not auto dealers, debt collectors and credit card companies. How? except some buy-here/pay-here dealers). Most arbitration clauses for financial products For far too long, people’s legal rights have Mortgages are already prohibited from hav- also prohibit consumers from participating in been limited by the use of forced arbitration ing forced arbitration clauses. Providing class actions. Forced arbitration clauses have clauses in contracts for consumer financial leads, referrals, purchasing, selling and serv- been opposed by conservatives and progres- products and services. Forced arbitration icing credit are covered. sives. Bank accounts, prepaid cards, money clauses, also called mandatory pre-dispute ar- transfer services and apps and remittances. Forced arbitration is a secret process where bitration clauses, prevent cheated or de- Credit reporting, credit scores, credit mon- consumers seek redress at private firms cho- frauded American consumers from going to itoring. sen by the financial institution. This rigged court to challenge wrongdoing. Credit repair, debt management, debt set- system is why banks and lenders receive If your bank opens a fake account in your tlement, and debt relief services, including more than a million dollars per year paid out name, if your student loan lender refuses to those that purport to avoid foreclosure. This to them by their customers in forced arbitra- adjust your loan due to your loss of income, includes debt relief involving. medical debt, tion, compared to just $86,216 returned to if your bank re-orders your debit transactions taxes, and other kinds of debt even if not consumers. While advocates for the financial to maximize overdraft fees, it was frequently credit related. sector are correct that (sixteen) consumers re- impossible for you to join with others to sue Check cashing, check collection, check guaranty services. cover an average of $5,400 in arbitration the bank as part of a class action. But two weeks ago, the Consumer Financial Auto leases, but not auto dealers who as- every year, they leave out the fact that banks sign their leases. and lenders receive an average award of Protection Bureau responded to demands Debt collection and payment processing re- $13,195 when they win—and they win 93 per- from consumers and changed the rules to pro- lated to these products or services. cent of the time. Indeed, a recent report found tect consumers. The Consumer Bureau told Mobile wireless providers that allow third that consumers paid more restitution to Wells banks and lenders they cannot keep their cus- party charges through the wireless bill. Fargo in arbitration than the other way around tomers out of court. Class action lawsuits must Key areas that are not covered include: between 2009 and 2016, the prime years of its be allowed. And, the Consumer Bureau ended Auto dealers (other than somebuy-here/ fake account scandal. the secrecy that surrounds the arbitration pay-here dealers), such as claims related to discrimination, add-ons, lemon laws, odom- After years of effort, the Consumer Financial courts. Companies must report court filings, arbitration filings and rulings. eter fraud, or deception about a car’s his- Protection Bureau finalized a rule restoring tory. American consumers’ right to join together in The vast majority of the American people, consumer groups like the Consumer Federa- For:profit colleges and trade schools, un- court when harmed by systemic and wide- less the school directly makes loans. spread misconduct in the financial market- tion of America, the Military Coalition, and Credit cards, bank accounts and other place. The rule does not eliminate forced arbi- even conservative groups oppose forced arbi- products begun before the rule goes into ef- tration, but it would make individual secret ar- tration. fect. A vote AGAINST H.J. Res. 111 is a vote to bitration more transparent by publishing arbi- Services offered directly by governments allow people to receive adequate compensa- tration complaints and outcomes. It also per- or tribes to members within their jurisdic- tion for fraud, deceptive and predatory prac- tion. The rule does apply to tribal payday mits class action lawsuits. tices. lenders who offer products off-reservation. Instead of celebrating a rule that prevents fi- A vote AGAINST H.J. Res. 111 is a vote to Investment products and services by enti- nancial interests from evading responsibility, give Americans their constitutional right to ac- ties regulated by the SEC. Republicans seek to stop this rule under the cess the legal process. Individuals and others who offer a product Congressional Review Act (CRA). Today, they Please join me in voting against H.J. Res. or service to 25 or fewer consumers a year. presented H.J. Res. 111. 111. Nonfinancial products and services, like nursing homes, cable/mobile providers (ex- It is a vote to prevent consumers from re- I include in the RECORD various statement of cept for third party charges on bills), em- ceiving adequate compensation for fraud, de- opposition to the joint resolution. ceptive and predatory practices. ployers, or store payment plans that don’t [From National Consumer Law Center, July charge. A vote for H.J. Res. 111 is a vote to deny 2017] The rule applies to new contracts entered Americans their constitutional right to access SUMMARY OF CFPB RULE ON FORCED into 211 days after a final rule is published the legal process. ARBITRATION (likely Spring of 2018) and older contracts H.J. Res. 111 would protect companies like The Consumer Financial Protection Bu- that are purchased or acquired after that Wells Fargo that used arbitration clauses and reau (CFPB) has issued a rule addressing the date.

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JULY 25, 2017. action lawsuits, the consumers that choose reau, as congressional Republican leaders Re OPPOSE H.J. Res. 111, Congressional Re- to pursue arbitration tend to have high-dol- are reportedly rushing to do, would be a po- view Act resolution to repeal CFPB arbi- lar claims backed by strong evidence—and litical and policy mistake. tration rule and block future reform of even these sixteen consumers recover an av- Forced arbitration clauses waive a cus- forced arbitration. erage of just nine cents for every dollar tomer’s right to sue a company in case of a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, claimed. dispute. The fine-print provisions can be Washington, DC. It is no wonder that the financial industry found nowadays in seemingly every contract DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: Americans for Fi- prefers arbitration when consumers receive a we agree to, and every app we download. nancial Reform and Public Citizen write to total of just $86,216 per year. If Wells Fargo Business lobbyists defend the clauses as urge your opposition to H.J. Res. 111, the res- had to pay $5,400 each to even a small per- voluntary agreements that minimize ‘‘law- olution to repeal the Consumer Financial centage of the thousands of customers de- suit abuse’’ by ‘‘greedy’’ class-action trial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s arbitration rule frauded in its fraudulent account scandal, attorneys. But in reality, the clauses are under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) surely it would switch sides in this debate. often imposed on consumers without in- and block a similar future rule to protect But forced arbitration not only allows banks formed consent, and are increasingly being consumers. This extreme legislative measure and lenders to keep millions in illegal prof- used to shield corporate wrongdoing. The new rule protects Americans from the would harm the public by insulating bad ac- its, it affirmatively lines their pockets with negative effects of forced arbitration clauses tors from accountability when they system- large awards paid out by consumers. in a host of financial contracts, such as cred- atically defraud consumers, and give The same study that found sixteen con- it cards, bank accounts and payday loans. lawbreakers a competitive edge in the mar- sumers recover a total of $86,216 in arbitra- The clauses are already banned in mortgages ketplace as a result. tion per year also found that banks and lend- and real estate. Based on five years of careful study and ers receive more than a million dollars per News reports suggest the House may vote consideration mandated by the Dodd-Frank year paid out to them by their customers in as soon as next week on a formal ‘‘resolution Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protec- forced arbitration. While sixteen consumers of disapproval’’ of the CFPB regulation, tion Act of 2010, this rule is the result of a recover an average of $5,400 in arbitration which was authorized by Congress in 2010, Congressional directive instructing the agen- every year, banks and lenders receive an av- formally proposed in 2016 and finalized this cy to restrict or ban forced arbitration if it erage award of $13,195 when they win—and they win 93% of the time. Indeed, a recent week. found the practice harmful to consumers. A resolution of disapproval enables Con- The rule centers on two commonsense meas- report found that consumers paid more res- titution to Wells Fargo in arbitration than gress to kill a federal regulation within 60 ures: 1) it restores the right of consumers to legislative session days following its formal join together in court by prohibiting class the other way around between 2009 and 2016, the prime years of its fake account scandal. publication, by means of a quick up-or-down, action bans, ensuring consumers can hold simple-majority vote, with no chance of banks accountable for widespread harm, and In addition to the high payouts banks and lenders receive in arbitration, the Wells amendment or filibuster. If the regulation is 2) it brings transparency to individual arbi- disapproved by the House, the Senate and tration by publishing claims and outcomes Fargo scandal demonstrates how financial companies use secret arbitration proceedings the president, it is dead and may not be re- with sensitive information redacted, ensur- issued. This procedure has been used success- ing banks can no longer cover up illegal be- to keep misconduct out of the public eye. After the CFPB led a $185 million enforce- fully to overturn fourteen regulations to havior. date, all but one of them in the past six According to a 2016 poll conducted by Pew ment action against the bank for opening as many as 3.5 million fraudulent accounts and months. Charitable Trusts, nearly 90% of consumers Last week when CFPB announced the new want their right to join together in class ac- credit cards, reports revealed that customers had been trying to sue Wells Fargo over fake rule, prominent Beltway Republicans cried tion lawsuits restored. Indeed, more than foul: Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, chairman 100,000 individual consumers across the coun- accounts since at least 2013. Yet the bank’s lawyers used arbitration clauses buried in of the powerful House banking committee, try wrote in to support the rule during its denounced the reg as a ‘‘big, wet kiss’’ to the public comment period, as did the Military the fine print of the customers’ other legiti- mate account contracts to force allegations trial lawyers. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas Coalition, representing 5.5 million vowed to kill the regulation swiftly. servicemembers. Two weeks ago, 310 con- of fraud out of public court—and the bank continued to profit from its illegal scheme The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged Con- sumer, civil rights, faith, and labor organiza- gress to kill not only this regulation, but tions wrote to support the final rule. for years. Finally, real-life experience shows that re- every CFPB rule, on grounds the agency is All available data supports the conclusion storing consumer class action rights will not unconstitutional and and therefore all of its that class action lawsuits hold bad actors ac- increase costs or decrease availability of actions are invalid. countable and enable harmed consumers to credit. Consumers saw no increase in price The GOP would be terribly foolish to go be made whole. Without the option to join after Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, down this road, for three reasons. Forced ar- together, just 25 consumers with claims of Capital One, and HSBC dropped their forced bitration is: (1) unconscionable; (2) unconsti- less than $1,000 pursue arbitration each year. arbitration clauses as a result of court-ap- tutional and (3) a big political loser. In contrast, class actions returned $2.2 bil- proved settlements. Similarly, mortgage 1. Unconscionable. Here are some examples lion to 34 million Americans between 2008 rates did not increase after Congress banned of the kind of behavior CFPB’s reg is trying and 2012, after deducting attorneys’ fees and forced arbitration in the mortgage market. to prevent. court costs. An independent study conducted The CFPB arbitration rule will ensure that Wells Fargo Bank admitted its employees by a former clerk for Justice Scalia reached bad actors cannot turn fraud into a viable systematically created millions of sham similar conclusions, finding ‘‘even the profit model to the detriment of law abiding bank accounts in its customers’ names, and harshest critics of consumer class actions institutions, including the many community then in many cases fraudulently billed those would have to concede that the picture it banks and credit unions that largely do not same customers for fees and services they paints is a fairly successful one.’’ include arbitration clauses in their customer never agreed to. Executives of the megabank While bank lobbyists suggest that con- contracts. This new rule simply allows con- knew this was happening but did nothing. sumers recover more money in arbitration sumers to enforce rights deemed crucial by Then, they decided to blame 5,300 ‘‘rogue em- than class actions, these claims are mis- state and federal protections and increases ployees, who were summarily fired. Now, to leading at best and brazenly dishonest at accountability and transparency, making ward off thousands of lawsuits, the company worst. Even with class action bans currently the financial system stronger and safer for is hiding behind binding arbitration clauses a widespread presence in customer contracts, all of us. We urge you to reject H.J. Res. 111 in its victims’ contracts. available data shows consumers still recover Roger Ailes, the now-deceased executive of and allow this data-driven, commonsense $440 million more in class actions than arbi- Fox News, was accused, before his death, by rule to take effect. tration every year, with nearly 7 million multiple female employees of sexual harass- Sincerely, consumers receiving cash relief annually. ment. To keep the women’s allegations out AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM Class actions also often result in injunctive of court, and to forestall a long line of past & PUBLIC CITIZEN. relief and systemic reforms that benefit con- accusers from taking the witness stand, he sumers who are not members of the class. [From U.S. News and World Report, July 21, invoked clauses in his employees’ hiring con- Big banks and lenders prefer forced arbi- 2017] tracts requiring any disputes be handled tration precisely because the vast majority through a private, highly secretive arbitra- of consumers cannot and do not pursue THE GOP’S FOOLISH DECISION tion process. claims in that forum. Though bank lobbyists (By Dean Clancy) Military readiness has been negatively af- loudly proclaim that consumers recover an Those who support overturning the arbi- fected by unscrupulous payday lenders who average of $5,400 in arbitration, they neglect tration rule are on the same side as cor- prey on military servicemembers and vet- to mention that this number is based on just porate wrongdoers and sexual harassers. erans. The victims become overly indebted sixteen consumers per year who receive any Minimizing ‘‘lawsuit abuse’’ has long been thanks to exorbitant interest rates and hid- relief in arbitration, across all fifty states. a GOP priority. But overturning the anti- den fees they don’t understand, and then find Because arbitration is so time and resource- forced arbitration regulation issued this themselves unable to obtain relief thanks to intensive for consumers compared to class week by Consumer Financial Protection Bu- forced-arbitration clauses. Because of this,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.002 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1079 the Military Coalition, which represents Interior. Although I have many concerns with tions Act, because it is not a responsible way nearly 6 million uniformed service members, the bill, I am pleased that it increased funding to spend taxpayer money. The bill blows veterans and their families, has formally pe- for the Army Corps of Engineers, including through the spending limits in the Budget Con- titioned Congress to ban the clauses. 2. Unconstitutional. Question: If binding funding for the Harbor Maintenance Trust trol Act. Responsible governing means making arbitration clauses are so bad, why are they Fund, which will help dredge and maintain Or- hard choices and spending taxpayer money so common? Because a series of Supreme egon ports. I am also grateful that a bipartisan wisely. This bill did not serve either of those Court rulings (the most recent one in May) amendment that I championed with Rep. goals. have effectively overturned the traditional SCOTT PERRY to increase funding for the I am particularly concerned about the $1.57 common-law understanding of arbitration. In Water Technologies Office at the Office of En- billion included in this bill to pay for the border past centuries, arbitration was understood as ergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy wall between the United States and Mexico. a voluntary option that is fair only when (EERE) was adopted. This will allow Oregon For that much money, we could pay for over both parties are of roughly equal bargaining State University to continue their cutting-edge 94,000 students to get their four-year degrees power or else have agreed to it freely after a dispute has arisen. research and development of sustainable hy- at a UW-System school. Instead, we are In lieu of that reasonable understanding, dropower, pumped storage, and marine en- spending that money on a project that will only the Court has substituted a doctrinaire ergy. I am deeply concerned, however, that balloon in price and cost even more to main- ‘‘right of contract’’ that allows a powerful the bill reduces overall EERE funding and tain. We need to make smart decisions about party to effectively force a weaker party to eliminates the Advanced Research Project how to spend our limited resources. We waive his or her constitutional right to sue, Agency–Energy (ARPA–E) program. I also do should be investing in ourselves. before a dispute has arisen and often without not support the inclusion of harmful policy rid- There are plenty of opportunities to pay for informed consent. This transformation defies ers that prevent implementation of National important defense priorities by eliminating common sense and severely weakens Ameri- cans’ Seventh Amendment right to a jury Oceans Policy protections and authorize the waste in the Defense Department. In January trial. withdrawal of the Waters of the United States of 2015, the non-partisan Defense Business Today, arbitration has devolved into a pri- rule. Board released a report outlining opportunities vate star-chamber that’s stacked in favor of I am supportive of provisions in the bill that for reform that would save $125 billion in de- the accused corporation—which, uphold our commitment to our nation’s vet- fense spending. That report is now collecting unsurprisingly, usually wins. erans. The bill provides robust funding for dust. That is money we could be spending on Is the CFPB itself unconstitutional? Yes, Medical and Prosthetic Research, and important defense priorities like troop readi- in my opinion. But so is forced arbitration. prioritizes funding to hire needed doctors, ness, training, and equipment. This spending And Congress has a duty to protect our right to a jury trial. nurses, and medical staff at VA medical cen- bill is another missed opportunity at reform. Instead of lashing out at the agency by ters. Additionally, the bill addresses the ongo- Despite voting against the bill, I was happy overturning this regulation, Congress should ing disability claims backlog by requiring re- to see $55 million provided to the VA to imple- do the right thing and amend the Federal Ar- gional offices to report on processing perform- ment the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act. bitration Act to make binding arbitration ance and remediation efforts. The funding will assist in increasing programs agreements truly voluntary for all Ameri- Unfortunately, the bill also included $1.6 bil- to help medical professionals and patients un- cans, as the Constitution requires. Having lion to fund parts of President Trump’s border derstand the risks associated with pain medi- done so, it could then, at its leisure, reform wall, a waste of money that will not secure the cation and examine alternative treatments. (or, as I would prefer, abolish) the controver- border and will have long lasting humanitarian, sial agency. This will help address the opioid epidemic and 3. A Political Loser. Those who vote to diplomatic, and environmental consequences. give veterans and their families the tools they overturn the CFPB regulation will be placing The bill also appropriates Defense spending at need and the accountability they deserve. themselves on the side of accused sexual har- $621 billion, which is $72 billion above the I understand how important it is to provide assers, corporate wrongdoers and unscrupu- BCA caps. Without a fix to the caps, this fund- ample support for our military, which is why I lous payday lenders who exploit our troops. ing level would trigger a mandatory 13.2 per- recently voted in favor of the National Defense If Republicans are politically sensible—or cent cut in all defense accounts. This reckless Authorization Act. Supporting the brave men just have an ounce of self-respect—they’ll cut is irresponsible. Finally, the bill was and women who defend this nation is of para- take the high road and let this reasonable rule stand. stripped of a provision to sunset the 2001 Au- mount importance. We should not be inserting thorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), partisan riders into bills that should be bipar- f which has been used for more than 15 years tisan. I will continue to work with my col- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE to justify ongoing military actions overseas. It leagues to support our military and pursue fis- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 is long past time for Congress to reassert our cally responsible policies that invest in Ameri- authority and responsibility to debate matters cans. SPEECH OF of military force. The Majority’s decision to re- f HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI move this provision—which passed out of the Appropriations Committee with broad bipar- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF OREGON tisan support—shows a disregard for our du- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties and the legislative process. Additionally SPEECH OF Wednesday, July 26, 2017 the bill bars any funds from being used to The House in Committee of the Whole close the detention center at Guantanamo HON. EARL BLUMENAUER House on the state of the Union had under Bay, or to transfer detainees. For those rea- OF OREGON consideration the bill (H.R. 3219) making ap- sons, I am strongly opposed to H.R. 3219 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES propriations for the Department of Defense urge my colleagues to vote no. Thursday, July 27, 2017 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, f and for other purposes: The House in Committee of the Whole DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE House on the state of the Union had under Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, I rise today in consideration the bill (ER. 3219) making ap- strong opposition to H.R. 3219, the Make APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 propriations for the Department of Defense America Secure Appropriations Act. I am for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, SPEECH OF deeply disappointed that this bill includes an and for other purposes: indefensible $1.6 billion for the President’s so- HON. RON KIND Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, I will vote called border wall. It also violates the bipar- OF WISCONSIN against H.R. 3219, the Department of Defense tisan Budget Control Act (BCA) spending IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2018, also caps, strips a long-overdue provision to sunset Wednesday, July 26, 2017 ironically named the, ‘‘Make America Secure the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military The House in Committee of the Whole Appropriations Act’’ (Roll no. 435). I commend Force (AUMF), and bars any efforts to close House on the state of the Union had under House appropriators for their work on this bill Guantanamo Bay. consideration the bill (H.R. 3219) making ap- and realize that putting it together was no H.R. 3219 includes Fiscal Year 2018 fund- propriations for the Department of Defense easy task. However, due to several poison pill ing for the Legislative Branch, the Veterans’ for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, provisions and deep budgetary issues, I could Affairs Department, the Department of De- and for other purposes: not support it. fense, and Energy and Water programs at the Mr. KIND. Mr. Chair, I will vote against H.R. Most concerning, the bill contains $1.6 bil- Department of Energy and Department of the 3219, the Make America Secure Appropria- lion in funding to begin construction of a wall

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.003 E28JYPT1 E1080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 along the U.S.-Mexico border. A border wall to fund a nationwide health impact study— legacy of LAMP High School in Montgomery, serves only to instill fear and puts United which the House-passed NDAA has just au- Alabama. This Magnet school remains a sig- States taxpayers on the hook for something thorized—to be conducted by the Agency for nificant testament to the success of public that is unrealistic, costly, and unnecessary. It’s Toxic Substances and Disease Registry begin- education in America, especially in the historic immoral and goes against our values as ning in FY2018. Our service members, vet- city of Montgomery. Americans. erans, and other affected constituents deserve LAMP, originally an acronym for Lanier Aca- There are also severe budgetary concerns. answers about how they and their children demic Motivational Program, had its origin in The bill would increase defense spending have been harmed by these chemicals, which 1984 as a magnet program in Lanier High more than $72 billion above limits set in the are classified as emerging contaminants. School. As the Montgomery Board of Edu- Budget Control Act. House Republicans have This contamination began in the 1970s, cation saw that white flight away from inte- refused to work with Democrats on a new when more than 600 U.S. military fire-training grated schools continued to increase, public budget agreement, and without a budget reso- sites used a firefighting foam that contained education leaders affirmed that retaining racial lution, the funding levels in this legislation PFCs called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) balance in schools would allow for quality edu- would be subject to a sequester. H.R. 3219 is and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). cation for all students. an affront to smart spending and a testament Testing conducted by the Department of De- The first director of the program, Mary to misguided governing. fense at many of these sites has found PFC George Jester, brilliantly led this school to The legislation increases funding levels for groundwater levels that exceed EPA guide- continually be the number one ranked public several redundant weapons programs, includ- lines many times over. At Pease, it is 12.5 school in Alabama, a top 50 public school na- times higher than the health advisory. The De- ing certain dangerous nuclear weapons pro- tionally, and the number one ranked magnet partment of Defense has so far spent $200 grams. The prioritizing of weapons systems school in the nation in 2013, according to million assessing and remediating the water at over our troops and veterans is wrong and will Newsweek and US News and World Report. many of these sites. The House report accom- result in the hollowing out of the Army, Navy, What started as an idea by the Board of Edu- panying the NDAA has extensive language cation to combat white flight turned into a pro- and Air Force conventional forces. We need to identifying this problem and directing the De- set clear spending priorities. gram with the philosophy that any student, re- fense Department to report to the Committee gardless of background or race, could get the In addition, the bill contains a number of on the process and timeline for identifying and highest quality education in Alabama. Mary provisions that ignore basic environmental pol- resourcing long-term remediation on military George Jester relentlessly took that attitude icy requirements and important investments in bases or in the surrounding communities. renewable energy. It includes a rider that Because of widespread PFC use at sites into a community that was all too familiar with would prevent the federal government from across the United States, contaminated drink- innovative ideas, a fervor for change, and the protecting clean water and even exempts dis- ing water now poses a nationwide public desire for equal opportunity. Montgomery re- charged dredged or fill material from clean health threat. According to the American Can- mains the backdrop of LAMP High School water act requirements. The bill would also cer Society (ACS), PFOA is especially prob- today as it boasts it’s racial, religious, and cul- eliminate the Department of Energy’s ad- lematic ‘‘because it can stay in the environ- tural diversity. vanced energy research program and the en- ment and in the human body for long periods.’’ However, as the 2017 to 2018 school year ergy loan guarantee program and would slash Many peer-reviewed studies indicate health approaches, LAMP will move locations for the energy efficiency & renewable energy invest- dangers of PFCs, including links to testicular, third time in four years. After LAMP formed in ments by nearly $1 billion. The so-called Mak- kidney, and thyroid cancer, liver damage, im- an already existing high school in 1984, it fi- ing America Secure Act even prevents agen- paired immune system function, decreased nally received its own building in 1999. That cies from collaborating on federal ocean poli- fertility, and harm to a developing fetus or facility, built in 1923, housed the first junior cies. child. But the ACS says ‘‘more research is and senior high schools for African-American There was a bright spot. The House passed needed to clarify these findings,’’ because a students, and was named after Henry Allen an amendment to defund painful experiments comprehensive, long-term study of the health Loveless, a founding member of the Dexter on dogs conducted by the Department of Vet- impacts of PFOA and PFOS has not yet been Avenue Baptist Church. Subsequently, LAMP erans Affairs. It is critical that Congress work conducted. changed its acronym to what it is today: Love- to strengthen animal protections, which is why That is why I see a clear and pressing need less Academic Magnet Program—reflecting I’ve laid out an ambitious agenda to help ani- for this study. Our service men and women, the name of that building. As students and mals and crack down on abuse. veterans, and others who have been exposed faculty grew accustomed to their new sur- I hope we can work together going forward to PFCs deserve answers on both the short- roundings and strived to get national recogni- to pass a budget resolution that prioritizes ap- and long-term health impacts of these con- tion, the building they worked in slowly dete- propriately. taminants. Such a study’s findings could en- riorated. Finally, after 13 years, that building f able them to take proactive measures, such was deemed severely unsafe for a school, and as more frequent cancer screenings, to protect the school was promptly moved in November DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE their own and their children’s health. of 2014 to a temporary, unused elementary APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Knowing that groundwater contamination ex- school building a couple miles away down- ists and understanding the clear danger of town. SPEECH OF long-term health risks, we can begin to rem- Nevertheless, LAMP persisted, with stu- HON. CAROL SHEA-PORTER edy past mistakes by supporting the launch of dents, faculty, and administrators scrambling this much-needed study on behalf of our to get situated; this was not the first nor the OF NEW HAMPSHIRE troops, our veterans, their families, and af- last time LAMP would have to adapt to a new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fected civilians. This is a debt we owe our environment. The timeless philosophy Mary Thursday, July 27, 2017 troops and military families, defense civilian George Jester instilled in the program that The House in Committee of the Whole workers, and others who served on or lived ‘‘excellence in education does not limit itself in House on the state of the Union had under near these bases. the classroom; rather, it encompasses the stu- consideration the bill (H.R. 3219) making ap- Please support our amendment to give our dent’s entire world.’’ After being present for propriations for the Department of Defense military members and veterans, their families LAMP’s second move, Ms. Jester retired after for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and children, in and around bases across our returning that year to be the principal. Ms. and for other purposes. country, the answers they deserve. Jester’s philosophy remained as LAMP was Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Mr. Chair, I represent f informed that it would be moving again to a the First District of New Hampshire, which in- RECOGNIZING LAMP HIGH SCHOOL renovated portion of the closed down and va- cludes Pease Air Guard Base, formerly Pease IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA cant Montgomery Mall building. The brand Air Force Base. As a member of the House new facility will reopen for students and faculty Armed Services Committee, I’m aware that HON. TERRI A. SEWELL in August of 2017, which will complete its our military’s historic use of perfluorinated fourth and final move. OF ALABAMA chemicals or PFCs has not only polluted the It took the push of education leaders in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groundwater of Pease and the surrounding 1984 for LAMP’s success to transcend build- area, but also of bases and their environs na- Friday, July 28, 2017 ings thirty-three years later. Through commu- tionwide. That’s why I’m offering this amend- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I nity support early on, LAMP stands as a testa- ment to authorize the Department of Defense rise today to honor the history and continued ment that public education creates developed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.004 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1081 minds with the ability to adapt to adversity. As lection to the Board of Directors at the Na- years of dedicated service to Congress and current Principal Matthew Monson leads the tional Association of Federally-Insured Credit the American taxpayers. Dan has worked on school onward, Ms. Jester’s philosophy is Unions, NAFCU. the Hill for over 20 years, and, he has been clearer than ever: education is ‘‘always believ- Mr. Schools has been President and CEO a fixture on the staff of the Committee on ing in, and always nurturing the mind, body of Chartway Federal Credit Union in Virginia Transportation and Infrastructure as the Re- and soul, no matter the hindrances.’’ Beach since 2015. Mr. Schools joined publican Staff Director of the Subcommittee on On behalf of Alabama’s 7th Congressional Chartway Federal Credit Union in 2008 and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and District, and the nation, I ask my colleagues to served as vice president of lending, corporate Emergency Management for the last 14 years. join me in recognizing LAMP High School in strategy officer, and corporate divisional presi- The Subcommittee has a wide area of jurisdic- dent, until he assumed his current role. Montgomery, Alabama for demonstrating the tion covering federal buildings and court- pinnacle of public education in the face of ad- Mr. Schools has more than 20 years of houses, the General Services Administration, versity. business leadership experience and holds a and GSA leases and capital projects, the f Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech and a Master of Business Administration Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center, the Na- HONORING BRIAN ROSS LUCAS from Virginia Commonwealth University. He tional Gallery of Art, and numerous other fed- has also served as a Board member of eral facilities. In addition, Dan also staffed the HON. SAM GRAVES Chartway’s We Promise Foundation, which Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the OF MISSOURI provides financial support to make dreams Preparedness for and the Response to Hurri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and wishes come to life for children facing cane Katrina in 2006. He was one of the pri- Friday, July 28, 2017 medical challenges. mary authors of the Committee’s investigative He is known at his credit union as a highly report, ‘‘A Failure of Initiative,’’ which led to Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I capable leader who has the experience, the the successful enactment of the Post-Katrina proudly pause to recognize Brian Ross Lucas. determination, and the drive to position Emergency Management Reform Act, and Brian is a very special young man who has Chartway for the opportunities and challenges later the establishment of the National Pre- exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship ahead. Mr. Schools’ business experience and paredness System and the Sandy Recovery and leadership by taking an active part in the leadership will bring a tremendous amount of Improvement Act. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 222, and earn- expertise to the NAFCU Board. In his time with the Committee on Transpor- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. I wish Mr. Schools the best of luck in his Brian has been very active with his troop, new role on the NAFCU Board, and look for- tation and Infrastructure, Dan has had a lead- participating in many scout activities. Over the ward to working with him in this capacity. I ask ing role in the enactment of major pieces of many years Brian has been involved with that my colleagues join me today in congratu- legislation related to public buildings and scouting, he has not only earned numerous lating Brian Schools on this achievement. emergency management. Most notably, during merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- his tenure, he has overseen the passage and f ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Brian the initial implementation of the Federal As- has contributed to his community through his RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- sets Sale and Transfer Act (FASTA), which Eagle Scout project. Brian completed a land- SARY OF THE VILLAGE OF will shrink the size of government and help en- scaping project around a sign he also erected PENTWATER sure savings by selling or redeveloping high for Eagleville United Methodist Church in value properties, consolidating federal space, Eagleville, Missouri. HON. BILL HUIZENGA and streamlining the disposal of unneeded as- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in OF MICHIGAN sets; the Post-Katrina Emergency Manage- commending Brian Ross Lucas for his accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment Reform Act, which gave FEMA clear plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Friday, July 28, 2017 guidance on its mission and priorities, and and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provided the legislative authorities needed to highest distinction of Eagle Scout. better partner with state, local, tribal, and terri- f recognize the village of Pentwater, Michigan on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. torial governments before, during, and after IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2017 On March 16, 1867, the former settlement disasters; and the Sandy Recovery Improve- GRADUATING CLASS OF THE of Pentwater was officially incorporated as a ment Act, which was the most significant legis- DODIE LONDEN EXCELLENCE IN village by the Michigan Legislature. The Vic- lative change to the Federal Emergency Man- PUBLIC SERVICE SERIES torian homes and cottages scattered around agement Agency’s (FEMA) substantive au- the village remind visitors of Pentwater’s his- thorities since the enactment of the Robert T. HON. DAVID SCHWEIKERT toric past. Its first sawmill—opened in 1867— Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- OF ARIZONA turned into a booming lumbering industry, in- sistance Act of 1974. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding the largest shingle mill in the United Dan has also worked tirelessly to save tax- States. As we look back at Pentwater’s his- Friday, July 28, 2017 payer money by reducing the cost of federal toric past, we hope to preserve that which has Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise real estate, reducing waste in the federal made it special. courthouse construction program, coordinating today in recognition of the graduating class of From early on, Pentwater was known as a efforts by agencies to reduce leasing costs the 2017 Dodie Londen Excellence in Public scenic resort destination. Today, with its pic- through space reductions and consolidations, Service Series. Brandy Wells, Cindy Casaus, turesque location on Lake Michigan, and pushing GSA to negotiate the best lease Debi Vandenboom, Farhana Ahmed, Jeni Pentwater offers countless options for recre- White, Kristen Desmangles, Lauren Pem- ation and entertainment. Charles Mears State deals for the taxpayer. It comes as no surprise berton, Lisa Godzich, Dr. Shadow Asgari, Park provides visitors the opportunity to hike, given his experience and efforts, that the Ad- Simone Hall, ViciLee Jacobs, Bernadette fish, sail and enjoy all that Lake Michigan has ministration has appointed him Commissioner Coggins and Yvonne Cahill have all distin- to offer. of GSA’s Public Buildings Service. I am con- guished themselves as impactful leaders in Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to fident in that role, Dan will continue the impor- our community. join me in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of tant work of ensuring GSA and other federal f the village of Pentwater, Michigan. agencies continue to reduce costs and make f smarter decisions in federal real estate to ben- HONORING NAFCU NEWEST BOARD efit the taxpayer. MEMBER TRIBUTE TO DAN MATHEWS In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time HON. SCOTT TAYLOR with his family, his wife Lara and their two HON. BILL SHUSTER daughters, traveling, doing yoga, and rock OF VIRGINIA OF PENNSYLVANIA climbing. Mr. Speaker, please join me in ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES knowledging Dan’s achievements during his Friday, July 28, 2017 Friday, July 28, 2017 tenure here in the House of Representatives Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and in wishing Dan the best of luck with new congratulate Brian Schools on his recent se- recognize Dan Mathews and thank him for his endeavors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JY8.001 E28JYPT1 E1082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVER- With the seemingly constant attacks on vot- his retirement as the Superintendent of SARY OF THE AUBURN CORREC- ing rights, it is easy to become discouraged Schools in Newtown, Connecticut. Dr. Erardi is TIONAL FACILITY and disengaged. I challenge every American a distinguished educator and administrator, to draw inspiration from the foot soldiers of the and his legacy of fighting for Connecticut’s HON. JOHN KATKO Civil Rights and Voting Rights Movement who students will inspire the next generation of public servants. OF NEW YORK risked their lives in the pursuit of unfettered Dr. Erardi has long been active in education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES access to the ballot. As old battles become new again, we must re-double our efforts to in our state. He completed his undergraduate Friday, July 28, 2017 ensure equal access to the voting booth. That and Master’s degrees at Central Connecticut Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to is why I proposed H.R. 2978—The Voting State University before earning his Doctorate recognize the 200th Anniversary of the Auburn Rights Advancement Act of 2017. By restoring in Educational Leadership from the University Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY. the full protection of the Voting Rights Act of of Hartford. Before joining the Newtown Public The Auburn Correctional Facility has served 1965, we can address the problem of voter Schools, Joe worked in school administration Central New York diligently and without fail— discrimination and help ensure all Americans, at Rockville High, Killingly High, and Man- never ceasing to operate 24 hours a day for regardless of race and economic status, are chester Public Schools. He then worked as seven days a week—for 200 years. The Au- able to exercise their right to vote. Superintendent at the Southington, Watertown, and Bolton school districts in Connecticut be- burn Correctional Facility has been an eco- f nomic driver in Auburn and Central New York, fore joining Newtown as Superintendent in creating jobs and boosting the local economy HONORING TALENT IN GEORGIA’S 2014. over the past two centuries. FILM INDUSTRY Joe’s leadership has been vital to support I commend the New York State Department our local schools during a challenging time for of Corrections and Community Supervision for our state and local governments. In November HON. DOUG COLLINS 2016, the Connecticut Boards of Education keeping the Auburn Correctional Facility oper- OF GEORGIA and Connecticut Association of Public School ational for the last 200 years, and I wish the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Superintendents named Dr. Erardi as the Su- Auburn Correctional Facility continued success perintendent of the Year for 2017 in recogni- in the years to come. Friday, July 28, 2017 tion of his dedication to students, teachers, f Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I and his district. What’s more, in spite of his rise today to highlight the success and bright FEDERAL COURT DECISION ON demanding work at Newtown Public Schools, future of the film industry in my home state of THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY Joe found the time to teach at Central Con- Georgia. COMMISSION ON ELECTION IN- necticut State University and to share his ex- When Americans ventured out to see fea- TEGRITY perience with the next generation of edu- ture films like Spiderman: Homecoming and cators. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 they On a personal note, I want to honor my HON. TERRI A. SEWELL watched movies that were shot 50 miles south friend Joe. He is a true educator, mentor, and OF ALABAMA of my home in Gainesville. Ten years ago, no citizen servant. Joe, we’ll miss you—but know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one could imagine big ticket films such as that your service stands as a benchmark for Friday, July 28, 2017 these being produced here. But today, Geor- all of us who care about education and about gia’s film industry yields an economic impact our communities. I extend him my best wishes Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, of over $7 billion. for an enjoyable retirement with his wife, Sue, today I rise to express deep concern about the The need for Georgians to keep up with the and children, Joe and Chelsea. recent Federal Court decision on the Trump pace of this industry’s growth is crucial. There- Mr. Speaker, Dr. Joseph Erardi dedicated Administration’s Presidential Advisor Commis- fore, I want to take the time to commend the his career in public service to improving our sion on Election Integrity. The partisan com- efforts that my northeast Georgia friends have public schools and ensuring Connecticut’s stu- mission led by Vice President PENCE and Kan- taken to educate and inspire our youngest dents receive a quality education. Therefore, it sas Secretary of State Kris Kobach sparked generation to get involved in film production. is fitting and proper that we honor him here controversy on June 28th when they re- Recently, the Hall County Library System today. quested the names, date of birth, party reg- hosted a film school that offered free classes istrations, partial Social Security numbers, and f to young students. There, students were voting history of more than 150 million reg- taught how to draft their own movie scripts, TRIBUTE TO JERRY NURNBERG istered voters across America. shoot videos at different angles, and edit them Immediately following this request, voting in order to provide viewers with the best expe- HON. DAVID YOUNG rights groups and civil liberty activists chal- rience. OF IOWA lenged the Commission on Election Integrity in Federal Court. Earlier this week, a D.C. fed- Additionally, I want to recognize Opal Little- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral judge ruled that the White House is ex- ton, a star on the rise from Dahlonega. She Friday, July 28, 2017 empt from federal privacy review require- was recently cast as the role of young Char- lotte Byrde on the show Ozark and is working Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ments, permitting the Trump Administration’s today to recognize and congratulate Jerry commission to move forward with collecting with Clint Eastwood on his film, 15:17 to Paris. The future of Georgia’s film industry is being Nurnberg for his many years of service to the voters’ personal information throughout the Creston Volunteer Fire Department. After serv- paved by the talent of these young Georgians country. This decision is a setback to democ- ing admirably for 45 years, Jerry has decided and the support that their loved ones give to racy, because it legitimizes the voter suppres- it’s time to hang up his boots. them. I am excited to watch them grow and sion efforts of this commission. Jerry joined the Creston Fire Department in take on their own roles in the success of The creation of the Commission on Election 1972. Not only did he work calls for fires, but Georgia’s film industry. Integrity is based on an inaccurate claim by in the beginning, the volunteers also re- President Trump that he would have ‘‘won the f sponded to ambulance calls. He has had ex- popular vote if you deduct the millions of peo- HONORING DR. JOSEPH V. ERARDI, perience with everything from house fires to ple who voted illegally.’’ It is also upsetting JR. train wrecks and has been the treasurer for that the commission is using tax payer money the volunteer fire fighters for most of his ten- to promote this false narrative. ure. Fortunately, the D.C. Federal Court’s deci- HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY Mr. Speaker, it is an honor representing sion will not be the final ruling on the legit- OF CONNECTICUT Jerry in the United States Congress. I ask that imacy of the Presidential Advisory Commis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my colleagues in the United States House of sion on Election Integrity. Many other groups, Representatives join me in commending him Friday, July 28, 2017 including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, for his outstanding service to the city of have filed lawsuits in federal courts across the Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I Creston and in wishing him nothing but the country to challenge the commission’s efforts. rise today to honor Dr. Joseph Erardi, Jr. upon best in his retirement.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JY8.012 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1083 LEINENKUGEL’S 150TH July 7, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Port- and economic frameworks and climate ANNIVERSARY land from injuries received in an accident science, and will require him to write a thesis. while riding a bike from home to the town li- Each year the Fulbright Program grants stu- HON. RON KIND brary. She was an advocate for education, lit- dents the opportunity to study, research or OF WISCONSIN erature, science, the environment and per- teach English abroad in an effort to inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sonal rights, regardless of race, gender or nationalize communities and campuses Friday, July 28, 2017 sexual orientation. around the world. Fulbright scholars focus on Kate was born May 5, 1971 in Kingston, PA, the conditions and challenges differing regions Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cele- the daughter of Donald Bryden Jennings and face, as well as building valuable U.S. rela- bration of the 150th Anniversary of the Jacob Freda Ann Lockyer Jennings, and is a grad- tionships. Leinenkugel Brewing Company. As every Wis- uate of Merrimack College in North Andover, On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- consinite knows, Leinenkugel’s is a staple of MA with a BA degree in history. sional District of Texas, congratulations again our state’s economy and has been for 150 Kate was constantly seeking knowledge and to Michael for receiving this Fulbright award. years. educating. She loved reading, had a huge Keep up the great work. In my district, Chippewa Falls, WI is home passion for libraries and learning, and was a f to one of the original Leinenkugel breweries constant advocate for both. She was vocal and is still proudly producing union made about what she stood for and fought for what HONORING THE MEMORY OF RON Leinenkugel beer today. In fact, Leinenkugel’s she believed in. Having been awakened more VAN GUNDY is not only one of the oldest continuously op- recently (as she put it), Kate participated in erating breweries in the United States; it is the recent march for Women in Washington, HON. DAN NEWHOUSE also the 4th largest craft brewer in our coun- DC, and in the March for Science in Boston. OF WASHINGTON try. Bringing people together to make connec- Leinenkugel Brewing Company has also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions and develop relationships, within her been a dynamic driver of tourism in my district Friday, July 28, 2017 family, her wide circle of friends and her com- and across the state of Wisconsin. The brew- munity was a hugely important part of her life. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ery’s visitor center, the Leinie Lodge, draws She was always the brightest light in the room to honor the life of a respected constituent of over 125,000 visitors annually making it one of wherever she was. Her laugh was infectious mine, Ron Van Gundy. the most prominent tourist destinations in our and her wit kept others in stitches. And her Since 1968, Ron devoted his time and en- great state of Wisconsin. heart was as big as could be. She would help ergy to the Roza Irrigation District in the Yak- Leinenkugel’s success, however, is not only others without them needing to ask on a daily ima Basin. His collaborative efforts throughout because they manufacture great tasting beer, basis. And if they asked, she was right there. the years have guided the district through sev- but it’s also because they embody the Wis- One of Kate’s passions was literature, and eral major droughts, enhanced water quality, consin notion of service to others. The getting kids within her realm to pick up on that and improved conservation efforts. Leinenkugel family has a long history of public passion in any way she could. She was a vol- In Central Washington, water is often times service, dating back to World War II when Bill unteer at the Kennebunk Free Library, and a luxury, and it takes an intelligent, visionary Leinenkugel served as a United States Marine served on its board of Trustees, including a mind to navigate the unique irrigation chal- in the South Pacific. It was this same passion term as board chair. Kate worked as librarian lenges that face our farmers. Ron exhibited an for service that propelled Bill’s 40-year career in the Kennebunk School System, at the Sea unmatched sense of leadership and cultivated with the brewing company. Two of Bill’s sons, Road School library and also the Mildred L. strong relationships throughout the region and the fifth generation of the family to work for Day School Library; created summer reading state-wide. He did all of this to gain support the brewery, Jake and Dick also served as of- lists for all students from elementary grades for one of Washington’s most important and ficers in the United States Marine Corps. In through junior high, and created personal lists vulnerable agricultural districts. addition to their service as Marines, Dick for students she knew so they would be chal- Ron will be missed by many, and I am Leinenkugel served as a County Board Super- lenged, intrigued, and enjoy the fun of a good proud to have worked with him. We can honor visor in Waukesha County, WI and as Wiscon- book. his legacy by continuing his work and dem- sin’s Secretary of Commerce from 2008 until First and foremost was Kate’s love of her onstrating the passion he had for water solu- 2010. Jake Leinenkugel is retired from the immediate family—husband Todd of 17 years, tions in Washington’s 4th District. company but continues to honor the and sons Tyler (15) and Riley (13). She was I ask my colleagues to please join me in re- Leinenkugel tradition of service as a Senior a tireless advocate for Tyler and Riley in the membering Ron Van Gundy. White House Advisor to the Veterans Adminis- school system and in life. She loved to travel f tration. The dedication for community involve- and show them new places and things to ex- ment and support has been passed down CELEBRATING THE CITY OF pand their minds, and to show them how to through generations and continues to shape PARAMOUNT’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY live in a community, taking care of others. She the way in which the Leinenkugel family does was planning to go next spring on a service business in western Wisconsin today. HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Whether it’s brewing Leinenkugel beer in trip with Tyler to Mississippi with a team from OF CALIFORNIA Chippewa Falls, WI or serving our country in South Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband Todd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Marines, the Leinenkugel family consist- Moxham, two sons Tyler Moxham and Riley ently represents the hardworking values of all Friday, July 28, 2017 Moxham, all of Kennebunk, Maine. Wisconsinites. With this in mind, I’d like to Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise f raise a Summer Shandy and congratulate the to congratulate the City of Paramount on its Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and DONATTI RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS 60th anniversary. I am deeply honored to rep- Leinenkugel family on 150 years of dedicated FULBRIGHT AWARD resent this hub of innovation and history as service to western Wisconsin. part of California’s 40th Congressional District, f HON. PETE OLSON and I hope my colleagues will join me in pay- MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO OF TEXAS ing tribute to Paramount and its residents. KATHERINE JENNINGS MOXHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The City of Paramount was incorporated in 1957 after two communities, Hynes and Clear- Friday, July 28, 2017 water, merged. The unincorporated Hynes- HON. CHELLIE PINGREE Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Clearwater community staged a hard-fought OF MAINE congratulate Michael Donatti of Pearland, TX, campaign, ‘‘Save Paramount for Paramount,’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for receiving a Fulbright award to work on his contesting its annexation from surrounding Friday, July 28, 2017 Master of Science degree at the University of communities, and secured the right to self- Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bristol in the UK. governance. honor the memory of Katherine Jennings Michael is a Rice University student study- The city we now call Paramount has been Moxham who passed away on July 7, 2017. ing environmental policy and management. home to a rich and enduring history. The city’s Katherine Jennings ‘‘Kate’’ Moxham, 46, a His environmental policy program will cover ‘‘Hay Tree,’’ where the price of the world’s hay resident of Kennebunk, Maine, died Friday, corporate environmental sustainability, legal used to be set each day, stands today as a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28JY8.004 E28JYPT1 E1084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 State Historical Landmark, proudly rep- birthday. Maytha is a beloved wife, mother, lence organization, reports one in six women resenting Paramount’s inspiring past as a teacher, and friend to many. in our nation have been the victim of rape or major hay and dairy producer. Iceland, an ice Maytha Sebasto was born in Merced, Cali- attempted rape. College-aged women are rink opened in 1940 by Frank Zamboni and an fornia to M.O. and Bertha Richards. Her par- three to four times more likely to experience early Paramount landmark, celebrates the ents were true pioneers and farmed in Merced sexual assault. Unfortunately when many of city’s rich ice skating history. Iceland has not and later in the LeGrand area. Maytha grad- these women seek medical attention and jus- only been a widely enjoyed community asset, uated LeGrand High School in 1955 and went tice through their universities, they find neither. but the training facility for professional skaters on to Fresno State where she earned her de- I have the privilege of representing the Uni- such as Olympic champions Sonia Henie and gree in elementary education in 1960. While in versity of Alabama, the fastest growing flag- Dorothy Hamill. The world-famous Zamboni high school, Maytha belonged to her local 4– ship university in the country. As our univer- Ice-Resurfacing Machine, which Mr. Zamboni H club and was a member of Job’s Daughters sities grow and the number of sexual assault developed in Paramount, is a memorable illus- and President of the Girls League. victims grow, it is imperative that universities tration of the area’s enduring spirit of innova- Maytha began teaching at LeGrand Elemen- become the allies of all students, especially tion. tary School in the fall of 1958 with a provi- victims of sexual assault. In the spirit of the city’s motto, ‘‘Positively sional credential. Her teaching philosophy was I am proud to join my colleagues in co- Paramount,’’ residents of Paramount share a simple: Always give your students a strong sponsoring the Campus Accountability and commitment to making the city the best it can foundation for their future success. Security Act. The proposed legislation would be. Named an ‘‘All-America City’’ in 1988 for In 1960 she taught at Eastin Arcola in increase accountability and transparency be- its redevelopment efforts, Paramount con- Madera County and then in 1961 she joined tween universities and students and ensure tinues to flourish as a thriving urban center. Fresno Unified School District, teaching pri- safer university environments. Schools will be The city’s revitalization in recent decades has mary grades at Tielman Elementary, Birney responsible for providing essential resources inspired an arts movement, sparked invest- Elementary and Columbia. Maytha joined the for victims, like confidential advisers and well- ments in commercial and residential rehabilita- faculty at Ewing Elementary in 1967. In 1990 trained campus personnel. This training will tion, and, most notably, reinvented the down- she joined the faculty at Ayer Elementary teach campus personnel the neurobiological town. The City of Paramount has transformed the where she remained until her retirement after effects of trauma and stress on the victim and Paramount Pond from a vacant lot riddled with more than 35 years of teaching. Maytha was their memory, ensuring that the students re- blight to a unique and thriving plaza, whose beloved by her students and spent the last 15 ceive victim-centered, trauma-informed inter- artistic features encourage community and years of her career teaching Kindergarten. views. family-oriented values and celebrate ice skat- Maytha caught the eye of a young soldier, For every one-thousand rapes in the United ing history. Only a block from Frank Zamboni’s Alfred Sebasto at a church party. The two States only fifty-seven reports will lead to ar- ice rink, families, residents, and tourists can were married on December 29, 1962. For the rest; only six of these will result in the incar- dine at three different restaurants, admire the first year of their marriage, Maytha and Alfred ceration of a rapist. This bill would require that beautiful bronze sculptures, and play on a lived in Augsburg, Germany, where Alfred was campus authorities coordinate with local law miniature Zamboni Ice-Resurfacing Machine. stationed in the U.S. Army. Thereafter, the two enforcement and share information when a At the heart of Paramount are the Civic Center moved back to the Sebasto Family Farm on crime occurs. Pursuant to the Cleary Act of Gardens, connecting City Hall, the community the Eastside of Fresno County to raise their 1990, universities are required to keep and hospital, and the county library. The gardens family. Maytha and Alfred are the proud par- make public information about assault cases are much-loved by Paramount residents, and ents of two loving daughters, Theresa and and other crimes. This current bill will create reflect the city’s commitment to innovation and Alfreda. stronger penalties for universities that do not community unification. Maytha not only assists her husband in the comply with their responsibilities laid out by Paramount’s commitment to redevelopment family farming operation, but she also volun- the Cleary Act. continues to this day. City leaders have re- teered for the Farm Bureau ‘‘Ag in the Class- Likewise, my colleagues Representative cently come together to support a multimillion room’’ program, teaching students and teach- MALONEY and Representative POE introduced dollar campaign to revitalize more than ers more about the industry of agriculture and H.R. 3415, the Megan Rondini Act of 2017 155,000 square feet of downtown Paramount. its importance to our community. Since her re- this week. This bipartisan bill requires hos- Paramount Town Center West and Paramount tirement from teaching, Maytha has become pitals to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Ex- Town Center East have been renovated. A an accomplished water color artist. aminer, also known as a SAFE, or an alter- new, vibrant shopping center, Clearwater Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me native plan that gets victims to a nearby hos- Crossing Shopping Center, has been com- today in recognizing Maytha Sebasto as she pital with access to these resources. Requiring pleted. New outdoor patios where families can celebrates her 80th birthday. I ask that you that SAFEs are available to victims 24 hours dine, additional public parking, and wider side- join me in wishing her and her family contin- a day, 7 days a week results in both the prop- walks are making Paramount a more pleasant ued health and happiness. er medical attention and the preservation of place for all. The city’s redevelopment efforts f the evidence necessary to litigate the assault. and business-friendly reputation have attracted I urge all the members of Congress to sup- major restaurant chains including Applebee’s, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO RE- port the Campus Accountability and Security Habit Burger Grill, Chipotle, and Waba Grill, DUCE SEXUAL ASSAULT ON COL- Act, the Megan Rondini Act and any other leg- as well as retailers including WSS Shoes and LEGE CAMPUSES islation that would protect victims of sexual vi- AutoZone. olence on our college campuses. I hope my colleagues will join me in sending HON. TERRI A. SEWELL their best wishes and congratulations to Para- f OF ALABAMA mount on its 60th anniversary. Let us salute IN RECOGNITION OF THE 40TH AN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its optimistic spirit, and its commitment to em- NIVERSARY OF MCDADE PARK IN bracing the future through smart investments, Friday, July 28, 2017 SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA innovation, and creativity. May Paramount re- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, main strong, successful, and ‘‘Positively Para- today, I would like to speak in support of the HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT mount’’ in the years ahead. Campus Accountability and Safety Act and the OF PENNSYLVANIA f Megan Rondini Act. During August recess, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students across the country will return to their RECOGNIZING MAYTHA SEBASTO Friday, July 28, 2017 IN CELEBRATION OF HER 80TH universities, some will be freshmen, going to BIRTHDAY college for the first time. Therefore, I hope that Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Congress can take decisive action and pass today to honor the 40th Anniversary of these bills when we return in September. It is McDade Park, which will be celebrated on HON. JIM COSTA our responsibility to ensure all students are Monday, July 31, 2017. For four decades OF CALIFORNIA safe and secure when they are away from McDade Park has been an important part of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home and pursuing their college education. Lackawanna County, providing residents and Friday, July 28, 2017 We cannot ignore the rise of sexual assault visitors with a place to have fun and enjoy the Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in on college campuses across this country. beauty and history of Northeastern Pennsyl- celebration of Mrs. Maytha Sebasto’s 80th RAAIN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual vio- vania.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.012 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1085 Since 1977, McDade Park has offered serv- Award, presented by the San Antonio Police HONORING YEHIA ‘‘JOHN’’ ices and recreational amenities for everyone. Association; the 2006 Community Service SHOUSHER ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY The park’s 180 acres include several sports Award from the San Antonio-Norte Chamber fields utilized by athletes of all ages while na- of Commerce; and the 2005 Henry B. Gon- HON. MARCY KAPTUR ture lovers enjoy the park’s hiking trail and zalez Public Service and Integrity award, pre- OF OHIO ponds for fishing. Programs such as youth sented by the Department of Public Adminis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soccer, women’s golf, children’s fishing tration of San Antonio College. Friday, July 28, 2017 derbies, and many others bring people to- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- gether for some friendly competition. More re- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to portunity to recognize and honor the life of honor a Toledo area legend as he celebrates cently, McDade Park has taken great strides Florentine Duran of San Antonio. to become more accessible to people of all his 90th birthday, Yehia ‘‘John’’ Shousher. An needs. The Boundless Playground is a special American of Lebanese heritage, a proud U.S. f structure added in 2009 which contains wheel- citizen and indefatigable Ambassador of Goodwill, Mr. Shousher has been a one-of-a- chair-accessible slides and special sensory HONORING MILJENKO ‘‘MIKE’’ areas that allows children of all needs and kind Arab American leader in Greater Toledo GRGICH, RECIPIENT OF THE since he adopted the community as an immi- abilities to have fun. AMERICAN DREAM AWARD McDade Park has also helped bring past grant to our nation. and present together by commemorating Yehia, who with his brother ran a real estate Lackawanna County’s history. The Lacka- HON. MIKE THOMPSON investment company and J-S Vending, has wanna Coal Mine tour, Pennsylvania Anthra- been a leader in the Toledo community for cite Museum, and Miner’s Memorial are lo- OF CALIFORNIA decades as a civic-minded businessman as well as a Multi-Faith and Multi-Cultural Ambas- cated at the park to preserve Lackawanna IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County’s rich industrial past. The coal mine sador. Yehia has served as an administrator, public tour allows visitors to descend 300 feet under- Friday, July 28, 2017 relations representative, and fund-raiser in the ground via a mine car to explore a restored Muslim community for many years. His gen- anthracite coal mine. In addition to the mine Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, erosity has been felt in many homes and orga- tour, McDade Park is home to memorials dedi- I rise today to honor Mr. Miljenko ‘‘Mike’’ nizations in our community. At the same time, cated to honor Cancer Survivors and to com- Grgich, whom I have selected to receive the he has also focused his efforts on building memorate the September 11, 2001 attacks on American Dream Award for California’s 5th back hope in his ancestral land of Lebanon. our country. Congressional District. This award recognizes He worked to establish student exchanges, vil- It is an honor to recognize McDade Park as the achievements of immigrants in my district lage development and medical education it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. May the who have made remarkable contributions to throughout Lebonon’s Bekaa Valley. people of Lackawanna County continue to our communities in the areas of Arts and Cul- ture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneur- Yehia was one of the founders of the first enjoy the beauty and history that McDade mosque in Toledo, which was established in Park offers for many, many years to come. ship and Innovation, or Community Service. Mr. Grgich is very deserving of this award and 1954 on East Bancroft Street. After the mem- f recognition. bership of the Mosque on East Bancroft Street outgrew the location, Yehia helped secure and RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Mike Grgich was born in Desne, Croatia and plan the 48-acre campus that has become one FLORENTINO DURAN studied winemaking and viticulture at the Uni- of the icons of Perrysburg Township: the versity of Zagreb before leaving to escape mosque and Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, HON. HENRY CUELLAR communism. He came to Napa Valley in 1958 which opened in 1983. OF TEXAS where he has become a successful vintner IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Center has been a fulcrum of the Mus- and an innovator in the wine community. lim and Interfaith communities, working to pro- Friday, July 28, 2017 After arriving in Napa, Mike learned from mote freedom and tolerance of religion and, Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to some of the best vintners in the region. He be- together with his cherished wife Emney, Yehia commemorate the life of Florentino ‘‘Tino’’ came a winemaker for Chateau Montelena has been an integral part of its inner workings Duran. and made the Chardonnay that won the 1976 and work in the larger community. Born and raised in San Antonio, Florentino Paris Tasting, forever changing the way the Always involved in events which promote Duran was an accomplished man. He per- world views American Wine. George Taber cooperation among the faith and ethnic tradi- severed and managed to become Student documented this consequential decision in a tions in our community, Yehia’s dedication to Corps President, an ROTC Colonel, and editor TIME magazine article, ‘‘Modern Living: Judg- cultural diversity was recognized when he be- of his high school newspaper. After high ment of Paris.’’ The resulting coverage of the came a 2013 inductee into the Heroes of school, he served four years in the United Judgment of Paris created an immediate posi- Compassion Gallery for Toledo. States Air Force. Once he finished his service, tive impact on the world of wine, and inspired Yehia’s commitment to the Toledo commu- Mr. Duran attended St. Mary’s University and among experts, consumers, and the trade a nity has been passed on to his children, Hus- received a bachelor’s degree in political new appreciation for California wines. sein, Lila, Mona and Mariam, his 10 grand- science and a master’s degree in public ad- In 1995, Mike returned to the University of children and his six great-grandchildren. When I think of John, I see him carrying the ministration. Zagreb at the age of 72 and finally received Mr. Duran worked in a variety of capacities flag of Lebanon at the annual Multi Faith the degree in enology and viticulture that he after graduating college. He served as execu- Council’s parade of nations at the University of earned as a young man. In 2002, he helped tive assistant to both Mayor John Gatti and Toledo on Martin Luther King holiday. I see prove that the Zinfandel vine originated in Cro- the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration. He him hospitably greeting guests with his wife atia. His work led to his induction into the Vint- also worked as executive director of the Bexar Emney at events throughout our community ners Hall of Fame and a Lifetime Achievement County Department of Housing, President of welcoming new citizens. He has been instru- Award from the California State Fair. His 366- the National Association of Hispanic Publica- mental in inviting religious leaders and public acre property, Grgich Hills, is completely or- tions of the United States (NAHP) and Vice officials from throughout the world to visit To- ganic, solar powered and strongly supports President of the Hispanic Chamber of Com- ledo and built our community into a place of community organizations. Mike is an active merce of San Antonio. gracious welcome. Later in Mr. Duran’s career, he became member of Roots of Peace, an organization I see him setting up exchange programs for general manager of a Dallas newspaper that works to replace land mines with grape students from Arab speaking countries to known as ‘‘El Sol de Tejas’’. He then became vines all over the world. In 2007, Roots of transmit the learning and values of a free soci- CEO and president of the ‘‘Hispanic Informer’’. Peace presented Mike with their Global Cit- ety. He graciously took the time to include me In 1989, Duran and his loving wife Millie re- izen Award for his leadership. on unforgettable travels with his family through introduced the newspaper ‘‘La Prensa’’ as a Mr. Speaker, we recognize Mr. Miljenko the village of his ancestors and adjoining terri- bilingual publication reporting on San Antonio ‘‘Mike’’ Grgich for his achievements and for tories. The memories of that journey greatly and the Hispanic community. enriching our community. It is fitting and prop- inform my work. Mr. Duran’s successful career brought nu- er that we honor him here today with the Yehia with Emney at his side, and their merous recognitions, including the 2002 Media American Dream Award. bright smiles, have been indefatigable forces

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.014 E28JYPT1 E1086 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 for good in our community for nearly a cen- dent of the Iowa Funeral Directors Associa- a member of the United States Army in 1943, tury. We wish them well in the coming years tion. He admired his father’s dedication to his where he served until the end of the war. He and consider our community fortunate to have profession and to his community, which was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division just them among us. helped influence his decision to pursue a ca- five days before the D-Day invasion of Nor- The Quran 7:199 teaches, ‘‘Show Forgive- reer as a funeral director. Warren is a 1966 mandy. ness, Enjoin Kindness, Avoid Ignorance.’’ graduate of the University of Minnesota and is After clearing Utah Beach, the 4th Infantry Yehia ‘‘John’’ Shousher has spent his life on co-owner of Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Division was sent to liberate Cherbourg. Mr. this earth demonstrating this message through Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Wilson served as a forward observer, keeping word and deed. His legacy is writ large in his Warren for his many years of dedicated and the infantry safe. During his second rotation to faith community, his family, the land of his devoted service to Atlantic, Iowa and the sur- the front, he was injured badly by German birth and our region. rounding area. Warren and his staff make a shells. The injury left him paralyzed for fifteen We celebrate with Yehia as he reaches this difference by helping and serving others in a days. To this day, Mr. Wilson suffers from pain milestone birthday of his 90th year. We take time of need. It is with great honor that I rec- from this injury. this moment to thank him for all he has done ognize him today. I ask that my colleagues in Mr. Wilson returned to his unit and became for so many in our community, for his leader- the United States House of Representatives a tank driver for the rest of the war. On Au- ship, for his efforts to promote mutual under- join me in congratulating him for his out- gust 25, 1944, Wilson’s 19th birthday, he standing and tolerance of diverse cultures and standing service in the funeral industry and in helped liberate the city of Paris. During the foster acceptance of our differences. Best wishing him nothing but continued success. battle of Hurtgen Forest, Mr. Wilson was in- wishes to both John and Emney as he cele- f jured again. He was found half-buried, uncon- brates this special milestone. scious, and bleeding. He was treated and re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION f joined the effort. The Army went on to free all of France and kept pushing the Germans until RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN the war was won. As the end of the war MAJ. CHARLES APPLEBERRY OF NEW JERSEY neared, in April 1945, Mr. Wilson helped to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES identify the Dachau Concentration Camp, sav- HON. JASON SMITH Friday, July 28, 2017 ing the lives of many Jewish people. OF MISSOURI After the war, Mr. Wilson returned home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, during consideration of the National Defense and became an educator. He served as Prin- Friday, July 28, 2017 Authorization Act of fiscal year 2018 on July cipal of Nicholas County Elementary School. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise 13, 2017, my good friend and colleague Mr. He has spoken to numerous school classes about his war experiences. today to honor the military service of Major NADLER of New York introduced an amend- Charles Appleberry of Flat River, Missouri. ment to strike section 1022 of the bill prohib- Mr. Wilson was invited by the French Gov- Major Appleberry was a medical doctor who iting the use of funds for transfer or release of ernment to Normandy in 2014 for the 70th An- enlisted in the Army on May 26, 1942 and individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay to niversary of D-Day. He returned in 2015 for served until his discharge on January 29, the United States. Though I supported the his third trip to France, where he was awarded 1946. amendment, I erroneously casted a NO vote the Legion of Honor. Mr. Wilson spoke at the As a member of the Army Medical Corps, (Roll Call Vote No. 359); I intended to vote event and his words are recorded in the he served in the South Pacific during World AYE. French archives. War II. He saved many lives, but one par- I want to make it clear that I support my col- The bravery of Mr. Wilson and his fellow ticular surgery is recounted in the Chillicothe league from New York’s amendment and any men and women of the United States Army is Constitution-Tribune on November 1, 1944. It other measure that leads to closing the deten- heroic. Because of the courage of individuals tells of how Dr. Appleberry removed a live tion centers at Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo from Nicholas County and from all across our Japanese 20 millimeter shell from the chest of Bay is a stain on American values of justice great nation, our freedoms have been saved Private Jackie Miles on the island of Leyte in and due process. Since joining Congress, I for our generation and for future generations. The Philippines. The newspaper account ex- have signed onto many pieces of legislation to He is truly an outstanding American, a patriot, plains how the doughboy clung to life, ‘‘un- close the facility. In a previous defense appro- and a hero to us all, aware that the group of tense medics were priation, I voted for an amendment by Mr. f risking their lives to save him.’’ The article NADLER to prohibit funds to be used to ren- RUSSIAN ENERGY SECURITY states how Major Appleberry firmly grasped ovate and expand the facility at Guantanamo THREATS the shell, removed it and safely lifted it to a Bay along with supporting an amendment to tray for careful disposal. close the detention facility that was introduced After the war, Dr. Appleberry returned to St. by Representative Mr. SMITH of Washington. HON. DON BACON Francois County to resume his medical career Yesterday, I voted for another amendment in- OF NEBRASKA at the Farmington State Hospital and Bonne troduced by Mr. NADLER to close the facility. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Terre Hospital until his death in 1984. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my Friday, July 28, 2017 Those who knew the doctor join with VFW record and to reassure my constituents that I Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Post No. 5741 in Leadington today to honor maintain my opposition to the continuing oper- call attention to the growing national security him for his 55-year career as a physician both ations of the detention centers at Guantanamo risk to our overseas military facilities posed by at home and at war. I join them in recognizing Bay. the Russian Federation. Dr. Appleberry today before the United States f For the last three years, we have watched House of Representatives. HONORING THE SERVICE OF MR. with alarm as Putin’s Russia has adopted an f CHARLES WILSON aggressive and adversarial posture towards TRIBUTE TO WARREN B. ROLAND the U.S. and our allies. Putin armed the so- HON. ANDY BARR called separatists in eastern Ukraine. He ag- gressively annexed Crimea. He is intervening HON. DAVID YOUNG OF KENTUCKY in the Syrian Civil War on the side of a brutal OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dictator. He blatantly threatens allied nations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 28, 2017 in Europe and close to home we know he Friday, July 28, 2017 Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- used cyber weapons to destabilize our demo- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ognize an outstanding individual, Mr. Charles cratic process. Moscow’s hostility to our inter- today to recognize and congratulate Warren B. E. ‘‘Charlie’’ Wilson, of Carlisle, Kentucky, for ests grows stronger and more apparent by the Roland for his 50 years of service as a Fu- his distinguished military service during World day. neral Director in Atlantic, Iowa. Warren was War II. Mr. Wilson, a part of the greatest gen- The military dimension of Russia’s strategy recently honored at the 137th Annual Iowa Fu- eration, served our nation in the United States is obvious and you can see it covered in the neral Directors Association Convention. Army. nightly news. What is less obvious however is Warren grew up in Atlantic where his father Mr. Wilson was just eighteen years old the non-military aspect of Russia’s national was a Funeral Director who served as a Presi- when he registered for the draft and became strategy. Today one of the most serious

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is for these reasons that I was proud to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Friday, July 28, 2017 join my friend and colleague from South Caro- House and Senate—and especially all Mem- lina, Representative JOE WILSON, in shining a bers of the Armed Services and Appropria- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today light on this threat in the House Armed Serv- tions Committees—to join me in exercising ag- to honor and celebrate the grand reopening of ices Committee report to accompany the 2018 gressive oversight of this real and serious the Minnesota State Capitol after nearly four National Defense Authorization Act. threat to our national security. years of renovation. Just as we focus on the risk to our forward- Designed by renowned architect Cass Gil- based troops, aircraft and ships, we must not f bert and inspired by the 1893 Chicago World’s overlook the risk to the installations from Fair’s White City, an Italian Renaissance city- which they operate. The energy we rely on to PERSONAL EXPLANATION sized exhibit, the Minnesota State Capitol was power these facilities supports our troops, their celebrated as one of America’s finest state families, and their vital mission. houses when it opened in 1905. As a matter of strategy, our military installa- HON. JEB HENSARLING Now, after nearly 30 years of planning and tions overseas require secure and reliable OF TEXAS study, this great building has been reborn sources of energy. Today in Europe—particu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through renovation, restoration, and enhance- larly in Germany—our military facilities receive ments, including technological improvements. furnished heat and other utilities from commer- Friday, July 28, 2017 The renovation extends the usable lifespan of cial or private power stations. In many cases, Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I inadvert- the State Capitol by at least another century. these energy facilities are fueled by German The amount of public space has doubled to ently voted YES on Roll Call Vote 433 and natural gas distribution systems which are nearly 40,000 square feet, brand new public would like to have it reflected that I meant to heavily supplied with natural gas from the meeting rooms line the halls, the public will vote no. Russian Federation. have more access and seating in hearing Our growing exposure to Russia’s ability to rooms, and a new information center for stu- f disrupt our energy supply lines is clearly seen dents and educators will enrich school visits. in our network of military installations in Ger- INTRODUCTION OF THE HOUSING In addition, the renovation has made the State many. I wish to call attention to one such facil- ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 Capitol more accessible to all Minnesotans, ity: the U.S. Army’s future medical complex at especially those with disabilities. Rhine Ordnance Barracks, nearby Ramstein When the State Capitol open its doors to Air Base where I was the installation com- HON. STEVE COHEN Minnesotans this summer, the citizens of my mander. At an authorized cost of nearly $1 bil- OF TENNESSEE home state will be able tour expanded public lion, this vital new facility will replace the spaces, marvel at restored art and craftsman- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center and ship, and more effectively participate in our serve the combat needs and family require- Friday, July 28, 2017 legislative process. ments of military personnel on three con- Thank you to all the workers for the hours tinents. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- of planning, design, building, and polishing our Mr. Speaker, I am gravely concerned that ducing alongside Rep. DENNIS ROSS of Flor- State Capitol back to its original grandeur. our current energy supply strategy will actually ida, the Housing Accountability Act of 2017 to Congratulations to everyone involved. hold property owners of low-income housing increase our exposure to harmful Russian in- f fluence over time. Under no circumstances accountable for poor living conditions. should we construct and operate critical mili- This legislation would require the U.S. De- JOHN MILLER RETIRES FROM THE tary installations overseas where the only partment of Housing and Urban Development UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE source of energy comes from Russia. We (HUD) to survey tenants living in subsidized must take immediate and deliberate steps to housing twice a year about property conditions HON. PAUL COOK adopt a strategy of energy resilience through and management performance and create OF CALIFORNIA mixed-fuel diversification such that not one new penalties for property owners who repeat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES single source—such as Russian Federation edly fail the tenant surveys. Friday, July 28, 2017 gas—should serve as a primary supply of en- The Housing Accountability Act comes in ergy. the wake of recent local and federal investiga- Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- It would be financially irresponsible and stra- tions that found deplorable living conditions at ognize the outstanding career of John Miller, tegically reckless to appropriate nearly $1 bil- several federally subsidized-housing properties who will retire from his position as the U.S. lion for a state-of-the art military medical cen- owned by Global Ministries Foundation (GMF) Forest Service Public Affairs Officer for the ter to serve our troops and families overseas, in Memphis, Tennessee and Jacksonville, San Bernardino National Forest on July 31, only to have the design of the new facility Florida. 2017. compromise the very reason it exists by rely- My office has had the pleasure of working For too long, property managers like Global ing on the Russian Federation to supply nat- with John over the past four and a half years. Ministries have taken advantage of HUD’s lack ural gas as the primary fuel source. There are On numerous occasions, John demonstrated a of effective oversight and over dependence on local mixed-fuel energy supply options readily willingness to go above and beyond to serve often unreliable third-party property inspec- available and it would be inexcusable not to my constituents and forest visitors. He has re- tions, and as a result continue to force our na- make them part of the design of this project. peatedly shown his dedication to the Forest tion’s most vulnerable to live in squalor with This is good strategy, good economics and Service’s mission and has been instrumental impunity. just plain common sense. in balancing multiple and sometimes com- We simply cannot allow ourselves to be put This bill seeks to put an end to these mal- peting uses of the most heavily urbanized for- in a situation where Russia has the ability to practices, hold federally-subsidized property est in the nation. cut off energy to our forward bases, especially managers to account, and provide HUD the In addition to his work as a public affairs of- when we could have averted this tragic vulner- necessary authority and directive to ensure ficer, John was the Public Information Officer ability ahead of time. that public housing units are suitable homes for a Federal Interagency Management Team The seriousness of the Russian energy for all families, children, and hardworking and served on the U.S. Forest Service Honor threat to our overseas military installations is Americans. Guard. John is a true professional in every addressed in the 2018 House Armed Services I urge my colleagues on both sides of the sense of the word, and I wish him the best of NDAA report which directs the Secretary of aisle to support this bipartisan, bicameral leg- luck as he embarks on a new chapter in his Defense to make a comprehensive evaluation islation and do right by the American public. life.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.022 E28JYPT1 E1088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 IN CELEBRATION OF JAMES W. CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- mom and pop shops to multinational accounts. PARISH AS 2017 AVIATION PRO- SARY OF F. GAVIN˜ A & SONS, The company offers four leading U.S. coffee FESSIONAL OF THE YEAR INC. brands: Gavin˜a Gourmet Coffee, Don Fran- cisco’s Coffee, Cafe´ La Llave Espresso, and HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Jose´’s Gourmet Coffee. ˜ HON. THOMAS J. ROONEY OF CALIFORNIA In honor of their 50th anniversary, Gavina Coffee created a special Anniversary Blend OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which is roasted in Los Angeles and uses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 28, 2017 beans grown on the award-winning Carmen Friday, July 28, 2017 Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Estate in Panama´ by a third generation coffee- today to recognize F. Gavin˜a & Sons, Inc., a growing family. The Anniversary Blend, which Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida. Mr coffee company located in my 40th Congres- entered the market on June 19, 2017, comes Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the accom- sional District of California, in the city of in a commemorative tin with a 10-ounce bag plishments of James W. Parish, executive di- Vernon. The company, one of America’s larg- of ground coffee. Flavor notes in the new rector of the Punta Gorda Airport, who was re- est family-owned coffee companies and the blend include caramel, honey, and ripe fruit cently recognized as the 2017 Aviation Profes- nation’s largest privately held minority roaster, with a chocolaty finish. sional of the Year by the Florida Department celebrates their 50th anniversary in 2017. Fifty years have brought many changes to of Transportation. The history of this coffee company is a story the original company, but one thing remains Every year, the Florida Department of about family. Brothers Jose´ Marı´a and Ramo´n the same: Members of the Gavin˜a family still Transportation honors one executive member Gavin˜a left their native Basque region of Spain run the day-to-day operations of the company, of the aviation community with the title of Avia- in 1870, in search of a better life. They settled with a new generation of Gavin˜as poised to tion Professional of the Year. The recipient is in the fertile mountains of southern Cuba and continue the pursuit of a great cup of coffee. ˜ selected based on the management and planted the seeds of what would become Gavina Coffee’s 50th anniversary celebra- logistical organization of their airport, as well Gavin˜a Coffee. tion includes: the opening of their first brick as the safety and technological advancements Don Francisco Gavin˜a was born on the fam- and mortar store in downtown Los Angeles, that take place under their watch. ily coffee estate, Hacienda Buenos Aires. As a named Don Francisco’s Coffee, Casa Cubana; the special anniversary blend; reaching the Mr. Parish earned this award because of the boy, he worked in the fields with his own fa- ther, watching and learning the secrets of goal of 100% zero-waste-to-landfill; a contin- impressive progress that the Punta Gorda Air- ued commitment to leaving a greener coffee port has made under his leadership and his growing quality coffee. He spent hours upon hours helping sow the seeds and urging the footprint through their Direct ImpactTM Initia- overall contributions to the Charlotte County tive, which is based on four core pillars of community. During his tenure in Punta Gorda, little plants to grow. The family left Cuba in 1959, and arrived in dedication to farmers, sustainable sourcing, Mr. Parish elevated the airport from one that Los Angeles in 1963, where they put down environmental sustainability, and social stew- only served the general aviation community to roots. The family later leased a 1,100 square ardship; continuing to donate coffee to local one that now offers commercial services and foot building in Vernon and purchased a small shelters and missions; and continuing to sup- has brought over $200 million dollars into the roaster from Bob’s Big Boy restaurant. By port organizations such as the Komen Race local economy while serving over 1 million June 1967, when they founded F. Gavin˜a & for the Cure, Avon Walk 39, Children’s Miracle customers. Under his guidance, the airport Sons, Inc., they were roasting, packing and Network Hospitals (CMNH), EnrichLA and the has modernized and streamlined its safety selling Cafe´ Gavin˜a Espresso. International Women’s Coffee Alliance. protocols while still maintaining a low-cost In the beginning, they focused on producing Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to please business model. Cuban-style coffee, but eventually expanded join me in raising our coffee cups to the Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mr. into other coffees that appealed to Middle Gavin˜a family and F. Gavin˜a & Sons, Inc. as Parish and thank him for all that he has done Eastern and Vietnamese coffee drinkers. we celebrate their 50 years of success. We for the Punta Gorda community. He is truly About 35 years later, Gavin˜a’s retail brand, look forward to the next 50 with great anticipa- deserving of the Aviation Professional of the Don Francisco’s Coffee, had become the top tion. Year award, and I am honored to represent selling coffee in Southern California, behind f him in Congress. Folgers and Maxwell House. TRIBUTE TO SHERRY AND NEAL The family began selling their coffee to a HANLEY f small group of McDonald’s restaurants in 1983. In 2005, Gavin˜a created a stronger KATY GYMNAST WINS GOLD AT blend that resulted in a double-digit increase HON. DAVID YOUNG OF IOWA JUNIOR OLYMPICS in the chain’s coffee sales. According to the Los Angeles Times, by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PETE OLSON 2010, F. Gavin˜a & Sons, Inc. had become a Friday, July 28, 2017 $114 million business and was roasting 40 Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF TEXAS million pounds of coffee a year. A fifth of their today to recognize and congratulate Sherry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES revenue was coming from making and pack- and Neal Hanley for being named the 2017 aging private label coffees for McDonald’s, 7- Earlham Freedom Fest King and Queen. This Friday, July 28, 2017 Eleven, and Costco stores. Gavin˜a coffee award is given to a couple that gives back to Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to brands were being sold in 20 states, and in the community of Earlham. congratulate Rowan Dumond of Katy, TX, for stores like Ralph’s, Walmart, and Vons / Sherry and Neal moved to Earlham in 1976 winning a gold medal for his floor routine at Safeway. to raise their children and had them attend Don Francisco’s sons, Paco, Pedro, and the U.S. Men’s Junior Olympic National Cham- Earlham schools. Since then, the Hanley’s Jose´, and his daughter, Leonor Gavin˜a-Valls, pionship. have served on a number of school projects to grew up on the plantation and learned about help bolster the community. They were on the I was both Rowan’s first gold at the Junior coffee in the fields. Along with their own chil- original Freedom Fest committee and love the Olympics and his first time competing there. dren, they still personally select beans, cup parade and how everyone comes together at The 12-year-old competed against 800 of the samples as they arrive, and oversee the spe- the park. Both Sherry and Neal serve with the top junior gymnasts in the country. When not cialty coffee roasting and production every Earlham Lion’s Club and with Early Chapel training at the gym, Rowan is also a student day. They do all of this so that their customers Christian Church. Neal is also a member of at Seven Lakes High School and plays per- and guests can be ensured a wonderful cup of the American Legion and served as com- cussion with the band. coffee every time, from first sip to final drop. mander and chaplain. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Today, they carry on the dream in their Mr. Speaker, Sherry and Neal’s hard work sional District of Texas, congratulations again 240,000-square-foot eco-friendly, state-of-the- embodies the Iowa spirit and I am honored to to Rowan for winning gold at the Junior Olym- art coffee roasting facility, just a few blocks represent them and Iowans like them in the pics. We are very proud of him and look for- from their original 1,100 square foot building. United States Congress. I ask that my col- ward to his future success as a gymnast. Gavin˜a Coffee employs more than 250 people, leagues in the United States House of Rep- We’re excited to have him represent TX–22. and services businesses of all sizes—from resentatives join me in congratulating Sherry

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.027 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1089 and Neal for receiving this award and in wish- San Rafael that year, where he helped con- North Texas, providing an outstanding edu- ing them nothing but continued success. stituents with casework, and served as a liai- cation to its students and teaching valuable f son to organized labor and Sonoma County lessons about community service and civic elected officials. duty. CELEBRATING THE SALEM After my election to Congress in November Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize COURTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER 2012, Nick returned again to Washington, this StoneGate Christian Academy and congratu- time as one of my first hires in this office. late them on the opening of their new campus HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Since my swearing-in in 2013, Nick has in Irving, Texas. I ask all my distinguished col- OF NEW YORK served California’s second Congressional dis- leagues to join me in congratulating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict with distinction, staffing me on issues as StoneGate Christian Academy for this monu- Friday, July 28, 2017 diverse as health care, agriculture, trade, en- mental achievement. ergy, and education. f Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In the six years I have had the pleasure of honor and recognize the Salem Courthouse working with him, Nick has never lost sight of HONORING NEW MILFORD Community Center for its outstanding service our mission—to solve problems and make a VILLAGE FAIR DAYS to New York’s 21st District. positive difference—and he has maintained Founded by a group of dedicated local citi- deep connections to California that have HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY zens, the Salem Courthouse Community Cen- served him well in his career. He has cham- OF CONNECTICUT ter provides a place for people of all ages to pioned causes that needed a champion, from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come together. Cognizant of its historic loca- special education to clean energy, and he has Friday, July 28, 2017 tion in the Old Washington County Court- maintained his good humor and dedication house, the Center seeks to preserve our re- throughout. Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I gion’s history while creating opportunities for My family, my staff, and I all wish him and rise today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of individuals to enjoy and strengthen our com- his fiance´e Colleen Kilbride all the best as the annual New Milford Village Fair Days, munity in the present. they travel to Chicago for the next step in their sponsored and organized by the New Milford In service of this mission, the Center offers careers. Chamber of Commerce. Village Fair Days is a wide variety of programs that foster artistic f the highlight of the summer in New Milford, expression and community growth. The Cen- and the festival brings thousands of people to- ter’s many facilities, including a community RECOGNIZING THE OPENING OF gether for two days of shopping, eating, and garden, pottery studio, and public kitchen, host THE NEW STONEGATE CHRIS- playing on the town’s village green. instructive and enriching programs for both TIAN ACADEMY CAMPUS Since its inception in 1967, New Milford Vil- children and adults. This summer, the Center lage Fair Days has grown to be the largest an- has hosted nearly 150 local children in their HON. KENNY MARCHANT nual event in New Milford. Bob Hanna, the Lunch, Learn & Play program which provides OF TEXAS Chair of the Fair, planned a special way for active and educational fun for its participants. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community to commemorate five decades On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I want of the festival. This year, fairgoers can make Friday, July 28, 2017 to thank the Salem Courthouse Community a wish and donate to a local nonprofit of their Center for its dedication to bringing our com- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today choice at the Wishing New Milford Well. munity together. We commend its incredible to recognize and congratulate StoneGate Village Fair Days brings together our com- service, and look forward to its future endeav- Christian Academy on the opening of their munity to enjoy live entertainment and games, ors. new school campus, located in Irving, Texas. as well as to connect with local businesses f Founded in 1976 as a ministry of the Shady and nonprofit groups. The Kids Fun Run is a Grove Church in Grand Prairie, Texas, fun part of the fair that helps children join in HONORING NICHOLAS HROMALIK StoneGate Christian Academy was built to fos- the fun and get active. The New Milford Farm- ter the educational and spiritual needs of the ers Market also participates in the fair and HON. JARED HUFFMAN prospering communities that made up its con- helps local farmers meet with thousands of OF CALIFORNIA gregation. neighbors. I would like to recognize the volun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2008, the Academy’s board of directors teers who have made Village Fair Days pos- faced the tremendous hardship of having to Friday, July 28, 2017 sible for the past five decades. Volunteers’ relocate their campus to two separate build- love for their town and willingness to dedicate Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ings, neither of which possessed the facilities their time to make this event possible show recognize a dedicated member of my staff, to adequately host StoneGate Christian Acad- the strength of our community in New Milford. Nicholas (Nick) Hromalik, who is leaving this emy’s growing student body. By the grace of Mr. Speaker, New Milford Village Fair Days week after serving in many capacities over the God, StoneGate Christian Academy continued has brought together our neighbors each sum- past six years. to grow for the next nine years. During this mer for five decades. Thanks to the event’s Nick graduated from the University of Cali- time, StoneGate leased practice venues for its sponsors, organizers, and volunteers, we can fornia, San Diego, in 2009, but he began on sports teams, band, choir, and drama pro- look forward to the annual event for many the path of public service even earlier, working grams, in order to ensure its students access years to come. Therefore, it is fitting and prop- as an intern for Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN and to their sports and award-winning fine arts pro- er that we honor New Milford Village Fair then-Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom grams. Days here today. while still in college. After graduation, he trav- In 2014, word began to spread that the f eled to Washington to intern for my prede- Lakewood Baptist Church in Irving, Texas, cessor in Congress, Lynn Woolsey, and was was considering selling its property. After two HONORING FALLEN CLINTON soon hired to work for the Green the Capitol years of discussion and prayer, Lakewood COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY Initiative at the CAO. In that role, he helped to Baptist Church’s board of directors reached a make the operations of the Capitol complex decision to sell the property to StoneGate HON. GLENN THOMPSON more sustainable and led outreach efforts to Christian Academy in December of 2016. For OF PENNSYLVANIA Member offices. Nick was called home to Cali- the next seven months, StoneGate worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fornia upon that program’s defunding, joining tirelessly to raise enough finds to complete the my team for the first time. purchase of its new academy campus, which Friday, July 28, 2017 Drawing on his deep Petaluma roots, Nick includes a schoolyard, auditorium, and gym. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. built relationships across the North Bay, meet- Through the tireless efforts of alumni, stu- Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart as ing with community leaders and learning about dents, parents, teachers, and staff, StoneGate flags throughout the Commonwealth are low- local issues. Starting as a volunteer, he ulti- Christian Academy now has adequate facilities ered to half-staff in honor of Clinton County mately became the field director of my newly- to support its growing student body and sus- Sheriff’s Deputy Sheriff Stephen Herrold who announced campaign for Congress. On a tain this growth well into the future. died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20. break from the campaign, Nick also spent Today, StoneGate serves as one of the Stephen was 30 years old and had served some time in my Assembly district office in most affordable private Christian schools in as a sheriff’s deputy for the last year and a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.030 E28JYPT1 E1090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 half. He and his wife, Kelly, had just welcomed standards that have been well-maintained over Along these past 200 years the Town has Brock—their first child 10 days before his the past century. found itself involved in many issues includ- death. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout ing the establishment of local cemeteries, is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- and community sacrifice in times of war. Im- On Wednesday, more than 100 members of migrants from many countries settled here law enforcement from near and far lined the ganized by requirements and merit badges as to be our blacksmiths, work our tanneries, auditorium at Central Mountain High School to well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit and build our railroads. The work of woman say goodbye to Stephen. the community. Sam built a shrine placed near suffrage was engaged by ‘bloomer girls’ at Clinton County Sheriff Kerry Stover said the main entrance of the St. Clare Catholic Sexsmith Lake in 1911. Rural electrification Stephen was the first deputy he’d hired after Church in Clarinda, Iowa as his Eagle Project. of the 1930s was a struggle so similar to the being elected sheriff. At Stephen’s service, he The work ethic Sam has shown in his Eagle rural internet broadband availability strug- said: Project and every other project leading up to gle today. his Eagle Scout rank speaks volumes about The acknowledgment of a shared sense of He was outstanding. He took his job seri- values, with neighbors long ago, adds pur- ously. . . He served his community. He his commitment to serving a cause greater pose to present day community engagement. helped people. He confided in people. He was than himself and assisting his community. We are a Town that endeavors to settle con- polite and courteous. He projected law en- Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young flicts with reasoned engagement and a com- forcement in a positive way. . . He trusted man and his supportive family demonstrates munity that offers a helping hand when the his heart and he did it right. the rewards of hard work, dedication, and per- need calls. Mr. Speaker, Stephen’s sendoff was awe-in- severance. I am honored to represent Sam f spiring, which was a fitting goodbye for a man and his family in the United States Congress. who served his community with distinction and I ask that all of my colleagues in the United YON GOICOCHEA: POLITICAL PRIS- honor. Stephen will be missed, but his mem- States House of Representatives join me in ONER OF THE VENEZUELAN RE- ory will live on forever. congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle GIME f Scout rank and in wishing him nothing but continued success in his future education and HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HAPPY 104TH BIRTHDAY TO ANNIE career. OF FLORIDA QUEEN f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DOUG COLLINS RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL Friday, July 28, 2017 OF GEORGIA OF THE TOWN OF DAVENPORT Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES want to recognize the plight of Yon HON. JOHN J. FASO Goicochea, a 36-year-old political prisoner Friday, July 28, 2017 OF NEW YORK who is being unjustly detained in a Ven- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ezuelan prison. On August 29, 2016, Mr. Goicochea was arrested by the Venezuelan rise today to recognize Annie Galloway Friday, July 28, 2017 Queen, a northeast Georgian who recently secret police because of his role as a leading celebrated her 104th birthday. Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the advocate for a democratic and transparent Annie has been a part of our community Town of Davenport on the occasion of its bi- Venezuela. Over the past decade, Mr. since her birth in 1913. She learned to value centennial. On March 31, 1817, Davenport Goicochea has played a crucial part in leading hard work at an early age, and her life illus- was established as a new town in Delaware pro-democracy movements in Venezuela. At trates the strength and diligence that charac- County, New York. It is named for its founder, one point, he even led the pro-democracy op- terizes America’s Greatest Generation. John Davenport, who first settled there less position party, ‘‘Voluntad Popular.’’ Like many in that generation, Annie and her than a decade earlier and laid down the roots After working for various opposition move- husband struggled through the Great Depres- for what would become the vibrant community ments, Mr. Goicochea found himself and his sion, which taught them to make the most of that exists today. family increasingly under threat by the repres- what little they had. Rather than mourn their For over 200 years, Davenport has partici- sive Maduro regime. Mr. Goicochea made the lack of physical possessions, Annie educated pated in the American story, contributing to decision to leave Venezuela with his family in her children in the spiritual dimension of life, our great state and nation. On the weekend of 2013 and come to the United States to pursue teaching them to rely on their faith during life’s July 29, 2017, the residents of Davenport will a degree in Law from Columbia University. most challenging seasons. hold a well-deserved celebration of its history Three years later, Mr. Goicochea returned to Mr. Speaker, it is a blessing to spend birth- and accomplishments. In the neighborly and Venezuela to fight for freedom, democracy days surrounded by loved ones. I am thankful hospitable tradition of Davenport, this bicen- and human rights. to know that that is how Annie spent hers— tennial celebration will reflect the values of this Mr. Goicochea has remained in prison since sharing with family and friends the wisdom beautiful community, bringing families and his arrest in 2016. As highlighted in a recent that she has gained over 104 years. residents together to commemorate the town report by the Office of the United Nations High I am honored to be Annie’s neighbor and they love and share. Commissioner for Human Rights Arbitrary De- ask that you join me in wishing her happy I formally thank the Town of Davenport and tentions Group, Mr. Goicochea has been de- 104th birthday. each of its residents of the past two centuries nied the right to due process and subject to for their contributions to our Catskills commu- f brutal forms of solitary confinement. Unfortu- nity and our Upstate New York home. nately, Mr. Goicochea is only one of thou- TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT SAM Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Dav- sands to have been unjustly imprisoned by the BALDWIN enport Town Supervisor Dennis Valente’s Maduro regime. statement regarding the Town of Davenport’s The United States must address these egre- HON. DAVID YOUNG bicentennial: gious human rights abuses by fully imple- An Anniversary is a time to look back. 200 OF IOWA menting and applying additional sanctions years seems so long ago. However, a look IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES against Maduro regime officials who continue back over the Town’s history brings the to violate the most basic principles of human Friday, July 28, 2017 present Davenport community closer to- gether with our ancestors. It is with a good rights and liberty and who are responsible for Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise deal of enjoyment that we explore the past the plight of the Venezuelan people. Maduro today to recognize and congratulate Sam and realize the value of the old saying: the and his thugs must not be allowed to continue Baldwin of Clarinda, Iowa for achieving the more things change, the more things stay to oppress the people of Venezuela without rank of Eagle Scout. Sam is a 2017 graduate the same. paying a significant price. We must demand of Clarinda High School and has earned the The first meeting for the Town of Dav- the release of all the political prisoners who 21 merit badges that are required to obtain the enport was in April 1817. The town recog- have been denied their fundamental human nized the need for our community to work honor of Eagle Scout. together between neighbors and the commu- rights. The Eagle Scout designation is the highest nity at large. The delicate balance of open The Venezuelan people have illustrated an advancement rank in scouting. Only about 5 space and individual property rights was ad- unrelenting resolve to bring about a just and percent of Boy Scouts earn the award. It is a dressed first in regard to free ranged ani- democratic Venezuela. Just during the past performance-based achievement with high mals. three months, over ninety people have been

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.035 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1091 killed, thousands injured, and hundreds have D.C. resident to be awarded the scholarship in family. They were torn apart when Yugoslavia been subject to politically motivated arrests, as the program’s 60-year history, due in large was invaded by Germany, Italy, and Hungary the people of Venezuela have taken to the part to the fact that the area chapter of the in 1941. Erika, her mother, and aunt were streets to protest the undemocratic nature of program remained dormant for 30 years. I taken by the Nazis, and she never again saw this brutal regime. The United States must would like to thank the D.C. chapter of DYW her other family members. Over the next four stand with Mr. Goicochea, all political pris- for reviving the program, and also thank the years, she was kept as a prisoner in three dif- oners, and the people of Venezuela in their local businesses who supported the program ferent concentration camps. She was first pursuit of a democratic society. and donated to the scholarship fund. Skye taken to a German labor camp Guben, then f was proud to announce that she will be at- shuttled to Auschwitz II-Birkenau in Poland, tending Columbia University this fall, and, in and finally brought to Bergen-Belsen in Ger- 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE preparation for the career she would like to many. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES pursue in international business and govern- During the last years of World War II, when ACT ment, she will be studying applied mathe- she was just a teenager, Erika was forced to matics and economics. The District is very participate in a death march, where she ulti- HON. NEAL P. DUNN proud of Skye. She will be the national rep- mately lost her mother and aunt. The Nazi OF FLORIDA resentative of DYW for a year. military organized large scale marches to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- move prisoners to different camps to evade atives to join me in congratulating Skye Bork Friday, July 28, 2017 suspicion of mass killings, and to erase any on her impressive achievements. trace of evidence. Nazi soldiers subjected pris- Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, this week marks f oners to starvation, dehydration, and humilia- the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with tion during inclement weather. Not only did HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERTA Disabilities Act, a law that protects the rights Erika survive these marches as a teenager, ‘‘BOBBIE’’ BISHOP of people with disabilities. The Act stands on but she endured, despite being ripped apart the principle that no matter one’s disability, from her family. whether it be visible or invisible, the Constitu- HON. JACKIE WALORSKI While at Bergen-Belsen in Germany, Erika tion and laws of the United States protect us OF INDIANA and the other prisoners were finally liberated all. Personally, I appreciate and support how IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by the British Armed Forces in April 1945. this law protects the rights and opportunities Friday, July 28, 2017 A few years later, Erika moved to the United for our wounded warriors. I welcome my col- States seeking a new beginning in pursuit of leagues to join me in marking the anniversary Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of the beloved Roberta the American dream. She married her current of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its husband, and they adopted a son. They later contributions to equal rights in the United Bishop, or to those who knew her, ‘‘Bobbie.’’ Bobbie was a model citizen who dedicated moved to Palm Desert, in my Congressional States. her life to giving back to those in need. Not District, where they live today. f only did she have a kind spirit and a big heart, Today, I am elated to honor her courage and dedication, as we celebrate her 88th birth- CONGRATULATING DISTINGUISHED she also empowered herself to make a real day. Her story is a reminder that we must al- YOUNG WOMEN NATIONAL difference by creating Midwest Service Dogs, ways be steadfast in the fight against intoler- SCHOLARSHIP WINNER AND D.C. a non-profit in South Bend, Indiana, that helps ance, hate, and injustice. The hardships she RESIDENT SKYE BORK train and place service dogs and companion dogs. overcame are unthinkable, but her strength is The combination of her love of animals and admirable. She is truly an inspiration. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON her desire to give back fueled her participation Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA in multiple charities as well as her work at a life of Erika Fein. On behalf of California’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local animal clinic. Bobbie strived to make our 36th Congressional District, it is with deep re- Friday, July 28, 2017 community a better place, and from her loving spect that I extend my best wishes on her 88th birthday. I wish her and her family all my Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to family to the many friends she made along the way, her strength in character and compas- best in the years to come. Happy Birthday ask the House of Representatives to join me Erika. in congratulating District of Columbia native sion for others were hard to miss. f and resident Skye Bork on being named the Bobbie lived a meaningful life full of love, 2017 winner of the country’s largest scholar- happiness, and generosity of spirit. I am grate- HONORING DON SIMPSON FOR RE- ship program for girls, the Distinguished ful that her wonderful legacy is sure to live on CEIVING A SILVER STAR MEDAL Young Women (DYW) program. Skye was in the cherished life lessons she taught her FOR HIS COURAGEOUS SERVICE awarded $36,500 in scholarships for her col- children, grandchildren, and great-grand- TO OUR NATION lege education. children. DYW is a 60-year-old national scholarship Mr. Speaker, I’m personally thankful for our HON. RAUL RUIZ program aimed at encouraging high school decades-long friendship and the impact she had on my life. Our country lost a great OF CALIFORNIA girls to develop their full potential through a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES series of scholastic and creative workshops. human being, and I wish her two sons and ex- DYW allows college-bound high school juniors tended family all the best. Friday, July 28, 2017 and seniors the opportunity to participate as f Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize long as they maintain at least a 3.0 grade HONORING ERIKA FEIN ON HER an outstanding individual from my Congres- point average. A scholarship is then awarded 88TH BIRTHDAY FOR HER EXEM- sional District Sergeant Don Simpson of based upon an interview, academic achieve- PLARY RESILIENCE AND Hemet, California. Because of his commitment ment, talent, self-expression and physical fit- STRENGTH to protecting our nation and his fellow service ness. DYW is well-known nationally, and past members, Don received a Silver Star Medal. winners have included television broadcasters HON. RAUL RUIZ His story is truly an inspiration and today, I Diane Sawyer and Kathie Lee Gifford, and ac- want to recognize his exceptional achieve- OF CALIFORNIA tresses Debra Messing and Kim Bassinger. ments and courage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Skye was selected to win the scholarship Don graduated from Hemet High School in from among four finalists from schools in Friday, July 28, 2017 1964 and entered the U.S. Army a few years wards throughout the city. She attended the Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor later. During his service, Don was sent to Viet- Washington School of Ballet for many years, the remarkable life of Erika Fein, a Holocaust nam where he served as a rifleman, Radio as well as the Akhmedova Ballet Academy in survivor who turns 88 years old on August 11, Telephone Operator (RTO), and squad leader. Maryland. For her talent segment, Skye per- 2017. Her powerful story is an example of re- In February of 1967, Don was a Specialist formed a ballet excerpt en pointe, from Bizet’s silience, perseverance, and strength in char- 4 (SPC) and the RTO for a reconnaissance Carmen. Skye, the daughter of Shigeko and acter. team that was conducting a sweep of the for- Tim Bork, is a 2017 graduate with honors from Erika was born in 1929 in Yugoslavia, ward battle area. After disembarking the heli- the National Cathedral School. She is the first where she lived in a small village with her copters, his unit came under intense heavy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.039 E28JYPT1 E1092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 enemy automatic weapons fire. Seeking cover talent will be enormously missed. I had the moting the active engagement of women in behind a small hedge, SPC Simpson returned pleasure of meeting Jarrod when he visited the educational, charitable, and cultural life of fire against the enemy. my office in Washington, D.C. earlier this year the institution. The mission is fulfilled through Over the next hour of intense fighting, SPC as part of St. Theresa Catholic School’s tour. increased engagement of Women Former Stu- Simpson established radio communication with I will never forget our conversation. dents in academic, research and service ac- Captain Conlon, Alpha Company Commander, Jarrod was a bright and talented student tivities; through their expanded role as men- requesting support from helicopter gunships from my Congressional District. He was born tors of current women students, and future and artillery. Despite continued intense enemy on June 29, 2003, in Indio, CA and spent his generations of women students; and through fire, and at great risk to himself, SPC Simpson childhood in Palm Springs and Cathedral City. their increased philanthropic ties to the Univer- maneuvered to a position allowing him a bet- He attended Cielo Vista Charter High School sity and The Association of Former Students. ter view of the enemy. With complete dis- and St. Theresa School where he was be- The Network strives to value and promote in- regard for his own personal safety, SPC Simp- loved by his peers and teachers. clusiveness and diversity in the representation son established direct contact with the Air Outside of school, Jarrod was involved in of its membership and in all its activities. Force Pilot on station, directing an air strike on our local community. He was an active mem- Aggie Women have raised over $200,000 the enemy. When the first two air strikes did ber of the Victory Christian Center and the for President’s Endowed Scholarships, three not fully eliminate the opposing forces, SPC Palm Springs Youth League Baseball Organi- of which have been awarded, providing Simpson directed the strike that was dan- zation. He was passionate about sports, and women students with needed academic fund- gerously close to himself and his own troops, his favorite teams were the LA Dodgers, Min- ing. resulting in elimination of the enemy. During nesota Vikings, Dallas Stars, and Notre Dame Another Aggie Women initiative is the Emi- the entire combat event, SPC Simpson main- Fighting Irish. nent Scholar Award which is a joint project of tained communication with higher command, Jarred enjoyed spending time with his family Aggie Women and the President of Texas calling additional air support. and his dogs. With a smile and a great sense A&M University. It is designed to recognize The engagement resulted in 4 personnel of humor, he brought joy to those who knew outstanding research, scholarship, and serv- killed in action and 8 wounded in action. His him. He was a blessing to his parents, Jarrod ice; and it honors the role these extraordinary courageous initiative and exemplary profes- and Cassandra, who often referred to him as women play in serving as models for all sionalism significantly contributed to the suc- Jr., Bub, Bubba, or Bubbas. Another one of women students at the University. There have cessful outcome of the engagement and di- his nicknames was Country, given his love for been three recipients of the Eminent Scholar rectly led to the saving of his fellow soldiers’ country music. Award and they received significant recogni- lives. Specialist 4 Simpson’s unquestionable Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the mem- tion on campus as well as a monetary stipend. valor while engaged in military operation in- ory of Jarrod Daugherty. I am grateful for the Over 400 students have been reached volving conflict with insurgent force is in keep- opportunity to have met such a charming through Aggie Women’s mentoring program. ing with the finest tradition of the military serv- young man and on behalf of California’s 36th The program, known as ‘‘JumpStart,’’ is a ice and reflects great credit upon himself, the Congressional District, I extend my deepest unique and engaging initiative in which Aggie 1st Cavalry Division, and the United States sympathies to his family and loved ones. Women partner with student organizations to Army. f provide tailored programs that are flexible in Five years ago, Don discussed his service HONORING TEXAS AGGIE WOMEN topics and length. and this incident with his doctor when getting The ‘‘Aggie Women Legacy Awards’’ pro- a VA C&P Exam. The doctor, Mr. Ronnie HON. BILL FLORES gram has honored thirty women to date who Immel, contacted Don’s squad leader Sgt. Carl have achieved excellence as an Aggie student OF TEXAS Lawrence and his 1st Sgt. Ralph Cranitz. Both or Former Student, and whose accomplish- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recommended Don for a Silver Star. My office ments have had an impact on future genera- was pleased to partner with them to ensure Friday, July 28, 2017 tions of Aggie Women worldwide. Aggie Don’s service was properly recognized. To- Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Women who have received this award often gether, we worked to find the rest of Don’s honor the Texas A&M University Women go on to achieve Outstanding Alumni recogni- chain of command and submit the Silver Star Former Students Network, known as ‘‘Aggie tion from the Association of Former Students Medal to the Department of the Army. After a Women.’’ and the University. few months, Don’s Silver Star Medal was fi- In the summer of 2007, a group of Aggie Over fifty Aggie Women have signed up for nally received and I was honored to present it women started talking regularly and sharing another sponsored program entitled ‘‘Aggie to him. ideas about ways to give back to Texas A&M Experts.’’ This endeavor engages Aggie Among the many awards he has received University and contribute to its reputation as a Women in roles throughout the University by for his honorable service are the Army Com- world-class university. The original idea to providing leadership and speaking opportuni- mendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, form the Women Former Students’ Network as ties for dynamic women to give back the Uni- the National Defense Medal, the Valorous Unit a constituent network of the Texas A&M Asso- versity through their vast experience. Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Cam- ciation of Former Students came to fruition on At an annual reception, Aggie Women honor paign Medal with ‘‘60’’ Device. December 21, 2007. At that time an interim those women achieving top student leadership Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize and board of directors was formed and the group positions, including the Texas A&M Corps of honor Don Simpson. He is indeed a hero branded themselves as Aggie Women. Fueled Cadets and Student Government. Throughout whose actions embody the true meaning of by the excitement of its formation, Aggie each academic year, they also provide month- valor. I am very proud to have met him. His Women grew rapidly in its first year. ly programs for students on a variety of top- years of committed service to our nation are During its inaugural year of operations in ics—chosen by the students themselves. an example of excellence and dedication that 2008, in addition to recruiting nearly 200 char- Mr. Speaker, Aggie Women are working all should seek to emulate. ter members, Aggie Women established its tirelessly to continue the Aggie core values of f first President’s Endowed Scholarship through Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Re- its ‘‘45 Women Campaign’’, which honored the spect, and Selfless Service. As an all-volun- HONORING THE LIFE OF JARROD 45 years of women’s admittance to A&M. The teer organization, Aggie Women continues to DAUGHERTY AND HIS MEMORY year culminated in an inaugural meeting held rely on the contributions of time, talent, and AS A DEDICATED STUDENT AND November 14, 2008 on the campus of the Uni- treasure of its board, its members and sup- LOVING SON versity. Over 200 members and guests at- porters. Together, they are building a legacy tended this historic day. Special guests in- of strong women role models for all students— HON. RAUL RUIZ cluded Former First Lady Barbara Bush, an female and male—who come after them. OF CALIFORNIA honorary member of Aggie Women; members My wife, Gina, and I, as well as all of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the first graduating class of Aggie women; Aggie Network, are proud to honor Aggie and many officials of Texas A&M University Women today. We thank them for their hard Friday, July 28, 2017 and The Association of Former Students. The work and commitment to making Texas A&M Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the first member-elected Board of Directors was University a better place for current, former, life of Jarrod Daugherty, a young constituent seated in January 2009. and future Texas Aggie students. who unexpectedly passed away in an accident The mission of Aggie Women is to enhance I have requested that a United States flag on May 8, 2017. His charisma, energy, and excellence at Texas A&M University by pro- be flown over our nation’s Capitol today to

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today service woman and a loved community mem- to recognize Dr. Dale Heaston of Richland, ber, and she would have been 100 years old Washington for being awarded the American this August. HON. HENRY CUELLAR Optometric Association’s 2017 Distinguished Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Sergeant Service Award. Barker was the third eldest in a family of nine OF TEXAS This award signifies above-and-beyond children. When World War II broke out, Ser- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service in the field of optometry, which Dr. geant Barker felt called to serve this nation she loved and enlisted in the Women’s Army Friday, July 28, 2017 Heaston exemplifies. Since graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Heaston Auxiliary Corps in 1942. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has been providing quality care to patients in She was sent out to Angel Island just off the commemorate the life of Alberto Patricio Central Washington and ensuring that the coast of San Francisco and moved on to Fort Cardenas of Laredo, Texas, who proudly needs of underserved communities are met. McDowell, where she served until the War ended as a First Sergeant in charge of one of served the people of Laredo in public and He has advocated on behalf of optometrists the first all-female, all-black companies in the higher education for nearly forty-four years. at both the state and national levels, working Army. In 2015, Mrs. Barker traveled to Wash- Alberto Patricio Cardenas was born on with local and state organizations to educate ington, D.C. with 19 other World War II vet- March 17th, 1937 in Laredo, Texas. After communities about vision and eye health and erans to view the national war memorial and graduating from high school at the age of 16, to create public awareness of the profession. be honored, and she was the only woman in Alberto began his studies at The Agricultural He has worked with lawmakers across Wash- the group. and Mechanical College of Texas where he ington State to promote legislation that sup- Sergeant Barker was a trailblazer and a would successfully graduate in four years with ports optometry and currently serves as a maverick, serving with grace and distinction in a degree in history and as a member of the Federal Legislative Keyperson for the Amer- a time when forces were still segregated and Corps of Cadets. ican Optometric Association. gendered. Her devotion to duty and her Com- pany earned her the nickname ‘‘Top’’ in the After college, Alberto began a 13-year ca- Dr. Heaston’s dedication and contributions to his profession are admirable and right to be Military, a name usually given to Sergeants for reer with the Laredo Independent School Dis- their commitment to especially caring leader- trict, where he taught students at Urbahn Ele- recognized. Please join me in celebrating his accomplishments and congratulating him on ship. This is just one instance of her selfless- mentary, Lamar Middle School, Nixon High this award. ness, and how highly she valued those around School, and Martin High School. He earned her. Sergeant Barker was known for her his Master of Education degree from Texas f warmth and resilience, which is reflected in A&M University and thereafter was recruited to the close relationships she shared with her be a faculty member of Laredo Junior College TRIBUTE TO ROBERTA family. where he would meet the love of his life, CARPENTER After serving in the Military, Mrs. Barker re- Maria de la Luz. turned to her home in Boston, where she then Mr. Cardenas spent the next 31 years serv- married longtime friend, Vernon Barker, who ing as a counselor and eventually Director of HON. DAVID YOUNG was a fellow service member. Together, they decided to move to California, where they the Counseling and Assessment Center at La- OF IOWA redo Community College. He influenced thou- started their family and made their home in sands of students by helping them navigate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our community. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and their degree plans, personal challenges, and Friday, July 28, 2017 remembering Sergeant Margaret Barker, by teaching multiple courses. He also raised whose strength and steadfastness identifies money for scholarships, organized school Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to her as a role model to us all. Her generous floats for parades, and counseled student or- recognize and congratulate Roberta Carpenter and always kind spirit will live on in the hearts ganizations. from Adair County Health System in Green- and lives of everyone she touched, and I ex- Mr. Cardenas lived a long and service filled field, Iowa. Roberta was awarded the 2017 tend my deepest condolences to her children, DAISY Award at a ceremony earlier this life. Not only was he an accomplished educa- Gail and Beverly, and the rest of her family. spring. tor, but a dedicated community leader. He May God bless her soul and her family. served in the United States Air Force Reserve, Roberta is always willing to step up and f on the Board of Directors and as President of take on additional responsibilities with the management of EMS as well as her duties in IN MEMORY OF DR. FRANK S. the Laredo Boys & Girls Club, as President of MOORE the Laredo Chapter of the International Good the Emergency Department. She has been in- Neighbor Council, and on the Laredo-Webb strumental in implementing programming to in- HON. JOE WILSON County Child Welfare Board. He also was a crease patient satisfaction and takes every op- OF SOUTH CAROLINA member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy portunity to serve her patients well with empa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sepulcher of Jerusalem for 15 years, achiev- thy and great care. ing the rank of Knight Commander with Star. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Friday, July 28, 2017 Roberta for receiving this award and for pro- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Above all, Alberto was a committed hus- viding excellent patient care in Iowa’s 3rd er, today, July 28, 2017, a Celebration of Life band and father to Maria de la Luz (Lucy) Congressional District. I am proud to represent was conducted for Dr. Frank S. Moore at New Rodriguez and their three children Cristina her and all the members of the Adair County Covenant Presbyterian Church with services Doda, Alberto Jr., and Maradelle Lilliam. Health System in the United States Congress. by Pastor Drew Kornreich. A resident of Aiken, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- I ask that my colleagues in the United States South Carolina, for 25 years, Dr. Moore was portunity to recognize and honor Alberto House of Representatives join me in congratu- a dedicated family man, beloved member of Patricio Cardenas for his many years of serv- lating Roberta and in wishing her nothing but the community, and respected nuclear physi- ice to the city of Laredo. continued success. cist. He will be greatly missed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.046 E28JYPT1 E1094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 The following thoughtful obituary was appro- sioned into the Navy on their wedding day and band); and the Stauffer Scholar award to start priately published in the Aiken Standard on reported to duty in Bremerton, Washington, on a college savings plan for 4.0 GPA 6th and June 20, 2017: January 1, 1944. In Bremerton, Dr. Mary com- 7th graders. In the same year, 90 students re- Frank S. Moore Jr., Ph.D., passed away pleted her residency, but just when she ceived scholarships to attend community col- Monday, July 24, 2017 at his residence at the opened her own practice, Dal was transferred lege or trade school. age of 81. Dr. Moore was born July 25, 1935 in to Pensacola, Florida. In 1953 after Dal com- Dr. Mary’s favorite saying is ‘‘be the best Norfolk, VA to the late Frank S. Moore Sr. pleted his service in the Navy, the family you can be.’’ Her decision that the Mary R and the late Margaret Moore. He received his moved, and settled in Downey, California. Stauffer Foundation will continue in perpetuity undergraduate degree from Hampden-Sydney After briefly working as a physician for the College, his Master’s degree from the Univer- will carry on her legacy of helping to make sity of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and his Doc- Los Angeles Unified School District, Dr. Mary Downey students the best they can be. torate from the University of Georgia. He Stauffer opened her own OB–GYN practice On Sunday, August 27th, the community will has been a resident of Aiken for the past and in 1954 joined the Downey Community celebrate Dr. Mary’s birthday at the Columbia twenty-five years. Dr. Moore retired as a Nu- Hospital Medical Staff. As her practice grew, Memorial Space Center. A full program will clear Physicist at the age of 70 from Wes- she always kept Tuesday and Thursday after- commemorate this momentous occasion with tinghouse at the Savannah River Site. He noons open for her five children’s activities. local school projects throughout the facility, was an avid marksman and runner all his Dr. Mary Stauffer was one of the first obste- special guests, and, of course, a birthday life. tricians to offer expecting mothers an edu- In addition to his parents, Dr. Moore was cake. Light refreshments will also be provided preceded in death by his sister, Mary Mac cational program. Based on Grantly Dick-Read by the culinary arts students of the local Dow- Moore. He is survived by his beloved wife, natural childbirth (before Lamaze), she devel- ney schools. Kathleen Moore; two daughters, Elizabeth oped a series of three lectures. The third was Congratulations to Dr. Mary Stauffer and her Corneluis (David) and Martha Ruthven (KT.); held with spouses at her home and included family: sons Jim and John; daughters Dorothy two sons, Christopher Moore and Matthew an 8-mm film of her delivering twins. In 1976, Knight, Judi Saunders, and Janet Suzuki; Musolf (Michelle); and four grandchildren, after delivering babies for 23 years in Downey, granddaughters Dawn Martens, Diane Saun- Allison Corneluis; Michael Corneluis, Dylan she transitioned into general practice. ders, Katherine Rieth, Mary Owens, Jessica Crowell, and Jacob Crowell. In 1972, Dr. Mary was chosen Chief of Staff Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Stauffer, and Jordan Nichols; and great Friday, July 28, 2017 at New Covenant Pres- at Downey Community Hospital. In 1987, with grandsons Phoenix Rieth and Quillan Owens. byterian Church with Pastor Drew Kornreich a donation of $100,000, she was the first phy- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to please officiating. Interment will follow in sician to qualify as a member of the Founders join me in thanking Dr. Mary R. Stauffer for Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gallery of the hospital. She hoped to be the her many years of enriching the lives of others Elmer Wilhite, Don Drinkwater, John Cook, first of many. so they can be the best they can be, and wish Ken Odell, Jim Harris, and Claude Dr. Mary’s other honors include the 1983 her a very Happy 100th Birthday. O’Donovan. The family will receive friends Ohio State Medical School Alumni Achieve- f beginning one hour prior to the services at ment Award, the 1997 Distinguished Service the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Award from Capital University, and the 2007 FARISHTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS tributions may be directed to the Can Hope FULBRIGHT AWARD Foundation, PO Box 3694, Aiken, SC 29802. Delta Kappa Gamma Chi State Distinguished Public Service Award. She was also named f California State ‘‘Woman of the Year’’ in 1998 HON. PETE OLSON CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- by California State Senator Betty Karnette and OF TEXAS DAY OF DR. MARY R. STAUFFER in 2010 by State Senator Hector De La Torre, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and was a 2012 Downey High School Hall of HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Fame Honoree. In 2007, Dr. Mary was one of Friday, July 28, 2017 OF CALIFORNIA the founding directors of the Columbia Memo- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rial Space Center. Later she rescued an Apol- congratulate Karim Farishta of Sugar Land, lo capsule from unclaimed freight to become TX, for receiving a Fulbright award to do re- Friday, July 28, 2017 the center’s welcoming icon. In 2014, the search in Sri Lanka. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Downey Unified School District renamed West A graduate of George Washington Univer- today to recognize Dr. Mary R. Stauffer on her Middle School the Mary R. Stauffer Middle sity and a Truman Scholarship recipient, upcoming 100th birthday, which will be cele- School. Karim is focused on the core of youth engage- brated on August 27, 2017, in Downey, Cali- In 1993, her passions for education and phi- ment, urbanization and reconciliation. Prior to fornia. lanthropy came together in the Mary R. leaving for Sri Lanka, Karim worked for the Born in Toledo, Ohio on August 26, 1917, to Stauffer Foundation, a private educational White House and was one of the youngest po- Amelia and Reverend Henry Schuh, Mary foundation she established to give back to litical appointees in the Obama Administration. Ruth Schuh was raised in a home of three Downey, the community where she had had a Each year the Fulbright Program grants stu- generations of Lutheran ministers. At age six, successful medical practice. On June 30, dents the opportunity to study, research or she started teaching Sunday school. Her early 1997, at nearly 80 years old, Dr. Mary retired teach English abroad in an effort to inter- teaching experience and involvement with the from her medical practice and became the full- nationalize communities and campuses church introduced her to a lifelong interest in time CEO of her educational foundation. Since around the world. Fulbright scholars focus on education and philanthropy. starting the foundation almost 25 years ago, the conditions and challenges differing regions Mary loved reading and studying, and in she has donated well over $5 million for inno- face, as well as building valuable U.S. rela- 1935, she was the class valedictorian of Bex- vative educational projects in the Downey Uni- tionships. ley High School, near Columbus, Ohio. With a fied School District and scholarships for Dow- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- scholarship, she attended Capital University, a ney students. Among the projects that the sional District of Texas, congratulations again Lutheran College. By working as an unpaid foundation helped with initial startup funds are to Karim for receiving this Fulbright award. assistant for a pathologist at White Cross Hos- Academic Olympics for middle schools; Keep up the great work. pital, she gained invaluable experience and a Project Lead the Way; Robotics Clubs; and f glowing recommendation for medical school. Character Counts, a city-wide program. She graduated summa cum laude from Capital The foundation invites teachers annually to TRIBUTE TO MARY COLLINS University in 1939. propose grants for creative projects, such as a Mary was admitted to Ohio State University Cooking Cart with lessons in math and HON. DAVID YOUNG Medical School, where she was one of just science. Other projects have become tradi- OF IOWA five women in a class of 75. She graduated tions and encourage use of local resources, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES top of her class on April 15, 1943. Concurrent such as the Autry Museum and the Mission with her MD, she earned her MS in Pathology Control Program at the local Space Center. Friday, July 28, 2017 by applying the first electron microscope in the In the 2016–17 school year, over 800 stu- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise U.S. to biological research. dents received these now-traditional merit today to recognize and congratulate Mary Col- On December 18, 1943, she married a co- awards: Junior 4.0 GPA; Scholar-Athlete for lins of Shenandoah, Iowa on the occasion of resident in pathology, Dr. Floyd (Dal) Stauffer, students who have lettered in a sport with a her 103rd birthday. Mary was born on July 30, a scholar and an athlete. Dal was commis- 3.5 GPA (created by Dal, Mary’s late hus- 1914.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.051 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1095 Our world has changed a great deal during tients, practitioners and students of nurse an- no lawyers be involved. This led Mr. Vega to the course of Mary’s life. Since her birth, we esthesia before federal agencies and mem- construct an incubator for a Hispanic, small have revolutionized air travel and walked on bers of Congress. She has worked tirelessly to business. Using the small retail spaces and the moon. We have invented the television, promote anesthesia patient safety and the resources at Plaza Latina, new entrepreneurs cellular phones and the internet. We have value of CRNAs to our healthcare system, rec- had an opportunity to succeed within one fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall ognition of CRNAs as Full Practice Providers community and location. of Soviet communism and witnessed the birth in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), This concept for small business develop- of new democracies. Mary has lived through proper implementation of the provider non-dis- ment caught the attention of Dr. Jonathan eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- crimination, and appropriate recognition of the Benjamin-Alvarado, a faculty member at the six Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime, the pop- full scope of CRNA practice including pain University of Nebraska—Omaha, who wanted ulation of the United States has more than tri- management and related services in Medi- to know more about Mr. Vega’s modern mar- pled. care. keting and business approach. Dr. Benjamin- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent I extend my sincere congratulations to Dr. Alvarado brought the University of Nebraska’s Mary in the United States Congress and it is Wilson today on a job well done. Her service College of Business’ students from all cam- my pleasure to wish her a very happy 103rd to the AANA, her patients, and her students puses to experience his business concept. birthday. I ask that my colleagues in the and her commitment to advancing the nurse This partnership was the initial catalyst that United States House of Representatives join anesthetist profession as a leader, educator led to the success of the many businesses me in congratulating Mary on reaching this in- and advocate are unrivaled. that Tony helped. credible milestone and wishing her even more f In 2005, the Hispanic business community health and happiness in the years to come. in South Omaha started to take off and the ANTONIO ‘‘TONY’’ VEGA f first major bank moved into the area. First Na- tional Bank of Omaha broke ground on a new HONORING DR. WANDA WILSON, HON. DON BACON Spanish-speaking branch, solely focused on CRNA, MSN, PHD, CEO OF THE OF NEBRASKA Hispanic clients and businesses along the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 24th Street corridor. This would eventually be- NURSE ANESTHETISTS Friday, July 28, 2017 come the main financier in South Omaha. The move by the bank was initially received with HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- reluctance by local Latino business. However, OF ILLINOIS nize a leader in the Hispanic, small business due to the quick actions of Mr. Vega, seven IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community of my congressional district in core businesses gathered for a meeting at Omaha, Nebraska. A Nebraska immigrant, Mr. Friday, July 28, 2017 Guacamaya Restaurant on the 2nd of March. Antonio ‘‘Tony’’ Vega’s career of entrepreneur- Mr. Vega proposed the local Hispanic Busi- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I ship and mentorship is recognized through his ness Community integrate with the U.S. His- pay tribute to Dr. Wanda Wilson, CRNA, MSN, commitment to service and upholding the val- panic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). PhD, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Wilson will soon ues of hard work. On April 7, 2005 by unanimous vote, Mr. complete her tenure as the CEO of the Amer- Mr. Vega was born and raised in Zapotla´n Vega’s Hispanic Business Group became a ican Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) El Grande, a city about 80 miles south of Gua- member of the USHCC and grew from 7 His- whose headquarters are located in my district. dalajara, in Mexico. He was raised by a single panic businesses to 28 in their first month. I am proud that Dr. Wilson has led the AANA mother who considered his education to be Tony became the first President of the Ne- as their CEO and Executive Director since her highest priority. She sacrificed greatly for braska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and 2009, a job she began after serving as Presi- his higher education by immigrating to the held the position for the first 3 years. He dent of the AANA in 2007. She has been an United States to earn enough money to pay paved the way for the current business model extremely effective leader on behalf of her for Tony’s education back in Mexico. Tony of incubating, developing and empowering CRNA colleagues. also attributes his strong morals, values and small business success. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists work ethic to his grandparents, who influenced Today, Mr. Vega is the owner of Factor (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered him during his childhood. As a result, Tony Latino magazine. Published monthly in Span- nurses who administer approximately 43 mil- successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in ish, it is catered to the Latino and Hispanic lion anesthetics to patients each year. CRNAs Tourism and Travel Management at the business community leaders in Nebraska. An practice in every setting in which anesthesia is Universidad de Guadalajara in 1987. avid fan of Mexican Lucha Libre (Wrestling) delivered: traditional hospital surgical suites Following graduation, Tony’s first job was since childhood; he is the founder and Presi- and obstetrical delivery rooms; critical access with the State of Jalisco tourism agency as the dent of Midwest Mexican Wrestling. Addition- hospitals; ambulatory surgical centers; the of- Deputy Delegate, overseeing 16 counties and ally, he created TV Latina Nebraska to serve fices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, developing relations with all county dignitaries. the online Latino community. It is a platform plastic surgeons, and pain management spe- He later became the Director of Small Busi- that provides coverage on local politics, com- cialists; and U.S. military, Public Health Serv- ness Development for his hometown of munity support programs and leaders within ices, and Department of Veterans Affairs Zapotla´n El Grande, where he was the coordi- the Hispanic community in Omaha. healthcare facilities. nator for the annual festival Feria Zapotla´n, Mr. Vega is happily married to the love of Prior to her time at the AANA, Dr. Wilson which runs during the entire month of October his life, Eliana Ortiz since 1992. He is a father enjoyed a career as the nurse anesthesia edu- with a variety of cultural activities and national to three boys: Braulio, Omar and Nicola´s, and cational program director and professor of clin- attractions. two girls: Jessica and Grecia. His everyday ical nursing for the University of Cincinnati’s In 1994, he immigrated to the United States passions include communications, road trips, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major. to reside in San Gabriel, CA. It was there that Mexican wrestling and hosting gatherings of The highly regarded Cincinnati program in- he met a wholesale leather goods distributor friends and family. I am proud to recognize all cludes a primary clinical site at the University who taught him about Hispanic, small busi- of Mr. Vega’s accomplishments and am con- Hospital in Cincinnati, where she maintained nesses. Mr. Vega worked Monday through Fri- fident that he will continue to inspire and en- her clinical skills while directing the education day at Arambula Hats. During the weekend, hance the Hispanic, small business community of 28–32 nurse anesthesia students per year. he explored ways to develop more efficient in Nebraska. Dr. Wilson received her doctorate degree in shipping routes throughout the pacific coast f nursing science and physiology and a mas- from Southern California to Oregon. ter’s degree in nursing from the University of Tony came to Omaha, Nebraska in 2000 to FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS Cincinnati. She also earned a bachelor’s de- work as an administrator at Plaza Latina. Mr. gree in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in Vega implemented a new management style HON. DOUG COLLINS science from the University of Cincinnati; her for retail through an inventive strategy of con- OF GEORGIA nurse anesthesia diploma from Cincinnati necting small businesses in a single retail, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General Hospital; and her nursing diploma one-stop location. His concept was praised by from Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. the owners of Plaza Latina, who offered to sell Friday, July 28, 2017 During her time as CEO of the AANA, Dr. the whole business and building to Mr. Vega Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Wilson has been a prominent advocate for pa- along with a 5-year financing deal, requiring rise today to honor four northeast Georgians

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.054 E28JYPT1 E1096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 who recently completed time abroad as part of REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF he pursued a degree at Thurgood Marshall the Fulbright Scholar Program. DESIREE LANGSTON CARN School of Law, graduating in 1979. After pass- Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program ing the bar exam Judge Morales moved his has given more than 370,000 American stu- HON. MARCY KAPTUR family to Laredo, where he started a career as dents the opportunity to step out of their com- OF OHIO an attorney before serving as a judge, a posi- fort zones in order to live and study in a dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion he held for over twenty years. ferent country. The travels that these young Judge Morales was a widely respected and Friday, July 28, 2017 Americans have embarked on each year high- admired judge and individual. Among his light our nation’s commitment to expanding Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many achievements, he launched Webb our knowledge and building relationships. remember the life of Mrs. Desiree Langston County’s first-ever juvenile drug court program I would like to recognize the following four Carn, a revered member of our Toledo com- in 2013. He also served as a member of the Fulbright recipients: Franziska Brunner, Kim- munity. Mrs. Carn passed from this life on American Judge’s Association, as a Chairman berly Buice, Isaac Hopkins, and Dr. Mihai June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. of the Webb County Bail Bond Board, and as Spariosu. This past year, these four scholars Desiree Langston Carn graduated from an Assistant Webb County Attorney. In 2014, lived in Austria, Laos, Canada, and Romania, Jesup W. Scott High School in 1973 and Judge Morales retired, and he and his wife respectively, studying topics ranging from lit- earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio moved to Pflugerville to be closer to their erature to music. State University and a Master’s Degree from daughters, friends, and extended family. These students teach us that instead of Bowling Green State University in guidance Judge Morales is survived by his loving wife fearing the unknown, we should commit our- and counseling. Liz Morales and two daughters Marisa Mo- selves to seeking it out. As Fulbright Scholars, She served the Toledo community and rales and Raquel Leal. these individuals returned with a newfound ap- touched the lives of countless students as a Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- preciation for different cultures and new ideas Counselor, retiring after 34 years from the To- portunity to recognize and honor Judge Mo- about how we can cultivate strong ties with ledo Board of Education. Her compassion, her rales for his years of service to the city of La- others all across the globe. smile, and her words of wisdom guided many redo. young people on paths forward. It is an honor to represent these bright, f Desiree had a beautiful voice which she young scholars. used in worship at Jerusalem Missionary Bap- TRIBUTE TO LOIS HOCKABOUT tist Church in Toledo. So special was her gift, f that a citywide musical celebration was held at HON. DAVID YOUNG RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL the church as part of her homegoing. OF IOWA BIRTHDAY OF HELEN S. LIU Desiree leaves to cherish her memory her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES husband, Ernest Carn, Jr., her sons Jamal Friday, July 28, 2017 and Jasyn, her five grandchildren, her mother, HON. NORMA J. TORRES Elzena Langston, her brother Calvin Thomp- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF CALIFORNIA son, her sister Antoinette Langston, and many today to recognize and congratulate Lois IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES loving relatives. We offer them our prayers Hockabout of Tabor, Iowa on the occasion of and hope that they find comfort in the wonder- her 100th birthday. Lois was born on August Friday, July 28, 2017 ful memories of what Desiree had meant to 9, 1917. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to each of the people who shared in her life. Our world has changed a great deal during honor a long-time resident of my district, Mrs. Psalm 59: 16–17 sings, ‘‘But as for me, I the course of Lois’ life. Since her birth, we Helen Liu, as she celebrates her 100th birth- shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully have revolutionized air travel and walked on day surrounded by family and friends. sing of Your loving kindness in the morning, the moon. We have invented the television, Mrs. Liu spends her days embodying the For You have been my stronghold and a ref- cellular phones, and the Internet. We have qualities of kindness, generosity, and selfless- uge in the day of my distress. O my strength, fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall ness, all of which have been gained after I will sing praises to You; For God is my of Soviet communism and witnessed the birth many years spent as a mother and a woman stronghold, the God who shows me loving of new democracies. Lois has lived through of faith. She was born August 19, 1917 in a kindness.’’ Desiree Langston Carn shared this eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- small village outside the city of Tangshan, message through her angelic voice. Now she five Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime, the China. The youngest of six children—three joins the Angels in song. population of the United States has more than older brothers and two older sisters—Helen Desiree led a full life and gave so much to tripled. found a passion in pursuing higher education all those who knew her. Her legacy grows in Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Lois in an environment that discouraged it. the wisdom she shared and the hope she in- in the United States Congress and it is my pleasure to wish her a very happy 100th birth- After completing her exams at Shen Hung spired in the young people she counseled. Her day. I ask that my colleagues in the United Girl’s High School, Helen was accepted to two voice still shines as it is carried forth. States House of Representatives join me in prestigious universities: Yanjing University in f congratulating Lois on reaching this incredible Beijing and Nankai University in Tianjin. In RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JUDGE milestone and wishing her even more health order to remain close to her family, Helen at- BEN MORALES and happiness in the years to come. tended school in Tianjin. It was here where f she later met and married her husband, Yung HON. HENRY CUELLAR Kwei Lui, on April 7, 1941. HONORING CYNTHIA K. DOHNER OF TEXAS Helen and her husband raised a beautiful FOR 24 YEARS OF SERVICE AT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family of four, two sons and two daughter, one THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE of which she currently spends her days with in Friday, July 28, 2017 SERVICE the City of Montclair. In her spare time, Helen Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to teaches bible study and the lessons she has commemorate the life of Judge Alvin James HON. GARRET GRAVES learned throughout her long, but fulfilling life. ‘‘Ben’’ Morales, who proudly served the people OF LOUISIANA Many of these lessons are well documented in of Laredo for more than 20 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her autobiography. Judge Ben Morales was born in 1950 in When asked her opinion of such a monu- Taylor, Texas. He graduated from Taylor High Friday, July 28, 2017 mental celebration, Helen said she finds it dif- School and joined the United States Army dur- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I ficult to believe that she has lived to see 100 ing the Vietnam War. After he was honorably rise today to recognize the public service ca- years. She only hopes to see many more. discharged, Judge Morales completed his reer of Cynthia K. Dohner. Cindy served the For her endless dedication to her family and studies at Southwest Texas State University U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with distinction her community, and for being an example of with a bachelor’s degree in political science and honor for more than 24 years and will love and kindness, I would like to recognize and history. leave the Service on August 30, 2017. Mrs. Helen Liu, proud American citizen, and After college, Judge Morales married Liz Cindy’s love of the outdoors began while wish her a very Happy Birthday. Gamez. They then moved to Houston where fishing Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River

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Those experiences set her on a Indian manatee and wood stork and pre- member of Detroit’s School-Community Rela- course that led to a bachelor’s degree in ma- cluding the need to list more than 100 fish, tions Committee, which helped establish and rine biology, a master’s degree in fisheries wildlife, and plants petitioned for federal pro- improve collaboration between the DPS aca- and aquaculture, and a long career protecting tection in the past seven years. She worked demic community and residents of Detroit. Mr. fish and wildlife and the untamed places upon closely with many partners to restore more Kelmendi went above and beyond what was which they depend. than one million acres of bottomland hard- expected in the classroom and the community, Cindy made conservation her career. She wood habitat in the South and reverse the de- and his efforts are worthy of commendation. has worked for a private environmental con- cline of longleaf pine forests so critical for mi- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sulting firm and held positions in several state gratory birds and wildlife in decline. Her rec- in honoring Mr. John Kelmendi for his work as and federal agencies before joining the U.S. ognition of the little things to build lasting rela- an educator and in the Metro Detroit commu- Fish and Wildlife Service in 1993. Prior to her tionships that so often have big implications nity. Mr. Kelmendi’s actions have impacted time in the Southeast Region, Cindy worked and make conservation success possible on countless lives. with the Service’s Division of Fish Hatcheries larger scales is something I will miss. I com- and as the Branch Chief for Recovery and mend Cindy for her desire to make a lasting f Consultation in Washington, D.C. She came to difference and hope the Service will continue Atlanta in 1999 to serve as the Assistant Re- to build on her outstanding conservation leg- TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUTS OF gional Director for Ecological Services and acy. AMERICA TROOP 533 later served as Deputy Regional Director. I speak for myself and I think for many pol- For the last seven years, Cindy has led the icymakers, business leaders, and lovers of the Southeast Region in a daily mission to make outdoors when I say Cindy Dohner and her HON. TODD ROKITA a difference for fish, wildlife, plants and the passion for wildlife will be missed. I appreciate OF INDIANA people who live and work in communities the many years of public service she has to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES across the region. As Regional Director, she the Southeast Region and people that call provided vision and leadership for more than Louisiana home and make it a Sportsmen’s Friday, July 28, 2017 1,300 employees in 10 southeastern states, Paradise. I ask that my colleagues join me in Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and expressing our deepest appreciation and grati- honor an important Hoosier institution, the Boy has continuously worked toward producing tude for her public service and wishing Cindy Scouts of America Troop 533 from Munster, successful management solutions that have success and happiness in her future endeav- Indiana, which is celebrating its ninetieth anni- positively influenced our national conservation ors. versary this year. efforts. On any given day, you are just as like- f Boy Scout Troop 533 was organized in ly to find her working with employees and 1927 by Mr. Maury Kraay, an eighth grader at- partners on issues as big as the restoration of IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN tending Munster Public Schools. He gathered Louisiana’s coast and as small but no less KELMENDI FOR HIS WORK WITH classmates, local boys, and a retired school consequential as the partnership work and THE METRO DETROIT COMMU- principal to form Munster’s Boy Scout Troop. proactive conservation that led to removing NITY Troop 533 was present on June 14, 1927 the Georgia aster from the list of candidate when President Calvin Coolidge dedicated species under the Endangered Species Act. HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Wicker Park in Highland, Indiana. The Troop I witnessed Cindy’s dedication to protecting OF MICHIGAN was also heavily involved in the World War II and conserving America’s natural resources IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effort by organizing parades and rallies for war firsthand while working together with her to re- bonds, planting and maintaining gardens for store Louisiana’s coast and the Gulf of Mexico Friday, July 28, 2017 local consumption, practicing blackout drills, following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. At Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to carrying warden messages and reports to sec- the time of the spill in 2010, she led an ex- recognize Mr. John Kelmendi for his career as tor headquarters, and participating in wartime traordinary effort to respond to this unprece- an educator and involvement in the southeast recycling programs. dented event that deployed thousands of em- Michigan community. Mr. Kelmendi has been ployees to stations in four Gulf Coast states a dedicated advocate for students during his More recently, Troop 533 organized Cub over the first year. Additionally, she was in- career with the Detroit Public Schools and in- Scout Packs in Munster elementary schools in strumental in securing funds to rebuild Brenton volvement with local community groups. the 1960s. In 1982, the Troop presented the Island—an area that has provided protection Mr. Kelmendi, a native of Albania, began his colors during the dedication of the first Mun- for our bird habitat as well as fishing habitat career with Detroit Public Schools in 1993 and ster Town Council meeting in the town’s newly for Louisiana’s saltwater anglers. Whether the established a reputation as a dedicated teach- constructed municipal complex, and began need was simple or more complicated, she er invested in the success of his students. Mr. leading the Independence Park Fourth of July worked tirelessly to solve a host of environ- Kelmendi initially taught social studies to stu- Parade a year later—an honor it still holds mental and economic needs. While serving as dents at Pershing High School and became today. During the Little Calumet River flooding the Department of the Interior’s Authorized Of- curriculum leader of the school’s social studies in 2008, Troop 533 assisted with filling sand- ficial for the Deepwater Horizon Natural Re- department in 2003. In this role, Mr. Kelmendi bags to protect public and private property and source Damage Assessment and Restoration, helped coordinate the staff and manage the later helped with yard clean-up, raking, moving Cindy was a committed partner to the State of instructional material in the social studies de- dirt, and re-graveling driveways after the flood Louisiana and the other Gulf states in working partment. He also served as an instructional waters subsided. collaboratively to help us get on the right path specialist, where he helped observe and Troop 533 has positively influenced count- to repairing our ecosystem, and restoring the evaluate other educators in addition to teach- less Munster families by leading many boys to Gulf’s abundant natural resources and the ing students. Mr. Kelmendi’s work with the stu- success, including producing over 100 Eagle economy its people depend upon. dents at Pershing resulted in significant im- Scouts. The scouts and their adult leaders She is recognized throughout the Southeast provements in academic achievement, includ- have long served the community in which they as an honest partner and innovative conserva- ing a strong upward trend in social studies test live and love. They have lived by the Boy tion leader. Under her leadership, the region scores relative to other DPS students. Scout Oath and Motto, and my hometown of has joined forces with states, private land- Mr. Kelmendi’s time as an educator and Munster is better for having Troop 533 a part owners, other federal agencies, the Depart- community activist was critical to improving of the community. ment of Defense, and several sectors of in- student achievement and establishing a cul- Mr. Speaker, as a proud father of a young dustry and business including energy, timber, ture of excellence within the social studies de- Cub Scout, I am honored to congratulate Mun- and finance among others to find creative partment at Pershing High School. As a result ster Boy Scout Troop 533, on its ninetieth an- ways to conserve fish and wildlife resources. of his actions, Mr. Kelmendi received a lifetime niversary and look forward to their continued This collaboration has resulted in notable con- achievement award from Detroit Public service to fellow Hoosiers and our nation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.062 E28JYPT1 E1098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 IKWUEZUNMA RECIEVES Ranking Member of the Energy and Mineral modern environmental legislation such as PRESTIGIOUS FULLBRIGHT AWARD Resources Subcommittee of the House Nat- the National Environmental Policy Act and ural Resources Committee. The letter ex- the Clean Water Act. However, those leases expired in 2014, requiring Antofagasta to HON. PETE OLSON presses my strong opposition to a discussion apply for a renewal. OF TEXAS draft the Committee held a hearing on this Under the terms of the leases, the Bureau IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES week, proposed by Representative TOM of Land Management (BLM) reviewed and de- Friday, July 28, 2017 EMMER, that would undercut existing environ- nied those renewals in December 2016, based mental and public lands laws to allow a Chil- on a denial of consent from the United Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ean mining conglomerate to conduct dan- States Forest Service (USFS). The USFS de- congratulate Ijezie Ikwuezunma of Richmond, gerous sulfide-ore coppering mining adjacent termined that copper-sulfide ore mining on TX, for receiving a Fulbright award to do re- these leases would pose an unacceptable risk to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilder- that ‘‘might cause serious and Irreplaceable search in the UK. ness. Ijezie, a student at Washington and Lee harm to this unique, iconic, and irreplace- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, able wilderness area’’. University, was awarded a Fulbright grant for Washington, DC, July 27, 2017. Sulfide-ore mining is the most toxic indus- his project, ‘‘Cardiovascular Pharma- Hon. PAUL GOSAR, try in America, polluting waterways with cogenomics and Pharmacokinetics of Warfarin Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Min- acid drainage that contains arsenic, mercury (an oral anti-coagulant).’’ His research will be erals, House Committee on Natural Re- and lead. based around cardiovascular agents and their sources, Washington, DC. Researchers that surveyed sulfide-ore cop- pharmacology, with a particular focus on the Hon. ALAN LOWENTHAL, per mines in North America found that every drug warfarin. While completing his Fulbright, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy and mine had leeched pollution into surrounding water, with 92 percent failing to contain Ijezie will also be pursuing his Masters of Re- Minerals, House Committee on Natural Re- sources, Washington, DC. mine seepage and seriously affecting water search in biomedical sciences and DEAR CHAIRMAN GOSAR AND RANKING MEM- quality. Underscoring the danger of sulfide- transnational medicine at the University of BER LOWENTHAL: I write to express my strong ore copper mining, the failure of the Mount Liverpool. Each year the Fulbright Program opposition to the discussion draft proposed Polley copper mine in British Columbia in grants students the opportunity to study, re- by Representative Tom Emmer considered August 2014 released a toxic slurry of 10 bil- search or teach English abroad in an effort to today, July 27, in the Energy and Mineral lion liters of wastewater and 5 billion liters internationalize communities and campuses Resources Subcommittee of the House Nat- of solid tailings. This immense pollution de- around the world. Fulbright scholars focus on ural Resources Committee. This proposed stroyed the surrounding landscape and per- legislation would undercut existing environ- manently damaged an irreplaceable salmon the conditions and challenges differing regions mental and public lands laws to allow a Chil- spawning area. face, as well as building valuable US relation- ean mining conglomerate to conduct dan- Simply put, sulfide-ore copper mining is ships. gerous sulfide-ore coopering mining adjacent not suited in the vast, interconnected water- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilder- shed that contains the BWCA, which is ex- sional District of Texas, congratulations again ness. actly why the BLM and USFS determined to Ijezie for receiving this Fulbright award. Located in northeastern Minnesota along that the sustainable management of the for- Keep up the great work. the United States’ border with Canada, the ests, lakes and streams in this area was best Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness served by not renewing Antofagasta’s leases. f (BWCAW) comprises approximately 1.1 mil- This decision was also supported with ac- RECOGNIZING MIKE MILLER, NEW lion acres of unspoiled woodlands and more tion taken by the state government. In than 1,000 pristine lakes. It is home to iconic March 2016, Minnesota Governor Mark Day- U.S. WHEAT ASSOCIATES CHAIR- ton directed the Minnesota Department of MAN species such as loons, moose, and lynx, while the waters support thriving populations of Natural Resources ‘‘not to authorize or enter walleye, bass, and trout. into any new state access agreements or HON. DAN NEWHOUSE Congress recognized the value of this lease agreements for mining operations’’ on state lands in close proximity to the OF WASHINGTON unique national treasure when it passed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act BWCAW. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following the denial of the leases, the in 1978. This critical legislation established Friday, July 28, 2017 USFS submitted an application to the Sec- necessary protections for the BWCAW, pro- retary of the interior to withdraw portions of Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hibiting logging and mining and placing lim- the watershed that flows Into the BWCAW to recognize a constituent from my district, its on the use of motorized vehicles to pre- from future mineral permits and leases, to Mike Miller, of Ritzville, Washington, who was serve the unspoiled nature of this special remove the threat of sulfide-ore mining recently selected as the new Chairman of the area. throughout this sensitive landscape. Today, U.S. Wheat Associates. That law strengthened the federal role as the USFS and the BLM are conducting a Mike is a fourth-generation farmer and a caretaker of this area of unparalleled nat- thorough environmental analysis to deter- ural beauty, and in doing so built upon more family man who has served on many local, mine whether the lands should be withdrawn than a century of actions by federal and from mineral leasing for a period of 20 years. state and national boards. He currently serves state governments. In 1909, President Theo- as the Chairman of the Washington Grain In addition to relying on sound science, this dore Roosevelt created the Superior National review includes input from the public and Commission and has been representing Forest to protect the surrounding area. In key stakeholders. In just the past two weeks, Washington as a U.S. Wheat Associates Di- 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the more than 1,500 people have attended public rector for six years. Wilderness Act into law, and set aside one meetings held by the USFS in Virginia, Min- He has been very active in supporting million acres of the Boundary Waters as a nesota and St. Paul, Minnesota. wheat research and development, and I know wilderness area. In 1976, the state of Min- This environmental review and public he will be an excellent leader for the U.S. nesota banned mining on state lands within input process is the best path forward, as the Boundary Waters. Wheat Associates, as they continue to pro- Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue af- These polices have ensured that Min- firmed to me during a hearing of the House mote the quality and value of all six U.S. nesota’s Boundary Waters are one of the few Interior-Environment Appropriations Sub- wheat classes to international markets. remaining wild places in the United States. committee on May 27, 2017. In response to a Please join me in congratulating Mike on his The BWCAW does not exist in isolation, question about the study, Secretary Perdue new position. however. It is a critical part of a vast, inter- responded: ‘‘We are determined to proceed in f connected watershed that flows through the that effort and let it run its course. No deci- Superior National Forest and into Voyageurs sion will be made prior to the conclusion of OPPOSING PROPOSED LEGISLA- National Park and Canada’s Quetico Provin- that.’’ TION THAT THREATENS THE cial Park. While the Boundary Waters Canoe Unfortunately, the discussion draft pre- BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE Area Wilderness Act of 1978 prohibited min- sented by Representative Emmer entirely AREA WILDERNESS ing within the Boundary Waters itself, it did short-circuits this careful and deliberate re- not address existing mineral leases located view process, recklessly overturns the within the parts of the watershed in the Su- science-based denial of consent decision from HON. BETTY McCOLLUM perior National Forest. the USFS, and attacks existing environ- OF MINNESOTA In 2011, Chilean mining conglomerate mental and public lands laws—all for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Antofagasta announced plans for its Twin benefit of a foreign conglomerate’s mining Friday, July 28, 2017 Metals sulfide-ore copper mine on federal project. land within this watershed. Antofagasta I have several serious concerns about the Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I include in planned to pursue this mining under mineral far-reaching impacts of the discussion draft the RECORD my letter to the Chairman and leases issued in 1966, before the enactment of presented by Representative Emmer:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.065 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1099 It automatically grants Antofagasta two reinstate leases for copper-sulfide ore mining the very special occasion of their 60th wed- federal mineral leases on Superior National would put these jobs and the growing econ- ding anniversary. They were married on June Forest lands, ignoring the strong federal and omy they support at risk. 16, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Auburn, state opposition to sulfide-ore mining in this As the previous administration explained area. One federal mineral lease is imme- when issuing their denial of the Twin Metals Iowa. diately adjacent to the BWCAW and the sec- leases: ‘‘It is well established that acid mine Jean and Wendell’s lifelong commitment to ond is within three miles of the BWCAW drainage is a significant environmental risk each other and their family truly embodies boundary. Peer-reviewed science documents at sulfide ore mine sites like the one pro- Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anni- that acid mine drainage from sulfide-ore cop- posed for these leased lands and in a water- versary, may their commitment grow even per mines on these leases would flow through based ecosystem like the Boundary Waters stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, the Boundary Waters, Voyageurs National because contaminated water could have dra- and honor one another for many years to Park, and Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park. matic impacts to aquatic life, sport fisheries, come. Attached to this letter is a map that illus- and recreation-based uses and communities.’’ trates the extent of the pollution risk to this As Members of Congress, we have an obli- Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple interconnected watershed. gation to be good stewards of our nation’s on their 50th year together, and I wish them It voids the Forest Service Record of Deci- natural resources. It would be a grave mis- many more. I ask that my colleagues in the sion in which the USFS denied to consent to take to allow dangerous mining to take United States House of Representatives join the renewal of Antofagasta’s federal mineral place on the edge of the Boundary Waters, me in congratulating them on this momentous leases based on the risk of harm to the one of the last wild places in our country. occasion. Boundary Waters if the leases were granted. I urge you to oppose the discussion draft The Forest Service’s decision on the lease re- presented by Representative Emmer. f newals was made by professional career Sincerely, RECOGNIZING IMPD DEPUTY USFS staff after a 3-year review, with exten- BETTY MCCOLLUM, CHIEF JIM WATERS sive opportunity for public comment. The de- Member of Congress. cision cites sound scientific evidence of harm Enclosures. ´ to the BWCAW and considerable public oppo- STATEMENTS OPPOSING THE DISCUSSION DRAFT HON. ANDRE CARSON sition to the projects. The discussion draft FROM LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC OF INDIANA ignores these facts entirely and recklessly LANDS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES overturns the well-considered decision of the Lena Moffitt, Director of Our Wild Amer- Friday, July 28, 2017 Forest Service. ican Program, Sierra Club: It undermines established laws governing The waters of Lake Superior and the Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise mineral leasing in the Superior National Boundary Waters are a precious national re- with a profound sense of sadness, as I grieve Forest, bypasses the National Environ- source, depended on and enjoyed by millions mental Policy Act, and interferes with an with the City of Indianapolis and the entire law of Americans. Sadly, members of Congress enforcement community, over the loss of a ongoing Environmental Impact Statement are clearly prioritizing the interests of mul- (EIS). This proposal would amend the 1976 tinational mining companies over the needs true public servant. Today, we remember Indi- Federal Land Policy and Management Act of both local communities and the American anapolis Metropolitan Police Department Dep- and override the law that gives USFS the public. We strongly oppose these attacks on uty Chief Jim Waters, who dedicated his life to right to consent to mining in the Superior our public lands and waters, and call on Con- serving others. National Forest—making substantive gressional leaders to do the same. Deputy Chief Waters served our city for changes to these carefully established laws. Jamie Williams, President, The Wilderness nearly 30 years, in a variety of roles in city By retroactively reinstating the Twin Metals Society: leases, the bill would also waive the require- government and on the Indianapolis Metropoli- The Emmer mining bill is yet another dan- tan Police Department. In all his roles, Deputy ment that federal mineral leases in the wa- gerous attack on our public lands. Anti-con- tershed go through a NEPA analysis. Fur- servation interests are determined to let Chief Waters was known as a bridge builder thermore, by reinstating these leases and re- Congress sell or lease to private profiteers and someone who worked alongside commu- quiring Congressional approval for the with- our nation’s natural treasures that are nity members to improve and protect our city. drawal of future leasing, this bill would owned by all Americans. In addition to open- Deputy Chief Waters was a decorated po- shove aside the scientific analysis and public ing the door to sulfide-ore mining in the lice officer who came from a long line of public input process of the current EIS. All of this priceless Boundary Waters watershed, the servants. He rose through the ranks of IMPD, interference in the established legal process bill undermines bedrock conservation laws governing federal mineral leasing will pri- serving as District Commander of the East including the Antiquities Act, used by Re- District, Assistant Chief, as well as Deputy marily serve to benefit a foreign mining con- publican and Democratic presidents alike to glomerate. protect places of historic or natural signifi- Chief. His service did not go unnoticed; he It fundamentally alters the 1906 Antiq- cance. The Boundary Waters is one of the was awarded the Medal of Bravery and May- uities Act by mandating Congressional ap- original places protected by the 1964 Wilder- or’s Community Service Award for his commit- proval for national monuments in the Supe- ness Act, is America’s most visited wilder- ment to protecting Hoosiers. rior and Chippewa National Forests. This is ness area, and its waters must be protected a virtually unprecedented attack on the An- Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in ex- from industrial mining. tiquities Act. This bill chips away at funda- tending our thoughts and prayers to Deputy Alex Taurel, Deputy Legislative Director, Chief Waters’ wife, Sherry, his children and mental conservation principles in the United League of Conservation Voters: States by establishing a carve-out from one This radical legislation would harm Min- his entire family. Deputy Chief Waters left a of our nation’s essential public lands laws. nesota’s outdoor recreation economy by al- lasting legacy on the Indianapolis community These concerns have been echoed by lead- lowing a foreign mining company to build a and I am grateful for his years of dedicated ers at some of the United States’ foremost risky mine that threatens the health of service to our city. organizations advocating for the protection America’s most visited wilderness area in of our environment and the conservation of f the spectacular Boundary Waters. We urge our public lands. I have attached statements members of Congress to oppose this harmful CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL from them to this letter. If this legislation were allowed to move bill that greenlights a decision on the OF THE POKE-O-MOONSHINE forward with these troubling provisions in- project based on politics and shamefully cuts FIRE TOWER tact, it would not only undercut existing en- out the voices of Minnesotans and people vironmental and public lands laws. It would across the country that have engaged in a HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK also undermine the environmental and eco- lengthy public process. OF NEW YORK nomic health of northern Minnesota. f Drawn by the pristine landscape, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO JEAN AND WENDELL BWCAW today attracts more than 250,000 Friday, July 28, 2017 visitors each year who take advantage of un- VOLKENS paralleled opportunities to canoe, fish, and Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to explore this area. honor and recognize the 100th Anniversary of These visitors have been a boon to a thriv- HON. DAVID YOUNG OF IOWA the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower. ing outdoor recreation economy in the area. Sitting atop Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain According to the Iron Range Resources & Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since 1917, the historic fire tower has played habilitation Board, tourism in Northeastern Friday, July 28, 2017 Minnesota supports 18,000 jobs and brings an important role in protecting the Adiron- $850 million in sales annually to the region. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise dack’s environment and wildlife by allowing These jobs are dependent on a healthy water- today to recognize and congratulate Jean and lookouts to detect and report early signs of shed, and Representative Emmer’s plan to Wendell Volkens of Council Bluffs, Iowa on wildfires. Although it was decommissioned by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:27 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.068 E28JYPT1 E1100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2017 New York State in 1988, the fire tower has as becoming the advance man for every Na- War and founding Charter Member of Post been fully restored and continues to offer tional Democratic Candidate who traveled the 5499. hikers incredible views of the Adirondack Central Valley from the mid ’50’s to the end of Post 5499 is named for Sgt. Andrew Carl Mountains, Lake Champlain, and Vermont. the 1970’s, including John F. Kennedy (before Brucher, son of Leo and Mabel Brucher of In honor of the fire tower’s centennial, the his presidency), Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, Smallwood, New York. Sgt. Brucher was in- Friends of Poke-O-Moonshine is hosting sev- Rose Kennedy, Pierre Salinger, Humbert ducted into the Army on November 8, 1965, eral celebratory events including hikes up the Humphrey, and others. arrived in Vietnam on January 6, 1967, and mountain, a silent art auction, and live per- All during this time he was active in the died on April 4, 1967, in Da Nang, Vietnam. formances. The organization, which was large- Fresno Democratic Central Committee. From Having served honorably, Sgt. Brucher was ly responsible for the restoration of the fire 1962 to 1970 he served as Administrative As- awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense tower, is dedicated to preserving Poke-O- sistant for former California State Assembly- Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Moonshine and to educating the public about man and Senator George Zenovich and in Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign the mountain and its surrounding areas. Their 1974 Irv was named District Director for Medal. efforts have expanded public access to this former U.S. Congressman John Krebs, serving Honoring those who serve our nation should special place and increased awareness of our at his pleasure for the two terms that Mr. be a top priority for all Americans, and the region’s rich environmental history. Krebs was in office. VFW is an essential organization that fosters On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I want In 1979, following a dream, Irwin and Bar- camaraderie among American veterans and to join in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of bara moved to Jerusalem, Israel. Once they advocates on their behalf. Congratulations to the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower. It is an im- became established in Israel, Irv worked as a Post 5499 on this milestone anniversary. portant piece of the Adirondack Park and a freelance writer, writing articles about his ex- f symbol of the North Country’s long tradition of periences in Israel for the McClatchy News- IN RECOGNITION OF NAVY YEO- outdoor engagement. papers. While adapting to a new country and MAN 3RD CLASS EDMUND RYAN f language Irv continued his community involve- ment and was involved with the Americans HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE and Canadians in Israel, Democrats Abroad, HON. RICHARD E. NEAL OF IRV HOLLAND and the San Francisco Jewish Federation’s OF MASSACHUSETTS Office in Jerusalem for several years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM COSTA After fully retiring he began his ‘‘personal Friday, July 28, 2017 OF CALIFORNIA campaign’’ to provide ‘‘behind the scenes’’ in- Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, Navy Yeoman 3rd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sights about politics in the region to his friends Class Edmund Ryan of Wilbraham, Massachu- Friday, July 28, 2017 and family at home. He forever felt that con- setts was killed when the Japanese sank the nection between the place of his birth and his USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to new home. honor the life and service of Mr. Irwin Holland. Harbor in 1941. For 75 years, Yeoman Ryan Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I was one of the nearly 400 sailors from that Irv Holland was a brave and courageous man ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- who served our country in a multitude of ways vessel whose identities were deemed ‘‘non-re- resentatives to recognize a mentor and a coverable.’’ But thanks to the advancements in and will forever be remembered as a member friend, Irv Holland. A gentleman, who felt the of one of the great generations. DNA testing and the efforts by the Defense obligation to serve both his community and POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Yeoman Mr. Holland was born in 1917, eldest child country of birth as well as his new-found to first generation immigrants. He grew up in Ryan’s remains have been finally identified. home. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, This was possible by matching the New York where he graduated high school Barbara, who still lives in Israel and their three and attended night school but never graduated mitochondrial DNA to family members of the children: Francine, Amy, and Robbie, their five deceased. This achievement gives hope to the with a college degree. In 1943, he joined the grandchildren: David, Sarah, Rachel, Hannah, United States Army Air Corps, and became an family members of the 26,000 and Naomi, and their four great-grandchildren: servicemembers from World War II that pos- Army Air Corps navigator, eventually reaching Ami, Ophir, Arbel, and Ella. the rank of Second Lieutenant. In the midst of sibly they too can be identified. f World War II, and on his maiden mission, the Next week, Yeoman Ryan will be interred in navigational instruments on his B–17 failed. In PERSONAL EXPLANATION his final resting place at Arlington National the dark and over the ocean Mr. Holland led Cemetery. On behalf of the First District of three B–17 airplanes to the Ashen Islands HON. ANN M. KUSTER Massachusetts and the United States, we are where they landed safely. After taking off from eternally grateful for his service and sacrifice OF NEW HAMPSHIRE the Ashen Islands they continued to the Euro- to his nation. And on this solemn occasion, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pean Theater and in June 1943 he and sev- want to extend my best wishes to his family. eral other crew members were shot down over Friday, July 28, 2017 f Germany. Irv bailed out and was taken as a Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. RECOGNIZING NORTHEAST prisoner of war. He was a prisoner of war from Speaker, on Thursday, July 27, on Roll Call GEORGIA’S STEM STUDENTS June 13, 1943 to May 22, 1945, and endured vote 414, I did not vote. Had I been present, difficult conditions in camp Stalag Luft 3— it was my intention to vote NO. HON. DOUG COLLINS Sagan-Silesia, Bavaria, eventually moving to f OF GEORGIA Nuremberg, Germany. Mr. Holland was liber- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ated by the Americans at the end of the war. CONGRATULATING THE SERGEANT After his release in 1945 from Prisoner of ANDREW BRUCHER VETERANS Friday, July 28, 2017 War Camp, he returned to the U.S. and short- OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5499 Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ly afterwards traveled to the west coast to rise today to honor seventeen of northeast begin a new chapter in his life. In 1947, he HON. JOHN J. FASO Georgia’s brightest high school students. The met and married Barbara Donner Schwartz OF NEW YORK National Academy of Future Scientists and and soon became the father of three. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Technologists and the National Academy of ‘‘Irv’’ and Barbara moved to Fresno in 1952 Future Physicians and Medical Scientists se- from the Bay Area and Irv established the Friday, July 28, 2017 lected these young scholars to represent the Irwin Holland Advertising Agency. He was a Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to con- state of Georgia at their respective national community minded individual with involve- gratulate Sgt. Andrew Brucher Veterans of conventions held in late June. ments in the civil rights movement, community Foreign Wars Post 5499, located in Despite the fact that these students hailed education and the Jewish community, but poli- Kauneonga Lake, New York, which will cele- from different parts of the district, they share tics was his real love and passion. Irwin Hol- brate its 50th anniversary on August 5, 2017. a common interest in science and medical-re- land was a political animal and felt a commit- At its anniversary dinner, the Post will honor lated fields. Representing our state as dele- ment to participate and improve his commu- two very special people: Mrs. Mabel Brucher, gates gave them a chance to discuss their in- nity. With that in mind, he ran for several polit- a Gold Star Mother, and Mr. Raymond terests and ideas—whether they involved be- ical offices in the San Joaquin Valley as well Jankowski, a veteran of the Second World coming our nation’s next leading scientist or

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Additionally, Briana assisting veterans and their families with their Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor Bishop, Keah Gruduah, Andres Meza, Garrett benefits. He has also been involved with help- of Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane’s appoint- Raxter, Angela Rivera, Lorenza Rojas-Gon- ing homeless Veterans get into VA programs, ment as the new Arkansas Drug Officer. His zalez, Helen Viec, and Amber York have including help with housing, education, and experience and activism truly embody what all made northeast Georgia proud by attending medical benefits. He has also enjoyed working states need in the fight against illegal nar- the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. with local elementary school students. In his cotics. These talented students are carving out a talks with students, he has described the im- Chief Lane is a graduate of the Arkansas future for STEM fields and will help lead the portance of patriotism, spoken about Memorial Law Enforcement Training Academy and the next generation of innovation in our country. I Day and Veterans Day, and reminded his FBI National Academy. am honored to represent them in Congress, young listeners that freedom is not free. He After graduation, Chief Lane spent 20 years and I wish them the best as they run after has also described how they can support our with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, where their dreams. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan by writing let- he served as the Captain of Criminal Inves- ters and sending care packages to our serv- tigations. f Chief Lane has gone above and beyond his icemen and women overseas. duty in the fight against illegal narcotics by CELEBRATING TONY ZAPATA On May 29, 2017, Tony stepped down as participating in many organizations, including Commander for Post 4696, but I am pleased the Arkansas Drug and Alcohol Coordinating HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD to hear that he will still be involved with the Council, the Arkansas Prescription Drug Advi- OF CALIFORNIA VFW as an at large member. I hope my col- sory Board, and the Arkansas Prescription IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues will join me in sending Tony Zapata Drug Monitoring Board. our deepest gratitude for his record of service Friday, July 28, 2017 As a recipient of the 2010 Benton Citizen of overseas and here at home. His defense of the Year Award and the 2012 Marie Interfaith Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise our country, and his faithful support of our vet- Award, Chief Lane is recognized for his ex- to pay tribute to Tony Zapata, who recently erans and current servicemembers, is an in- ceptional character and devotion to commu- concluded his service as Commander of Vet- spiration to us all. erans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4696 in nity. f East Los Angeles. As a representative of East I’m proud of my friend Chief Lane, who has LA in Congress, I have had the honor of get- HONORING FIRE CHIEF DAVID proven his devotion to law and order, and he ting to know Tony over the years, especially in SKORYI will be a great addition to Arkansas’s Drug En- his capacity as the organizer of the annual forcement Agency to fight against narcotics Memorial Day and Veterans Day events at the HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI and reduce the crime rate. f Cinco Puntos intersection. OF ILLINOIS Tony, a Vietnam veteran, comes from a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF family with deep military roots. His grandfather STEPHEN THOMAS ZAMORA served in World War I, his father and two Friday, July 28, 2017 brothers served in WWII, two of his uncles Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served in Korea, and his son went to Kuwait. honor Fire Chief David Skoryi who is retiring HON. HENRY CUELLAR OF TEXAS It should come as no surprise, then, that Tony after serving the Lockport Township commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has shown an unstinting dedication to those nity for over 25 years. who serve and have served in our nation’s Chief Skoryi was raised in Lockport and at- Friday, July 28, 2017 armed forces. tended Taft Grade School and Lockport Town- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tony was born in Del Rio, Texas, and grad- ship High School. He joined the Lockport commemorate the life of Stephen Thomas uated from high school in 1963. In January Township Fire Protection District in 1980 as a Zamora, who proudly served the people of 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After boot firefighter and quickly rose through the ranks. Houston, Texas, as a professor at the Univer- camp in San Diego, California, in April 1965, He became a Lieutenant in 1993, Battalion sity of Houston Law Center for nearly thirty-six he went aboard the U.S.S. Evans (DE–1023) Chief in 1998, and Assistant Chief in 2001. In years. in Bremerton, Washington, as a Machinist’s 2010, Skoryi was named Lockport Township Stephen Zamora was born on June 26, Mate Fireman Apprentice. In August 1967, he Fire District Chief. 1944, in Los Angeles, California. Steve grad- was assigned to North Island Naval Air Station During his time with the fire district, Chief uated from Servite High School in 1962, and in Coronado, California, as an Airman Aviation Skoryi reached a number of milestones. He earned a B.A. from Stanford University four Ordnance man. He was trained in Search and was the first Battalion Chief in the depart- years later. It was there where he met and Rescue operations on NHU1 Helicopters, also ment’s history and the first full time Training married his wife, Lois. Together, they worked known as Hueys. Officer. He also served as the Operations for the Peace Corps for two years. Afterwards, In November 1967, Tony was sent to Oki- Chief, the Technical Rescue Team Leader, Steve graduated first in his class with a law nawa, where he joined a Search and Rescue and the Swift Water Rescue Technician. Chief degree from the University of California at Unit with the 3rd Marine Division Temporary Skoryi has also overseen five fire station con- Berkeley in 1972. Attached Duty (TAD). From Okinawa, he went struction projects in the district. After law school, in 1973, Stephen served to Cubi Point in the Philippine Islands. At Cubi Chief David Skoryi is married to Deb Skoryi as a Postgraduate Fellow at the University Point, he qualified with an M–60 Machine and has three grown children, two of whom Consortium for World Order Studies in Gene- Gun(mounted). In January 1968, he went on still live in the area. He plans to spend his re- va, Switzerland. He would then practice inter- to Da Nang, South Vietnam. After one year in tirement with his wife, tending to a small farm national law at the World Bank in Washington Vietnam, he returned to North Island Naval Air the couple purchased and traveling in their D.C. from 1974 to 1978 before settling in Station, where he was Honorably Discharged motor home. Houston, Texas. in February 1969. He was awarded the Na- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Zamora joined the University of Houston tional Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, in recognizing Chief David Skoryi for his public Law Center’s faculty and served as the first Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, Republic service and congratulate him on his achieve- dean of Hispanic origin from 1995 to 2000. He of Vietnam Service Medal, Expeditionary ments. He has spent many years protecting also dedicated his independent research at Medal, and Meritorious Service Ribbon. the people of Lockport and the surrounding the Center for U.S. and Mexican Law to Mexi- In May 1969, Tony went to work for Trav- areas. His dedication is greatly appreciated by can law and relations. For his work, he was elers Insurance Company as a Workman’s the residents of the Third District of Illinois. I awarded the highest distinction by the Mexi- Compensation Investigator. After Travelers, he wish him the best in his future endeavors. can government to a foreign national, the

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Order of the Aztec Eagle, in 2006. He contin- I would like to submit for the RECORD the tish saying, ‘‘Thee lift me and I’ll lift thee ued to devote his time to his professional in- undergraduate and graduate commencement and together we’ll ascend.’’ Sadly our soci- terests until 2015. addresses delivered on Walter’s last gradua- ety tells us more and more that we should Mr. Zamora lived a long and service filled just look out for number one and not worry tion ceremonies as president by my col- about anyone else. life. He was an accomplished educator, a role leagues, Congresswoman MIA LOVE of Utah My dad came to this country with $10 in model to his students, and loving father and and Congressman RICHARD NEAL of Massa- his pocket in an attempt to rise above the husband to his wife, Lois Zamora; his daugh- chusetts, two proud UHart alumni. poverty and strife of his native Haiti. ter, Camille Zamora, and her husband Thom- THE HONORABLE MIA LOVE Through grit and determination he and my as; grandsons Landon and Nate; and siblings It is wonderful to be with you all today. It mom provided me, and my siblings, the op- Carol, Anita, John, Mary, Paula, and Tony; is great to be back to a place filled with so portunity to rise in pursuit of our own and his many nephews, nieces, aunts, cous- many memories. My mind has been racing version of the American dream. I will always remember the day my dad ins, and friends. back to places and spaces on this campus; to so many lessons learned, and to so many peo- dropped me off here on campus on orienta- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- tion day. He was so excited and giddy as if he portunity to recognize and honor Stephen ple who made a difference in my life. My time here as a student stretched me, were the one ready to start the adventure on Zamora for his many years of service. strengthened me, and positioned me to rec- campus, away from home. At one point he f ognize opportunities so I can rise to my full became serious as he looked me in the eye potential. and said, ‘‘Mia, your mom and I have worked TRIBUTE TO WALTER HARRISON One of those amazing faculty members who hard to get us to this point today. You will challenged me to rise was Peter Flint. He not be a burden to society, You will give HON. JOHN B. LARSON was our teacher and sadly, he passed away back. You will contribute. You will make a difference for others.’’ What he was telling OF CONNECTICUT far too soon—but he is forever a part of my me is that it was part of my responsibility IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life and the lives of those who were blessed by his vision and direction. Peter had a not only to rise myself, but to bring others Friday, July 28, 2017 motto for those of us in musical theater. He along with me. Just as he had done with me. had us memorize it—but more importantly I will confess that stepping onto this cam- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I pus that day the thought of being a mayor, he challenged us to live it. rise to pay tribute to Walter Harrison, who re- a mother or a member of congress were not tired as the president of the University of Hart- The motto said, ‘‘I am an artist. These are my emotions and I own them. And I like remotely in my mind. But when I stepped off ford on June 30, 2017 after serving in that po- them. My talent comes from something of this campus, as each of you will today, I sition for 19 years. In his time as president, other than myself, but I alone am respon- was ready to rise to new roles, responsibil- the University of Hartford has truly flourished. sible for it. I will dare to be bad, so that I ities and opportunities. Each of those roles Under his leadership, UHart has grown by may be good. I am an artist. I am that I am.’’ has given me an opportunity to learn, to en- leaps and bounds through increased enroll- Peter continually challenged us to rise. He gage in elevated dialogue and help others gave us the courage to know it was ok to be rise to their potential. ment, continued academic success, new aca- You are the rising generation. You are the bad in the beginning and that working demic programs and centers, and major ren- leaders, not just for tomorrow, but for today. through the bad was the only way to rise to Today I challenge you to raise your sight, ovations to campus facilities. He leaves the the good and ultimately to the best we had university as a place with a national reputation not just your status, as you enter the work- within us. Above all, Peter expected us to force and a world desperately in need of your as a renowned academic institution. take responsibility and ownership for our Walt is first and foremost an educator and energy, talent and commitment. talents and gifts. Remember the second half of Churchill’s a scholar of American literature and culture. A Winston Churchill said it this way, ‘‘To statement about those taps on the shoulder native of Pittsburgh, he first came to Con- each there comes . . . a special moment and those opportunities to rise. There is one necticut to study at Trinity College in Hartford when we are figuratively tapped on the more quote I’d like to share, by a man where he received his bachelor’s degree. He shoulder and offered the chance to do some- named John Greenleaf Whittier. He wrote, thing very special, unique to our talents. ‘‘Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the sad- then went on to earn a master’s degree from What a tragedy if that moment finds us un- the University of Michigan and his doctorate dest are these: ‘It might have been.’ ’’ willing, unprepared or unqualified for that Guys, we cannot accept ‘‘what might have from the University of California—Davis. He is which could have been their finest hour.’’ been.’’ It is a haunting horrible phrase. Fifty a veteran of the United States Air Force where The great question you will face in the days years from now you will have far more re- he served as an officer. and years ahead is this, ‘‘Am I prepared to grets about the opportunities you didn’t During his time as chair of the NCAA’s rise in such moments?’’ I hope you consider take, the mountains you did not climb and Committee on Academic Performance, he be- today, graduation day, the first step to ac- the adventures you did not pursue than you came one of the nation’s most influential cepting taps on the shoulder that will lead will ever have for opportunities you took— voices on higher education and collegiate ath- you to a lifetime of fine hours as you rise to even when you tried and failed. the full measure of your potential. When we fail to continuously learn—we letics. He has always been a champion on be- Two things for you to keep in mind as you will be left to live with what might have half of student-athletes and ensuring that col- get ready to rise. been. legiate athletics are always a part of an en- First your ability to rise will be bolstered When we fail to engage in elevated dia- riching academic experience. This culminated or shackled by your ability to engage in ele- logue in our homes, communities, and places with Walt’s receipt of the NCAA’s Gerald R. vated dialogue. It may seem crazy for a of employment—we will be left to live with Ford Award. member of Congress to be talking about ele- what might have been. Walt has not only been an extraordinary vated dialogue—but I believe it is the key to When we fail to lift others as we ourselves all of our finest hours. As a nation, as indi- rise—we will be left to live with what might leader of the university, but has been a pillar viduals, and as communities we must get have been. of the Greater Hartford community. That can comfortable having uncomfortable conversa- A few years ago my family and I were at an be seen in the two magnet schools opened by tions. We cannot rise if we are constantly event in our community. There was a large the university under his tenure and through his spewing divisive and demonizing rhetoric. It hot-air balloon there as part of the fun. An service on the boards of the Hartford Stage, is so tempting to melt-down someone’s twit- opportunity arose for me to go up in the bal- St. Francis Hospital, MetroHartford Alliance, ter feed or blow up their Facebook page with loon. As I approached they told me to bring Suffield Academy, Hartford Consortium for anger-filled words of frustration. Someone one of my children along for the ride. I called Higher Education, the Connecticut Conference wisely said, ‘‘Speak in anger and you will to my son Peyton, who was 7 years old, to give the best speech you ever live to regret.’’ come jump in the basket with me. He hesi- of Independent Colleges, and the Connecticut Even if it’s sharing a virtual speech on social tated and resisted. The balloon was ready to Science Center. Walt has contributed im- media—the result is the same. Remember launch and we couldn’t wait for Peyton to mensely to the fabric of our civic culture. this, moments captured are forever and decide so I called to my daughter Abi who I am proud to call Walt a friend. Anyone friends keep friends off YouTube. The solu- jumped in and off we went. After rising in who knows Walt knows that he is a pas- tion to any problem begins when someone the crisp, cool air and enjoying the amazing sionate baseball fan, particularly of his Pitts- says, ‘‘Let’s talk about it.’’ We have a long view of my district in Utah we started our burgh Pirates. His doctoral dissertation was on way to go as country—but it starts with each return to the ground. As we began to descend baseball’s influence on the nation’s culture of us individually being willing to have an the winds picked up and let’s just say the landing was a bit of an adventure. Peyton and he is the most knowledgeable baseball elevated conversation about the challenges of our day. It is impossible to rise without had watched all the fun from the ground. As fan that one will ever meet. I wish him the being comfortable and confident in higher we got out of the basket he came running best in retirement and I hope he takes his dialogue. over shouting that he was ready for his turn. newfound free time to enjoy his family and to Second, remember that your goal is to rise Unfortunately with the now windy condi- finally visit every big league ballpark. with, not over, others. There is an old Scot- tions, the balloon had to stay on the ground.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Jul 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.080 E28JYPT1 July 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1103 The opportunity to rise and soar in the sky Committee. As a child who was raised by my Backlash at Berkley and Middlebury both came and was gone. aunt and grandmother on Social Security point to how the first amendment is put at I took Peyton aside and told him to re- Survivor Benefits, the fact that I am stand- risk—those who think free speech is fine and member this experience. Because in life, es- ing here today having accomplished as much safe until they are offended and in turn pecially here in America, if you don’t take as I have is in due part to the great edu- refuse to hear or even allow other opinions an opportunity—it quickly passes and you cation I received throughout my lifetime. to have the opportunity to share their side of never know if it will—come back. Presented As you move forward in your careers or to- the story. The first amendment is the cor- with opportunity—we must rise to the occa- ward your next degree, it is imperative you nerstone of our constitutional system—the sion. keep a critical eye on facts. Because today first amendment guarantees a second opin- Graduates—your experiences on campus more than ever, facts should count. And not ion. have given you a view from higher up. Re- be seen as decorations to clever arguments. How did we get here? Well one reason is member those experiences—remember what Unfortunately, today facts are hazy or the passage of time. I am a child of the 1960s. it felt like to gain that new perspective, un- simply non-existent. The 24 hour news cycle Younger people played a critical role in the derstand that new knowledge, ace that test, creates a constant race to get news out be- civil rights movement and were focused on master that new skill or maximize your tal- fore anyone else. ending discrimination. As time has passed ent. So that when life knocks you down—and And often, facts are cast aside and and the central figures of the 1960’s have surely it will—you will get back up because ‘‘infotainment’’ takes over—entertainment aged, the younger generation and organiza- you know what it takes to rise. is more and more disguised as news. News tions that have historically focused on civil So my challenge to each of you is the same should not be entertaining, especially in to- rights have readjusted their focus to eco- day’s political environment. Opinions draw one I make to my colleagues in Congress— nomic justice. While not to belittle economic ratings and provide a ripe environment for create opportunities every day for yourself, justice, unfortunately, free speech and non- for those you love, and for good people every- fake news to thrive. Merriam Webster Dictionary is partisanship have fallen by the wayside. where to rise. How do we get back to a place where free headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. To you graduates I say —You got this. This speech is not only protected and guaranteed, They have become the referee in this new- is your tap on the shoulder. This is your but can flourish? One simple, important first aged news cycle-having to point out what time. These are your days—Rise. step: listen. I was recently asked how I en- words are being used correctly and when UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD GRADUATE KEYNOTE they simply are not. Who would have ever gage with younger people. The answer was ADDRESS, MAY 20, 2017 thought ‘‘bigly’’ would become part of our easy—the same way I engage with anyone— I listen. Today, we talk too much and don’t THE HONORABLE RICHARD NEAL political vernacular? Fake news is not based on fact, instead re- listen enough. We care more about our Good morning President Harrison, Presi- phones and posting information rather than dent-Designate Woodward, parents, friends flects the ‘‘only if you agree with me’’ men- tality. This is a dangerous precedent. As we listening. So much can be gained from lis- and guests. And of course the graduate tening—it generates thoughtful discussion, school class of 2017. I am so honored to speak saw at Middlebury and Berkley earlier this year, the social media mob can disrupt a shows you care, expands your horizon, and at University of Hartford’s 60th Commence- often leads to new ideas and compromise. ment Address. For me, it is a homecoming. campus. It reflects the common misperception that you are entitled to your I am certainly not saying this is easy. It’s Looking around campus and at the stu- uncomfortable, but ultimately, it is an im- dents and faculty brings back fond memories own set of opinions, but not your own set of facts. The university must remain the cita- portant step to protect free speech. The clos- of when I studied here for my Master’s de- ing of the American mind is not helpful to gree. For my first year, I worked in the del of free speech and thought. A former Clinton official recently said UC growing democracy. Mayor of Springfield’s office during the day Berkley made a ‘‘grave mistake’’ when they Columnist and Harvard Professor Cass R. and went to school at night. The second originally cancelled an appearance earlier Sunstein put it well in a recent Boston Her- year, I went to school as a full time day stu- this year by a conservative commentator. ald opinion piece. He talked about the en- dent. The education I received here allowed These two people agree on almost nothing, ergy that goes into protests and encouraged me to serve as a lecturer at UMass Amherst but both fiercely defend the first amend- students to think through how their actions and other institutions for the last 28 years. ment. Why? Because cancelling events like and protests will ultimately help people The faculty certainly deserves special rec- this sets the stage for a slippery slope to- rather than looking inward at college life. ognition. You blend your experience and wards dismantling the first amendment. A As complex as things are today, facts are teaching talents to help students reach their similar situation happened at Middlebury— more important than ever. I challenge you to potential. As I have always said, when you student backlash in response to a conserv- expand your potential, engage with people reach your potential, your potential ex- ative speaker sparked violence and other in- with opposing views, and take time to exam- pands. appropriate behavior. Men and women in ine evidence to protect facts and discourage I applaud you for pushing students to rely masks are inimical to representative democ- fake news. All of these actions ultimately on facts and listen closely to both sides of an racy. protect the cornerstone of our democracy argument. You encourage students to be cu- This goes to exactly what I am talking the first amendment. rious and examine evidence while at the about. Cancelling events like this lacerate Thank you President Harrison, President- same time, discourage them from insulating the first amendment. Many students like Designate Woodward and the entire Univer- themselves from opposing views. It is admi- free speech—but only if they agree with the sity of Hartford community. Congratulations rable and critical at a time when many stu- issue. When our founding fathers wrote the on behalf of the United States of America. dents and activists refuse to hear both sides constitution, they didn’t include an asterisk f of an argument. The university is not the next to the first amendment that said ‘‘ex- place for the incurious! cept if I don’t agree with you.’’ Students TRIBUTE TO EILEEN DENNIS As a graduate student, your professors ex- could have had an opportunity to hear a view pected more from your writing, presen- different than their own, and used the expe- tations and papers. In turn, you had to en- rience to further develop and challenge their HON. DAVID YOUNG sure your work and arguments were backed own fact based analytical thinking. OF IOWA up with facts, not opinions. Biased news does not benefit anyone. In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since the beginning of this Congressional stead, it creates a toxic environment that Friday, July 28, 2017 session, the House Ways and Means Com- breeds misinformation, anger, paranoia and mittee, of which I am the leading Democrat, stifles compromise and dialogue. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise has been at the heart of almost every major My staff knows not to even ask me if I will today to recognize and congratulate Eileen public policy debate about issues that di- go on cable TV shows because the answer is Dennis of Atlantic, Iowa on the occasion of her rectly impact our nation’s economy, includ- always no. It is guaranteed to be filled with 100th birthday. Eileen was born on July 27, ing: health care, tax, trade, and Social Secu- inflammatory language that is more focused 1917. rity. My Committee colleagues on both sides on finding conflict than understanding the of the aisle rely on facts and ensure we take facts. It becomes incoherent! Our world has changed a great deal during time to listen to both sides of each argu- Experience informs our judgement. It is the course of Eileen’s life. Since her birth, we ment. And like me, my colleagues think it is critical for students to engage with people have revolutionized air travel and walked on important to talk in complete sentences and with whom you don’t agree. It shapes your the moon. We have invented the television, give thought to something before we say experience and ultimately your judgement. cellular phones and the Internet. We have anything. There is very little substantive That’s how I informed myself. I read articles fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall thought and analysis that can be done in 140 and publications that may not agree with of Soviet communism and witnessed the birth characters or less. my opinion. I talk to those across the aisle. Thanks to the education I received at Uni- I meet and listen to constituents from all of new democracies. Eileen has lived through versity of Hartford and the support of its walks of life. And I always leave knowing eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- great faculty members, it taught me to more than I did when I walked in. It’s all five Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime, the think critically and prepared me to be the about broadening your scope. Democracy is population of the United States has more than new Ranking Member of the Ways and Means supposed to be noisy. tripled.

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