S8184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 20, 2017

The following named officer for appoint- IN THE AIR FORCE PN1275 ARMY nomination of Vernice K. ment in the Air Force to the The following named officer for appoint- Favor-Williams, which was received by the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section ment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 624: grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Record of November 27, 2017. To be brigadier general 12203: PN1300 ARMY nomination of Heather M. Lee, which was received by the Senate and Col. Sharon A. Shaffer To be brigadier general appeared in the Congressional Record of De- The following named officer for appoint- Col. Mitchel Neurock cember 1, 2017. ment in the to the The following named officers for appoint- IN THE NAVY grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section ment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the 8069: grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section PN1245 NAVY nominations (50) beginning WILLIAM L. ARNEST, and ending KAREN To be brigadier general 12203: J. WOOD, which nominations were received Col. Robert J. Marks To be major general by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- The following named officers for appoint- Brig. Gen. Hubert C. Hegtvedt sional Record of November 14, 2017. ment in the United States Air Force to the Brig. Gen. Timothy P. Kelly PN1301 NAVY nomination of Sharif H. grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Brig. Gen. Albert V. Lupenski Calfee, which was received by the Senate and 624: Brig. Gen. Samuel C. Mahaney appeared in the Congressional Record of De- To be brigadier general Brig. Gen. John B. Williams cember 1, 2017. NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Col. Ronald G. Allen, Jr. f DESK Col. Mark R. August LEGISLATIVE SESSION Col. Charles E. Brown, Jr. IN THE AIR FORCE Col. Joel L. Carey PN1296 AIR FORCE nomination of Arianne The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Col. Brenda P. Cartier R. Morrison, which was received by the Sen- ate will now resume legislative session. Col. Darren R. Cole ate and appeared in the Congressional f Col. Heath A. Collins Record of December 1, 2017. Col. Douglas S. Coppinger PN1297 AIR FORCE nomination of Richard THE CALENDAR A. Hanrahan, which was received by the Sen- Col. Matthew W. Davidson Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Col. Todd A. Dozier ate and appeared in the Congressional Record of December 1, 2017. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Col. Peter M. Fesler ate proceed to the immediate consider- Col. Eric H. Froehlich PN1298 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- Col. Michael A. Greiner ning ALECK A. BROWN, and ending JOHN ation of the following bills en bloc: Cal- Col. Andrew P. Hansen D. RITTER, which nominations were re- endar No. 124, S. 117 and Calendar No. Col. Michelle L. Hayworth ceived by the Senate and appeared in the 56, S. 501. I further ask unanimous con- Col. Thomas K. Hensley Congressional Record of December 1, 2017. sent that, where applicable, the com- Col. Stephen F. Jost IN THE ARMY mittee-reported amendment be agreed Col. Jeffrey R. King PN1142 ARMY nomination of Jennifer A. to, the bills, as amended, if amended, Col. Leonard J. Kosinski Mahoney, which was received by the Senate be considered read a third time and Col. Thomas E. Kunkel and appeared in the Congressional Record of passed, and the motions to reconsider Col. Laura L. Lenderman October 16, 2017. Col. Rodney D. Lewis PN1143 ARMY nominations (2) beginning be considered made and laid upon the Col. Robert K. Lyman YON T. CHUNG, and ending MICHAEL B. table, all en bloc. Col. David B. Lyons PAYNE, which nominations were received by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Col. Michael E. Martin the Senate and appeared in the Congres- objection, it is so ordered. Col. Joseph D. McFall sional Record of October 16, 2017. f Col. David N. Miller, Jr. PN1265 ARMY nominations (2) beginning Col. Christopher J. Niemi NATHELE J. ANDERSON, and ending ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK Col. Clark J. Quinn BRIAN R. HORTON, which nominations were DESIGNATION ACT OF 2017 Col. George M. Reynolds received by the Senate and appeared in the The Senate proceeded to consider the Congressional Record of November 27, 2017. Col. Douglas A. Schiess bill (S. 117) to designate a mountain Col. David W. Snoddy PN1266 ARMY nominations (2) beginning Col. Adrian L. Spain THOMAS W. GREEN, and ending KENNETH peak in the State of Montana as ‘‘Alex Col. Ernest J. Teichert, III M. KOOP, which nominations were received Diekmann Peak,’’ which had been re- Col. Alice W. Trevino by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ported from the Committee on Energy IN THE ARMY sional Record of November 27, 2017. and Natural Resources, with an amend- PN1267 ARMY nomination of Adam R. ment, as follows: The following named officer for appoint- Liberman, which was received by the Senate ment in the to the grade (The part of the bill intended to be and appeared in the Congressional Record of stricken is shown in boldface brackets indicated while assigned to a position of im- November 27, 2017. portance and responsibility under title 10, PN1268 ARMY nomination of Michael E. and the part of the bill intended to be U.S.C., section 601: Steelman, which was received by the Senate inserted is shown in italics.) To be lieutenant general and appeared in the Congressional Record of S. 117 Maj. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli November 27, 2017. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- PN1269 ARMY nomination of Gerald D. The following named officer for appoint- resentatives of the United States of America in Gangaram, which was received by the Senate ment in the United States Army to the grade Congress assembled, and appeared in the Congressional Record of indicated while assigned to a position of im- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. November 27, 2017. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Alex portance and responsibility under title 10, PN1270 ARMY nomination of Brian R. Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017’’. U.S.C., section 601: Johnson, which was received by the Senate To be general and appeared in the Congressional Record of øSEC. 2. FINDINGS. ø Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend November 27, 2017. Congress finds that Alex Diekmann— ø(1) was a loving father of two and an ador- IN THE NAVY PN1271—1 ARMY nominations (18) begin- ning SCOTT T. AYERS, and ending TYESHA ing husband who lived in Bozeman, Montana, The following named officer for appoint- L. SMITH, which nominations were received where he was a renowned conservationist ment in the to the grade by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- who dedicated his career to protecting some indicated while assigned to a position of im- sional Record of November 27, 2017. of the most outstanding natural and scenic portance and responsibility under title 10, PN1272 ARMY nomination of Peter J. Arm- resource areas of the Northern Rockies; U.S.C., section 601: strong, which was received by the Senate ø(2) was responsible during his unique con- To be vice admiral and appeared in the Congressional Record of servation career for the protection of more Rear Adm. Nancy A. Norton November 27, 2017. than 50 distinct areas in the States of Mon- PN1273 ARMY nomination of Ali S. Zaza, tana, Wyoming, and Idaho, conserving for The following named officer for appoint- which was received by the Senate and ap- the public over 100,000 acres of iconic moun- ment in the United States Navy to the grade peared in the Congressional Record of No- tains and valleys, rivers and creeks, ranches indicated while assigned to a position of im- vember 27, 2017. and farms, and historic sites and open portance and responsibility under title 10, PN1274 ARMY nomination of Phillip T. spaces; U.S.C., section 601: Buckler, which was received by the Senate ø(3) played a central role in securing the To be vice admiral and appeared in the Congressional Record of future of an array of special landscapes, in- Rear Adm. Richard A. Brown November 27, 2017. cluding—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Dec 21, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE6.022 S20DEPT1 December 20, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8185 ø(A) the spectacular Devil’s Canyon in the tain segments of East Rosebud Creek (2) OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.—The fact that an Craig Thomas Special Management Area in in Carbon County, Montana, as compo- otherwise authorized activity or use can be the State of Wyoming; nents of the Wild and Scenic Rivers seen or heard within the boundary of the ø (B) crucial fish and wildlife habitat and System, was considered, was ordered to river segment designated by paragraph (213) recreation access land in the Sawtooth be engrossed for a third reading, was of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Mountains of Idaho, along the Salmon River, Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as added by sub- and near the Canadian border; and read the third time, and passed, as fol- section (a)) shall not preclude the activity or ø(C) diverse and vitally important land all lows: use outside the boundary of the river seg- across the Crown of the Continent in the S. 501 ment. State of Montana, from the world-famous Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- f Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to Glacier resentatives of the United States of America in National Park to the Cabinet-Yaak Eco- Congress assembled, ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, system, to the recreational trails, working SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. DECEMBER 21, 2017 forests and ranches, and critical drinking This Act may be cited as the ‘‘East Rose- water supply for Whitefish, and beyond; bud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act’’. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ø(4) made a particularly profound mark on SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. ask unanimous consent that when the the preservation of the natural wonders in (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— Senate completes its business today, it and near the Madison Valley and the Madi- (1) East Rosebud Creek is cherished by the adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, De- son Range, Montana, where more than 12 people of Montana and visitors from across cember 21; further, that following the miles of the Madison River and much of the the United States for its clean water, spec- prayer and pledge, the morning hour be world-class scenery, fish and wildlife, and tacular natural setting, and outstanding rec- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- recreation opportunities of the area have be- reational opportunities; ceedings be approved to date, and the come and shall remain conserved and avail- (2) recreational activities, including fish- able to the public because of his efforts; ing, hunting, camping, paddling, hiking, time for the two leaders be reserved for ø(5) inspired others with his skill, passion, rock climbing, and wildlife watching, on their use later in the day; finally, that and spirit of partnership that brought to- East Rosebud Creek and the surrounding following leader remarks, the Senate gether communities, landowners, sportsmen, land generate millions of dollars annually be in a period of morning business, and the public at large; for the local economy; with Senators permitted to speak ø(6) lost a heroic battle with cancer on (3) East Rosebud Creek— therein for up to 10 minutes each. February 1, 2016, at the age of 52; (A) is a national treasure; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ø (B) possesses outstandingly remarkable (7) is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their objection, it is so ordered. 2 sons, Logan and Liam; and values; and ø(8) leaves a lasting legacy across Montana (C) merits the high level of protection af- f and the Northern Rockies that will benefit forded by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) in order to maintain the all people of the United States in our time TOMORROW and in the generations to follow. benefits provided by the Creek, as described SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK, in paragraphs (1) and (2), for future genera- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if MONTANA.¿ tions to enjoy; and there is no further business to come be- (4) designation of select public land seg- SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK, fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- MONTANA. ments of East Rosebud Creek under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) sent that it stand adjourned under the (a) IN GENERAL.—The unnamed 9,765-foot previous order. peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Fin- would recognize the importance of maintain- ger Mountain on the western boundary of the ing the values of the Creek while preserving There being no objection, the Senate, Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Montana (UTM co- public access, respecting private property at 6:04 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, ordinates Zone 12, 457966 E., 4982589 N.), shall rights, allowing appropriate maintenance of December 21, 2017, at 10 a.m. existing infrastructure, and allowing histor- be known and designated as ‘‘Alex Diekmann f Peak’’. ical uses of the Creek to continue. (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, NOMINATIONS designate East Rosebud Creek in the State of map, regulation, document, record, or other Executive nominations received by paper of the United States to the peak de- Montana as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System to preserve the Senate: scribed in subsection (a) shall be considered and protect for present and future genera- to be a reference to ‘‘Alex Diekmann Peak’’. THE JUDICIARY tions the outstandingly remarkable scenic, SUSAN PARADISE BAXTER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE The committee-reported amendment recreational, and geologic values of the UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN was agreed to. Creek. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE SEAN J. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC MCLAUGHLIN, RESIGNED. The bill (S. 117), as amended, was or- JOEL M. CARSON III, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE UNITED dered to be engrossed for a third read- RIVER SEGMENTS. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT, VICE ing, was read the third time, and (a) DESIGNATION.—Section 3(a) of the Wild PAUL J. KELLY, JR., RETIRED. and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is COLM F. CONNOLLY, OF DELAWARE, TO BE UNITED passed, as follows: STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELA- amended by adding at the end the following: WARE, VICE SUE L. ROBINSON, RETIRED. S. 117 ‘‘(213) EAST ROSEBUD CREEK, MONTANA.—The KARI A. DOOLEY, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE UNITED Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- portions of East Rosebud Creek in the State STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF CON- NECTICUT, VICE ROBERT N. CHATIGNY, RETIRED. resentatives of the United States of America in of Montana, consisting of— GORDON P. GIAMPIETRO, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE UNITED Congress assembled, ‘‘(A) the 13-mile segment exclusively on STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. public land within the Custer National For- OF WISCONSIN, VICE RUDOLPH T. RANDA, RETIRED. MARILYN JEAN HORAN, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Alex est from the source in the Absaroka- UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017’’. Beartooth Wilderness downstream to the DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE GARY L. LANCASTER, point at which the Creek enters East Rose- DECEASED. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK, CHAD F. KENNEY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNITED MONTANA. bud Lake, including the stream reach be- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT (a) IN GENERAL.—The unnamed 9,765-foot tween Twin Outlets Lake and Fossil Lake, to OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE LUIS FELIPE RESTREPO, ELE- VATED. peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Fin- be administered by the Secretary of Agri- culture as a wild river; and MARYELLEN NOREIKA, OF DELAWARE, TO BE UNITED ger Mountain on the western boundary of the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELA- Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Montana (UTM co- ‘‘(B) the 7-mile segment exclusively on WARE, VICE GREGORY MONETA SLEET, RETIRED. public land within the Custer National For- ordinates Zone 12, 457966 E., 4982589 N.), shall f be known and designated as ‘‘Alex Diekmann est from immediately below, but not includ- Peak’’. ing, the outlet of East Rosebud Lake down- CONFIRMATIONS stream to the point at which the Creek en- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Executive nominations confirmed by ters private property for the first time, to be map, regulation, document, record, or other the Senate December 20, 2017: paper of the United States to the peak de- administered by the Secretary of Agriculture scribed in subsection (a) shall be considered as a recreational river.’’. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (b) ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.— to be a reference to ‘‘Alex Diekmann Peak’’. BRUCE D. JETTE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in paragraph (213) SECRETARY OF THE ARMY. f of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers JAMES E. MCPHERSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. EAST ROSEBUD WILD AND SCENIC Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as added by sub- RANDALL G. SCHRIVER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- RIVERS ACT section (a)) creates a protective perimeter or SISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. buffer zone outside the designated boundary THOMAS HARKER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT The bill (S. 501) to amend the Wild SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. of the river segment designated by that para- JOHN P. ROTH, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- and Scenic Rivers Act to designate cer- graph. RETARY OF THE AIR FORCE.

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