November 14, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1581 Daughters of Penelope will accomplish and ahead of his time and often prophetic about tributing his experience and energy to helping how they will help our country and our culture the trends in medical education.’’ He was others and fostering stability and cooperation in the next eighty-five years. among the first to advocate moving the para- in his region. f digm of medical education from the acquisition On his birthday, it is important to recognize of knowledge to performance-based metrics. his contributions to Poland’s rise on the inter- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Likewise, Dr. Woolliscroft was among the first national stage, its leadership in Eastern Eu- DEBT to champion medical student training in com- rope and its relations with the United States. munity settings. Through his tireless efforts, With today’s geopolitical events in Eastern Eu- HON. MIKE COFFMAN these have become the new standards in rope concerning Russia and Ukraine, it is im- OF COLORADO medical education. And like all great teachers, portant to recognize and honor those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Woolliscroft not only imparts knowledge, support the ideal of democracy and freedom Friday, November 14, 2014 but inspires others through his passion for for everyone who so desires it. Mr. Kwas´niewski served two presidential Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January educating. terms from 1995 to 2005. During this time, he 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- The discoveries being made in the life worked hard for European integration, leading fice, the national debt was sciences astound and amaze, opening up op- the bid from Poland to join NATO and the EU $10,626,877,048,913.08. portunities for therapies, treatments, and care Today, it is $17,936,639,705,375.46. We’ve never before possible. Thanks to the leader- and joining both in 1999 and 2004, respec- added $7,309,762,656,462.38 to our debt in 5 ship of individuals like Dr. Woolliscroft, the tively. Prior to his presidency, as part of the years. This is over $7.3 trillion in debt our na- United States will continue to lead the world in Social Democratic Party of the Republic of Po- ´ tion, our economy, and our children could providing the highest level of patient care and land, Mr. Kwasniewski participated in the Pol- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- medical training. ish transformation in government from a com- ment. f munist nation to a democratic one in the fa- mous Round Table negotiations in 1989. He f REMEMBERING BRAD DEMUZIO has been decorated and recognized globally RECOGNIZING BIPARTISAN INITIA- FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE as a political thought leader, receiving the Jan TIVE 21ST CENTURY CURES AND OF ILLINOIS Karski award in 2006 for opposing anti-Semi- JAMES O. WOOLLISCROFT, MD tism and serving as an inspiration for inter- HON. RODNEY DAVIS national mediation efforts during Ukraine’s HON. FRED UPTON OF ILLINOIS 2004 ‘‘Orange Revolution,’’ which eventually OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES led to Ukrainian democracy. The Congressional Caucus on Poland, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 14, 2014 which I have the honor to co-chair, focuses on Friday, November 14, 2014 Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- promoting bilateral relations between Poland Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, er, I rise today and join the rest of the state and the United States and raising the profile of I joined my Energy and Commerce Committee of Illinois in mourning the loss of a great public issues that are important to both countries. colleague DIANA DEGETTE of Colorado in servant, Brad Demuzio, who passed away this That relationship is why today we honor Mr. launching a bipartisan initiative called 21st week at the young age of 50. Kwas´niewski as someone who has been and Century Cures, which is taking the first-ever Brad was born in Carlinville in 1964, to the still is a valuable contributor to peace, pros- comprehensive look at the cures process here late state Senator Vince Demuzio and former perity and civil liberties in Poland and the in the United States—from discovery to devel- state Senator and current Mayor of Carlinville world. opment to delivery. Our goal is to help bring Deanna Demuzio. f lifesaving treatments, devices, and therapies Brad followed in his family’s footsteps of to patients faster and ensure our nation’s lab- public service as the Mayor of Carlinville from HONORING AMBASSADOR HEM oratories and manufacturers remain global 1993–2005, working in the Cook County HENG AND THE KINGDOM OF leaders in medical innovation. State’s Attorney Office from 1984–1986, as a CAMBODIA Our initiative has fostered a nationwide dia- criminal investigator for the Illinois Attorney logue, bringing together the brightest minds in General’s office from 1986–1999 and most re- HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA the field of public health. One of Michigan’s cently as the director of the Illinois Secretary OF AMERICAN SAMOA health leaders has been a part of that con- of State Police. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versation from the very beginning, taking part Perhaps one of Brad’s greatest legacies will Friday, November 14, 2014 in our first Cures roundtable on May 6: Dr. be his support, generosity and compassion for James O. Woolliscroft, MD, dean of the Uni- the law enforcement community, those he Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA . Mr. Speaker, I rise versity of Michigan Medical School. considered colleagues and friends. today to honor my good friend and brother, I recently had the opportunity to speak with In passing, Brad leaves behind his daugh- His Excellency Hem Heng, Ambassador Ex- some of the nation’s top health researchers ter, Brooke, his son, Blake, his mother, and traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom about the cutting-edge work being done in countless other family members. of Cambodia to the United States. Ambas- their laboratories at the University of Michigan. We send our thoughts and prayers to his sador Heng has been the Cambodian Ambas- The scientific discoveries being made there family during this difficult time and thank them sador to the United States since 2008. He has are truly incredible and will ultimately help for Brad’s service to the state of Illinois. more than 30 years experience working in for- save untold American lives. The work being f eign affairs. done within the University of Michigan Health It has been my honor to serve with him for System and at the U-M Medical School in par- HONORING FORMER PRESIDENT the past six years. Together, we worked to OF POLAND, ALEXSANDER hold historic hearings on U.S.-Cambodia rela- ticular is in no small part thanks to the vision- ´ ary leadership of Dr. Woolliscroft. KWASNIEWSKI tions during my service as Chairman of the Dr. Woolliscroft was recently recognized by Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and the Association of American Medical Colleges HON. MARCY KAPTUR brought attention to the need for the United (AAMC) with its highest honor: the Abraham OF OHIO States to forgive Cambodia’s debt. Ambas- Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sador Hem Heng has worked tirelessly to Medical Education. make debt forgiveness a top priority. Dr. Woolliscroft has been a national leader Friday, November 14, 2014 Between 1972 and 1975, Cambodia in- in medical education for more than three dec- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to curred a $276 million debt to the United States ades, since joining the U-M medical faculty in recognize, on the occasion of his 60th birth- through the provision of agricultural commod- 1980. He has served the school in several ca- day, a true leader of our time and a trans- ities. General Lon Nol incurred this debt to pacities until becoming dean in 2007, with a formative figure in the post-Soviet world, support his chaotic and dictatorial regime, focus on transforming the curriculum to train Alexsander Kwas´niewski. Not only did Presi- which seized power through a coup, making our next generation of medical leaders. dent Kwas´niewski lead Poland through a dra- his an illegitimate government. Lon Nol did In the words of one of his AAMC nomi- matic transition to freedom, he has remained nothing to address the debt and, in 1975, the nators, Dr. Woolliscroft ‘‘has been consistently an active participant on the global scale, con- Khmer Rouge came to power. This regime

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Additionally, the les Affiliate of the Armenian International menians, and received the Archbishop’s Khmer Rouge killed or starved at least 20% of Women’s Association upon the occasion of Award from Archbishop Derderian in May Cambodians, neglected infrastructure and fac- her receipt of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. 2006. tories, and reverted to ancient agricultural Recipients of this prestigious award exemplify I am proud to call Lily a friend and have techniques, all of which decimated the Cam- outstanding professional and personal accom- long appreciated her devotion to others, her bodian economy and any ability to repay debt. plishments while also preserving the richness selfless and daily endeavors to build America Cambodia now owes the U.S. $450 million in- of their heritage. Ms. Balian justly deserves through mutual understanding and tolerance, cluding interest as of December 31, 2009. this award. and her sense of warmth, humor and gen- Cambodia has asked the U.S. to forgive its From 1981 to 1997, Lily was the Corporate erosity. The experience of America is that of debt or use a portion of the payments towards Director of Civic Affairs and Public Affairs for an immigrant nation blending the cultures of U.S. assistance programs which include health Northrop Grumman Corporation. Northrop hundreds of geographic origins into the land care, economic competitiveness, civil society, Grumman is a major employer in California, that we know as the United States of America. and land mine removal, among others. How- and Lily was an outstanding advocate on be- Lily, through her goodwill, her wisdom, and ever, the U.S. Departments of Treasury and half of this important company and its thou- her always-present smile, is a superb example State, across administrations, have shown re- sands of employees. of why America thrives. We know that the fu- markable inflexibility and lack of cooperation. In public life, she served as the Executive ture of this nation is bright when we have en- Nonetheless, I commend Ambassador Hem Assistant for District Attorney, later California gaged the energies of millions of Americans in Heng for his continued efforts to encourage Attorney General, Evelle J. Younger, from the common endeavor of bringing peace and the United States to forgive the debt. In No- 1964 through 1979. In 1980, she was offered prosperity to every new dawn across this land. vember 2004, the U.S. forgave $4.1 billion of positions in the administration of President- Lily is one of those persons who rivals the sun Iraqi debt accumulated under Saddam Hus- elect Ronald Reagan, but Lily turned down in its energy, and she is therefore appro- sein’s leadership so as not to cripple the new these opportunities to return to her family in priately being recognized today for her ex- government. Bosnia-Herzegovina’s debt of California. Recognizing a talented individual traordinary accomplishments that benefit every $24 million and Yugoslavia’s $538.4 million and realizing that she could make a contribu- American. debt, both likely incurred under the dictator tion to our nation, President Reagan appointed Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Josip Tito, were forgiven in 1999 and 2002 re- Lily to the National Advisory Council on Adult lating Lily on her lifetime contributions to our spectively. Education, a position that allowed her to ad- great land. I remain hopeful that one day the United vise the administration and Congress from the f States will come to understand the strategic vantage point of an employer that regularly importance of Cambodia and offer a hand up. needed outstanding employees to maintain its HONORING THE HONG KONG Greater engagement with Cambodia would national operations. PROTESTORS STAND FOR DE- also help the United States achieve its foreign Lily’s superb talents were also recognized MOCRACY policy goals in the region. by others. For example, California Governor It has been my pleasure to know Ambas- Pete Wilson appointed her to the California HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS sador Hem Heng. With his support, I had the Commission on the Status of Women, where OF FLORIDA privilege of visiting Cambodia twice and, at the she served for six years, and was Chair from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1994 to 1996. The commission advises the time, met with Prime Minister Hun Sen, Dep- Friday, November 14, 2014 uty Prime Minister Hor Namhong, Secretary of Governor and Legislature on issues such as State Ouch Borith, and Minister of Commerce economic equity, education equity, health ac- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Cham Prasidh. All are committed to the goal cess, and violence against women. In 1995, am proud to recognize the brave protestors in of strengthening U.S.-Cambodia relations, and she represented the commission in Beijing at Hong Kong who, starting in September of this I commend Ambassador Hem Heng for the re- the United Nations Fourth World Conference year, engaged in, and continue to engage in, markable work he has done in representing on Women. peaceful protests against Mainland China’s re- Cambodia’s interests in the United States. Lily is legendary for her energy and commu- cent moves to undermine the implementation Ambassador Hem Heng was born in nity involvement. She not only managed a of universal suffrage for Hong Kong’s upcom- Kampong Cham province and graduated from challenging career in private industry, but she ing 2017 elections. the Agricultural School of Prek Leap in Phnom has led a decades-long effort supporting the As Aristotle made plain in the Politics, ‘‘lib- Penh. His diplomatic service began in 1979, Armenian community. She served as Chair of erty and equality. . . . will be best attained following the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge. the Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese of when all persons alike share in the govern- He has worked as Bureau Chief in the Ministry the Armenian Church of North America from ment to the utmost.’’ It is the hope of realizing of Foreign Affairs’ Protocol Department, as 1985 to 2005, and she was elected to the Di- this foundational principle that has brought Deputy Director of the Economic Cooperation ocesan Council in 2006 and re-elected in tens of thousands of protesters to the streets Department, as Deputy Director General of the 2008, serving as its Secretary. She was a of Hong Kong. ASEAN Directorate, as Minister Counselor in member of the Cathedral Fund Raising Com- As Americans, we champion Aristotle’s view the Cambodian Embassy in India, as Director mittee, a member of the Zorayan Museum that liberty and equality are more fully of the Asia 2 Department, as Director of Infor- Committee and of the Annual Christmas Ball achieved when the many, instead of the few, mation and Documentation, and as Advisor to Committee. As a longtime member of St. have a voice in how they are governed. We the Deputy Prime Minister. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles, she support this view with foundational principles He is married to the talented and lovely is a member of the St. James Ladies Society such as freedom of speech, freedom of as- Madam Savine Ek, and they have three sons. and currently serves as Chair of her Parish sembly, and transparency in government. I will long remember Ambassador Hem Heng Council. These are ideals that we must not turn away and I will miss him very much. I extend to him I am proud of my Armenian heritage, and from even when, as is the case with China, and his family my highest and kindest regards. proud that we have women like Lily to pro- we know we will have meaningful economic f mote an understanding of America’s cultural and foreign policy contact with countries that diversity, in part by supporting community- make it more difficult for people to fully realize IN RECOGNITION OF LILY RING wide efforts encompassing Americans of all these ideals. People around the world yearn BALIAN backgrounds. Lily has volunteered for the for freedom, and where they do so peacefully KCET Women’s Council and is currently on and with bravery, like our friends in Hong HON. JACKIE SPEIER the Board of Directors of this station. She has Kong, we ought to stand with them in soli- OF CALIFORNIA been a member of the Braille Institute Auxil- darity as they seek those democratic ideals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iary Board from 2011 to the present. At the that we champion at home and abroad. University of Southern California, she is cur- I, along with many of my colleagues, have Friday, November 14, 2014 rently President of the Friends of Armenian a long history of supporting human rights, de- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Music. mocracy and the rule of law around the world. honor Lily Ring Balian, an extraordinary Amer- In recognition of her support of the church, The protesters occupying the streets of Hong ican who has been active in business and Lily was awarded the Gontag and St. Nerses Kong have sustained repeated acts of vio- civic affairs for more than 35 years. Today Lily Shnorhali Medal from His Holiness Karekin II, lence in the face of their peaceful protests as Ring Balian will be honored by the Los Ange- Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Ar- they act to join us in the march toward a more

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