April 30, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E629 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL DAY On this National Animal Advocacy Day, I Throughout high school, Olivia was a mem- OF REASON want to speak up for the humane treatment of ber of her school’s soccer and golf teams. our nation’s horses. I ask the House of Rep- Olivia also participated in the Latin Club as HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA resentatives to pass H.R. 1094, the Safeguard well as played club soccer. In addition, Olivia OF CALIFORNIA American Food Exports Act, or SAFE Act. volunteered her time to her community at City This bipartisan legislation, which I introduced Mission of Findlay. I am confident that Olivia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with my colleague from Illinois, Rep. JAN will carry the lessons of her student and ath- Wednesday, April 30, 2014 SCHAKOWSKY, bans horse slaughter for human letic leadership to the Naval Academy. Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to consumption and the export of horses for the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me recognize Thursday, May 1, 2014 as the Na- same. Until a ban is in place, every horse is in congratulating Olivia Bair on the offer of her tional Day of Reason. just one bad sale away from being sent to appointment to the United States Naval Acad- The National Day of Reason celebrates the slaughter. I’ve seen this happen in my own emy. Our service academies offer the finest application of reason and the positive impact district, and it must be stopped. military training and education available. I am it has had on humanity. It is also an oppor- Horses are not bred for human consump- positive that Olivia will excel during her career tunity to reaffirm the Constitutional separation tion. Unlike dogs or cats, horses are routinely at the Naval Academy, and I ask my col- of religion and government. treated with drugs that can be toxic to hu- leagues to join me in extending their best Each day, scientists and engineers in my mans. Horses are often transported without wishes to her as she begins her service to the Silicon Valley district are developing innovative food, water, or rest in dangerously over- Nation. new technologies through the use of the sci- crowded trailers to endure an inhumane f entific method and the application of reason. slaughter process. Passage of the SAFE Act will not only pro- HONORING THE 129TH RESCUE Such advances throughout history have of- WING SUPPORT SQUADRON VICE fered hope for human survival on Earth, im- tect our nation’s horses. It will also protect consumers from exposure to the toxic chemi- SQUADRON COMMANDER ROGER proved the conditions within which we live, DALE HIGBY and cultivated intelligent, moral and ethical be- cals found in horsemeat. Horses have a spe- haviors and interactions among people. cial place in our nation’s history. Surveys Our Founding Fathers based the Constitu- show that 80 percent of American voters op- HON. JEFF DENHAM tion of the United States upon philosophical pose the slaughter of horses for human con- OF CALIFORNIA principles that have their origins in the histor- sumption. It’s a bill whose time has come. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical Age of Reason. On the National Day of SAFE Act will help to ensure that our horses Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Reason, we remember and celebrate this his- get the protection they deserve. Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, on National Animal Advocacy tory, including the First Amendment’s guar- acknowledge and honor 129th Rescue Wing Day I applaud 170 of my colleagues in the antee of freedom of religion and freedom from Support Squadron Vice Squadron Commander House who are cosponsors of the SAFE Act, the imposition of religion by the state. Our na- Roger Dale Higby, who is retiring after 52 and encourage the rest of my colleagues to tion’s founders knew that the best way to pro- years in law enforcement. tect religious freedom was to keep the govern- support it as well. Mr. Higby moved to California at the age of ment separate from religion. f five. He attended Los Gatos High School and The National Day of Reason is also a time IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in to continue the effort our Founding Fathers OLIVIA BAIR ON HER OFFER OF Law Enforcement from West Valley College. began to form a more perfect union, some- APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE Roger continued his education at San Jose thing I work toward each day as a Member of UNITED STATES NAVAL ACAD- State University where he acquired a Bachelor Congress. Every year on this day, events such EMY of Science in Administration of Justice. as food drives and blood drives are held in Roger began his lengthy law enforcement which Americans help their fellow citizens and HON. ROBERT E. LATTA career in 1961 as a campus police officer at our nation as a whole. These community serv- San Jose City College. From 1963 to 1966, OF OHIO ice events are just some of the many ways Roger served in the United States Army at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans will be working to help those in taining the rank of Sergeant in the Military Po- need on the Day of Reason and throughout Wednesday, April 30, 2014 lice and as a traffic investigator. Afterwards, the year. Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great Mr. Higby served as a weapons specialist in I encourage all citizens, residents and visi- pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- the California Air National Guard. In 1966, he tors to join in observing this day and focusing standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- joined the Campbell Police Department and upon the employment of reason, critical sional District. I am pleased to announce that quickly moved up the ranks. thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry Olivia Bair of Findlay, Ohio has been offered The County of Stanislaus was lucky to ac- to the resolution of human problems and for an appointment to the United States Naval quire him in 1976, when Roger became the the welfare of human kind. Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Chief of Police of Riverbank. At that time, the f Olivia’s offer of appointment poises her to department had lost its POST certification and attend the United States Naval Academy this was under the supervision of the Attorney IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL fall with the incoming Class of 2018. Attending General. In two years, Roger was able to re- ANIMAL ADVOCACY DAY one of our nation’s military academies not only gain that certification and get the department offers the opportunity to serve our country but back on track. During this time, he also served HON. PATRICK MEEHAN also guarantees a world-class education, while in the City of Waterford and taught at Ceres OF PENNSYLVANIA placing demands on those who undertake one High School. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the most challenging and rewarding experi- Mr. Higby spent 20 years with the Modesto ences of their lives. Police Department in a variety of departments. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Olivia brings an enormous amount of lead- He was a Traffic Sergeant, a member of the Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor ership, service, and dedication to the incoming SWAT team, and Watch Commander. Roger of National Animal Advocacy Day. National Class of 2018. While attending Findlay High had a 90 percent homicide clearance record Animal Advocacy Day encourages citizens to School in Findlay, Ohio, Olivia served as sec- when he was a Detective Sergeant. speak up to help secure meaningful protec- retary for both the Red Cross Youth Council Since January 2013, he has served as the tions for animals at the federal, state, and and Findlay’s chapter of the National Honor Vice Squadron Commander at the 129th Res- local levels. Society. cue Wing Support Squadron at Moffett Airfield. ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:06 May 01, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K30AP8.001 E30APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 30, 2014 Prior to joining the Squadron, Roger enjoyed president and building manager. Clyde and his level of commitment to public service that can many years at the State Guard Association of beloved wife Clarissa were dear friends, allies be admired by all. the United States as a MEMS Commandant and active members of the Dr. Martin Luther The Aging and Disability Resource Center Emeritus/MEMS International Coordinator. King, Jr. Democratic Club, the home club of of Broward County offers this annual distinc- Roger is married to Domenica Cindy and my political family. tion to seniors who have dedicated them- has a daughter, Danielle. In addition to his Clyde Cook’s obituary in the New York Am- selves to improving their community in South wife & child, his family includes his parents, sterdam News reads as follows: Florida. From ordinary citizens and Alfred & Mary Higby; siblings Richard and ‘‘Harlem’s oldest Romeo’’ Clyde E. Cook businesspeople to public servants and advo- Joann Higby; biological parents Ruth Larsen was a proud member of the Harlem Village, cates, they have gone above and beyond to and Ray Swift; and his biological siblings, and because of his inspiration and positive serve both the elderly and those in need.