E916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2017 Ms. Wood was born in Washington, DC, Detective Williams has served every level of Authority, Director of the Bank of Marin, chair graduated from Takoma Park Academy and our community with great distinction and heart of the Novato Economic Development Com- got her degree in mass media from Loma over the past three decades. His impressive mission, member of the Bay Area Water Linda University in Southern in career has spanned from undercover work Works Association, and president of the Gold- 1977. She reported for several stations in Ala- with the Quad-City Metropolitan Enforcement en Gate Bridge District’s Board of Directors, bama and Tennessee following her graduation Group to reduce drugs on our streets, to work- among many others. from college but was hired as the evening ing as a DARE officer in newly created drug Mr. Stroeh is survived by his wife Dawna news anchor and reporter in the Atlanta mar- education programs. Detective Williams has Gallagher-Stroeh and his beloved children: ket first by WAGA–TV, where she hosted an always gone above and beyond to strengthen Christina Stroeh, Jody Hunter, Erica Antonio, Emmy award-winning news magazine show our community in these roles, in addition to David Brown and Dona Brown, his seven called Minute by Minute. In 1997, she joined being president of the Police Benevolent As- grandchildren, five nieces and nephews, and WXlA–TV as its 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekday sociation. four cats. news anchor and spent the next 20 years of Detective Williams has dedicated his career Mr. Speaker, the depth of Mr. Stroeh’s serv- her career at the station. Ms. Wood became a to ensuring public safety, and striving to pro- ice to his community has left a positive legacy trusted voice on the air. We could depend on tect and improve the lives of individuals within across the Bay Area, and he will be dearly her to get to the heart of the issues and keep his community. I am confident that he will con- missed. When asked about his role on the the metro area informed with all the news we tinue to do just that as he joins the United Golden Gate Bridge District, Mr. Stroeh once needed to know to participate effectively in a States Marshal’s Office at the Scott County reflected that he was ‘‘just a cog in the ma- democratic society. Her coverage was incisive, Federal Courthouse in the next chapter of his chine,’’ a typically humble comment from a balanced, and comprehensive. career. I am proud to have such dedicated man who dedicated his life to public service. During her tenure, Ms. Wood interviewed civil servants in ’ 17th Congressional It is therefore appropriate that we pay tribute top newsmakers like President Jimmy Carter, District, and the role he has played in to him today and honor the memory of leader- Egypt’s former First Lady Jehan Sadat, Am- bettering our community will not be forgotten. ship that sought service above self. bassador Andrew Young, Cher, the rapper T.I. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Detective and many others. She produced several Williams for his commitment to public service f award-winning prime time specials, including and the example he has set for our commu- HONORING THE FIRST RESPOND- Remembering the 1996 Olympics, the year At- nity. I congratulate him again and wish him ERS OF THE JUNE 14, 2017 lanta hosted the games, A Conversation luck in his future endeavors. SHOOTING AT EUGENE SIMPSON Across America, 50 Years of Change, Mission f PARK of Hope. Ms. Wood developed several special broadcast series like, Journeys with Brenda HONORING THE LIFE OF DIETRICH Wood, a news magazine show, The Last STROEH HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. Word commentaries, and The Daily 11 at 7 OF VIRGINIA with Brenda Wood, another award-winning HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES primetime show. OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, June 28, 2017 She has taken home 20 Emmy awards and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES garnered many different honors. Most notably, Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Ms. Wood was named Georgia Woman of the commend the City of Alexandria’s First Re- Year in 2013, was granted the Legacy Award Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sponders to the scene of the shooting at Eu- of the Atlanta Business League, the NAACP’s memory of Dietrich (Diet) Stroeh, who passed gene Simpson Memorial Park in my district in Phoenix Award for Best News Anchor, and in- away on May 30, 2017, after a lifetime of pub- Alexandria, Virginia. ducted into the Atlanta Press Club Hall of lic service to his community. Born on October Two weeks ago today, Wednesday, June Fame in 2014, among a host of other honors. 22, 1936, Mr. Stroeh attended the University 14th, around 7:00 a.m., a man fired scores of Our community has loved to watch her tell of Nevada where he earned a degree in civil shots at Members of Congress who were the stories that gave meaning to our lives in engineering before joining the United States practicing for the annual Congressional Base- the South and described our world so accu- Air Force Reserves in 1955. After joining the ball Game. The shooting wounded House Ma- rately. Ms. Wood never ceased to inform us, Marin Municipal Water District as an engineer jority Whip , Capitol Police Offi- inspire us, and will always be a shining light in 1960, he served a variety of roles in the cers David Bailey and Crystal Griner, Con- for our city. We all will miss seeing her on the agency, and became the General Manager in gressional staffer Zack Barth, and former Con- air, but know that Brenda Wood will continue 1974. After twenty years with the agency Mr. gressional staffer Matt Mika. to serve our community as a leader who can Stroeh co-founded an engineering firm in The timely response of Alexandria’s First bring people and good ideas together. 1980, which eventually became CSW/Struber- Responders almost certainly saved lives. Alex- andria Police Officers Nicole Battaglia, Alex- f Stroeh Engineering group. He successfully ran the firm for 37 years until his passing. ander Jensen and Kevin Jobe arrived within RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE SCOTT Mr. Stroeh’s legacy to the community ex- minutes of the 911 call. Officer Battaglia came J. WILLIAMS FOR HIS SERVICE tends from a personal mission to serve the under fire upon arriving at the scene, and Offi- public that was evident throughout his profes- cers Jensen and Jobe immediately engaged HON. sional life. As the General Manager of the the shooter upon arrival. In the opinion of Al- OF ILLINOIS Marin Municipal Water District, his creative exandria Police Chief Mike Brown, the officers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership was critical for securing Marin showed true bravery as they responded to a County’s water supply during the 1976 Cali- combat zone before working with Capitol Po- Wednesday, June 28, 2017 fornia Drought. His solutions led to the devel- lice to neutralize the shooter. Medical care Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to opment of a new in-county water supply, the provided by members of the Alexandria Fire recognize Detective Scott J. Williams, who is county’s first comprehensive water manage- Department, including Fiona Apple and Rich- retiring from the Moline Police Department. ment plan, and the implementation of con- ard Krimmer and dozens of other paramedics Detective Williams has honorably served the servation education throughout the region. and firefighters who operated while the scene people of Moline for the past 30 years and he These events led the local press to declare was still dynamic, ensured this senseless act will be greatly missed. him ‘‘the hero of the drought,’’ because he not of violence did not become a multiple fatality Detective Williams began his lifelong career only ran the agency during this time, but genu- event. in public service in 1981 as a correctional offi- inely inspired a community ethic to conserve I am honored to commend these valiant in- cer with the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Of- water as an ongoing practice. Mr. Stroeh had dividuals for their selfless service; I thank fice prior to joining the United States Marine a dual life as a civil engineer by trade and a them not only for saving the lives of the vic- Corps, where he served with the Department tireless public servant throughout his tenure tims of this evil, mindless gun violence, but for of State in Embassy Security. Upon returning on numerous volunteer boards and commis- their daily positive impact on the extraordinary home, he continued his education and joined sions. His volunteer services include such community of Del Ray in the exceptional City the Moline Police Department in 1987. roles as Director of the North Coast Rail Road of Alexandria.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:32 Jun 29, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN8.005 E28JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS June 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E917 WELCOMING PRESIDENT MOON McGinnis was moved into the newly built nate ability to connect and communicate with JAE-IN manse. With Reverend McGinnis at the helm, children contributed to her success as a the church not only delivered religious serv- speech pathologist and the invaluable impact HON. , JR. ices, but also held a Sunday school consti- of the Mercy Speech Center. OF NEW JERSEY tuting 200 students. In fact, the church’s altru- Known for her laughing eyes, bright smile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ism was demonstrated by its postponement of and the kindest of hearts, Sister Maralynn re- additions to the school building to instead mains a gift to education and a valued mem- Wednesday, June 28, 2017 pledge $10,000 to add a wing on to a hospital ber of her community. She changed lives and Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Brazil. her own life serves as an example of how one welcome President Moon Jae-in of the Repub- The Church continued to expand, as newly person truly can make a difference. lic of Korea to the United States. This visit selected Reverend MacNaughton made it his Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a presents the United States and the Republic ambition to build a Christian Education Build- few moments to recognize Sister Maralynn of Korea an opportunity to strengthen our rela- ing, and for the church to become more active Sciarrino and her impactful career at the tionship and advance cooperation on mutually in the local community. Reverend Mercy Speech Center. Sister Maralynn’s life of beneficial economic, energy, cultural, and MacNaughton secured a Cable TV spot, in service to the youth of Western New York is global security issues. Our shared commit- order to broadcast each Sunday service. This inspirational, impressive and worthy of rec- ment to upholding the rule of law, democracy, still continues to service the community pro- ognition. I am proud to honor Sister Maralynn and a free market economy is rooted in our foundly. Reverend MacNaughton retired in and wish her continued health and happiness two countries’ historic friendship. Our nations 2012 after serving forty-one years, and was as she begins the next chapter of her remark- have a long history dating back to when the succeeded by Reverend Ross H. Lang, who is able life. United States and the Republic of Korea es- dedicated to continuing the traditions and f tablished diplomatic relations in 1882. This vi- promises of Hildale Park Presbyterian Church. brant connection between our nations and To remain a thriving faith based organization, RECOGNIZING OFFICER NATHAN New Jersey’s prominence as a home to immi- 100 years later, is a testament to the extraor- MILLER grant communities from all walks of life, Kore- dinary efforts of Hildale Park Presbyterian ans have always found a place in my home Church, its members and Trustees. HON. RODNEY DAVIS state. In my congressional district we are Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our col- OF ILLINOIS proud to have a strong and engaged Korean- leagues join me in congratulating Hildale Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its American population that has attracted several Wednesday, June 28, 2017 North American headquarters of South Korean Centennial Anniversary. businesses. Because of our nations’ connec- f Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- tion, I am thankful President Moon has found er, I rise today to recognize Officer Nathan time to visit the United States. I hope this visit HONORING THE CAREER OF SIS- Miller, of the Jerseyville Police Department, allows our nations the opportunity to broaden TER MARALYNN SCIARRINO who was injured in the line of duty while re- and deepen our partnerships and alliances. UPON HER RETIREMENT sponding to a burglary alarm during the early f morning hours of June 13, 2017. HON. After responding to the burglary call, Officer HILDALE PARK PRESBYTERIAN OF NEW YORK Miller pursued the suspect for several blocks CHURCH’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before the suspect opened fire on him. Officer Miller was hit several times, and was imme- Wednesday, June 28, 2017 HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN diately transported to St. Louis University Hos- OF NEW JERSEY Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I pital. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to recognize Sister Maralynn The willingness of Officer Miller to put his Sciarrino as she steps down from her position own life on the line to protect his community Wednesday, June 28, 2017 as Director of the Mercy Speech Center after is truly an act of bravery and has not gone un- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise 49 years of extraordinary service. Sister noticed. Officer Miller was greeted with a today to honor Hildale Park Presbyterian Maralynn’s skill as a speech pathologist and hero’s welcome as he returned home to finish Church, located in the Township of Hanover, her caring presence provided countless chil- out the rest of his recovery; the Jerseyville New Jersey, on the occasion of its 100th Anni- dren from Western New York with the skills community lined the streets to show their sup- versary. From humble beginnings, this and confidence necessary to be articulate and port for the officer with signs and other ‘‘back church’s birth from a hillside bungalow has successful in school and in life. the blue’’ decorations. grown to be a thriving religious center and Founded in 1956 by Sister Maureen Kelly, I ask that you join me in keeping Officer Mil- school for the greater Morris County commu- Mercy Speech Center provides professional ler in your thoughts as he makes a speedy re- nity, a bible-centered congregation. evaluation and speech therapy to children with covery. May God Bless Officer Nathan Miller Hildale Park Presbyterian Church’s history speech and language disorders. The Center and all of the other first responders who work began in 1916 when Cedar Knolls transitioned puts the needs of children first as it provides to keep us safe. from a summer destination to a town of per- services to families who may not have been f manent residency. At that time, residents able to afford such personal attention. needed to travel long distances for their reli- Sister Maralynn has devoted her life to help- HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- gious services. This was an impetus for Mr. ing and serving others since joining the Sisters PLISHMENTS OF DAWN LUCIEN and Mrs. Horace Greenway and Mrs. Mathilda of Mercy at the age of 18. She taught elemen- Pfeiffer to establish a Sunday school within tary school for several years before beginning HON. the community. As a result, on April 17, 1917, her career at The Mercy Speech Center in OF WASHINGTON the very first service was held in the Green- 1962. Focused on helping children overcome IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES way bungalow. Soon after, on July 19, 1917, speech and language disorders, Sister studied a meeting was held to elect the first Board of speech pathology and audiology at the Catho- Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Trustees who renamed the chapel the Hildale lic University of America, eventually earning a Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I Park Union Chapel. masters degree. rise to honor the life and accomplishments of On August 11, 1918, Reverend Greenway Sister Maralynn put that degree to work as Dawn Lucien, an exemplary and civically- officiated the first session and dedication was she helped children with speech and auditory minded leader who, for decades, provided the held in the newly erected chapel. As time processing challenges when no one else city of Tacoma and its surrounding community passed, there was an apparent need for a could, earning the love, respect and gratitude with invaluable contributions. sturdier structure that could withstand the fre- of all those lives she so positively impacted. After moving to Tacoma in 1947, Dawn quent storms. With the advent of the 1955 Sister Maralynn founded the Magic Penny quickly became involved in her city’s civic and Christmas Eve service, the dedication of a Program at the Center which combines basic political life. Believing that Tacoma was truly new sanctuary was held. The Church’s aspira- speech therapy with a literacy program, ena- the ‘‘gem of the universe,’’ one of Dawn’s first tion to select a full-time minister was also met bling students to develop their speaking abili- accomplishments in the city was becoming on July 13, 1959, as Reverend Alan Loy ties as well as their reading abilities. Her in- one of just two women elected to the Tacoma

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