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April 10, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E409 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS TRIBUTE TO STEVE ELKINS HONORING COACH ANN LUETKE- souri Sports Hall of Fame. This induction is MEYER-GULSHEN ON HER INDUC- well deserved. TION INTO THE MISSOURI f HON. LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER SPORTS HALL OF FAME RETIREMENT OF STEPHEN OF DELAWARE HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER NADRAMIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI Tuesday, April 10, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. OF NEW YORK Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to commemorate the life of Steve Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine, Coach Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Elkins, a civil rights pioneer, an advocate for Ann Luetkemeyer-Gulshen, on her induction Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our state’s LGBTQ community, and a dec- into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on pay gratitude to Stephen Nadramia for his ades-long fighter for hope and inclusivity for all March 28, 2018. sterling career in the United States Marshals Delaware families. The fall of 1975 was an important year for Service (USMS). In 1991, Steve co-founded Create a More Coach Gulshen. As she entered her senior After serving his country in the U.S. Army Positive Rehoboth, more commonly known as year of high school in Eldon, she had the op- for four years, Stephen was honorably dis- CAMP Rehoboth, to counteract anti-LGBTQ portunity to play on the inaugural volleyball charged and joined the USMS in October discrimination by bringing neighbors together team, which would ultimately shape Coach 1988. He started his career as a Deputy U.S. Gulshen’s entire future. After high school grad- Marshal in the Eastern District of New York, and building bridges of compassion and un- uation in 1976, Coach Gulshen earned a where he would serve for the rest of his ca- derstanding between people of all back- bachelor’s in physical education from the Uni- reer. Throughout his 30-year career, Stephen grounds. The non-profit, which began as a versity of Missouri. A few years later into her has done everything from enforcing court or- humble newsletter, evolved into a sprawling career, she obtained her master’s degree also ders to working on judicial security details. He community center on Baltimore Avenue with from the University of Missouri. As the daugh- has distinguished himself throughout his ca- numerous community programs, including ter of Vic and Jane Luetkemeyer, Coach reer by reaching milestones many hope to screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, Gulshen had been part of the Eldon commu- achieve. mental health counseling, and cultural sensi- nity since her childhood. With strong ties to In 2000, Stephen was the first Marshal to tivity training for city and park police. For over her community, it was a natural fit to come handle a K9 in the Eastern District. Over the 25 years, Steve and the CAMP Rehoboth fam- back to her hometown to begin her volleyball past 30 years, he has served alongside three ily helped thousands by breaking down bar- coaching career. different K9s. His first K9, Roni, assisted him Coach Gulshen’s record is an impressive with search and recovery efforts on Sep- riers and providing much-needed community one that includes 29 seasons as a high school tember 11, 2001. Gala, his second K9, aided support services to Delaware’s LGBTQ com- volleyball coach, 16 of those seasons being at him in securing courtrooms during high-profile munity. Eldon High School and 13 at Camdenton High trials where security is traditionally heightened. Alongside his partner of 40 years, Murray School. During her coaching career, she won Lastly, his final K9, MacDuff, protected Pope Archibald, the pair pressed for marriage equal- 704 matches which led to being among the Francis when he visited Washington, D.C. to ity, supported HIV/AIDs research, and cham- top five most winningest teams in Missouri address Congress. His experience with K9s pioned the right to live and love freely. On state history. Coach Gulshen built Eldon High enabled him to secure various sites and func- Steve’s birthday, July 2, 2009, he took part in School’s volleyball program into a winner and tions successfully. They also assisted in ap- guided the Mustangs to eight consecutive final prehending escaped violent felons throughout history as then-Governor Jack Markell signed fours in Class 3 between 1986 and 1993. In his time on the job. Senate Bill 121, which outlawed discrimination 1991, the Mustangs won the state champion- Mr. Speaker, Stephen Nadramia is the per- based on sexual orientation at the CAMP Re- ship. Under Coach Gulshen, Eldon High sonification of a dedicated law enforcement of- hoboth Center, a nod to the far-reaching im- School won 16 conference titles and 15 district ficial. His years of service to his community pact of the center and Steve’s life work. Steve championships. In 1997, Coach Gulshen and country will not be forgotten. I hope he and Murray were also an integral part of ush- began teaching at Camdenton, and in 1998 enjoys his long retirement with his wife, Erika, ering in a new era of equality for the LGBTQ she was asked to coach their volleyball team. and I wish him all the best. community as Delaware became the 11th From 1998 to 2010, the Lakers won three dis- f state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2013. trict championships and four conference championships. IN REMEMBRANCE OF STEVEN We are heartbroken by the loss of a de- Coach Gulshen set the teams up for suc- LINDO HALL voted advocate and unwavering voice for in- cess, pushing them to become teammates clusion, love, and respect. He fought an ag- and not just individuals. She would encourage HON. MARK WALKER gressive form of lymphoma with the same her teams to go on summer float trips, team OF NORTH CAROLINA bravery he fought for the rights of so many in camps, and any other team building activities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our great state. Steve will be remembered for Throughout the years, she gained the respect Tuesday, April 10, 2018 his commitment to justice and equality for all, of the players on her teams. Many of the play- his decades of service and advocacy for Dela- ers say Coach Gulshen helped prepare them Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in remem- ware’s LGBTQ community, and the joy he for life’s challenges and some of them have brance of Steven Lindo Hall from High Point, brought to the lives of so many. Steve was a gone on to become coaches themselves. North Carolina. As we honor the life of Steven Coach Gulshen says: ‘‘This (induction) is not Hall, I offer my deepest condolences to his positive force for good, and the kind of friend about me. This is about them. All of them had colleagues, family, and friends. who could put a smile on your face even in a hand in it’’. Throughout her coaching career, During his senior year of high school, Steve the darkest of times. I will remember him for Coach Gulshen continuously had the support joined the U.S. Army Reserves out of a deep his loving and uplifting spirit and will do my of her husband, Bart and sons Jay and Kyle. love for his country and abiding desire to part to ensure his legacy lives on. Please join me in congratulating Coach Ann serve. He graduated in 1981 from T. Wingate Gulshen for all of her hard work and dedica- Andrews High School, where he played and tion that resulted in this induction into the Mis- then attended the University of North Carolina ∑ 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 Sep 11 2014 04:47 Apr 11, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10AP8.001 E10APPT1 E410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 10, 2018 at Charlotte. On September 12, 1987, he mar- center of attention, though never by choice. nights and the shows’ first round of Emmy ried the love of his life, Jennifer Mowery Hall. He loved children and devoted most of his nominations resulted in being awarded 8 out She supported him through all his endeavors, service, time, and energy to their safety, well- of 21 nominations. Hill Street Blues would as he was her strength in a picture of Christ’s being, and happiness. He loved his country eventually be nominated for 98 Emmy awards love for the church as a biblical marriage and was willing to give his life every day for during its nearly 150-episode run. should be. As busy as he was helping and its prosperity. He thought of others before him- After five seasons of Hill Street Blues, Ste- serving others, he always made time for her. self and taught his children to do the same. ven was fired from MTM because he refused Steven joined the Greensboro Police Depart- He cared deeply for his wife, parents, and sib- to sacrifice quality storytelling in order to save ment as his first job after graduating. One of lings and worked for their security. And he on costs. Ever ambitious, Steven turned down his first assignments at the Department was to loved God, as everyone who met him could an offer to become president of CBS’s enter- the Greensboro Housing PNRC, where he see from the joy in his face.